diff --git "a/TinyStories_883.txt" "b/TinyStories_883.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_883.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Ben and Lily smiled. They nodded. They gave him a block and a doll. They showed him how to play and how to clean. + +Miss Rose saw what was happening. She was happy and proud. She came over and hugged them all. + +"You are wonderful, children," she said. "You have saved the classroom. You have also made a new friend. Well done!" +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the classroom. They have a toy phone that can record sounds. They have fun recording their voices and listening to them. + +One day, they see a new toy in the classroom. It is a big red car that can move by itself. Lily and Ben want to try it. They take the toy phone and the car and go to the corner of the classroom. + +They turn on the car and watch it go. It is very fast and loud. They laugh and cheer. They record the sound of the car with the toy phone. + +But then, the car hits a table. It makes a loud crash. The car breaks into pieces. Lily and Ben are scared. They drop the toy phone. It breaks too. + +They hear the teacher coming. They are afraid. They think the teacher will be angry. They hide under the table. + +The teacher sees the broken car and the broken phone. She is sad. She asks, "Who did this?" + +Lily and Ben are quiet. They do not want to say. + +The teacher looks under the table. She sees Lily and Ben. They look sad and hurt. + +The teacher says, "Lily and Ben, why did you break the toys? They are not yours. They belong to the school. You have to be careful and respectful." + +Lily and Ben feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, teacher. We wanted to play with the car and the phone. We did not mean to break them. We were having fun. We recorded the sound of the car. It was cool." + +The teacher says, "I understand. But you have to ask before you use the toys. And you have to be gentle and safe. The toys are for everyone to enjoy. Now they are ruined. How do you think the other children will feel?" + +Lily and Ben say, "They will feel sad and angry. We feel bad. We want to make it better. What can we do?" + +The teacher says, "You can help me clean up the mess. And you can say sorry to the other children. And you can share your other toys with them. And you can promise to be more careful next time." + +Lily and Ben say, "OK, teacher. We will do that. We are sorry. We want to be good friends." + +The teacher says, "Thank you, Lily and Ben. I appreciate your honesty and kindness. I hope you learned your lesson. Now, let's go and join the others." + +Lily and Ben nod. They pick up the broken toys and follow the teacher. They feel a little better. They still like to record sounds. But they will be more careful and respectful. They will not break the toys again. +Sara and Ben like to play with their toy train. They have a big track with many curves and bridges. They put the train on the track and make it go fast. They pretend the train is going to different places. + +One day, they decide to make the train more fun. They find some paper and crayons and draw some smoke. They cut out the smoke and tape it to the back of the train. They think the train looks like a real steam engine. + +They show their mom and dad their train with smoke. Mom and dad are very happy and proud. They clap their hands and applaud. They say, "Wow, what a great train! You are very clever and creative!" + +Sara and Ben smile and feel good. They thank their mom and dad and hug them. They ask them to play with the train with them. Mom and dad agree and join them on the floor. + +They have a lot of fun with the train. They make it go over the bridges and around the curves. They make noises like "choo-choo" and "toot-toot". They pretend the smoke is making wide clouds in the air. They laugh and enjoy their playtime. +Tom and Mia were best friends. They liked to play outside and look at the sky. One night, they saw a big star that was very bright and shiny. They wished they could have the star for themselves. + +"Let's get the star!" Tom said. "We can use a ladder and a net and catch it." + +"But the star is very high and far," Mia said. "We might fall and hurt ourselves." + +Tom did not listen to Mia. He found a ladder and a net and climbed up. He reached for the star, but it was too hot and he burned his hand. He screamed and let go of the net. The net hit the star and made it break into many pieces. The pieces fell down and made a loud noise. + +Tom and Mia were scared and sad. They had broken the star and made the sky dark. They ran back to their house and hid under the bed. + +The next day, they heard a knock on the door. It was their teacher, Mrs. Lee. She had a big smile and a bag in her hand. + +"Hello, Tom and Mia," she said. "I have a surprise for you. Come with me." + +She took them outside and showed them the bag. Inside the bag, there were many small stars that sparkled and twinkled. They were made of paper and glue and glitter. + +"I saw what you did last night," Mrs. Lee said. "You tried to catch the star, but you broke it. That was not a good thing to do. The star was not yours to take. It belonged to the sky and everyone who loves to see it. But I also saw that you were sorry and learned your lesson. So I made these stars for you. You can hang them in your room and play with them. They are not perfect, but they are beautiful and special. Just like you." + +Tom and Mia hugged Mrs. Lee and thanked her. They felt happy and grateful. They learned that they should not be greedy and selfish. They should be kind and respectful. They should love what they have and not want what they don't. They should never break a star. +Lily and Tom like to fish with their dad. They have a rod each. A rod is a long stick with a string and a hook. They put worms on the hook and throw the string in the water. Then they wait for a fish to bite. + +One day, they go to the lake with their dad. They find a good spot and start fishing. Lily gets a fish first. It is big and shiny. She is happy. Tom wants a fish too. He waits and waits, but nothing happens. + +Then he feels a tug on his rod. He pulls hard. He thinks he has a fish. But when he lifts his rod, he sees something funny. It is not a fish. It is a shoe. A dirty, old shoe. Lily and dad laugh. Tom is not happy. He says, "This is not a fish. This is a shoe. I don't want a shoe. I want a fish." + +He throws the shoe back in the water. He hopes it will return with a fish. He tries again. He puts a new worm on his hook and throws the string in the water. He waits and waits. He hopes for a fish. + +He feels another tug on his rod. He pulls hard. He thinks he has a fish. But when he lifts his rod, he sees something funny. It is not a fish. It is a hat. A wet, floppy hat. Lily and dad laugh again. Tom is not happy. He says, "This is not a fish. This is a hat. I don't want a hat. I want a fish." + +He throws the hat back in the water. He hopes it will return with a fish. He tries one more time. He puts another worm on his hook and throws the string in the water. He waits and waits. He hopes for a fish. + +He feels a big tug on his rod. He pulls hard. He thinks he has a big fish. But when he lifts his rod, he sees something funny. It is not a fish. It is a duck. A quacking, flapping duck. Lily and dad laugh so hard they fall over. Tom is not happy. He says, "This is not a fish. This is a duck. I don't want a duck. I want a fish." + +He tries to throw the duck back in the water. But the duck does not want to go. It bites his finger. It hurts. Tom cries. Lily and dad stop laughing. They help Tom. They say, "We are sorry, Tom. You are unlucky today. Maybe next time you will catch a fish. Let's go home and have some ice cream." + +They pack their rods and go home. The duck stays in the water. It is happy. It has a shoe, a hat, and a worm. It is a lucky duck. +Lila and Tom were playing in the land. They saw a big hill with many flowers. They wanted to go up the hill and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's dress like explorers!" Lila said. She put on a hat and a scarf. Tom put on a coat and a backpack. + +They walked up the hill, holding hands. They saw many bugs and birds. They heard a loud noise. They looked and saw a big bear. + +"Run!" Tom shouted. They ran down the hill as fast as they could. The bear followed them. + +They reached the bottom of the hill and ran to their house. They slammed the door and locked it. They were safe. + +They looked at each other and laughed. They were not explorers. They were foolish. + +"Next time, let's dress like pirates!" Lila said. + +"Or astronauts!" Tom said. + +They hugged and went to play with their toys. They were happy. +Lily liked to play with her telephone. It was a toy, but it looked like a real one. She could press the buttons and hear different sounds. She liked to pretend she was talking to her friends or her family. + +One day, she decided to play with her telephone in the garden. She took it with her and ran outside. She saw a big tree and thought it would be fun to climb it. She put her telephone in her pocket and started to climb. + +But when she reached the top, she felt something fall out of her pocket. It was her telephone! It landed on the ground and broke into pieces. Lily was very sad. She climbed down and picked up the broken telephone. She tried to press the buttons, but nothing happened. She cried and cried. + +Her mother heard her crying and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken telephone and hugged Lily. She said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Your telephone is broken. You should be more careful with your toys. They are not real. They can break easily." + +Lily nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I was playing and I forgot. I wanted to be like you. You talk on the telephone a lot. You are successful. You help people with your words." + +Her mother smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. That's very sweet of you. But you don't need a telephone to be successful. You can be successful by being kind, by learning new things, by having fun. You can help people with your actions, not just your words." + +Lily thought about what her mother said. She realized she was right. She said, "You're right, Mommy. I can be successful in many ways. I don't need a telephone to do that. I can become anything I want." + +Her mother kissed her and said, "That's right, Lily. You can become anything you want. And I'm proud of you, no matter what." +Lily and Ben 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 near a big tree. Lily and Ben ran to get it, but they saw a person sitting under the tree. The person had long hair and a beard and wore a big coat. He was holding a book and a cup. He looked at them and smiled. + +"Hello, little ones," he said. "Do you want your ball?" + +Lily and Ben stopped and stared at him. They did not know him. He seemed harmless, but they were not sure. They did not talk to strangers. + +"Who are you?" Lily asked. + +"I'm Tom," the person said. "I like to read and drink tea under this tree. It's very peaceful here. Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you." + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They wanted their ball, but they also wanted to be safe. They did not know what to do. + +"Come on, take your ball," Tom said. "It's yours, not mine. I'm just a friendly person who likes the park. You can play with it as much as you want." + +He tossed the ball to them gently. Lily and Ben caught it and thanked him. They decided he was harmless after all. They ran back to their spot and continued to play. They still kept an eye on Tom, but they also smiled at him sometimes. He smiled back and waved. They had a new friend in the park. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play hide and seek in the park. One day, they see a big palace with many windows and doors. They want to hide inside the palace. + +"Let's go, Anna. Maybe we can find a good spot to hide," Ben says. + +"OK, Ben. But we have to be quiet. Maybe someone lives in the palace," Anna says. + +They run to the palace and open a door. They see a big room with many chairs and tables. They see a big picture of a king and a queen on the wall. They see a big rug on the floor. They see a big vase with flowers on a table. + +"Wow, this is a nice room. Let's hide behind the rug," Ben says. + +"OK, Ben. But be careful. Don't touch anything," Anna says. + +They crawl behind the rug and wait. They hear a noise. They peek from the rug. They see a big, hairy dog. The dog has a collar with a tag. The tag says "Rex". The dog sees them and barks. + +"Who are you? What are you doing here?" the dog says. + +"Uh-oh. We are sorry, Rex. We are Anna and Ben. We are playing hide and seek. We didn't know you live here," Anna says. + +"You are not supposed to be here. This is the king's palace. You have to leave. Now," Rex says. + +"Please, Rex. Don't be mad. We didn't mean to bother you. We just wanted to have fun," Ben says. + +"Fun? This is not a place for fun. This is a place for work. I have to guard the palace and keep it safe. You have to go. Now," Rex says. + +"OK, OK. We will go. But can we be friends? You are a nice dog. We like you," Anna says. + +"Friends? Hmm. Well, maybe. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will never come back to the palace. And you have to promise me that you will never tell anyone about me. Can you do that?" Rex says. + +"Yes, Rex. We promise. We will never come back. And we will never tell. Cross our hearts," Ben says. + +"OK, then. You can be my friends. But you have to go. Now. And be careful. There are other dogs in the palace. They are not as nice as me. They might bite you. Go. Now," Rex says. + +"Thank you, Rex. Goodbye, Rex. We will miss you," Anna says. + +"Goodbye, Anna. Goodbye, Ben. Take care," Rex says. + +Anna and Ben run out of the palace. They are happy. They have a new friend. A big, hairy friend. His name is Rex. He lives in the palace. But they will never tell. They will keep it a secret. Forever. +Anna loved dolphins. She had a big book with many pictures of dolphins. She liked to look at the book and learn their names and colors. She wanted to see a real dolphin one day. + +One day, her mom took her to the zoo. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. But Anna was most excited to see the dolphins. They went to a big pool where the dolphins swam and jumped. Anna clapped and laughed. She saw a dolphin with a pink spot on its nose. She thought it was very pretty. + +"Mom, can I talk to the dolphin?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, honey. You can wave and say hello. Maybe the dolphin will wave back," her mom said. + +Anna went closer to the pool and waved her hand. She said, "Hello, dolphin. I like you. You are very pretty. What is your name?" + +The dolphin heard Anna and looked at her. It made a squeaky sound and waved its tail. Anna was very happy. She felt like the dolphin was her friend. + +"Wow, you are very smart, dolphin. Can you do a trick?" Anna asked. + +The dolphin nodded and swam fast. It jumped out of the water and did a flip in the air. It splashed back into the pool and made another squeaky sound. Anna clapped and cheered. She was very proud of the dolphin. + +"Mom, did you see that? The dolphin did a trick for me. It is amazing," Anna said. + +"I saw that, honey. You are very lucky. The dolphin likes you. You are very kind and friendly," her mom said. + +Anna smiled and hugged her mom. She thanked the dolphin and said goodbye. She hoped to see the dolphin again. She felt like she had a special bond with the dolphin. She locked the dolphin in her heart. +Anna and Ben were playing near the stream. They liked to throw stones and watch the water splash. They also liked to look for fish and frogs. + +"Look, Ben, I found a big stone!" Anna said. "I will order it to jump in the stream." + +She threw the stone with all her might, but it did not go far. It landed on the other side of the stream, where a duck was sitting on her nest. + +"Quack, quack, quack!" the duck said. She was very upset. She flapped her wings and hissed at Anna and Ben. + +"Sorry, duck, sorry!" Anna said. "We did not want to hurt you or your eggs. We were just playing." + +The duck did not listen. She kept quacking and hissing. She wanted Anna and Ben to go away. + +"Let's go, Anna," Ben said. "The duck is angry. We should not bother her." + +Anna nodded. She felt bad for making the duck upset. She wished she could say sorry in duck language. + +They walked away from the stream, looking for another place to play. They hoped the duck would calm down and be happy again. +Anna was a lawyer. She helped people with problems. She liked her job, but it was hard. Sometimes she had to work all day and all night. Sometimes people were mean to her. Sometimes she had to read many books and papers. + +One day, Anna had a big problem. She had to help a man who was in trouble. He said he did not do anything bad, but some people said he did. Anna had to go to a place where a judge and a jury would decide. She had to talk to them and show them why the man was good. + +Anna worked very hard to find things that would help the man. She talked to many people. She looked at many pictures and videos. She wrote many notes. She was very tired and worried. + +The day came when Anna had to go to the place with the judge and the jury. She put on her best clothes. She took her papers and her bag. She said goodbye to her cat and her fish. She got in her car and drove to the place. + +When she got there, she saw the man. He looked scared and sad. He said hello to Anna and thanked her for helping him. Anna smiled and said she would do her best. She walked with him to the room where the judge and the jury were. She saw many people watching. She felt nervous and brave. + +Anna sighed. She hoped she could help the man. She hoped the judge and the jury would listen to her. She hoped she could do her job well. She was a lawyer. She helped people with problems. She liked her job, but it was hard. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play pretend. One day, they decided to play princess and knight. Lily put on a pink dress and a shiny crown. Ben wore a helmet and a cape. They used a big armchair as their throne. + +"Welcome to my castle, brave knight," Lily said. "You have saved me from the dragon. How can I thank you?" + +Ben smiled and bowed. "It is my honor, fair princess. You are very kind and beautiful. Can I have a hug?" + +Lily hugged Ben and giggled. "You are very sweet and strong. Can I have a kiss?" + +Ben blushed and nodded. He gave Lily a peck on the cheek. They both laughed and cuddled on the armchair. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. It was their dog, Rex, who wanted to join the fun. He jumped on the armchair and licked their faces. He was very playful and friendly. + +"Look, it's the dragon!" Ben exclaimed. "He wants to play with us too. Let's tickle him and make him happy." + +Lily and Ben tickled Rex and made him wag his tail. Rex barked and nuzzled them. They all had a great time playing princess, knight, and dragon. They were a happy family. +Ben and Lily liked to play outside in the snow. They had a red wagon that they used to make snowballs and snowmen. One day, they decided to go down the hill with their wagon. They put on their hats and mittens and dragged the wagon to the top of the hill. + +"Ready, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"Ready, Ben!" Lily said. + +They climbed into the wagon and pushed off. The wagon went very fast down the hill. The snow was icy and slippery. The wagon slid and bumped and spun. Ben and Lily laughed and screamed. They felt the cold wind on their faces and the snowflakes in their hair. + +At the bottom of the hill, the wagon stopped. Ben and Lily were covered in snow. They looked at each other and laughed some more. They had so much fun. They got out of the wagon and hugged. + +"Let's do it again!" Ben said. + +"OK!" Lily said. + +They took their wagon and went back up the hill. They loved to play outside in the snow. +Lily was a gifted girl who loved to take pictures. She had a camera that her dad gave her for her birthday. She liked to snap photos of her family, her friends, and her toys. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big slide. She wanted to go on it, but she also wanted to take a picture of it. She asked her mom, "Can I take my camera on the slide?" + +Her mom said, "No, Lily, you can't. The camera might fall and break. You can take a picture of the slide before you go on it, or after you come down. But not while you are on it." + +Lily was sad. She really wanted to take a picture of the slide. She thought it would look cool. She said, "But mom, I want to take a picture of the slide. Please, please, please." + +Her mom said, "I'm sorry, Lily, but you can't. It's too risky. Why don't you take a picture of something else? Look, there are some ducks in the pond. They are very pretty. Why don't you take a picture of them?" + +Lily looked at the ducks. They were pretty. They had feathers and beaks and they quacked. She thought they would make a good picture. She said, "Okay, mom, I will take a picture of the ducks. But can I go on the slide after?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, Lily, you can go on the slide after. But be careful and have fun." + +Lily smiled. She took her camera and went to the pond. She took a picture of the ducks. She liked how they looked on the screen. She said, "Thank you, mom, for the camera. It is a great gift." + +Her mom said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are a great girl. And you are very gifted with the camera. You take beautiful pictures." + +Lily hugged her mom. She was happy. She said, "I love you, mom. And I love the camera. And I love the ducks. And I love the slide. Can I go on it now?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, Lily, you can go on the slide now. But don't forget your camera. Put it in your pocket or hold it tight." + +Lily said, "Okay, mom, I will. Bye, ducks. Bye, camera. Hello, slide." She ran to the slide and climbed up. She slid down with a big smile. She had a lot of fun. She was a gifted girl who loved to take pictures. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to find things and put them in their sacks. Tom had a blue sack and Lily had a pink sack. They looked for sticks, leaves, flowers and bugs. + +"Look, I found a big rock!" Tom said. He picked up the rock and put it in his sack. It was heavy and hard. + +"Wow, that's a nice rock!" Lily said. "Can I see it?" + +"OK, but be careful. It's heavy and hard." Tom said. He opened his sack and showed Lily the rock. + +Lily touched the rock. It was smooth and cold. She saw something shiny on the rock. It was a coin. A hidden coin. + +"Look, there's a coin on the rock!" Lily said. She tried to take the coin. + +"No, it's my coin! I found the rock!" Tom said. He pulled the rock back. + +They both wanted the coin. They both pulled the rock. The rock fell out of the sack. It rolled away. + +"Oh no, the rock!" Tom and Lily said. They ran after the rock. + +But the rock was too fast. It rolled down the hill. It rolled into the pond. It made a big splash. + +Tom and Lily stopped. They looked at the pond. They could not see the rock or the coin. + +They were sad. They lost the rock and the coin. + +They walked back to their sacks. They looked at their things. They still had sticks, leaves, flowers and bugs. + +They looked at each other. They smiled. + +"Want to trade?" Tom asked. + +"OK!" Lily said. + +They traded some things. They were happy. They had new things. + +They forgot about the rock and the coin. They played in the park. They had fun. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with many rocks and trees. They wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go!" Lily said. She ran up the hill, holding Ben's hand. Ben was scared, but he followed Lily. He did not want to be left behind. + +The hill was steep and slippery. Lily and Ben had to be careful not to fall. They saw shiny things among the rocks. They were curious and picked them up. They were copper coins, old and dirty. + +"Wow, look at these!" Lily said. "They are so pretty and sparkly. Maybe they are from a long time ago, when people wore funny clothes and rode horses." + +"Maybe they are treasure!" Ben said. He put some coins in his pocket. He wanted to show them to his mom and dad. + +They kept climbing the hill, looking for more coins. They did not see the hole in the ground. It was hidden by grass and leaves. Lily stepped on it and stumbled. She screamed and fell into the hole. Ben tried to catch her, but he stumbled too. He fell after her. + +The hole was deep and dark. Lily and Ben hit the bottom hard. They were hurt and scared. They cried for help, but no one heard them. They were trapped in the hole with the ancient copper coins. They wished they had never climbed the hill. They wished they had stayed in the park. They wished they had listened to their mom and dad. +Sara liked to eat corn. She liked the yellow and sweet taste. She liked to peel the green leaves and find the corn inside. She liked to put butter and salt on the corn and bite it. + +One day, Sara went to the farm with her mom and dad. They saw many animals and plants. Sara saw a big field of corn. She wanted to eat some. She ran to the field and picked a corn. She peeled the green leaves and bit the corn. + +But the corn was not yellow and sweet. It was white and hard. Sara did not like it. She spit it out and made a face. She felt sad and angry. She threw the corn on the ground and cried. + +Her mom and dad came to her. They saw the corn on the ground. They saw Sara's face. They were not happy. They told Sara that she did not ask before she took the corn. They told her that the corn was not ready to eat. They told her that the corn was for the animals, not for people. They told her that she wasted the corn and made a mess. + +Sara realized that she did a bad thing. She realized that she was selfish and rude. She realized that she hurt the farmer and the animals. She felt sorry and ashamed. She said sorry to her mom and dad. She said sorry to the farmer and the animals. She picked up the corn and gave it back to the farmer. She said thank you to the farmer for letting her see the farm. + +The farmer smiled and forgave Sara. He gave her a different corn. He said that this corn was yellow and sweet. He said that this corn was for people, not for animals. He said that this corn was light and soft. He said that Sara could eat this corn if she wanted. + +Sara smiled and thanked the farmer. She peeled the green leaves and found the yellow and sweet corn inside. She put butter and salt on the corn and bit it. She liked it very much. She shared it with her mom and dad. She learned a lesson. She learned to ask before she took something. She learned to respect the farmer and the animals. She learned to be grateful and kind. She was happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and find things in the dirt. Sometimes they found worms, sometimes they found stones, and sometimes they found old toys. + +One day, they found a big wooden box. It was brown and had a knob on the lid. They wondered what was inside. They pulled the knob and opened the box. + +"Wow!" Lily said. "Look at all these things!" + +The box was full of old clothes, hats, shoes, and books. They looked very old and dirty. Some of them had holes and stains. Some of them smelled bad. + +"Let's try them on!" Tom said. He picked up a jolly red coat and put it on. It was too big for him and dragged on the ground. He also put on a black hat with a feather. He looked very funny. + +Lily laughed. She picked up a blue dress and a white scarf. She put them on and twirled around. She also looked very funny. + +They pretended to be different people. They talked in silly voices and made up stories. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, they heard a loud voice. + +"Hey, you two! What are you doing with my things?" It was Mr. Green, the old man who lived next door. He was very angry. He came over and looked at the box. + +"These are my things! They are very precious to me! They belonged to my family! How dare you touch them and ruin them!" He shouted. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They did not know the things were his. They did not mean to ruin them. They just wanted to play. + +"We're sorry, Mr. Green. We didn't know. We thought they were trash. They look very old and rot." Lily said. + +"Rot? Rot? How can you say that? These are not trash! These are treasures! They have history and memories! You don't understand anything!" Mr. Green said. + +He took the things from them and put them back in the box. He slammed the lid and locked the knob. He carried the box away and glared at them. + +"Stay away from my things! And don't come near my garden again!" He said. + +Lily and Tom ran back to their house. They felt very bad. They did not want to make Mr. Green angry. They did not want to hurt his feelings. They learned a lesson. They learned that some things are not what they seem. And they learned to be more careful and respectful. +Lily and Tom were playing in the farm. They liked to run and jump and see the animals. They saw the cows, the pigs, the chickens and the sheep. They also saw the corn. The corn was tall and yellow and had many ears. + +"Can we pick some corn?" Lily asked Tom. + +"No, we can't," Tom said. "The corn is not ours. It belongs to the farmer. He will be angry if we take his corn." + +"But I want to see the corn," Lily said. "I want to touch it and smell it and taste it." + +Lily was very nosy. She always wanted to know everything. She did not listen to Tom. She ran to the corn field and pulled an ear of corn. The corn was hard and rough and had many hairs. + +"Ouch!" Lily said. "The corn hurts my hand. And it smells funny." + +Tom followed Lily. He saw her holding the corn. He was worried. + +"Lily, you are naughty," he said. "You should not take the corn. Put it back. The farmer will see you." + +But Lily did not put the corn back. She wanted to keep it. She liked the corn. She thought it was pretty. + +"No, I want the corn," she said. "It is mine. I found it." + +Tom did not know what to do. He wanted to support Lily. He was her friend. But he also knew that taking the corn was wrong. He did not want to make the farmer sad. He did not want to get in trouble. + +He looked around. He saw the farmer coming. The farmer had a big hat and a big smile. He was carrying a basket. He was going to pick some corn. + +"Uh-oh," Tom said. "Lily, we have to go. The farmer is here. He will see you with the corn. He will be mad. Come on, let's run." + +But Lily did not run. She was stubborn. She held the corn tight. She did not care about the farmer. + +"No, I will not go," she said. "I will stay here. I will show the farmer my corn. He will like it. He will be happy." + +Tom did not agree. He thought Lily was silly. He did not want to stay with her. He did not want to face the farmer. He was scared. + +He ran away. He left Lily alone. He ran back to the farm. He hid behind a tree. He hoped the farmer would not see him. He hoped Lily would be okay. He felt bad. He felt sorry. He wished he could help Lily. He wished Lily would listen to him. He wished they could play together. He wished they could be friends. +Lily and Max were playing in the park with their dog, Spot. Spot was a big, brown dog who liked to run and jump and chase balls. Lily and Max loved Spot very much, but sometimes he was too restless. He would bark and pull on his leash and try to run away. + +"Spot, stop!" Lily said. "You have to stay with us. There are cars and people and other dogs here. You can get hurt or lost." + +But Spot did not listen. He saw a squirrel on a tree and wanted to catch it. He tugged hard on his leash and broke free. He ran towards the tree, barking loudly. + +"Spot, come back!" Max shouted. He ran after Spot, but he was too fast. Lily followed Max, but she was scared. She did not want to lose Spot or Max. + +They reached the tree, but Spot was not there. He had chased the squirrel to another part of the park. Lily and Max looked around, but they could not see him. + +"Where is Spot?" Lily asked, crying. "We have to find him. He is our dog. We love him." + +Max hugged Lily and tried to calm her down. He was also sad and worried, but he wanted to be brave. + +"Don't cry, Lily," he said. "We will find Spot. He is a good dog. He will come back to us. We just have to call him and wait." + +They sat down under the tree and started to call Spot's name. They hoped he would hear them and come back. They did not want to go home without him. + +Meanwhile, Spot was having fun. He had chased the squirrel, but he could not catch it. He had seen other dogs, but they did not want to play with him. He had smelled many things, but he did not find anything to eat. He was getting tired and hungry and thirsty. He missed Lily and Max. He wanted to go back to them. + +He started to look for them. He ran around the park, sniffing and listening. He heard many noises, but he did not hear their voices. He saw many people, but he did not see their faces. He felt lost and lonely. He wished he had listened to Lily and stayed with them. + +He was about to give up, when he heard a familiar sound. It was Lily and Max, calling his name. He recognized their voices and felt happy. He ran towards them, wagging his tail and barking. + +"Lily! Max! Spot!" They shouted, when they saw him. They ran to him and hugged him. They were so happy to see him. They petted him and kissed him and told him they loved him. + +"Spot, we are so glad you are back," Lily said. "We were so worried about you. You are our dog. You have to stay with us." + +"Spot, we are sorry we were angry at you," Max said. "We know you were just having fun. But you have to be careful. There are dangers in the park. You can get hurt or lost." + +Spot licked their faces and wagged his tail. He was sorry he had made them worry. He was happy he had found them. He loved them very much. He agreed to stay with them. + +They walked back to their home, holding hands and holding Spot's leash. Spot was not restless anymore. He was tired and hungry and thirsty. He wanted to rest and eat and drink. He wanted to be with Lily and Max. They were his family. He was their dog. +Tom and Lily like to play with bubbles. They have a big bottle of bubble soap and a wand. They blow bubbles in the park and watch them fly in the air. Sometimes they try to catch them or pop them. + +One day, they see a very big bubble. It is bigger than their heads. It floats near a tree. Tom and Lily run to the bubble. They want to touch it. + +"Wow, look at that bubble!" Tom says. "It is so big and shiny!" + +"Can we pop it?" Lily asks. "It will make a loud sound!" + +Tom and Lily reach for the bubble. But before they can touch it, the bubble parts. It splits into two smaller bubbles. The smaller bubbles fly away from each other. + +"Hey, what happened?" Tom says. "The bubble parted!" + +"Maybe it was too big," Lily says. "Or maybe it did not like us." + +Tom and Lily are sad. They wanted to pop the big bubble. They look at the smaller bubbles. They are still pretty, but not as good as the big one. + +"Let's try to catch them," Tom says. "Maybe they will join again." + +"OK," Lily says. "But we have to be gentle." + +Tom and Lily run after the smaller bubbles. They try to catch them with their hands. They are careful not to pop them. They hope the bubbles will part no more. +Jill likes to do yoga with her mom. Yoga is when you move your body in different ways and breathe slowly. Jill thinks yoga is fun and makes her feel good. + +One day, Jill finds a long scarf in her mom's closet. She thinks it is pretty and soft. She wants to play with it. She wraps it around her neck and pretends it is a necklace. Then she wraps it around her waist and pretends it is a belt. Then she wraps it around her legs and pretends it is a skirt. + +She goes to the living room where her mom is doing yoga. She wants to show her mom her scarf. She says, "Look, mom, I have a scarf! I can tie it in different ways!" + +Her mom smiles and says, "That's very nice, Jill. But be careful with the scarf. It can be dangerous if you tie it too tight or if you trip on it." + +Jill nods and says, "OK, mom. I will be careful." She joins her mom on the mat and tries to do yoga with her. She copies her mom's poses and breathes slowly. + +But the scarf is too long and gets in the way. Jill tries to tie it shorter, but it gets tangled. She tries to untie it, but it gets tighter. She feels the scarf squeezing her neck and her legs. She can't breathe well. She can't move well. She starts to cry. + +Her mom hears her cry and sees her struggle. She quickly gets up and helps her. She unties the scarf and frees her. She hugs her and says, "Are you OK, Jill? I'm sorry, I didn't see you were in trouble. You scared me." + +Jill coughs and says, "I'm OK, mom. I'm sorry, I didn't listen to you. I tied the scarf too tight and I tripped on it. It was not fun. It was scary." + +Her mom kisses her and says, "It's OK, Jill. I'm glad you're OK. Next time, listen to me when I tell you something is dangerous. And don't play with things that are not toys. They can hurt you." + +Jill nods and says, "OK, mom. I will listen to you. And I won't play with the scarf anymore. Can I do yoga with you without the scarf?" + +Her mom smiles and says, "Of course, Jill. You can do yoga with me anytime. Yoga is good for you. It makes you strong and calm. And it's fun." + +Jill smiles and says, "I like yoga, mom. And I love you." + +Her mom says, "I love you too, Jill." + +They hug and do yoga together. + +The end. +Lily liked to cook with her mom. She had a little apron and a little spoon. She helped mom stir the soup and add the salt. Mom smiled and said, "You are a good helper, Lily." + +Lily wanted to make a dish for dad. She asked mom, "Can I cook something for dad?" Mom said, "Sure, what do you want to cook?" Lily thought for a moment and said, "I want to cook a cake. A chocolate cake." + +Mom said, "Okay, let's cook a cake. We need some eggs, some flour, some sugar, some butter, and some cocoa. Can you help me get them?" Lily nodded and ran to the fridge and the cupboard. She brought the eggs, the flour, the sugar, and the butter to the table. Mom helped her measure and mix them in a big bowl. Then mom added the cocoa and said, "This is what makes the cake chocolate. Do you like chocolate, Lily?" Lily said, "Yes, I love chocolate. Can I lick the spoon?" Mom said, "Sure, but not too much. We need some batter for the cake." + +Mom poured the batter into a round pan and put it in the oven. She said, "Now we have to wait for the cake to bake. It will take about half an hour. Do you know what we can do while we wait?" Lily said, "Can we read a book?" Mom said, "Yes, we can read a book. Do you have a favorite book?" Lily said, "Yes, I like the book about the bear and the honey." Mom said, "That's a nice book. Let's go to the couch and read it together." + +They went to the couch and mom read the book to Lily. Lily laughed at the funny pictures and the silly words. She cuddled with mom and felt happy. She smelled the cake in the oven and said, "I think the cake is ready. Can we check it?" Mom said, "Yes, let's check it. But be careful, it's very hot." They went to the kitchen and mom opened the oven. She took out the cake and put it on a rack. She said, "The cake looks perfect. Well done, Lily. You are a great cook." Lily said, "Thank you, mom. I hope dad likes it." Mom said, "I'm sure he will. He loves chocolate and he loves you." They hugged and waited for dad to come home. +Sam and Lily are brother and sister. They like to play games together. Sometimes they play cards, sometimes they play puzzles, sometimes they play hide and seek. Sam is older than Lily, but he is a good brother. He is reliable. He does not cheat or lie. + +One day, they decide to play hide and seek. Sam says, "I will count to ten and you hide. Then I will find you." Lily nods and runs away. She thinks of a good place to hide. She goes upstairs and hides under the bed. She is quiet and still. + +Sam counts to ten and says, "Ready or not, here I come!" He looks for Lily in the living room, in the kitchen, in the bathroom, but he does not see her. He thinks, "Where is she?" He goes upstairs and checks the rooms. He sees a lump under the bed. He smiles and says, "I found you, Lily!" + +Lily comes out from under the bed. She is sad. She says, "You win, Sam. You are good at this game." Sam hugs her and says, "You are good too, Lily. You hid very well. I almost did not see you. Do you want to play again?" Lily nods and says, "Yes, please. But this time, you hide and I seek." Sam agrees and says, "OK, you count to ten and I hide. But no peeking!" Lily says, "OK, no peeking. One, two, three..." Sam runs away and looks for a good place to hide. He hopes Lily will find him soon. He likes to play with her. She is his best friend. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They like the swings and the slide. They see some ducks in the pond. They want to feed them bread. + +"Look, Lily, ducks!" Tom says. He runs to the pond with some bread. + +"Wait, Tom, be careful!" Lily says. She follows him. + +The ducks are happy to see the bread. They quack and swim to Tom and Lily. Tom and Lily throw some bread to the ducks. They laugh and clap. + +But then the sun gets very hot. Tom and Lily feel hot and thirsty. They want some water and shade. + +"Tom, I'm hot. I want to go home," Lily says. + +"Me too, Lily. I want to go home," Tom says. + +They look for their mom. She is sitting on a bench. She has a bottle of water and a hat. + +"Mom, we're hot. We want to go home," Tom and Lily say. + +"OK, my loves. Let's go home," mom says. She gives them some water and puts the hat on Lily's head. + +Tom and Lily drink the water and feel better. They say goodbye to the ducks. They hold mom's hand and walk to the car. + +They are happy to go home. Home is cool and cozy. They love their home. +Lily liked to play quiz with her big sister, Anna. Anna would ask Lily questions about animals, colors, shapes and numbers. Lily would try to answer them and get a sticker for each right answer. Lily wanted to have many stickers, so she listened carefully to Anna. + +One day, Anna had a new quiz for Lily. She said, "This quiz is harder, Lily. You have to find the hidden answers. I will give you a clue, and you have to look around the room and point to the answer. Are you ready?" Lily nodded and smiled. She liked to find things. + +Anna said, "The first clue is: it is yellow and soft and you can hug it. Where is the answer?" Lily looked around the room and saw her teddy bear, her ball, her book and her pillow. She thought for a moment and then pointed to her teddy bear. "Yes, Lily, you are right!" Anna said and gave her a sticker. "The answer is your teddy bear. Good job!" + +Anna said, "The second clue is: it is round and red and you can bounce it. Where is the answer?" Lily looked around the room again and saw her ball, her apple, her cup and her hat. She thought for a moment and then pointed to her ball. "Yes, Lily, you are right!" Anna said and gave her another sticker. "The answer is your ball. Well done!" + +Anna said, "The third clue is: it is green and flat and you can draw on it. Where is the answer?" Lily looked around the room once more and saw her book, her crayon, her paper and her plant. She thought for a moment and then pointed to her paper. "Yes, Lily, you are right!" Anna said and gave her a third sticker. "The answer is your paper. You are very smart!" + +Lily was happy. She had three stickers and she had found all the hidden answers. She hugged Anna and said, "Thank you, Anna. I love to play quiz with you. Can we play again tomorrow?" Anna hugged her back and said, "Of course, Lily. I love to play quiz with you too. You are a great quiz player." They smiled and put their stickers on their shirts. They were proud of themselves. +Tom and Lily were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build tall towers and bridges with the blocks. Sometimes they argued over who got to use the red blocks or the blue blocks. + +"Give me that red block, Lily!" Tom said. "It's mine!" + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. "You have enough red blocks!" + +They started to pull the block from each other. They did not want to yield, or share, the block. They did not listen to their mom, who told them to play nicely. + +Suddenly, they felt the floor shake. They heard a loud noise. The blocks fell down. The pictures on the wall moved. The lamp tipped over. It was an earthquake, a big shake of the ground. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They dropped the block and ran to their mom. She hugged them and told them to be alert, or watchful, for more shakes. She said they had to go outside and wait until the earthquake was over. + +Tom and Lily realized that fighting over the block was silly. They said sorry to each other and to their mom. They learned that sharing and listening were more important than having the block. They hoped that everyone was safe from the earthquake. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to swim in the lake. They had a metal boat that they used to go to the middle of the water. They liked to jump from the boat and splash each other. + +One day, they saw a big fish with shiny scales. It looked like a metal fish. Tom and Mia wanted to see it closer. They swam after the fish, but it was very fast. They did not see the dark clouds in the sky. + +"Look, the fish is going to that cave!" Mia said. "Let's follow it!" + +"OK, but be careful. The cave might be dark and scary," Tom said. + +They swam into the cave, but they did not find the fish. They only found rocks and seaweed. They tried to swim back, but the water was moving too fast. It was a storm outside. The wind and the waves pushed the boat away from the cave. + +"Help! Help!" Tom and Mia shouted. "We can't swim back to the boat!" + +They were scared and cold. They wished they had stayed in the boat. They wished they had not followed the metal fish. They wished they had listened to Tom. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was the metal fish. It had come back to the cave. It saw Tom and Mia and felt sorry for them. It swam to them and let them hold on to its scales. It was a perfect fish. It was strong and gentle. It swam out of the cave and took them to the boat. + +"Thank you, thank you, metal fish!" Tom and Mia said. "You are our friend!" + +The metal fish smiled and waved goodbye. It swam away, happy to have helped. Tom and Mia got into the boat and rowed back to the shore. They hugged each other and thanked the sky for the perfect fish. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be careful and not to chase things that are too shiny. +Tom and Mia were friends. They liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big puddle. It was shiny and wet. They wanted to jump in it. + +"Let's celebrate!" Tom said. "We can splash and have fun!" + +"OK!" Mia said. "But we have to be polite. We can't make too much noise. And we can't get our clothes dirty. Mom and Dad will be mad." + +They ran to the puddle. They took off their shoes and socks. They jumped in the puddle. They laughed and splashed. They were happy. + +But they did not see the car. The car was fast and loud. The car did not see them. The car drove into the puddle. The water flew everywhere. The car hit Tom and Mia. They screamed and fell. They were hurt. + +The car stopped. The driver got out. He was scared and sorry. He called for help. He said he was sorry. But it was too late. Tom and Mia did not move. They did not laugh. They did not splash. They were gone. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Queen Elsa, who had a blue dress and a shiny crown. Lily always took good care of Queen Elsa and never let her get dirty or broken. + +One day, Lily's cousin Jake came to visit. Jake was a naughty boy who liked to make trouble. He saw Lily's dolls and wanted to play with them too. But he did not play nicely. He threw them around, pulled their hair, and drew on their faces. Lily was very angry and sad. She told Jake to stop, but he did not listen. + +"Jake, you are spoiling my dolls!" Lily cried. "They are not yours, they are mine! Go away!" + +"No, I want to play with them!" Jake said. "They are boring and ugly. I will make them better!" + +He grabbed Queen Elsa and ran to the kitchen. He found a bottle of ketchup and squirted it all over Queen Elsa's dress and crown. He laughed and said, "Now she is a red queen!" + +Lily followed him and saw what he had done. She screamed and snatched Queen Elsa from his hands. She hugged her doll and sobbed. She looked at Jake with angry eyes. + +"You are a bad boy, Jake!" Lily said. "You ruined my Queen Elsa! She was my best doll! I hate you!" + +Jake saw Lily's tears and felt guilty. He realized he had done something wrong. He did not mean to hurt Lily or her doll. He was just having fun. He wanted to say sorry, but he did not know how. + +He looked at the floor and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was just playing. I didn't know you liked her so much. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily looked at Jake and saw that he was sorry. She was still angry, but she also felt sorry for him. She knew he was her cousin and he did not have many toys of his own. She wiped her tears and said, "I forgive you, Jake. But you have to promise me you will never spoil my dolls again. And you have to help me clean Queen Elsa. She is very dirty and sad." + +Jake nodded and said, "I promise, Lily. And I will help you clean her. Maybe we can find some soap and water and a cloth. And maybe we can find some glitter and stickers to make her crown shiny again." + +Lily smiled and said, "That sounds like a good idea, Jake. Come on, let's go. Maybe we can still be friends." + +They held hands and went to the bathroom. They cleaned Queen Elsa and made her look pretty again. They played with her and the other dolls. They had fun and forgot their fight. They learned to share and be kind. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were very excited. They wanted to decorate the big tree in the park. They had many shiny things to hang on the branches. They had red balls, yellow stars, green ribbons and silver bells. + +They ran to the park with their things. They saw a giant man sitting under the tree. He was very big and had a long beard. He looked sad and lonely. + +"Hello, giant man," Lily said. "Can we decorate the tree with you?" + +The giant man looked at them and smiled. "Hello, little ones," he said. "You are very kind. Yes, you can decorate the tree with me. But be careful. The tree is very tall and the branches are very thin. You might fall and hurt yourself." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They started to decorate the tree with the giant man. They gave him some shiny things to hang on the high branches. They hung some shiny things on the low branches. The tree looked very pretty. + +But Ben was careless. He wanted to hang a silver bell on the top of the tree. He climbed on the giant man's shoulder. He reached for the highest branch. He lost his balance and fell. + +"Ouch!" Ben cried. He landed on the ground. He hurt his arm and his leg. + +Lily and the giant man ran to him. They were very worried. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," the giant man said. "I should have held you better." + +Ben was brave. He did not cry. He said, "It's okay, Lily. It's okay, giant man. I'm fine. But I was careless. I should have listened to you. The tree is too tall for me." + +Lily and the giant man hugged him. They helped him stand up. They took him to the nurse. The nurse gave him a bandage and a lollipop. He felt better. + +They went back to the park. They looked at the tree. It was very pretty. They were happy. + +They thanked the giant man for helping them. The giant man thanked them for making him happy. They became friends. They decided to decorate the tree every year. +Lily and Max were playing in their room. They had many toys and books, but they wanted to try something new. They saw their mom's closet and had an idea. + +"Let's peek inside and see what mom has," Lily said. "Maybe we can find something cool to wear." + +"Okay, but we have to be quiet," Max said. "Mom is in the kitchen and she might hear us." + +They opened the closet door and saw many clothes on hangers. They picked some that looked fun and colorful. Lily put on a big hat and a long dress. Max put on a tie and a jacket. They looked at each other and laughed. + +"We look so funny," Lily said. "Let's show mom." + +They walked out of the closet and down the hall. They did not see their mom in the kitchen. They saw her in the living room, talking on the phone. + +"Mom, look at us," Max said. "We are wearing your clothes." + +Mom turned around and saw them. She was not happy. She put down the phone and frowned. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "Those are my clothes. You are not supposed to touch them. You might ruin them." + +She walked over to them and took off the clothes. She hung them back on the hangers and put them in the closet. She was angry and sad. + +"I'm sorry, mom," Lily said. "We just wanted to have fun. We did not mean to make you mad." + +"I know, sweetie," mom said. "But you have to ask me before you use my things. They are not toys. They are special to me. Some of them are from grandma and grandpa. They gave them to me when I was little. They are very old and precious." + +Lily and Max looked at mom and felt sorry. They hugged her and said they were sorry again. + +"It's okay, I forgive you," mom said. "But next time, please play with your own toys. Or ask me if you can borrow something. I love you both very much." + +"We love you too, mom," Lily and Max said. "Can we help you make dinner?" + +"Sure, that would be nice," mom said. "Let's go to the kitchen and see what we can do." + +They went to the kitchen and helped mom make dinner. They had a good time and forgot about the closet. They learned to respect mom's things and to ask before they use them. They also learned that mom had some cool stories to tell about grandma and grandpa. They were happy and hungry. They ate dinner and thanked mom for the food. They said good night and went to bed. They dreamed of playing with mom's clothes again, but only with her permission. +Tommy liked to tease his sister, Lily. He thought it was funny to hide her toys, pull her hair, and make silly faces at her. Lily did not like it when Tommy teased her. She felt sad and angry, and sometimes she cried. + +One day, Tommy found Lily's favorite sock. It was a unique sock, with pink and purple stripes and a unicorn on it. Lily loved her sock and always wore it with her other sock, which was plain white. Tommy thought it would be funny to take Lily's sock and hide it under his bed. He ran to his room with the sock and laughed. + +Lily looked for her sock everywhere. She checked her drawer, her closet, her toy box, and her bed. She could not find her sock. She asked her mom, her dad, and her grandma, but they did not know where it was. She felt very sad and missed her sock. + +Tommy saw Lily looking for her sock. He felt a little sorry for her, but he still wanted to tease her. He decided to wait until bedtime, and then he would show her the sock and make fun of her. He thought that would be very funny. + +But Tommy did not know that his mom had seen him take the sock. She knew that Tommy liked to tease Lily, and she did not like it. She wanted to teach Tommy a lesson. She went to his room and took the sock from under his bed. She put it in her pocket and waited. + +When it was bedtime, Tommy got ready to tease Lily. He went to her room and knocked on the door. He said, "Lily, I have something to show you. It's your sock. I took it and hid it. Ha ha ha!" He opened the door and held out his hand. But his hand was empty. There was no sock. + +Lily looked at Tommy and smiled. She said, "That's not funny, Tommy. That's mean. And you don't have my sock. Mom has it. She saw you take it and she gave it back to me. See?" She lifted her foot and showed Tommy her unique sock, with pink and purple stripes and a unicorn on it. She said, "I love my sock. And I love mom. She is very nice. You should be nice too, Tommy. Then we can be friends." + +Tommy felt very silly and ashamed. He realized that he had been a bad brother to Lily. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong to tease you. I don't want to be mean. I want to be nice. And I want to be your friend. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily nodded and hugged Tommy. She said, "I forgive you, Tommy. And I love you. You are my brother. And you are unique too. Just like my sock." +Tim and Lily are friends. They live next to each other. They like to play in the yard. Sometimes they behave well, and sometimes they behave badly. + +One day, they decide to play a silly game. They take some mud and throw it at each other. They laugh and scream. They do not see that the mud also hits the neighbor's car. The neighbor is angry. He comes out of his house and shouts at them. + +"Hey, you two! What are you doing? You are making a mess of my car! You need to behave better, or I will tell your parents!" + +Tim and Lily are scared. They stop throwing mud. They say sorry to the neighbor. + +"We are sorry, mister. We did not mean to hit your car. We were just playing a silly game." + +The neighbor sighs. He is not happy, but he is not mean. He says to them. + +"Well, I hope you learned your lesson. Next time, play a nicer game. And clean up the mud, please." + +Tim and Lily nod. They get some water and a cloth. They clean up the mud from the car. They also clean up themselves. They say thank you to the neighbor. + +"Thank you, mister. We will behave better next time." + +The neighbor smiles. He says to them. + +"You are welcome, kids. Now, go and have some fun. But not too much fun, okay?" + +Tim and Lily smile. They run back to their yard. They decide to play a different game. A game that does not make the neighbor angry. A game that is not silly, but fun. +Lily was a nosy cat. She liked to see what everyone was doing in the house. She would jump on the table, the sofa, the bed, and even the fridge. She would sniff and paw at everything she found. + +One day, Lily saw a big box in the living room. She was very curious. She climbed on the box and looked inside. She saw a shiny car with four wheels. It was a toy car for Ben, Lily's human brother. He got it for his birthday. + +Lily wanted to play with the car. She pushed a button and the car made a loud noise. It was the sound of speed. Lily liked the noise. She pushed the button again and again. The car moved forward and backward. Lily was having fun. + +But Ben was not happy. He heard the noise and came to the living room. He saw Lily on his car. He was angry. He shouted at Lily and tried to take his car back. Lily hissed and scratched at Ben. Ben cried and ran to his mom. + +Mom came and saw what happened. She scolded Lily and took her off the car. She put Lily in a basket and carried her to the bedroom. She told Lily to stay there and sleep. She said Lily was a bad cat and she had to learn to share. + +Lily felt sad and sorry. She curled up in the basket and closed her eyes. She wished she could say sorry to Ben and play with him. She hoped he would forgive her and let her see his car again. She decided to be a good cat and not be so nosy. She fell asleep and dreamed of speed. +Sam and Ben were brothers who liked to build things with lumber. They had many tools and nails that their dad gave them. They wanted to make a big house for their toys in the backyard. + +Sam was very careful and followed the plan that their dad drew for them. He measured and cut the lumber and nailed it together. He asked Ben to help him, but Ben was lazy and bored. He wanted to play with his toys instead of working. + +Ben said to Sam, "Why do you work so hard? It is no fun. Just put the lumber anywhere and it will be fine." He took some lumber and threw it on the ground. He made a mess and did not care. + +Sam was angry and said to Ben, "You are not a good brother. You do not help me and you waste the lumber. The house will not be strong and safe if you do that. You need to be reliable and do your part." + +But Ben did not listen. He ran away with his toys and left Sam alone. Sam worked hard and finished the house by himself. He was proud of his work and displayed it to their dad. Their dad was happy and praised Sam. He said, "You did a great job, Sam. You are reliable and smart. You can play with your toys in the house now." + +Ben came back and saw the house. He was jealous and wanted to play in it too. He said to Sam, "Can I play with you in the house? It looks fun." But Sam said, "No, you cannot. You did not help me and you ruined the lumber. You are not reliable and you do not deserve to play in the house. Go away." + +Ben was sad and sorry. He realized that he was wrong and that he should have helped Sam. He learned that being reliable is important and that working hard pays off. He apologized to Sam and asked for his forgiveness. Sam forgave him and let him play in the house. They became good brothers again and had fun together. +Sara likes to use her crayons. She has many colors, but her favorite is green. She likes to draw green things, like grass, trees, and frogs. One day, she sees a big sunflower in the garden. It is yellow and brown, with green leaves. Sara thinks it is very pretty. + +She asks her mom if she can use a sunflower for her drawing. Her mom says yes, and helps her cut one from the stem. Sara takes the sunflower and her crayons to the table. She puts the sunflower on a white paper. She looks at it carefully. She sees the yellow petals, the brown center, and the green leaves. + +She picks up her green crayon and starts to draw. She draws a big circle for the center, and many small lines for the petals. She draws a long line for the stem, and two small ovals for the leaves. She is very happy with her drawing. She shows it to her mom and says, "Look, mom, I drew a sunflower!" + +Her mom smiles and hugs her. She says, "You did a great job, Sara. Your sunflower is very beautiful. Do you want to hang it on the fridge?" Sara nods and says, "Yes, please!" Her mom helps her put a magnet on the back of the paper and hangs it on the fridge. Sara looks at her drawing and the sunflower. She feels proud and happy. She says, "Thank you, mom, for the sunflower. I love you!" Her mom says, "I love you too, Sara. You are my sunflower!" +Lily liked to read books. She had many books in her room. She read them every day. She wanted to improve her reading. She asked her mom to help her. + +Mom was enthusiastic. She loved books too. She said, "I will read with you, Lily. We can take turns. You can read one page, and I will read the next. If you don't know a word, I will tell you. If you make a mistake, I will correct you. You will improve your reading soon." + +Lily and mom read books together. They read about animals, and colors, and shapes, and numbers. They read funny stories, and sad stories, and scary stories. They read loud, and soft, and fast, and slow. They had fun. + +Lily improved her reading. She learned new words. She read more fluently. She read more confidently. She read more books. She was happy. Mom was proud. They hugged each other. They said, "We love books. We love reading. We love each other." +Anna liked to do yoga with her mom. Yoga was fun and made her feel good. She liked to stretch and bend and breathe. She also liked the music and the mat. + +One day, Anna and her mom went to a new yoga place. It was big and bright and had many people. Anna felt shy and scared. She wanted to stay close to her mom. + +But when the yoga class started, the teacher told Anna to go to the kids' corner. There were some toys and books and other kids there. Anna did not want to go. She wanted to do yoga with her mom. + +"Mom, please, I want to stay with you!" Anna cried. + +"Anna, it's okay, you can go and play with the other kids. I'll be right here. You'll have fun, I promise." Mom said. + +But Anna did not listen. She clung to her mom's leg and started to panic. She screamed and kicked and cried. She made a lot of noise and everyone looked at her. + +The teacher came over and tried to calm her down. She was a nice lady with a charming smile. She said, "Anna, what's wrong? Why are you so upset?" + +Anna sobbed, "I don't want to go there! I want to do yoga with mom!" + +The teacher said, "Anna, you can do yoga with mom later. But right now, this is a class for grown-ups. The kids' corner is for kids like you. There are many fun things to do there. You can read, draw, play, or even do some yoga poses. Why don't you give it a try?" + +Anna looked at the teacher. She looked at the kids' corner. She looked at her mom. She saw that her mom was nodding and smiling. She saw that the other kids were happy and friendly. She saw that the teacher was gentle and kind. + +Anna felt a little better. She wiped her tears and let go of her mom's leg. She said, "Okay, I'll try. But can I come back to mom later?" + +The teacher said, "Of course, you can. Mom will be here waiting for you. And I'll be here too. Come on, let's go and have some fun." + +Anna took the teacher's hand and walked to the kids' corner. She saw a big teddy bear, a colorful puzzle, and a soft pillow. She felt curious and excited. She said, "Thank you, teacher. Maybe I'll like yoga here too." + +The teacher said, "You're welcome, Anna. I'm sure you'll like it. And you know what? You're very brave and smart. I'm proud of you." + +Anna smiled and hugged the teacher. She felt happy and calm. She said, "Thank you, teacher. You're very nice and charming. I'm glad I met you." +Ben is a dog. He likes to run and play. But he has a problem. He has a flea. The flea bites him and makes him itch. Ben does not like the flea. + +One day, Ben sees a cat. The cat is black and white. The cat is on a fence. Ben barks at the cat. He wants to chase the cat. The cat hisses at Ben. He does not like Ben. + +"Go away, dog!" the cat says. "You are loud and silly. And you have a flea. The flea is small and bad. He makes you scratch and jump. You are not great. You are a mess." + +Ben feels sad. He does not want to be a mess. He wants to be great. He wants to be free of the flea. He thinks of a plan. He runs to the pond. He jumps in the water. He hopes the water will wash away the flea. + +The flea does not like the water. He tries to hold on to Ben. But the water is too strong. The flea lets go of Ben. He floats away. Ben is happy. He shakes his fur. He feels fresh and clean. He has no more flea. + +Ben goes back to the fence. He sees the cat. The cat is still on the fence. Ben barks at the cat. He wants to show the cat. The cat sees Ben. He sees that Ben has no flea. He sees that Ben is shiny and smooth. He is surprised. + +"Wow, dog!" the cat says. "You are not loud and silly. You are brave and smart. And you have no flea. The flea is gone. He is not small and bad. He is wet and lost. You are not a mess. You are great." + +Ben feels proud. He has done a good thing. He has got rid of the flea. He has impressed the cat. He wags his tail. He thanks the cat. + +"Thank you, cat!" Ben says. "You are not hissy and mean. You are honest and nice. And you have good eyes. You can see the flea. You can see me. You are not a foe. You are a friend." + +Ben and the cat smile at each other. They have learned something new. They have found a friend. They are both great. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their dog, Spot. One day, they see a big pile of newspapers near a bench. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's go and look," Ben says. He runs to the newspapers and picks one up. He tries to read the words, but they are too hard. He sees a picture of a man with a funny hat and a big nose. He laughs and shows it to Anna. + +"Look, Anna, this man is silly," he says. He puts the newspaper on his head and pretends to be the man. He makes a funny voice and says, "Hello, I am the silly man. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Anna giggles and joins him. She picks another newspaper and puts it on her head. She sees a picture of a woman with a long dress and a big hat. She pretends to be the woman and says, "Hello, I am the fancy lady. Do you want to have tea with me?" + +They have fun playing with the newspapers and making up stories. They do not see the old man who owns the newspapers. He is sitting on the bench and reading a book. He hears the noise and looks up. He sees his newspapers on the twins' heads. He is angry and surprised. + +"Hey, you kids, what are you doing with my newspapers?" he shouts. He gets up and walks to them. He takes the newspapers off their heads and scolds them. "These are not toys, these are my newspapers. I sell them to people who want to read them. You are ruining them and making a mess. Go away and leave me alone." + +Anna and Ben are scared and embarrassed. They say sorry to the old man and run away with Spot. They do not want to play with newspapers anymore. They decide to play with the swings and the slide instead. They hope the old man will not be mad at them. They learn to be careful with other people's things. +Lila liked purple. She had a purple dress, a purple hat, and a purple ball. She wanted to play with her ball in the park, but her mom said no. She said it was too cold and dark outside. + +"But I want to play with my ball!" Lila said. "Please, mom, please!" + +"No, Lila, you have to stay inside. It's not safe to go out now. Maybe tomorrow, okay?" her mom said. + +Lila was sad and angry. She did not believe her mom. She thought her mom was lying. She wanted to show her mom that she was smart and brave. She waited until her mom was busy in the kitchen. Then she put on her purple hat and coat, and took her purple ball. She sneaked out of the door and ran to the park. + +The park was empty and quiet. Lila did not see anyone. She did not care. She threw her ball in the air and caught it. She kicked her ball and chased it. She had fun. She forgot about her mom and the cold and the dark. + +But then she heard a loud noise. It was a big dog. It was black and brown and had sharp teeth. It saw Lila and her ball. It wanted the ball. It barked and ran towards Lila. Lila was scared. She tried to run away, but the dog was faster. It jumped on Lila and bit her arm. Lila screamed and dropped her ball. The dog took the ball and ran away. + +Lila was hurt and bleeding. She cried and cried. She wanted her mom. She wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she had stayed inside. She was not smart and brave. She was silly and foolish. She learned a hard lesson. She never played with her ball in the park again. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +Ben goes first. He climbs up the steps. He sits on the slide. He says, "Whee!" He slides down fast. He laughs. He is happy. + +Sam goes next. He climbs up the steps. He sits on the slide. He says, "Whee!" He slides down fast. He screams. He is scared. + +Ben runs to Sam. He asks, "Are you OK?" Sam says, "No. The slide is too high. The slide is too fast. The slide is too tight. I don't like the slide." + +Ben says, "I'm sorry. I like the slide. The slide is fun. The slide is not tight. The slide is just right." + +Sam says, "No. You are wrong. The slide is bad. You are bad. You are not my friend." + +Ben is sad. He says, "Don't say that. I am your friend. We can play something else. We can play with the swings. We can play with the sand. We can play with the judge." + +Sam says, "The judge? What is the judge?" + +Ben says, "The judge is the dog. He is brown and white. He is friendly and soft. He likes to play with us. He likes to speak with us. He likes to lick us. He is the judge because he can tell who is good and who is bad." + +Sam says, "Oh. I see. He is a nice judge. Can we play with him?" + +Ben says, "Yes. Come on. Let's go to the judge. Maybe he can help us be friends again." + +Sam says, "OK. Let's go. I'm sorry I was mean to you. You are my friend. I like you." + +Ben says, "I'm sorry I was mean to you too. You are my friend. I like you too." + +They hug. They run to the judge. The judge wags his tail. He barks. He speaks to them. He says, "Good boys. Good friends. Good play." +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big bush with red flowers. They wanted to smell the flowers. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go to the bush!" Tom said. + +"OK, Tom, let's go!" Lily said. + +They ran to the bush and bent down to smell the flowers. They smelled sweet and nice. They smiled and giggled. + +But then they heard a loud snore. They looked behind the bush and saw a man. He was lying on the grass. He was bald. He had no hair on his head. He was sleeping. + +"Who is that, Tom?" Lily whispered. + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe he is tired. Maybe he lives here." Tom whispered back. + +They were curious and scared. They wanted to see his face. They tiptoed around the bush and peeked at the man. + +But the man opened his eyes and saw them. He was not happy. He was angry. He shouted at them. + +"Hey, you kids! What are you doing here? Go away! This is my bush! Leave me alone!" He said. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They ran away from the bush and the man. They ran back to their mom and dad. They told them what they saw. + +"Mom, dad, there was a bald man sleeping in the bush. He yelled at us. He was mean." Lily said. + +"Yeah, mom, dad, he was scary. He said it was his bush. He was rude." Tom said. + +Mom and dad hugged them and said. + +"Don't worry, Lily and Tom. He was just a grumpy man. He had no home. He had no friends. He was sad. He was not nice. But you are safe. You are with us. We love you." They said. + +Lily and Tom felt better. They said. + +"We love you too, mom and dad. Can we play some more?" They said. + +Mom and dad smiled and said. + +"Of course, Lily and Tom. But stay away from the bush and the man. He needs his sleep." They said. +Lily and Max were playing with a big red ball in the park. They liked to bounce the ball and catch it. Sometimes they bounced it very high and it went over the fence. + +One day, they saw a tall man with a big mustache walking by the fence. He had a funny hat and a long coat. He looked at the ball and smiled. + +"Hello, little ones," he said. "Do you want to see a magic trick?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They liked magic tricks. + +The tall man with the big mustache took the ball and put it under his hat. He said some strange words and waved his hand. Then he lifted his hat and showed them the ball. + +But it was not the same ball. It was a small blue ball with stars on it. + +"Wow!" Lily and Max said. "How did you do that?" + +The tall man with the big mustache winked. He said, "It's a secret. But you can keep this ball as a gift. It's a magic ball. It can bounce very high and change colors. Do you want to try it?" + +Lily and Max said yes. They thanked the tall man with the big mustache and took the magic ball. They bounced it and watched it turn yellow, green, purple, and pink. They had a lot of fun with the magic ball. + +The tall man with the big mustache smiled and walked away. He was happy to make the children happy. He liked to do magic tricks. He was a good magician. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room when they heard a knock on the door. They ran to see who it was. They saw a big brown package on the porch. Lily was curious and wanted to open it. Ben was cautious and wanted to wait for Mom. + +"Who is it from?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a surprise," Ben said. + +"Let's find out. Maybe it's a toy or a book or a cake," Lily said. She grabbed the package and tried to tear the tape. + +"Stop, Lily. We have to answer the door first. Maybe someone is waiting for us," Ben said. He opened the door and looked around. He saw a charming lady with a big smile and a red hat. She was holding a clipboard and a pen. + +"Hello, kids. I'm Mrs. Jones. I'm the delivery person. I brought you this package. Is your Mom home?" she asked. + +"Yes, she is. She's in the kitchen. Come in, please," Ben said. He was polite and friendly. + +"Thank you, Ben. You're very sweet. And you must be Lily. You're very cute. Do you like packages?" Mrs. Jones said. + +"I love packages. They're fun and exciting. Can I open this one?" Lily said. + +"Of course you can. But first, I need your Mom to sign this paper. It's very important. It says that you received the package and that everything is okay. Can you go and get your Mom for me?" Mrs. Jones said. + +"Okay. I'll be right back. Come on, Ben. Let's go and get Mom," Lily said. She put the package down and ran to the kitchen with Ben. + +Mrs. Jones smiled and waited. She knew that the package was a special gift from Lily and Ben's grandparents. They lived far away and couldn't visit them often. They wanted to surprise them with a new board game that they could play together. Mrs. Jones loved her job. She loved to see the joy and happiness on people's faces when they opened their packages. She hoped that Lily and Ben would like their gift and have fun with it. She was sure they would. They were such charming kids. +Anna liked to record her voice with her toy phone. She would pretend to talk to her friends, her dolls, or her mom. She would say funny things, sing songs, or make noises. She would listen to her voice and laugh. + +One morning, she wanted to record her voice while she ate her waffle. She loved waffles with butter and syrup. She took her toy phone and her waffle to the table. She pressed the red button and said, "Hello, this is Anna. I am eating a waffle. It is yummy. Do you like waffles?" + +She took a big bite of her waffle and made a loud crunch. She smiled and said, "Mmm, this is good. Waffles are my favorite. What is your favorite?" + +She waited for an answer, but there was none. She looked at her toy phone and saw that it was filthy. It had syrup and butter all over it. She had forgotten to wipe her hands before she touched it. She felt sad and said, "Oh no, my phone is dirty. I can't record my voice anymore. I need to clean it." + +She ran to the sink and tried to wash her phone with water and soap. But the water made it worse. It made the phone stop working. It made a beep and then went silent. Anna cried and said, "My phone is broken. I can't record my voice anymore. I'm sorry, phone. I didn't mean to hurt you." + +She hugged her phone and sobbed. Her mom heard her and came to see what was wrong. She saw the wet and sticky phone and the half-eaten waffle. She understood what had happened and said, "Oh, Anna, I'm sorry. You were trying to have fun with your phone and your waffle. But you have to be careful with your toys. They can get damaged if you put them in water or food. Maybe we can get you a new phone later. But for now, let's finish your waffle and clean up the mess." + +She took Anna's hand and led her back to the table. She gave her a napkin and a glass of milk. She said, "It's okay, Anna. I love you. And I love your voice. You don't need a phone to record it. You can just talk to me. I will listen to you. And I will answer you. Do you want to tell me more about your waffle?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I want to tell you more about my waffle. It is yummy. Do you like waffles?" + +She smiled and said, "Yes, Anna. I like waffles. Waffles are my favorite too." +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. But sometimes they did not want to share. One day, they both wanted to play with the same toy car. They pulled and pulled on the cord that made the car go. The cord snapped and the car stopped. + +"Look what you did!" Lily cried. "You broke the car!" + +"No, you did!" Ben shouted. "You pulled too hard!" + +They were both very angry and sad. They did not talk to each other for a long time. + +Mama saw them sitting on the floor with the broken car. She felt sorry for them. She came over and hugged them. + +"I know you both love the car, but you have to share," she said. "Sharing is caring. Can you say sorry to each other and make up?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt sorry too. They nodded and said sorry. They hugged each other and Mama. + +"Can we fix the car, Mama?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe we can, but we need a new cord," Mama said. "Why don't you play with something else while I look for one?" + +Lily and Ben agreed. They decided to play with their blocks. They built a big tower together. They had fun and laughed. They were not restless anymore. They learned to share. +Lily liked to own things. She owned many toys, books, and clothes. She liked to show them to her friends and say, "This is mine. I own it." But she did not like to share them. She would get angry if someone else touched her things. + +One day, her mom brought home a bunch of celery from the store. Lily had never seen celery before. She thought it was a strange green toy. She grabbed it and said, "This is mine. I own it." She ran to her room and put it on her bed. + +Her mom followed her and said, "Lily, that is not a toy. That is celery. It is a food. We can eat it with peanut butter or dip. Do you want to try some?" Lily shook her head. She did not want to eat the celery. She wanted to own it. + +Her mom said, "Lily, you cannot own food. Food is for sharing and enjoying. If you keep the celery in your room, it will get bad and smelly. And you will miss out on a yummy snack. Why don't you come to the kitchen and share the celery with me and your brother?" + +Lily felt anxious. She did not want to lose her celery. But she also did not want it to get bad and smelly. And she was a little curious about how it tasted. She looked at her mom and said, "Can I have one piece of celery? And can I put peanut butter on it?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, you can. Come on, let's go to the kitchen and have some celery together. You can own one piece, but you can also share the rest with us. Sharing is caring, Lily. And it makes you happy." + +Lily nodded and took her mom's hand. She decided to give the celery a try. She hoped it was as good as her toys, books, and clothes. She also hoped her mom and brother would like her celery too. She wanted to own things, but she also wanted to share them. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. They have a lot of fun together. + +One day, Lily's mom says, "Lily, it is Ben's birthday soon. Do you want to give him a gift?" Lily says, "Yes, mom. I want to give him a gift. What can I give him?" + +Lily's mom says, "You can give him something you made or something you have. You can organize your toys and books and see what you can share with Ben." + +Lily goes to her room and organizes her toys and books. She puts them in different piles. She has dolls, cars, puzzles, crayons, and stories. She thinks, "What does Ben like? He likes cars and puzzles and stories. I can give him one of each." + +She picks a red car, a farm puzzle, and a story about a dragon. She puts them in a bag and ties a ribbon around it. She says, "This is a good gift for Ben. He will be happy." + +The next day, she goes to Ben's house for his birthday party. She sees a big cake, balloons, and many gifts. She gives her bag to Ben and says, "Happy birthday, Ben. This is a gift from me. I hope you like it." + +Ben says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. Can I open it now?" Lily says, "Yes, you can." + +Ben opens the bag and sees the car, the puzzle, and the story. He says, "Wow, Lily. These are great. I love cars and puzzles and stories. How did you know?" + +Lily says, "I organized my toys and books and I thought of what you like. I wanted to share them with you." + +Ben says, "You are very kind, Lily. Do you want to play with them with me?" Lily says, "Yes, I do." + +They go to Ben's room and play with the car, the puzzle, and the story. They have a lot of fun together. They are both happy. + +Some other kids see them and feel envious. They say, "Why does Ben get such a nice gift from Lily? We want to play with them too." + +But Lily and Ben do not hear them. They are too busy playing and laughing. They are the best of friends. +Lily was hungry. She wanted to eat a snack. She opened the refrigerator and saw many things. She saw cheese, yogurt, apples, carrots, and cake. She liked cake very much. She took the cake and put it on a plate. + +She heard her mom coming. She was afraid. She did not want her mom to see her eating cake. She hid behind the sofa with the plate. She hoped her mom would not find her. + +Her mom came into the living room. She saw the refrigerator door open. She saw the cake missing. She was angry. She looked around and saw Lily's feet behind the sofa. She walked over and said, "Lily, what are you doing?" + +Lily was embarrassed. She knew she did something bad. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was hungry. I wanted cake." + +Her mom said, "Lily, cake is not a healthy snack. Cake has too much sugar. Sugar is bad for your teeth and your body. You should eat something else, like cheese or yogurt or fruit or vegetables. They are healthy and good for you. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I'm sorry. Can I have some cheese, please?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, you can have some cheese. But first, you have to put the cake back in the refrigerator and close the door. And then, you have to brush your teeth and wash your hands. And then, you have to say sorry to the cake for taking it without asking. OK?" + +Lily said, "OK, mom. I will do that. I love you, mom." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily. But next time, please ask me before you take anything from the refrigerator. OK?" + +Lily said, "OK, mom. I will ask you next time. Thank you, mom." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play on the farm. They liked to see the cows, the pigs, the chickens and the horses. They also liked to explore the old barn, where they found many things to play with. + +One day, they decided to surprise their dad, who worked in the barn. They took some hay, some feathers, some paint and some rope. They made a big nest, a funny hat, a colorful sign and a trap. They hid behind the nest and waited for their dad. + +Soon, they heard their dad coming. He opened the barn door and saw the sign that said "Surprise!". He smiled and walked in. But as he stepped on the floor, he felt a rope around his leg. He tripped and fell into the nest. He was covered in hay and feathers. He looked up and saw Tom and Lily laughing. + +"Surprise, dad!" they shouted. "We made this for you!" + +Their dad was not angry. He was happy. He hugged them and said, "You are very clever and creative. I love your surprise. But next time, be careful with the rope. You could hurt yourself or someone else." + +Tom and Lily said sorry and helped their dad get up. They cleaned up the barn and went to have lunch with their mom. They told her about their surprise and she laughed too. They had a good day on the farm. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big tree with many green leaves and a brown trunk. They wanted to climb the tree and see what was up there. + +"Let's go to the tree," Ben said. "Maybe we can find a bird or a squirrel." + +"OK," Lily said. "But be careful. The tree is very high and the branches are thin." + +They ran to the tree and looked for a place to climb. They found a low branch that they could reach with their hands. They pulled themselves up and sat on the branch. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They looked around and saw the park from above. + +"This is fun," Ben said. "We are like monkeys in the tree." + +"Yes, it is fun," Lily said. "But I am a little scared. What if we fall?" + +"Don't worry," Ben said. "We are strong and brave. We can hold on to the branch. And if we want to go down, we can slide on the trunk." + +They stayed on the branch for a while and enjoyed the view. They saw other children playing, dogs barking and birds flying. They heard the sounds of the park and smelled the flowers and the grass. + +"I have an idea," Lily said. "Why don't we make a nest on the branch? We can use some leaves and sticks and make a cozy place to rest." + +"That's a good idea," Ben said. "I like nests. They are comfortable and warm. Let's do it." + +They gathered some leaves and sticks and put them on the branch. They made a small nest that fit them both. They crawled into the nest and cuddled together. They felt safe and happy in the tree. They closed their eyes and took a nap. They dreamed of being birds in the sky. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play with toys. They had many toys of different colors and shapes. One day, they decided to organize their toys into groups. They thought it was a fun task. + +"Let's put all the red toys here, and all the blue toys there," Lily said. + +"OK, and all the round toys here, and all the square toys there," Ben said. + +They worked hard and soon they had four groups of toys. They were happy and proud of their task. + +But then, Max came along. Max was a big boy who did not like to share. He saw the toys and wanted to play with them. He did not care about the groups. + +"Hey, these are my toys now," Max said. He grabbed some toys from each group and ran away. + +Lily and Ben were sad and angry. They chased after Max, but he was too fast. They could not catch him. They lost their toys and their task. + +They wished they had been more flexible and hid their toys somewhere safe. They learned a hard lesson. Organizing toys was not always fun. +Tom and Sue were twins. They liked to play with their toys in their room. But they did not like to clean their room. They left their toys on the floor, on the bed, and on the shelf. They did not put them in the box or the closet. + +One day, Mom came to their room. She saw the mess. She was not happy. She said, "Tom and Sue, you have to clean your room. It is very dirty. There is dust everywhere. Dust is bad for you. It can make you sick. And your toys are ugly. They are broken and torn. You have to keep your toys nice and neat. Or I will take them away." + +Tom and Sue did not want to lose their toys. They loved their toys. They said, "Sorry, Mom. We will clean our room. We will keep our toys nice and neat. We will not leave them on the floor, on the bed, or on the shelf. We will put them in the box or the closet." + +They started to clean their room. They picked up their toys. They threw away the broken and torn ones. They wiped the dust from the floor, the bed, and the shelf. They put their toys in the box or the closet. They made their room clean and tidy. + +Mom came back to their room. She saw the change. She was happy. She said, "Good job, Tom and Sue. You cleaned your room. It is very nice. There is no dust. And your toys are nice and neat. You kept your toys well. I am proud of you." + +Tom and Sue smiled. They hugged Mom. They said, "Thank you, Mom. We are sorry for the mess. We will keep our room clean and tidy. We will not make it dirty and ugly again." +One day, Anna and Ben went to the park with their mom. They saw many pigeons on the grass. Anna liked the pigeons. She wanted to feed them some bread. Ben did not like the pigeons. He thought they were dirty and noisy. + +"Look, mom, pigeons!" Anna said. She took a piece of bread from her mom's bag and broke it into small bits. She threw the bits on the ground and watched the pigeons come closer. + +"Yuck, pigeons!" Ben said. He took a stick from the ground and waved it at the pigeons. He wanted to scare them away. + +"Ben, stop that!" mom said. "You are being mean to the pigeons. They are hungry and harmless. They won't hurt you." + +"But mom, they are ugly and loud. They poop everywhere. They might bite me." Ben said. He was frightened of the pigeons. + +"No, they won't bite you. They are gentle and shy. They just want some food. Why don't you try to feed them too? Maybe you will like them better." mom said. She gave Ben another piece of bread and asked him to join Anna. + +Ben was not sure. He looked at the pigeons. They looked at him. They cooed softly. They seemed friendly. Ben decided to give them a chance. He broke the bread and threw it on the ground. The pigeons came closer. They ate the bread. They did not bite him. They did not poop on him. They did not make too much noise. + +Ben felt less frightened. He felt more curious. He smiled at the pigeons. He smiled at Anna. He smiled at mom. + +"Mom, I like the pigeons now. They are not so bad. They are kind of cute. Can we feed them more?" Ben said. + +"Sure, we can feed them more. I'm glad you changed your mind. Pigeons are nice birds. They are part of the park. They are part of the city. They are part of the world." mom said. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They fed the pigeons more bread. They talked to the pigeons. They played with the pigeons. They had fun with the pigeons. They never mentioned being scared of the pigeons again. +Anna and Ben like to play with blocks. They make towers with the blocks. They try to make the tallest tower they can. + +One day, they play with blocks in the garden. The sun is hot. Anna and Ben are thirsty. They leave their towers and go to get some water. + +A cat sees the towers. The cat likes to play with blocks too. The cat jumps on the towers and knocks them down. The cat thinks the blocks are fun. + +Anna and Ben come back with their water. They see their towers are gone. They see the cat with the blocks. They are sad and angry. + +"Hey, cat!" Anna says. "Those are our blocks! You can't play with them!" + +"Meow!" the cat says. "I like the blocks. They are mine now. I own them!" + +"No, you don't!" Ben says. "We own them! We made the towers! Give them back!" + +The cat does not listen. The cat runs away with some blocks. Anna and Ben chase the cat. They want their blocks back. They want to make towers again. +Mia and Ben were twins who loved candy. They always wanted to eat candy, but their mom said no. She said candy was bad for their teeth and their tummy. She only gave them candy on special days, like their birthday or Halloween. + +One day, Mia and Ben saw a big jar of candy on the kitchen table. It was full of colorful, shiny, attractive candy. They had never seen such candy before. They wondered if it was a surprise for them. They looked around and saw that their mom was not in the kitchen. She was in the living room, talking on the phone. + +Mia and Ben decided to sneak some candy. They tiptoed to the jar and opened the lid. They reached inside and grabbed some candy. They twisted the wrappers and put the candy in their mouths. They smiled and chewed. The candy was sweet and yummy. + +But then, something strange happened. The candy started to fizz and pop in their mouths. It made their tongues tingle and their cheeks puff. It was not candy, it was a trick! Their mom had put some prank candy in the jar to teach them a lesson. She heard their noises and came to the kitchen. She saw their faces and laughed. + +"Mia and Ben, what did you do?" she asked. "Did you eat some candy without asking me?" + +Mia and Ben tried to answer, but they could only make funny sounds. They spit out the candy and ran to the sink. They rinsed their mouths with water and felt better. They looked at their mom and felt sorry. + +"We're sorry, mom," they said. "We were naughty. We won't eat candy without asking you again." + +Their mom hugged them and said, "It's okay, my loves. I forgive you. But I hope you learned your lesson. Candy is not always good for you. Sometimes, it can be a bad surprise." + +Mia and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, mom. We learned our lesson. We don't like prank candy. We only like real candy." + +Their mom smiled and said, "Well, I have some real candy for you. It's in the cupboard. You can have one piece each, as a treat. But only one, okay?" + +Mia and Ben cheered and said, "Okay, mom. Thank you, mom. You're the best mom." + +They ran to the cupboard and got their candy. They twisted the wrappers and ate their candy. The candy was sweet and yummy. They were happy. They shared their candy with their mom and hugged her. They loved their mom and their candy. But they loved their mom more. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they find a big box in the park. They think it is a boat. They get inside and pretend to sail to an island. + +"Look, Ben, there is the island!" Anna says. She points to a hill with trees. "Let's go there and find treasure!" + +"OK, Anna, you are smart. You can be the captain. I will be the sailor." Ben says. He takes a stick and rows the box. They sing a song and have fun. + +But the box is not a boat. It is a trap. A bad man put it there. He wants to catch children and sell them. He sees Anna and Ben in the box. He smiles and walks to them. + +"Hello, little ones. Do you like my boat?" He says. He has a mean voice and a big bag. "You are going to a far away island with me. You will never see your home again." + +Anna and Ben are scared. They try to run away, but the bad man is faster. He grabs them and puts them in the bag. He laughs and carries them to his truck. He drives away. + +Anna and Ben cry. They wish they did not dream of the island. They wish they stayed in the park. They wish someone would help them. But no one hears them. They are alone. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for insects and flowers. Lila saw a chubby bee on a yellow flower. She gazed at it with wonder. She wanted to touch it, but she remembered that bees can sting. + +"Look, Ben, a bee!" she said. "It is so chubby and fuzzy. Do you think it is happy?" + +Ben came over and gazed at the bee too. He smiled and nodded. He liked bees. They made honey, and honey was sweet and yummy. + +"Yes, I think it is happy," he said. "It is doing its job. It is taking nectar from the flower and making honey. Bees are very smart and helpful." + +Lila and Ben watched the bee for a while. They saw it fly to another flower and then to another. They followed it with their eyes. They learned the names of the flowers from their mom. They saw roses, daisies, tulips, and sunflowers. + +The bee flew away to its hive. Lila and Ben waved goodbye to it. They were happy too. They had fun in the garden. They loved insects and flowers. They went back to their mom and told her what they saw. She hugged them and gave them a snack. They ate some honey on toast. It was delicious. They thanked the bee for the honey. They hoped to see it again. +Mia likes to print. She has a big machine that makes pictures on paper. She prints animals, flowers, stars and hearts. She prints a lot of pictures and puts them on the wall. + +One day, Mia prints a picture of a cat. The cat is black and white and has green eyes. Mia thinks the cat is pretty and soft. She wants to touch the cat. She prints another picture of the cat and cuts it out. She finds some velvet in her mom's sewing box. The velvet is red and smooth. Mia glues the velvet on the back of the cat picture. Now she has a velvet cat. + +Mia shows her velvet cat to her mom. "Look, mom, I made a velvet cat. Do you like it?" Mia asks. + +Mom smiles and hugs Mia. "I love it, Mia. You are very creative. Where did you get the velvet?" Mom asks. + +"I found it in your box. Can I keep it?" Mia asks. + +Mom nods. "Yes, you can keep it. But next time, please ask me before you use my things. OK?" Mom says. + +Mia nods. "OK, mom. I'm sorry. Can I play with my velvet cat now?" Mia asks. + +Mom says yes. Mia runs to her room with her velvet cat. She puts it on her bed and cuddles it. She pretends the cat is alive and talks to it. She says, "Hello, velvet cat. You are my friend. Do you like to print, too?" + +The velvet cat does not answer. It is quiet. Mia likes quiet. She does not like noisy. Noisy hurts her ears. Sometimes, her brother is noisy. He plays loud music and bangs on drums. Mia does not like that. She likes to print and make things. + +Mia and her velvet cat are happy. They print more pictures and make more friends. They have a lot of fun. They are quiet and creative. +Tommy loves to watch cartoons on TV. He likes the ones with boats and pirates and animals. He wants to sail like them and have adventures. But his mom says he has to clean his room first. She says he has too many toys and books and clothes on the floor. She says he can watch cartoons after he puts everything away. + +Tommy does not want to clean his room. He thinks it is boring and hard. He wants to watch cartoons now. He tries to sneak to the living room and turn on the TV. But his mom sees him and stops him. + +"Tommy, what are you doing?" she asks. "You know you have to clean your room before you can watch cartoons." + +"But mom, I want to watch cartoons!" Tommy says. "I want to see the boats and the pirates and the animals!" + +"I know, honey, but you have to do your chores first. Cleaning your room is important. It helps you find your things and keep them safe. It also makes your room look nice and cozy. You will feel better when your room is clean." + +Tommy does not feel better. He feels angry and sad. He does not want to clean his room. He wants to watch cartoons. He thinks his mom is mean and unfair. He stomps back to his room and slams the door. + +He looks at his messy room and sighs. He does not know where to start. He sees his toy boat on his bed. He picks it up and pretends to sail it in the air. He makes noises like waves and wind and seagulls. He imagines he is on a big ship with his cartoon friends. He forgets about his mom and his room and his chores. He has fun. + +But then he hears a knock on the door. It is his mom. She opens the door and smiles. She sees his toy boat and his happy face. + +"Tommy, are you playing with your boat?" she asks. "Do you like to sail?" + +Tommy nods. He likes to sail. He likes his boat. He likes his mom. + +"Can I play with you?" she asks. "Can we sail together?" + +Tommy nods again. He likes to play with his mom. He likes to share his boat. He likes to watch cartoons. But he also likes to sail. + +He gives his mom his boat and they sail it on the bed. They make noises like waves and wind and seagulls. They imagine they are on a big ship with their cartoon friends. They have fun. + +They also clean his room. They put away his toys and books and clothes. They make his bed and tidy his desk. They make his room look nice and cozy. They feel better when his room is clean. + +They hug and kiss and say they love each other. They go to the living room and watch cartoons. They see the boats and the pirates and the animals. They sail and have adventures. They are happy. +Lily and Sam were twins. They liked to play together in the park. One day, their mom said they could have ice-cream if they were good. Lily and Sam were very happy. + +They ran to the ice-cream truck and waited in line. Lily wanted a pink ice-cream and Sam wanted a blue one. They held their mom's hand and said please and thank you to the ice-cream man. + +Mom gave them a napkin and said, "Be careful, don't drop your ice-cream. It will melt in the sun. Stay close to me and don't run away." + +Lily and Sam nodded and licked their ice-creams. They were very yummy. They saw some birds and flowers and swings. They wanted to see them more. + +"Mom, can we go there?" Lily asked, pointing to the swings. + +"Not now, sweetie. We have to finish our ice-creams first. They will make a mess if we move too much." Mom said. + +"But I want to swing!" Sam said, pouting. + +"Me too!" Lily said. + +They looked at their ice-creams. They were still big and cold. They looked at the swings. They were empty and fun. + +They had an idea. They put their ice-creams on the ground and ran to the swings. They forgot what mom said. They thought they would be back soon. + +Mom saw them and called, "Lily! Sam! Come back! Where are you going? Don't leave your ice-creams!" + +But Lily and Sam did not hear her. They were too busy swinging. They laughed and shouted and pushed each other. They had a lot of fun. + +But they did not see what happened to their ice-creams. The sun was hot and the ice-creams were not. They melted and dripped and made a puddle. Some ants and flies came and ate them. Some dogs and cats came and licked them. Some kids and adults came and stepped on them. + +When Lily and Sam were tired of swinging, they remembered their ice-creams. They ran back to where they left them. But they did not find them. They only found a mess. + +They looked at each other and felt sad. They had no ice-creams. They had no napkins. They had no mom. + +They started to cry. They wanted their ice-creams. They wanted their mom. + +Mom heard them and came to them. She saw the mess and felt angry. She said, "Lily! Sam! What did you do? I told you to stay with me and not to drop your ice-creams. Look what happened. They are gone. You wasted them. You disobeyed me. You made me worry. I am not proud of you." + +Lily and Sam felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We wanted to swing. We forgot our ice-creams. We did not mean to make you angry. We love you, mom." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I love you too, Lily and Sam. But you have to listen to me and do what I say. I know what is best for you. I want you to be safe and happy and good. Next time, stay with me and finish your ice-creams. Then we can go to the swings. OK?" + +Lily and Sam nodded and said, "OK, mom. We will do that. We will be good. We will make you proud." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's my twins. Come on, let's go home and clean up. Maybe we can have some more ice-cream later. But only if you are good." + +Lily and Sam smiled and said, "Yes, mom. We will be good. We love ice-cream. We love you more." +Sam and Lily are playing in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. They see a big ball on the grass. Sam runs to get it. He wants to kick it hard. + +"Watch me, Lily!" he shouts. He pulls his leg back and strikes the ball with his foot. The ball flies in the air. Sam feels his muscle in his leg. He is strong. + +But the ball does not go far. It hits a tree and falls down. A bird is sitting on the tree. The bird is angry. It makes a loud noise and flies at Sam. Sam is scared. He runs away. + +"Help, Lily!" he cries. Lily sees the bird. She picks up a stick. She waves it at the bird. The bird is afraid. It flies away. + +Sam runs to Lily. He hugs her. She hugs him back. They are warm and safe. + +"Thank you, Lily!" he says. "You are brave." + +"You are welcome, Sam!" she says. "You are fast." + +They smile and laugh. They are happy. They play with the ball again. They are careful not to hit the tree. They are good friends. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They pretend that their cars are racing on the road. + +One day, they hear a loud noise outside. They look out the window and see a big truck. The truck is carrying many new cars. Ben and Sam are excited. They want to have the new cars. + +They run to the door and ask their mom if they can go outside. Their mom says yes, but they have to be careful and stay on the sidewalk. Ben and Sam agree and hurry outside. + +They see the truck stop at the store across the road. The driver gets out and opens the back of the truck. He starts to unload the new cars. Ben and Sam watch with wide eyes. They see a red car, a blue car, a yellow car, and a green car. + +"I want the red car!" Ben says. "It is the fastest and the coolest!" + +"No, I want the red car!" Sam says. "It is the prettiest and the best!" + +They start to argue and shout. They both want the same car. They are very competitive. They do not want to share or take turns. + +The driver hears them and shakes his head. He walks over to them and says, "Hey, kids, why are you fighting? These cars are not for you. They are for the store. You can't have them." + +Ben and Sam are surprised and sad. They look at the driver and say, "But we want the red car! It is the most amazing car ever!" + +The driver smiles and says, "I understand. But you know what? You already have many cars at home. You don't need more cars. You need to be happy with what you have. And you need to be kind to each other. Fighting over things is not good. Sharing and taking turns is good. That is how you can be good brothers and good friends." + +Ben and Sam think about what the driver says. They feel sorry for being greedy and mean. They say sorry to each other and hug. They thank the driver and go back home. They play with their cars and have fun. They share and take turns. They are not competitive anymore. They are happy. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play in the big room with many toys. One day, they see a cross on the wall. It is shiny and pretty. + +"Look, Anna, a cross!" Tom says. + +"What is a cross?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a toy. Let's get it!" Tom says. + +They crawl to the wall. They are quiet. They do not want Mommy to see them. They reach the cross. Tom stands up and tries to grab it. But it is too high. He falls down and bumps his head. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cries. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Anna says. + +Mommy hears Tom cry. She runs to the big room. She sees Tom and Anna near the cross. + +"What are you doing, Tom and Anna?" Mommy asks. + +"We wanted the cross, Mommy. It is pretty," Tom says. + +"The cross is not a toy, Tom and Anna. It is a special thing. It reminds us of God and Jesus. We do not touch it. We look at it and say thank you," Mommy says. + +"Thank you, God and Jesus," Tom and Anna say. + +Mommy hugs them and kisses their heads. + +"Come on, Tom and Anna. Let's play with your toys. They are fun and safe," Mommy says. + +Tom and Anna nod. They crawl to their toys. They are happy. They forget about the cross. +Tim and Mia are playing with their toy cars in the living room. They like to make them go fast and spin on the carpet. Sometimes they crash and make loud noises. + +"Look, Mia, my car can spin faster than yours!" Tim says, as he pushes his red car with his hand. + +"No, mine can spin faster!" Mia says, as she pushes her blue car with her hand. + +They both laugh and watch their cars spin and spin. + +Suddenly, they hear a knock on the door. It is their mom, who has come back from the hospital. She has a big bandage on her arm. + +"Mom, what happened to your arm?" Tim asks, as he runs to hug her. + +"I had an operation, Tim. The doctor had to fix something inside my arm that was hurting me. But I'm okay now, don't worry." Mom says, as she hugs him back. + +"Did it hurt, mom?" Mia asks, as she joins the hug. + +"A little bit, Mia. But the doctor was very nice and gave me some medicine to make me feel better. And he gave me this sticker with a smiley face. Do you like it?" Mom says, as she shows them the sticker. + +"Wow, mom, that's a nice sticker! Can I have one too?" Tim says, as he admires the sticker. + +"Me too, me too!" Mia says, as she jumps up and down. + +"Maybe next time, kids. But for now, let's go to the kitchen and have some cookies. I'm hungry, are you?" Mom says, as she leads them to the kitchen. + +"Yes, mom, we're hungry too! And we're happy that you're okay!" Tim and Mia say, as they follow her. + +They leave their toy cars on the carpet, still spinning and spinning. +Tom and Mia were friends. They liked to play outside. One day, they went to the lake with their mom and dad. The lake was big and blue. They saw some ducks and fish in the water. + +"Can we feed the ducks?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, but be careful. Don't go too close to the water," mom said. She gave them some bread to share with the ducks. + +Tom and Mia threw some bread to the ducks. The ducks came closer and ate the bread. They made loud noises. Tom and Mia laughed. + +"Look, there is a white duck!" Mia said. She pointed to a duck that was different from the others. It had white feathers and a yellow beak. + +"Why is it white?" Tom questioned. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is special," Mia said. + +"Maybe it is a snow duck," Tom said. + +"A snow duck? What is that?" Mia questioned. + +"A duck that likes snow and cold," Tom said. + +"But there is no snow here. It is warm and sunny," Mia said. + +"Maybe it came from far away. Maybe it is lost," Tom said. + +"Maybe we can help it find its way home," Mia said. + +They decided to ask the white duck where it came from. They walked closer to the water and called the duck. + +"Hello, white duck. Where are you from?" Tom asked. + +The white duck looked at them and quacked. It did not understand them. + +"Maybe it speaks a different language," Mia said. + +"Maybe it speaks duck," Tom said. + +They tried to quack like a duck. The white duck quacked back. They did not understand each other. + +They gave up and went back to their mom and dad. They told them about the white duck. + +"That is a swan," dad said. "It is not a duck. It is a different kind of bird." + +"A swan?" Tom and Mia said. + +"Yes, a swan. It is very beautiful and graceful. It can fly very far. Maybe it came from another lake," dad said. + +"Wow, a swan. It is amazing," Tom and Mia said. + +They watched the swan swim in the lake. They felt happy and curious. They learned something new. They liked the lake and the birds. They had a fun day. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they find a kite in the park. It is big and colorful. It has a long tail. Anna and Ben think it is interesting. + +They want to fly the kite. They run with the kite. The wind makes the kite go up. The kite flies high in the sky. Anna and Ben are happy. They laugh and clap. + +But then, they see a dog. The dog is cute and fluffy. It barks and wags its tail. Anna and Ben like the dog. They forget the kite. They let go of the string. They run to the dog. They pet the dog. They hug the dog. + +The kite flies away. It goes over the trees. It goes over the houses. It goes over the hills. Anna and Ben do not see the kite. They do not remember the kite. They only see the dog. They only remember the dog. + +The kite is alone. It is sad. It misses Anna and Ben. It wants to play with them. It hopes they will find it again. It hopes they will not forget it again. It hopes they will think it is interesting again. +Lily was a little lady who liked to play outside. She had a big dog named Max who was her best friend. Max was very strong and brave and he would protect Lily from anything. + +One day, Lily and Max went to the park. It was a hot day and they were thirsty. They saw a fountain with water that sparkled in the sun. Lily ran to the fountain and put her hand in the water. But the water was too hot and it hurt her hand. She cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The water is hot! It burns my hand!" + +Max heard Lily's cry and ran to her. He saw the hot water and he barked at it. He wanted to scare the water away. He jumped in front of Lily and pushed her away from the fountain. He licked her hand and made her feel better. + +"Good boy, Max! You are a hero! You protected me from the hot water! Thank you, thank you, thank you!" + +Lily hugged Max and kissed his nose. Max wagged his tail and smiled. He was happy to help Lily. He loved his little lady. They went to find a shady spot and drank some cool water from a bottle. They were safe and happy together. +Tom was a lonely boy. He had no friends to play with. He liked to march around his room and pretend he was a soldier. He had a toy gun and a hat and a belt. He marched and marched and sang a song. + +One day, he saw a ladder outside his window. It was leaning on the wall of the house next door. He wondered what was up there. He wanted to see. He opened his window and climbed out. He was careful not to fall. He reached the ladder and climbed up. + +He saw a girl on the roof. She had long hair and a dress and a doll. She looked surprised to see him. She said, "Who are you? What are you doing here?" + +Tom said, "I'm Tom. I live next door. I wanted to see what was up here. Can I play with you?" + +The girl smiled and said, "I'm Lucy. I like to play on the roof. It's quiet and sunny. You can play with me. What do you have?" + +Tom showed her his toy gun and his hat and his belt. He said, "I like to march and pretend I'm a soldier. Do you want to march with me?" + +Lucy said, "Yes, that sounds fun. I can pretend I'm a princess and you're my guard. Let's march and sing a song." + +Tom and Lucy marched and sang a song. They had fun. They were not lonely anymore. They became friends. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park with their toys. Lily had a doll and Tom had a helicopter. Tom liked to make his helicopter fly in the air and make loud noises. Lily liked to dress her doll and comb her hair. + +"Can I play with your helicopter?" Lily asked Tom. + +"No, it is mine!" Tom said. He was stubborn and did not like to share. + +"Please, just for a little bit?" Lily begged. + +"No, go away!" Tom shouted. He flew his helicopter higher and higher. + +But then, something bad happened. The helicopter got stuck in a big tree. Tom could not reach it. He started to cry. + +"Help me, help me!" Tom called. + +Lily felt sorry for Tom. She wanted to help him. She looked around and saw a long stick. She picked it up and walked to the tree. + +"Here, use this stick to get your helicopter," Lily said. She gave the stick to Tom. + +Tom took the stick and tried to poke the helicopter. But it was too high. He could not get it. + +"Thank you, Lily, but it is no use," Tom said. He was sad. + +Lily had an idea. She saw a bench near the tree. She dragged the bench to the tree and climbed on it. She gave the stick to Tom again. + +"Try now, Tom. Maybe you can reach it," Lily said. + +Tom climbed on the bench with Lily. He stretched his arm and poked the helicopter. It moved a little bit. He poked it again. It moved more. He poked it one more time. It fell down from the tree. + +"Yay, you did it, Tom!" Lily cheered. + +Tom was happy. He hugged his helicopter. He looked at Lily and smiled. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend," Tom said. + +He gave his helicopter to Lily. + +"Here, you can play with it for a while. I will play with your doll," Tom said. + +Lily was surprised. She took the helicopter and made it fly in the air. She gave her doll to Tom. He dressed her and combed her hair. + +They played together and had fun. They learned to share and be kind. They were not stubborn anymore. +Lila was a lonely cat. She lived on a roof of a big house, but no one played with her. She only had a ball of yarn and a bowl of milk. Sometimes, she saw other cats on the street, but they were mean and hissed at her. + +One day, a boy came to the house. He had a big smile and a red hat. He saw Lila on the roof and said, "Hello, kitty! What is your name?" Lila was surprised and curious. She meowed and walked to the edge of the roof. + +The boy said, "Can I pet you? You look so soft and pretty." Lila nodded and jumped down to the boy. He stroked her fur and scratched her ears. Lila purred and rubbed her head against his hand. She felt happy and warm. + +The boy said, "Do you want to come with me? I have a home and a family. You can be my friend and play with me." Lila looked at the roof and then at the boy. She thought for a moment and then shrugged. She did not care about the roof anymore. She wanted to be with the boy. + +The boy smiled and picked up Lila. He said, "I will call you Luna, because you have bright eyes like the moon." Lila meowed and licked his cheek. She was not lonely anymore. She had a name and a friend. She was Luna, the happy cat. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big switch on the wall. They do not know what it does. + +"Let's sign our names on the switch," Tom says. He has a crayon in his hand. He writes T-O-M on the switch. + +"OK," Lily says. She has a marker in her hand. She writes L-I-L-Y on the switch. + +They are happy. They smile and hug. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. The switch makes a beep. The lights go off. The room is dark. They are scared. + +"Uh-oh," Tom says. "What did we do?" + +"I don't know," Lily says. "Maybe we broke the switch." + +They start to cry. They are sad. + +Mom and Dad come in. They see the switch. They see the names. They see the tears. + +"Oh, no," Mom says. "You should not sign on the switch. It is not a toy. It is for the power." + +"Sorry, Mom," Tom says. + +"Sorry, Dad," Lily says. + +Mom and Dad hug them. They are not mad. They are kind. + +"It's OK," Dad says. "We can fix the switch. And we can clean the names. But you have to be careful. And you have to ask before you touch things." + +"OK," Tom and Lily say. + +Mom and Dad turn on the switch. The lights come on. The room is bright. They are not scared. + +They are happy. They smile and hug. +Anna liked to help her mom in the garden. She liked to dig and water and pull out weeds. She also liked to eat the radishes that grew in the garden. They were red and white and crunchy and spicy. + +One day, Anna saw a big radish that looked very yummy. She wanted to pick it and eat it. But her mom told her to wait. She said, "That radish is not ready yet. It needs more time to grow. Trust me, it will be better if you wait." + +Anna nodded, but she was still curious. She wondered how the radish tasted. She thought maybe her mom was wrong. She thought maybe the radish was ready now. She decided to sneak out to the garden when her mom was not looking. + +She found the big radish and pulled it out of the ground. It was very hard to pull. She had to tug and tug and tug. She finally got it out, but she fell backwards and landed on her butt. She looked at the radish and saw that it was not red and white. It was green and brown and hairy. It was not a radish at all. It was a turnip. + +Anna felt very embarrassed. She had not listened to her mom. She had not trusted her mom. She had made a mistake. She heard her mom coming and quickly hid the turnip behind her back. She hoped her mom would not see it. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Hello, Anna. Did you have fun in the garden?" Anna nodded, but she did not smile. She felt guilty and ashamed. She said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I picked the big radish. But it was not a radish. It was a turnip. I did not trust you. I was wrong." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Anna. I'm not angry. I'm glad you told me the truth. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. The important thing is to learn from them. Next time, you can trust me when I tell you something. And next time, you can also ask me before you pick something. Okay?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I'm sorry. I love you." She gave her mom the turnip and said, "Do you want it?" Her mom laughed and said, "No, thank you. I don't like turnips. But maybe we can find someone who does. Maybe the rabbit in the woods would like it. What do you think?" + +Anna smiled and said, "Yes, maybe. Let's go and see." She took her mom's hand and they walked to the woods. They found the rabbit and gave him the turnip. He was very happy and thanked them. He said, "This is a very good turnip. It is green and brown and hairy. It is my favorite. Thank you for sharing it with me." + +Anna was glad that the rabbit liked the turnip. She was also glad that her mom forgave her. She learned to trust her mom more. She also learned to be more careful in the garden. She still liked to eat radishes, but she waited until they were ready. And she never picked a turnip again. +Sara loves to read books. She likes to look at the pictures and say the words. She has many books in her room. Some are big and some are small. Some are funny and some are scary. Sara likes all kinds of books. + +One day, Sara goes to the library with her mom. The library has many more books than Sara's room. Sara is very happy. She sees a sign that says "Read Club". She asks her mom what it means. + +"Read Club is a group of kids who like to read books. They meet every week and talk about the books they read. Do you want to join?" Mom says. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Sara says. She loves to read and talk about books. + +Mom takes Sara to the Read Club room. There are many kids there. They are sitting in a circle on the floor. They have books in their hands. Sara sees a lady with a colorful dress. She is the Read Club leader. + +"Hello, everyone. Welcome to Read Club. I'm Miss Lily. Today we are going to read and talk about books that have colorful pictures. Who wants to start?" Miss Lily says. + +Sara raises her hand. She wants to share her book. It is a book about animals. It has colorful pictures of lions, elephants, monkeys, and more. Sara likes animals. + +"Hi, I'm Sara. I have this book. It is about animals. I like animals. They are big and small. They make different sounds. Look at the pictures. They are colorful. Do you like animals?" Sara says. + +The other kids nod and smile. They like animals too. They ask Sara questions about her book. Sara answers them. She feels happy. She likes Read Club. She likes to read and talk about books. She makes new friends. She wants to come back next week. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight. He had a big sword that he loved to play with. One day, he met a dragon who was very angry. The dragon wanted to fight with the knight, but the knight didn't want to fight. Instead, he tried to talk to the dragon and make friends with him. + +The dragon was surprised that the knight didn't want to fight. He was used to everyone being scared of him. But the knight was kind and accepting. He offered the dragon a piece of cake and they sat down to eat together. + +From that day on, the knight and the dragon became the best of friends. They played with the sword and had lots of fun adventures together. The knight learned that sometimes it's better to be kind and accepting instead of fighting and being angry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, Lily and her friend Timmy went for a walk in the forest. They saw a big, bad wolf who was following them. Lily said, "Timmy, do you see that wolf? He looks scary." + +Timmy replied, "Yes, I see him. We should go home now." + +But before they could leave, the wolf started to chase them! Lily and Timmy ran as fast as they could, zigzagging through the trees. They were very scared and could feel their hearts beating fast. + +Finally, they made it back home safely. Lily shivered with fear as she told her mom about the big, bad wolf. Her mom hugged her tightly and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. You are safe now. We won't let anything bad happen to you." From then on, Lily always remembered to be careful when she went outside. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to explore the world around him. One day, he found a little bug on the ground. He picked it up and looked at it with his eyes. But he wanted to see it closer, so he asked his mom for her microscope. + +When he looked through the microscope, he saw the bug's tiny legs and wings. It was so cool! He heard a buzzing sound coming from the bug. Timmy thought it was talking to him. He wanted to know more about it, so he asked his mom for a book about bugs. + +He read about all kinds of bugs and learned that bees are very popular bugs. They make yummy honey and help flowers grow. Timmy decided he wanted to be a bug scientist when he grew up, so he could learn even more. From that day on, Timmy loved exploring and learning about the world around him. +Once upon a time, there was a big race. Two friends, Jack and Jill, wanted to win. They were very competitive and wanted to be the best. They started to run, but then they saw a cop blocking the road. They didn't know what to do. + +Jack said, "I guess we should go around the cop and keep running." + +Jill said, "No, we should stop and ask the cop what to do." + +They argued for a while, but then they decided to ask the cop. The cop said they had to wait for the race to start again. Jack and Jill were sad, but they knew it was the right thing to do. + +Finally, the race started again and Jack and Jill ran as fast as they could. They were both very competitive, but in the end, they realized it didn't matter who won. They were just happy to have fun and run together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to bounce on his trampoline in the backyard. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. + +"Can I bounce too?" asked Billy. + +"Of course!" said Timmy. + +As they were bouncing, Timmy noticed that Billy had a thick notebook in his backpack. + +"What's in your notebook?" asked Timmy. + +"It's my drawing notebook," said Billy. "I draw pictures of my family and my pets." + +Timmy was curious and asked to see the notebook. But Billy didn't want to show it to him. + +"Why not?" asked Timmy. + +"I don't want anyone to see my drawings," said Billy. + +Timmy felt sad and asked, "Don't you trust me?" + +Billy thought for a moment and then handed the notebook to Timmy. Timmy looked through the pages and saw how talented Billy was at drawing. + +"You're really good!" said Timmy. + +Billy smiled and felt happy that he had shared his notebook with his friend. From then on, they bounced and drew together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go to church with his family every Sunday. One day, Timmy's friend Johnny asked him, "What's a church?" + +Timmy replied, "A church is a special place where we go to talk to God and sing songs. It's like a big orange building with a tall tower." + +Johnny said, "Wow, I want to go to church too! Can we go together?" + +Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, we can unite and go to church together. It will be fun!" + +So, the next Sunday, Timmy and Johnny went to church together. They sang songs, listened to stories, and talked to God. They were happy to be united in their love for God and the church. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her doll, who had a modest dress and pretty hair. One day, Lily's mom lit a candle in the living room. Lily was playing with her doll nearby when she accidentally knocked the candle over. The flame grew bigger and bigger, and soon the whole room was on fire. + +Lily's mom shouted, "Lily, we have to leave now! We can't save your doll." But Lily didn't want to leave her doll behind. "No, Mommy! My doll! She will burn!" she cried. But the fire was too strong, and soon Lily's doll was burned to ashes. + +Lily was very sad. She said to her mom, "My doll is gone. She was so pretty and modest. Now she's gone forever." Her mom hugged her and said, "I know, sweetie. But we're lucky we're safe. We can always get you a new doll." Lily nodded, but she knew it wouldn't be the same. She would always remember her burned doll. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a tray with cookies on it. The cookies were yummy and she wanted to share them with her friends. She went to her friend's house and knocked on the door. Her friend's mom answered the door and Lily mentioned the cookies. Her friend came to the door and was so happy to see the cookies. She took one and said, "These are so yummy!" Lily was happy that her friend liked them. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park. She saw a poor puppy that looked hungry. She mentioned the cookies to the puppy and gave him one. The puppy was so happy and licked her face. Lily was happy that she could make the puppy's day better. She continued to share her cookies with everyone she met and it made her feel good inside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help bring the mattress back to her room. "Lily, can you please help me return the mattress to your room?" her mommy asked. Lily said, "Yes, mommy. I will be careful." + +Lily and her mommy carried the mattress up the stairs. "Hold on tight, Lily," her mommy said. "We don't want to drop it." Lily was being very careful, and they made it to her room without any problems. + +After they put the mattress back on the bed, Lily's mommy said, "Thank you for helping me, Lily. You were very careful." Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, mommy." Then, they hugged and Lily went to take a nap on her comfy mattress. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sister named Sarah who had a shiny watch. Lily loved to play with it, but Sarah never let her. Lily was jealous of Sarah's watch and wanted one for herself. + +One day, Lily found a shiny rock and thought it looked like a watch. She showed it to Sarah and asked if it was a watch. Sarah laughed and said, "No silly, that's just a rock." + +Lily was sad and went to her room to chew on her favorite toy. But then, Sarah came in and gave Lily a surprise. It was a real watch, just like Sarah's! Lily was so happy that she hugged her sister and thanked her. + +From that day on, Lily and Sarah played together and shared their toys. They never fought again and were very happy sisters. +Once upon a time, there were two twins named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play outside in the park. One day, they went to the park with their mommy. It was very cold outside, so their mommy told them to sit on a bench while she went to get some hot chocolate. + +Timmy said to Tommy, "I'm cold." Tommy replied, "Me too." Then they saw a little bird sitting on a branch. The bird looked cold too. Timmy said, "Birdie, are you cold?" The bird chirped and flew away. + +When their mommy came back with the hot chocolate, Timmy and Tommy were happy and warm. They drank the hot chocolate and talked about the bird. They decided to make a birdhouse to keep the bird warm. Their mommy said that was a great idea. They all went home and made the birdhouse together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy cow named Betsy. Betsy lived on a big ranch with lots of other cows. Every day, Betsy and her friends would eat grass and play in the sun. + +One day, Betsy found a bouncy ball in the field. She was so excited that she started to bounce around with it. Her friends saw her having fun and soon they all joined in. + +After a while, the farmer came out to see what was going on. He saw the cows bouncing around and thought it was funny. He said, "It's not normal to see cows bouncing like that!" But he smiled and let them keep playing. + +From that day on, Betsy and her friends would often play with the bouncy ball. They would bounce and bounce until they were tired. And even though it wasn't normal for cows to bounce, they didn't care. They were just happy to have fun together on the ranch. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with makeup and would always put on lipstick and blush. One day, she decided to put on makeup and be brave enough to show her family. + +Lily's mom saw her and said, "Wow, you look so pretty! Did you put on makeup all by yourself?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I did! I want to be brave and show everyone my makeup." + +Her brother saw her and said, "You look silly with makeup on!" Lily felt sad and didn't want to be brave anymore. + +But then her dad said, "Lily, you are so brave for trying something new! I think you look beautiful with makeup on." Lily smiled again and felt happy. She realized that being brave means trying new things, even if others don't always like it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a small hut with her family. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys, but Lily got angry and refused to do it. Her mom said, "Lily, if you don't clean up your toys, the mess will increase and we won't have any space to play." + +Lily didn't listen to her mom and went outside to play. When she came back, she saw that her toys were all over the place and the mess had increased. She couldn't find her favorite toy and started to cry. Her mom came to her and said, "Lily, I told you that the mess would increase if you didn't clean up. Now, you have to learn to listen to your parents and take care of your things." + +Lily realized her mistake and apologized to her mom. She cleaned up her toys and promised to always listen to her parents. From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to take care of her things and not let the mess increase. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park to play. While they were there, they saw a weird looking ambulance drive by. + +"Mommy, what's that?" Timmy asked, pointing to the ambulance. + +"That's an ambulance, Timmy. It's a special car that helps people who are hurt or sick," his mom explained. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a loud noise and saw a man fall down. "Mommy, the man needs the ambulance! We have to show them where he is!" Timmy exclaimed. + +His mom quickly called 911 and they waited for the ambulance to arrive. When it did, Timmy was so excited to show the ambulance where the man was. But unfortunately, the man was very sick and didn't make it. Timmy was sad, but his mom hugged him and told him that they did their best to help. +Once upon a time, a big, strong dinosaur lived on the earth. He was so big that he had to walk very slow. One day, he got his foot stuck in a tight spot between two rocks. He tried to get free, but he couldn't move. He started to yell for help. + +All the other animals heard the dinosaur yelling. They ran over to see what was wrong. They saw the dinosaur's foot stuck and knew they had to help. They all worked together to pull the dinosaur's foot out of the tight spot. Finally, they were able to free him and he was very happy. + +From that day on, the dinosaur was very grateful to all the animals who helped him. He made sure to always be kind and helpful to everyone he met. And the other animals were happy to have such a good friend on the earth. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cakes with her mom. One day, they decided to make a special cake for Lily's grandma's birthday. They went to the store to buy all the ingredients they needed. + +Lily's mom picked out a cake mix with a special texture. It was soft and fluffy, just like a cloud. Lily was excited to try it out. They went home and started baking. + +But something unexpected happened. The oven broke down and they couldn't bake the cake. Lily was sad and disappointed. But her mom had an idea. She decided to delay the baking until the next day. + +The next day, they tried again and the cake turned out even better than they expected. It was so delicious that Lily's grandma loved it. From that day on, Lily and her mom learned that even though things don't always go as planned, they can still turn out great in the end. And sometimes, a little delay can make things even better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cat named Mittens. One day, Lily was playing with Mittens when she noticed that Mittens' skin was red and itchy. She asked Mittens, "What happened to your skin?" + +Mittens replied, "I don't know. It's been like this for a while." + +Lily said, "Let's go see the vet. Maybe he can help." So, they went to the vet's office. The vet said, "Mittens has an allergy. He needs a shot to help him feel better." + +Mittens was scared of the shot, so he was being slow. The vet said, "Don't worry, Mittens. It will only hurt for a second." Mittens closed his eyes and the vet gave him the shot. After a few minutes, Mittens started to feel better. Suddenly, he sneezed and a big furball came out of his mouth. Lily and the vet laughed and Mittens felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved cars and had a big collection of toy cars. One day, Tim's mom took him to the store to buy a new car. Tim saw a shiny red car and wanted it so much. But when his mom checked the price, she got frustrated because it was too expensive. + +Tim was sad and disappointed. He wished he had more money to buy the car he wanted. Then, he had an idea. He decided to increase his allowance by helping his mom with chores around the house. He cleaned his room, washed the dishes, and even helped his little sister with her homework. + +After a few weeks, Tim had saved enough money to buy the red car he wanted. He was so happy and proud of himself. From that day on, Tim learned that if he worked hard and saved his money, he could buy the things he wanted. And he continued to add more cars to his collection, which made him even happier. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy sword that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's little sister, Sally, took his toy sword and wouldn't give it back. Timmy got very upset and started to weep. + +Their mom came into the room and asked Timmy what was wrong. Timmy told her that Sally had taken his toy sword and he couldn't play with it anymore. Their mom told Sally to give the toy sword back to Timmy and to be calm. + +Sally gave the toy sword back to Timmy and they both started playing together. Timmy was happy again and Sally was calm. From that day on, they learned to share their toys and play together nicely. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a furry cat named Mittens. One day, Lily's mom cooked some meat for dinner. Mittens really wanted to eat the meat, but Lily told him, "No, Mittens! This is for us to eat." + +Mittens was very upset and said, "I want to destroy that meat! It smells so good." But Lily said, "No, Mittens. You can't destroy our dinner. We need it to grow big and strong." + +Mittens understood and went to take a nap. Later, Lily gave him a little piece of meat as a treat for being a good kitty. Mittens purred happily and licked his furry paws. From that day on, he knew he couldn't destroy their food, but he was happy to get a treat once in a while. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to go outside and look at all the pretty flowers and trees. One day, she went on a walk with her mom and found a mushroom. The mushroom was brown and had spots on it. Lily thought it was very interesting. + +But when she touched the mushroom, she realized it was dead. That means it wasn't alive anymore. Lily felt sad for the mushroom. She knew that sometimes things die and that's okay, but she still felt sad. + +Lily and her mom decided to leave the mushroom where it was so that it could go back to the earth and help other things grow. Lily learned that even though things can be dead, they can still be important. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer named Jack. Jack had a small farm where he grew corn. One day, a little girl named Lily came to Jack's farm. She was looking for some corn to eat. Jack said, "Hello, little girl! Do you want some corn?" Lily replied, "Yes, please! I love corn!" + +Jack took Lily to his cornfield. Lily saw the tall corn plants and she was very happy. Suddenly, the wind started to blow and the corn began to tremble. Lily was scared and held Jack's hand tightly. Jack said, "Don't worry, little girl. The corn is just dancing in the wind." + +Lily felt better and said, "Thank you, Jack! You are a modest farmer." Jack smiled and said, "You're welcome, little girl! Come back anytime you want some corn." Lily was very happy and went home with a bag full of corn. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, he found a spade in the shed and decided to dig a big hole. He dug and dug until he found a treasure chest! + +Timmy was so excited and ran to his mom to show her what he found. "Mommy, look what I found! It's a treasure chest!" Timmy exclaimed. His mom was surprised and asked him how he found it. "I was just playing with my spade and digging in the dirt," Timmy said with a big smile. + +Together, they opened the treasure chest and found lots of gold coins and jewels. Timmy and his mom were so lively and happy. They decided to use the treasure to go on a fun vacation together. Timmy couldn't wait to play on the beach and build sandcastles with his spade. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy but her mom said she could only have one piece a day. Lily didn't always obey her mom's rules, but she knew it was important to be obedient. + +One day, Lily and her family went to an amusement park. They went on a ride with a big motor that spun them around and around. Lily loved the ride, but it made her feel a little sick. + +Later that day, her mom bought her a lollipop. Lily was so excited to taste it, but she remembered her mom's rule and decided to save it for later. When they got home, Lily put the lollipop on the kitchen counter and went to bed. + +The next morning, Lily woke up to a strange smell. She followed the smell to the kitchen and saw that her dog had eaten her lollipop! Lily was sad, but she remembered the lesson she learned on the motor ride: sometimes things that seem fun can make you sick. From that day on, Lily was more obedient and always listened to her mom's rules. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to help her mom clean the house. One day, her mom gave her a mop to clean the floor. Lily was very excited to try it out. + +As she was mopping, she accidentally spilled some water on the floor. Her mom said it was okay and told her to be more careful next time. Lily was grateful for her mom's kindness. + +After cleaning the floor, Lily's mom asked her to put away her toys. Lily didn't mind and happily put them away. She felt proud of herself for being such a good helper. From then on, Lily helped her mom clean the house every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Max saw a big ball and he wanted to play with it. But the ball was too big for Max to carry. Max tried to balance the ball on his nose, but it fell off and rolled away. + +Max's friend, a cat named Lily, saw what happened and said, "Don't worry Max, we'll find the ball together." They looked everywhere, but they couldn't find the ball. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise coming from the bushes. Max and Lily were scared, but they were also curious. They slowly approached the bushes and saw a squirrel trying to escape from a persistent bird. + +Max and Lily quickly came up with a plan to help the squirrel escape. Max barked loudly to distract the bird, while Lily climbed up the tree to rescue the squirrel. The plan worked and the squirrel was free. Max and Lily felt proud of themselves for helping their new friend. As they walked back to the park, they saw the big ball on the ground. Max ran to get it and this time, Lily helped him balance the ball on his nose. They played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Tuesdays because that was the day she got to go to the park with her mom. One Tuesday, as they were walking to the park, they saw a weird man with a big knife. + +Lily's mom quickly grabbed her hand and they walked away. "Mommy, why did that man have a big knife?" asked Lily. "Sometimes people carry knives to cut things, but it's not safe to carry them around like that," answered her mom. + +Later that day, as they were playing on the swings, Lily saw a piece of glass on the ground. She picked it up and wanted to cut some flowers with it. "No, Lily! That's dangerous. Remember what we saw earlier today? We don't want anyone to get hurt," said her mom. + +Lily learned that cutting things can be fun, but it's important to be safe and use the right tools. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books with big letters and pictures. One day, Lily went to the library with her mommy. She saw a book with a big, quiet mouse on the cover. It was called "The Whispering Mouse." + +Lily's mommy helped her print her name on the library card so she could borrow the book. Lily was so happy! She sat down and started to read the book. Suddenly, she heard a whisper. "Psst! Hey, little girl!" It was the mouse from the book! + +Lily was surprised and a little scared. "Don't be afraid," said the mouse. "I just wanted to say hello. I like to whisper because I'm very quiet." Lily smiled and whispered back, "I like to read books with big letters and pictures." The mouse was happy to hear that. + +After that, Lily read the book with the whispering mouse many times. She always whispered back to the mouse when she heard him. And she learned that sometimes, the quietest things can be the most special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to take a bath but she couldn't find any soap. She looked and looked but it was nowhere to be found. So, she asked her mommy for help. + +Mommy went to the store and bought a big bottle of soap. She opened the bottle and poured some into the bathtub. Lily was so happy to see the soap. She loved to play with the bubbles and make funny shapes with them. + +But, Mommy told Lily that she had to be careful not to swallow the soap. Swallowing soap can make you sick. So, Lily promised to prevent herself from swallowing the soap. She had so much fun playing with the soap bubbles that she forgot all about swallowing it. And that's how Lily had a fun bath with her new soap. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man who had a big machine. The machine made lots of noise and moved very fast. The man loved his machine and would spend all day playing with it. + +One day, the man's friend came over to visit. The friend saw the machine and wanted to play with it too. But the wealthy man would not let him. He started to tease his friend and said he was not good enough to play with his machine. + +The friend felt sad and left. The wealthy man soon realized that teasing his friend was not nice and felt sorry. He went to find his friend and apologized for being mean. From that day on, they both played with the machine together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but sometimes she got bored. One day, she went to her mom and said, "Mom, I'm hungry. Can we use the kitchen to make some cookies?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. Let's go to the kitchen and make some yummy cookies." Lily was so excited and ran to the kitchen. She loved to use the space in the kitchen to make delicious treats. + +As they were making the cookies, Lily's mom asked, "What kind of cookies do you want to make?" Lily replied, "I want to make chocolate chip cookies. They are my favorite!" They used the space in the kitchen to mix all the ingredients together and put them in the oven. + +After a little while, the cookies were ready. Lily's tummy was no longer hungry and she was so happy to have used the space in the kitchen to make her favorite cookies. She shared them with her mom and they both enjoyed the yummy treats together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and daddy. They walked up a big hill and saw a volcano! It was so big and hot. Lily was surprised to see it. + +As they continued walking, they met a man who was deaf. He couldn't hear them when they said hello, so they waved instead. Lily felt sad that he couldn't hear them, but she was happy to see him. They continued on their walk and found a surprise waiting for them at the end of the trail - a big picnic with yummy sandwiches and juice! They ate and played and had a wonderful day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the grass and looking for insects. One day, she found a terrible bug with lots of legs and it scared her. + +Lily started to cry and her mom came to comfort her. She told Lily that the bug was just trying to find food and wouldn't hurt her. Lily felt better and they watched the insect crawl away. + +From that day on, Lily wasn't scared of bugs anymore. She even started to collect them in a jar to show her friends. And whenever she felt scared or sad, she knew her mom would be there to comfort her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the theater with his mommy and daddy. They would watch movies and eat popcorn together. + +One day, Timmy's mommy had to go to work and his daddy was sick. Timmy started to worry because he wanted to go to the theater. But then, his thoughtful neighbor Mrs. Johnson offered to take him. + +Timmy was so happy and he had a great time at the theater with Mrs. Johnson. He watched a funny movie and ate lots of popcorn. When he got home, he told his mommy all about his fun day. From then on, Timmy knew that he could always count on his neighbors to help him when he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who lived in a big tree. The bird loved to sing and play with his friends. One day, a big storm came and knocked down the tree. The little bird was nervous and didn't know what to do. + +The bird flew around the world looking for a new home. He saw many different places, but none of them felt right. Finally, he found a cozy nest in a small tree. The bird was happy again and sang a beautiful song. + +But one day, a group of mean cats came and destroyed the little tree. The bird was sad and didn't know what to do. He remembered seeing a kind man who could restore things to their original state. + +The bird flew back to the man and asked for help. But the man said he couldn't restore the tree. The little bird was heartbroken and didn't know where to go. He never found a new home and had to fly around the world forever. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They lived in a cheerful cabin in the woods. The mom and dad loved to drive their car to the store to buy groceries. + +One day, the little girl asked her mom, "Can I drive the car?" + +"No, sweetie. You're too little to drive," replied her mom. + +The little girl was sad, but then her dad said, "But you can help me drive the toy car in the backyard!" + +The little girl was happy again and they spent the rest of the day driving the toy car and playing in the cabin. +Once upon a time, there was a big, bouncy ball. A little boy loved to play with it every day. One day, a thief came and took the ball away. The little boy was very sad and cried a lot. + +The next day, the little boy went to the fair with his parents. He saw a lot of fun things, but he still missed his bouncy ball. Suddenly, he saw the thief who had taken his ball. He ran to him and took the ball back. He was very happy and bounced the ball all day long. + +From that day on, the little boy never let go of his ball again. He knew he had to keep it safe from any thief. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she saw a shrimp in a pond. "Look, a shrimp!" she said. Her friend, Timmy, said "That's boring. Let's jump instead!" So they jumped and laughed together. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called out "Lunchtime!" They went inside and sat down to eat. "What did you do today?" her mom asked. "We saw a shrimp!" Lily said. "That sounds interesting," her mom replied. "But jumping is more fun!" Timmy added. They finished their lunch and went back outside to jump some more. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited because his grandma was coming to visit him. He was waiting for her at the door, but she was taking a long time. + +Timmy's mom said, "Grandma is coming soon, Timmy. Let's unpack her bag." So, Timmy and his mom unpacked grandma's bag and found a thermometer inside. Timmy asked, "What's that, Mommy?" + +"It's a thermometer, Timmy. We use it to check if we have a fever," replied his mom. + +Timmy was getting impatient and asked, "When is grandma coming?" Just then, the doorbell rang and Timmy ran to open the door. His grandma was finally here! They hugged and played together all day long. Timmy loved spending time with his grandma and was happy she came to visit. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the store to buy a new toy. Timmy saw a big navy truck and insisted that he wanted it. + +Mom said, "That truck is too big for you, Timmy. Let's find something smaller and safe for you to play with." + +But Timmy kept insisting that he wanted the navy truck. Finally, Mom gave in and bought it for him. Timmy was so happy and played with his new truck all day long. He felt safe and secure with his new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty doll named Rosie. Rosie was very attractive with her sparkly dress and curly hair. + +One day, Lily and Rosie went to the park to play. They met a boy named Timmy. Timmy said, "I like your doll. Can I play with her too?" + +Lily said, "Sure, but please don't mark her pretty dress." + +Timmy promised not to mark the doll and they all played together happily. When it was time to go home, Lily said, "Thank you for playing with us, Timmy. You were a good friend." + +Timmy replied, "Thank you for letting me play with your attractive doll. She is very pretty." + +Lily smiled and hugged her doll, feeling happy that they had made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing cheerful songs. One day, she saw a purple butterfly outside her window. She was so happy and shouted, "Look, Mommy! A purple butterfly!" + +Her mommy came to see and said, "Wow, that's beautiful, Lily!" Lily wanted to catch the butterfly, but her mommy told her that it was better to let it fly free. + +Lily was sad, but then she heard a bird singing outside. She smiled and sang along, feeling happy again. She knew that even though she couldn't catch the butterfly, she could still enjoy its beauty. +Once upon a time, there was a regular man named Tom. Tom loved to work on his car in his garage. He would spend hours fixing it up and making it look nice. + +One day, Tom started to suffer from a bad headache. He tried to ignore it, but it only got worse. He decided to go to the doctor to see what was wrong. + +The doctor told Tom that he needed to take some medicine to help with his headache. Tom was relieved to hear that he could feel better soon. He went back to his garage and took the medicine. After a few minutes, his headache went away and he was able to work on his car again. + +From then on, Tom made sure to take care of himself so he wouldn't suffer from headaches anymore. He continued to work on his car in his garage and was happy that he could enjoy his hobby again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time to clean up his toys. Timmy didn't want to take his toys away, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. + +As Timmy was cleaning up, he noticed that one of his toy cars was missing. He looked everywhere, but he couldn't find it. Timmy started to get serious and worried. He didn't want to have zero toy cars to play with. + +Timmy's mom noticed he was upset and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her about his missing toy car. His mom helped him look for it and they finally found it under the couch. Timmy was so happy he didn't have to play with zero toy cars. From that day on, Timmy made sure to take good care of his toys and always put them away after playing. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved popcorn, but his mom said it was too icy outside to go to the store and buy some. Timmy was sad because he really wanted popcorn. + +When his mom offered him some apples instead, Timmy refused. He only wanted popcorn. His mom explained that they couldn't go out because it was too cold, but Timmy didn't understand. He just wanted his favorite snack. + +Finally, Timmy's dad came home from work and he had a surprise for Timmy. He had gone to the store and bought some popcorn, just for him. Timmy was so happy and thanked his dad. He knew he had the best dad in the whole world. +Once upon a time, there was a big factory. The factory made toys for kids to play with. One day, a worker found a toy that was different from the others. It was the original toy that the factory made a long time ago. + +The worker wanted to find the other original toys that the factory made. He looked and looked until he found them all. The toys matched each other perfectly. + +The worker was very happy that he found the original toys. He brought them to the boss of the factory. The boss was happy too and decided to make more original toys for kids to play with. +Once upon a time, a boy and a girl went to the beach. They played in the sand and built a big castle. Then they saw some other kids having a race on the sand. The boy and girl wanted to join in too. + +The boy was very fast and won the race. The girl was not as fast, but she was very flexible and could do cartwheels. They both had fun and made new friends at the beach. + +After the race, they went back to their castle and ate some yummy snacks. The boy said, "I like racing on the beach!" and the girl said, "I like being flexible and doing cartwheels." They both smiled and knew they had a great day at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color, but she was getting bored of drawing the same things over and over again. One day, she went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I want to draw something new and exciting!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "How about we draw a triangle? It's a shape with three sides and it's really fun to color!" Lily thought that sounded like a good idea, so she got out her crayons and started to draw a triangle. + +As she was coloring, she accidentally revealed a secret message that was hidden in the triangle! "Wow!" Lily exclaimed. "I didn't know there was a secret message in here!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Sometimes things can be more exciting than they seem at first. You just have to look closely and you might reveal something special." From that day on, Lily always looked closely at everything she drew, because she never knew what secrets she might find. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved lollipops and always asked her mom for one when they went to the store. One day, her mom bought her a big red lollipop and warned her to eat it slowly. + +Lily was so excited to eat her lollipop that she started to run around the house with it in her mouth. Her mom reminded her to eat it slow, but Lily didn't listen. She kept running and running until suddenly, she tripped and fell. + +The lollipop flew out of her mouth and landed on the ground, all sticky and dirty. Lily was sad and wished she had listened to her mom's warning. From that day on, she always ate her lollipops slow and carefully, so she could enjoy them for a long time. +Once upon a time, in a dry land, there lived a little boy named Tim. He liked to play in the dirt and find cool things. One day, while digging, he found a skull. Tim was very happy and wanted to show his mom. + +Tim ran to his mom and said, "Look, Mom! I found a skull!" His mom looked and said, "Wow, Tim! That is a big skull! Let's stand it up and see what it looks like." So, they stood the skull up on a rock. + +Every day, Tim and his mom would visit the skull and make up stories about who it belonged to. They had lots of fun playing together in the dry land. And that is how Tim and his mom made the best of their time, with the skull they found. +Once upon a time, in a big, green forest, there lived a big gorilla. The gorilla loved to open things. He opened big boxes, little boxes, and even bags. One day, the gorilla found a soft, blue blanket. He wanted to know what was inside, so he tried to open it. + +As he was trying to open the blanket, a little bird flew by. The bird saw the gorilla and said, "Hello, Mr. Gorilla! What are you doing?" The gorilla looked at the bird and said, "I am trying to open this soft, blue blanket. I want to see what is inside." + +The little bird smiled and said, "Oh, Mr. Gorilla, that is not something you can open. It is just a soft, warm blanket to keep you cozy at night. You can wrap it around you and feel nice and warm." The gorilla listened to the bird and tried it. He wrapped the soft, blue blanket around him and felt very warm and cozy. + +From that day on, the gorilla and the little bird became best friends. They played together every day in the big, green forest. And every night, the gorilla would wrap himself in his soft, blue blanket and sleep next to his friend, the little bird. They were very happy and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful garden. In the garden, there were many pretty flowers. A little girl named Lily loved to play in the garden. + +One day, Lily found a hose. She turned it on and water came out. She thought, "I can help the flowers grow!" So, she watered the flowers with the hose. + +Soon, a tiny flower said, "Thank you, Lily! You helped me grow big and strong!" Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, little flower! I love to help my friends in the beautiful garden." +Once upon a time, there was a smooth cat named Fluffy. Fluffy lived in a big house with a tall bookcase. Fluffy loved to jump and play near the bookcase. + +One day, it was very cold outside. Fluffy started to shiver because of the cold. Fluffy wanted to find a warm place to rest. + +Fluffy jumped on the bookcase and found a warm and cozy spot behind the books. Fluffy stopped shivering and fell asleep. Fluffy had sweet dreams and was happy in the warm place. +One day, a dog and a cat were playing near a big tree. The dog was cool and the cat was wet. The sun was shining and it was very hot outside. + +The dog said to the cat, "Why are you wet?" The cat replied, "I was playing in the water. It is fun and it makes me cool." The dog wanted to be cool too, so he jumped in the water and started to play. + +After some time, the dog and the cat saw a man working in a garden. They went to him and asked, "Can we help you work?" The man smiled and said, "Yes, you can help me water the plants." So, the dog and the cat worked together to help the man. They had a fun day and stayed cool and wet. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy man with a big mustache. He lived in a small house near the park. One day, he went for a walk with his dog, Spot. + +While they were walking, the clumsy man tripped on a rock and fell down. "Ouch!" he said. Spot looked at him and started to cry. The man said, "Don't cry, Spot. I am okay." + +A little girl saw the man and his dog. She walked up to them and said, "I like your mustache!" The clumsy man smiled and said, "Thank you!" They all laughed and played together in the park. From that day on, they became good friends and had many more fun days at the park. +One day, a big fish went to talk to a shark. The shark lived in the deep part of the sea. The big fish was not scared. He wanted to be friends with the shark. + +The big fish said, "Hello, shark! Let's be friends and play together." The shark looked at the big fish and thought about it. They played in the deep sea and had fun. + +But the shark was not a good friend. One day, when the big fish was not looking, the shark bit the big fish. The big fish was very sad and hurt. The big fish learned that the shark was not a nice friend to have. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy was a very lucky girl. She had a job to do every day. Her job was to scatter seeds in the garden for the birds to eat. + +One day, while Lucy was doing her job, a little bird came to her. The bird said, "Thank you for the seeds, Lucy. You are so kind!" Lucy smiled and said, "You're welcome, little bird. I am happy to help." + +As the days went by, more and more birds came to the garden. They all thanked Lucy for her job. Lucy felt happy and lucky to have so many new friends. And the birds were happy too, because they had a friend who cared for them. +Once upon a time, there was a little house with a red roof. The sun would shine on the roof every day, making it very hot. Inside the house, there lived a happy family: a mommy, a daddy, and a little boy named Tim. + +One hot day, Tim looked up at the roof and said, "Mommy, why does the sun make the roof so hot?" Mommy smiled and said, "The sun shines on the roof because it loves to share its warmth with us. It helps us feel cozy and warm inside our house." + +Tim thought about what mommy said and decided to play a game. He pretended to be the sun and shine on his toys. He made his toy car go fast on the hot roof and his toy bear have a picnic. Tim had so much fun being the sun, sharing warmth and happiness with his toys. And every day, when he saw the sun shine on the red roof, he remembered how much fun it was to share warmth and happiness with others. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They had a fun time playing with a ball and running around. Tim saw a big tree and wanted to pick a fruit from it. + +As Tim tried to reach for a fruit, he stumbled on a rock. "Ouch!" he said. His mom came to help him. "Are you okay, Tim?" she asked. "Yes, I just want that fruit!" Tim replied. His mom picked a green lime for him. "Here you go, this is a tasty fruit," she said. + +Tim took a bite of the lime and made a funny face. "It's sour, not tasty!" he laughed. His mom laughed too. "Well, limes can be tasty when you mix them with other things," she said. They took the lime home and made a tasty lime drink together. +Once upon a time, there was a famous cat named Kitty. Kitty was very good at lending a paw to her friends when they needed help. One day, Kitty saw her friend, Bird, looking very sad. Kitty knew she had to lend a paw to her friend. + +Kitty asked, "Why are you sad, Bird?" Bird said, "I lost my favorite toy up in the tree. I can't fly high enough to get it." Kitty looked at the tall tree and knew she could climb it. She said, "Don't worry, Bird. I will help you get your toy back." + +Kitty climbed the tree and got Bird's toy. She gave it to Bird, who was very happy. Bird said, "Thank you, Kitty! You are a great friend." From that day on, Kitty and Bird were the best of friends. And Kitty kept lending a paw to her friends whenever they needed help. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big box. The box was locked. Tim wanted to see what was inside, so he went to find a key to unlock it. He looked under his bed and found a small, shiny key. + +Tim ran back to the box and said, "I will unlock you now!" He put the key in the lock and turned it. The box opened with a creak. Inside, Tim found a bag of tasty candy. He was very happy and started to eat the candy. Tim's friend, Sam, came over and saw the candy. Sam said, "Tim, don't eat too much candy, it's not good for you." + +But Tim didn't listen. He kept eating the tasty candy. He ate and ate until the bag was empty. Tim's tummy started to hurt. He felt very sick. Sam looked at Tim and said, "I told you not to eat too much candy." + +Tim learned his lesson. The next time he found something tasty, he would share with his friends and not eat it all by himself. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful little girl named Lily. She loved to play and pretend in her room. One day, she found a big box of junk in the corner of her room. It was full of old toys, clothes, and other fun things. + +Lily decided to play dress-up with the junk. She put on a funny hat and a long, colorful scarf. She looked in the mirror and said, "Hello, I am Queen Lily! I rule over the land of Pretend!" + +Her little brother, Tim, heard her and came into the room. He saw the box of junk and wanted to play too. Lily handed him a big, shiny spoon and said, "You can be my helper, Sir Tim. We will go on adventures and find treasures!" + +Together, Lily and Tim played pretend all day long. They had lots of fun and made many happy memories. And from that day on, the box of junk became their favorite thing to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a very old tree, with big roots and many leaves. The tree was ancient. One day, a little squirrel ran up the tree and found something shiny. It was a tooth! The squirrel wanted to keep the tooth, but he knew it was not his to keep. + +The squirrel tried to resist the urge to take the tooth. He looked at it for a while and then ran down the tree. He found a little girl playing with her toys. The squirrel thought the girl might like the tooth, so he showed it to her. + +The little girl was happy to see the tooth. She thanked the squirrel and put the tooth in her pocket. The squirrel felt good that he did not keep the tooth for himself. He ran back up the ancient tree, happy to have made a new friend. +One day, a little boy named Tim was playing in his room. He saw his mom cleaning the house. She made everything look clean and nice. Tim wanted to help his mom, so he picked up his toy telephone and started to clean it. + +Tim's mom saw him and said, "Thank you, Tim! You are a big help!" Tim felt happy and proud. He wanted to do more, so he watched his mom to learn how to clean other things. + +After they finished cleaning, Tim's mom let him call his friend, Sam, on the real telephone. Tim told Sam about how he helped his mom clean. Sam was proud of Tim too. They both agreed that helping their moms was a good thing to do. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to play with her toys. One day, she found a big cardboard box in her room. It was perfect for playing. + +Amy decided to make a castle with her cardboard box. She cut windows and doors. When she was done, a magic fairy appeared. The fairy was so happy to see Amy's perfect castle. + +The fairy and Amy played in the cardboard castle all day. They had so much fun. When it was time for bed, the fairy waved her wand and disappeared. Amy knew she would never forget her perfect day with the magic fairy. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim was a serious boy who always did his best to help others. One day, his teacher told the class they would have a quiz the next day. Tim was excited because he loved to learn and show what he knew. + +That night, Tim asked his mom if he could stay up late to study for the quiz. His mom did not permit him to stay up late because it was important for him to get a good night's sleep. Tim was sad, but he knew his mom was right. So, he went to bed early and dreamed about doing well on the quiz. + +The next day, Tim went to school and took the quiz. He felt happy because he knew all the answers. After school, he ran home to tell his mom about the quiz. She was proud of him for doing his best and being a serious student. They celebrated with a special treat and Tim knew that he could do anything as long as he worked hard and listened to his mom. +Once upon a time, in a big, big forest, there was a unique little cat. This cat was not like other cats. It had very long legs and a very long tail. The cat loved to stretch its long legs and tail every day. + +One day, the cat found a big tree with a yummy yet high up in the branches. The cat wanted the yet so much. It stretched its long legs and tail to reach the yet. But the yet was still too high. + +The unique cat did not give up. It stretched and stretched until it finally got the yet. The cat was so happy and proud. From that day on, the cat knew that being unique was a good thing. And it always remembered to stretch its long legs and tail every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a long toy train that he loved to play with every day. Tim and his train would go on many fun adventures together. + +One day, Tim's best friend, Sarah, came over to play. Tim made a promise to share his long toy train with her. They played with the train all day, making it go fast and slow, up and down the tracks. + +As the sun went down, it was time for Sarah to go home. Tim and Sarah hugged and said goodbye. They promised to play with the long toy train again soon. Tim felt happy because he had shared his favorite toy with his best friend. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty pirate named Polly. She had a big, colorful hat and a shiny, golden coin. Polly loved to sail on her little boat, the Sea Star. + +One day, Polly met a friendly bird named Billy. "Hello, pretty pirate!" said Billy. "Can I come on your boat?" Polly smiled and said, "Yes, you can seat on my boat, Billy!" + +Together, Polly and Billy found a secret island. On the island, they found a big, red box. "What's inside?" asked Billy. Polly opened the box and saw many pretty toys and treats. + +Polly and Billy played with the toys and shared the treats. They had a great day on the secret island. When the sun went down, they sailed back home on the Sea Star, happy and full of fun memories. +One day, a big, strong rhinoceros was walking in the forest. He saw a small bird sitting on a tree. The bird was sad because she had dropped her toy on the ground and could not get it. + +"Can you help me?" the bird asked the rhinoceros. "I dropped my toy and I can't fly down to get it." + +The rhinoceros walked over to the toy and picked it up with his strong nose. He lifted it up to the bird. "Here you go," he said, "I am strong and can help you." + +The bird was very happy and thanked the rhinoceros. They became good friends and played together in the forest. The strong rhinoceros learned that helping others made him feel good inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little peanut. The peanut was very independent. It did not want to be with the other peanuts. It wanted to see the big world. + +One day, the peanut went for a walk. It saw a big tree. The tree had many leaves. The peanut wanted to poke the leaves. So, it did. The leaves were very soft. + +The peanut had fun poking the leaves. It felt happy and free. The peanut learned that being independent can be fun. And so, the little peanut had many more adventures in the big world. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a soft bunny named Ben. Ben loved to collect pretty rocks. One day, Ben heard about a big event in the park. At the event, they would have a rock collecting contest. Ben was very excited and told his friend, Cat. + +"Cat, let's go to the event and collect rocks!" said Ben. Cat was happy and said, "Yes, let's go and win the contest!" + +The day of the event came, and Ben and Cat went to the park. They saw many other animals collecting rocks too. Ben and Cat worked together and found many pretty rocks. They remembered a big rock they saw near their home. They thought that big rock would help them win the contest. + +They went back home and got the big rock. When they brought it to the event, everyone was amazed. The big rock was the prettiest rock they had ever seen. Ben and Cat won the rock collecting contest. They were so happy and proud. From that day on, Ben and Cat were known as the best rock collectors in the town. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a fine flashlight that he loved very much. Every night, he would play with it before going to bed. He liked to make shadows on the walls and pretend he was on an adventure. + +One morning, when the sun began to rise, Tim woke up and noticed his flashlight was missing. He looked under his bed, but it was not there. He looked in his toy box, but it was not there either. Tim was very sad and did not know what to do. + +Tim's mom saw him looking for his flashlight and decided to help him. Together, they searched the house until they found it behind the couch. Tim was so happy to have his fine flashlight back. That night, he played with it again before bed, and from then on, he always made sure to put it in a safe place. +One day, a little girl named Lily was walking with her friend, a small bird named Blue. They were going to a new land to play. Lily was nervous, but she tried not to show it. Blue saw Lily's face and asked, "Are you scared, Lily?" + +Lily just shrugged her shoulders and said, "A little bit, but I want to be brave like you, Blue." Blue smiled and told her, "You are brave, Lily. We will have fun in the new land." + +When they reached the new land, they saw a big tree with lots of colorful flowers. Lily and Blue played all day, running and laughing. They forgot to be nervous and had the best time together. +Once upon a time, there was a lively little bird named Billy. Billy loved to fly high and provide a beautiful view for his friends. One day, while flying, he met a grumpy squirrel named Sammy. + +"Hey, Sammy! Look at the view I can provide!" said Billy. Sammy was not happy. He did not like that Billy could fly high and see things he could not. This made Sammy feel bad. + +One day, Sammy decided to climb the tallest tree to get a better view. But he got stuck! Billy saw Sammy in trouble and flew up to help him. "Hold on, Sammy! I will help you get down!" Billy said. Together, they got down from the tree safely. Sammy learned that it was okay for others to have different views, and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Bob. Bob was a regular bird with blue feathers. Every day, Bob would soar high in the sky and play with his friends. + +One sunny day, Bob and his friends were very hungry. They wanted to eat their lunch. Bob had a yummy lunch with fruits, seeds, and a big worm. His friends had their own lunch too. + +After they ate their lunch, Bob and his friends felt very happy. They played and soared high in the sky all day long. When the sun went down, they went back to their nests and slept, ready for another fun day. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk with his mom. They saw a cold river with water that was very cold. Tim saw a small boat near the river. The boat had a big fold in the middle. Tim asked his mom, "Can we fix the boat and play with it?" + +His mom said, "Yes, we can try." They found a razor near the boat. Tim's mom used the razor to cut a piece of cloth. She put the cloth on the fold and the boat was fixed. Tim and his mom put the boat in the cold river and watched it float away. + +As the boat floated, Tim and his mom felt happy. They held hands and walked back home. They talked about their fun day with the cold river, the fold in the boat, and the razor that helped them fix it. Tim knew he would remember this day forever. +Once upon a time, there was a popular boat named "Sailor". Sailor loved to sail on the water. One sunny day, Sailor met a little fish named "Fin". + +"Hi, Sailor!" said Fin. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, let's play!" said Sailor. They played and had fun all day. + +As they played, Sailor and Fin went to the tip of the water. There, they saw a big, beautiful rainbow. They were so happy and became the best of friends. And they played together every day. +One day, a boy named Tim wanted to write a letter to his friend. He was confused about what to write. He thought and thought, but he could not find the right words. He felt sad and asked his mom for help. His mom told him to think about how his friend makes him feel and write that down. + +Tim started to write, but his little sister, Sue, saw him and wanted to play. She made a lot of motion, jumping and running around. Tim got mad and yelled at Sue. Sue cried and ran away. Tim felt bad for yelling at her, but he kept writing his letter. + +After he finished the letter, he went to find Sue to say sorry. But Sue was still very sad and did not want to play with Tim anymore. Tim felt bad and knew he should not have yelled at her. The moral of the story is to be kind to others and not let your anger hurt the ones you love. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was an intelligent rabbit named Remy. Remy had many friends. He liked to play with them and help them when they needed it. One day, Remy's friend, Tilly the turtle, had a problem. She had a big weight on her back and could not move. + +Remy wanted to help Tilly. He thought and thought of a way to lift the weight off her back. Then, Remy had an idea. He would borrow a stick from his friend, Benny the beaver. Benny let Remy borrow the stick because he was a good friend. + +Remy took the stick and put it under the weight on Tilly's back. He pushed and pushed, and the weight began to move. Slowly, the weight lifted off Tilly's back. Tilly was so happy and thanked Remy for being such a good friend. All the animals in the forest knew that Remy was an intelligent and helpful rabbit. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Tom. Tom liked to sleep all day and play with his toys. He had a favorite toy, a small eraser that looked like a mouse. Tom would play with it all the time, but sometimes he would lose it. + +One day, Tom's eraser went under the big chair. Tom tried to get it, but he was too big. He was sad and didn't know what to do. Then, he saw his friend, the tiny ant. Tom asked the ant if he could help him get the eraser. The ant said yes, but he needed Tom's help too. + +The ant told Tom that there was a big rain coming, and it could wash away the ant's home. Tom wanted to prevent that. So they made a deal. Tom would help the ant build a wall to stop the rain, and the ant would get the eraser from under the chair. They worked together and saved the ant's home. The ant got the eraser for Tom, and they both were happy. From that day on, Tom was not so lazy anymore, and they both became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She liked to play with her toys in her room. One day, she saw a different toy in her toy box. It was a telephone! Sue was very happy to find the telephone. + +Sue picked up the telephone and started to play. She heard a voice on the other end. "Peek-a-boo!" said the voice. Sue was surprised and giggled. "Peek-a-boo!" she said back into the telephone. + +Sue played with the telephone every day. She loved talking to her new friend. They played peek-a-boo and shared many laughs. Sue was happy to have a different toy in her toy box. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a pale man who was a driver. He drove a big, red bus. Every day, he took people from one place to another. They liked him because he was always nice and smiled a lot. + +One day, a little girl got on the bus. She was lost and scared. She did not know where to go. She asked the driver for help. "Please, can you take me to my mom?" she said. The driver smiled and said, "Of course, I will help you find your mom." + +The driver took the little girl to many places, asking people if they knew where her mom was. Finally, they found her mom. The little girl and her mom were so happy. They thanked the driver for his help. From that day on, the little girl always waved to the driver when she saw him driving his big, red bus. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy tank. The tank lived in a big, open field with lots of grass and trees. The tank was grumpy because it wanted to go fast and have fun, but it was very slow. + +One sunny day, the tank saw a little bird on a tree. The bird was singing a happy song. The tank asked the bird, "How can I speed like you?" The bird thought for a moment and said, "You can try to be happy and enjoy the things around you." + +The grumpy tank decided to give it a try. It looked around and saw the beautiful trees and the blue sky. It felt the warm sun on its metal body. The tank started to feel happy. It began to move faster and faster. It was speeding! + +The tank was not grumpy anymore. It was happy and fast. It played with the bird and other animals in the field. They all had fun together. And from that day on, the tank was known as the speedy, happy tank. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy was very impatient. She always wanted things right away. One day, Amy's mom gave her a plate of broccoli. Amy had never seen broccoli before. + +Amy's mom said, "Welcome to the world of broccoli, Amy! It is very good for you." Amy looked at the broccoli and thought it looked like little trees. She decided to try it. She took a bite and found that she liked it! + +After that day, Amy became more patient. She learned that good things take time, like waiting for her mom to cook the broccoli. And every time she ate broccoli, she remembered how her mom welcomed her to the world of broccoli. +Once upon a time, there was a big, ordinary tree. This tree was a pine tree. It lived in a pretty forest with many other trees. + +One day, a little bird came to the pine tree. The bird was very sleepy. It sat on a branch and let out a big yawn. The pine tree liked the little bird and wanted to help it. + +The pine tree told the bird, "You can sleep on my branch." The bird was happy and said "Thank you!" The bird slept on the branch and had a nice dream. The pine tree and the bird became good friends. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to play in the big space in her backyard. One sunny day, Amy was playing with her ball when it rolled into a bush. She went to get it and found a small, sour fruit. + +"Yuck!" she said, "This fruit is very sour!" She threw the fruit away and ran to tell her mom about it. Her mom told her it was a lemon. "Lemons are sour, but they can be good too," said her mom. + +That night, Amy's mom filled the tub with warm water to bathe Amy. "Let's use the lemon in your bath," her mom said. "It will make the water smell nice." Amy liked the idea and they squeezed the lemon into the water. The water smelled so good, and Amy loved her lemon bath. From that day on, Amy always wanted a lemon for her bath time. +Once upon a time, in a small charming house, there lived a little girl named Lucy and her mom. Lucy was a happy girl who loved to play with her toys and help her mom with chores. + +One day, Lucy's mom asked her to prepare for a special visit from her grandma. "Lucy, please clean the toilet and make our house look nice for grandma's visit," her mom said. Lucy nodded and went to work. She cleaned the toilet, made her bed, and put away her toys. + +When grandma arrived, she was very happy to see how clean the house was, especially the toilet. She hugged Lucy and said, "Thank you, Lucy, for making the house look so charming for my visit!" Lucy smiled and felt proud of her hard work. + +Moral value: Helping and preparing for others makes them happy and proud of you. +One day, a boy named Tim put on his uniform. It was blue and had a thick shirt. He was going to school. He was happy. + +Before going to school, Tim needed to tie his shoes. He tried to tie the laces, but it was hard. He asked his mom for help. She showed him how to tie his shoes. + +Tim practiced tying his shoes. He got better at it. Now he could tie his shoes all by himself. He was proud and ready for school. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Tom. Tom loved to play outside, but today it was wet. He did not mind the wet, so he went outside anyway. + +Tom saw a big puddle and jumped in it. Splash! The water went all over. Tom laughed and jumped in the puddle again and again. He was having so much fun in the wet. + +After playing in the puddle, Tom went back home. His mom saw how wet he was and said, "Tom, you are all wet! Let's get you dry." She dried him off with a warm towel, and Tom felt cozy. He did not mind being wet, but being dry was nice too. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lily. She loved to search for fun things to do. One day, Lily's mommy said, "We are going on a holiday!" Lily was so happy. + +On the holiday, Lily and her family went to the beach. Lily saw a big sea and lots of sand. She started to search for pretty shells. She found a big one and showed it to her mommy. "Look, mommy! I found a pretty shell!" Lily said. Her mommy smiled and said, "Good job, Lily!" + +Lily was very brave and wanted to play in the water. She held her daddy's hand and they walked into the sea. They splashed and laughed. Lily had so much fun on her holiday. She couldn't wait to go on another holiday with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red ball. It had a funny nose on it. The nose was very big. The ball liked to keep its nose clean. It would roll around in the grass to wipe its nose. + +One day, the ball met a little dog. The dog had a small, wet nose. The dog liked the ball's big nose. They played together all day. The ball would keep the dog happy by rolling around. + +At the end of the day, the ball and the dog were tired. They lay down in the soft grass. The ball was happy it could keep the dog company. They both closed their eyes and went to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a cat. The cat was very flexible. One day, the cat saw a big box. The cat wanted to play in the box. + +The cat tried to get into the box, but the box was too small. The cat felt sad. The cat yawned because it was tired from trying to fit in the box. + +Then, the cat had an idea. The cat stretched its flexible body and tried again. This time, the cat fit into the box! The cat was so happy and played all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a gray cat named Tom. Tom lived in a small house with his best friend, a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to draw and color on paper. She would use many colors to make beautiful pictures. + +One day, Sue wanted to make a special picture for Tom. She used her crayons to draw a big gray cat on a piece of paper. When she was done, she showed it to Tom. Tom was very happy to see the picture that looked just like him. + +Sue and Tom decided to hang the picture on the wall. They used a little bit of tape to stick the paper up. Every day, Sue would look at the gray cat picture and smile. Tom loved the picture too, and they were both very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a polite dog named Spot. Spot lived in a big lab with his friend, a kind cat named Fluffy. They liked to play and have fun together. + +One sunny day, Spot and Fluffy found a big tree. On the tree, they saw a swing. "Let's hang on the swing!" said Spot. "That sounds like fun!" replied Fluffy. So, they took turns hanging on the swing, laughing and enjoying the warm sun. + +As they played, a little girl named Sue came by. "Hi, Spot and Fluffy! Can I play with you?" she asked. Spot and Fluffy were happy to share their fun. They all played together, taking turns on the swing and having a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a big bridge. The bridge was over a river. Many people walked on the bridge every day. One day, a fake, scary monster came to the bridge. The monster was big and green. The people were scared and did not want to cross the bridge. + +A brave girl named Lucy saw the monster. Lucy was not scared. She wanted to help the people cross the bridge. Lucy had a plan. She went to the monster and started to clap her hands. She said, "I applaud you, Mr. Monster, for being so scary!" + +The monster looked at Lucy. He was surprised. No one had ever clapped for him before. The monster felt happy. He said, "Thank you, Lucy. I like when you applaud for me. I will not scare people anymore." + +The people were happy too. They could cross the bridge again. They all said, "Thank you, Lucy!" And they all applauded for Lucy and the monster. The monster was not scary anymore, and everyone was friends. +Once there was a girl who loved to design. She had a mom and a dad. She was their daughter. She liked to draw and make things. Her mom and dad were happy when they saw her work. + +One day, the girl found a big box of paint. She wanted to design something on the wall. She painted a big, pretty picture. But when her mom saw it, she looked sad. The girl felt guilty. + +The girl wanted to make her mom happy again. She thought and thought. Then, she had an idea. She took a big piece of paper and put it on the wall. She painted a new picture on the paper. Her mom saw it and smiled. The girl was happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious box. In the box, there was a sock. The sock could talk! One day, a boy named Tim found the box. Tim opened the box and saw the sock. The sock said, "Hi! I am Socky. I can supply you with fun." + +Tim and Socky played all day. They played with cars, dolls, and balls. Tim was very happy. Socky said, "Tomorrow, I will supply you with a big surprise." + +The next day, Tim woke up early. He was excited for the surprise. Socky said, "Close your eyes." Tim closed his eyes. Socky said, "Now open them!" Tim opened his eyes and saw a big toy house. Tim was so happy. Socky had supplied him with the best surprise ever. They played with the toy house all day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a shy boy named Tim. Tim was scared to take his exam at school. He did not want to talk to anyone about it. He was sad and did not know what to do. + +One day, Tim met a big, strong man named Mr. Lift. Mr. Lift saw Tim was sad and asked, "Why are you sad, little boy?" Tim told Mr. Lift about the exam and how he was scared. Mr. Lift smiled and said, "I can help you feel strong like me. Just lift this small rock every day, and you will feel brave." + +Tim started to lift the rock every day. He felt stronger and braver. The day of the exam came, and Tim was not scared anymore. He took the exam and did very well. Tim was happy and thanked Mr. Lift for helping him. From that day on, Tim was not shy anymore, and he always remembered to lift the rock to feel strong and brave. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big dog with a long tail and black spots. The dog is running and barking. Lily and Ben like dogs, but they are a little scared of this one. + +"Look, Ben, a dog!" Lily says, pointing at the dog. + +"Wow, he is big and loud!" Ben says, raising his eyebrows. + +The dog sees Lily and Ben and runs towards them. He wants to play, but he does not know how to be gentle. He jumps and nips at them. Lily and Ben scream and run away. + +"Help, help, a dog is chasing us!" they shout. + +A man hears them and comes to help. He is the dog's owner. He has a leash and a whistle. He blows the whistle and calls the dog's name. + +"Rex, Rex, come here, boy!" he says. + +The dog hears his owner and stops chasing Lily and Ben. He runs back to the man and sits down. The man puts the leash on the dog and apologizes to Lily and Ben. + +"I'm sorry, kids, he is a friendly dog, but he gets too excited sometimes. He did not mean to scare you," he says. + +Lily and Ben are still shaking, but they are also curious. They look at the dog with alert eyes. + +"Can we pet him?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, if you want to. He likes to be petted. Just be careful and gentle," the man says. + +Lily and Ben approach the dog slowly. They touch his fur and his ears. The dog wags his tail and licks their hands. He is not so scary after all. He is just a big, playful puppy. + +Lily and Ben smile and laugh. They make friends with the dog and the man. They learn his name is Rex and he is two years old. They play with him for a while, then they say goodbye and thank the man. + +"Bye, Rex, bye, mister, thank you for letting us pet your dog," they say. + +"Bye, kids, you're welcome, have fun in the park," the man says. + +Lily and Ben wave and run back to their parents. They tell them about their adventure with the dog. They are happy and proud. They learned something new today. They learned how to be brave and friendly. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they see a big balloon in the sky. It is red and shiny and has a basket. Sara and Ben want to go in the balloon and see the clouds. + +They run to the balloon and ask the man who has it. The man says they can go, but they need to pay money. Sara and Ben do not have money. They look at their mom and dad and request money. Mom and dad say no. They say the balloon is too expensive and too dangerous. They say they have to stay on the ground and breathe oxygen. + +Sara and Ben are sad and angry. They do not want to stay on the ground. They want to go in the balloon and have fun. They start to cry and shout. Mom and dad try to calm them down. They say they have a surprise for them at home. They say it is something new and fun. + +Sara and Ben stop crying and shouting. They are curious and hopeful. They follow their mom and dad to the car. They wonder what the surprise is. They hope it is something better than the balloon. They hope it is something that makes them happy. +Lily loved to soar in the air on the swing. She pushed her feet hard on the ground and then lifted them up. She felt the wind on her face and the sun on her hair. She laughed and sang as she flew back and forth. + +One day, she saw a new boy at the park. He looked sad and lonely. He had no toys and no friends. Lily wanted to help him. She stopped her swing and got off. She walked over to the boy and smiled. + +"Hi, I'm Lily. Do you want to play with me?" she asked. + +The boy looked up and nodded. He said his name was Sam. Lily took his hand and led him to the swing. She helped him get on and pushed him gently. Sam smiled and thanked her. He liked to soar in the air too. + +They played for a long time. They took turns on the swing and the slide. They chased each other on the grass and made funny faces. They had fun and became friends. + +Lily was generous and kind. She shared her toys and her snacks with Sam. She gave him a hug and a flower. She invited him to come back tomorrow. Sam was happy and grateful. He gave her a hug and a rock. He said he would come back tomorrow. + +They waved goodbye and ran to their moms. They had a wonderful spring day. They soared in the air and in their hearts. +Tom liked to play with junk. He found old cans, boxes, wires and other things in the trash. He made them into toys and machines. He had a lot of fun with his junk. + +One day, he found a big, shiny ring in the junk. It was light and round and had a hole in the middle. Tom thought it was a very nice ring. He put it on his finger and pretended he was a king. + +But the ring was not a nice ring. It was a bad ring. It was a ring that made a loud noise when someone called it. It was a ring that belonged to a mean man who wanted it back. + +The mean man had lost the ring in the trash. He had a phone that could find the ring. He called the ring and heard it ring in the junk. He followed the sound and saw Tom playing with the ring. + +He was very angry. He ran to Tom and grabbed the ring from his finger. He yelled at Tom and scared him. He took the ring and left. + +Tom was very sad. He lost his nice ring. He cried and ran to his mom. His mom hugged him and told him it was okay. She said the ring was not a nice ring. It was a junk ring. She said she had a better ring for him. She gave him a ring made of candy. It was sweet and colorful and had no hole. Tom smiled and ate the ring. He liked his candy ring. He forgot about the junk ring. He was happy again. +Lily was playing with her doll in the park. She liked to pretend that her doll was a princess and she was a knight. She had a stick for a sword and a hat for a helmet. + +But then a big boy came and took her doll. He said it was his now and he ran away. Lily was very sad and angry. She wanted her doll back. She chased the boy and shouted, "Give me my doll! Give me my doll!" + +The boy was faster than Lily and he ran to a bench where a man was sitting. The man was a stranger. He had a big beard and a big coat. He looked at the boy and said, "What are you doing with that doll? Is it yours?" + +The boy lied and said, "Yes, it is mine. I found it in the trash." He hid the doll behind his back. + +Lily reached the bench and saw the man and the boy. She was scared of the stranger, but she was brave. She said, "No, he is lying. That is my doll. He stole it from me. Please help me, mister." + +The man looked at Lily and saw that she was telling the truth. He saw the tears in her eyes and the stick in her hand. He said, "Is that so? Well, that is not nice. You should not steal from other children. Give the doll back to the girl, or I will call the police." + +The boy was afraid of the man and the police. He did not want to get in trouble. He surrendered the doll to Lily and said, "Sorry, sorry, sorry." He ran away as fast as he could. + +Lily hugged her doll and thanked the man. The man smiled and said, "You are welcome, little knight. You are very brave to stand up for your doll. Now go and have fun with your princess." + +Lily nodded and smiled. She put her hat back on and waved her stick. She said, "Thank you, mister. Goodbye." She ran back to the playground and continued her adventure. She was happy and proud. She had her doll and she had been brave. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play chess. Chess is a game with black and white pieces. They move the pieces on a board with squares. + +Anna has her own chess set. She got it for her birthday. She is very happy with it. She takes good care of it. She is gentle with the pieces. She does not break them or lose them. + +Ben does not have his own chess set. He wants one very much. He likes to play chess with Anna. But he is not gentle with the pieces. He moves them too fast and too hard. Sometimes he knocks them over or drops them. + +One day, Anna and Ben are playing chess at Anna's house. Ben is not careful. He breaks one of Anna's pieces. It is a white queen. Anna is very sad. She cries. She says, "Ben, you broke my chess set! It was mine! You are not gentle!" + +Ben is sorry. He says, "I'm sorry, Anna. I did not mean to break it. I was just excited. I like chess. Can we still be friends?" + +Anna is still sad. But she is also kind. She says, "Yes, Ben, we can still be friends. But you have to be gentle with my chess set. And you have to help me fix it. Maybe we can glue it back together." + +Ben agrees. He says, "OK, Anna. I will be gentle. And I will help you fix it. Maybe for my birthday, I can get my own chess set. Then we can play chess together. And we can both be happy." +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hill covered with snow. They wanted to slide down the hill on their sleds. They put on their hats, coats, gloves and boots and ran to the hill. + +"Look, Ben, there is a sign on the hill," Lily said. She pointed to a wooden board that had some words on it. "What does it say?" + +Ben could read a little. He looked at the sign and said, "It says, 'Do not slide here. Icy and dangerous.' But I don't care. It looks fun." + +Lily felt scared. She said, "But Ben, maybe we should listen to the sign. It is there for a reason. Maybe we will get hurt if we slide here." + +Ben shook his head. He said, "Don't be a baby, Lily. It is not that bad. Come on, let's go." He grabbed his sled and ran to the top of the hill. + +Lily followed him, but she was not happy. She said, "Ben, please, let's go somewhere else. This hill is too steep and too icy. I don't want to slide here." + +Ben did not listen to her. He said, "You are silly, Lily. This is the best hill ever. Watch me." He sat on his sled and pushed himself down the hill. + +Lily watched him go. She saw him go faster and faster. She saw him lose control of his sled. She saw him hit a rock and fly off his sled. She saw him land on the ground and cry. + +Lily ran to him. She knelt beside him and hugged him. She said, "Ben, are you okay? I'm sorry you got hurt." + +Ben was not okay. He had a cut on his forehead and a bruise on his arm. He said, "Lily, I'm sorry I did not listen to you. You were right. The sign was right. The hill was too icy and dangerous. I was wrong and foolish." + +Lily said, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. But next time, please be careful and follow the rules. They are there to keep us safe and happy." + +Ben nodded. He said, "I will, Lily. Thank you for being my sister and my friend. I love you." + +Lily said, "I love you too, Ben. Come on, let's go home and get some help. Maybe Mom will read us a poem to make us feel better." + +They held hands and walked home. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to respect the signs and the rules. They learned to listen to each other and to their feelings. They learned to be brave and kind. They learned to love. +Sam and Tim were brothers who liked to play games. One day, they found a big box of cards with pictures on them. They decided to play a game of match, where they had to find two cards with the same picture and put them together. + +"Look, I found two dogs!" Sam said, holding up two cards with brown dogs on them. + +"Good for you, Sam. But I found two cats!" Tim said, showing two cards with black cats on them. + +They kept playing until they had no more cards left. Sam had more matches than Tim, and he was very happy. + +"I win, I win! I am the best at match!" Sam shouted, jumping up and down. + +Tim was sad and angry. He did not like to lose. He wanted to make Sam lose too. He looked around and saw a jar of salt on the kitchen table. He had an idea. + +"Hey, Sam, do you want to play another game?" Tim asked, pretending to be nice. + +"What game?" Sam asked, curious. + +"It's called salt and water. You have to drink a glass of water with salt in it, and see who can drink it faster. It's fun!" Tim lied. + +Sam liked to try new things, and he was not humble. He thought he could beat Tim at any game. + +"Okay, let's play!" Sam agreed. + +Tim poured two glasses of water and put some salt in one of them. He gave the salty one to Sam, and kept the plain one for himself. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tim said, and started to drink his water. + +Sam followed, and took a big sip of his water. But as soon as he tasted the salt, he spat it out. It was very bad. It made his mouth hurt and his eyes water. + +"Yuck! What is this? This is not water, this is salt!" Sam cried, dropping the glass. + +Tim laughed and laughed. He had tricked Sam. He had made him lose and feel bad. + +"Ha ha ha! You lose, you lose! I am the best at salt and water!" Tim taunted, holding up his empty glass. + +Sam was very mad and very sad. He ran to his mom and told her what Tim had done. Mom was very angry too. She scolded Tim and sent him to his room. She hugged Sam and gave him some juice to wash away the salt. + +But Sam did not feel better. He felt sick and hurt. He wished he had not played with Tim. He wished he had been more humble and kind. He learned a hard lesson that day. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with their carts. They have red carts and blue carts. They can push and pull them. They can put toys and books in them. + +One day, Tom has a new idea. He says to Lily, "Let's invite Ben to play with us. He has a big yellow cart. He can bring it to the park. We can have more fun with three carts." + +Lily thinks that is a good idea. She likes Ben. He is nice and funny. She says to Tom, "OK, let's invite Ben. How can we invite him?" + +Tom says, "We can go to his house and knock on his door. We can say, 'Hi, Ben. Do you want to play with us? We have carts. You have a cart. We can go to the park and have a cart race.'" + +Lily says, "That sounds fun. Let's go." + +They take their carts and go to Ben's house. They knock on his door. Ben opens the door. He is happy to see them. He says, "Hi, Tom. Hi, Lily. What are you doing?" + +Tom and Lily say, "We are playing with our carts. We want to invite you to play with us. You have a big yellow cart. You can bring it to the park. We can have a cart race." + +Ben says, "Wow, that sounds great. I love my cart. It is big and loud. It can go fast and make noise. I want to play with you. Let me get my cart." + +He runs inside and gets his cart. He joins Tom and Lily. They all go to the park. They have a cart race. They push and pull their carts. They laugh and shout. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily was a flower who liked to make jokes. She thought jokes were fun and made her friends laugh. But some of her jokes were bad and hurt her friends' feelings. She did not know that jokes can be good or bad. + +One day, she saw a bee who was looking for nectar. She decided to play a joke on the bee. She hid behind a leaf and waited for the bee to come near. When the bee was close, she jumped out and shouted, "Boo!" The bee was scared and flew away. Lily laughed and thought it was funny. + +But the bee was not happy. He was angry and sad. He told his friends what Lily did. They did not like Lily's joke. They thought it was mean and rude. They decided to teach Lily a lesson. + +The next day, they flew to Lily's garden. They saw Lily and her friends who were ready to bloom. They had beautiful buds that would open soon. The bees went to Lily's friends and gave them nectar and pollen. They helped them bloom and become more colorful and fragrant. But they ignored Lily. They did not give her any nectar or pollen. They did not help her bloom. + +Lily felt left out and lonely. She wondered why the bees did not like her. She saw her friends bloom and become more beautiful. She wanted to bloom too, but she could not. She realized that her joke was bad and hurt the bee's feelings. She felt sorry and ashamed. + +She called the bee and said, "I am sorry for my bad joke. I did not mean to scare you or make you sad. I was trying to be funny, but I was wrong. Please forgive me and help me bloom. I want to be your friend." + +The bee heard Lily's words and saw her tears. He felt sorry for her too. He said, "I forgive you, Lily. I know you did not mean to be mean. But you have to be careful with your jokes. Jokes can be good or bad. Good jokes make people laugh and happy. Bad jokes make people scared and sad. You have to think before you joke. You have to be kind and respectful." + +Lily nodded and said, "Thank you, bee. You are right. I will be more careful with my jokes. I will be more kind and respectful. I will be a better friend." + +The bee smiled and said, "You are welcome, Lily. I am glad you learned your lesson. I will help you bloom. I will be your friend." + +The bee gave Lily some nectar and pollen. He helped her bloom and become more colorful and fragrant. Lily was happy and grateful. She thanked the bee and hugged him. They became good friends. + +The moral of the story is: Be careful with your jokes. Jokes can be good or bad. Good jokes make people laugh and happy. Bad jokes make people scared and sad. Think before you joke. Be kind and respectful. +Tom and Sam are best friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have a big box of toys in Tom's room. One day, they find a new car in the box. It is red and shiny. It has a button on the side. + +"What does this button do?" Tom asks. + +"Let's try it!" Sam says. + +They press the button. The car makes a loud noise. It starts to move very fast. It zooms around the room. It knocks over books and lamps. It scares the cat. + +"Wow, this car has a lot of speed!" Tom says. + +"It is too fast! We have to stop it!" Sam says. + +They chase the car. They try to catch it. But the car is too quick. It runs away from them. It goes under the bed. It goes behind the curtain. It goes out the door. + +"Help! Help!" Tom and Sam call. + +Tom's mom hears them. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the car. It is heading for the stairs. She runs after it. She grabs it. She turns it off. + +"Are you boys okay?" she asks. + +"Yes, mom. Thank you!" Tom and Sam say. + +They hug her. They are sorry for the mess. They promise to be more careful. + +Tom's mom smiles. She is not angry. She is glad they are safe. She thinks they are charming. She gives them a cookie. She tells them a story. She puts the car away. She says it is not a toy for little boys. It is a toy for grown-ups. It is her car. She got it as a gift. She forgot to put it in her closet. + +Tom and Sam are surprised. They did not know it was her car. They say they are sorry again. They say they will not touch it again. + +They learn a lesson. They learn to ask before they play with something new. They learn to be careful with things that have speed. They learn to love their mom. She is the best. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play in the big building where their mom works. One day, they find a shiny button that says "elevator". They push the button and a big door opens. They go inside and see many more buttons with numbers. + +"Let's go to the top!" Max says. He pushes the button with the biggest number. The door closes and the elevator starts to move. It goes up and up and up. Lily and Max feel funny in their tummies. + +Suddenly, the elevator makes a loud noise and stops. The lights go off and the door does not open. Lily and Max are scared. They cry and hug each other. + +"Help! Help!" they shout. But no one hears them. + +They hear another noise. It sounds like a big animal. It is growling and scratching at the door. Lily and Max are very scared. They think it is a monster. + +"Go away, monster!" Max says. He tries to sound brave. He picks up a toy car and throws it at the door. The noise gets louder. + +Lily sees a small hole in the wall. She thinks it is a secret way out. She pulls Max and they crawl through the hole. They find a dark and dusty room with wires and pipes. They see a window and a ladder. + +"Look, Max! We can escape!" Lily says. She climbs the ladder and opens the window. She sees the street and the cars and the people. She waves and yells for help. + +A man sees them and runs to the building. He tells the security guard that there are two kids in the elevator. The security guard calls the firemen. They come with a big truck and a long hose. They break the door and find the monster. It is not a monster. It is a big dog. He is crazy. He ran away from his owner and got stuck in the elevator. He was hungry and scared and angry. + +The firemen take the dog and give him some water and food. They find Lily and Max and bring them down. They are safe and happy. They hug their mom and say sorry for being naughty. They promise to never play with the elevator again. They learned that the elevator is not a toy. It is a machine that can be dangerous. They also learned that they can protect each other when they are in trouble. They are brave twins. +Tim and Sue liked to draw with crayons. They had many colors and papers. But they also liked to draw on the wall. They knew it was bad, but it was fun. + +One day, Mom saw their drawings on the wall. She was very angry. She said, "Tim and Sue, you are very naughty. You made a big mess on the wall. You must punish. Go to your room and stay there. No more crayons for you." + +Tim and Sue felt sad and sorry. They went to their room and sat on their beds. They did not have anything to do. They wished they could draw. + +Sue said, "Tim, I have an idea. We can draw with our fingers. Look, I can make a circle on the bed sheet." + +Tim said, "That's a good idea, Sue. I can make a square. And a triangle. And a star." + +They started to draw with their fingers on the bed sheet. They made many shapes and patterns. They forgot they were punish. They had fun. + +But Mom did not forget. She came to their room and saw their drawings on the bed sheet. She was more angry. She said, "Tim and Sue, you are very troubled. You did not listen to me. You made another mess on the bed sheet. You must punish more. No more fingers for you. Give me your hands." + +Tim and Sue felt scared and sorry. They gave Mom their hands. Mom put tape on their fingers. She said, "Now you cannot draw with your fingers. You must learn to be good. Stay in your room until I say so." + +Tim and Sue felt very sad and sorry. They could not draw with their fingers. They could not do anything. They wished they could say sorry to Mom. They wished they could be good. +Lily was a cat who liked to perform. She could sing, dance and do tricks with her tail. She had a job at the park, where she performed for the children and the birds. They gave her food and hugs for her show. + +One day, a new cat came to the park. His name was Max and he was big and mean. He said he wanted Lily's job and he could perform better than her. He pushed Lily off the stage and tried to sing, but he only made loud noises. He tried to dance, but he only fell down. He tried to do tricks, but he only got tangled in his tail. + +The children and the birds did not like Max. They booed and threw nuts at him. They wanted Lily back. Lily was sad and scared, but she was also brave. She jumped back on the stage and faced Max. She said, "This is my job and you can't have it. You are not a good performer, you are a bad cat. Go away and leave me alone." + +Max was angry and tried to scratch Lily, but Lily was faster and smarter. She dodged his claws and used her tail to trip him. He fell off the stage and landed in a puddle. He was wet and dirty and embarrassed. He ran away and never came back. + +The children and the birds cheered for Lily. They gave her more food and hugs and said she was the best performer ever. Lily was happy and proud. She thanked them and said, "You are my friends and I love you. You make me feel soft and warm." She performed more songs, dances and tricks for them and they all had fun. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big duck with many feathers. They wanted to touch the feathers, but the duck did not like that. The duck quacked and bit Tom's finger. Tom cried and ran away. + +Lily was not afraid of the duck. She was careless. She picked up a stick and chased the duck. The duck ran away, but dropped a feather. Lily was happy. She took the feather and put it in her hair. She felt like a princess. + +Tom saw Lily with the feather. He was jealous. He wanted a feather too. He looked for the duck, but he could not find it. He saw another bird, a crow. The crow had black feathers. Tom thought they were pretty. He ran after the crow. + +The crow was smart. It flew to a high branch. Tom could not reach it. He threw his stick, but he missed. The crow laughed and flew away. Tom was angry and sad. He had no feather. + +Lily saw Tom. She felt sorry for him. She marched to him and gave him her feather. She said, "Here, you can have my feather. It is nice and soft. We can share it." Tom smiled and hugged Lily. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. I like your feather." They both put the feather in their hair and marched back to their mom. They were happy. +Lily and Ben like to play with their toys. They have a big case with many toys inside. They can make cars, houses, animals and more. They have fun with their toys every day. + +One day, Lily and Ben want to play with their toys outside. They take their case and go to the garden. They find a nice spot under a tree. They open their case and start to make things. They make a car, a house, a dog and a cat. They are happy. + +But then, it starts to rain. The rain is very wet and cold. Lily and Ben are sad. They do not want their toys to get wet. They do not want their case to get dirty. They want to go inside. They hurry to pick up their toys and put them back in their case. But the case is too heavy. They cannot carry it by themselves. + +They see Mommy coming. Mommy is helpful. She sees Lily and Ben and their case. She says, "Do not worry, I will help you." She takes the case and holds it with one hand. She takes Lily and Ben and holds them with the other hand. She takes them inside. She is strong. + +Inside, Mommy wipes the case with a cloth. She wipes the toys with another cloth. She makes them dry and clean. She says, "Your toys are safe now. You can play with them again later." She gives Lily and Ben a hug and a kiss. She says, "You are good children. You took care of your toys. I am proud of you." Lily and Ben smile. They say, "Thank you, Mommy. You are the best." They love Mommy. They love their toys. They are happy. +Lily liked to play with her doll, Anna. Anna had a pretty dress and a big bow in her hair. Lily pretended that Anna was a princess and she was her friend. They had tea parties and sang songs and read books. + +One night, Lily had a dream. She dreamed that she and Anna went to a castle. There were many people there, wearing nice clothes and jewels. They all smiled and said hello to Lily and Anna. Lily saw a king and a queen. They had crowns and robes. They looked very kind and happy. + +The king and the queen invited Lily and Anna to sit with them. They gave them cake and juice and asked them about their lives. Lily told them that she liked to play with Anna and learn new things. The king and the queen said that they were very proud of Lily and Anna. They said that they were very smart and brave and good. + +Then, the king and the queen asked Lily and Anna to dance with them. They played some music and everyone got up. Lily and Anna held hands and followed the king and the queen. They twirled and jumped and laughed. Lily felt very happy and free. + +When the music stopped, Lily and Anna bowed to the king and the queen. They thanked them for the wonderful time. The king and the queen hugged them and gave them a gift. It was a necklace with a star. They said that it was a magic star that would always keep them safe and happy. + +Lily and Anna put on their necklaces and said goodbye to the king and the queen. They said that they hoped to see them again. The king and the queen said that they would always be in their hearts. Then, Lily and Anna woke up. + +Lily opened her eyes and saw Anna next to her. She smiled and hugged her. She saw the necklace with the star on her neck. She touched it and felt a warm glow. She knew that it was not just a dream. It was a very interesting and special dream. She was very happy. She kissed Anna and said, "I love you, my princess." +Tom liked to glow. He had a toy that made him glow when he pressed a button. It was a cool toy. He liked to play with it at night, when it was dark. He felt like a star. + +One night, Tom had a dream. He dreamed that he was a star in the sky. He glowed very bright and he saw many other stars. They glowed too. They talked to him and told him stories. He was happy. + +But then, he heard a noise. It was his mom. She came to his room and turned on the light. She saw Tom with his toy. She smiled and said, "Time to wake up, Tom. You had a nice dream, but now it's morning. You have to get ready for school." + +Tom opened his eyes and saw his mom. He was sad. He wanted to stay in his dream. He wanted to glow with the stars. He said, "Mom, can I glow some more?" + +His mom hugged him and said, "You can glow later, Tom. But now you have to get up and eat your breakfast. You can take your toy with you, but don't press the button in school. It might bother the other kids." + +Tom nodded and got out of bed. He put his toy in his backpack. He still felt like a star. He hoped to glow again in his next dream. +Lily and Tom wanted to make a cake for Mom. They found a box of cake mix in the pantry and a big bowl in the cupboard. They poured the mix into the bowl and added some water and oil. They needed a mixer to stir the batter, but they could not find one. + +They looked in the drawers, under the table, behind the couch, but no mixer. They started to worry. Mom would be home soon and they wanted to surprise her with a cake. They decided to hurry and look in the garage. Maybe Dad had a mixer there. + +They ran to the garage and opened the door. They saw a lot of tools and machines, but no mixer. They were about to give up when they heard a loud noise. It was a drill. Tom had an idea. He grabbed the drill and ran back to the kitchen. He put the drill in the bowl and turned it on. The batter started to spin and splash. + +Lily was scared. She shouted at Tom to stop. The drill was too fast and too loud. It was not a mixer. It was a messer. The batter flew out of the bowl and landed on the floor, the walls, the ceiling, and the kids. They were covered in cake mix. + +They heard a car in the driveway. It was Mom. They panicked. They tried to clean up, but it was too late. Mom walked in and saw the disaster. She was shocked. She asked them what they were doing. They said they wanted to make a cake for her. They said they were sorry. + +Mom looked at them and smiled. She was not angry. She was calm. She hugged them and said they were sweet. She said they did not need a mixer to make a cake. They only needed love. She said they could make a cake together later. She said they should take a bath first. They agreed. They followed Mom to the bathroom, leaving the drill and the bowl behind. They hoped Dad would not mind. +Tom and Mia were playing in the yard when they saw a big flash in the sky. It was lightning. They heard a loud boom and ran inside the house. They were scared. + +"Mom, mom, what was that?" Tom asked. + +"That was lightning, Tom. It is a bright light that comes from the clouds when it rains. Sometimes it makes a noise like thunder," Mom said. + +"Does it hurt?" Mia asked. + +"Lightning can hurt if it hits something, but it usually stays in the sky. We are safe inside the house, Mia. Don't worry," Mom said. + +Tom and Mia felt better. They looked out the window and saw the rain falling. They saw another flash of lightning and heard another boom of thunder. + +"Look, Mom, the lightning broke the tree!" Tom said. He pointed to a big tree in the yard that had a pale mark on its trunk. + +"Oh, no, you are right, Tom. The lightning hit the tree and made a crack. That is not good. The tree might fall down," Mom said. + +"Can we fix it, Mom?" Mia asked. + +"I don't think we can fix it, Mia. The tree is too big and too hurt. We have to call someone who can help us. Maybe they can cut the tree and take it away," Mom said. + +Tom and Mia were sad. They liked the tree. It had many leaves and birds and squirrels. They hoped the tree would be okay. They hugged Mom and watched the rain and the lightning. +Tommy loved to watch the big crane at the building site near his home. He liked how it lifted and moved heavy things with its long arm. He wished he could go closer and touch the crane, but his mom always said no. She said it was too dangerous and he had to stay behind the fence. + +One day, Tommy saw a man in a yellow hat working on the crane. He looked friendly and smiled at Tommy. Tommy waved back and asked, "Can I see your crane?" The man nodded and said, "Sure, but only for a minute. And you have to be very careful and do what I say." He opened a gate in the fence and let Tommy in. Tommy was so happy. He felt like he was in a dream. + +The man took Tommy to the crane and showed him how it worked. He let Tommy sit in the seat and hold the lever. He said, "This is how you make the crane go up and down. And this is how you make it go left and right. But don't move them too much, or you might break something." Tommy nodded and listened. He was very careful and gentle. He moved the lever a little bit and watched the crane arm swing. He felt a soft breeze on his face and heard the crane make a low humming sound. He thought it was the most amazing thing ever. + +But then, something bad happened. Tommy saw his mom running towards the fence. She looked angry and scared. She shouted, "Tommy, what are you doing? Get away from there! That's very dangerous!" Tommy felt a jolt of fear. He wanted to get out of the seat and run to his mom, but he moved the lever too fast. The crane arm swung wildly and hit a pile of bricks. The bricks fell and made a loud crash. Tommy screamed and the man yelled. They both jumped out of the seat and ran to the fence. + +Tommy's mom hugged him and scolded him. She said, "Tommy, you are in big trouble. You could have been hurt or hurt someone else. You are not allowed to go near the crane ever again. Do you understand?" Tommy nodded and cried. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to see the crane. The man said he would permit me. He was nice to me." The man looked sorry too. He said, "I'm sorry, ma'am. I didn't mean any harm. I just wanted to make the kid happy. I didn't think it would go wrong." Tommy's mom sighed and said, "Well, I appreciate your kindness, but you should have known better. This is not a place for kids. It's too dangerous. Please don't do it again." The man nodded and said, "I won't, ma'am. I promise." He closed the gate and went back to the crane. + +Tommy learned his lesson. He never went near the crane again. He still liked to watch it from a distance, but he knew it was not a toy. He knew it was a big machine that could do good things and bad things. He knew he had to be safe and listen to his mom. He knew she loved him and wanted him to be happy. He loved her too. He gave her a soft kiss and said, "I love you, mom." She smiled and said, "I love you too, Tommy." They held hands and walked home. +Sam liked to whistle. He whistled when he was happy, when he was bored, when he was sad. He whistled loud and soft, high and low, fast and slow. He whistled songs and sounds and words. + +One day, Sam hurt his arm. He fell from his bike and scraped his skin. It was red and sore and bleeding. Mom put a bandage on it and gave him a hug and a kiss. She said he had to be careful and not move his arm too much. + +Sam did not like that. He felt restless. He wanted to play and run and jump. He wanted to whistle. But when he tried to whistle, it hurt his arm. He had to lift his arm to his mouth and blow. He could not do that without pain. + +Sam was sad and angry. He did not want to sit and watch TV. He did not want to read or draw or color. He did not want to talk or listen or sing. He only wanted to whistle. + +Then, he had an idea. He remembered that Dad had taught him how to whistle with his fingers. He did not need his arm for that. He could use his other hand and his mouth. He practiced and practiced until he could make a loud and clear whistle. + +Sam was happy again. He whistled with his fingers and smiled. He whistled to his mom and dad and they smiled back. He whistled to his dog and his cat and they came to him. He whistled to his friends and they joined him. He whistled all day and all night. He whistled until his arm was better. He whistled because he loved to whistle. +Lily and Ben like to play pretend. They have a big chest full of costumes and toys. They can be anything they want. + +One day, they pretend to be pirates. They put on hats and scarves and eye patches. They take a sword and a hook from the chest. They say "Arrr!" and "Ahoy!" and "Shiver me timbers!" + +They find a map in the chest. It shows them where to find a treasure. They follow the map around the house. They look under the sofa, behind the curtains, and in the closet. They have to be careful of the crocodile, the shark, and the storm. + +At last, they find the treasure. It is a box full of shiny coins and jewels. They open it and gasp. They are so happy. They share the treasure and put some in their pockets. They are very proud of their adventure. + +They go back to the chest and put everything away. They hug and say "Thank you for playing with me." They are the best pretend pirates ever. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had a doll that was a queen. The queen had a thin dress and a crown. Lily liked to pretend that the queen was very kind and brave. + +One night, Lily had a dream. She dreamed that she was in a big castle with the queen. The queen took her hand and said, "Come with me, Lily. I want to show you something." They walked to a big window. Lily saw a lot of stars in the sky. They were bright and shiny. + +"Look, Lily," the queen said. "The stars are my friends. They glow for me and make me happy. Do you want to glow with me?" Lily nodded. She felt a warm feeling in her heart. The queen smiled and hugged her. Lily felt a light around her. She was glowing too. She felt very happy and safe. She said, "Thank you, queen. You are very nice. I like you." + +The queen said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are very sweet. I like you too." They looked at the stars and glowed together. Lily felt like she was in a fairy tale. She did not want to wake up. She wanted to stay with the queen and the stars. She felt like she was a queen too. +Lily and Tom like to play in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. One day, they see a big hole in the ground. They want to find out what is in the hole. + +They go near the hole and look inside. It is very deep and dark. They hear a sound. It is a small dog. The dog is stuck in the hole. It is scared and sad. Lily and Tom want to help the dog. + +They run to the bench and get a rope. They tie the rope to a tree. They lower the rope into the hole. The dog sees the rope and grabs it with its teeth. Lily and Tom pull the rope and lift the dog out of the hole. + +The dog is happy and licks their faces. Lily and Tom hug the dog. They have a new friend. They name the dog Spot. They take Spot to their home and give him food and water. They play with Spot and make him a bed. + +Lily and Tom are happy. They find a dog and win a friend. They are brave and kind. They love Spot and Spot loves them. They are a family. +Lila and Sam are friends. They like to play outside in the sunshine. Lila can hear everything, but Sam is deaf. He can't hear the birds or the cars or the wind. He can only see and feel and sign. + +One day, they go to the park. There is a big slide. Lila wants to go on the slide, but Sam is scared. He thinks it is too high and too fast. He shakes his head and signs "no". + +Lila does not want Sam to be scared. She wants him to have fun. She signs "come on, it is fun". She smiles and encourages him. She holds his hand and leads him to the slide. She signs "I go first, you watch". She climbs up the ladder and slides down. She laughs and signs "see, fun". + +Sam watches Lila. He sees her laugh and smile. He feels the sunshine on his face. He thinks maybe it is not so scary. He signs "okay, I try". He climbs up the ladder and slides down. He feels the wind on his hair. He likes it. He signs "fun". + +Lila and Sam hug and sign "friends". They go on the slide again and again. They enjoy the sunshine and the slide. They are happy. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play outside in the sun. They have a ball, a bike and a doll. They have fun. + +One day, the sky is dark and loud. Lily and Tom hear a big boom. They see rain and wind. They are scared. + +They rush to their shelter. It is a big box under a tree. They have blankets, books and snacks inside. They are safe. + +They hug each other and read a book. They wait for the storm to go away. They hope their mom and dad are okay. + +After a while, the sky is regular again. It is blue and quiet. Lily and Tom see a rainbow. They are happy. + +They go out of their shelter. They see their mom and dad. They run to them and hug them. They are glad. + +They tell them about their shelter and their book. They show them their ball, their bike and their doll. They have fun. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play cowboys and robbers. Ben has a hat and a pistol. Sam has a scarf and a bag. They run and hide behind the trees and the rocks. + +One day, Ben sees Sam behind a big rock. He wants to joke with him. He points his pistol at Sam and says, "Bang! Bang! You are dead, robber!" But Sam does not laugh. He is scared. He thinks Ben's pistol is real. + +Sam drops his bag and runs away. He cries, "Help! Help! Ben has a gun!" Ben is confused. He does not know why Sam is crying. He runs after him and says, "Sam, wait! It is a joke! It is not a real gun!" + +But Sam does not hear him. He runs to his mom and hugs her. He tells her, "Mom, Ben has a gun! He tried to shoot me!" Sam's mom is angry. She thinks Ben is a bad boy. She takes Sam's hand and walks away. + +Ben is sad. He does not understand why Sam and his mom are angry. He looks at his pistol. It is plastic and red. It has a sticker that says, "Toy". He says, "It is not a real gun. It is a toy. I just wanted to joke with Sam. Why did he run away?" + +Ben is clumsy. He drops his pistol on the ground. It breaks into pieces. He says, "Oh no! My pistol is broken. Now I cannot play cowboys and robbers anymore." He picks up the pieces and walks home. He hopes Sam will be his friend again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play pretend. They have a big box. They fold the box to make a stage. They put on hats and scarves. They are eager to show their show. + +They ask Mom and Dad to watch. Mom and Dad sit on the sofa. They clap and smile. Lily and Ben go on the stage. They sing and dance. They have fun. + +But then, something bad happens. The stage breaks. The box falls apart. Lily and Ben fall down. They hurt their knees and elbows. They cry. Mom and Dad run to help. They hug and kiss them. They say sorry. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They do not want to play pretend anymore. They do not like the stage. They want a new box. +Lila and Tom were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they found a big box under a tree. They opened the box and saw many shiny things inside. They saw necklaces, rings, bracelets, and coins. They were very happy and wanted to keep them all. + +But then they saw a note on the box. It said: "These are ancient things from a long time ago. They belong to a museum. Please wrap them carefully and give them to the museum man. He will come tomorrow. Thank you." + +Lila and Tom did not want to give the things to the museum man. They wanted to keep them for themselves. They thought they could hide the box in their room and play with the things later. They did not care about the note. + +They took the box to their room and closed the door. They started to try on the necklaces and rings. They felt very fancy and rich. They did not notice that their mom was coming to their room. She knocked on the door and asked: "What are you doing in there?" + +Lila and Tom quickly hid the box under their bed. They said: "Nothing, mom. We are just playing." Their mom opened the door and saw them wearing the shiny things. She asked: "Where did you get those things? They look very old and valuable." + +Lila and Tom did not know what to say. They felt guilty and scared. They told their mom the truth. They said: "We found them in the garden, in a big box. There was a note that said they are ancient things for the museum. But we wanted to keep them. We are sorry, mom." + +Their mom was very angry and disappointed. She said: "You did a very bad thing. You did not respect the note. You did not respect the ancient things. You did not respect the museum man. You were greedy and selfish. You have to return the things to the box and wrap them carefully. Then you have to wait for the museum man and say sorry to him. And you have to say sorry to me and your dad. And you have to learn a lesson from this. Do you understand?" + +Lila and Tom nodded. They felt very ashamed and sorry. They did what their mom said. They returned the things to the box and wrapped them carefully. They waited for the museum man and said sorry to him. He thanked them for being honest and told them about the ancient things. He said they were very important and rare. He said they could visit the museum and see them again. He gave them each a fruit as a gift. He said: "Fruit is good for you. It makes you healthy and happy. It is better than shiny things. Remember that." + +Lila and Tom said thank you and goodbye to the museum man. They said sorry to their mom and dad. They ate the fruit and felt better. They learned a lesson from their mistake. They learned to respect the past, to share the present, and to be grateful for what they have. They never took things that did not belong to them again. They were good twins. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the garden. Lily had a doll and Tom had a gun that could shoot round things. Tom liked to shoot the round things at the trees and the flowers, but Lily did not like that. She said it was naughty and it hurt the plants. + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He wanted to have fun and make noise. He saw a big red bird on a branch and he wanted to shoot it. He aimed his gun and pulled the trigger. But he missed the bird and hit Lily's doll instead. The round thing made a hole in the doll's dress and knocked it off Lily's lap. + +Lily was very sad and angry. She picked up her doll and saw the hole. She cried and shouted at Tom. "You are very naughty, Tom! You hurt my doll! I don't want to play with you anymore!" She ran inside the house with her doll. + +Tom felt sorry and scared. He did not mean to hurt Lily's doll. He wanted to say sorry and make her happy again. He ran after her and knocked on the door. But Lily did not open the door. She locked it and hid under her bed with her doll. + +Tom sat on the steps and waited. He hoped Lily would forgive him and play with him again. He wished he had not shot the round thing at the bird. He wished he had listened to Lily and played nicely with her. He learned his lesson and decided to be more careful and kind with his gun and his sister. +Sara and Ben like to play with blocks. They make towers and bridges and houses with the blocks. Sometimes they share the blocks, and sometimes they want the same blocks. + +One day, they have a row over a red block. Sara says, "I want the red block. It is mine." Ben says, "No, I want the red block. It is mine." They pull the block from each other and make angry faces. + +Mom hears the row and comes to see what is wrong. She says, "Why are you fighting over the red block? There are many other blocks to play with. You can both have fun with the blocks if you are flexible and take turns." + +Sara and Ben look at Mom and shrug. They do not know what flexible means. Mom says, "Flexible means you can bend and change and try new things. Like this." She bends her arm and twists her body and makes a funny face. Sara and Ben laugh. They think Mom is silly. + +Mom says, "See? Being flexible is fun. Can you be flexible with the blocks and share them with each other?" Sara and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, Mom. We can be flexible." They give each other a hug and a smile. They put the red block in the middle and make a big heart with the blocks. Mom says, "That is a beautiful heart. I am proud of you for being flexible and kind." She gives them a kiss and a hug. Sara and Ben are happy. They play with the blocks and have fun. +Tim and Sue were friends who liked to play together. One day, they went to the park with their moms. They saw a truck that had ice-cream. They wanted some ice-cream very much. + +Tim's mom said, "OK, you can have some ice-cream, but only one scoop." She gave Tim some money and he ran to the truck. He chose chocolate ice-cream and received a cone with one scoop. He was happy. + +Sue's mom said, "No, you can't have any ice-cream. You had too much candy today. You need to eat healthy food." She did not give Sue any money and she made her stay with her. Sue was sad. + +Sue looked at Tim's ice-cream and she was envious. She wanted some ice-cream too. She thought it was not fair that Tim could have ice-cream and she could not. She was angry. + +She ran to Tim and tried to grab his ice-cream. She said, "Give me some ice-cream! I want some ice-cream!" Tim did not want to share his ice-cream. He said, "No, this is mine! Go away!" They fought over the ice-cream and they both fell down. + +The ice-cream fell on the ground and it was dirty. No one could eat it. Tim and Sue both cried. Their moms came and they were mad. They said, "You are both naughty! You need to say sorry and be nice to each other!" Tim and Sue said sorry, but they were still sad. They had no ice-cream and they had no fun. They wished they had been good friends. +Tom and Lily were two rabbits who lived in a big farm. They liked to hop around and eat carrots and lettuce. They had many friends, like the chickens, the pigs and the cows. They were happy and free. + +One day, a bad man came to the farm. He wanted to catch the rabbits and put them in a cage. He had a big net and a big truck. He was very sneaky and quiet. He waited for the rabbits to come out of their holes. + +Tom and Lily were not careful. They did not listen to their mother, who told them to stay close and watch out for danger. They wandered away from their friends and went to the other side of the farm. They saw some juicy apples and wanted to try them. + +The bad man saw them and smiled. He threw his net over them and grabbed them. He put them in a cage and locked it. He put the cage in his truck and drove away. Tom and Lily were scared and sad. They wished they had listened to their mother. + +But the other animals saw what happened. They were very smart and organized. They made a plan to prevent the bad man from taking Tom and Lily away. They followed the truck and made a lot of noise. They blocked the road and scratched the tires. They pecked and bit and kicked the bad man. They freed Tom and Lily from the cage and brought them back to the farm. + +Tom and Lily were very grateful and happy. They hugged their friends and thanked them. They learned a lesson. They promised to be more careful and listen to their mother. They realized that freedom is precious and friendship is powerful. They lived happily ever after. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs under the rocks and in the grass. They had a jar to keep the bugs they found. + +"Look, Lily, I found a big green bug!" Ben said, holding up a grasshopper. "It can jump very high!" + +"Wow, Ben, that's a cool bug!" Lily said. "Can I see it?" + +Ben gave Lily the jar and looked for another bug. He saw something shiny and black crawling on a flower. He reached out to catch it, but it flew away. + +"Hey, come back, bug!" Ben said, running after it. "You are so fast and shiny!" + +The bug led Ben to a pond. It landed on a water lily and looked at Ben with its big eyes. Ben thought it was a mysterious bug. He had never seen a bug like that before. + +He got closer to the pond and tried to grab the bug. But the bug was clever. It dived into the water and disappeared. + +"Where did you go, bug?" Ben said, looking into the pond. He saw some fish and frogs, but no bug. + +He heard Lily calling him from the garden. + +"Ben, where are you? I found a red bug with spots! It's so pretty!" + +Ben left the pond and ran back to Lily. He told her about the mysterious bug that dived into the water. + +"Maybe it was a dragonfly, Ben," Lily said. "They have wings and can fly and dive." + +"Maybe," Ben said. "But I wish I could see it again. It was a very special bug." +Lily liked to bake with her mom. They made cakes and pies and cookies. Lily liked to eat them too. She liked sweet things. + +One day, Lily saw a can of tuna in the kitchen. She did not know what it was. She thought it was something to bake. She opened the can and poured the tuna into a bowl. She added some flour and sugar and eggs. She mixed it all up. She put it in a pan and put it in the oven. + +Mom came home and smelled something bad. She went to the kitchen and saw Lily's tuna cake. She was very grumpy. She said, "Lily, what did you do? This is not a cake. This is tuna. Tuna is for cats, not for baking. You made a big mess. You wasted good food. You have to clean it up." + +Lily was sad. She did not mean to make mom grumpy. She wanted to make a cake. She thought tuna was a cake. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to bake with you. I wanted to make you happy. I did not know tuna was for cats. I thought it was a cake." + +Mom said, "Lily, I love you, but you have to learn. You can't bake with anything you find. You have to ask me first. You have to follow a recipe. You have to be careful. Baking is fun, but it is also hard. You have to wait until you are older. Now, help me clean this up. And no more tuna cakes, ever." + +Lily helped mom clean the kitchen. She threw away the tuna cake. She felt bad. She did not like tuna anymore. She did not like baking anymore. She wished she had never seen the can of tuna. She wished she had made a real cake. She wished mom was not grumpy. She wished she had a happy ending. +Lily was a small girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair and a pink dress. Lily liked to talk to Anna and pretend they were friends. + +One day, Lily's mom took her to the park. Lily brought Anna with her and put her on a bench. She saw some other kids playing on the swings and wanted to join them. She ran to the swings and waited for her turn. + +"Can I play with your doll?" a voice asked behind her. Lily turned and saw a lady holding Anna. The lady had short hair and a blue shirt. She smiled at Lily. + +"No, she is mine!" Lily said. She did not like the lady. She did not know her. She wanted Anna back. + +"But she is so pretty. I just want to look at her for a little while. Please?" the lady said. She did not understand why Lily was angry. She thought Lily was rude. + +Lily shook her head. She did not want to share Anna. She loved Anna. She ran to the lady and grabbed Anna from her hands. She hugged Anna and glared at the lady. + +"Go away! You are mean!" Lily said. She did not care if the lady was sad. She did not like her. + +Lily's mom saw what happened and came to Lily. She took Lily and Anna to another bench. She talked to Lily and explained that the lady was not mean. She was just lonely. She wanted to play with Lily and Anna. She did not mean to upset Lily. + +Lily listened to her mom. She felt a little sorry for the lady. She did not know she was lonely. She looked at the lady and saw her sitting alone on the bench. She looked sad. + +Lily thought for a moment. She decided to be nice. She took Anna and walked to the lady. She smiled at her and said: + +"Do you want to play with me and Anna? We can be friends." + +The lady looked surprised. She smiled back and said: + +"Really? That would be nice. Thank you." + +Lily nodded and sat next to the lady. They played with Anna and talked. They had fun. They became friends. + +Lily was happy. She learned to share and to understand. She made a new friend. She hugged Anna and the lady. She was glad she came to the park. +Lily and Ben were playing pirates in the garden. They had a big box for a ship, a stick for a sword and a hat for a captain. They also had a hook that Lily's dad made from a coat hanger. + +"Arrr, I am the captain of this ship!" Lily said. "You are my mate, Ben. We have to find the treasure!" + +"Okay, captain!" Ben said. "Where is the treasure?" + +Lily looked around and saw a shiny red ball on the grass. "There it is! The treasure is a big ruby!" She ran to get the ball, but Ben was faster. He grabbed the ball and ran back to the box. + +"Ha ha, I win! I have the treasure!" Ben said. He held the ball high in the air. + +Lily was angry. She wanted the ball too. She took the hook and threw it at Ben. The hook hit the ball and made a hole in it. The air came out of the ball and it became small and flat. + +"Oh no! You broke the treasure!" Ben cried. He dropped the ball and looked at Lily. "Why did you do that?" + +Lily felt sorry. She did not mean to break the ball. She just wanted to play. She went to Ben and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I was hungry for the treasure. I wanted to have it too. But it was not nice to throw the hook at you. Can we share the treasure?" + +Ben looked at Lily and nodded. He picked up the flat ball and gave it to Lily. "It's okay, Lily. I'm sorry too. I was greedy for the treasure. I did not want to share it with you. But it was more fun to play with you. Can we be friends again?" + +Lily smiled and hugged Ben. "Yes, we can be friends again. And we can still play pirates. We can pretend the treasure is something else. Like a cookie, or a flower, or a star." + +They went back to the box and played pirates again. They shared the treasure and had a lot of fun. They learned that it is better to share than to fight. And that friendship is more valuable than any treasure. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together every day. They share their toys, their books and their snacks. They have a lot of fun. + +But one day, their mom says they have to go to school. School is a place where they learn new things and make new friends. Anna and Ben are scared. They do not want to go to school. They do not want to separate from each other. They think school is a different world. They think school is difficult. + +Mom hugs them and says they will be okay. She says they will see each other at lunch and after school. She says they will still play together every day. She says they will like school and find new things to do. She says they will still be twins and love each other. + +Anna and Ben hold hands and walk to the bus. They are still scared, but they are also curious. They wonder what school will be like. They wonder what they will learn and who they will meet. They hope they will have fun. + +They kiss each other goodbye and get on the bus. They wave to each other as the bus drives away. They separate, but they do not forget. They are twins, and they are brave. They are ready to explore a new world. They are ready to face a difficult challenge. They are ready to grow. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair and a pretty dress. Lily liked to brush Anna's hair and make her look nice. + +One day, Lily found a mirror in her mom's room. It was big and shiny. Lily wanted to see how Anna looked in the mirror. She carried Anna and the mirror to her room. She put the mirror on the floor and sat down with Anna. + +Lily looked at Anna in the mirror. She smiled and said, "You are so pretty, Anna. I love you." She gave Anna a hug and a kiss. Then she looked at herself in the mirror. She saw her own face and hair. She said, "I am pretty too, like Anna. I love me." + +But then, Lily heard a loud noise outside. She looked out the window and saw a wild dog. The dog was big and furry. It had sharp teeth and a long tail. It was barking and running around. Lily was scared of the wild dog. She wanted her mom to provide help. + +Lily ran to her mom and said, "Mom, mom, there is a wild dog outside. It is scary. Please make it go away." Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will call the animal people. They will take the wild dog to a safe place. You are safe with me." + +Lily felt better. She said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best." She went back to her room with Anna and the mirror. She played with them until it was time for dinner. She was happy and not scared anymore. +Anna and Ben were adventurous twins. They liked to explore the farm where they lived with their mom and dad. One day, they saw a big field of corn. They wanted to see what was inside. + +They ran into the corn and played hide and seek. They heard the wind and the birds. They felt the sun and the leaves. They smelled the sweet corn. They had a lot of fun. + +But after a while, they got lost. They could not see their house or their mom and dad. They could not find the way out of the corn. They were scared and sad. + +They heard a loud bark. It was their dog, Spot. Spot had followed them into the corn. He was smart and brave. He found them and licked their faces. He wagged his tail and barked again. + +He wanted them to follow him. He knew the way back. Anna and Ben were happy and relieved. They hugged Spot and thanked him. They followed him out of the corn and returned to their house. + +Their mom and dad were worried and angry. They had been looking for them. They scolded them for going into the corn without permission. They told them it was dangerous and they could have been hurt. + +But they were also glad and relieved. They hugged them and kissed them. They told them they loved them and they were sorry. They gave them some milk and cookies and told them to be more careful next time. + +Anna and Ben learned their lesson. They promised to listen to their mom and dad and not to go into the corn again. They were still adventurous, but they were also more respectful and responsible. They loved their farm and their family. And they loved their dog, Spot, who had saved them. +Lily and Sam liked to go to the park with Mom. They liked to play on the swings, slide and sandbox. But their favorite thing was to feed the ducks in the pond. Mom always brought some popcorn for them to share with the ducks. + +One day, they saw a new duck in the pond. It was big and white and had a red face. It looked different from the other ducks. Lily and Sam wanted to give it some popcorn too. They threw some pieces into the water near the new duck. + +But the new duck was not polite. It did not say quack or thank you. It splashed the water with its wings and chased the other ducks away. It wanted all the popcorn for itself. It even tried to bite Lily's hand when she reached for more popcorn. + +Lily and Sam were scared and sad. They did not like the new duck. They liked the other ducks who were nice and friendly. They ran back to Mom and told her what happened. Mom hugged them and said it was okay. She said the new duck was a goose and it did not know how to share. She said they should be careful and not get too close to it. + +Lily and Sam nodded and said they understood. They still liked to feed the ducks, but they stayed away from the goose. They hoped the goose would learn to be polite and make friends with the other ducks. They also hoped it would not eat all the popcorn. +Lily liked to help her mom bake cookies. She would put on her apron and stand on a stool next to the oven. Mom would give her a big bowl of dough and some colorful sprinkles. Lily would roll the dough into balls and press them on a tray. Then she would add some sprinkles on top. She liked to make different patterns with the sprinkles. Some were red, some were blue, some were yellow, and some were green. + +When the tray was full, mom would take it and put it in the oven. She would tell Lily to be careful, because the oven was very hot. Lily would nod and watch the oven. She could smell the cookies baking. They smelled yummy. She wondered how they would taste. + +After a few minutes, mom would open the oven and take out the tray. She would use a big glove to protect her hand. She would put the tray on a rack to cool down. She would tell Lily to wait, because the cookies were still hot. Lily would nod and wait. She could see the cookies. They looked yummy. She wanted to try one. + +Mom would pass Lily a glass of milk and a plate. She would tell Lily to pick one cookie. Lily would look at the tray and choose the most colorful cookie. She would put it on her plate and say thank you. Mom would smile and pick one cookie too. She would say you're welcome. They would sit at the table and eat their cookies. They tasted yummy. Lily was happy. She liked to help her mom bake cookies. +Sam likes to play with his toy truck. He pretends he is a driver who delivers things to people. He has a big case with many small boxes inside. He puts the boxes in his truck and drives around the room. + +One day, he wants to deliver a box to his mom. He picks a red box from his case and puts it in his truck. He drives to the kitchen, where his mom is making a cake. He says, "Mom, I have a delivery for you. It is a very fine box. Please open it." + +His mom smiles and takes the box from his truck. She opens it and sees a shiny necklace. She says, "Wow, Sam, this is a very fine necklace. Did you make it for me?" Sam nods and says, "Yes, Mom, I made it with beads and string. I want you to have it because I love you." + +His mom hugs him and says, "Thank you, Sam, I love you too. This is the best delivery ever. You are a very fine driver." She puts the necklace around her neck and says, "Now, let's have some cake." Sam is happy and drives his truck to the table. He likes to deliver things to people. +Sara and Ben like to play in the park. They like to swing and slide and run. But today it is very cold. The wind blows and the leaves fall. Sara and Ben wear hats and coats and gloves. + +They see a big tree with red and yellow and orange leaves. They want to pick some leaves and make a picture. They run to the tree and look for the best leaves. They find big ones and small ones and shiny ones and curly ones. They put them in a bag. + +They see a branch that hangs low. They want to hang on it and swing like monkeys. They take turns to hang on the branch and laugh. But the branch is not strong. It breaks and falls to the ground. Sara and Ben fall too. They are not hurt, but they are scared and sad. + +They see a man who works in the park. He has a rake and a truck. He sees the broken branch and the leaves. He is not happy. He tells Sara and Ben to go away. He says they are bad and they make a mess. + +Sara and Ben are sorry. They did not mean to break the branch. They did not mean to make a mess. They want to say sorry and help the man. But the man is angry and does not listen. He rakes the leaves and puts them in the truck. He takes the branch and the bag with the leaves. He drives away. + +Sara and Ben are sad. They have no leaves and no picture. They have no branch and no swing. They are cold and lonely. They go home and hug their mom. She is warm and kind. She gives them hot chocolate and cookies. She listens to their story and hugs them again. She says they are good and she loves them. She says they can make a picture with crayons and paper. She says they can hang it on the wall. Sara and Ben are happy. They love their mom. They love each other. They love to play. But they do not love the cold. +Lily and Ben love to watch movies at the theater. They like the big screen, the loud sound, and the popcorn. Sometimes they watch funny movies, sometimes they watch scary movies, sometimes they watch sad movies. But they always watch them together. + +One day, they go to the theater to watch a new movie. It is a scary movie, with monsters and ghosts and dark places. Lily and Ben are very brave, but they also feel a little afraid. They hold hands and sit close to each other. + +The movie starts, and the theater is very dark. Lily and Ben see the monsters and ghosts on the screen. They hear the scary music and the loud screams. They feel their hearts beat fast and their skin get cold. They are very afraid. + +Lily leans on Ben, and Ben leans on Lily. They whisper to each other, "It's okay, it's just a movie. It's not real. We are safe." They hug each other and try to be calm. They are very brave. + +The movie ends, and the theater is bright again. Lily and Ben see the other people in the theater. They see the popcorn and the candy. They see the exit and the sun. They feel their hearts slow down and their skin get warm. They are not afraid anymore. + +Lily and Ben smile at each other. They say, "That was a good movie. But it was also a scary movie. We are glad we watched it together. We are dependable. We help each other when we are afraid." They hold hands and walk out of the theater. They are very happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. They had a big bucket full of worms and beetles. They were very happy. + +Then they saw a big bird flying over them. It was black and white and had a long yellow beak. It was a magpie. The magpie saw the bucket and wanted to eat the bugs. It swooped down and grabbed the bucket with its claws. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They ran after the bird and shouted. "Give us back our bucket! Give us back our bugs!" But the bird was too fast and flew away. + +Tom and Lily were sad. They had no more bugs to play with. They sat on the grass and cried. + +Then they saw something shiny on the ground. It was a letter. It had a stamp and a sticker on it. It was for Tom and Lily. The bird had dropped it when it took the bucket. + +Tom and Lily were confused. They did not know what a letter was. They did not know how to read. They opened the letter and saw some pictures and some words. The pictures were of a grandma and a grandpa. The words said: "We miss you and love you. We are sending you a big hug and a surprise. Look in the box." + +Tom and Lily were curious. They looked around and saw a big box near the fence. It had their names on it. They ran to the box and opened it. Inside, they found a lot of toys and books and candy. They were very happy. + +They forgot about the bird and the bucket and the bugs. They played with their new toys and read their new books and ate their candy. They smiled and hugged each other. + +They said: "Thank you, grandma and grandpa. We miss you and love you too. You are the best." +Lily wanted a bicycle for her birthday. She saw a big red bicycle in the shop window. It had shiny wheels and a bell. Lily thought it was the most beautiful bicycle in the world. She asked her mom if she could have it. + +Mom looked at the price tag. It said 100 dollars. Mom said that was too expensive. She said they could not buy the bicycle. Lily was sad. She wanted the bicycle so much. + +Mom had an idea. She said they could go to the garage sale. Maybe they could find a bicycle there. Lily agreed. She hoped they would find a nice bicycle. + +They went to the garage sale. There were many things for sale. There were books, toys, clothes, and tools. Lily looked for a bicycle. She saw a small blue bicycle. It had a basket and a horn. Lily liked it. She asked mom if she could have it. + +Mom looked at the price tag. It said 10 dollars. Mom said that was a good price. She said they could buy the bicycle. Lily was happy. She wanted to try the bicycle. + +Mom said they had to measure the bicycle first. She said they had to make sure it was the right size for Lily. She took a tape measure and measured the bicycle. She measured the height, the length, and the width. She said the bicycle was perfect for Lily. Lily was excited. She thanked mom and gave her a hug. + +Mom paid the seller and helped Lily ride the bicycle. Lily felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She rang the bell and honked the horn. She smiled and said she loved her bicycle. Mom smiled and said she loved Lily. They had a fun day. +Tom and Anna wanted to surprise their mother. It was her birthday and they had a gift for her. They hid the gift under the sofa and waited for her to come home. + +They heard the door open and their mother's voice. She said hello to their father and asked how their day was. Tom and Anna stayed quiet and did not make a sound. They wanted to surprise her. + +Their mother came into the living room and saw the sofa. She smiled and said, "What is this? Is there something under the sofa?" She bent down and lifted the sofa. Tom and Anna jumped out and shouted, "Surprise! Happy birthday, Mommy!" + +Their mother was very happy and hugged them. She thanked them for the gift and opened it. It was a picture of them that they had drawn with crayons. She said it was the best gift ever and put it on the wall. + +Tom and Anna were proud and happy. They had surprised their mother and made her smile. They all sat on the sofa and cuddled. It was a good day. +Ben liked to print pictures of boats. He had many colors of paper and crayons. He printed big boats and small boats, fast boats and slow boats, boats with sails and boats with motors. He was very proud of his prints. + +One day, he went to the park with his mom and dad. He saw a pond with real boats. Some kids were playing with them. They had remote controls to make them move. Ben wanted to play too. He asked his mom and dad if he could bring his prints. + +His mom and dad said yes, but they warned him that his prints might get wet or torn. They said paper was not tough like plastic or wood. Ben said he did not care. He loved his prints. + +He ran to the pond and showed his prints to the other kids. Some of them liked them and said they were pretty. But some of them laughed and said they were silly. They said paper boats could not sail. They said they would sink or rip. They made fun of Ben. + +Ben felt sad and angry. He wanted to prove them wrong. He took one of his prints and threw it in the pond. He hoped it would float and sail. But it did not. It got wet and soggy. It sank to the bottom. Ben cried. + +His mom and dad came to comfort him. They hugged him and said they were sorry. They said they knew he loved his prints. They said he did a good job making them. They said he should not listen to the mean kids. They said he should be proud of his work. + +They also said he learned a lesson. They said he should not throw his prints in the pond. They said he should keep them safe and dry. They said he should find other ways to play with them. They said he could make a collage or a book or a poster. They said he could use his imagination. + +Ben nodded. He wiped his tears. He said he was sorry. He said he understood. He said he still liked his prints. He said he wanted to make more. He said he wanted to try new things. + +His mom and dad smiled. They said they were happy. They said they loved him. They said they would help him. They said they would have fun. + +The end. +Lily likes to design things. She has many papers and crayons and stickers. She makes pictures of flowers and animals and houses. She gives each picture a name. She writes the name with big letters. + +One day, Lily wants to design something new. She sees a glass jar on the table. It is empty and shiny. She thinks it will be a good thing to design. She takes the jar and some stickers. She puts the stickers on the jar. She makes a face with eyes and a mouth and a nose. She gives the jar a name. She writes "Bob" on the jar. + +Lily is very happy with her design. She wants to show it to her mom. She picks up the jar and runs to the kitchen. But she does not see the rug on the floor. She trips on the rug and falls. The jar falls too. It breaks into many pieces. It makes a loud noise. + +Lily is sad and scared. She cries. Her mom hears the noise and comes to the kitchen. She sees Lily and the broken jar. She hugs Lily and says, "It's okay, sweetie. You are not hurt. I'm sorry your jar broke. It was very fragile. It was not a good thing to design. But I like your stickers. They are very pretty. And I like your name. Bob is a good name. Next time, let's design something safer, okay?" +Lily liked to bounce on her bed. She bounced up and down, up and down, with a big smile on her face. She liked to pretend she was a kangaroo, or a frog, or a ball. + +One day, her mom came into her room and said, "Lily, stop bouncing. You will break the bed. Come with me. I have a surprise for you." + +Lily stopped bouncing and followed her mom. She wondered what the surprise was. Maybe a new toy, or a cake, or a book. + +They went to the living room, where Lily saw a big black thing with white and black keys. It was a piano. Lily had never seen a piano before. + +"Look, Lily, this is a piano. It is a musical instrument. You can make sounds with it by pressing the keys. Do you want to try?" her mom said. + +Lily nodded. She was curious. She walked to the piano and touched the keys. She heard different sounds, some high, some low, some loud, some soft. She liked the sounds. She pressed more keys, making her own music. + +"Wow, Lily, you are very good. You have a talent for music. You are a lucky girl. Do you like the piano?" her mom said. + +Lily nodded again. She liked the piano very much. She felt happy. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love the piano. Can I play more?" + +"Of course, Lily. You can play as much as you want. But remember, no bouncing on the bed, okay?" her mom said. + +Lily agreed. She did not need to bounce on the bed anymore. She had a better way to have fun. She had a piano. She was a lucky girl. +Tom and Lily were playing with blocks. They liked to build towers and bridges and houses. Tom had a big red block with a zero on it. He showed it to Lily and said, "This is zero. It means nothing. Do you know what nothing means?" + +Lily shook her head. She did not know what nothing means. She looked at the zero and said, "It looks like a circle. Is it a circle?" + +Tom nodded. He said, "Yes, it is a circle. But it is also zero. Zero is a number, but it is not like other numbers. Other numbers tell you how many things you have. Zero tells you that you have no things at all." + +Lily frowned. She did not like the idea of having no things at all. She said, "That is sad. I like having things. I like having blocks and dolls and books and crayons. Why would you want to have zero things?" + +Tom shrugged. He said, "You don't want to have zero things. But sometimes you need to use zero to explain things. For example, if you have two blocks and you give them both to me, how many blocks do you have left?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She said, "I have no blocks left. I have zero blocks." + +Tom smiled. He said, "That's right. You have zero blocks. You see, zero helps you explain how many things you have or don't have. It is a useful number, even if it means nothing." + +Lily nodded. She said, "I see. Zero is a useful number. But I still don't like it very much. I prefer having more than zero things." + +Tom agreed. He said, "Me too. Let's share our blocks and make something together. That will be more fun than having zero things." + +They put the zero block aside and started to build a castle. They were careful not to knock it down. They did not want to be careless and lose their blocks. They liked having more than zero things. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They open the box and see many things inside. They see a ball, a doll, a car, a hat and a bear. + +Sara likes the bear. She picks it up and hugs it. The bear makes a sound. It says "I love you". Sara is happy. She squeezes the bear and says "I love you too". + +Tom likes the car. He picks it up and pushes it. The car makes a sound. It says "Beep beep". Tom is happy. He squeezes the start and says "Let's go". + +Sara and Tom play with the bear and the car. They make sounds and stories. They have fun. They are happy. They squeeze each other and say "You are my friend". +Poppy was a dog who liked to play with balls. She had many balls of different colors and sizes. She liked to chase them, catch them, and chew them. But sometimes, she was naughty and took balls that did not belong to her. + +One day, she saw a big red ball in the park. It was shiny and round and looked very fun. Poppy ran to the ball and grabbed it with her teeth. She did not see the boy who was playing with the ball. He was very sad and angry when he saw Poppy take his ball. + +"Hey, that's my ball!" he shouted. "Give it back, you bad dog!" + +Poppy was scared and ran away with the ball. She did not want to give it back. She thought it was her ball now. She ran to a corner and tried to hide. But the boy followed her and found her. + +"Please, give me my ball," he said. "It's my favorite ball. My grandma gave it to me. It's very special to me." + +Poppy looked at the boy and saw his tears. She felt ashamed. She knew she did something wrong. She did not want to make the boy sad. She let go of the ball and licked the boy's face. She was sorry. + +The boy smiled and hugged Poppy. He was happy to have his ball back. He was not angry anymore. He saw that Poppy was a good dog who made a mistake. He decided to share his ball with Poppy. He threw the ball and Poppy chased it. They played together and had fun. + +Poppy learned a lesson. She learned to not take things that did not belong to her. She learned to be kind and share. She made a new friend. She was happy. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play pretend a lot. Sometimes they were pirates, sometimes they were astronauts, sometimes they were superheroes. But today they wanted to be a king and a queen. + +They found some old clothes and jewels in the attic. They put them on and made a crown and a scepter out of cardboard and foil. They looked very fancy and royal. They decided to spend the day in their castle, which was really a big cardboard box. + +They had a lot of fun in their castle. They made rules and laws, they had tea and cake, they invited their stuffed animals to join them. They also had some problems to solve, like a dragon that tried to attack them, or a thief that stole their jewels. But they always worked together and used their imagination to save the day. + +Lily and Ben were very happy. They knew they could trust each other. They were reliable friends. They always helped and supported each other. They also shared and said sorry when they made a mistake. They were a good king and queen. + +They played until it was dark. Then they cleaned up their mess and put their clothes and jewels back in the attic. They hugged and said goodbye. They promised to play again tomorrow. They went to their homes and slept well. They dreamed of their castle and their adventures. They were best friends. +Anna liked to write poems. She wrote them on paper with her crayons. She wrote about her toys, her family, and her dreams. She was very proud of her poems and showed them to everyone. + +One day, she found a magic wand in her room. It was shiny and sparkly. She wondered what it could do. She waved it at her poems and said, "Shrink, shrink, shrink!" To her surprise, her poems became very small. They were so small that she could not read them anymore. She thought it was funny and laughed. + +She showed her mom and dad her tiny poems. They were not happy. They said, "Anna, why did you shrink your poems? They were beautiful and we loved them. Now we can't see them or read them. You wasted your talent and your paper. That was not nice." + +Anna felt sad and sorry. She realized that she made a mistake. She wanted to make her poems big again, but she did not know how. She asked the magic wand, "Please, please, make my poems big again. I'm sorry for what I did. I won't do it again." But the magic wand did not answer. It was silent and still. + +Anna cried and hugged her poems. She said, "I'm sorry, poems. I love you. You are my friends. Please forgive me." She kissed them and wished they would grow back. She learned a lesson. She learned that she should not play with things she did not understand. She learned that she should not ruin her own work. She learned that she should be grateful for her gift and share it with others. + +The next day, she woke up and saw that her poems were big again. She was so happy and relieved. She thanked the magic wand and put it away. She never touched it again. She ran to her mom and dad and showed them her poems. They smiled and hugged her. They said, "We're glad you have your poems back, Anna. They are wonderful and we're proud of you. We're also proud that you learned from your mistake and said sorry. That's very brave and kind of you." + +Anna smiled and said, "Thank you, mom and dad. I love you. And I love my poems. Can I read them to you?" They said, "Of course, Anna. We would love to hear your poems. They are music to our ears." They sat together and listened to Anna's poems. They were happy and proud. Anna was happy and proud too. She learned to appreciate her poems and to respect her magic. +Sam likes to play with his fly. His fly is a toy that has wings and can fly in the air. Sam has a remote that makes the fly go up and down and left and right. Sam thinks his fly is fun and cool. + +One day, Sam takes his fly to the park. He wants to show his fly to his friends. He sees Lily and Ben on the swings. He runs to them and says, "Look at my fly! It can fly high and fast!" He presses the button on his remote and makes his fly zoom over their heads. + +Lily and Ben smile and say, "Wow, your fly is awesome! Can we try it?" Sam says, "Sure, you can try it. But be careful, it is my favorite toy." He gives the remote to Lily and shows her how to make the fly move. Lily makes the fly fly around the slide and the tree. She laughs and says, "This is so fun!" + +Ben waits for his turn. He wants to make the fly do a loop. He thinks he is good at flying. He takes the remote from Lily and says, "Watch this!" He makes the fly go very high and then tries to make it go in a circle. But he pushes the button too hard and the fly goes out of control. It flies away from the park and into the street. + +Sam sees his fly go away. He feels sad and scared. He says, "No, my fly! Come back!" He runs after his fly, but he can't catch it. He sees a big car coming. The car is fast and loud. Sam thinks the car will hit his fly. He cries and says, "Help, my fly!" + +Lily and Ben see Sam run after his fly. They feel sorry and worried. They run after Sam and say, "Sam, stop! It's dangerous!" They catch up with Sam and grab his hand. They pull him back to the sidewalk. They hug him and say, "It's okay, Sam. We're sorry. We didn't mean to lose your fly." + +Sam looks at his friends. He sees that they are sorry and kind. He feels a little better. He says, "It's okay, Lily and Ben. I know you didn't mean it. You are my friends." He hugs them back and says, "Thank you for saving me." + +They look at the street and see the car pass by. They don't see the fly. They think the fly is gone. They feel sad and say, "Bye, fly." + +But then, they hear a buzz. They look up and see the fly. The fly is still flying. It is not broken. It is coming back to the park. It is coming back to Sam. + +Sam sees his fly. He feels happy and surprised. He says, "Look, my fly! It's back! It's okay!" He takes the remote and makes the fly land on his hand. He smiles and says, "I love my fly!" + +Lily and Ben see Sam's fly. They feel happy and relieved. They say, "Yay, your fly! It's back! It's okay!" They smile and say, "We love your fly, too!" + +Sam, Lily and Ben play with the fly some more. They take turns and share the remote. They make the fly do fun things. They laugh and have fun. They are happy and good friends. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play and have fun. Today is a special day. They can choose where to go for a visit. They can go to the park, the zoo, or the museum. + +Sara likes the park. She likes to swing and slide and run. Ben likes the zoo. He likes to see the animals and hear them roar and growl. They both think the museum is boring. It has many old things that do not move or make noise. + +They have to choose where to go. They ask their mom and dad. Mom and dad say they can go to any place they want. But they have to agree. Sara and Ben think hard. They do not want to make each other sad. They want to have fun together. + +They have an idea. They can go to the zoo first. They can see the animals and feed them. Then they can go to the park. They can swing and slide and run. They can have a picnic and eat sandwiches and cookies. They can have the best of both places. + +They tell their mom and dad their idea. Mom and dad smile and nod. They think it is a good idea. They say they are proud of Sara and Ben. They say they are very smart and kind. They say they have a fancy plan. Sara and Ben hug their mom and dad. They are happy and excited. They can't wait to go for their visit. +Tom was a little boy who liked to have fun. He liked to play with his toys, read his books, and run in the park. But he did not like to wake up early. He liked to sleep in his cozy bed and dream of fun things. + +One morning, his mom came to his room and said, "Tom, wake up! It's time to go to the zoo!" Tom was excited. He loved to see the animals at the zoo. He jumped out of his bed and put on his clothes. He ate his breakfast and brushed his teeth. He grabbed his backpack and followed his mom to the car. + +They drove to the zoo and bought their tickets. Tom saw many animals. He saw lions, monkeys, elephants, and giraffes. He had fun feeding the goats and petting the rabbits. He learned new facts from the signs and the guides. He smiled and laughed a lot. + +But then he saw something that made him fearful. It was a big snake. It was green and scaly and had a long tongue. It was coiled in a glass cage. Tom did not like snakes. He thought they were scary and mean. He wanted to run away. + +He held his mom's hand and said, "Mom, I don't like the snake. Can we go somewhere else?" His mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, Tom. The snake can't hurt you. It's behind the glass. It's just an animal, like the others. Do you want to learn more about it?" Tom shook his head. He said, "No, thank you. I want to see the penguins. They are cute and funny." His mom smiled and said, "Okay, let's go see the penguins. Maybe they will make you feel better." They walked away from the snake and towards the penguins. Tom felt less fearful and more fun. He was happy to go to the zoo with his mom. +Tim and Jen like to play with bricks. They have many bricks of different colors and shapes. They can make houses, towers, cars, and animals with bricks. They are very flexible and can change their ideas. + +One day, they decide to make a big wall with bricks. They stack the bricks one by one, and make the wall longer and higher. They are happy and proud of their wall. They think it is the best wall ever. + +But then, a big wind comes and blows hard. The wall shakes and wobbles. Tim and Jen are scared and hold each other. They hope the wall will not fall. But the wind is too strong and the wall is too high. The wall breaks and the bricks fall down. Tim and Jen are sad and cry. Their wall is gone. + +They hug each other and wipe their tears. They look at the bricks on the ground. They see many colors and shapes. They remember how much fun they had with bricks. They smile and say, "Let's make something else with bricks. We can make anything we want. We are flexible and can start again." + +They pick up the bricks and start to play. They make a house, a tower, a car, and an animal with bricks. They are happy and proud of their new creations. They think they are the best creations ever. + +The end. +Tim and Jen were twins who liked to play together. They had a big event coming soon: their birthday. They were very excited and wanted to know what their mom and dad got them. But their mom and dad said they had to wait and be patient. + +One day, when their mom and dad were out, Tim and Jen decided to look for their presents. They searched all over the house, but they could not find them. Then they saw a big box in the garage. It had a tag that said "Do not open until your birthday. Surprise!" + +Tim and Jen thought this must be their present. They wanted to see what was inside. They did not listen to the tag. They opened the box. But instead of toys or books or clothes, they found a big cake with candles and sprinkles. The cake was for their birthday party. + +Tim and Jen were shocked and sad. They had ruined their surprise. They had also ruined their cake. It was all smashed and sticky. They heard their mom and dad coming back. They did not know what to do. They wished they had been patient. +Dan likes to play baseball with his dad. They go to the park and bring a bat, a ball and a glove. Dan wants to hit the ball very far, so he asks his dad to add something heavy to the bat. + +His dad finds a big rock and ties it to the end of the bat with a rope. He says, "Now your bat is heavy, but be careful, it might be hard to swing." Dan nods and takes the bat. He feels how heavy it is and smiles. + +His dad throws the ball to him. Dan swings the bat with all his strength. He hits the ball and it flies high in the air. Dan and his dad watch the ball go over the trees and out of the park. They are very happy and proud. + +They run to get the ball, but they can't find it. They look everywhere, but the ball is gone. Dan says, "Maybe it went to the moon." His dad says, "Maybe it did. You hit it very hard with your heavy bat." + +They laugh and hug. They decide to go home and get another ball. They still have their bat, their glove and their love for baseball. They can play again tomorrow. +Tom likes to play with his toy cars in the sand. He makes roads and bridges and tunnels for them. He pretends they are racing and honking and crashing. He has a lot of fun. + +But sometimes, he gets too close to the cactus. The cactus is a plant with sharp needles. It hurts when it pokes him. He cries and runs to his mom. His mom hugs him and takes out the needles. She tells him to be careful and stay away from the cactus. + +One day, Tom has a new idea. He wants to bathe the cactus. He thinks maybe the cactus is angry because it is dirty and thirsty. He gets a bucket of water and a sponge. He walks slowly to the cactus. He tries to be gentle and not touch the needles. + +But the cactus does not like to be bathed. It shakes and spits water. It pokes Tom with more needles. Tom drops the bucket and the sponge. He screams and runs away. He is not successful. He is sad and hurt. + +His mom hears him and comes to see what happened. She sees the wet cactus and the bucket and the sponge. She understands what Tom tried to do. She smiles and hugs him. She tells him that the cactus does not need to be bathed. It likes to be dry and sunny. She tells him that he is a good boy and a brave boy. She takes out the needles and kisses his boo-boos. She tells him to play with his cars again, but far from the cactus. Tom nods and says okay. He is happy again. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play and eat and laugh. One day, they go to the park with Mom and Dad. They see a big pond with ducks and fish. They want to feed them. + +"Can we give them some bread, Mom?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, but only a little. Too much bread is not good for them," Mom says. She gives them some pieces of bread. Tom and Lily throw them into the pond. The ducks and fish come and eat them. They make funny noises. + +"Look, they like it! They say yum!" Lily says. + +"Yes, they do. They are happy and full," Tom says. + +They watch the ducks and fish for a while. Then they see a man with a big hat and a long beard. He is sitting on a bench. He has a book in his hands. He closes his eyes and moves his lips. + +"Who is he, Dad?" Tom asks. + +"He is a man who prays, Tom. He talks to God in his heart. He thanks God for everything he has," Dad says. + +"What is God, Dad?" Lily asks. + +"God is the one who made everything, Lily. He made the sky and the earth and the animals and the people. He loves us and helps us," Dad says. + +"Can we pray too, Dad?" Tom asks. + +"Of course, Tom. You can pray anytime and anywhere. You can pray with your words or with your silence. You can pray with your hands or with your face. You can pray with your smile or with your tears. You can pray with your heart," Dad says. + +Tom and Lily nod. They want to try. They look at the man who prays. They copy him. They close their eyes and move their lips. They pray in their own way. + +"Dear God, thank you for this day. Thank you for Mom and Dad and the ducks and the fish. Thank you for the bread and the water and the sun. Thank you for the park and the bench and the book. Thank you for the man who prays. He is nice. Please bless him and us and everyone. Amen," they pray. + +They open their eyes and smile. They feel good. They hug Mom and Dad. They hug each other. + +"Let's go home, kids. It's time for dinner. I made your favorite soup. It's very tasty," Mom says. + +"Yay! Soup! We love soup!" Tom and Lily say. + +They hold hands and walk to the car. They are happy and grateful. They pray with their face. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big armchair that was soft and cozy. They liked to sit on it and read books, or pretend it was a spaceship, or a castle, or a boat. + +One day, their mom told them that they had to sell the armchair, because they needed money and space for a new baby. Lily and Ben were very sad and angry. They did not want to lose their armchair. They did not want a new baby. They said no to their mom and hid the armchair under a blanket. + +The next day, a man came to their house. He wanted to buy the armchair. He saw the blanket and lifted it up. He saw the armchair and smiled. He said it was perfect for his son, who was sick and needed a comfortable place to rest. He said he would pay a lot of money for it. + +Lily and Ben heard the man and felt sorry for him and his son. They thought about how much they loved their armchair, but also how much the man and his son needed it. They decided to be kind and generous. They told their mom that they would sell the armchair to the man. They hugged the armchair and said goodbye. + +The man thanked them and took the armchair away. Lily and Ben felt sad, but also happy. They had done a good thing. They had helped someone else. They had learned to share. Their mom was proud of them and gave them a hug. She said they would still have fun with their other toys, and with the new baby, who would be their brother or sister. She said the baby would love them very much. + +Lily and Ben smiled and nodded. They went to their room and played with their toys. They were not so noisy anymore. They were more quiet and gentle. They knew that sometimes, it was better to give than to keep. They knew that they had a big heart. +Tom and Sue are squirrels. They like to find nuts and hide them in their tree. One day, they find a big nut. It is brown and shiny and smells good. They are very happy. + +But then, they see a big hairy bear. The bear is hungry and angry. He wants the nut too. He runs to Tom and Sue and roars. Tom and Sue are scared. They run away from the bear. + +The bear takes the nut and bites it. He thinks it is yummy. He does not share the nut with anyone. He eats it all by himself. He is greedy and mean. + +Tom and Sue are sad. They lost their nut and their home. They have to find a new tree and new nuts. They wish the bear would share. But he does not. He is a bad bear. The end. +Anna likes to listen to the radio with her mom. They hear songs and stories and people who talk. Sometimes Anna has a question about what she hears. She asks her mom and her mom tells her the answer. + +One day, they hear a story about a dog who gets lost. The dog is sad and scared. He looks for his home and his family. Anna feels sorry for the dog. She has a question for her mom. + +"Mom, what if we find the dog? Can we keep him?" she asks. + +Her mom smiles and hugs her. "That's a nice question, Anna. But we already have a cat, remember? And the dog might belong to someone else who loves him and misses him. We should help the dog find his home, not keep him." + +Anna thinks about it. She loves her cat, but she also likes dogs. She wonders if there is a dog who needs a home and has no family. She has another question for her mom. + +"Mom, are there dogs who have no home and no family? Can we help them?" she asks. + +Her mom nods and kisses her. "That's a good question, Anna. Yes, there are dogs who have no home and no family. They live in a place called a shelter. The people who work there take care of them and try to find them new homes. Sometimes we can visit the shelter and play with the dogs and give them some love. Would you like to do that?" + +Anna claps her hands and smiles. She likes the idea of visiting the shelter and playing with the dogs. She hopes that some of them will find new homes and families. She has one more question for her mom. + +"Mom, can we go to the shelter today?" she asks. + +Her mom checks her watch and nods. "Sure, Anna. We have some time today. Let's go to the shelter and see what dogs are available. Maybe we can make some new friends." She turns off the radio and gets their coats. Anna is happy and excited. She can't wait to see the dogs and ask them more questions. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had a pretty dress, long hair and blue eyes. Lily took Anna everywhere with her. + +One day, Lily and Anna went to the park with Mommy. They saw a big pile of leaves. Lily wanted to jump in the leaves with Anna. Mommy said, "Be careful, Lily. The leaves might be wet and dirty. They might rot your doll." + +Lily did not listen to Mommy. She was persistent. She ran to the leaves and jumped in with Anna. She laughed and threw leaves in the air. She had fun. + +But then, she saw something bad. Anna's dress was torn and stained. Her hair was tangled and full of leaves. And her button eye was missing. Lily cried and cried. She looked for the button, but she could not find it. She hugged Anna and said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I'm sorry I made you rot." + +Mommy came and comforted Lily. She said, "It's okay, Lily. We can fix Anna. We can wash her dress and comb her hair. And we can sew a new button eye for her. She will be pretty again. But next time, listen to Mommy, okay?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, Mommy. I love you. And I love Anna." She kissed Anna and Mommy. They went home and fixed Anna. Lily learned her lesson. She was more careful with her dolls. She still played with them, but she did not make them rot. +Anna likes to play with her zoom car. It is red and shiny and makes a loud noise when she pushes it. She likes to zoom it on the floor, on the table, and on the sofa. She pretends it is a race car and she is the driver. + +One day, Anna goes to the park with her mom and dad. She brings her zoom car with her. She wants to show it to her friends. She zooms it on the grass, on the slide, and on the bench. She has a lot of fun. + +But when it is time to go home, Anna forgets her zoom car. She leaves it on the bench. She does not remember it until she is in the car with her mom and dad. She feels sad and cries. She wants her zoom car back. + +Mom and dad try to comfort Anna. They tell her they will go back to the park and look for her zoom car. They hope no one has taken it. They say it is difficult to forget things sometimes, but they love her anyway. + +They drive back to the park and park the car. They walk to the bench where Anna left her zoom car. They are happy to see it is still there. Anna runs to it and hugs it. She says sorry to her zoom car and thanks to her mom and dad. She promises to not forget it again. She smiles and zooms it in the air. +Lily was a compassionate girl. She liked to help others and be kind. One day, she saw a bird's nest in a tree. She climbed up to look at it. She saw four blue eggs in the nest. They were very small and pretty. + +Lily wanted to touch the eggs, but she remembered what her mom told her. "Don't touch the eggs, Lily. They are not yours. They belong to the bird. The bird is their mom. She will be sad if you touch them. She will think you want to take them away." + +Lily listened to her mom. She did not touch the eggs. She smiled at them and said, "Hello, eggs. You are very cute. I hope you hatch soon and meet your mom. She loves you very much. I love you too, but I will not bother you. I will let you be." + +Lily climbed down from the tree. She was happy and proud. She was compassionate. She did the right thing. She went to find her mom and tell her what she saw. Her mom hugged her and said, "Good job, Lily. You are a very good girl. I am proud of you." +Lily and Max were playing outside when they saw a big rainbow in the sky. It had many colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Lily liked the rainbow. She thought it was pretty and bright. Max liked the rainbow too. He wanted to know how it was made. + +He asked Lily, "How does the rainbow come?" Lily did not know. She said, "I don't know. Maybe the sun and the rain make it." Max was not satisfied. He said, "That is a stupid answer. The sun and the rain are not friends. They cannot make something together." + +Lily was hurt. She said, "That is not a nice thing to say. You are being mean. I was just guessing. I don't know everything." Max felt bad. He said, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. I was just curious. I want to learn more." + +They decided to ask their mom. She was inside the house. They ran to her and said, "Mom, mom, can you explain how the rainbow comes?" Mom smiled. She said, "Of course. The rainbow is a beautiful gift from nature. It happens when the sun shines on the water droplets in the air. The water droplets act like tiny prisms. They split the white light from the sun into different colors. That is why you see the rainbow with many colors." + +Lily and Max nodded. They said, "Wow, that is amazing. Thank you, mom, for explaining." Mom hugged them. She said, "You're welcome. I'm glad you are interested in the world around you. You can always ask me anything. I love you both." Lily and Max said, "We love you too, mom." They went back outside to enjoy the rainbow. They were happy and smart. +Lily liked to play with her toy car. She made it go fast and slow, and turned it left and right. She pretended she was the driver, and she had to go to many places. She had a lot of fun. + +One day, she saw a big rock on the road. She thought it would be fun to make her car go over the rock. She pushed her car hard, and it went up the rock. But then, it got stuck. Lily tried to pull it out, but it was too hard. She felt sad and angry. + +She looked around for help. She saw her brother, Ben, playing with his ball. She called him, and asked him to help her. Ben came over, and saw her car on the rock. He laughed, and said, "That was silly. You can't make your car go over a big rock. You need a bigger car, like mine." He showed her his toy truck, and said, "This can go over anything. Watch." He pushed his truck towards the rock, and made it go over. He smiled, and said, "See? Easy." + +Lily felt more sad and angry. She didn't like Ben's truck. She liked her car. She wanted her car back. She said, "Give me my car. It's mine. You can't have it." She reached for her car, but Ben was faster. He grabbed her car, and said, "No, it's mine now. You can have my truck. It's better." He tried to give her his truck, but she pushed it away. She said, "No, I don't want your truck. I want my car. Give it back!" + +They started to fight. They pulled and pushed, and shouted and cried. They both wanted the car, and they both didn't want the truck. They didn't see their mom coming. She heard the noise, and saw them fighting. She looked pale, and said, "Stop it, both of you. What are you doing? Why are you fighting over a toy?" She took the car and the truck from them, and said, "You need to share. You can't take things from each other. You need to be nice. You need to say sorry." She made them hug, and say sorry. She gave them back their toys, and said, "Now, play nicely. And be careful with the rock. It can hurt your toys, and you." She walked away, and hoped they would listen. +Anna liked to play with her toys in her room. She had dolls, cars, blocks and books. She had a lot of fun making stories with them. But sometimes she got bored and wanted to see what her mom and dad did in their rooms. + +One day, when her mom was cooking and her dad was working on his computer, Anna decided to sneak into their rooms and discover what they had. She opened the door to her mom's room and saw a big box on the bed. She climbed on the bed and opened the box. Inside, she found a lot of shiny things that looked like necklaces and rings. She thought they were pretty and wanted to try them on. + +She put some of the shiny things around her neck and on her fingers. She felt like a princess. She wanted to see how she looked in the mirror. She got off the bed and walked to the mirror. But she did not see that one of the shiny things was stuck on the bed sheet. As she walked, she pulled the bed sheet with her. The box fell off the bed and all the shiny things spilled on the floor. Some of them broke and some of them rolled under the bed. + +Anna heard a loud noise and got scared. She ran out of the room and closed the door. She hoped her mom would not notice what she did. She went to her dad's room and opened the door. She saw a big desk with a lot of papers and a machine that had buttons and a screen. She wondered what her dad did with them. She thought it was his job. + +She walked to the desk and looked at the papers. They had a lot of words and numbers that she did not understand. She thought they were boring. She wanted to play with the machine. She touched the buttons and saw the screen change. She thought it was fun. She pressed more buttons and saw different colors and shapes on the screen. She did not know that she was deleting and changing her dad's work. + +She heard her dad's voice from the kitchen. He said he was coming to his room. Anna got scared again. She ran out of the room and closed the door. She hoped her dad would not notice what she did. She went back to her room and hid under her bed. She felt sorry for what she did. She wished she did not play with her mom's and dad's things. + +Her mom and dad came to their rooms and saw the mess. They were very angry and sad. They knew it was Anna who did it. They went to her room and found her under the bed. They asked her why she did it. Anna said she was sorry and that she just wanted to discover what they had. Her mom and dad said they loved her, but they were very disappointed. They said she had to learn to respect their things and not touch them without permission. They said she had to help them clean up and fix what she broke. They said she had to stay in her room for the rest of the day and not play with her toys. + +Anna felt very bad. She cried and said she was sorry again. She did not like the bad ending of her story. She wished she had played with her toys instead. +Lila loved her pony. She named him Spot because he had black spots on his white fur. She liked to part his mane and braid it with ribbons. She also liked to feed him carrots and apples and brush his coat. + +One day, Lila and Spot went for a walk in the field. They saw some flowers and butterflies and birds. Lila picked some flowers and put them in Spot's mane. Spot neighed happily and nuzzled her cheek. + +But then, they saw something disgusting. It was a big pile of mud and poop. It smelled bad and had flies buzzing around it. Lila and Spot did not like it. They wanted to go away from it. + +But before they could turn around, a naughty dog came running from behind. He barked loudly and chased them. Lila and Spot were scared. They ran away from the dog, but they ran into the disgusting pile. + +Lila and Spot were covered in mud and poop. They felt sticky and icky and stinky. They were very unhappy. The dog stopped chasing them and laughed. He thought it was funny to make them dirty. + +Lila and Spot did not think it was funny. They went back to the barn and took a bath. They washed off the mud and poop and rinsed their fur. They used soap and water and a towel. They felt clean and fresh and happy again. + +They did not like the dog. They did not like the disgusting pile. They only liked each other. They hugged and kissed and snuggled. They were the best friends ever. +Sara liked to play with her mom's jewels. They were shiny and bright and made her feel like a princess. She had a favorite jewel that was blue like the sky and sparkled like the stars. She always asked her mom if she could wear it. + +One day, Sara saw her mom getting ready to go out. She was wearing a pretty dress and a necklace with many jewels. Sara wanted to see the necklace up close, so she ran to her mom and said, "Mom, can I see your necklace? Can I touch the jewels?" + +Her mom smiled and bent down to hug her. She said, "Of course, my sweetie. You can see and touch the jewels, but you have to be very careful. They are very precious and delicate. Do you promise to be gentle?" + +Sara nodded and said, "I promise, mom. I will be gentle." She reached for the necklace and admired the jewels. She saw her favorite blue jewel in the middle of the necklace. She loved it so much. She wanted to wear it. She looked at her mom with big eyes and said, "Mom, can I wear your blue jewel? Please, please, please?" + +Her mom laughed and said, "You are very cute, Sara, but I'm sorry, you can't wear my blue jewel. It is a special jewel that your dad gave me for our anniversary. It is very important to me and I don't want to lose it or break it. Maybe when you are older, I will let you borrow it. But for now, you can wear this pink jewel instead. It is also very pretty and bright, and it matches your dress. Do you like it?" + +Sara looked at the pink jewel. It was not as beautiful as the blue jewel, but it was still nice. She liked the way it glittered on her finger. She said, "Thank you, mom. I like the pink jewel. It is pretty and bright. But I still love the blue jewel more. Maybe when I am older, you will let me wear it. I will be very careful and gentle. I love you, mom." + +Her mom kissed her and said, "I love you too, Sara. You are my precious jewel." +Tom was a mouse who liked to explore. He found a big hole in the wall of his house. He wanted to see what was inside. He crawled into the hole and saw a bright light. He followed the light and came to a big room. + +The room was full of shiny things and soft things and noisy things. Tom was curious and wanted to touch everything. He saw a big red ball on a shelf. He climbed up and pushed the ball. The ball rolled down and hit a big box. The box opened and a lot of white powder came out. + +Tom sneezed. He sneezed again and again. The powder made his nose tickle. He tried to run away, but he could not see. The powder was everywhere. He heard a loud voice say, "Who's there? What's that noise?" It was the voice of a cat. + +Tom was scared. He wished he had not gone into the hole. He wished he had stayed in his house. He hoped the cat would not find him. He sneezed one more time and hoped it would be his last. +Lily liked to look at the stars at night. She had a big book with pictures of stars and planets and comets. Comets were her favorite. They were like big balls of ice and dust that flew very fast in the sky. Sometimes they had long tails of light behind them. + +One night, Lily saw a comet in the sky. It was very bright and beautiful. She wanted to see it closer. She asked her mom if she could borrow her binoculars. Her mom said yes, but she had to be careful with them. They were very fancy and expensive. Lily said thank you and took the binoculars outside. + +She found a good spot on the grass and looked through the binoculars. She saw the comet bigger and clearer. It had a green tail and a yellow head. It looked like a firework. Lily was amazed. She felt like she was flying with the comet. + +She watched the comet for a long time, until it disappeared behind the trees. She was sad to say goodbye to it, but she was happy to have seen it. She went back inside and gave the binoculars to her mom. She told her mom how beautiful the comet was. Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said she was proud of her for being curious and careful. She said maybe they could see another comet someday. Lily hoped so. She loved comets. +Lily liked to play dress-up with her mom's clothes. She found a purple blouse in the closet and put it on. It was too big for her, but she liked how it felt. She also found a hat and a necklace and put them on too. + +She went to the living room, where her dad was reading a book. She wanted to show him her outfit. She said, "Dad, look at me! I am a princess!" + +Her dad looked up and smiled. He said, "You are very pretty, Lily. But why are you wearing mom's blouse?" + +Lily said, "Because it is purple. Purple is my favorite color. And it is soft and nice." + +Her dad said, "I see. But you know, mom might not like it if you wear her clothes without asking. She might get mad or sad." + +Lily thought for a moment. She did not want to make mom mad or sad. She loved mom very much. She said, "You are right, dad. I should ask mom first. Can you help me take off the blouse?" + +Her dad said, "Of course, Lily. I will help you. And then we can find some other clothes for you to play with. Maybe some of your own, or some of mine." + +Lily nodded and hugged her dad. She said, "Thank you, dad. You are very nice. And you are a king!" + +Her dad laughed and hugged her back. He said, "You are very welcome, Lily. And you are a wonderful princess!" +Sam liked to play in the pool with his mom and dad. He liked to splash the water with his hands and feet. He liked to swim with his floaties and goggles. He liked to see the fish and the bubbles under the water. + +One day, Sam saw a big frog in the pool. He was curious and wanted to touch it. He swam closer and closer to the frog. The frog did not like Sam. It felt a threat. It opened its mouth and made a loud noise. It jumped at Sam and tried to bite him. + +Sam was scared and anxious. He screamed and splashed the water. He wanted his mom and dad to help him. He wanted to get away from the frog. His mom and dad heard him and came to him. They took him out of the pool and hugged him. They told him he was brave and safe. They took the frog out of the pool and put it in the grass. + +Sam was happy and relieved. He thanked his mom and dad. He did not want to play with the frog anymore. He wanted to play with his toys and his friends. He learned to be careful of animals he did not know. He still liked to play in the pool, but he always looked for frogs first. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the pool. They wore hats and sunscreen to protect them from the sunshine. They had a large ball that they threw to each other. They laughed and splashed and had fun. + +But one day, they saw a big frog in the pool. It was green and slimy and had long legs. Tom and Lily were scared of the frog. They wanted to get out of the pool, but the frog was in the way. They screamed for their mom, but she did not hear them. + +The frog jumped on the ball and popped it. The ball made a loud noise and went flat. Tom and Lily cried. They had no more ball to play with. The frog croaked and swam away. Tom and Lily were sad and angry. They did not like the frog. They did not like the pool. They did not like the sunshine. They had a bad day. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys. One day, they find a small coin on the floor. It is shiny and round. + +"Look, Sam, a coin!" Tim says. He picks it up and shows it to Sam. + +"Wow, Tim, it is pretty!" Sam says. He wants to touch it too. + +"Can I have it, Tim? Please?" Sam asks. + +"No, Sam, it is mine. I found it first." Tim says. He holds the coin tight in his hand. + +Sam is sad. He thinks Tim is not nice. He looks around and sees a toy car. It has a hook on the back. He has an idea. + +"Tim, do you want to play with my car?" Sam says. He holds the car in his hand and smiles. + +"Sure, Sam, I like cars." Tim says. He likes Sam's car. It is big and red. + +"Here, Tim, you can have it. But you have to give me the coin." Sam says. He makes a trade. + +"OK, Sam, that is fair." Tim says. He gives Sam the coin and takes the car. + +Sam is happy. He takes the coin and attaches it to his necklace. It looks like a medal. + +"Look, Tim, I have a necklace!" Sam says. He shows it to Tim. + +"Wow, Sam, it is cool!" Tim says. He likes Sam's necklace. It is shiny and round. + +They both smile. They are happy. They play with their toys. They are brothers. +Sam liked to play with his orange rubber ball. He would throw it, catch it, bounce it and roll it. He had fun with his ball every day. He took it with him to the park, to the shop, to his friend's house. He never let it go. + +One day, Sam and his mum went to the zoo. Sam wanted to see the big cats. He liked their stripes and spots and roars. He brought his ball with him, of course. He held it tight in his hand as he walked with his mum. + +But when they got to the lion cage, Sam saw something that made him curious. He saw a hole in the fence, big enough for his ball to fit through. He wondered what would happen if he threw his ball into the cage. Would the lions play with it? Would they bounce it and roll it like he did? + +Sam decided to try. He waited until his mum was looking at the map, and then he threw his ball as hard as he could. It flew through the air and landed in the cage, right next to a big lion. The lion looked at the ball and sniffed it. Then he opened his mouth and bit it. + +Sam heard a loud pop. He saw his ball burst into pieces. He saw the lion spit out the rubber and lick his lips. Sam felt a shock in his chest. He had lost his ball. He had lost his favourite toy. He started to cry. + +His mum heard him and turned around. She saw what had happened and ran to him. She hugged him and tried to comfort him. She said they would buy him a new ball, a better one. But Sam did not want a new ball. He wanted his old ball, his orange rubber ball. He missed his ball so much. He was very sad. He had a bad day. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys. Tom has a red car. Lily has a blue ball. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, Tom sees a new toy in the shop. It is a top. It can spin and make sounds. Tom thinks it is very interesting. He wants to buy it with his money. + +"Look, Lily, this is a top. It is so cool. I want to have it," Tom says. + +Lily looks at the top. She thinks it is nice, but not very special. She likes her ball more. She says, "It is a good toy, Tom, but I like my ball more. It can bounce and roll. Do you want to play with it?" + +Tom shakes his head. He says, "No, thank you, Lily. I like the top more. It can spin and make sounds. I will buy it with my money." + +Tom buys the top and takes it home. He plays with it for a while. He likes how it spins and makes sounds. But soon he gets bored. The top does not do anything else. He misses his car and his friend. + +He calls Lily and says, "Lily, I am sorry. I was wrong. The top is not very interesting. It is just a toy. I value your ball and your friendship more. Can we play together again?" + +Lily smiles and says, "Of course, Tom. I am happy you realized that. I value your car and your friendship more, too. Come over and we can play with our toys and have fun." +Lily likes to paint. She has many colors and a big paper. Today she wants to paint a flower. She takes red and yellow and green. + +She paints a big red circle for the flower. Then she paints little yellow dots in the circle. They are the seeds. She paints a long green line for the stem. Then she paints two green leaves. + +She looks at her flower. She is happy. She shows it to her mom. Her mom smiles and hugs her. She says, "You are a good painter, Lily. I love your flower." Lily feels proud. She hangs her flower on the wall. She wants to paint more. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a green rod on the grass. It is long and shiny. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom says. "It is a magic wand. I can make things happen with it." + +"No, it is not a magic wand. It is a fishing rod. I can catch fish with it." Lily says. She tries to take the rod from Tom. + +Tom and Lily disagree. They pull the rod from each other. They are angry and sad. + +"Stop it, you two!" a voice says. It is Mom. She comes to the park to pick them up. She sees the rod and smiles. + +"That is not a magic wand or a fishing rod. It is a flute. You can make music with it." Mom says. She shows them how to blow into the rod and make sounds. + +Tom and Lily are surprised. They stop fighting. They take turns to play the flute. They make happy noises. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Tom says. + +"Yes, it is. I am sorry I was mean to you." Lily says. + +"I am sorry too. You are my friend." Tom says. + +They hug and smile. Mom is proud of them. They go home together. They share the green rod. They learn to agree. +Sam is a smart dog. He likes to play with his ball and his bone. He sleeps in a big bed with his boy, Ben. Ben is his best friend. + +One morning, Sam hears a noise outside. He wakes up and jumps off the bed. He runs to the window and looks out. He sees a little bird in the hedge. The bird is singing a song. Sam wants to say hello to the bird. + +He barks and scratches at the door. Ben wakes up and rubs his eyes. He sees Sam and smiles. He gets up and opens the door. Sam runs out and goes to the hedge. He wags his tail and sniffs the bird. + +The bird is not scared of Sam. He hops on Sam's nose and pecks his ear. Sam laughs and licks the bird. The bird sings louder and flaps his wings. Sam and the bird are happy. They are new friends. + +Ben watches Sam and the bird. He thinks they are funny and cute. He goes to the hedge and pets them both. He says, "Good morning, Sam. Good morning, bird. You are both smart and nice. I love you." Sam and the bird love Ben too. They have a good day. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play at the zoo. They see many animals. They see lions, monkeys, birds, and more. They have fun. + +Lily and Tom see a huge zebra. It has black and white stripes. It eats grass. Lily and Tom want to seat on the zebra. They think it is like a horse. + +They run to the zebra. They try to climb on its back. But the zebra does not like it. It shakes its head. It kicks its legs. It makes a loud noise. Lily and Tom fall down. They are scared. + +A zookeeper comes. He is angry. He tells Lily and Tom to go away. He says the zebra is not a toy. He says they can hurt the zebra and themselves. He says they have to be nice to the animals. + +Lily and Tom are sorry. They say sorry to the zookeeper and the zebra. They learn a lesson. They do not seat on the zebra again. They seat on a bench and watch the zebra from far. They still like the zebra. But they respect it. +Jill and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big truck with a long trunk. It was shiny and fancy. It had many colors and pictures on it. + +"Wow, look at that truck!" Jill said. "It is so pretty. I want to see it up close." + +"Me too," Ben said. "Let's go and touch it." + +They ran to the truck. They did not see the sign that said "Danger. Do not touch." They did not hear the man who called them to stop. They only saw the trunk. + +They reached the trunk and touched it. It was cold and hard. They felt a shock. The trunk was not a trunk. It was a wire. It had electricity. It hurt them a lot. + +They screamed and fell down. The man ran to them. He was scared and sorry. He called for help. But it was too late. Jill and Ben were gone. They did not play in the park anymore. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a shiny coin on the ground. Tim picked it up and put it in his pocket. He did not tell Kim. + +"Let's go on the slide," Kim said. + +"OK," Tim said. He followed Kim to the slide, but he felt the coin in his pocket. He wanted to buy candy with it. + +When they reached the slide, Tim said, "You go first, Kim. I have to tie my shoe." + +Kim nodded and climbed up the ladder. Tim looked around and saw a candy store across the street. He ran to the candy store, leaving Kim on the slide. + +"Hello, little boy," the candy seller said. "What do you want?" + +"I want candy," Tim said. He took out the coin from his pocket and gave it to the candy seller. + +The candy seller smiled and gave Tim a bag of candy. Tim opened the bag and ate a piece. It was sweet and yummy. + +Meanwhile, Kim was waiting for Tim on the slide. She looked around and did not see him. She felt scared and lonely. + +"Where is Tim?" she asked. "He said he had to tie his shoe, but he did not come back." + +She started to cry. A nice lady saw her and came to her. + +"What's wrong, little girl?" the lady asked. + +"I can't find my brother," Kim said. "He ran away with a coin he found." + +The lady frowned. "That was naughty of him. He should have shared the coin with you, or given it back to the owner. Come, I'll help you find him." + +The lady took Kim's hand and walked to the candy store. She saw Tim sitting on a bench, eating candy. + +"Tim!" Kim shouted. "Why did you leave me?" + +Tim looked up and saw Kim and the lady. He felt ashamed and sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Kim," he said. "I wanted candy, and I took the coin." + +"That was naughty, Tim," the lady said. "You should not take things that are not yours, and you should not lie to your sister. You made her sad and scared. How would you feel if she did that to you?" + +Tim thought about it. He realized he would feel very bad if Kim did that to him. He felt sorry for Kim and for the owner of the coin. + +"I'm sorry, Kim," he said again. "I'm sorry, lady. I was wrong. Can I give the coin back?" + +The lady nodded. "That's a good idea, Tim. Come, let's go to the owner and say sorry." + +Tim and Kim followed the lady to the owner of the coin. He was a man who worked in the park. He was happy to see his coin. + +"Thank you, Tim," he said. "You did the right thing. I'm glad you learned your lesson." + +Tim and Kim hugged each other and said sorry to each other. They thanked the lady and the man for helping them. They learned to be honest and kind, and to share with each other. They went back to the park and played happily on the slide. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they go to the park with their moms. There is a big picnic table with food. Lily and Ben see some nice food. They see cake, cookies, fruit and juice. + +Lily and Ben run to the table. They both want the same cake. It is big and pink and has sprinkles. Lily says, "I want this cake!" Ben says, "No, I want this cake!" They start to fight. They pull and push the cake. The cake breaks in half. Lily and Ben are sad and angry. + +Their moms see them fight. They are not happy. They say, "Stop fighting! You have to share. There is enough food for everyone. You can have half of the cake each. Or you can choose another food. There are cookies, fruit and juice. They are also nice." + +Lily and Ben stop fighting. They say sorry to each other. They decide to share the cake. They also take some cookies, fruit and juice. They sit on the grass and eat. They say, "This food is nice. And sharing is nice. We are friends again." They smile and hug. Their moms smile too. They are proud of Lily and Ben. +Anna likes to collect things. She has a big box with many things inside. She has shells, rocks, feathers, buttons, and stickers. She finds things when she goes to the park, the beach, or the store with her mom. She likes to look at her things and make stories about them. + +But Anna is shy. She does not like to talk to other kids. She does not like to share her things. She thinks other kids will laugh at her or take her things away. She only plays with her things by herself in her room. + +One day, Anna sees a new kid in the park. He has a bag with things too. He has cars, trains, dinosaurs, and books. He looks at Anna and smiles. He says, "Hi, I'm Ben. Do you want to see my things?" Anna feels scared. She does not know what to say. She holds her box tight and looks away. + +Ben walks over to Anna. He says, "I like to collect things. Do you like to collect things too?" He shows Anna his things. He says, "This is my favorite car. It goes fast and makes noise. This is my favorite book. It has pictures and words. What are your favorite things?" + +Anna looks at Ben's things. She sees that he likes different things than her. But she also sees that he likes to collect things like her. She feels curious. She says, "I like to collect things too. This is my favorite shell. It is shiny and smooth. This is my favorite sticker. It has a rainbow and a star. Do you want to see my other things?" + +Ben nods. He says, "Yes, I want to see your other things. Can we trade some things? Maybe I can give you a car and you can give me a shell. Or I can give you a book and you can give me a sticker. What do you think?" + +Anna thinks. She likes her things. But she also likes Ben's things. She thinks Ben is nice and friendly. She thinks maybe she can share some things with him. She says, "OK, we can trade some things. But not all of them. Some of them are special to me." + +Ben says, "OK, me too. Some of them are special to me too. But we can trade some of them and have more things to collect. And maybe we can be friends and play together. What do you think?" + +Anna smiles. She says, "Yes, I think that is a good idea. We can be friends and play together. And we can collect more things together. Maybe we can find new things in the park or the beach or the store. What do you think?" + +Ben smiles too. He says, "Yes, I think that is a great idea. We can collect more things together and have more fun. Come on, let's go and see what we can find." + +Anna and Ben hold hands and walk to the playground. They look for things to collect. They talk and laugh and share. They are not shy anymore. They are happy. They are friends. +Sara likes to examine things. She likes to look at them and touch them and see what they do. She has a lot of toys to examine, but sometimes she examines other things too. + +One day, she examines a plate. It is a big plate that Mommy uses to make a cake. Sara sees that the plate is smooth and shiny. She runs her fingers over it and feels how cold and hard it is. She likes the smooth plate. + +She wonders what else she can do with the plate. She tries to roll it on the floor, but it does not roll. It slides and makes a loud noise. She tries to spin it on the table, but it does not spin. It wobbles and falls off. She tries to put it on her head, but it does not fit. It slides and hits her nose. + +Sara is not happy with the plate. She thinks it is a boring plate. She decides to examine something else. She sees a spoon. It is a small spoon that Mommy uses to stir the tea. Sara thinks the spoon looks more fun than the plate. She picks it up and examines it. She sees that the spoon is smooth and shiny too, but it also has a curve and a hole. She likes the spoon. + +She puts the spoon in her mouth and makes a funny noise. She pretends that the spoon is a microphone and sings a song. She taps the spoon on the plate and makes a music. She scoops some air with the spoon and pretends that it is ice cream. She has a lot of fun with the spoon. + +She forgets about the plate. She does not see that Mommy is looking for the plate. Mommy needs the plate to put the cake on. Mommy is not happy when she sees that Sara has the plate. She tells Sara to give her the plate. Sara does not want to give her the plate. She wants to keep the spoon. She cries and says no. + +Mommy is not happy with Sara. She says that Sara has to share the plate. She says that Sara can have the spoon, but she needs the plate. She says that the plate is not a toy, it is a tool. She says that Sara can examine other things, but not the plate. + +Sara is not happy with Mommy. She does not understand why Mommy needs the plate. She does not think that the plate is a tool, she thinks that it is a boring plate. She does not want to share the plate. She wants to keep the spoon and the plate. + +Mommy and Sara are not happy with each other. They both want the plate. They both say no. They both make a loud noise. They both have a problem. +Sam and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big cake on a table. The cake has white and pink and yellow on it. It looks yummy. + +"Let's taste the cake," Sam says. "No one is here. Maybe they left it for us." + +"I don't know," Jen says. "Maybe it is not ours. Maybe someone will be mad." + +"Who cares?" Sam says. "It is just a cake. Come on, it will be fun." + +Sam and Jen run to the table. They each take a big bite of the cake. It is sweet and soft and good. They smile and eat more. + +But then, they hear a loud voice. It is a man. He is angry. + +"Hey, you kids! What are you doing? That is my cake! I made it for my wife's birthday! How dare you!" + +Sam and Jen are scared. They drop the cake and try to run away. But the man is fast. He catches them and grabs them by the arms. + +"You are in big trouble," he says. "You are going to pay for this. You are going to taste my fist!" + +He raises his hand and hits them hard. Sam and Jen cry and scream. They wish they never saw the cake. They wish they listened to Jen. They wish they could fit in a hole and hide. They wish they could see the light of the sun again. But it is too late. The man is too mean. The cake is too bad. The end. +Lily liked to go to the park with her mom. She liked to see the ducks, the flowers and the fountain. The fountain was big and shiny, and it made water go up and down. Lily wanted to touch the water, but her mom said no. + +One day, Lily brought her small ball to the park. She liked to bounce it and catch it. She played with her ball near the fountain, but she was careful not to go too close. She bounced her ball high and low, and had fun. + +But then, something bad happened. Lily bounced her ball too hard, and it went over her head. She turned around and saw her ball flying into the fountain. She ran after it, but it was too late. The water took her ball and she could not see it anymore. + +Lily was very sad. She lost her ball in the fountain. She cried and cried, and her mom came to hug her. Her mom said she was sorry, and that they would get a new ball. But Lily did not want a new ball. She wanted her small ball back. + +Lily and her mom sat on a bench and watched the fountain. Lily hoped that her ball would come out of the water, but it did not. She felt very bad. Then, she saw something. A duck was swimming in the fountain, and it had something in its mouth. It was her ball! + +Lily was very happy. She ran to the fountain and called the duck. The duck was nice, and it gave her ball back. Lily thanked the duck and hugged her ball. She was very glad. She did not lose her ball in the fountain. She found it again. +Lily wanted a haircut. She saw a picture of a famous singer with short hair and a pink bow. She liked the singer and the bow. She asked her mom to cut her hair like that. + +But her mom said no. She said Lily's hair was too long and too curly for that haircut. She said Lily would look silly and not like the singer. She said Lily should wait until she was older to choose her own haircut. + +Lily was sad and angry. She did not want to wait. She wanted the haircut now. She thought her mom was mean and did not understand her. She decided to cut her hair by herself. + +She found a pair of scissors in the bathroom. She looked at the picture of the singer again. She tried to cut her hair like that. But it was hard. She could not see what she was doing. She cut too much here and too little there. She cut her bangs too short and her ears too long. She cut her hair uneven and crooked. + +She looked at herself in the mirror. She did not look like the singer. She did not look like herself. She looked funny and weird. She started to cry. She realized she made a big mistake. She wished she listened to her mom. She ran to her mom and hugged her. She said she was sorry. + +Her mom was shocked and worried. She saw Lily's haircut and felt sorry for her. She hugged her back and said it was okay. She said she loved her no matter what. She said they would go to the salon and fix her haircut. She said she would buy her a pink bow. She said she was proud of her for being brave and trying something new. She said she was still her beautiful and famous Lily. +Sara and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a man who had many balloons. The man gave Sara and Ben each a balloon. Sara chose a pink one and Ben chose a blue one. They were very happy. + +They ran and played with their balloons. They saw a big dog who was barking. The dog ran towards them. Sara and Ben were scared. They did not want the dog to pop their balloons. + +"Go away, dog!" Ben shouted. He tried to protect his balloon. He held it high in the air. But the dog jumped and bit the balloon. The balloon made a loud noise and flew away. Ben was sad. + +Sara saw what happened. She hugged Ben and said, "It's OK, Ben. I still have my balloon. You can share it with me." She tried to protect her balloon. She held it close to her chest. But the balloon was thin and it had a hole. The air came out slowly and the balloon got smaller and smaller. Sara was sad too. + +Mom saw what happened. She came and said, "I'm sorry, Sara and Ben. The dog was naughty. He did not know that the balloons were yours. He thought they were toys. But don't worry, I have a surprise for you." She took out two new balloons from her bag. One was purple and one was green. She gave them to Sara and Ben. They were very happy again. + +They thanked Mom and said, "We love you, Mom. You are the best. You always protect us and make us happy." They hugged Mom and their new balloons. They ran and played again. They were careful to avoid the dog. They had a lot of fun. +Sara loved to play with her violin. She had a small violin that was just for her. She liked to make music with it. She would play it in her room, in the garden, and sometimes for her friends. + +One day, Sara saw a big poster on the wall. It had a picture of a man with a violin. The poster said he was famous. He was going to play his violin in a big hall. Sara wanted to see him. She asked her mom if they could go. + +Mom said yes, and they got tickets for the show. Sara was very excited. She put on her best dress and took her violin with her. She wanted to show the famous man her violin. + +They got to the hall and found their seats. Sara saw the famous man on the stage. He had a shiny violin and a bow. He smiled and waved to the people. Then he started to play. His music was beautiful. Sara listened and watched. She wanted to play like him. + +But then something bad happened. A boy behind Sara had a bottle of water. He was bored and wanted to have fun. He opened the bottle and sprayed water at Sara. The water went on her dress and on her violin. Sara felt wet and cold. She cried. Her violin was wet too. She was afraid it would break. + +Mom heard Sara cry and turned around. She saw the boy with the bottle. She was angry. She took the bottle from him and told him to stop. She said he was very naughty and rude. She asked him to say sorry to Sara. + +The boy felt sorry. He did not mean to hurt Sara. He just wanted to play. He said sorry to Sara and gave her a tissue. He said he liked her violin and asked if she could play something for him. + +Sara wiped her tears and her violin. She saw that her violin was not broken. She was happy. She smiled and said thank you to the boy. She said she could play something for him. She lifted her violin and played a song. It was a happy song. The boy liked it. He clapped and cheered. + +The famous man on the stage heard Sara's song. He stopped his music and looked at her. He saw her wet dress and her small violin. He smiled and said he liked her song too. He asked her to come on the stage and play with him. + +Sara was surprised and happy. She went on the stage with her violin. The famous man gave her a hug and a big bow. He said she was a good violinist and a brave girl. He asked her to play another song with him. Sara nodded and played. The famous man played with her. Their music was beautiful. The people in the hall clapped and cheered. Sara felt famous too. She was very happy. She loved to play with her violin. +Lily was a friendly bird who liked to sing and play with her friends. She had a nest in a big tree, where she kept her eggs warm and safe. Every morning, she would fly around and look for food and water. + +One day, she saw a new bird in the tree. He was big and red, and he had a loud voice. He said his name was Rex, and he was the boss of the tree. He told Lily to order him some food, or he would take her nest. Lily was scared and angry. She did not want to order him anything, and she did not want to lose her nest. + +She flew away and found her friends. She told them what Rex said, and they were all upset. They decided to work together and stop Rex. They flew back to the tree and saw Rex sitting on Lily's nest. He was eating some of Lily's food and breaking some of her eggs. They all shouted at him and told him to go away. They pecked him and pulled his feathers and made him drop the food. Rex was surprised and hurt. He did not like being attacked by so many birds. He flew away and never came back. + +Lily and her friends were happy and proud. They fixed Lily's nest and shared the food. They sang and played and thanked each other. They agreed that no one was the boss of the tree, and that they should all be friendly and help each other. +Tom was a rabbit who loved carrots. He had a big garden with many carrots, but he also liked to explore and find new carrots. One day, he saw a big truck with a lot of carrots inside. He was very curious and wanted to try them. + +He hopped to the truck and looked for a way in. He saw a door with a shiny thing on it. He thought it was a key. He used his teeth to grab the key and tried to turn it. He heard a click. He had unlocked the door! + +He pushed the door open and saw many boxes with carrots on them. He was very happy and jumped inside. He started to eat the carrots. They were crunchy and sweet. He ate and ate until he was full. + +But then he heard a loud noise. It was the truck driver. He had come back and saw the door open. He was angry and shouted. He saw Tom inside the truck and ran to catch him. Tom was very scared and anxious. He wanted to run away, but he did not know how to open the door again. + +He looked for the key, but he had dropped it on the floor. He tried to find it, but it was too late. The truck driver grabbed him and put him in a cage. He locked the cage and drove away. Tom was very sad and wished he had stayed in his garden. He learned a hard lesson: not all carrots are worth the risk. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pretty crayons. One day, Lily wanted to draw a picture of a flower. She set her crayons on the table and began to draw. + +As she drew, Lily noticed that she was missing her favorite color - pink! She searched through her crayons until she found the pretty pink one. She set it down next to her and continued to draw. + +When Lily was finished, she showed her picture to her mommy. Her mommy said it was very pretty and hung it on the fridge. Lily was very happy and went back to her crayons to draw some more pretty pictures. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She liked to bake cookies with her mom. They would mix flour, sugar, and eggs together in a bowl. Then, they would use their hands to make little balls of dough. + +One day, Lily's mom said, "Let's make something special today. How about we make bright yellow cupcakes?" Lily was excited and clapped her hands. They added some yellow food coloring to the mix and poured it into cupcake tins. + +After they were done baking, they took the cupcakes out of the oven. They were so bright and yellow! Lily's mom let her put frosting on top of the cupcakes using her hands. They were the best cupcakes Lily had ever tasted! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a big shelf in her room where she kept all her toys. One day, Lucy was playing with her toys when she accidentally knocked down a vase. It broke into sharp pieces and Lucy was scared. + +Lucy's mom came in and saw the mess. She told Lucy to be careful and clean up the sharp pieces. Lucy felt sad and gloomy because she loved the vase. She knew she had to be more careful next time. + +Later that day, Lucy's mom went to the store and Lucy was left alone in her room. She remembered what her mom said and was careful with her toys. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise from the shelf. She looked up and saw that it was about to fall. Lucy quickly moved away and the shelf crashed down, breaking all her toys. + +Lucy was sad but also relieved that she wasn't hurt. She learned that it's important to be careful and listen to her mom. From then on, Lucy made sure to always keep her shelf steady and her toys safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike around the park. One day, she found a bottle on the ground. It was empty, but she thought it was pretty. + +Lily took the bottle home and put it on her shelf. She liked to look at it and pretend it was full of magic potion. But one day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend was rude and knocked over the bottle. It broke into a million pieces. + +Lily was sad, but her mom helped her clean up the mess. She learned that sometimes things we like can be fragile and we have to be careful with them. From then on, Lily made sure to keep her special things safe and away from rude friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big, bright train. It had a powerful engine that made it go really fast. The train loved to travel and see new places. + +One day, the train was going up a hill when it suddenly stopped. The engine was broken and the train couldn't move. The train was sad because it couldn't go on any more adventures. + +Just then, a kind mechanic came to help. He looked at the engine and knew just what to do. He fixed the engine and soon the train was healed! The train was so happy and grateful to the mechanic for helping it. From that day on, the train went on even more fun adventures with its bright engine. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sleep with her favorite sheet every night. But one day, her sheet got a big hole in it and her mommy had to throw it away. Lily was so sad and worried that she wouldn't be able to sleep without her sheet. + +That night, Lily tried to sleep without her sheet, but she couldn't stop thinking about it. She was so worried that she wouldn't be able to fall asleep. But then, her mommy came in with a new sheet that was just as soft and cozy as her old one. Lily was so happy that she fell asleep right away. + +The next morning, Lily woke up feeling refreshed and happy. She realized that even though her old sheet was gone, she still had a new one that she loved just as much. She wasn't worried anymore and she knew that her old sheet was now dead and gone, but she was happy with her new one. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie was very nosy and loved to look at everything around her. One day, she saw a big, juicy worm and got very excited. She flew down to eat it, but just as she was about to take a bite, a big, mean cat named Fluffy appeared. Fluffy wanted to eat Tweetie for dinner! + +Tweetie was scared and didn't know what to do. She wanted to fly away, but she was too scared to move. Fluffy started to get closer and closer, and Tweetie knew she had to stay very still. She closed her eyes and hoped that Fluffy wouldn't see her. + +Luckily, Fluffy was very lazy and didn't want to work too hard for his dinner. He got bored and walked away, leaving Tweetie safe and sound. Tweetie was so relieved and happy that she started to sing a beautiful song. She knew that she had to be more careful and not be so nosy in the future. From that day on, Tweetie learned to stay away from danger and to be more careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Hoppy. Hoppy had big ears and loved to hop around all day long. One day, Hoppy decided to make a cake for his friends. He gathered all the ingredients and mixed them together. The cake smelled great as it baked in the oven. + +Finally, the cake was finished and Hoppy was so happy. He invited all his friends over to share the cake. But as they were eating, one of Hoppy's friends accidentally dropped a fork on the floor. Hoppy quickly hopped down to pick it up, but he didn't see the big pot of boiling water on the stove. + +Hoppy's big ears got burned and he yelped in pain. His friends quickly hopped over to help him, but it was too late. Hoppy's ears were badly hurt and he would never be able to hop around like he used to. The cake was great, but Hoppy's accident was a sad ending to their day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and loved to explore. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. While playing on the swings, she saw a squirrel running up a tree. + +"Mommy, look!" Lily said, pointing to the squirrel. "It's going up, up, up!" + +"Yes, it is," her mommy replied with a smile. "Squirrels are very good climbers." + +Lily watched the squirrel climb higher and higher until it reached the top of the tree. Then, suddenly, it twisted its face and made a funny noise. + +"What's wrong with him?" Lily asked, concerned. + +"He's just making a squirrel noise," her mommy explained. "Sometimes they do that to communicate with each other." + +Lily was fascinated and continued to watch the squirrel until it disappeared from sight. She couldn't wait to tell her daddy about the curious squirrel she saw at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved motorcycles and always wanted to ride one. One day, his dad took him to a motorcycle store and Timmy saw the most beautiful motorcycle he had ever seen. It was red and shiny, and Timmy couldn't wait to ride it. + +But his dad said he was too little to ride it and he had to wait until he was bigger. Timmy was very impatient and didn't want to wait. He tried to climb on the motorcycle, but his dad stopped him. Timmy started to yawn because he was getting tired of waiting. + +Suddenly, a man came into the store and said he was looking for a small motorcycle for his son. He saw Timmy and asked if he would like to ride his motorcycle. Timmy was so happy and jumped on the motorcycle. He rode it around the store and had so much fun. His dad was happy too because Timmy was finally able to ride a motorcycle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the snow during winter. One day, she went for a walk in the forest and saw a wild rabbit. She got very excited and tried to catch it, but the rabbit ran away. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud scream coming from the other side of the forest. She got scared and started to run back home as fast as she could. When she got there, she told her mom about the scream and they called the police. + +The police came and found out that the scream was just a person playing a joke on their friend. Lily felt relieved and went back outside to play in the snow. She saw some more wild animals and had a lot of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because her mom was making spaghetti for dinner. Lily loved spaghetti because she loved the sauce. She asked her mom, "Can I help you make the sauce?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, you can help me stir the sauce." Lily was so happy to help. As they were stirring the sauce, Lily accidentally spilled some on her hand. She said, "Ouch, it hurts." Her mom said, "I know, sweetie. You are suffering. Let me put some ice on it." + +After dinner, Lily's little brother Max came to her and said, "I don't like spaghetti." Lily said, "That's okay, Max. Everyone likes different things." Max said, "I like pizza." Lily said, "Me too. Let's ask mom to make pizza next time." Max was excited and said, "Yay, pizza!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on tours with her family. One day, her family decided to go on a tour to the beach. Lily was very excited and couldn't wait to build sandcastles and play in the water. + +When they arrived at the beach, Lily's dad noticed that the water was very rough and the waves were big. He became alert and told Lily that she had to be careful and stay close to him. Lily nodded her head and promised to be careful. + +As they were playing in the water, Lily's mom saw that she was struggling to stay afloat. She quickly swam over to her and supported her until she was able to stand up. "Thank you, Mommy," Lily said with a smile. + +After a fun day at the beach, they went back home. Lily was tired but happy. "I had so much fun today," she said to her parents. "Thank you for taking me on a tour to the beach." Her parents smiled and hugged her tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max loved to play with his friends in the park. One day, Max and his friends were getting ready for a big event. They were going to have a race to see who was the fastest. + +Max was very excited about the race. He wanted to win, but he was also worried that he might not be fast enough. He decided to practice every day and count how many laps he could run around the park. + +On the day of the race, Max felt confident. But when the race started, he fell behind. He tried to run faster, but he couldn't keep up with the other dogs. Max was sad that he didn't win, but he realized that it was still fun to be with his friends and participate in the event. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play in the mud. One day, he was playing in the mud and his mom said, "Timmy, be careful not to get too dirty." + +But Timmy didn't listen and he got mud all over his clothes. He went inside and his mom said, "Timmy, I need to wash your clothes. Can you help me by holding the basket?" + +Timmy tried to help, but he accidentally dropped the basket and his mom's favorite vase broke. She was very upset and said, "Timmy, you didn't record me telling you to be careful. Now I have to clean up this mess." + +Timmy felt very sad and knew he had made a mighty mistake. He promised to always listen to his mom from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved fashion. She liked to wear pretty dresses and shiny shoes. One day, Lily's friend Emma came over to play. Emma was wearing a beautiful necklace that Lily really liked. She asked Emma if she could have it, but Emma said no. + +Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, her mom came into the room and asked what was wrong. Lily told her about the necklace and how Emma wouldn't give it to her. Her mom was very helpful and suggested they make their own necklaces together. + +Lily and her mom found some beads and string and started making necklaces. Lily was so happy and forgot all about the necklace Emma wouldn't give her. When Emma saw Lily's new necklace, she thought it was so pretty and asked if Lily could help her make one too. From that day on, Lily and Emma had fun making fashion together and giving each other helpful ideas. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the parade with his mommy and daddy. He loved seeing all the big trucks and colorful balloons. + +One day, Timmy saw a clown in the parade. The clown was very clumsy and kept falling down. This made Timmy laugh and giggle. + +Suddenly, a loud noise scared Timmy. It was a fire truck with its siren blaring. Timmy's mommy held him tight and told him not to worry. Soon, the fire truck drove away and the parade continued. + +At the end of the parade, Timmy got a balloon from a kind lady. He held it tightly and smiled, happy that he got to see all the fun things in the parade. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect pennies and put them in her piggy bank. One day, she found a beautiful shiny penny on the street and it made her very happy. + +Lily decided to show her penny to her friend, Tommy. She walked to his house and knocked on the door. When Tommy opened the door, he surprised Lily with a big smile. + +However, when Lily showed Tommy her beautiful penny, he took it from her and ran away. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. She never saw her penny again and learned that sometimes people can be mean and take things that don't belong to them. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to play in the park, but he was always hungry. One day, he found a big, brown acorn. It was so yummy and crunchy! But then he saw another squirrel, named Sally, who looked even hungrier than him. Sammy decided to share his acorn with Sally. + +The next day, Sammy went to the post office to mail a letter to his grandma. He was so excited to send her a picture he drew of himself and Sally sharing the acorn. But when he got there, he saw a big, scary dog outside. The dog looked so spicy and mean! Sammy was too scared to go in. + +Luckily, Sally saw Sammy from across the street and ran over to help him. She chased the dog away and Sammy was able to mail his letter. From that day on, Sammy and Sally were the best of friends and always shared their food with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to collect pebbles from the park. One day, he found a shiny black pebble that he loved very much. + +As Timmy was playing with his pebble, his friend Billy came along. Billy wanted to play with the pebble too, but Timmy didn't want to share. "No, Billy! This is my pebble. You can't have it," Timmy said. + +Billy got upset and started to cry. Timmy felt bad for making his friend sad. He decided to pack up his things and go home. "I'm sorry, Billy. You can play with my pebble next time," Timmy said. + +Billy stopped crying and smiled. "Thank you, Timmy. You're a good friend," Billy said. Timmy felt happy that he made his friend feel better. From then on, they played together and shared their toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new dress that she loved very much. One day, she went to the store with her mom to buy some chocolate. + +While they were walking, Lily saw a little puppy. She said to her mom, "Look, a puppy! Can we pet him?" Her mom said, "Sure, but be gentle." Lily walked over to the puppy and petted him. The puppy licked her hand and wagged his tail. + +After they petted the puppy, Lily and her mom went into the store. They bought some chocolate and went back home. Lily ate her chocolate and said, "Mom, today was a good day. I got to pet a puppy and eat chocolate." Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you had fun, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweetie. Tweetie was very happy because she had a big heart full of love. She loved to sing and make everyone happy. + +One day, Tweetie met a little bunny named Hoppy. Hoppy was very sad because he had been trying hard to find some yummy carrots but he couldn't find any. Tweetie saw how sad Hoppy was and she wanted to help him. She said, "Hoppy, I have some seeds that I can yield to you. You can plant them and they will grow into yummy carrots." + +Hoppy was very happy and he said, "Thank you, Tweetie! You have a very kind heart." And with that, Hoppy planted the seeds and grew lots of yummy carrots. From that day on, Hoppy and Tweetie became best friends and helped each other whenever they could. + +The moral of the story is that when we have a big heart full of love, we can make others happy and help them in their hard times. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went for a walk in the park with her mommy. + +As they walked, Lily saw a big tree with green leaves. "Look mommy, a tree!" she said, pointing to it. "It's so big and pretty." + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it's a jolly tree. It's been here for a long time." + +Lily and her mommy continued their walk and saw many other things, like birds and flowers. It was a fun day and Lily was very happy. When they got home, Lily told her daddy all about the jolly tree she saw in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a woman named Sally. She was very popular and everyone wanted to be her friend. One day, Sally met a little girl named Lily in the park. They started talking and Sally asked Lily if she wanted to play. Lily was very happy and said yes. + +They pretended to be princesses in a castle and had a lot of fun. But then, Sally suddenly got angry and said she didn't want to play anymore. Lily was confused and asked why. Sally said she didn't like playing with little kids and walked away. Lily felt sad and alone. + +The next day, Lily saw Sally playing with some other kids. She felt left out and didn't understand why Sally didn't want to play with her anymore. She went home and cried to her mom. Her mom hugged her and said that sometimes people are mean for no reason. Lily felt a little better, but still wished she could be friends with Sally again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear her sunglasses, even when it wasn't sunny. One day, she went to the park with her friend, Timmy. Timmy said, "Lily, why do you wear your sunglasses when it's not sunny?" Lily said, "Because I want to be famous like the movie stars who always wear sunglasses." Timmy said, "Oh, I see." + +As they were playing on the swings, Lily suddenly sprang up and said, "Let's go on an adventure!" Timmy asked, "Where are we going?" Lily replied, "We're going to find the treasure that's hidden in the forest!" Timmy was excited and said, "Okay, let's go!" + +As they walked through the forest, they saw a squirrel and Lily said, "Hello Mr. Squirrel, do you know where the treasure is?" The squirrel replied, "Yes, it's over there by the big tree." Lily and Timmy ran to the big tree and found the treasure. They opened it and found a note that said, "Congratulations! You have found the treasure. Now go and have an ice cream!" Lily and Timmy were happy and ran to get their ice cream. They had a fun adventure together and couldn't wait for their next one. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He went to the beach with his mommy and daddy. They saw a seal in the water. The seal was so cute and Timmy was happy. + +Suddenly, a big wave came and took Timmy's ball away. Timmy got angry and asked his mommy and daddy to help him get his ball back. They went to the water and found the ball. They were happy again. + +Timmy and his family went home and had ice cream. Timmy was happy to see the seal and play with his ball again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an old cat. The cat was very sleepy and liked to nap all day. One day, a little boy came to visit the cat. "Wake up, elderly cat!" said the boy. The cat slowly opened his eyes and meowed, "Hello there, little one. What brings you here?" + +The boy replied, "I came to play with you, elderly cat. Do you want to play hide and seek?" The cat thought for a moment and said, "I'm not as young as I used to be, but I'll give it a try." The boy counted to ten and began to search for the cat. + +After a while, the boy found the cat curled up in a cozy spot. "I found you, elderly cat!" said the boy. The cat smiled and said, "You're a good seeker, little one. But now it's my turn to find you!" The boy giggled and ran away as the cat slowly got up to chase him. They played together until the sun went down and it was time for the boy to go home. The cat went back to his cozy spot and fell asleep, dreaming of his fun day with the little boy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, her mom gave her a pair of mittens to wear. They were soft and warm, and Lily loved them very much. + +Lily was very careful not to lose her mittens. She knew they were important to keep her hands warm. She played in the snow with her friends and had lots of fun. But when it was time to go inside, Lily realized she only had one mitten on her hand. + +She looked all around for the other mitten, but she couldn't find it. She felt sad and worried. But then, her mom remembered that she had put the other mitten in the store. Lily was so happy to be reunited with her favorite mittens. From that day on, she was even more careful with her things, so she wouldn't lose them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Max. Max lived in a big house with his family. One day, Max saw a big piece of cheese on the kitchen table. It looked great! Max wanted to eat it so badly. + +But there was a problem. The cheese was on a trap. Max knew that if he tried to eat it, he would get caught. So, he came up with a plan. He found a thread and tied it to the cheese. Then, he pulled the thread with all his might. + +Suddenly, the cheese fell off the trap and Max was able to escape with it. He was so happy! From that day on, Max knew that he could always find a way to get what he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy cat named Whiskers. One sunny day, Whiskers went to his friend's house to play. His friend, a little mouse named Squeaky, was making a yummy melon juice. "Can I help you stir the juice?" asked Whiskers. "Yes, please!" replied Squeaky. + +As they were stirring the juice, Whiskers accidentally spilled some on the floor. "Oh no!" cried Whiskers. "Don't worry, we can clean it up," said Squeaky. They cleaned up the mess and continued stirring the juice. + +Finally, the juice was ready and they both took a sip. "Mmm, this is delicious!" exclaimed Whiskers. "I'm glad you like it," said Squeaky. Whiskers was no longer grumpy and they both had a fun day playing together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat muffins, especially the blueberry ones. One day, her mom made her a beautiful muffin with pink icing on top. Lily was so happy and took a big bite. + +Suddenly, her little brother came in and wanted a bite too. But Lily didn't want to share her muffin. She told her brother to go away and shut the door. But her brother didn't listen and kept asking for a bite. + +Lily got upset and decided to give her brother a small piece of the muffin. She realized that sharing is important and it made her feel good inside. From that day on, Lily always shared her muffins with her brother and they lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they were walking down the street and they saw a house that was very rough. + +Lily said, "Why is that house so rough?" + +Her friend replied, "I don't know, maybe they need to decorate it." + +Lily thought that was a good idea. She went home and asked her mom if they could decorate their house too. Her mom said yes and they went to the store to buy decorations. + +When they got home, they decorated the house with colorful balloons and streamers. The house looked so pretty now. Lily's friends came over and they all said, "Wow, your house looks so cool now!" + +Lily was happy that they could make their house look nice like the other houses on the street. +Once upon a time, there was a purple bird. The bird lived in a hot and dry place with no water. One day, the bird saw an oasis far away. The bird was very happy and flew towards the oasis. When the bird reached the oasis, it saw a big lake with lots of water. The bird drank the water and felt very happy. + +Suddenly, the bird saw a hunter coming towards the oasis. The hunter wanted to catch the bird and take it away. The bird tried to fly away, but its wings were too tired. The hunter caught the bird and put it in a cage. The bird felt very sad and wanted to go back to the oasis. But it was too late. The bird's happiness had reversed into sadness. +Once upon a time, there was a kind little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a big plate of yummy cookies. Lily was so happy and she wanted to share her cookies with her friend, Timmy. + +Lily went to Timmy's house and knocked on his door. "Hi Timmy, I brought you some cookies!" said Lily. Timmy was so happy and said "Thank you, Lily! Let's eat them outside." + +They went outside to eat their cookies and play. They saw a big puddle and Timmy said "Let's splash in the puddle!" Lily was hesitant at first, but then she thought it looked like fun. They splashed and played until it was time for Lily to go home. She said goodbye to Timmy and went home with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a big brown bag made of leather. It was empty and sad. One day, a little girl came by and saw the bag. She thought it was beautiful, but she felt sorry for it because it was empty. So, she decided to fill it up with her toys. + +As she was putting her toys inside the bag, she accidentally split it. The little girl felt very sad, but then she had an idea. She took all the toys out of the bag and used the leather to make a new bag. It was smaller, but it was still beautiful. She put all her toys inside the new bag and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she saw a white rabbit hopping in the field. She followed the rabbit and it led her to a big house. + +Lily was curious and wanted to enter the house to see what was inside. She knocked on the door, but no one answered. She tried the doorknob and it was unlocked. She slowly entered the house. + +Inside, she saw a man holding a gun. The man was not happy to see Lily and pointed the gun at her. She was scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, the white rabbit hopped in front of the man and distracted him. Lily ran out of the house and back home, safe and sound. + +From then on, Lily knew that sometimes it's not safe to enter someone's house without permission and that sometimes unexpected things can happen, but she was grateful for the white rabbit that saved her. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore the forest near his house. One day, he saw a lizard sitting on a rock. Timmy wanted to say hello to the lizard, but the lizard was stubborn and wouldn't come near him. + +Timmy tried to poke the lizard with a stick, but the lizard quickly ran away. Timmy felt sad because he wanted to be friends with the lizard. He decided to leave the lizard alone and explore the forest some more. + +As Timmy was walking, he saw a beautiful butterfly. The butterfly was fluttering around, and Timmy wanted to catch it. But he remembered how the lizard didn't like being poked, so he didn't try to catch the butterfly. Instead, he watched it fly away and continued exploring the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to visit his grandma every Sunday. She always gave him cookies and they played games together. One day, Timmy's parents told him they were going to visit a lawyer. Timmy didn't know what a lawyer was, but he knew it sounded important. When they got to the lawyer's office, Timmy saw lots of papers and books. The lawyer was very nice and explained things to Timmy in a way he could understand. Timmy thought the lawyer was a little crazy because he had a funny hat on. After they left the lawyer's office, Timmy was happy to go back to his grandma's house for more cookies and games. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the library with her mommy. One day, while they were looking for a book, Lily saw a shiny book with a red cover. She asked her mommy if they could borrow it, but her mommy said it was too rare and they couldn't take it home. + +Lily was sad and asked her mommy why they couldn't take the book home. Her mommy explained that some books are very special and can only be read at the library. Lily didn't understand and asked her mommy to help her imagine what it would be like to have the book at home. + +"I imagine we would read it every day and show it to all our friends," Lily said. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That would be nice, but it's important to respect the library's rules so everyone can enjoy the rare books." + +Lily nodded and they continued to look for another book. As they left the library, Lily waved goodbye to the shiny book and promised to visit it again someday. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the beach with her mom and dad. One day, while they were walking on the sand, Lily saw a jellyfish. She pointed at it and said, "Look, Mommy! A jellyfish!" + +Lily's parents were grateful that she spotted the jellyfish because they didn't want her to accidentally step on it. They explained to her that jellyfish can sting and it's important to be careful around them. + +After that, Lily was very careful when she walked on the beach. She always looked out for jellyfish and pointed them out to her parents. They were grateful to have such a smart and observant little girl. +Yesterday, there was a weird cat. It had big eyes and a long tail. The cat liked to run and play. When it did something good, people would applaud. + +The cat went to a show. It did a trick and everyone applauded. The cat was happy. It went home and slept. + +The next day, the cat woke up and played. It did another trick and people applauded again. The cat was happy again. It liked to hear people applaud. + +The cat knew it was good at tricks. It liked to make people happy. So, it kept doing tricks and people kept applauding. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her crayons, but she wanted to make her pictures even more special. So, she asked her mommy if she could use her stamp. + +Her mommy gave her a stamp with a star on it. Lily was so happy! She used the stamp to make stars all over her paper. But then, she got a little foolish and decided to stamp her face with the star stamp. + +When her mommy saw what she had done, she laughed and said, "Oh silly Lily, stamps are for paper, not for faces!" Lily learned her lesson and never stamped her face again. From then on, she only used the stamp on her drawings to make them extra special. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a goose named Gigi. Gigi was very mild and liked to eat grass all day. One day, Gigi met a little girl named Lily. Lily said, "Hello, Gigi! Do you want to play with me?" Gigi replied, "Yes, I don't mind playing with you." + +Lily and Gigi played together for a long time. They played tag and hide-and-seek. Suddenly, Lily saw a big dog coming towards them. She said, "Gigi, we have to go now! The dog might hurt us." Gigi said, "Don't worry, I will protect you." Gigi spread her wings and chased the dog away. + +After that, Lily said, "Thank you, Gigi! You are my hero." Gigi replied, "It was nothing. I'm just happy to have a friend like you." From that day on, Lily and Gigi played together every day. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little train that loved to chug along the rail. He was so proud of himself because he was always on time and never late. One day, the little train saw a group of animals who needed a ride to the other side of the mountain. The little train wanted to help, so he let them all on board. + +But as he started to climb the mountain, he realized that he had taken on too much weight. He regretted not thinking more carefully about how many animals he could carry. The little train struggled and struggled, but he just couldn't make it up the steep slope. Eventually, he had to stop and let the animals off. + +The little train felt very sad and regretful that he couldn't help the animals. But he learned an important lesson that day: it's better to be honest about your limits than to try to do too much and fail. From then on, the little train was still proud of himself for all the good work he did, but he also knew when to say no. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house in the country with her parents. One day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. She found a sharp stick on the ground and picked it up to play with it. + +Her friend, Timmy, saw her playing with the sharp stick and said, "Lily, you shouldn't play with that. It's not safe." + +Lily didn't listen and continued to play with the stick. Suddenly, she accidentally poked herself with it and started to cry. Her parents heard her crying and ran outside to see what happened. + +They saw the sharp stick and told Lily that she should never play with sharp objects. They explained that it's dangerous and can hurt her. Lily learned her lesson and promised to be more careful. Her parents were impressed with how mature she was and praised her for being responsible. The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and be careful with sharp objects. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the view from her window. She could see trees, birds and sometimes even a rainbow. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She was playing on the swings when she realized she had lost her favorite toy. Lily felt sad and started to cry. Her mom helped her look for the toy, but they couldn't find it. Lily was still sad, but her mom gave her a hug and said they could get a new toy. Even though she was still sad, Lily felt better knowing she had her mom to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, she saw a big yellow taxi on the street. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, can we go in the good taxi please?" Her mom said yes and they got inside. + +Lily saw the driver and said, "Hello, Mr. Taxi Driver! Can you sing a song for us?" The driver smiled and sang a good song. Lily and her mom clapped and sang along too. They had so much fun in the taxi. + +Finally, they arrived at their destination. Lily said, "Thank you, Mr. Taxi Driver! You are a good singer." The driver said, "Thank you, Lily! Have a good day!" And with that, they said goodbye and went on their way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, her mom came into her room and said, "Lily, you have too many toys. Let's trade some of them with your friends so they can play with them too." + +Lily didn't want to trade her toys because she loved them all, but her mom said it would be a good way to improve her friendship with her friends. So, Lily decided to trade some of her toys with her friend Sarah. + +When Lily went to Sarah's house to trade, Sarah was happy with the toys Lily brought, but Lily saw that Sarah had a toy she really wanted. She asked if they could trade for that toy too, but Sarah said no. Lily got upset and started to cry because she was tired and just wanted to play with the toy. + +Sarah saw that Lily was upset and said, "Don't cry, Lily. Let's play with all the toys together and have fun. We can take turns playing with the toy you want." Lily smiled and they played together happily. From that day on, Lily learned that sharing and trading can improve friendships and make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures of animals and flowers. One day, Lily drew a picture of a happy dog. She was glad because it looked just like her pet dog, Max. + +Lily wanted to show her picture to her friend, Timmy. So, she asked Timmy to join her for a playdate. When Timmy arrived, Lily showed him the picture of the happy dog. Timmy loved it so much that he asked Lily to draw a picture of his pet cat too. + +Lily was happy to draw a picture of Timmy's cat. She drew a beautiful image of a fluffy white cat. Timmy was so glad and thanked Lily for making him a special picture. They had a great time playing together and looking at their pictures. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a beautiful dress with a pocket on it. One day, she was walking in the park and saw a butterfly. She wanted to catch it and put it in her pocket. + +Lily said, "Butterfly, please let me catch you and put you in my beautiful pocket." + +The butterfly said, "No, please don't catch me. I want to fly and be free." + +Lily was sad because she really wanted to catch the butterfly. But then she realized that it was better to let the butterfly be free and fly in the beautiful park. So she let the butterfly go and watched it fly away. +Once upon a time, there was a big house with a lot of dust. One day, a little boy named Toby noticed the dust in the house. He wanted to make the house clean and shiny. So Toby found a special cloth and started to wipe the dust away. + +As Toby was wiping the dust off, he noticed an intelligent mouse. The mouse was so clever, it watched Toby carefully but never ran away. Toby was amazed and kept wiping the dust as the mouse stayed close by. + +After a while, Toby noticed that the dust was all gone. He looked around the room and was so happy to see the mouse still watching him with admiration. Toby smiled at the mouse and then ran off to find other dusty places. +Once upon a time there was an enormous yogurt. Everyone wanted to have a taste of it. So Dave made a plan to get it. + +Dave went to the yogurt and said "please give me the yogurt". But the yogurt wouldn't move. Dave tried pushing it but it was too big and heavy. + +He couldn't get it by himself so he asked his friend Mia for help. Mia was very clever and said, "Let's both push it together". + +So they each put their hands on the yogurt and pushed and pulled. After lots of hard work, they managed to get it to move. + +Dave was very happy with the success and shouted, "Yay! We did it!" They quickly took the yogurt to their house and enjoyed it together. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty little boy named Max. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Max and his friends were playing in the kitchen. They decided it would be fun to cook something! Max grabbed his red cooking cap and put it on his head. He began gathering all the ingredients he could find. He found eggs, flour, and butter. + +Max and his friends got to work, mixing and measuring the ingredients. Soon enough, they had a big bowl full of dough. They formed the dough into a circle and put it into the oven. + +Max and his friends had so much fun cooking that they forgot to watch the oven. Before long, the kitchen filled up with smoke. Max's mum ran in and scolded them for being so naughty. She opened the window to let the smoke out and took the cap off Max's head. + +When the smoke cleared, Max and his friends gathered around the oven. Inside was a delicious cooked pie! Max and his friends all enjoyed the pie, grateful for their naughty adventure! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She always loved her candy and enjoyed eating it every day. But one day she was scared. She had gone to find her candy, but it wasn't in its usual spot. + +“Where’s my candy?†Lucy asked. + +But when no one answered her, she didn't know what to do. She started to feel scared. + +Suddenly she heard a loud roar. It was coming from the bushes! Lucy was so scared she started to cry. + +Just then, her mom came to the rescue and said, "Don't worry Lucy, it's just a squirrel! There's nothing to be scared of, this is totally normal." + +Lucy felt much better after hearing her mom. She wiped her eyes and walked over to the bushes. Sure enough, there was a squirrel eating her candy. Lucy laughed, happy to see something so normal. + +From then on, Lucy made sure to always put her candy in the same spot so she wouldn't get scared anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack. He was troubled by something. + +He asked his mum, "Mum, why am I troubled?" + +His mum replied, "Because there is a comet in the sky, and you want to climb it." + +Jack wondered, "Can I really climb a comet?" + +His mum said, "Yes, of course you can. All you need to do is find some strong friends and all climb together." + +So Jack called some of his friends and they agreed to climb the comet together. + +On the day they were all ready to go, Jack was so excited. Everyone grabbed a rope and they all started to climb. + +They went very high, until eventually they reached the top of the comet. + +Jack had an amazing time. He waved goodbye to the comet and went off to bed, feeling very happy and content. +Sarah was running across the garden, her dark hair scattering in the wind. She was playing a game of tag with her brother and was determined to win! +The garden was full of tall trees and colourful flowers, but it was a very pale sheet that caught Sarah's attention. It fluttered in the wind, calling to her. She ran over and realised it was a kite! + +Suddenly, her brother was close behind her and trying to tag her. She quickly grabbed the kite and dashed around the garden, feeling the breeze running through her hair. + +"Where have you gone?" Her brother called out from behind a tree. + +Sarah smiled to herself and surveyed the garden. She saw the perfect spot beneath a big oak tree. She dashed over and stretched the kite out carefully on the grass. + +"I've found it!" She shouted excitedly. "Come and see!" + +Sarah and her brother watched, transfixed, as the kite danced in the wind, its pale yellow colour scuttling across the sky. Together, they laughed and rejoiced at the beautiful sight. +Mommy and Daddy were driving in their car. Mommy was in the driver's seat. Daddy had a special license so he could drive too. + +As they drove they saw a hairy dog running by the side of the road. The dog had big bushy fur and lots of fleas. + +Mommy and Daddy laughed at the hairy dog. They both agreed that it was the funniest thing they had seen that day. + +Before long, the car stopped and Mommy got out. She was off to get groceries for dinner. Daddy stayed in his seat and started to make funny faces out of the window. + +When Mommy got back, she was carrying bags of food for dinner. They both smiled and said goodbye to the hairy dog as they drove away. +Once there was a little girl called Jean. She was very curious, so she decided to go exploring in the woods behind her house. + +As she wandered, Jean saw a hive in the tree. She stopped to look, and she was so amazed by it. The bees were so busy flying around and building their hive, and the hive itself was so big and strong. + +The little girl watched the bees and they made her feel so peaceful and quiet. Suddenly, one of the bees noticed Jean looking at them, and he came and asked her what she was doing. + +Jean smiled, and told the bee she was exploring the woods. The bee smiled back and said,"Well, we like having visitors. We just like it when you watch us quietly!". + +Jean thanked the bee, and then said goodbye before continuing on her exploration. She never forgot what the bee said to her, and it made her even more excited to explore the world around her. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jenny. Every day she went to the park to play. She was so happy and jumped around with joy. + +One day, when she arrived, she saw a boy. He was sitting up on a bench and eating gum. Jenny went over to him and asked, "What are you doing?" + +The boy smiled and said, "I'm eating my gum. It's nice and sweet." + +Jenny asked, "Can I try some too?" + +The boy said, "Sure. Here, try this one." + +Jenny was so excited and she ate the gum. It was delicious. She asked the boy, "Do you care if I take more?" + +The boy said, "Go ahead, take as much as you want. I always care about other people." + +Jenny gave a big grin and grabbed a handful of gum. She said thank you, then ran off to play. + +It was a loud day of fun and Jenny enjoyed it so much. She knew that the boy cared about her and that made her very happy. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Hayley. She was 3 years old and loved dinosaurs! One day while she was playing in her garden she saw something exciting. + +At first she wasn't sure what it was, until it walked closer. It was a unique dinosaur! Hayley couldn't believe it, so she ran up to it and demanded it tell her what it was. + +The dinosaur said, 'I'm a triceratops!' + +Hayley was so excited and asked the dinosaur lots of questions. She soon realised the triceratops was very friendly and enjoyed playing with her! + +Every day from then on Hayley met with her dinosaur friend and demanded it play with her. They ran around the garden together and had lots of fun! + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy little monkey called Max. He was always getting into scrapes, like overturning tables and spilling food. + +One night, Max was so clumsy he bumped into everything! As he made his way along the beach, he noticed something shiny in the sand. He picked it up and realised it was a magical amulet. + +Suddenly a strange voice spoke from the sky. It said, "Replace the night!" + +Max was very confused, so he shouted back, "What does that mean?". + +The mysterious voice replied, "Every night the stars need to be replaced. Use the amulet to fulfil the task!" + +Max was amazed and decided to try. He waved the amulet over the sky and all the stars began to shine brightly again. Max cheered and cheered and from then on he was never clumsy again and everyone lived happily ever after. +Once there was a girl named Jane. She was very lonely and lived all by herself. One day, after a long day of playing outside, Jane came inside and saw something interesting. On the table was an ashtray! + +She had no idea what it was, so she asked her mom, “Mommy, what’s that?†+ +Her mom replied, “That is an ashtray. It is for keeping things that people do when they smoke.†+ +Jane was still confused, so her mom added, “It’s for putting ashes in, that’s why it’s called an ashtray.†+ +Jane liked the look of the ashtray and decided to keep it in her room so that she wouldn’t feel so lonely. She put it on the table beside her bed and it made her feel better. + +Everyday, Jane would look at the ashtray and think of her mom. The ashtray made her feel less lonely. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lisa. She was only three years old. One day, Lisa's mom asked her to help her with something in the kitchen. + +"Lisa, can you come fix the steak?" her mom asked. + +Lisa nodded and went over to where the steak was. It was all spoiled, so Lisa got a cloth and ran it under some water. She dabbed off all the spoiled bits, then handed the steak back to her mom. + +"Thank you, Lisa. You did a great job," her mom said, giving her a big hug. + +After that, mom cooked the steak and they both enjoyed it. Lisa was so proud of how well she had fixed the steak! She was happy she could help her mom. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Maddie. She was three-years-old and she liked to learn new things. Every morning, Maddie put on her pretty dress and went to school. + +At school, Maddie liked to study with her friends. One day, Maddie's teacher told the class that they were all going to get x-rays! Maddie was so excited that she thought she was the luckiest girl in the world. + +The day of the x-rays came and Maddie got dressed in a nice white coat. After she was all ready, the doctor took an x-ray of Maddie's chest. + +Maddie went back to school to show her teacher the picture of her x-ray. Her teacher smiled when she saw the picture and said to Maddie, "That looks really pretty. Great job studying before your x-ray." Maddie was so proud that she told all her friends the exciting news. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit who loved to visit the park. All the rabbits knew each other there and had lots of fun. One day, the little rabbit was having a great time in the park when he saw a new rabbit. She was carrying a pretty pink purse. The little rabbit wanted to be friends with the new rabbit, but he wasn't sure if she would recognize him. + +The new rabbit was very shy. She was not used to being around new people. But the little rabbit was friendly and mild. He said, "Hello! I'm the little rabbit. Do you know me?" + +The new rabbit slowly smiled. She said,"Yes, I recognize you. I'm the new rabbit. My name is Betsy." + +The little rabbit was so excited. He said,"Can I be your friend? We can explore the park together." + +Betsy was so happy to make a new friend. She smiled at the little rabbit and said,"Yes, I would love that!" + +Then, the two rabbits held hands and ran around the park together, jumping over bushes and hopping through the meadow. They were the very best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Mary who went to visit her aunt. She went out to the garden and saw a tree covered in jam. Mary thought it was a funny sight, so she took a spoon and started eating the jam with a big smile on her face. + +Suddenly, her aunt appeared. She looked very serious. "Mary, what do you think you're doing?" she said. + +Mary looked up at her aunt with a confused expression. "I'm eating the jam, auntie" she replied. + +Her aunt sighed. "You absolutely must not do that, Mary. You need to mind what I say, it's very important." + +Mary nodded her head and put the spoon back in the jar. She felt a little bit sad, but she knew that her aunt was serious. + +After that, Mary went inside and played a game with her aunt instead. They had lots of fun and Mary remembered to mind her aunt's words in the future. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl called Emily. She liked to swing in her garden very much. One day, Emily decided that she wanted to swing even higher today than she had ever done before. + +"I will swing as high as I can," she told her mom, "I am brave." + +Her mom smiled, "I know you are brave Emily, but don't swing too high, okay?" + +Emily smiled back, and nodded. She took a deep breath and started to swing. Higher, and higher she went. Emily felt the wind on her face, and the swing was so high, it felt like she was flying. + +When Emily came back down, her mom said "Well done, Emily, that was so brave. You made it to the highest swing ever!" + +Emily smiled, feeling proud of herself. From now on, she knew she could always be brave. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Amelia who loved playing. She really enjoyed playing with her toy dolls and making things with the glue her mummy bought her. + +One day she had an exciting idea! She decided to make a little house for her favorite doll. Amelia went to get the glue and started gluing the little pieces of paper together. As she was enjoying being creative, her mummy came into the room with a smile on her face. + +Mummy: "Amelia, what are you doing? It looks like you're having lots of fun." + +Amelia: "I'm making a house for my doll. Look, I'm using the glue you bought." + +Mummy: "That's great! Just make sure you don't get your clothes spoiled with the glue, ok?" + +Amelia carefully finished her house and admired her creation. She was so pleased with the end result! Then she remembered her mummy's words and quickly ran to the sink to wash off the glue before it got too dry. + +She was careful not to spoil any of her clothes, and when she was done she smiled with pride. Her mummy had been right after all - she had managed to make something special without spoiling anything. + +The End +It was a sunny day and Mary was outside in her garden. She was so excited to see the beautiful flowers bloom. Suddenly, she saw a nasty bug flying around. + +"Go away!" she shouted. + +But, the bug didn't listen. It kept buzzing around and getting bossy with her. Everywhere she went, the bug was there. + +Mary was determined to get rid of it. She had an idea and smiled. She grabbed a bottle of poison from the shed and sprinkled some on the ground where the bug was. + +The next day, Mary went outside and saw that the bug was gone and the flowers were blooming in the sunshine. Mary had won - her plan had worked! She was so happy that she started dancing around the garden. + +Mary never saw that pesky bug again and everything was great… until next summer. +Once upon a time, there was an owner who had a big farm. In the farm, there were many animals and they were all very happy. One day, the owner decided to raise an ugly pig, so he took care of the pig every day. + +The owner gave the pig the best food, plus a big shelter to live in. But even though he was loved and well cared for, the pig still stayed ugly. The other animals in the farm were all very curious and asked the pig: "Why are you so ugly?" + +The pig simply smiled and said: "It doesn't matter as long as my owner loves me." + +The other animals all nodded in agreement and from then on, they never asked the pig why it was so ugly anymore. And the owner kept on raising the pig, making sure it was safe and happy. +One day, a little girl named Sarah decided to write a story. After she got out her paper and pencil, she began to write. She wrote about a mysterious journey to the east. Sarah thought about all the exciting things she could see and do. + +First, she wrote about traveling on a boat to the east. She imagined the ocean and the stars twinkling in the night sky. She wrote about the animals she might see, like whales and dolphins. + +Next, Sarah thought about the east where her journey would take her. She wrote about mysterious lands with castles and tall towers. She wrote about different kinds of food and how fun it would be to try them. + +Sarah finished her story and proudly looked back at what she had written. She had written a story about a mysterious journey to the east and she was very proud of what she had done. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was a queen. She wore a sparkly crown on her head and her dress was long and yellow. + +Sue loved doing puzzles. She had lots of jumbled up pieces that she wanted to sort. She laid out all the pieces on the floor and stared at them. + +"Oh! This is harder than I thought," she said sadly. Then, a wise old man came into the room. + +"Let me help you, little queen," the wise man said. He kneeled beside Sue and helped her sort the pieces. He taught her how to put them together one piece at a time, until they finally made a long, beautiful picture. + +At last, Sue had finished the puzzle and was really happy. "Thank you for helping me, wise man," she said. + +"You did all the work," the wise man smiled. "Well done, Sue. You are a clever queen!" +Alice was a little girl and she liked to play in the park. One day she had her sunglasses on while she played in the sun. + +Suddenly, a man came out of the park and said, “Hey little girl, would you like to buy some sunglasses? I'm sure you'd look so stylish.†+ +Alice shook her head. “No, that's okay. My mom said I should be modest.†+ +The man smiled. “Well then, why don't you just lock these away? Keep them safeâ€. He handed her the sunglasses and she took them. + +Alice locked them away in her room and never took them out again. She was proud of being so modest and she learned to be more careful when she was playing in the sun. +Mommy was walking with her three-year-old daughter in the park. Suddenly, the little girl saw something she had never seen before in her life: a leopard! + +The daughter was amazed and curious, so she asked her mom, "What is that?" + +Mommy calmly explained, "That's a leopard. It's a big, dependable animal. It looks like a big cat, but it's very powerful and strong." + +The daughter was still amazed and said in amazement, "Wow! That's so cool!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it is cool. But remember, leopards are wild animals and you should never try to get too close to one!" + +The daughter nodded seriously and said, "I won't, mommy. I promise." + +Mommy smiled and hugged her daughter, feeling grateful for her dependable little girl. +Once there was a small goat who had no friends. He wanted to make his home look nice, so he decided to decorate it. He found some thin string which he hung around his home. Then he found some old paint and painted the walls different colours so they brightened up the room. + +The goat was very proud of what he had achieved and asked his neighbour to come and see how nice it looked. His neighbour said it was good but suggested that the goat add some red curtains too. + +The goat thought it was a great idea and went off to buy some curtains. He could not find any that he liked, so he settled on some really thin ones. He hung them up around his home and went back to his neighbour to show his new decoration. + +When the neighbour came over to see, he was very unhappy. He said the goat should know better than to buy thin curtains. Now the wind could easily blow them away and all the decorations would be ruined. + +The goat was so upset. He had worked so hard to make the decorations and now there was a chance they would be destroyed. His neighbour was right and he knew he should have listened. He had to accept that he had made a bad decision and hope that the wind wouldn't blow away his decorations. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Toby. Toby was three years old. +One day, Toby saw a poster outside his house. It said there was a game in the park nearby. The game had a big win. +Toby was happy and excited. He ran to the park to join the game. +When he got there, Toby saw some other kids playing the game. He asked them if he could join. +The other kids said no. They said they would not let him join because Toby was too young. Toby complained and said it was unfair. +The other kids said that unless Toby could prove he was honest, he couldn't join. Toby tried to prove he was honest, but he could not. +In the end, he did not get the big win. Toby was very sad and he went home. His day did not end with a happy win. +"Mandy held the fly in her hands." It was a big and beautiful fly. She was so smart for being able to catch it. + +"Look mommy!" she said. "I caught this fly!" + +Mandy's mom smiled and said, "That's great, honey! That's very smart of you." + +Mandy was so proud. She wanted to show her butterfly off to everyone. She walked around the garden with the fly in her hands. All the other bugs were scared and flew away. + +"It's okay," Mandy whispered to the fly. "I won't let anything hurt you. You can fly around as much as you want." + +Mandy held the fly until the sun went down. Then, she opened her hands and let the fly go. It flew away, free and happy. Mandy smiled and said goodbye. She knew that the fly would always remember her. +Once upon a time there was a duck who was feeling very hungry. He walked along a creek, hoping to find some food. He looked high and low until he spotted a fat worm! + +He opened his beak wide, ready to gobble it up, but then he heard a voice. "Stop!" the voice said. The duck looked around, very surprised. To his surprise, an old turtle was there in the creek. + +The turtle said, "That worm is my friend. You can't eat him. You will have to find food somewhere else." The duck looked disappointed but he figured the turtle was right. So, he said goodbye and flew away. + +But as he flew, the hungry duck saw a farmer releasing some chickens from the coop. The farmer shouted, "Go, Chickens! Enjoy your freedom!" The duck was happy for the chickens and he was also very happy for himself. He knew that the chickens would have plenty of food for him to eat and he felt very relieved. + +The duck flew down and enjoyed the food with the chickens. He was glad he listened to the turtle and didn't eat the worm. +Once upon a time there was a little duck called Tommy. Tommy loved to play in the pond and everyday he would play there. One day, Tommy decided he wanted to explore the world a bit more and look around the pond. He hatched a plan and went to the ink and started to make a map of the pond. + +Whilst Tommy was busy making his map he started to feel a bit dizzy. He stopped drawing and wondered what could have caused it. Then, he noticed his little duck napping in the sun and realised he was tired too! + +Tommy knew he hadn't been getting enough rest so he decided to roll up his map, go and have a nap and have plenty of energy to explore the world the following day. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to take care of ourselves and pay attention to how our bodies feel. If we don't feel well, it's always best to take a break and rest. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Sam. He was just three years old and wore a big blue hat. + +One day, Sam heard a sound outside his window. He looked out and saw dark gray clouds in the sky. Soon, rain started to fall. Sam was happy. He opened the window and put his face out in the rain. + +Sam’s dad saw him and said, “Sam, come inside. You’ll catch a cold if you stay out too long.†+ +Sam smiled and said, “No Daddy, I’m happy. The rain feels so nice and humble.†+ +So, Sam stood and played in the rain for a few more minutes. He was very content and smiled the whole time. + +Eventually Dad called him inside. Already his hat and clothes were soaked, but Sam had a big smile on his face. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Sammy. He was pale and liked to play in the garden. One day, Sammy was playing and blowing bubbles when he noticed a special bubble floating in the air. It was shimmering and beautiful. + +"Mommy, look at the bubble!" Sammy shouted. + +Mommy looked up and smiled. "That's a very special bubble, Sammy. It can only be cut with a very special tool." + +Sammy was very excited to cut the bubble. He asked his mommy where he could find the special tool. Mommy said it was in the shed. + +So Sammy ran to the shed and searched until he found a shiny pair of scissors. He carefully cut the bubble, and inside he found a tiny, glowing toy! It was the perfect present. Sammy was so excited. + +"You knew all along that there was something special in that bubble, didn't you, Mommy?" Sammy asked. + +Mommy smiled and said, "You never know what wonderful things can happen when you cut a bubble." +It was a beautiful morning. Dave woke up to the golden rays of sunshine. He was excited to see the sunrise, so he ran outside. But when he got there, he was a little confused. + +"Dave, why are you here instead of inside?" asked his mom. + +"I need to see the sunrise," replied Dave. But his mom shook her head. + +"The sun has already been up for hours," she explained. + +Dave was sad but he knew his mom was right. His bald head drooped and he walked back inside with his mom following him. + +But then, something magical happened. Dave looked out the window and saw a glorious sunrise. It was just what he needed to make his day perfect. + +Dave smiled and raced back outside to watch the sunrise. + +"Thank you, Mom!" he shouted. + +His mom smiled and said, "You're welcome. I knew you needed to see it." +John liked to count. He counted all the time. He counted things that were small and things that were big. + +One day, John was counting stars in the sky. He counted to twenty, then started again. He counted again and again and again. He kept counting until he got to fifty! + +John’s mum saw him counting and said, “John, you are a very clever boy for counting so hard and so high.†+ +John smiled and said, “I can repeat the numbers up to fifty!†+ +“That’s amazing!†said his mum. “Can you do it again?†+ +So John repeated the numbers again and again, until he knew them by heart. + +John’s mum was so proud of him. She hugged him tight and said, “You are so clever, John. You have learned this big number all by yourself.†+Once upon a time two friends, Joe and True, were playing in the park. They were running and chasing one another, laughing and having a good time. Joe saw a bird, and shouted, "Look True! A bird!" + +True, being kind, said, "Let's try to catch it!" But Joe shook his head. "No," he said, "we should quit. It's too hard and we can't do it". + +True was sad. He knew that Joe was right but he wanted to catch the bird. So, after a moment of hesitation, he said okay and they quit trying. + +But True still wished he could have caught the bird. He was very sad. Joe, who was not so kind, just laughed and walked away. So True was left all alone, feeling very sad and hurt. + +That's the end of the story. True never caught the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a wise elephant. He wanted to have more stuff, so he started collecting. + +One day, he asked his friend the giraffe, "Do you know how I can get more stuff?" + +The giraffe thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea. You should start looking in the forest!" + +So the elephant went to the forest and every day he worked to find new stuff. Slowly, his pile of stuff began to increase. + +The elephant was very happy. He thanked the giraffe, who always gave him wise advice. Knowing what to do, he worked hard and soon he had a big pile of stuff! +Nina was very happy. She had just received a very special gift, a clean, fluffy white teddy bear. She hugged the teddy bear tightly and screamed with delight, and everyone around her laughed. Soon all her other toys were jealous. + +They wanted a teddy bear too, so they started to scream at Nina. She tried to ignore them, but their screaming just got louder and louder! Finally, Nina got angry and yelled back that she had the only teddy bear, and the other toys only made the screaming worse. + +Nina's mum then came in and asked what all the noise was about. Nina told her mum that her toys were jealous of her teddy bear and wouldn't stop screaming. Luckily, her mum knew just what to do. + +She quickly took all the other toys out of the room, took the teddy bear away, and gave them each a clean teddy bear. All the toys stopped screaming, and Nina smiled with relief. + +The happy toys hugged their new teddy bears, and thanked Nina's mum for the gifts. From that day on, all the toys were friends, and shared their teddy bears in peace. +Once upon a time, there was a big brown bear. He lived in the forest, surrounded by trees and animals. Every morning he made his way to a big pond to get a drink of fresh water. + +One morning, while the bear was walking to the pond, he heard a loud noise. It was a long slap. He looked around and saw a funny little creature standing in the ground. It was a frog! The frog had just slapped its long legs against the ground. + +The bear roared at the frog and said, "Who did that?". The frog was scared and said, "It was me! I slapped the ground with my long legs." + +The bear shook his head and said, "You shouldn't do that, it's very noisy. It might scare away the animals in the forest." + +The frog nodded and said, "Yes, I'm sorry." + +The bear smiled and said, "That's okay, just be more careful next time." + +The frog thanked the bear and hopped away. From that day on, the frog was very careful to only use its long legs to hop quietly. +Once there was a little girl named Mary. She loved looking at the world around her. One day, Mary went for a walk in the park. The sun was shining and there were lots of birds singing. As she was walking, Mary saw a little rabbit. She crept closer and looked carefully. The rabbit was so soft and gentle, Mary admired it. + +Mary decided to follow the rabbit, so she quietly tiptoed behind it. She watched the rabbit hop along its way. After a while, she started to tire of the rabbit's slow pace. She wondered if there was a faster way to follow it. + +Suddenly, the rabbit stopped and looked at Mary. Mary was surprised and stopped too. “Why do you follow me?†asked the rabbit in a quiet voice. Mary smiled and said, “I just wanted to admire you.†The rabbit smiled back and hopped away. + +Mary watched the rabbit until it disappeared into the woods. She waved goodbye and started back the way home. Mary had found a new way to admire her little friend. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little squirrel. The squirrel wanted to find a special kind of treasure. He searched and searched, but he couldn’t find anything. He soon got very tired. + +The squirrel decided to take a rest under a big tree in a sunny meadow. He closed his eyes and dreamed of finding something special. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. “Hello! Are you looking for something?†When the squirrel opened his eyes, he saw a rabbit nearby. + +The rabbit asked again, “Do you need help? I know where you can find treasure!†+ +The squirrel was so excited! He jumped up and said, “Yes please! Where is it?†+ +“Follow me!†said the rabbit, and the squirrel followed her to a small cave. Inside the cave, hidden away, was the squirrel’s treasure! + +The squirrel shouted “Thank you!†to the rabbit and then curled up with his treasure to have a nap. Now the squirrel can rest forever, safe and happy with his treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sally. Sally wanted to be a hero but she was always too scared to fight. +She was feeling very miserable one day, and decided to seek help from her parents. + +Sally: "Mummy, Daddy, I'm scared to fight" + +Mummy: "Don't worry, Sally, we'll help you find courage in the universe." + +Sally became curious and asked her parents, "What do you mean, Mummy?" + +Mummy: "It's a secret, Sally! We'll show you when the time is right. Now, why don't you go play." + +Sally was very confused but did as her Mummy said. She went outside to have fun and explore the world. + +Then one day, Sally heard a blast! She saw a big monster, and it was attacking her town. Everyone else was scared and running away but Sally stood her ground. + +Suddenly, Sally remembered her parents' words and went into a trance. She felt a strength within and ran towards the monster to fight it. She felt a powerful force and attacked with all her might. + +The town cheered as Sally defeated the monster. She had found courage in the universe and become a real life hero! +Jack and his dad were out for a drive when they saw a fierce lion. The lion was standing right next to their car. Jack and his dad were really scared and didn't want to leave the car. They saw a park down the road and drove quickly to it. They parked the car safely under a shade tree. + +"I'm glad we found the park," said Jack's dad. + +"Me too dad," said Jack. "That lion looked so fierce!" + +His dad smiled and said, "Yes, it did look fierce! We're going to have to be very careful around here." + +Jack and his dad stayed in the park for a while, playing and enjoying the shade of the trees. They were both glad to be safe again. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle monkey. Every day, he liked to climb to the top of the highest tree and set in the sun. One day, a young girl passed by. + +The girl saw the monkey and asked, “What are you doing up there?†+ +The gentle monkey replied, “I am setting in the sun! It feels so nice!†+ +The girl smiled and said, “Can I sit with you?†+ +The monkey said, “Sure! Come up and set with me!†+ +So the girl climbed up the tree and set next to the monkey. The two of them smiled and set in the sun until it was time to go back home. They had become friends and did this together every day. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and her three year old daughter, Jane. Jane loved to measure things. One day, mommy brought home a special surprise for Jane. It was a bag of little shrimps! Jane was so excited and went out to measure them. + +Mommy followed her outside, "How many shrimps can you measure today, Jane?" + +Jane counted each one carefully and replied, "I measured seven of them!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's great! Now let's go back inside and make a delicious shrimp dinner!" + +After dinner, Jane was feeling a bit dizzy. Mommy asked, "Are you dizzy, Jane? Maybe you've been measuring too many shrimps." + +Jane laughed and said, "Yes, I am a bit dizzy! But I love measuring shrimps! Can I measure them again tomorrow?" + +Mommy laughed too and said, "Of course, you can. But maybe we should measure something else tomorrow." + +And so the mommy and daughter went inside and had a good night's sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jack. He had a bucket and needed to carry it so he galloped off to find a river. + +He came to a river that was hard to get to. He needed to go over a big hill. He said to himself, "I wonder if I can carry this bucket all the way to the top?". + +On the way, he met a man carrying a sack. He asked him, "Can I carry this bucket over the hill?". + +The man smiled and said, "Yes, you can do it Jack. Just use all your strength and you'll make it there." + +So Jack continued his journey, and eventually made it to the top of the hill. He looked down and said, "I did it! I carried my bucket the whole way!" He felt proud and smiled. + +Finally, Jack used his bucket to fill up with water from the river. The he ran back home clutching his precious bucket. +The sun was shining and Abby was playing at the park. She ran, jumped and laughed with joy. But all of a sudden, she saw a fierce, big dog. It came running towards her, barking loudly. +Abby was scared, but then she recognized the dog. It was her neighbor's lab! She ran towards it and called out, "Hey buddy! It's me, Abby!" +The dog ignored Abby and kept running, throwing Abby back. It was fierce and didn't obey Abby at all. +The neighbor came running and saw the scene. He was relieved to see Abby safe and unharmed. He then gently scolded the dog and took him back home. +The neighbor warned Abby, "Be careful of this lab, he can be fierce sometimes." +Abby nodded and responded, "Yes, I'm careful" before she went back to playing in the park. +Once upon a time there was a fierce lion who lived in the jungle. He loved to race around in the morning. One day, he decided he was hungry so he ran over to the pond. Next to the pond was a tree that had a little napkin hanging from one of its branches. + +The lion was curious about the napkin so he jumped up and grabbed it. He licked it and realized it was full of honey! He began to settle down and enjoy his delicious treat when a little mouse came scurrying down the tree. + +“What are you doing, lion?†asked the mouse timidly. + +“I’m having a honey napkin,†replied the lion, “It’s delicious!†+ +The mouse replied, “That sounds good! Can I race you to the other side of the pond?†+ +The lion gladly accepted and they raced across the pond, with the fierce lion beating the mouse. But the mouse was happy because he had fun and got to have a taste of the honey napkin. They both enjoyed the morning race before heading back to the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow bird. Every morning, the bird would have a special word to say. Most of the time, the word was a happy one, like 'Greeting' or 'Smile'! +But one morning, the bird said a different word. This word was 'Rot'. It didn't make the other birds very happy because it was so sad. + +They asked the yellow bird why it was saying the word 'Rot', but the bird didn't know. So, the birds decided to figure out what it meant. +They looked it up in the dictionary, and found out that 'Rot' meant to decay slowly. They were horrified! + +The yellow bird felt very sorry for saying the word, so it decided to fly around the sky and say the word 'Smile' instead. +The other birds were very happy to hear it, and they thanked the yellow bird for understanding that 'Rot' was not a nice word. + +And so, the little yellow bird stayed in the sky, and spread happiness with its special words. +Once upon a time there were two brothers. One night, the younger brother wanted to play in the dark, but the older brother wanted to go to sleep. The younger brother started to get very loud, so the older brother asked his brother to lay down and be quiet. The younger brother did not listen, he kept getting louder and louder! + +Suddenly, the older brother had an idea. He told his brother, "If you lay down and be quiet, I will give you a treat in the morning." The younger brother liked the idea and he quickly lay down and was quiet. + +The next morning, the older brother gave his brother a treat. The younger brother was very excited and happy. He realized that if he listens to his older brother and lays down, then he can get something good out of it! + +From then on, the younger brother always listened to his older brother, and they both were very happy and had lots of fun. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to your older brother and be quiet, you may get something good out of it! +One day, Sam was playing in the park. He saw a big tree and he wanted to get up there. He saw a rope hanging down from the tree, so he grabbed it and started to pull. Suddenly, Sam started flying up the tree. He was so excited. He went higher and higher until he was finally underneath the tree leaves. He looked down and it made him feel dizzy. + +He wanted to come back down, so he grabbed the rope and started to pull it down. He slowly came back to the ground. When he landed, he felt dizzy again. He lay down on the grass for a few minutes until he felt better. + +Sam had a lot of fun and he couldn't wait to go to the park again the next day. +Once there was a gentle dog. His name was Bob. Bob loved taking long walks and meeting new people. One day he found a lollipop on the ground. He was so excited! He was about to take a bite when he heard a loud noise. It was another dog! He wanted the lollipop too! Bob growled and they began to fight. In the end, both dogs were hurt and the lollipop was ruined. Bob was very sad. He never met the other dog again. +John was walking in the park. He was feeling dull and unhappy. Suddenly he heard a voice calling out, "What is the fastest thing you can think of?". John turned around, but he couldn't see anybody. + +He kept on walking, but then he heard the voice again. This time, it was closer. John looked around and saw a little girl. She was only three years old. She was asking John the same question. + +John smiled and answered, "The fastest thing I can think of is a racecar." The little girl smiled and said, "I think I can beat that. That's why I'm practising my running. I want to go faster than a racecar. If I run fast enough, I won't ever lose!" + +John looked at the little girl, feeling a little sad. He could tell she was determined to be faster than a racecar, but he knew it was impossible. He wished he could tell her, but he knew he couldn't. + +The little girl ran off and John watched her go. He knew that eventually she'd realise that speed wasn't everything and that it was okay to lose sometimes. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Jack and Jill. They were kind to everyone and loved helping people. One day, Jill noticed something strange—Jack wasn’t his usual happy self. + +“What’s wrong Jack? Why are you so quiet?†Jill asked. + +Jack replied, “I feel so thin and I don’t think I’m able to do anything right.†+ +Jill smiled and said, “You don’t have to weigh yourself on how capable you are my friend. You can do anything you set your mind to. Let’s show everyone how full of love and joy you really are.†+ +So, Jack and Jill went around spreading love, kindness and joy to everyone they met. They laughed, sang and danced from morning to night, making everyone around them happy. Jack and Jill learned that the true measure of a person comes from the amount of love they give. They realized that love is stronger than anything else, and that’s something that will always weigh the most in life. +Bob was a three year old boy who was playing in his bedroom one day. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise coming from the living room. He was scared. He slowly walked towards the living room to see what had happened. + +When he entered, he saw that his mom had taken down the old curtain on the window and was about to replace it with a new one. He watched her until she finished and the new, bright curtain was hung. + +But Bob didn't like it. He wanted the old curtain to stay. He asked his mom why she wouldn't keep the old one. + +"Bob, I think the new curtain looks much better. Plus, the old one was starting to look a bit old and worn out," his mom replied. + +Bob didn't give up. He asked if he could put the old curtain back up. + +His mom said, "No, Bob. I'm sorry, but that's not possible. Now, how about you help me make sure the new curtain looks okay before we go to bed?" + +Bob didn't like that answer, but he was too scared to argue, so he reluctantly agreed. They checked the curtain and it looked just right. + +And that was how Bob's mom replaced the old curtain with the new one. Bob was still scared of the new curtain, but he knew there was nothing he could do about it. +Once upon a time there was a kind old man who was polite and friendly. He was walking alone in the desert, very hot and thirsty. In the middle of the desert, he saw an oasis. When he arrived, he found a young boy there. + +The old man asked the boy, "Please, can I trust you to get water from the oasis?" The boy thought for a minute and said, "Yes, you can trust me." + +So the old man sat down, tired and thirsty. And the boy ran off towards the oasis. Soon he was back with two cups of water. He gave one of the cups to the old man, who drank it gratefully. + +The old man said to the boy, "Thank you, you were so polite to help me. I will always remember that I can always trust people who are kind and polite." + +The moral of the story is that by being kind and polite you can show others that they can trust you. This can help you build relationships and show others that you are reliable and worthy of their trust. +Once upon a time, there was a nice palace. There lived a healthy dog. Every day, the dog liked to bite a bone. + +One day the dog found a stick in the palace. He bit the stick and had fun. But the stick was not a good thing to bite. It made the dog sick. + +The dog went to a doctor. The doctor told the dog to eat only healthy foods. So the dog stopped biting the stick. + +Instead he started eating carrots and apples. He also took more walks around the palace grounds. He was able to stay healthy and bit only things that were good for him. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Marie. She loved to go for long walks in the park. One day, she decided to take a break and seat on one of the benches. + +Marie looked around and noticed a young boy walking towards her. + +The boy said, “Hi, Marie. How are you? Can I seat here with you?†+ +Marie smiled. “Sure!" she said. + +So the boy sat down with Marie. They talked about all sorts of things, from the birds singing in the trees to the bright sun in the sky. + +When it was time for Marie to go, the boy said goodbye and thanked her for spending time with him. + +Even though it was only a short time, Marie felt happy knowing that she made a new friend. She waved goodbye and started to walk home with a smile in her face. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bee who lived in a big hive. She was always busy buzzing around, collecting nectar and bringing it back to the hive. + +One day, the bee was very tired and she decided to rest in a sunlit spot on a nearby flower. As she rested, a butterfly fluttered by, and called out "Good day bee. Why are you resting?" + +The bee replied "I'm tired from all my buzzing around, so I'm taking it easy for a bit." + +The butterfly smiled and said "That sounds like a good plan. I'm going to rest too!" + +So the bee and the butterfly rested together for a while, enjoying the sun and the peacefulness. They chatted and laughed until both of them felt better, and then they went back to their hives, both well-rested and happy. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends called Anna and Ali. Anna was a big pupil at school and she was very organized. Ali loved to try spicy food. Every day after school, Anna and Ali would go to Ali's house and organize a special snack. + +One day, Anna and Ali went to the store to buy all the things they needed for their snack. They bought spicy popcorn, chips and juice. They were so excited to organize their snack! + +Anna and Ali quickly went to Ali's house and started organizing the snacks on the table. As they were doing this, a voice came from behind the door. It was Ali's mom! + +"What are you organizing in there?" she asked. "We are organizing a snack," said Ali. "That sounds like a wonderful plan," said Ali's mom. "It also sounds very spicy!" + +Anna and Ali giggled as they continued to organize their perfect snack. When it was finished, Anna and Ali enjoyed their snack and talked about their day together. They had so much fun organizing the spicy snack - it was the best snack ever! +One day, Daisy was very tired. So, she decided to take a nap and went to her bedroom. She tucked herself into her bed, closed her eyes, and soon fell asleep. + +A few hours later, Daisy suddenly woke up and realised the room was all orange. She looked around and saw that her dad had put up orange tape all around the walls. + +"What is all this orange tape, dad?" Daisy asked. + +"It's a surprise," her dad said. "It's a surprise for you when you wake up!" + +Daisy was so excited she couldn't wait to find out what the surprise was. Her dad calmly explained that he had used the tape to make a big orange house around Daisy's bed. + +Daisy looked around and saw the orange walls and roof. She felt so happy and hugged her dad tightly. He explained that he wanted her to feel safe when she slept at night, so he made the orange house for extra protection. + +Daisy thanked her dad for the special gift and gave him a big kiss. From then on, Daisy always slept soundly with the orange tape walls surrounding her. +Grandma was very sick. She was very old, a year older than Grandma had been last year. In the living room, everyone was very anxious. Even the little 3 year old was feeling sad - he had heard the grown ups talking about Grandma. + +The little 3 year old went to find Grandma in her bedroom. Grandma was in bed and had tears in her eyes. + +Grandma said to the little boy, "I'm so tired." + +The little boy wiped away his tears and asked, "Don't be sad, Grandma. What can I do to make you feel better?" + +Grandma said, "There's nothing you can do now. I'm very sick and I'm not going to get better this time." Grandma started to weep. + +The little boy hugged Grandma tightly. This was the last time he saw her. The next day Grandma died. The little boy was very sad, but he was also very brave. He was sad all that year, and anxious when he remembered Grandma. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Jenny. Jenny was very happy and always wanted to play with her friends. + +One day, Jenny and her friends were having a big party. They all wanted to do a special dance, so they all got out of the room and bowed to each other. They moved in a smooth circle, around and around! + +After the party, Jenny's mommy put her to bed. Jenny was so tired, she forgot to use the toilet! + +Suddenly, she heard her mommy's voice. "Jenny, go use the toilet now!" Jenny ran to the toilet, smooth and fast. + +Phew, Jenny was so happy she remembered to use the toilet in time! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Emily. She went out one day with her dad and they walked to a field. The sky was so blue and Emily saw two people flying a kite. + +Emily was so excited and asked her dad if they could fly a kite too. Her dad said yes, so they ran to the kite shop. + +At the kite shop, it was full of big, colourful kites and Emily chose a delicate pink one. Her dad bought the kite and they went back to the field. + +The kite was so beautiful when it flew up into the sky. Emily ran along and met her kite. The wind blew and the kite flew higher and higher. Emily and her dad watched, smiling. + +The kite flew around the whole field, it was so magical. Emily was so happy and hugged her dad. It was the best day ever. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Mary. They liked to do lots of fun activities together. + +One day Jack went to Mary's house to play. He was feeling very polite when he knocked on the door. Mary was so happy to see him. She gave him a big hug hello. + +Jack had an idea. He wanted to play tag in Mary's garden. But Mary didn't want to. She wanted to sit down and read a book. So Jack had to find something else to do. + +He thought for a minute and then he had an idea. Jack asked Mary if he could take a seat next to her and read with her. Mary smiled and said yes. + +They had a great time reading together. From then on, Jack and Mary enjoyed doing lots of fun activities, but they also always took time to just sit and read together. +Once upon a time there were two friends called Ben and Brooke. One day they went to the costume shop because they wanted to play dress up. Brooke found a beautiful costume with sparkles and ribbons and Ben found a costume with stripes and stars. They both wanted to wear them so they decided to settle it. Ben thought it would be fun to race from one side of the garden to the other. Whoever could do it the fastest would win the costume. + +On the day of the race, Brooke was so excited. She was sure she would win and get the most useful costume. Ben was feeling nervous, but he was still determined to win. When the starting whistle blew, Brooke and Ben were off. It was a close race for a while, but at the end Brooke was just a little bit faster. She won the costume! + +Ben was sad, but Brooke promised she would lend it to him whenever he wanted to play dress-up. They both agreed it was a great way to settle the big decision. Then they both put on their costumes and they ran and played in the sunshine. What a fun day they had! +Once there was a little girl who wanted to be perfect. Everywhere she went, she wanted to be the best. She insisted on doing everything perfectly. One day, she was trying to learn a new language. But it was hard, and she found it difficult to remember all the words. She wouldn’t give up, though. She insisted that she learn it perfectly. + +One day, she was practicing with a friend. She tried to tell her friend something in the new language, but her friend didn’t understand! She was so embarrassed that she didn’t even try to say it again. She was just about to give up when the friend said: “You don’t have to be perfect. You can make mistakes and still learn new things.†+ +She realized that she didn’t have to do everything perfectly. She didn’t need to be the best at everything. With this new realization, she was able to learn the language better than ever. She made mistakes, but she didn’t let it stop her. + +The moral of this story is that it’s OK to make mistakes. If we insist on doing things perfectly, we might never reach our goals. However, if we take our time, try our best and accept that we will make mistakes, we can achieve anything. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Emily and Max. Emily was always the patient one, while Max was a bit more excitable. One day, Emily had an idea to organize a market in their neighborhood. + +Max was all smiles when he heard her idea and he ran off, saying "Let's get started!" + +Emily laughed and ran after him. She soon found him in the back yard with a pile of laundry baskets and some old boards. + +Emily frowned. She knew Max wanted to help, but she wanted to be sure the market would look perfect. So, she suggested that they make a plan first. + +Max nodded and carefully thought about how to organize the market. He suggested they place the laundry baskets around the yard and have the boards act as tables. Emily agreed, and so they got to work. + +Thanks to their hard work and Max's patience, their market was a great success! Everyone in their neighborhood was so excited to shop at their outdoor store and they made some extra pocket money! +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and lived with her family. One day her mommy wanted to take her out for a special adventure. + +Lucy was so excited to find out where she was going. "Mommy, where are we going?" asked Lucy. + +"We're going to get you a bunch of different pastels," said her Mom. + +"What are pastels?" asked the curious little girl. + +"Pastels are different colors of chalk," her mommy said. + +Lucy had never seen chalk before, so she was very excited. When they arrived at the store she saw so many colorful pastels. All the colors were so different and she couldn't decide which to choose. + +Lucy's mom saw how much fun she was having so she gave her an extra-large box of pastels! Lucy was so excited. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you mommy, now I know what pastels are!" + +The end. +Once there was a bunny named Bunny. Bunny was always looking for a place to belong. One day, Bunny decided to explore the woods. As Bunny hopped along, he noticed a strange shiny cable snaking through the woods. + +He began to follow it, but soon he noticed how dangerous it was. "This is not a safe place," Bunny said to himself. + +Just then, he heard a creaking noise. He looked up, and saw a tall tree with a hole in the trunk. "This looks like a nice place to belong," Bunny said. + +He climbed up the tree and peered inside the hole. A small fluffy owl was inside! + +"What are you doing here?" the owl asked Bunny. + +"I'm looking for a place to belong," Bunny said. + +"Well, you're welcome to stay here," the owl said. "We can be friends!" + +Bunny was so happy. He had finally found a place where he belonged. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was only three years old, but she was very brave and curious. One day, Lucy was walking in the woods when she saw a green place. She had never seen it before and was eager to explore. + +"What is this place?" she asked. + +'This is a special place,' a voice answered. 'Here you can build whatever you want.' + +Lucy couldn't believe it. She jumped for joy and started to build. She made a beautiful green house, a chirping bird with a nest and a bridge over a river. She was so proud of her creations. + +Suddenly, a door appeared in the house! She opened it and was welcomed into a magical kingdom filled with green trees and colorful flowers. + +Lucy had lots of adventures in this magical green place. She soon found out that this place was never ending, and she could explore and build forever! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Judy and John. They were walking in the park when they spotted a bucket hidden behind a bush. + +John said to Judy, "Let's see what is in the bucket that is hidden!" + +They carefully pushed aside the bush and saw a bucket with something inside. Judy said, "Let's see what it is!" + +They both reached their hands in the bucket and felt something soft. Judy gasped and said, "Look! It's a pillow!" + +John and Judy smiled and carefully picked up the pillow. But as soon as they did, the pillow started to slip from their hands and it fell down a deep hole. + +John and Judy screamed and looked down into the deep hole. All they could see was the pillow at the bottom of the hole. + +John said, "Oh no! We'll never be able to get it! It must have fallen way too deep!" + +They both looked at each other and sighed. They knew that the pillow was lost forever. +Once upon a time, there was a humble little girl who lived in a village. One day the girl went for a walk in the nearby forest and suddenly she saw a strange herb. She wanted to know what it tasted like, so she picked it and ate it. Suddenly she felt really tired and fell asleep. + +She slept for a really long time and when she finally woke up, she was terribly confused. The sun had now set and the forest was pitch black. + +Suddenly, the girl heard a sinister voice coming from the shadows. It said, "You thought you could steal from me and not face the consequences? Prepare to pay the price!" + +The little girl began to weep as she realised she had woken something dark and powerful. In that moment, she knew she was doomed. +Ken was a kid who loved to bounce. Every day, he would jump up and down on his bed and have lots of fun. He especially liked to bounce on his trampoline in the backyard. It was his favorite thing to do. + +One day, Ken's dad saw him bouncing around. He was so proud of his son that he wanted to do something special. He was a generous man, so he decided to buy Ken a bouncy castle. + +When it arrived the next day, Ken couldn't believe his eyes. It was huge and there were lots of different colors. Ken was so excited that he started to bounce around like crazy. + +He kept on jumping up and down on the bouncy castle until he was so tired that he fell asleep. It had been the best day ever! +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved exploring the world around her. One day, Sarah heard her mom shouting, “Where is that deep shelf?" Sarah wanted to help. So she ran as fast as she could to the kitchen. + +Sarah looked around the kitchen, but she couldn't find the shelf. Then, she noticed a small box in the corner. It was deep, just like her mom said. Sarah pulled it out and found the shelf underneath! + +Sarah shouted, “Mom! I found it!†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “Thank you, Sarah. You are such a helpful girl!†+ +Sarah was so proud of herself and said, “You’re welcome, Mommy!†+ +That night, Sarah went to sleep feeling happy and proud. She knew she had done a good job. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who wanted to repair his toy truck. He went to the store to buy a penny so he could fix the truck. + +When he got to the store he asked for a penny, but the storekeeper said harsh things to him. The little boy felt sad and alone. + +Then suddenly, a kind stranger came and asked the little boy why he needed the penny. The boy told the stranger that he wanted to repair his truck. + +The kind stranger then gave him a penny and said, “You can use this penny to repair your truck. May it bring you lots of joy!†+ +The boy smiled, thanked the kind stranger, and ran home to fix his truck. + +The boy was so happy that he could finally repair his truck and never had to spend another penny. He thanked the kind stranger for being so generous. +Once upon a time a little girl named Rosie was playing in the park with her friends. She brought her mom's makeup with her and was showing it off. But when the time came to go home, Rosie realised that the makeup was gone! "Oh no!" she exclaimed. + +Rosie asked all of her friends if they had seen it, but no one had. Everyone was too busy playing and had missed it. + +Rosie was so sad and started to cry. Her friends were sorry and tried to comfort her. + +Just then, one of Rosie's friends pointed and said, "Look! Someone's got your makeup!" + +Rosie's friends ran over to the man and asked him to give them back the makeup but he said, "No! This is mine now." They all started arguing but the man was very stubborn. + +Rosie was feeling so frustrated and angry. She shouted, "That's so stupid! Please give back my mom's makeup!" + +The man was surprised and said, "OK, here you go." He gave the makeup back and everyone was so relieved. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be careful with things that belong to others. Don't miss out! +One day, two friends, Ben and Craig, were playing together in Ben's bedroom. It had great toys and a nice, soft floor. Ben found something special in the corner of the room – an old treasure chest! Both boys got excited and opened the chest together. But when Craig touched the chest, it started to tremble! + +Craig stepped back in surprise. "What's going on?" he asked Ben. Ben smiled and said, "Don't worry, it won't hurt us." + +Ben knew what was in the chest – it was full of great candy! Craig remember that Ben said the chest would tremble when opened, and he began to smile. "Let's see what's inside!" he exclaimed. + +Ben opened the chest and inside there was a pile of colourful sweets. Craig couldn't believe his eyes. He grabbed a handful of candy and went to the floor – it was so soft and comfortable! Then he lay down on the floor and started enjoying the treat. + +The two boys had a great time with the candy. Craig learned a lesson that day – you never know what surprises could be hidden in an old treasure chest. And sometimes, when danger seems close, it's really just a sign of something great! +Once upon a time, there was a fair ant. He was walking around looking for food, when he stumbled upon a big tree. He wanted to climb the tree, so he started scaling it. As he got higher and higher, he suddenly noticed a dark hole at the top. "What's inside the hole?", he thought. + +He decided to take a peek, so he carefully crawled inside the small opening. Suddenly, he heard a loud scream coming from inside. "Who's there?", he asked, scared. But there was no answer. + +He crawled further inside, and he saw that there were two more ants who looked scared and were trembling. The fair ant asked them why they were screaming, and they said that they were scared of the dark. + +The fair ant decided to help the two scared ants, so he said, "Don't be scared! I'm here to help!" He helped them calmly walk out of the dark hole, and when they reached the light, all three of them cheered. They were so relieved and grateful to the fair ant. From then on, all three ants stayed together, and they never ever felt scared of the dark again. +Once upon a time a mummy and a daddy were walking in the woods. Suddenly, mummy stopped. She saw something that made her eyes glow. + +Daddy looked at mummy and smiled. He knew what she had seen - a big soup pot! + +Mummy and Daddy rushed over to the soup pot. Daddy got out his spoon and tasted the soup. He smiled and said, "It tastes yummy!" + +Mummy and Daddy were about to take the soup home, when suddenly a little boy came running over. He was frustrated. He said that the soup belonged to him! + +Daddy and Mummy looked at each other. Then Daddy said kindly, "Little boy, would you like to share some of the soup with us?" + +The little boy smiled and said yes. He helped Daddy carry the soup pot and they all walked home together. They were all happy, even the little boy, who was no longer frustrated. + + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Dan. He was three years old. +Dan was very thoughtful, always looking out for his friends. One day, he was playing with his squares in the park. He had a little blue one, a big yellow one, and a green one. +Suddenly, the square that Dan was playing with slipped out of his hands! All the other squares went tumbling away. +Dan began to cry, but then he heard a voice. His friend was standing next to him. +"Don't cry, Dan. I can help you find the squares," said his friend. +Dan was so happy! He and his friend searched for the squares for a little while until, finally, all the squares were found. +Dan was so pleased. He gave his friend a big hug and thanked him for being so thoughtful. +The two friends laughed and continued playing with the squares in the park. +One day, Dad went to the store. He bought a big box of water. Dad had a plan! He wanted to pour the water into a pool. He asked his son to help him. + +The pool was flexible. This meant it changed shape when Dad touched it. Dad and his son worked together to pour the water into the pool. They worked together for a long time. + +Soon the pool was full of water. Dad and his son jumped in and started to play. It felt so nice and cool on their feet as they waded around in the water! They had so much fun! +Once upon a time there was a bunny who liked to wander. One day, the bunny hopped out of her burrow and decided to go exploring. As she wandered around, the bunny spotted a big, floppy ear. It was a harmless ear, so the bunny wasn't scared. She hopped closer to get a better look and the ear began to move. Out popped a friendly mouse! +The bunny said, "Hi, little mouse. What're you doing here?" The mouse smiled and said, "I got a bit lost while I was out looking for food. Do you mind if I tag along with you while I find my way home?" + +The bunny was very friendly and said, "Of course I don't mind. Come with me, I'm wandering anyways and I could use the company." The two of them hopped along until the mouse finally saw a familiar landmark and scurried off, waving goodbye to the bunny as he went. + +The bunny watched him go and then continued her wander, feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. One day, Anna wanted to go to the river to bathe. She put all her clothes into a bag and walked off to the river. + +When she reached the river, she saw a helpless little animal. It was a small rabbit, and it was too scared to move. Anna felt sorry for the rabbit and knew she had to help it. + +"Don't worry," she said softly. "I won't let anything bad happen to you. Just stay here and I will be back soon". + +Anna took her bag and went for a swim in the river. She enjoyed the cool water and felt much better. She was about to get out when she saw the rabbit in the river! It was trying hard to stay above the water. + +Anna reached out and quickly grabbed the rabbit with her hands. Then she put it safely in her bag. + +"There you go," she said with a smile. "Now you're safe". + +She took the bag and went home. From then on, Anna and the rabbit stayed together and had many wonderful adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a persistent little girl who loved playing games. Every day, she would go to the playground with her friends and try to win. + +One day, it began to rain, but the girl was too determined to win that she didn't give up. Her friends felt too wet to stay, but she still wanted to keep playing. + +Finally, they asked her, "Why are you so persistent?" She grinned and said, "I won't give up until I win!" + +So, the little girl kept playing, even though it was raining, until finally she managed to win! + +Her friends cheered for her, and all the boys and girls had a big celebration for her. + +From then on, the little girl was always determined to win, no matter how hard it rained. +Once upon a time there was a queen who was very proud. She wore a beautiful crown and ruled over her kingdom with love and kindness. + +Everyday the queen would serve her people. She helped them with their work and made sure that everyone in her kingdom was happy. + +One day, a poor little girl saw the queen and asked her for help. The queen saw that the girl needed food and clothes, so she gave her some of her own. The queen was very pleased to serve the little girl. + +This made the queen even more proud. She had shown everyone in the kingdom that it is important to help those who need it most. We should all be proud to serve others. +Diddle walked along the river. All around him he saw the bright colours of summer. He watched as a butterfly fluttered above a bright yellow flower. Suddenly, he heard a noise. It sounded like splashing. As he looked closer, he saw a little fish jumping out of the stream. The fish proudly displayed its beautiful scales in the sun. + +Diddle was amazed by this wonderful sight. But why was the fish jumping so high out of the water? He decided to find out. So, he asked the fish, "Why are you jumping so high into the air?" + +The fish answered, "It's because I'm proud of who I am and I want to show it to the world". + +Diddle smiled and understood the lesson that the fish was teaching him. He too should always be proud and display his own talents and abilities, just like the fish had done. + +He thanked the fish, and then continued on his journey with a wiser mind and a bigger smile. +Molly and Joe were playing together in Molly's garden. Molly had a beautiful kite in her hand. It was red with yellow dots and at the top, was a white star. The wind was blowing and Molly said, "Let's fly the kite, Joe!" + +Joe said, "I've never done this before. What do I need to do?" + +Molly said, "Just give the kite a good push and hold the string tight. I'll help too." + +So they both gave the kite a push. The kite flew up in the sky and went right to the top! Joe kept the string tight and the kite kept flying higher and higher. + +Molly laughed and said, "Look Joe! Our kite is so tall now it's even above the tree!" Both Joe and Molly smiled and cheered with happiness. + +Joe said, "Molly, you're a good kite-flyer!" + +Molly said, "No Joe, we both did it! You can give the kite a push too!" +Kate and her dad were walking to the park on a sunny day. +"Look," said Kate, pointing to the trees. "They look so beautiful!" + +Her dad smiled and nodded. He said, "Let's take a break here, Kate. The sun is so nice and warm. We can sit here for a few minutes." + +So Kate and her dad sat down on the grass and watched the clouds passing by. After a few minutes, Kate said, "Can we leave now, Daddy?" + +"Yes," he said. "But before we go, let's do some stretches. It will help us stay healthy." + +So Kate and her dad did some stretching and then got up. Together, they left the park and continued on their way. + +Kate smiled and said, "Today was such a nice day." + +Her dad smiled and said, "It sure was." +Once upon a time there was a bunny. His name was Tobin. Tobin was so excited because he was going on an adventure! He hopped very far away from home. + +Tobin thought it was fun. However, he soon realized he was far from home and did not know how to get back. He started to feel very anxious. + +Tobin cried out for help. Suddenly, he heard someone calling his name. He looked around and saw his dad waving at him. Tobin hopped really quickly over to him and his dad said, “I have been looking everywhere for you. Come, let’s get you home safe!†+ +Tobin was so happy and relieved to have found his dad. Together, they returned home. Tobin was so relieved to be back safe with his family and never wanted to wander too far away again. +One day, a creature with wings called a bird stretched its wings in the sky as the sun rose in the early morning. This made the bird feel creative, so it decided to go on an adventure. + +The bird flew high in the sky and spotted a tree in the distance. It swooped down to the tree and landed in it. Then the bird went exploring and noticed some pretty leaves on a branch. + +The bird asked the leaves, "What can I do to be creative today?" The leaves said, "Why don't you draw a picture of the sunrise with some of the earth's colors?" + +The bird thought it was a great idea. So, it flew over to the ground and found some brown and yellow stones and leaves. Then it used the stones and leaves to make a picture of the sunrise. + +When the picture was finished, the bird looked up and said, "Aww, it looks just like the sunrise!" +One day a mommy and her little girl were walking in the park. The mommy said to the little girl, "Let's get an ice cream. It will be yummy!" + +The little girl was excited. They went to the ice cream stand and the little girl saw a bunch of delicious flavors. She looked at her mom and said, "Can I have the strawberry one please?" + +The mommy smiled and said, "Yes, you can!" She ordered two ice creams, one for her and one for the girl. + +When they got the ice cream the little girl was so excited she couldn't wait to eat it. Suddenly, her mom said, "Wait! This ice cream looks disgusting." + +The little girl looked at it and said, "It's okay Mommy, I still want it." + +The mommy smiled and said, "Okay my sweet, you can still eat it if you want to." + +The little girl was so happy and she enjoyed the ice cream. Even though it was disgusting, it still tasted delicious! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mary. Mary was 3 years old, and very brave. One day Mary was playing in her garden when she hurt her knee. She looked around and saw a napkin lying on the grass. + +Mary picked up the napkin and carefully wrapped it around her knee. "That feels much better!", she said aloud. She was so grateful for the napkin that had helped her to stop suffering. + +Just then, her mom came around the corner with a bowl full of ice-cream. "Oh, Mary! Are you ok?" she asked. + +"Yes, Mommy. The napkin helped me stop suffering!," Mary replied. + +Her mom smiled. "Mary, you are so brave! Let's put some ice-cream on your knee, to make sure you don't suffer anymore!" + +Mary was so happy. She hugged her mom tight, with a napkin still wrapped around her knee. +Ellie was a very adventurous girl. She liked to explore and try new things. Today, Ellie was feeling particularly brave. She decided to go on a mission to find some grapes. + +Ellie grabbed her backpack and headed outdoors. She searched high and low until she eventually found what she was looking for – a big, juicy grape bush! + +Ellie was so excited to pick the grapes, but as she reached out, a giant bee appeared and buzzed around her. Ellie was scared and jumped back. + +"Don't worry," a voice said. Ellie turned to see a friendly bee hovering next to her. "Let me show you how to be safe when picking grapes. Then you can have all the grapes you want!" + +The bee flew around the grape bush, picking out the best grapes for Ellie. When the bee was finished, it handed the basket of grapes to Ellie and said, "Thanks so much for being brave and adventurous! Now, go enjoy your grapes!" + +Ellie thanked the bee and returned home with the basket of juicy, delicious grapes. She never forgot that day and was now more confident to try new things. +Manny and his little brother Jake were in their bedroom. Jake was bored, but Manny had an idea. + +“Let’s go to the park!†Manny said. + +Jake smiled. “Let's go!†+ +They both put on their shoes and went outside. They walked to the park and went inside. + +There were swings, slides, and a see-saw. There were other kids playing and it was lots of fun. + +Suddenly they heard a bell ring. “What's that?†Jake asked. + +Manny smiled slyly. “Let's go find out!†+ +They followed the ringing until they reached a deep puddle filled with muddy water. + +“It's filthy!†said Jake. “Why did they ring the bell?†+ +Manny smiled. “It's a surprise! Jump in - it'll be lots of fun!†+ +So they jumped in, splashing and laughing. They had a great time and enjoyed the surprise at the filthy puddle! +Once upon a time there was a big girl. She was a very persistent woman. Everywhere she went, she was always smiling and never gave up! + +One day, the woman was walking in the park when she noticed a kite that had become stuck in a tree. "Oh no!" she said. + +The woman tried to climb up the tree and rescue the kite, but it was too high for her. She felt so sad. + +But then, a 3-year-old boy noticed the woman. He said, "Don't worry, I can help!" + +The woman smiled and the boy climbed up the tree. He was very persistent and soon managed to untangle the kite and rescue it. + +The woman thanked the boy. She said, "You are very brave and so helpful! Thank you!" + +The boy smiled and said, "You are very kind and persistent too!" + +The woman smiled back and gave him a big hug. She said, "You are an amazing young man, you will do great things in the world!" + +The boy beamed with pride. He knew he had become a hero today. +Once there was a little boy named Max. He was dependable and always wanted to help. One day Max saw his family enjoying a glass of wine. Max asked his mom what he could do to help. + +Max's mom smiled and said, "You can help us enjoy our wine by setting the table for us." Max was excited and quickly ran over to the table. He set the table with plates, cups and forks. + +Max's mom thanked him and said, "Max, you were so dependable! We really enjoy all your help." Max smiled and said, "It was my pleasure!" Everyone was so happy and enjoyed their wine. +Oscar was running around the house, playing with his toys. He was having so much fun when suddenly, something mysterious happened. He heard a noise in the upstairs bedroom. He was so curious that he ran upstairs. + +When he arrived, he noticed the door was closed. He slowly opened it and peered inside. The room was dark and he could feel something spooky. + +But Oscar was brave and he stepped inside. He tried to turn on the light but it didn't work. He said to himself, it's too dark, I don't know what is happening. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He was so scared he started trembling. He wanted to run out of the room but he was too scared. He wanted to call for help but he couldn't find his voice. + +Suddenly the room started to feel very cold. But the cold wasn't from the air, it was from deep within his heart. Oscar knew he should never have gone upstairs. +Tommy and his dad were walking to the park. Tommy asked his dad if he could play on the round swing. His dad said yes and asked Tommy if he trusted his dad to help him go on the round swing. Tommy said yes and he was very excited. + +His dad put Tommy in the round swing and held it tightly so Tommy would be safe. Tommy started to swing back and forth and shouted with glee. Suddenly, the rope of the swing snapped and Tommy fell to the ground hard. + +Tommy started to cry because it hurt a lot. His dad was very sad. He said he was sorry and hugged Tommy tightly. He wished he had held the swing tighter. Tommy was too sad to answer. He would never trust his dad to help him go on the round swing again. +Once upon a time there was a little bird who wanted to fly close to the sun. He hopped up on a tree and started to climb. + +The little bird climbed higher and higher, but he wasn't sure if he could do it. He was feeling helpless. + +Suddenly, a friendly bee flew by and said, "You can do it! Just keep going!" The little bird was so encouraged that he kept climbing and soon he it the sun. + +The little bird was so happy. He shouted out, "I did it!" + +The bee flew by and said, "I knew you could do it!" + +The little bird smiled and thanked the bee before flying back down to the ground. From then on, he would never forget the magic of climbing towards the sun. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. Every day Lucy would go to the park to play. + +One day when she was at the park, Lucy saw a weird scarf. She really wanted it! So she went over to the scarf and yelled, “I wanna win this!†+ +A man was nearby, and he laughed. He said, “It’s weird, but you can have it. Just take it home.†+ +So Lucy smiled and said “Yes!†She took the scarf home, and she was so happy. She had won! +Once upon a time, there lived a brave navy. One day their important mission was to support the people of the town. But the townspeople had a problem - they were very scared. + +The navy saw the problem and wanted to help. They said to the townspeople, "We will do our best to support you." + +The townspeople were so grateful and agreed to let the navy help them. But then an evil gang showed up. They didn't want the navy to help and started to fight. + +The navy was brave and tried to keep the peace. In the end they managed to protect the townspeople and make sure they could get the help they needed. + +So in the end, the townspeople were very happy that the navy was there to support them. It was an important mission, and the navy did their best. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old and loved to play with clay. She liked to shape it into all sorts of things. One day she was playing in the garden and she saw a talking clay pot. + +"Hello there, little girl," said the pot. +"Oh, hello!" said Jane. + +The pot was very smart and asked her all kinds of questions. Jane was so happy to talk with him. They talked about all kinds of things and Jane loved it. + +Eventually, the sun got too hot and the clay pot said it had to go. Jane was sad, but the pot said she was very smart and gave her a big hug before it left. + +Jane was so pleased. She went back inside and told everyone about her talking clay pot. They thought it was amazing and she was so proud. +One day, Joey and Sarah were walking in the park together. Sarah made a promise to Joey: "I'll make a big surprise for you!" she said. Joey was so excited and they both smiled. + +Suddenly, Joey saw a pond and wanted to go for a dive. Sarah said it was ok and held his hand. He was so happy that he closed his eyes and jumped in the water. But when he opened his eyes, he was in the deep end. He started to drown. + +Sarah ran to help him, but the water was too deep. She shouted, "Joey, you must stay calm! I will find a way to help you". With great effort she managed to come up with a plan. She saw a kind old man walking nearby and shouted for help. + +The old man heard her and rushed to the pond. He saw Joey's head above the water and stretched out his hand. "I promise I won't let you go!" he said with a kind voice. But it was too late. Joey was too weak to grab his hand, and he drowned in the pond. + +Sarah ran to him and started to cry. She had failed to keep her promise to her best friend, and the surprise was never made. +Once upon a time there was a sleepy bunny. His name was Benny and he lived in a peaceful forest. Every day, Benny would explore the forest, looking for patterns everywhere. + +One day, Benny heard a snap. He followed the sound and saw a big tree, which had a pattern all over it. As Benny hopped closer, he realized it was a spider web! A little spider was spinning the web. + +"Where did you learn to make this pattern?" Benny asked the spider. + +"My mama taught me! She says that when she snaps her web together, she can trap a tasty fly for dinner," the spider replied. + +Benny smiled. "Can you teach me?" he asked the spider. + +"Yes! I will," the spider said. + +From then on, Benny and the spider would snap webs together every day. Benny learned how to make the most amazing patterns. Eventually he could make webs even bigger and better than the spider! + +The forest was so peaceful and everyone was so proud of Benny. And the sleepy bunny never stopped learning. +Once upon a time there was a brown dog that lives with a family. The family had two children, a boy and a girl. One day, the boy was playing in his bedroom with his toy car and he accidentally dropped it on the floor. His sister saw this and got very angry. She marched into the bedroom and wanted to take the car away from him. The boy wouldn't let go of the car so the girl tried to yank it away from him. She grabbed his arm and yanked it hard. Suddenly, he felt a sharp pain in his arm and he cried out. The girl felt so bad that she had made him cry so she let go of his arm, apologised and ran away. + +The boy felt very sad and scared. He showed his arm to his parents and they saw a big red mark where the girl had grabbed him. His parents were very angry and they scolded the girl. She felt so guilty and couldn't believe what she had done. + +The boy was taken to the doctor to get his arm checked and the doctor said that it was a bad bruise and that he would need to take medicine and rest for a few days. + +That was the last time the two siblings ever played together and the girl was very sad for a long time. She was never able to forgive herself for what she had done to her brother. +Once upon a time there was a proud king. He was the bravest and strongest king in the whole world. + +One day the king was walking around his kingdom when he came across a little village. He went to visit the village and the people there were very happy to see him. They welcomed him with open arms. + +The King asked the people, "Do you believe in me?" The people of the village proudly shouted: "YES!" + +The King was very proud and smiled. Then he looked up at the sky and noticed a beautiful rainbow. He said: "I believe in all of you, too!" Everyone in the village felt so happy. + +The King waved goodbye and continued to walk around his kingdom, spreading the message of belief. +Once upon a time there was a modern boy. He lived in a very small town. He was only three years old. + +One day, the boy wanted to go explore. He asked his mother, "Mama, can I go explore?" + +His mother smiled and said, "Yes, but be careful. Come back home before it's dark." + +So the boy started off and went exploring. He climbed up trees and climbed down too. He looked in dirt for bugs and rocks. But then, he heard a loud noise! + +It was a big, scary animal! The boy was scared and he ran back home as fast as he could. + +When he arrived back home, his mother was waiting. She hugged him tight and said, "My little explorer, did you have a good adventure?" + +The boy smiled, happy to be back home safe. He had a wonderful day exploring, but he knew it was time to go back. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tommy. Tommy was only three years old, and he loved finding mushrooms in his garden. One day, Tommy was searching for mushrooms, when he saw one growing in a very messy corner of the garden. + +He went over to pinch it, when all of a sudden, he felt a pinch on his arm. He turned around and saw a mean-looking bug. The bug said, "You shouldn't pinch me. Now you will make me mad!" Tommy's heart beat fast. + +Tommy said, "I'm sorry! Please don't be mad!" But the bug only waved its arms and shouted, "If you don't want to get pinched, keep your hands off my mushroom!" Tommy was very scared, and he ran away as fast as he could. + +The bug chased Tommy, and Tommy ran into a bush. The bug disappeared, but Tommy was still scared. He forgot about the mushroom, and never went back to that messy corner of the garden again. +Once upon a time, there were two families who wanted to unite. The families wanted to learn more about each other so they decided to cook a meal together. + +The first family cooked a delicious modern sauce with all their favorite ingredients. The second family cooked a delicious special sauce from their hometown. + +When the two sauces were cooked, the families sat at the table. From the very moment they tasted the sauces, they both knew that they had to unite. + +The father of the first family smiled and said: "These two sauces unite together and make a really tasty meal." Everyone couldn't help but agree and smiled at each other. + +The two families were now united by the taste of their delicious sauces. They realized that together they could make something really special and enjoyed their meal together. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there were two friends: Rachel and Paul. Rachel was very clumsy and often tripped over her own feet when she ran. + +One day, Rachel and Paul were playing together when Paul touched Rachel's arm. + +"Please don't touch me!" said Rachel. + +Paul said, "Oh, I'm sorry Rachel. I didn't mean to be clumsy!" + +Rachel smiled and said, "That's OK. I understand." + +Paul and Rachel continued to play together, being careful not to be clumsy. They had lots of fun and became even closer friends. +John wanted to choose the biggest birthday surprise ever. He wanted to be independent, so he decided to choose something by himself. He went to the toy store and saw many toys. Picking one was not easy! He finally chose a big stuffed bear. He thought it was the perfect birthday surprise! He was very excited to give it to his friend on their birthday. He couldn’t wait for the next birthday to come. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was walking through the forest. She had a lovely dress on and in her hand she was carrying a big bag of yummy candy. Suddenly, she heard a strange noise. She stopped and listened carefully. It was coming from a big tree. She slowly walked over to the tree. "Who's there?" she said but no one answered. The little girl opened the tree and peeped inside. To her surprise, she saw a big bear! The bear was so scared that he growled at the little girl. The little girl got scared and ran away. She left the yummy candy behind and ran all the way back home. She never ever went back to the scary forest again. +Once upon a time, there was a very clever little mouse named Max. He lived in a very big house and he loved to explore. One day, Max decided to explore the kitchen. As he sniffed around the room, he saw a big white refrigerator standing in the corner. + +In an instant, he had an idea! He knew the refrigerator was the perfect place to hide. Quickly, he scurried over to the side of the fridge, and darted under the door. + +"Chirp, chirp," he squeaked, as he squeezed into the back of the fridge. Little Max the mouse had found the perfect hiding place! + +Suddenly, he heard the door handle turning. Max heard a loud voice calling out: "Max! Where are you? Come out, come out!" + +Max was worried. He tried to stay very still and quiet, so that no one would know he was there. But it didn't work! The voice called out, "I know you're in there, Max! You can't hide from me!" + +Max was so clever! He had managed to outsmart the person looking for him. A clever mouse always knows how to hide! +Once upon a time, there was a tall rat living in a field. Every day he would go to the field to look for food. One day, he saw something shiny. He opened it and found a delicious nut inside. + +The rat was so excited. He said to himself, "This is the best nut ever! I'm so lucky!" + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was coming from the tree above him. "Hey there! That's my nut! Give it back!" + +The rat looked up and saw a big bird. He was very tall. The rat was scared and said, "I'm so sorry. I didn't know it was your nut." + +The bird said, "That's okay. I was just surprised to see a rat with my nut." Then the bird flew away. + +The rat was relieved. He looked around and saw other nuts in the field. He opened them and had a great snack. The end. +Carol was a brave and adventurous three-year-old. One day, she decided to explore the spooky forest by herself. But suddenly, she came across a big skeleton! She screamed with fear and wanted to run away, but the skeleton said, "Don't be scared little one. Just yield to me!" + +Surprised, Carol asked, "What do you mean?" + +The skeleton replied, "It means I want to take you on an adventure. Do you want to come along with me?" + +Carol was curious and scared at the same time, but the skeleton added, "Don't worry, I will protect you with all I have." + +This made Carol feel more comfortable, so she finally said, "Yes, I will yield to you!" + +And so, Carol went on a fantastical journey with the big skeleton in the spooky forest. Together, they experienced wonders Carol had never imagined before! +Once upon a time there was a small cat called Roger. Roger was a modest cat, and his fur was a nice green. One day at the park, Roger found some mud. He thought it looked fun, so he jumped in it! But then his mama cat saw, and she was not happy. She told Roger to clean himself. + +Roger wasn't a fan of the idea, but he knew he had to clean. He grabbed a nearby bucket, filled it with water and started scrubbing himself. When the job was done, Roger was clean and his green fur was shining! + +Mama cat was so proud of Roger. She told him he was such a good listener, and she gave him a big hug. Roger was so happy - he learned that being clean was important, even if it wasn't always fun! He thanked his mama cat for reminding him. + +And ever since then, Roger was an even more modest cat and made sure he was always clean! +One day, there was a warm day in the town. Two friends, Mandy and Phoebe, were walking down the street. Suddenly, they saw a sign. The sign said: Change. +Mandy said, "What does that sign mean?" +Phoebe replied, "I think it means something will change!" +The two friends kept walking and soon they heard music coming from down the street. Mandy and Phoebe were very excited. They ran over to see what it was. +When they arrived, they saw a street parade! Everyone was having lots of fun, marching and singing along to the music. +Mandy and Phoebe cheered and clapped along too. It was a warm and wonderful experience that neither of them would forget. They knew that the sign had been right-- something had changed! +Once upon a time, there was a small bird named Lisa. Lisa was a charming bird who loved to dance. She would dance and twirl in circles and zigzag through the air. + +One day, Lisa was so happy that she decided to fly high and dance even more. She flew higher and higher until she came to a dark cloud. + +"What a yucky place," said Lisa, but she decided to dance in the dark cloud anyway. Suddenly, a big gust of wind picked Lisa up and carried her away. She tried to flap her wings, but she could not move. + +Lisa screamed for help, but no one could hear her. She was too high up and too far away. No matter what Lisa did, she could not get back down. + +Unfortunately, Lisa had to stay in the dark cloud forever and never dance again. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy and the baby were walking to the park. The mommy said to the baby, "Be careful! Don't fall!" + +When they got to the park, they saw a big branch. The branch was so big that the mommy and the baby could walk up and look around. The mommy said, "Let's park here for a few minutes and look around." So, they did. + +While they were looking around, the mommy spotted a bird in the branches. She said, "Oh, look! A bird! But be careful! We don't want to frighten him away. Let's be quiet and watch him carefully!" So, the mommy and the baby watched the bird carefully. + +After a while, the bird flew away. The mommy said, "That was fun! Let's go home now." So, they went home. + +The end! +Sammy was three and very curious. She wanted to understand everything around her. One day, she was walking through the park when she saw something that made her stop in her tracks. + +In front of her was a tall, green tree with eye-like markings in its bark. Sammy knew it looked like a face but she couldn't understand it. She stood quietly, studying the tree. + +Suddenly, an old man with a stick and a hat approached her. "Do you know what this is?" he asked in a kindly voice. + +Sammy shook her head, a bit shy. "It looks like an eye," she said softly, pointing to the green markings. + +The old man smiled kindly. "You're right," he said. "This is an old tree. It has been here for a long time. Each year, it grows bigger and more beautiful." + +Sammy smiled. She felt happy that she had understood the tree and had made a new friend too. And, when she walked away with the old man, she felt full of wonder and joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She was three years old and loved to play. One day, Amy was playing in the park all by herself. She was enjoying the quiet day and the gentle breeze. + +Suddenly, Amy heard a voice. She looked around and saw a pony standing near the grass. The pony said to Amy, "I believe you can do it." + +Amy looked at the pony with surprise. She wasn't sure what the pony meant. The pony smiled and handed her a white napkin. She said, "The napkin has a surprise for you inside, so open it up and see what's inside." + +Amy opened the napkin and found a beautiful flower. She was amazed and thanked the pony for the kindness. The pony just smiled and said, "Believe you can do anything and never give up." + +Amy thanked the pony again and said goodbye. From then on, she kept the napkin and the flower with her everywhere she went. She always believed in herself and was thankful for the pony's words. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Danny and Sophie. Danny loved to sail with Sophie. Today they got to go, it was a nice day. + +"Where are we going?" asked Sophie. +"We're gonna zip to my secret spot," said Danny. +"Ooh! Can I see?" +"Sure," laughed Danny. + +When they got to the secret spot, it was so nice. There was a big lake and a sailboat. Danny and Sophie got into the boat. Sophie was so excited, she pointed to the sail. +"Look, Danny, we can make this sail go fast!" +Danny grabbed the ropes and said, "Let's zip!" They sailed all around the lake, faster and faster. + +Danny and Sophie had a great time sailing together. They sailed until the sun set and they were so happy that they got to enjoy such a nice day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He wanted to go on an adventure, so he opened the door. As he stepped outside, he saw a big hospital. He was so excited and decided to go inside. + +Once the little boy was inside, it was very busy. There were lots of doctors and nurses running around. He asked one of the nurses what was going on. The nurse told him that everyone at the hospital was very sad, because there were many children who were very sick. + +The little boy wanted to help, so he asked what he could do. The nurse said that the only way to help was to open the door. He did as he was asked, and suddenly the whole hospital was filled with a bright light. + +Unfortunately, when the light shone in, it brought a dark and dangerous disease with it. Everyone in the hospital began to get sick and before long, the little boy had caught the illness too. He eventually died from the illness and the hospital stayed very busy trying to take care of all the sick children. +Mandy was playing in the park when she saw a suit hanging on the fence. It looked fragile and precious, so she touched it. But it was too big for her, so she started to ignore it. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. + +"That is my suit!" said a man. + +Mandy was scared, so she did not answer. The man said again: + +"Why are you ignoring my suit? Don't you see how fragile it is?" + +Mandy shook her head, and the man said in a kind voice: + +"It's ok. Just take care of it, and give it back when you're done." + +Mandy smiled, and promised to take care of the suit. She was so happy to have found such a special thing in the park! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sally. She was three years old and loved exploring her world. One day, she decided to take a trip to the park. + +When Sally arrived at the park, she saw a funny shaped object in the sandpit. It was a 3-sided triangle! She had never seen anything like it before. + +Sally was very curious about the triangle, so she asked a man passing by: "What is that?" + +The man looked at Sally with an ignorant expression. He said: "That's a triangle!" + +Sally smiled and said: "Oh, a triangle! What does it do?" + +The man smiled too and said: "Triangles can do lots of things! They can help us create new shapes and build structures with them." + +Sally's eyes lit up with amazement. She thanked the man and continued to explore her new discovery. She experimented and played with the triangle all day, learning many new things. + +When she returned home, Sally thanked the triangle for coming into her life, and she vowed to never be ignorant again! +One day a big hairy dog and a girl went for a jog on the beach. The dog was very excited, jumping and running around the girl. She said to him, "Let's go on a yacht!" + +The girl and the dog went to a nearby yacht and the girl asked the man who owned the yacht if they could borrow it. The man was very pleased to let them, so the girl and the dog got on board. + +The girl started the engine and began to steer. She and the dog sailed along the shore. The sea was very calm and they both felt relaxed. + +The girl and the dog spent the whole day sailing, taking in the scenery, laughing, and having fun. Eventually they returned back to the jetty. + +The girl said to the dog, "That was a really fun jog wasn't it?" The dog barked in an excited tone and they both ran back home laughing. +Once upon a time, there was a pale girl called Amy. She was on a hunt for a special score. She was determined to find it. + +Amy went to the park and looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. She searched under the swing, but it wasn't there. She looked around the slide, but it still wasn't there. + +Frustrated, Amy decided to try the tree in the middle of the park. After looking all around the tree, she finally saw something pale in the branches. She smiled, knowing it was the score she was looking for. + +Amy carefully climbed the tree and grabbed the pale score. She was so excited that she found it! She carefully climbed back down and ran all the way home with it. + +Amy never forgot the day she found her special pale score. +Jack was a wild three year old who loved to dress up in costumes. He had a costume for every imaginable character and situation. One day, Jack was wearing a dinosaur costume and playing in the garden. Suddenly, he spotted a large, wild animal in the bushes. + +Jack was so excited and ran straight over. He asked the animal, "What are you looking at?" + +The animal replied, "I'm looking for something to eat!" + +Jack thought this was great fun and he said, "Why don't you come and have dinner with me and my family?" + +The animal had never been invited to dinner before and was very pleased. He thanked Jack and followed him inside. Jack proudly introduced the wild creature to his family. Everyone was delighted and they all enjoyed a delicious dinner together. + +At the end of the evening, the wild animal thanked Jack for the invitation and the fun night. He said, "Your wild costume was perfect for the evening. Thank you for being so kind." + +Jack was happy to have made a new friend and he waved goodbye as the animal walked away. +Tommy was a three year old little boy who lived in a big world. Every day, he would play and explore, but today was different. Tommy was frightened and he could not understand why. + +"Mommy, why am I so scared?" Tommy asked. + +His mother gave him a hug. "Sometimes, the world can be a scary place," she said. "But don't worry, I will always take care of you." + +Tommy felt a little better but he still could not shake the feeling that something was coming. Later in the day, thunder roared and lightning flashed. Tommy was very frightened, but he remembered his mother's words. + +"Mommy, I'm scared," he said. + +"It's okay," she replied, holding him close. Suddenly, Tommy realized what the thunder and lightning was for. It was the start of an adventure! + +"Will you come with me, Mommy?" he asked. + +She smiled. "Of course I will, Tommy. I will always take care of you no matter where we go." + +Tommy held onto his mother's hand tightly, no longer scared of the thunder or the lightning. He knew that no matter what came his way, his mother would always take care of him. +Mandy was playing in her garden when she saw something strange. She saw a thief picking something from the garden. She couldn't see what the thief was doing, but she knew it was not good. + +Mandy was scared and started shouting, "Help! Help!" + +But the thief didn't stop. Instead, the thief ran away into the long grass. Mandy was too scared to follow him. She knew she had to find an adult to help her. + +When Mandy told an adult, they ran after the thief. But the thief was too fast and had a long start. So, the thief got away with what he had picked from Mandy's garden. + +Mandy was sad that the thief had taken something from her garden and that she couldn't get it back. She had learned an important lesson to always ask for help when she found something strange. +John saw a band in the park. He thought it was really silly, so he started dancing. His friends laughed and told him to stop. + +John said, "I want to join the band!" + +"No, John," his friends said. "You don't have an instrument. You can't join." + +John felt sad but he decided to clean up the park. He thought that if he cleaned up the park then the band might let him play with them. + +John worked all day picking up leaves and sweeping the ground. The band noticed him and asked him to come over. + +John was so excited but when he reached them, the band leader just said, "We don't need your help. Go away." + +John felt embarrassed and disappointed. He had worked so hard to join the band and it was all for nothing. He started to cry and ran home. +Once upon a time, there was a young deer who lived in the forest. He loved playing in the sun and running around. But the deer had a problem: he was deaf! He couldn't hear the birds singing in the trees or the wind blowing through the leaves. + +One summer day, the deer was feeling very thirsty. He looked for something to drink. He couldn't find anything in the forest so he decided to go for a walk. He soon saw a big lake. He carefully stepped closer to the shore and bent down to drink. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice coming from the lake. It was a voice asking him: "Why are you deaf?". + +The deer was very surprised and he stepped back. Thinking carefully, he then answered with a gentle voice: "I don't know. I have always been deaf." + +He thanked the voice for asking him the question and continued to drink until he was no longer thirsty. The deer returned back to the forest and thanked the lake for listening to his story. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Sarah and Mandy. Everyday, they met on the green hill to walk. But one day Sarah and Mandy started to quarrel. + +Mandy said to Sarah, "It's not fair! You get the first turn to walk the green hill!" + +Sarah responded, "That's silly! Everyone should get a chance to take the walk!" + +While they argued, a funny bird flew by. It stopped and said with a sweet voice, "Why not take turns together? Then everyone can have fun!" + +Sarah and Mandy thought about it and realized it was the best way. So they decided to take turns and take a walk together. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to share and take turns. Sometimes it is more fun to do things together. +Once there were two friends, Tony and Jake. Jake was envious of Tony because Tony had a special label that everyone could see. Whenever they played together, Jake would often insist on having the label. + +One day, Tony and Jake went to the park. Jake asked Tony to lend him the label. +Tony shook his head. He said: "No. I can't give it to you because it's my special label. Sorry." + +Jake got frustrated. He kept insisting for the label. But Tony said no again and again. + +Finally, Tony suggested an idea. "If you want to know why I won't give it to you, why don't you come to my house? Then you will understand why I can not lend it to you." + +Jake agreed. The two friends went to Tony's house. Tony opened a cupboard and there were lots of labels, different shapes and sizes! + +Jake's eyes lit up in amazement. Tony explained that his special label was actually a family heirloom. Jake smiled and said he understood. + +The two friends continued playing and Jake said no more about the special label. He was happy to be friends with Tony and his family. +Once upon a time a little girl named Lucy was walking in the snow. She stumbled and fell, and it made her feel so sad. + +Suddenly, Lucy saw a big cloud in the sky. The cloud was icy and it looked very cold. But then Lucy heard a voice coming from the cloud. + +“Don't be sad," the voice said. "Everything will be okay.†+ +Lucy felt comforted by the cloud's kind words and she smiled. She knew that the cloud was right. Even when things are tough, we should stay strong and remember that things will get better. + +Moral: No matter what happens, never forget to look for the silver lining. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who had an old chest. He wanted to make it more comfortable so he asked his mom for help. + +"Mom, can you repair my chest?" he asked. + +"Yes, of course," she said, "Let's see what can be done." + +So mom took a look at the chest and saw it was all broken and worn out. She got some tools, some wood and some paint, and started repairing the chest. + +After a few hours, the chest was all mended. Mom painted it and made it look nice. Finally, she added some soft, fluffy cushions to make it even more comfortable. + +The little boy was so happy with his new and comfortable chest. He hugged his mom and thanked her for all her hard work. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a princess named Ella. She lived in a castle with her mom and dad. +One day Ella decided to go for a walk outside of the castle. As she was walking, Ella noticed something sparkly in the grass. She bent down to pick it up and saw it was a beautiful tiara. + +Ella put the tiara on her head and it fit perfectly. She smiled, feeling very special. + +Ella continued to walk and soon saw a tidy foot. She knelt down and saw it belonged to a little frog. "What is your name?" she asked the frog. + +The frog croaked back, "My name is Lily." + +Ella and Lily were friends from then on. They played games and went for more walks, both of them always wearing their tiaras. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tommy and Kate. One day Tommy said to Kate, "Let's check out my birdcage!" + +Kate was excited and followed Tommy to the birdcage. But when they got there they saw it was split in two! + +Tommy was sad and said, "Who split my birdcage?" + +Kate was honest and said, "I think I saw a naughty cat running away!" + +Tommy was sad but then he said, "We can fix this birdcage. Let's find some sticks and glue!" + +They found some sticks and glue and soon the birdcage was all fixed. And it looked better than ever! + +The two friends were happy and went off to play, with an honest and peaceful birdcage looking over them. +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy who was three years old. He was a nice boy but sometimes he misbehaved. + +One day, the boy was playing in the garden when his mother saw him. She said, "You know you're not allowed to play with the flowers! That's naughty behavior. If you don't stop, I will have to punish you!" + +The boy didn't want to get punished, so he tried to behave. He thought it would be easy to stay still, but it wasn't. As soon as his mother left, he started playing again. + +Suddenly, his mother came back, and saw the boy playing with the flowers. She said, "You didn't listen to me. Now you must be punished." + +The boy was scared and he started to cry. His mother said, "Don't worry. I'm not going to hurt you. I will just make you draw a square. It's easy, you'll see". + +The boy drew the square, and his mother said, "That's good! Now you know that you must always listen to mama. If you don't, I will have to punish you again!" The boy nodded and promised to always obey her. They hugged and the boy went outside to play happily. +Myli was so excited - it was her first camping trip! She put on her favourite dress and readied her backpack with food, water and a big twig. She marched off to the woods, where she couldn't wait to unpack. + +When she arrived at the perfect spot, she lay out her things: a blanket, a cup, a book and, of course, the twig she'd brought. She huddled up on the blanket and pulled out the twig. She chewed on it for a while, but it was very bitter. + +Disappointed, she decided to explore the woods. She had a lot of fun, discovering so many new things! When Myli returned, she found that her blanket was full of things the animals had unpacked - yummy food, flowers and even a few twigs. + +Myli had a great time unpacking it all; she was so happy to have shared her first camping trip with some new friends! +Sandy was getting ready for Halloween. She had a costume that was all gray with a hood that was shaped like a pumpkin. + +Her mom asked,†What do you want to be for Halloween?†+ +Sandy thought hard and then said, “I want to be a witch!†+ +“Okay,†said her mom, “let's look for a costume.†+ +They went to the store and Sandy saw some costumes that she liked. She decided on the gray witch costume and her mom bought it for her. + +When Sandy got home, she was so excited to put on her costume. She put on the gray hat, the gray dress with the spider web on it, and the gray shoes. Sandy looked in the mirror and smiled. She was ready for Halloween! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They both loved playing with each other and would often do things together. + +One day, they decided to play a game with matchsticks. Jack was really clever, and worked out a plan to put all the matchsticks together in a certain way. Jill was very impressed and envious. She asked Jack what his plan was, but Jack wasn't sure how to explain it. He told her that the matchsticks needed to unite in order to form a perfect pattern. + +Jill didn't understand, but she trusted Jack and tried to copy him. To her surprise, it worked! They had created the perfect pattern using all the matchsticks. + +Jill and Jack were so happy that they had managed to unite the matchsticks, and they hugged each other in victory. They both knew that they could work together, no matter how hard the game was. +Once there was a Little Boy, who was always very sweet. One day he decided to go for a walk and explore. He went to the park and saw something new – a smooth cone. The Little Boy had never seen a cone before and decided to pick it up and go explore it. + +He was so amazed with the smooth cone, he just couldn’t put it down. He figured out he could roll it with his hands and he had lots of fun doing it. + +Just then, Little Boy’s Mommy called him. She asked Little Boy, “Where did you find that cone?†+ +Little Boy replied, “I found it in the park when I was exploring!†+ +Mommy smiled and said, “It’s so nice that you found something you liked so much.†+ +Little Boy was so happy. He decided that he would keep the smooth cone as a special reminder of his fun day. +Jimmy was an eager three year old. He could hardly wait to go outside and zoom around the park. He put on his bright red sneakers and hopped outside with excitement. + +“I can’t wait to go zoom!†he said as he ran around the neighborhood. + +Jimmy came to the park. It had a big hill. “I can zoom right up that hill!†he exclaimed. So he began to run up the hill and zoom faster and faster until he finally made it to the top. + +But the pitch at the top of the hill was too steep and Jimmy couldn’t stop. He flew right off of the hill, tumbling and rolling until he crashed and couldn’t get up. + +Jimmy cried for help but no one came. He lay in the dirt and he was never able to go zoom again. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet bear who loved to explore the world. One day, he decided to go to the edge of a cliff and look out at the world. He crawled to the edge and looked out, but he noticed the cliff started to split! He was scared, so he yelled out for help. + +Suddenly, he saw a bee flying nearby and asked, "Can you help me? The cliff is splitting!" The bee said, "I'm sorry, I cannot help you. You'll have to jump off the cliff." + +The bear thought quickly and realized it was the only way to save himself. He took a deep breath, said goodbye to the world, and jumped off the cliff. He landed in a pool of water and splashed around happily. But then he saw a waterfall on the far side, and the water was getting closer and closer! + +The bear panicked and tried to swim away, but the current was too strong. He was going to get swept away! He screamed for help, but nobody was there to save him. Suddenly, the bear got too close to the edge of the waterfall and it was too late. He split into two pieces and was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a black pig. The pig was sad and lonely, so it wept. + +In the woods nearby, there was a 3 year old child. The child heard the pig weeping and said, "What's wrong little piggy?" + +The pig said, "I'm sad because I'm alone". + +The kind little child said, "Don't be sad, piggy! I'll stay with you and keep you company". + +The pig was happy, and stopped weeping. From then on, the little pig and the 3 year old child were best friends, and they played together every day in the woods. +The baby was so happy, sleeping in her new crib. Mommy and Daddy said it was special and said it was something the baby would learn to value. + +The baby smiled and made some soft little noises. The parents laughed, so happy to see her happy. + +Suddenly, the baby stopped crying and looked at them. They could see fear in her eyes. + +"What's wrong?" asked Daddy. + +Mommy noticed that the baby was pointing at something across the room. She took a closer look and noticed a deep, deaf silence in the room. + +"Oh, don't worry sweetie," Mommy said. "There's nothing to be afraid of, it's just the silence." + +The parents hugged and kissed the baby, trying to make her feel better. She smiled, reassured that she was safe in her new crib. She'd learned to value the silent moments and not to be afraid anymore. +There was once a cozy living room with a big comfy chair in the middle. One day, a three-year-old named Toby went to sit in the chair, but he found that something was there instead. It was a red laser beam! Toby was very excited and waved his hands through the light. + +Suddenly, the laser moved and went up towards the ceiling. Toby was worried that it was going to get lost, so he chased it around the room. He wanted to grab it, but it just stayed out of reach. Toby kept trying, but it seemed like the laser was too smart for him. + +Suddenly, Toby realized something. He remembered that the room had a tall ladder available. If he could stand on the ladder, then he could reach the laser. He climbed up and was able to snatch it. Toby was so happy! The laser was now safely back in the room and available for him to play with. +Once upon a time there was a reliable man. He was always very kind and always tried his best. + +One day the man had something very important to do. So he put on a veil and set off on his journey. + +On the way, he saw a giant black monster. The giant monster was destroying everything in sight. + +The man stopped and yelled to the monster "Stop destroying things! Leave this place! + +The monster looked at the man and said "I will not leave until I have destroyed this village". + +The man looked the monster in the eyes and said "You don't have to do this. There will be better ways to get what you need". + +The monster listened and decided to leave. Because of the reliable man, the village was safe. The man removed his veil and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Kay who loved to whistle. Every day she would go out and whistle her favorite jazz tunes in the backyard. One day, the sun was shining brightly, so Kay decided to put on her favorite pink dress and go out to whistle. + +As she began her jazz song, her mom heard it from the kitchen window and came outside. "Kay, what are you doing?" She asked. + +Kay replied, "I'm just whistling my favorite song, mommy." + +"But you're not supposed to whistle in the backyard! You know the neighbors won't like it," her mom said. + +Kay was sad. She really wanted to whistle her songs, but she didn't want to make anyone mad. Then she had an idea. She asked her mom if she could whistle in her own room, and her mom agreed. + +So Kay went inside, put on her pink dress, and whistled her favorite jazz tunes softly in her bedroom. Everyone was happy, and Kay was too because she could still whistle her favorite tunes without upsetting the neighbors. +Mia and John were walking in the forest, looking for animals. All around them were trees and shrubs. Suddenly, Mia noticed something. + +"John, what's that?" she asked, pointing to a strange object. + +John looked closely, "It's a cave," he said. + +Mia was curious, she wanted to go inside. They stepped closer. When they were at the entrance, they could feel a strange silence. It was like something was watching them. + +"Should we go in?" Mia asked. + +"Are you sure, it looks really poor." John said, looking worried. + +Mia was brave, she decided to wear her best shoes, the ones that her mom had given her. + +"Yes, I'm sure," she said and stepped inside. + +John followed her, and they explored the cave. Suddenly, they saw a beautiful bird resting on a rock. It had bright colors and a long tail. It was the most beautiful bird they had ever seen! +Mia and Timmy were best friends. They ran up and down the beach together, chasing the birds and kicking sand. + +One day, Timmy had been restless and pushed Mia in the sand. Mia was so mad and shouted at Timmy, "That's not nice! You hurt me!" But Timmy had not meant to hurt Mia, and he started to cry. Mia felt so sorry for him and said, "I forgive you." + +Timmy was so happy to hear Mia say this and gave her a tight hug. They had a laugh and went back to playing on the beach in the sunshine. They had promised to never forget to forgive each other, and they were the best of friends. +Once there was a little girl named Olivia. Every morning, she would wake up and get dressed. One day, she was so excited that she put on her sunglasses as soon as she woke up. She began to run around and explore the house. As she searched, she found a secret door. Olivia wasn't sure what was behind the door, so she waited a few minutes and tried to be patient. + +Eventually the door cracked open, and Olivia saw a monster! It had big yellow eyes and a furry face. She screamed and tried to run away, but the monster stepped forward and trapped her. + +"Please help me!" Olivia shouted. + +The monster replied in a grumpy voice, "If you want my help, you must give me something in return. Then I will let you go." + +Olivia knew she was in trouble, so she quickly agreed. The monster opened the door and let her out. Even though Olivia had been patient and waited for the monster, it wasn't enough to save her. She had to give away her sunglasses before she was allowed to escape. + +Olivia sadly walked away without her sunglasses. She had learnt to never trust a monster and that patience is not always enough! +Once upon a time there was a lively little girl called Jenny. She was so happy and always liked to go on adventures. One day she was playing in the garden when she said, "I want to go on another adventure!" She started to walk and soon came to a big field. It was so big she couldn't see the end! + +Jenny decided to keep walking. Suddenly, she noticed something in the distance. She ran to see what it was and it was a path! A path leading somewhere. Jenny was so excited that she didn't even notice the popcorn on the path. + +When she got closer, Jenny heard music. It was nice and lively. She noticed the path lead to some people dancing. One of them noticed her and said, "Hello Jenny! Come join us!" So she did, and they danced and ate popcorn until the sun went down. + +Jenny was so happy she spent the day dancing and eating popcorn. It was the best adventure ever! +Mommy held her purse tightly as they skipped out of the house with their big hearts filled with excitement. Sophie, the little girl, asked her mom why they were going out and said excitedly, "Where are we going, Mommy?". + +"We're going to see Daddy!" exclaimed Mommy cheerfully. + +Sophie cheered in delight, clapping her hands as she thought about meeting her dad soon. + +As they went down the street, Mommy told her about how Daddy was working late so he wasn't able to come with them earlier. Sophie listened to her mom and said, "I want to give Dad a hug so he would feel better!". + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's very sweet, Sophie! We'll see if Daddy allows us to give him a hug and make him feel better!". + +When they arrived at Dad's work, Sophie ran towards the door and waited for it to open. When it did, Dad stepped out and smiled at his daughter. She ran towards him, arms wide open. Dad hugged Sophie and said, "I'm so thrilled to see you, my lovely girl!". + +Mommy and Dad shared a happy look as Sophie hugged her dad tightly. Even though it was just a hug, it was enough to make Daddy's day. It was a cheerful moment for them all. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joe. Joe was only three years old. One day, Joe asked his mother if they could go to the shop. His mother said yes, so they drove to the shop. + +When they got there, Joe couldn't believe his eyes. There were lots of things to buy! He ran around, looking at all the toys. He chose a stuffed animal to fill his arms. + +Joe asked his mother, "Where are the sweets?" His mother pointed to the distant shelf. When Joe saw the pile of candy, he smiled from ear to ear. Joe filled his basket with candy, and walked to the cashier to pay for it. + +When the cashier gave him his change, Joe put it in his pocket. Joe thanked his mother for taking him to the shop, and they went home together. +Once there was a girl named Joanna. She found a violin in the grass one day. She thought it looked pale and pretty, so she decided to pull it out of the grass. + +Joanna took the violin home with her. She went to her parents and asked them if she could keep it. They said she could, so Joanna was very excited! + +Joanna started to play the violin every day. She wanted to be the best player in the world. Her parents watched her proudly every day as she got better and better. + +One day, Joanna decided she wanted to show her parents what she had learned. She put on a show, but just before she finished, the strings broke! Joanna was very sad and her parents were angry. They told her that she shouldn't have pulled the violin out of the grass in the first place. + +Joanna was not allowed to keep the violin that she had worked so hard to learn. Her parents threw it in the trash and Joanna never saw it again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy. He liked to smile, and his cheeks were like two smooth peaches. + +One day, he was walking by a big lake and he spotted something white in the water. He asked his mum what it was, but she didn't know. + +"Let's go take a look and find out," he said. He smiled as they walked to the lake. + +When they arrived, they saw that it was a big, smooth shell. The boy couldn't believe his eyes. He asked his mum what he should do with it. + +"Just pick it up and see," she said with a smile. + +He plucked up the shell and shook it near his ear. Suddenly, he heard a voice. + +“Who shook me from my sleep?†it said. The boy was so excited. He smiled and could not wait to find out what was inside the shell. +Little Sam was feeling lazy. He had seen a big, green bush and wanted to explore it, but he was too tired. He dragged his feet in the direction of the bush, leaving a trail of footprints. He reached out to grab a branch of the bush when suddenly something brushed against his arm. + +Sam jumped back with a yelp. He noticed a tall figure standing behind him. + +"Don't worry, Sam," said the figure. "It's only me." + +Sam looked up to see his mom standing in front of him. + +"What are you doing here, Mom?" Asked Sam. + +"I followed you here," replied his mom. "I was worried that you were being lazy and not exploring the bush. Then I saw you reaching out to touch it and I had to come make sure you were ok." + +Sam smiled. His mom had been worried about him and he was glad she was looking out for him. From that day on, Sam promised himself not to be lazy when he was out exploring. He vowed to make sure that his mom would never have to worry about him ever again. +Papa opened the door. He looked happy. Leo wanted to know why. + +"We're going to play in the park," Papa said. Leo was excited. + +Then, Papa and Leo went to the park. It was very sunny. + +Papa and Leo went to the swings. Leo jumped on one and grinned. He loved to swing. + +Next, Papa and Leo went to the see-saw. It looked easy. Papa sat on one end, and Leo sat on the other. + +They went up and down. Leo laughed. + +Then, Papa and Leo went to the hopscotch. It had a line on the ground. Leo tried to jump from one box to the next. He missed a few times, but he kept going. + +When they were done, Papa asked Leo if he had fun. + +"Yes," Leo said, "It was nice." + +Papa smiled. He was glad Leo enjoyed himself. +Once there was a little three year old boy, who lived in a small house with his mom. Every morning, the boy liked to lay in the garden and look at the sky. + +One sunny morning, he saw some wood laying on the grass. It looked like someone had left it there by mistake. He was curious; he wondered what he could do with the wood. At that moment, his mom asked him to come inside the house. + +The boy thought the wood would be helpful and decided to take it. He was so excited and carried it inside the house. + +When his mom saw the wood, she was very cross. She asked the boy why he had taken it without asking. She said that the wood didn't belong to him and it wasn't helpful; it was naughty for him to take it. + +The boy was very sad and said he was sorry. His mom said it was too late and she had to call the police. The police took the wood away and the boy's mom said he wouldn't be allowed to play outside the house for a month. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to listen to your mom and not take things which don't belong to you. It's never helpful to do something naughty! +Once upon a time there were two friends. They were happy together and liked to play. + +One day they wanted a special treat. So they went to the store to order ice cream. But they could not decide which flavour they wanted. + +One friend liked chocolate, while the other wanted strawberry. They disagreed. + +Suddenly, the shopkeeper stepped in. He suggested that they get both flavours. This made everyone happy. + +The two friends hugged eachother and said, "That's a great order! Thank you!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old, and she was so excited. She had just gotten a new ball! + +The girl ran outside and kicked the ball across the yard. It rolled under a tree and the girl chased after it. She stopped in front of the tree and called out, "Hello? Is anyone there?" + +Suddenly, a voice came out from behind the tree. It was a kind voice. It said, "Yes, I am here! I'm a magical fairy." + +The girl was so excited. She asked the fairy, "What are you doing here?" The fairy replied, "I'm here to grant you a wish!" + +The girl thought for a moment. Then an idea came to her. She said, "I wish I could have a new friend." The fairy smiled and said, "Your wish is granted!" + +A few seconds later, a new girl popped up from behind the tree. She was wearing a big, bright smile. The little girl and the new girl laughed and ran around, having so much fun. + +The little girl and the new girl soon became the best of friends, and they had many new adventures together! +Once upon a time an ancient prune tree stood in a meadow. + +One day, a little boy called Jack and his mum watched the tree together. + +Jack's mum said: "Look Jack, that is an ancient prune tree." + +Jack asked: "What's a prune, mum?" + +His mum replied: "It's a dried fruit. It's very tasty, come and have a look!" + +Jack and his mum walked over to the ancient prune tree and looked at the prunes twinkling in the sunlight. + +Jack smiled and said: "I love prunes, mum. Can we eat some?" + +His mum smiled back and said: "Yes we can, let's pick some and we will have a lovely snack!" + +So they both collected some of the prunes and took them home to enjoy. + +The End. +Once there was a cute bunny who lived in the forest. She was always hopping around, looking for the best places to find food. + +One day she found a little clearing in the woods, which was full of shiny steel. She was so excited and hopped about it until finally she stopped and said, "What is all this steel?" + +Just then, a friendly fox appeared from behind some bushes. He smiled and said, "This is all steel that I have been collecting. Do you want some?" + +The bunny was so excited and said, "Yes please!" + +The fox carefully gave the bunny a small piece of steel and said, "I hope you receive this gift with joy!" + +The bunny was so happy and thanked the fox. Then she hopped away, holding the steel close to her heart. She knew that this gift would be something special. +Alice was feeling a bit gloomy. She had been looking for her bag all morning. She thought she had borrowed it but she couldn't remember where. She asked her mum and dad but they had no idea either. + +Alice's brother then came in holding her bag. He had borrowed it last week and was playing with it in the garden. Alice smiled and asked him to give it back. Her brother replied, "No way! It's mine now." + +Alice was really angry but then had an idea. She asked her brother if he wanted to share the bag. They each took a side and filled it with their toys. After a bit of squabbling, the bag was filled. + +Alice thought the bag looked much better when it was filled with toys, and her brother was happy too. They both smiled and the gloomy feeling disappeared. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Annie. She was only three and loved to play with her blocks. One day she went to the park with her mom. + +As they walked, she spotted a big knob. It was deep blue and mysterious. Annie asked her mom, "Can I touch it?" Her mom said ok, so Annie touched it. + +Suddenly, the knob began to twist and turn and Annie felt something weird happening! She looked around but nobody else seemed to be paying attention. Annie then noticed that the park was getting prettier. All the plants and bushes were growing bigger and the swings and slide were improving. + +Annie thought that turning the knob made everything better, so she started to turn it more and more. + +But then it happened. The knob turned too far and suddenly the park was a big mess! Plants were wilting, the swings were going backwards, and the slide was broken in two! Everyone was shocked and Annie started to cry. + +The bad ending was all because of the little knob. Annie learned her lesson and never touched the knob again. +Once upon a time, a great big otter named Tom was swimming in the river. He loved the fun that he had each day, but when he saw something in the water, it made him blink. Tom said, "What could that be?" + +Suddenly, he saw something big and black. Tom blinked and said, "Oh, it's a giant turtle. He's so great!" + +The giant turtle looked at Tom and said, "Hi there, little otter. Would you like to come for a ride on my back today?" + +Tom was very excited and said, "Yes! That would be great!" + +The two of them swam around together, having a lot of fun. Tom blinked and smiled, enjoying his special day with his new friend. +Mama and Jack were walking home from the store when they spotted a yellow purse lying on the ground. + +“What is that?†asked Jack. + +“That is a purse,†said Mama. “It looks like someone must have dropped it.†+ +“Can I make it mine?†Jack asked. + +“Well,†said Mama, “we can’t keep it unless we know who it belongs to. Let’s go ask the store keeper if anyone has lost a purse.†+ +They went back to the store and the store keeper said he had no idea who it belonged to. + +“Let’s take it home with us,†suggested Mama. “We can make it yours, Jack.†+ +Jack smiled. He loved his new yellow purse. He hugged it tightly and thanked Mama for finding it for him. He knew he could keep all his special things safely in his purse. Jack and Mama smiled, happy to be home with this special yellow purse. +Once there was a little bunny who liked to hop around. On one bright and sunny day, the bunny was hopping around a big wall. The wall was very nosy and watched the bunny hop around. + +The bunny stopped in front of the wall and called out, "Hello Wall! What do you think of my hopping?†+ +The wall replied, “You hop very well! But why do you hop around this particular wall?†+ +The bunny smiled and said, “I like to hop around walls. I think they make the hopping more interesting.†+ +The wall was so impressed with the bunny’s enthusiasm! So the wall challenged the bunny to hop around the wall three times. + +The bunny was thrilled and immediately started to hop around the wall. When the bunny had hopped the three times the wall said, “You are the best hopper I know!†+ +The bunny giggled with joy and kept on hopping around the wall for the rest of the sunny day. The little bunny and the nosy wall were the best of friends from then on. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack. Every day, Jack had to wash his folder before school. One morning, Jack felt grumpy and didn't want to wash his folder. + +"Why must I wash my folder?" asked Jack. + +His mum replied, "You must wash it so it is clean for school." + +But Jack refused and left for school without washing his folder. His teacher was very angry when she saw it was not clean. + +"Jack, why is your folder so dirty?" + +"I didn't want to wash it," replied Jack. + +The teacher said, "You must wash your folder from now on or you will be in lots of trouble." + +Jack left the room very grumpy and refused to wash his folder ever again. As a result, Jack got into lots of trouble and was always grumpy at school. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Anna. She was only three years old. + +One day, Anna's mommy took her to the park. Anna was so happy! She ran to the pond and said "Mommy, look! It's a big pond! Can I splash in it?". Mommy smiled and said "Yes of course, sweetie". + +Anna stepped into the water and started to splash. She was laughing and having fun. Suddenly, she heard a strange sound. It was coming from the sky! + +Anna looked up and saw a huge planet. It was big and scary. She asked her mommy, "What is that?" Her mommy replied, "Sweetie, that's Jupiter. It's a planet in our solar system." + +Anna was so surprised. She looked up to the sky in awe. She said, "Mommy, it's so beautiful!" Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it sure is!" They both looked up at the planet and admired its beauty. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a mummy and a daddy and their little three-year-old girl, Daisy. Daisy loved to explore new places and every day she asked her mummy and daddy to take her to the store. + +"Yes, of course," said her mummy, "let's go." + +They drove to the store and Daisy was so excited. Suddenly, Daisy saw a big truck blocking their way. She said, "Oh no! That truck is so tough. We can't go in!" + +Her daddy said, "Don't worry, Daisy. We'll find another way." + +So, they went around the truck and saw another store. But it wasn't the same as the one Daisy wanted to visit. She said, "I miss the old store." + +Her mummy said, "I know, sweetie. But we can explore this store too." + +So, Daisy and her family looked around the new store and found lots of fun things. They had a great time and Daisy didn't miss the old store so much anymore. +Once there was a little girl who was very gifted. Every day she would go to the lake to swim. One day when she arrived to the lake she heard someone playing the guitar. + +The little girl was mesmerized. She had never heard such beautiful music before. She decided to find the source of the music. + +The girl followed the music until she came across a man playing the guitar. + +The little girl was in awe and asked, “Who are you?†+ +The man smiled and replied, “I am a gifted guitar player. Would you like to learn how to play?†+ +The little girl smiled back and said, “Yes please!†+ +And the girl and the man played music together every day at the lake! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. She was three-years-old. Every day, she liked to put things in special places. She felt very powerful whenever she did this. + +One day, Sarah put some words together and it gave her a lot of joy. She said them out loud and it made her feel even more powerful. + +The words she put together were "I'm so clever". + +When Sarah's Mom heard these words, she thought it was so cute. She replied, "Yes you are, my dear". Sarah smiled and felt very proud of her powerful words! +Once, there was a little girl who was walking in the rain. She was feeling discouraged as the rain was coming down harder and harder. Suddenly, a big blue umbrella came floating down from the sky! It was so impressive and sparkly that the little girl couldn't help but smile. + +She quickly opened the umbrella and found it was big enough to cover her, the rain got lighter and she felt encouraged. She decided to take the umbrella on her journey. + +The rain stopped and the little girl continued her journey. Everywhere she went, people noticed the umbrella and said how impressive it looked. Everywhere she went, the little girl was happy with her umbrella and felt encouraged by all the people who had said such nice things about it. +One day, Tom and his mum went on a distant journey. Tom could see blue skies and white clouds passing them by. After a while, they stopped in a place with a big field. Tom screamed with joy and ran to the field. + +The field was full of new toys and Tom couldn't wait to start playing. He grabbed a ball and began to play. He ran around, trying to catch it, and striking it as hard as he could. + +Just as Tom was enjoying himself, something unexpected happened. A rumble sounded in the distant sky and then suddenly a lightning bolt struck the ground. Tom screamed and ran quickly to his mum. He hid himself in her arms, holding onto her tight. + +When the storm passed, Tom and his mum continued their journey. But this time, Tom saw the distant sky with a lot of respect and awe. He knew to always keep on eye out for the storm. +It was a sunny day, and Lucy and her friend Charlie were running in the forest. Suddenly, they saw a hairy raven perched on a branch. Lucy said, "Let's try to get it!" Charlie said, "I'm scared!" Lucy jumped up and tried to grab the raven, but as she did, it flew away. + +When Lucy landed, she felt something wet on her feet. It was melting snow from the trees! Lucy said, "Eh oh! It's too cold!" But Charlie said, "Come on, let's keep running." + +The snow kept melting, and soon the ground was wet and slippery. Lucy and Charlie were jumping and laughing, until suddenly Lucy slipped and fell in a big puddle of water. + +Charlie started to laugh, but Lucy just cried. She was soaked, and her clothes were cold and wet. Charlie said, "You better hurry home and get dry!" + +At home Lucy felt even worse. Her clothes and shoes were ruined, and she was still wet and shivering. In the end, the hairy raven had caused her a lot of trouble! +Once upon a time, there was a smart alligator. He was so smart, he knew lots of tricks! One night, the alligator was walking through the woods and he saw something glowing. He wondered what it was, so he went closer to find out. + +He came to a clearing and he saw the biggest, brightest light he had ever seen! He decided to get closer, so he took a few steps closer. He got close to the light and said, “What’s this?†+ +The light replied, “I’m an angel! I’m here to tell you something very important.†The alligator was very excited to hear this and he asked, “What is it?†+ +The angel said, “You must be careful, for there’s danger ahead. You must be smart and wise to make it through.†The alligator thanked the angel and the light disappeared. + +The alligator was now scared, but determined to be brave. He continued on his journey, being smart and careful. Not long after, he encountered a dangerous situation. He was able to use his brains and smarts to get out of it and make it to safety! +Once upon a time there was a very lively octopus. The octopus's name was Octo. Octo liked to try new things. + +One day, Octo decided to try swimming in the ocean. He zoomed around and saw other friendly creatures. He even heard some music playing in the bubbles. + +Octo kept swimming until he got tired. He came up to the surface and called out to his friend Triton, the turtle. "Hey Triton! Come join me. I'm trying out swimming in the ocean!" + +Triton swam over to join Octo. They played together, zooming and spinning around. Octo showed Triton all his new moves and together they laughed and laughed. + +In the end, Octo and Triton had so much fun. They promised to go swimming together again one day. Octo was ever so happy that he had tried out swimming in the ocean! +Jack was excited for the night of the Fourth of July celebration. He had never seen a firework before, but he knew everyone was looking forward to it. + +"Mommy, what is a firework?" he asked. + +"It's something amazing and beautiful," his mom replied. "When it's dark outside, people light fireworks and they go into the sky and create a show with pretty colors and bright lights." + +Jack was amazed. "When will it happen?" + +"It won't be until after bedtime, so you'll have to be very calm before the fireworks start," his mom said. + +Jack worked very hard the rest of the day to stay calm until it was time to see the show. When the night finally came, Jack and his parents stood in the front yard and watched the fireworks. Jack was amazed and asked about each one. + +"What was that one?" he asked his parents as a huge orange firework went up into the sky. + +His parents laughed and told him that it was a firework that had a beautiful flower shape. The show went on for a while and Jack enjoyed every minute of it. It was a night Jack would never forget! +Once upon a time, there was a big perfect tree. It stood tall and proud in the sunshine every day. + +One day, a little girl named Annie decided to climb up the tree. She began to go up, up, and up in the tree. The branches became steeper and the leaves tickled her nose. + +When she got to the very top, Annie looked around and saw the beautiful view. She said, "I sure can use this perfect tree." Just then, Annie felt a gust of wind, and the tall perfect tree started to shake. + +Annie's mother heard the noise and ran up to the tree. She said, "Annie! That wind can make you fall. Come down carefully!" Annie listened to her mother, and slowly made her way down the tree. + +When Annie got to the ground, she smiled. She had used the perfect tree to get a lovely view of the world. But she knew to always listen to her mom and try to be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Milly. She loved to pretend and every day she played with her animals. One day, Milly pretended she was a princess and began to twirl around the living room. As Milly twirled, she saw something on the arm of her white couch. It was a big, round, disgusting spot! + +Milly called her mom and said, "Mom! Look at this spot! It's disgusting!" Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Milly. We can get rid of it." + +Milly's mom worked hard and soon the spot was gone. Milly was so relieved. She smiled and thanked her mom. From then on, whenever Milly saw a spot in her house, she pretended it was a special part of her kingdom and she loved playing princess with her animals. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Sara. She was very curious and always wanted to explore the world. One day, she decided to step outside her house and take a look around. She noticed there were many noisy things happening in her neighbourhood. For example, there were cars honking and birds chirping. + +Sara wanted to remember all the new things she was seeing, so she took out her notebook and started to write it down. However, every time she tried to focus on writing, the noise around her would distract her. + +Sara became frustrated and started to cry. Then, she heard a small voice saying "use your ears to listen, use your eyes to see, and use your mind to explore". Sara suddenly realized that the noise should not be something she should be afraid of; instead, she can learn from it and appreciate it. + +From then on, Sara decided to find the positive lessons in these noisy things and explore the world with a more open mind. She realized that was the best way to learn and grow as a person. + +Moral of the story: We should use our ears, eyes, and minds to find lessons in the noisy world. +Once upon a time there was a very incredible little girl named Lola. She had a lovely basket which was full of colorful goodies. One day Lola decided to go for a walk. + +On her way, Lola spotted something very unusual. It was a little purple creature dancing around in a circle. Lola was so surprised that she ran right up to it to get a closer look. + +When Lola got near enough, the little creature looked at up and shouted, "Guess what?" + +Lola smiled and thought for a while. She then replied, "Is it a bunny?" + +The creature started laughing hysterically. "No silly! It's me, a fairy!" + +Lola gasped in surprise, feeling more than a little bit silly. She thanked the fairy and continued on her walk, feeling incredible. +Once upon a time there was a young girl who liked to wander. Every morning, she would go outside and explore the world around her. + +One day, the girl decided to go wandering in the woods. She felt safe and excited as she followed the dirt path. + +Suddenly, she heard music coming from further away in the forest. She followed the sound until she came upon a group of people doing yoga. They were peaceful and happy and the girl stopped to watch. + +The girl decided to join in. She learned the poses and practiced them with the group. She felt safe and content amongst the trees. + +The girl continued to wander around the woods and visited the yoga group whenever she could. She felt relaxed and calm as she moved her body with the others and found her true peace. +Once there was a little girl called Maria. She was so excited to meet her new friend, Jack. Jack had invited Maria to his house and they were excited to explore together. + +When they arrived at Jack's house, Maria was amazed. There were so many fun things to do! Jack took her to the living room to show her something special. There, Maria saw the television! It made her so enthusiastic. + +"How did you get this?" Maria asked. + +"I asked my parents and they got it for me," Jack said, proudly. + +Maria and Jack began exploring the fun things they could do with the television. They watched shows, played games, and even sang songs together. Maria couldn't believe how much fun she was having! + +"Thank you for showing me your television, Jack," said Maria. + +"It was my pleasure," Jack said, smiling. + +And from then on, Maria and Jack were the best of friends and always having an enthusiastic time! +Once upon a time there was an old couple, Joo and Gem. They had been married for many years and were very happy. But one day something strange happened. Joo found a hidden box under the bed. He was curious so he opened it and found a special permission slip inside. It said that Joo and Gem were allowed to get married! + +Joo was so excited that he told Gem what he had found. Gem laughed and said “We’ve been married for so long and all it took was a permission slip to make it official!â€. Joo smiled and said “Let’s keep this permission slip hidden so no one else finds outâ€. + +So the old couple kept the permission slip hidden and were very happy – even after all these years of marriage. They were so grateful for the permission slip which had made their marriage official. +Once upon a time there was a small girl named Lily. She loved to travel and see new places. She especially loved to explore the beach and go for long walks. + +One day, Lily wanted to travel to a new place, but she didn't have enough money. So she decided to travel with her thumb. She stuck her thumb out and waited. + +A big, rich car stopped for her. A man leaned out of the window and said, "Where you heading?" + +"I'm going to the beach," said Lily. + +But the man shook his head. "No, I'm sorry I cannot take you there," he said. "You are too small. It's not safe." + +Lily was sad, but she thanked the man and waved goodbye. She went back home, disappointed and frustrated. + +But Lily didn't give up. The next day, she walked to the beach and explored the beautiful, sandy shoreline. She realized that she didn't need to travel by car to enjoy anyplace. She was able to explore and find happiness right where she was. +Once there was a little girl named Amy. She was very intelligent and had a beautiful frame. She loved playing in her garden. On one sunny day, Amy decided to bury her favourite toy in a hole in the garden. She dug the hole, put the toy in, and carefully covered it up with dirt. + +All of a sudden, Amy heard a voice coming from somewhere in the garden. It was her dad! + +"What are you doing Amy?" said Dad. + +"I'm burying my toy," replied Amy. + +"That's very intelligent. But why are you burying it?" asked Dad. + +"So I can find it later!" said Amy, with a smile on her face. + +Dad laughed and said, "Well, if you go ahead and bury it then you can put a frame around the spot or something so you don't forget where it is. That way, when you come back, you'll know exactly where to dig for your toy!" + +Amy liked this idea and quickly went to find something to mark the spot. She found a bright red stick and stuck it into the ground. When she finished, she stood back and admired her work. + +"That should do it!" said Dad. + +Amy was proud of her work and couldn't wait to dig up her toy again. +Once upon a time, there was a big gray house in the woods. One day, a little girl named Sarah decided to enter. When she opened the door, she was surprised to see a big room with lots of funny things inside. + +Suddenly, Sarah heard a voice. She looked around, but she couldn't see anyone. Then, she noticed a little pointy mouse. + +"Hello there! Who are you?" Sarah asked the mouse. + +The mouse replied, "My name is Joe. What are you doing in my house?" + +"I'm looking around," Sarah said with a smile. + +Joe smiled back. "Well, if you like, I can show you around!" + +So, Sarah and Joe went on a tour of the big gray house in the woods. They saw funny things and had lots of fun. When they were done, they waved goodbye and Sarah happily went home. +Once upon a time, there was a silly peanut. He had lots of friends, but they all got bored quicker when they did silly things with him. + +One day, the silly peanut wanted to do something new. He tried to make his friends laugh. He ran around, he jumped high and he made funny noises. He was so silly! + +But then, he started sneezing. He sneezed and sneezed, and soon, his friends started to laugh. + +The silly peanut was so happy that his silly move made his friends so entertained. He laughed and said, “That was fun! Let’s do it again!†+ +And so, every time the silly peanut felt bored, he would start sneezing! His friends would always laugh, and it always felt like a silly party. +The End +Jim looked out the window. It was hot outside, and he wanted to go out. He thought of how he could fix it. + +"Why don't you go out and play with your friends?" his mom said. + +Jim smiled and said, "Yes, let's go!" + +Jim and his friends ran out of the house and started to play. They laughed and goofed off until they noticed something wrong. There was a hole in the ground, and the ground around it was hot. + +Jim stepped closer and realized the hole was from a broken pipe. He knew what he could do to fix it. + +"Let's put something heavy on it!" he said. + +His friends got a big rock and put it over the hole. Then, with a big wink, Jim said, "Now it's fixed!" + +The group was glad that Jim was able to fix the hole. They looked at each other and smiled. They knew it was all thanks to Jim. He was the one who knew what to do. +One winter day, three happy children decided to celebrate. They put on their warm coats and hats and went outside. The ground was icy and snow covered. They quickly spotted a friendly penguin on the edge of the pond. + +The children laughed and shouted as they ran up to the penguin. They couldn’t believe their eyes. The penguin was so soft and cuddly. They petted its feathers and gave it a hug. + +The children agreed that the best way to celebrate was to have a snowball fight. They gathered up some snow and rolled it into big balls. Then, they all had a blast throwing them at each other. Even the penguin watched and cheered them on! + +When they were done, the children waved goodbye to the penguin and went back inside. They all agreed that it was the best winter day ever and the most fun way to celebrate! +Once upon a time there was a squirrel called Tom. Tom was a very selfish squirrel. He never wanted to share his acorns with any of his friends. Whenever his friends asked for an acorn, Tom refused. One day, Tom found a big acorn under a tree. It was the biggest acorn he had ever seen! Tom was going to pick it up but then noticed that another squirrel was looking at it too. Tom was really greedy and didn't want to share. So he ran away with the acorn, leaving the other squirrel behind. + +When Tom opened the acorn, he found that it was sour. He had expected it to be sweet, but it was not! Tom was so disappointed and decided to throw it away. But then he thought that maybe he had been wrong. Maybe he should have shared the acorn with the other squirrel. + +Tom realised that everyone should allow for the possibility of sharing. It felt much better to share than to be selfish. Tom learned his lesson - sharing is better than being selfish! +Once upon a time there was a Castle, deep inside a mountain. The mountain was so tall that from the top it could touch the sky! In the Castle lived two little friends - Bella and Tom. They were very excited to play together everyday to explore the Castle. + +But one day, their game revealed something unexpected. When Tom looked below the Castle, he saw a great lake filled with oxygen! It was truly a wonderful sight. + +At first Bella and Tom wanted to dive in and swim around, but then they thought "What if this lake was meant to stay hidden from us?" So, they made a thoughtful decision to leave the lake alone and not touch it. + +But then something happened! A Giant suddenly appeared and started to fill up the lake with strange smelly bubbles. Bella and Tom had to work together to prevent that from happening and save the mystical lake. + +The friends used all their strength and courage to push the Giant away and revealed the lake again! Finally everything was safe and the lake was still hidden. + +Bella and Tom celebrated as they celebrated their victory. They hugged each other and felt very proud and happy that they were able to save the lake. +Once upon a time, there was a brown tree. A little boy named Joey loved the tree. He would come to the tree every day and spend hours playing hide-and-seek and tag around it. + +One day, he was getting ready to head home when he realized how sleepy he was. "Oh no!" he thought. He was so sleepy, he was starting to yawn. + +He decided to take a nap under the brown tree. He snuggled up against the trunk and soon was fast sleeping. + +Suddenly, he heard a funny noise and he opened his eyes. It was the brown tree. The tree was yawning! Joey laughed and laughed. + +He said to the tree, "You must have been as sleepy as I was!" The tree smiled, and Joey curled up for another nap. He fell asleep with a smile on his face. +Mama was getting ready for the day. She took out her purse and put on her dress. + +Mama said, "Baby, it's time to get dressed." + +The baby was very excited. He was going to the mountain with Mama. He put on his special shirt and shoes. + +They both went outside. It was a very bright day. As they began to walk to the mountain, the baby started to get hungry. + +Mama said, "We can't go to the mountain if you are hungry, Baby. Hang on, I have something in my purse for you." + +Mama took out a snack and gave it to the baby. He smiled and they both started walking again. Soon they reached the mountain and had a great day exploring! +Once upon a time, there was an ancient castle. It had been there for hundreds of years, but no one knew what secrets were hidden inside. + +One day, a brave knight was walking through the castle grounds when he heard someone calling for help. He went inside to see what was happening. + +The knight soon came to a great hall and he saw a wizard. The wizard was waving his hands and said: "Help me! I have been trapped inside this ancient castle for many years. Together we must solve the mystery of the castle and escape!" + +The knight agreed and they began searching the castle. After a while, they finally found a secret door. But when they opened it, everything smelled like bad magic. + +Suddenly, the wizard turned to the knight and said: "I am sorry, my friend, but this is where the mystery ends. You were foolish to trust me. The bad magic has trapped us in this castle forever!" + +The knight was unable to solve the mystery and had to live inside the ancient castle forever. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. His name was Joe. + +Joe wanted to watch a lamp. He sat very close to it and stared. He wanted to get close enough to touch it. + +Joe's mom saw him and said, "No, Joe! You can't touch the lamp. It's too wide. You might get hurt!" + +Joe thought for a moment and said, "Okay, Mom. I won't touch it." Joe watched the lamp from a safe distance and enjoyed it. + +The moral of the story is to be careful. Always listen to your parents and be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very nervous. She wanted to pick something special in the garden. She found a nice celery and she was so excited. She carefully picked the celery and hugged it close. She didn't want to lose it. + +The little girl tiptoed into the kitchen and brought the celery over to the counter. She put it down and washed it in the sink. Then, she cut it up and put it in a bowl. + +Next, the little girl could think of nothing but eating the celery. She was so excited! She nervously grabbed a piece and took a bite. It was so delicious that she finished the whole bowl right away. + +The little girl did a happy dance. She was so proud of herself for picking something so yummy. She couldn't wait to do it again! +Once upon a time, there was a fair plate. It was made of glass and its edges glimmered in the sun. + +One day, a curious 3 year old saw the plate. He wanted to stretch it, but he was a little scared. His mom saw him and said, "It's ok sweetheart, I will help you stretch the plate." + +The boy was so happy. He grabbed one end of the plate and his mom grabbed the other. They pulled it gently - as if they were stretching an elastic band - until it was twice as long as it was before. + +The boy was delighted. He said, "Look mommy, it's so fair now!" His mom just smiled and said, "Yes, you did a great job stretching the plate." + +The little boy hugged the plate, feeling so proud. He'd done a good job and he knew it. From then on, the plate became a treasured artifact in his home. +Once there was a stubborn little pig called Daisy. She had big, soft ears and she really loved to root around in the mud. One day, Daisy decided she wanted to go on an adventure. + +She asked her best friend, the cow, "Can I come to your summer meadow?" + +"Yes," said the cow, "but be careful on your own." + +Daisy was so excited and she ran around the mud for hours. All of a sudden, an itch appeared and she forgot what the cow had said. She started digging and soon disappeared into the mud. + +Later, Daisy realized she was tired, so the cow came to help her out of the mud. Daisy hugged her friend and said, "Thank you for caring. I will listen to you next time!" + +Moral of the story: Always listen to your friends, they care about you and can look out for you. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Grace. Grace was three years old and she loved to explore her world. One afternoon she was walking in the park when she stopped to pick some lovely flowers. + +As she went to pick one she heard a voice. She looked around and saw an old lady sitting on a park bench. The old lady smiled at her and said “Welcome, little one! Can I give you something?†+ +Grace smiled too and replied “Yes please!†+ +The old lady then said “I have something special for you - a gift to show you that you are valued.†+ +Grace was surprised and very excited. She asked “What is it?†+ +The old lady paused and said “It's a lovely necklace with a heart pendant. It's to show that you are loved and appreciated.†+ +Grace thanked the old lady and hugged her. She was so happy and touched that someone had taken the time to give her such a special gift that showed how much she was valued. +It was a dull day, and Sarah was very bored. She went outside to play, and she saw something exciting. On the grass, there was a big, wrapped-up gift. Sarah ran to the gift, and she started to shake it. + +Suddenly, a voice came from the sky. "Sarah, that's a special gift for you!" Sarah looked up and saw a big, friendly rainbow. + +The rainbow said, "Come, Sarah. Let's open the gift together." + +Sarah ran to the gift and opened it. Inside was a surprise: it was a beautiful kite! Sarah laughed and hugged the kite. She thanked the rainbow, and the rainbow smiled and said, "You're welcome, Sarah. I hope you have fun with your new gift!" +Once upon a time there was a clumsy bear. He loved to play and explore. Everywhere he went, his big tail would flop back and forth. + +One day, he was outside when he heard a familiar sound. It was a very soft sound like whispering. He stopped to listen and recognize it. + +The bear started to follow the sound and went into a deep, dark cave. He suddenly found himself face-to-face with a wolf. The wolf was huge and had a long bushy tail, just like the bear. + +The bear was scared, but he recognized that the wolf was not a threat. The wolf just wanted to be friends with the bear. So they made a pact and became the best of friends. + +From then on, the bear and the wolf would go adventuring together. They were always careful to watch out for each other and their big, clumsy tails. +Once there was a girl named Bella and she was three years old. She had never been to camp before, but today was a special day. Her parents had decided to take her to a big camp out in the woods. + +When they arrived at the camp, Bella felt excited and a little bit scared. Her parents explained to her that the camp was a safe place for her to explore and have fun. They showed her all around the camp and told her stories about their childhood adventures. + +Bella was amazed by what she saw and heard. She couldn't believe how big the camp was. Everywhere she turned there were trees, animals, and people enjoying themselves. + +Bella felt like she belonged here and she couldn't wait for the next day. She knew something special was going to happen, she just couldn't put her finger on it. + +The next morning, Bella was awakened by loud cheers and music. Her parents had planned a special surprise - they were throwing a big birthday party for her! + +Bella was so excited and when she saw how many people had come to help her celebrate, she knew the camp was a special place. She realized that this was the surprise she had been waiting for. + +Her parents had explained how all camps are magical places, but some, like this one, were extra special. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mary. Mary was warm and cozy inside her home. She had a big, soft blanket to cover up with. + +One night, Mary heard an awful sound outside her window. She opened the window, and suddenly a harsh wind blew her blanket away. + +Mary started to cry and shouted out, “I want my blanket back!†But the wind just kept on blowing. She ran outside trying to get her blanket, and then she saw a big puddle of water on the ground. + +The puddle started to pour out into the street. Without thinking, Mary jumped in and started swimming towards her blanket. Suddenly, the water became deeper and deeper until Mary couldn’t swim any further. + +Unfortunately, Mary didn’t make it back to safety. The harsh weather was too much for her, and she soon drifted away. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a prince who lived in a big castle. He was very fine and loved to balance on one foot. One day, he decided to go for a walk to practice his balancing skills. + +He walked and walked for hours. Finally, he arrived at a small village. All the villagers were amazed to see the prince, some of them even bowed in front of him. The prince was very happy and started to balance on his foot again. + +Suddenly, he noticed a small boy watching him in awe. The prince said to the boy: "Come, I will teach you how to balance like me". The boy, with a big grin, accepted the offer. They practiced together for a while and the boy seemed to pick up the skill quite quickly. + +In the end, the prince said: "If you continue to practice, I'm sure you will be balancing just like me soon". That day, the prince left the village but the boy kept watching him, with a dream that one day he would be able to balance just as fine as the prince. +Once upon a time there was a small yellow fish and a skeleton. The fish was swimming happily when suddenly the skeleton wanted to move. The skeleton said to the fish, “I want to move! Let’s go!†+ +The fish was scared and asked, “Where do you want to go?†+ +The skeleton just laughed and said, “Let’s go anywhere!†+ +The fish didn’t know what to do, so he decided to go with the skeleton. They moved together and the fish thought it was exciting. + +But suddenly, the skeleton stopped moving and the fish got scared. The skeleton said, “I want to move again. Let’s go deeper into the ocean.†+ +The fish was scared and said no, but the skeleton wouldn’t listen and kept moving. + +When they got to the deepest part of the ocean, the skeleton said, “I’m never going to move again†and suddenly disappeared into the darkness. + +The fish was all alone and scared and he never saw the skeleton again. +Once upon a time, there was a cool berry tree in the woods. Two friends, Tommy and Bella, were walking along the path. Tommy saw the tree and said to Bella, "Let's see if we can find some berries!" + +Bella smiled and said, "Let's go!" + +The two friends hurried to the berry tree. When they reached the berry tree, Bella found some yummy red berries and said, "Look! I found some cool berries here!" + +But Tommy said, "I want to tease you. Let's see who can find the biggest berry!" + +The two friends began to pick the biggest berry they could find. After a few minutes, Bella looked at her berry and said, "I won!" + +Tommy laughed and said, "You sure did! That was a cool berry!" + +Bella smiled and said, "Let's eat these berries and then go home." + +Tommy and Bella enjoyed their delicious berries, and happily walked home together. +Mum was very angry. She said "You have been very naughty!" + +Little Sally had been hiding in the kitchen cupboard. She heard Mum's voice and began to cry. She was afraid that she would be in trouble. + +Mum looked around and said "Where did you find that sausage?" + +Little Sally told Mum "It was behind the fridge". She was very quiet. + +Mum said "My naughty girl! You must not take things without asking. Now I will have to put the sausage back." + +Little Sally looked down at the floor and said "I'm sorry, Mum". + +Mum smiled and said "It's okay. Just don't do it again". + +Little Sally nodded, and gave Mum a big hug. She felt much better and said " I won't do it again." + +Mum and Little Sally smiled at each other, and enjoyed a sausage sandwich for lunch. +Once there was a girl named Carla. She was very organized. She loves to pick up new tools for her activities. Today she went to shop for a new tool. + +When she stepped in the store, she was overwhelmed with all the tools. She saw all kinds of tools, from small, to big, from bright to dull. She didn't know which one to pick, so she went up to an assistant for help. + +"Can you help me pick a tool?" asked Carla. + +The assistant smiled warmly and said "Of course I can! What kind of tool do you need?" + +"I need something that can help me with my activities, something organized," Carla said. + +The assistant carefully looked through the tools and picked out the perfect one for Carla. He showed it to her and said, "Here you go, this should be perfect for what you need!" + +Carla was ecstatic! She thanked the assistant and waved goodbye as she left the store with the perfect tool. She couldn't wait to put it to good use! +It was dark outside, and the night was cold. Inside the house, a little three year old boy named Anthony was feeling eager. He was waiting for the special moment when the night sky would shine. + +Anthony's mom came in and said, "It's almost time. When the stars come out, we can go out to the backyard. Are you excited?" + +"Yes!" said Anthony. He was happy and eager to see the night sky's sparkle. + +Finally, the moment arrived. Anthony and his mom went outside, and Anthony saw the night sky shimmering with stars. He was amazed. He felt warmth and joy as he watched the stars twinkle under the darkness of the night. Anthony smiled, and said, "It's beautiful!" to his mother. + +His mother said "I told you it would be special; the stars shine like this every night." Anthony felt happy and excited, and he knew more magical moments in the night sky were waiting for him to discover. +Once upon a time there was a mommy bear and a baby bear. Mommy bear loved her baby bear so much and hugged her every day. She also made sure to feed him all the time. + +One day, while out walking in the woods, they heard a loud noise. + +Mommy bear was very alert and said to her baby bear, "Let's go and find out what that noise is." + +Baby bear said, "Okay!", and mommy bear hugged him for being brave. Then, they walked over to the noise. + +When they arrived, they saw that a little bird was having trouble finding food. So, mommy bear fed the bird and it flew away feeling happy. + +Baby bear smiled, and mommy bear hugged her baby and said, "You are so brave!" +Once upon a time there was a soft bell. Everyone loved the bell because it rang so beautifully. One day a girl named Sarah wanted to take a closer look at the bell. She found a microscope and put the bell under it. She was so amazed to see that the bell had tiny soft ridges all over it. She was even more amazed when she heard the bell ring! Sarah was so excited and she couldn't stop ringing the bell and looking through the microscope. + +Each time the bell rang Sarah's smile got bigger and bigger. She rang the bell all day until finally she had to go to bed. But before she went to sleep, Sarah knew she would always remember the special bell and the way it sounded when it rang. +Once there was a little girl who loved playing with pins. She had so many pins in different shapes and sizes. She used them to make pretty things. + +One day it became very cold. The little girl went out wearing her warmest coat. She took her bucket of pins with her too. + +Suddenly, she saw a snowman! He was standing alone in the cold with no one around. The little girl rushed to him and asked, “Do you want to play with me?†+ +The snowman said, “Yes! I want to play. I love pins.†So the little girl gave him a pin, and he placed it on his hat. + +The little girl and the snowman had a lot of fun playing together. They played with the pins until it was time for her to quit. She said goodbye to the snowman and went home, feeling very happy. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Lucy and John. They were both four years old and very eager to explore the world. + +One day, John suggested that they follow a path through the woods. He said it was a shortcut to the park. So, they arrived at the entrance of the woods and started walking along the path. + +However, they soon noticed the path was very fragile and broken in some places. John said "Let's keep going, it's fun!" But Lucy said "Maybe we should turn back. It looks very fragile. We could get hurt if we keep going." + +John thought about it for a few seconds and then said "OK, let's turn back". + +So, they both arrived back at the park in one piece. + +The moral of the story is that it's better to be cautious and listen to warnings than to take unnecessary risks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted a pet. One day, she went to pick out a mouse. The girl was so excited because she saw how friendly the mouse was. When she brought it home, the little girl was so happy and couldn't wait to play with her new pet. + +She asked her mom if the mouse had a name. Her mom said she hadn't thought of one yet. The girl thought for a moment and finally she said, "Let's call it Fluffy!". Her mom thought that was a great name, so Fluffy it was. + +The girl was so thrilled to have Fluffy as her pet. She made sure to give him food and water every day, and make sure he had plenty of places to explore around the house. She had so much fun playing with Fluffy. + +But one day, things changed. The little girl started to notice that Fluffy was nowhere to be found. She asked her mom if she had seen him, but she said no. The girl was very sad and started to worry about where Fluffy might be. + +Then one day, the girl heard some scurrying from behind the sofa. She bent down to take a look, and sure enough, there was Fluffy! The girl was so relieved and she knew that from that day forward she would always keep an eye on her friendly mouse. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lola. She was very poor and had nothing but her favourite purple dress. + +One day, Lola decided to go for a walk in the park. All of a sudden she heard a fierce growling and saw a big brown bear! She was so scared that she wanted to escape, so she started to run as fast as she could. + +Lola yelled to the bear, "Help! Please help me to escape!" + +The bear replied kindly, "Don't worry, you can escape by climbing this tree." + +So Lola quickly climbed the tree and reached the top safely. She waved goodbye to the bear and watched as it ran away. + +The next day, Lola was back in her favourite purple dress. She was very happy to have escaped her dangerous adventure! +Once upon a time, there lived a small potato. The potato made friends with all of the other vegetables in the garden, but he still felt something was missing. He wanted to belong with a family. + +One day, a foolish bird flew by and heard the potato's cries for help. The bird flew down to the ground, and said, “Do not worry, small potato. I know just the family for you!†+ +The potato was excited, and asked, “Where can I find them?†The bird replied, “They live on the other side of the hill. Follow me!†+ +So the small potato followed the foolish bird up the hill, and before long, he found the perfect family. The potato was so happy to finally belong somewhere. + +He thanked the bird, who laughed, and said, “You’re welcome. I’m glad I could help!†The potato smiled and waved as the bird flew away. Life was so much better now that he belonged with a family. +Molly went to the park with her mom and dad. It was a beautiful day with lots of sunshine. When they got to the park, Molly was really excited. She saw a big, furry hippo in the park. Molly thought it was so cute. + +Molly asked her mom and dad, "Can I please go pet the hippo?" + +Molly's mom and dad smiled and said, "Okay, but stay close and be careful." + +So Molly went over to the hippo and started petting it. The hippo was so soft and snuggly. She was having so much fun. + +Molly and the hippo played in the park for a long time. Then it was time to go home. Molly said goodbye to her furry friend and promised she would come back soon. + +Molly waved goodbye to the cute hippo as she walked away and knew she would miss it until the next time she came back to the park. +John was a very nervous boy. He was walking along the beach and the tide was coming in. Suddenly, he heard a loud voice calling his name. He was so scared that he hid behind a rock. + +The same voice called his name again and he peeked out from behind the rock. It was his dad! His dad had a big smile on his face. He was not angry, like John was expecting. + +John was so relieved that he ran over to his dad. His dad hugged him and said "I'm sorry for scaring you. I forgive you for running off". + +John was surprised and said "Thank you, Daddy. I forgive you too". + +John's dad smiled and said "That's my boy. Let's go home now". + +John smiled and together they walked off the beach, back to the safety of home. +One day, two bears went for a walk in the woods. They were walking by a big tree when they saw a bald man standing in front of a small hut. + +"What is that man doing?" asked one of the bears. + +The other bear replied, "I don't know. Let's go and ask him." + +The bears approached the man and asked him what he was doing. The man replied, "I am building this hut. Would you like to help me?" + +The bears were happy to help and worked hard to build the hut. After a few hours, the hut was finished and the bears said goodbye to the man. + +"Thank you so much for your help," said the man. And with that, the bears said goodbye and went on their way. The man stood in front of the hut, looking happy and proud of his work. +Timmy was excited to have a basketball. It was small and brown, just like the one his friend had. He grabbed it, held it tight and ran outside. He bounced it on the ground and laughed as it flew through the air. + +But soon, Timmy noticed something else. His friend was also playing with a basketball. Timmy became angry and he started to scream. He wanted to take his friend's basketball and he wouldn't stop screaming until he was given it. + +His friend tried to explain that it wasn't fair for him to take the basketball, but Timmy wasn't listening. He kept yelling and insisting that he had the right to the ball. In the end, the two friends started to fight over the basketball. + +The moral of the story is that it isn't fair and wrong to take something that isn't yours. Everyone has the right to own their own things and it is important to respect that right. If Timmy had understood this and shared the basketball, he wouldn't have ended up fighting with his friend. +Once upon a time there was a mother with her child. The child wanted to do something special to show his mother how much he loved her. He thought of a plan and told his mother. "Mom, I want to pour you a tea." + +His mother smiled and said, "Oh, that's so sweet of you to think of me, but where would you get tea?" + +The little boy said, "I can get tea from the store. It's not too expensive." + +His mother said, "That's a great idea. Why don't you go to the store and get the tea you need." + +The little boy was very excited. He put on his shoes and went to the store. He chose the most expensive tea he could find, so he could make sure his mother would love it. + +When the boy came home, he boiled some water and used the expensive tea to make his mother her tea. He poured it into a cup and presented it to her. + +The mother was so happy. She thanked the little boy for his thoughtfulness and said, "This is the best cup of tea I've ever had." + +From then on, the little boy could always count on his mother to appreciate any gesture of his love. +Once there was a smart little elephant called Ella. She loved taking baths in the river near her home. Each time she went for a bath, she sang and danced in the water. + +One day, Ella asked her friend, Sammy the monkey, to come join her on her bath. Sammy, who was much smaller than Ella, agreed. They went to the river and while Ella jumped and splashed, Sammy just stood there. + +Ella noticed her friend right away and asked, "What's wrong Sammy? Don't you like bathing?" + +Sammy sighed and said, "The river looks very dark and deep, I'm too scared to go in!" + +Ella smiled, grabbed a bulb from the river shore and showed it to Sammy. She said, "See, it's bright in here. The bulb will light up the river and make it safe for us to go in and play!" + +Sammy smiled happily, and both of them bathed together. + +The moral of the story is to never be afraid of trying something new- it may be scary at first, but with the help of your friends, and the right attitude, you can do anything you set your mind to. +Once upon a time, two kids, Jack and Jill, were walking in the park. They came across a huge tree with lots of berries on it. + +Jack began to pick them and said, "Look, Jill, let's taste this berry." + +He popped the berry in his mouth and said, "It's sour!" and he made a funny face. + +Jill was curious and decided to try it too. She took a berry and put it in her mouth. "Eww, it's so sour!", she said, laughing. + +Suddenly, a magical creature appeared, floating in the air. "I am here to release the power of the sour berries", it said. + +Jack and Jill were amazed and clapped. + +The magical creature waved its wand and suddenly all the berries were gone! + +Jack and Jill jumped up and down in delight. The magical creature disappeared in a flash, leaving them with a huge smile on their faces. +Jimmy was a 3-year-old who loved to play. One day he was at the park with his mom and he saw a few other kids playing too. He asked his mom if he could go play with them and she said yes. Jimmy was so excited and ran over to meet the other kids. + +The kids said hi to him and asked him what his favorite story was. Jimmy thought for a bit and then told them about a story he had heard before. His mom was nearby and heard him answer. She looked over and couldn't help but smile. + +Jimmy played happily with the other kids. He showed them all the games he could think of. He thought they were being really nice to him and he enjoyed their company. + +But then one of the kids did something rude to him. He made fun of Jimmy for the story he had told earlier. Jimmy was surprised and felt so sad. He didn't know how to react and he was about to cry. + +At that moment his mom came over. She wasn't sure what had happened, but she knew Jimmy was upset. She told the kid he had been rude and Jimmy felt so much better. His mom hugged him and said that everyone should be kind to each other. + +Jimmy's mom had set him up for success. She knew that stories were special and that no one should be rude to anyone else. That day and every day after, Jimmy was reminded +Once upon a time there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved carrots. He loved them so much he would eat any carrot he found! + +One day, Benny was out in the garden looking for carrots to eat. Suddenly, he spotted a big, juicy one! He was so excited he couldn't believe his luck. He started to pick the carrot, but then he felt an urge not to. + +Benny looked around the garden and noticed there was a little carrot near the big one. He decided to pick the little carrot instead. He felt a gentle voice inside of him saying he should pick the smaller carrot which was meant for a little bunny like himself. + +He smiled and picked the little carrot. He took a big bite and felt happy that he had listened to the urge inside him. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Lila. She was three years old and very excited. She loved playing outside and discovering new things. + +One day, Lila was playing near a pond. She was very surprised to see a fish jump up out of the water. She was even more surprised when she saw another one jump out again! She clapped her hands and shouted with excitement. + +Lila wanted to keep watching the fish, so she asked her mom if she could go fishing. Her mom said yes, but only if she stayed where she could see her. Lila was dependable and stayed close by. + +Lila was very excited when she saw how many fish she was able to catch! She was proud of herself for being able to catch them, and she was excited to share her catch with her family. + +Lila had an amazing time fishing that day and she still remembers it as one of the best days of her life. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Jack and Jill. Everyday, they liked to go for a walk in the forest. + +One day, when they were out walking, Jack spotted something shiny in the grass. He bent down to have a closer look and he saw a twig! It was smooth and shining and seemed perfect for throwing. + +Jill exclaimed, "Wow! That twig looks perfect." + +Jack agreed and said, "Let's take it home and we can play with it tomorrow." + +So Jack and Jill took the twig home and the next day they were off throwing it in the park. It seemed so perfect and they had so much fun that they didn't want to leave. + +The twig was so perfect that they used it to play with every day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. She was only 3 years old and loved to play in the garden. + +One day she decided to make some special lemonade. She went to the kitchen and found a white jug. She stirred the mixture with a spoon, making sure that everything mixed together. + +Jane looked up at her grandmother. "Is this the right way to make lemonade, Grandma?" she asked. + +Her grandmother smiled. "Yes, you're doing just the right thing," she said. + +Jane gave the jug another stir and looked inside. She was so proud of the lemonade she had made. + +"Mmm, delicious!" she said. + +Her grandmother nodded and smiled. Jane had made a very special drink. +Once upon a time there was a family who wanted to go on vacation. They would go to fun and interesting places. + +Mama said, “Let’s go to the beach!†+ +Papa said, “That sounds nice!†+ +The little boy smiled. He liked going to the beach. + +At the beach, the little boy liked to build castles in the sand. He liked to splash in the ocean and collect shells. + +Mama said, “Let’s go for a walk along the beach!†+ +The little boy smiled and was happy. He liked to explore the beach. He liked to see the sea birds and find interesting things. + +Papa said, “Look, there is an old boat that washed up on the beach!†+ +The little boy smiled as he looked at it. Vacations were so much fun! +Maggie was playing in the park one day when a penguin waddled over to her. He looked very tidy and friendly. + +"Hi Maggie," he said. "I'm lost. Do you know the way back to my family?" + +Maggie smiled. "Yes, I can help you," she said. "Follow me." + +Maggie and the penguin walked together until they reached the beach. A big group of penguins were waiting on the shore. + +"We are so glad you returned, little one," said an older penguin. + +Maggie said goodbye and hugged the little penguin before she headed back home. She felt happy that she had helped the penguin return safely. +Once upon a time, there was a three year old boy called Bobby. + +Bobby loved to run outside with his red rake. Bobby was very proud of his rake because it was important for his Daddy to do yard work in the summertime. + +One morning, Bobby's Daddy said: "Bobby it's time to rake the leaves from the front yard." Bobby was so excited to help. Daddy said: "Be careful not to run too fast, okay?" + +So Bobby slowly ran around the yard, raking the leaves as he went. He was so proud of the job he was doing. After what seemed like hours, Bobby had completed all of the yardwork. He ran back to Daddy grinning from ear to ear. Daddy said: "Wow, you did a great job. That was very important." + +Bobby beamed with happiness. He was so proud to have helped with the important tasks around the yard. +Once, there was a little girl. She was sad because she had lost her teddy bear. She wanted to find it. So, she went outside and started walking. + +Suddenly, she heard someone screaming. She was scared, so she hid behind a tree. Then she saw a lot of police cars. All the policemen were very angry. + +The little girl was scared, so she started to cry. But the police saw her and they asked her why she was crying. She told them about her teddy bear. So, the police helped her look for it. + +After a while, they found it! The little girl was so happy, she screamed with joy. All the policemen smiled and one of them even gave her a hug. + +The little girl was so thankful to all the policemen. She knew that from then on, she would never be afraid of the police. +Once there was a dog called Duke. He was very naughty and kept running away. One day, Duke's owner got very angry and decided to give him a harsh punishment. + +He took out a whip and said to Duke, "You have to obey me!" Duke didn't understand and just ran away, so his owner chased after him. + +However, Duke's owner was no match for the fast-running Duke and he soon got tired. He stopped and said to Duke, "If you don't quit running away you'll be in trouble!" + +But Duke didn't listen and kept running away. His owner tried to catch him, but he could not. Frustrated and angry, Duke's owner had to give up. + +And from then on, Duke kept running away, never quite understanding the consequences of his decisions. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly little boy named Jake. He liked to explore and one day, while exploring, he came across a strange screw. He tried to pick it up, but it was stuck to the ground. He then went back home to ask his dad for help. + +"Dad, can you help me? "Jake asked. + +"Sure, son," dad said. "What is it?" + +"I found a screw stuck to the ground," Jake replied + +"Ok, I can tie it up for you," dad said. + +So dad took a strong rope from his shed and tied the screw up. Jake was amazed at how strong the rope was and couldn't believe it. + +"Thanks dad," Jake said. "I can take it with me now." + +"You're welcome," dad replied. "Who knows what you can discover next!" + +And so, with the help of his dad, Jake took the friendly screw with him on more adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a bear named Benny. Benny was feeling very tight and tense, as he had been doing lots of work that day. He looked around and saw a sign which said "Massages, only $5". Benny knew that meant that someone would rub and knead his body to make him feel better. + +Benny decided to try a massage, so he entered the massage room and soon the massage began. The bear felt the soft hands move along his tight shoulders and back, and it felt great. + +After the massage was done, Benny felt much better. He thanked the masseuse and said to her, "That was a successful massage. Thank you very much!" + +The masseuse replied, "You're welcome, Benny! I'm glad that massage was successful. Come again soon! +Once upon a time there was a lucky pear. It was so happy, that it wanted to go for a swim. So the pear took a big splash in the water. It was so fun! + +The pear splashed and laughed for a long time. Suddenly it saw a fish nearby. The fish was swimming and playing. The pear said hello and asked the fish to come and join it in the water. + +The fish was so excited and it loved to play! The two splashed in the water and it was so much fun! They swam and laughed until the sun began to set. + +The lucky pear hugged the fish goodbye and gave it a big kiss. Then the pear went back to its home. It was so happy to have found such a good friend. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jake and Laura. Jake lived in one country and Laura lived in another. One day, Jake asked Laura if her country was any good. Laura said it was, but Jake didn't seem to believe her. + +Laura got a little bit angry and said, "My country is really good, I think you should come and visit me." + +Jake replied, "No way! What if I don't like it?" + +Laura knew she had to do something so she said, "It's really nice there and I think you will love it." + +Jake thought about it for a moment and then said, "Okay, I'll give it a try." + +So the two friends met up in Laura's country and Jake soon realized that it was really good! They spent a wonderful time together and Jake was really glad that he had decided to visit. +It was a gray day, and Suzy the 3 year old loved to play. She wanted to play with something special that day. So, she asked her mom for a jet. + +"Mom, can I have a jet? Please!" asked Suzy. + +Her mom thought for a moment, before finally agreeing. She told Suzy to close her eyes until she was finished. Suzy was so excited! + +Mom took out a printer from the garage and started to print out thejet. + +As the printer was printing, something went wrong. The jet started to spin out of control and wobbled off the table. + +Mom frantically tried to grab it, but it was too late. The jet crashed right into the printer, and the whole thing exploded. + +Everyone was sad. Suzy had lost her chance at getting her special jet. Mom was sad too. She had been working so hard to print the jet. + +The day ended with everyone feeling very sad and disappointed about the lost jet. +Jill and her dad were playing in the living room when suddenly, Jill started to complain. She wanted a new mug for her tea. Her dad said that he could go to the store tomorrow to get her a new one. + +So the next day, Dad took Jill to the store. She saw so many mugs with different colors and shapes. She was so excited! She chose a bright, yellow mug with a flower on it and smiled. + +Back at home, Jill took her new mug and made her tea. She was so lively and happy with her mug. She drank the tea and smiled contentedly. + +From then on, Jill never complained about having the same mug - she knew that if she asked nicely, her dad would take her to get a new one! +Once upon a time, there was a furry bear who lived in a big forest. Every morning, the bear liked to go to the beach to watch the waves. One morning, the bear noticed that the beach was covered with leaves and sticks, and the waves were not very big and were even a bit smelly. + +So the bear got to work. He swept away all the leaves, and he picked up all the sticks. Then he grabbed his bucket and filled it with water from the ocean, and he got busy cleaning the beach. He scrubbed the sand until it was very soft, and the ocean water made the beach smell so much nicer. + +Then the bear waited for the waves to come. Soon, the waves started to come in, bigger and bigger. The bear was so happy to watch them! The waves were very cool and made lots of fun, furry foam that tickled the bear's toes. + +The bear stayed on the beach all day, and when night came he was so tired. He had had a great day. He had cleaned the beach and enjoyed playing in the waves. He went home happy, ready to come back to the beach the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved green sauce. She asked her mom for some every day. + +One day, the little girl was playing with her toy gun with her friends in the park. She pointed it up in the air and said, "I'm going to shoot some sauce!" + +Her friends laughed and said, "That's silly! Sauce won't come out!" + +But then, something amazing happened. The sky suddenly grew dark and green sauce came pouring down from the sky! + +The little girl was so excited. She shouted and jumped around, dancing in the rain of green sauce! Her friends joined in the fun, too. + +The little girl and her friends had the best day ever, playing in the green sauce. They laughed, splashed and ate lots of green sauce. + +It was the most saucy day ever! +Pete was a little boy. He had a cap which he wore all the time. Every day he went to the park to play. One day he saw a sweet looking apple and he wanted it so badly. He decided to lean over the fence to grab it. Unfortunately the fence was too high and the apple was too far away. + +Pete got too close to the fence and it broke. He fell and hurt his ankle. He started to cry. His cap flew off when he fell and he couldn't find it. Pete limped home and told his mom what had happened. He was so sad he had lost his cap. + +The next day Pete went back to the park to try and find his cap. He searched and searched, but he couldn't find it. Pete was sad and disappointed. He went home with his head hung low and he never found his cap again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Grace who lived in a pretty house with her parents. Grace was very independent, and loved to do things all by herself. + +One morning, Grace put on her special dress and looked in the mirror. Suddenly she heard her mom calling her. "Grace, it's time to go to the park!" she said. + +Grace was excited to find out that the sun was shining, so they could spend the whole day outside. + +Grace gathered her doll and some toys, and ran to the park with her mom. She had the best time playing on the swings, sliding on the slide and even learning to skip rope. + +Finally, Grace and her mom walked home. When they got there, Grace's Dad was waiting with a big surprise. He had filled the garden with water, and said “Let’s dry it together!†+ +Every day that week, Grace and her family took turns drying the water with towels and buckets. Grace felt so proud to help out and be independent. And once the garden was all dry, they could enjoy it together in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, a young girl wanted to surprise her brother on his birthday. She wanted to pour him an extra special present. So she filled a jar with sweet treats, decorated it with ribbons, and wrapped it with a bow. + +But when she presented it to her brother, he was so upset. In an effort to cheer him up, she gave him a big, warm hug. But he was still sad, and he refused to open the jar. + +The young girl felt so sad that she was not being able to make her brother happy. So she decided to pour out all the treats into the garden. As soon as she did, a beautiful butterfly flew up from the sweet treats! + +The brother and sister were so amazed, and their love for each other was made stronger. The brother was no longer upset, and he gave the young girl a big hug. From then on, they knew that the power of love was stronger than anything! +Once upon a time there were two friends; Sammy a small 3 year old, and his teddy bear. Sammy had been playing all day and was feeling a little sad. He looked up at his teddy bear with big, sad pupils and said, "I don't feel so good". His teddy bear thought for a moment and said, "it's ok, I'm here". He gave Sammy a big soft hug and said, "I'll comfort you". Sammy felt safe and warm in his teddy bear's arms, and soon enough he was feeling better. They smiled together and continued to play. Sammy now knows that if he ever feels sad, his teddy bear will always be there to help him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Millie. She had a special pet named Shadow. Every day, Millie would take Shadow to the park. Millie was very bossy and told Shadow where to go and when to stop. + +When they got to the park, Millie would feed Shadow. She would give Shadow little treats from her pocket. Shadow would always eat them up, so happy to get a tasty snack! + +After eating, Millie and Shadow would play together all day. They would run and laugh and have a lot of fun. At the end of the day, Shadow would follow Millie home and sleep at her feet. + +Millie and Shadow were the best of friends and will always be together. +Once upon a time there was a fierce little girl. She loved dreaming every night. Last week she went to the beach and found a bag of pastels. Her eyes lit up with excitement. She was so happy that she ran over to her parents and showed them the bag. + +That night, when the little girl went to bed, she dreamt of all the things she could do with the pastels. She imagined painting the walls in bright and cheerful colours and decorating her room with drawings. + +The next day, when her parents saw the drawings on her walls, they were so amazed. Their fierce little girl was so creative and talented! She beamed with pride as she explained how each drawing was mapped out in her dream. + +The little girl still has the bag of pastels and her drawings. One day she will remember all the wonderful dreams she had and use her newfound artwork to make the world a brighter place. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely man. He lived all by himself in a small house that was covered in dust. Every night he would look at the stars in the sky and wish for someone to be with him. + +One day, he was walking through the countryside and stumbled upon a beautiful princess. They had a wonderful chat and started to laugh together. She told him about her life and how she was also so lonely. + +The man asked if she would like to marry him, and the princess said yes. They walked together hand in hand to the nearby church and said their vows. + +Now, years later, the man and the princess are still together. The small house is no longer dusty, but filled with love, happiness, and laughter. +One day, a little girl was walking in her village with her mum. Suddenly the girl heard a loud sound and soon after saw a bright light. She asked her mum “What’s that?â€. + +Her mum replied, “It’s an emergency vehicle.†+ +The little girl watched as the ambulance drove by. It shone so brightly that her face shone too. + +The little girl thought to herself how lucky people in the ambulance were to have a compassionate team of people helping them. She wanted to help too. + +That same night, the little girl asked her mum if she could get a toy kit with a stethoscope so she could pretend to help people in need. + +Her mum smiled and hugged the little girl. “Yes, of course!†she said. +The next day, the little girl went outside to play. She wore her stethoscope around her neck and pretended to help all the animals in the garden. She was so proud of herself! She had a big smile on her face as her mum watched her shine in the sun. +Once upon a time there was a very intelligent puppy named George. He wanted to play outside so he decided to check the mailbox. But when George went to the mailbox, he saw something strange- it was moving around! + +George was surprised, so he watched it carefully. It was a little bug! The bug was trying to open the mailbox, but it was too difficult for the bug. + +So George decided to help. He used his intelligent brain and found a way to open the mailbox. The bug was so happy and thanked George for helping. + +The bug gave George a big hug, but then it had to go. George had been so patient, but the bug had to delay a little longer. It had to go and find something to eat, but it thanked George for being so kind and encouraging. + +George was happy because he had helped a tiny bug, and he was very proud of how intelligent he had been. +Once there was a cool printer. He was different from all the other printers, because he could talk! + +One day, he was talking to a pill. The pill said, "I'm so happy and excited!" The printer said, "That's so cool!" + +The pill asked, "What is your favourite thing to do?" The printer answered, "My favourite thing to do is to print!" + +The pill said, "I'd like to try that." So, the printer printed a picture for the pill. The pill was so happy that he exclaimed, "This is the best print ever!" + +The printer and the pill were so content that they decided to print together every day. They had so much fun together, printing cool pictures! +Once upon a time, two friends went for a walk in the park. They were excited to explore and have some fun. As they were walking, they saw a lake. + +"Wow! The lake looks so cool," said the first friend. + +"Let's go swimming!" said the second friend. + +The first friend thought for a minute. "No," he said. "We don't have our swimming suits. We should go home and get them." + +The second friend was disappointed, but after a few seconds he smiled. "OK. That's a good idea," he said. + +The two friends ran back home. When they got there they put on their swimming suits and ran back to the lake. They had a wonderful time swimming together under the cool blue sky. + +After they were finished, the first friend said to the second, "It was worth it to wait a few minutes and go get our swimming suits. That way we can stay safe while we had fun." + +The second friend agreed, and the moral of the story is that sometimes it's important to wait. It's better to be safe than sorry! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was only three years old but she was very playful. One day, Sarah was running and playing in the park when she spotted something glimmering in the grass. She went over and picked it up, and found it was a bracelet! She squealed with delight and couldn't believe her luck. + +Sarah ran straight to her mum to show her the bracelet, but when she got there, her mum was not very pleased. She sat Sarah down and said: "Sarah, where did you get this bracelet?" + +Surprised, Sarah thought for a moment. Then she said, "I guess I found it in the grass when I was playing." + +Her mum smiled and said, "Well, that's wonderful dear. Now, what should we do with the bracelet?" + +Sarah thought for a moment and then said, "I guess I should give it to someone who needs it." + +Her mum nodded in agreement, so Sarah went back to the park to see if anyone else had lost a bracelet. Sure enough, she found a little girl who was upset because she had lost her bracelet. So Sarah happily gave her the bracelet, and the little girl was so pleased. + +Sarah smiled, feeling proud of herself. She had been so playful and it had paid off in the end. +Once upon a time, there lived a little mouse. His name was Max. Every day he dreamed of something fun and new. One day he heard of a lively theater not too far away. He ran to the theater to explore what there was to see. + +Max walked up to the entrance and tried the door. It was locked! He looked all around, but he couldn't find a way in. Then all of the sudden, he heard a voice calling to him. + +The voice said, “Max, try this window. I’ll lead you in and show you around.†Max looked up and saw a friendly face looking down at him from the window. He smiled and opened the window. + +Once inside, he quickly explored the lively theater. He watched the people performing on the stage and saw all the bright outfits they were wearing. Then he followed the friendly face to the back and saw where all the props were kept. + +At the end of the day, Max gave his new friend a big hug and said goodbye. He had the most wonderful time exploring the lively theater and made a new friend too! +Once there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They wanted to play a game to see who could match the brightest needle. So, Jack went looking for the biggest, brightest needle he could find. + +He found a tall, shiny needle. It was so bright, it lit up the room! Jack brought the bright needle back to Jill and showed it to her. He had found the perfect match. + +Jill hugged her friend and thanked him for finding the perfect needle. Then, Jill and Jack played together with their bright needle. They both had lots of fun with it. + +Finally, when it was time to go, Jill said goodbye with a big hug. She had found the perfect needle she needed. And, with a big smile, they both said goodbye. +Once upon a time there was a very ugly sea. It was so ugly that no one wanted to go near it. One day, a brave boy called Liam decided to go and see this sea. He wanted to explore what it had to offer. + +Liam arrived at the sea, and to his surprise, he saw a lot of animals in it. A fish swam up to him and asked, "What do you want?" Liam thought for a moment and then replied, "Can you provide me with something?" + +The fish nodded and said, "Yes, I can provide you with some food. Do you want some?" Liam was very happy and thanked the fish. He ate the food, and it tasted delicious. After that, Liam went back home, happy and content. +Joe and Sarah were sitting in their bedroom. Joe was wearing his red shirt and his blue shorts. Sarah was wearing a dress with polka dots. They were looking in their closet. + +"Let's play dress-up!" Joe said excitedly. + +"Yes!" Sarah agreed. + +They picked out some cute clothes and tried them on. Joe chose a large hat and a plaid jacket. Sarah chose a pink skirt and a bow. + +"We look so nice!" Joe said. + +"No, I don't like it," Sarah disagreed. + +Joe and Sarah laughed as they quickly changed out of the clothes and back into their own outfits. + +"Let's just stay like we are," Joe said. + +Sarah agreed and they went out to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Ben. Ben wanted to be the best climber in the world, so he decided to climb the tallest tree in the park. + +He made sure he had a big stick to help him get up the tree. He began to climb, and he succeeded almost to the top! He was so close, but the stick he had was too little to help him reach the very top. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice from the ground: "Hey, why don't you come and get my stick? It's a big one and should help you get to the top!" + +Ben looked down and saw a smiling girl holding a long stick. When he came down, he took the stick and thanked the girl. + +With the new stick, Ben quickly made it to the top of the tree. He punched the air and cheered with joy - he'd done it! He had succeeded! +Once upon a time, there was a tiny boy called Adam. Every day, he liked to explore his garden. + +Today was special. He found a huge maze! It was so cool. He went in and started to explore it. + +He stumbled around the corridor for a long time. Eventually, he got lost. He felt so scared in the dark maze. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was a big, bad lion! Adam started to run but the lion blocked his way. Adam stumbled and the lion roared. + +That was the last thing that Adam saw before he passed away. It was a bad end for the tiny boy. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Jen and she was three years old. One day she took an amazing walk with her mum. Suddenly, they saw some delicious looking candy. Jen’s mum said that she could have some if she followed her. Jen was so happy that she grinned from ear to ear and she said, “Yes, let’s follow it!†+ +They quickly followed the candy until they arrived at a sweet little shop. Jen looked around and gasped with surprise. The shop was filled with amazing colors and she could hardly take in all the sights. Every type of candy possible was there and it made Jen very excited. + +Jen’s mum said, “Pick one, Jen. Which candy will you have?†Jen was delighted and made her decision quickly. She said, “I want the red and yellow candy. It’s so beautiful!†Jen’s mum smiled, and said, “That’s a great choice, Jen. Enjoy your candy!†Jen was so happy, she couldn’t stop smiling all the way back home. It was an amazing experience! +Once upon a time, there was a compassionate little boy who refused to give up. He wanted to go on a journey to explore a new planet. He made a plan, collected all his supplies and said goodbye to his family. + +The journey was long and hard, but the little boy refused to quit. Each day he faced new challenges and never gave up. He crossed dangerous oceans, dark forests and even faced strange monsters. He remained brave despite it all and refused to turn back. + +Finally after many days, he reached his destination. The new planet was strange and beautiful, with unknown creatures and magical sights. He was happy to explore, but something was missing. + +Just before he was about to leave the planet, he noticed a family in distress. They were hungry and scared with no one to help. The little boy, with his compassionate heart, refused to leave them alone and decided to stay and help. + +With his kindness and generosity, the little boy helped them build a new home and showed them how to live and survive on this new planet. His refusal to give up and determination had saved the day, turning the planet into a home for all. +Once, there was a little girl. She was very upset because she had dropped her napkin on the ground. She looked everywhere but she couldn't find it anywhere. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise. The noise was coming from a bush nearby. She listened and heard a small voice. + +The little girl looked in the bush and found a tiny mouse. He was holding her napkin in his paws. He said, "You dropped this!" + +The little girl was very happy and thanked him. The mouse said that he had heard her crying and he wanted to help. + +The little girl thanked the mouse again and they both went their separate ways, with the little girl no longer upset. +Billy was walking through the forest with his dad. Suddenly, he saw something shiny in the corner of his eye. He stopped and looked closer. It was a powerful handle made from gold! He was amazed by it. "Can I keep it, Dad?" he asked. + +His dad hesitated for a moment, then said: "No, we can't keep this handle. It belongs to someone else". + +Billy felt sad. He wanted to own such a powerful handle. He begged his dad to let him keep it, but his dad was firm. "It's not ours to keep," he said. + +Despite feeling upset, Billy respected his dad's decision. He knew that his dad was just trying to keep him safe. Billy said goodbye to the handle and walked away with his dad. + +Billy was sad, but he also felt proud of himself. He had been brave enough to ask his dad if he could own the handle and respected the answer he had received. + +The next day, his dad gave him a new handle that wasn't as powerful as the one he saw in the forest, but Billy was still happy. He realized that sometimes it's best to accept something even if it is not as powerful. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sara. She was only three years old. + +One day, Sara was feeling very brave. She decided that she wanted to explore the attic. She asked her mum if she could go. + +"No," said her mum. "It's dangerous and bad up there. You must stay down here. + +Sara was very sad. She wanted to explore the attic so badly. She begged her mum to let her go. + +But her mum said no and gave her a hug. + +"But I was so brave!" said Sara. + +"I know you were," said her mum. "That's why you must stay down here, safe. Now come and have a tea party." + +Sara smiled. She knew her mum was right. She had to stay away from the bad attic and be safe. +Tommy was a three year old with a very poor bicycle. It was old and rusty, and could never go very fast. One day his mom said, "Tommy, give it a try and see how fast you can go!" + +So with a big push, Tommy started to ride. He was going as fast as he could, but his old bike was just too slow. He could see the other children riding their shiny new bikes, but his would just not go faster. + +He was so sad and was about to give up when he had an idea. He took his bike over to the nearby sink and filled it with water. He then pedaled as fast as he could and was soon speeding faster than ever before! + +The other children cheered as he sped past them. Finally, he could go as fast as they could! His mom smiled and said, "I'm so proud of you, Tommy. You showed what you can do with a poor old bike!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was shy and always stayed close to her mom. Sarah and her mom went to the office. When they arrived, Sarah saw a big desk. She liked it and wanted to lean on it. Mom said, "No, Sarah. We don't lean on the desk. That's not polite." But Sarah was a little shy and she said nothing. + +Mom nudged Sarah to look around the office. Sarah liked all the new people there, but she was too shy to talk to them. She wanted to go back to her mom's side. + +Suddenly, she noticed a big window. She wanted to lean against it and look outside. Before Sarah could do that, Mom said, "No, Sarah. We don't lean on the window. That's not polite." Sarah was sad but she said nothing. + +After a few minutes, Mom said, "Sarah, what do we do when we want to lean on something?" And Sarah said in a very small voice, "We sit down." Mom smiled and said, "Yes, that's right. We sit down." + +So Sarah and Mom sat on the chairs near the desk. Sarah leaned back and looked around happily. She felt much better now that she could lean on something. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Max and Mia. They both were very restless and were always looking for something to do. That day, they were sitting in the park under a big, old tree. The hot sun was shining and they wanted to cool down. Then, Max remembered that he had a fan. "Mia, look, I have my fan. Can we use it?" he said. + +Mia was overjoyed. "Yes! Let's use it!" she spoke. The two of them quickly turned on the fan and the breeze was beautiful. They kept it turned on until they felt completely cool. + +Then, Max noticed something. He could see the leaves of the trees move and he could hear the birds singing. Max also noticed that the fan had made him sleepy. He put the fan aside, looked up at the clear blue sky and said: "Let's go for a walk, Mia." Mia agreed and the two of them went for a walk together. +Once there was a little girl named Sue. She loved to play with her toys outside. She especially loved when she zoomed around with her yellow car. She would pretend it was going across the desert! The perfect buzz from the car made her smile. + +Then one day when she was zooming around, she noticed a strange sound. It was a whispery noise that seemed to be coming from somewhere. + +Sue got off her car and tiptoed to find out where the sound was coming from. She looked around the yard but couldn't see anything! + +Then she looked up and saw a very quiet rainbow. She didn't know how it appeared, but it was perfect. Sue grabbed her car and zoomed off, taking the sound with her. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jenna. Jenna liked to wander around wherever she went. One day she found herself in a big empty field. + +Jenna looked around and noticed the grass was soft and green. She took off her shoes and began to wander around the field, feeling the grass on her toes. + +Suddenly, Jenna heard a voice call out, “Hello! Who are you?†+ +Jenna turned around and saw a small rabbit hopping towards her. She smiled and replied, “I’m Jenna! What’s your name?†+ +The little rabbit smiled at her and said, “I’m Alice. Isn’t this field so fun to wander in?†+ +Jenna smiled and nodded. She had never felt so happy and free while wandering around the empty field. + +The two friends continued to wander around and play in the big empty field, soaking in the beauty of the green grass and the joy of friendship. +It was a cold day and Mommy had gone out, so little Billy was playing inside by himself. He went to his room and put on his mittens and his coat and went outside. + +Once outside, he noticed an animal in the garden. It was a cat! Billy asked it what it was doing there and the cat said it had been searching for somewhere warm to sleep. + +Billy thought for a moment and then suggested that the cat could sleep in his mitten. So he put his mitten on the ground, and the cat curled up inside and fell asleep. + +Billy was happy to have helped the cat, even though he was still a little bit ignorant about the world around him. He patted the cat's head and went back inside to keep warm. +Once upon a time there was a friendly porcupine who lived in a cozy hollow in the woods. One day it started to rain. The porcupine was so excited to get wet in the rain. He smiled and whistled as the water dripped down his fur and bounced off the leaves of the trees. + +The porcupine made his way over to a porch on the edge of the woods. He had heard that the people who lived in the house were very friendly, so he thought he would try to meet them. He climbed up the wooden steps and knocked on the door. After a minute a friendly man opened the door. + +The porcupine said, "Hello! I am so glad it is raining. Can I please stay on your porch and enjoy the rain?" + +The friendly man smiled and said, "Of course you can. This porch is a great spot to watch a nice rain!" + +So the porcupine made himself comfortable on the porch and watched the rain fall. He stayed there until the rain stopped. Then he waved goodbye to the friendly man and scampered back into the woods, happy to have made a new friend. +Molly and Jack were friends who liked to share. One day, they were walking to the park when they heard something on the roof. They looked up and saw a bird building its nest. + +Molly said, "Let's share the roof with the bird." + +Jack felt a little guilty, so he asked "But how do we share the roof?" + +Molly said, "It's easy. We can give the bird some twigs and feathers and help it build its nest." + +Jack smiled and said, "That's a great idea!" + +So they gathered some twigs and feathers and helped the bird build its nest on the roof. When they were done, the bird thanked them, and Molly and Jack felt proud and happy to have shared their roof with the bird. +One summer day, a little girl named Emily was playing at the beach. Everywhere she looked, she saw crabs scurrying around in the sand. Emily thought it would be so much fun to catch one and take it home. She asked her mother if she could. But her mother said "No, Emily. Crabs belong in the ocean." Emily felt so sad and frustrated. She was very stubborn and kept asking her mother to let her bring a crab home. + +Finally, her mother agreed to let Emily bring one crab home--as long as she promised to take care of it. So Emily went looking for crabs and finally found a little one. She carefully picked it up and was so excited to take it home. + +But as Emily carried her new crab friend home, something strange happened. Emily tripped and accidentally dropped the crab into the ocean. Emily tried to reach for it, but it quickly scurried away before she could reach it. Emily was so sad and disappointed. As much as she wanted to keep her crab friend, it was not meant to be. From then on, Emily knew to never be so stubborn and never ask for something that isn't meant for her. +One day, a mom and her 3 year old son went to the park. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. They sat down on a bench and the little boy looked around. He saw an old mug on the ground, so he ran to get it. When he picked it up, he noticed it was broken. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud shout and was startled. He looked up and saw his mom, who was pointing to her foot. She had stepped on some broken pieces of the mug. The little boy felt bad and started to cry. + +His mom gave him a big hug and said, "It's okay. Don't worry about it." She brought out Band-Aids for her foot and for the mug, too. She put some Tape around it, so now the mug was fixed. + +The little boy felt better and hugged his mom tightly. Then he ran back to the park and shouted at the top of his lungs, "I love you, Mom!" +Once upon a time there were two friends, Johnny and Emma. They loved to explore and go on adventures together. One day, they decided to explore a mystery. It was an expensive adventure. + +When they arrived the mystery seemed scary. Johnny and Emma had to fight against many obstacles. They just kept going until they found the answer to the mystery. + +When they finally solved the mystery, they couldn't believe what they had found. It was something expensive, something they many have never seen before. + +Johnny asked Emma, "Should we keep it?" + +Emma answered, "Yes, let's fight to keep this expensive mystery!" + +The two friends fought to keep what they had found. In the end, they were successful and the expensive mystery was theirs! +John went for a walk with his mom. The sun was shining and the birds were chirping. They walked for a long time. + +John was getting tired and he said, "Mom, I'm so tired. Can I sleep in my bed now?" +"Yes, of course," replied his mom. + +They went home and John went to his room. He climbed into his heavy bed, closed his eyes and soon he was peacefully dreaming. + +John's mom was happy he was sleeping so soundly and she whispered, "Good night, my little one". +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bear. He loved to eat honey so he went on a walk in the woods to find some. An owl flew above him and said "Good morning, bear! I know where you can find some honey. Follow me!" + +The bear followed the friendly owl and they soon arrived at a big tree. The friendly owl said to the bear: "In that tree there is a big hive with lots of yummy honey!" +The bear was so happy he could get some honey. He said: "Thank you, kind owl". + +The bear climbed up the tree and carefully knocked on the hive. Suddenly, many bees came out and buzzed around him. They were not so friendly and started to sting the bear. + +But then a beekeeper came out of nowhere and said: "No need to be so scared, little bear. I'm here to help you get the honey. Just stand back and watch me!" + +The beekeeper opened the hive and the bear was happy to finally get his honey. He thanked the friendly beekeeper and went on his way. He was excited to have honey once again. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Max and Kaylee. They did almost everything together. One day, Kaylee said to Max, "Let's play chess!" Max smiled and said, "Cool! Let's do it!" + +So, Max and Kaylee grabbed the chess set and set it up on the kitchen table. Kaylee put her hand on her chin and thought about what move to make. Suddenly, Max yawned and Kaylee said, "Oh no, sleepy eyes! Maybe you should take a quick nap before we keep playing!" + +Max thought it was a great idea and quickly curled up into a little ball on the couch. Kaylee covered him with a warm blanket and left him to sleep. When Max woke up, he found that Kaylee had won the chess game. They smiled and hugged each other. + +Max and Kaylee were having so much fun that they decided to play chess again the next day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named May. She was always so nice and so patient. One day, she decided to help her mum with the housework. + +"Mum, can I help you with something?". she asked. +"Yes, May. Would you like to help me with the ironing?", replied her mum. + +May jumped with joy and grabbed the iron. She picked it up carefully, and moved it slowly towards the clothes. + +She moved the iron slowly and carefully over the clothes until they were smooth and straight. Her mum watched proudly and smiled. + +"Well done, May! You were so patient and careful with the iron. You have done a great job!", said her mum. + +May beamed with pride and hugged her mum. She had done such a good job! +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Max. He wanted to go on an adventure, and he had an urge to find it. He said to his mom, “Mom, I want to go out. Please can I?†His mom didn't want him to go, and she said no. + +Max was sad, his urge was growing, but he was careful not to be careless. He walked out of the room and thought about what he can do. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise from outside. He dashed out of the door to see what was happening, and saw a bird that looked like it was in trouble. Max was worried and decided to help. He picked up the bird, and the he put it in his basket. + +After helping, Max had a new hope. He believed that he could go on an adventure and find some fun things to do. He hoped, he wished, and he dreamed. Max's mom saw what Max had done and said to him, “Well done, Max. You've been so brave, it's ok if you go on your adventure.†+ +Max was so happy, he jumped up and down with joy. He thanked his mom and ran out of the door, to start his fun-filled adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Zoe. Zoe liked to go for a walk each day. On her walk she liked to notice different things. + +One day, Zoe noticed a dark church. She had never seen a church before. She asked her mum: "What is that?" + +"That's a church," replied her mum. "Would you like to go inside for a look?" + +Zoe nodded her head excitedly. Inside the dark church it was very quiet. She noticed tall candles and pretty flowers. Zoe asked her mum: "What do people do here?" + +"People come here to pray," answered her mum. + +Zoe smiled and said, "I want to pray too!" + +Her mum smiled back and said, "That's very nice Zoe." +Once there was a little girl called Sue. She loved to play with her toys. Every day she would pick them up and put them back in their box. + +One day, her grandma gave her a special gift – a brand new toy! Sue was so excited and played with it all day. + +But as time passed by, Sue started to get bored of her new toy. She wanted something new to play with all the time. + +Suddenly, Sue remembered what Grandma had said when she gave her the toy. Grandma said, "You should always appreciate the gifts you receive, so you can make the most of them." + +Sue thought for a few moments and realised that her new toy was still fun to play with. She decided that appreciating what she had was more important than always wanting something new. From then on, Sue always appreciated the gifts she received and never got bored of them. +Larry looked around the landscape. It was cool and he felt excited. His mom told him to order his food. + +Larry said, "Mom, I want ice cream!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Sure! What flavor do you want?" + +Larry said, "I want some cool mint ice cream!" + +His mom went to the counter and ordered him his ice cream. She brought it back to Larry and he couldn't wait to eat it. + +Larry said, "That looks so yummy!" + +His mom replied, "It sure does! Now dig in and enjoy!" + +Larry happily enjoyed his cool mint ice cream and the beautiful landscape around him. +Once there was a girl called Susie who wanted to take care of everything around her. She had a small sack to carry with her wherever she went. One day, Susie decided to take her sack and go for a walk. + +The road was boring, but Susie kept walking. She saw an old man sitting by the side of the road and he looked very sad. Susie went up to him and asked him why he was so sad. The old man said he was alone and had no one to take care of him. + +So Susie took her sack and gave it to the old man. She said, “Here, you can use this to carry your things and I can take care of you.†+ +The old man was so happy! He hugged Susie and said thank you. From then on, Susie visited the old man every day and brought him food and other things he needed. Susie made sure he was always taken care of. +Mia was very excited, she had been given a special present - a delicate new wardrobe! She carefully opened the box and her face lit up as she saw the beautiful white wardrobe inside. + +'Wow!' she said. It looked perfect for her bedroom. She opened the wardrobe and explored all the hanging space and drawers. + +Mia couldn't wait to show it to her mum. 'Mum, look! I have a delicate new wardrobe! Can I put my clothes inside?' + +Mum shook her head. 'No Mia, I think that wardrobe needs to go. You know we don't have the space for it in this small room.' + +Mia started to cry. 'But mum, why do I have to leave it? I love my new wardrobe!' + +Mum gave Mia a hug and said gently, 'Well maybe you can keep it and we can find another place in the house for it.' + +Mia smiled. 'Yes please!' she said. Then she carefully put away all her clothes and danced around the room, feeling happy and excited. +John saw a bean on the ground and wanted to pick it up. He bent down slowly and stretched out his hand to pick it up. Suddenly, he heard a voice. + +"Hey, don't drop that bean!" + +John turned around and saw his mom standing there. He smiled and said, "Ok, Mom." + +John picked up the bean carefully and held it in his hands. He looked closely at it and saw that it was green. He brought the bean back to his mom and said, "Look mom, I found this bean. It's green." + +His mom smiled and said, "That's a lovely bean. You did a great job picking it up without dropping it." + +John smiled and nodded. He put the bean in his pocket and said, "I'm gonna keep it safe. I'm gonna be very slow and careful." + +John's mom smiled and nodded. She was very proud of John for being so careful. She knew that if he was careful and slow, he would always have success. +One day, Tommy and his mom were in the kitchen. Tommy's mom was making some delicious jam. She put it into a jar and then Tommy wanted to help. He picked up the jar and snapped it shut. + +"Be careful Tommy," said his mom. "That jar is too heavy for you." +But Tommy didn't listen and the jar snapped back open. + +"Oh zooks," shouted Tommy. "I'm so stupid." + +Mom chuckled and said, "It's ok Tommy. Accidents can happen." She gave him a big hug and then asked him, "Do you want to help put the jam into the sandwiches for our picnic?" + +Tommy smiled and nodded his head excitedly. He was glad that he wasn't too stupid for this job. + +Mom smiled back at him and said, "Let's get to work!" +Bob was getting ready for the market. He put on his shoes, grabbed his basket and skipped out the door. He eagerly made his way down the street but soon met a distant friend. + +The friend's name was Sally and she asked Bob, "What are you here for?" +Bob smiled and said, "I'm here to request some avocados, what about you?". +Sally happily replied, "I'm here for the same thing". + +The two of them headed to the market together, chatting and laughing the whole way. As they arrived to the stand with the avocados, Bob made his request and grabbed two. Sally also made her request and hugged Bob before they went their separate ways. + +Bob was full of joy as he made his way home with the avocados. He thought to himself how nice it was to have a distant friend like Sally. +A mother was taking her three-year-old child out for a walk in the park. "Do you want to bring a toy?", she asked. The child replied with a big smile, "Yes!" She held his hand and said, "Let's go!" + +In the park they saw lots of different toys. The child looked at every one. He saw many red and blue ones, but he was most drawn to a slow, gray one. His mother said, "Let's take a closer look!" + +When they got to it, the child saw the words "recommend" on the toy. He asked his mother what it meant. She said, "It means this toy is very special and it's recommended for people like you." The child was excited and wanted to try it. + +The toy was extremely slow. He had to move it carefully. But the more he used it, the more he enjoyed it. He even recommended it to his mother! + +The mother smiled and said, "You found a very special toy. Let's bring it home!" + +The child was so happy, he held his mother's hand and walked home with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time there lived a famous dancer. Everywhere he went people cheered and clapped and shouted his name. + +One day, he came upon a little girl who was sitting alone and crying. “What’s wrong?†the dancer asked her. + +“I want to be famous like you,†she whimpered. + +The dancer looked at her kindly, and said, “It’s alright to want to be famous, but it’s more important to stay true to your dreams. Remember, it’s better to be the best at what you do, than to be famous for something you don’t truly love.†+ +The little girl smiled, and thanked the dancer for his advice. She decided to stay true to her own dreams, and soon enough, she became the best dancer in town. Everyone was amazed by her skill, and she was soon just as famous as the dancer who had given her his advice. + +The moral of the story is that it’s important to stay true to your dreams, and work hard to achieve them. If you do, you’ll be astonished at what you can achieve. +Once upon a time, a mom and her daughter were visiting the park. They saw a mug, a special mug that sparkled in the sunshine. + +The daughter pointed at the mug and said “Mom, I want it!†But the mom said no. + +The daughter kept pointing at the mug and so her mom said, “Why don’t you use your own mug at home? You have one that’s special to you.†+ +The daughter thought about it, and looked down at the ground. She was sleepy now and so she just nodded her head and said, “Ok,†+ +The mom smiled and said, “Sometimes you don’t need something new to be happy. You’re already blessed with something special.†+ +The moral of the story is that even small, simple things can bring us happiness. We don’t need expensive or flashy things to make us content. +One day, a small girl was walking in the forest. Suddenly, she saw something fierce appear from the bush. She was afraid at first, but soon she noticed it was only a gear! + +The gear looked really shiny and sparkly and the little girl couldn't resist. She walked forward and picked it up. The girl felt very brave. + +She knew the gear was special and she wanted to keep it safe. So she placed it in her pocket and continued walking. + +As the girl walked deeper in the forest, she started feeling like somebody was watching her. She turned around and saw something colorful appear behind her. It was a beautiful butterfly! + +The butterfly was almost as colorful as the gear! The girl felt happy and excited. She wanted to show the butterfly to her friends. + +So she took the gear out of her pocket, waved goodbye to the butterfly, and carefully placed the gear back in her pocket. Then she headed home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. She liked playing in the garden, and one day she decided to make some mud pies. She ran to the garden and soon found a patch of mud. + +"Help! Help me! I need a bucket," she cried. + +Just then, her daddy came out of the house. "What's wrong Jane?" he said. + +"I need a bucket for the mud," said Jane. + +Daddy brought the bucket and Jane filled it with the mud. She scooped it up and carried it to her favourite spot in the garden. + +Jane played with the mud, moulding it into pies and shapes. Time flew so fast that soon the mud was beginning to dry up. + +"Daddy, can you bring me some water please?" said Jane. + +Daddy brought the water and Jane sprinkled it on the mud. "That will make it nice and wet," she said, smiling. + +Jane was happy to play with the soft, wet mud in her garden. She stayed out there all morning, making delicious mud pies and having lots of fun. +The sun was shining brightly and there was a nice breeze in the air. Two children, Sam and Lucy, were playing together. Sam noticed a big billboard that was posted near the park. He pointed to it and said, "Look Lucy, an attractive billboard!" + +Lucy looked really excited and couldn't wait to see what the billboard said. When they both got closer to it, they saw it was an advertisement for a summer camp. Sam turned to Lucy and said, "Let's go to camp together! It looks so fun!" + +Lucy thought it was a great idea, so they both took the bus to camp. Once they arrived, the camp counselors were very friendly and encouraging. They showed Sam and Lucy all around the camp and the two had a great time. + +By the time their time at the camp was over, Sam and Lucy were very happy. They both had gained a lot of new skills, learned a lot of new things, and had made a lot of new friends. Now the couple wanted to encourage their friends to come to the camp too and see how great it was. + +So, they created their own billboard back home and spread the news about the camp to all their friends. The billboard looked very attractive, so lots of people took notice and decided to check out the camp. In the end, their billboard was a success and lots of people enjoyed the camp like Sam and Lucy did. +Sydney was walking in the park. She was looking for bugs and looking at the ducks in the pond. As she skipped along, she stopped and stared. Across the park was a stranger. He was standing very still next to a tree. + +Sydney wondered what he was doing. She couldn't see his face, but she knew he was looking right at her. Sydney started to get a bit scared. + +“Who are you?†she asked. + +The stranger stepped out from behind the tree and took one step closer. He smiled and said, “Hello, my name is Peter. I'm here to take a look at you.†+ +Sydney was surprised. She didn't know how to respond. The stranger was very tall and looked very smart. He was gazing intently at her and it made her feel a bit uncomfortable. + +“What do you want?†she asked. + +The stranger smiled. “I just wanted to say hello. You look very intelligent.†+ +Sydney giggled. She felt a bit better and started to relax. Peter said goodbye and walked away. Sydney gazed into the distance, mesmerized by the bright colors of the sunset. +Once upon a time there was an adventurous boy called Tom. Tom loved exploring and finding out new things. One day he was looking around and he spotted something new. He ran up to it and saw it was a funny cube with lots of symbols on it. + +He asked his dad, ‘What is it?’. His dad smiled and said, ‘It’s a spell box. You can learn how to make magic with it!’. + +Tom was so excited. He started pointing at all the different symbols on the cube trying to find out what they meant. His dad showed him that some of the symbols meant particular magical spells. + +Tom practiced pointing at the symbols and when he was ready, he casted his first spell. He felt very happy and proud of himself! He was so adventurous, he couldn't wait to learn even more magic. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing with her toy car when she heard a loud snap. She looked up and saw her brother's toy had broken. He looked pale and sad. + +Lily's mom called an ambulance to take her brother to the hospital. Lily went with them in the ambulance. She saw lots of people with pale faces waiting to see the doctor. + +After a while, the doctor came out and said her brother was okay. Lily was happy, and her brother smiled. They went home and played together again. From that day on, Lily made sure to be careful with her toys so they wouldn't snap. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wide field with lots of flowers. A little girl named Lily went to the field with her mom. Lily loved to run and play in the field. She ran so fast that she fell down and hurt her lip. Her mom gave her a kiss to make it feel better. + +Lily wanted to keep playing, but her mom said it was time to settle down and have a snack. They sat on a blanket and ate some apples. Lily's lip felt much better and she smiled a big, wide smile. She was happy to be with her mom and enjoy the beautiful field. +Once upon a time, there was a big soccer game. The players had a goal to score and win the game. One player had a huge foot and could kick the ball very far. His team wanted him to score the goal. + +The other team was very sharp and fast. They ran and kicked the ball very well. But the player with the huge foot was very strong and could kick the ball past them. + +In the end, the player with the huge foot scored the goal and his team won the game. Everyone was happy and cheered. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat grapes because they were sweet and tasty. One day, she went to her mom and asked for some grapes. Her mom gave her a bunch of grapes and said, "Lily, count how many grapes you have." + +Lily was enthusiastic about counting the grapes. She started counting, "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten!" She had ten grapes in her bunch. + +Lily's mom asked her, "Do you want to share your grapes with me?" Lily replied, "Yes, Mommy!" and gave her mom one grape. + +They both ate the grapes together and were very happy. From that day on, Lily always counted her grapes before eating them and shared them with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty baby who liked to play with toys. One day, the baby climbed on a chair to reach a toy on a high shelf. Suddenly, the baby lost balance and fell down, hurting their arm. + +The baby's mother came running and took the baby to the hospital. The doctor said that the baby's arm was broken and needed a cast. The baby cried and felt sad. + +From that day on, the baby learned to be careful and not climb on chairs or shelves. They also learned to ask for help when they needed something. The baby realized that being safe was more important than playing with toys. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be careful and ask for help when we need it. We should always think about our safety and not take unnecessary risks. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to draw and always used a pencil with a big eraser. Her friends thought it was funny that she used such a big eraser, but Lily didn't care. She liked to make sure her drawings were perfect. + +One night, Lily had a dream that she was drawing a picture of a popular princess. She was so excited to show her friends the next day. But when she woke up, she couldn't find her big eraser. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily was sad because she knew she couldn't draw without her big eraser. But then she remembered something her mom had told her. "If you lose something, try to remember where you last had it." So Lily thought hard and remembered using her eraser at the park the day before. She went to the park and found her big eraser right where she had left it. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep track of her big eraser. And she never had to worry about losing it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with dough and make different shapes. One day, she made a long snake out of the dough. + +Her mom came in and said, "Wow, Lily! That's a very long snake you made." + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, mommy. I like long snakes." + +Suddenly, her little brother came in and said, "Can I play too?" + +Lily replied, "Of course, come and play with us!" They all played together and made lots of fun shapes out of the dough. It was a happy day for Lily and her family. +Once upon a time, there was a kind monkey named Max. Max lived in the wild with his animal friends. One day, Max saw a bird who looked very sad. + +"Hello, little bird. What's wrong?" asked Max. + +"I can't find my nest. I need to measure how far I flew, but I don't know how," replied the bird. + +Max was a generous monkey. He offered to help the bird find her nest. They searched and searched, but they couldn't find it. + +Suddenly, a big storm came. Max and the bird tried to find shelter, but they got swept away by the wind. They were never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in his backyard. One day, Timmy found a nail on the ground. He wanted to take the nail inside to show his mom. The nail was silver and regular shaped. + +Timmy picked up the nail and held it tightly in his hand. He walked inside and found his mom in the kitchen. "Look, Mommy!" Timmy said as he opened his hand to show her the nail. His mom smiled and said, "That's a nice nail, Timmy. But be careful, it's sharp." + +Timmy took his mom's advice and put the nail down on the table. He was happy to have found such a cool thing in his backyard. From that day on, Timmy always kept his eye out for other interesting things he could take inside to show his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and making creative things with her crayons. One day, Lily's mom made her a yummy breakfast with sausage on her plate. + +Lily was so excited to eat the sausage that she accidentally knocked over her cup of juice. She tried to remove the juice with a napkin, but it made a bigger mess. + +Feeling frustrated, Lily's creative mind came up with an idea. She grabbed her toy vacuum and tried to suck up the spilled juice. But instead, the vacuum sucked up the sausage on her plate! + +Lily was so sad that she couldn't eat her favorite breakfast. She tried to remove the sausage from the vacuum, but it was too late. The sausage was gone forever. Poor Lily had to have cereal for breakfast that day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had an axe that he liked to play with. The axe was very dull, so Timmy couldn't cut anything with it. One day, Timmy wanted to show his friend his axe. He went to his friend's house and knocked on the door. + +His friend's mom opened the door and told Timmy that her son was not home. Timmy was sad and wanted to go home. He forgot to shut the door when he left. The mom didn't notice and went back inside. + +Later that day, the mom went to the kitchen to make dinner. She didn't see the door was open and tripped on it. She fell and hit her head on the floor. She was hurt very badly and had to go to the hospital. Timmy felt very bad that he forgot to shut the door. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride the bus to school every day. One day, Timmy's teacher asked him to talk in front of the class about his favorite toy. Timmy was nervous, but he felt proud when he finished his speech. + +After school, Timmy got on the bus and told the bus driver all about his speech. The bus driver was happy for Timmy and told him he should be proud of himself. Timmy smiled and thanked the bus driver. + +When Timmy got home, he told his mom and dad about his speech too. They were also proud of him and gave him a big hug. Timmy felt happy and proud that he talked in front of the class and told everyone about it on the bus. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in her backyard. One day, she heard a bird singing in a tree. "Listen, Mommy! The bird is singing!" Lily said. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it's a beautiful sound. Birds are reliable singers." + +Lily looked up at the bird and saw that it had a wide beak. "Wow, that bird has a wide mouth!" she exclaimed. + +Just then, Lily's little brother came outside. "I want to hear the bird sing too!" he said. + +"Come on, let's all listen together," Lily said, and they sat under the tree, enjoying the reliable song of the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a parrot named Polly who loved to joke around. One day, she flew into a calm garden where she met a little girl named Lily. "Hi, Polly! Do you want to play?" asked Lily. "Sure, but first I have a joke for you," replied Polly. "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!" Lily laughed and said, "That's funny, Polly!" + +As they played together, Polly noticed that Lily was feeling sad. "What's wrong, Lily?" asked Polly. "I lost my favorite toy," replied Lily. Polly had an idea. "I can help you find it! I'm good at finding things," said Polly. They searched the garden together and finally found the toy under a bush. "Thank you, Polly! You're the best," said Lily. "No problem, Lily. I'm glad I could help. And don't forget, if you ever need a joke to make you smile, I'm always here," said Polly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute puppy named Max who was very adorable. One day, Lily was eating her breakfast when she saw a teaspoon on the table. She started to imagine that the teaspoon was a tiny boat and Max was the captain. They sailed around the table and had a great adventure together. + +After their adventure, Lily decided to give Max a treat. She went to the kitchen and got a teaspoon of peanut butter for him. Max loved it and licked the spoon clean. Lily was happy that Max was happy and they cuddled together on the couch. Lily closed her eyes and imagined that she and Max were flying in the sky like birds. It was a fun day for Lily and Max, and they both fell asleep dreaming of their next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park with her mommy. One day, they went to the park and saw a little bear. "Look mommy, a bear!" said Lily. "Yes, it's a little bear," said mommy. + +Lily wanted to play with the little bear, but mommy said it's not safe. "We can watch the little bear from far away," said mommy. Lily was sad, but she understood. + +As they were leaving the park, Lily said, "I wish we could take the little bear home with us." "Oh no, bears belong in the forest," said mommy. "But we can come back to the park and visit the little bear another day." Lily smiled and said, "Okay mommy, let's come back to the park soon." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was going on a trip with her family to a big lake. Lily was excited to go swimming and play in the sand. + +Before they left, Lily's mom asked her to help unpack her bag. Lily was happy to help and quickly took out her clothes and toys. + +As they drove to the lake, Lily's dad noticed a worried look on Lily's face. He asked her what was wrong, but Lily just shook her head and said nothing. + +When they arrived at the lake, Lily ran towards the water. But as she got closer, she saw a big sign that said "No Swimming Allowed". Lily was disappointed and worried that she wouldn't be able to play in the water. + +But then, her dad pulled out a surprise. He had brought a little boat for them to ride on the lake. Lily was so happy and excited to ride the boat with her family. She forgot all about her worries and had a great time on the lake. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear who loved to wear his big coat. He was walking in the forest when he saw a little rabbit who was crying. The bear asked the rabbit why he was crying and the rabbit said that he had a quarrel with his friend. The bear said that he would help the little rabbit and they went to find his friend. + +When they found the friend, the bear talked to him and they all became friends again. The little rabbit was very happy and he gave the big bear a big hug. The bear was happy too and he said that he was glad he could help. Then, the bear went on his way, wearing his big coat and feeling proud that he could help his new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, Lily's mommy was making cookies, and she told Lily to help her mix the dough. But Lily accidentally spilled the flour on the floor! + +Lily's mommy got very upset and scolded her. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. But then her mommy sat down with her and taught her how to clean up the mess. They worked together to sweep up the flour and put it back in the bag. + +After they finished cleaning, Lily's mommy gave her a big hug and told her she was proud of her for learning how to fix her mistake. Lily felt happy again and thought her mommy was very nice for teaching her something new. From that day on, Lily was extra careful in the kitchen and never spilled anything again. +One day, a little girl named Lily went up the stair to her room. She was feeling a bit sour because she didn't get to eat her favorite candy. When she got to her room, she saw something strange. A toy appeared on her bed! It was a cute little teddy bear. + +Lily was so happy. She hugged the teddy bear and played with it all day long. She didn't know how the toy appeared on her bed, but she didn't care. She was just happy to have a new friend to play with. + +From that day on, Lily always looked forward to going up the stair to her room. She wondered if more toys would appear on her bed. And sometimes, they did! It was like a magical surprise every time. Lily was never sour again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pencil that was very special to her. It was her favorite pencil because it was sparkly and had a cool design on it. One day, Lily was drawing a picture with her impressive pencil when she accidentally dropped it on the floor. + +Lily was very sad because she thought her pencil was broken. But when she picked it up, she saw that it was still okay! The impressive pencil had only a small scratch on it. Lily was so happy that she hugged her pencil tight. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to be extra careful with her impressive pencil. She never wanted to drop it again. And whenever she used it, she felt proud because it was the best pencil in the whole world. +Once upon a time, there was a small dog named Spot. Spot liked to walk around the park and sniff things. One day, Spot saw a small bird sitting on a branch. "Hello little bird," said Spot. "Do you want to walk with me?" + +The bird replied, "I cannot walk, I can only fly. But you can sit with me on the branch." So, Spot sat down next to the small bird on the branch. + +They watched the other dogs and birds walking and flying around the park. Spot said, "I wish I could fly like you, little bird." The bird replied, "I wish I could sit like you, little dog." + +Spot and the bird sat together for a while, enjoying the view. Then, it was time for Spot to go home. "Goodbye little bird," said Spot. "Thanks for letting me sit with you." The bird replied, "Goodbye little dog, thanks for keeping me company." And with that, Spot walked away, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big war between two kingdoms. The soldiers were very tired from fighting all day and all night. They wanted to go home to their families and smile again. But the war kept going on and on. + +One day, a little girl named Lily saw the tired soldiers walking past her house. She felt sad for them and wanted to do something to make them smile. So, she decided to bake some cookies and give them to the soldiers. + +The soldiers were surprised and happy to receive the cookies. They smiled and thanked Lily. From that day on, Lily continued to bake cookies for the soldiers and they became friends. Eventually, the war ended and the soldiers went home to their families. Lily was happy that she could make them smile and help end the war. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy noticed that she was feeling sick. She had a headache and a fever. So, mommy decided to prepare some medicine for her. + +Mommy went to the kitchen and got a cup of water. She then opened the medicine bottle and poured some medicine into the cup. The medicine was a dull color, not very pretty to look at. + +Lily saw the medicine and made a face. "I don't want to drink that," she said. But mommy told her, "You have to drink it so you can feel better." + +Lily drank the medicine and made a face. It tasted yucky! But after a while, she started to feel better. She thanked her mommy and went to take a nap. From that day on, Lily knew that medicine could help her feel better when she was sick. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cake and would eat it every day if she could. But her mommy said she couldn't because it would make her fat. + +One day, Lily's mommy was busy and asked her to manage making a cake all by herself. Lily was so excited and went to the kitchen to start. She got out all the ingredients and mixed them together. Then she put the cake in the oven to bake. + +When the cake was done, Lily was so proud of herself. She couldn't wait to show her mommy. Her mommy was so happy and they both had a slice of cake together. It was the best cake ever! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play with clay. He liked to make different shapes and animals out of it. One day, he found a dead bug on the ground and decided to make a clay statue of it. + +Timmy's mom saw what he was doing and told him to ignore the bug and not to touch it. But Timmy didn't listen and continued to make the statue. He was so focused on his clay creation that he didn't notice the bug was covered in germs. + +The next day, Timmy got very sick and had to go to the hospital. The doctors tried to help him, but it was too late. Timmy had ignored his mom's warning and played with the dead bug, which caused him to get very sick. Sadly, Timmy passed away and his mom was left heartbroken. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run fast in the park and pick pretty flowers. One day, she saw a rose and picked it up. She smelled it and thought it was beautiful. But then, she pricked her finger on a thorn and it hurt a lot. Lily started to hate roses because they hurt her. + +From that day on, Lily only picked daisies because they didn't have thorns. She ran fast through the park, picking daisies and laughing. She was happy again and didn't think about the rose that hurt her. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and go on adventures. One day, Timmy's friend Johnny came over to play. Johnny wanted to play with Timmy's favorite toy, but Timmy didn't allow him to. Johnny got very angry and started to cry. + +Timmy didn't like that Johnny was crying, so he tried to be polite and let him play with the toy. But Johnny was still upset and he started to break the toy. Timmy got very mad and he hit Johnny. The police came and took Timmy to jail. + +Timmy was very sad and he wished he hadn't hit Johnny. He learned that it's important to be polite and share your toys, but it's never okay to hurt someone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip and play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily saw her neighbor, Mrs. Johnson, sitting on her porch with a big smile on her face. + +"Hello, Mrs. Johnson!" Lily said. "Why are you so happy?" + +"I'm grateful for my garden," Mrs. Johnson replied. "I've been taking care of it all summer, and now it's full of beautiful flowers." + +Lily thought that was wonderful and decided to help Mrs. Johnson take care of her garden. She watered the flowers and pulled out the weeds. Mrs. Johnson was so happy and grateful for Lily's help that she gave her a big hug and a cookie. + +From that day on, Lily and Mrs. Johnson became good friends. They would often sit on the porch together and smile, grateful for each other's company and the beautiful garden they had created together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play in the bathtub. He loved to splash and make bubbles with his soap. One night, Timmy's mom told him that he had to go to bed early because he had a big day tomorrow. + +The next day, Timmy woke up early and went to school. He had a spelling test that day and was nervous. During recess, Timmy told his friend that he was worried about the test. His friend said, "Don't worry, Timmy. You'll be successful." + +Later that day, Timmy took the spelling test and did his best. He went home and told his mom about the test. She said, "I'm sure you did great, Timmy." The next day, the teacher gave back the graded tests. Timmy's heart was racing as he opened his paper. He was so happy to see that he got an A! He ran to his mom and said, "Mom, I was successful!" His mom was proud of him and said, "I knew you could do it, Timmy. You always rise to the occasion." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with dough and make shapes with it. One day, she made a rare shape that looked like a star. + +Her mom saw the shape and said, "Wow, Lily! That's a rare shape. Let's polish it so it shines." + +Lily replied, "Okay, Mommy. Can we make more shapes too?" + +"Of course, sweetie. Let's make all sorts of shapes and polish them to make them shine," her mom said with a smile. + +Lily and her mom spent the whole afternoon making different shapes with the dough and polishing them until they shone bright. They had so much fun that they decided to do it again the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Tim's dad bought him a kite. The kite was very popular with all the kids in the park. + +Tim's dad allowed him to go to the park with his kite. Tim was so happy and excited to fly his kite. He ran and ran until the kite was high up in the sky. Tim's friends watched as the kite danced in the wind. + +After a while, it was time for Tim to go home. He was sad to leave his kite behind, but he knew he could come back and play with it again soon. Tim's dad was proud of him for being responsible and taking care of his new toy. Tim went to bed that night dreaming of flying his kite again the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved lollipops, especially the red ones. He would eat them all the time, but one day he ate too many and got a tummy ache. + +His mommy took him to the doctor and the doctor gave him some medicine to heal his tummy. Timmy didn't like the medicine, but he knew it would help him feel better. + +After a few days, Timmy was all better and his mommy bought him a new lollipop. It was a modern lollipop with different colors and flavors. Timmy was so happy and he promised to only eat one at a time from now on. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice-cream very much. One day, she asked her mom for some ice-cream. Her mom said no because Lily had been lazy all day and didn't help with any chores. + +Lily got upset and started crying. She didn't know why her mom was being mean. Her mom explained that it's important to help out and not be lazy. Lily started to understand and said sorry. + +Later that day, Lily helped her mom with the dishes and cleaning up. Her mom was very proud of her and gave her some ice-cream as a reward. Lily was happy and knew that helping out was important. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Timmy. Timmy loved to collect shells on the beach. One day, Timmy found a big, beautiful shell. He was so excited and wanted to show it to his friend, Sammy the seagull. + +Timmy scurried over to Sammy and said, "Look, look! I found a shell!" Sammy replied, "Wow, that's so pretty! Can I have it?" Timmy thought for a moment and said, "Okay, but can I have a piece of your yummy sandwich in return?" + +Sammy agreed and they made the trade. Timmy was so happy with his new sandwich, he didn't even notice that Sammy had flown away with his shell. + +Timmy was sad when he realized what had happened. He learned that it's not always a good idea to trust everyone, even your friends. The moral of the story is to be careful who you trust and to always keep an eye on your belongings. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite cap all the time. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a group of kids playing with a ball. They asked her to join in, but she said no. + +Lily sat on a bench and listened to the birds chirping. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was a big dog barking. The kids playing with the ball were scared and ran away. Lily remembered her cap had a whistle on it. She blew the whistle and the dog stopped barking. + +The kids came back and thanked Lily for helping them. They asked her why she didn't want to play with them earlier. Lily said she wanted to listen to the birds. The kids thought that was cool and asked her to teach them how to listen too. From that day on, Lily and the kids played together and listened to the sounds of the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and eat yummy snacks. One day, Timmy found a big red apple on the ground. He picked it up and took a big bite. The apple didn't taste very good, but Timmy kept eating it because he was hungry. + +After a few days, Timmy started to feel very sick. He had a tummy ache and couldn't eat anything. His mom took him to the doctor, but it was too late. Timmy had eaten a bad apple and it made him very sick. The doctor tried to heal him, but it didn't work. Timmy got sicker and sicker. + +In the end, Timmy's mom was very sad because Timmy didn't make it. She wished she had been more careful and not let him eat the bad apple. Timmy's mom also realized that she had been too bossy with Timmy and should have listened to him more. She missed Timmy very much and wished he was still here with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around with her friends. One day, while she was playing, she fell down and got a big cut on her knee. It hurt a lot and she started to cry. + +Her mom came to help her and put a band-aid on her knee. Lily felt better and went back to playing. Later, when she was getting ready for bed, she realized that the band-aid was gone. She looked all over but couldn't find it. + +The next morning, Lily woke up and saw that her knee was all better! She was so happy and realized that her mom must have stitched it up while she was sleeping. She felt lively and ready to play again with her friends. From that day on, Lily knew that even when she got hurt, her mom would always be there to help her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she was having so much fun that she forgot to go back home for lunch. Her mom came looking for her and reminded her that it was time to eat. + +Lily's mom made her a yummy sandwich with peanut butter and jelly. Lily took a big bite and realized that she had forgotten to wash her hands. Her mom reminded her to always wash her hands before eating. + +After lunch, Lily and her friends played a game of hide and seek. But Lily accidentally counted to zero two times, which made the game very confusing. Her friends reminded her that zero means no more counting. + +At the end of the day, Lily went back home and her mom asked her how her day was. Lily said it was good, but she felt bad for forgetting to wash her hands and counting wrong. Her mom reminded her that everyone makes mistakes and it's okay to try again next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and dolls. One day, she saw a big cart outside her house. She went to her mommy and asked, "Mommy, what is that big cart for?" + +Her mommy replied, "It's for our things. We're going to move to a new house soon." + +Lily was sad because she loved her house and her friends. But then her mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. We'll make new friends and our new house will be even better." + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay, mommy. Can I help you open the cart and put our things inside?" + +Her mommy said, "Of course, sweetie. Let's do it together." And so, they opened the cart and put their things inside. Lily felt happy because she was helping her mommy. She learned that even though change can be scary, it can also be exciting and fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to visit her grandma's house. When she arrived, her grandma gave her a cute little teddy bear. Lily loved the teddy bear so much that she brought it with her everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily's friend Tommy came over to play. Tommy saw the teddy bear and said, "That's a cute teddy bear, can I hold it?" Lily said, "Sure, but be careful, it's my favorite toy." Tommy held the teddy bear and said, "I want to examine it, it's so soft and cuddly." Lily said, "Okay, but don't forget to give it back to me." + +Tommy examined the teddy bear and then gave it back to Lily. Lily thanked him and they continued to play. After a while, Lily's grandma called them for tea. They went inside and enjoyed some delicious tea and cookies. Lily was happy to have her teddy bear with her, and Tommy was happy to have examined it. They had a great day together and couldn't wait to play again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy box. He had many toys inside it. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys. Timmy didn't want to clean up because he wanted to play fast with his toys. + +"I don't want to clean up my toys, Mommy. I want to play fast!" said Timmy. + +"You need to clean up your toys, Timmy. You can manage it," said his mom. + +Timmy reluctantly started to clean up his toys. But he was in a hurry to play fast again, so he didn't put his toys back in the box carefully. Suddenly, the box fell over and all of his toys broke. Timmy was very sad and cried. + +"I'm sorry, Mommy. I didn't manage to put my toys back in the box carefully," said Timmy. + +"It's okay, Timmy. We can buy new toys," said his mom. + +But Timmy knew that his favorite toys were gone forever. From then on, he learned to manage his time better and put his toys away properly. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy ship in the bathtub. One day, his mom asked him if he understood how to use soap to get clean. Timmy replied, "Yes, I understand!" + +Later that day, Timmy's dad came home from work. Timmy showed him his ship and said, "Look, daddy! I made my ship independent in the water!" His dad was impressed and asked, "How did you do that?" Timmy replied, "I put it in the water all by myself!" + +Timmy's parents were proud of him for being such a good listener and understanding how to use soap. They also thought it was amazing that he could play with his toy ship independently. Timmy went to bed that night feeling happy and proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her mommy's makeup. One day, Lily's mommy ran out of her favorite lipstick. Lily wanted to help her mommy, so she asked her if she could supply her with some lipstick. + +Lily's mommy was scared that Lily might make a mess, but she decided to let her help. Lily was so happy to be able to help her mommy. She carefully applied the lipstick and made her mommy look beautiful. + +From that day on, Lily loved to supply her mommy with makeup whenever she needed it. She was no longer scared of making a mess and her mommy was always grateful for her help. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved pie, especially apple pie. One day, she went to the bakery to buy a pie. But when she took a bite, she made a sour face and said, "This pie is bitter." + +The baker heard her and asked what was wrong. Lily told him that the pie was not sweet, and she hoped he could make a better one. The baker smiled and said, "I will make you a new pie, and it will be the sweetest one you have ever tasted." + +Lily was happy and thanked the baker. When she got home, she shared the new pie with her family, and they all agreed it was the best pie they had ever had. From then on, Lily always went to the bakery for her pies, and the baker always made sure they were sweet and delicious. And Lily always hoped for a good pie, and she always got one. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going on a trip to the east. Lily was so excited! + +When they got to the east, they went to a big park. Lily saw a little boy sitting all alone on a bench. She went over to him and said, "Hi! Why are you so sad?" The little boy said, "I lost my mom and dad. They left me here." Lily felt miserable for the little boy. She said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find them!" + +Lily and the little boy looked all around the park. Finally, they found the little boy's parents. They were so happy to see him! Lily's mom and dad were proud of her for helping the little boy. They taught her that it's important to help others who are in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to blow bubbles with her bubble wand. One day, she blew a really big bubble and watched as it floated up into the sky. Suddenly, the bubble became crazy and started bouncing all around. + +Lily tried to catch the crazy bubble, but it was too fast. It bounced off trees and houses, and even landed on a bird's head! Finally, it popped and disappeared into the air. + +Lily was sad that her bubble was gone, but she was happy that it became crazy and gave her a fun adventure. She couldn't wait to blow more bubbles and see what they would become. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she saw a bird outside her window. The bird was very pretty and had colorful feathers. Lily thought the bird looked sweet and wanted to be its friend. + +Lily went outside and saw the bird in a tree. She said, "Hello bird, do you want to be my friend?" The bird chirped back and Lily thought it meant yes. She gave the bird some bread and they became friends. + +Every day, Lily would visit the bird and give it food. The bird would sing sweet songs and Lily would think about how happy she was to have a friend like the bird. They would talk and Lily would think about how lucky she was to have such a sweet friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big park with lots of trees and flowers. In the middle of the park, there was a big purple statue. The statue was very pretty and everyone liked it. One day, a little girl came to the park with her mom. She saw the statue and said "please, mommy, can we go see the pretty statue?" Her mom said yes and they went to see the statue. The little girl was very happy and she said "wow, the purple statue is so pretty!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Teddy who she loved very much. One day, Lily and Teddy went for a walk in the park. Suddenly, it started to get dark and Lily got scared. But Teddy was there to support her and make her feel safe. + +As they walked, they saw a tree with a unique shape. It looked like a big umbrella! Lily thought it was very cool and wanted to show her mom. So, she and Teddy went home and told her all about the unique tree they saw in the park. + +From that day on, Lily felt brave whenever it got dark outside because she knew Teddy was there to support her. And every time they walked in the park, they looked for the unique tree with the big umbrella shape. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she accidentally dropped her favorite teddy bear and its head fell off. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mom saw her sad face and asked, "What's wrong, sweetie?" Lily replied, "My teddy bear needs fixing. Its head fell off." Her mom picked up the teddy bear and saw that its skull was broken. She told Lily, "Don't worry, we can fix it. But we have to be very careful because it's fragile." + +Lily watched as her mom carefully fixed the teddy bear's head. She was so happy when it was fixed and hugged her mom tightly. "Thank you, mommy. You fixed my teddy bear. I love you," she said. And from that day on, Lily made sure to be more careful with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures with her crayons. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help measure the ingredients for a cake they were going to make. Lily was so excited to help! + +As they measured the flour and sugar, Lily's mom asked for her opinion on how much vanilla extract to add. Lily thought for a moment and said, "Just a little bit, please." Her mom smiled and added a small amount. + +After they mixed the ingredients, Lily's mom poured the batter into a rough-looking cake pan. Lily was worried it wouldn't turn out well, but her mom reassured her that it would be delicious no matter what. + +When the cake was finished baking, Lily's mom cut a slice for each of them. It was the best cake they had ever tasted! Lily learned that even if things don't look perfect at first, they can still be great in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved chocolate and ate it every day. Her mom said, "Lily, you can't eat chocolate every day. It's not good for you." But Lily didn't listen. + +One day, Lily found a can of spray paint. She thought it looked fun, so she sprayed it on the walls. Her mom saw what she did and said, "Lily, that's not regular paint. It's dangerous." + +But Lily didn't listen. She wanted to spray more things. She found a chocolate bar and sprayed it with the paint. She thought it looked pretty. + +But when she tried to eat it, she got sick. The paint was poisonous. Lily learned her lesson and promised to listen to her mom from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved robots and dreamed of building his own. One day, he found a box of old robot parts in his attic. He worked hard and built a robot all by himself. He was so happy and proud of his successful creation. + +But then, Timmy started to question if his robot was really that great. He kept comparing it to other robots he saw on TV and felt like his wasn't as good. He started to feel sad and disappointed. + +Then, Timmy's mom reminded him that it doesn't matter what others think. As long as he did his best and was happy with his creation, that's all that mattered. Timmy realized that his robot was special because he made it with his own hands and it made him happy. From then on, he didn't question his robot's worth and was proud of his successful creation. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. One day, they all decided to play on the swings. Lily loved to swing high in the air and feel the wind in her hair. + +As they were swinging, Lily's friend, Timmy, said, "Let's have a race to see who can swing the highest!" Lily was determined to win the race and swing higher than anyone else. She held on tight to the chains and swung as hard as she could. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise and felt the swing start to wobble. She was scared and wanted to jump off, but she held on tight and kept swinging. Finally, she swung so high that she felt like she was flying. She had won the race and felt a great sense of victory. From that day on, Lily knew that if she held on tight and didn't give up, she could swing to new heights. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a regular day at school, but when she got home, she felt like she had to sneeze. "Achoo!" she sneezed. + +Her mom asked, "Are you okay, Lily?" + +"I think so," Lily said. "I just sneezed really hard." + +Her mom gave her an eraser to play with. "Here, why don't you draw a picture with this eraser?" + +Lily smiled and started to draw. She drew a big circle and then used the eraser to make it into a smiley face. "Look, Mommy!" she said. "I made a happy face." + +"That's great, Lily," her mom said. "You're such a good artist." + +Lily smiled and kept drawing with her eraser. She forgot all about her sneeze and was happy to just spend time with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very eager to find some gold. One day, she went on a walk in the park and found a shiny rock. She thought it might be gold, so she took it home to study it. + +Lily showed the rock to her mom and dad. They helped her study it with a magnifying glass. They found out that it was not gold, but just a pretty rock. Even though it wasn't gold, Lily was still happy she found it. + +From that day on, Lily loved to study rocks and other things she found outside. She never found gold, but she didn't mind. She was happy to learn new things and have fun exploring. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat snacks, especially crackers. One day, she found out that her favorite crackers were all gone! She felt sad and hungry. + +But then, her mom came in and said she had a surprise. She brought out a big bag of crackers that looked different than the ones Lily usually ate. They were thin and crispy. Lily wasn't sure if she would like them, but she decided to try one. + +To her surprise, the new crackers were even better than her old ones! She loved the way they tasted and couldn't stop eating them. Lily realized that sometimes things can change, like her crackers, and it can be a good thing. She was happy and full, and couldn't wait to try more new snacks in the future. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved fireworks. He loved the way they sparkled in the sky and made loud noises. One day, Tim and his mom went to watch a fireworks show at the park. + +As they were watching the fireworks, Tim saw a big, strong man with a scary face. He started to panic and hid behind his mom. His mom told him not to be afraid and that the man was just enjoying the show like they were. + +After the show, Tim and his mom were walking back to their car when they heard a loud noise. It was a firework that had gone off too close to them! Tim started to panic again, but his mom held him tight and told him everything was okay. They quickly got in their car and drove home, happy to have seen the fireworks but also glad to be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat apples, they were her favorite fruit. One night, she fell asleep and had a dream about a giant apple that was as big as a house! In her dream, she climbed up the apple and slid down the other side. It was so much fun! + +The next day, Lily went to school and her teacher asked her to read a story in front of the class. But when she stood up, she tripped and fell. Everyone laughed and Lily felt embarrassed. But then she remembered her dream and how much fun she had sliding down the apple. She felt better and decided to try again. + +Lily read the story and everyone clapped. She was so happy! When she got home, she ate another apple and went to bed. She hoped she would have another fun dream tonight. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a desk where she liked to draw and color. One day, Lily's mom told her to clean her desk. Lily didn't want to, but her mom said she had to. So, Lily took a cloth and started to polish her desk. + +While she was cleaning, her friend Tim came over to play. Tim asked if he could draw with Lily. Lily said yes, but as soon as Tim started to draw, he accidentally spilled his juice all over her comfortable chair. + +Lily got very upset and told Tim to leave. Tim felt bad and said sorry, but Lily didn't want to listen. She started to cry and ran to her mom. Her mom tried to comfort her, but Lily was still very upset. + +In the end, Lily's mom had to throw away the chair and Lily learned that accidents happen and it's important to forgive your friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on adventures and explore new places. One day, Timmy and his mommy went to a big building called a museum. Timmy had never been to a museum before, so he was very excited. + +When they arrived at the museum, Timmy saw lots of interesting things like big dinosaur bones and shiny rocks. But as they walked around, Timmy started to feel a little lonely. He wished he had a friend to share the adventure with. + +Just then, Timmy saw another little boy who looked just as lonely as he felt. Timmy went up to the boy and said hello. The boy was happy to have a new friend to explore the museum with. They had so much fun together, looking at all the cool things in the museum. Timmy was happy he didn't have to be lonely anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a zebra named Ziggy. He had black and white stripes all over his body. One day, he went to play with his friends in the mud. After playing for a while, Ziggy became very dirty. His friend, a giraffe named Gigi, said, "Ziggy, you are so dirty! You need to take a bath." But Ziggy didn't want to take a bath because he loved playing in the mud. + +The next day, Ziggy went to the jungle to meet his other friends. They saw that he was all dirty and marked with mud. They said, "Ziggy, you are so dirty! You need to take a bath." But Ziggy still didn't want to take a bath. He thought that being dirty was fun. + +However, later that day, Ziggy's friends got sick because they had played in the same mud as him. Ziggy felt very bad and realized that being dirty wasn't a good thing. He learned that it's important to stay clean and take care of yourself and your friends. From that day on, Ziggy always took a bath after playing in the mud. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to draw pictures of boats and airplanes with his crayons. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a new printer. Timmy was very happy and excited to use it. He pressed the button and watched as the printer printed out a picture of a navy blue boat. + +Timmy was so comfortable sitting in his chair, watching the printer work. He loved the sound it made as it printed out his pictures. He couldn't wait to show his friends his new pictures of boats and airplanes. Timmy was very proud of his printer and loved using it to make new pictures every day. +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 mommy and daddy. They saw a bird in a tree and the bird started to whistle. + +Lily asked, "What is the bird doing, mommy?" + +Her mommy said, "The bird is whistling, Lily. It's singing a song." + +Lily thought it was so pretty and she tried to whistle too, but she couldn't do it. + +Later on, they stopped for a snack. Lily was careful not to spill her juice on her dress. She ate her crackers and cheese and shared some with her mommy and daddy. + +As they continued their walk, they saw a butterfly. Lily was careful not to touch it, but she said hello to the butterfly. Her mommy and daddy smiled and Lily felt happy. They went home and Lily took a nap, dreaming of whistling birds and yummy snacks. +Once upon a time, there was a child named Jack. Jack was different from his friends because he had red hair. One day, Jack went to the park to play. He saw a little girl playing with a ball. Jack asked her, "Can I play with you?" + +The girl said, "Yes, you can play with me. But first, you have to pick up all the toys you left on the ground." + +Jack picked up his toys and put them in his backpack. Then he played with the girl and had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, Jack said goodbye to his new friend and went home with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pretty bracelet everywhere she went. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw some kids playing with markers. Lily wanted to join in, so her mom gave her a marker too. She drew crazy shapes on her hand and bracelet. + +When they got home, Lily's mom tried to wash off the marks on her hand, but they wouldn't come off. "Don't worry, Lily," her mom said. "We can cover them up with a bracelet." Lily was happy and picked out a new bracelet to wear. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always wear a bracelet so she wouldn't mark up her skin with crazy drawings again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved going to the grocery store with her mommy. One day, while they were shopping, Lily saw a furry cat outside the window. She started to stare at the cat, and it stared back at her. + +Lily wanted to go outside and pet the cat, but her mommy said it wasn't safe to touch stray animals. Lily was sad, but her mommy explained that sometimes things that seem fun can be dangerous. It's important to listen to grown-ups and make safe choices. + +Lily learned that day that it's important to be careful and make smart choices, even if it means missing out on something fun. She hugged her mommy and promised to always listen to her. From that day on, she never stared at stray animals again. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat at the port. The boat was so big that it made the little girl point and say "wow!" The boat had many colors and it made the little girl feel happy. She wished she could ride on the big boat and see the sea. But for now, she was happy just looking at it from the port. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to a big park with her mom and dad. In the park, there was a maze made of bushes. Lily wanted to go inside, but she was scared. Her dad said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will be with you. Imagine that we are explorers in a jungle!" + +Lily felt braver and they went inside the maze. It was hard to find the way out, but they kept going. Suddenly, they saw a clear path and followed it. They found the exit and Lily was happy. She said, "That was fun! Can we do it again?" + +Her mom and dad laughed and said, "Of course, Lily. We can come back and explore the maze anytime you want." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved taking pictures with her camera. But her room was always messy with toys and clothes everywhere. One day, Lily decided to improve her room. She picked up all her toys and put them in the toy box. She folded her clothes and put them in the closet. + +Now that her room was clean, Lily could take even better pictures with her camera. She took pictures of her stuffed animals, her favorite books, and even her own reflection in the mirror. Lily was so happy with how her room looked and how her pictures turned out. + +From then on, Lily made sure to keep her room clean so she could always take great pictures with her camera. +Once upon a time, there was a big and mighty lion. He lived in a big jungle with lots of trees and animals. One day, the lion saw a beautiful ornament in the jungle. He wanted to play with it, but he knew it was not his. + +So, the lion asked the other animals if he could play with the ornament. The animals talked and after a while, they decided to allow the lion to play with it. The lion was very happy and played with the ornament all day long. + +When it was time for the lion to go to sleep, he put the ornament back where he found it. The other animals were happy that the lion was responsible and kind. From that day on, the lion was known as a mighty and kind animal in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain with her red umbrella. One day, Lily and her friends played hide and seek. She was so excited to play and hide behind a big tree. + +While she was hiding, the rain started to pour down harder and harder. Lily's friends couldn't find her because she was hiding so well. But then, her umbrella started to blow away in the wind. + +Lily didn't want to lose her favorite umbrella, so she had to come out of hiding to grab it. Her friends finally found her and they all laughed and played in the rain together with their umbrellas. It was a fun day for Lily and her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mom. One day, Lily's mom asked her to get the sugar from the pantry. When Lily opened the pantry, she found a surprise! A big bag of candy was hiding behind the sugar! + +Lily ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, look what I found! I reveal a big bag of candy in the pantry!" + +Her mom was very happy and said, "Wow, Lily! That's great! Let's share the candy with our friends!" + +Lily and her mom made lots of cookies with the sugar and shared the candy with their friends. Everyone was very happy and grateful for Lily's compassionate heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance, and she dreamed of becoming a famous singer one day. One day, she decided to record herself singing and sent the recording to her grandma's mailbox. + +But when her grandma listened to the recording, she said it was bitter and not very good. Lily felt sad and wanted to give up on her dream. But her mom told her that everyone makes mistakes, and that practice makes perfect. + +So Lily practiced and practiced, and recorded herself singing again. This time, she sent the recording to her grandma's mailbox again. When her grandma listened to it, she was amazed! Lily had improved so much and her singing was beautiful. + +The moral of the story is to never give up on your dreams, even if someone says something bitter about your work. Keep practicing and you will get better! +Once upon a time, there was a clever little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine. He would run and jump and laugh with his friends. + +One day, a big storm came. The wind blew hard and the rain fell fast. Timmy and his friends were scared. They ran to Timmy's house for safety. + +Inside, Timmy's mom gave them some cookies and milk to make them feel better. Timmy said, "I know! Let's play a game of cards to pass the time!" + +His friends agreed and they played cards until the storm passed. They were happy and safe, thanks to Timmy's clever idea. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Peter. Peter was very curious and loved to explore. One day, he went on an adventure and found himself in a big, scary cave. He looked for an exit but couldn't find one. + +Suddenly, he saw a purple light coming from a small hole in the cave. He hopped towards it and found a secret exit. He was so happy to escape the dark cave and see the sunshine again. + +Peter learned that sometimes it's important to be brave and keep looking for a way out, even when things seem scary. From that day on, he always remembered to keep exploring, but to be careful and look for exits when he needed to escape. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her purple pen. One day, she drew a picture of a big heart and showed it to her mommy. Her mommy gave her a kiss on the cheek and told her how pretty it was. Lily was so happy! + +Later that day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. She saw a little boy with a purple shirt and went to say hi. The little boy smiled at her and gave her a kiss on the hand. Lily blushed and felt very special. + +After playing at the park, Lily and her mommy went to visit her grandma. Grandma was wearing a purple hat and had a pen in her pocket. Lily gave her a big kiss on the cheek and showed her the picture she drew. Grandma loved it and put it on the fridge for everyone to see. + +Lily went to bed that night feeling happy and loved. She hugged her purple teddy bear and thought about all the kisses she had received that day. She fell asleep with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They played together every day and had lots of fun. One day, they found a big hole in the ground while they were playing. They decided to explore it together. + +As they were climbing down into the hole, they started to quarrel about who would go first. Timmy wanted to go first because he was older, but Tommy wanted to go first because he was smaller. They argued for a while, but then decided to take turns going down the hole. + +When they finally reached the bottom, they found a regular old cave. They explored the cave together and found lots of interesting things. They even found some treasure! They were so happy that they forgot all about their quarrel and became friends again. + +As they were leaving the cave, Timmy said to Tommy, "I'm sorry we quarreled earlier. I'm glad we're friends again." Tommy smiled and said, "Me too. Let's come back and explore the cave again soon!" And with that, they went home, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to draw and paint. One day, Tim decided to create a picture of a tiger. He picked up his crayons and started to draw. He used orange and black colors to make stripes on the tiger's body. + +After Tim finished his drawing, he showed it to his mom. His mom was very proud of him. She said, "Wow, Tim! You are such a great artist. Your tiger looks so real." Tim smiled and felt happy. + +Later that day, Tim went to the zoo with his family. They saw many animals like monkeys, elephants, and birds. But Tim was most excited to see the tigers. When they reached the tiger's exhibit, Tim saw how deep their eyes were. He remembered the tiger he created and felt proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond near the shore. One day, Ducky was swimming and he saw a big fish swimming towards him. Ducky got scared and swam away as fast as he could. But, Ducky was foolish and he didn't look where he was going. He swam too far and got lost. + +Ducky didn't know what to do. He was all alone and he missed his family. Suddenly, he had an idea! He remembered that when he wanted to go back home, he had to reverse his direction. So, Ducky turned around and started swimming the other way. After a while, he saw the shore and he was so happy! He swam to the shore and found his family waiting for him. They were so happy to see him and they all hugged each other. From that day on, Ducky never swam too far away from the shore again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a shiny red bike that she loved to ride. One day, Lily fell off her bike and got a boo-boo. She was sad and cried a lot. + +Her mom came over and hugged her. "Don't be sad, Lily. We can fix your bike and make it shiny again," she said. They took the bike to the garage and polished it with a cloth. After a while, the bike was as good as new. + +Lily was happy again and jumped on her bike. "Thank you, Mommy," she said as she rode around the yard. From that day on, Lily was extra careful and never fell off her bike again. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck was very strong and it could carry lots of things. One day, the truck had to load some big steel beams. The beams were very heavy, but the truck was strong enough to carry them. + +The truck drove to a big building where the steel beams were needed. The people there were very grateful to see the truck. They needed the steel beams to build a new roof for their building. The truck unloaded the steel beams and the people were very happy. + +After the truck finished its job, it drove away. The people waved goodbye and said, "Thank you, truck! We are very grateful for your help!" The truck was happy to help and it knew that it was very strong and could carry heavy things like steel beams. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and touch the flowers. One day, she found a shiny mineral in the grass. It was so pretty that she wanted to keep it. But she was anxious that someone might take it away from her. So, she decided to hide it in her pocket and keep it safe. + +Lily showed the mineral to her mom and dad. They were surprised and happy for her. They told her that the mineral was very special and that it came from deep inside the earth. Lily felt proud and happy that she found something so amazing. She kept the mineral in a safe place and would touch it every day, feeling grateful for her discovery. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved birthdays because she got to celebrate with her family and friends. One day, it was her birthday and she was so excited to open her presents. + +Her mom gave her a big box that was wrapped tight with pretty paper and a bow on top. Lily couldn't wait to open it. She tore off the paper and saw a beautiful doll inside. She was so happy and hugged her mom tight. + +After opening all her presents, Lily's family sang "Happy Birthday" and they had cake and ice cream. It was a fun day and Lily felt very loved. She couldn't wait to celebrate her birthday again next year. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, he found a shiny rock and wanted to keep it forever. But his mom said he had to return it to the earth where it belonged. + +Timmy didn't understand why he couldn't keep the rock, but his mom explained that it was important to keep the earth clean and healthy. Timmy felt uncomfortable because he really wanted the rock, but he knew his mom was right. + +Later that day, Timmy went to his friend's house and told him about the shiny rock. His friend said, "Why don't we find more rocks and return them to the earth together?" Timmy thought that was a great idea and they spent the rest of the day searching for rocks to return to the earth. They felt happy knowing they were helping the earth stay healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with clay and make fun shapes like animals and flowers. One day, her mommy came in and said, "Lily, can you help me record a message for your grandma?" + +Lily was happy to help and sat down next to her mommy. They spoke into the phone and recorded a sweet message for her grandma. After they were done, Lily went back to playing with her clay. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend accidentally knocked over Lily's clay creation and it broke into pieces. Lily was sad, but her friend was compassionate and helped her put the pieces back together. They used some glue and made it even better than before! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big orange ball that she loved to play with. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a boy playing with a toy truck and she wanted to play too. + +"Hi, can I play with you?" asked Lily. + +"Sure!" said the boy. + +Lily and the boy played together for a while. Then, Lily's mom said it was time to go home. + +"Can I take my ball home?" asked Lily. + +"Yes, you can," said her mom. "Let's add it to our bag." + +Lily was happy to take her ball home. She loved the sight of her big orange ball. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in a park. A little girl sat under the tree and ate a sandwich. Suddenly, a squirrel came near her and said, "Hello!" The little girl was surprised but happy to see the squirrel. She gave the squirrel a small piece of bread from her sandwich. The squirrel ate it and said, "Yummy!" + +The little girl felt warm in her heart because the squirrel was friendly. She watched the squirrel play and jump from tree to tree. After a while, the squirrel came back to her and said, "Thank you for the food!" The little girl smiled and said, "You're welcome!" Then, the squirrel ran away to play with its friends. The little girl felt happy and continued to enjoy her sandwich under the warm sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to spend time outside in her garden. One day, she found a lime on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, Mommy! I found a lime!" Lily said, holding up the green fruit. + +"That's great, Lily! What are you going to do with it?" her mom asked. + +"I want to make limeade! Can we make it together?" Lily asked excitedly. + +"Of course, we can! Let's go inside and get the ingredients," her mom said with a smile. + +Lily and her mom spent the afternoon making limeade together. They squeezed the lime, added sugar and water, and stirred it all up. When they were finished, they sat outside and enjoyed their refreshing drink. Lily was so happy that she wasn't angry anymore about not finding any flowers in the garden that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but one day he fell and hurt his shoulder. His mom said he should go home and rest. Timmy was sad because he wanted to play, but he knew he should listen to his mom. + +The next day, Timmy's shoulder felt better, so he went outside to play again. He saw a turtle walking very slow and decided to follow it. Timmy walked with the turtle for a long time until they reached a pond. Timmy threw a rock into the pond and the turtle disappeared into the water. + +Timmy was sad that his new friend was gone, but he knew he could return to the pond another day to see the turtle again. He walked back home with a smile on his face, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong gorilla. He was mighty and could lift heavy things. One day, it got very hot and the sun was shining bright. The gorilla started to feel warm and began to melt. He was turning into a puddle! + +The other animals saw what was happening and knew they had to help. They grabbed some ice and put it on the gorilla to cool him down. Slowly but surely, he started to solidify again. + +The gorilla was grateful to his friends and realized that even the mightiest of creatures need help sometimes. From that day on, he made sure to stay cool on hot days so he wouldn't melt again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her dolls. One day, she was walking in the forest when she met a witch. The witch was very envious of Lily's pretty dress and asked if she could have it. + +Lily didn't want to give away her dress, but the witch said she would help her attach some new buttons if she did. So, Lily gave the witch her dress, but the witch didn't keep her promise and flew away with it. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. She asked her friend, a talking rabbit, for help. The rabbit told her to be careful who she trusts and that it's important to stand up for herself. Lily learned that it's better to keep what's hers and not trust strangers. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky was very curious and loved to explore the world around her. One day, Ducky saw her mother diving into the pond to catch some fish for dinner. + +Ducky asked her mother, "Why do you dive into the water, Mama?" + +Her mother replied, "I dive to catch fish for us to eat, my dear." + +Ducky was fascinated and wanted to try diving too. But her mother warned her, "Diving can be dangerous, my little one. You should only do it when you're ready." + +Ducky listened to her mother and waited until she was big enough to dive safely. And when she did, she caught plenty of fish for her family to enjoy. The moral of the story is to always listen to your mother and wait until you're ready to try new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the forest near her house. One day, while she was playing, she saw a big, scary wolf. The wolf was very hungry and was looking for something to eat. + +Lily was scared and started to scream for help. Luckily, her mom heard her and came running to see what was wrong. When she saw the wolf, she knew they had to be careful. They slowly backed away from the wolf, but it was very clumsy and fell over. + +Lily and her mom learned that it's important to be careful when playing outside and to always listen to your parents. They also learned that sometimes scary things can happen, but it's important to stay calm and ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and eat cookies. One day, Timmy woke up early and saw the sun shining outside. He got dressed and went to the park to play. At the park, Timmy met a girl named Sally. Sally was very rude to Timmy and took his toy. Timmy didn't like when people were rude to him. He asked Sally to give his toy back, but she didn't want to. Timmy felt sad and went home. +Once upon a time, there was a clever tiger who lived in a jungle. He was very good at hunting and catching his prey. One day, while he was walking in the jungle, he saw a little bunny hopping around. The tiger thought to himself, "I am going to catch that bunny and have a nice meal." + +But just as the tiger was about to pounce on the bunny, he suddenly sneezed! The bunny heard the sneeze and quickly hopped away. The tiger was very upset that he missed his chance to catch the bunny. + +The tiger realized that his sneeze had ruined his hunt. He felt sad and hungry. But then he remembered that he was a clever tiger and decided to come up with a new plan to catch his prey. He thought and thought, and finally came up with a new idea. The tiger used his cleverness to catch the bunny and have a delicious meal. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old owl who lived in a big tree. One day, a little girl came to visit the owl and she brought a plant with her. + +The owl asked, "Why did you bring a plant?" + +"I want to give it to you," said the little girl. + +The owl smiled and said, "Thank you, my dear. You are very kind." + +But as the owl reached out to take the plant, he stumbled and fell out of the tree. The little girl was very sad and tried to help the owl, but he was hurt badly and could not fly anymore. + +The little girl cried and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Owl. I didn't mean for this to happen." + +The owl looked up at her and said, "It's okay, my dear. It was just an accident. But now, I must say goodbye. Take care of the plant for me." + +And with those words, the wise old owl closed his eyes and never opened them again. The little girl took the plant home with her and always remembered the kind owl who had stumbled and fallen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved looking at the stars at night and dreaming about visiting a planet one day. One night, she saw a shooting star and made a wish to visit a planet. + +The next day, she met a wise old man who told her that visiting a planet was not possible. Lily felt gloomy and regretted making her wish. She asked the old man why she couldn't visit a planet, and he explained that it was too far away and too dangerous. + +Lily felt sad, but the old man told her that she could still dream about the planets and imagine what it would be like to visit them. From that day on, Lily would look up at the stars and imagine herself flying through space, visiting all the planets in the galaxy. She no longer felt gloomy and didn't regret making her wish anymore, because she realized that sometimes it's better to dream than to have everything you want. +Once upon a time, there was a king who ruled a big kingdom. He was very bossy and always wanted things his way. One day, he acted very mean to one of his helpers. The helper was sad and went to talk to the king. + +"King, why did you act so mean to me? I didn't do anything wrong," said the helper. + +The king felt guilty and said sorry, but he didn't really mean it. Later that day, the king got very sick and no one could help him. The helper remembered how the king treated him and decided not to help him. The king sadly passed away and the kingdom was left without a leader. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young owl named Hootie. Hootie was very wise and loved to sit high up in the trees and watch the world move around him. One day, Hootie saw a little mouse scurrying by. + +"Hello, little mouse! Where are you going?" Hootie asked. + +"I'm looking for some cheese for my family," the mouse replied. + +"Be careful, little mouse. There are many dangers on the ground. You should move quickly and watch out for cats," Hootie warned. + +"Thank you for your wise advice, Hootie. I will be careful," the mouse said before continuing on his way. + +Hootie watched the little mouse move along until he was out of sight. He was happy to have helped the young mouse and hoped that he would be safe on his journey. From then on, Hootie continued to sit high up in the trees, watching the world move around him and helping those in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dollhouse and her favorite doll, Molly. One day, Lily's mom gave her a box of matches to play with, but she told her to be careful because they were hot and could hurt her. + +Lily played with the matches for a while, but then she got bored and decided to go outside to play. As she was walking outside, she accidentally dropped one of the matches and it started a fire. She didn't notice and kept playing. + +Later, Lily's mom saw smoke coming from outside and ran to see what was happening. She saw the fire and quickly called the fire department. They came and put out the fire, but the dollhouse was completely destroyed. + +Lily felt pale and sad when she saw what had happened. She realized that playing with matches was dangerous and she should have listened to her mom. From that day on, she promised to always be careful and never play with matches again. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the field with his friends. One day, Benny and his friends were playing hide-and-seek when they saw a big box. + +Benny's friend, Sally, said, "I wonder what's inside the box." + +Benny replied, "Let's go see!" + +They ran over to the box and saw that it was wrapped in shiny paper with a big bow on top. Benny said, "I bet it's a present for us!" + +Excitedly, they unwrapped the box and found lots of yummy carrots inside. Benny and his friends were so happy and they ate all the carrots together. From that day on, they always played in the field near the box, hoping to find more surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who had a very hairy dog named Max. One day, Lily and Max were playing in the park when they saw some police officers. + +Lily asked Max, "Do you think the police own the park?" + +Max barked, "No Lily, the park belongs to everyone. The police just help keep it safe." + +Lily smiled and said, "Oh, I see. Thank you, Max!" + +The police officers saw Lily and Max and came over to say hello. They petted Max and told Lily what a good dog he was. Lily was very happy to meet the police officers and thanked them for keeping the park safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys, but Lily didn't want to quit playing. + +"I don't want to stop playing," said Lily. + +"But you have to clean up your toys," said her mom. + +Lily didn't listen and kept playing. Later that day, Lily's little brother came to play with her. They were having so much fun, but they didn't clean up their toys. + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother tripped on one of her toys and fell down. He started crying and Lily felt bad. + +"I'm sorry," said Lily. "I should have cleaned up my toys." + +But it was too late. Her brother had hurt himself and had to go to the hospital. Lily learned that it's important to listen to her mom and clean up her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a long forest. In the forest, there were many animals like birds, rabbits, and deer. They all lived together and were friends. But one day, two rabbits started to quarrel. They were fighting over a carrot. + +The other animals tried to stop them, but they wouldn't listen. They kept fighting until they were so tired that they fell asleep. When they woke up, they were alone in the forest. All the other animals had left. + +The two rabbits felt sad and lonely. They realized that their quarrel had caused them to lose all their friends. From that day on, they promised to never quarrel again. But it was too late. They were alone in the forest forever. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. The bear was very sleepy and wanted to sleep. He laid down in his cave and closed his eyes. But then, he started to yawn. + +Suddenly, the bear heard a loud noise outside. He looked out and saw two rabbits fighting. One rabbit was angry and the other rabbit was scared. The bear didn't like fighting, so he went outside to stop them. + +The bear said, "Stop fighting! It's not nice to be angry. Let's be friends instead." The rabbits stopped fighting and became friends. The bear was happy and went back to his cave to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he saw a pretty girl named Sally and he wanted to kiss her. Sally didn't like Timmy, so she ran away. + +Timmy felt sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he saw a missile flying in the sky. It was big and scary. Timmy ran to his mommy and told her about the missile. She hugged him and said it was just a toy missile from the store. + +Timmy felt happy again and decided to make an original drawing of his toy cars and trucks. He showed it to his mommy and she loved it. Timmy felt proud of himself and went to bed with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play golf with his dad. One day, they went to the golf course, but it was gloomy outside. The sky was gray and the clouds were dark. + +Timmy's dad said, "Let's play golf anyway! We can include your favorite snack in our bag." + +So, they played golf together in the gloomy weather. They hit the ball with their clubs and walked around the course. Timmy's favorite snack was a banana, and he was happy to have it with him. + +After they finished playing, they went home and Timmy told his mom all about their golf game. He said, "We played in the gloomy weather, but it was fun because we included my favorite snack!" +Once upon a time, there was a brave little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the grass and eat carrots. One day, Benny received a letter in the mail. The letter said that Benny had won a prize! Benny was so happy that he sighed with joy. + +But then, Benny realized that he had to go on a big adventure to get his prize. He was scared, but he knew he had to be brave. So, Benny hopped off on his adventure. He went through the forest and over the hills. It was a long journey, but Benny didn't give up. + +Finally, Benny arrived at the prize-giving place. He was so excited that he sighed again. Benny had never won anything before! And now, he was a brave bunny who had gone on a big adventure to claim his prize. Benny felt very proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max had a rough coat and loved to play outside. One day, Max found a flea on his fur. He tried to scratch it off, but it wouldn't go away. Max's owner noticed and decided to give him a bath. After the bath, Max felt much better and the flea was gone. But, when Max shook himself dry, he revealed a surprise - a new toy he had hidden in his fur! Max was so happy to have his toy back and his owner was surprised too. They played together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing in her room when she saw a shiny object. She picked it up and held it in her hand. It was a key! + +Lily wondered what the key was for. She looked around her room and saw a drawer. She tried to open it, but it was locked. She thought that maybe the key could open it. + +Lily went to her mom and showed her the key. "Mommy, what is this for?" she asked. Her mom looked at the key and said, "I don't know, Lily. It's unknown." + +Lily went back to her room and tried the key in the drawer. It worked! She opened the drawer and found a toy that she had been looking for. She was so happy and ran back to her mom to show her. "Look, mommy! I found my toy!" she exclaimed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with puzzles. One day, she got a new puzzle that was very hard. She tried and tried, but she couldn't finish it. She asked her mom for help. + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. You can do it. Keep trying and you will succeed." Lily felt better and tried again. She worked hard and finally finished the puzzle. She felt so proud of herself. + +Later that day, Lily went to play with her friend, Max. Max had a fierce dog named Rufus. Lily was scared of Rufus. Max saw that Lily was scared and said, "Don't be scared, Lily. Rufus is a good dog. He won't hurt you." Lily felt better and played with Rufus. She saw that Max was right. Rufus was a good dog. + +Lily went home that day feeling happy. She had succeeded in finishing her puzzle and had made friends with Rufus. She knew that if she worked hard and didn't give up, she could do anything she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a mailbox on her street. + +Lily asked her mommy, "What is this?" + +Her mommy said, "That's a mailbox. It's where we put letters to send to our friends and family." + +Lily thought it was so cool that she decided to draw a picture for her grandma and put it in the mailbox. + +The next day, Lily's grandma called and said, "Thank you for the delicious picture, Lily! You always provide me with such joy." + +Lily was so happy that she could make her grandma smile. From then on, she loved to draw pictures and put them in the mailbox for her loved ones to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny was very independent and liked to play by himself in the forest. One day, Benny met a sly fox who wanted to tease him. The fox said, "Hey Benny, I bet you can't jump over that big log!" Benny wasn't sure if he could, but he wanted to show the fox that he was brave and independent. + +So Benny took a deep breath and hopped as hard as he could. He made it over the log! The fox was surprised and a little jealous. He tried to wink at Benny to show that he was just kidding around, but Benny didn't trust the fox anymore. + +From that day on, Benny knew that he could be independent and still have fun with his forest friends. He didn't need to listen to anyone who tried to tease him or make him feel small. Benny was proud of who he was and the things he could do. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to look up at the sky and watch the stars twinkle. One day, he saw a very unusual planet in the sky. It was very big and had lots of colors. + +Timmy went to his mom and said, "Mommy, look at the unusual planet in the sky! It's so pretty!" His mom replied, "Wow, Timmy, that's amazing! When did it start appearing in the sky?" + +Timmy thought for a moment and said, "I don't know, but it's been there for a while. Maybe it's a new planet!" His mom smiled and said, "Maybe it is, Timmy. Let's keep watching it and see what happens." And so, Timmy and his mom spent the rest of the night watching the unusual planet in the sky, wondering what secrets it held. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play in the forest with his friends. One day, Teddy's mom told him that they were going to have an operation to fix his broken arm. Teddy was scared, but his mom said they would protect him and make sure he was safe. + +The day of the operation, Teddy was very nervous. But the doctors and nurses were very kind and made him feel better. They put medicine in his arm to make it sleep and then fixed it. Teddy's mom was right there the whole time, ready to give him a big hug when it was all done. + +After the operation, Teddy's arm felt much better. He was so happy that he could play with his friends again in the forest. Teddy's mom was proud of him for being brave and getting through the operation. From that day on, Teddy knew that he could always count on his mom to protect him and keep him safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Halloween and wanted to wear a pretty costume. She asked her mom if they could go to the store to find one. Her mom said yes and they went to the store. + +When they arrived, Lily saw so many costumes. She felt anxious because she didn't know which one to choose. She asked her mom for help. Her mom said to try on different costumes and see which one she liked the best. + +Lily tried on many costumes and finally found the perfect one. She was so happy! She asked her mom if they could buy it. Her mom said yes, but Lily had one more question. She asked if they could also buy some candy for Halloween night. Her mom smiled and said yes. Lily was so excited and couldn't wait for Halloween to come. +Once upon a time, there was a good boy named Timmy. He always listened to his mom and dad and did what they said. Timmy was very obedient. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to go to the hall and get a glass of water to drink. Timmy ran to the hall and got a glass of water. He drank it all up and felt very refreshed. + +After that, Timmy went outside to play with his dog. They ran around and had fun together. Timmy was happy because he had been obedient and helped his mom. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and eat healthy food. He always ate his vegetables and fruits, which made him healthy and strong. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to print out some pictures for her. Timmy struggled with the printer, but eventually he figured it out and printed the pictures. + +Later that day, Timmy went outside to play with his friends. While playing, Timmy fell and hurt his leg. His friends tried to help him, but Timmy was in too much pain. His mom took him to the hospital, but the doctors couldn't help him. + +Timmy's mom was very sad and cried a lot. She wished she could have done something to save her little boy. Timmy's friends missed him and wished he was still there to play with them. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his ball. He would throw it up and catch it. One day, Timmy threw his ball too hard and it went over the fence. He was frustrated because he couldn't get it back. + +Timmy's friend, Lily, came over and saw that he was sad. "What's wrong, Timmy?" she asked. "My ball is gone," Timmy said sadly. "Don't worry, we'll find it," Lily said. + +They looked everywhere, but they couldn't find the ball. Suddenly, Timmy looked up at the sky and saw the universe. "Wow, the universe is so big," he said. Lily smiled and said, "Yes, it's very big. But we still need to find your ball." + +Just then, they heard a noise. It was Timmy's ball bouncing on the other side of the fence. Timmy was so happy! He thanked Lily for helping him and they continued to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a queen who lived in a big castle. She had very long and hairy hair that she loved to brush every day. One day, she asked her friend, a little girl named Lily, to come and play with her. + +The queen said to Lily, "I want to organize my closet. Will you help me?" Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, I will help you, Queen." + +They went to the queen's closet and saw that it was very messy. The queen said, "Oh no! My closet is so messy. Can you help me organize my dresses?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I can help you, Queen." They worked together and soon the closet was neat and tidy. + +The queen was very happy and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a great friend and helper." Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, Queen. I love helping my friends." And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a small cat named Mittens. Mittens was very cute and loved to play with her toys. One day, Mittens met a friendly mouse who said, "Hello, Mittens! How many toys do you have?" Mittens replied, "I have a big number of toys, but my favorite is my little mouse toy." The mouse was happy to hear that and said, "I have a small number of toys, but my favorite is my cheese toy." + +Mittens and the mouse played together all day and had so much fun. Mittens even let the mouse play with her favorite toy. When it was time for the mouse to go home, Mittens said, "I had a great time playing with you! Can we play again tomorrow?" The mouse happily replied, "Yes, let's play again tomorrow!" Mittens was so happy to have a new friend to play with. From that day on, Mittens and the mouse played together every day and had many fun adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her dolls. One day, she wanted to perform a show for her mommy and daddy. She dressed up her dolls in delicate dresses and put on some music. + +As she was performing, the mailman came to deliver a letter. Lily's mommy opened it and read it out loud. It was an invitation to a party! Lily was so excited and asked her mommy if she could go. + +Her mommy said, "Of course you can, but we need to make sure we RSVP and let them know you're coming." Lily didn't know what RSVP meant, so her mommy explained that it meant they had to tell the party people that they were coming. + +Lily said, "Okay, let's do it!" And they mailed the RSVP back to the party people. Lily couldn't wait to go to the party and show off her delicate dance moves to all her friends! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's friend invited her to go to yoga. Lily was excited to go because she had never tried yoga before. + +When they got to the yoga class, they saw a big sign that said "hidden treasure hunt". The teacher told them that they could find hidden treasures while doing yoga. + +Lily and her friend started doing yoga and found a treasure hidden under a mat. They were so happy and showed it to the teacher. The teacher said they did a great job and gave them a sticker. + +After yoga, Lily told her mom about the treasure hunt and the sticker she got. Her mom was proud of her and said she did a good job. Lily was happy and couldn't wait to go to yoga again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird had a big egg. The egg was in a nest. The bird sat on the egg and thought about what was inside. The bird was very curious. + +One day, the egg started to crack. The little bird was so happy! The egg was breaking open. The bird waited and waited until finally, a baby bird came out of the egg. The baby bird was so cute! + +The little bird was successful in taking care of the baby bird. The baby bird grew up strong and healthy. The little bird was very proud of what she had done. She thought to herself, "I am a good mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a tutor named Miss Sarah who helped her with her reading and writing. One day, Lily was playing in the park with her friends when she saw Miss Sarah walking towards her. She recognized her tutor and ran towards her. + +"Hi Miss Sarah! What are you doing here?" Lily asked. + +"I came to say hello and see how you're doing," Miss Sarah replied. + +Lily's friends were tired from playing and decided to go home. Miss Sarah offered to walk Lily home and they chatted along the way. Lily was happy to have her tutor as a friend too. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They played on the swings and went down the slide. Suddenly, Lily saw a puppy with a sad face. The puppy was lost and didn't know where to go. Lily's mommy saw the puppy too and said they needed to help him. + +They asked some people if they had seen the puppy's owner, but nobody knew. Lily felt sad for the puppy and her mommy said it was an emergency to find his owner. Just then, a mysterious man walked up and asked if they needed help. Lily's mommy explained the situation and the man nodded his head. He said he would help them find the puppy's owner. + +Together, they walked around the park and searched for the owner. After a little while, they found a woman who was looking for her puppy. She was so happy to see him and gave Lily, her mommy, and the mysterious man big hugs. Lily felt happy that they could help the puppy and his owner. +Once upon a time, there was a princess. She was very pretty and kind. One day, a prince came and asked her to marry him. The princess said yes and they had a big party with cake and balloons. + +After the party, the princess wanted to wrap a present for the prince. She used a lot of paper and tape to make it look nice. She was very creative and made a bow out of ribbon. + +The prince loved the present and hugged the princess. They lived happily ever after in a big castle. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, her mommy told her that they were going to a special event. Lily was so excited to go! + +When they got there, Lily saw a big machine that was adding things together. She thought it was so cool! She wanted to try it out, but her mommy said it was too dangerous. Lily was sad, but she listened to her mommy. + +Later on, something bad happened. The machine started adding things together that it wasn't supposed to. Nobody knew what was happening. The unknown thing that the machine was adding caused a big explosion. Everyone was hurt and scared. + +Lily and her mommy were okay, but they were sad because they lost their friends in the event. Lily learned that sometimes things can be dangerous, even if they seem cool. She was very sad and hoped that nothing like that would ever happen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, they saw a big fire in the distance. Teddy's mommy told him to take a nap while she and the other grown-up bears put out the fire. + +Teddy went to his favorite spot, a soft patch of grass under a tree, and closed his eyes. He dreamed of playing with his friends and having a picnic. When he woke up, the fire was gone and his mommy was there to give him a big hug. Teddy was happy that everyone was safe and he could go back to playing with his friends in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and listen to jazz music with her mommy. One day, Lily and her mommy went to a jazz concert. They were having so much fun dancing and singing along to the music. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a little boy crying in the corner. She went over to him and asked, "What's wrong?" The little boy said he lost his mommy and couldn't find her. Lily wanted to help him, so she asked her mommy for help. + +Together, they looked for the little boy's mommy. They searched high and low, but they couldn't find her. Just when they were about to give up, they heard a familiar voice calling out the little boy's name. It was his mommy! + +Everyone was happy and relieved. The little boy thanked Lily and her mommy for helping him. They all went back to listening to the jazz music and dancing. It was a funny and wonderful day filled with lots of fun and helping others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the warm sunshine. One Wednesday, she went to the park with her mommy. They played on the swings and went down the slide. + +Suddenly, Lily heard her mommy say, "Stop!" She looked up and saw a big dog running towards them. Her mommy picked her up and they waited until the dog went away. + +After that, they went home and had a snack. Lily was happy that she got to play outside and spend time with her mommy. She couldn't wait to go back to the park next Wednesday! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved watching movies with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the store to buy a new film to watch. Lily picked a silly movie with lots of jokes. + +As they watched the movie, Lily's mommy said, "I hope nothing bad happens to the characters." Lily didn't understand what her mommy meant, but she nodded anyway. + +Suddenly, one of the characters in the movie started to roll down a hill. Lily laughed and said, "Look, mommy! He's rolling like a ball!" But then, the character hit a rock and got hurt. Lily's mommy said, "That's why I said I hope nothing bad happens." + +Lily felt sad for the character, but she learned an important lesson about being careful. From then on, she always made sure to be safe when she was playing and rolling around like a ball. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to climb up the ladder to her treehouse, but one day the ladder felt weak and wiggly. + +Lily's mommy saw her climbing and said, "Be careful, Lily. The ladder looks weak. Maybe we should get a new one." + +Lily rubbed her eyes and said, "No, Mommy. I like this ladder. It's my ladder." + +Mommy said, "Okay, but be careful." + +Lily climbed up to her treehouse and played with her toys. She loved being up high in the tree. But when it was time to come down, she felt scared. + +Mommy called up to her, "Lily, do you want me to help you down?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please." + +Mommy climbed up the ladder and held Lily's hand. Together, they came down safely. + +Lily hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you for helping me. I love you." + +Mommy hugged her back and said, "I love you too, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat yummy snacks from the fridge. One day, she climbed on a chair to reach the fridge, but she lost her balance and fell down. She hurt herself and cried. + +Her mom came running to her and hugged her tight. She said, "Lily, it's not safe to climb on chairs. You could get hurt. Let's get you some ice for your boo-boo." Lily learned that it's important to be careful and not take risks that could hurt her. + +From that day on, Lily always asked her mom for help when she wanted something from the fridge. She also made sure to keep her balance and not climb on chairs. She felt happy knowing that she was being safe and taking care of herself. The light in her heart shone bright because she knew she was doing the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was very stubborn, which means he didn't like to listen to anyone. One day, Max's owner wanted to travel to a faraway place. Max didn't want to go because he was scared of the big car. But his owner said, "Come on, Max, it will be fun! We can see new things and meet new friends." + +Max thought about it and decided to go. On the way, they stopped at a park to play. Max ran around and chased a ball. Suddenly, he found a message in a bottle. It said, "Hello, my name is Sammy. I am traveling too. Where are you going?" Max barked happily and said, "We are going on an adventure! Come with us!" + +Sammy was happy to join them. They traveled together and saw many new things. Max was no longer stubborn and he learned that traveling can be fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved candy very much. One day, she asked her mom to buy her some candy. Her mom said, "Sure, we can go to the store and buy some candy on the way home." Lily was so happy and excited. + +When they got to the store, Lily saw so many different kinds of candy. She picked out her favorite candy and her mom bought it for her. Lily was so happy and grateful. She said, "Thank you, Mommy. This candy is so tasty!" Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily." They walked home with their candy and enjoyed it together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved plants. She had a big garden where she grew all sorts of flowers and vegetables. One day, she found a very impressive plant with big green leaves and colorful flowers. + +Lily showed the plant to her mom and said, "Look mommy, this plant is so pretty!" + +Her mom replied, "Yes, it's very impressive. But be careful, it might have bugs." + +Suddenly, Lily heard a scream coming from the garden. She ran outside and saw her little brother playing with the hose, spraying water everywhere. Lily's mom came outside and said, "What's going on here? Why are you screaming?" + +Lily's little brother replied, "I'm having fun with the hose!" Lily's mom laughed and said, "Well, let's make sure we don't get the plant wet. It's too impressive to ruin." +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweet. Tweet lived in a nest made of sticks and wire. One day, Tweet's mommy asked him to go find some worms for dinner. Tweet was very excited to help his mommy, so he flew out of the nest and searched for some worms. + +As Tweet was flying, he saw a big cat hiding behind a bush. The cat looked very alert and ready to pounce. Tweet knew he had to be careful, so he flew very quietly and quickly to complete his mission. He found some juicy worms and brought them back to his mommy. She was very happy and proud of her little birdie. + +From that day on, Tweet made sure to always be alert and careful when flying outside of his nest. He also knew that helping his mommy complete tasks was very important. And whenever he saw the big cat again, he made sure to fly away quickly! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lila. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, while playing, Lila saw a beautiful angel in the sky. + +Lila: "Look! A beautiful angel!" + +Friend: "Where?" + +Lila: "Right there!" + +Friend: "I don't see it." + +Lila: "You have to look with your mind, not just your eyes." + +Friend: "Oh, I see it now. It's so beautiful!" +Once upon a time, there was a man who loved jazz music. He liked to listen to it while he drove his car. One day, he got frustrated because his car wouldn't start. He tried and tried, but the car wouldn't go. + +The man decided to call a tow truck to take his car to the mechanic. He waited for a long time for the tow truck to arrive. When it finally came, the man got into the truck and rode to the mechanic. + +The mechanic looked at the car and said it was too old to fix. The man was sad because he loved his car. He didn't want to drive any other car. + +In the end, the man had to give up his car and find a new one. He never listened to jazz music while he drove again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy. One day, they decided to make spaghetti for dinner. Mommy asked Lily to help chop some peppers. Lily thought the peppers were interesting because they were so colorful. She chopped them up into tiny pieces and put them in the pot with the spaghetti sauce. + +As they cooked, mommy told Lily that they had to remain patient and wait for the spaghetti to be ready. Lily was excited to eat the yummy food they made together. Finally, the spaghetti was done and they sat down to eat. Lily took a bite and loved the taste of the peppers in the sauce. She asked mommy if they could make spaghetti with peppers again. Mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. We can make whatever you like!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play games with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends decided to have a race. They all wanted to win the race and get a prize. + +Before the race, Timmy's mom reminded him to tie his shoelaces tight so he wouldn't trip and fall. But Timmy forgot to listen to his mom and didn't tie his shoelaces. When the race started, Timmy ran so fast that he almost won. But then, he tripped and fell because his shoelaces were untied. + +Timmy felt dizzy and sad because he didn't win the race. But his friends came to help him up and cheered him up. They told him that it was okay to forget sometimes, and that they would all play together again soon. From that day on, Timmy always remembered to tie his shoelaces before any race. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside when it snowed. One snowy day, Tim went outside to play. He made snowballs and built a snowman. But then, Tim fell down and got his clothes dirty. + +Tim's mom saw him and asked, "What happened, Tim? Why are your clothes dirty?" + +"I fell down in the snow, Mom," Tim said. + +"Oh no! Let's go inside and get you cleaned up," his mom said. + +Tim and his mom went inside and Tim changed his clothes. He asked his mom if they could make hot chocolate and she said yes. They sat by the fire and drank hot chocolate while watching the snow fall outside. It was a cozy day inside with his mom, even though Tim got a little dirty playing in the snow. +Once upon a time, there was a wide ocean. In the ocean, there was a sailor. The sailor had a big boat with a white sail. One day, the sailor saw a big wave coming. He said, "Oh no! I need to turn my boat around!" + +He turned his boat and the big wave passed by. The sailor felt happy and said, "Phew! That was close!" Suddenly, a little fish jumped out of the water and said, "Hello, sailor! Why did you turn your boat?" + +The sailor replied, "I turned my boat to avoid the big wave. It could have made my boat tip over!" The little fish said, "Wow! You are very smart, sailor!" The sailor smiled and continued sailing on the wide ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who wanted to build a nest. She looked for a good tree to make her home, but all the trees were too tall. One day, she found a small bush that was perfect for her nest. She started to gather twigs and leaves to build her nest. + +But then, the little bird saw a big storm coming. She knew her nest would fall if it wasn't strong enough. So, she made a plan to make her nest heavy and sturdy. She added more twigs and leaves to make it stronger. + +The storm came and the wind blew hard, but the little bird's nest did not fall. It was heavy and strong, just as she had planned. The little bird was happy in her cozy nest, safe and sound from the storm. And that's the story of how the little bird's plan saved her nest from falling. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, especially in the winter when it was very cold. One day, Lily went outside to play in the snow. She made a big snowman and had so much fun playing in the snow. + +But then, Lily noticed that her nose was starting to freeze. She quickly ran inside to warm up. As she was warming up, she heard a drip-drip sound. She looked around and saw that the faucet was leaking. + +Lily knew that it was foolish to leave the faucet dripping, so she asked her dad to fix it. He did, and Lily was happy that the leak was gone. She went back outside to play in the snow, but this time she made sure to wear a warm hat and scarf so she wouldn't freeze again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the museum with her mom. One day, they went to the museum and it was very busy. They had to wait in line to order their tickets. + +Lily was very excited to see all the things in the museum. She saw big dinosaurs and colorful paintings. She said to her mom, "Look at the big dinosaur! It's so cool!" + +Her mom replied, "Yes, it is. Let's order some snacks and take a break." + +Lily was happy to have a snack and rest her feet. After they finished, they continued to explore the museum. They saw many interesting things and had a great time. At the end of the day, Lily said, "Mom, can we come back to the museum again?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, we can come back anytime you want." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play and have fun. He had a big backyard where he would run around and play with his toys. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys before dinner. Timmy said okay, but he forgot. + +At dinner time, Timmy's mom reminded him to clean up his toys. Timmy said he would do it after dinner. But after dinner, Timmy got distracted and forgot again. His mom reminded him again, but Timmy just wanted to play. + +The next day, Timmy went outside to play in his wild backyard. But when he was running around, he tripped on one of his toys and fell. He hurt his knee and had to go to the hospital. Timmy realized that if he had just listened to his mom and cleaned up his toys, he wouldn't have gotten hurt. The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and do what they say, or you might get hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a normal arm, just like you and me. One day, Timmy was playing with his friends when he fell and hurt his arm. His friends asked if he was okay, but Timmy wasn't sure. "I don't know," he said. "I guess it hurts a lot." + +Timmy's friends wanted to help him, so they took him to the doctor. The doctor said that Timmy's arm was broken and that he would need a cast. Timmy didn't like the idea of a cast, but he knew he needed it to make his arm better. + +A few weeks later, Timmy's arm was healed and the cast was removed. Timmy was so happy to have his normal arm back. But then, something terrible happened. Timmy fell again and hurt his arm even worse than before. This time, the doctor said that Timmy's arm was too badly hurt and that he would never be able to use it again. Timmy was very sad and his friends didn't know how to help him. + +Timmy learned that accidents can happen, but he knew that he had good friends who would always be there for him. Even though he couldn't use his arm anymore, he was still happy because he had people who loved him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat toast for breakfast every morning. One day, she decided to try something new and put jam on her toast. She took a bite and discovered that it was very sweet and yummy. + +But then, she tried putting mustard on her toast. She took a bite and discovered that it was very bitter and yucky. She didn't like it at all. + +Lily learned that some things taste good and some things taste bad. She decided to stick with her favorite, sweet jam on her toast. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved spaghetti with sauce. One day, her mom said they were out of sauce and Lily got very sad. + +But then, her mom told her that they could go to the store to get more sauce. Lily was very happy and they went to the store. + +When they got to the store, Lily saw a big jar of sauce on a high shelf. She asked her mom to get it for her, but her mom said it wasn't available. + +Lily was sad again, but then she saw a little jar of sauce on a lower shelf. She asked her mom to get it for her and her mom did. They went home and made spaghetti with the sauce. It was delicious! + +From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes things aren't available, but there is always another option that can enter into your life. +Once upon a time, there was a happy neighborhood with lots of colorful houses. Every day, the neighbors would say hello and wave to each other. But one day, one neighbor got mad at another neighbor. They started to argue and shout at each other. + +Suddenly, a ball rolled into the middle of the street. It was a very colorful ball and all the children in the neighborhood loved to play with it. The two neighbors stopped arguing and looked at the ball. They both wanted to give it back to the children, but they didn't want to talk to each other. + +Finally, one of the neighbors picked up the ball and walked over to the other neighbor. They handed the ball to each other and smiled. They realized that they were both just upset and that they could still be friends. From that day on, they were even better neighbors than before. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to run and play with his friends in the forest. One day, he decided to go for a jog by himself. He was running so fast that he didn't see an acorn on the ground and he tripped over it. + +"Ouch! That hurt!" Sammy said as he rubbed his paw. Just then, his friend Tommy came by and asked, "Are you okay, Sammy?" + +Sammy replied, "I hurt my paw, but I'll be okay." + +Tommy said, "Let's go find some acorns to make you feel better." + +So, they went on a search for acorns and found a whole bunch of them. Sammy felt much better after eating some acorns and playing with his friend. From then on, Sammy remembered to watch where he was jogging so he wouldn't trip again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but one day she fell and hurt her knee. It was bleeding and she needed a bandage. + +Lily's mom saw her and said, "Oh no! Your knee is hurt. Let's put a bandage on it to make it better." + +Lily said, "Okay mom, but will it hurt?" + +Her mom said, "No, it won't hurt. I promise. I am honest." + +Lily's mom put the bandage on her knee and it felt better. She said, "The bandage is sharp, but it won't hurt you. It will help you heal." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he wanted to go outside and play with his friends. He asked his mom if he could go outside and play, but she said he had to finish his lunch first. + +Timmy finished his lunch and ran outside to play with his friends. They decided to play a game of tag. Timmy was running so fast that he tripped and fell. His friend helped him up and said, "Are you okay?" + +Timmy said, "Yes, I'm okay. That was a funny fall." They continued to play until it was time to go home. Timmy's mom called him inside and said, "It's time to seat down and have dinner." Timmy said, "Okay, Mom," and went inside to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a treat in her hand, a yummy cookie that she got from her mom. Lily loved treats very much, but she also loved to share them with her friends. + +One day, Lily's friend Tom came to play with her. Tom looked very sleepy and tired. Lily asked him if he wanted to take a nap, but Tom said he was too hungry to sleep. So, Lily decided to share her treat with Tom. + +Tom was very happy and grateful. He ate the cookie and felt much better. Then, Lily and Tom played together and had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, Tom said goodbye to Lily and thanked her for sharing her treat with him. Lily felt happy too, knowing that she made her friend feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big board that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy was playing with his board when his sister came in and wanted to play too. Timmy didn't want to share his board, so they started to fight. + +Timmy's sister took the board and ran away. Timmy got very uncomfortable because he didn't like it when his sister took his things. Timmy decided to ask his mom for help. His mom came in and told Timmy's sister to give the board back. + +Timmy and his sister learned that it's not nice to fight over things and that it's better to share. They played together with the board and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl went fishing with her dad. She had a pink rod and was very excited to catch a fish. Suddenly, the little girl's dad caught a fish and it hurt him when he tried to take the hook out. The little girl saw her dad was hurt and she talked to him to make him feel better. Her dad smiled and said, "Thank you for being my helper." The little girl felt happy that she could help her dad. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a favorite pillow that he loved to sleep with every night. His pillow was very soft and fluffy. One day, Timmy's mom washed his pillow and it became dull and flat. Timmy was very sad and didn't want to sleep without his favorite pillow. + +Timmy went to talk to his mom about the problem. "Mommy, my pillow is not soft anymore. It's dull and flat. Can you fix it?" he asked. His mom replied, "I'm sorry Timmy, but I can't make it fluffy again. Maybe we can buy you a new pillow?" + +Timmy didn't want a new pillow. He wanted his old pillow to be soft again. He went to talk to his pillow and said, "Please pillow, be soft again. I miss you." Suddenly, his pillow fluffed up and became soft again! Timmy was very happy and hugged his pillow tight. From that day on, he made sure to take good care of his favorite pillow. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks in the dirt. One day, he wanted to build a big hill for his cars to drive down. He asked his friend Johnny to help him. + +"Johnny, can you help me make a big hill for my cars?" Timmy asked. + +"Sure, I can try," Johnny replied. + +They worked together and made a big hill out of dirt. They even put some rocks and sticks on it to make it look cool. But then, they accidentally knocked over a bucket of ash onto the hill. + +"Oh no! Now our hill is dirty," Timmy said. + +"It's okay, we can clean it up. Let's use this cheap broom," Johnny said. + +They swept up the ash and the hill looked even better than before. Timmy and Johnny were happy that they could work together to make something fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun, and her favorite thing to do was swing on the swing set in her backyard. + +One day, Lily's dad brought home a shiny new bike for her. It had a black chain and it shone in the sun. Lily was so excited to ride it, but her dad told her she had to wait until he put the chain on. + +Lily couldn't wait to ride her new bike. She kept looking at it every day, waiting for her dad to finish putting the chain on. Finally, one day, her dad said it was ready. + +Lily hopped on her bike and rode it around her backyard. It was so much fun! She loved how the black chain shone in the sun. From that day on, Lily rode her bike every day, and she always remembered how happy she was when she first saw the shiny chain. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bright pink dress that she loved to wear. One day, she went to the park to play with her friend, Timmy. + +"Hi Lily! I like your pink dress," said Timmy. + +"Thank you, Timmy. Do you want to play with my doll?" asked Lily. + +"Yes, please!" said Timmy excitedly. + +As they played, they got hungry. "I'm hungry. Let's eat!" said Lily. + +"Okay, what do you have?" asked Timmy. + +"I have a sandwich and some fruit. Do you want some?" said Lily. + +"Yes, please. I like sandwiches," said Timmy. + +They sat down on the grass and ate their food. They were happy and full. Then, they continued playing with Lily's doll. It was a fun day at the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved looking at tiny things. One day, she went to her friend Max's house to play. Max had a microscope and showed it to Lily. She was so happy to see it! + +Lily asked Max, "What can we see with the microscope?" Max replied, "We can see tiny bugs and plants up close." They looked through the microscope and noticed a little ant crawling on a leaf. + +Lily said, "Wow, this is so cool! I'm so happy we can see things so small." Max smiled and said, "Me too, Lily. Let's look for more things to see!" They spent the rest of the day looking through the microscope and finding new things to discover. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Lucky. Lucky loved to swim in the pond with his friends. One day, Lucky found a shiny rock in the pond. He was so happy and wanted to show his friends. But, when he got to his friends, they said he was going to spoil the fun because they wanted to play a different game. Lucky was sad and decided to keep the shiny rock to himself. + +The next day, Lucky went back to the pond and saw his friends playing with a new toy. He felt left out and wished he had shared the shiny rock with them. Lucky learned that sharing is important and that keeping things to yourself can spoil the fun for everyone. From that day on, Lucky shared everything he found in the pond with his friends and they all had fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and sharing them with her friends. One day, Lily's friend Emma came to play with her. Emma saw Lily's new doll and asked if she could play with it. Lily said yes and gave the doll to Emma. + +After a while, Lily asked Emma if she could play with the doll again. Emma said no and kept playing with it. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. She went to her mom and told her about what happened. Her mom said, "It's okay, Lily. Sometimes people can be selfish and not share. But you can still be kind and accept that Emma wants to play with the doll for now." + +Lily went back to her room and saw that Emma was still playing with the doll. She took a deep breath and said, "Emma, I feel a little shock that you don't want to share the doll with me. But I accept that it's your turn to play with it. Can we play with something else together?" Emma smiled and said yes. They had fun playing with other toys and Lily learned that it's okay to accept things that she can't change. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his marbles. One day, Tim was playing with his marbles outside and he accidentally dropped one in the grass. He looked and looked but he couldn't find it. + +Tim's mom came outside and saw that Tim was sad. She asked him what was wrong and he told her about his lost marble. His mom said, "Don't worry, Tim. Let's look together." + +Together they searched and searched until finally Tim's mom removed a big leaf and there was the lucky marble! Tim was so happy and gave his mom a big hug. From then on, Tim was more careful with his marbles and always kept a close eye on them. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little mouse. He lived in a cozy hole in a big tree. One day, he smelled something sweet and delicious. He followed the smell and found a big jar of jam. The jar was too high for him to reach, so he tried to poke it with his nose. But he couldn't get any jam. + +The mouse felt sad because he was hungry and he couldn't have any jam. Suddenly, a kind bird saw the mouse and asked him what was wrong. The mouse told the bird about the jam and how he couldn't reach it. The bird flew up and got the jar of jam for the poor little mouse. The mouse was so happy and thanked the bird. + +From that day on, the mouse and the bird became friends. They shared the jam and had many adventures together. The mouse learned that even though he was poor, he had a good friend who cared about him. +Once upon a time, there was a van. The van was big and red. It had four wheels and a horn that went beep beep. One day, the van was driving on the road when it saw a sleepy cat. The cat was lying in the middle of the road, and the van didn't see it. + +Suddenly, the van hit the cat. The cat was hurt and couldn't move. The van felt very bad. It wanted to help the cat, so it tried to add some magic to make the cat better. But it didn't work. The cat was still hurt. + +The van felt very sad. It didn't mean to hurt the cat. It wished it could go back in time and avoid hitting the cat. From that day on, the van always drove very carefully and looked out for sleepy animals on the road. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to write stories about his toys. One day, Timmy's mommy told him about marriage. She said that marriage is when two grown-ups love each other very much and decide to live together forever. + +Timmy didn't understand why grown-ups would want to do that, but he nodded his head and went back to writing his story. As he was writing, he heard his mommy and daddy arguing. His daddy said that he didn't want to be married anymore. Timmy's mommy started crying. + +Timmy didn't know what to do, so he went to his room and kept writing his story. But he couldn't concentrate because he could hear his mommy crying. He went back to his mommy and asked her why she was sad. She told him that his daddy didn't want to be married anymore. + +Timmy didn't know what that meant, but he knew it was bad. He hugged his mommy and told her that he loved her. That night, Timmy went to bed feeling sad. He didn't understand why grown-ups couldn't just love each other forever like in his stories. +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 mommy and they came across a big river. The river was very wide and had lots of water in it. Lily was a little scared because she had never seen a river before, but her mommy held her hand and they walked along the river together. + +As they were walking, they saw a man using a fishing pole to catch fish in the river. Lily thought it was very cool and asked her mommy if she could try it too. Her mommy said yes and they found a spot on the riverbank where Lily could use the fishing pole. She caught a little fish and was so proud of herself! + +After they finished fishing, they continued walking along the river. Lily saw some ducks swimming in the water and she wasn't fearful anymore. She thought they were very cute and wanted to feed them some bread. Her mommy gave her some bread and they sat by the river, watching the ducks eat. Lily had so much fun exploring the river with her mommy and couldn't wait to come back again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a big crane near the pond. The crane was very tall and had long legs. Lily thought it was very cool. + +Lily went up to the crane and said, "Hi, Mr. Crane! What are you doing here?" The crane looked at her with his big eyes and said, "I'm waiting for someone to sign my mysterious contract." + +Lily didn't know what "mysterious" meant, but she thought it sounded interesting. "What kind of contract?" she asked. The crane replied, "It's a secret, but if someone signs it, I'll give them a surprise!" + +Lily was curious and asked if she could sign the contract. The crane said yes, and Lily signed her name on a piece of paper. The crane then gave her a big hug and said, "Thank you for signing my mysterious contract! Here's your surprise!" And with that, he flew away, leaving Lily with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a crazy goose. The goose liked to play and run around all day long. But one day, the goose got very dirty and needed to clean its feathers. + +The goose went to a pond to clean itself. It splashed around in the water and used its beak to clean its feathers. The water was very cold, but the goose didn't mind because it wanted to be clean. + +After the goose was done cleaning, it felt much better. It was happy to have clean feathers again. The goose then went back to running around and playing, feeling much happier and cleaner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her blocks. One day, Lily's little brother Max came to play with her. Max wanted to play with Lily's blocks, but Lily didn't want to share. + +Lily decided to hide her blocks in a white box so Max couldn't find them. Max looked everywhere for the blocks, but he couldn't find them. He started to get sad because he really wanted to play with the blocks. + +Lily saw that Max was sad and realized that it wasn't nice to hide her blocks from him. She took the blocks out of the white box and gave them to Max to play with. Max was so happy and they played together for a long time. From that day on, Lily and Max always shared their blocks and had lots of fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his metal toy car. One day, Timmy was playing with his car and he accidentally dropped it. He tried to pick it up, but it was too tight between the couch cushions. + +Timmy started to cry because he couldn't get his favorite toy. His mom came over to see what was wrong. Timmy told her what happened and his mom helped him get the car out. + +Timmy was so happy to have his car back. He learned to be more careful and not drop his toys. He played with his car for the rest of the day and had a lot of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play in the rain because it made everything wet. One day, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, it's time to go inside now. You don't want to catch a cold." + +Lily replied, "But mommy, I want to stay outside and play in the rain. It's so much fun!" + +Her mommy said, "I understand, but you can play inside too. Let's go read a book together. We can study about animals and learn new things." + +Lily thought about it and decided to go inside with her mommy. They read a book about animals and learned that some animals hibernate for a whole year. Lily was amazed and said, "Wow, that's a long time to sleep!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that needed a new battery. He asked his mommy to help him change the battery. His mommy said, "Sure, Timmy. Let's go get a new battery for your car." + +Timmy was anxious to play with his toy car again. He said, "Mommy, hurry! I want to play with my car!" His mommy said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We'll get the new battery soon." + +They went to the store and bought a new battery. Timmy's mommy put the new battery in the car. Timmy was so happy! He played with his car for hours. + +But then, something bad happened. The battery exploded! Timmy was scared and started to cry. His mommy said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We'll get you a new toy car." Timmy was sad, but he was happy that his mommy was going to get him a new toy car. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the forest near her house. One day, she saw a big log and decided to play on it. But the log was too noisy and scared away all the animals. + +Lily's friend, a little bird, came to her and said, "Please, Lily, can you play somewhere else? The log is too noisy and it hurts my ears." + +Lily didn't want to leave the log, so she refused her friend's request. She continued to play on the log, making lots of noise. + +Suddenly, the log broke and Lily fell down. She hurt her leg and couldn't walk. She realized that her friend was right, and she should have listened to the request. From that day on, Lily always listened to her friends and never played on noisy logs again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swing on the playground. One day, she saw a mighty superhero flying in the sky. + +"Wow, he is so cool!" Lily exclaimed. + +The superhero heard her and landed next to her. "Hello, little one. What's your name?" he asked. + +"I'm Lily. I love to swing!" she replied. + +The superhero smiled. "I'm here to deliver some mail to the people in this town. Do you want to help me?" + +Lily nodded eagerly and together they delivered the mail. As they walked, the superhero told her that it's important to help others whenever you can. "You don't have to be a superhero to make a difference," he said. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to help others whenever she could. And every time she swung on the playground, she remembered the superhero's words and felt proud of herself for being a helper. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go to the zoo and see all the animals. One day, he saw a big rhinoceros in the zoo. The rhinoceros was very big and had a big horn on his nose. Timmy was nervous to get too close to the rhinoceros. + +Suddenly, a man came running towards the rhinoceros with a gun. Timmy heard the man say "I'm going to shoot the rhinoceros!" Timmy was scared and didn't want the man to hurt the rhinoceros. He said "Please don't shoot the rhinoceros, he's my friend." + +But the man didn't listen and shot the rhinoceros. Timmy was very sad and cried. The zookeepers came and took the rhinoceros away. Timmy never forgot his friend and always remembered the day the man shot the rhinoceros. +Once upon a time, there was a big stadium where people went to watch sports. The stadium was very loud because the crowd cheered and clapped. One day, a little bird flew into the stadium and got scared because it was too loud. The bird started to tremble and shake. + +Suddenly, a big ball came flying towards the bird and hit it. The bird fell to the ground and couldn't fly anymore. The people in the stadium didn't notice and kept cheering. The poor little bird couldn't move and eventually died. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he had a problem. One of his toys was broken and he didn't know what was wrong. His dad brought a new toy and Timmy was very happy. + +But then, Timmy's dad told him to examine the old toy and see if he could fix it. Timmy took a look and saw that the cable was broken. He didn't know what to do, so he asked his dad for help. + +Together, they fixed the cable and Timmy was so proud that he helped his dad. From that day on, Timmy learned that sometimes things can be fixed and that examining them can help find the solution. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her yellow dress because it was her favorite color. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a boy who was sad and crying. Lily wanted to help him, so she gave him a big hug. The boy felt better and smiled. + +Lily and the boy played together and had lots of fun. They played on the swings, slide, and monkey bars. Lily taught the boy how to use the seesaw. They laughed and played until it was time to go home. + +Lily was happy that she could help the boy feel better. She knew that sometimes all someone needs is a hug to make them feel happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved muffins. She would eat them every day for breakfast. One day, her mom said, "Lily, you can't have a muffin today. You need to eat something healthy." Lily was sad. She wanted a muffin. + +Lily's dad heard her crying and asked what was wrong. Lily said, "Mom won't allow me to have a muffin." Her dad said, "That's harsh. Let me talk to her." So, he went to talk to Lily's mom. + +After a little while, Lily's dad came back with a muffin. He said, "Mom said it's okay for you to have one muffin today, but you need to eat some fruit too." Lily was happy and ate her muffin with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved ice cream. She would always ask her mommy for some yummy ice cream after dinner. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the ice cream shop. Lily saw all the different flavors of ice cream and couldn't decide which one to get. + +Suddenly, Lily's mommy realized she lost her wallet and started to panic. "Oh no, I can't find my wallet! What are we going to do?" she said. But then, the kind ice cream man said, "Don't worry, I'll give you both some ice cream on the house!" + +Lily got a scoop of strawberry ice cream and it was so yummy. She licked it all up and said to her mommy, "I love ice cream, it makes me happy!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Me too, Lily. I'm glad we found a kind man who gave us some cream to make us happy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick berries from the bushes. One day, she found a big, juicy berry and was so happy! + +Suddenly, her friend Tom came over and saw the berry. "Can I have some?" he asked. + +Lily didn't want to share, so she kicked Tom and ran away with the berry. + +But as she was eating it, she realized it wasn't very good. "This was a foolish thing to do," she said to herself. "I should have shared with my friend." + +From then on, Lily learned to share her berries and never kicked anyone again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to ride his bike. He had a red bike with a bell and he liked to ring it when he rode around the park. One day, Timmy was riding his bike and he saw a man with a big bike. The man seemed very smart and he had a lot of pedals on his bike. + +Timmy wanted to be like the man and have a bike with a lot of pedals, so he asked his mom for a new bike. His mom said no, but Timmy didn't listen. He tried to ride the man's bike, but it was too big for him. He fell off and got hurt. Timmy learned that it's not always good to want things that seem cool, and that he should be happy with what he has. +Once upon a time, there was a famous cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to zoom around the house, chasing after toys and butterflies. One day, Mittens was feeling very itchy and wanted to rub against the couch. So, Mittens rubbed and rubbed until the itch went away. + +Later that day, Mittens went outside and saw a group of birds in the sky. Mittens wanted to be famous like the birds, so she zoomed up into the air. But Mittens soon realized that she couldn't fly like the birds, so she came back down to the ground and continued to play. Mittens was happy just being herself, and she knew that was good enough. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved reading books and her mommy gifted her a new book. Lily was so happy and spent all day reading it. But then, her little brother came and snatched the book from her. Lily got angry and started crying. + +Her mommy came and saw what happened. She explained to Lily that it was not nice to snatch things from others. She also told her that she could spend time with her brother and read the book together. Lily thought it was a good idea and hugged her brother. They both read the gifted book together and had fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy, especially the delicious ones. One day, she was walking in the park when she saw a man with a big bag. She asked him, "What's in your bag?" + +The man smiled and said, "I have a surprise for you. But first, let's find a way to a quiet place." Lily followed the man to a nearby bench. The man opened his bag and revealed a big jar of candy. + +Lily's eyes widened with excitement. "Wow! Can I have some?" she asked. + +"Of course, you can," said the man. "But promise me you'll share with your friends." + +Lily nodded and took a handful of candy. She savored the delicious taste and smiled with joy. She thanked the man and ran off to find her friends to share her candy with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to hang out with her friends at the park. One day, she saw a powerful bird flying in the sky. She wondered what kind of bird it was. + +Lily asked her friend, "Do you wonder what kind of bird that is?" + +Her friend replied, "I don't know, but it looks powerful." + +Lily wanted to get a closer look at the bird, so she climbed up a tree to get a better view. But as she climbed higher, she lost her grip and fell down. She hurt herself badly and had to go to the hospital. + +The bad ending was that Lily had to stay in the hospital for a long time and couldn't play with her friends. She learned that sometimes it's better to just wonder and admire things from afar, instead of trying to get too close and risking getting hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, Lily's aunt came to visit. She was very happy to see her aunt because she loved spending time with her. + +Lily's aunt was feeling weak because she had been sick. Lily wanted to make her feel better, so she gave her a big hug. She could feel her aunt's warmth and love when she touched her. + +Lily and her aunt spent the day playing together and having fun. They went to the park and played on the swings. They also had a picnic and ate yummy sandwiches. Lily's aunt was feeling much better after spending time with her niece. + +At the end of the day, Lily gave her aunt another big hug and said goodbye. Her aunt felt so happy and loved. Lily was glad she could help her aunt feel better. From that day on, Lily and her aunt had a special bond that could never be broken. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat peanuts, especially the yellow ones. One day, her mom gave her a big bag of peanuts to eat. Lily was so excited and started to eat them right away. + +As she was eating, she noticed that there was something hidden inside one of the peanuts. She cracked it open and what did she find? A shiny toy! She was so happy and ran to show her mom. + +Her mom was surprised too and asked Lily how she found it. Lily said, "I revealed it from the peanut!" Her mom smiled and hugged her, proud of her little girl. From that day on, Lily always checked her peanuts for surprises, hoping to find another special toy. +Once upon a time, there was a train on a rail. The train was big and red. It had a smile on its face because it was happy. The train liked to go fast and make a lot of noise. + +One day, the train saw a small bird on the rail. The bird was too scared to move because it thought the train would hurt it. But the train was very modest and didn't want to scare the bird. So, it slowed down and went around the bird. + +The bird was so happy that it started to sing a song. The train smiled even bigger and continued on its way. From that day on, the train always remembered to be kind to the animals on the rail. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to fly high in the sky. One day, the bird saw the earth below her start to tremble. She felt scared because the earth was fragile and she didn't want it to break. + +The bird decided to fly down to the earth to see what was happening. As she got closer, she saw a big elephant walking towards a tree. The elephant was so big and heavy that he made the earth tremble with every step. + +The bird knew she had to help the fragile earth, so she flew up to the tree and perched on a branch. When the elephant reached the tree, he leaned against it and the bird saw that the tree was about to fall. She quickly flew away and the tree fell to the ground with a loud thud. The fragile earth was safe once again, thanks to the little bird's help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends, but she didn't like to clean up after herself. Her room was always messy and her mom would get upset. + +One day, Lily's mom told her that if she cleaned up her room, she could have a special treat. Lily tried to clean up, but it was hard for her because she wasn't very organized. She kept getting distracted by her toys. + +Lily's mom came in and saw that Lily was struggling. She helped her organize her toys and put them away. Together, they succeeded in cleaning up the room. Lily felt very proud of herself and her victory over the mess. She got her special treat and learned that sometimes, it's okay to ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a very delicate toy, a small doll, that she loved very much. One day, her little brother came into her room and wanted to play with the doll. Lily said, "No, it's too delicate for you." + +But her brother was not patient. He grabbed the doll and started to play rough with it. Lily said, "Stop! If you don't play gently, you will destroy my doll!" But her brother didn't listen and accidentally broke the doll. + +Lily was sad and cried. Her brother felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I will buy you a new doll." Lily forgave her brother and they went to the store to buy a new doll. This time, her brother was patient and played gently with the doll. Lily was happy and said, "Thank you for being patient and not destroying my new doll." +Once upon a time, there was a big potato. It was so thick and heavy that it was hard to carry. One day, a little girl found the potato and decided to take it home to her mommy. As she walked, she started to feel very tired and sleepy. She yawned and yawned until she finally made it home. Her mommy was so happy to see the big potato and they cooked it for dinner. They both ate so much that they yawned again and went straight to bed. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat apples and bananas. One day, her mom took her to the library. The library was big and had lots of books. The librarian was very helpful and showed Lily where to find books about animals. Lily read books about lions, elephants, and monkeys. After reading, she felt happy and went home to eat more fruit. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play the drum. He had a good drum that made a loud sound. Timmy played his drum every day, but his sister didn't like the noise. She wanted him to stop playing. + +One day, Timmy's sister got so mad that she tried to take his drum away. Timmy didn't want to give it up because he loved it so much. He tried to close his hands around the drum, but his sister was too strong. + +Timmy was sad that he might lose his drum, but then he had an idea. He closed his eyes and listened to the sound of the drum. He started to play a soft beat, and his sister liked it. She even started to dance! From that day on, Timmy played his drum softly, and his sister danced along. They both had a good time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to sleep in his cozy cave. One day, Teddy decided to go on an adventure. He walked and walked until he saw a big bridge. Teddy was scared to cross the bridge, but he wanted to be brave like his hero, Papa Bear. + +As Teddy crossed the bridge, he saw a mean fox waiting for him on the other side. The fox was not honest and tried to trick Teddy. But Teddy was smart and knew not to trust the fox. He ran back across the bridge as fast as he could. + +Teddy was tired from all the running, so he decided to take a nap. He slept and slept until he woke up and realized he was lost. The sun was setting and it was getting dark. Teddy was scared and wished he had stayed in his cozy cave. + +Sadly, Teddy never found his way back home. He slept under the stars, but it was not as cozy as his cave. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a fox. The fox was very fine and had a shiny coat. One day, the fox went to the market to sell some of his things. He had some shiny stones and some juicy fruits. People liked his things and bought them all. + +After selling everything, the fox went home with a big smile on his face. But on his way home, he saw a big, scary wolf. The wolf asked the fox if he had any food to share. The fox said no, because he had sold everything at the market. The wolf got angry and attacked the fox. The fox tried to run away, but the wolf was too strong. + +In the end, the wolf caught the fox and ate him all up. It was a very bad ending for the fine fox. The lesson is that sometimes it's not good to show off what you have, because there might be bad people who want to take it from you. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a special suit that he loved to wear. It was red and shiny and made him feel like a superhero. One day, Timmy went outside to play in the mud. He forgot to take off his suit and it got all dirty. Timmy was sad because his suit was not perfect anymore. + +Timmy's mom saw his suit and knew just what to do. She washed it and dried it and made it perfect again. Timmy was so happy! He put his suit back on and went outside to play. But this time, he was careful not to spoil it again. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old owl who lived in a tall tree. He had many friends who would come to him for advice. One day, a little bird came to him and asked for his opinion on where to build a nest. The owl thought for a moment and then said, "You should build your nest in the tree next to mine. It's very safe there." + +The little bird thanked the owl and flew away to find the tree. As she was flying, she saw a butterfly and decided to poke it with her beak. The butterfly didn't like that and flew away quickly. The little bird realized that poking others was not very nice and she should be more careful with her actions. + +When she finally found the tree next to the owl's, she started building her nest. The owl watched from above and gave her some more wise advice on how to make it strong and comfortable. The little bird was very happy with her new home and thanked the owl for his help. From that day on, she always remembered the owl's opinion and tried to be a good neighbor. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a task to do. His mom asked him to clean his smelly room. Timmy didn't want to do it because it was too hard. + +Suddenly, a fairy appeared in front of him. The fairy had wings that glow in the dark. "Hello, Timmy," said the fairy. "I can help you with your task. Just say the magic word, please." + +Timmy said, "Please, help me clean my room." The fairy waved her wand and Timmy's room became clean and fresh. "Wow, thank you, fairy!" said Timmy. "You're welcome," replied the fairy. "Remember, it's important to always do your tasks, even if they're smelly." + +Timmy smiled and said, "I will remember that, fairy. Thank you again!" And with that, the fairy disappeared, leaving Timmy with a clean and fresh room. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved sausages and ate them every day. One day, she went to the store to buy some sausages, but there was a rude man in front of her who pushed her out of the way. Lily was sad, but she remembered her mom's advice to always be kind to others. + +Lily got her sausages and went home. She cooked them and ate them slowly, enjoying every bite. Then, she heard a knock on the door. It was the rude man from the store! He apologized for his behavior and gave Lily a gift. It was a toy car that could speed around the room. + +Lily was happy and thanked the man. She played with the toy car and realized that sometimes, people can surprise you with their kindness. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be kind, even when others were rude. And whenever she played with her toy car, she remembered the lesson she learned. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside and look for pretty rocks. He found a shiny mineral one day and showed it to his mom. She said it was very special. + +Timmy had a stubborn cat named Whiskers. Whiskers didn't like to listen when Timmy told him to come inside. Timmy tried to tell Whiskers a number of times, but he just wouldn't listen. + +One day, Timmy went outside to play and Whiskers followed him. Timmy found another pretty rock and showed it to Whiskers. Whiskers was so interested in the shiny mineral that he forgot to be stubborn and followed Timmy back inside. From then on, Whiskers was a good listener and Timmy was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to go on walks with his owner, but his leash was broken. One day, Max's owner forgot to bring a new leash and had to use the broken one. During the walk, Max saw a squirrel and ran after it. The leash snapped and Max ran away. + +His owner was very sad and looked for Max everywhere. Max was lost and scared, but he knew he had to act brave. He saw a friendly lady and went up to her. She saw Max's collar and called his owner. Max's owner was so happy to find him and thanked the kind lady. From then on, Max's owner always made sure to bring a new leash on their walks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her pink ball. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her ball. She saw her friend, Timmy, who had a toy weapon. + +"Hi Timmy! What are you playing with?" asked Lily. + +"I'm playing with my toy weapon. Do you want to play with me?" replied Timmy. + +Lily was hesitant at first, but she thought it might be fun. She took her ball and threw it at Timmy. Timmy caught the ball and threw it back. They played catch for a while until Lily accidentally threw the ball too hard and it hit Timmy's weapon. + +"Oh no! I'm sorry, Timmy. Did I break your weapon?" asked Lily. + +"It's okay, Lily. It's just a toy. Let's keep playing catch," said Timmy. + +Lily was relieved and they continued to play together until it was time to go home. She went home happy, knowing she made a new friend and had a fun day playing with her pink ball. +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 gave him a roll of tape to play with. Timmy was confused at first, but then he started to have fun sticking things together with the tape. + +As the day went on, Timmy noticed that his toy box was getting too full. He couldn't fit all of his toys inside anymore. That's when he had an idea. He decided to use the tape to make his toy box bigger. Timmy started to stick the sides of the box together with the tape. + +At first, the box didn't get any bigger. But then, something amazing happened. The box started to increase in size! Timmy was so happy that he could fit all of his toys inside again. From that day on, Timmy loved to use tape to make things bigger and better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in her backyard, but one day it started to rain. The rain made everything wet and Lily didn't like that very much. + +Lily's mommy came outside with an umbrella and they both went to the front yard. There was a big fence around their house and it was very tall. Lily's mommy poured some water on the fence to clean it. + +Lily watched as the water dripped down the fence and made it shiny. She thought it was pretty and wanted to touch it, but her mommy said it was still wet and she might get dirty. So Lily went back inside and played with her toys until the rain stopped. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice-cream very much. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and saw an ice-cream truck. She asked her mommy for some ice-cream, but her mommy said no because she already had some candy. + +Lily was sad and started to cry. Suddenly, a peaceful old man appeared and asked her what was wrong. She told him she wanted ice-cream but her mommy said no. The old man smiled and said he had some ice-cream in his truck. Lily was happy and followed the old man to his truck. + +But when they got there, the old man tried to take Lily away. She screamed and her mommy came running. The old man disappeared and the mommy hugged Lily tightly. From then on, Lily knew to always stay close to her mommy and never trust strangers who appear out of nowhere. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys, especially his toy cars. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's toy cars and felt envious. "I wish I had those cars," said Billy. + +Timmy noticed that Billy was struggling to share his toys, so he made a promise. "I promise to share my cars with you," said Timmy. Billy felt happy and grateful. They played together and had lots of fun. + +After a while, it was time for Billy to go home. He thanked Timmy for sharing his toys and said, "I promise to share my toys with you next time." Timmy smiled and felt happy that he could help his friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to have a picnic with her friends. She packed sandwiches, fruit, and juice in a basket and went to the park. + +Lily's friends came and they all sat on a blanket. They ate and laughed together. Suddenly, a bee came and landed on Lily's friend's hand. Her friend got scared and tried to slap the bee away. + +Lily saw what happened and told her friend that it's not nice to slap. She said that they should be independent and let the bee fly away. Her friend listened and they all continued to have a fun picnic together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the toilet and it didn't work. She tried to flush it, but the water didn't go down. "Mummy, the toilet is broken!" she shouted. + +Mummy came to see and said, "Oh no, it's not reliable. We need to call a plumber." Lily didn't know what a plumber was, but she knew it meant someone who could fix things. + +Later that day, the plumber came and he fixed the toilet. "Thank you for fixing it," Lily said. "Can you tell me how you did it?" The plumber smiled and said, "Sure, I had to take it apart and put it back together again. It's all part of the job." + +Lily was happy to have a working toilet again and thanked the plumber for being so reliable. +Once upon a time, there was an old turtle who lived in a big pond. The old turtle had a shield on his back to protect himself from danger. One day, a young rabbit came to the pond to drink some water. The old turtle saw the rabbit and said, "Hello little rabbit, come and drink some water with me." The rabbit was scared of the old turtle's shield and said, "No thank you, I don't want to get hurt." The old turtle felt sad and said, "My shield is not to hurt others, it is to protect me from danger." + +The young rabbit felt sorry and asked the old turtle to be friends. They became good friends and played together every day. One day, while they were playing, the old turtle saw a big fish coming towards them. The old turtle quickly stirred the water with his legs and the fish swam away. The young rabbit saw how the old turtle's shield and quick thinking saved them from danger. + +The young rabbit learned that sometimes things that look scary are actually there to protect us. The old turtle taught the young rabbit that being kind and making friends is always better than being afraid. From that day on, the young rabbit and the old turtle were the best of friends, and they always looked out for each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little kitty named Whiskers. Whiskers was very curious and loved to explore. One day, while Whiskers was playing in the garden, a shiny red berry appeared. Whiskers thought it looked yummy and ate it. + +But soon after, Whiskers started to feel sick. She couldn't move and her body felt very flexible. Her owner took her to the vet, but it was too late. The berry was poison and Whiskers passed away. + +Remember, little ones, never eat anything you find outside without asking a grown-up first. Some things may appear nice, but they can be very dangerous. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Johnny. They loved to play together every day. One day, Timmy brought a photo of his family to show Johnny. Johnny was curious and asked Timmy about his family. Timmy happily told Johnny about his mom, dad, and sister. + +Suddenly, they started to quarrel about who had the better family. Timmy said his family was the best because they loved to play games together. Johnny said his family was the best because they loved to read books together. They argued and argued until they both got upset. + +Then, Timmy had an idea. He said, "Let's stop quarreling and take a photo together. We can show our families how much we love each other." Johnny agreed, and they took a photo with big smiles on their faces. They both realized that having a good friend was more important than having the best family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her delicate doll, Rose. One day, Lily took Rose outside to play in the wind. The wind was so strong that it blew Rose away. Lily was sad and cried. + +Her mother asked, "What happened, Lily?" + +"Rose is gone. The wind took her," Lily said. + +"Don't worry, we'll find her. Let's return inside and look for her," her mother comforted her. + +They searched everywhere, but they couldn't find Rose. Suddenly, they heard a sound. It was Rose! She was caught in the wind, but she returned to Lily's arms. Lily was so happy to have her doll back. She hugged Rose tightly and said, "I love you, Rose." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park with his friends. One day, they decided to play a game of archery. Timmy picked up his bow and arrow and aimed at the target. He shot the arrow, but it missed and he lost it in the bushes. + +Timmy felt sad because he lost his arrow. But then, his mom brought him a delicious snack. It was a juicy apple that tasted so good! Timmy forgot about the lost arrow and enjoyed his snack with a big smile on his face. + +Later that day, Timmy's dad found the lost arrow in the bushes and brought it back to him. Timmy was so happy to have his arrow back and he thanked his dad for finding it. From that day on, Timmy made sure to keep a closer eye on his arrows so he wouldn't lose them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved treats. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw an ice cream truck. She asked her mom for a treat and her mom said yes! Lily was so happy. + +She got a big ice cream cone with lots of sprinkles on top. She started to eat it but it was hot outside and the ice cream started to melt. Lily got some on her shirt and her mom said, "Oh no, we need to tidy you up!" + +Lily and her mom went to the bathroom and cleaned up her shirt. Lily said, "Mom, why does ice cream melt?" Her mom explained, "When it gets hot, it turns into liquid." Lily thought that was so cool and continued to enjoy her treat. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the zoo with her mommy. They saw many animals like monkeys, zebras and elephants. Suddenly, they came across a big lion with a blue mane. + +"Look mommy, a blue lion!" Lily exclaimed. + +"No, sweetie, lions don't have blue manes. It's just the light making it look that way," her mommy explained. + +Lily wanted to spend more time with the lion, but it was time to go home. "Bye-bye, lion! See you later!" she said as they walked away. + +As they left the zoo, Lily asked her mommy, "Can we come back and spend more time with the lion tomorrow?" + +"Of course, sweetie. We can come back and spend as much time as you want with all the animals," her mommy replied with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat blueberries because they were so delicious. One day, Lily's mom asked her to come inside for dinner, but Lily wanted to pick more blueberries. + +"I don't want to come inside yet, Mommy. I want to pick more blueberries," said Lily. + +"Okay, but don't delay too long. Dinner is almost ready," said Mommy. + +Lily kept picking blueberries, but soon it started to get dark. She realized she had delayed too long and ran inside to eat her delicious dinner. From then on, Lily made sure to eat her dinner on time and only picked blueberries when she had enough time to enjoy them. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved motorcycles. He had a charming red toy motorcycle that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw the charming red motorcycle and wanted to play with it too. + +Timmy didn't want to share his motorcycle. He told Billy, "No, you can't use it." Billy got upset and started to cry. Timmy felt bad and realized he should share his toys. So, he let Billy use the motorcycle too. + +They both had fun playing with the charming red motorcycle. But then, they accidentally broke it. Timmy and Billy were sad. They didn't know what to do. But then, Timmy had an idea. He said, "Let's use some glue to fix it!" They used the glue and the motorcycle was good as new. Timmy and Billy were happy again and played together with the charming red motorcycle. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to a big field. The field was very big and had many flowers and trees. Lily saw some bees and butterflies buzzing around the flowers. She was very busy looking at all the pretty things in the field. + +Suddenly, she saw a small bug crawling on a leaf. She wanted to examine the bug, so she carefully picked up the leaf and looked at it closely. The bug had many legs and was very small. Lily was very happy to see the bug and put the leaf back where she found it. + +After that, Lily continued to explore the field and saw many more interesting things. She saw some birds flying in the sky and some ants walking on the ground. Lily had a very fun day in the field and couldn't wait to come back again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, Timmy saw a big mountain that was smoking. His mom told him it was a volcano. Timmy thought it looked very cool, but his mom said it was dangerous and he had to stay away. + +Timmy was sad that he couldn't go see the volcano, but he decided to follow his mom's rules. He went to play with his toys, but they were all dull and boring. Timmy decided to go outside again and see if he could find something more fun to do. + +As he was walking, he saw a bird flying in the sky. Timmy decided to follow the bird and see where it was going. The bird led him to a beautiful garden with lots of flowers and butterflies. Timmy was so happy he followed the bird and found something new to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a cell phone that he loved to play with. One day, he was playing with his phone and his mom told him it was time for dinner. Timmy didn't want to stop playing, so he shouted, "No, I don't want to eat!" + +His mom said, "Timmy, don't be crazy. You need to eat your dinner." Timmy still didn't want to stop playing, so he shouted again, "I don't want to eat!" + +His mom said, "Timmy, if you don't eat your dinner, you won't have any dessert." Timmy thought about it and decided that he wanted dessert more than he wanted to play with his phone. He put his phone down and ate his dinner. After dinner, he got his dessert and his phone back. He was happy he listened to his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys on the table in the kitchen. Her mom was always patient with her and let her play as long as she wanted. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted a snack. Lily said yes and her mom provided her with some yummy crackers. As she ate, Lily accidentally knocked over a glass of water onto the table. + +Her mom told her to be careful and went to get a towel to clean up the mess. But when she came back, she slipped on the wet floor and fell down. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. She tried to help her mom up, but she was too heavy. + +Lily cried and cried until her dad came home and called for help. But it was too late. Lily's mom had hurt herself badly and had to go to the hospital. From then on, Lily always remembered to be careful around the table and to listen to her mom's patient advice. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly bear named Benny. Benny loved to hug his friends. One day, Benny saw his friend Sally looking sad. "What's wrong, Sally?" Benny asked. "I lost my favorite toy," Sally said sadly. "Don't worry, Sally. Let's look for it together," Benny said cheerfully. + +They searched high and low, under beds and behind chairs. Finally, they found Sally's toy under a big pile of clothes. "Yay! You found it, Benny!" Sally exclaimed happily. "No, Sally. We found it together. Teamwork is the number one way to solve problems," Benny said proudly. They hugged each other tightly and went on their way, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Sundays because she got to go to the park with her family. One Sunday, she saw a boy named Max playing with a toy car. Lily wanted to play with it too, but Max said it was fake and wouldn't let her. + +Lily was sad and went to her mom. "Max tease me," she said. "He won't let me play with his car." Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can bring your toy car next Sunday and you can show Max how fun it is to play together." + +The next Sunday, Lily brought her toy car and showed Max how to play with it. Max was happy and they played together all day. From that day on, Lily and Max became good friends and played together every Sunday. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck. The duck liked to swim in the pond and eat bread crumbs. One day, the duck met a frog. "Hi there, little duck!" said the frog. "Do you want to play with me?" "Sure!" said the duck. They played together for a while and everything was peaceful. + +Suddenly, a big dog came running towards them. The duck tried to fly away, but the dog caught it in its mouth. The frog was scared and didn't know what to do. "Pause!" he said. "We need to be careful and stay away from big dogs." + +The moral of the story is that sometimes, even when things are peaceful, bad things can happen. It's important to be careful and stay away from danger. The little duck learned this lesson too late, but the frog will remember it for next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy truck that he loved very much. The truck belonged to him and he played with it every day. + +One day, Timmy went to the playground with his truck. He left it on the ground to go play on the swings. When he came back, the truck was gone! Timmy felt sad because he loved his truck so much. + +Timmy's mom told him that someone might have taken it, but they would try to find it. A few days later, Timmy's mom found the truck at the park. It was in a pile of steel things that someone had left there. The truck was still warm from being in the sun. Timmy was so happy to have his truck back where it belonged. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her spinning top. One day, she went to the park to play with her top. She put the top on the ground and gave it a spin. It spun and spun, making a whirring sound. + +Suddenly, a boy came up to her and said, "That top is smelly. Can I play with it?" Lily replied, "No, I don't mind the smell. It's my favorite top." The boy looked disappointed and walked away. + +Lily continued playing with her top until it slowed down and eventually stopped. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. As she was leaving the park, she saw the boy sitting alone on a bench. She approached him and said, "Do you want to play with my top?" The boy smiled and they played together until the sun went down. From that day on, they became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her colorful crayons every day. One day, she noticed that her favorite box of crayons was almost empty. She felt sad because she loved using those crayons to make beautiful pictures. + +The next day, Lily's mom introduced her to a new box of crayons. The box was big and had many different colors. Lily was so happy and excited to use them. She started to draw a picture of a big house with a garden full of flowers. + +As she drew, Lily remembered how sad she felt when her old box of crayons was almost empty. But now, she was happy again because she had a new box to use. She realized that sometimes things may seem empty, but there is always something new and exciting waiting to be introduced. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but today she was feeling very hungry. Her mom asked her if she wanted to eat some fruit, but Lily wanted something else. She wanted candy! + +So, her mom took her to the store and they looked for some candy. Lily saw a big jar of gems and she wanted them too. Her mom said they could get the gems if Lily could match the colors of the gems to the colors on her toy blocks. Lily was very good at matching and she did it quickly. Her mom was so proud of her! + +After they got the gems, they went home and Lily ate some candy. She was happy and full, and she played with her new gems all day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw on her blackboard with her colorful chalks. She drew flowers, sun, and even her family. One day, her friend Max came to play. Max saw Lily's blackboard and said, "Can I draw too?" Lily said, "Yes, let's share!" They drew together, and Lily showed Max how to draw a butterfly. Max drew a big circle and some lines. Lily said, "Wow, you're fast!" + +But then, Max accidentally broke the chalk and Lily got upset. Max said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to." Lily said, "It's okay, but I don't want to play with you anymore." Max felt sad and went home. Lily sat alone in her room, looking at her broken chalk. She realized she was mean to Max and wished she could share her chalk with him again. But it was too late. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy went to the park with his mom. They saw a big tire on the ground. Timmy wanted to pick it up, but it was too heavy. + +Then, a man came and helped them pick up the tire. The man said the tire was regular, which meant it was normal and not special. + +Timmy and his mom thanked the man and played with the tire for a while. They rolled it and jumped over it. It was a fun day at the park! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and explore the world around her. One day, her mom told her that they were going to wrap a present for her friend's birthday. Lily was excited to help. + +"Can I wrap the present, Mommy?" asked Lily. + +"Of course, you can!" replied her mom. + +Lily carefully wrapped the present with colorful paper and a big bow. She was so proud of herself! Her mom hugged her and said, "You did a great job, Lily. Remember, it's always nice to give presents to our friends. It makes the world a happier place." + +Lily smiled and hugged her mom back. She felt happy and proud that she could make her friend's day a little brighter. From that day on, Lily always looked for ways to make the world a happier place, one present at a time. +Once upon a time, there was a nice musician named Timmy. Timmy loved to play his guitar and sing songs. One day, he went outside to play music for his friends. But the sun was very hot and Timmy was feeling thirsty. + +So, Timmy went to the garden and found a big bottle of water. He sprayed water on his face and felt refreshed. Then, he went back to playing music for his friends. They danced and sang along with Timmy's nice songs. Everyone had a great time! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a charming smile and loved to walk in the park. One day, her mommy gave her a big package to carry. It was heavy, but Lily was strong. She walked slowly, making sure she didn't drop the package. + +As she walked, she saw a cute puppy. The puppy was also walking in the park. Lily wanted to pet the puppy, but she couldn't because she was holding the package. She decided to walk a little faster so she could finish carrying the package and then go back to pet the puppy. + +Finally, Lily arrived at her house. She was very happy because she had carried the package all by herself. Her mommy was proud of her. Lily put the package down and ran back to the park to pet the puppy. She had a wonderful day walking and carrying the package. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside and look at the stars in the sky. One day, Timmy went on an adventure to find something special. He walked and walked until he found a shiny rock on the ground. It was the most beautiful rock he had ever seen! He picked it up and put it in his pocket. + +As Timmy continued on his adventure, he saw a kind lady walking towards him. She smiled at him and asked what he was doing. Timmy showed her the shiny rock he found and the lady said it came from the earth. Timmy was amazed! He had never thought about where rocks came from before. + +Timmy went home and showed his mom the shiny rock. She was proud of him for going on an adventure and finding something special. Timmy felt happy and grateful for the kind lady who taught him about the earth. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she was walking through the park and she stumbled over a big rock. She fell down but she wasn't hurt. + +As she got up, she noticed a bush with bright green leaves. She walked over to the bush and saw a little bird sitting on one of the branches. The bird was singing a sweet song. Lily smiled and felt happy. + +Suddenly, the sky turned dark and the wind started to blow harshly. Lily knew it was time to go home. She said goodbye to the little bird and ran back to her house. She was safe and sound, and she couldn't wait to tell her mom about her adventure in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and eat candy. One day, her parents took her to a fancy hotel with a big pool and soft beds. It was a luxury hotel. + +Lily loved the hotel and wanted to stay there forever. But one night, she got very cold and caught a fever. Her parents took her to the hospital, but the doctors couldn't help her. They said she had a bad sickness. + +Lily's parents were very sad and they cried a lot. They wished they could make her better. When Lily died, everyone who knew her came to her funeral. They all applauded her for being such a sweet girl. But Lily was gone forever and her parents were very, very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, but she was getting bored of them. One day, her mom brought home a big plastic box. + +"What's in the box, Mommy?" Lily asked. + +"I hope you'll like it," her mom said with a smile. + +Lily opened the box and found lots of new toys inside. She played with them all day, but her favorite was a little stuffed bear. She took the bear everywhere with her. + +One day, Lily accidentally left the bear at the park. She was very sad and hoped someone would find it and give it back to her. The next day, Lily's mom got a call from the park ranger. Someone had found the bear and turned it in to him. + +Lily was so happy to have her bear back. She hugged it tightly and said, "I hope I never lose you again, bear." From that day on, Lily never got bored of her toys again, especially her special bear. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sun with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing a game of tag when they saw a big cactus in the distance. + +Timmy's friend, Billy, said, "Let's go touch the cactus!" But Timmy knew that was a bad idea. He said, "No, we shouldn't touch it. It might hurt us." + +But Billy didn't listen and rushed over to touch the cactus. Suddenly, he screamed in pain. Timmy's mom rushed over and helped Billy get the cactus needles out of his hand. + +From that day on, Timmy's friends listened to him and they never rushed to touch anything dangerous again. They were all happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby dog named Max. Max loved going for walks with his owner, Sarah. Sarah always put a leash on Max before they went outside. Max didn't like the leash, but he knew it was important to stay safe. + +One day, Sarah and Max went for a walk in the park. It was a cold day, and Max started to shiver. "Are you cold, Max?" Sarah asked. Max nodded his head. "Let's go home and get you warm," Sarah said. + +As they were walking home, a big scary dog appeared out of nowhere. The scary dog didn't have a leash on, and he started to chase after Max. Max tried to run away, but he couldn't. The scary dog caught up to Max and hurt him. Sarah was very sad and cried a lot. Max never went for a walk again. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable kid named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. He would run around and laugh with his friends. + +One day, Timmy noticed a little puppy following him around. The puppy was so cute and fluffy. Timmy thought it was the best thing ever. + +Timmy played with the puppy for a while, but then it was time to go home. Timmy said goodbye to the puppy and went home. + +The next day, when Timmy went back to the park, he saw the puppy again. The puppy followed him everywhere he went. Timmy realized that the puppy wanted to be his friend. From that day on, Timmy and the puppy were inseparable. They played and had fun together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to play in the forest and collect acorns to eat. One day, while rushing around the forest looking for acorns, Sammy saw a big, furry bear. + +The bear was very hungry and wanted to eat Sammy. Sammy was scared and didn't know what to do. He decided to run away as fast as he could. He rushed through the trees and over rocks, trying to escape from the bear. + +Finally, Sammy found a big tree with lots of acorns. He climbed up the tree and hid among the branches. The bear couldn't find Sammy and eventually gave up and went away. Sammy was safe and happy, surrounded by his favorite furry acorns. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sweet treats like candy and cake. One day, her mom made a delicious dish for dinner. It was so yummy that Lily ate it all up. + +Later that night, Lily got cold and started to shiver. Her mom gave her a warm blanket to help her feel better. Lily snuggled up and felt cozy again. She thought about the sweet dish she had for dinner and smiled. It was a happy ending for Lily. +Lily and Ben were playing doctor and patient in the garden. Lily was the doctor and Ben was the patient. Lily had a toy stethoscope and a toy syringe. She put the stethoscope on Ben's chest and listened to his heart. + +"Your heart is very fast, patient," Lily said. "You need a shot to make it slow down." + +Ben did not like shots. He was scared of the syringe. He shook his head and tried to get away. + +"No, no, no, doctor," Ben said. "I don't need a shot. I feel fine." + +But Lily did not listen. She grabbed Ben's arm and poked him with the syringe. Ben cried out in pain and anger. He pushed Lily away and ran to the house. + +Lily followed him, feeling sorry. She wanted to say sorry and give him a hug. But Ben was too mad. He slammed the door in her face and locked it. He did not want to play with Lily anymore. + +Lily knocked on the door and called his name. But Ben did not answer. He ignored her. He was very wild. Lily felt sad and lonely. She wished she had not poked him. She wished they were still friends. +Ben and Mia are playing in the park. They see a big sack on the grass. They run to the sack and look inside. The sack is full of balls of different colors. + +"Wow, look at all the balls!" Ben says. + +"Can we play with them?" Mia asks. + +"Yes, let's play!" Ben says. He takes out a red ball and throws it to Mia. Mia catches it and throws it back to Ben. They laugh and have fun. + +They take out more balls and throw them to each other. They make a big pile of balls on the grass. They jump on the pile and roll on the balls. They feel dizzy and happy. + +"Look, I have a blue ball in my mouth!" Mia says. She opens her mouth and shows Ben the ball. Ben laughs and tries to do the same. He puts a yellow ball in his mouth and makes a funny face. + +"Hey, you two, what are you doing?" a voice says. They turn and see a man standing near the sack. He looks angry. + +"Those are my balls! I use them for my clown show! Give them back to me!" the man says. + +Ben and Mia are scared. They spit out the balls and say sorry. They run away from the sack and the man. They find their mom and dad and tell them what happened. + +Mom and dad hug them and say it's okay. They say they should not take things that are not theirs. They say they should ask before they play with someone else's things. + +Ben and Mia nod and say they understand. They say they will not do it again. They say they are sorry for the man and his balls. + +Mom and dad smile and say they are proud of them. They say they can play with their own balls at home. They say they love them very much. + +Ben and Mia hug them and say they love them too. They are happy and not dizzy anymore. They go home and play with their own balls. They have fun and laugh. The end. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to eat toast with jam for breakfast. But they only have one toaster. So they have to take turns to make toast. + +One morning, Lily is first. She puts two slices of bread in the toaster and pushes the lever down. She waits for the toast to pop up. She smells the warm bread. She is happy. + +Ben is envious. He wants toast too. He does not want to wait. He pulls the cord of the toaster. He tries to take out the bread. But the bread is stuck. He pulls harder. He hears a loud snap. He breaks the toaster. + +Lily is angry. She sees what Ben did. She shouts at him. "Ben, you are bad! You broke the toaster! Now we have no toast!" + +Ben is sorry. He did not mean to break the toaster. He cries. He says to Lily. "I am sorry, Lily. I was hungry. I wanted toast. Please forgive me." + +Lily is sad. She sees Ben's tears. She loves her brother. She says to him. "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. But we have to tell Mom. Maybe she can fix the toaster. Or buy a new one. And we can share toast again." +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play in the yard. They had many toys, but Tom's favorite was a red car and Lily's favorite was a yellow doll. One day, they decided to trade their toys for fun. + +"Can I have your car, Tom?" Lily asked. "It is so brilliant and fast." + +"Sure, Lily. You can have my car if I can have your doll. It is so pretty and soft." Tom said. They swapped their toys and played happily for a while. + +But soon, Tom missed his car and Lily missed her doll. They realized that they did not like the other's toy as much as their own. They felt sad and wanted their toys back. + +"Tom, can we trade back our toys?" Lily said. "I miss my doll. She is my best friend." + +"Lily, I feel the same. I miss my car. It is my favorite toy." Tom said. They agreed to trade back their toys and hugged each other. + +They learned that they should value what they have and not take it for granted. They also learned that they could share their toys without giving them away. They were happy to have their toys and their friendship. They played in the yard until it was time to go home. +Lily and Ben love to play with their dinosaur toys. They have big ones and small ones, green ones and red ones, and some that can roar and some that can whistle. They like to make up stories about their dinosaurs and act them out. + +One day, they decided to play a game where their dinosaurs were looking for yummy food. They put some fruits and vegetables on a plate and pretended they were trees and plants. Lily picked up a purple dinosaur that could whistle and said, "This is Violet. She is a herbivore. She likes to eat leaves and berries. She can whistle to call her friends when she finds food." + +Ben picked up a brown dinosaur that could roar and said, "This is Rex. He is a carnivore. He likes to eat meat and bones. He can roar to scare away other dinosaurs when he hunts." + +They moved their dinosaurs around the plate, making noises and talking for them. Violet whistled happily when she found a grape and bit into it. Rex roared loudly when he saw a carrot and snapped at it. They shared their food with their other dinosaurs and had a feast. + +But then, they heard a knock on the door. It was their mom, holding a tray of cookies. She smiled and said, "Who wants a yummy snack?" + +Lily and Ben dropped their dinosaurs and ran to the door. They shouted, "We do, we do!" + +They took a cookie each and thanked their mom. They looked at their dinosaurs and said, "Do you want some too?" + +They broke off some pieces of cookies and gave them to their dinosaurs. They watched as their dinosaurs nibbled on the cookies and made happy noises. They laughed and said, "Yummy, yummy, yummy!" +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is black and brown. It has sharp teeth and a loud bark. + +"Look, a dog!" Tom says. "Let's go and pet it." + +"No, Tom, don't!" Jen says. "The dog might bite. It looks angry." + +But Tom does not listen. He marches to the dog. He wants to touch its fur. He thinks the dog is cute. + +The dog does not like Tom. It growls and snaps at him. It bites Tom's hand. Tom screams and cries. He runs back to Jen. His hand is red and hurts. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Jen asks. She is scared and sad. She hugs Tom. + +"No, Jen, I'm not okay," Tom says. "The dog bit me. It was not kind. It was mean." + +Jen helps Tom to find his mom. His mom takes him to the doctor. The doctor gives him a bandage and a shot. Tom is still in pain. + +The moral of the story is: Do not march to a dog you do not know. It might bite you. It might not be kind. It might be mean. Always listen to your friend. Your friend cares about you. Your friend wants you to be safe. +Sara liked to read books with her mom. She had many books with pictures and stories. But her mom had a big book with no pictures and many words. Sara asked her mom what it was. + +"This is a dictionary," her mom said. "It helps me find the meaning of words I don't know." + +Sara wanted to learn new words too. She asked her mom if she could look at the dictionary. Her mom said yes, but she had to be careful. The dictionary was old and heavy. + +Sara opened the dictionary and saw many letters and words. She tried to read them, but they were hard and strange. She felt confused and sad. She wanted to read like her mom. + +She closed the dictionary and hugged her mom. Her mom smiled and kissed her. She said, "Don't worry, Sara. You will learn many words as you grow up. I will help you and teach you. You can trust me. I love you." + +Sara felt happy and safe. She said, "I love you too, mom. Can we read a book with pictures now?" + +Her mom nodded and picked a book with a soft cover. It was Sara's favorite book. It had a story about a bunny and a carrot. Sara and her mom read the book together and laughed. Sara learned some new words and had fun. She was glad she had her mom and her books. +Lila and Tom are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with a hole. They want to see what is inside. + +"Can we go in the hole?" Lila asks Tom. + +"I don't know. Maybe there is a spirit in there," Tom says. + +"What is a spirit?" Lila asks. + +"A spirit is like a ghost. It can be good or bad. It can make sounds or move things," Tom says. + +Lila and Tom are curious. They go near the hole. They hear a soft noise. + +"Hello, who are you?" a voice says from the hole. + +Lila and Tom are scared. They think it is a spirit. + +"Who are you?" Tom asks. + +"I am a bird. I live in this hole. I am hurt. I can't fly. I am slow," the voice says. + +Lila and Tom feel sorry for the bird. They want to help. + +"Can we see you?" Lila asks. + +"Yes, come closer. Don't be afraid. I am a friendly spirit," the voice says. + +Lila and Tom go closer. They see a small bird with a broken wing. It is blue and yellow. It is beautiful. + +"Wow, you are a pretty bird. How did you get hurt?" Lila asks. + +"I was flying and I hit a branch. It was sharp. It cut my wing. It hurts a lot," the bird says. + +"Can we help you?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, please. Can you bring me some water and some seeds? I am thirsty and hungry," the bird says. + +Lila and Tom nod. They run to the fountain and fill a cup with water. They find some seeds on the ground. They bring them to the bird. + +"Thank you, thank you. You are very kind. You are my friends," the bird says. + +Lila and Tom smile. They are happy. They give the bird some water and some seeds. They talk to the bird. They learn its name is Sky. They tell Sky their names. + +"Sky, we have to go home soon. Our mom will call us. Can we come back tomorrow?" Lila asks. + +"Of course, I would love that. You are my best friends. You make me feel better. Maybe one day I can fly again," Sky says. + +Lila and Tom hug Sky. They say goodbye. They promise to come back. They run to their mom. They tell her about Sky. She is proud of them. She says they are good children. They are happy. They can't wait to see Sky again. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They have toy swords. They use them as weapons. They pretend to be knights and fight bad guys. + +One day, a big boy comes to the park. He has a bike. He says he is the king of the park. He says Ben and Sam have to give him their swords. He says he will use them to rule the park. + +Ben and Sam are scared. They do not want to give their swords. They say they are knights and they will protect the park. They say the big boy is not the king. He is a bad guy. + +The big boy laughs. He says he is stronger and faster than Ben and Sam. He says he will take their swords by force. He rides his bike towards them. + +Ben and Sam are brave. They hold their swords. They say they will fight the big boy. They say they are proud to be knights. They swing their swords at the big boy. + +The big boy is surprised. He tries to dodge the swords. He loses his balance. He falls off his bike. He hurts his knee. He cries. + +Ben and Sam are happy. They have won the fight. They have kept their swords. They have saved the park. They hug each other. They say they are the best knights ever. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play outside in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They give him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. + +Lily says, "Let's prepare a surprise for the snowman. We can make him a cake with ice and red berries." Tom nods and says, "Yes, that sounds fun. Let's go find some ice and berries." + +They run to the pond and break some ice with a stick. They put the ice in a bucket and carry it to the snowman. Then they look for some red berries on the bushes. They pick some and put them in a bowl. + +They use the ice and the berries to make a cake for the snowman. They put it on a plate and place it in front of him. They say, "Happy birthday, Mr. Snowman. We hope you like your cake." + +The snowman smiles and says, "Thank you, Lily and Tom. You are very kind and creative. I love your cake. It is very cold and sweet and red." Lily and Tom are happy. They hug the snowman and each other. They have a good day. +Lila and Tom were playing in the woods. They liked to pretend they were brave hunters with bows and arrows. They made their arrows from sticks and feathers. They shot at trees and rocks and animals. + +One day, they saw a big deer with horns. It was eating grass near a stream. Tom whispered to Lila, "Let's try to catch it. It will be our best prize." Lila nodded and they crept closer. They aimed their arrows and let them fly. + +But the deer was fast and smart. It dodged the arrows and ran away. One of the arrows bounced off a rock and flew back. It hit Tom in the leg. He cried out in pain and fell to the ground. Lila ran to him and saw blood on his leg. She was scared and sorry. + +She tried to pull out the arrow, but it was stuck. She said, "Don't worry, Tom. I will help you. I will heal you." She tore a piece of her dress and wrapped it around his leg. She hoped it would stop the bleeding. She said, "We have to go home. Mom will know what to do." + +But they were far from home and the woods were big and dark. They did not know the way. They walked and walked, but they only got more lost. Tom was getting weaker and paler. He said, "Lila, I'm tired. I can't walk anymore. Let's rest here." He lay down on the ground and closed his eyes. + +Lila was very afraid. She did not want to leave Tom, but she did not want to stay in the woods. She looked around and saw a light. It was a fire. She thought, "Maybe there are people there. Maybe they can help us." She said, "Tom, I see a light. I will go and get help. You wait here. I will be back soon." + +She ran towards the light, leaving Tom behind. But the light was not from a friendly camp. It was from a trap. Some bad men had set it to catch animals. They saw Lila running and they laughed. They said, "Look, we caught a little girl. She will be our dinner." They grabbed her and tied her up. They threw her on the fire. + +Lila screamed and cried. She wished she had never left Tom. She wished they had never played with arrows. She wished they had never seen the deer. She wished they had stayed home. But it was too late. The fire burned her and she died. + +Tom never saw Lila again. He never saw anyone again. He lay on the ground and waited for help. But no one came. He was cold and hungry and thirsty and hurt. He said, "Lila, where are you? I need you. I miss you." But Lila did not answer. He said, "Mom, where are you? I love you. I'm sorry." But Mom did not hear. He said, "God, where are you? Please, help me. Please, heal me." But God did not listen. He closed his eyes and died. +Anna and Ben like to play pretend. They have a toy kitchen and a toy phone. Anna is the chef and Ben is the customer. Ben picks up the phone and calls Anna. + +"Hello, chef Anna. I want to order some food. What do you have?" Ben says. + +"I have pizza, soup, salad, and cake. What do you want?" Anna says. + +"I want pizza and cake, please. How much is it?" Ben says. + +"It is five dollars. I will make it for you. Wait a minute." Anna says. + +Anna puts some toy cheese and pepperoni on a toy crust. She puts it in the toy oven. She takes out a toy cake and cuts a slice. She puts the pizza and the cake on a toy plate. She carries the plate to Ben. + +"Here is your food. Enjoy!" Anna says. + +"Thank you, chef Anna. You are very helpful. This looks yummy." Ben says. + +He gives Anna five toy dollars. He takes the plate and eats the pizza and the cake. He makes a happy sound. + +Anna and Ben smile. They like to play pretend. They are good friends. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with cubes. They have many cubes of different colors and sizes. They build towers and houses and cars with cubes. + +One day, they find a big cube in the park. It is shiny and has many buttons and lights. They wonder what it is and what it does. + +"Let's touch it!" Tim says. He is curious and brave. + +"No, don't!" Sam says. He is scared and careful. "It might be dangerous. It might make a loud noise or explode or shock us." + +"Are you a chicken?" Tim asks. He wants to tease Sam. "I dare you to touch it. Just one finger. I will do it too." + +Sam does not want to be a chicken. He does not want Tim to laugh at him. He wants to be brave too. But he is still scared. + +"OK, fine. I will touch it. But only for a second." Sam says. He moves closer to the big cube. He reaches out his finger. Tim does the same. + +They touch the big cube at the same time. Nothing happens. They feel silly and relieved. + +"See? It is not dangerous. It is just a cube." Tim says. + +But then, something does happen. The big cube opens up. Inside, there are many candies and chocolates and cookies. They smell delicious. They look delicious. + +"Wow! It is a magic cube!" Tim says. He is happy and surprised. + +"It is a treat cube!" Sam says. He is happy and surprised too. + +They smile at each other. They forget their fear and their dare. They share the treats. They enjoy the delicious sweets. They are still friends. They still like to play with cubes. +Tom and Anna like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They pretend to drive them on the floor, on the sofa, and on the table. Sometimes they make noises like vroom, beep, and screech. + +One day, they decide to play in the kitchen. They see a big pot of spaghetti on the stove. They think it looks yummy and fun. They want to drive their cars on the spaghetti. They climb on a chair and reach for the pot. + +"Stop!" Mom says. She runs into the kitchen and sees what they are doing. She is angry and scared. "That is dangerous! The spaghetti is hot and the pot is heavy. You could get hurt or make a mess. You are not allowed to play with food. Go to your room now!" + +Tom and Anna feel sorry and sad. They drop their cars and get off the chair. They say sorry to Mom and go to their room. They cry a little and hug each other. They know they did a bad thing. They promise to never play with food again. They hope Mom will forgive them and let them play with their cars later. +Lily and Tom were twins. They liked to play with toys. One day, they went to the shop with Mom. The shop had many toys. Lily saw a doll with a pink dress. Tom saw a car with big wheels. They both wanted the toys. + +"Mom, can I have the doll?" Lily asked. + +"Mom, can I have the car?" Tom asked. + +Mom looked at the toys. They were high on the shelf. They were also very expensive. + +"Sorry, kids, we can't buy these toys. They are too high and too much money. We have to go home now. The shop will shut soon." Mom said. + +Lily and Tom were sad. They did not want to leave the toys. They started to cry and scream. + +"No, no, no! We want the toys! We want the toys!" they shouted. + +Mom tried to calm them down. She picked them up and carried them out of the shop. They kicked and wriggled. + +"Stop it, kids! You are being naughty. We have other toys at home. You can play with them." Mom said. + +But Lily and Tom did not listen. They kept crying and screaming. They made a lot of noise. The people in the shop looked at them. They shook their heads. They thought Lily and Tom were bad kids. Mom felt embarrassed. She wished Lily and Tom would be quiet. She wished they would be happy with what they had. She wished they would understand. +Lily liked to create things with her crayons and paper. She made pictures of her family, her friends, and her toys. She also liked to create stories in her head and tell them to her teddy bear. + +One day, she decided to create a story about a bike. She drew a bike with two big wheels, a seat, a handle, and pedals. She colored the bike red and yellow, her favorite colors. She gave the bike a name: Sunny. + +"Sunny, you are my new friend," she said to the bike. "Do you want to go for a ride with me?" + +"Yes, Lily, I do," the bike said in her imagination. "But you have to wear a helmet and be careful." + +Lily put on her helmet and got on the bike. She pushed the pedals with her feet and felt the wind in her hair. She was happy and proud. She rode around the yard and waved to her mom. + +"Look, Mom, I can ride a bike!" she shouted. + +"Good job, Lily, you are very brave and smart," her mom said. "But don't go too fast or too far." + +Lily nodded and smiled. She loved her bike and her mom. She wanted to create more stories with Sunny. She thought of all the places they could go and the things they could see. She was having fun. She was a good creator. +Ben and Mia liked to play with their toy boats. They had many boats of different colors and sizes. They would sail them in the bathtub, in the pond, or in the pool. They pretended to be captains and sailors, and had fun adventures. + +One day, Ben found a new boat in his pocket. It was a small boat, but very pretty. It had a red sail and a blue hull. Ben was happy and surprised. He wondered who gave him the boat. He showed it to Mia. + +"Wow, Ben, what a nice boat! Where did you get it?" Mia asked. + +"I don't know. I found it in my pocket. Maybe it was a gift from someone," Ben said. + +"Maybe it was from Mom or Dad. Or maybe from a fairy or an elf. They like to give gifts to good children," Mia said. + +"Or maybe it was from a gifted boat-maker. He made this boat with magic and love, and wanted me to have it," Ben said. + +They decided to sail the new boat together. They filled the bathtub with water and put the boat in. They blew on the sail and watched the boat glide. They made waves with their hands and pretended there was a storm. They laughed and cheered as the boat sailed bravely. + +They had a lot of fun with the new boat. They thanked whoever gave it to them. They said it was the best boat ever. They shared it and took turns to play with it. They loved their toy boats, and each other. +Tommy likes to play with his puzzle. He has a big puzzle with many pieces. He can make a picture of a farm with cows and pigs and chickens. He likes to find the pieces that fit together. + +One morning, Tommy wakes up early. He wants to finish his puzzle. He gets out of his bed and goes to his toy box. He takes out his puzzle and puts it on the floor. He starts to look for the pieces he needs. + +But something is wrong. Some of the pieces are missing. Tommy looks around. He sees his dog, Spot, in the corner. Spot has something in his mouth. It is a puzzle piece. Tommy sees that Spot has chewed some of the pieces. They are broken and wet. + +Tommy feels sad and angry. He loves his puzzle. He does not want Spot to ruin it. He runs to Spot and tries to take the piece from his mouth. But Spot growls and runs away. Tommy chases him around the room. + +Tommy's mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is happening. She sees Tommy and Spot running and barking. She sees the puzzle on the floor. She sees the broken and wet pieces. She understands what happened. She feels sorry for Tommy. + +She picks up Tommy and hugs him. She tells him that she is sorry about his puzzle. She tells him that Spot did not know that the puzzle was not a toy. She tells him that she will help him fix the puzzle or get a new one. She tells him that she loves him. + +Tommy feels better. He hugs his mom. He tells her that he loves her too. He tells her that he is sorry for chasing Spot. He tells her that he still likes Spot. He tells her that he wants to play with his puzzle. + +Tommy's mom smiles. She puts Tommy down. She helps him pick up the puzzle pieces. She finds some glue and tape. She tries to fix the puzzle as best as she can. She tells Tommy that the puzzle will not look the same, but it will still be fun to play with. + +Tommy looks at the puzzle. He sees that some of the pieces are pale and torn. He sees that some of the pieces do not fit well. He sees that the picture of the farm is not perfect. But he does not mind. He still likes his puzzle. He thanks his mom for helping him. He starts to play with his puzzle again. He is happy. +Anna loved sunflowers. She liked their bright yellow color and their big round faces. She wanted to grow her own sunflowers in her garden. She asked her mom for some seeds and a pot. + +"Here you are, Anna," her mom said. "But be careful, the seeds are fragile. You have to plant them gently and water them every day. Then they will grow and bloom." + +"Thank you, mom," Anna said. She took the seeds and the pot and went outside. She found a sunny spot in the garden and dug a small hole. She put one seed in the hole and covered it with dirt. She did the same with the other seeds. Then she watered them with her watering can. + +"Good job, Anna," her mom said. "Now you have to wait and watch. The seeds will sprout and become little plants. Then they will grow taller and have buds. And then they will open and become sunflowers." + +Anna was very excited. She wanted to see her sunflowers soon. She visited her pot every day and watered her seeds. She talked to them and sang to them. She hoped they would hear her and grow faster. + +One morning, Anna woke up and ran to the garden. She saw something amazing. Her seeds had sprouted and become little plants. And on top of each plant, there was a big yellow bud. Anna was so happy. She clapped her hands and jumped up and down. + +"Look, mom, look!" she shouted. "My sunflowers are almost ready. They have buds. They are going to open soon." + +Her mom came and hugged her. "I'm so proud of you, Anna," she said. "You have been a good gardener. You have taken good care of your sunflowers. They are beautiful." + +Anna smiled and hugged her mom back. She looked at her sunflowers and said, "Hello, sunflowers. I'm Anna. I'm your friend. I can't wait to see your faces. I hope you like it here. You are welcome in my garden." +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with their toys in the park. They have a big bag with many stuff. They have cars, balls, dolls, and books. + +One day, they go to the park with their bag. They find a nice spot under a tree. They open the bag and take out their stuff. They start to play and have fun. + +But then, a big dog comes. The dog is fast and loud. He runs to the bag and bites it. He makes a big hole in the bag. The stuff falls out of the bag. The dog grabs some stuff and runs away. + +Tim and Sam are scared and sad. They shout at the dog. "Stop! Stop! That is our stuff! Give it back!" But the dog does not listen. He keeps running and playing with the stuff. + +Tim and Sam try to get their stuff back. They run after the dog. But the dog is faster and smarter. He hides behind bushes and trees. He jumps over fences and walls. He breaks some stuff with his teeth and paws. + +Tim and Sam are tired and angry. They give up. They go back to the bag. The bag is broken. The zip is broken. The stuff is gone or broken. They have nothing to play with. + +They look at each other and cry. They hug each other and say. "We are sorry. We are sad. We miss our stuff. We want our stuff back." They wish the dog would go away and never come back. They wish they had a new bag and new stuff. They wish they could play and have fun again. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big package on their porch. It had a red bow and a tag that said "To Lily and Tom, from Uncle Joe". + +"Wow, what is it?" Lily asked. "Maybe it is a toy or a book or a cake!" + +"Let's open it!" Tom said. He ran to the package and tried to pull the bow. + +But then, their mom came out of the house. She looked angry and scared. + +"Stop, Tom! Don't touch that package!" she warned. "It is not for you. It is for Uncle Joe. He is very rich and has many enemies. Someone might have sent him a bad package that can hurt him or us. We have to call the police and let them check it." + +Lily and Tom were confused and sad. They wanted to see what was in the package. They did not understand why someone would send a bad package to Uncle Joe. He was very nice and always gave them gifts and candy. + +"Mom, why do people do bad things?" Lily asked. + +Mom hugged them and said, "I don't know, Lily. Some people are greedy and mean and want to take what others have. But we are not like them. We are good and kind and share what we have. And we love Uncle Joe and want him to be safe. That is why we have to warn him and the police about the package." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They hoped that Uncle Joe was okay and that the police would catch the bad people. They also hoped that one day, they would get a good package from Uncle Joe that they could open and enjoy. +Tom was a cheerful boy who liked to play with his toys. He had a red car, a blue ball, a yellow duck and a green coin. He liked the coin because it was shiny and made a nice sound when he shook it. + +One day, Tom was playing with his coin on the floor. He tossed it up and down and caught it in his hand. He smiled and laughed. He wanted to see how the coin tasted, so he put it in his mouth and chewed on it. + +But the coin was hard and bitter. It hurt Tom's teeth and tongue. He made a face and spat it out. He did not like the coin anymore. He started to cry. + +His mom heard him cry and came to see what was wrong. She saw the coin on the floor and Tom's mouth. She was worried and angry. She picked up Tom and hugged him. She said, "Tom, you should not chew on coins. They are not food. They are dirty and can make you sick. You could also choke on them. You are a good boy, but you have to be careful." + +Tom felt sorry and scared. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I won't chew on coins again. I love you." He gave his mom a kiss and a hug. His mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Tom. Let's go wash your mouth and find something yummy to eat." She took Tom to the bathroom and then to the kitchen. She gave him a glass of milk and a cookie. Tom felt better and happy. He thanked his mom and ate his cookie. He decided to play with his other toys and leave the coin alone. He learned his lesson. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play outside in the garden. There is a big tree in the garden. The tree has many branches and leaves. Tom and Lily like to climb the tree and pretend they are birds. + +One day, their mom tells them to behave. She says she has to go to the shop and will be back soon. She says they can play in the garden, but they must not go too high on the tree. She says it is not safe. Tom and Lily say yes, mom, and hug her. Mom leaves and they wave goodbye. + +Tom and Lily run to the tree. They start to climb the tree. They have fun. They sing and laugh. They see the sky and the clouds. They see the birds and the flowers. They forget what mom said. + +They go higher and higher on the tree. They reach the top of the tree. They feel happy. They look around. They see the sun is going down. They see the sky is getting dark. They see the stars are coming out. They see the moon is shining. + +They hear a noise. They look down. They see mom is back. She is looking for them. She is calling their names. She sounds angry. She sees them on the tree. She says, "Tom! Lily! What are you doing up there? Come down right now! You did not behave! You did not listen to me! It is dark and dangerous! You could fall and hurt yourself!" + +Tom and Lily feel scared. They say sorry, mom. They start to climb down the tree. They are careful. They are slow. They reach the ground. They run to mom. They hug her. They say sorry again. Mom hugs them back. She says, "I'm glad you are safe. But you must never do that again. You must behave and follow the rules. You must not go too high on the tree. You must come inside when it is dark. Do you understand?" Tom and Lily nod. They say yes, mom. They say they love her. Mom says she loves them too. She takes them inside. She gives them a snack and a kiss. She tucks them in bed. She says good night. Tom and Lily say good night. They close their eyes. They dream of the tree and the stars. +Lily loved to spin. She spun in her room, in the garden, and in the park. She spun so fast that she felt dizzy and happy. One day, her mom made her a waffle for breakfast. It was round and brown and smelled sweet. + +"Here you go, Lily. Eat your waffle and then we can go to the zoo," her mom said. + +Lily took a bite of her waffle and then put it down. She wanted to spin more. She jumped off her chair and started to spin in the kitchen. + +"Lily, stop spinning and finish your waffle. It will get cold and you will be hungry," her mom said. + +But Lily did not listen. She spun and spun and spun. She did not see the waffle on the table. She bumped into it and knocked it off. The waffle fell on the floor and broke into pieces. + +"Oh no, Lily! Look what you did! You wasted your waffle and made a mess. Now you have to clean it up and you can't go to the zoo," her mom said. + +Lily felt sad and sorry. She realized that she was not obedient and that she should have listened to her mom. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was silly and I did not eat my waffle. I will clean it up and I will be obedient next time." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. I forgive you. But you have to learn to be more careful and respectful. Spinning is fun, but not when you ignore your mom and your food. Next time, eat your waffle first and then you can spin as much as you want." + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I love you and I love waffles." + +She cleaned up the mess and then ate another waffle that her mom made for her. She felt full and happy. She thanked her mom and then they went to the zoo. Lily saw many animals and she spun with joy. But she also remembered to be obedient and to listen to her mom. She learned that spinning is good, but not too much. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and books. Sara likes math. She can count and add. Tom likes to roll. He can roll on the floor and on the grass. He has a cute ball that he rolls everywhere. + +One day, Sara and Tom go to the park. Sara brings her math book. She wants to show Tom how to do math. Tom brings his ball. He wants to show Sara how to roll. They sit on a bench and open the book. + +"Look, Tom, this is math. You can use numbers to make things. See, one and one is two. Two and two is four. Four and four is eight. Can you say that?" Sara asks. + +Tom looks at the book. He does not like math. He thinks math is hard and boring. He likes to roll. He sees a hill. He wants to roll down the hill. He says, "No, Sara, I don't want to do math. I want to roll. Come, roll with me. It is fun. See, I can roll like this." He grabs his ball and runs to the hill. + +"Tom, wait, don't go. Math is fun too. You can learn a lot from math. You can be smart and solve problems. You can roll later. Please, stay with me." Sara calls. + +But Tom does not listen. He rolls down the hill with his ball. He laughs and shouts. He feels happy and free. He does not see the road. He does not see the car. He does not hear the horn. He does not feel the pain. + +Sara sees what happens. She screams and cries. She runs to Tom. She sees his ball. It is broken and dirty. She sees Tom. He is still and quiet. He does not laugh or shout. He does not feel happy or free. He does not roll anymore. + +Sara is sad and sorry. She wishes she could roll with Tom. She wishes she could do math with Tom. She wishes she could play with Tom. She learns a lesson. She learns that friends are more important than books. She learns that life is more precious than fun. She learns that rolling can be dangerous. She learns that math can be useful. She learns that she should listen and care. She learns that she should say, "I love you, Tom." +Anna liked to look at the birds in the pet shop. They had many colors and sang pretty songs. She wanted to have a bird of her own, but her mom said they were too expensive and too much work. + +One day, Anna saw a birdcage outside the pet shop. It was big and shiny and had a sign that said "Free". Anna thought it was a gift for her. She ran to the birdcage and opened the door. Inside, there was a small yellow bird. It looked scared and sad. + +"Hello, birdie," Anna said. "Do you want to come with me? I will be your friend and give you food and water and a nice home." + +The bird did not answer. It just looked at Anna with its black eyes. + +"Please, birdie, don't be afraid. I will take good care of you. You belong with me," Anna said. + +She reached her hand inside the birdcage and tried to grab the bird. But the bird did not want to go with Anna. It flapped its wings and pecked at her fingers. It made a loud noise that sounded like "No, no, no!" + +Anna was surprised and hurt. She pulled her hand back and started to cry. + +"Why don't you like me, birdie? Why don't you want to be my friend?" Anna asked. + +Just then, a man came out of the pet shop. He saw Anna and the birdcage and frowned. + +"Hey, kid, what are you doing? That's not your birdcage. That's mine. I left it here for a minute while I went inside to get some seeds. That's my bird, too. His name is Sunny. He's very smart and loyal, but he doesn't like strangers. He only likes me. He belongs with me," the man said. + +He took the birdcage from Anna and closed the door. He looked at Anna and saw her tears. + +"I'm sorry, kid, but you can't have my bird. He's not free. He's very expensive and very special. He's my best friend. Maybe you can find another bird that suits you better. But not this one. This one is mine," the man said. + +He walked away with the birdcage and the bird. Anna watched them go and felt very sad. She wished she had a bird of her own, a bird that would like her and be her friend. A bird that would belong with her. +Lila and Sam were young friends who liked to play together. One day, they went to the park with their moms. There, they saw a big pile of sand and some buckets and shovels. They decided to build a temple with the sand. + +"Look, Sam, I made a tower!" Lila said, showing her bucket. + +"Wow, Lila, that's great!" Sam said. "Can I help you?" + +"Yes, please. We can make more towers and walls and a door." + +They worked hard and had fun. They used sticks and stones and leaves to decorate their temple. They made it look very pretty. + +"Look, moms, we made a temple!" they shouted, when they finished. + +Their moms came over and smiled. They were very proud of their children. + +"What a wonderful temple, Lila and Sam!" one mom said. "You are very creative and clever." + +"Yes, you are," the other mom said. "You worked well together and encouraged each other." + +Lila and Sam felt happy. They hugged their moms and thanked them. Then they invited them to visit their temple. They showed them all the details and told them stories about their temple. They had a lot of fun. +Anna and Ben love to swim in the sea. They have masks and fins to see the fish and the reef. The reef is a big rock with many colors and shapes. Some fish are big and some are small. Some are shy and some are friendly. + +One day, Anna and Ben see a new fish. It is long and thin and flexible. It can bend and twist and curl. It is yellow and black and has stripes. Anna and Ben want to get closer to the fish, but it is very fast and swims away. + +"Come on, Ben, let's follow the fish!" Anna says. She is brave and curious. + +"I don't know, Anna, it looks scary. Maybe it can bite or sting." Ben says. He is nervous and cautious. + +"Don't be afraid, Ben, it is just a fish. It won't hurt us. We can be flexible too. We can swim and dive and turn. Let's encourage each other and have fun!" Anna says. She smiles and holds Ben's hand. + +"Okay, Anna, I will try. You are right, it is just a fish. And it is very pretty. Maybe it wants to play with us." Ben says. He feels more confident and happy. + +Anna and Ben swim after the fish. They are flexible and fast. They see the fish bend and twist and curl. They do the same. The fish sees them and stops. It looks at them and wiggles. It seems to like them. Anna and Ben giggle and wiggle too. They make a new friend. They have a great time in the sea. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But today, they saw something new. A big truck with a red cross on it. It was a truck for people who were hurt. + +"Look, Ben, a truck!" Lily said. "What is it for?" + +Ben shrugged. He did not know. He wanted to see. He ran to the truck. Lily followed him. They saw a man and a woman in white clothes. They had boxes and bags with them. + +"Hello, kids," the man said. "We are here to help people who are sick or hurt. Do you want to see what we have?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They were curious. The man opened a box. He showed them some bandages. They were white and soft. + +"Bandages are for covering wounds," the man said. "They stop the bleeding and keep the germs away. Do you want to try one?" + +Ben and Lily nodded again. The man gave them each a bandage. He showed them how to wrap it around their arms. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Ben said. "I feel like a superhero!" + +"Me too!" Lily said. "We are bandage buddies!" + +They laughed and clapped. They liked their bandages. The woman smiled. She opened another bag. She showed them some stickers. They had stars and hearts on them. + +"Stickers are for making people happy," the woman said. "They are a reward for being brave and strong. Do you want one?" + +Ben and Lily nodded again. The woman gave them each a sticker. They put them on their bandages. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Ben and Lily said. "You are very nice!" + +The man and the woman hugged them. They were happy to see them smile. + +"You are very welcome," the man said. "You are very sweet!" + +They heard a siren. It was another truck. It was a truck for people who were wealthy. It had a lot of gold and jewels on it. + +"Uh-oh, we have to go," the woman said. "That is our boss. He is very rich, but he is not very kind. He does not like us to talk to kids. He thinks we are wasting time and money." + +Ben and Lily frowned. They did not like the boss. He sounded mean. + +"Can you stay with us?" Ben asked. "We like you more than him." + +The man and the woman looked at each other. They wished they could stay. But they had to go. They had a job to do. + +"We are sorry, kids," the woman said. "We have to go. But we will always remember you. You are our bandage buddies. And you are more precious than any gold or jewels." + +They kissed them goodbye. They got in the truck. They waved to them. Ben and Lily waved back. They watched them drive away. + +They felt sad. But they also felt happy. They had made new friends. They had learned new things. They had bandages and stickers. They did not need gold or jewels. They had each other. They were bandage buddies. And they were wealthy in their hearts. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and make castles. Lily found a shiny pebble and put it on top of her castle. She was very proud of her pebble. + +"Look, Max, I have a pebble!" she said. "It is gray and smooth and pretty." + +Max looked at Lily's pebble and wanted it for himself. He thought it would make his castle better. He waited until Lily was not looking and took the pebble from her castle. He hid it in his pocket. + +Lily saw that her pebble was gone and was very sad. She looked around and saw a hole in Max's pocket. She saw a bit of gray inside. + +"Max, you took my pebble!" she cried. "That is not nice! Give it back to me!" + +Max felt guilty and scared. He did not want to lose his friend. He knew he did not behave well. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "I was wrong. Here is your pebble. Please forgive me." + +Lily was still angry, but she saw that Max was sorry. She decided to forgive him. She took her pebble and put it back on her castle. + +"Thank you, Max," she said. "But next time, ask me first. Maybe we can share the pebble." + +Max nodded and smiled. He was glad that Lily was not mad at him anymore. He learned to behave better. They hugged and continued to play in the sand. They were happy again. +Tom is a frog who likes to hop. He hops on the grass, on the rocks, on the logs. He hops all day and all night. He is happy when he hops. + +One night, he sees a big, round, bright thing in the sky. He thinks it is a ball. He wants to hop on it. He hops higher and higher, but he cannot reach it. He asks his friend Lily, who is a rabbit, what it is. + +Lily says, "That is not a ball. That is the moon. It is very far away. You cannot hop on it. It is dry and cold. You would not like it." + +Tom is sad. He likes balls. He likes wet and warm things. He does not like dry and cold things. He says, "Why is the moon there? Why can I not hop on it?" + +Lily says, "The moon is there to give us light at night. It is a friend of the stars. They are pretty to look at, but we cannot touch them. We can only hop on the earth. The earth is our home. It has water and plants and animals. It is good for us." + +Tom thinks for a moment. He says, "You are right. The earth is good for us. The moon and the stars are good to look at. I do not need to hop on them. I can hop on the earth with you. You are my friend. You make me happy." + +Lily smiles. She says, "You are my friend too. You make me happy. Let us hop together and enjoy the night." + +They hop and hop and hop, under the moon and the stars. They are happy when they hop. +Ben and Tom were brothers who liked to play with toys. One day, they found a pistol in their dad's closet. It was shiny and black and made a loud noise when they pulled the trigger. They thought it was a fun toy and decided to take it outside. + +They saw a big tree with many leaves and branches. They wanted to cut some of them and make a fort. They used the pistol to shoot at the tree and cut the branches. They did not know that the pistol was not a toy, but a real gun that could hurt people and animals. + +A bird was sitting on the tree, singing a happy song. It did not see the brothers or the pistol. Suddenly, it heard a loud noise and felt a sharp pain in its wing. It fell to the ground, bleeding and crying. The brothers saw the bird and ran to it. They felt guilty and scared. They did not mean to hurt the bird. They wanted to help it, but they did not know how. + +A man was walking by and heard the noise and the bird's cry. He saw the brothers and the pistol and the bird. He was angry and shocked. He took the pistol from the brothers and called their dad. He told him what they had done and how they had hurt the bird. He said they were very naughty and careless and could have hurt themselves or someone else. + +Their dad came and saw the bird and the pistol and the brothers. He was very sad and disappointed. He took the brothers home and scolded them. He told them that the pistol was not a toy, but a dangerous weapon that could kill. He told them that they should never touch it or play with it. He told them that they should respect life and nature and not harm them. He told them that they should say sorry to the bird and the man and learn from their mistake. + +The brothers felt very guilty and sorry. They cried and hugged their dad. They said they were sorry and that they would never do it again. They went back to the man and the bird and apologized. The man was kind and forgave them. He said he would take the bird to the vet and try to save it. He said he hoped they would be more careful and responsible in the future. + +The brothers learned a valuable lesson that day. They learned that guns are not toys, but weapons that can hurt and kill. They learned that they should not cut or harm living things, but protect and care for them. They learned that they should listen to their dad and follow his rules. They learned that they should feel guilty and sorry when they do something wrong and try to make it right. They learned that playing with toys is fun, but playing with life is not. +Lily was lonely. She had no friends to play with at school. She liked to draw and read, but the other kids liked to run and shout. They did not want to share their toys or books with her. Lily felt sad and angry. + +One day, she received a letter in the mail. It was from her grandma, who lived far away. Lily loved her grandma. She opened the letter and read: + +"Dear Lily, I miss you very much. I hope you are happy and healthy. I have a surprise for you. I am sending you a present. It is something very special. You will see it soon. Love, Grandma." + +Lily was curious and excited. What could the present be? She had an urge to find out. She ran to her mom and showed her the letter. + +"Mom, look! Grandma sent me a letter. She says she has a surprise for me. What do you think it is?" + +Mom smiled and hugged Lily. + +"I don't know, sweetie. Maybe it's a toy, or a book, or a dress. We'll have to wait and see. Maybe it will come tomorrow." + +Lily nodded, but she was impatient. She wanted to see the present now. She thought about it all night and all day. She wondered if it would make her happy and less lonely. + +The next day, when Lily came home from school, she saw a big box on the porch. It had her name on it. She ran to the box and opened it. Inside, she saw a fluffy brown puppy. It had a red bow around its neck and a tag that said: "For Lily, from Grandma. I hope you like your new friend." + +Lily gasped and smiled. She picked up the puppy and hugged it. The puppy licked her face and wagged its tail. Lily felt a warm and fuzzy feeling in her heart. She was not lonely anymore. She had a friend. + +She ran to her mom and showed her the puppy. + +"Mom, look! Grandma sent me a puppy. It's the best present ever. Thank you, Grandma. I love you. And I love my puppy. Can I keep him?" + +Mom smiled and nodded. + +"Of course, you can keep him, sweetie. He's yours. What will you name him?" + +Lily thought for a moment. Then she said: + +"I will name him Buddy. Because he's my buddy. And we will always be together." + +Mom hugged Lily and Buddy. + +"That's a wonderful name, sweetie. I'm so happy for you. You and Buddy will have a lot of fun and adventures. And maybe you can make some new friends at school, too. Who knows? Maybe some of the other kids like puppies, too." + +Lily nodded and smiled. She felt happy and grateful. She had received a wonderful present. She had an urge to play with Buddy. And she was not lonely anymore. She had a friend. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. Sara likes the white car best. Ben likes the red car best. + +One day, they decide to drive their cars around the house. They make loud noises as they zoom and beep. They pretend they are going to the park, the store, and the zoo. They have a lot of fun. + +But Mom is working in her room. She needs quiet to do her work. She hears the twins making a lot of noise. She comes out of her room and says, "Sara, Ben, please be quiet. I need to work. Can you play something else?" + +Sara and Ben look at Mom. They do not want to make her sad. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We will be quiet. We can play something else." + +They think of what they can play. They see their books, their puzzles, and their stuffed animals. They decide to play with their stuffed animals. They make a pretend zoo with their animals. They talk softly to their animals. They give them names and food and hugs. + +Mom is happy. She can work in her room. She hears the twins being quiet. She smiles and says, "Thank you, Sara, Ben. You are very good. I love you." +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play camp in the backyard. They have a tent, a flashlight and some snacks. They pretend they are explorers in the woods. + +One night, it starts to rain. Tim and Sam hear the drops on the tent. They think it is fun. They turn on the flashlight and tell stories. + +"Did you hear that?" Sam asks. "It sounds like a bear!" + +Tim laughs. "No, silly. It is just the wind. There are no bears here. We are tough explorers. We are not afraid of anything." + +They hug their pillows and close their eyes. + +But the rain gets harder and harder. The tent gets wet. The water comes in. Tim and Sam feel cold and wet. They are not having fun anymore. + +"Tim, I don't like this," Sam says. "I want to go inside. I want to be warm and dry." + +Tim nods. "Me too. Let's go. We can play camp another day." + +They grab their flashlight and snacks and run to the house. They are soaked. They see their mom at the door. She smiles and hugs them. + +"Are you OK, boys?" she asks. "You look like you had an adventure." + +Tim and Sam nod. They tell her about their camp and the rain and the bear. She listens and laughs. + +"You are very brave and tough," she says. "But now you need a bath and some hot cocoa. Come on, let's go inside." + +Tim and Sam follow her. They are happy to be warm and dry. They still like to play camp, but they also like to be cozy. They decide to play camp again when the sun is out. +Sara liked to travel with her mom and dad. They went to many places in their car. Sara saw mountains, lakes, animals, and flowers. She learned new things and had fun. + +But Sara did not like to wear her vest. It was red and warm, but Sara thought it was too tight and itchy. She wanted to wear her pink dress or her blue shirt. She was stubborn and said no to her mom and dad when they told her to put on her vest. + +One day, they traveled to a place where it was very cold and windy. Sara's mom and dad wore their coats and hats. They told Sara to wear her vest and a hat too. But Sara still said no. She said she was not cold and she liked her dress. + +They went out of the car and walked to a park. Sara saw snow and ice. She felt the wind on her face and arms. She shivered and wished she had her vest. She saw other kids wearing vests and hats. They looked warm and happy. + +Sara ran back to the car and looked for her vest. She found it in the back seat. She put it on and felt better. She also found a hat and gloves. She wore them too. She went back to the park and joined her mom and dad. They hugged her and smiled. Sara said sorry for being stubborn. She said she liked her vest now. They played in the snow and had fun. Sara learned that sometimes her mom and dad knew best. +Tim and Sue are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they see a big parade on the street. There are many people, cars, bikes, and animals. They hear loud music and see bright colors. + +"Wow, look at the parade!" Tim says. "Can we go closer, mom?" + +"Sure, but hold my hand, okay?" mom says. "The street is busy and we don't want to get lost." + +Tim and Sue hold mom's hand and walk to the sidewalk. They see a big truck with a lion in a cage. The lion looks sad and bored. Tim and Sue feel sorry for the lion. + +"Mom, why is the lion in a cage?" Sue asks. "He wants to be free, right?" + +"I don't know, sweetie," mom says. "Maybe he is from a circus or a zoo. But you're right, he would be happier in the wild." + +Tim has an idea. He sees a key hanging from the truck driver's belt. He lets go of mom's hand and runs to the truck. He grabs the key and runs back to the cage. He tries to unlock the cage. + +"Tim, what are you doing?" mom shouts. "Come back here, it's dangerous!" + +But Tim does not listen. He wants to help the lion. He puts the key in the lock and turns it. The cage door opens. The lion sees the door and jumps out. He roars loudly and runs to the street. + +The people in the parade scream and panic. The cars and bikes stop and honk. The animals run away. The truck driver chases the lion. Tim and Sue are scared and shocked. They run to mom and hug her. + +"Tim, that was very naughty and foolish!" mom says. "You could have been hurt or worse! You should never touch things that are not yours, especially dangerous things like lions!" + +"I'm sorry, mom," Tim says. "I just wanted to free the lion. He looked so sad." + +"I know, honey, but you can't do that," mom says. "The lion belongs to someone else, and he might hurt you or other people. You have to be careful and alert when you see wild animals. They are not like pets or toys." + +"Okay, mom," Tim says. "I won't do it again." + +Mom hugs Tim and Sue. She is glad they are safe. She hopes the lion is safe too. She decides to take them home and away from the parade. She hopes they learned their lesson. +Tom and Lily are playing with their toys in the living room. They have many toys: cars, dolls, blocks, books, and more. They like to make noise and mess with their toys. + +"Look, I have a big car!" Tom says, holding a heavy red car. He zooms it around the floor and crashes it into a pile of blocks. + +"Ouch, that hurts!" Lily says, rubbing her leg where the car hit her. She is holding a doll with a pink dress. She likes to comb her doll's hair and make her talk. + +"Sorry, Lily," Tom says. "Do you want to play with my car?" + +"No, thank you," Lily says. "I like my doll better. She is pretty and nice." + +Tom and Lily play with their own toys for a while, but they get bored. They look around and see that the living room is very messy. There are toys everywhere and no space to walk. + +"Mommy will be mad if she sees this," Tom says. "We should organize our toys." + +"What does organize mean?" Lily asks. + +"It means to put things in the right place," Tom says. "Like, we can put the cars in the car box, and the dolls in the doll basket, and the books on the shelf." + +"OK, let's do that," Lily says. "But how do we know which is the right place?" + +Tom thinks for a moment. He has an idea. + +"Let's make signs," he says. "We can use paper and crayons and write the names of the toys on them. Then we can stick them on the boxes and baskets and shelf." + +"That sounds fun," Lily says. "Let's do that." + +Tom and Lily get some paper and crayons from the drawer. They write the names of the toys on the paper, using big letters. They are not very good at writing, but they try their best. They make signs for cars, dolls, blocks, books, and more. Then they stick them on the boxes and baskets and shelf with tape. + +"Now we can organize our toys," Tom says. "Let's start with the cars." + +Tom and Lily pick up the cars from the floor and put them in the car box. They look at the sign and say "car" together. They do the same with the dolls, the blocks, the books, and the other toys. They work hard and have fun. Soon, the living room is clean and tidy. + +"Wow, we did it!" Lily says. "We organized our toys!" + +"Yes, we did!" Tom says. "Mommy will be happy when she sees this." + +They high-five each other and smile. They are proud of themselves. They organized their toys. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play with their toys in the garden. One day, they found a big box. It was empty. They wondered what was inside. + +"Maybe it has a figure of a princess or a dragon," Lily said. + +"Or maybe it has a figure of a superhero or a robot," Tom said. + +They both wanted to see. They tried to open the box, but it was too hard. They pulled and pushed, but the box did not move. + +"Let me do it," Lily said. "I am stronger than you." + +"No, you are not," Tom said. "I am smarter than you." + +They began to quarrel. They shouted and tugged at the box. They did not share or help each other. + +"Stop it, you two," a voice said. It was Mom. She came to the garden and saw the mess. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "Why are you fighting over an empty box?" + +Lily and Tom looked at each other. They felt ashamed. They knew they were wrong. + +"We are sorry, Mom," they said. "We wanted to see what was inside the box." + +Mom smiled. She hugged them and said, "There is nothing inside the box, my dears. It is just a box. But you can use it to make something fun. You can use your imagination and creativity. You can make a castle or a spaceship or a tent. You can make anything you want. But you have to work together and be kind to each other. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They said, "Yes, Mom. We understand. We will be good friends again." + +They apologized to each other and hugged. Then they took the box and started to make something fun. They used their imagination and creativity. They had a lot of fun. They forgot about the quarrel and the figure. They were happy with the empty box. +Lily and Ben like to draw and color. They have many crayons and stickers and papers. They want to make a book with their drawings. They need to decorate each page and put them together. + +Lily starts to decorate her page. She draws a big sun and a rainbow. She uses yellow and orange and red and purple and blue and green. She is very happy with her colors. She says, "Look, Ben, I made a sunny day!" + +Ben looks at Lily's page. He likes it, but he wants to make something different. He draws a big moon and some stars. He uses black and white and silver and gold. He is very proud of his shapes. He says, "Look, Lily, I made a night sky!" + +Lily and Ben show each other their pages. They say, "Wow, you are very good at decorating!" They smile and hug. They want to make more pages for their book. + +They make more pages with different things. They draw animals and flowers and cars and houses. They use many crayons and stickers and papers. They have fun and talk and laugh. + +When they finish their pages, they want to put them together. They need to be organized. They sort their pages by color and shape and theme. They use a stapler and some tape to make a book. They write their names on the cover. They say, "We made a book with our decorations!" + +Lily and Ben show their book to their mom and dad. They are very happy and proud. Their mom and dad are very impressed and proud. They say, "You are very creative and organized!" They hug and kiss them. They read their book together. They have a cozy and lovely time. +Sara likes to play with her drum. She likes to make loud sounds and tap fast and slow. She wants to learn how to play better. She asks her big brother Tom to teach her. + +Tom is happy to help Sara. He says, "I can teach you some rhythm. Rhythm is when you tap in a pattern. Like this: tap-tap, pause, tap-tap, pause. Can you do that?" + +Sara tries to copy Tom. She taps her drum twice, then stops, then taps twice again. She smiles and says, "I did it! I did rhythm!" + +Tom nods and says, "Good job, Sara! You have a clear rhythm. That means you tap the same way every time. Do you want to learn more?" + +Sara nods and says, "Yes, please! Teach me more, Tom!" + +Tom and Sara play with the drum for a long time. They learn different rhythms and have fun. They make music together. Sara is happy that Tom is a good teacher. Tom is proud of Sara's learning. They hug and say, "We love rhythm!" +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Yesterday, they went to the park with their moms. They saw a big slide. Sara wanted to go on the slide. Ben was scared. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go on the slide. It is fun!" Sara said. + +"No, Sara, the slide is too high. I don't want to go. You are stupid!" Ben said. + +Sara was angry. She did not like Ben calling her stupid. She ran to the slide and climbed up. She looked down and smiled. She enjoyed the slide. She slid down fast and laughed. + +"See, Ben, the slide is not scary. It is awesome!" Sara said. + +Ben watched Sara. He felt bad. He wanted to try the slide too. He was sorry for calling Sara stupid. He walked to the slide and climbed up. He looked down and felt nervous. He held his breath and slid down. He felt a rush and smiled. + +"Wow, Sara, you are right. The slide is awesome!" Ben said. + +Sara and Ben hugged. They were happy. They played on the slide again and again. They enjoyed the park. They were friends. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in winter. They make snowmen and snowballs and snow forts. They wear warm hats and coats and boots and gloves. + +One day, they see a big pile of snow near their house. They think it is a good place to make a snow fort. They run to the pile and start to dig and shape the snow. They make a door and a window and a roof. They are very happy. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is a snow plow. It is coming to clear the road. It is very big and noisy and scary. It pushes the snow to the side of the road. It does not see Sara and Ben's snow fort. + +"Oh no!" Sara says. "Our snow fort! It will be gone!" + +Ben looks at the snow plow. He is not afraid. He has an idea. He says to Sara, "Don't worry. We can make another snow fort. But first, let's have some fun." + +He picks up a snowball and throws it at the snow plow. It hits the window. The driver is surprised. He stops the snow plow and looks out. He sees Sara and Ben. They are laughing and throwing more snowballs. + +"Hey, you kids!" the driver says. "Stop that! You are making a mess!" + +Sara and Ben shrug. They do not care. They think it is funny. They keep throwing snowballs. The snow plow is messy. It has snow on the window and the roof and the wheels. + +The driver is angry. He honks the horn. He tries to move the snow plow. But it is stuck. The snow is too deep. He cannot clear the road. + +Sara and Ben stop throwing snowballs. They look at the snow plow. They think it is silly. They giggle and run away. They go to find another place to make a snow fort. They have more fun in winter. +Tom and Anna like to play at the park. They run, jump, swing and climb. But their favorite thing is to slide. They slide down the big slide, the small slide, the twisty slide and the bumpy slide. + +One day, they see a new slide at the park. It is very tall and shiny. It has a big eye at the top. The eye looks at them and blinks. + +"Wow, look at that slide!" Tom says. "It has an eye!" + +"Let's go slide on it!" Anna says. "It looks fun!" + +They run to the new slide and climb the stairs. They reach the eye and say hello. + +"Hello, children," the eye says. "Do you want to slide on me?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Anna say. + +"OK, but you have to do something silly first," the eye says. "You have to make a funny face and a funny noise." + +Tom and Anna giggle. They make silly faces and noises. They stick out their tongues, cross their eyes, wiggle their ears and say "blablabla". + +The eye laughs. "That's very silly! You can slide now. Have fun!" + +Tom and Anna slide down the new slide. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their skin. They scream with joy. + +They reach the bottom and hug each other. They look up at the eye and wave. + +"Thank you, eye!" they say. "That was the best slide ever!" + +"You're welcome, children," the eye says. "Come back anytime. I like to see you smile." +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big building. It is colorful. It has many windows and doors. Lily and Tom want to find out what is inside. + +They walk to the building. They see a sign. It says "Library". Lily and Tom do not know what that means. They open a door. They see many books. Books are on shelves and tables. Books have pictures and words. + +"Wow, look at all the books!" Lily says. "Can we read them?" + +"I don't know," Tom says. "Maybe we can ask someone." + +They see a lady. She is sitting at a desk. She has a name tag. It says "Miss Sue". She smiles at Lily and Tom. + +"Hello, children," she says. "Welcome to the library. Do you like books?" + +"Yes, we do," Lily and Tom say. + +"Would you like to borrow some books?" Miss Sue asks. "You can take them home and read them with your parents." + +"Really?" Lily and Tom say. "That sounds fun!" + +Miss Sue helps them find some books. She gives them a card. It says "Library Card". She tells them to bring the books back in two weeks. + +"Thank you, Miss Sue," Lily and Tom say. "We will come back soon." + +They leave the building. They are happy. They have found a new place to explore. They have found some new books to read. They have found a new friend. They can't wait to tell their parents. +Tom and Sue were hungry. They wanted to eat chicken for dinner. But they had no chicken at home. They saw a farm with many chickens. They decided to take one chicken from the farm. + +They went to the farm when it was dark. They were scared of the big dog that guarded the farm. They heard the dog bark and growl. They shivered with fear. They saw a chicken sleeping in a coop. They tried to grab the chicken. + +But the chicken woke up and made a loud noise. "Cluck, cluck, cluck!" The chicken cried. The dog heard the chicken and ran to the coop. The dog saw Tom and Sue and chased them. Tom and Sue dropped the chicken and ran away. They ran as fast as they could. They were sorry for trying to take the chicken. + +The farmer heard the noise and came out. He saw the dog and the chicken. He was calm and kind. He petted the dog and the chicken. He said, "Good dog, good chicken. You protected the farm. You are brave and smart. I am proud of you." He gave the dog and the chicken some food and water. He thanked them for their work. + +The moral of the story is: Do not take what is not yours. It is wrong and dangerous. Be honest and respectful. It is good and safe. +Tom and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big crane that was lifting heavy things. The crane had a long arm and a big hook. Tom and Lily wanted to see the crane up close. + +"Mom, can we go near the crane?" Tom asked. + +"OK, but be careful and stay with me," Mom said. + +They walked to the fence where the crane was working. They saw a man in a small box at the end of the crane's arm. He was wearing a yellow hat and a green shirt. He was talking on a radio. + +"Hello, Mr. Crane!" Lily shouted. + +The man heard Lily and looked down. He smiled and waved at her. Lily waved back. + +"Hi, little girl! Do you like my crane?" the man asked. + +"Yes, I do! It's very big and strong!" Lily said. + +"Thank you! It's my job to move things with my crane. Do you want to see?" the man asked. + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Lily said. + +The man used his radio to tell his friends to bring something. Soon, a big truck came with a huge teddy bear on its back. The crane's hook grabbed the teddy bear and lifted it high in the air. + +"Wow!" Tom and Lily said. + +The man swung the crane's arm and moved the teddy bear to another place. He put it down gently and let go of the hook. + +"Did you like that?" the man asked. + +"That was amazing! Thank you, Mr. Crane!" Tom and Lily said. + +"You're welcome, kids! Have a nice day!" the man said. + +He waved at them again and went back to his work. Tom and Lily waved at him too. They were very happy. They had seen something different and made a new friend. They hugged their mom and went to play on the swings. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Sara has a big orange ball. Ben has a small blue car. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide. Sara and Ben want to try it. They climb up the steps and hold the handle. The handle is cold and hard. They look down and see the slide. The slide is shiny and smooth. + +"Are you ready?" Sara asks Ben. + +"Yes, I am!" Ben says. + +They let go of the handle and slide down. They feel the wind on their faces and the sun on their hair. They laugh and scream. They enjoy the slide very much. + +They slide down again and again. They do not get tired. They are happy. Their moms watch them and smile. They are proud of Sara and Ben. They are brave and kind. They are good friends. +Lily and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat spaghetti for lunch. Mom said they could help her make it. She gave them a big pot and a wooden spoon. + +"First, we need to gather some water," Mom said. "Can you fill the pot with water from the tap?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They took the pot to the sink and turned on the tap. The water was cold and clear. They watched the pot get full. + +"Good job!" Mom said. "Now, we need to put the pot on the stove and make the water hot. Be careful, it will be very hot soon." + +Mom put the pot on the stove and turned on the fire. The fire was red and yellow. Lily and Ben saw the water start to bubble. + +"Next, we need to open the spaghetti box and break the spaghetti in half," Mom said. "Can you do that for me?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They took the spaghetti box from the cupboard and opened it. They saw many long, thin noodles inside. They broke them in half and put them in a bowl. + +"Great!" Mom said. "Now, we need to wait for the water to boil. Then, we can put the spaghetti in the pot and cook it. It will take a few minutes." + +Lily and Ben waited. They were very hungry. They smelled the spaghetti sauce that Mom had made. It smelled good. + +"Can we taste the sauce, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful, it might be hot," Mom said. She gave them each a small spoon and a little bit of sauce. + +Lily and Ben tasted the sauce. It was yummy. They wanted more. + +"Can we have more sauce, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"Not now, honey. We have to save some for the spaghetti. It's almost ready," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben were not happy. They wanted more sauce. They saw the big pot of sauce on the stove. It looked open. + +"Let's get more sauce, Lily," Ben whispered. + +"OK, Ben," Lily whispered back. + +They tiptoed to the stove. They reached for the pot of sauce. They did not see the fire. They did not hear Mom. + +They touched the pot. It was very hot. They screamed. The pot fell. The sauce spilled. The fire burned. + +Mom heard them. She ran to the stove. She saw the mess. She saw the fire. She saw Lily and Ben. They were hurt. They were crying. + +Mom was scared. She was angry. She was sad. + +She grabbed Lily and Ben. She turned off the fire. She called for help. + +She hugged Lily and Ben. She said sorry. She said she loved them. + +But it was too late. The spaghetti was ruined. The lunch was ruined. The day was ruined. + +The end. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they see a big orange ball in the shop window. They want the ball very much. + +"Look, Lily, the ball is so big and orange!" Tom says. "Can we have it, please?" + +Lily nods. "Yes, Tom, it is very pretty. But we need money to buy it. How can we get money?" + +Tom thinks for a moment. He remembers that their mom gives them money when they help her with chores. He has an idea. + +"Let's decide to help mom with chores. Then she will give us money. Then we can buy the ball!" he says. + +Lily agrees. "That is a good idea, Tom. Let's go and ask mom what we can do." + +They run to the kitchen, where their mom is making lunch. They tell her their plan. + +"That is very nice of you, Tom and Lily," their mom says. "You can help me by setting the table, washing the dishes, and putting away your toys. Then I will give you some money for the ball." + +Tom and Lily are happy. They decide to help their mom with chores. They work hard and do a good job. Their mom is proud of them. She gives them some money for the ball. + +"Thank you, mom!" they say. "We love you!" + +They run to the shop and buy the big orange ball. They play with it in the park. They have a lot of fun. They are glad they decided to help their mom. +Lily wanted to help daddy with the laundry. She was a big girl and very independent. She could do many things by herself, like brushing her teeth, putting on her shoes, and feeding her fish. + +She followed daddy to the basement, where the big machine was. Daddy opened the door and took out the dirty clothes. He put them in a basket and said, "Lily, can you help me load the machine?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She picked up a sock and threw it in the machine. Then she picked up a shirt and threw it in. She was having fun. She wanted to load all the clothes by herself. + +But daddy said, "Wait, Lily, not that one!" He pointed to a red sweater that Lily was holding. "That one is special. It needs to be washed by hand. If you put it in the machine, it will shrink and be too small." + +Lily did not understand. She liked the red sweater. It was soft and warm. She wanted to put it in the machine and make it clean. She did not listen to daddy. She threw the sweater in the machine and closed the door. + +Daddy sighed and shook his head. He turned on the machine and said, "Oh, well. Maybe it won't shrink too much. Come on, Lily, let's go upstairs and have a snack." + +Lily followed daddy, feeling proud of herself. She had helped him load the machine. She was a good helper and very independent. + +The next day, daddy took out the clothes from the machine. He looked at the red sweater and gasped. It was very small. It looked like a sweater for a doll. He showed it to Lily and said, "Look, Lily, what happened to your red sweater. It shrunk because you put it in the machine. Now you can't wear it anymore." + +Lily looked at the sweater and felt sad. She liked the sweater. She wanted to wear it. She realized she had made a mistake. She said, "Sorry, daddy. I didn't know. I wanted to help you." + +Daddy hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. I know you wanted to help. But sometimes you have to listen to me. I know what's best for you. You are still a big girl and very independent, but you also need to learn from me." + +Lily nodded and hugged him back. She said, "I love you, daddy. Can we get a new sweater?" + +Daddy smiled and said, "Maybe we can. But first, let's see if we can find a doll that fits this one." +Lily and Ben liked to play with blocks. They made a big stack of blocks in the living room. They used red blocks, blue blocks, yellow blocks and green blocks. They were very proud of their stack. + +"Look, Mommy, look!" Lily said. "We made a tower!" + +Mommy smiled and came to see. She saw the stack of blocks and clapped her hands. "Wow, that's a very nice tower!" she said. "But be careful, don't knock it down." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They wanted to keep their tower. They went to get more blocks from their toy box. They found some shiny blocks that they had never seen before. They were silver and gold and they had little buttons on them. + +"What are these?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Let's try them." + +They took the shiny blocks and added them to their stack. They pressed the buttons and the blocks started to glow. They glowed red, blue, yellow and green, just like the other blocks. Lily and Ben gasped. They liked the glowing blocks. They made their tower look even nicer. + +"Look, Mommy, look!" Ben said. "Our tower glows!" + +Mommy turned around and saw the glowing stack of blocks. She frowned and looked worried. She recognized the shiny blocks. They were not toys. They were batteries. + +"Oh no, oh no!" Mommy said. "Those are not blocks, those are batteries! They are not for playing, they are for machines! They can be very hot and sour and bad for you! Quick, take them off the stack!" + +Lily and Ben did not understand. They liked the glowing blocks. They did not want to take them off. They reached for the stack and touched the batteries. They felt a shock and a burn. They cried out and let go. They tasted something sour in their mouths. They did not like the batteries. They were hot and sour and bad for them. + +Mommy ran to them and hugged them. She checked their hands and mouths. She saw some red marks and some white foam. She was scared and angry. She took the batteries off the stack and threw them in the trash. She called the doctor and told him what happened. + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry," Mommy said. "I should have put the batteries away. I did not know you would find them. Are you okay, my babies?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They were still crying and hurting. They did not want to play with blocks anymore. They wanted to cuddle with Mommy. They learned a lesson. They would never touch the glowing blocks again. They were not blocks, they were batteries. They were not for playing, they were for machines. They were hot and sour and bad for them. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big train that could make noises and move on the tracks. They liked to display their train on the table and pretend they were going on a trip. + +But one day, when they came back from the park, they saw that their train was gone. They looked everywhere, but they could not find it. They were very sad and angry. + +"Who took our train?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe it was a thief," Ben said. "A thief is a bad person who takes things that are not theirs." + +They decided to look for the thief and get their train back. They put on their hats and coats and went outside. They asked their neighbors if they saw anyone with a big train, but no one did. + +They were about to give up, when they heard a familiar noise. It was the sound of their train. They followed the noise and saw a boy playing with their train in his yard. He had a big smile on his face. + +"Hey, that's our train!" Lily shouted. + +The boy looked up and saw them. He looked scared and guilty. + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry," he said. "I didn't mean to be a thief. I just liked your train so much. I don't have any toys of my own. Please don't be mad at me." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for the boy. They knew how it felt to have no toys. They had been poor before, until their mom got a good job. + +They decided to be good and kind to the boy. They told him that they would share their train with him, if he promised to ask first and not take things without permission. + +The boy nodded and thanked them. He said his name was Sam and he lived with his grandma. He invited them to play with him and his train. + +Lily and Ben agreed and became friends with Sam. They learned to display their train together and have fun. They also gave Sam some of their other toys, so he would not feel lonely. + +They were happy and proud of themselves. They had found their train, but they had also found a new friend. They had shown that being good is better than being a thief. +Lily was a bunny who loved to hop. She hopped all day and all night, even when her mom and dad told her to sleep. She wanted to see the sunrise, the big bright ball that came up in the sky every morning. She thought it was the most beautiful thing in the world. + +One night, she decided to hop out of her bed and sneak out of her burrow. She hopped and hopped, following the stars, until she reached a big hill. She climbed up the hill, feeling very tired, but also very excited. She wanted to be the first bunny to see the sunrise. + +She reached the top of the hill and looked around. She saw the sky getting lighter and lighter, and then she saw it. The sunrise. It was even more beautiful than she imagined. It was orange and pink and yellow, and it made everything glow. Lily felt very happy and very successful. She had done it. She had seen the sunrise. + +She hopped up and down, cheering and laughing. She felt like she could hop forever. She did not notice that her mom and dad had followed her. They were worried about her, but they also felt proud of her. They hugged her and told her they loved her. They also told her it was time to go back home and sleep. + +Lily agreed, feeling sleepy. She hopped back down the hill with her mom and dad, feeling very lucky. She had seen the sunrise, and she had her family. She was a very happy and successful bunny. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play in the forest near their home. They loved to see the animals and the flowers and the trees. One day, they found a bird with a broken wing. It was lying on the ground and looked very sad. + +"Look, Ben, a bird!" Lila said. "It is hurt. We have to help it." + +Ben nodded. He picked up the bird gently and put it in his hat. He and Lila ran back to their home. They showed the bird to their mom, who said they could keep it in a cage until it got better. + +The twins were very happy. They named the bird Sky and gave it water and seeds. They talked to it and sang to it every day. Sky seemed to like them, too. He chirped and flapped his wing a little. + +After a few weeks, Sky's wing was healed. He could fly again. Lila and Ben were proud of their bird, but they also knew he missed the forest. They decided to do something nice for him. + +"Sky, we have a surprise for you," Lila said. "We are going to take you back to the forest. You can see your friends and fly free." + +Sky tilted his head and looked at them with his bright eyes. He seemed to understand. + +The twins carried the cage to the forest. They found a nice spot under a big tree. They opened the cage door and said, "Go, Sky, go! You are free!" + +Sky hesitated for a moment. Then he flew out of the cage and soared into the sky. He was so graceful and fast. He circled around the tree and then came back to the twins. He landed on Lila's shoulder and gave her a gentle peck. Then he flew to Ben's head and did the same. He chirped and thanked them for their kindness. + +Lila and Ben smiled and waved goodbye. They watched Sky fly away with his friends. They felt happy and sad at the same time. They knew they would miss Sky, but they also knew he was happy in the forest. They hoped they would see him again someday. +Lily liked to play jazz on her toy piano. She had many songs in her head that she made up. She liked to share her songs with her friends at school. Sometimes they clapped and cheered for her. + +One day, a new boy came to school. His name was Ben. He brought a toy guitar with him. He said he could play jazz too. He played a song for the class. It was very loud and fast. Some of the kids liked it. They clapped and cheered for him. + +Lily felt envious. She thought her songs were better than Ben's. She wanted the kids to like her more. She decided to play a new song for them. She played very loud and fast too. She hoped they would clap and cheer for her. + +But they did not. They covered their ears and frowned. They said her song was too noisy and messy. They said they liked Ben's song more. They asked him to play again. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not want to play anymore. She put away her toy piano. She sat in a corner and cried. + +Ben saw her crying. He felt sorry for her. He walked over to her. He said, "Hey, Lily, don't cry. I liked your song. It was very creative and fun. You are a good jazz player." + +Lily looked up at him. She said, "Really? You liked my song?" + +Ben said, "Yes, I did. And I want to learn from you. Can you teach me some of your songs?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "Sure, I can. And you can teach me some of yours. Maybe we can play together." + +Ben said, "That would be great. Let's be friends." + +They hugged. They took out their toys. They played jazz together. The other kids listened and liked it. They clapped and cheered for them. + +Lily and Ben bowed. They felt happy and proud. They had made new friends and new songs. They had learned to share and appreciate jazz. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big hill. They want to go up the hill and see what is on the other side. + +"Let's jog up the hill!" Sara says. "Maybe we can find something fun!" + +"OK!" Ben says. "But we have to be careful. The hill is steep and we might fall." + +They hold hands and start to jog up the hill. They go slow and steady. They see some flowers and some bugs on the way. They say hello to them. + +When they reach the top of the hill, they are very happy. They see a big tree with many fruits on it. The fruits are red and yellow and green. They look yummy. + +"Wow!" Sara says. "Look at all the fruits! Can we have some?" + +"Sure!" Ben says. "But we have to ask the tree first. Maybe the tree is nice and will share with us." + +They go to the tree and say, "Hello, tree! You have very nice fruits. Can we have some, please?" + +The tree is nice and says, "Hello, children! You are very polite. Yes, you can have some fruits. But only take the small ones. The big ones are for the birds and the squirrels." + +"Thank you, tree!" Sara and Ben say. They pick some small fruits and eat them. They are sweet and juicy. They share some with the flowers and the bugs. + +They are very happy and thank the tree again. They jog down the hill and go back home. They tell their moms and dads about their adventure. They say they want to go back to the hill and visit the tree again. The tree is their new friend. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. But sometimes they want the same toy. Then they fight. + +One day, Sara and Ben find a big red ball in the park. They both want to play with it. Sara says, "It is my turn. I saw it first." Ben says, "No, it is my turn. I am older." They pull the ball from each other. + +Mama sees them. She says, "Stop fighting. You have to share the ball. It is not fair to keep it for yourself." Sara and Ben do not listen. They insist on having the ball. They say, "It is mine. Give it to me." + +Mama is sad. She says, "If you cannot share the ball, I will take it away. Then no one can play with it." Sara and Ben do not want that. They like the ball. They look at each other. They think. + +Sara says, "Sorry, Ben. You can have the ball for a little while. Then I can have it." Ben says, "Sorry, Sara. You can have the ball for a little while. Then I can have it." They give the ball to each other. They take turns. + +Mama is happy. She says, "Good job, Sara and Ben. You are learning to share. That is fair and kind. You can keep the ball. But you have to bring it home. We do not know who it belongs to yet." Sara and Ben nod. They say, "Okay, Mama. Thank you." They hug Mama. They hug each other. They play with the ball. They have fun. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Ben had a truck. They were having fun until Ben saw Lily's doll and wanted it. + +"Give me your doll!" Ben demanded. "I want to play with it!" + +"No!" Lily said. "It is my doll! You have your truck!" + +Ben did not listen. He grabbed Lily's doll and ran away. Lily was angry and sad. She chased Ben and tried to get her doll back. + +"Stop!" Lily shouted. "That is not nice! Give me my doll!" + +Ben ran into the kitchen and saw the iron on the table. He thought it was a toy and picked it up. But the iron was hot and burned his hand. Ben dropped the iron and the doll and screamed. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Ben cried. "It hurts! It hurts!" + +Lily ran into the kitchen and saw what happened. She felt sorry for Ben and forgot about the doll. She hugged Ben and tried to comfort him. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Lily said. "The iron is bad. It is not a toy. It is for clothes. Are you okay?" + +Ben nodded and hugged Lily back. He was sorry too. He gave Lily her doll and said he was sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben said. "I was mean. I should not take your doll. Can we be friends?" + +Lily smiled and said yes. They were friends again. They put the iron away and went back to the living room. They played with their toys and shared them. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with their blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and cars. But sometimes, they also liked to knock them down and make a big mess. + +"Look, Lily, I made a castle!" Ben said, showing his blocks to his sister. + +"That's nice, Ben. But can I knock it down?" Lily asked, smiling. + +"No, Lily, don't do that! It took me a long time to make it!" Ben said, holding his blocks tightly. + +"Please, Ben, just one knock. It will be fun!" Lily said, reaching for his blocks. + +"No, Lily, no!" Ben said, pulling his blocks away. But Lily was too fast. She grabbed one block and threw it at his castle. The castle fell down with a loud crash. + +"Ha ha, Lily, you are so naughty!" Ben said, pretending to be angry. But he was not really angry. He liked to play with Lily. + +But then, they heard a voice from the kitchen. It was their mom. + +"Lily, Ben, what are you doing? I heard a loud noise. Did you break something?" Mom said, coming into the room. + +Lily and Ben looked at the mess they made. They felt sorry. They did not want to make mom angry. + +"Sorry, mom. We were playing with our blocks. Lily knocked down my castle. It was an accident." Ben said, trying to explain. + +Mom looked at the blocks. She saw a piece of paper under them. She picked it up. It was a message. It said: "To mom, I love you. From Ben." + +Mom smiled. She saw that Ben had written the message with his crayons. He had tried to make it look nice. He had drawn a heart and a flower. + +"Ben, this is a very sweet message. Thank you. I love you too." Mom said, hugging Ben. + +Lily felt bad. She had not written a message for mom. She had only knocked down Ben's castle. + +"Sorry, Ben. I did not see your message. It was very nice. Can I help you restore your castle?" Lily said, looking at Ben. + +Ben smiled. He was not mad at Lily. He knew she was his sister and she loved him. + +"Sure, Lily. You can help me. It will be fun. But it will be tough. We have to pick up all the blocks and put them back together." Ben said, looking at the blocks. + +"OK, Ben. Let's do it. We can make it even better. And maybe we can write another message for mom. She will be happy." Lily said, picking up a block. + +Mom watched them. She was happy too. She saw that Lily and Ben were good kids. They could play and make messes, but they could also say sorry and restore things. She loved them very much. +Tim and Liz are twins who like to play with their toys. They have a big cart that they use to carry their dolls, cars, books and blocks. They share the cart and take turns to push it around the house and the yard. + +One day, Tim finds a magic wand in the attic. He thinks it is a fun toy and he wants to try it out. He points it at Liz and says "Shrink!" Liz feels a strange tickle and then she becomes very small. She is as tiny as a bug and she falls into the cart. + +Tim laughs and says "Now I have the cart all to myself! You are too small to play with me!" He pushes the cart away and leaves Liz alone. Liz is scared and sad. She cries and calls for Tim, but he does not hear her. + +Tim plays with the wand for a while, but he soon gets bored. He misses Liz and he wants to play with her. He looks for her, but he cannot find her. He remembers that he shrunk her and he feels sorry. He runs to the cart and sees Liz inside. She is still very small and she looks unhappy. + +Tim says "I am sorry, Liz. I was mean and selfish. I should not have shrunk you. You are my sister and I love you. Please forgive me." He points the wand at Liz and says "Grow!" Liz feels another tickle and then she becomes big again. She is as happy as a bird and she hugs Tim. + +Tim and Liz learn a lesson. They learn that sharing is caring and that magic is not a toy. They put the wand back in the attic and they promise to never use it again. They play with the cart and their toys together. They are strong twins who help each other and have fun. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make towers, houses, cars and more with the blocks. + +One day, Tom has an idea. He says to Mia, "Look, I can show you a pattern with the blocks. A pattern is when you put the same things in a row. Like this: red, blue, red, blue, red, blue. See? That is a pattern." + +Mia looks at Tom's pattern. She thinks it is great. She says, "Wow, Tom, you are very smart. I want to make a pattern too. Can I try?" + +Tom says, "Yes, of course. You can use any blocks you want. You can make your own pattern." + +Mia picks some blocks. She makes a pattern with yellow, green and purple blocks. She says, "Look, Tom, this is my pattern. Yellow, green, purple, yellow, green, purple. Do you like it?" + +Tom looks at Mia's pattern. He thinks it is great too. He says, "Yes, Mia, I like it very much. You are very creative. Your pattern is very pretty." + +Tom and Mia smile at each other. They are happy. They have fun making patterns with the blocks. They are good friends. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and make mud pies. They also liked to surprise each other with funny noises and faces. + +One day, Tom had a big idea. He found a big bucket and filled it with mud. He hid behind a bush and waited for Lily to come by. He wanted to surprise her with a mud shower. + +Lily was looking for Tom. She wondered where he was. She walked around the garden and saw the bush. She heard a noise behind it. She thought it was a bird or a cat. She went closer to see. + +"Surprise!" Tom shouted and poured the bucket of mud over Lily's head. Lily screamed and got very wet and dirty. She was not happy. She was angry. + +"Tom, that was not nice!" Lily said. "That was mean! You made me all muddy and cold. Why did you do that?" + +Tom laughed and said, "It was just a joke. I wanted to surprise you. It was funny." + +Lily shook her head and said, "No, it was not funny. It was rude. You should be honest and say sorry." + +Tom saw that Lily was really upset. He felt bad. He realized he had made a mistake. He said, "You are right, Lily. I was rude. I should not have surprised you like that. I am honest and I am sorry. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily looked at Tom and saw that he was honest and sorry. She said, "Yes, I can forgive you. But you have to promise not to surprise me with mud again. And you have to help me clean up." + +Tom nodded and said, "I promise. And I will help you clean up. Come on, let's go to the hose and wash off the mud." + +Tom and Lily went to the hose and washed off the mud. They hugged and made up. They decided to play something else. They learned that surprises can be fun, but not when they hurt someone's feelings. They learned to be honest and say sorry when they do something wrong. They learned to be good friends. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a big hedge with many green leaves. They wondered what was behind it. + +"Let's go and see!" said Lily. She held Tom's hand and they walked to the hedge. They found a small gap and crawled through it. They saw a hidden pond with many fish and frogs. They were very happy. + +"Look, Tom, fish!" said Lily. She pointed to the water. The fish were red and blue and yellow. They swam and splashed. + +"Can we feed them?" asked Tom. He saw some bread on a bench. He took a piece and broke it into small bits. He threw them into the pond. The fish came and ate them. They made bubbles and noises. + +"Hello, fish!" said Tom. He smiled and clapped. + +"Hello, children!" said a voice. Lily and Tom turned and saw a man. He was old and kind. He had a hat and a beard. He was the owner of the pond. + +"Who are you?" asked Lily. + +"I'm Mr. Green. I live here. This is my pond. Do you like it?" said Mr. Green. + +"Yes, we do. It's very pretty. We like the fish. We fed them some bread. Is that okay?" said Lily. + +"Yes, that's okay. The fish like bread. But not too much. They also need other food. Like worms and insects. Do you want to help me feed them?" said Mr. Green. + +"Yes, please!" said Lily and Tom. They followed Mr. Green to his shed. He gave them a bucket and a net. They caught some worms and insects. They fed them to the fish. The fish were very happy. + +"Thank you, children. You are very good. Do you want to come back and visit me and the fish again?" said Mr. Green. + +"Yes, please!" said Lily and Tom. They hugged Mr. Green and said goodbye. They crawled back through the hedge. They ran and jumped and laughed. They had a lot of fun. They told their mum and dad about their adventure. They couldn't wait to see Mr. Green and the fish again. +Sara and Ben liked to play with their crayons and paper. They made many prints of animals, flowers and cars. They were proud of their prints and showed them to their mom and dad. + +One day, they went to the park with their prints. They wanted to show them to their friends. But when they got to the park, they saw a big dog. The dog was hungry and dirty. It saw the prints and thought they were food. It ran to Sara and Ben and grabbed their prints with its mouth. + +"Hey, stop! That's our prints!" Sara shouted. + +"Give them back, you bad dog!" Ben cried. + +But the dog did not listen. It tore the prints into pieces and ate them. It made a disgusting noise and left some crumbs on the ground. Sara and Ben were very sad and angry. They picked up the crumbs and went back home. + +They told their mom and dad what happened. Their mom and dad hugged them and said they were sorry. They said they could make new prints, but they also had to be careful with their things. They said they should not leave their prints where a dog could get them. They said they should return their prints to their room when they were done playing with them. + +Sara and Ben learned their lesson. They made new prints and kept them safe in their room. They still liked to show them to their friends, but they always returned them to their room after. They also learned to be kind to animals, even if they were hungry and dirty. They said maybe the dog did not know better and needed some love. They hoped the dog would find a good home and some good food. +Tim and Lily were two little pigs who lived in a big barn with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the mud, eat corn and apples, and snuggle with their parents at night. But sometimes they also fought with each other over toys, food, and space. + +One day, they found an enormous ball in the barn. It was red and shiny and round. They both wanted to play with it, but they did not want to share. They started to tug and push and squeal. + +"Mine!" said Tim. + +"No, mine!" said Lily. + +"Stop it, you two!" said their mom, who heard the noise. "You have to learn to share and be nice. The ball is for everyone, not just for you. If you keep fighting, you will break it or hurt yourselves." + +"But mom, I saw it first!" said Tim. + +"But mom, I like it more!" said Lily. + +Their mom sighed. She had an idea. She took the ball and rolled it outside the barn. She said, "Why don't you both follow the ball and see where it goes? Maybe you will find something fun and new to do. But remember, be careful and stick together." + +Tim and Lily were curious. They ran after the ball, which bounced and rolled on the grass. They followed it to a pond, where they saw ducks and frogs and fish. They followed it to a hill, where they saw flowers and butterflies and birds. They followed it to a tree, where they saw squirrels and nuts and acorns. + +They forgot about their fight. They started to play with the animals and the plants and the ball. They laughed and smiled and hugged. They realized that the world was big and beautiful and full of wonders. They also realized that they loved each other and that they were happier when they shared and were nice. + +They decided to take the ball back to the barn and play with it together. They thanked their mom for her idea and said sorry for their fight. Their mom was proud and happy. She said, "I'm glad you learned your lesson. Sharing and being nice are important values. They make you and others happy. Now, let's relax and enjoy the ball as a family." + +The end. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But they also like to make trouble. One day, they find a pen on the table. It is blue and shiny. They want to draw with it. + +"Look, Ben, a pen!" Lila says. "Let's draw on the wall!" + +"No, Lila, that is bad!" Ben says. "Mommy will be angry!" + +But Lila does not listen. She takes the pen and runs to the wall. She draws a big circle and a smiley face. She laughs. + +"Ha ha, look, Ben, a funny face!" Lila says. + +Ben is troubled. He knows Mommy will not like the funny face on the wall. He tries to stop Lila. He runs after her and grabs the pen. + +"Give me the pen, Lila!" Ben says. "Stop drawing on the wall!" + +But Lila does not want to give the pen. She pulls the pen and screams. + +"No, Ben, it is my pen!" Lila says. "Let go!" + +They pull and pull. The pen breaks. Ink spills everywhere. It makes a big mess. It stains their clothes and hands. It drips on the floor and the sofa. + +"Oh no, look what you did, Lila!" Ben says. "Now we are in trouble!" + +Lila is scared. She sees the ink and the mess. She starts to cry. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, I'm sorry!" Lila says. "What can we do?" + +They hear Mommy coming. They hide behind the sofa. They hope Mommy will not see them. + +But Mommy sees the funny face on the wall. She sees the ink and the mess. She sees the broken pen on the table. She is angry. + +"Who did this?" Mommy says. "Lila? Ben? Where are you?" + +Lila and Ben are quiet. They do not want to answer. They are afraid of Mommy. + +Mommy finds them behind the sofa. She sees their stained clothes and hands. She is not happy. + +"Lila and Ben, what did you do?" Mommy says. "Why did you draw on the wall? Why did you break the pen? Why did you make such a mess?" + +Lila and Ben are sorry. They look at Mommy with big eyes. They say in a small voice. + +"We are sorry, Mommy, we are sorry!" Lila and Ben say. "We just wanted to play with the pen!" + +Mommy sighs. She is not angry anymore. She is tired. She loves Lila and Ben. But she wishes they would not make trouble. + +"Come here, Lila and Ben," Mommy says. "Let me clean you up. Then you have to help me clean the wall and the floor and the sofa. And no more playing with pens, okay?" + +Lila and Ben nod. They hug Mommy. They say they love her. + +"We love you, Mommy, we love you!" Lila and Ben say. "We will not play with pens anymore!" + +Mommy smiles. She hugs them back. She says she loves them too. + +"I love you, Lila and Ben, I love you!" Mommy says. "But next time, please play with something else. How about we feed the fish together?" + +Lila and Ben like the fish. They have a fish tank in their room. They have a red fish and a blue fish and a yellow fish. They like to watch them swim and eat. + +"Yes, Mommy, yes!" Lila and Ben say. "Let's feed the fish!" + +Mommy takes them to their room. She gives them some fish food. They sprinkle it on the water. They watch the fish come and eat. They are happy. + +"Look, Mommy, look!" Lila and Ben say. "The fish are hungry! They like the food!" + +Mommy looks. She is happy too. She thinks maybe Lila and Ben will not make trouble for a while. She hopes so. She kisses them on the cheek. + +"That's good, Lila and Ben, that's good!" Mommy says. "You are good at feeding the fish. I'm proud of you!" + +Lila and Ben smile. They are proud too. They think maybe they will not play with pens anymore. They think maybe they will play with the fish instead. They hope so. +Tom and Jen are twins. They like to match their clothes. They have red shirts, blue pants, and yellow hats. They wear them to school every day. They think they look like a team. + +One day, their teacher says they have a new uniform. She shows them a picture. It is a green shirt, black pants, and a white hat. Tom and Jen do not like it. They want to keep their red, blue, and yellow clothes. + +The next day, they go to school with their old clothes. They see all the other kids wearing the new uniform. They feel different and sad. They wish they had the new uniform too. + +The teacher sees them and smiles. She says, "Tom and Jen, you are very alert. You noticed the new uniform. But you don't have to worry. It is only for a special day. Today, we are going to visit the fire station. The new uniform is to match the fire fighters. They wear green, black, and white to be safe and seen. Do you want to try the new uniform and see the fire station?" + +Tom and Jen nod. They are curious and excited. They change into the new uniform. They think they look like fire fighters. They join the other kids and the teacher. They go to the fire station. They see the big trucks, the hoses, and the helmets. They learn how the fire fighters help people and animals. They have a lot of fun. + +Tom and Jen are happy. They like the new uniform. They like to match the fire fighters. They think they are a team. +Anna and Ben were friends. They liked to play with toys and run in the park. One day, they decided to visit the zoo. They wanted to see the animals and hear their sounds. + +They got on the bus with their moms and went to the zoo. They saw lions, monkeys, elephants and more. They were very happy and excited. They saw a big sign that said "Zip Line". It was a long rope that you could slide on from one tree to another. It looked like fun. + +Anna and Ben asked their moms if they could try the zip line. Their moms said yes, but they had to be careful and wear helmets. They put on the helmets and waited for their turn. Anna went first. She held on to the rope and slid down. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She said "Whee! This is brilliant!" + +Ben saw Anna having fun and wanted to go too. He got on the rope and slid down. But he did not hold on tight enough. He let go of the rope and fell to the ground. He hit his head and his arm. He cried out loud. He was hurt and scared. + +Anna and their moms ran to Ben. They called for help. A man came with a big bag. He looked at Ben and said he had to go to the hospital. He put Ben on a stretcher and took him away. Anna and their moms followed him. They were sad and worried. + +The zoo was not fun anymore. They did not see any more animals. They did not hear any more sounds. They only wanted Ben to be okay. They hoped he would get better soon. They wished they had never tried the zip line. It was not brilliant. It was bad. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She climbed up the ladder and sat on the slide. But when she looked down, she saw a monster at the bottom. The monster had green skin, sharp teeth and yellow eyes. It growled and waved its claws at Mia. Mia was very scared and did not want to slide down. + +She cried and called for her mom. Her mom heard her and ran to the slide. She saw the monster and was not scared. She said, "Hello, monster. What are you doing here?" The monster stopped growling and looked at her mom. It said, "I am lonely. I have no friends. Everyone runs away from me. I just want to play." Mia's mom said, "I see. You must be very sad. But you know, you cannot scare people if you want to play with them. You have to be nice and gentle. Do you want to try that?" + +The monster nodded and said, "Yes, I do. But I don't know how." Mia's mom said, "Well, why don't you start by saying hello and smiling?" The monster did as she said and said, "Hello, Mia. I am sorry I scared you. Can I smile like this?" The monster showed its teeth and tried to make a smile. Mia saw that the monster was not mean, just lonely. She smiled back and said, "Hello, monster. That is a good smile. Do you want to slide with me?" The monster said, "Yes, I do. Thank you for being nice to me." + +Mia and the monster slid down the slide together. They had fun and laughed. Mia's mom watched them and was happy. She said, "You see, monster, you can make friends if you are kind and polite. You are welcome to play with us anytime." The monster said, "Thank you, mom. You are very kind and polite too. I am happy to have friends." Mia and the monster hugged and said, "We are friends." They played some more and had a good time. Mia and the monster learned that they should not judge each other by how they look, but by how they act. They were happy and not hurt. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play golf in the park. They have a small golf bag and a golf stick each. They hit the golf ball and try to make it go far. + +One day, they meet a big boy in the park. His name is Max. He has a big golf bag and a big golf stick. He says he is the best at golf. He says he can hit the golf ball very hard and very far. He says he is powerful. + +Tom and Sam do not like Max. They think he is mean and rude. They do not want to play with him. They say they can play golf better than him. They say they are powerful too. + +Max laughs at them. He says they are silly and weak. He says he can prove he is powerful. He says he can hit their golf ball out of the park. He takes their golf ball and hits it with his big golf stick. + +Tom and Sam are angry and sad. They see their golf ball fly away. They do not know where it goes. They do not have another golf ball. They cannot play golf anymore. They say Max is a bad boy. They say he is not powerful. He is mean. + +Max does not care. He says he does not need their golf ball. He says he has many golf balls. He says he can hit them all out of the park. He says he is powerful. He is happy. +Ben is a boy who likes to play with his ball. He has a yellow ball that he can kick and throw and catch. He loves his ball very much. One day, he takes his ball to the park with his mom and dad. + +At the park, he sees a big dog. The dog is brown and furry and has a long tail. The dog sees Ben's ball and wants to play too. He runs to Ben and barks. Ben is scared of the dog. He drops his ball and runs to his mom and dad. + +The dog picks up the ball in his mouth and runs away. Ben is sad. He wants his ball back. He cries and cries. His mom and dad try to comfort him. They tell him to be brave and not to be afraid of the dog. They say they will help him find his ball. + +They look around the park and see the dog. The dog is playing with the ball by a big tree. He is happy and wagging his tail. Ben's mom and dad tell him to follow them. They walk slowly and quietly to the dog. They smile and talk to the dog in a friendly way. They ask the dog to give them the ball. + +The dog sees Ben and his mom and dad. He is not mean or angry. He is just playful. He drops the ball and licks their hands. He lets them pet him and scratch his ears. He is a good dog. Ben stops crying and smiles. He picks up his ball and thanks the dog. He asks the dog if he wants to play with him. + +The dog barks and nods. He likes Ben. He likes his ball. He likes to play. Ben and the dog become friends. They play with the ball together. They have fun. Ben's mom and dad watch them and smile. They are proud of Ben. He is brave and kind. He learned to face his fear and share his toy. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be afraid of things that are different from you. You might make a new friend. Sharing is caring. +Anna likes to play music. She has a flute that her mom gave her. She can make pretty sounds with it. She likes to play with her friend Ben, who has a drum. + +One day, Anna and Ben go to the park. They see a big tree with many birds. The birds sing and fly. Anna and Ben want to play music with the birds. + +"Let's play our flute and drum for the birds," Anna says. "Maybe they will like it and sing with us." + +"OK," Ben says. "But we have to be quiet and not scare them." + +They go near the tree and sit on the grass. Anna plays her flute softly. Ben taps his drum gently. The birds hear them and look at them. Some of the birds fly away, but some of them stay and listen. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They play more and more. The birds start to sing and chirp. They make a beautiful song together. Anna and Ben smile and laugh. + +"This is perfect," Anna says. "We are making music with the birds." + +"Yes, it is," Ben says. "We decided to play and we made new friends." +Lily loved dinosaurs. She had many dinosaur toys in her room. She liked to play with them and make them roar and run. She knew their names and colors. She liked the big ones and the small ones. She liked the ones with horns and the ones with spikes. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide and ran to it. She climbed up the stairs and slid down. She laughed and had fun. Then she saw a boy with a dinosaur toy. It was a beautiful dinosaur. It was green and had a long neck and a long tail. It was a brontosaurus. + +"Hi, I'm Lily. What's your name?" she asked the boy. + +"I'm Max. This is my dinosaur. His name is Bruno," the boy said. + +"Can I see him? He's beautiful. I love dinosaurs too," Lily said. + +"Sure, you can see him. Do you want to play with me and Bruno?" Max asked. + +"Yes, please. Can I join you?" Lily said. + +"Of course. Let's go to the sandbox. We can make a dinosaur land there," Max said. + +Lily and Max became friends. They played with Bruno and Lily's dinosaur toys. They made hills and caves and rivers for them. They pretended they were dinosaurs too. They roared and ran and had fun. They shared their dinosaur stories and learned new things. They had a great time at the park. +Lila is a big sister. She has a baby brother, Max. Max is an infant. He is very small and cute. He likes to sleep and drink milk. + +One day, Lila wants to play with Max. She asks her mom, "Can I hold Max, please?" Mom says, "Yes, you can, but be very gentle and careful. He is fragile." Mom helps Lila to sit on the couch and puts Max in her arms. Lila smiles and says, "Hi, Max. I am your sister. I love you." + +Max opens his eyes and looks at Lila. He makes a funny noise. Lila thinks he is trying to talk to her. She says, "What are you saying, Max? Do you want to play with me?" She shows him her teddy bear and her ball. Max reaches for the teddy bear and grabs it. He puts it in his mouth and drools. Lila laughs and says, "No, Max, that is not food. That is my teddy bear. You can hug it, but not eat it." + +Mom watches Lila and Max. She is happy to see them get along. She says, "You are a good sister, Lila. You are making Max happy. He likes you very much." Lila says, "I like him too, Mom. He is my best friend." She kisses Max on his cheek and he giggles. They are happy. +Anna was a very intelligent girl. She liked to read books, draw pictures and play with puzzles. She did not like to do laundry. She thought it was boring and hard. + +One day, her mom asked her to help with the laundry. She said, "Anna, please bring me your dirty clothes and put them in the basket. Then we can wash them and make them clean and fresh." + +Anna did not want to help. She wanted to read her book. She said, "No, mom. I am busy. I am reading a very interesting book. You do the laundry by yourself." + +Her mom was not happy. She said, "Anna, that is not nice. You have to help me with the chores. It is not fair that I do everything and you do nothing. Please stop reading and bring me your clothes." + +Anna ignored her mom. She pretended that she did not hear her. She kept reading her book. She thought, "I don't care. I like my book more than laundry. Laundry is stupid." + +Her mom was very angry. She said, "Anna, this is the last time I ask you. If you don't help me with the laundry, you will have no clean clothes to wear tomorrow. You will have to wear your dirty and smelly clothes to school. How would you like that?" + +Anna still ignored her mom. She thought, "That is not true. Mom is just trying to scare me. She will do the laundry anyway. She always does. I will keep reading my book. It is more fun." + +But Anna was wrong. Her mom did not do the laundry. She left Anna's clothes in the basket. The next morning, Anna had no clean clothes to wear. She had to wear her dirty and smelly clothes to school. She felt very embarrassed and ashamed. She wished she had helped her mom with the laundry. She learned a lesson. She decided to be more helpful and respectful to her mom. She also decided to read her books after she finished her chores. She realized that being intelligent was not enough. She also had to be responsible and kind. +Lily and Max went to the mall with Mom. They liked to see the big shops and the colorful toys. Mom said they could have a treat if they were good. + +But Max saw a shiny car in the window. He wanted to play with it. He ran to the car and grabbed it. He did not ask Mom or the shop lady. + +"Max, no!" Mom said. "That is not yours. You have to pay for it. Put it back, please." + +Max did not listen. He pushed a button on the car. The car made a loud noise and started to move. It went forward and backward. It hit a shelf and knocked down some books. It hit a lady and made her drop her bag. It hit a wall and broke a lamp. + +People looked at Max and the car. They were angry and scared. Max was afraid and ashamed. He did not like the car anymore. He wanted Mom. + +Mom came and took the car from Max. She said sorry to the shop lady and the other people. She paid for the car and the broken things. She was very upset. + +She took Max and Lily out of the mall. She did not give them a treat. She said they had to go home and talk. + +Max cried and said sorry. He wished he had not taken the car. He wished he had been good. He learned a lesson. He never did that again. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, Sara has a task. She has to sell some cookies for her school. She asks Tom to help her. + +"Tom, do you want to sell cookies with me? We can go to the park and ask people to buy them. It is for a good cause." Sara says. + +"Sure, Sara. I like cookies. And I like to help you. Let's go to the park." Tom says. + +They take a box of cookies and walk to the park. They see many people there. They go to a bench where a lady is sitting. She has a big bag and a small dog. + +"Hello, lady. Do you want to buy some cookies? They are yummy and cheap. And they help our school." Sara says. + +The lady looks at them and smiles. She likes children. She says, "Hello, children. Your cookies look good. How much are they?" + +"They are one dollar for one cookie. Or two dollars for three cookies. You can choose." Tom says. + +The lady thinks for a moment. She says, "I will take three cookies, please. Here is two dollars. Thank you, children. You are doing a good task." + +Sara and Tom are happy. They give the lady three cookies and take the money. They say, "Thank you, lady. Have a nice day. Enjoy the cookies." + +They walk away from the bench. They see a man who is walking fast. He has a bad face. He looks angry. He sees the box of cookies and stops. He says, "Hey, kids. Give me those cookies. Now." + +Sara and Tom are scared. They say, "No, mister. These are our cookies. We are selling them for our school. Please go away." + +The man does not listen. He grabs the box of cookies and runs away. He says, "Ha ha ha. I got your cookies. Too bad for you." + +Sara and Tom are sad. They cry. They lost their cookies and their money. They do not know what to do. They need help. They look around and see a policeman. He is wearing a blue uniform and a hat. He has a badge and a whistle. He sees the children and comes to them. He says, "Hello, children. What is wrong? Why are you crying?" +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They had a secret spot under a big tree, where they hid their toys and snacks. + +One day, they saw a new boy in the park. He looked lonely and sad. Lily and Ben decided to be nice and invite him to play with them. They showed him their secret spot and shared their toys and snacks. + +The new boy was happy and thanked them. He said his name was Sam and he had just moved to the town. He asked if he could be their friend too. Lily and Ben nodded and smiled. + +The next day, Lily and Ben went to the park again. They looked for Sam, but they could not find him. They went to their secret spot and got a big shock. All their toys and snacks were gone. They saw a note on the ground. It said: "Thanks for the stuff, suckers. I don't need you anymore. Sam." + +Lily and Ben felt angry and sad. They had been nice to Sam, but he had been mean to them. He had stolen their things and lied to them. He was not a real friend. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned that not everyone is nice and honest. They learned that they should be careful who they trust. They learned that they should stick with their true friends, who are dependable and kind. They hugged each other and promised to always be there for each other. They were still best friends. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with crayons and paper. They have a big folder with many colors of paper. They can make pictures and shapes with the paper. + +One day, they want to make a big house with paper. They need a lot of paper and glue. They start to cut and fold the paper. They make walls and a roof and a door. They glue them together. + +"Pass me the blue paper, please," Tom says to Lily. He wants to make a window for the house. + +"Here you go," Lily says. She gives him the blue paper from the folder. She looks for the yellow paper. She wants to make a sun for the house. + +The house is almost done. But they have a problem. The house is too big for the folder. They cannot put it inside. They do not know what to do. + +"This is difficult," Tom says. He tries to fold the house, but it breaks. + +"Maybe we can ask mom for help," Lily says. She thinks mom can find a bigger folder or a box for the house. + +"OK, let's go," Tom says. He picks up the house carefully. He does not want to ruin it. + +They go to mom and show her the house. Mom is proud of them. She says they did a good job. She finds a big box for the house. She puts the house in the box. She gives them a sticker for their folder. + +"Thank you, mom," Tom and Lily say. They are happy. They hug mom and the box. They can play with the house later. They can make more things with the paper in the folder. +Tom and Sam were brothers who loved to play soccer. They were eager to go to the big stadium and watch their favorite team play. Their dad had bought them tickets for their birthday. + +"Come on, dad, let's go!" Tom said. He put on his red shirt and his soccer shoes. + +"Wait a minute, Tom. We have to pray first," dad said. He knelt down and closed his eyes. "Thank you, God, for this day and for this gift. Please help us have a safe and fun trip. And please help our team win. Amen." + +"Amen," Sam said. He also wore a red shirt and soccer shoes. He was not as eager as Tom. He was a little scared of the big stadium. He had never been there before. + +They got in the car and drove to the stadium. It was very big and loud. There were many people wearing red shirts and cheering. Tom and Sam followed their dad to their seats. They could see the green field and the white ball. + +"Wow, this is awesome!" Tom said. He clapped his hands and shouted. "Go, go, go!" + +Sam was not so sure. He felt small and lost. He held his dad's hand and looked around. He saw a man wearing a blue shirt and a mean face. The man was booing and yelling at their team. + +"Boo, you stink! You are losers! Go home!" the man said. + +Sam did not like the man. He felt angry and sad. He wanted to say something, but he was afraid. + +"Dad, why is that man so mean?" Sam asked. + +Dad looked at the man and frowned. He did not like him either. + +"Some people are mean, Sam. They do not like our team. They want them to lose. But we do not have to listen to them. We can pray for them and for our team. God loves everyone, even the mean people," dad said. + +Sam nodded. He closed his eyes and prayed. He prayed for the mean man to be nice. He prayed for their team to play well. He prayed for himself to be brave. + +He opened his eyes and smiled. He felt better. He saw their team score a goal. He clapped his hands and shouted. "Yay, yay, yay!" + +Tom and Sam hugged their dad and each other. They were happy. They enjoyed the game. They thanked God for their gift. They learned to pray. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play together. One day, they want to travel to the big park. They ask their mom if they can go. + +Mom says, "Yes, you can go, but be careful. The park is far from our house. You have to cross the street and walk a lot. Don't talk to strangers. And come back before it gets dark. I will be worried if you are late." + +Ben and Mia say, "OK, mom. We will be careful. We will have fun. We will come back soon." They hug their mom and take their backpacks. They walk out of the house and start to travel to the park. + +They cross the street and see many cars and buses. They hold hands and wait for the green light. They walk a lot and see many shops and people. They see a man with a big hat and a funny nose. He smiles and says, "Hello, kids. Do you want a balloon?" + +Ben and Mia shake their heads and say, "No, thank you. We are going to the park. We don't talk to strangers." They walk away from the man and keep going. + +They finally reach the park and see many trees and flowers. They see a big slide and a swing. They see other kids playing and laughing. They put their backpacks on a bench and run to the slide. They take turns to slide down and giggle. They have fun. + +They play for a long time and forget about the time. They don't notice that the sky is getting dark and the park is getting empty. They don't hear their mom calling them on the phone. + +Mom is at home and she is worried. She looks at the clock and sees that it is late. She calls Ben and Mia on the phone, but they don't answer. She wonders where they are and what happened to them. She is scared. She grabs her coat and keys and runs out of the house. She hopes to find them soon. +Tom and Mia are playing with clay. They like to make different shapes and animals with the clay. They feel the texture of the clay with their fingers. It is soft and smooth and sticky. + +"Look, I made a snake!" Tom says, showing Mia his long clay snake. He makes it wiggle and hiss. + +"That's cool!" Mia says. "I made a star!" She shows Tom her clay star. It has five points and is yellow. + +They keep playing with the clay, making more shapes and animals. They are having fun. + +But then, Tom gets restless. He wants to do something else. He sees a ball on the floor. He wants to play with the ball. + +He grabs the ball and throws it in the air. He catches it and throws it again. + +"Tom, stop!" Mia says. "You are making a mess! The clay is falling off the table!" + +Tom does not listen. He throws the ball higher and higher. He laughs. + +"Tom, stop!" Mia says again. "You are ruining our clay! The clay is getting dirty and dry!" + +Tom still does not listen. He throws the ball even higher. He does not see the lamp above him. + +The ball hits the lamp. The lamp falls down and breaks. The clay falls down and breaks. The ball bounces away. + +Tom and Mia are scared. They hear their mom coming. + +"Tom, Mia, what happened?" their mom says. She sees the broken lamp, the broken clay, and the ball. She is angry. + +"Tom, why did you not stop when Mia told you to stop?" she says. "You were not careful. You were not nice. You have to say sorry to Mia and help her clean up." + +Tom feels bad. He knows he did something wrong. He says sorry to Mia and helps her clean up. He learns to listen and to share. He learns to stop when someone tells him to stop. +Sara likes to play with yarn. She has many colors of yarn. She makes hats and scarves and dolls with yarn. She is very good at it. + +One day, Sara finds a new ball of yarn. It is soft and shiny and pink. Sara loves pink. She wants to make a hat with the pink yarn. She takes the yarn and runs to her room. + +But on the way, she spills her juice. The juice goes on the floor and on the yarn. The yarn is wet and sticky. Sara is sad. She does not want to lose the pink yarn. + +She puts the yarn on the window sill. She hopes the sun will dry the yarn. She waits and waits. She looks at the yarn. It is still wet. She is angry. She wants to make the hat now. + +She goes to the kitchen. She sees the oven. She has an idea. She puts the yarn in the oven. She thinks the oven will dry the yarn fast. She turns on the oven. She does not know it is hot. + +She goes back to her room. She plays with her dolls. She forgets about the yarn. She does not smell the smoke. She does not hear the beep. + +Mom comes home. She sees the smoke. She hears the beep. She runs to the kitchen. She opens the oven. She sees the yarn. The yarn is burned and black. The oven is dirty and smoky. Mom is angry. She yells at Sara. + +Sara is scared. She runs to her room. She cries. She is sorry. She does not want to make Mom angry. She does not want to play with yarn anymore. +Tom and Mia like to play in the park. They have a big kite that looks like a bird. They run and let the kite soar in the sky. They pretend the kite is a hawk that hunts for mice. + +"Look, Mia, the hawk is so fast and strong!" Tom says. + +"Yes, Tom, and it has sharp claws and a long beak!" Mia says. + +They see a man with a fishing rod and a bucket. He walks to the pond and throws a spear into the water. He pulls out a big fish and puts it in the bucket. + +"Wow, Mia, did you see that? The man caught a fish with a spear!" Tom says. + +"That's amazing, Tom, the fish must be deep in the pond!" Mia says. + +They run to the man and ask him about his spear and his fish. The man smiles and tells them his name is Sam. He says he likes to fish with a spear because it is fun and challenging. He says the fish are deep in the pond because they are shy and smart. + +"Can we try your spear, Sam?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, Tom, but be careful, it is sharp and heavy. You have to aim well and throw hard." Sam says. + +He gives Tom his spear and shows him how to hold it and throw it. Tom tries to throw the spear into the pond, but it falls short and lands on the grass. He tries again, but it goes too far and hits a tree. He tries one more time, but it goes too high and gets stuck in a branch. + +"Oops, Tom, you need more practice!" Sam says. + +Mia laughs and claps her hands. She says she wants to try too. Sam gives her his spear and helps her to aim and throw. Mia throws the spear into the pond and hits a fish. She pulls out the fish and shows it to Tom and Sam. + +"Wow, Mia, you are a great fisher!" Sam says. + +"Thank you, Sam, this is fun!" Mia says. +