diff --git "a/TinyStories_1091.txt" "b/TinyStories_1091.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1091.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her dolls. One day, her mom let her bring a vase into her room. The vase was big and shiny, but it was also dull because it didn't have any flowers in it. + +Lily took her dolls and started to play with them around the vase. She pretended that the vase was a castle and her dolls were the princesses. Suddenly, she accidentally knocked the vase over and it broke into many pieces. Lily felt sad and scared that her mom would be mad at her. + +But her mom came into the room and hugged her. She told Lily that it was okay and that accidents happen. Together, they cleaned up the broken pieces of the vase. Lily learned that it's important to be careful with fragile things like vases, but also that it's okay to make mistakes sometimes. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the forest near his house, where he would see tall trees with green leaves. One day, Timmy saw a wild pine tree that had fallen down. + +Timmy asked his mom, "Mommy, can we help the pine tree?" + +His mom said, "Yes, we can manage to pick it up and put it back in its place." + +So, Timmy and his mom worked together to lift the pine tree and put it back where it belonged. Timmy was happy that they were able to help the pine tree. +Once upon a time, there was a big gate. It was very loud when it opened and closed. One day, a little girl went to the gate and tried to open it. She pushed and pulled, but it wouldn't budge. + +Suddenly, she saw a little bird trying to fly through the gate. The gate was too small for the bird to fly through. The little girl had an idea. She split the gate open so the bird could fly through. The bird was very happy and flew away. The little girl felt proud of herself for helping the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends wanted to play soccer, but they didn't have a ball. Timmy's mom said she would supply them with a ball if they promised to be careful with it. + +Timmy and his friends were so happy to have a ball to play with. They started playing, but then one of Timmy's friends accidentally kicked the ball too hard and it hit a window. The person who lived in the house came outside and was very rude to the kids. Timmy and his friends felt bad and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, Timmy's mom came outside and talked to the person. She explained that the kids were just playing and didn't mean to break the window. She offered to pay for the window and apologized for any inconvenience. The person calmed down and was no longer rude. Timmy and his friends learned that it's important to be careful with equipment and to always be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a smart fox who lived in the forest. One day, the fox saw a big, shiny bathtub in the yard of a nearby house. The fox thought, "I want that bathtub for myself!" So, the fox stole the bathtub and took it back to his den. + +Later that day, a little girl was walking by the fox's den and saw the bathtub. She said, "Hey, that's my family's bathtub! Who stole it?" The fox replied, "I did, but don't worry, I'm very intelligent and I promise to take good care of it." + +The little girl was sad that her family's bathtub was stolen, but she was happy to hear that the fox was going to take care of it. The fox and the little girl became friends and the fox promised to never steal again. From then on, they shared the bathtub and took turns using it to take baths. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and dig in the dirt. One day, she found a worm in the ground. The worm was wiggly and slimy, but Lily didn't mind. She picked up the worm and held it gently in her hand. + +Lily knew that worms were important for the soil and that they needed to be taken care of. She decided to give the worm a new home in a patch of soft soil where it could live happily. + +As the sun started to set, Lily knew it was time to go inside. She didn't want to leave the worm outside in the harsh cold. So, she carefully placed the worm back into the soil and said goodnight. Lily knew that she had done a good thing by taking care of the worm and giving it a new home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, Lily's mom told her to come inside because it was getting dark and foggy outside. Lily didn't mind and kept playing. + +As the fog got thicker, Lily started to feel scared. She couldn't see very far and it was hard to find her way back home. She wished she had listened to her mom and gone inside. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. It sounded dangerous! She started to run towards her house, but she couldn't see where she was going. She tripped and fell on the ground. But then, she saw a light in the distance. It was her mom coming to find her. Lily was so happy to see her and promised to always mind her mom's advice from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to sing. One day, she flew over a big hole in the ground called a pit. She thought it looked like a good place to sit and rest her wings. + +As she sat there, she smelled something very tasty. It was a piece of fruit that had fallen into the pit. The bird wanted to eat it, but she was too scared to fly down and get it. + +Just then, a big, kind dog came along. He saw the bird sitting on the edge of the pit and asked her what was wrong. When she told him about the fruit, he offered to help her get it. He sat down next to the pit and stretched his long neck down to grab the fruit. The bird was so happy and grateful that she sang a beautiful song for the dog. + +From then on, the bird and the dog became good friends. They would often sit together near the pit and sing songs about their adventures. And whenever the bird smelled something tasty, she knew she could count on her friend to help her get it. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little bird named Bluey. Bluey loved to fly up high in the sky and sing songs. One day, Bluey met a little girl named Lily. Lily asked Bluey, "Can you teach me how to fly like you?" Bluey replied, "Yes! I can teach you!" + +So, Bluey started to teach Lily how to fly. Lily was so happy because she was learning something new. But suddenly, a big mean cat came and scared them both. Bluey tried to fly away, but the cat grabbed him with its sharp claws. Lily was so sad and cried a lot. She couldn't believe that Bluey was gone forever. + +From that day on, Lily never wanted to learn how to fly again. She missed her jolly friend Bluey so much. She would always look up at the sky and remember the fun times she had with Bluey. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite rag that she always carried with her everywhere she went. One day, while playing in the park, a big dog came and snatched her rag away. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. + +Her mom saw her crying and asked her what happened. Lily told her about the big dog who took her rag away. Her mom was glad that Lily was safe but sad that she lost her favorite rag. She decided to teach Lily how to make a new rag using some old clothes. + +Lily was very happy and excited to learn. Her mom showed her how to cut the clothes and sew them together to make a new rag. It took some time, but they finally made a new rag that looked just like the old one. Lily was so glad and thanked her mom for teaching her how to make a new rag. From that day on, Lily learned that even when things don't go as planned, there is always a way to make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy bear named Benny. Benny loved to grill fish every day. He would catch them from the river and put them on the grill. One day, Benny's friend, a little rabbit named Rosie, came to visit him. + +"Hi Benny, what are you doing?" Rosie asked. + +"I'm grilling fish. Do you want to try some?" Benny replied. + +"No thanks, I don't like fish. But why don't you change your diet and try some vegetables instead?" Rosie suggested. + +Benny didn't like that idea and he got even grumpier. "I don't want to change my diet. I like fish!" + +The next day, Benny went fishing as usual. But he didn't find any fish in the river. He searched and searched, but they were all gone. Benny had no choice but to eat vegetables. He realized that he should have listened to Rosie's advice. The moral of the story is that it's important to be open to change and listen to your friends' suggestions. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she found a big stone that was easy to pick up. She twisted and turned it in her hands, feeling the rough edges and smooth parts. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and saw that her dog, Max, had knocked over a vase. Lily's mom came outside and saw what happened. She was very upset and asked Lily to help clean up the mess. + +Lily knew it was her fault for leaving the stone on the ground, so she quickly picked it up and put it away. She learned that even though something may seem easy to do, it can still cause problems if not done carefully. From then on, she made sure to always put things away properly and not leave anything lying around. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to play outside and hop around in the grass. One day, Benny's friend, a wise old owl, came to visit him. The owl said, "Benny, I recommend that you be careful when you play outside. There might be a trap that someone set to catch you." + +Benny was scared and asked the owl what a trap was. The owl explained that a trap is something that catches animals, like a cage. Benny promised to be careful and watch out for traps. + +Later that day, Benny found a peaceful spot under a tree to rest. He closed his eyes and listened to the birds singing. Benny felt happy and safe in his peaceful spot. He was glad he listened to the owl's recommendation and was careful outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she found a shiny copper penny on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mommy. "Look, mommy! I found a penny!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Wow, that's great! Pennies are tough little coins. They can last a long time." + +Lily nodded her head and put the penny in her pocket. She continued to play outside, but every now and then, she would touch the penny in her pocket and smile. It made her happy to have found something so special. + +Later that day, Lily's daddy came home from work. Lily ran up to him and said, "Daddy, look what I found today!" She pulled the penny out of her pocket and showed it to him. + +Her daddy smiled and said, "That's a great find, Lily! Copper pennies are very special. They remind us of all the good things in life." + +Lily nodded her head and smiled. She felt proud to have found something so special and valuable. From that day on, she kept the penny in a special place where she could see it every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat candy. One day, her mommy gave her a present. It was a big, shiny ball. Lily loved it so much that she hugged it tight. + +Her mommy said, "Lily, we have to separate now. It's time for bed." Lily didn't want to let go of her ball, so she brought it to bed with her. She wrapped her arms around it and fell asleep. + +In the middle of the night, Lily woke up and saw that her ball was gone. She looked around and saw that it had rolled away. She tried to grab it, but it was too far. She started to cry. Her mommy came in and tried to help her find the ball, but it was lost. Lily was sad and her mommy tried to smooth her hair to make her feel better. But Lily just wanted her ball back. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max loved to go for walks with his owner, Lily. One day, as they were walking, Lily's bike pedal broke. Max saw that Lily was sad and wanted to help. + +Max ran to a nearby store and found a sharp tool to fix the pedal. With his mouth, he brought the tool to Lily and she was able to fix her bike. Lily was so happy and thanked Max for being such a helpful dog. + +From that day on, Max became Lily's best friend and they went on many adventures together. Max loved being a helpful and friendly dog to his owner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, while they were playing, Lily saw a scary spider on her friend's arm. Her friend started to cry and Lily knew she had to help her. She gently rubbed the spider off her friend's arm. + +After that, Lily's friend told her that she was very scared of spiders. Lily listened carefully and told her that if she ever saw a spider again, she should tell an adult right away. "It's an emergency!" Lily said. + +From that day on, Lily's friend felt safe knowing that she could always tell someone if she was scared. And Lily learned that it's important to help your friends when they need you. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the zoo with her mom. They saw many animals like lions, tigers, and monkeys. Lily was very happy and excited. Suddenly, she saw a big elephant and asked her mom, "Can I ride on the elephant, please?" + +Her mom said, "No, Lily. It's not safe to ride on the elephant. It's too big." + +Lily felt sad and disappointed, but then she saw a stall selling ice cream. She asked her mom for one, but her mom said, "Sorry, Lily. We don't have any money left. We have zero dollars." + +Lily felt even more sad, but then she saw a stall selling spicy popcorn. She asked her mom for some, and her mom said, "Sure, Lily. Let's buy some spicy popcorn. It smells delicious." They bought the popcorn and enjoyed it while watching the animals. It was a great day at the zoo. +Once upon a time, there was a big, yellow sunflower in a garden. It was very patient and waited for the sun to come up every day. The sun made the sunflower happy and it would follow the sun all day long. + +One day, a little girl came to the garden and saw the sunflower. She loved it and wanted to take it home with her. But the sunflower said, "No, I must stay here and wait for the sun to come up." + +The little girl was sad, but she went home without the sunflower. The next day, the little girl came back to the garden and saw that the sunflower had started to rot. She felt very sad and wished she had taken the sunflower home with her. + +From that day on, the little girl would visit the sunflower every day and talk to it. She learned that sometimes it's important to be patient and wait for the right time, but sometimes we also need to take action and make things happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the woods. One day, she saw a big, brown bear. "Hello, Mr. Bear," said Lily. "What are you doing?" + +"I am looking for some berries to eat," replied the bear. "Would you like to help me find some?" + +"Yes, please!" said Lily. They walked around the woods and found some sweet berries. "Mmm, these taste delicious," said Lily. + +After they ate the berries, Lily felt tired. "I want to take a nap," she said. "But the ground is not comfortable." + +The bear had an idea. "You can rest on my furry belly," he said. And so, Lily lay down on the bear's belly and fell asleep. When she woke up, she said goodbye to the bear and went home, happy and grateful for her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the mud and never wanted to take a bath. Her mommy would always tell her to use soap to make her skin clean and smooth. But Lily didn't listen. + +One day, Lily went to school with dirty clothes and a muddy face. Her teacher asked her why she didn't clean herself. Lily said she didn't want to use soap. The teacher told her that it was important to be clean and that she would punish her if she didn't start taking baths. + +Lily went home and thought about what the teacher said. She realized that being clean was important and that using soap made her skin feel nice and smooth. From that day on, she took baths every day and used soap to clean herself. She learned that it's important to listen to grown-ups and take care of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a bird flying in the sky. It was a thin bird with brown feathers. Lily watched the bird and observed how it flapped its wings to stay up in the air. She thought it was amazing! + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called her to come inside for lunch. Lily ran back to her house, but she couldn't stop thinking about the bird she saw. She told her mom all about it and how it was so thin and flew in the sky. Her mom smiled and said, "Wow, you're a great observer, Lily!" + +From that day on, Lily loved to observe everything around her. She saw flowers, trees, and even bugs. She loved to tell her mom all about what she saw and how thin or big they were. And every time, her mom would say, "You're such a good observer, Lily!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and try on different styles of clothes. Her favorite style was a princess dress with a big poofy skirt. It was very popular among her friends too. + +One day, Lily and her friends decided to play hide-and-seek. Lily found the perfect hiding spot behind a big tree. She peeked out from behind the tree to see if her friends were coming to find her. She saw them looking around, but they couldn't find her because she was hiding so well. + +After a while, Lily decided to come out from behind the tree. Her friends were surprised by her hiding spot and they all complimented her on her princess dress. Lily felt very happy and proud of her popular style. From that day on, Lily knew that her favorite style was the best one. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little birdie. The birdie loved to sing and make sounds all day long. One day, the birdie saw a big, wide tree with lots of branches. The birdie wanted to sit on one of the branches and sing a song. + +But the tree was too big and the birdie was too small. So, the birdie asked a friendly squirrel for help. The squirrel climbed up the tree and found a part where the branch was just the right size for the little birdie. + +The birdie sat on the branch and sang a beautiful song. The sound was so lovely that all the animals in the forest came to listen. They clapped and cheered for the little birdie. From that day on, the birdie had a special place to sing and make beautiful sounds for all to hear. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and watch cartoons on TV. One day, Timmy's mom told him that he was going to start going to a club. Timmy was very excited because he had never been to a club before. + +When Timmy got to the club, he saw all sorts of amazing things. There were toys to play with, games to play, and even snacks to eat! Timmy had so much fun at the club that he didn't want to leave. He asked his mom if he could go back to the club every day. + +From that day on, Timmy went to the club every week. He made lots of new friends and had even more amazing adventures. Timmy was so happy that he started to tell all of his friends about the amazing club he went to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat with her fork and play with her toys. One day, Lily was outside and it started to rain. The rain made her very wet and she was frightened. She ran inside her house and her mommy gave her a warm blanket to dry off. Lily felt much better and snuggled up with her blanket and her favorite toy. She was happy to be inside where it was warm and cozy. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She loved to play in the bush near her house every day. One day, while she was playing, she saw a little boy crying. She went to him and asked, "Why are you crying?" + +The little boy replied, "I lost my toy compass and I can't find it." + +Lily felt compassionate towards the little boy and wanted to help him. She said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find it. But first, let me pay for an ice cream for you." + +The little boy's face lit up with joy and said, "Thank you so much, Lily!" They went to the ice cream truck and Lily paid for two ice creams. They enjoyed their ice creams together and then searched for the lost toy compass. Finally, they found it and the little boy was very happy. He thanked Lily for her kindness and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big yard. One day, her mommy asked her to help rake the leaves. Lily said, "Okay mommy, I will help!" + +While they were raking, Lily saw a scary spider. She said, "Mommy, look! A scary spider!" Her mommy said, "Don't worry Lily, it's just a little spider. It's more scared of you than you are of it." + +After they finished raking, they went to the store to buy some treats. Lily picked out some candy and her mommy got some popcorn. They paid for their treats and went back home. They had a fun day together! +Once upon a time, there was a big castle on a hill. The castle had a big door and a tall tower. Inside the castle, there was a king who was always hungry. He ate all day long but he was still hungry. + +One day, a man came to the castle and asked the king to sack his village. The king said yes and sent his army to the village. The people in the village were scared and ran away. + +But the man who asked the king to sack the village had a plan. He had hidden all the food in his village so the king's army didn't find any food. When the king's army came back to the castle, they were still hungry. The king realized he had made a mistake and felt bad. From that day on, he decided to share his food with the people in the village and never sack any village again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat jelly, especially the red one. One day, Lily's mommy made some jelly for her. But Lily thought it tasted funny. So, she asked her mommy to test the jelly. Her mommy tasted it and said it was okay. But Lily still thought it tasted crazy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside and she loved juice. One day, Lily's mom gave her a cup of juice and told her to be careful not to spill it because it would make her clothes wet. + +Lily went outside to play and forgot what her mom said. She was having so much fun that she accidentally spilled her juice all over her dress. She was sad because she loved that dress. + +Her friend, Tommy, saw that Lily was sad and asked her what happened. Lily told him what happened and Tommy reminded her what her mom said about being careful. + +Lily felt better and thanked Tommy for reminding her. She learned that it's important to listen to what her mom says and be careful with her juice. From then on, she always remembered to be careful with her juice. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack. Jack had a black phone that he loved to use. One day, Jack decided to sell his phone to his friend Jill. Jill was happy to buy the phone from Jack because she needed a phone too. Jack was happy to sell his phone to Jill because he needed some money. + +After Jack sold his phone to Jill, he went to the park to play with his friends. Jack's friends were happy to see him and asked him why he sold his phone. Jack told them that he needed some money to buy some toys. Jack's friends thought that was a good idea and they all went to the toy store together. Jack was happy to buy some new toys with the money he got from selling his phone. +Once upon a time, there was a big red truck with four wheels. The truck's name was Max and he was very loyal to his owner, Timmy. Timmy loved to play with Max and take him on adventures. + +One day, Timmy and Max went to the park to play. Timmy wanted to fill up Max's tank with gas before they went home. Timmy said to Max, "Max, we need to fill up your tank. Let's go to the gas station!" Max replied, "Okay, Timmy! I love going on adventures with you!" + +At the gas station, Timmy filled up Max's tank with gas. Max was happy because he knew he could go on more adventures with Timmy. Timmy said, "Max, you are such a loyal truck. I am so lucky to have you as my friend." Max replied, "Thank you, Timmy. I love being your friend and going on adventures with you!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was walking down the street with her mommy. Suddenly, it started to rain very heavily. Lily's mommy told her to run quickly to the nearby store so they could stay dry. + +Lily ran as fast as she could, but she slipped and fell. Her mommy helped her up and they continued walking. When they arrived at the store, Lily's mommy told her to wait inside while she went to get an umbrella. Lily asked, "Why can't I come with you?" + +Her mommy replied, "It's safer for you to remain inside where it's dry. I'll be back soon." + +Lily waited patiently and soon her mommy returned with an umbrella. They walked home together, and Lily learned that sometimes it's better to remain safe than to take risks in heavy rain. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the barber to get a haircut. Timmy didn't like haircuts because he thought they hurt. When they got to the barber shop, Timmy saw a sign that said "Cheap Haircuts Today!" + +Timmy's mom said to the barber, "Can you give Timmy a nice haircut?" The barber smiled and said, "Of course!" Timmy sat in the barber's chair and the barber started cutting his hair. Timmy was scared, but the barber was very nice and talked to him to make him feel better. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a spider crawling on the wall. He was very scared of spiders and wanted to escape. The barber saw the spider too and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I'll take care of it." The barber grabbed a tissue and caught the spider. Timmy was very happy and thanked the barber. When the haircut was finished, Timmy looked in the mirror and saw that he looked very handsome. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Barber!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore and go on adventures. One day, she found a triangle in her backyard. It was big and yellow. Lily thought it looked adventurous, so she decided to take it with her on her next adventure. + +As she was walking, Lily saw a big door. She wondered what was behind it. She decided to go in and see. But when she tried to open the door, it was stuck. She pushed and pulled, but it wouldn't budge. Finally, she decided to shut her eyes and push with all her might. The door finally opened and Lily was amazed at what she saw inside. + +There were all sorts of things to explore and discover. Lily was so happy she brought the adventurous triangle with her. She showed it all the cool things she found. They had so much fun together. When it was time to go home, Lily said goodbye to the triangle and promised to come back and visit soon. From that day on, Lily knew that sometimes, you just have to shut your eyes and push to find the most amazing adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to reach the top of a tree, but it was too tall. Her dad gave her a ladder to climb up. Lily tried to climb the ladder, but she was too careless and fell down. + +Her dad asked, "Are you okay?" + +Lily said, "Yes, but I want to try again. I want to succeed and climb to the top!" + +Her dad smiled and said, "Okay, but be careful this time." + +Lily climbed the ladder again, but this time she was careful. She reached the top of the tree and shouted, "I did it! I succeeded!" + +From that day on, Lily learned that being careful was important to succeed in anything she did. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her wagon in the park. One day, she saw a big orange ball in the sky. "Look at that!" she said to her mom. "It's so big and orange!" + +Later that day, Lily's mom said, "It's time to bathe, Lily." But Lily didn't want to stop playing. "Can I play a little longer?" she asked. "Okay, but just a little longer," said her mom. + +As Lily played, she noticed the sky was getting darker. "Mom, it's getting dark," she said. "We should go home." But her mom said, "Just a few more minutes." + +Suddenly, it started to rain. "Oh no, we're going to get wet!" said Lily. Her mom quickly put her in the wagon and covered her with a blanket. "Good thing we have this wagon to keep us dry," said her mom. + +When they got home, they were both soaking wet. "I'm glad we have a warm bath to take," said her mom. "Me too," said Lily. And they both laughed as they went to take a warm bath. +Once upon a time, there was a kind little girl named Lily. One day, she was helping her mommy cook dinner. Her mommy asked her to pass the pepper so she could put it in the soup. Lily picked up the pepper and gave it to her mommy. + +"Thank you, Lily," said her mommy. + +"You're welcome, mommy," said Lily. + +After dinner, Lily and her mommy went for a walk. They saw a boy who was sad because he lost his ball. Lily felt sorry for him and wanted to help. + +"Let's help him find his ball," said Lily. + +"Good idea, Lily," said her mommy. + +They searched and searched until they found the ball. The boy was happy and said "thank you" to Lily and her mommy. They all smiled and walked home together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys, but his room was very messy. His mom always told him to clean his room, but he never did. + +One day, Timmy's dad came home from work wearing a navy uniform. Timmy asked, "Daddy, why are you wearing a navy suit?" His dad replied, "I work for the navy. I help keep our country safe." + +Timmy was impressed and said, "Wow! Daddy, you're so thin and strong. Can you help me clean my room?" His dad smiled and said, "Of course, son. Let's do it together." So, they spent the afternoon cleaning Timmy's room and it looked brand new. Timmy was so happy and proud of his clean room. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to do yoga with her mommy. They would stretch and bend their bodies in different ways. + +One day, Lily's mommy made some spicy soup for dinner. Lily tried it and said, "Yuck! This soup is too spicy for me." Her mommy said, "Don't worry, sweetie. You'll get used to it someday." + +Later that night, Lily had trouble sleeping. She tossed and turned in her bed. Finally, she went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I don't feel good. My tummy hurts." Her mommy knew that Lily had eaten too much spicy soup. She gave her some medicine and told her to rest. + +The next day, Lily felt much better. She told her mommy, "I know now that I shouldn't eat too much spicy food." Her mommy smiled and said, "That's right, my little yogi. You have to take care of your body." From that day on, Lily always listened to her body and never ate too much spicy food again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing on her computer. One day, her mommy came in and asked her if she wanted to go to the park. Lily said, "Yes, please!" + +When they got to the park, Lily saw a big slide. She wanted to go down it, but it looked scary. Her mommy said, "Don't worry, it's easy. I'll be right here to catch you when you pass me." + +Lily climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. She passed her mommy and giggled with joy. "That was so much fun!" she said. They played at the park for a while longer before heading back home to play on the computer again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and create new things. One day, Timmy found an old hammer in his dad's toolbox. He thought it looked cool and wanted to play with it. + +Timmy's mom was worried that he might hurt himself with the hammer. But Timmy promised her that he would be careful and only use it to create harmless things. So, Timmy started to hammer some nails into a piece of wood and created a little birdhouse. + +Timmy was so proud of himself for creating something new with the hammer. He showed it to his mom and she was really impressed. From that day on, Timmy loved to create new things with his hammer, but he always made sure to be harmless and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck had many gears that helped it move. One day, the truck was driving down a bumpy road when it hit a big rock. Suddenly, one of the gears broke and the truck couldn't move anymore. + +The driver got out of the truck and looked at the disgusting mess on the ground. He didn't know what to do. Just then, a little bird flew down and sat on the broken gear. The bird blinked its eyes and looked at the driver. + +The driver realized that he could use the gear from the truck to fix the broken gear. He picked up the gear and put it back in the truck. The truck started to move again and the little bird flew away. The driver was so happy that he waved goodbye to the bird and drove off into the sunset. +One day, a little boy named Timmy wanted to make cookies with his mommy. They mixed flour and sugar to make dough. Timmy loved the dough because it tasted sweet. + +Suddenly, Timmy's sister, Lily, came into the kitchen. She saw Timmy and mommy making cookies and became jealous. "I want to make cookies too!" cried Lily. + +Mommy said, "Of course you can help us make cookies, Lily. We have enough dough for everyone." Timmy smiled and was happy that his sister could come and join them. Together, they made lots of yummy cookies and ate them all up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved animals. She had a big backyard where she would often play with her dog, cat, and bunny. One day, Lily saw a fearful animal hiding behind a tree. It was a tiny squirrel who looked like it needed a nap. + +Lily approached the squirrel slowly and spoke to it in a soft voice. She offered the squirrel some nuts and water, and soon the squirrel felt comfortable enough to come out of hiding. The squirrel took a little nap in the sun while Lily watched over it. + +From that day on, the squirrel would visit Lily's backyard often, and they became good friends. Lily learned that even the most fearful animals just need a little kindness and a nap to feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her favorite toy was her piano. It was big and shiny and very attractive to her. + +One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend wanted to play with the piano too, but Lily didn't want to share. She told her friend to go away and broke her heart. + +Lily soon realized that it was not nice to be selfish and to break her friend's heart. She learned that it is important to share and be kind to others. From that day on, Lily and her friend played together happily with the attractive piano. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, while they were playing, Lily's mom called her to come home. + +Lily ran home, excited to see what her mom had for her. When she got there, her mom revealed a surprise. It was a new toy for Lily to play with. Lily was so enthusiastic about her new toy that she ran back outside to show her friends. + +"Look what my mom gave me!" Lily exclaimed to her friends. They all gathered around to see the new toy. They were just as enthusiastic as Lily was. They all played together, laughing and having fun until it was time to go home. + +Lily went back to her home, happy and content. She couldn't wait to play with her new toy again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her silver toy car. She would race it around the house and pretend she was in a big race. One day, her friend Timmy came over to play. + +"Wow, your car is so shiny and pretty!" Timmy said. + +"Thanks! I love it. Do you want to race with me?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but I don't have a car. Can I borrow yours?" Timmy asked. + +Lily thought about it for a moment, but then decided to let Timmy use her car. They started racing around the house, but Timmy was very competitive and wanted to win. Suddenly, he bumped into Lily's toy car and it fell off the table and broke into pieces. + +"Oh no! My car is broken!" Lily cried. + +"I'm sorry, it was an accident. I'll help you fix it," Timmy said. + +But it was too late. Lily's favorite toy was ruined and she was very sad. Timmy apologized, but Lily didn't want to play with him anymore. Timmy disappeared and Lily was left alone with her broken toy car. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to have fun and play with her toys. One day, she saw a clever monkey at the store. She wanted to buy it, but her mom said they didn't have enough money. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. She went to her room and sat on her bed. Suddenly, she had an idea! She decided to save her allowance money every week so she could buy the clever monkey. + +Every week, Lily saved her money and put it in her piggy bank. After a few weeks, she had enough money to buy the clever monkey! She was so happy and ran to show her mom. + +Her mom was proud of her for being patient and saving her money. Lily learned that if she worked hard and saved her money, she could buy the things she wanted and have fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a goat named Billy. Billy was a brilliant goat, but he had a problem. He was very scared of shaking hands with other animals. + +One day, Billy met a cow named Daisy. Daisy said, "Hi Billy, would you like to shake hooves with me?" But Billy was too scared and ran away. Daisy was sad and confused. + +Later that day, Billy's friend, a chicken named Charlie, asked him why he was scared to shake hands. Billy said, "I don't know, it just makes me feel funny inside." Charlie replied, "It's okay to feel scared sometimes, but it's important to face your fears. Maybe if you try shaking hooves with me, it won't be so scary." + +So, Billy took a deep breath and shook hooves with Charlie. It wasn't so scary after all! From that day on, Billy wasn't afraid to shake hooves with other animals. He felt brilliant and proud of himself for facing his fear. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. They had a picnic and ate sandwiches. After they finished eating, Lily's mommy asked her to throw the empty sandwich bag in the bin. Lily got scared because the bin was big and dark, but her mommy helped her and they threw the bag inside. + +Then, they saw a cute puppy running around. Lily smiled and wanted to play with the puppy. The puppy came closer and licked her face. Lily laughed and hugged the puppy. Her mommy was happy to see her daughter smiling and having fun. + +After playing for a while, they went home. Lily was tired but happy. She fell asleep with a big smile on her face, dreaming about the fun day she had at the park with her mommy and the cute puppy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his colorful toys. One day, he saw his mom filling up a glass with water. Timmy wanted to help, so he asked if he could fill up the glass too. + +Timmy's mom said yes and let him fill up the glass with water. Timmy was so happy that he wanted to do more things. He saw his dad using his computer and wanted to try it too. + +His dad let him use the computer and Timmy was so excited. He clicked on all the colorful buttons and played games with his favorite characters. Timmy had so much fun that he didn't want to stop playing. + +After a while, Timmy's dad said it was time for bed. Timmy was sad that he had to stop playing, but he knew he could play with his colorful toys and fill up glasses with water again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and put them in a big box when she was done. One day, her mom said to her, "Lily, it's time to clean up your toys. You need to put them away." + +Lily replied, "Okay, Mommy. I'll put them away." She picked up her toys and put them in the box. Her mom was so proud of her for being such a good helper. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park with her friend, Timmy. They were having so much fun playing on the swings and the slide. Suddenly, Timmy broke a law and went down the slide headfirst. + +Lily said, "Timmy, you can't do that! It's against the law." Timmy didn't know what to do, but Lily had a brilliant idea. She suggested they play a different game that was safe and fun. Timmy agreed and they continued to play together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the summer because she could play outside all day. One day, she saw a cute puppy in her backyard. The puppy was so adorable that Lily wanted to paint a picture of him. She got her paints and a big piece of paper. She painted the puppy with brown and white colors. When she finished, she showed her painting to her mom. Her mom said it was the most adorable painting she had ever seen! From that day on, Lily and the puppy were best friends and played together every summer. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy jeep, which was red and shiny. One day, she took her jeep to the park to play with her friends. They had so much fun driving the jeep up and down the hills. + +Suddenly, Lily's jeep went too high and got stuck in a tree. She was so sad because she couldn't reach it. Her friend Emma said, "Don't worry, Lily. We will help you get your jeep back." They all tried to reach it, but it was too high. + +Lily started to cry and said, "I miss my jeep so much." Then, Emma had an idea. She went to get a ladder from her dad's garage. They put the ladder against the tree and climbed up to get the jeep. Lily was so happy to have her jeep back and said, "Thank you, Emma. You are the best friend ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a squirrel. The squirrel liked to collect nuts. The squirrel was very successful in collecting nuts. The squirrel had a big pile of nuts. The squirrel was happy. + +One day, the squirrel saw that the pile of nuts was getting smaller. The squirrel knew that the winter was coming, and the squirrel needed more nuts to survive. So, the squirrel decided to increase the amount of nuts it collected. + +The squirrel went out every day to collect more nuts. The squirrel worked hard and collected many nuts. The pile of nuts grew bigger and bigger. The squirrel was happy again. And when the winter came, the squirrel had enough nuts to survive. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little pig named Lucky. Lucky loved to bounce around in the mud. One day, Lucky met a cow in the field. The cow said, "Hello Lucky, what are you doing?" Lucky replied, "I am bouncing in the mud, it's so much fun!" The cow said, "Can I bounce too?" Lucky said, "Of course you can!" + +So, the cow started to bounce in the mud with Lucky. They bounced and bounced until they were both covered in mud. The cow said, "Wow, Lucky! That was so much fun! We should do this again sometime." Lucky agreed and they both went on their way, happy and muddy. From then on, Lucky knew that bouncing with friends was the best thing ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Tim's dad asked him to help load some boxes into the car. + +Tim was very excited to help his dad. He ran up the steps to the house to get the boxes. But when he got back to the car, his dad was looking impatient. + +"Tim, we need to go now," said his dad. + +Tim felt sad that he had made his dad upset. But then he remembered his job was to help load the boxes. He quickly put them in the car and they drove away. + +Tim was happy to have helped his dad and promised to be more careful next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big brother named Max who was very stubborn. One day, they went to the park to race each other. Lily was so fast and won the race! Max was sad, but Lily gave him a big hug and told him it was just for fun. + +Later that day, they went back home and decided to draw pictures. Lily drew a pretty flower on her page, but Max couldn't decide what to draw. He was being stubborn again. Lily helped him by drawing a silly face on his page. Max laughed and they both had a great time together. + +From that day on, Max learned that it was okay to lose sometimes and that it's always better to have fun with your family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the attic to play with her toys. She saw a big, scary cobweb on her toy box. She didn't like it, so she asked her mom to help her clean it up. + +Her mom came and said, "Let's unlock the door and clean up the cobweb together." They went to get the key and unlocked the door. The attic was dark and dusty, but they found a broom and started to clean up the cobweb. + +After they finished cleaning, Lily's mom said, "There's an available space in the attic. We can use it to store your toys." Lily was happy and said, "Yay! More space for my toys!" They put the toys in the new space and locked the door again. From that day on, Lily loved going to the attic to play with her toys in their new, clean home. +Once upon a time, there was a king. He was very competitive and liked to win all the time. He had a lot of toys and games to play with, but he always wanted more. + +One day, a little girl came to the king's castle. She had a toy that the king didn't have. The king wanted the toy and asked the girl if he could have it. The girl said no, but the king was very insistent. + +The girl finally said, "Okay, you can have it, but only if you set up a game for us to play." The king agreed and set up a game. They played for a while and the girl won. The king was sad, but he learned that it's not always about winning. Sometimes it's about having fun and making new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a king who wore a shiny crown on his head. One day, he decided to go for a swim in the deep blue sea. He asked his friends, the fish, if he could join them in their underwater world. The fish welcomed him with open fins and showed him all the colorful creatures that lived in the deep sea. The king was very happy and grateful to his new fish friends for their warm welcome. From that day on, he visited the deep sea often and wore his crown proudly as he explored the underwater world with his fish friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey named Max. Max had a long tail that he liked to swing from tree to tree. One day, Max was swinging on a vine when he fell into a puddle and got all wet. He didn't like being wet, so he started to cry. + +Just then, Max's friend, a little bird named Tweetie, flew over and saw him crying. "What's wrong, Max?" asked Tweetie. "I'm all wet and I don't like it," said Max. "Don't worry," said Tweetie, "I know how to dry you off." And with that, Tweetie flew down and started to flap her wings to dry Max off. + +Max was so happy that he stopped crying and started to swing his tail again. "Thanks, Tweetie," said Max. "You're the best friend ever!" And with that, Max and Tweetie swung and flew off into the sunset, happy as can be. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the sand and look for shells. One day, he found a big, beautiful shell that he loved very much. He decided to keep it safe in his home. + +But Timmy's home was getting too small for him. He needed to stretch his legs and find a new home. He searched high and low, but he couldn't find a good spot to live. Finally, he remembered the deep ocean where he had seen other crabs living in big, spacious shells. + +Timmy went on a long journey to the deep ocean, and when he got there, he found the perfect shell for him. It was big and roomy, and he could stretch out all his legs. He was so happy that he danced around the shell. From that day on, Timmy lived in his new home and was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around his garden and play with his friends. One day, Benny saw a big loop in the grass and he wanted to try to hop through it. + +Benny tried and tried, but he couldn't hop through the loop. His friend, a wise old owl, saw him struggling and asked, "Benny, why are you trying to hop through that loop? It's too small for you!" + +Benny replied, "I want to be independent and do things on my own, but I can't do it." + +The wise old owl smiled and said, "Benny, being independent doesn't mean you have to do everything on your own. Sometimes, it's okay to ask for help from your friends. Let's hop through the loop together!" + +And with the help of his friend, Benny was able to hop through the loop. He learned that it's okay to ask for help and that true independence means knowing when to ask for it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in the east. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick flowers. + +One day, Lily saw a big sack on the ground. She wondered what was inside, but she was too small and helpless to lift it up. + +Lily went to find her big brother, Max, and asked for his help. Max lifted the sack and inside they found a treasure chest full of gold coins! + +From that day on, Lily and Max were the richest kids in the east, all thanks to Lily's curiosity and Max's strength. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a big piano in her house. It was very quiet in the house because Lily's parents didn't like loud noises. One day, Lily's friend, Timmy, came to visit her. Timmy saw the piano and said, "Wow, that's a big piano! Does it belong to you?" Lily replied, "Yes, it belongs to me. Do you want to play it?" Timmy nodded his head and said, "Yes, please!" + +Lily sat down next to Timmy and they played the piano together. They played a song that was very quiet and gentle. Lily's parents heard the music and came to the room. They were surprised to see Timmy playing the piano with Lily. Lily's mom said, "That was beautiful! You both play very well together." Timmy smiled and said, "Thank you! Lily's piano is the best." + +After playing the piano, Lily and Timmy went outside to play. They ran around and played hide and seek. They had so much fun together. Timmy said, "Thank you for letting me play your piano. It was so much fun!" Lily replied, "You're welcome! Anytime you want to play, just come over." Timmy smiled and said, "I will! Your piano belongs in your house because it's so special." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her favorite pen, which was pink and sparkly. One day, Lily's little brother, Max, took her pen without asking. Lily was very upset and cried because she valued her pen so much. + +Their mom saw what happened and asked Max to give the pen back to Lily. Max said sorry and gave the pen back. Lily forgave Max because she knew it was a mistake. She taught Max that taking things without asking is not nice and to always value other people's things. + +The moral of the story is to always ask before taking something that doesn't belong to you. It's important to value other people's things and treat them with kindness. And even though Lily was upset, she only showed mild anger because she knew it was the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a shy rabbit named Benny. Benny lived in a big forest with his animal friends. One day, Benny wanted to play a game of tag with his friends but he was too shy to ask them. + +His friend, a wise owl named Ollie, noticed Benny looking sad and asked him what was wrong. Benny said, "I want to play tag, but I'm too shy to ask my friends." Ollie said, "Don't worry Benny, you just need to be brave and ask them. They will be happy to play with you." + +Benny took Ollie's advice and asked his friends to play tag. They were all happy to play with him and they had a lot of fun running around the track in the forest. Benny felt happy and grateful to have such kind friends. From that day on, Benny was no longer shy and he played with his friends every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and never listened to her mom. One day, Lily's mom told her not to eat too much candy or she would get a tummy ache. But Lily didn't listen and ate lots of candy anyways. + +Later that day, Lily got a tummy ache and felt very sick. She couldn't remember why her tummy hurt so much. Her mom reminded her that she ate too much candy earlier. Lily felt bad and promised to behave and listen to her mom from now on. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your parents and be careful with what you eat. Eating too much candy can make you sick and you might forget what caused your tummy ache. It's better to be thin and healthy than to eat too much candy and feel sick. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was walking in the park with her mommy when it started to rain. Lily got wet and cold, so she asked her mommy if they could go somewhere to stay dry. + +"I request that we find shelter, mommy," said Lily. + +Mommy looked around and saw a tall building nearby. "Let's go there," she said. + +But when they got to the building, they saw that there was already a big group of people standing under the awning. They were all trying to stay dry too. + +Lily felt sad because she didn't want to get wet again. She looked up at the tall building and said, "I wish we could go inside and stay dry." + +Just then, a kind man who worked in the building saw Lily and her mommy. He came outside and said, "Excuse me, would you like to come inside and wait out the rain?" + +Lily and her mommy were very happy and grateful. They went inside and waited until the rain stopped. When they left, Lily waved goodbye to the kind man and said, "Thank you for letting us stay in your tall building." +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots. One day, Benny saw a big and attractive carrot in a garden. He wanted to eat it so badly. + +Benny tried to jump up to reach the carrot but he couldn't. He asked his friend, a squirrel named Sammy, to help him. "Sammy, can you please help me stand on your shoulders so I can get that carrot?" Benny asked. + +Sammy agreed and stood still while Benny climbed up his back. Benny finally reached the carrot and was so happy. "Thank you, Sammy! This is the best carrot ever!" Benny exclaimed. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a red wagon that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's wagon and said, "Wow, that's a nice wagon! It looks expensive." + +Timmy replied, "It is expensive, but I keep it clean and take good care of it." + +Billy asked if he could play with the wagon, and Timmy said yes. They took turns pulling each other around in the wagon and had lots of fun. But then, Billy accidentally bumped the wagon into a rock and a wheel fell off. + +Timmy was upset, but he didn't get mad at Billy. He said, "That's okay, accidents happen. Let's work together to fix it." They found some tools and fixed the wagon together. From that day on, they made sure to be extra careful when playing with the expensive wagon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, Lily's mom brought home a big, shiny new cabinet. It was so pretty and Lily loved it. + +But the cabinet troubled Lily's mom. She was worried that Lily might accidentally shut herself inside. So, she told Lily to be careful and not play near the cabinet. + +Lily listened to her mom and never went near the cabinet. But one day, Lily's friend came over to play hide-and-seek. Lily thought it would be a great hiding spot to hide in the cabinet. But when she shut the cabinet door, she couldn't open it again. She was scared and didn't know what to do. Luckily, her mom heard her cries for help and came to rescue her. From that day on, Lily never played near the furniture that could shut her in again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her yellow pencil. One day, Lily's pencil broke and she was sad because she couldn't draw anymore. + +Lily's mom asked her what was wrong and Lily told her about her broken pencil. Her mom said, "Don't worry, I'll supply you with a new pencil!" Lily was happy again and said, "Thank you, mommy!" + +Lily's mom gave her a new yellow pencil and Lily was so excited to start drawing again. She drew a picture of a big yellow sun and showed it to her mom. Her mom said, "Wow, that's beautiful! You're such a good artist, Lily." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy. I love my new pencil!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved his red sweater. It was soft and warm. One day, Timmy went to the store with his mommy. They saw a toy that Timmy wanted. Timmy's mommy said he could have it if he paid for it himself. Timmy was happy and gave the store lady some money. He got the toy and went home. Later, Timmy accidentally spilled juice on his sweater. It made him sad because it hurt his sweater. But his mommy said they could wash it and make it all better again. Timmy was happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant who loved to crawl around. One day, the ant was crawling near a big, red apple when suddenly, a mean spider appeared! The spider was very ignorant and didn't like the ant crawling around. + +The spider started chasing the ant, and the ant tried to crawl away as fast as possible. But the spider was too fast and caught up to the ant. The spider blew gas in the ant's face, making the ant feel very sick. + +The ant knew it had to do something to get away from the spider. So, it crawled up the stem of the apple as fast as it could. The spider tried to follow, but it was too big and got stuck. The ant was safe and happy, crawling around on the apple, while the spider was stuck and couldn't bother the ant anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect leaves. One day, she found a yellow leaf and showed it to her mommy. + +"Look mommy, a yellow leaf!" Lily said. + +Her mommy replied, "Yes, I understand. It's very pretty." + +Lily was so happy that her mommy liked the yellow leaf too. They decided to put it in a special book to remember the day they found it. From then on, every time they went outside, they looked for more yellow leaves to add to their book. Lily loved spending time with her mommy and learning new things. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a big yellow dragon. The dragon was very nice and loved to play with the kids. One day, a boy named Tim asked the dragon for a ride. The dragon was happy to help. + +The dragon took Tim high up in the sky. They flew over the village and saw all the people. But some people were scared. They did not like the dragon. They thought the dragon was bad. The dragon was sad and did not want to make people scared. + +So, the dragon and Tim came up with a plan. They went to the village and the dragon asked the people to not be scared. The dragon showed them how nice and kind it was. The people saw that the dragon was good and they all became friends. From that day on, the village and the dragon lived happily together. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a curious little dog named Spot. Spot loved to explore and play with his friends. One day, he found a big, red ball in the park. He was so happy and excited to play with it. + +Spot's friends saw him with the ball and wanted to play too. They all ran and jumped, trying to catch the ball. But Spot was a little too excited, and he accidentally bumped into his friend, making her fall. Spot felt embarrass because he didn't mean to make her fall. He said sorry to his friend, and they all continued to play. + +Later that day, Spot's mom said he could have a treat for being a good dog. She gave him a big, yummy bone. Spot was so excited to eat it, but he wanted to share with his friends. He ran to find his friends, carrying the bone in his mouth. But he tripped and dropped the bone into a puddle. The bone was all dirty, and no one could eat it. Spot felt sad because he couldn't share his treat with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a polite helicopter. It liked to help people and make them happy. The helicopter had a big job to do. It had to take food and toys to the children in the town. + +One day, the helicopter went to the town to give out the food and toys. The children were so happy to see the helicopter. They said, "Thank you, polite helicopter!" The helicopter felt very proud. + +But then, it started to rain. The helicopter knew it had to shut its door to keep the rain out. So, it shut the door and flew back home. The children waved goodbye to the polite helicopter. The helicopter promised to come back soon with more food and toys. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly otter named Ollie. Ollie loved to play in the water all day. He had many friends like fish, ducks, and frogs. + +One sunny day, Ollie found a big leaf near the river. He had an idea. He wanted to fold the leaf and make a boat. So, he folded the leaf one, two, three times. Now, he had a small boat to play with. + +Ollie put the leaf boat in the water and watched it float. His friends, the fish, ducks, and frogs, came to see the boat too. They all had fun playing with the leaf boat. Ollie was very happy and had a great day with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly cat named Tom. Tom loved to play with his toy ball. One day, while playing, Tom saw a bottle of ink on the table. + +Tom stared at the ink bottle. He wanted to play with it too. He jumped on the table and pushed the ink bottle with his paw. The ink spilled all over the table and made a big mess. + +Tom's owner saw the mess and cleaned it up. She was not mad at Tom. She knew he was just a friendly cat who wanted to play. So, she gave Tom a new toy to play with and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to paint. One day, he found a big, interesting wall. The wall had many patches on it. Tim thought it would be fun to paint the wall. + +Tim started to paint the wall with his colors. He painted a big sun, a blue sky, and green grass. Tim was very happy. But then, his friend Sam came by. Sam looked at the wall and said, "Hey! That's my wall! You can't paint it!" + +Tim felt sad. He didn't want to make Sam mad. So, Tim said, "I'm sorry, Sam. I didn't know it was your wall. Can we paint it together?" + +Sam thought for a moment. Then, he smiled and said, "Okay, Tim. Let's paint the wall together!" So, Tim and Sam painted the wall with fun colors and made it look very interesting. They were both very happy, and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big pink rock. It lived in a park where kids liked to play. The rock was very happy because it loved to see kids having fun. + +One day, a little boy named Tim came to the park. He saw the pink rock and said, "Hi, pink rock! You are big and pretty." The rock felt very happy to hear this. Tim sat on the rock and started to rock back and forth. The rock liked this game. + +Then, Tim saw a quick squirrel running by. He jumped off the rock and said, "Bye, pink rock! I will play with you again soon." The rock was sad to see Tim go but knew that more kids would come to play. The pink rock waited for its next friend, feeling happy and loved. +One day, a little girl named Sue went to the park. She saw her friend Tim playing with a ball. They said "hi" to each other. Sue and Tim liked to play together. They played on the swings, the slide, and in the sand. Sue knew that they would meet again soon at the park. + +One day, it was very dry outside. Sue and Tim met at the park, but it was too hot to play. They wanted to find a cool place to sit and talk. Sue said, "Let's go to my house and sit on the couch." Tim said, "Yes, let's go!" + +They walked to Sue's house and sat on the big, soft couch. They talked and laughed. Then, they heard a loud noise outside. They looked out the window and saw it was starting to rain. Sue said, "I knew we would meet again at the park when it was not so dry." Tim smiled and said, "Yes, we can play in the rain next time!" +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a witch. The witch was not nice. She had a big hat and a tight dress. The dress was so tight, she could not move well. The witch liked to play tricks on the people in the town. + +One day, the witch saw a boy playing with a toy. The toy could shoot little balls. The witch wanted the toy, so she asked the boy if she could play with it. The boy said yes, because he was a nice boy. + +The witch tried to shoot the balls with the toy, but her tight dress made it hard to move. The boy saw this and started to laugh. The witch got mad and tried to play a trick on the boy. But the boy was too fast for her. He ran away and told the people in the town about the witch. They all laughed at the witch, and she never played tricks on them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim wanted to buy a scooter. He saw a gray scooter in the store. He liked it a lot. Tim asked his mom to buy the gray scooter for him. His mom said, "Okay, but you must be careful when you ride it." + +Tim was very happy. He rode his gray scooter every day. He went up and down the street. One day, Tim saw a big hill. He wanted to ride his scooter down the hill. Tim's friend said, "That hill looks too big. It might not be safe." But Tim didn't listen. + +Tim went down the big hill on his gray scooter. He went very fast. Tim could not stop. He fell off his scooter and got hurt. The gray scooter was broken too. Tim was sad, and he wished he had listened to his friend. The end. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. The sun was light and bright in the sky. Tim saw his friend, Sue, and they both wanted to play. + +"Let's act like animals!" said Tim. Sue liked the idea. Tim acted like a big bear and Sue acted like a small cat. They laughed and had fun. + +Soon, other kids at the park saw Tim and Sue acting like animals. They asked, "What's your name?" Tim and Sue told them their names and invited them to play too. They all acted like different animals and had a great time in the light and sunny park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to paint pretty pictures. She would paint the sun, the moon, and the stars. Lucy had a big box of colors to make her pictures beautiful. + +One day, Lucy found a hammer in her dad's toolbox. She thought it would be fun to use the hammer to paint. Lucy put some sweet candy next to her painting to make it extra special. She dipped the hammer in the paint and started to make her picture. + +As she painted with the hammer, she made big splashes of color on the paper. The sweet candy next to her painting made her smile. When she was done, Lucy showed her mom and dad her painting. They were so proud of her and hung it on the wall. Lucy was happy she could make a pretty painting with a hammer and some sweet candy. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red bus. The bus liked to help people. It took them to places they needed to go. The bus had a friend, a wealthy man. The wealthy man was very kind and always happy. + +One day, the bus was very tired. It said to the wealthy man, "I need to sleep. I am too tired to drive people today." The wealthy man smiled and said, "Okay, bus. You can sleep today. I will help the people." + +So, the wealthy man took his car and drove the people to the places they needed to go. The bus slept all day and all night. When the sun came up, the bus woke up. It felt much better after sleeping. + +The bus said to the wealthy man, "Thank you for helping me. Now, I can drive the people again." The wealthy man smiled and said, "You're welcome, bus. I am happy to help you and the people." + +From that day on, the bus and the wealthy man worked together to help people. They became the best of friends and made many people happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He found an enormous box in his room. The box was very big and very pretty. Tim wanted to open the box, but it was locked. + +Tim's mom gave him a coin. She said, "Put the coin in the box and turn it. The box will open." Tim did what his mom said. He put the coin in the box and turned it. The box opened! + +Inside the enormous box, Tim found many toys. There were cars, dolls, and balls. Tim was very happy. He played with his new toys all day long. And from that day on, the enormous box was Tim's favorite place to keep his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot had a big itch on his back. He tried to reach it, but he could not. He felt sad and wanted the itch to go away. + +One day, a gentle cat named Mittens saw Spot. Mittens wanted to help him. She said, "Imagine if we work together, we can make your itch go away." Spot liked that idea. + +Mittens climbed on Spot's back and used her soft paw to scratch the itch. Spot was so happy! His itch was gone. They both became good friends and played together every day. +One day, a boy named Tom found a big helmet. He thought it was very cool. He wanted to play with it. Tom put the helmet on his head and started to run fast. He felt like a hero. + +Tom saw a cat laying on the road. The cat was sad. It could not move. Tom wanted to help the cat. He knew he had to be fast to save it. Tom ran fast to the cat with the helmet on his head. + +He picked up the cat and moved it to a safe place. The cat was happy now. Tom felt like a real hero with his helmet. He knew he could help others too. Tom and the cat played together and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a strong boy named Tom. He lived in a small house with his mom and dad. Tom loved to climb and play outside. + +One day, Tom found a big ladder in the yard. He wanted to climb it, but his mom said it was not safe. Tom was sad, but he knew his mom was right. He thought of a way to make the ladder safe to climb. + +Tom had an idea. He asked his dad for help. They took a pen and began to mark the ladder. They marked the spots where Tom could put his hands and feet to climb safely. Tom's dad held the ladder steady as Tom climbed. + +As Tom climbed the ladder, he felt very strong and happy. He knew he could climb safely because of the marks he and his dad made. Tom reached the top of the ladder and saw the beautiful view of his yard. He was so proud of himself for solving the problem. + +From that day on, Tom and his dad would always find new things to climb and mark together. They had lots of fun and learned to be safe while climbing. And Tom grew up to be a strong and smart boy, just like his dad. +Once upon a time, in a green forest, there lived a small rabbit named Remy. Remy loved winter because he could play in the snow. One day, Remy met a big bear named Benny. + +"Hi, I am Remy. Do you like winter too?" Remy asked Benny. Benny smiled and said, "Yes, I like winter, but I sleep a lot during winter." + +Remy and Benny became good friends. They played in the snow and had a lot of fun. One day, Remy got lost in the forest. He was scared and did not know what to do. + +Remy remembered that Benny told him to trust him. So Remy called out, "Benny, help me, please!" Benny heard Remy and came running to find him. + +Benny found Remy and took him back home. Remy was happy to have a friend like Benny. They played all winter and had a great time. Remy learned to trust Benny, and they were friends forever. +Once upon a time, in a big, big garden, there was a little red poppy. The poppy was friends with all the other flowers. They would play together all day long. But one day, a scary big bird came to the garden. The bird wanted to eat the little poppy. + +The poppy was very scared. It did not want to be eaten by the big bird. So, the poppy asked its friends for help. The other flowers wanted to help the poppy. They knew they had to part and hide from the scary bird. + +The flowers all hid in different places in the garden. The poppy hid under a big green leaf. The scary bird looked and looked, but it could not find the poppy. The poppy was safe under the leaf. The bird flew away, and the poppy was happy. + +The poppy and its friends came out from their hiding places. They were all happy that the scary bird was gone. They played together again in the big, big garden. The poppy knew that it was safe with its friends. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful girl named Lily. She had many friends. All her friends made a big network. They liked to play together every day. + +One day, Lily and her friends found a big box of toys. They wanted to play with the toys. But the toys were all mixed up. Lily had an idea. She said, "Let's sort the toys!" + +Lily and her friends worked together. They sorted the cars, dolls, and balls. When they finished, they had a lot of fun playing with the toys. They were happy because they had sorted the toys and made their network even stronger. +One day, a boy named Tom put on his uniform. It was red and blue. He believed he was a superhero. Tom wanted to help people and make them happy. + +Tom saw a cat stuck in a tree. He said, "Don't worry, cat! I will save you!" Tom climbed the tree and helped the cat come down. The cat was happy and ran away. + +Then, Tom saw an angry dog. The dog barked at him. Tom said, "Why are you angry, dog?" The dog stopped barking and wagged its tail. Tom played with the dog and it was not angry anymore. Tom felt happy because he helped the cat and the dog. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a new cat. The cat was very nice but sometimes it would sneeze. One day, the cat went out to play in the sun. + +While playing, the cat met a cross dog. The dog was big and loud. The cat wanted to be friends with the dog. So, the cat went close to the dog and said, "Hi, I am a new cat. Do you want to play with me?" + +The dog looked at the cat and started to sneeze too. The cat and the dog laughed together. They played all day and had lots of fun. The cross dog was not cross anymore. The new cat and the dog became best friends. They lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the kitchen. He saw a big fridge. The fridge was messy. Tim wanted to help his mom. He thought, "I will clean the fridge and make it nice." + +Tim took out all the food. He put it on the table. He saw a big mess inside the fridge. Tim used a cloth to clean it. He wiped and wiped until the fridge was clean. Then, he put the food back in the fridge. + +When Mom saw the clean fridge, she was happy. She hugged Tim and said, "Good job!" Tim felt proud. He had gained a big smile on his face. Now, the fridge was clean and nice, and Tim was a happy helper. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly farm. On this farm, there were many animals and plants. One day, a little girl named Lily came to visit the farm. + +Lily saw the tall green corn plants. She touched the corn and felt happy. She started to imagine. She thought, "I can be a tall corn plant too!" So, she stood on her toes and stretched her arms high like the corn. + +Lily played with the farm animals. She laughed and danced with them. The animals liked Lily and she liked them too. At the end of the day, Lily was tired but very happy. She said goodbye to the jolly farm and went home. +One sunny day, a strong dog named Max went for a walk. Max liked to walk and play. He noticed a small cat near a tree. The cat was looking at her toe. + +"Hi, cat! Why are you looking at your toe?" Max asked. The cat looked up and said, "I hurt my toe when I was playing. It does not feel good." + +Max wanted to help the cat. He said, "I am strong, and I can help you. Let's go see a doctor to make your toe feel better." The cat smiled and said, "Thank you, Max." So, Max and the cat went to see the doctor together. The doctor helped the cat's toe feel better. Max and the cat became good friends and played happily every day. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable little dog. The dog loved to play in the rain. After playing, he would be all wet. His owner would dry him with a big towel. + +One day, the little dog saw a big car with a driver. The driver was nice and waved at the dog. The dog wanted to play with the driver. He ran after the car, barking and wagging his tail. + +But the dog did not see the big puddle in front of him. He ran into the puddle and got very wet. The owner could not dry him this time. The dog was sad and cold. The driver did not stop to play, and the little dog had a bad day. +Once upon a time, there was a little brown dog named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park. One day, Max saw a big brown ball near a tree. He wanted to play with it, but he didn't know who it belonged to. Max looked around and saw a little girl with a big smile on her face. He thought she might be his new friend. + +Max ran to the little girl and barked. The girl looked at Max and said, "Hi, dog! My name is Lucy. Do you want to play with my ball?" Max wagged his tail and barked again. He was very happy to have a new friend. Lucy threw the ball and Max ran to catch it. They played together all day long. + +As the sun began to set, Lucy said, "Max, it's time for me to go home. Thank you for playing with me today. You are my new best friend." Max smiled and barked, happy to have made a new friend. They both knew that they would see each other again at the park very soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play pretend with her friends at the park. They would pretend to be animals, like cats, dogs, and birds. Lily's favorite animal to pretend to be was a cat. She would say, "Meow!" and crawl around on the ground. + +One sunny day, Lily and her friends went to the park to pick flowers. They found many pretty flowers in different colors. Lily picked a big, red flower. It was so popular that all her friends wanted one too. They all picked red flowers and put them in their hair. + +When they were done picking flowers, they played pretend again. This time, they pretended to be popular singers on a stage. They sang and danced, and everyone clapped and cheered for them. Lily and her friends had so much fun playing pretend and picking flowers at the park. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her purple dress. One day, she saw something shiny on the ground. It was a mystery box. The box was small and purple too. + +Lily decided to hold the mystery box in her hands. She wanted to know what was inside. She shook the box and heard a sound. It made her very happy. Lily ran to her mom and dad to show them the purple mystery box. + +Her mom and dad helped her open the box. Inside, they found a pretty purple toy. Lily loved her new toy and played with it all day. She was so glad she found the mystery box in the forest. +One day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk. She saw a soft, fluffy bunny. Lily wondered if the bunny wanted to play. She walked closer and said, "Hi, bunny! Do you want to play with me?" + +The bunny looked at Lily and said, "Yes! I love to play. Let's find some fun stuff to do!" So, Lily and the bunny went to the park. They found a big ball to play with. They kicked the ball and laughed a lot. + +Then, they found a soft, green grassy hill. They sat on the hill and looked at the sky. They saw big clouds and wondered what they looked like. Lily said, "That cloud looks like a big, soft bed!" The bunny agreed and they both smiled. They had a fun day playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She loved to play with her toy vehicles. One day, she saw a big vehicle outside her house. It was a truck that could bring many things. + +Mia asked her mom, "Can I bring my toy vehicles to the park?" Her mom said, "Yes, you can." So, Mia put her toy vehicles in a bag and went to the park with her mom. + +At the park, Mia met a boy named Tim. Tim didn't have any toy vehicles. Mia shared her toy vehicles with Tim. They played together and had lots of fun. Tim said, "Thank you, Mia!" He was grateful for Mia's kindness. They became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, in a big, big forest, there was a small, but impressive tent. Inside the tent lived a kind lady. She liked to serve food to her animal friends. Every day, the animals would come to her tent to eat. + +One day, a little rabbit came to the tent. He was very hungry. The kind lady saw the rabbit and said, "Hello, little rabbit! Would you like to eat some food? I can serve you." The rabbit was so happy and said, "Yes, please! I am very hungry." + +The kind lady served the rabbit some tasty carrots. The rabbit ate and ate. He was very happy. After he finished eating, the rabbit said, "Thank you for the food! Your tent is very impressive." The kind lady smiled and said, "You're welcome, little rabbit. Come back any time you are hungry." +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She was a normal girl who liked to play with her toys and read books. One day, her mom gave her a special present. It was a new book called a novel. Lily was so happy! + +Lily's new novel was about a big bear and a little rabbit who were friends. They liked to play together and go on adventures. The adventures they went on would include finding new places, meeting new friends, and playing fun games. + +Every day, Lily would read her novel and imagine she was part of the adventures with the big bear and little rabbit. She would pretend to be their friend and play with them in her room. Lily loved her new novel and she felt like she was part of a special world. And that made her very happy. +One day, Tim went to the park. He saw a little beetle on the ground. Tim looked at the beetle. He wanted to examine it. The beetle was not bad. It was just small and black. + +Tim said, "Hi, little beetle!" The beetle did not say anything. Tim was happy to see the beetle. He wanted to show it to his friend, Sam. + +Tim called Sam and said, "Sam, come see the beetle!" Sam came and looked at the beetle. Sam said, "Wow, it's not a bad beetle. It's cool!" + +Tim and Sam played with the beetle. They were very careful not to hurt it. They let the beetle go back to its home. Tim and Sam were happy they had a fun day at the park with the little beetle. +One day, a little dog named Max went for a jog. He liked to run and play in the park. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Max was very happy. + +As Max jogged, he saw a stitch on the ground. It was a pretty stitch from a red ball. Max picked up the stitch and put it in his mouth. He wanted to show it to his friend, Sam the cat. + +Max jogged to Sam's house with the little stitch. When Sam saw the stitch, he was very happy. They played with the stitch all day long. Max and Sam were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big orange cat named Tom. He loved to play with his friends in the park. One sunny day, Tom saw a big, red tomato on the ground. He was so happy because he loved tomatoes. + +Tom wanted to part the tomato with his friends. He went to find his best friend, a small, brown dog named Max. Tom showed Max the big, red tomato. Max was happy too, and they decided to share the tomato with their other friends. + +Tom and Max went to find their other friends, a cute, green bird named Lily and a funny, pink rabbit named Ben. They all sat under a big tree and part the tomato into four pieces. Each friend got a piece of the tomato to eat. They all enjoyed the tasty tomato and played together all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little girl named Lucy. She loved to play with her blocks. She would build tall towers and big houses with them. Her favorite blocks were red, blue, and yellow. + +One sunny day, Lucy went to the park with her blocks. She saw a boy named Tom playing with his blocks too. They smiled at each other and decided to play together. They started to discuss what they could build with their blocks. + +Lucy and Tom built a big castle with their blocks. They had so much fun discussing where to put each block. The castle was very pretty, with red, blue, and yellow blocks. They were very happy with their creation. + +After they finished the castle, Lucy and Tom became good friends. They played with their blocks at the park every day. They always had fun discussing new things to build. They lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty dog named Spot. Spot loved to play and run all day. One day, Spot found an avocado in the yard. + +Spot picked up the avocado and lay down under a big tree. He played with the avocado, rolling it around and barking. It was a fun new toy for him. + +But then, the avocado rolled away and hid under a bush. Spot looked and looked but could not find it. He felt sad. Spot's mom saw him and helped him find the avocado. Spot was happy again and promised to be a good dog. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree. In the tree, there was a little bird. The little bird had a collar. The collar was very special. It could shake and make a loud noise. + +One day, the little bird saw a big cat. The cat wanted to eat the bird. The bird was very scared. The bird thought, "I must use my special collar to save myself." + +The bird shook the collar. It made a loud noise. The big cat got scared and ran away. The little bird was safe now. + +All the other birds saw what happened. They learned that being brave and using what you have can save you from danger. The little bird and the other birds lived happily ever after. +One day, a kind boy named Tim went to the park to play. He saw a big ball and decided to kick it. He kicked the ball very high and far. The ball flew through the air and landed near a big tree. + +Under the tree, there was a jar of jam. A little girl named Sue was sitting there. She saw the ball and picked it up. "Is this your ball?" she asked Tim. "Yes, it is," Tim said with a smile. + +Sue gave the ball back to Tim. They decided to play together and share the jam. They had a fun day at the park, kicking the ball and eating jam. They became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful bird named Bobby. Bobby loved to whistle all day long. One day, he saw a group of birds playing together. + +Bobby flew over to the group and said, "Can I play with you?" The group of birds looked at him and said, "Yes, but you have to whistle with us!" + +Bobby was so happy. He whistled louder than ever before. The group of birds and Bobby played together all day, whistling and having fun. They knew that they would be friends forever. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a girl named Lily. Lily had a red flag. She loved her flag very much. One day, a crazy wind blew the flag away. Lily was very sad. + +Lily asked her friend, Tom, "Can you help me find my flag?" Tom said, "Yes, let's go!" They looked and looked, and finally found the flag near a big tree. But the flag was torn from the crazy wind. + +Lily and Tom went to see Mr. Fox, who could heal things. Mr. Fox looked at the flag and said, "I can fix it!" He worked and worked, and soon the flag was like new. Lily was very happy, and she thanked Mr. Fox. + +From that day on, Lily and Tom played with the flag every day. They were very careful with the flag, so it would not get hurt again. And the crazy wind never blew the flag away again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big box of tape. She loved to tape her toys together and make new toys. One day, she made a very tall tower with her toys and tape. She was very happy and proud of her tower. She wanted her friends to see and admire her tower. + +Lily had a little brother named Tim. Tim was playing with his ball in the room. He did not see the tall tower Lily made. He was running and laughing. Then, the ball hit the tower. The tower fell down and broke. Lily was very sad and angry. She yelled at Tim and said, "You broke my tower!" + +Tim was sorry that he broke the tower. He wanted to make Lily happy again. So, he helped her pick up the toys and the tape. They started to build a new tower together. This time, the tower was even taller and stronger. Lily and Tim were very happy. They admired their new tower and played together all day long. +One day, a humble cat named Tom went for a walk. He saw a big jail with a number on it. The number was "3". Tom was a smart cat and he knew numbers well. + +Tom heard a little bird inside the jail. The bird was sad and wanted to go out. Tom wanted to help the bird. He thought of a plan to open the jail door. + +Tom found a key near the jail. He used the key to open the door. The bird was very happy and thanked Tom. They became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a red ball. The red ball had a friend named Cheese. Cheese was very soft and yummy. They liked to play together in the warm sun. + +One day, the red ball and Cheese went outside to play. They played catch and rolled around in the grass. The sun was very hot, and they started to feel warm. + +After a while, Cheese started to melt. The red ball was worried about Cheese. They went back inside to cool down. Cheese felt better, and they were happy again. They learned that playing in the hot sun can make Cheese melt, so they decided to play inside on hot days. +Once upon a time, a wise bird and a baby bird went for a walk. They wanted to see the big ocean. The wise bird told the baby bird to stay close. The wise bird knew that the ocean could be a little scary. + +As they walked, they saw a big fish in the water. The wise bird said, "Baby bird, do not go near the big fish. It is not safe." But the baby bird did not listen. The baby bird wanted to play with the big fish. + +The wise bird tried to stop the baby bird, but it was too late. The big fish ate the baby bird. The wise bird was very sad. The walk to the ocean was not a happy one. The wise bird wished the baby bird had listened. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia was troubled because she lost her toy. She looked everywhere but could not find it. She started to cry. + +Mia's mom saw her and asked, "Why are you sad?" Mia said, "I can't find my toy!" Her mom said, "Don't worry, we will find it. Let's look together." Mia felt a little better and hoped they would find her toy. + +They looked in the kitchen and found the toy next to a big bowl of rice. Mia was so happy! She said, "Thank you, Mom!" They ate the rice together and Mia was not troubled anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little red car with a big motor. The car had a friend named Tim. Tim loved to play with the car and go on fun trips together. + +One day, the car was feeling naughty. It wanted to play a trick on Tim. So, the car hid behind a big tree. When Tim came to find the car, he was very sad. He looked and looked but could not find his friend. + +Tim had an idea. He would add more cars to play with. He found a blue car and a yellow car. The little red car saw Tim having fun with the new cars and felt bad. It came out from behind the tree and said sorry to Tim. Tim was happy to see his red car again. They all played together and had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a quiet cat. The cat had a name. Her name was Kitty. Kitty liked to play and nap all day. + +One day, Kitty met a dog. The dog had a name, too. His name was Buddy. Buddy was not quiet. He liked to bark and run. But Kitty and Buddy became good friends. + +Kitty and Buddy liked to play together. One day, they played a game. Kitty would serve a ball and Buddy would catch it. They played this game all day long. They were very happy and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing with her toy cat, Fluffy, in the park. Lily was very happy. + +Lily saw a napkin on the ground. She wanted to rescue it because it was dirty. She picked it up and put it in the trash. Lily felt good about helping to keep the park clean. + +But then, Lily tripped and fell. She felt embarrassed because people saw her fall. Her mommy hugged her and told her it was okay. Lily smiled and went back to playing with Fluffy, feeling happy again. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks. They liked to make different shapes with the blocks. They made a house, a car, a tower and a star. They used colorful blocks: red, blue, yellow and green. + +"Look at my star!" Lily said. "It has five points. It is yellow and red." + +"That is a nice star," Ben said. "But look at my tower! It is very tall. It has blue and green blocks." + +Lily and Ben were having fun. They wanted to make more shapes with the blocks. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was Mom. She was calling them for lunch. + +"Lily! Ben! Time to eat!" Mom said. + +Lily and Ben paused. They looked at each other. They did not want to stop playing. They wanted to make more shapes. + +"Can we play a little more, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Please, Mom?" Ben said. + +Mom smiled. She knew they liked to play with blocks. She also knew they were hungry. + +"Okay, you can play a little more," Mom said. "But only for five minutes. Then you have to come and eat. Lunch is ready." + +"Yay! Thank you, Mom!" Lily and Ben said. + +They gave Mom a hug and a kiss. Then they ran back to their blocks. They wanted to make more colorful shapes before lunch. +Anna loved ponies. She had a toy pony that she hugged every night. She wished she could see a real pony someday. Her mom said maybe they could go to a farm when it was warm. + +One day, mom said they had a surprise for Anna. They got in the car and drove for a long time. Anna saw cows and sheep and chickens on the way. She wondered what the surprise was. + +They stopped at a big gate. Mom said they were at the farm. Anna was excited. She hoped there were ponies there. They got out of the car and walked to a barn. Mom said they had to be quiet and careful. + +Inside the barn, Anna saw a lot of hay and some big animals. She saw horses and donkeys and goats. She looked for ponies, but she did not see any. She felt sad. + +Then, mom pointed to a corner. Anna saw something small and brown and fuzzy. It was a pony! A baby pony! Anna gasped. She wanted to pet it. Mom said they could, but they had to ask the farmer first. + +They walked to the farmer, who was wearing a heavy coat and a hat. He smiled and said hello. Mom asked if they could see the baby pony. He said yes, but he warned them that it was very cold and the pony was shivering. He said they had to be gentle and warm. + +Anna nodded. She followed the farmer to the corner. The pony looked at them with big eyes. Anna reached out her hand and touched its fur. It was soft and wet. The pony shivered. Anna felt sorry for it. She took off her scarf and wrapped it around the pony's neck. The pony stopped shivering. It nuzzled Anna's hand. Anna smiled. She felt happy. + +She said to the pony, "Hello, little pony. I'm Anna. You're so cute. I like you. Do you like me?" + +The pony whinnied. It licked Anna's face. Anna giggled. She hugged the pony. The pony hugged her back. Anna said, "I love you, little pony. You're my friend." + +The farmer said, "You're very kind, Anna. The pony likes you too. You made him feel better. You can come and visit him anytime you want." + +Anna looked at mom. Mom nodded. Anna said, "Thank you, farmer. Thank you, mom. This is the best surprise ever. Can we come back soon?" + +Mom said, "Of course, sweetie. We can come back whenever you want. You're a good girl, Anna. And you have a good heart." + +Anna smiled. She kissed the pony. She said, "Bye, little pony. See you soon. I'll bring you a carrot next time." + +The pony said, "Bye, Anna. See you soon. I'll wait for you." + +Anna and mom waved to the farmer and the pony. They walked back to the car. Anna held her toy pony in her arms. She said, "Mom, I have two ponies now. One real and one toy. I'm so happy." + +Mom said, "I'm happy too, Anna. You made a new friend today. And you learned a new word. Do you know what it is?" + +Anna thought for a moment. She said, "Shiver?" + +Mom said, "That's right. Shiver. It means to shake because of cold or fear. The pony was shivering because he was cold. But you warmed him up with your scarf and your love. You're a very smart and brave girl, Anna." + +Anna said, "Thank you, mom. You're the best mom ever. I love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Anna. You're the best daughter ever." + +They hugged and kissed. They drove away from the farm. Anna looked at the window. She saw the pony in the barn. He was wearing her scarf. He looked happy. He waved to her. She waved back. She said, "Bye, bye, little pony. See you soon." + +The end. +Sam and Mia are twins. They like to play with their jeep. Their jeep is big and red. It has four wheels and a horn. They can drive it in the yard. + +One day, they hear a noise. It is loud and scary. They stop playing and listen. The noise comes from the street. They see a big truck. The truck is black and dirty. It has a big cage on the back. Inside the cage, there is a lion. The lion roars and shakes the cage. + +"Wow, look at the lion!" Sam says. He wants to see more. He is nosy. + +"Shh, be quiet!" Mia says. She is afraid. She does not like the lion. She wants to hide. + +Sam does not listen to Mia. He runs to the fence. He wants to get closer to the lion. He climbs on the fence and waves at the lion. + +"Hi, lion!" Sam says. He smiles. + +The lion sees Sam. The lion does not like Sam. The lion growls and jumps at the cage. The cage rattles and breaks. The lion escapes. + +"Help, help!" Sam screams. He falls off the fence. He runs to the jeep. He is scared. + +Mia sees Sam. She is worried. She runs to the jeep too. She hugs Sam. + +"Are you okay?" Mia asks. + +"Yes, I'm okay," Sam says. He is sorry. He knows he was wrong. He should have listened to Mia. + +They hear a siren. It is loud and bright. They see a police car. The police car chases the lion. The police car catches the lion. The police car takes the lion away. + +Sam and Mia are safe. They are happy. They thank the police. They go back to their jeep. They play with their jeep. They listen to each other. They are not nosy anymore. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play in the park every summer. They had a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. + +One day, they saw a big truck in the park. It had a lot of colorful balloons and a sign that said "Free". Lily and Max ran to the truck and asked the man inside for a balloon. + +"Sure, kids, you can have a balloon. But first, you have to sit and listen to a story. Do you like stories?" the man said. + +Lily and Max nodded. They loved stories. They sat on the grass and waited for the man to start. + +The man told them a story about an adorable puppy who went on an adventure. He met a lot of friends and learned a lot of things. He also had some troubles and dangers, but he always found a way to overcome them. The story was very exciting and funny. Lily and Max laughed and gasped and clapped. + +When the story was over, the man smiled and gave them each a balloon. Lily chose a pink one and Max chose a blue one. They thanked the man and hugged their balloons. + +"Did you like the story?" Lily asked Max. + +"I loved it. It was the best story ever. What about you?" Max asked Lily. + +"I loved it too. It was the best summer ever." Lily said. + +They held hands and ran back to the park. They played with their balloons and their friends until it was time to go home. They were very happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bush with many red berries. They are curious. + +"What are these?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe they are good to eat," Ben says. + +He picks one berry and puts it in his mouth. He makes a funny face. + +"Yuck! This is sour!" he says. + +Anna laughs. She picks another berry and smells it. + +"It smells sweet," she says. + +She bites the berry. She smiles. + +"Mmm, this is yummy!" she says. + +She gives Ben another berry. + +"Try this one. It is not sour," she says. + +Ben tries the berry. He likes it. + +"This is good. What is the name of this berry?" he asks. + +Anna shrugs. + +"I don't know. Maybe we can ask mom or dad," she says. + +They pick more berries and put them in a basket. They run to their parents. + +"Look what we found!" they say. + +Their parents are happy. They tell them the name of the berry. + +"This is a raspberry. It is a fruit. Some are sour and some are sweet. You can eat them or make jam or pie," they say. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They learn a new word and a new fruit. They share their raspberries with their parents. They have a berry good day. +Sara and Tom were going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They were very happy. They packed their luggage with clothes, toys and books. They put their luggage in the car and drove to the airport. + +At the airport, they had to wait in a long line. Sara and Tom were bored. They saw a big window with many planes outside. They wanted to see the planes better. They told Mom and Dad they were going to the window. Mom and Dad said okay, but to stay close. + +Sara and Tom walked to the window. They saw many planes flying and landing. They saw a big plane with a funny picture on it. It looked like a dragon. They thought it was unusual. They wanted to see it closer. They saw a door that said "staff only". They thought that meant staff like a stick, not people. They opened the door and went inside. + +Inside, they saw a lot of luggage on a conveyor belt. They saw their luggage too. They thought it was funny. They wanted to play with their luggage. They climbed on the conveyor belt and grabbed their luggage. They did not see the sign that said "danger". They did not hear the loud noise. They did not feel the conveyor belt moving faster. + +The conveyor belt took them to the big plane with the funny picture. The plane was ready to fly. The luggage was loaded into the plane. Sara and Tom were loaded too. They were scared. They tried to scream, but no one heard them. They tried to get out, but they could not. The plane closed its doors and took off. + +Mom and Dad waited for Sara and Tom at the window. They did not see them. They looked around. They asked people. They called their names. They could not find them. They were very worried. They did not know that Sara and Tom had disappeared. They did not know that Sara and Tom were on the wrong plane. They did not know that Sara and Tom were going very far away. They did not know that they would never see them again. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different shapes and colors. They try to make a big tower with the blocks. + +"Look, I have a red block. It is square. It can fit on top of the yellow block. It is also square." Tom says. + +"Good job, Tom. I have a blue block. It is round. It can fit on top of the green block. It is also round." Lily says. + +They keep adding blocks to their tower. They are happy. They want to make the tower very high. + +But then, Tom finds a purple block. It is a star. He likes the purple block. He wants to put it on the tower. + +"Look, I have a purple block. It is a star. It is pretty. I want to fit it on the tower." Tom says. + +But the purple block does not fit on the tower. It is too big. It is too pointy. It makes the tower fall down. The blocks scatter everywhere. Tom and Lily are sad. + +"Oh no, the tower is gone. The purple block did not fit. It was not a good place for it." Lily says. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I did not know. I liked the purple block. But it was not good for the tower." Tom says. + +They hug each other. They are still friends. They decide to start again. They pick up the blocks. They look for the ones that fit together. They make a new tower. They are happy. They learn to find the good place for each block. +Bunny was a brown rabbit who liked to hop. He hopped all over the garden, looking for food. He liked to eat carrots, lettuce and apples. But his favorite food was olives. He loved the salty taste of olives. + +One day, he saw a big jar of olives on the porch of the house. He hopped closer and closer, until he reached the jar. He tried to open it, but it was too hard. He pushed and pulled, but the lid did not move. He was very sad. He wanted to eat the olives so much. + +Then he saw a cat. The cat was black and white, and had a bell on its neck. The cat saw Bunny and wanted to play. The cat ran towards Bunny, making a jingle sound. Bunny was scared. He did not want to play with the cat. He wanted to eat the olives. + +Bunny hopped away from the cat, as fast as he could. He hopped over the fence, and into the woods. He hoped the cat would not follow him. He looked for a safe place to hide. He saw a hole under a tree. He hopped inside the hole, and felt safe. + +He was surprised to see another rabbit in the hole. The rabbit was white and fluffy, and had a red bow on its ear. The rabbit smiled at Bunny, and said hello. Bunny said hello back, and noticed something. The rabbit had a basket full of olives. Bunny could not believe his eyes. He asked the rabbit where she got the olives. The rabbit said she got them from the farmer's market. She said she liked to share. She offered Bunny some olives. Bunny was very happy. He thanked the rabbit, and ate some olives. They were delicious. He made a new friend, and ate his favorite food. He hopped with joy. +Ben wanted to go outside and play with his ball. He put on his shoes and his jacket. He tried to tie his shoes, but he did not know how. He asked his mom for help. + +"Mom, can you tie my shoes?" he said. + +"Sure, Ben. But first, you have to zip up your jacket. It is cold outside," his mom said. + +Ben did not like to zip up his jacket. He thought it was hard and boring. He wanted to play with his ball right now. He tried to zip up his jacket, but he got the zipper stuck. He pulled and pulled, but it did not move. He got angry. + +"Mom, the zipper is stuck! I can't zip up my jacket!" he yelled. + +"Ben, don't yell. Let me see," his mom said. She came over and looked at the zipper. She saw that Ben had zipped it up too fast and caught some of his shirt in it. She tried to free the shirt, but it was too tight. + +"Ben, you have to be careful with the zipper. You have to zip it up slowly and gently. Now, we have to cut the shirt to get the zipper out," she said. + +Ben did not want to cut his shirt. He liked his shirt. It had a picture of a dinosaur on it. He started to cry. + +"Mom, no! Don't cut my shirt! I like my shirt!" he sobbed. + +"Ben, I'm sorry, but there is no other way. The zipper is too stuck. Don't worry, we can get you a new shirt. But you have to learn how to zip up your jacket properly," his mom said. + +She took a pair of scissors and cut the shirt. She freed the zipper and zipped up Ben's jacket. She tied his shoes and gave him a hug. + +"Ben, it's okay. I know you are upset, but it was an accident. Next time, you have to be more careful with the zipper. Do you understand?" she said. + +Ben nodded. He was still sad, but he felt a little better. He said sorry to his mom and thanked her for helping him. He took his ball and went outside to play. He hoped he would find a new shirt with a dinosaur on it. He liked dinosaurs. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the big house. The big house has many rooms. Some rooms are dark and scary. Some rooms are bright and fun. + +One day, Sara and Ben find a new room. It is a chamber. A chamber is a room with a door and a lock. The chamber has many books and toys. Sara and Ben are happy. They want to play in the chamber. + +But the chamber has a problem. The door is broken. It can close, but it cannot open. Sara and Ben do not know this. They go inside the chamber and close the door. Then they hear a click. The door is locked. They cannot get out. + +Sara and Ben are scared. They cry and shout. They bang on the door. But no one hears them. They are alone in the chamber. + +They stop crying and shouting. They sit on the floor. They look at each other. They need to find a way out. They need to be clever. + +They discuss. They use their words. They think of ideas. They look at the books and the toys. They look at the door and the lock. They try different things. They work together. + +After a long time, they find a solution. They use a toy hammer and a book. They hit the lock with the hammer. They use the book to push the door. The door opens. They are free. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They hug each other. They run out of the chamber. They find their parents. They tell them what happened. Their parents are proud. They say Sara and Ben are clever. They say they are brave. They say they are good friends. They give them hugs and kisses. + +Sara and Ben smile. They are glad. They learned a lesson. They say they will never go into the chamber again. They say they will always play in the bright and fun rooms. They say they will always discuss and help each other. They say they are the best friends ever. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play outside in the summer. They run, jump, and kick a ball. They are very fit and strong. + +But sometimes, there are bad bugs outside. They are called mosquitoes. They fly and buzz and bite. They make Tim and Sam itch and scratch. + +One day, Tim and Sam are playing outside when they hear a loud buzz. They see a big mosquito near their ears. They try to swat it away, but it is too fast. + +"Ow!" Tim cries. "It bit me!" + +"Me too!" Sam says. "It bit me on the nose!" + +They run inside the house. They show their mom their bites. She puts some cream on them. She says it will make them feel better. + +"Can we go back outside, mom?" Tim asks. + +"No, not now," mom says. "There are too many mosquitoes outside. They will bite you more. You have to remain inside until they go away." + +Tim and Sam are sad. They want to play outside. They look out the window. They see the sun and the grass and the ball. They sigh. + +"Maybe we can play inside," Sam says. "We can play with our toys or read a book or draw a picture." + +"OK," Tim says. "But I hope the mosquitoes go away soon. I don't like them. They are mean and ouchy." + +"I don't like them either," Sam says. "They are noisy and yucky." + +They hug each other. They are glad they have each other. They are good brothers. They go to their room and play. They wait for the mosquitoes to go away. +Lily and Ben wanted to decorate the big tree in the garden. They had many shiny things to hang on the branches. They had balls, stars, bells and loops. Loops were Lily's favorite. They were round and soft and had many colors. + +Lily and Ben took a big basket and filled it with shiny things. They carried it to the garden. They saw the big tree. It was very tall and green. They wanted to make it look pretty. + +"Let's start from the bottom," Ben said. He took a ball and hung it on a low branch. Lily took a star and did the same. They moved around the tree and hung more balls and stars. + +"Can I hang a loop now?" Lily asked. She loved loops. She took a loop from the basket. It was red and white. She looked for a place to hang it. She saw a high branch. She wanted to hang the loop there. + +She stretched her arm. She jumped. She tried to reach the branch. But it was too high. She could not hang the loop. She felt sad. + +"Let me help you," Ben said. He was helpful. He was taller than Lily. He took the loop from her hand. He lifted her up. He held her steady. She reached the branch. She hung the loop. She smiled. + +"Thank you, Ben," Lily said. "You are a good brother." + +"You are welcome, Lily," Ben said. "You are a good sister." + +They hugged. They continued to decorate the tree. They made it look very pretty. They were happy. + +The moral of the story is: It is good to help each other. +Tom and Lily were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two stones for eyes. They were very happy. + +"Look, our snowman is so nice!" Lily said. + +"Yes, he is. But he looks cold. Maybe he needs a bow," Tom said. + +"A bow? What is a bow?" Lily asked. + +Tom pointed to his sister's hair. "A bow is this. It makes you pretty. Maybe it will make the snowman warm too," he said. + +Lily nodded. She took off her pink bow and put it on the snowman's hat. "There, now he has a bow. Do you like it, snowman?" she asked. + +The snowman did not answer. He just stood there, shivering in the wind. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry for him. They hugged him and said, "Don't be sad, snowman. You are our friend. We will come back tomorrow and play with you again." + +They ran back to their house, where their mom was waiting for them with hot chocolate and cookies. They told her about their snowman and his bow. She smiled and said, "You are very kind, Tom and Lily. But you know, snowmen don't need bows. They need warm clothes and a sunny day." + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They wondered if their snowman would still be there tomorrow. They hoped he would not melt away. They hoped he would not be lonely. They hoped he would not be poor. +Lila was a nosy otter who liked to poke her nose into everything. She wanted to know what was inside every shell, rock, and log. One day, she saw a shiny thing in the water. It looked like a big fish, but it had a long tail and a round head. + +"Hello, shiny thing!" Lila said. "What are you? Can I play with you?" + +The shiny thing did not answer. It just moved slowly in the water. Lila swam closer and closer. She reached out her paw to touch it. + +"Be careful, Lila!" her mother warned. "That is not a fish. That is a boat. It can hurt you!" + +But Lila did not listen. She was too nosy. She wanted to see the boat up close. She touched the boat with her paw. It felt hard and cold. She pushed it with her nose. It did not move. + +Suddenly, the boat made a loud noise. It started to move fast. It made big waves in the water. Lila was scared. She tried to swim away, but it was too late. The boat hit her with its tail. It hurt her a lot. She cried out loud. + +Her mother heard her cry. She rushed to help her. But she could not save her. The boat had hurt her too much. Lila was gone. Her mother was very sad. She wished Lila had listened to her. She wished Lila had not been so nosy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big dollhouse. They pretended to be a family and made up stories with the dolls. + +One day, they were playing with the dollhouse when they heard their mom call them for lunch. They ran to the kitchen and saw two plates of sandwiches and two glasses of milk on the table. Mom said, "Here you go, my lovely children. Enjoy your lunch and don't forget to share." + +Lily and Ben said, "Thank you, mom!" and sat down to eat. They liked the sandwiches, but they liked the milk more. They drank their milk quickly and wanted more. Lily saw that there was only one glass of milk left on the counter. She got up and grabbed it. + +Ben saw what Lily did and got angry. He wanted the milk too. He said, "Hey, that's not fair! Give me some milk!" He got up and tried to take the glass from Lily. + +Lily did not want to share. She said, "No, it's mine! Go away!" She pushed Ben away with her hand. + +Ben did not like being pushed. He said, "You're mean! I hate you!" He slapped Lily on the face. + +Lily felt a sharp pain on her cheek. She dropped the glass of milk and started to cry. The glass broke and the milk spilled on the floor. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw Lily crying, Ben angry, and the mess on the floor. She was very upset. She said, "What have you done? How could you slap your sister and waste the milk? You're both in big trouble!" + +She took Lily and Ben by the hand and dragged them to their room. She said, "You're going to stay here until you apologize to each other and clean up the mess. No more playing with the dollhouse for a week. And no more milk for a month." + +Lily and Ben felt very sorry and sad. They wished they had shared the milk and played nicely. They learned a hard lesson that day. +Tim and Lily were playing with paint in the garden. They had a big paper and many colors. They wanted to make a picture of their house and their family. + +"Look, I can raise my hand and make a sun!" Tim said. He dipped his hand in yellow paint and pressed it on the paper. He made a circle with his fingers. + +"That's not a sun, that's a flower!" Lily said. She dipped her hand in red paint and pressed it on the paper. She made a circle with her fingers and added some green lines for the stem and leaves. + +"No, it's a sun! See, it has rays!" Tim said. He pointed to the spaces between his fingers. + +"No, it's a flower! See, it has petals!" Lily said. She pointed to the spaces between her fingers. + +They started to argue and shout. They did not listen to each other. They were ignorant. + +Mom came out and saw them. She was not happy. She took the paper and the paint away. + +"Stop fighting, you two! You are ruining your picture and making a mess!" Mom said. "You should share and respect each other's ideas. You can make a sun and a flower together. They are both beautiful." + +Tim and Lily felt sorry. They hugged Mom and said sorry. They asked for the paper and the paint back. Mom gave them back and helped them clean the garden. + +They finished their picture. They made a sun and a flower and a house and their family. They were happy. They showed Mom and Dad their picture. Mom and Dad were proud. They hung the picture on the wall. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play and learn new things. One day, they went to the park with their mom. There was a big truck that sold ice-cream. Lily and Ben wanted to have some. + +"Mom, can we have ice-cream, please?" they asked. + +"Sure, but you have to try something new today. You always have the same flavor. There are many other flavors to choose from. Be brave and wise, and try something different," mom said. + +Lily and Ben looked at the menu. There were many colors and names. They did not know what they meant. They felt scared and confused. + +"Mom, what is this?" Lily pointed at a word that said "chocolate". + +"That is a brown flavor. It is sweet and yummy. Some people like it a lot. Do you want to try it?" mom explained. + +Lily nodded. She liked brown things, like teddy bears and cookies. She wanted to try the brown flavor. + +"Mom, what is this?" Ben pointed at a word that said "strawberry". + +"That is a red flavor. It is sour and fresh. Some people like it a lot. Do you want to try it?" mom explained. + +Ben shook his head. He did not like red things, like tomatoes and peppers. He did not want to try the red flavor. + +"Mom, can I have the same as Lily?" he asked. + +"No, you have to try something new. How about this?" mom pointed at a word that said "vanilla". + +"What is that?" Ben asked. + +"That is a white flavor. It is smooth and mild. Some people like it a lot. Do you want to try it?" mom explained. + +Ben thought for a moment. He liked white things, like snow and milk. He decided to try the white flavor. + +"Okay, I will try it," he said. + +Mom smiled and bought them the ice-cream. Lily and Ben licked their cones. They liked their new flavors. They were brave and wise. They learned something new. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big ladder near a tree. They wanted to climb the ladder and see the birds. + +"Let's go up the ladder!" Tom said. + +"OK!" Lily said. + +They ran to the ladder and started to climb. They were very careful and held on tight. They reached the top of the ladder and looked around. They saw many birds on the branches. They were singing and flying. + +"Wow, look at the birds!" Lily said. + +"They are so pretty and noisy!" Tom said. + +But one bird was not singing or flying. It was sitting on a nest. It was a deaf bird. It could not hear the other birds or the children. + +The deaf bird saw Tom and Lily. It was scared. It thought they wanted to take its eggs. It opened its beak and tried to peck them. + +"Ouch, the bird is biting us!" Tom said. + +"Let's go down the ladder!" Lily said. + +They quickly climbed down the ladder. They ran away from the bird. They were sad and hurt. + +"Sorry, bird, we did not want to hurt you!" Tom said. + +"We just wanted to see you!" Lily said. + +The bird calmed down. It realized they were not bad. It wished it could hear them and say sorry. It went back to its nest and watched over its eggs. +Anna likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Lily. Lily has a fancy dress and a shiny crown. Anna pretends that Lily is a princess who lives in a big castle. + +One day, Anna hears a loud noise outside. She looks out the window and sees a big truck. The truck is red and has a long ladder. It is a fire truck. Anna likes fire trucks. She thinks they are cool and brave. + +The fire truck stops near a house. The house has smoke coming out of the window. Anna is scared. She hopes that everyone is safe. She sees some people wearing yellow hats and coats. They are firefighters. They run to the house with a hose and a axe. They are going to put out the fire and save the people. + +Anna watches as one firefighter climbs the ladder. He goes to the window where the smoke is. He breaks the window with the axe. He calls out, "Is anyone there?" Anna hears a voice. It is a little boy. He says, "Help me! I'm stuck!" The firefighter says, "Don't worry, I'm here to help you. I'm a hero!" + +The firefighter goes inside the window. He finds the little boy and picks him up. He carries him out of the window and down the ladder. He gives him to another firefighter, who wraps him in a blanket. The little boy is safe. He smiles and says, "Thank you, hero!" + +Anna claps her hands. She is happy. She thinks the firefighter is a hero too. She says, "Wow, Lily, did you see that? That firefighter is a hero! He saved the little boy from the fire! He is so brave and strong! Maybe he likes fancy dresses and shiny crowns too!" Lily nods her head. She agrees with Anna. She thinks the firefighter is a hero too. She says, "Yes, Anna, he is a hero. He is the best hero ever!" Anna and Lily hug each other. They are glad that everyone is safe. They go back to playing with their dolls. They pretend that the firefighter is Lily's prince, who lives in the big castle with her. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were a king and a queen. They had a big cardboard box that was their castle. They had a crown and a cape and a wand and a sword. + +One day, a big dog came into the garden. It was barking and running around. It saw the cardboard box and wanted to play with it. It jumped on it and bit it and tore it. Lily and Ben were scared. They ran out of the box and hid behind a tree. + +"Go away, dog!" Ben shouted. "This is our castle! You are not nice!" + +The dog did not listen. It kept barking and tearing the box. It saw Lily and Ben behind the tree and ran towards them. Lily and Ben hugged each other. + +"Ben, what do we do?" Lily asked. + +Ben picked up his sword. It was made of wood and had a star on it. He held it in front of him. + +"I will protect you, Lily. I am the king. You are the queen. We have to be careful. We have to be brave." Ben said. + +He waved his sword at the dog. The dog stopped and looked at him. It tilted its head and wagged its tail. It thought Ben was playing with him. It ran to Ben and licked his face. Ben dropped his sword and laughed. Lily laughed too. + +The dog was not mean. It was friendly. It wanted to play with Lily and Ben. Lily and Ben petted the dog and gave it a hug. They decided to make the dog their friend. They gave it a name. They called it Star. They played with Star in the garden. They forgot about the cardboard box. They were happy. +Lily and Max were playing in the kitchen. They had a fake tea set and some fake food. They pretended to be a king and a queen. + +"Would you like some cake, your majesty?" Lily asked, holding a plastic slice. + +"Yes, please, my dear," Max said, taking a bite. "This is very yummy." + +They heard a noise outside. It was their dog, Spot. He was barking at a squirrel. + +"Let's go see what Spot is doing," Max said. + +"OK, but we have to come back soon. Mommy will be home soon and she will make us real food," Lily said. + +They put their fake tea set and food away and ran outside. They hoped Mommy would not be angry that they played in the kitchen. They hoped she would bring them a surprise. They loved Mommy very much. +Anna and Ben like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big box of figures. The figures are small people and animals that they can make stories with. Anna and Ben have different figures. Anna has princesses, fairies and horses. Ben has superheroes, robots and dinosaurs. + +One day, they decide to play together with their figures. Anna wants to make a story about a fairy who saves a princess from a dragon. Ben wants to make a story about a superhero who fights a robot. They try to share their figures, but they do not agree on how to play. + +"Give me that figure!" Ben says. He grabs a fairy from Anna's hand. + +"No, that is my fairy!" Anna says. She pulls the fairy back. + +"That is not a fairy, that is a robot!" Ben says. He tries to take the fairy again. + +"That is not a robot, that is a fairy!" Anna says. She holds the fairy tight. + +They start to yell and tug at the figure. They are both frustrated. They do not want to play together anymore. + +Their mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees them fighting over the figure. + +"Stop, stop!" she says. "What are you doing?" + +"Ben took my fairy!" Anna says. + +"Anna took my robot!" Ben says. + +Mom looks at the figure. It is a fairy with wings and a dress, but it also has a metal arm and a red light on its chest. + +"This is a fairy robot," Mom says. "It can be both. Why don't you take turns and play with it?" + +Anna and Ben look at the figure. They think it is a strange figure, but also a cool figure. They want to play with it. + +"OK, Mom," they say. "We will take turns." + +Mom smiles and gives them a hug. + +"Good," she says. "Now, can you say sorry to each other and play nicely?" + +Anna and Ben say sorry and hug each other. They are not frustrated anymore. They are happy. They decide to make a new story with the fairy robot and their other figures. They have fun and play well. They pay attention to each other and share their toys. Mom is proud of them. +Lisa likes to play with cubes. She has many cubes of different colors and sizes. She can build towers, houses, and animals with them. She likes to show her cubes to her friends. + +One day, she invites Ben to play with her cubes. Ben likes cubes too, but he has a different idea. He says, "Let's make a big cube with all the cubes. Then we can become cubes too." + +Lisa thinks that is a silly idea. She says, "How can we become cubes? We are not cubes. We are people. And why do you want to become a cube?" + +Ben says, "Because cubes are attractive. They are smooth and shiny and strong. And they can fit together. If we become cubes, we can fit together too." + +Lisa does not understand. She says, "But we can fit together without becoming cubes. We can hug and hold hands and play. And we are not smooth and shiny and strong. We are soft and warm and gentle. And we have eyes and mouths and noses. Cubes do not have those." + +Ben thinks for a moment. He says, "You are right. We are not cubes. We are people. And we are attractive too. In a different way. Can we still play with the cubes?" + +Lisa smiles. She says, "Yes, we can. We can play with the cubes and be ourselves. And we can hug and hold hands and play too." + +They play with the cubes and have fun. They build towers, houses, and animals. And they fit together. +Lily liked to play outside with her ball. She liked to kick it and catch it and roll it. But today, it was raining. Lily was sad. She could not play outside with her ball. + +She looked out the window and saw the rain. It was wet and cold and gray. She wanted to see the sun and the sky and the birds. She sighed and turned away from the window. + +She saw the stairs. They went up and up and up. She wondered what was at the top. She had never been there before. She was curious. She decided to go up the stairs and see. + +She climbed the stairs one by one. She counted them as she went. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. She reached the top. She saw a door. She opened it and went in. + +She saw a big bed and a big closet and a big mirror. She saw a lot of things that were not hers. They were mommy's and daddy's. She wanted to touch them and play with them. She saw a shiny necklace on the dresser. She reached for it and pulled it. + +But the necklace was tangled with other things. It made a loud noise and everything fell down. Lily was scared. She tried to run away, but she tripped on the rug. She fell down and hit her head on the floor. She cried. It hurt. + +Mommy and daddy heard the noise and the cry. They ran up the stairs and saw Lily. They saw the mess and the blood. They were worried. They hugged Lily and said sorry. They took her to the bathroom and cleaned her wound. They put a band-aid on it and kissed it. They said it would be okay. + +Lily felt better. She said sorry too. She said she was bored and curious. She said she liked the necklace. Mommy and daddy smiled. They said they understood. They said they loved her. They said they would play with her downstairs. + +They went down the stairs and saw the rain. It was still wet and cold and gray. But they did not care. They had each other and they had fun. They played with the ball and the books and the toys. They laughed and sang and danced. They were happy. +Lily was a young girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a doll, a bear, a car and a ball. She loved them all very much and took good care of them. One day, she heard a strange noise in her room. She looked around and saw a ghost! + +The ghost was white and fluffy, like a cloud. It had two big eyes and a small mouth. It floated in the air and made a soft sound. "Boo!" it said. + +Lily was scared and hid under her bed. She hugged her bear and hoped the ghost would go away. But the ghost did not go away. It came closer and closer to her bed. It reached out its hand and touched her ball. + +"Hey, that's my ball!" Lily shouted. "Give it back!" + +The ghost looked at her and smiled. "I'm sorry," it said. "I just wanted to play with you. I'm lonely. I don't have any friends." + +Lily felt sorry for the ghost. She peeked out from under her bed and saw its sad face. She remembered how she felt when she had no one to play with. She decided to be brave and kind. + +"It's okay," she said. "You can play with my ball. But you have to ask first. And you have to share with me and my other toys." + +The ghost nodded and gave her back the ball. "Thank you," it said. "You are very nice. Can I be your friend?" + +Lily smiled and nodded. She came out from under her bed and took the ghost's hand. "Yes, you can be my friend," she said. "And I forgive you for scaring me. What's your name?" + +The ghost smiled and said, "My name is Boo. What's yours?" + +"My name is Lily," she said. "Come on, let's play together." + +And they did. They played with the doll, the bear, the car and the ball. They had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. Lily and Boo became good friends and were never lonely again. +Tom and Mia are going to the park with their mom. They like to play on the swings and the slide. They hold their mom's hand and cross the street. There are many cars and buses on the road. This is traffic. + +"Look, mom, a big red fire truck!" Tom says. He likes fire trucks. They make loud noises and have bright lights. + +"Yes, Tom, that's a fire truck. They help people when there is a fire or an accident," mom says. + +Mia sees a man in a yellow vest. He is holding a sign that says "stop" and "go". He helps the cars and the buses to move safely. He also helps the people to cross the street. + +"Hello, sir, can you help us cross the street?" Mia asks. She is polite and friendly. + +"Hello, little girl, of course I can help you. Wait here until I say go, okay?" the man says. He smiles and waves his sign. + +"Okay, thank you, sir," Mia says. She waits with Tom and mom. + +Suddenly, the man feels dizzy. He drops his sign and falls to the ground. He is sick. The cars and the buses stop. The people are worried. + +"Oh no, what happened?" mom says. She runs to the man and checks his pulse. She is a nurse. She knows how to help. + +"Tom, Mia, stay here and don't move. I'll be right back," mom says. She calls 911 on her phone. + +"Mom, is the man okay?" Tom asks. He is scared and curious. + +"I don't know, Tom. He is dizzy. Maybe he is hungry or thirsty or tired. The ambulance will come soon and take him to the hospital. They will help him," mom says. + +"Can we help him too, mom?" Mia asks. She is sad and kind. + +"Yes, Mia, we can help him too. We can stay with him and talk to him and keep him calm. We can also pray for him and wish him well," mom says. + +Tom and Mia nod. They go to the man and sit next to him. They talk to him and hold his hand. They tell him their names and what they like to do. They say they are sorry he is dizzy and they hope he feels better soon. They also say thank you for helping them cross the street. + +The man smiles and says thank you too. He says they are very nice and brave. He says he likes them and their mom. He says he is glad they are his friends. + +Soon, the ambulance arrives. The paramedics put the man on a stretcher and take him to the hospital. They thank mom for her help. They also thank Tom and Mia for their help. They say they are very good and helpful. + +Tom and Mia wave goodbye to the man. They hope he gets well soon. They are proud of themselves and their mom. They are happy they helped someone today. They continue to the park with their mom. They play on the swings and the slide. They have fun. They are good kids. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. Some cars are fast, some cars are slow. Some cars are loud, some cars are quiet. + +One day, Anna and Ben find a new car in the toy box. It is a shiny red car with a big yellow star on the side. It has a button on the top. Anna and Ben wonder what the button does. + +"Let's try it!" Anna says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They push the button and the car makes a loud noise. "Zip! Zip! Zip!" The car starts to move by itself. It goes very fast around the room. "Zoom! Zoom! Zoom!" The car bumps into the walls, the furniture, and the other toys. Anna and Ben laugh and clap their hands. + +"Wow! This car is not regular. This car is special!" Anna says. + +"Yes, it is! It is the best car ever!" Ben says. + +They chase the car and try to catch it. But the car is too fast and too smart. It dodges them and keeps zipping and zooming. Anna and Ben have a lot of fun with the new car. They forget about the other cars. They only want to play with the zip-zoom car. +Anna and Ben are playing with their dolls in the living room. Anna has a pink doll and Ben has a blue doll. They pretend that the dolls are going to a party. + +"Hello, I am Princess Pinky. I like to dance and sing," Anna says, making her doll talk. + +"Hello, I am Prince Bluey. I like to play and laugh," Ben says, making his doll talk. + +They make their dolls hug and kiss. Then they make them sit on the couch and watch TV. + +"Princess Pinky, do you want some juice?" Ben asks, holding a toy cup. + +"Yes, please, Prince Bluey. Thank you," Anna says, taking the toy cup. + +They pretend to drink the juice. Then Anna feels something in her tummy. + +"Prince Bluey, I need to go to the toilet," Anna says, putting down the toy cup. + +"No, Princess Pinky, you don't. You can wait. The party is not over yet," Ben says, holding his doll. + +"But I really need to go. It hurts," Anna says, holding her tummy. + +"No, no, no. You can't go. You have to stay with me. We have to watch the TV," Ben says, insisting. + +Anna tries to get up, but Ben pulls her back. He does not want to stop playing. He does not understand that Anna has to go. + +"Ben, let me go. I have to go to the toilet. Now!" Anna says, louder. + +"No, Anna, you don't. You have to play with me. Now!" Ben says, louder. + +They start to argue. They shout and cry. They do not listen to each other. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the living room. She sees Anna and Ben fighting. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asks, looking at them. + +"Mom, Ben won't let me go to the toilet. He is mean," Anna says, pointing at Ben. + +"Mom, Anna won't play with me. She is boring," Ben says, pointing at Anna. + +Mom sighs. She knows that they are both wrong. She takes Anna by the hand and leads her to the toilet. + +"Anna, you have to tell me when you need to go to the toilet. You can't hold it in. It is bad for you," Mom says, helping her. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I tried to tell Ben, but he wouldn't listen. He wanted to play," Anna says, feeling embarrassed. + +"It's okay, Anna. I understand. But you have to be firm. You have to say no. You have to do what is good for you," Mom says, hugging her. + +"Okay, Mom. I will. Thank you," Anna says, smiling. + +Mom takes Anna back to the living room. She sees Ben sitting on the couch, holding his doll. He looks sad. + +"Ben, you have to let Anna go to the toilet when she needs to. You can't force her to stay. It is not nice," Mom says, sitting next to him. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I didn't know. I just wanted to play. I didn't want to be alone," Ben says, feeling embarrassed. + +"It's okay, Ben. I understand. But you have to be kind. You have to respect her. You have to share," Mom says, hugging him. + +"Okay, Mom. I will. Thank you," Ben says, smiling. + +Mom calls Anna. She tells them to make up. They say sorry to each other. They hug and kiss. They play with their dolls again. They are happy. Mom is happy. The end. +Lily and Max were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were superheroes and had amazing powers. Lily wore a red cape and Max wore a blue mask. + +"Look, I can fly!" Lily said, jumping on the couch. "Whoosh!" + +"I can kick really hard!" Max said, kicking a pillow. "Pow!" + +They had fun making noises and acting out their adventures. But then Max saw the curtain by the window. It was long and white and looked like a giant flag. + +"Hey, Lily, let's play with the curtain!" Max said, running towards it. + +"No, Max, don't!" Lily said, following him. "Mommy said we can't touch the curtain. It's not a toy." + +But Max didn't listen. He grabbed the curtain and pulled it hard. He wanted to wrap it around himself like a superhero. But the curtain was too heavy and too strong. It came off the rod and fell on Max, covering him like a ghost. + +"Help!" Max cried, trapped under the curtain. "I can't see!" + +Lily heard Max's cry and ran to help him. She lifted the curtain and saw Max's scared face. She felt sorry for him and gave him a hug. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Max said. "I was silly. I shouldn't have played with the curtain." + +"It's okay, Max," Lily said. "But we have to fix it before Mommy comes. She will be angry if she sees the curtain on the floor." + +They worked together to put the curtain back on the rod. It was hard, but they did it. They were proud of themselves and smiled. + +"Good job, Lily and Max!" they said to each other. + +They decided to play something else. Something that didn't involve the curtain. They were still superheroes, but they were also good kids. +Lila and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big slide and run to it. They take turns to slide down and laugh. + +"Look, Lila, what is that?" Ben says, pointing to something shiny under the slide. + +Lila crawls under the slide and picks up a small silver ring. It has a red stone on it. + +"Wow, it is so pretty!" Lila says. "Maybe it is magic!" + +"Let me see!" Ben says. He tries to grab the ring from Lila, but she holds it tight. + +"No, it is mine! I found it!" Lila says. + +They start to pull and tug on the ring. They do not see a man coming towards them. + +"Hey, kids, what are you doing with my ring?" the man says. He has a big beard and a hat. He looks angry. + +Lila and Ben are scared. They drop the ring and run away. + +The man picks up his ring and puts it on his finger. He smiles. + +"Ha, ha, ha, they do not know what they have missed. This is a magic ring. It can make anything spicy. Watch this!" he says. + +He points his ring at a flower and says a word. The flower turns red and starts to smoke. + +"Mmm, spicy!" the man says. He picks the flower and eats it. He coughs and his eyes water. + +"Ouch, ouch, ouch, maybe too spicy!" he says. He runs to a fountain and drinks some water. + +Lila and Ben watch him from behind a tree. They are glad they did not keep the ring. + +"Spicy is not good," Lila says. + +"Spicy is bad," Ben says. + +They nod and hug each other. They decide to play with something else. +Lily and Max were hungry. They wanted to eat steak for dinner. Steak was their favorite food. It was brown and juicy and yummy. + +But Mom said no. She said steak was too big and too hard for them. She said they had to eat soup and bread. Soup and bread were boring. They were not brown and juicy and yummy. + +Lily and Max were angry. They did not want to eat soup and bread. They wanted to eat steak. They had a plan. They waited until Mom was busy in the kitchen. Then they sneaked to the fridge. They opened the door. They saw the steak. It was large and wrapped in paper. They grabbed it and ran to their room. + +They closed the door. They unwrapped the steak. They smelled it. It smelled brown and juicy and yummy. They smiled. They took a big bite. + +"Ow!" Lily cried. "It hurts!" + +"Ow!" Max cried. "It hurts!" + +They looked at the steak. It was raw. It was not cooked. It was cold and bloody and icky. They spit it out. They felt something in their mouths. It was sharp and hard. It was bones. Bones from the steak. They pinched their tongues. They pinched their cheeks. They pinched their lips. They tried to get the bones out. + +Mom heard them. She knocked on the door. She opened it. She saw them. She saw the steak. She saw the bones. She saw the blood. She was angry. She was very angry. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "Why did you take the steak? Why did you eat it raw? Don't you know it's bad for you? Don't you know it can make you sick?" + +Lily and Max were scared. They were very scared. They did not know what to say. They wished they had eaten soup and bread. They wished they had listened to Mom. They learned their lesson. They never ate raw steak again. +Anna and Ben are playing in the backyard. They hear a loud noise from the house. They run to see what it is. + +They see Mom in the laundry room. She is holding a big basket of clothes. She looks angry. + +"What is that noise, Mom?" Anna asks. + +"The washing machine is broken. It made a big bang and spilled water everywhere. Now I have to do the laundry by hand. It will take a long time," Mom says. + +"Oh no, Mom. We are sorry. Can we help you?" Ben says. + +"Thank you, Ben. You and Anna can help me hang the clothes outside on the line. That will dry them faster," Mom says. + +Anna and Ben take some clothes from the basket and follow Mom outside. They hang the clothes on the line with clothespins. They see the sun and the wind make the clothes move and dance. + +"Look, Mom. The clothes are happy. They like the sun and the wind," Anna says. + +"Yes, they do, Anna. And you and Ben make me happy. You are very good helpers," Mom says. + +She gives them a hug and a kiss. Then she says, "Now, let's go inside and have some lunch. I'm sure you are hungry after all this work." + +"Yes, Mom. We are hungry. We want some sandwiches and juice," Ben says. + +They go inside and eat their lunch. They are happy and full. They tell Mom they love her. She tells them she loves them too. They smile and laugh. They hear the clothes outside singing in the sun and the wind. +Lila and Tom were playing knights and dragons in the garden. Lila had a wooden sword as her weapon and Tom had a cardboard shield. They ran around the trees and bushes, pretending to fight the scary dragon. + +"Roar!" Tom shouted, waving his shield. "I am the dragon and I will eat you, knight!" + +"No, you won't!" Lila said, swinging her sword. "I am the brave knight and I will save the princess!" + +She chased Tom to the swing, where a doll was sitting. The doll was the princess and she had a crown and a dress. Lila reached the swing and tried to grab the doll, but Tom blocked her with his shield. + +"Stop, knight!" Tom said. "You have to kneel and beg for mercy, or I will burn you with my fire!" + +Lila did not want to kneel. She wanted to rescue the princess. She thought of a plan. She pretended to be scared and said, "Please, dragon, don't hurt me! I will kneel and do whatever you say!" + +Tom smiled and said, "Good, knight! Now, kneel and say that I am the king of the dragons!" + +Lila nodded and knelt down. But as she did, she quickly dropped her sword and grabbed the doll. She stood up and ran away, shouting, "Ha, ha, ha! I tricked you, dragon! I have the princess and you have nothing!" + +Tom was angry and surprised. He dropped his shield and ran after Lila, trying to get the doll back. They ran around the garden, laughing and shouting, until their mom called them for lunch. + +"Time to eat, kids!" mom said. "Come inside and wash your hands. And don't forget to tidy up your weapons and your doll. They belong in your toy box, not in the garden." +Lily and Tom were playing in their room. They had many toys and books. They liked to make noise and have fun. But today, the sky was dark and loud. There was thunder and rain. Lily and Tom did not like thunder. It made them scared. + +"Tom, I want to go to Mommy," Lily said. She hugged her teddy bear. "Thunder is bad. It hurts my ears." + +Tom nodded. He held his truck. "Me too, Lily. Mommy is nice. She can make us feel better." + +They got up and walked to the door. They tried to open it, but it was stuck. They pushed and pulled, but it did not move. They were trapped in their room. They started to cry. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. "Mommy, Daddy, help us!" + +Mommy and Daddy heard them. They ran to their room. They saw that the door was locked. They did not know how it happened. They got a key and opened the door. They saw Lily and Tom crying. They hugged them and kissed them. + +"Shh, shh, it's okay," Mommy said. "We are here. You are safe. The thunder can't hurt you. It's just noise." + +Daddy smiled. He picked up Tom and Mommy picked up Lily. They carried them to the living room. They sat on the couch and turned on the TV. They watched a funny show. They laughed and forgot about the thunder. + +The rain stopped and the sun came out. The sky was bright and quiet. Lily and Tom felt happy. They thanked Mommy and Daddy for opening the door and making them feel better. They played with their toys and books again. They liked to make noise and have fun. But they also liked to be quiet and cuddle. They loved their family. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play and joke. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big truck with a picture of ice-cream on it. They run to the truck and ask for ice-cream. + +The man in the truck gives them each a cone with ice-cream. Sara gets vanilla and Ben gets chocolate. They lick their ice-cream and say, "Mmm, delicious!" They are very happy. + +But then, Ben has an idea. He wants to joke with Sara. He pretends to sneeze and pushes his ice-cream on Sara's nose. Sara is surprised and feels cold. She says, "Hey, that's not nice!" Ben laughs and says, "I'm sorry, I was joking!" + +Sara is not mad. She thinks it is funny too. She wipes her nose and jokes back. She pretends to trip and drops her ice-cream on Ben's head. Ben is shocked and feels sticky. He says, "Oh no, what did you do?" Sara giggles and says, "I'm sorry, I was joking!" + +They both laugh and hug. They are still friends. They go to their moms and ask for more ice-cream. The man in the truck smiles and gives them more ice-cream. They say, "Thank you!" They share their ice-cream and joke some more. They have a lot of fun. +Tom and Mia live in a small village near the big forest. They like to play with their ball and their dog, Rex. One day, they see a big sign near the forest. The sign says: "Do not go in the forest. There are bad wolves in there. They can hurt you." + +Tom and Mia are curious. They want to see the wolves. They think they are not so bad. They leave their ball and their dog and go in the forest. They do not listen to the sign. They do not warn their mom and dad. + +In the forest, they see many trees and flowers and birds. They also see a big cave. They hear a growl from the cave. They think it is a wolf. They want to get closer. They do not know it is dangerous. + +Suddenly, a big wolf comes out of the cave. It has sharp teeth and claws. It sees Tom and Mia. It is hungry and angry. It wants to eat them. It runs towards them. It roars loud. + +Tom and Mia are scared. They scream for help. They run away from the wolf. They wish they had their ball and their dog and their mom and dad. They wish they had listened to the sign. They wish they had warned their village. They hope they can get out of the forest. They hope the wolf does not catch them. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. They were very proud of their snowman. + +"Look at our snowman, Mom!" they shouted. "He is so big and nice!" + +Mom smiled and said, "He is very big and nice, indeed. But you should come inside soon. It is getting dark and cold. And Santa will come tonight. He will bring you presents if you are good and go to bed early." + +Tom and Lily were very excited. They loved Santa and his presents. They wanted to see him and thank him. They ran inside and ate their dinner. Then they brushed their teeth and put on their pajamas. They hugged Mom and said good night. + +But they did not go to sleep. They stayed awake and whispered to each other. They wanted to listen for Santa. They wanted to hear his sleigh and his reindeer. They wanted to see him come down the chimney. + +They waited and waited. They heard the wind and the snow. They heard the clock and the fire. But they did not hear Santa. They felt anxious and tired. They wondered if Santa would come at all. + +Then they heard a loud thud and a ho ho ho. They jumped out of their beds and ran to the living room. They saw Santa standing by the chimney. He had a big sack of presents. He saw Tom and Lily and smiled. + +"Hello, Tom and Lily," he said. "I'm glad you are awake. I have some presents for you. But you should have been asleep. Santa only comes when children are asleep. That is the rule." + +Tom and Lily felt sorry. They knew they had broken the rule. They looked at each other and said, "We are sorry, Santa. We were too curious and excited. We wanted to listen to you and see you. We did not mean to be naughty." + +Santa nodded and said, "I understand. You are good children. But you should also listen to your Mom. She knows what is best for you. She loves you very much. And so do I. Now, go back to bed and sleep well. And tomorrow, you can open your presents and have fun." + +Tom and Lily thanked Santa and hugged him. They took their presents and went back to their beds. They felt happy and grateful. They learned their lesson. They listened to Santa and their Mom. They closed their eyes and fell asleep. +Lila and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big swing. Lila wants to try it. She asks Sam to push her. + +"Push me, Sam, push me!" Lila says. + +"Okay, Lila, I will push you. Hold on tight!" Sam says. + +Sam pushes Lila on the swing. Lila feels happy. She goes up and down, up and down. She laughs and smiles. + +But then, Lila feels something wrong. She feels uncomfortable. Her tummy hurts. She feels dizzy. She wants to stop. + +"Sam, Sam, stop, stop!" Lila says. + +"What's wrong, Lila? Are you okay?" Sam says. + +"I don't like the swing. It makes me feel sick. Please help me get off!" Lila says. + +Sam stops pushing Lila. He helps her get off the swing. He hugs her and says sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Lila. I didn't know you would feel uncomfortable. Do you want some water?" Sam says. + +"Yes, please, Sam. Thank you. You are a good friend." Lila says. + +Lila and Sam drink some water. They sit on a bench. They feel better. They decide to play something else. They see a slide. They run to the slide. They have fun. They forget about the swing. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. They liked to pick up leaves and make pictures with them. One day, they found a big white leaf that was very pretty. They wanted to show it to their grandma, who lived far away. + +"Let's mail this leaf to grandma," Lily said. "She will like it very much." + +"OK," Ben said. "But how do we mail it?" + +They looked around and saw a big blue box with a slot on the side. It had a sign that said "Mail". They thought that was where they could put the leaf. + +They ran to the box and pushed the leaf through the slot. They were very happy and proud. + +"Bye bye, leaf," Lily said. "Have a good trip to grandma." + +"Bye bye, leaf," Ben said. "We love you." + +They hugged each other and went back to play. + +But they did not know that the blue box was not for mail. It was for trash. The leaf was not going to grandma. It was going to the dump. The next day, a big truck came and took the box away. The leaf was gone forever. Lily and Ben never saw it again. They were very sad and cried. They wished they had kept the leaf with them. They missed their grandma and the leaf. They learned a hard lesson. The end. +Tom and Mia are playing in the garden. They see a big insect on a flower. It has yellow and black stripes and wings. + +"Look, a bee!" Tom says. "I want to catch it." + +"No, Tom, don't!" Mia says. "Bees can sting you. It hurts." + +But Tom does not listen. He runs to the flower and tries to grab the bee. The bee flies away and Tom falls on the ground. He cries. + +Mia runs to him and helps him up. She sees a rope on the grass. She has an idea. + +"Tom, I know how to catch a bee. We can tie a rope to a jar and put some honey in it. The bee will smell the honey and go inside the jar. Then we can pull the rope and close the jar." + +Tom stops crying. He likes Mia's idea. He says he is sorry for not listening to her. + +They find a jar and some honey in the kitchen. They tie a rope to the jar and put some honey in it. They go back to the garden and look for a bee. + +They see a bee on another flower. They put the jar near the flower and hide behind a bush. They wait. + +Soon, the bee flies to the jar and goes inside. It likes the honey. Tom and Mia pull the rope and close the jar. They catch the bee. + +They are happy. They look at the bee in the jar. It buzzes and tries to get out. + +"Wow, we did it!" Tom says. "We caught a big insect!" + +"Yes, we did!" Mia says. "But do you think the bee is happy?" + +Tom thinks. He feels sorry for the bee. He says he does not want to keep the bee. + +"Me neither," Mia says. "The bee belongs to the garden. It helps the flowers grow. We should let it go." + +They open the jar and let the bee go. The bee flies away and buzzes. It seems to say thank you. + +Tom and Mia smile. They hug each other. They learn to be kind to insects and to listen to each other. +Here is one possible story, but there are many other ways to write it. + +--- + +Mia and Ben were best friends. They lived next door to each other and played every day. They liked to run, jump, sing, and pretend. They had a secret spot behind the hedge, where they kept their toys and snacks. + +One day, Mia and Ben had a big fight. Mia wanted to play princess and Ben wanted to play pirate. They could not agree on anything. They yelled and pushed and pulled. They made each other very sad and angry. + +"I don't want to play with you anymore!" Mia said. "You are a mean pirate!" + +"I don't want to play with you either!" Ben said. "You are a bossy princess!" + +They decided to separate and go to their own houses. They did not say sorry or goodbye. They walked away with their heads down. + +The next day, Mia and Ben missed each other. They looked out of their windows and saw the hedge. They remembered their secret spot and their fun times. They felt sorry and lonely. + +They both had an idea. They grabbed their favorite toys and snacks and ran to the hedge. They hoped to find each other there. + +They did. They saw each other behind the hedge and smiled. They hugged and said sorry. They shared their toys and snacks. They played princess and pirate together. They were happy and charming. + +They learned that friends can have different ideas and still get along. They learned that saying sorry and forgiving is important. They learned that the hedge was not only a secret spot, but also a place to reunite. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red vehicle that could make loud noises and move fast. They called it the zoom-zoom car. + +One day, their mom took them to the toy store to buy a new toy. Lily and Ben saw many things they liked, but they both wanted the same thing: a fierce dinosaur that could roar and bite. They both grabbed the dinosaur and pulled hard. + +"Mine!" Lily shouted. + +"No, mine!" Ben shouted. + +"Stop, stop!" their mom said. "You can't both have the dinosaur. You have to share or choose something else." + +But Lily and Ben did not want to share or choose something else. They wanted the dinosaur. They kept pulling and shouting. + +The mom sighed. She looked around the toy store and saw something that made her smile. She walked over to a shelf and picked up a small blue vehicle that looked like the zoom-zoom car, but smaller. She brought it to Lily and Ben. + +"Look, I found another zoom-zoom car!" she said. "Now you can each have one. How about we buy this one and the dinosaur, and you can take turns playing with them?" + +Lily and Ben looked at the small blue vehicle. It was cute and shiny and made the same noises as the big red one. They let go of the dinosaur and reached for the vehicle. + +"Wow, thank you, mom!" they said. + +They hugged their mom and smiled. They were happy to have a new toy and to play with their old one. They decided to share the dinosaur and the zoom-zoom cars. They put them in a basket and went to the cashier. They had a fun day at the toy store. +Sam loved his dog Max. Max was loyal and always followed Sam. Sam liked to play with Max in the park. He threw a ball and Max ran to catch it. Sam had a leash for Max, but he did not use it in the park. He trusted Max to stay with him. + +One day, Sam and Max went to the park as usual. Sam threw the ball and Max ran to catch it. But then, Sam saw a big truck on the road. It was loud and fast. Sam was scared. He called Max to come back. But Max did not hear him. He was too busy with the ball. He ran across the road to get the ball. + +Sam saw the truck coming closer to Max. He screamed. He was afraid that Max would get hurt. He wished he had used the leash for Max. He ran to the road to save Max. But he was too late. The truck hit Max. Max flew in the air and landed on the grass. He did not move. He did not bark. He did not breathe. + +Sam ran to Max. He cried. He hugged Max. He said, "I'm sorry, Max. I'm sorry. I love you. Please wake up. Please be okay." But Max did not wake up. He did not be okay. He was gone. + +A man got out of the truck. He was sorry too. He said, "I'm sorry, kid. I didn't see your dog. I tried to stop. I'm so sorry." He gave Sam a tissue. He said, "Is there anything I can do for you?" + +Sam looked at the man. He looked at Max. He said, "You can't do anything for me. You can't bring Max back. You can't restore Max. He was my best friend. He was loyal. He was my dog. And you took him away from me." He cried more. He wished he had used the leash for Max. He wished he had never gone to the park. He wished he had never thrown the ball. He wished he still had Max. +Lily and Ben like to play hide and seek. Lily is good at hiding. Ben is good at searching. One day, they play in the park. There are many trees and bushes to hide behind. + +Lily runs and finds a big bush. She crawls under it and stays very quiet. She hopes Ben will not find her. She hears Ben counting to ten. Then he says, "Ready or not, here I come!" + +Ben looks around. He sees the swings, the slide, the sandbox, and the fountain. He does not see Lily. He thinks, where can she be? He starts to search. He looks behind the trees, under the benches, and in the trash cans. He does not find Lily. + +He goes to the fountain. He sees the clear water splashing. He thinks, maybe Lily is hiding in the water. He gets closer and looks. He does not see Lily. He sees a duck. The duck quacks at him. He says, "Hello, duck. Have you seen Lily?" + +The duck shakes its head. It says, "No, I have not seen Lily. But I have seen a big bush. Maybe Lily is hiding under the bush." + +Ben says, "Thank you, duck. I will go and look under the bush." He runs to the bush. He lifts the branches. He sees Lily. She smiles at him. He says, "I found you, Lily. You are a good hider. But the duck helped me." + +Lily says, "You are a good searcher, Ben. But the duck is a good friend. Let's go and say thank you to the duck." They go to the fountain. They say thank you to the duck. They give it some bread. The duck is happy. Lily and Ben are happy. They play some more. They have fun. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big white truck near the trees. The truck has a sign that says "Gas". Tom and Lily are curious. They want to see what is inside the truck. + +They run to the truck and lean on the door. The door is not locked. It opens with a loud noise. Tom and Lily are surprised. They see many big metal cans inside the truck. The cans have labels that say "Gas" too. + +"Wow, look at all the gas!" Tom says. "What do you think it is for?" + +"I don't know," Lily says. "Maybe it is for cars or planes or rockets." + +"Maybe we can take some and play with it," Tom says. He reaches for a can. + +"No, Tom, don't!" Lily says. "Gas is not for playing. It is dangerous. It can make fire or boom." + +But Tom does not listen. He grabs a can and tries to open it. He twists the lid hard. He does not see the man who is coming out of the trees. The man is wearing a blue suit and a hat. He is the driver of the truck. He sees Tom and Lily and gets angry. + +"Hey, you kids, get away from my truck!" the man shouts. "What are you doing with my gas?" + +Tom and Lily are scared. They drop the can and run away. The can falls on the ground and spills some gas. The gas smells bad. The man runs after Tom and Lily. He is holding a stick. + +"Come back here, you little thieves!" the man yells. "I'll teach you a lesson!" + +Tom and Lily run faster. They reach the gate of the park and run out. They do not look back. They do not want to see the man or the truck or the gas ever again. They learned their lesson. Gas is not for playing. Gas is for trucks. +Lily likes to play dress-up with her dolls. She has many skirts for them. She has a pink skirt, a blue skirt, a yellow skirt and a green skirt. She gives each doll a skirt that matches their hair. + +One day, Lily has a friend over. Her name is Mia. Mia likes to play dress-up too. She sees Lily's dolls and their skirts. She says, "Can I play with your dolls?" + +Lily says, "Yes, you can. But you have to be nice to them. They are my friends." + +Mia says, "OK, I will be nice. Can I have the green skirt? It is my favorite color." + +Lily says, "No, you can't. The green skirt is for my doll with green hair. She is my best friend. You can have the yellow skirt. It is very pretty." + +Mia says, "But I don't like the yellow skirt. It is too bright. I want the green skirt. Please, give me the green skirt." + +Lily says, "No, I won't. It is mine. You can't have it." + +Mia gets angry. She grabs the green skirt from Lily's doll. She runs away with it. She is very fast. + +Lily gets sad. She cries. She says, "Mia, give me back my green skirt. You are not nice. You are not my friend." + +Mia says, "No, I won't. It is mine now. You can't have it." + +Lily runs after Mia. She tries to get her green skirt back. They fight over the skirt. They pull and tug and shout. + +Mom hears them. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees Lily and Mia fighting over the green skirt. She says, "Stop, stop, stop. What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" + +Lily says, "Mia took my green skirt. She is not nice. She is not my friend." + +Mia says, "Lily won't give me the green skirt. She is not nice. She is not my friend." + +Mom says, "You are both wrong. You are not nice to each other. You are not good friends. You have to share and take turns. That is how you play dress-up. That is how you have fun." + +Lily and Mia look at each other. They feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We are sorry, Lily. We are sorry, Mia." + +Mom says, "It's OK. I'm glad you are sorry. Now, can you give each other a hug and say sorry?" + +Lily and Mia give each other a hug. They say, "Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Mia." + +Mom says, "That's better. Now, can you give back the green skirt to Lily's doll?" + +Mia says, "Yes, I can. Here you go, Lily. Here you go, doll. You can have the green skirt. It is yours." + +Lily says, "Thank you, Mia. That is very nice of you. You can have the yellow skirt. It is very pretty." + +Mia says, "Thank you, Lily. That is very nice of you too. The yellow skirt is very pretty." + +Mom says, "You are welcome, girls. I'm proud of you. You are nice to each other. You are good friends. Now, you can play dress-up together. You can have fun." + +Lily and Mia smile. They play dress-up with their dolls. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and laugh. Lily had a new shirt. It was pink and had a flower on it. She was very happy with her shirt. + +Tom wanted to play catch with Lily. He had a ball. He threw the ball to Lily. Lily tried to catch it, but she missed. The ball hit her shirt and made a big stain. Lily was very sad. She looked at her shirt and cried. + +Tom saw that Lily was crying. He felt sorry. He did not mean to stain her shirt. He ran to Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I did not want to hurt your shirt. It was an accident. Please don't cry." + +Lily looked at Tom. She saw that he was sorry. She wiped her tears and said, "It's okay, Tom. I know you did not mean it. Accidents happen. We can still be friends." + +Tom smiled and hugged Lily. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind. I'm glad we are friends. Do you want to play something else?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She said, "Yes, let's play something else. How about tag? You're it!" + +They ran and played and laughed again. They had fun in the park. They learned to say sorry and to forgive. They were good friends. +Tom and Lily were playing outside with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and catch it. They laughed and had fun. + +But then the sky became dark and loud. They heard a big boom and saw a bright flash. It was lightning and thunder. They were scared and ran to their house. + +"Mommy, mommy, there is lightning and thunder!" they cried as they hugged their mommy. + +"It's okay, my loves, it's just a storm. It will pass soon. Come, let's go inside and have some cookies and milk," their mommy said and took them to the kitchen. + +They sat on the table and ate their cookies and drank their milk. They felt better and calmer. + +"Mommy, what is lightning and thunder?" Tom asked. + +"Lightning is when electricity strikes in the sky. Thunder is the sound it makes. Sometimes they happen when there are too many clouds and rain," their mommy explained. + +"Why does electricity strike in the sky?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, my dear. Maybe it's angry or maybe it's playing. But it doesn't mean to hurt anyone. It's just nature," their mommy said. + +"Oh, I see. I hope it's not angry. I hope it's sorry for scaring us," Lily said. + +"I'm sure it is, my sweet. I'm sure it is," their mommy said and kissed them both. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to climb the big oak tree. The oak tree had many branches and leaves. It was fun to swing and jump from one branch to another. + +One day, they saw a hairy squirrel on the oak tree. The squirrel had a big nut in its mouth. It looked at them with its bright eyes. Lila and Tom wanted to say hello to the squirrel. They climbed higher and higher on the oak tree. + +"Hello, squirrel!" Lila said. "Can we see your nut?" + +The squirrel did not answer. It ran away to another branch. Lila and Tom followed it. They did not see that the branch was thin and weak. + +Crack! The branch broke under their weight. Lila and Tom fell down to the ground. They landed on the soft grass. They were not hurt, but they were scared and sad. + +"Are you okay?" Lila asked Tom. + +"I'm okay," Tom said. "But the oak tree is broken. We can't climb it anymore." + +They looked at the broken branch. They saw the squirrel peeking from another branch. It still had its nut. It chattered at them. + +"Sorry, squirrel," Lila said. "We did not mean to break your tree." + +The squirrel did not say anything. It ran away with its nut. Lila and Tom got up and hugged each other. They decided to play somewhere else. They hoped the oak tree would grow a new branch soon. +Lily and Tom were playing in the sand. They had a bucket and a spade each. They wanted to make a big castle with towers and walls. + +"Look, my tower is taller than yours!" Lily said. She was proud of her work. + +Tom was not happy. He wanted to have the tallest tower. He had an idea. He took Lily's spade when she was not looking. He used it to make his tower bigger and bigger. + +"Hey, that's my spade!" Lily said. She saw what Tom was doing. She was angry. "Give it back to me!" + +"No, it's mine now!" Tom said. He was selfish. He did not want to share. He held the spade tightly. + +Lily tried to get her spade back. She pulled and pulled. Tom pulled too. They both pulled hard. The spade broke in half. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Tom said. They were sad. They looked at their broken spade. They could not use it anymore. + +They also looked at their castle. It was ruined. The towers and walls had fallen down. The sand was everywhere. + +They had no spade and no castle. They had no fun. They had been silly. They wished they had been clever and allowed each other to use the spade. But it was too late. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a huge wood house. They wanted to go inside and see what was there. + +"Let's go, Tom. Maybe we can find some toys or candy," Lily said. + +"OK, Lily. But we have to be careful. Maybe someone lives there and they don't like us," Tom said. + +They ran to the wood house and opened the door. It was dark and dusty inside. They saw some old chairs and tables and a big fireplace. They also saw a big basket with a red cloth on it. + +"Look, Tom. Maybe there is something good in the basket. Let's open it," Lily said. + +She pulled the red cloth and saw a lot of eggs. They were brown and speckled and very big. + +"Wow, Lily. These are huge eggs. Maybe they are dinosaur eggs. Let's take some and show them to mom and dad," Tom said. + +He reached for an egg, but suddenly he heard a loud roar. He turned around and saw a huge bear standing in the doorway. It had sharp teeth and claws and it looked very angry. + +"Run, Lily. Run. It's a bear. It's a bad bear. It wants to eat us and the eggs," Tom shouted. + +He grabbed Lily's hand and tried to run, but it was too late. The bear was faster and stronger. It caught them and bit them and hurt them very much. They screamed and cried, but no one heard them. They did not know that the wood house was the bear's home and the eggs were the bear's babies. They did not know that they made a big mistake. They did not know anything anymore. +Lily and Ben are best friends. They like to play with their scooters in the park. Lily has a pink scooter and Ben has a blue scooter. They have colorful stickers on their scooters. + +One day, Lily sees a new scooter in the toy store. It is shiny and has lights and sounds. Lily wants the new scooter very much. She asks her mom to buy it for her. Her mom says no. She says Lily already has a nice scooter and she does not need another one. + +Lily is sad. She goes to the park with Ben. She tells him about the new scooter. Ben says he likes Lily's scooter better. He says it is pretty and fast. He says he will trade his scooter with Lily if she wants. Lily thinks about it. She likes Ben's scooter too. It is bright and smooth. She says yes. She says they can trade scooters for one day. + +Ben and Lily trade scooters. They ride around the park. They have fun. They see the new scooter in the toy store window. Lily does not want it anymore. She likes her old scooter and Ben's scooter. She says thank you to Ben. She says he is a good friend. Ben says thank you to Lily. He says he is happy to share with her. They promise to trade scooters again tomorrow. They smile and hug. They ride back to their homes. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they would try to catch the ball with their hands, but that was hard. + +One time, Tom kicked the ball too hard and it went over the fence. Lily and Tom ran to the fence and looked for the ball. They saw it in the street, near a big car. Lily wanted to get the ball, but Tom said, "No, Lily, it is not safe. The car can hurt you." + +Lily did not listen to Tom. She climbed over the fence and ran to the ball. She picked it up and turned around. She saw the car moving towards her. She was scared. She tried to run back to the fence, but she tripped on her heel and fell down. + +Tom saw Lily fall. He shouted, "Lily, get up, get up!" He climbed over the fence and ran to Lily. He grabbed her hand and pulled her up. He slapped the ball out of her hand and threw it over the fence. He dragged Lily to the other side of the fence and hugged her. + +Lily was crying. She said, "I'm sorry, Tom, I'm sorry. I just wanted the ball." Tom said, "It's okay, Lily, it's okay. You are safe now. The ball is not important. You are important. I love you, Lily." Lily said, "I love you, Tom." They held each other and waited for their mom to come. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. One day, they see a big bowl on the table. It is full of yummy fruit. + +"Can we have some fruit, Mommy?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, you can, but you have to wash your hands first. The fruit is clean, but your hands are dirty," Mommy says. + +Lily and Ben run to the bathroom and wash their hands. Then they come back to the table. They both want to reach the bowl, but it is too high for them. + +"I can stretch more than you," Ben says. He stands on his toes and tries to grab the bowl. + +"No, I can stretch more than you," Lily says. She pushes Ben away and tries to grab the bowl. + +They both stretch and pull, but the bowl does not move. They start to argue and shout. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mommy says. She comes to the table and picks up the bowl. "You are not being nice to each other. You have to share the fruit, not fight over it." + +She puts the bowl on the floor and gives each of them a plate. She puts some fruit on each plate. + +"Here you go. Now you can both enjoy the fruit. But remember, you have to say sorry to each other first," Mommy says. + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They feel bad for being mean. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben says. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Lily says. + +They hug and smile. Then they eat the fruit. It is sweet and juicy. They are happy. Mommy is happy too. +Sara and Tom were in the car with Mom and Dad. They were going to the zoo. Sara and Tom liked animals. They wanted to see the lions and the monkeys and the elephants. + +On the way, they saw a big sign on the road. It had a picture of a pizza and some words. Mom read the words to them. She said, "The sign says, 'Best pizza in town. Try it today.' It is a billboard. It is a way to tell people about something." + +Sara and Tom looked at the billboard. They liked pizza. They asked Mom and Dad, "Can we have pizza for lunch? Please?" + +Mom and Dad smiled. They said, "We have a better idea. We know a place that has pizza and ice cream. It is near the zoo. We can go there after we see the animals. We recommend it. It is very yummy." + +Sara and Tom were glad. They said, "Thank you, Mom and Dad. That sounds great. We can't wait to go to the zoo and have pizza and ice cream." They hugged Mom and Dad. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and houses with the blocks. They also liked to measure how tall and long their creations were with a ruler. + +"Look, Lily, I made a very tall tower!" Ben said, holding up his ruler. "It is ten blocks high!" + +"That is good, Ben, but I made a very long bridge!" Lily said, pointing to her blocks. "It is fifteen blocks long!" + +They were having fun, but then they heard a knock on the door. It was the mailman. He had a big envelope in his hand. + +"Hello, kids, I have a letter for you," he said, smiling. "It is from your grandma. She sent you a surprise!" + +Lily and Ben ran to the door, excited. They loved their grandma. She lived far away, but she always called them and sent them letters and gifts. + +"Thank you, mailman!" they said, taking the envelope. + +They opened it and found a book inside. It was a book of stories, with colorful pictures and big letters. They also found a note from their grandma. + +"Dear Lily and Ben, I hope you like this book. It has many stories that I used to read when I was a little girl. They are fun and silly and serious and sweet. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. I miss you and love you very much. Grandma." + +Lily and Ben hugged the book and the note. They were very happy. They thanked the mailman again and waved goodbye. + +"Let's read the book, Ben!" Lily said, eager. + +"OK, Lily, but first let's measure it!" Ben said, curious. + +They took the ruler and measured the book. It was eight blocks long and six blocks wide. + +"That is a big book!" Ben said, impressed. + +"Yes, and it has many stories!" Lily said, delighted. + +They sat on the couch and opened the book. They started to read the first story. It was about a rabbit and a turtle who had a race. They laughed and learned and wondered what the next story would be. They were very happy that their grandma had sent them such a wonderful gift. +Lily liked to help her dad with his work. He was a builder and he had many tools. Lily's favorite tool was the hammer. She liked to bang it on the wood and make loud noises. Sometimes, her dad let her use the hammer, but only when he was watching. + +One day, Lily saw the hammer on the table. Her dad was not in the room. She wanted to play with the hammer. She thought he would not mind. She took the hammer and ran to the backyard. She found a big rock and started to hit it with the hammer. + +But the hammer was too heavy for Lily. She could not hold it well. She swung it too hard and it slipped from her hand. It flew in the air and landed on the window of the neighbor's house. The window broke with a loud crash. Lily heard the neighbor scream. She was very scared. She dropped the hammer and ran back to the house. + +She hid under her bed and hoped no one would find her. She felt very bad. She knew she did something wrong. She knew the hammer did not belong to her. She knew she should have asked her dad first. She was very anxious. She wondered what would happen next. She wished she could say sorry. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play and talk. But one day, Tom is sad. He does not want to play or talk. Sue asks him why. + +Tom says, "I have a big test tomorrow. I do not know the answers. I am scared." + +Sue says, "Do not be scared. You can study and learn. I can help you. We can use my books and crayons." + +Tom says, "Thank you, Sue. You are a good friend. But I have a bad idea. Maybe I can speak to Sam. He is smart. He knows the answers. He can tell me. Then I do not have to study." + +Sue says, "No, Tom. That is not a good idea. That is cheating. Cheating is wrong. You will not learn anything. And you will be in trouble if the teacher finds out." + +Tom says, "But Sam is nice. He will not tell. He will wink at me and give me a paper with the answers." + +Sue says, "No, Tom. Sam is not nice. He is not a good friend. He is lying to you. He does not have the answers. He is tricking you. He will wink at you and give you a paper with the wrong answers. Then you will fail the test. And you will be sad and ashamed." + +Tom says, "Oh, Sue. You are right. Sam is not a good friend. He is a bad friend. He is mean. I do not want to cheat. I want to study and learn. I want to pass the test. And I want to be happy and proud." + +Sue says, "Good, Tom. I am glad you changed your mind. Come on, let us study and learn. I will help you. And we will have fun too." + +Tom says, "Okay, Sue. Let us go. You are a good friend. You are the best friend. I am happy you are my friend." + +Sue says, "Me too, Tom. Me too." + +The moral of the story is: Cheating is wrong and will make you sad. Studying and learning is right and will make you happy. And a good friend will help you and tell you the truth. +Anna was shy. She did not like to talk to new people. She liked to play with her toys and her cat. Her cat was black and soft. She called her cat Luna. + +One day, Anna's mom said, "We are going to visit your aunt and uncle. They have a big house and a big garden. They also have a dog. His name is Spot. He is very friendly and playful. Do you want to meet him?" + +Anna felt scared. She did not know the dog. She did not know if he would be nice or mean. She did not know if he would bark or bite. She said, "No, thank you. I want to stay with Luna." + +Her mom said, "Okay, but maybe you will change your mind later. Come on, let's go." + +They got in the car and drove to the big house. Anna saw the big garden. She saw the dog. He was brown and white. He had a long tail and big ears. He ran to the car and wagged his tail. He looked happy. + +Anna's aunt and uncle came out of the house. They said hello and gave hugs. They said, "This is Spot. He is very excited to see you. He loves children. Do you want to pet him?" + +Anna hid behind her mom. She said, "No, thank you. I want to stay with Luna." + +Her mom said, "Luna is in her carrier. She is safe and cozy. Why don't you give Spot a chance? He won't hurt you. He just wants to be your friend." + +Anna looked at Spot. He looked at her with big eyes. He licked his lips. He did not bark or bite. He seemed nice. Anna felt curious. She said, "Can I touch him?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, of course. Go ahead. He likes it when you scratch his ears." + +Anna took a small step. She reached out her hand. She touched Spot's fur. It was warm and soft. Spot wagged his tail harder. He licked Anna's hand. It tickled. Anna giggled. She said, "He is wet. He has a funny taste." + +Her mom said, "That's his tongue. He is giving you kisses. He likes you. Do you like him?" + +Anna smiled. She said, "Yes, I like him. He is friendly and playful. He is not scary. He is fun." + +Her mom said, "I'm glad you think so. Do you want to play with him in the garden?" + +Anna said, "Yes, please. Can Luna come too?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, why not? Let's go." + +Anna, her mom, Luna, and Spot went to the garden. They played and ran and laughed. Anna was not shy anymore. She made a new friend. She was happy. She said, "I know Spot. He is a good dog. I like his taste." +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play in the dark. They had a special toy that could glow in different colors. They called it their magic wand. They used it to make shapes and patterns on the walls and ceiling. + +One night, they decided to play a game of hide and seek with their magic wand. Ben hid first, and Mia counted to ten. She looked around the room, but she could not see any glow. She wondered where Ben was. She heard a giggle from under the bed. She crawled under and saw Ben holding the magic wand. He had rubbed it on his shirt to make it dim. + +"Got you!" Mia said, and grabbed the wand. Ben tried to hold on, but Mia was stronger. She pulled the wand away and ran out of the bed. Ben followed her, and they started to fight over the wand. They pulled and tugged and shouted. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to their room. She saw them fighting and was angry. She took the wand from them and turned on the light. She scolded them for being mean and noisy. She told them to share and be nice. She said the magic wand was not a toy, but a flashlight. She said it was for emergencies, not for games. She said they could hurt their eyes if they looked at it too much. + +She put the wand in a drawer and told them to go to sleep. She kissed them good night and left. Ben and Mia felt sorry and hugged each other. They said they were sorry and that they loved each other. They snuggled in their beds and closed their eyes. They dreamed of a magic wand that could glow in different colors. They dreamed of playing in the dark, but this time, they shared and were happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big pole in the yard. They decided to use it as a net for a game of tennis. They took their rackets and balls and started to hit them over the pole. + +"Serve, Ben, serve!" Lily shouted as she waited for her brother to throw the ball. + +"OK, OK, here I go!" Ben said as he tossed the ball in the air and swung his racket. But he hit the ball too hard and it flew over the fence. + +"Oh no, Ben, you lost the ball!" Lily said. "Now we can't play anymore." + +Ben felt bad. He liked to play tennis with his sister. He wanted to make her happy. He looked around and saw a big red ball in the corner of the yard. It was their neighbor's ball. He had an idea. + +"Hey, Lily, look what I found!" he said as he ran to get the ball. "We can use this ball instead. It's bigger and softer and more playful." + +Lily smiled. She liked the big red ball. It bounced high and made funny noises. She took the ball from Ben and threw it over the pole. + +"Serve, Lily, serve!" Ben shouted as he got ready to hit the ball. + +They played for a long time, laughing and having fun. They forgot about the lost ball and the fence. They were happy with what they had. + +The moral of the story is: Sometimes you can have more fun with less. You don't need fancy things to enjoy yourself. You just need a playful spirit and a good friend. +Lily and Ben were playing with snow in the park. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They were very happy. + +"Look at our snowman, he is so nice!" Lily said. + +"Yes, he is. Let's give him a name. How about Frosty?" Ben said. + +They agreed and hugged their snowman. They called him Frosty and said hello. + +But then the sun came out and it was very warm. The snow started to melt. Lily and Ben saw drops of water on Frosty's hat and scarf. They saw his carrot nose fall to the ground. They saw his eyes and mouth disappear. + +"Oh no, Frosty is melting!" Lily cried. + +"Stop, sun, stop! Don't melt our snowman!" Ben shouted. + +But the sun did not stop. It kept shining and melting the snow. Lily and Ben felt very sad. They wanted to save their snowman, but they did not know how. + +They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. They told her what happened. + +"Mom, mom, our snowman is melting! He is going away! Can you help us?" they said. + +Mom hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, my loves, but that's what happens to snow when it gets warm. It changes from solid to liquid. That's called melting. It's a kind of motion. Everything in the world is in motion, sometimes fast, sometimes slow. Sometimes we can see it, sometimes we can't. But nothing stays the same forever." + +Lily and Ben did not understand all the words, but they understood that their snowman was gone. They felt very sad. + +"Can we make another snowman, mom?" they asked. + +Mom smiled and said, "Maybe, if it snows again. But for now, why don't we go home and have some hot chocolate? Maybe we can draw a picture of Frosty and remember him that way." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said goodbye to Frosty and thanked him for being their friend. They followed their mom to the car. They still felt sad, but they also felt warm and loved. They hoped to see Frosty again someday. +Jill and Tom were twins who liked to help their mom and dad decorate the tree for Christmas. They had a big box of ornaments that sparkled and shone in different colors. Jill liked the red ones and Tom liked the blue ones. They took turns hanging them on the branches, making sure they were not too close or too far apart. + +One day, they found a special ornament in the bottom of the box. It was a star that glowed with a soft light. Jill and Tom were amazed by it and wanted to put it on the top of the tree. But the star was too heavy for them to lift. They tried to pull it up with a string, but it slipped and fell to the floor. It made a loud noise and cracked in half. + +"Oh no!" Jill cried. "We broke the star!" + +"Mom and dad will be so mad!" Tom said. "They said this star was very old and belonged to grandma." + +Jill and Tom were very troubled. They did not know what to do. They did not want to tell their mom and dad, but they also did not want to hide the broken star. They looked at each other and decided to be brave and honest. + +They picked up the pieces of the star and went to find their mom and dad. They told them what happened and said they were sorry. Their mom and dad hugged them and said they were not mad. They said they were proud of them for telling the truth and for being careful with the ornaments. They said the star was still beautiful, even if it was broken. They said they could glue it back together and make it glow again. + +Jill and Tom felt better. They helped their mom and dad fix the star and put it on the top of the tree. They smiled as they saw it glow with a warm light. They learned that sometimes things break, but they can be mended with love. +Tom and Amy are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite toy is the big red automobile. The automobile can make sounds and move by itself. Tom and Amy take turns to drive the automobile around the room. + +One day, Tom wants to play with the automobile, but Amy is already driving it. Tom asks Amy to share the automobile with him. + +"Amy, can I have the automobile, please?" Tom says. + +"No, Tom, it is my turn. You had it yesterday." Amy says. + +"But I want it now. It is not fair." Tom says. + +Tom and Amy start to argue. They both pull the automobile and try to take it from each other. The automobile makes loud noises and shakes. Tom and Amy are upset. They do not want to share. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the room. She sees Tom and Amy fighting over the automobile. She is not happy. + +"Tom and Amy, stop it right now. What are you doing?" Mom says. + +"Mom, Amy won't let me have the automobile. She keeps it all the time." Tom says. + +"Mom, Tom is trying to take the automobile from me. He does not wait for his turn." Amy says. + +Mom sighs. She takes the automobile from Tom and Amy and puts it on the shelf. + +"Tom and Amy, you are both wrong. You need to learn to share and take turns. The automobile is not yours. It is ours. You can play with it together, or not at all. Now, say sorry to each other and hug." Mom says. + +Tom and Amy look at each other. They feel sorry for making Mom angry and for hurting each other. They say sorry and hug. + +"Sorry, Amy. I was selfish. You can have the automobile first." Tom says. + +"Sorry, Tom. I was mean. You can have the automobile next." Amy says. + +Mom smiles. She gives the automobile back to Tom and Amy. + +"Good. Now, play nicely and have fun. And remember, sharing is caring." Mom says. + +Tom and Amy nod. They thank Mom and drive the automobile together. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom is a clever cat. He likes to catch mice and birds for food. He waits and waits until he sees a mouse or a bird. Then he runs and jumps and pounces. + +One day, Tom sees a big bird in the garden. It is a crow. Tom thinks the crow will be a good food. He hides behind a bush and waits. The crow is busy pecking at some seeds. Tom runs and jumps and pounces. + +But the crow is clever too. It sees Tom coming and flies away. Tom misses the crow and falls on the ground. The crow laughs and says, "Ha ha, you are not clever enough to catch me. I can fly and you cannot." + +Tom is angry and sad. He wants to catch the crow. He tries again and again, but the crow always escapes. The crow always laughs and says, "Ha ha, you are not clever enough to catch me. I can fly and you cannot." + +Tom is tired and hungry. He gives up and goes back to the house. He sees a bowl of food on the porch. It is his food. He is happy and eats the food. He thinks, "Maybe I am not clever enough to catch a crow, but I am clever enough to find my food. And my food is yummy and easy to eat." He purrs and sleeps. +Tim and Mia were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to observe the birds, the flowers and the clouds. They also liked to swing, slide and run. + +"Look, mom, a cherry tree!" Mia said, pointing to a big tree with red fruits. "Can we pick some cherries?" + +Mom smiled and nodded. "Sure, but be careful. The tree is distant from here and the cherries are high. We need to walk a lot and reach for them." + +Tim and Mia were excited. They followed mom to the cherry tree. They saw some cherries that were low enough for them to grab. They picked some and tasted them. They were sweet and juicy. + +"Yummy!" Tim said. "I like cherries. They are red and round and soft." + +"Me too!" Mia said. "Can we take some home?" + +Mom agreed. She gave them a bag to put the cherries in. They filled the bag with as many cherries as they could. They thanked the cherry tree for the fruits. + +Then they walked back to the park. They shared some cherries with their friends. They were happy and proud of their cherry adventure. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big white bird on a tree. Lily wants to catch the bird. She runs to the tree and tries to grab the bird. But the bird flies away. + +"Come back, bird!" Lily shouts. "I want to play with you!" + +Ben laughs. He has a ball in his hand. He throws the ball to Lily. "Catch, Lily, catch!" he says. + +Lily turns around and sees the ball. She tries to catch the ball, but she misses. The ball rolls on the grass. Lily runs after the ball. She picks up the ball and throws it back to Ben. + +"Good catch, Ben!" Lily says. + +Ben catches the ball and smiles. He sees a lemonade stand near the park. He is thirsty. He says to Lily, "Do you want some lemonade, Lily? It is sweet and cold." + +Lily nods. She likes lemonade. She says, "Yes, please, Ben. Let's go get some lemonade." + +They run to the lemonade stand. They see a man with a big jug of lemonade. He has some cups and a sign that says, "Lemonade, 25 cents." + +Ben and Lily each have a quarter in their pockets. They give the quarters to the man. The man pours some lemonade into two cups. He gives the cups to Ben and Lily. + +"Thank you, sir," Ben and Lily say. + +They take a sip of the lemonade. They make a funny face. The lemonade is not sweet and cold. It is sour and warm. + +"Yuck!" Ben and Lily say. "This lemonade is sour!" + +They spit out the lemonade. They do not like it. They give the cups back to the man. + +"Sorry, kids," the man says. "I ran out of sugar and ice. This is all I have left." + +Ben and Lily shake their heads. They do not want the lemonade. They want something else. + +"Can we have our quarters back, sir?" Ben asks. + +The man nods. He gives the quarters back to Ben and Lily. + +"Thank you, sir," Ben and Lily say. + +They run away from the lemonade stand. They look for something else to drink. They see a fountain in the park. They run to the fountain. They drink some water from the fountain. The water is cold and fresh. + +"Ah!" Ben and Lily say. "This water is good!" + +They smile. They are happy. They play with the water. They splash each other. They laugh. They forget about the sour lemonade. They have fun. +Jen likes to feed the birds in the park. She has a bag of seeds that she brings every day. The birds know her and come to her when she calls. Jen has a favorite bird, a blue one with a yellow beak. She calls him Bluey. Bluey is reliable. He always comes to Jen and eats from her hand. + +One day, Jen goes to the park with her bag of seeds. She calls the birds, but Bluey does not come. Jen looks for him, but she cannot see him. She feels sad. She misses Bluey. She wonders where he is. She hopes he is not hurt or lost. + +Jen feeds the other birds, but she does not smile. She wants to see Bluey. She waits for a long time, but he does not show up. She decides to go home. She says goodbye to the birds and walks away. + +As she walks, she hears a familiar sound. She looks up and sees Bluey flying above her. He has something in his beak. It is a shiny ring. He drops it in Jen's hand and lands on her shoulder. He chirps happily. Jen is surprised and happy. She hugs Bluey and thanks him. She looks at the ring. It is her mom's ring. She lost it yesterday. She wonders how Bluey found it. She thinks he is very smart and kind. She smiles and puts the ring on her finger. She walks home with Bluey. She does not miss him anymore. She is glad he is reliable. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They had a big tub of water and some cups and spoons. They pretended to make soup and tea and poured them into their bowls and mugs. + +"Yum, this soup is brilliant!" Lily said, slurping from her spoon. + +"More tea, please!" Tom said, holding out his mug. + +They had a lot of fun, but soon the water in the tub was almost gone. They had spilled some on the grass and some on their clothes. + +"Oh no, we have no more water!" Lily said, looking at the tub. + +"What can we do?" Tom asked, frowning. + +They thought for a moment. Then Lily had an idea. + +"Let's go to the kitchen and get some more water!" she said, jumping up. + +"Good idea!" Tom said, following her. + +They ran to the kitchen and found a big jug of water on the counter. They grabbed it and ran back to the garden. + +"Look, we have more water!" Lily said, pouring some into the tub. + +"Yay, we can play some more!" Tom said, clapping his hands. + +They filled their cups and spoons again and continued to play. They did not notice that the jug was leaking and leaving a trail of water behind them. + +Soon, Mom came out to the garden. She saw the water on the grass, on their clothes, and on the floor. + +"Oh, what a waste of water!" she said, shaking her head. + +She saw the jug in Lily's hand and the hole in it. + +"Did you take this jug from the kitchen?" she asked. + +"Yes, Mom, we needed more water!" Lily said, smiling. + +"But this jug is broken, it has a hole in it!" Mom said, pointing at it. + +Lily and Tom looked at the jug and saw the hole. They gasped. + +"Oh, we did not know!" Lily said, feeling sorry. + +"We are sorry, Mom!" Tom said, feeling sorry too. + +Mom sighed. She was not angry, but she was not happy either. + +"It's okay, you did not mean to do it. But you have to be more careful with water. Water is precious, we should not waste it. Do you understand?" she said. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They understood. + +"Yes, Mom, we understand. We will not waste water again. We will be more careful." they said. + +Mom smiled. She hugged them and kissed them. + +"That's good, my loves. Now, let's go inside and dry your clothes. They are all wet!" she said. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They followed Mom inside. They were still wet, but they were happy. They learned something new today. Water is precious, and they should not waste it. They should use it wisely and have fun with it. +Timmy wanted a muffin for breakfast. He saw a big blueberry muffin on the table. He reached for it, but his mom said, "No, Timmy, that's not yours. That's for daddy. He has to go to work soon." + +Timmy felt frustrated. He wanted the muffin so much. He said, "But I'm hungry, mom. And I love blueberries. Please, can I have it?" + +Mom shook her head. She said, "Sorry, Timmy, but you have to eat your oatmeal. It's good for you. And you can have a banana or an apple if you want. But the muffin is for daddy." + +Timmy did not like oatmeal. He did not want a banana or an apple. He wanted the muffin. He threw a tantrum. He kicked and screamed and cried. He said, "No, no, no! I want the muffin! Give me the muffin!" + +Mom was not happy. She said, "Timmy, stop that right now. You're being very naughty. You have to calm down and eat your breakfast. Or you'll go to time out." + +Timmy did not listen. He kept crying and yelling. He tried to grab the muffin, but mom moved it away. He got angrier and angrier. + +Daddy came downstairs. He saw Timmy and mom. He said, "What's going on here? Why is Timmy so upset?" + +Mom told him about the muffin. Daddy smiled. He said, "Oh, I see. Well, Timmy, I have a surprise for you. I bought two muffins, not one. One for me and one for you. I hid yours under this napkin. See?" + +He lifted the napkin and showed Timmy another big blueberry muffin. Timmy's eyes widened. He stopped crying. He said, "Really? For me?" + +Daddy nodded. He said, "Yes, for you. But only if you say sorry to mom and eat your oatmeal first. Can you do that?" + +Timmy nodded. He said, "Sorry, mom. I was bad. I'll eat my oatmeal. And then can I have the muffin?" + +Mom hugged him. She said, "Of course, Timmy. I'm glad you're sorry. And I'm proud of you for eating your oatmeal. You're a good boy." + +Timmy smiled. He ate his oatmeal quickly. Then he took the muffin and lay on the couch. He bit into it and tasted the sweet blueberries. He said, "Mmm, this is the best muffin ever. Thank you, daddy. Thank you, mom. I love you." + +Daddy and mom smiled. They said, "We love you too, Timmy. Enjoy your muffin. And have a good day." +Leo was a little leopard who lived in the jungle with his mother. He liked to play with his friends, but he also liked to explore new places. One day, he saw a big mountain far away and he wanted to see what was on top of it. + +"Mother, can I go to the mountain?" he asked. + +"No, Leo, it is too far and too dangerous. You might get lost or meet bad animals. You have to stay here with me and your friends," his mother said. + +"But I want to see new things. I am bored of the jungle. It is always the same," Leo said. + +He felt envious of the birds who could fly over the mountain and see everything. He wished he had wings too. + +The next day, Leo woke up early and sneaked out of his home. He ran towards the mountain, hoping his mother would not notice. He was very excited and curious. He did not see the dark clouds in the sky. + +As he got closer to the mountain, he heard a loud noise. It was thunder. He looked up and saw lightning. He was scared. Then, he felt something wet on his fur. It was rain. It started to rain very hard. Leo was cold and wet. He wanted to go back to his mother, but he did not know the way. He was lost. + +He saw a big cave and ran inside. He hoped to find shelter and warmth. But he was not alone. He saw a big bear sleeping in the cave. The bear was bigger and stronger than him. He smelled Leo and opened his eyes. He growled and showed his teeth. He was angry. He did not like strangers in his home. + +"Who are you? What are you doing here?" the bear asked. + +"I am Leo. I am a leopard. I came from the jungle. I wanted to see the mountain. But it rained and I got lost. I am sorry. I did not know this was your home. Please do not hurt me," Leo said. + +He was very afraid. He wished he had listened to his mother. He wished he had stayed in the jungle with his friends. He wished he had not been envious of the birds. He learned his lesson. He realized that the jungle was his home and he loved it. He hoped the bear would let him go. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big cloud in the sky. The cloud is white and fluffy. + +"Look, Sara, a cloud!" Ben says. "It looks like a sheep." + +Sara nods. "Yes, it does. Do you think the cloud is soft?" + +Ben shrugs. "I don't know. Maybe we can touch it." + +Sara smiles. "How can we touch it? It is too high." + +Ben thinks. "Maybe we can use a ladder. Or a balloon. Or a bird." + +Sara shakes her head. "No, Ben, those are silly ideas. We can't use a ladder. It is too short. We can't use a balloon. It is too windy. We can't use a bird. It is too fast." + +Ben frowns. "Then how can we touch the cloud?" + +Sara points. "Look, there is Grandpa. He is wise. He knows many things. Maybe he can tell us." + +Ben agrees. "Yes, let's ask Grandpa." + +They run to Grandpa, who is sitting on a bench. He is reading a book. + +"Grandpa, Grandpa, can we touch the cloud?" Sara and Ben ask. + +Grandpa looks up. He smiles. He sees the cloud. + +"That is a beautiful cloud," he says. "But you can't touch it. It is too far away." + +Sara and Ben are sad. They want to touch the cloud. + +"But why can't we touch it?" Ben asks. "It looks so nice." + +Grandpa explains. "The cloud is made of water. Tiny drops of water. They stick together in the sky. But they are very light. They float in the air. If you try to touch them, they will fall apart. They will become rain." + +Sara and Ben are surprised. They didn't know that. + +"Rain?" Sara asks. "But we don't want rain. We want to play outside." + +Grandpa nods. "I know. But rain is good too. It washes the plants and the animals and the streets. It makes everything clean and fresh. And sometimes, after the rain, you can see a rainbow. A rainbow is like a bridge of colors in the sky. It is very pretty." + +Sara and Ben are curious. They want to see a rainbow. + +"A rainbow?" Ben asks. "Can we touch a rainbow?" + +Grandpa laughs. He hugs Sara and Ben. + +"No, you can't touch a rainbow either. It is like a magic trick. It is made of light. The sun shines on the raindrops and makes them sparkle. They look like different colors. But they are not solid. They are just an illusion. You can only see them, not touch them." + +Sara and Ben are amazed. They didn't know that either. + +"Wow, Grandpa, you are very wise. You know so many things," Sara says. + +Grandpa smiles. He kisses Sara and Ben. + +"Thank you, Sara. Thank you, Ben. You are very smart. You ask good questions. And you have good eyes. You notice the beauty of the world. The cloud, the rain, the rainbow. They are all wonderful. But you know what is more wonderful? You are. You are my precious grandchildren. And I love you very much." + +Sara and Ben are happy. They love Grandpa too. + +They hug Grandpa. They look at the sky. They see the cloud. They see the rain. They see the rainbow. They smile. They are happy. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys. But sometimes they fight over the same toy. Mom says they have to share and take turns. + +One day, they find a big box in the garage. It is full of old clothes and hats and shoes. Ben and Mia are very happy. They want to play dress-up. + +"Look, I am a pirate!" Ben says. He puts on a hat and a coat and a belt. He holds a wooden spoon as a sword. + +"I am a princess!" Mia says. She puts on a dress and a crown and a necklace. She holds a fan as a wand. + +They pretend to be in a castle and a ship. They have a lot of fun. They spend a long time playing dress-up. + +But then, they see a shiny red car. It is a toy car that can move by itself. It is very cool. Ben and Mia both want to play with it. + +"Give me the car!" Ben says. He tries to grab it from Mia. + +"No, it is mine!" Mia says. She pulls it away from Ben. + +They start to fight. They pull and push and shout. The car falls to the ground. It breaks into pieces. + +Ben and Mia stop fighting. They look at the car. They feel sad and sorry. + +They look at each other. They say, "I am sorry." + +They hug and make up. They decide to play dress-up again. They think it is more fun than fighting. + +They learn that sharing is not always easy, but it is better than breaking things. They also learn that playing dress-up is not difficult, but it is very creative. They have a happy day. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with balloons. They have many balloons of different colors. They blow them up and make them fly in the air. They laugh and clap their hands. + +One day, they find a big balloon in the closet. It is smooth and shiny. It has a string on it. Sara and Ben want to play with it. They take it out and run to the living room. + +"Look, Mommy, look!" Sara says. "We have a big balloon!" + +Mommy smiles and says, "That is a special balloon, my loves. It is a helium balloon. It can float by itself. But you have to be careful. Don't let it go or it will fly away." + +Sara and Ben nod. They hold the string tight. They make the balloon bounce and spin. They have fun with the big balloon. + +But soon, they feel tired. They yawn and rub their eyes. Mommy says, "It is time for a nap, my loves. You can play with the balloon later. Come on, let's go to your room." + +Sara and Ben follow Mommy. They take the balloon with them. They don't want to lose it. They put it on their bed. They cuddle with it. They say, "Good night, balloon. We love you." + +They close their eyes and sleep. The balloon stays with them. It is smooth and shiny. It floats above them. It watches them sleep. It loves them too. +Lily liked to make candles with her mom. They melted wax and put it in jars. They added colors and smells. Lily helped to put stickers on the jars. The stickers had their names and pictures of flowers. + +One day, mom said, "Lily, we have many candles. Do you want to sell some of them?" Lily nodded. She liked to sell things. She had a lemonade stand once. She sold lemonade to the people who walked by. She made some money and bought a new book. + +Mom and Lily put the candles in a big box. They took the box to the park. They found a nice spot under a tree. They set up a table and a sign. The sign said, "Lily and Mom's Candles. Five dollars each." + +Soon, people came to look at the candles. They said, "Wow, these are very pretty and smell good. How did you make them?" Mom and Lily told them how they made the candles. They said, "We are very organized. We have a plan and a list. We follow the steps and have fun." + +Some people bought the candles. They gave Lily and Mom money. Lily put the money in a jar. She said, "Thank you for buying our candles. Have a nice day." Mom smiled and said, "You are very polite and helpful, Lily. I am proud of you." + +Lily and Mom sold many candles. They had only a few left. They decided to keep them for themselves. They packed the box and the table. They took the jar of money. They walked home, holding hands. They were happy and tired. They had a good day. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big mug in the kitchen. The mug is red and has a picture of a cat on it. + +"Look, a mug!" Lily says. "Can we play with it?" + +"OK, but be careful. It is Mom's mug. She likes it a lot," Tom says. + +They take the mug to the living room. They pretend it is a hat, a drum, a boat, and a house. They have a lot of fun. + +Then, they hear Mom coming. They put the mug back in the kitchen. But they forget to wash it. It is dirty from their hands and mouths. + +Mom sees the mug. She is not happy. She speaks to Lily and Tom. + +"Who played with my mug?" she asks. + +Lily and Tom look at each other. They are scared. They do not want to make Mom angry. + +"We did, Mom. We are sorry. We like your mug. It is great," Lily says. + +"Yes, Mom. We are sorry. We will wash it now. It is a nice mug," Tom says. + +Mom smiles. She is not angry anymore. She speaks to Lily and Tom. + +"Thank you for telling me the truth. I am glad you like my mug. It is great. But it is also mine. Next time, please ask me before you play with it. And please wash it after you use it. OK?" + +"OK, Mom. We understand. We love you," Lily and Tom say. + +They hug Mom. They wash the mug. They play with their own toys and books. They are happy. +Lily likes to stretch in the morning. She wakes up and yawns. She puts her arms up and her legs out. She feels good and happy. + +She goes to the kitchen with her mom. Mom makes breakfast. Lily sees a blue bowl on the table. She asks, "What is that?" + +Mom says, "That is a vegetable. It is called blueberry. It is sweet and good for you. Do you want to try some?" + +Lily nods. She likes to try new things. She takes a spoon and scoops some blueberries. She puts them in her mouth. She makes a face. They are sour and cold. + +Mom laughs. She says, "You don't like them? That's okay. You can have something else. How about some toast and jam?" + +Lily smiles. She likes toast and jam. She says, "Yes, please. And some milk, too." + +Mom gives her toast and jam and milk. Lily eats and drinks. She feels full and warm. + +She says, "Thank you, mom. I love you." + +Mom says, "I love you, too, Lily. You are a good girl. Now, let's get ready for the day." +Sara likes to print things. She has a printer in her room. She prints pictures of animals and flowers. She puts them on her wall. She likes to look at them. + +One day, Sara finds a microscope in her dad's office. She does not know what it is. She thinks it is a toy. She takes it to her room. She wants to print something with it. + +She puts a thin leaf under the microscope. She looks through the eye. She sees many tiny dots. They are the leaf's cells. She thinks they are pretty. She wants to print them. + +She pushes a button on the microscope. She hears a beep. She thinks it is printing. She waits for a paper to come out. But nothing happens. She is confused. + +She hears her dad coming. He is looking for his microscope. He sees Sara with it. He is not happy. He tells Sara that the microscope is not a printer. It is a tool to see small things. He tells Sara to give it back. He tells Sara to be careful with his things. + +Sara is sorry. She gives the microscope back. She says she did not know. She says she wanted to print the leaf's cells. She says they are pretty. + +Her dad is not angry. He is curious. He asks Sara if she wants to learn more about the leaf's cells. He says he can show her how to print them with his computer. He says they can print them together. + +Sara is happy. She says yes. She goes with her dad to his office. She learns how to print the leaf's cells. She prints a big picture of them. She puts it on her wall. She likes to look at it. She thinks it is pretty. +Anna liked to help her mom bake cakes. She was a clever girl who knew how to measure, pour and stir. She also liked to lick the spoon and the bowl when they were done. + +One day, mom said they were going to make a special cake for dad's birthday. She took out a big mixer that could spin and mix the batter very fast. Anna had never seen the mixer before and she was curious. + +"Can I use the mixer, mom?" she asked. + +"Sure, honey, but you have to be careful. It's very powerful and you have to hold it steady. Do you think you can do that?" mom said. + +Anna nodded. She hoped she could use the mixer well and make dad happy. She took the mixer from mom and plugged it in. She put the beaters in the bowl and turned it on. + +The mixer made a loud noise and started to spin. Anna was surprised and scared. She let go of the mixer and it flew out of the bowl. It splashed batter all over the kitchen and hit the wall. + +"Oops!" Anna said. + +Mom turned off the mixer and ran to Anna. She hugged her and said, "Are you okay, sweetie?" + +Anna nodded. She felt sorry and sad. She had made a big mess and ruined the cake. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to use the mixer and make a good cake for dad. But I was not careful and I made a mistake," she said. + +Mom smiled and kissed her. She said, "It's okay, honey. You tried to help and that's what matters. You are a clever girl and you can learn from your mistakes. We can clean up the mess and make another cake. I'm sure dad will love it anyway." + +Anna smiled too. She was glad mom was not angry and still loved her. She hugged mom and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I hope dad likes the cake." +Lily likes to print pictures of plants. She has a book with many plants in it. She picks one plant and puts it on the printer. She pushes a button and the printer makes a sound. Then a paper comes out with the plant on it. + +"Look, Mommy, I printed a plant!" Lily says, holding the paper. + +"That's very cool, Lily. What plant is it?" Mommy asks, looking at the paper. + +"It's a sunflower. It has yellow petals and a brown middle. It likes the sun and the water," Lily says, pointing at the paper. + +"You're right, Lily. Sunflowers are very pretty and happy plants. Do you want to print another plant?" Mommy asks. + +"Yes, please. I want to print a rose. It has red petals and a green stem. It smells nice and has thorns," Lily says, looking for a rose in the book. + +"Okay, let's print a rose. But be careful with the thorns. They can hurt you," Mommy says, helping Lily put the book on the printer. + +They push the button and the printer makes another sound. Then another paper comes out with a rose on it. + +"Wow, Mommy, I printed a rose!" Lily says, taking the paper. + +"That's very cool, Lily. You printed a rose. It's very beautiful and fragrant. You can put it next to your sunflower," Mommy says, smiling. + +"Thank you, Mommy. I love printing plants. They make me happy," Lily says, hugging Mommy. + +"I love you, Lily. You make me happy, too," Mommy says, hugging Lily back. +Lila and Sam like to design things. They use paper, crayons, scissors and glue. They make houses, cars, animals and flowers. They have fun and show each other their designs. + +One day, they decide to design a city. They use a big cardboard box as the base. They cut out windows, doors, roofs and streets. They draw people, trees, shops and parks. They glue everything on the box. They are very proud of their city. + +They want to see their city from a high view. They look for a place to put their box. They see a table, a chair, a shelf and a window. They try to lift their box, but it is too heavy. They ask Mom for help. + +Mom comes and sees their city. She smiles and says, "Wow, what a beautiful city! You are very creative and smart. Do you want to see your city from a high view?" + +Lila and Sam nod and say, "Yes, please!" + +Mom lifts their box and puts it on the window sill. She helps them climb on the chair. They look at their city from the window. They see the sun, the sky, the birds and the clouds. They also see their city with all the details. They feel happy and amazed. + +They say, "Thank you, Mom! We love our city and our view!" + +Mom hugs them and says, "You're welcome, my loves! I love your city and your view, too. But you know what I love more? I love you, my small and big designers!" +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big ball of string. They think of many things to do with it. + +"Let's make a necklace!" Lily says. She takes some string and ties it around her neck. She puts some flowers on it. She looks pretty. + +"Let's make a kite!" Tom says. He takes some string and a stick. He puts a paper on it. He makes a tail with some leaves. He runs with it. It flies high. + +"Let's make a dance!" Lily says. She takes some string and wraps it around her waist. She makes a belt. She spins and jumps. She feels happy. + +"Let's make a dance too!" Tom says. He takes some string and wraps it around his wrist. He makes a bracelet. He hops and claps. He feels lively. + +They dance together with their string. They laugh and sing. They have fun. They are the best dancers in the park. +Lily and Tom are playing with their toys in the living room. They like to make noises and pretend they are cars and planes. Lily has a red car and Tom has a blue plane. They zoom and vroom around the sofa and the table. + +But then Tom sees a cable on the floor. It is black and long and has a plug at the end. Tom thinks it is a snake and wants to play with it. He grabs the cable and pulls it hard. He makes a hissing sound and says, "Look, Lily, I have a snake!" + +Lily is scared of snakes. She does not like Tom's game. She says, "No, Tom, that is not a snake. That is a cable. It is for the TV. You are stupid. Put it back. You will break it." + +But Tom does not listen. He keeps pulling the cable and making noises. He says, "No, Lily, you are stupid. This is a snake. It is fun. Come and play with me." + +Lily is angry and sad. She does not want to play with Tom anymore. She takes her red car and goes to her room. She shuts the door and says, "I do not like you, Tom. You are mean. You are not my friend." + +Tom is surprised and lonely. He does not understand why Lily is mad. He looks at the cable and sees that it is not a snake. It is just a cable. He feels silly and sorry. He puts the cable back and goes to Lily's room. He knocks on the door and says, "Lily, I am sorry. I was stupid. You are right. It is a cable, not a snake. Can we play again? I miss you. You are my friend." +Lily was scared. She had to go to the hospital for an operation. She did not know what an operation was, but she heard her mom say it was to fix her ear. Lily did not like her ear. It hurt a lot and she could not hear well. + +When they got to the hospital, a nice lady in a white dress took Lily to a room. She gave her a gown and a hat to wear. She said they were to keep her clean. Lily did not like the gown and the hat. They were scratchy and funny. She wanted to wear her pink dress and her bow. + +"Mom, I don't want to do this," Lily said. "I want to go home." + +"I know, sweetie, but you have to do this," her mom said. "The doctor will make your ear better. He is very good and kind. He will give you some medicine to make you sleep. You won't feel anything. When you wake up, you will hear better and your ear won't hurt anymore." + +Lily did not believe her mom. She thought the doctor was stupid. She did not want to sleep. She wanted to play. She cried and kicked and screamed. She did not want an operation. + +The nice lady came back with a man in a white coat. He had a big smile and a soft voice. He said he was the doctor. He said he was going to help Lily. He said he had a special toy for her. He showed her a mask with a picture of a bunny on it. He said it was a magic mask. He said if she put it on, she would hear a funny sound and see a beautiful dream. + +Lily did not trust the doctor. She did not like the mask. She did not want a funny sound or a beautiful dream. She wanted her mom. She clung to her mom and hid her face. + +"Mom, please don't let him do this," Lily said. "Please, please, please." + +Her mom hugged her and kissed her. She said she loved her. She said she would be right there when she woke up. She said it would be over soon. She said she was brave and strong. + +Lily did not feel brave or strong. She felt scared and sad. But she saw her mom's eyes. They were wet and sad too. She saw her mom's mouth. It was tight and hard. She saw her mom's hand. It was shaking and cold. + +Lily loved her mom. She did not want to make her mom sad. She wanted to make her mom happy. She took a deep breath and nodded. She let the doctor put the mask on her. She heard a funny sound. She saw a beautiful dream. She did not feel anything. She had an operation. +Lily and Ben like to collect napkins. They have many napkins of different colors and shapes. They keep them in a big box under the bed. + +One day, they go to the park with Mom. They see a new napkin on a bench. It is pink and has flowers on it. Lily and Ben run to the bench. + +"Look, a new napkin!" Lily says. "Can we have it, Mom?" + +Mom nods. "Yes, you can. But first, ask if anyone is using it." + +Lily and Ben look around. They see a lady with a picnic basket. She is talking on the phone. + +"Excuse me, lady," Ben says. "Is this your napkin?" + +The lady looks at the napkin. She shakes her head. "No, it's not. You can take it if you want." + +"Thank you, lady!" Lily and Ben say. They pick up the napkin and put it in their backpack. + +They are very happy. They have a new napkin for their collection. They hug Mom and go to the playground. They play until it is time to go home. They can't wait to show their new napkin to Dad. +Lily likes to sing. She sings in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She sings loud and happy songs. She makes her mom and dad smile. + +One day, Lily goes to the park with her mom. She sees a big slide. She wants to go on the slide. She runs to the slide and sings a song. "I love the slide, I love the slide, it is so fun and high!" + +But there is a boy on the slide. He is wearing an orange shirt. He does not like Lily's song. He says, "Stop singing! You are too loud and annoying! This is my slide, go away!" + +Lily feels sad and angry. She does not want to stop singing. She does not want to go away. She says, "No, you stop! You are mean and rude! This is not your slide, it is for everyone!" + +The boy and Lily start to argue. They push and pull on the slide. They make loud and angry noises. They do not make anyone smile. + +Mom sees Lily and the boy. She runs to them and says, "Stop, stop, stop! What are you doing? You are not being nice to each other. You are not having fun. You are making a mess." + +Mom takes Lily and the boy off the slide. She makes them sit on a bench. She says, "You need to say sorry to each other. You need to share the slide. You need to be kind and respectful. You can sing and play, but not hurt and fight." + +Lily and the boy look at each other. They feel sorry and ashamed. They say, "Sorry, sorry, sorry." They hug and make up. They go back to the slide. They take turns and help each other. They sing and play. They make their mom and the other kids smile. +Tom and Sue were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they found a big book under a tree. It had many words and pictures inside. It was a journal. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom said. He opened the book and saw a map. "Maybe it is a treasure map!" + +"Let me see!" Sue said. She grabbed the book and saw a skull. "Maybe it is a pirate's book!" + +They decided to follow the map. They walked and walked until they came to a hill. There was a hole in the ground. They looked inside and saw a chest. + +"Maybe there is gold inside!" Tom said. He jumped into the hole and tried to open the chest. It was locked. + +"Maybe there is a key somewhere!" Sue said. She looked around and saw a bone. She picked it up and saw a ring. It was a key. + +"Here, Tom, I found the key!" Sue said. She threw the bone to Tom. He caught it and rubbed the dirt off. He saw a word on the ring. It said "dead". + +"Dead?" Tom said. He felt scared. He looked at the chest and saw a skull. It was a trap. + +"Tom, get out of there!" Sue said. She heard a click. The chest opened and a snake jumped out. It bit Tom on the leg. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom screamed. He dropped the bone and the chest closed. He was stuck. + +"Tom, Tom, are you okay?" Sue cried. She tried to pull him out, but it was too late. Tom was dead. +Tim and Ben are two dogs who live in a big house with a nice family. They like to play and run and eat and sleep. Sometimes they get bones from the family, and they are very happy. + +One day, the family gives them each a big bone. Tim and Ben take their bones to the garden and start to chew them. They make a lot of noise and a lot of mess. + +"Tim, let me see your bone," Ben says. He thinks Tim's bone is bigger and better than his. + +"No, Ben, this is my bone. You have your own bone," Tim says. He does not want to share his bone. + +Ben tries to take Tim's bone, but Tim growls and snaps at him. They start to fight over the bone. They bark and bite and tug and pull. They make more noise and more mess. + +The family hears them and comes to the garden. They see Tim and Ben fighting and the bones and the dirt and the grass. They are not happy. + +"Tim, Ben, stop it!" the family says. "You are being bad dogs. You are making a lot of mess. You have to share your bones." + +Tim and Ben stop fighting and look at the family. They feel sorry and ashamed. They wag their tails and lick the family's hands. + +"Tim, Ben, we love you, but you have to be good dogs. You have to be nice to each other and to the garden. Now, let's clean up this mess," the family says. + +Tim and Ben help the family to clean up the mess. They pick up the bones and the dirt and the grass. They put them in a big bag. They also say sorry to each other and to the garden. + +"Tim, Ben, you are good dogs. You are learning to share your bones. We are proud of you," the family says. + +They give Tim and Ben a hug and a treat. They take them inside the house and let them rest on their soft beds. Tim and Ben are happy. They have bones and a family and a garden. They have each other. +Tim and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play together, but sometimes they fought. One night, they had a big fight over a toy. They said mean words to each other and made each other cry. + +Mom came and told them to stop fighting. She said they had to share and be kind. She said it was time to sleep and gave them each a candle. She said the candles were reliable and would keep them safe in the dark. She kissed them good night and left. + +Tim and Lily looked at their candles. They felt sorry for fighting. They wanted to say sorry, but they were too shy. They lay in their beds and watched the candles. The candles made soft light and warm shadows. They made the room cozy and calm. + +Tim and Lily felt sleepy. They whispered to each other across the room. + +"Sorry for being mean, Tim," Lily said. + +"Sorry for being mean, Lily," Tim said. + +"I love you, Tim," Lily said. + +"I love you, Lily," Tim said. + +They smiled and closed their eyes. They slept peacefully with their reliable candles. + +The moral of the story is: Fighting is bad, sharing and kindness are good, and love is stronger than anger. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big hill with a fence around it. They wanted to see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go up the hill," Tom said. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +Lily nodded. They ran to the fence and climbed over it. They did not see the sign that said "Danger! Cliff ahead!" + +They walked up the hill until they reached the edge. They looked down and saw a deep drop and some rocks and water. They felt scared and dizzy. + +"Wow, this is high," Lily said. "And ugly. I don't like it here." + +"Me neither," Tom said. "Let's go back." + +They turned around and saw a big dog behind them. It was barking and growling. It had sharp teeth and dirty fur. It looked angry and hungry. + +"Help!" Tom and Lily shouted. "There is a bad dog!" + +They did not know what to do. They could not go back to the fence because the dog was blocking the way. They could not go forward because there was a cliff. They hugged each other and cried. + +A man heard their cries and came to help. He was wearing a uniform and a hat. He had a whistle and a leash. He was a park ranger. + +"Hey, kids, what are you doing here?" he asked. "This is a dangerous place. You should not be here." + +He blew his whistle and the dog stopped barking. He put the leash on the dog and pulled it away. + +"This is Rex. He is my dog. He is not bad, but he is not friendly to strangers. He is here to protect the park from intruders." + +He took Tom and Lily by the hand and led them back to the fence. + +"I'm sorry, sir," Tom said. "We did not know this was a cliff. We just wanted to see what was on the other side." + +"I'm sorry, too," Lily said. "We did not see the sign. We were just curious." + +The park ranger smiled. "I understand. But curiosity can be dangerous sometimes. You have to be careful and follow the rules. This is for your own safety." + +He helped them over the fence and pointed to the sign. + +"See this sign? It says 'Danger! Cliff ahead!' That means you should not go there. It is too high and too ugly. You could fall and get hurt." + +He looked at them and said, "Do you know what I recommend?" + +Tom and Lily shook their heads. + +"I recommend that you stay on the grass and the swings. They are much more fun and much safer. Do you agree?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. + +"Yes, sir," they said. "We agree. Thank you for saving us." + +The park ranger nodded. "You're welcome. Now go and play. But remember, be careful and follow the rules." + +Tom and Lily ran back to the grass and the swings. They played happily and forgot about the hill and the cliff and the dog. They learned their lesson and never went there again. +Poppy is a big red flower. She likes to grow in the sun and make seeds. She has many friends who are also flowers. They talk to each other with their colors and smells. + +One day, a bee comes to visit Poppy. He is looking for nectar to make honey. He says hello to Poppy and asks if he can use her nectar. Poppy is happy to share. She says yes, you can use my nectar. But please be careful with my seeds. They are very important to me. + +The bee is very polite and gentle. He uses his tongue to sip the nectar from Poppy's center. He also uses his legs to collect some pollen from Poppy's stamens. He says thank you to Poppy and tells her that her nectar is very sweet and her pollen is very sticky. + +Poppy is proud of her nectar and her pollen. She says you are welcome, bee. I hope you make good honey with them. And I hope you spread my pollen to other flowers. That way, I can make more seeds and more friends. + +The bee nods and smiles. He says I will do that, Poppy. You are a very successful flower. You make nectar, pollen, seeds and friends. You are very beautiful and generous. Goodbye, Poppy. I will come back to visit you soon. + +Poppy waves goodbye to the bee. She feels very happy and warm. She thinks the bee is very nice and smart. She hopes he will come back to visit her soon. She also hopes that her seeds will grow into new poppies. She loves being a flower. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the snow. But today it is very cold. Their mommies tell them to wear their coats. + +"Promise me you will keep your coat on," Anna's mommy says. + +"I promise, mommy," Anna says. + +"Me too, mommy," Ben says. + +They go outside and make a snowman. They give him a hat and a scarf and a carrot nose. They have fun. But soon they start to feel hungry. + +"Let's go back home and have some soup," Anna says. + +"OK," Ben says. + +But then they see a big hill. It looks like fun to slide down. + +"Let's go there first," Ben says. + +"But we are hungry," Anna says. + +"Just one time," Ben says. + +Anna thinks. She wants to slide too. But she also remembers her promise. + +"OK, but only one time," she says. + +They run to the hill. They take off their coats and leave them on the ground. They slide down the hill. It is fun. They laugh and scream. + +But then they hear a loud bark. It is a dog. A big dog. He runs to their coats. He grabs Anna's coat in his mouth. He runs away. + +"Hey, stop!" Anna shouts. + +"Come back!" Ben shouts. + +They chase the dog. But he is too fast. He disappears in the woods. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They are cold. They are hungry. They are sorry. + +They go back home. They tell their mommies what happened. + +Their mommies are not happy. They are angry. They are worried. + +"Why did you take off your coats?" Anna's mommy asks. + +"We wanted to slide," Anna says. + +"We forgot our promise," Ben says. + +Their mommies hug them. They are glad they are safe. But they are also disappointed. + +"You broke your promise," Anna's mommy says. + +"That is not good," Ben's mommy says. + +They make them some soup. They give them some blankets. They make them stay inside. + +Anna and Ben are sorry. They say they are sorry. They say they will not break their promise again. + +They learn their lesson. They keep their coats on. They listen to their mommies. They are good friends. +Sam likes to write stories. He has a big book with many pages. He uses a pencil to make words and pictures. He writes about animals, cars, pirates and space. He is very good at writing stories. + +One day, his friend Lily comes to play. She sees Sam's book and says, "Wow, what is this?" Sam says, "This is my story book. I write stories in it." Lily says, "Can I see?" Sam says, "Yes, you can see. But be careful, it is my special book." + +Lily opens the book and looks at the pages. She likes Sam's stories. She says, "You are very clever, Sam. Your stories are fun and interesting. Can I write a story too?" Sam thinks for a moment. He likes his book, but he also likes Lily. He is a generous boy. He says, "Yes, you can write a story too. But only on one page. And you have to use your own pencil." + +Lily is happy. She says, "Thank you, Sam. You are very kind." She takes her own pencil and finds an empty page. She writes a story about a princess and a dragon. She draws a crown, a dress, a castle, a fire and a sword. She writes her name at the end. + +Sam and Lily look at their stories. They are proud of their work. They say, "We are good writers. We have a lot of imagination." They decide to show their stories to Sam's mom. She is in the kitchen. She has a watch on her wrist. She says, "It is time for a snack. What have you been doing?" Sam and Lily say, "We have been writing stories. Look at our book." They give the book to Sam's mom. She opens it and reads their stories. She says, "Wow, these are wonderful stories. You are very talented, Sam and Lily. I am very impressed. You deserve a treat." She gives them cookies and milk. They say, "Thank you, mom. You are very generous." They eat their cookies and drink their milk. They are happy. They love writing stories. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. Today they play with a ship. The ship is little and blue. It can float on water. + +They fill a big bowl with water. They put the ship in the bowl. They make waves with their hands. The ship goes up and down. They pretend the ship is on a big sea. + +"Look, Tom, the ship is sailing!" Sam says. + +"Yes, it is fun!" Tom says. + +They play for a long time. Then Tom has an idea. He picks up the ship. He throws it in the air. He wants to see how far it can go. + +"Tom, no!" Sam shouts. "Don't throw the ship!" + +But it is too late. The ship flies out of the window. It lands on the grass. It breaks into pieces. + +Tom and Sam run to the window. They see the ship on the ground. They feel sad. They like the ship. They are sorry they broke it. + +They go outside. They pick up the pieces. They try to fix the ship. But they can't. The ship is too broken. + +They hug each other. They say they are sorry. They say they will be more careful next time. They go back inside. They find another toy to play with. They are still friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. Lily saw a big hill and wanted to climb it. She ran to the hill and started to go up. + +"Wait for me, Lily!" Ben said. He followed her, but he was slower. He did not like the hill. It was rough and steep. He stumbled on a rock and fell down. He hurt his knee and cried. + +Lily heard Ben cry and looked back. She saw him on the ground. She felt sorry for him. She ran down the hill and went to him. She took his hand and helped him stand up. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" she asked. + +"It hurts," Ben said. He pointed to his knee. It was red and bleeding. + +Lily found a tissue in her pocket and wiped his knee. She gave him a hug and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I should have waited for you. The hill was too hard for us. Let's go to the slide. It's more fun and safe." + +Ben smiled and nodded. He hugged her back and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. Let's go to the slide." + +They walked to the slide and slid down together. They laughed and had fun. They learned to be careful and kind. +Lily and Ben like to paint. They have many colors of paint and big papers. They paint flowers and cars and animals. They have fun. + +One day, they see a sign. It says: Paint Contest. Win a prize. Lily and Ben want to win a prize. They ask Mom to take them to the contest. Mom says yes. + +At the contest, there are many children and many paints. Lily and Ben choose their colors and start to paint. Lily paints a big rainbow. Ben paints a fast rocket. They work hard and finish their paintings. + +A lady comes and looks at all the paintings. She smiles and says: All the paintings are very good. But I have to choose one winner. And the winner is... Ben! His rocket is very cool and bright. Ben is happy. He gets a prize. It is a big bag of candy. It is sweet. + +Lily is sad. She wanted to win a prize too. She thinks her rainbow is pretty. She starts to cry. Ben sees Lily crying. He feels sorry for her. He goes to her and says: Lily, don't cry. Your rainbow is very pretty too. I like it. Do you want to share my candy with me? Lily stops crying. She smiles and says: Yes, thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. They hug and share the candy. They are both happy. They both win. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play games. They were very competitive and always wanted to win. One day, they played a game with peanuts. They had to see who could eat the most peanuts in one minute. + +Ben and Lily sat on the floor with a big bowl of peanuts between them. They said "ready, set, go" and started to eat. They ate very fast and did not chew well. They counted how many peanuts they ate. + +When the minute was over, they stopped and looked at each other. Ben had eaten 12 peanuts and Lily had eaten 13. Lily smiled and said "I win, I win". Ben felt sad and angry. He wanted to win too. He threw his peanuts on the floor and started to cry. + +Lily saw Ben cry and felt sorry for him. She did not want to make him cry. She said "I'm sorry, Ben. It's just a game. We can play again and maybe you will win next time". She gave him a hug and a peanut. Ben stopped crying and hugged her back. He said "thank you, Lily. You are a good sister. I love you". They shared the peanuts and played another game. They were happy again. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys on the table. They had cars, dolls, blocks and books. They liked to make up stories and act them out with their toys. + +"Look, this is my car," Ben said, holding a red toy car. "It can go very fast and make loud noises. Vroom, vroom!" + +"That's nice, but this is my doll," Lily said, holding a pink doll. "She can sing and dance and wear pretty dresses. La, la, la!" + +They both smiled and showed each other their toys. They liked to share and learn from each other. + +Then, they had an idea. They decided to put on a show for their mom and dad. They moved the table to the middle of the room and put some chairs around it. They used a blanket as a curtain and some books as a stage. + +"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to our show!" Ben announced, peeking from behind the blanket. "We have some incredible acts for you today. Please applaud and enjoy!" + +He pulled the blanket aside and Lily came out with her doll. She sang a song and made her doll dance. Ben clapped and cheered for her. + +"Bravo, Lily, bravo!" he said. + +Then, it was Ben's turn. He came out with his car and made it zoom around the table. He made loud noises and pretended to crash into things. Lily clapped and laughed for him. + +"Wow, Ben, wow!" she said. + +They both bowed and smiled. They were very happy and proud of their show. They heard their mom and dad coming and quickly hid behind the blanket. + +"Surprise!" they shouted, as they pulled the blanket away. "We made a show for you!" + +Their mom and dad were very surprised and happy. They saw the table, the chairs, the blanket and the books. They saw the toys, the smiles and the excitement. + +They sat down and watched the show. They applauded and praised Lily and Ben for their incredible acts. They hugged and kissed them and told them they loved them. + +Lily and Ben felt very loved and happy. They had fun playing with their toys and putting on a show. They thanked their mom and dad for watching and said they wanted to do it again. They all laughed and agreed. They had a wonderful time together. +Lily and Ben love to play soccer in the park. They have a big ball and a small goal. They take turns to kick the ball and try to score. Sometimes they miss and the ball goes too far. Then they have to run and get it back. + +One day, they were playing soccer and the ball went over the fence. They could not reach it. They saw a big dog on the other side of the fence. The dog had the ball in its mouth. It was chewing and biting it. Lily and Ben were sad and scared. + +"Hey, dog, give us our ball back!" Ben shouted. + +The dog growled and shook its head. It did not want to give the ball back. It liked the ball. It was tasty. + +Lily and Ben did not know what to do. They looked around and saw a man walking by. He had a leash and a collar. He was looking for his dog. + +"Excuse me, sir, is that your dog?" Lily asked. + +The man looked over the fence and saw the dog with the ball. He nodded and smiled. + +"Yes, that's my dog. His name is Rex. He likes to play with balls. But he should not take other people's balls. I'm sorry, kids. Let me rescue your ball for you." + +The man called Rex and showed him the leash and the collar. Rex dropped the ball and ran to the man. The man put the leash and the collar on Rex and lifted him over the fence. He gave the ball back to Lily and Ben. + +"Here you go, kids. I'm sorry for the trouble. Rex is a good dog, but he needs to learn to share. Do you want to pet him? He won't bite you." + +Lily and Ben nodded and smiled. They petted Rex and thanked the man. Rex licked their faces and wagged his tail. He was sorry for taking their ball. He wanted to be their friend. + +Lily and Ben said goodbye to the man and Rex and went back to their game. They were happy to have their ball back. They kicked it and scored. They had fun on the pitch. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. They also have a big bed with a blue cover. + +One night, Ben and Mia are ready to sleep. They brush their teeth and put on their pajamas. They hug their mom and dad and say good night. They climb into their bed and turn off the light. + +"Ben, are you awake?" Mia whispers. + +"Yes, Mia, I am awake. Why?" Ben whispers back. + +"I have a question. What is a dream?" Mia asks. + +"A dream is something you see in your head when you sleep. Sometimes it is nice, sometimes it is scary. But it is not real. It is like a story." Ben explains. + +"Oh, I see. Do you have dreams, Ben?" Mia wonders. + +"Yes, I do. Sometimes I dream about flying high in the sky, like a bird. I see the clouds and the stars and the moon. It is fun. What about you, Mia?" Ben says. + +"Sometimes I dream about being a princess in a castle. I wear a pretty dress and a crown. I have a horse and a garden and many friends. It is nice. But sometimes I dream about monsters and snakes and spiders. They are mean and scary. I don't like them." Mia says. + +"I don't like them either. But you don't have to be afraid, Mia. They are not real. They are just dreams. And I am here with you. If you have a bad dream, you can wake me up and I will hug you and make you feel better." Ben says. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. I love you." Mia says. + +"I love you too, Mia. You are a good sister. Now let's sleep and have good dreams. Good night, Mia." Ben says. + +"Good night, Ben." Mia says. + +They close their eyes and fall asleep. They have good dreams. They are happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a yellow arrow on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Timmy. + +"Look, Timmy! I found a yellow arrow!" said Lily. + +"Wow! That's cool!" said Timmy. + +Suddenly, Lily started to shrink. She became as small as a bug! Timmy was surprised. + +"What happened, Lily?" asked Timmy. + +"I don't know! I just shrunk!" said Lily. + +Timmy picked up the yellow arrow and realized it was a magic arrow. He shot the arrow into the sky and Lily grew back to her normal size. They both laughed and continued to play in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a very rich king who lived in a big castle. He had lots of gold and jewels, and everyone in the kingdom knew he was very wealthy. One day, a knight came to the castle and asked the king for a sword. The king was happy to provide the knight with a sword, as he knew the knight needed it to protect the kingdom from dragons. + +The knight took the sword and set off on his quest to slay the dragons. He traveled far and wide, through forests and over mountains, until he finally found the dragons' lair. The dragons were fierce and scary, but the knight was brave and he used the sword to defeat them. + +When the knight returned to the castle, the king was very proud of him. He rewarded the knight with even more wealth and treasures, and the knight lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books with her mommy. One day, they were reading a story about a bunny who liked to squeeze his friends. Lily thought that was funny! + +As they turned the soft pages of the book, Lily saw a picture of the bunny hugging his friend tightly. "Look mommy, the bunny is squeezing his friend!" she said with a giggle. + +After they finished the story, Lily hugged her mommy tightly and said, "I love you mommy, your hugs are so soft!" Her mommy smiled and hugged her back. They both felt warm and happy inside. + +From that day on, Lily liked to squeeze her stuffed animals and give them big hugs, just like the bunny in the story. And every time she hugged her mommy, she remembered the soft pages of the book and how much she loved her mommy's hugs. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his blocks. One day, Timmy was looking for his favorite square block. He looked under his bed and in his toy box, but he couldn't find it. + +Timmy started to feel grumpy because he couldn't find his block. He decided to ask his mom for help. His mom came to his room and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her that he couldn't find his square block. + +His mom started to look around the room and finally found the block hiding behind the dresser. Timmy was so happy that he found his block and gave his mom a big hug. From that day on, Timmy made sure to put his blocks away in a safe place so he wouldn't lose them again. +Once upon a time, there was a playful bunny. The bunny liked to hop and jump around all day. One day, the bunny saw a hole in the ground. The bunny wanted to see what was in the hole, so it hopped over to take a look. + +When the bunny got closer, it saw a little mouse inside the hole. The mouse was scared and didn't know what to do. The bunny wanted to help the mouse, so it bowed down and tried to talk to it. + +The bunny and the mouse became friends and started to play together. They played hide-and-seek and tag, and had lots of fun. From that day on, the bunny and the mouse were the best of friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was a jolly little boy who loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to take a bath. Timmy didn't want to take a bath because he wanted to keep playing. + +But then Timmy's mom said, "If you take a bath, we can go out and eat ice cream." Timmy's eyes lit up with excitement. He loved ice cream! So, Timmy took a bath and his mom helped him wash his hair with shampoo. + +After Timmy was all clean, they went to the ice cream shop. Timmy was so happy and he ate his ice cream so fast that he got brain freeze! But he didn't mind because it was so delicious. + +As they walked back home, Timmy said to his mom, "Thank you for taking me out to eat ice cream. I love you." And his mom replied, "I love you too, Timmy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden with her mom. One day, Lily saw a tiny seed in the ground. She asked her mom, "What is this?" Her mom replied, "It's a seed. If we water it and take care of it, it will bloom into a beautiful flower." + +Lily was so excited to see the flower bloom. Every day, she watered the seed and watched it grow. One day, she saw a little sprout coming out of the ground. She was so happy! + +However, there was a threat to the flower. It was getting cold outside, and Lily was worried that the flower might not survive. She asked her mom, "Will the flower be okay in the cold?" Her mom replied, "Don't worry, we will cover it with a blanket to keep it warm." + +The next morning, Lily saw that the flower had bloomed into a beautiful pink flower. She was so happy and proud of herself for taking care of it. She said to her mom, "Look, it bloomed! It's so pretty!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is. You did a great job taking care of it." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the beach with her mom and dad. She loved playing with the sand and making sandcastles. The sand was so soft and warm. + +Lily's mom said, "Let's pour some water on the sand and make it even more beautiful." So, they poured water on the sand and it turned into a beautiful castle. + +Suddenly, a little boy came and started destroying the castle. Lily got upset and said, "Why did you do that? It was so beautiful." The boy replied, "I am sorry, I did not mean to. I will help you make it even more beautiful." + +Lily learned that it is always better to be kind and helpful to others. She and the boy became friends and they made an even more beautiful castle together. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky lived by a big pond with his friends. The pond was very big and had lots of fish and plants. One day, Ducky and his friends heard a noisy sound coming from the pond. They questioned each other, "What could it be?" They decided to go investigate. + +When they got to the pond, they saw a big frog jumping around and making the noisy sound. Ducky and his friends were scared at first, but then they realized the frog was just playing. They all became friends and played together by the pond. From then on, Ducky and his friends would visit the pond every day to play with their new friend, the noisy frog. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was bald and he loved to brush his hair with his favorite brush. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw a big dog and wanted to pet it. The dog growled and Timmy got scared. + +A man saw what happened and asked Timmy if he was okay. Timmy said he was scared of the dog. The man said, "Don't be scared. The dog won't hurt you if you don't touch its head. Just gaze at it from a distance." + +Timmy followed the man's advice and gazed at the dog from afar. The dog calmed down and Timmy felt better. The man said, "You did a good job, Timmy. You were brave and smart." Timmy smiled and went back to playing, still holding his favorite brush. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, she decided to hide in her room. She climbed on her bed and peeked through the curtains. + +Suddenly, she noticed something strange on the ceiling. It was a graceful butterfly! It fluttered its wings and flew around the room. Lily was so happy to see such a beautiful creature. + +She watched the butterfly for a long time before it flew out the window. Lily felt so lucky to have seen it. From that day on, she always looked up at the ceiling, hoping to see another graceful butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a person named Jack. Jack was an honest person who always told the truth. One day, Jack decided to go for a jog in the park. He put on his shoes and started to run. + +As he was jogging, he saw a little bird that fell out of its nest. Jack stopped and picked up the bird. He knew he had to help it. He took the bird home and gave it some food and water. + +The bird was very happy and started to chirp. Jack was happy too because he knew he did the right thing. From that day on, Jack made sure to go for a jog every day and help any animals or people that he saw who needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and would often go to her wardrobe to pick out her favorite outfits. One day, Lily's friend came over to play and they both went to the wardrobe to find something fun to wear. + +Lily's friend wanted to wear Lily's favorite dress, but Lily didn't want to share. She was being selfish. Her friend didn't understand why Lily wouldn't let her wear the dress, but Lily didn't want to share her favorite thing. + +After a while, Lily realized that it wasn't nice to be selfish and she wanted to make it up to her friend. She let her friend wear the dress and they both had fun playing dress-up together. Lily's friend was happy and Lily felt good knowing that she did the right thing. From that day on, Lily understood that sharing is important and it feels good to make others happy. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Max. Max loved to play and eat bananas. One day, Max saw a big, scary skull in the jungle. Max was scared and didn't want to go near it. But then, Max saw a little bird who was trapped under a big rock. + +Max knew he had to help the little bird. He climbed up on the rock and used his strong arms to lift it up. The little bird was free! Max felt happy that he could serve someone else. + +Max learned that even though the skull looked scary, it was harmless. And he also learned that helping others can make you feel good inside. From that day on, Max always looked for ways to help others in need. +Once upon a time, a boy had a mine. The mine was full of shiny rocks that he loved to collect. One day, he went to the mine and saw a bunny hopping around. The boy was serious and didn't want the bunny to get hurt. So, he sprang into action and gently picked up the bunny. He petted it and then let it go. The bunny hopped away happily and the boy felt proud that he had helped a little animal. From that day on, the boy always looked out for animals when he went to his mine. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who loved horses. He had a big farm with lots of horses. Every morning, he would go to the barn to pour some food for his horses. + +One day, a little girl came to visit the man and his horses. She was amazed by the beautiful horses and wanted to ride one. The bald man was happy to let her ride his favorite horse. + +The little girl rode the horse around the farm, feeling the wind in her hair. When she was done, the bald man poured her a glass of lemonade and they sat together, watching the horses play in the field. The little girl knew she would always remember her fun day with the bald man and his horses. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures in her journal. One day, Lily went to the park with her friends. They played on the swings and went down the slide. But then, Lily accidentally broke her friend's toy. Her friend was very upset and cried a lot. Lily felt very bad and scared that her friend would never forgive her. + +That night, Lily wrote in her journal about what happened at the park. She wrote about how she felt and how she wanted to make things right. The next day, Lily went to her friend's house with a new toy as a present. She said sorry and asked for forgiveness. Her friend forgave her and they played together again. + +Lily learned that it's important to say sorry and make things right when you make a mistake. She also learned that forgiveness is a powerful thing that can make people feel happy again. From that day on, Lily always tried to be kind and thoughtful to her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big pig. He was pink and happy. One day, the pig saw his friend with an interesting book. He wanted to look at it too. But the book was too big for him to hold. + +So, the pig asked his friend to cut the book in half. His friend cut the book in half, and the pig was very happy. Now he could look at the interesting book too! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big animal named rhinoceros. He was very polite and always said "please" and "thank you". One day, he went for a walk in the forest. Suddenly, he tripped on a rock and fell down. + +"Oh no!" said the rhinoceros. But then, some friendly animals came to help him up. They were a monkey, a bird, and a rabbit. They were happy to help because the rhinoceros was always so polite to them. + +After the rhinoceros got up, he thanked the animals for their help. They all smiled and said "You're welcome!" Then, they continued their walk together and had a fun day in the forest. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy bear. He lived in a big wood. The bear was so lazy that he did not want to do anything. He just lay in his cave all day long. + +One day, a little bird came to the bear and asked him to help build a nest. But the bear just laughed and said, "I am too lazy to help you." The little bird was sad and flew away. + +Later that day, a big storm came and blew down the tree where the bear lived. The bear was so scared that he started to weep. He realized that he should have helped the little bird build a nest, so that he would have had a safe place to stay during the storm. + +From that day on, the lazy bear decided to be helpful and kind to everyone he met. And the little bird forgave him and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved his long hair. He would run around and feel the wind in his hair, and it made him very happy. But his mommy said it was time for a haircut, and Timmy didn't like that. He complained and cried, but his mommy said it was for the best. + +The next day, Timmy went to the barber with his mommy. The barber was a cheerful man who smiled and made Timmy feel better. He showed Timmy some pictures of cool haircuts and asked him which one he liked. Timmy pointed to one and the barber got to work. + +At first, Timmy was scared and didn't like the sound of the scissors. But then the barber started to cut his hair into the cool style Timmy had picked. Timmy looked in the mirror and saw how handsome he looked. He was so happy that he forgot all about complaining. From that day on, Timmy loved his new haircut and even asked his mommy to take him back to the cheerful barber for another one. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to drink milk. She would drink it every day with her breakfast and dinner. One day, her mom went to the store to buy more milk, but she forgot to put it in the fridge. The milk spoiled and it made Lily sad because she couldn't have her favorite drink. + +Lily's mom was very patient and told her they could go to the store together to buy more milk. They went to the store and found a fresh carton of milk. Lily was so happy and drank it all up. From that day on, Lily's mom always made sure to put the milk in the fridge so it wouldn't spoil again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel with her family, but one day, her passport got lost. Lily's mommy was very worried because they had a trip planned, and they couldn't go without the passport. + +Lily's daddy said, "Don't worry, we will find it." They went to the airport to talk to the people who work there. The lady at the desk said, "I'm sorry, we can't find your passport. You can't go on your trip." + +Lily was sad and started to cry. Her mommy said, "Don't worry, we will go on a trip another time." But Lily was still upset. Suddenly, a kind man came up to them and said, "Excuse me, I overheard your conversation. I work at the airport and I found your passport. Here you go." + +Lily was so happy and hugged the man. Her mommy said, "Thank you so much! You saved our trip!" Lily said, "You didn't disturb us at all. You are very kind. And my passport is not spoiled anymore." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy boats in the harbor. He would make them sail on the water and pretend they were going on adventures. + +One day, Timmy noticed that his favorite boat was missing. He asked his friend Billy if he had seen it. Billy said, "I saw Johnny take it." + +Timmy was sad and angry. "Why did Johnny steal my boat?" he asked. + +Billy replied, "I don't know, but let's go ask him." + +When they found Johnny, Timmy asked him, "Why did you steal my boat?" + +Johnny looked down and said, "I'm sorry. I wanted to play with it, but I didn't ask." + +Timmy forgave Johnny and they all played together in the cold water of the harbor. +Once upon a time, there was a little car that had a motor. The little car loved to drive around and make everyone happy. But one day, the little car got stuck in a big puddle of mud. The little car tried to move its wheels, but it couldn't. + +Suddenly, a big truck came by and saw the little car stuck in the mud. The big truck stopped and helped the little car. The big truck used its strong motor to reverse the little car out of the mud. The little car was so happy and thanked the big truck for helping. From that day on, the little car and the big truck became good friends and drove around together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play in the water with his friends. One day, they decided to go on a big adventure down the river on a raft. But Timmy didn't have a raft like his friends did. His was different and not as good. + +Timmy's friends saw that he was sad and wanted to help him. They all worked together to make his raft better. They added some sticks and leaves to make it stronger and more stable. + +With his new and improved raft, Timmy felt happy and excited to go on the adventure with his friends. They all had a great time floating down the river and exploring new places. Timmy was grateful for his friends' help and felt proud of his different but now better raft. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved animals and had a pet bird named Tweetie. Every morning, Timmy would feed Tweetie some seeds and water. + +One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. They saw a man playing a beautiful flute. Timmy was so amazed by the sound that he asked his mom if he could have a flute too. His mom said they would buy him one later. + +Timmy was very impatient and couldn't wait to get his own flute. He kept asking his mom every day when they could buy one. Finally, his mom surprised him and gave him a flute for his birthday. + +Timmy was so happy and started playing the flute every day. One day, he played a beautiful song for Tweetie and she started singing along. Timmy realized that he could feed Tweetie and play the flute at the same time. From that day on, Timmy and Tweetie had a special bond and played music together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his favorite toy was a red ball. Every day, Timmy would play with his red ball in the park. He loved to throw it and catch it. + +One day, Timmy met a new friend named Billy. Billy was a big boy and he had a lot of toys. Billy promised to give Timmy a new toy if he gave him his red ball. Timmy loved his red ball, but he wanted a new toy, so he agreed to the trade. + +Billy gave Timmy a new toy, but it wasn't as fun as his red ball. Timmy missed his red ball and he wished he didn't make the trade. The next day, Timmy went to the park to play with his new toy, but he couldn't find Billy. He looked around and saw that the park was closed. He realized that Billy had tricked him and he wouldn't be able to play with his toys in the park anymore. + +Timmy felt sad and he wished he never made the trade. He learned that it's important to keep your promises and not to trust strangers. From that day on, Timmy made a regular promise to himself to always be careful and never trade his toys again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and chase butterflies. One day, she noticed her dog scratching a lot. She asked her mom why the dog was scratching so much. Her mom said, "Maybe he has a flea." + +Lily didn't know what a flea was, so she asked her mom. Her mom explained that it was a tiny bug that could make the dog itchy. Lily thought that was very disturbing and didn't want her dog to be uncomfortable. + +So, she decided to give her dog a bath with some spicy soap. Her mom said that spicy soap might be too strong for the dog, but Lily insisted. After the bath, the dog smelled spicy and clean. + +Lily's dad came home and asked why the dog smelled different. Lily proudly said, "I gave him a bath with spicy soap to disturb the fleas!" Her dad laughed and said, "Good job, Lily. You're a great helper." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy trains. One day, she decided to make her own train engine out of purple blocks. + +Her mom saw what she was doing and said, "Wow, Lily! You're so creative. That engine looks great!" + +Lily smiled and replied, "Thank you, Mommy! I want to make a whole train with it." + +So, Lily spent the whole day making a train with her purple engine. She was very happy with what she had made and couldn't wait to show it to her friends. When they came over to play, they were amazed by her creation and Lily felt proud of herself for making something so special. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. The castle was home to a king and queen. One day, a grumpy dragon came to the castle. The dragon was very angry and started to breathe fire. The king and queen were scared and didn't know what to do. + +Then, a brave knight came to the castle. The knight had a sword and a shield. He wanted to fight the dragon and save the castle. The knight fought the dragon, but the dragon was too strong. + +The knight had an idea. He asked the king and queen to bring him a big bucket of water. They quickly brought the bucket to the knight. The knight poured the water on the dragon and the dragon flew away. The king and queen were so happy and thanked the knight for saving their castle. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside in the grass and eat carrots. One day, Benny saw a flower that was different from all the others. It was so pretty that he wanted to eat it. But, his mommy had told him to never eat strange things because they might be poison. + +Benny was very curious and decided to eat the flower anyway. Suddenly, he started to feel funny and then he sneezed really loudly. His nose felt tickly and he sneezed again. Benny was scared and ran to his mommy. + +When his mommy found out what Benny had done, she was very ashamed of him. She told him that he should always listen to her and never eat strange things again. Benny learned his lesson and promised to be a good bunny from then on. +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 grandma was going to arrive to visit her. Lily was very happy because she loved her grandma very much. + +When her grandma arrived, Lily ran to give her a big hug. She was so happy to see her! They sat down and had some cookies. Then, Lily's grandma looked at her and noticed she was upset. "What's wrong, Lily?" her grandma asked. Lily told her that she lost her favorite toy. + +Her grandma hugged her and said they would look for it together. They searched all over the house and finally found the toy under the couch. Lily was so happy and gave her grandma another big hug. From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep her favorite toy close by so she wouldn't lose it again. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. He had a big farm with many animals. One day, the farmer went to the fields to work, but it was very quiet. He looked around and saw that the animals had all gone away. + +The farmer walked around the farm, looking for his animals. He found a part of the fence that was broken and the animals had gone through it. The farmer fixed the fence and the animals came back. + +From that day on, the farmer always checked the fence to make sure it was strong and the animals stayed safe. And the farm was always quiet and peaceful again. +Once upon a time, there was a big dinosaur. He was very old, like a grandpa. His name was Dino. Dino lived in a big jungle with his friends. They played together and ate leaves. + +One day, Dino said, "I need a holiday. I am very tired." His friends said, "We can go to the beach!" So, they went to the beach. They played in the sand and swam in the water. Dino was happy. + +At the beach, they found an ancient shell. It was very big and pretty. Dino said, "Wow! This is amazing!" His friends said, "Yes, it is very old." They took the shell home and put it in their cave. They had a great holiday! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a garage where he liked to play with his toy cars. One day, Timmy spilled some juice on the floor and it made a big messy puddle. + +Timmy's mommy came and saw the messy garage. She told Timmy to get a towel and soak up the juice. Timmy did as he was told and the garage was clean again. + +Timmy was happy that his garage was clean and he could play with his toy cars again. He promised to be more careful with his juice next time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the market with her mommy to buy some fruit. They saw many fruits like apples, bananas, and oranges. Lily was confused about which fruit to choose because she loved all of them. + +Suddenly, something strange happened. A monkey came and took all the bananas from the fruit stall! The monkey was very naughty, and he ran away with the bananas. Everyone was confused and didn't know what to do. But then, the kind shopkeeper gave Lily and her mommy some apples to take home. + +Lily was very happy to have some fruit to eat, even though she was confused at first. She learned that sometimes unexpected things happen, but there is always a solution. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing his flute in the park. He played so well that all the animals would come and listen to him. One day, while Timmy was playing his flute, a bird flew by and accidentally knocked it out of his hands. The flute broke into many pieces and Timmy was very sad. + +Timmy's friend Billy saw what happened and came over to ask him what was wrong. Timmy told Billy what happened and how he couldn't play his flute anymore. Billy said, "Don't worry, I can help you fix it." + +Billy and Timmy went to Billy's house and got some glue. They carefully put the flute back together, but it still wouldn't make a sound. Timmy was very upset and said, "Now I can't play my flute anymore, and I was so good at it." + +Billy had an idea and said, "Let's pour some water into the flute and see what happens." They poured some water into the flute and it made a beautiful sound. Timmy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Billy! Now I can play my flute again." They went back to the park and played their peaceful music together for all the animals to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially the ones made of plastic. Her favorite toy was a bright pink ball that she liked to throw around. + +One day, Lily lost her favorite ball and couldn't find it anywhere. She looked under her bed, in her toy box, and even outside in the yard. She started to think that she would never find it again. + +But then, Lily's little brother came running into the room with her ball in his hand. He had found it outside and brought it back to her. Lily was so happy and gave her brother a big hug. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep her favorite ball in a safe place so she wouldn't lose it again. +Once upon a time, there was a pirate. He was very bad and stole treasure from other people. One day, a kind person warned the pirate to stop stealing. But the pirate didn't listen. + +The pirate was very gifted at stealing treasure. He found a big chest full of gold and jewels. But the chest was cursed! When the pirate opened it, he turned into a statue. + +Now the pirate is stuck forever as a statue, and can never steal again. The kind person who warned him was sad that the pirate didn't listen. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, he found a treasure in his backyard. It was a shiny rock that was very rare. Timmy was so happy, he started to cry tears of joy. He ran inside to show his mommy and daddy the treasure he found. They were so proud of him and put the rare rock on display in their living room. Timmy felt so special and happy that he hugged his mommy and daddy and said, "I love you!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy in the kitchen. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They decided to make a fort out of it. They used pillows and blankets to make it cozy inside. + +Lily had so much fun playing in the box fort, but after a while, she started to feel dizzy from all the spinning around. Her mommy told her to sit down and rest for a bit. They decided to take a break and make some cookies instead. + +Lily helped her mommy mix the ingredients and put the cookies in the oven to cook. They smelled so good! When the cookies were done, they enjoyed them together in their cozy box fort. It was a fun day for Lily and her mommy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside in the sun. One day, she looked up at the sky and saw a big, white cloud. "That cloud looks like a yummy marshmallow," she said to herself. + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother Jack came running up to her. "Lily, I'm hungry," he said. "I want something delicious to eat!" + +Lily looked around and saw a big, juicy apple on a nearby tree. "Let's go get that apple," she said, and they both ran over to the tree. But when they got there, they saw that the apple was too high to reach. + +Just then, a gust of wind blew through the sky and knocked the apple down from the tree. Lily and Jack were so excited that they both ran towards the apple at the same time. But they didn't see the rock on the ground and they both tripped and fell. Jack started crying and Lily hurt her arm. + +The bad ending was that they didn't get to eat the delicious apple and instead had to go home with bruises and tears. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat vegetables, especially carrots. He would hop around the garden looking for the richest and juiciest carrots to eat. + +One day, Benny ate too many vegetables and felt very sleepy. He decided to take a nap under a big tree. While he was sleeping, a sly fox snuck up and caught Benny. + +The fox took Benny to his den and ate him for dinner. From that day on, the other bunnies in the garden knew to be careful when taking naps and eating too many vegetables. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big field with lots of flowers. A little girl named Lily went to the field to play. She had a picnic with her mommy and daddy. They brought a huge cake and a fork to eat it with. + +Lily's mommy spread a blanket on the grass and they sat down to eat. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Lily saw a butterfly and ran after it. She chased it around the field until it flew away. + +After they finished eating, they packed up the blanket and the fork and went home. Lily was tired but she had a lot of fun. She fell asleep dreaming about the flowers and the butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved the color pink. One day, her mom took her to a store where they saw a big machine that made pink candy. Lily's eyes grew big and she wanted to try some. Her mom said they didn't have enough money to buy any. + +Lily was sad and started to cry. But then, a kind stranger saw her and gave her some money to buy the pink candy. Lily was so happy and said "thank you" to the stranger. She learned that it's important to be grateful when someone helps you. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to say "thank you" to people who helped her. And she never forgot the pink candy machine that made her so happy. She knew that sometimes, it's the little things that can make a big difference in someone's day. +Once upon a time, there was a little yellow bird. The bird lived in a tree by a well. Every day, the bird would fly around and sing songs. One day, a big storm came and the bird got scared. It flew into the well to hide. + +The bird was stuck in the well and couldn't get out. It tried to fly up, but it was too high. The bird was sad and lonely. Then, a kind person came by and saw the bird in the well. They knew just what to do. They shut the well and lifted the bird out. + +The bird was so happy to be free! It thanked the person and flew back to its tree. From then on, the bird was very careful around the well. It knew that it was a dangerous place to be. But it was grateful for the person who helped it when it was in trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wide road. One day, a car drove on the road, but it went too fast and crashed into a tree. The car wreck was very bad and the driver was hurt. + +Suddenly, a magic fairy appeared and said, "I can make the car wreck vanish and make the driver all better." The fairy waved her wand and the wreck disappeared! The driver was so happy and said, "Thank you, fairy!" + +The fairy smiled and said, "Remember to always drive safely on the big, wide road." And with that, she vanished too, leaving the driver to drive safely on the road. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. She would help her mommy cook and clean up after dinner. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to organize the dishes in the dishwasher. Lily felt anxious because she had never done it before, but she wanted to help her mommy. + +Lily carefully organized the dishes in the dishwasher, making sure everything was in its proper place. When she finished, her mommy came to check and was very proud of Lily's hard work. She hugged her and told her how much she appreciated her help. + +From that day on, Lily always helped her mommy organize the dishes in the dishwasher. She learned that helping others makes them happy and proud, and it makes her feel good too. The moral of the story is that even if something seems scary or hard, if you try your best and help others, it can make you and them very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman named Jack. Jack loved to fish in the big blue sea. One day, Jack went out to fish and was very careful not to fall into the water. He caught many fish and was very happy. + +As he was about to leave, he saw a little boat arrive with a boy and his dad. The boy was also a fisherman and he was very excited to catch fish like Jack. Jack smiled and showed the boy how to catch fish. + +The boy was very happy and thanked Jack for being so kind. Jack was happy too and said goodbye to the boy and his dad. He went home with a big smile on his face, thinking about the fun day he had with the little fisherman. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily had a funny dream about a talking dog. She woke up and told her mom all about it. + +Later that day, Lily's mom had to mail a letter at the post office. Lily wanted to come along because she loved getting mail. When they got to the post office, Lily saw a big mailbox and asked her mom if they could put a letter in it. Her mom said yes and Lily was so happy! + +On the way back home, Lily couldn't stop thinking about the talking dog in her dream. She told her mom that she wished the dog was real so they could play together. Her mom said that dreams are like magic and sometimes they can come true. Lily smiled and felt so happy. +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 was walking in the park when she saw a butterfly. She watched it fly around and observed its beautiful colors. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over to play. He saw the butterfly too and said, "Wow, that butterfly has a pattern on its wings!" Lily looked closer and saw that Timmy was right. The butterfly had a pretty pattern on its wings. + +As they continued to watch the butterfly, they noticed it was trying very hard to fly in the wind. Lily said, "That butterfly is working hard to fly! It's not giving up." Timmy agreed and said, "We should work hard like the butterfly too." + +The moral of the story is that we should observe the world around us, notice patterns, and work hard like the butterfly to achieve our goals. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around and play with his friends in the forest. One day, Benny saw a big rail and he wanted to see what was on the other side. He tried to jump over it, but it was too high. + +Then, Benny saw a big bird flying overhead. He called out to the bird, "Excuse me, Mr. Bird, can you help me stretch to get over the rail?" The bird replied, "Of course, little bunny!" and flew down to help Benny. + +The bird stretched his wings and lifted Benny up high enough to get over the rail. Benny was so happy and grateful to the bird. He said, "Thank you, Mr. Bird! I was so nervous I wouldn't be able to see what was on the other side." + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to ask for help when you need it, and sometimes we need to stretch ourselves to get over obstacles. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat candy. One day, Lily's mom recommended that she clean up her toys and put them in the cabinet. + +Lily didn't want to clean up, so she ignored her mom's recommendation. She continued to play with her toys and eat candy. + +Suddenly, a big earthquake happened and the cabinet fell on top of Lily. She was stuck and couldn't move. Sadly, Lily was dead. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents' recommendations and clean up your toys. It's important to keep your things safe and tidy so that accidents don't happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go outside to play with her friends. One day, her grandma called and said she would come to visit. Lily was very happy because she loved her grandma very much. + +When her grandma arrived, she brought a shiny new toy for Lily. It was a useful tool that could help her draw pictures. Lily promised to use the tool every day and make lots of pretty pictures. + +During the visit, Lily and her grandma had lots of fun playing together. They went outside to play catch and had a picnic in the park. When it was time for her grandma to leave, Lily promised to visit her soon. She was sad to see her grandma go, but happy to have had such a fun visit. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy bunny that she loved very much. One day, Lily's bunny got a big tear in its ear. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mommy came to her and asked, "What's wrong, sweetie?" + +"My bunny has a big tear in its ear," Lily replied. + +"Don't worry, we can fix it with some tape," mommy said. She got some tape and fixed the tear in the bunny's ear. + +Lily was happy to have her bunny back. She said, "Thank you mommy, you opened my eyes to how we can fix things with tape." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the theater with her family. One day, her mommy said they were going to a fancy theater. Lily was so excited! + +When they got there, they saw a big stage with lots of lights. Suddenly, the lights went out and the show started. Lily was amazed by the actors and the music. But then, one of the actors screamed really loud! Lily got scared and covered her ears. + +Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, it's just part of the show." Lily felt better and watched the rest of the play. After it was over, she said to her mommy, "That was the best show ever!" And they all went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel with her family to new places. One day, they went to the airport to go on a big trip. Lily's mom told her to hold onto her passport, which is a special paper that lets them go to other countries. + +As they walked through the airport, Lily stumbled and almost fell. Her mom told her to be careful and watch where she was going. Lily realized that she needed to pay attention and be more careful. + +When they got to their hotel, Lily's mom asked her to help tidy up their room. Lily didn't want to, but she knew it was important to help out. She picked up her toys and put them away. Her mom was proud of her for being responsible and helping out. + +The moral of the story is to always be careful and pay attention, and to help tidy up after yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet loved to lay eggs in her nest high up in a tree. One day, Tweet laid a very special egg. It was colorful and had spots all over it. Tweet was very proud of her egg and showed it to all her bird friends. + +One of Tweet's friends said, "Wow, that egg is so popular! Everyone wants to see it." But Tweet started to worry. She didn't want anything to happen to her special egg. She said, "I don't want my egg to get hurt. I need to keep it safe." + +Her friend replied, "Don't worry, Tweet. We will help you keep your egg safe." And all of Tweet's friends took turns watching over the egg until it hatched into a beautiful baby bird. Tweet was so happy and grateful to have such good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One evening, Lily and her mommy went for a walk in the park. They saw a big sign that said "Dangerous animals on display". + +Lily asked her mommy, "What does 'display' mean?" Her mommy replied, "It means the animals are out for us to see." + +As they walked closer, they saw lions and tigers behind a fence. Lily said, "Mommy, they look very dangerous!" Her mommy agreed and said, "That's why they are behind the fence, to keep us safe." + +After they finished looking at the animals on display, they went home and had dinner. Lily told her daddy all about the dangerous animals she saw on display in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a leopard who liked to play in the mud. The leopard would roll around in the mud and get very dirty. One day, the leopard's mother saw how dirty the leopard was and told the leopard to wash up. + +The leopard was ashamed because it didn't want to wash up. It wanted to keep playing in the mud. But the leopard's mother insisted, so the leopard went to wash up. + +While the leopard was washing up, a big storm came. The wind blew very hard and knocked down a big tree. The tree fell on the leopard and hurt it very badly. The leopard's mother was very sad and couldn't help the leopard. The leopard didn't survive the accident. + +From that day on, the leopard's mother always reminded the other animals to be careful during storms. And the other animals always remembered the sad story of the leopard who didn't wash up in time. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Quack. Quack liked to row in the pond with his friends. One day, Quack was very thirsty and wanted to drink some water from the pond. But the water was too rough and he couldn't drink it. + +Suddenly, a gentle breeze blew and the water became calm. Quack was happy and he drank the water. After drinking, he went back to rowing with his friends. They had a lot of fun rowing and playing in the pond. + +As the sun began to set, Quack and his friends went back to their homes. Quack was tired but happy. He had a fun day rowing and drinking water. From that day on, Quack made sure to only drink water when the pond was calm and gentle. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the forest. She saw a big cave and thought it looked scary. Suddenly, a friendly bunny hopped out and invited her inside. + +Lily was afraid at first, but the bunny showed her that the cave was actually very attractive. There were shiny rocks and pretty flowers growing inside. + +As they explored, they heard a loud growl. It was a bear! The bunny quickly hid Lily behind a rock and said, "Don't worry, I will invite the bear to a tea party and distract him while you run away." + +The bunny bravely invited the bear to the tea party and they had a fun time together. Lily was so grateful to the bunny for protecting her and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who lived in the forest. One day, the bunny got lost and couldn't find his way back home. He was very scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, he saw a kind owl who asked him if he needed help. The bunny was grateful and replied, "Yes, please help me find my way home." The owl showed the bunny the way and the bunny was very happy. + +The moral of the story is that it's always okay to ask for help when you're lost. There are kind animals in the forest who will be happy to help you. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy laser gun. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. He brought his laser gun with him. + +When he got to the park, he saw a big, heavy rock. Timmy tried to lift the rock, but it was too heavy. His friend, Sarah, saw him struggling and asked, "Do you need help?" + +Timmy replied, "Yes, please." Together, they lifted the heavy rock and moved it to the side. Timmy was so happy that he thanked Sarah. + +Later, they played with Timmy's laser gun. They pretended they were in a spaceship and shooting at aliens. It was so much fun! Timmy said to Sarah, "Thanks for helping me move the rock. You're a good friend." + +Sarah replied, "You're welcome, Timmy. I'm happy to help." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her mother very much. Every day, her mother would make her breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Lily's favorite food was a regular sandwich with peanut butter and jelly. + +One day, Lily wanted to play with her toys, but she couldn't open the toy box. She asked her mother for help. Her mother came over and opened the toy box for her. Lily was so happy and gave her mother a big hug. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to ask her mother for help whenever she couldn't open something. And her mother was always happy to help her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy went to the zoo with his mommy. They saw many animals like lions, monkeys, and elephants. Suddenly, Timmy saw a big bird with a long neck and legs. It was an ostrich! + +Timmy said to his mommy, "Look at that big bird! What is it called?" His mommy replied, "That's an ostrich, Timmy." Timmy was surprised and said, "Ostrich? That's a funny name. Can we see it up close?" + +They walked closer to the ostrich and Timmy mentioned how big and funny it looked. The ostrich looked at them and made a funny noise. Timmy laughed and said, "It's so silly!" His mommy said, "Yes, it is. But now it's time to go home. You look very sleepy, Timmy." Timmy yawned and said, "Yes, I am. Goodnight, ostrich!" And they went home, dreaming of the silly ostrich they saw at the zoo. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around with her friends. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy and daddy. She ran so fast that she tripped and hurt her foot. + +Lily's mommy took her to the doctor who said she needed to rest and put her foot up. When they got home, Lily's room was messy with toys all over the floor. Her mommy told her to clean up her toys and put them in order. + +Lily didn't want to clean up at first, but then she remembered how much she wanted her foot to get better. So, she started to clean up her toys and put them in order. It was hard work, but she did it! And soon enough, her foot felt better and she was able to run and play with her friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big yard. One day, she put on her red boots and went outside to play. She ran and jumped and laughed, feeling so happy. + +Suddenly, she tripped and fell down. Her boots got muddy, but she wasn't hurt. She stood up and looked around. Everything was so peaceful. The birds were singing and the sun was shining. She felt grateful to be outside and enjoy the beautiful day. + +Lily decided to sit down and take off her boots. She felt the cool grass under her feet and smiled. She loved being outside and feeling free. She put her boots back on and continued to play, feeling happy and peaceful. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved going to the beach. One day, he went to the shore with his mom and dad. They built sandcastles and played in the water. Timmy saw a big treasure chest and asked his mom if they could open it. + +His mom said, "Let's try to unlock it!" Timmy and his dad worked together to unlock the chest. When they finally opened it, they found gold coins and shiny jewels inside. + +Timmy's dad said, "This is a very modest treasure. Let's share it with our friends." Timmy was happy to share the treasure with his friends and they all had a fun day at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside in the snow. One day, he decided to build an igloo. He gathered some big blocks of icy snow and started stacking them up. + +As he was building his igloo, his friend Billy came by. "What are you doing, Timmy?" Billy asked. "I'm building an igloo," Timmy replied. "Can I help you?" Billy asked. "Sure, you can raise the blocks up to me," Timmy said. + +Together, they built the igloo higher and higher until it was big enough for both of them to fit inside. They sat inside the igloo and ate some hot cocoa. "This is the best igloo ever!" Billy said. Timmy smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it. Let's come back tomorrow and play in it again!" +Once upon a time, there was a big crocodile. He lived in a river with his friends. One day, he found a shiny rock that was very attractive. He wanted to keep it with him always. So, he tried to attach the rock to his tail. But it was too heavy and kept falling off. + +The crocodile asked his friends for help. They all tried to attach the rock to his tail, but it still wouldn't stay. Then, a little bird came by and saw what was happening. The bird had an idea. She flew away and came back with some sticky mud. + +The bird and the crocodile worked together to attach the rock to his tail with the sticky mud. Finally, it stayed! The crocodile was so happy and thanked the bird. From that day on, the crocodile swam proudly with his attractive rock attached to his tail. +Once upon a time, there was a nice little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but one day when she went outside, she saw that the whole world was covered in fog. She couldn't see anything! + +Lily decided to walk through the fog, but she soon got lost. She didn't know where she was or how to get back home. She started to cry because she was scared. + +Suddenly, she heard a sound behind her. It was her friend, Billy the Bear! Billy had come to find Lily and help her. He used his sharp claws to cut through the fog so that they could see where they were going. Together, they walked back home safely. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy asked her to help bake cookies. Lily was so excited! She put on her apron and stood on a chair to reach the counter. + +Mommy gave Lily a big bowl and asked her to stir the ingredients. Lily stirred and stirred until everything was mixed together. Then, mommy put the cookie dough in the oven to bake. + +While they waited, Lily asked, "Mommy, why is the oven so hot and dry?" Mommy explained that the oven needs to be hot to cook the cookies and that the dryness helps them get crispy. + +Finally, the cookies were ready! Lily and mommy took them out of the oven and let them cool. They were so yummy! "Thank you for helping me bake, Lily," mommy said. "You did a great job stirring the ingredients!" +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he wandered too far away from home and got lost in the woods. + +Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. He cried out for help, but nobody could hear him. Suddenly, a friendly dog appeared and showed Timmy the way back home. Timmy was so happy to be safe again. + +But the next day, Timmy's parents scolded him for wandering off and getting lost. Timmy felt sad and didn't understand why his parents were upset. He wanted to show them how brave he was for finding his way back home. So, he drew a picture of himself and the friendly dog and showed it to his parents. They smiled and hugged him, proud of their young son for being so brave and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the woods with her dog, Max. One day, Lily and Max were walking in the woods when they saw a big pile of wood. + +Lily said, "Max, let's make a fire and roast some marshmallows. They are so tasty!" + +Max barked happily and Lily started to gather some wood. She put the wood in a pile and used a match to light it on fire. The wood started to burn and the fire got bigger and bigger. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom came outside and said, "Lily, what are you doing? You can't play with fire!" + +Lily replied, "But Mom, we just wanted to roast marshmallows. They are so tasty!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Okay, let's roast some marshmallows together, but we need to be safe and make sure the fire doesn't get too big." +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the dirt and explore the earth. One day, Timmy found a shiny key and decided to see what it unlocked. He searched and searched until he found an old rusty lock on a big wooden door. + +Timmy turned the key and the lock clicked open. He was so excited to see what was inside that he ran inside without looking. But the room was dark and he couldn't see anything. Suddenly, the door slammed shut behind him and he heard the lock click. + +Timmy was scared and tried to open the door, but it was stuck. He realized too late that he should have been more careful and not rushed in. The moral of the story is to always be careful and think before you act. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty deer who loved to play tricks on his friends. One day, he decided to hide in the bushes and whistle loudly to scare his friends. His friends were very scared and ran away. + +The naughty deer thought it was very funny, but soon he realized that his friends were very angry with him. They didn't want to play with him anymore. The naughty deer felt very sad and lonely. + +He decided to apologize to his friends and promised to never play mean tricks again. His friends forgave him and they all played together happily. The moral of the story is that it's not nice to scare or hurt others for fun. +Once upon a time, there was a frog who lived in a pond. The frog liked to sing songs all day long. One day, the frog heard a weird noise coming from the pond. He went to investigate and saw a big fish stuck in the weeds. The frog hopped over and helped the fish get free. The fish was very grateful and asked the frog to sing a song for him. The frog was happy to oblige and sang a beautiful song. From that day on, the frog and the fish became good friends and would often sing songs together by the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had to go to school every day, and he always wore a special outfit called a uniform. It was like a costume that all the kids at school wore, and it made Timmy feel like he was part of a team. + +One day, Timmy was walking to school when he saw a big, scary dog. The dog barked and growled, and Timmy was frightened. He didn't know what to do, so he closed his eyes and prayed for help. + +Suddenly, a kind lady came by and saw Timmy with the dog. She chased the dog away and made sure Timmy was okay. Timmy was so grateful that he prayed again, thanking the lady for helping him. From that day on, Timmy knew that he could always pray when he was scared or needed help. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim in the big blue sea with all his fish friends. One day, while swimming, Fin saw a shiny bag floating in the water. He swam over to it and looked inside. He was so lucky to find a treasure of colorful seashells inside the bag! Fin was so happy and showed all his fish friends the seashells. They all thought he was very lucky to find such beautiful shells. From that day on, Fin always swam with the shiny bag, hoping to find more treasures. +Once upon a time, there was a cute puppy. He had fluffy fur and an adorable face. One day, his owner gave him a lecture about not chewing on shoes. + +The puppy didn't like the lecture, so he decided to skip away. He ran and ran until he found a big field with lots of flowers. He was so happy and started to play. + +But then, a big mean dog came and chased him. The puppy tried to run away, but he couldn't. The big dog caught him and took him away. The puppy never saw his owner again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy horse named Sparky. Sparky loved to run around in the fields and eat hay. One day, Sparky saw a big ball in the sky that was starting to glow. + +Sparky ran over to his friend, the cow, and said, "Look! The sky is glowing!" + +The cow looked up and said, "Oh no! That means there's going to be a big storm!" + +Sparky started to feel scared and his eyes got big. "I don't like storms," he said. + +Just then, they heard a loud noise and saw lightning in the distance. Sparky got even more scared and started to feel angry. "Why does the sky have to glow and make loud noises?" he said. + +The cow comforted Sparky and said, "Don't worry, we'll be safe in the barn." So they ran to the barn and waited for the storm to pass. Eventually, the sky stopped glowing and the storm went away. Sparky felt happy again and went back to eating his hay with his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the garden. One day, Timmy found a small pipe in the garden. It was weird because he had never seen anything like it before. + +Timmy asked his mommy, "What is this weird pipe?" His mommy replied, "It's a pipe that helps the plants grow." Timmy was curious and asked, "How does it help them grow?" His mommy explained, "Water goes through the pipe and into the ground, which helps the plants get big and strong." + +Timmy was excited to try it out. He took the pipe and watered all the plants in the garden. After a few weeks, the plants started to grow taller and bigger. Timmy was so happy that he found the weird pipe that helped the plants grow. From that day on, Timmy made sure to use the pipe to water the plants every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big ocean. In the ocean, there was a shark. The shark was very strong and could swim very fast. One day, the shark saw a group of fish swimming together. The shark wanted to eat the fish, but there were too many of them. The shark thought for a moment and then had an idea. The shark would number the fish and then eat them one by one. So, the shark started to chase the fish and number them in order. The first fish was number one, the second fish was number two, and so on. The shark was very happy with his idea and started to eat the fish one by one. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the theater with his family. He loved watching the movies and eating popcorn. One day, Timmy's mom said they couldn't go to the theater because it was closed. Timmy started to complain because he really wanted to go. + +But then, Timmy's dad had a flexible idea. He suggested they make their own theater at home! They moved the couch and put a big blanket on the wall. They turned off the lights and put on a movie. Timmy was so happy! He didn't even miss the real theater because he was having so much fun at home. From that day on, Timmy's family made their own theater whenever they wanted to watch a movie. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved spicy food, but his friends didn't. One day, Timmy's friends came over for lunch. Timmy's mom made a very spicy soup, and Timmy was very happy. But when his friends tasted the soup, they didn't like it. They said it was too spicy. + +Timmy felt embarrassed because his friends didn't like his favorite food. He didn't know what to do. His mom told him that it's okay to like different things, and that he shouldn't be embarrassed. She also said that sometimes it's good to try new things and see if you like them. Timmy realized that he should respect his friends' tastes and try new things too. + +From that day on, Timmy and his friends tried new foods together. They found out that they liked some of the same things and some different things, but they always respected each other's tastes. Timmy learned that it's important to be open-minded and not to be embarrassed about what you like. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat. The boat had a flag that went flap-flap in the wind. The boat would sail on the blue water. The water was so big and the boat was so small. + +One day, a little boy went on the boat with his mom and dad. They put on some sunscreen to keep their skin safe from the sun. The little boy loved to feel the wind in his hair as they sailed. + +The boat sailed and sailed until they saw a big island. They got off the boat and explored the island. They found a spot to have a picnic and the little boy played in the sand. The little boy felt so safe with his mom and dad on the island. After the picnic, they sailed back to their home. The little boy fell asleep on the boat, dreaming of more adventures. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy got a new bike. He was so happy to own it! The bike had shiny pedals that sparkled in the sun. + +Timmy tried to ride his bike, but he fell off. He tried again, but he fell off again. He was sad because he wasn't successful at riding his bike. + +One day, Timmy practiced and practiced. He wobbled and swerved, but he didn't give up. Finally, he was successful! Timmy rode his bike all around the park, feeling proud to own such a great bike with shiny pedals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go outside to run and jump. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. They brought a ball to play with. + +Lily said, "I enjoy playing with the ball!" Her mom and dad smiled and said they did too. They threw the ball back and forth, and Lily caught it every time. She was great at playing ball! + +After a while, they stopped playing and sat down to rest. Lily's dad said, "The result of playing outside is feeling happy and tired." Lily nodded and said, "I feel happy and tired now!" They all laughed and went home, happy from their great day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a beautiful dress that she loved to wear. One day, she went outside to play and saw a butterfly. The butterfly was so pretty and Lily wanted to catch it. + +She looked around for something to catch the butterfly with and saw a pistol on the ground. She knew it was dangerous, but she wanted to catch the butterfly so badly. She picked up the pistol and tried to attach the butterfly to it, but the butterfly flew away. + +Lily realized that the pistol was not a toy and could hurt someone. She put it down and went inside to tell her mom. Her mom was proud of her for being responsible and not playing with dangerous things. From then on, Lily knew that beautiful things can be dangerous too. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Bob. Bob was very bald and he loved to sing. He would sing all day long while he cooked on his stove. One day, Bob's friend came to visit him. + +"Hi Bob, what are you doing?" his friend asked. + +"I'm cooking on my stove and singing," Bob replied. + +Bob's friend said, "Be careful, your stove looks old and rusty. It might not be safe." + +But Bob didn't listen and continued to cook on his stove and sing. Suddenly, the stove caught on fire and Bob couldn't put it out. He was so sad that he couldn't sing anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a kind old woman who loved to bake cookies. One day, she baked a big batch of chocolate chip cookies and left them on her windowsill to cool. + +Suddenly, a thief sneaked into her house and stole all the cookies! The old woman was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, a little girl who lived next door saw the thief and told the old woman. "I saw the thief take your cookies!" she said. + +The old woman was so grateful and hugged the little girl. "Thank you for telling me," she said. "You have very good eyesight. I am deaf and didn't hear the thief come in." + +The little girl smiled and said, "That's okay. I'm just happy I could help you." From that day on, the old woman and the little girl became good friends and baked cookies together every week. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel with her family. One day, they went on a long trip to the beach. Lily was so excited to play in the sand and swim in the ocean. + +While they were packing, Lily's mommy put on her makeup. Lily asked, "Mommy, why do you put on makeup?" Her mommy replied, "I want to look pretty for our trip." Lily thought that was a good idea and asked if she could wear makeup too. Her mommy laughed and said, "You're too young for makeup, Lily. You're already beautiful just the way you are." + +On their way to the beach, they saw a poor man sitting on the side of the road. He looked sad and hungry. Lily asked her daddy, "Why is that man sitting there?" Her daddy explained that sometimes people don't have enough money to buy food or a place to live. Lily felt sad for the poor man and wished she could help him. + +When they arrived at the beach, Lily ran to play in the sand. She built a sandcastle and pretended she was a princess. She forgot about the poor man for a little while, but then she remembered and asked her mommy if they could give him some food. Her mommy smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily. Let's go buy him some lunch." Lily felt happy that she could help the poor man and make him smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite thing, a soft teddy bear named Brownie. Brownie was comfortable to hug and made Lily feel happy. + +One day, Lily's mom told her that her grandpa was sick and in the hospital. Lily wanted to make her grandpa feel better, so she decided to pray for him. She closed her eyes and said, "Dear God, please make Grandpa feel better." + +Lily felt better after praying and knew that her grandpa would feel better too. She hugged Brownie tightly and felt comfortable knowing that she had done something to help her grandpa. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore nature. One day, she went on an adventure in the forest. She saw many trees, flowers, and animals. She even found an orange butterfly! + +As she was walking, she saw a big, scary bear. The bear was blocking her path and she couldn't go forward. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she remembered that she had a key in her pocket. She took it out and used it to unlock a secret door in the tree. + +She quickly went inside and closed the door. The bear couldn't get to her anymore. Lily realized that sometimes we need to be brave and use our resources to overcome challenges. She also learned that nature can be beautiful but also dangerous. From that day on, she always carried her key with her and continued to explore the wonders of nature. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird. The blue bird loved to sing and fly. One day, the blue bird saw two ants fighting. The blue bird asked, "What is the war about?" + +One ant said, "The other ant took my food, and I am hungry." The blue bird said, "That is not good. You should share your food." The ants said, "You are right, blue bird." + +Suddenly, the blue bird heard a loud snap. It was a branch that broke. The blue bird said, "Oh no, we have to go." The ants said, "Thank you, blue bird. You saved us from danger." + +The blue bird flew away, happy to have helped the ants. From that day on, the ants shared their food and there was no more war. +Once upon a time, there was a kind little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her cozy scarf whenever it was cold outside. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. + +While they played, Lily saw a big, scary dog coming towards them. She was scared, but her friends didn't seem to notice. "Ignore the dog," her mom had told her before. So, Lily tried to ignore the dog and keep playing. + +But the dog kept getting closer and closer, and Lily's friends didn't seem to notice. Suddenly, the dog barked loudly and scared Lily's friends. But Lily, who had been ignoring the dog, knew what to do. She took off her scarf and used it to distract the dog while her friends ran away. + +Thanks to Lily's quick thinking and her trusty scarf, everyone was safe. And from that day on, Lily knew that sometimes it's important to ignore your fears and be brave when you need to be. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree with many branches. One day, a powerful wind came and blew one of the branches off the tree. The branch fell to the ground and made a loud noise. The tree was sad to lose one of its branches, but it knew that it would grow a new one soon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big cube that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's cube got very dirty, so he decided to wash it. He went to the sink and turned on the water. Timmy put soap on the cube and scrubbed it with a brush. After he was done, Timmy felt proud of himself for washing his cube so well. + +Later that day, Timmy's sister came into his room and saw the cube. She asked if she could play with it, but Timmy said no because he didn't want it to get dirty again. However, his sister was very curious and wanted to see what was inside the cube. She found a way to open it and was surprised to find a toy car inside. Timmy's sister was very happy and Timmy was happy too because he had washed his cube and found a surprise inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, her mom asked her if she wanted to go to the park or the beach. Lily had to decide where she wanted to go. + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I want to go to the beach, mommy!" Her mom smiled and they packed their bags with towels, sunscreen, and water. + +At the beach, Lily played in the sand and splashed in the water. She had so much fun that she didn't want to leave. But when it was time to go home, Lily realized she had forgotten to put on sunscreen and her skin was very red. She felt ashamed that she had forgotten. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We all make mistakes sometimes. Let's go home and put some aloe vera on your skin." Lily felt better and decided that next time, she would remember to put on sunscreen before playing in the sun. +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 came across a big, beautiful castle in the middle of the forest. She was so excited to explore it! + +As she walked inside, she saw a kind old man sitting at a table. "Hello there, little one," he said. "Would you like to have some delicious food with me?" + +Lily was so hungry, so she eagerly said yes. The old man fed her the most delicious meal she had ever tasted. She was so grateful and thanked him for his kindness. + +As she left the castle, the old man reminded her to always be kind to others and share what she has with those in need. Lily remembered his words and made sure to feed her friends and family whenever they were hungry. She knew that kindness was the most important thing in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was walking in the park with his mommy when he saw a pretty leaf on the ground. Timmy picked up the leaf, but then he dropped it by mistake. "Oh no!" Timmy said, feeling worried. + +"Don't worry, Timmy," said his mommy. "It's okay to drop things sometimes. Let's keep walking and see what else we can find." + +As they walked, Timmy looked up at the sky and saw the sun setting in the west. "Look, mommy!" Timmy said. "The sun is going to bed in the west!" + +"Yes, it is," said his mommy. "And soon it will be time for you to go to bed too. But first, let's find some more pretty leaves to look at." And so they continued their walk, enjoying the beautiful colors of the trees and the sound of the birds singing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play her flute all day long. But one day, her flute got smelly because she didn't clean it. + +Lily's mother told her to behave and clean her flute, but she didn't listen. She kept playing her smelly flute all day long. + +One day, Lily went to play her flute in the forest. She played and played, but no one came to listen. Suddenly, a big bad wolf appeared and ate her because he didn't like the smell of her flute. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and take care of your things. Otherwise, something bad might happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk on the trail with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends found a big bag of candy on the trail. They were so happy and started to eat it. + +Lily's friend said, "Let's share the candy with everyone!" But Lily didn't want to share. She wanted to keep it all for herself. Her friend said, "That's not nice, Lily. You should be careful, or something bad might happen." + +But Lily didn't listen. She ate all the candy by herself. Later that night, Lily got a tummy ache and had to go to the hospital. She realized that her friend was right. She should have shared and been careful. From then on, Lily always shared her treats and was careful not to eat too much candy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cookies more than anything in the world. One day, her mommy said that if she cleaned up her toys, she could have a cookie. Lily cleaned up all her toys, and she succeeded! + +Her mommy gave her a cookie, and it tasted so good. Lily thought it was the coolest thing ever. She wanted another cookie, but her mommy said she had to do something else to succeed again. + +Lily decided to help her mommy make dinner. She stirred the soup and helped set the table. When they finished, her mommy said she succeeded again! Lily was so happy, and her mommy gave her another cookie. It was the coolest day ever for Lily! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim liked to play at the park, but his mom wanted him to go to the gym. Tim didn't want to go to the gym, but his mom let him play there too. + +At the gym, Tim met a girl named Lily. Lily was very thoughtful and shared her toys with Tim. Tim was happy to have a new friend. They played together and had fun. + +After playing, Tim and Lily went to get some snacks. Tim was thirsty and wanted some water. Lily was so thoughtful, she gave Tim her water bottle. Tim was very grateful and said thank you. + +From that day on, Tim looked forward to going to the gym and playing with his new friend Lily. They had lots of fun together and always shared their toys and snacks. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. One day, they went to the park and saw a big slide. Lily's friend said, "Let's go on the slide!" But Lily said, "I don't want to. I'm feeling lazy today." + +Her friend said, "Come on, it will be fun!" But Lily still didn't want to go. Her friend went on the slide alone and had a great time. Suddenly, Lily saw her friend slip and fall off the slide. She hurt herself really badly and had to go to the hospital. + +Lily felt really sad and wished she had gone on the slide with her friend. She learned that sometimes it's important to have fun with your friends, even if you're feeling lazy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy robot that he loved to play with. The robot was very flexible and could move in all sorts of ways. Timmy would make the robot dance and jump around. + +One day, Timmy's little sister wanted to play with the robot too. But Timmy didn't want to share. He held onto the robot tightly and wouldn't let go. His sister tried to take it, but Timmy wouldn't surrender it. + +Suddenly, the robot fell out of Timmy's hands and broke into pieces. Timmy was sad and his sister felt bad too. They both realized that being quick to share and being kind is better than holding onto things and not being flexible. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house near a big farm. One day, Lily went to the farm to see the animals. She saw cows, chickens and pigs. They were all very healthy and happy. + +Lily saw a farmer and asked him, "Why are the animals so healthy?" The farmer replied, "We give them good food and lots of love." Lily wondered if she could help the farmer take care of the animals. + +The farmer smiled and said, "Of course! You can help us feed the chickens." Lily was very happy and helped the farmer feed the chickens. She felt proud to help the animals on the farm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sort them by color. One day, she decided to go for a walk with her mommy. They walked on the road and held hands to be safe. + +As they walked, they saw a big truck coming towards them. Mommy told Lily to stay close and be safe. The truck drove by and Lily felt a little scared, but mommy hugged her and said everything was okay. + +After they passed the truck, Lily saw a pretty flower on the side of the road. She picked it and showed it to mommy. Mommy said it was a beautiful flower and they continued their walk, holding hands and feeling safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sausages for breakfast, but today she couldn't find any in the fridge. So, she decided to go to the store to buy some. On her way, she saw a peaceful park with a big tree. She decided to take a break and sit under the tree. + +Suddenly, she saw a squirrel on a branch. The squirrel was holding a sausage in its mouth. Lily wanted the sausage, but the squirrel wouldn't give it to her. So, she twisted the branch until the sausage fell down. The squirrel ran away, but Lily was happy because she got her sausage. She finished her breakfast and went back home. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy swan. The swan liked to sleep all day in the pond. One day, a mean fox came to the pond. The fox wanted to destroy the swan's home. The swan saw the fox and quickly swam away. The fox was sad he couldn't catch the swan, but he left the pond and didn't come back again. The swan was happy to be safe in his home. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pretty bracelet everywhere she went. One day, Lily met her friend, Tom, at the park. Tom was wearing a smart new hat that he got for his birthday. + +"Lily, I like your bracelet. Can I borrow it?" asked Tom. + +Lily didn't want to lend her bracelet to Tom because she was afraid he might lose it. She said, "I don't want to lend it to you. Sorry, Tom." + +Tom felt sad and said, "But I want to wear it to my cousin's party. I promise I won't lose it." + +Lily thought about it and finally said, "Okay, you can borrow it. But please be careful with it." + +Tom was happy and said, "Thank you, Lily. You're a good friend." + +Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome. Have fun at the party!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy made her a yummy meal with chicken, rice, and carrots. But when Lily took a bite of the chicken, she made a funny face because it tasted sour. + +Lily's mommy could hear her daughter making a fuss, so she asked what was wrong. Lily told her that the chicken was sour and didn't taste good. Her mommy apologized and made her a new piece of chicken that was much better. + +After finishing her meal, Lily felt happy and full. She hugged her mommy and said thank you for making her dinner. From then on, Lily's mommy always made sure to taste the food before serving it to her little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pink blouse every day. One day, Lily saw her friend, Timmy, wearing a cool shirt. She wanted it so bad, but her mom said no. + +Lily thought about it and decided to lie to her mom. She told her mom that Timmy's shirt was actually her shirt that she lost. Her mom believed her and let her wear the shirt. + +But as soon as Lily saw Timmy, she felt bad for lying. She told him the truth and apologized. Timmy was tough and forgave her. Lily learned that it's never okay to lie and that being honest is always the best thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved pizza and her mommy made her one for dinner. Lily was so happy and said, "Yummy pizza! Can I have more sauce please?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, sweetie. Let me spread some more sauce on it." + +Lily took a big bite and said, "Mmm, this is lucky! I love pizza." + +But suddenly, Lily started to feel sick. She said, "Mommy, my tummy hurts." + +Her mommy took her to the hospital and the doctor said that the sauce on the pizza was bad. Lily got very sick and had to stay in the hospital for a long time. She learned that sometimes even lucky things can turn bad. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. One day, Lily was playing outside when it started to rain. She didn't have an umbrella, so she got all wet. + +Lily went inside and said to her mom, "I wish I had an umbrella to keep me dry." Her mom said, "I know, sweetie. We don't have much money to buy one right now." + +Later that day, Lily's neighbor came over and said, "I have an extra umbrella. Do you want it?" Lily was so happy and said, "Yes, please!" + +The neighbor laid the umbrella down on the ground and said, "Here you go, Lily. I hope it helps keep you dry." Lily was so grateful and thanked her neighbor. The moral of the story is that sometimes, when we need help, others are there to lend a hand. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy wanted to go on an adventure and explore the world outside his cozy home. So, he decided to pack a small bag with cheese and crackers for his journey. + +As he walked through the forest, he stumbled upon a big maze. Timmy didn't know what a maze was, but he knew it looked like a fun place to explore. He scurried through the twists and turns, trying to find his way out. + +After a while, Timmy finally found the exit of the maze. He was so proud of himself for making it through the tricky puzzle. He continued on his adventure, feeling quite modest about his accomplishment. + +Eventually, Timmy made it back home to his cozy little mouse hole. He was happy to have gone on his adventure, but he was also happy to be back in his familiar surroundings. He unpacked his bag and settled in for a well-deserved nap. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily wanted to go to the theater. She asked her mommy and daddy if they could go, but they said they didn't have enough money. Lily had an idea! She decided to borrow some money from her piggy bank. She was very happy when she had enough money to go to the theater. + +When they got to the theater, it was very warm inside. Lily and her family found their seats and watched the show. They saw lots of actors and actresses on the stage. They sang and danced and made everyone laugh. Lily loved it so much that she wanted to stay forever. When the show was over, she was sad to leave. But she knew she could always borrow some money again and come back to the theater another day. +Once upon a time, there was a river where a group of otters lived. They loved to play and swim together every day. One day, a big storm came and the river became very dangerous. The otters were scared and didn't know what to do. + +But then, a wise old otter came up with a useful idea. He suggested that they all unite and work together to build a strong dam to protect themselves from the storm. The other otters listened and they all worked hard to build the dam. + +After the storm passed, the otters realized that they were stronger together than they were alone. They continued to work together and play together every day. The moral of the story is that when we unite and work together, we can achieve great things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends and swing on the swings. One night, Lily went to bed and started to dream. In her dream, she was in a dark forest and couldn't see anything. She was scared and wanted to go home, but she didn't know how. + +Suddenly, she felt a touch on her shoulder. She turned around and saw a big, scary monster. The monster started to chase her and Lily ran as fast as she could. But the monster was too fast and caught her. Lily woke up from her dream, feeling scared and alone. She realized it was all just a dream, but she couldn't shake off the feeling of fear. From that day on, Lily was afraid to go to sleep and dream again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very curious and loved to explore the forest near his house. One day, he found a huge axe lying on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his friend, Billy. + +Billy asked, "What are you going to do with that big axe, Timmy?" + +Timmy shrugged his shoulders and said, "I don't know. Maybe we can use it to chop down some trees." + +Billy was excited and said, "Let's go find some trees to chop down!" + +So, Timmy and Billy went into the forest and found a big tree. Timmy swung the axe with all his might and chopped down the tree. They were both very proud of themselves and decided to bring the wood back to Timmy's house to build a fort. From that day on, Timmy and Billy spent their days exploring the forest and building new things with their trusty axe. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had many animals on his farm. He had cows, pigs, chickens, and ducks. One day, two of his cows started to fight with each other. The farmer tried to separate them, but they were too strong. They kept fighting until one of the cows got hurt. + +The farmer felt guilty because he couldn't stop the fight. He took the injured cow to the vet, but it was too late. The cow died. The other animals on the farm were sad because they lost their friend. + +The farmer learned a lesson that day. He realized that he needed to pay more attention to his animals and make sure they were all happy and safe. From that day on, he promised to be a better farmer. +Once upon a time, there was a long snake named Sammy. Sammy loved to slither and play in the grass. One day, Sammy met a little bird named Billy. Billy was sad because he lost his favorite steel toy. Sammy felt urge to help Billy find his toy. + +Sammy slithered through the grass and searched high and low for Billy's toy. Finally, Sammy found the steel toy in a bush. Billy was so happy and thanked Sammy for his help. From that day forward, Sammy and Billy became best friends and had many more fun adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat tasty treats like candy and ice cream. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the store to buy some candy. While they were there, they saw a driver who was lost and didn't know how to get home. + +Timmy's mom told the driver that they would help him find his way. Timmy and his mom got in the car with the driver and they all drove around until they found the driver's house. The driver was so happy and grateful that he gave Timmy and his mom some tasty cookies as a thank you. + +Timmy learned that it's important to help others and unite together to make the world a better place. From that day on, Timmy always tried to help anyone who needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy bear named Benny. He lived in the forest with his friends, the rabbits and the birds. One day, Benny found a message in a bottle. It said that the evil wolf was coming to take over the forest. + +Benny was scared and didn't know what to do, so he went to his friends for help. "What should we do?" he asked. The rabbits said, "We can dig a hole for the wolf to fall into." The birds said, "We can fly above and watch for the wolf." But Benny wasn't sure if those ideas would work. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was the wolf! Benny knew they had to surrender and give up the forest. But just then, the rabbits' hole worked and the wolf fell in. They all cheered and realized that they didn't have to surrender after all. Benny was so happy that he hugged his friends tightly. From that day on, they all knew that they could overcome any challenge together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends found a big chest in the woods. They opened it and found a treasure map inside. + +Timmy's friend, Billy, said, "We should record where we found the chest so we can come back and find more treasure later!" + +Timmy thought that was a great idea. They all agreed to mark the spot on the map and put the map safely in the chest. + +As they were walking back home, Timmy's mom asked, "What did you do today, Timmy?" + +"We found a chest in the woods and recorded where we found it!" Timmy exclaimed. + +His mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a fun adventure. Just make sure you don't get into any naughty trouble!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the warm sun. One day, she saw a big billboard with a picture of a happy dog on it. She asked her mommy what it said, but her mommy didn't know. + +The next day, Lily went back to the billboard to try and read it again. She saw a man walking by and asked him if he could read it for her. The man was very kind and said he could, but only if she promised to lend him her favorite toy for the day. + +Lily agreed and the man read the billboard for her. It said that there was going to be a big carnival in town next week. Lily was so excited and thanked the man for his help. Later that day, she went home and told her mommy all about the carnival. + +The day of the carnival arrived and Lily was having so much fun. She saw the man from the billboard and ran up to him to say thank you again. The man smiled and gave her back her favorite toy. Lily was so happy and knew that lending her toy was worth it to learn about the carnival. +Once there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play on the swing. She would swing high and low, feeling the wind in her hair. One day, Lily's friend asked if she could play on the swing too. But Lily refused to share and said, "No, it's mine!" + +Later that day, Lily's mom took her to the park. They saw a little boy who didn't have anyone to play with. Lily's mom suggested they invite him to play on the swing with them. At first, Lily was hesitant, but then she thought about how nice it would be to have a new friend to play with. So she agreed and they all had fun swinging together. + +Lily learned that it's always nice to share and make new friends. She promised to never refuse to share again. From that day on, Lily and her new friend would swing together every day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow and make snowmen. One day, Lily's mom took her to the park to play. It was very cold outside, but Lily was wearing a warm coat and felt comfortable. + +While they were playing, Lily's mom slipped on some ice and fell down. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, her mom told her to trust her and go get some help. Lily ran to a nearby house and knocked on the door. A kind lady answered and helped Lily call an ambulance for her mom. + +Lily was very happy that she could help her mom and that she trusted her to know what to do. And even though it was cold outside, she felt warm and comfortable inside because she knew her mom was going to be okay. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the forest. She was with her mommy and they were having a good time. Suddenly, they saw a wild rabbit. Lily wanted to touch it, but her mommy said no. + +As they were walking, they saw a tree with red apples. Lily wanted to pick one, but her mommy said they were not allowed to take them. Suddenly, a big bird came and pinched the apple from the tree. + +Lily and her mommy decided to stay in the forest for a little longer. They sat on a big rock and talked about the animals they saw. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a bear! The bear was wild and angry. It came towards them and Lily's mommy tried to run away, but the bear caught her. Lily was very scared and cried for help. Unfortunately, there was nobody around to help them. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, he saw a butterfly and wanted to follow it. He ran after the butterfly and went deep into the forest. + +As he was running, he tripped and fell into a puddle. His clothes got all wet and dirty. Timmy was sad because he didn't want his mommy to be mad at him for getting his clothes dirty. + +But then, he saw the butterfly again and decided to follow it. The butterfly led him to a beautiful garden where he found a magic washing machine. Timmy put his clothes in the washing machine and they came out clean and new again. Timmy was happy and went back home to show his mommy his clean clothes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress up and make fancy outfits with her mom's clothes. One day, Lily's mom said, "Let's make a fancy dress for you to wear to the circus!" + +Lily was so excited and asked, "Can we make a ticket too?" + +"Of course we can," said her mom. "We can make a fancy ticket to match your dress." + +Lily and her mom got to work, cutting and sewing and gluing. When they were finished, Lily put on her new dress and held up her fancy ticket. "Look, Mommy!" she exclaimed. "I'm ready for the circus now!" + +As they walked to the circus, Lily proudly showed off her dress and ticket to anyone who would look. "I made this with my mommy," she said with a big smile. And when they got to the circus, the ticket taker said, "Wow, that's a fancy ticket! Enjoy the show!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and cookies all day long. One day, her mom told her that it was the season of fall and they were going to pick apples from the orchard. Lily was excited to go and pick apples with her mom. + +When they got to the orchard, they saw lots of red and green apples hanging from the trees. Lily picked a big red apple and took a bite. It was juicy and sweet. She was very happy and said to her mom, "This apple is yummy! Can we pick more?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course! Let's fill up our basket so we can make apple pie for dessert tonight." Lily was even more excited and they spent the rest of the day picking apples together. When they got home, they made a delicious apple pie and ate it for dessert. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and have fun. One day, she was playing with her dolls when her mom came in the room. + +"What's wrong, Lily?" her mom asked. + +"I'm worried," Lily said with a sad face. + +"Why are you worried?" her mom asked. + +"I don't know how to act in the school play," Lily said. + +"Don't worry, sweetie. Just be yourself and have fun," her mom said with a smile. + +Lily felt better and practiced her lines. When it was time for the play, she acted her part perfectly and had a big smile on her face. She was so proud of herself and happy that she didn't have to be worried anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big house with a large garden. In the garden, there was a stack of blocks. The blocks were all different colors and shapes. + +One day, a little girl came to play in the garden. She saw the stack of blocks and wanted to play with them. She started to build a tall tower with the blocks. + +As she was building, she questioned whether the tower would fall down. But she kept building and building until the tower was very, very tall. Just as she finished, a gust of wind blew and the tower fell down. The little girl was sad, but she learned that sometimes things don't work out the way we want them to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a stuffed bear named Teddy. One day, she wanted to play with her friend Jack, so she called him on the phone. + +"Hi Jack, do you want to come over and play with me and Teddy?" asked Lily. + +"Yes, I want to trade my toy car for Teddy," replied Jack. + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I don't want to trade Teddy, he's too special to me." + +Jack thought about it and said, "You're right, Teddy is very intelligent and special. I don't want to give up my toy car either." + +Lily was happy that Jack understood and they decided to play with their own toys together. They reached out to each other and had fun playing in Lily's room. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her toy car when she saw a cable on the ground. The cable was broken and she knew it was dangerous to touch it. + +Lily's mom came and saw the cable too. She told Lily not to touch it and to stay away. Lily listened to her mom and didn't touch the cable. + +After a while, Lily got hungry and her mom gave her some food to eat. She chewed her food slowly and enjoyed it very much. She was happy that she didn't touch the broken cable and listened to her mom. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. While they were walking, Lily saw a little mouse on the ground. She pointed and said, "Look mommy, mouse!" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, that's a mouse. But be careful, mice can be dangerous." + +Lily asked, "Why dangerous?" + +"Because they can carry germs that can make us sick," her mommy explained. + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay mommy, I won't touch the mouse. Can you show me the swings now?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Sure, let's go show you the swings!" +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who loved to whistle. He would whistle all day long and all the other animals in the forest loved to hear him. One day, the little birdie found a beautiful whistle made of fragile glass. He was so happy and whistled even louder than before. + +But then, a big bad cat came and tried to catch the little birdie. The birdie was scared and flew away, but he accidentally dropped his beautiful whistle. The cat picked it up and broke it into many pieces. The little birdie was so sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, a wise old owl came and told the little birdie to believe in himself and his own beautiful whistle, even if it wasn't made of fragile glass. The little birdie tried and found that he could still whistle just as beautifully as before. And all the other animals in the forest cheered and sang along with him. The little birdie learned that it's not the things we have, but the love we put into them that truly matters. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to help his mommy in the kitchen. One day, his mommy was cutting some vegetables with a sharp knife. Timmy wanted to help too, so he grabbed the knife and accidentally cut himself. He cried and cried until his mommy came to help him. + +After that day, Timmy became very scared of knives. He couldn't even look at them without feeling scared. One night, Timmy was feeling very sleepy. He went to bed and fell asleep right away. But then, he had a bad dream. In his dream, he saw a knife chasing him. He tried to run away, but the knife caught up to him and hurt him. + +When Timmy woke up, he was very scared. He told his mommy about his dream and she hugged him and told him it was just a bad dream. But Timmy couldn't stop thinking about it. He became very sad and didn't want to help his mommy in the kitchen anymore. From that day on, Timmy never touched a knife again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and he wanted to eat something yummy. He went to his mother and said, "Mommy, I'm hungry. Can we have some cookies?" + +His mother replied, "Sure, Timmy. But first, let's admire the beautiful flowers in the garden." + +Timmy and his mother went outside and saw the pretty flowers. Timmy said, "Wow, Mommy! These flowers are so pretty. I admire them a lot." + +His mother smiled and said, "I'm glad you like them, Timmy. Now let's go inside and bake some cookies together." + +Timmy and his mother went inside and baked some cookies. Timmy was so happy and he said, "Thank you, Mommy. These cookies are so yummy. You're the best mother ever!" + +His mother replied, "I admire you too, Timmy. You're such a good helper in the kitchen." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat celery because it was crunchy and tasted good. One day, Timmy accidentally dropped his celery and it broke into little pieces. Timmy was sad because he couldn't eat his celery anymore. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was sad and asked him what happened. Timmy told his mom that he broke his celery and couldn't eat it anymore. His mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, Timmy. We can get you more celery from the grocery store." + +Timmy's mom went to the grocery store and bought him more celery. Timmy was happy again and ate his celery carefully so it wouldn't break again. He learned that even though things can break and hurt, there's always a way to fix them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat candy all day long, but his mommy told him it wasn't healthy. One day, Timmy's friend offered him some candy, but Timmy said no thank you, because he wanted to be healthy. + +Timmy's mommy was proud of him for making a good choice. She rubbed his back and gave him a hug. But later that day, Timmy went to a party and forgot about being healthy. He ate lots of candy and got a tummy ache. Timmy's mommy had to take him to the doctor, and he felt very sick. + +Timmy learned that sometimes it's hard to make healthy choices, but it's important to try. And he also learned that too much candy can make you very sick. From that day on, Timmy tried to eat more fruits and vegetables instead of candy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved flowers and always wanted to see them bloom. One day, her mommy surprised her with a new plant. It was a small green plant with a little flower bud. + +Lily was so excited and asked her mommy, "When will the flower bloom?" Her mommy replied, "It will take some time, but soon you will see a beautiful flower." + +Later that day, Lily was taking a bath in her bathtub when she saw the plant on the windowsill. She said to the plant, "I can't wait for you to bloom, little flower." + +Days went by, and Lily checked on the plant every day. One morning, she woke up to a beautiful surprise. The flower had bloomed! Lily was so happy and ran to show her mommy. + +From that day on, Lily took care of the flower, and it continued to bloom every year. She would always remember the day when she saw the new flower bloom in her bathtub. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved music. She liked to dance and sing to the beat of the drums. One day, she heard some jazz music playing from her neighbor's house. She got so excited and ran to her mom to tell her about it. + +"Mama, mama, I hear jazz music! It makes me so happy!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, jazz music is very special. It has a light and happy sound that makes people feel good." + +Lily listened to the jazz music all day and danced around her room. She even asked her neighbor if she could come over and listen to more jazz music. From that day on, Lily loved jazz and it always made her feel excited and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she found a pretty flower and picked it. She wanted to keep it forever, so she buried it in the ground. + +After a few days, she wanted to find where she buried the flower. She looked around but didn't see any mark. She felt sad and thought she lost it forever. + +But then, she saw a little green sprout coming out of the ground. It was her flower! She was so happy and proud that she buried it so it could grow. From that day on, she loved to plant pretty flowers and watch them grow. +Once upon a time, there was a little train named Choo-Choo. Choo-Choo loved to travel on the rail. One day, Choo-Choo met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hello, Choo-Choo!" said Lily. + +"Hi, Lily!" said Choo-Choo. "Where are you going?" + +"I'm going to the park," said Lily. "Do you want to come with me?" + +"I would love to!" said Choo-Choo. + +So, Choo-Choo and Lily went to the park together. They played on the swings and the slide. They had so much fun! + +But soon, it was time for Choo-Choo to return home. "I have to go now, Lily," said Choo-Choo. "But I'll see you again soon!" + +"Okay, bye Choo-Choo!" said Lily. + +Choo-Choo went back on the rail and returned to his regular route. He was happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a powerful hand and she loved to play with her toys. One day, Lily was playing with her favorite doll when her little brother came into the room. + +"Can I play, too?" her brother asked. + +Lily didn't want to share her toys and said, "No, I hate sharing." + +Her brother started to cry and Lily realized she was being mean. She decided to be nice and let him play with her doll. + +"I'm sorry I was mean," Lily said. "You can play with my doll, too." + +Her brother smiled and they played together happily. From that day on, Lily learned that sharing is important and her powerful hand could be used for good things, like helping others. +Once upon a time, there was a gray cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was always grumpy and didn't like to play with other cats. One day, a little girl came to visit Fluffy. She brought a toy mouse and played with Fluffy. Fluffy was excited to have a new friend. + +The little girl came to visit Fluffy every day. They played together and had fun. Fluffy was no longer grumpy, but happy and playful. The little girl loved Fluffy and Fluffy loved the little girl. + +One day, the little girl had to go back home. Fluffy was sad, but the little girl promised to come back and visit. Fluffy waited patiently and was excited when the little girl came back. They played together and had fun again. Fluffy was no longer grumpy, but happy and loved his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mom and dad. One day, Lily's mom urged her to go outside and play with the other kids. Lily was shy and didn't know anyone, but her mom introduced her to some new friends. + +One of the friends was a boy named Max. He had a lot of toys and Lily thought he was very rich. Max asked Lily if she wanted to play with his toys, and Lily was very happy. They played together for a long time and had a lot of fun. + +When it was time for Lily to go home, Max said goodbye and gave her a hug. Lily was so happy to have made a new friend and couldn't wait to play with him again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden, but one day she noticed that her flower bulb wasn't growing. She asked her mom why it wasn't growing and her mom told her that it needed more sunlight. Lily insisted that she could fix it and decided to move the bulb to a sunnier spot. + +The next day, Lily woke up early and went outside to check on her bulb. She was so happy to see that it had grown a little bit! She watered it and went to play with her toys. But after a few hours, Lily noticed that the sun was too hot and her bulb was starting to wilt. She felt sorry that she didn't listen to her mom's advice. + +Lily ran inside to ask her mom for help. Her mom explained that the bulb needed just the right amount of sunlight and water to grow big and strong. So, they moved the bulb to a spot where it could get some shade and watered it together. A few days later, Lily was so excited to see that her bulb had grown into a beautiful flower! She was glad she listened to her mom and didn't insist on doing it all by herself. +Once upon a time, there was a playful dog named Max. Max loved to play games with his friends. One day, they played a game of fetch with a ball. Max was very good at catching the ball. + +Later that day, Max's friend brought a toy gun to play with. Max didn't like guns, but his friend wanted to shoot at a target. Max watched as his friend shot the toy gun at a tree. Max didn't understand why his friend liked to shoot things. + +After the game was over, Max went home and told his owner about the game. His owner explained that shooting things wasn't always a good game to play. Max learned that some games can be harmful and it's important to choose games that are safe and fun for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat candy. One day, Lily found a bottle of powder on the kitchen counter. It looked like ordinary flour to her. + +Lily wanted to play with the powder, so she opened the bottle and poured it all over the floor. She loved the way it felt on her feet. But then, her mom came into the kitchen and saw the mess. She told Lily to remove the powder and clean up the floor. + +Lily tried to clean it up, but she couldn't get all the powder off the floor. Her mom slipped on some of the powder and fell down. She hurt herself badly and had to go to the hospital. Lily felt very sad and guilty. She learned that even ordinary things can be dangerous if you don't use them carefully. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy horses. One day, she went to the park to play with her horses. She was having so much fun, but then she noticed that one of her horses was missing. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. She was upset and started to cry. + +A boy named Timmy saw her crying and asked her what was wrong. Lily told him that she lost her horse. Timmy told her not to worry and that he would help her find it. They looked all around the park, and finally, they found the horse hiding behind a tree. Lily was so happy to have her horse back, and she thanked Timmy for helping her. + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy became good friends and would often play together at the park. Lily never lost her horse again, and she learned that it's always good to have friends to help you when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a terrible dream last night. She woke up and told her mom about it. + +"I had a dream about a giant toe," said Lily. + +"A giant toe?" asked her mom, surprised. + +"Yes, it was really big and scary," replied Lily. + +"Don't worry, it was just a dream. You're safe now," said her mom, giving her a hug. + +Lily felt much better after talking to her mom. She knew that even if she had a bad dream, her mom would always be there to comfort her. +Once upon a time, there was a big brown dog named Max. Max loved to play outside in the sunshine and chase after his ball. One day, Max's owner, a kind lady named Sarah, was drinking some coffee. Max sniffed the air and thought it smelled very smelly. Sarah offered Max a taste of her coffee, but Max didn't like it. He preferred his water bowl instead. + +Later that day, Max went for a walk with Sarah and they saw a squirrel running up a tree. Max barked and chased after the squirrel, but it was too fast for him. They walked some more and saw some pretty flowers. Max sniffed the flowers and they smelled so sweet. Sarah picked one for Max to take home. + +When they got back home, Max was tired from all the walking and playing. He lay down on his bed and drifted off to sleep, dreaming of chasing squirrels and smelling flowers. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to build a tent in the backyard. They used blankets and chairs to make it. + +Lily's friend, Jack, said, "This tent is crazy cool!" Lily agreed and said, "It's the best tent ever!" + +As they were playing in the tent, Lily's mom came outside and said, "It's time for lunch." Lily asked if they could eat in the tent. Her mom said, "That would be fun!" + +So they all sat in the tent and ate their sandwiches. Lily said, "This is the best lunch ever!" Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you think so." + +After lunch, Lily and her friends played in the tent some more. They pretended they were camping in the woods. It was a fun day with a crazy cool tent. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to perform magic tricks. One day, Timmy put on his magic hat and grabbed his magic wand. He was ready to perform his biggest trick yet. + +Timmy asked his friend, Sally, to pick a card from his deck. Sally picked the queen of hearts. Timmy put the card back in the deck and shuffled it. Then, he pulled out the queen of hearts from his hat! Sally was amazed. + +After the show, Timmy put his magic hat away and noticed it was dirty. He took a damp cloth and cleared the dust off his hat. Now, it was as good as new! Timmy was happy he had his clean cap ready for his next performance. +Once upon a time, there was a cute puppy named Max. Max loved to play in the park and chase after butterflies. One day, Max's owner wanted to send him to a new place called the dog hotel. Max didn't know what a hotel was, but he was excited to go on a new adventure. + +When Max arrived at the dog hotel, he met lots of new friends. They played together and had lots of fun. Max loved his new place and didn't want to leave. But soon, it was time for Max to go back home. He was sad to say goodbye to his new friends, but he knew he could come back and visit them again. + +Max's owner was happy to see him and thought he looked even cuter after his stay at the dog hotel. Max barked happily and wagged his tail, knowing that he had gone on a fun adventure and made new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved watching TV. One day, Lily's mom turned off the TV and said, "Lily, we need to go outside and play. It's a great day!" + +Lily replied, "But I need to watch my favorite show!" + +Mom said, "I know you love TV, but we need to get some fresh air and exercise. It will make us feel great!" + +Lily thought about it and decided to go outside. She had a great time playing with her mom and even forgot about the TV. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes we need to do things that are good for us, even if we don't want to. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all by himself. He never wanted to share them with anyone else. Timmy's mom told him that it was important to share his toys with his friends. But Timmy was too impatient to listen. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw a little girl named Sarah playing by herself. Timmy went over to her and asked if she wanted to play with him. Sarah was happy to have a friend to play with. Timmy was happy too. + +Timmy and Sarah played together for a while. Then Timmy remembered what his mom said about sharing. He decided to share his toys with Sarah. Sarah was so happy and thanked Timmy. They played together for the rest of the day and had lots of fun. Timmy learned that sharing was important and made him happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bear. One day, Lily met a boy named Jack. They played together and had fun. They liked each other very much. + +Years went by and Lily and Jack grew up. They fell in love and decided to marry. They had a big party with lots of cake and balloons. Everyone was happy for them. + +That night, Lily had a nightmare. She dreamed that she lost Jack forever. She woke up scared and crying. But then Jack hugged her and said, "Don't worry, my love. I will always be here with you." Lily felt peaceful again and went back to sleep. From that day on, Lily knew that she would always be happy with Jack by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily found a shiny diamond on the ground. She was so happy and showed it to her friends. + +One of her friends, Timmy, said, "Wow, that's so pretty! Can I see it?" Lily handed him the diamond and Timmy accidentally dropped it. They looked for it everywhere, but they couldn't find it. Lily was worried that they lost the diamond forever. + +Suddenly, another friend named Sarah said, "I see it! It's under the slide!" They all ran over to the slide and saw the diamond. But it was stuck under the slide and they couldn't reach it. Lily said, "I have an idea! Let's all push the slide and see if we can get the diamond out!" They all pushed and pushed until finally, the diamond came out. They all cheered and Lily was so happy to have her diamond back. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One morning, he woke up early and felt very happy. He got out of bed and went to the bathroom to wash his face. But when he turned on the faucet, water splashed everywhere! Timmy didn't mean to make a mess, but he didn't know how to use the towel to clean it up. + +His mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the mess and said, "Oh no, Timmy! You made a big mess. But don't worry, we can clean it up together." She showed him how to use the towel to wipe the water away. Timmy was sorry for making a mess, but he was happy to learn something new. + +From that day on, Timmy remembered to use the towel when he made a mess. He was always careful and never woke up his mom again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, Lily went outside to play but it started to rain. She felt miserable because she couldn't play outside. + +Lily's mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. The rain will end soon." + +Lily looked up at the sky and saw a beautiful rainbow. She said, "Look, Mommy! A rainbow!" + +Her mom said, "Wow, that's so pretty! Let's go outside and see it." + +Lily was happy again and they went outside to see the rainbow. The rain had ended and Lily could play outside again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat avocados, but she had never seen one before. One day, her mommy introduced her to an avocado. Lily was so happy to finally meet one. + +A few days later, Lily and her mommy went to the park. Lily saw a distant friend and ran to say hello. She left her avocado on the bench. When she came back, the avocado was gone. She felt sad and cried. + +Her mommy explained that sometimes people take things that don't belong to them. It's not nice and it hurts others. Lily learned that it's important to take care of her things and not leave them alone. She also learned that it's not nice to take things that don't belong to her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wander around his backyard and find treasures. One day, Timmy found a big black box buried in the ground. He was very excited and ran to show his mommy. + +"Mommy, look what I found!" Timmy said, holding up the black box. + +"That's a treasure chest, Timmy. Let's open it and see what's inside," replied his mommy. + +As they opened the box, they found lots of shiny jewels and gold coins. Timmy was so happy and started jumping up and down. But suddenly, a big gust of wind blew the treasure away and they couldn't find it anymore. Timmy was very sad and cried. His mommy hugged him and said, "Don't worry Timmy, we still have each other." +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny who loved to eat carrots. One day, Benny went to the market to sell some carrots he had grown in his garden. + +At the market, Benny met a little girl named Lily. "Hello, Benny! What are you selling?" asked Lily. "I am selling carrots," replied Benny. + +Lily looked at the carrots and said, "These are the best carrots I have ever seen! Can I buy some?" Benny was happy to sell his carrots to Lily. + +As Benny was leaving the market, he saw a dog who looked lost. Benny asked the dog, "Are you lost?" The dog replied, "Yes, I am looking for my owner. He is very loyal to me." Benny knew he had to help the loyal dog find his owner. + +Benny and the dog searched everywhere until they found the owner. The dog was so happy to be reunited with his loyal owner. Benny felt proud that he could help the dog and his owner. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to ride her bike. One day, her friend Jack asked her to race with him. Lily was excited and agreed to race. + +Jack started to go really fast, but Lily was not as strong as him. She tried to go fast, but her legs were tired. She wanted to stop and rest, but Jack refused to stop. + +Lily kept going, but Jack was too fast. Lily felt sad and wanted to give up, but her mom told her to keep trying. Lily took a deep breath and pedaled as fast as she could. Suddenly, she felt a burst of speed and caught up to Jack. They both crossed the finish line together, and Lily felt proud of herself for not giving up. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty princess. She lived in a big castle with her mommy and daddy. One day, her daddy give her a knife to cut her apple. The princess was happy because she had never had a knife before. + +She took the knife and cut her apple into small pieces. Then, she saw a bird outside her window. She wanted to give the bird some apple, so she went outside and gave the bird some apple pieces. The bird was happy and flew away. + +The princess felt happy too because she made the bird happy. She went back inside and showed her mommy and daddy what she did. They were proud of her for being kind to the bird. From that day on, the princess always looked for ways to give and be kind to others. +Once upon a time, a man had a wife. The man was always hungry and his wife would cook him food. One day, the man asked his wife, "Can you sing me a song while you cook?" His wife said, "Sure, I can sing while I cook." + +As the wife cooked, she sang a beautiful song. The man listened and ate his food. After he finished eating, he said, "Thank you for cooking me food and singing to me. You are the best wife ever." + +The wife smiled and said, "I love cooking for you and singing to you. It makes me happy when you are happy." The man hugged his wife and said, "I am always happy when I am with you." From that day on, the man was never hungry again because his wife always cooked for him and sang to him. +Once upon a time, there was a man who was very famous. He liked to wear a tie around his neck. One day, he went camping in the forest with his friends. They built a fire to keep warm. The man showed his friends how to tie a knot to make a swing. They had fun swinging and roasting marshmallows over the fire. When it was time to go home, the man felt happy because he had made new friends and had a great adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. He loved to run, jump, and play with his friends. One day, Timmy's mommy told him that he needed to exercise every day to stay healthy and strong. Timmy wondered what exercise meant, but his mommy explained that it was like playing, but with a purpose. + +Timmy decided to try exercising every day. He ran around the park with his friends, climbed on the jungle gym, and even did some stretches. He felt so good and strong! He also noticed that the grass in the park was a beautiful green color. He realized that exercising and being healthy made him feel happy and helped the world around him be more beautiful. + +Timmy learned that exercising every day was important for his body and mind. He also learned that taking care of himself and the world around him was important too. From that day on, Timmy made sure to exercise every day and take care of the beautiful green park he loved to play in. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved animals, especially cows and bulls. One day, Timmy went to the farm with his mommy and saw a big, strong bull. Timmy thought the bull was really cool and wanted to pet him. + +But Timmy's mommy told him that it wasn't safe to pet the bull. The bull was very big and could hurt Timmy if he got too close. Timmy understood and stayed away from the bull. + +Instead, Timmy and his mommy went to see the cows. Timmy saw a baby cow and wanted to hold it. His mommy picked up the baby cow and let Timmy pet it. Timmy was so happy and thought the baby cow was really cool too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom around the house. One day, her mom asked her to help load the laundry into the washing machine. Lily was so happy to help! + +After they finished, Lily's mom asked her to put away the clean clothes in the closet. Lily was a little scared because the closet was dark and she didn't like the dark. But she was brave and did it anyway. When she finished, she felt proud of herself for being so brave. + +Later that day, Lily's little brother came to her and said, "I want to help too!" Lily smiled and said, "Of course! Helping makes us feel proud and happy." And from that day on, Lily and her brother helped their mom every day and they were always proud of themselves. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing outside in the yard when he saw a big barrel. He wanted to see what was inside, so he leaned over to take a peek. + +Suddenly, Timmy lost his balance and fell into the barrel! He was scared and didn't know what to do. He felt ashamed that he had been so curious and gotten himself into trouble. + +Luckily, Timmy's mom heard him crying and came to rescue him. She pulled him out of the barrel and gave him a big hug. Timmy learned that it's okay to be curious, but he should always be careful and ask for help when he needs it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. One day, she saw a big puddle in the street. She wanted to jump in it, but her mom said it wasn't safe because she could slip and get hurt. + +Lily was sad, but then she saw a little boy walking with his mom. He had on big rain boots and a yellow raincoat. "I admire your boots!" Lily said to the boy. "Thanks!" he replied. "I love jumping in puddles!" + +Lily's mom saw how happy the little boy was and said, "Okay, Lily, you can jump in the puddle, but only if you wear your rain boots and hold my hand to be safe." Lily was so excited and she jumped in the puddle with the little boy. They both laughed and had so much fun. From then on, Lily always wore her rain boots when she played in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a baby. The baby was very small and cute. One day, the baby's mommy picked up a book and read it out loud. The baby loved to hear the mommy read. The mommy read the book in a loud voice and the baby smiled. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and cake, but her mom said too much would spoil her dinner. One day, Lily ate too much candy and cake and her stomach hurt. She felt sad and cried a little. But then her mom gave her some medicine and a hug, and Lily felt happy again. From then on, Lily learned to listen to her mom and not eat too much candy and cake. And she was always happy and healthy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her crayons. One day, Lily saw a big sign at the park that said there was a drawing contest. The prize was a big bag of candy! + +Lily was very excited and went home to draw her best picture. She drew a beautiful flower garden with lots of colors. Her mommy was so proud of her and said her picture was very pretty. + +The next day, Lily went to the park and saw many other kids with their drawings. They were all very good, but Lily's picture was the best! She won the prize and was so happy. She shared her candy with her friends and they all had a great time. Lily felt very rich because she had so many friends to share her prize with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One morning, Lily's mom made her a yummy breakfast. She poured some juice in a cup and gave it to Lily. The juice was so tasty that Lily drank it all up. + +After breakfast, Lily went to play with her toys. She had a big box of blocks that she liked to build with. But today, her little brother was being very noisy and it was hard for Lily to concentrate. So, she asked her mom if she could go outside to play. + +When Lily got outside, she saw that the sun was shining and the birds were singing. She decided to have a picnic. She spread out a blanket on the grass and put some snacks on it. Then, she sat down and enjoyed the sunshine while she ate her snacks. It was a lovely day! +Once upon a time, there was a goose. The goose was very dirty and needed to be clean. So, the goose went to the pond to take a bath. The water was very cold, but the goose didn't mind. The goose splashed around in the water until it was clean. After the bath, the goose felt much better and was happy. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who loved to whisper secrets to his grandchild. They would sit together on the porch swing and talk about all sorts of things. + +One day, the grandchild asked the old man if they could go on vacation together. The old man smiled and said they would go on a special trip soon. + +A few weeks later, the old man surprised the grandchild with a trip to the beach. They built sandcastles and splashed in the waves. As the sun began to set, the old man whispered a secret to the grandchild: "This is the best vacation I've ever had, because I'm spending it with you." + +The grandchild smiled and hugged the old man, feeling happy and loved. From that day on, they knew that they would always have special moments together, no matter how old they got. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, she saw a big dog that she didn't know. The dog was unknown to her, and she was scared. She took a step back and asked her friends to come closer. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and saw the police car driving by. The police officers were looking for the dog that had run away from its owner. Lily and her friends saw the dog and told the police where it was. The police officers were happy and thanked the children for their help. + +Lily felt proud of herself for helping the police find the dog. She took one last step before heading back home with her friends. She knew that she had done a good thing and felt happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the library to find a new book to read. Lily looked at all the pages of the books and decided on one with a big picture of a cat on the cover. + +As they read the book, they learned about a famous cat who lived in a castle. The cat was very brave and helped the king defeat a dragon. Lily thought the cat was very cool and decided she wanted to be just like him when she grew up. + +From that day on, Lily would tell everyone about the famous cat she read about in her book. She even drew pictures of him on every page of her notebook. Lily was so happy she decided to pick that book at the library, because it taught her about a brave and famous cat who inspired her to be brave too. +Once upon a time, there was a store. The store had a lot of toys. The toys were displayed on shelves. A little boy went into the store. He saw a toy he liked. The staff was helpful and gave the toy to the boy. The boy was happy and thanked the staff. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, she found a big, dark box in her backyard. She wondered what was inside it, but it was locked. + +Lily asked her mom for help. "Mommy, can you unlock this box for me?" she said. Her mom unlocked the box and inside was a beautiful dress. Lily was so happy! + +She put on the dress and twirled around. "Look how beautiful I am!" she said to her mom. "I feel like a princess!" Her mom smiled and said, "You are a beautiful princess, my dear." + +Lily wore the dress all day and felt so special. She couldn't wait to show her friends at the next game of hide and seek. And from that day on, she always remembered the dark box that unlocked a beautiful surprise. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sleep with her soft pillow every night. Her pillow was perfect for her because it was fluffy and cozy. + +One day, Lily's mommy took her to the park to play. Lily saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She climbed up the ladder and went down the slide. It was so much fun! She enjoyed playing on the swings too. + +After playing for a while, Lily got tired and wanted to go home. She hugged her pillow tightly and fell asleep in the car. When she woke up, she smiled and said, "I had a perfect day at the park!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had long hair that she loved to play with. One day, her mommy said it was time for a haircut. Lily didn't want to get a haircut because she thought her hair was pretty. But her mommy said it was important to keep her hair healthy and neat. + +At the haircut place, Lily saw a fake spider on the wall. She was scared of spiders, but her mommy said it was just a fake one and it couldn't hurt her. Lily tried to behave and sit still while the lady cut her hair. It was hard to sit still, but she knew it was important to be a good girl. + +After the haircut, Lily saw herself in the mirror and she loved her new haircut! She thought it looked pretty and neat. She was happy she behaved and got a haircut. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, Timmy was playing with his ball when he kicked it too hard and it flew into the bushes. + +Timmy went to look for his ball but he got lost. He walked and walked until he realized he didn't know where he was. Suddenly, he saw a man walking towards him. + +"Excuse me, sir," said Timmy. "Can you help me find my way home? I'm lost." + +The man smiled and said, "Of course, little one. Where do you live?" + +Timmy told the man his address and the man helped him find his way back home. Timmy was so happy to be back on familiar land. He realized he shouldn't have kicked his ball so hard and felt foolish for getting lost. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. One day, she went to the park with her umbrella. It was her favorite umbrella because it was very pretty and original. + +At the park, she met a boy named Max. Max also had an umbrella. They played together and had lots of fun. Max said, "I like your umbrella, Lily. It's very pretty." Lily said, "Thank you, Max. I like your umbrella too." + +Suddenly, the wind started to blow very hard. Lily's umbrella flew away and Max's umbrella broke. They were both sad. Lily said, "I'm sorry, Max. I lost my umbrella." Max said, "It's okay, Lily. I can get a new one." + +Lily went home without her umbrella and felt very sad. She didn't want to play outside in the rain anymore. From that day on, she always remembered to hold onto her umbrella tightly. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very kind and always tried to help others. One day, Lily promised her mom that she would act like a big girl and clean her room all by herself. + +Lily started cleaning her room but soon got tired. She sat down on her bed and sighed. Just then, her little brother came in and asked, "Can I help you, Lily?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please!" Her brother was so humble and happy to help. + +Together, they cleaned the room and made it look nice and tidy. When their mom came in, she was so proud of them both. She said, "You both acted like big kids and did a great job!" Lily and her brother were so happy to hear that. They hugged each other and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and have fun. One day, she went to the park with her mom. They played on the swings and went down the slide. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a big dog and got scared. She screamed and ran to her mom. Her mom said, "It's okay, the dog is friendly." Lily felt better and started to play again. + +After a while, it was time to go home. Lily was sad because she wanted to stay and have more fun. Her mom said, "Don't worry, we'll come back tomorrow when it's quiet." Lily smiled and said, "Okay, mommy." And they went home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to dream about flying in the sky. Every night, he would close his eyes and imagine himself soaring through the clouds. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going to the park. Timmy was very excited because he loved to play on the swings and slide. When they arrived, Timmy noticed the swings were dirty and the slide was covered in leaves. + +Timmy's mom saw the disappointment on his face and told him to wait a moment. She went to the car and returned with a broom and a bucket of water. Timmy watched as his mom cleaned the swings and slide until they were sparkling clean. + +As Timmy played on the swings, he realized something important. Sometimes, we need to yield to others and clean up our messes. That night, Timmy dreamed about being a superhero who always cleaned up the park and helped others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the forest near her house. One day, she saw a mushroom growing on a tree. It was big and white. + +Lily went closer to touch the mushroom. It felt rough and bumpy. Suddenly, a tiny voice said, "Hey, be careful! That's my home!" + +Lily was surprised and looked around. She saw a little fairy sitting on the mushroom. The fairy had wings and a sparkly dress. "I'm sorry," said Lily. "I didn't know you lived here." + +"It's okay," said the fairy. "I'm glad you didn't squish my home. My name is Twinkle. What's yours?" + +"My name is Lily," said Lily. "Nice to meet you, Twinkle!" And they became friends and played together in the forest every day. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play in the rain. But, Mittens' owner did not allow her to go outside when it rained. Mittens was sad because she loved to feel the raindrops on her fur. + +One day, Mittens snuck outside when her owner wasn't looking. She was so happy to play in the rain! Mittens jumped and splashed in the puddles. Suddenly, she heard her owner calling her name. Mittens was scared that she would get in trouble. + +But, her owner just smiled and said, "Mittens, you can play in the rain as long as you come inside when you're done." Mittens was so happy! She meowed and purred with joy. From that day on, Mittens was allowed to play in the rain whenever she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a silly dog named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park. One day, Max saw a big ball and wanted to play with it. He ran towards the ball but stumbled on a rock and fell down. + +Max got up and saw a box. He went to the box and tried to open it. The box was too big for Max to open, but he kept trying. Suddenly, the box opened by itself! Max was so happy to see a bone inside the box. + +Max grabbed the bone and ran back home. He showed his owner the bone and wagged his tail happily. From that day on, Max knew that even if he stumbled, he could still find something good. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a pet dog named Max. Max loved to play fetch with Timmy and they were best friends. One day, Timmy and Max went to the park to play. + +While they were playing, they saw a big pit in the ground. Timmy thought it was cool and wanted to explore it, but Max was scared. Timmy went closer to the pit, but Max barked loudly to warn him. Timmy realized that Max was being a good friend by keeping him safe, and he knew that Max belonged with him forever. + +Timmy promised himself that he would never be selfish and always take care of Max. From that day on, Timmy and Max had even more fun together and Timmy was grateful to have such a loyal friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she saw her big brother, Max, carrying a heavy chair. + +"Max, why are you carrying that big chair?" Lily questioned. + +"I'm moving it to the other room," Max replied. + +Lily watched as Max struggled to lift the chair. "Max, you're so strong!" she exclaimed. + +Max smiled and continued to move the chair. When he finished, he sat down on it and said, "This chair is so comfy." + +Lily looked at Max and asked, "Can I sit on the chair too?" + +"Of course," Max said, and Lily climbed onto his lap. They both sat on the chair together and talked about their favorite toys. It was a happy day for Lily and Max. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy, especially the sour ones. One day, her mom bought her a big bag of sour candies. Lily ate them all in one sitting, but soon her body started to feel sick. She had a tummy ache and felt very bad. + +Lily's mom took her to the doctor, who told her that eating too much candy was not good for her body. Lily felt sad and sorry for not listening to her mom. She decided to thank her mom for taking care of her and promised to eat healthier food from now on. + +The moral of the story is that we should always listen to our parents and take care of our bodies by eating healthy food. And it's always good to say thank you to those who help us. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore and find new things. One day, he went on an adventure in the forest and found a map. The map showed a land far away where there was an ancient castle. + +Timmy was very excited and decided to follow the map. He walked and walked until he reached the land on the map. When he arrived, he saw the ancient castle and it was very big and beautiful. Timmy went inside and explored all the rooms. + +After a while, Timmy realized it was getting dark outside and he needed to go home. He left the castle and followed the map back to the forest. When he got home, he told his mom and dad all about his adventure and how he found the ancient castle. They were very proud of him and happy he had a fun day. The end. +One day, Timmy went to the park with his mommy. They saw a dog running fast and Timmy said, "I love dogs!" His mommy asked, "Do you want to pet him?" Timmy said, "Yes, please!" So, they went to the dog and Timmy rubbed his fur. The dog was happy and licked Timmy's face. Timmy laughed and said, "This is fun!" His mommy smiled and said, "I love spending time with you." Timmy hugged his mommy and said, "I love you too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Max. Max loved to chew on everything he could find, like shoes and toys. One day, Max found a bone and started to chew on it. He loved the taste of the bone and chewed on it for hours. + +As Max was chewing on the bone, he heard a loud noise outside. It was a big thunderstorm! The power went out and it got very dark. Max felt a little scared because he was weak and didn't like the dark. + +But then Max remembered the bone he was chewing on. He realized that the bone gave him the power to feel strong and brave. He held onto the bone tightly and felt better. The storm eventually passed, and the power came back on. Max was happy and continued to chew on his bone, feeling strong and powerful. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy found a gift on the ground. It was wrapped up in shiny paper and had a big bow on top. Timmy was so excited to open it and see what was inside. + +But when he unwrapped the gift, he saw that it was filthy! It was covered in dirt and grime. Timmy didn't want to keep the gift because it was so dirty. So, he decided to leave it on the ground and go play with his friends instead. + +As Timmy was walking away, he saw a little girl walking towards the gift. He wanted to warn her that it was filthy, but he didn't want to spoil the surprise. So, he just smiled and waved goodbye as he left to play with his friends. +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 for a walk with her mommy in the park. They saw many trees and flowers, and the sky was blue. + +Suddenly, Lily saw something red in the landscape. She ran towards it and found a beautiful flower. "Look mommy, it's red!" she exclaimed. "Yes, it's very pretty," her mommy replied. + +As they continued their walk, they saw a bunny hopping in the grass. "Look mommy, the bunny is springing!" Lily said. "Yes, it's hopping around," her mommy said with a smile. + +Lily was very happy to have seen so many wonderful things on her walk. She felt grateful for the beautiful world around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress with a button on it. She loved to press the button over and over again, it made her happy. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a beautiful butterfly and she chased it. She ran and ran, but the butterfly was too fast. Lily was persistent, she didn't give up. + +After a while, Lily got tired and sat down on a bench. She looked at her dress and saw that the button was missing. She felt sad and didn't enjoy the park anymore. She looked around, but she couldn't find her button. + +Lily went back home, but she was still sad. Her mom asked her what was wrong, and Lily told her about the button. Her mom said they would look for it tomorrow. But Lily couldn't wait, she cried herself to sleep that night. + +The next day, Lily and her mom went back to the park to look for the button. They searched and searched, but they couldn't find it. Lily was still sad and didn't enjoy the park anymore. She wished she had never chased the butterfly. + +And from that day on, Lily never pressed buttons again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toy cars and trucks. One day, she was playing with her favorite toy truck when she accidentally twisted its wheel too hard and it broke. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. Her mom saw her sad face and asked her what happened. Lily told her mom that her toy truck was broken and she didn't know how to fix it. Her mom told her not to worry and that they could take it to the brilliant mechanic down the street. + +Lily and her mom went to the mechanic's shop and showed him the broken toy truck. The mechanic smiled and said he could fix it. He twisted the wheel back into place and made sure it was working properly. Lily was so happy and thanked the brilliant mechanic for fixing her toy truck. From that day on, Lily made sure to be careful with her toys and not twist them too hard. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety was very hungry and was looking for something sweet to eat. Suddenly, Tweety stumbled upon a big bowl of candy. + +Tweety ate so much candy that Tweety's tummy hurt. Tweety flew away to find some water to drink. While flying, Tweety found a feather on the ground. + +Tweety asked the feather, "Can I have you?" The feather said, "Yes, you can have me." Tweety was happy and put the feather in Tweety's nest. From that day on, Tweety had a sweet feather to keep Tweety company. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and dolls every day. One day, Lily's mom gave her a present. It was a big box wrapped in shiny paper. Lily was excited and tore the paper off. Inside the box, she found a beautiful doll. She hugged the doll and played with it all day. + +But something was not right with the doll. It looked fake, like it wasn't a real child. Lily's mom noticed and said, "Maybe we can find a real child who would love to have this doll." Lily agreed and they went to a children's hospital. There, they found a little girl who was very sick. Lily gave the doll to her and the girl smiled with joy. Lily realized that sometimes, the best thing to do is to give to others. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady who lived in a house. She had a big garden with many trees. One day, she found a surprise in her garden. It was a pear! The pear was big and juicy. The lady was very happy and decided to share it with her friends. She was very generous and wanted everyone to taste the yummy pear. Her friends were surprised and said, "Wow, this pear is delicious!" They thanked the lady for her kindness and enjoyed the pear together. From that day on, the lady continued to share her fruits with her friends and they were always surprised by her generosity. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved very much. He would play with it every day and show it to all his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Johnny came over to play. Johnny saw Timmy's car and said, "I want to race with your car!" Timmy was happy and said, "Okay!" + +They went outside and started to race. Timmy's car was faster than Johnny's, and he was winning. But then, Johnny got angry and said, "That car is mine now!" Timmy was sad and said, "No, it's not yours! It's mine!" Johnny didn't listen and took the car away. + +Timmy went home and told his wise grandma what happened. She said, "Don't worry, Timmy. Everything will be okay." But the next day, Johnny came back and said, "I crashed your car and now it's broken!" Timmy was very sad and wished he had never let Johnny race with his car. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily found a treasure hidden in a dark corner of the playground. + +She was so happy and showed it to her friend, Tim. "Look what I found!" she exclaimed. Tim was amazed and asked, "Where did you find it?" Lily replied, "Over there, in the dark corner." + +After playing for a while, Lily and Tim decided to rest on the swings. They talked about the treasure and how they would share it. Lily said, "Let's keep it safe until we can show it to our parents." Tim agreed and they both smiled, happy to have found something special together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she was very hungry and asked her mommy for a snack. Her mommy gave her an apple to eat. Lily took a big bite and felt much better. She smiled and said, "I name this apple delicious!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color. One day, she was drawing a picture of a flower when her mommy came in and asked her a question. + +"Hey, Lily! What are you drawing?" her mommy asked. + +"I'm drawing a flower!" Lily answered happily. + +Her mommy looked at the picture and put a mark on it with a pen. "Wow, that's a beautiful flower, Lily! You're so talented," her mommy said. + +Lily smiled and felt happy. She knew that her mommy loved her drawings. Lily's mommy then picked up a harmless bug that was crawling on the floor and showed it to Lily. "Look, Lily! This is a harmless bug. It won't hurt you," her mommy said. + +Lily looked at the bug and smiled. She was happy to learn something new. From that day on, Lily continued to draw and color every day, and her mommy always answered her questions and encouraged her to keep creating. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely orange that grew on a tree. The orange was very happy in the sun and loved to feel the wind blow through its leaves. One day, a little girl came by and saw the orange. She wanted to eat it, so she pulled it from the tree. + +The orange didn't want to be pulled, but it was too late. The little girl took a big bite and the orange started to feel sad. It realized that it would never be able to grow and be happy on the tree again. + +The little girl didn't like the taste of the orange and threw it on the ground. The lovely orange was now bruised and sad. It wished it had never been pulled from its home on the tree. And so, the orange lay on the ground, feeling very sorry for itself. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside and run around with his friends. But one day, Timmy's mom said he needed to do some exercise. Timmy didn't like exercise very much, but he knew it was good for him. + +So, Timmy put on his sneakers and went outside to run around. He ran and ran until he got tired. Then he remembered what his mom said about being polite. So, when he saw his friend's mom, he said "hi" and "thank you" for letting him play with her son. + +After a little while, Timmy felt better and not so tired anymore. He realized that doing exercise was actually fun and made him feel good. From that day on, Timmy made sure to put some exercise into his day, and he always remembered to be polite to everyone he met. +Once upon a time, a bunny was hopping around in a field. It saw a butterfly and tried to catch it, but it was too slow. The bunny decided to rest and took a nap. + +When it woke up, it realized that it was late for a meeting with its bunny friends. It tried to run as fast as it could, but its legs were still slow from the nap. + +The bunny arrived at the meeting place, but all of its friends had already left. It felt sad and alone. Suddenly, a big storm started to spring up. The bunny tried to run back home, but it was too late. It got caught in the storm and couldn't find its way back. The bunny was lost forever. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends went to the park to play. Timmy wore his regular clothes, a t-shirt, and shorts. + +At the park, Timmy saw a man with a leather jacket. Timmy went up to the man and said, "I like your jacket." The man smiled and said, "Thank you, it's my favorite." Then, the man waved at Timmy and his friends and walked away. + +Timmy and his friends played on the swings and the slide. They had so much fun that they didn't want to go home. As they were leaving the park, Timmy waved goodbye to the man with the leather jacket. The man waved back and said, "Have a nice day, kids!" Timmy and his friends smiled and ran home, happy after a great day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing into her microphone and pretend she was a pop star. One day, her mommy brought home a new printer. Lily was so excited to see it print out pictures of her favorite animals. + +As she watched the printer work, she noticed a small bug crawling on the paper. She asked her mommy if it was harmful, but her mommy said it was just a harmless little bug. Lily thought it was cute and wanted to keep it as a pet. + +So, she carefully picked up the bug and put it in a jar with some leaves and grass. She put the jar next to her microphone and sang a song to her new little friend. From that day on, Lily would print out pictures of bugs and sing to them with her microphone. She was the happiest little girl in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a dove sitting on a tree branch. The dove was very attractive with its shiny feathers. + +Lily ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, look at the pretty bird on the tree! Can we go see it?" + +Her mom replied, "Sure, let's go see the dove. But first, we need to sort the toys in your room." + +Lily and her mom went inside to sort the toys. They put the dolls in one box and the cars in another. After they finished, they went back outside to see the dove. Lily was so happy to see the bird up close. She said, "Hello dove, you are so attractive with your pretty feathers!" The dove cooed back and Lily giggled with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a soldier. He was walking very slow because he had a hurt leg. He needed a bandage to make it better. + +He met a kind lady who asked him what was wrong. The soldier said, "My leg hurts. I need a bandage to make it better." + +The lady said, "I can supply you with a bandage. Here you go." The soldier thanked her and said, "You are very kind." + +The soldier put the bandage on his leg and felt better. He said goodbye to the lady and continued on his slow walk. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her cozy bathrobe after taking a bath. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and dad. While playing, she saw a little bird that fell from its nest. It was chirping sadly. + +Lily said, "Mom, Dad, can we rescue the little bird?" + +Her mom and dad said, "Yes, Lily. Let's try to help the little bird." + +Lily gifted the little bird her cozy bathrobe to keep it warm. The little bird felt happy and chirped joyfully. Lily and her family took care of the little bird until it was strong enough to fly back to its nest. + +From that day on, Lily felt proud of herself for helping the little bird. She learned that even the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved dogs. She wanted a dog of her own to play with and cuddle. Her parents took her to the pet store to look at the dogs that were available. + +The little girl saw a cute dog with big floppy ears and she fell in love with him. She chose him and her parents bought him for her. She was so happy to have her new dog and she played with him every day. + +But one day, the little girl forgot to close the gate and the dog ran away. She searched for him everywhere but she couldn't find him. She was so sad and she cried a lot. Her parents tried to comfort her, but she missed her dog so much. + +After a few days, the little girl's parents found her dog. But he had been hurt and he couldn't walk anymore. The little girl was so upset that her dog was hurt and she didn't know what to do. She realized that choosing a dog was a big responsibility and she felt very sad that she couldn't take care of him properly. +Once upon a time, there was a patient goat named Billy. Billy loved to eat grass and play with his friends. One day, Billy's friend, a chicken named Rosie, came to visit him. + +"Hi Billy!" said Rosie. "I have a letter to mail, can you help me?" + +"Sure!" replied Billy. "What's a letter?" + +"A letter is a special message that we can send to our friends who are far away," explained Rosie. + +"Oh, I see!" said Billy. "Let's go mail your letter together!" + +So, Billy and Rosie walked to the post office. They gave the letter to the mailman and watched as he put it in the mailbox. Billy was so happy to help his friend. + +From that day on, Billy and Rosie would always go on adventures together. They would play and explore, and Billy would always be patient with Rosie's questions. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She woke up one morning and heard the alarm clock ringing. She got out of bed and went to the kitchen for breakfast. She wanted to eat cereal but the milk was gone. Lily got impatient and started to cry. + +Her mom tried to calm her down and said they could go to the store to get more milk. Lily was happy and started to spin around in circles. They got in the car and drove to the store. When they arrived, Lily saw a toy she really wanted. Her mom said they could buy it after they got the milk. + +But when they got back to the car, they saw that someone had broken in and stolen everything, including the toy. Lily started to cry again and her mom hugged her tight. They had to call the police and go back home without milk or the toy. It was a bad ending to their day. +Once upon a time, there was a big crane. The crane was very noisy and liked to make loud sounds. One day, the crane went to a big construction site. There were many trucks and workers there. The crane wanted to help and started to lift heavy things with its long arms. + +But then, the crane made a mistake. It lifted something too heavy and it fell down with a loud crash! The workers got very angry and said the crane was not helpful. They decided to send the crane away and not include it in their work anymore. The crane felt very sad and went away, making loud sounds as it left. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the fields where the wheat grew tall. One day, she met a friendly scarecrow named Jack. + +"Hello, Jack!" said Lily. "Why are you so filthy?" + +"I'm covered in dirt from the wheat fields," replied Jack. "But I don't mind, it's my job to scare away the birds from eating the wheat." + +Lily looked at Jack and noticed that he had a mark on his hat. "What's that mark on your hat?" she asked. + +"That's where a bird pecked me," said Jack. "But it's okay, it's just a small mark." + +Lily and Jack became good friends and played together in the wheat fields every day. They would dance and sing and have lots of fun. And even though Jack was filthy and had a mark on his hat, Lily loved him just the way he was. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big porch where she liked to play with her toys. One day, she found a flexible rubber band and she loved to stretch it and play with it. + +But then, her little brother came and he wanted to play with the rubber band too. Lily didn't want to share and she didn't want to supply her brother with the rubber band. She was being selfish. + +Her brother got angry and he tried to take the rubber band from her. They started to fight and the rubber band snapped, hitting Lily in the eye. She cried and cried because her eye hurt a lot. + +Lily's parents took her to the hospital but the doctors couldn't fix her eye. She lost her sight in that eye forever. Lily learned an important lesson that day - it's important to share and supply others with things they want to play with, and not be selfish. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max loved to play with his ball and chase his tail. One day, Max's owner brought home a present for Max. It was wrapped in shiny paper and had a big bow on top. Max was so excited to see what was inside. + +Max's owner helped him unwrap the present and inside was a new bone for Max to chew on. Max was so happy and wagged his tail so fast. He licked his owner's face to say thank you. + +One day, Max saw his owner looking sad. Max didn't know what to do to make his owner happy. Then, Max had an idea. He went to his toy box and found a ball. He brought the ball to his owner and dropped it at their feet. Max's owner smiled and threw the ball for Max to catch. Max was happy to see his owner smile again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. She saw a big, fair carousel and begged her parents to ride it. + +Her parents were worried because the ride was high and fast, but Lily kept asking and asking. Finally, they gave in and let her ride. Lily was so happy and laughed and screamed as the carousel went round and round. + +But then, something bad happened. Lily's mommy and daddy got a phone call. They had to leave the park right away because there was an emergency at home. They didn't have time to get Lily off the carousel. The ride kept going and going, and Lily was all alone and scared. + +When the ride finally stopped, Lily was crying and calling out for her mommy and daddy. But they weren't there. She was all alone. And that's how the story ends, with poor little Lily feeling very worried and alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the beach with her family. One day, they went to a restaurant and had some yummy shrimp for lunch. After lunch, Lily's mom gave her a gifted toy to play with. Lily was so happy and excited that she accidentally drop the toy in the sand. She quickly picked it up and hugged it tight, making sure not to drop it again. From that day on, Lily always made sure to hold her toys tightly so she wouldn't drop them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk with her mommy to check the mailbox. One day, Lily's mommy got a letter from a friend. Lily wanted to see it too, so her mommy pointed at the words and read it out loud. + +But then, Lily's friend came over and wanted to play with her toys. Lily didn't want to share and was being selfish. Her mommy explained that it's not nice to be selfish and that sharing is important. So, Lily decided to share her toys and they all had fun together. + +And from that day on, every time they checked the mailbox, Lily's mommy reminded her that being kind and sharing is always the best thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a furry cat named Mittens who liked to play with her. One day, Lily fell down and hurt her knee. Mittens knew that Lily was hurt and came to her to make her feel better. + +Mittens licked Lily's knee and it made her feel much better. Lily smiled and hugged Mittens. She knew that Mittens loved her and was always there to help her when she needed it. From that day on, Lily made sure to be careful and not hurt her knee again. +Once upon a time, there was a big gray elephant. He was very angry because he could not find his favorite toy. He searched everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. + +One day, the elephant saw a big bucket of water. He thought it would be fun to pour the water on himself to cool off. So, he lifted the bucket and poured it all over his head. + +But, the bucket was too heavy for the elephant to hold and he accidentally dropped it. The bucket hit his foot and hurt him very badly. The elephant cried and cried, but no one could hear him. + +Eventually, the elephant became very sick and could not walk anymore. He never found his favorite toy and was very sad. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books and learn new things. One day, she went to school and her teacher showed her how to spell her name. Lily was so happy that she could spell her name all by herself! + +As she grew up, Lily worked hard and became very successful. Her family and friends admired her for all the things she had accomplished. But Lily never forgot the joy she felt when she first learned how to spell her name. She still loved to read and learn new things every day. + +One day, Lily became a teacher herself. She taught her students how to spell their names and many other words. She loved seeing the smiles on their faces when they learned something new. Lily's students admired her for being such a great teacher. And Lily admired them for all the hard work they did. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her crayons. One day, she was drawing a beautiful picture of a flower. But then, she accidentally dropped her red crayon on the floor. + +Lily didn't know what to do. She felt sad and a little ignorant because she didn't know how to pick it up. But then her mommy came and helped her. She showed Lily how to bend down and pick up the crayon. + +Lily was so happy that she could keep drawing her picture. She felt proud of herself for learning something new. And from then on, she made sure to be careful with her crayons so she wouldn't drop them again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved the color purple and had a big purple dress. She liked to perform and dance in her dress. One day, she went to the park to perform for her friends. + +While she was dancing, a big, mean dog came and scared her. She ran away, but her dress got stuck on a tree branch. She tried to pull it off, but it wouldn't come off. She was scared and alone, and it started to get dark. + +Finally, her parents found her, but it was too late. She was very cold and sick from being outside all night. She got very sick and had to go to the hospital. She never wore her purple dress again and never performed in the park again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and look for shiny rocks. One day, he saw a big oyster on the beach. He wanted to get it, but it was too heavy for him to carry. + +Suddenly, a man named Mr. Smith came by and saw Timmy struggling. "Do you need help?" he asked kindly. Timmy nodded and Mr. Smith picked up the oyster for him. + +"Wow, this oyster is so big and shiny! I bet it's worth a lot of money," said Mr. Smith. Timmy didn't care about the money, he just wanted to keep the oyster because it was pretty. + +But then, another man named Mr. Jones came by and saw the oyster. "That's a very rich oyster! I want it for myself," he said greedily. Mr. Jones tried to take the oyster from Timmy, but Mr. Smith stood up for him. "This oyster belongs to Timmy, he found it fair and square," he said firmly. + +In the end, Mr. Jones left empty-handed and Timmy got to keep his shiny oyster. The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind and fair, and not just think about getting rich. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy found a green frog hopping in his backyard. + +"Hi there, little froggy! Can I play with you?" Timmy asked the frog. + +The frog didn't answer, but Timmy didn't mind. He waited patiently for the frog to come closer. When the frog finally did, Timmy picked him up gently and held him in his hands. + +"I want to remember this moment forever," Timmy said. "I'm going to record it on my tablet!" + +Timmy's mom came outside and saw him holding the frog. "Be careful with the frog, Timmy," she said. "They're delicate creatures." + +Timmy nodded and put the frog back down on the ground. He watched the frog hop away and smiled. He knew he would never forget the day he met the little green frog in his backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a rag that she loved to play with. It was her favorite toy. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She was having so much fun that she forgot her rag on the bench. + +Later that day, Lily remembered her rag and went back to the park to get it. But when she got there, it was gone! She looked all around, but she couldn't find it. + +Just then, a boy walked up to her and said, "Is this your orange rag?" Lily was so happy! She said, "Yes! Thank you so much! I thought I lost it forever!" And from that day on, Lily remembered to always keep her rag close to her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved going on adventures with his family. One day, his parents told him they were going on a safari. Timmy was so excited! + +They drove for a long time until they reached a big, tall mountain. Timmy's dad said they would climb it to see the animals. Timmy was scared because it was so high, but he didn't want to miss the safari. + +As they climbed higher and higher, Timmy saw lots of different animals. He saw zebras, giraffes, and even a lion! He was having so much fun. + +Suddenly, something strange happened. The ground started to shake and Timmy heard a loud noise. He didn't know what was happening, but his dad said it was just a thunderstorm. Timmy was scared, but he was happy to be on the safari with his family. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy had a new shirt. It was blue and had a picture of a big red truck on it. Timmy loved his shirt so much that he wore it every day. + +One day, Timmy went to a magic show with his mommy and daddy. The magician did some amazing tricks and made everyone cheer and applaud. Timmy clapped his hands so hard that his little palms turned red. + +Suddenly, the magician asked for a volunteer from the audience. Timmy's mommy and daddy pushed him forward and the magician picked him. Timmy was frightened at first, but then the magician showed him a cute rabbit and Timmy felt happy again. He even got to hold the rabbit and everyone applauded for him. Timmy was so proud of himself and his new shirt. +Once upon a time, there was a bald eagle who lived in a big tree. One day, he was very hungry and wanted to eat some fish. He flew over to the lake to catch some fish, but there were no fish in the lake. He was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, he saw a little boy pointing at him and shouting, "Look, a bald eagle!" The eagle was scared and thought the boy might hurt him. But then the boy smiled and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Eagle. I can supply you with some fish." + +The boy went home and brought back a bucket of fish. The eagle was happy and grateful. He ate the fish and felt much better. From that day on, the eagle and the boy became friends and the boy would always supply him with fish when he was hungry. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had long hair that covered his eyes and made it hard to see. One day, Timmy's mom noticed that he needed a haircut. She told Timmy they were going to the hair salon. Timmy was a little scared because he had never had a haircut before. But the hairdresser was very nice and cut Timmy's hair slowly so he wouldn't be scared. When the haircut was finished, Timmy looked in the mirror and noticed he looked very different. He was happy with his new haircut and could see much better now that his hair wasn't in his eyes anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars, but one day he got frustrated because he couldn't find his favorite car. He looked and looked, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Just then, Timmy's big sister came into the room and saw how sad he was. She asked him what was wrong, and Timmy told her about his missing car. His sister decided to help him and together they searched the room again. + +Finally, they found the car stuck in a line of other toys. Timmy was so happy that his sister saved his favorite car. From that day on, Timmy made sure to put his toys away in a neat line so he wouldn't lose them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to cook with his mom in the kitchen. One day, they decided to make soup. Timmy's mom put a big pot on the stove and filled it with water. Timmy helped her put in some carrots and potatoes. + +"Can I stir it, Mommy?" Timmy asked. + +"Sure, just be careful not to spill," his mom replied. + +Timmy stirred the soup with a big spoon. He was very careful not to spill any. Suddenly, he saw something shiny in the pot. "Mommy, what's that?" he asked, pointing to the object. + +"That's a spear, Timmy. It's a tool that people used to hunt a long time ago," his mom explained. + +After the soup was ready, they sat down to eat. "Mmm, this is delicious!" Timmy exclaimed. "I helped make it!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to ride her bike outside with her friends. One day, Lily's hair was very dirty and her mommy told her it was time to wash it with shampoo. + +Lily didn't like getting shampoo in her eyes, but her mommy was very gentle and made sure it didn't happen. After her hair was clean, Lily felt happy and fresh. + +Later that day, Lily and her friends decided to have a race on their bikes. Lily started to feel weak and tired, but she didn't give up. She kept pedaling and soon enough, she won the race! Her friends cheered for her and Lily felt very proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and go on adventures. One day, he went to the park and met a new friend named Billy. + +"Hi Billy! Do you want to play?" Timmy asked. + +"Yes! Let's go down the slide," Billy replied. + +As they went down the slide, Timmy saw a tube on the ground. "Look Billy, a tube! Let's play with it," Timmy said. + +They played with the tube and pretended it was a mighty sword. They fought off imaginary dragons and saved the princess. When they were done, Billy said, "That was so much fun! You make me smile, Timmy." + +Timmy smiled too. "I'm glad we're friends," he said. + +From that day on, Timmy and Billy went on many more adventures together and always made each other smile. +Tom was a chubby boy who liked to eat a lot of candy. He did not like to run or play with his friends. He only liked to sit on the couch and watch TV. His mom and dad were worried about him. They wanted him to be healthy and happy. + +One day, they decided to take him to the park. They said it would be fun and good for him. Tom did not want to go. He said he was tired and bored. But his mom and dad said they had a surprise for him. They said they would take the subway to the park. Tom liked the subway. He liked the loud noises and the fast speed. He liked to look out the window and see the buildings and people. + +They got on the subway and found a seat. Tom sat next to his dad and held his hand. He saw a big poster on the wall. It had a picture of a boy who looked like him. He was chubby and had a sad face. The poster said: "Do you want to improve your health and happiness? Join the Fun Fit Club today! Call this number and sign up for free!" Tom was curious. He asked his dad what the poster meant. His dad explained that the Fun Fit Club was a group of kids who met at the park and did fun activities like running, jumping, playing games, and learning new skills. He said it was a way to improve your body and mind. He said it was good to exercise and make new friends. + +Tom thought about it. He wondered if he would like the Fun Fit Club. He wondered if he would be happier and healthier. He wondered if he would have more fun than watching TV. He looked at the poster again. He saw that the boy had a smile on his face. He saw that he had a medal around his neck. He saw that he had a word on his shirt. It said: "IMPROVED". Tom felt something in his chest. He felt a spark of interest. He felt a flicker of hope. He felt a whisper of courage. + +He turned to his dad and said: "Dad, can I join the Fun Fit Club?" His dad smiled and hugged him. He said: "Of course, son. I'm so proud of you. You just made the best decision of your life. You're going to improve yourself and have a blast. You're going to love the park. It's our surprise for you. We're almost there. Are you ready?" Tom nodded and smiled. He said: "Yes, dad. I'm ready. Let's go!" They got off the subway and walked to the park. Tom saw the Fun Fit Club banner and the kids waving at him. He felt excited and happy. He ran to join them. He improved his life. +Tom and Mia like to play pretend. They have a big box of fake clothes and toys. They can be anything they want. Today, they want to be spies. + +They put on black hats and sunglasses. They take a walkie-talkie and a flashlight. They sneak around the house and look for clues. + +"Shh, be quiet," Tom whispers. "I see a bad guy in the kitchen. He has a big cake. Maybe he stole it." + +"Let's catch him," Mia says. "We can use our freeze ray. It makes people stop and stay." + +They run to the kitchen and point their flashlight at the bad guy. He is their dad. He is making a cake for their mom's birthday. + +"Freeze, bad guy!" Tom yells. "You are under arrest. Give us the cake." + +Dad looks surprised. He sees Tom and Mia with their fake spy gear. He plays along. + +"Oh no, you got me," he says. "But this is not a cake. It is a bomb. It will go boom soon. You have to run away." + +Tom and Mia gasp. They don't want a bomb. They want a cake. + +"Is it a real bomb?" Mia asks. + +"No, it is a fake bomb," Dad says. "Just like your freeze ray. It is all pretend. Do you want to help me finish the cake?" + +Tom and Mia nod. They put down their flashlight and walkie-talkie. They help Dad decorate the cake. They make it look nice and yummy. + +They are happy. They like to play pretend. But they also like to help Dad. And they can't wait to surprise Mom with the cake. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. They have a big box of toys and books in their room. They are very organized. They put the toys and books in the right places. + +One day, Lily and Ben find a new toy in the box. It is a doll with a pretty cloth dress. Lily and Ben both want to play with the doll. They pull the doll from each other. They do not share. They make loud noises. + +Mom hears the noises. She comes to the room. She sees Lily and Ben fighting over the doll. She is not happy. She takes the doll from them. She says, "You need to share. Sharing is good. Sharing is fun. If you do not share, you cannot play with the doll." + +Lily and Ben feel sad. They do not want to lose the doll. They say sorry to each other. They say sorry to Mom. They ask Mom to give them the doll back. Mom smiles. She gives them the doll back. She says, "You can play with the doll together. You can take turns. You can make the doll happy. You can be happy too." + +Lily and Ben nod. They hug Mom. They hug each other. They play with the doll together. They share. They are organized. They put the doll in the right place. They are happy. +Tommy liked to play with his cart. He put his furry toys in it and pushed it around the yard. He pretended they were going on a trip to the zoo. He made noises like the animals and laughed. + +One day, his big sister Sally came outside. She saw Tommy's cart and wanted to play with it too. She said, "Give me your cart, Tommy. It's mine now. You can play with something else." + +Tommy was angry. He said, "No, Sally. It's my cart. I got it for my birthday. You have your own toys. Go away." + +Sally did not listen. She grabbed the cart and pulled it away from Tommy. She said, "Too bad, Tommy. I'm bigger and stronger than you. You can't stop me." + +Tommy tried to get his cart back. He ran after Sally and tugged on the cart. He cried, "Stop, Sally. Stop. You're hurting me. You're hurting my toys." + +But Sally did not stop. She dragged the cart across the yard. She did not see the big rock in the grass. She tripped over it and fell. The cart flew out of her hands and crashed into the fence. The furry toys flew out of the cart and landed on the ground. + +Tommy saw what happened. He ran to his cart and his toys. He was sad. His cart was broken. His toys were dirty and torn. He said, "Look what you did, Sally. You broke my cart. You ruined my toys. You're mean. I hate you." + +Sally got up. She was hurt. She had a scrape on her knee and a bump on her head. She said, "I'm sorry, Tommy. I didn't mean to. It was an accident. Please don't hate me." + +But Tommy did not listen. He remained angry. He picked up his cart and his toys and went inside. He did not want to play with Sally anymore. He did not want to talk to her anymore. He did not want to be her brother anymore. He slammed the door behind him. + +The end. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a butterfly. It is yellow and black. It is very pretty. + +"Look, a butterfly!" Lily says. "I want to catch it!" + +She runs to the butterfly. She has a net. She wants to take the butterfly with the net. But the butterfly is fast. It flies away. + +"Wait for me!" Ben says. He runs after Lily. He has a jar. He wants to help Lily catch the butterfly. + +They chase the butterfly. They go near the flowers, the trees, the pond. But the butterfly is clever. It dodges the net and the jar. It does not want to be caught. + +"Stop, butterfly!" Lily says. "We just want to look at you!" + +But the butterfly does not stop. It flies higher and higher. Lily and Ben cannot reach it. + +They are sad. They sit on the grass. They look at the sky. + +"Maybe the butterfly is too intelligent for us," Ben says. + +"Maybe," Lily says. "But it is also very beautiful." + +They smile. They watch the butterfly. They are still friends. +Anna liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls in her drawer. She gave them names and clothes and stories. She was happy with her dolls. + +One day, her brother Tom came into her room. He was bored and wanted to have fun. He saw Anna's drawer and opened it. He took out her dolls and threw them on the floor. He laughed and said, "Dolls are silly. You are silly. I will make them suffer." + +Anna was very sad and angry. She ran to her brother and tried to stop him. She said, "No, Tom, no! Leave my dolls alone. They are mine. They are not silly. They are my friends. You are mean. You make them suffer." + +Tom did not listen to Anna. He kept throwing her dolls and breaking them. He said, "I don't care. They are just toys. They can't feel anything. They can't talk. They can't play. They are boring. You are boring. I will make them suffer more." + +Anna cried and cried. She felt very bad for her dolls. She loved them very much. She wanted to help them. She wanted to make them happy. She wanted Tom to go away. + +Then, their mom came into the room. She saw what Tom was doing. She saw Anna's tears. She was very angry and shocked. She said, "Tom, what are you doing? How can you be so cruel? You are hurting Anna and her dolls. You are making them suffer. You should be ashamed. You need to say sorry and fix them. Now." + +Tom was scared of his mom. He knew he did something very bad. He felt sorry for Anna and her dolls. He said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I'm sorry, mom. I was just playing. I didn't mean to make them suffer. I will fix them. I will be nice." + +Anna stopped crying. She looked at Tom. She saw he was sorry. She said, "Thank you, Tom. Thank you, mom. I forgive you, Tom. But please don't do it again. Please be gentle with my dolls. They are not boring. They are fun. They are blue. Blue is my favorite color. Do you want to play with them with me?" + +Tom nodded. He said, "Okay, Anna. I will play with them with you. I will be gentle. I will learn their names and stories. I will make them happy. I like blue too. Blue is a nice color." + +Anna smiled. She hugged Tom. She hugged her mom. She hugged her dolls. She was happy again. She said, "I love you, Tom. I love you, mom. I love you, dolls. You are my family. You are my friends. You don't have to suffer anymore." +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play with toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red truck. They liked to drive the truck around the yard and make loud noises. + +One day, a new boy moved in next door. His name was Sam. He had a toy too, but it was not ordinary. It was a shiny blue rocket that could fly in the air. Sam saw Lily and Ben playing with their truck and wanted to join them. + +"Hi, I'm Sam. Can I play with you?" he asked. + +"Sure, you can play with us. What is your toy?" Lily said. + +"It's a rocket. It can fly very high and fast. Do you want to see?" Sam said. + +"Yes, please. That sounds fun!" Ben said. + +Sam showed them how his rocket worked. He pressed a button and the rocket zoomed up in the sky. It made a whoosh sound and left a trail of smoke. Lily and Ben watched with wonder. + +"Wow, that's amazing! Can we try?" Lily asked. + +"Okay, but be careful. It's not easy to control." Sam said. + +He gave them the rocket and the controller. Lily and Ben took turns to fly the rocket. They had a lot of fun, but they also missed their truck. + +"Can we play with your truck too?" Sam asked. + +"Sure, you can play with our truck. It's not as cool as your rocket, but it's still fun." Ben said. + +They brought their truck and their rocket to the middle of the yard. They decided to unite them and make a new toy. They tied the rocket to the back of the truck with a rope. They called it a rocket truck. + +"Now we have the best toy ever!" Lily said. + +They drove the rocket truck around the yard, making loud noises and flying in the air. They laughed and cheered. They were happy to share their toys and make a new friend. They played until it was time to go home. They agreed to play again tomorrow. They said goodbye and hugged each other. + +The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the landscape with the trees, the flowers and the hills. They had a big box of crayons and some paper. They wanted to draw the landscape. + +"Look, I draw a tree with green and brown," Lily said, showing her paper to Ben. + +"I draw a flower with red and yellow," Ben said, showing his paper to Lily. + +They were happy with their drawings. But then they saw a big cloud in the sky. It was dark and gray. It looked like rain. + +"Oh no, it will rain soon. We have to go inside," Lily said. + +"But I want to draw more. I want to draw the hills and the sky," Ben said. + +He did not want to stop drawing. He liked the landscape. + +"Please, Ben, we have to go. Mommy will be angry if we get wet," Lily said. + +She tried to take Ben's hand. But Ben pulled away. He did not want to go. + +"No, I want to stay. You go, I don't care," Ben said. + +He was stubborn. He did not listen to Lily. + +Lily was sad and scared. She did not want to leave Ben alone. She did not want to go inside without him. But she did not want to get wet either. She did not know what to do. + +She looked at the cloud. It was getting bigger and darker. She heard a loud noise. It was thunder. + +"Ben, please, come with me. It will be difficult to draw when it rains. The paper will be wet and the crayons will be messy. We can draw more later, when the sun comes out," Lily said. + +She tried to be nice and calm. She hoped Ben would listen to her. + +Ben looked at the cloud. He saw a flash of light. It was lightning. He heard another loud noise. It was thunder again. + +He felt scared. He did not like the thunder and the lightning. He did not want to be alone in the garden. + +He looked at Lily. She was holding his hand. She was smiling at him. + +"Okay, Lily, let's go inside. Mommy will allow us to draw more later, right?" Ben said. + +He decided to go with Lily. He did not want to be stubborn anymore. + +"Yes, Ben, let's go. Mommy will be happy to see our drawings. And we can draw more later, when the sun comes out," Lily said. + +She was happy that Ben changed his mind. She hugged him. + +They ran inside the house. They took their drawings and their crayons. They did not get wet. + +They showed their drawings to Mommy. She praised them. She said they were very good. She said they could draw more later, when the sun came out. + +Lily and Ben were happy. They liked to draw the landscape. They liked to play together. They learned to listen to each other. They waited for the sun to come out. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a truck with ice-cream. They run to the truck and ask for ice-cream. + +"Can I have a cone with chocolate and vanilla, please?" Tom says. + +"Can I have a cup with strawberry and banana, please?" Mia says. + +The man in the truck gives them ice-cream. They are happy. They sit on a bench and eat their ice-cream. + +But then, a big dog comes. The dog is hungry. He sees the ice-cream. He jumps on the bench and takes Tom's cone. He runs away with the cone. + +Tom is upset. He cries. He has no ice-cream. + +"Bad dog! Give me back my ice-cream!" Tom shouts. + +Mia is sad. She sees Tom cry. She wants to help him. She has an idea. + +"Tom, don't cry. You can have some of my ice-cream. I can share with you." Mia says. + +She gives Tom her cup. She spoons some strawberry and banana ice-cream for him. Tom stops crying. He smiles. He tastes the ice-cream. + +"Thank you, Mia. You are a good friend. This ice-cream is yummy." Tom says. + +They eat the ice-cream together. They are happy again. They forget about the dog. They play in the park. They have fun. +Anna and Ben were twins who loved to play in the snow. They had a big snowman in their yard, with a hat, a scarf, and a carrot nose. They also had a sled that they liked to ride down the hill. + +One day, their grandma came to visit them. She brought them a present each: a pair of mittens. They were soft and warm and had different colors on each finger. Anna's mittens were red, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Ben's mittens were orange, pink, brown, black, and white. + +"Thank you, grandma!" they said, and hugged her. + +"You're welcome, my dears," she said. "These mittens are very special. They belonged to your great-great-grandma, who made them herself. They are ancient, but they still work very well. They will keep your hands cozy and happy in the cold." + +Anna and Ben put on their mittens and ran outside to play. They made snowballs and threw them at each other. They made snow angels and snow forts. They rode their sled down the hill and laughed. + +But then, something bad happened. As they were going down the hill, their sled hit a rock and flipped over. Anna and Ben fell off and rolled in the snow. They were not hurt, but they were very scared. And they lost their mittens. + +"Oh no!" Anna cried. "Where are our mittens?" + +"I don't know!" Ben said. "They must have flown away!" + +They looked around, but they could not see their mittens anywhere. They were buried under the snow, or carried away by the wind. They felt very sad and cold. + +They ran back to their grandma, who was waiting for them at the door. She saw their faces and knew something was wrong. + +"What happened, my dears?" she asked. + +"We lost our mittens, grandma!" they said. "The sled crashed and we fell and we lost our mittens!" + +They showed her their bare hands, which were red and shivering. + +"Oh, you poor things!" she said. "Don't worry, we'll find your mittens. Come inside, and I'll make you some hot chocolate. Then we'll go back outside and look for them." + +She took them inside and wrapped them in a big blanket. She made them some hot chocolate and gave them some cookies. She told them stories about their great-great-grandma, who was brave and clever and kind. She said that she loved her mittens very much, and that they had a magic power: they could always find their way back to their owner. + +"Really?" Anna and Ben asked. + +"Really," she said. "You just have to believe and wait." + +They drank their hot chocolate and ate their cookies. They felt warm and happy again. They thanked their grandma and hugged her. + +"Can we go outside and look for our mittens now?" they asked. + +"Of course," she said. "But first, let me give you something to keep your hands warm." + +She went to her bag and took out two pairs of gloves. They were not as soft and colorful as the mittens, but they were new and nice. She gave them to Anna and Ben. + +"Here you go," she said. "These are for you. They are not ancient, but they work very well. They will keep your hands cozy and happy in the cold." + +"Thank you, grandma!" they said, and put on their gloves. + +They went outside with their grandma and looked for their mittens. They searched under the snow, behind the trees, on the roof, in the bushes. But they could not find their mittens anywhere. They felt very sad and sorry. + +"Maybe they are gone forever," Anna said. + +"Maybe they don't love us," Ben said. + +"No, no, no," their grandma said. "They are not gone forever. They do love you. They are just playing hide and seek with you. They will come back to you when they are ready. You just have to believe and wait." + +They nodded, but they did not feel very hopeful. + +They decided to go back to their snowman and say hello. They walked to their yard and saw their snowman. He was still there, with his hat, his scarf, and his carrot nose. But he had something else on his hands. He had their mittens. + +"Look!" Anna shouted. "There are our mittens!" + +"Wow!" Ben exclaimed. "They are on the snowman!" + +They ran to their snowman and saw their mittens. They were the same as before, soft and warm and colorful. They looked happy and smiling. + +"Hello, mittens!" Anna and Ben said. "We missed you!" + +"Hello, Anna and Ben!" the mittens said. "We missed you too!" +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They had a big bucket of water and some cups. They liked to splash each other and laugh. + +"Look, Lily, I have sunglasses!" Tom said. He put on his dad's sunglasses. They were big and shiny. "I look cool!" + +"Let me try!" Lily said. She reached for the sunglasses. Tom moved away. "No, they are mine! They are expensive! Dad said so!" + +Lily was sad. She wanted to play with the sunglasses too. She had an idea. She filled a cup with water and hid behind a bush. She waited for Tom to come near. + +Tom walked around the garden. He felt proud of his sunglasses. He did not see Lily. He did not see the cup. He walked past the bush. + +Splash! Lily threw the water at Tom. It hit his face and his sunglasses. Tom was wet and shocked. He dropped the sunglasses. They fell on the ground. + +"Ha ha, I soaked you!" Lily said. She ran to the sunglasses. She picked them up. She put them on. "Now they are mine!" + +Tom was angry. He ran after Lily. He tried to grab the sunglasses. They fought and pulled. The sunglasses broke. They heard a snap. + +"Oh no!" Tom and Lily said. They looked at the sunglasses. They were in two pieces. They were ruined. + +They heard a voice. It was their dad. He came out of the house. He saw the sunglasses. He saw their faces. He was not happy. + +"What did you do?" he asked. "Those were my expensive sunglasses! You are in big trouble!" + +Tom and Lily felt sorry. They wished they had shared. They wished they had been careful. They wished they had not soaked each other. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. One day, their mom cooked steak for dinner. It smelled very good and they were very hungry. + +Mom put two plates of steak on the table. One plate had a big steak and the other plate had a small steak. She said, "Tom, you are older by two minutes, so you can choose which plate you want. But be fair and share with your sister." + +Tom looked at the plates and saw the big steak. He wanted it all for himself. He thought, "I am older, so I deserve the big steak. Lily can have the small steak. She won't mind." He was selfish. + +He grabbed the big steak and put it on his plate. He said, "I choose this one. It is mine. You can have the other one, Lily." + +Lily was sad and angry. She said, "That is not fair, Tom. You are selfish. You took the big steak and left me the small steak. You should share with me. We are twins." + +Tom did not listen. He started to eat the big steak. He said, "Too bad, Lily. This is my steak. You can't have any. It is yummy." + +But then, something bad happened. Tom choked on a piece of steak. He could not breathe. He coughed and coughed. He was scared. + +Lily saw Tom choking. She wanted to help him. She remembered what mom taught her. She ran behind Tom and hugged him. She pushed on his tummy. She tried to prevent him from choking. + +The piece of steak came out of Tom's mouth. He could breathe again. He was relieved. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You saved me. You are a good sister." + +Lily said, "You are welcome, Tom. I am glad you are okay. But you should not be selfish. You should share with me. We are twins." + +Tom felt sorry. He said, "You are right, Lily. I was selfish. I should share with you. We are twins. Here, you can have half of my steak. I am sorry." + +Lily smiled. She said, "Thank you, Tom. I forgive you. You are a good brother. Let's share the steak. It is yummy." + +Mom came back and saw Tom and Lily sharing the steak. She was proud of them. She said, "Well done, Tom and Lily. You learned a good lesson. Sharing is caring. You are good twins." + +The end. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play together in the yard. One day, Ben said, "Lily, do you want to see my dad's garage? He has a lot of cool things there." + +Lily was curious, but also fearful. She had never been in the garage before. She heard noises and saw shadows there. She said, "I don't know, Ben. Is it safe?" + +Ben nodded. "Yes, it is. Don't be scared. I will show you. Come on, I invite you." He took her hand and led her to the garage door. + +Lily followed him, but she felt her heart beat fast. She wondered what was inside the garage. She hoped it was not something bad. + +Ben opened the door and turned on the light. He smiled and said, "Look, Lily, this is my dad's garage. He has a car, a bike, a tool box, and a radio. He lets me play with them sometimes. Do you want to try?" + +Lily looked around and saw the things Ben said. They were not scary at all. They were shiny and colorful and fun. She felt her fear go away. She said, "Wow, Ben, this is amazing. Yes, I want to try. Thank you for inviting me." + +They played in the garage for a long time. They pretended to drive the car, to ride the bike, to fix things with the tools, and to listen to music on the radio. They had a lot of fun. They forgot about the noises and the shadows. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the backyard. They liked to jump on the trampoline and make funny noises. They were having fun until they saw something unknown near the fence. It was big and black and had four legs and a long tail. + +"What is that?" Lily asked, pointing at the unknown thing. + +"I don't know," Ben said, feeling scared. "Maybe it is a monster." + +The unknown thing moved closer to them and made a loud roar. Lily and Ben screamed and ran to the house. They slammed the door behind them and locked it. + +"Mommy, mommy, there is a monster in the backyard!" Lily cried. + +"Monster? What monster?" Mommy asked, coming out of the kitchen. + +She looked out the window and saw the unknown thing. She laughed and said, "That is not a monster, that is a faucet." + +"A faucet?" Lily and Ben repeated, confused. + +"Yes, a faucet. It is a thing that makes water come out. Daddy was fixing it this morning, but he forgot to turn it off. That is why it is making noise and spraying water everywhere. Come on, let's go and turn it off." + +Mommy took Lily and Ben by the hand and opened the door. They walked slowly to the faucet, still feeling a little afraid. Mommy reached the faucet and turned a knob. The noise and the water stopped. + +"See, it is just a faucet. It is not scary at all," Mommy said, smiling. + +Lily and Ben looked at the faucet and felt silly. They realized it was not a monster, just a thing they did not know. They laughed and hugged Mommy. + +"Thank you, Mommy, for showing us the faucet. Can we play with it?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but only when Daddy is here. He will show you how to use it safely. Now, how about we go back to the trampoline and jump some more?" Mommy asked. + +"Yay, let's go!" Lily and Ben said, happy. + +They ran back to the trampoline and jumped and jumped and jumped. They forgot about the faucet and the monster. They only remembered how much they loved to play. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big bush with red berries. They ran to the bush and picked some berries. + +"Look, Tom, these berries are yummy!" Lily said. She put one in her mouth and smiled. + +"Can I have some, Lily?" Tom asked. He was hungry too. + +"Sure, Tom, here you go." Lily said. She gave him some berries. They ate the berries and felt happy. + +But then, a big bird came. It was a crow. It saw the berries and wanted them. It flew to the bush and cawed loudly. + +"Go away, crow, these are our berries!" Lily said. She waved her arms and tried to scare the crow. + +"No, they are mine, mine, mine!" the crow said. It pecked at the berries and snapped at Lily and Tom. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They did not want to fight with the crow. They decided to yield the berries to the crow and run away. + +"Come on, Tom, let's go. We can find something else to eat." Lily said. She took Tom's hand and they ran to the slide. + +The crow was happy. It ate all the berries and flew away. + +The end. +Tommy likes to play with his toy cars. He has many cars of different colors and sizes. He likes to make them zoom and crash on the floor. Sometimes he makes noises like vroom and beep. + +One day, Tommy's mom gives him a new car. It is a big blue car with shiny wheels and a loud horn. Tommy is very happy. He says thank you and hugs his mom. He takes the car to his room and puts it with his other cars. + +Tommy wants to play with his new car, but he has to wait. His mom says he has to go to the dentist first. Tommy does not like the dentist. He says no and cries. His mom says he has to be brave and patient. She says the dentist will be nice and gentle. She says he can play with his car when they come back. + +Tommy and his mom go to the dentist. Tommy is scared. He sees a big chair and a bright light. He sees a man with a white coat and a mask. He hears a drill and a suction. He does not want to sit in the chair. He hides behind his mom. + +The man smiles and says hello. He says his name is Dr. Lee. He says he is a friend of Tommy's mom. He says he likes cars too. He shows Tommy a small blue car on his desk. Tommy recognizes the car. It is the same as his new car. Tommy feels curious. He comes out from behind his mom. He looks at the car. + +Dr. Lee says he can play with the car if he sits in the chair. He says he will check his teeth and make them clean and healthy. He says it will not hurt. He says he will give him a sticker and a balloon when he is done. Tommy thinks for a moment. He likes stickers and balloons. He likes his new car. He decides to be brave and patient. He nods and sits in the chair. He holds the car in his hand. He smiles at Dr. Lee. Dr. Lee smiles back. He says good boy and starts his work. Tommy is proud of himself. He thinks he will have fun with his car when he goes home. +Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play with toys. One day, they found a gun in a box. They did not know what it was. They thought it was a toy. + +"Look, Tom, a new toy!" Sam said. He picked up the gun and pointed it at Tom. "Bang, bang, you are dead!" + +Tom laughed. He did not know it was a real gun. He did not know it could hurt him. He took the gun from Sam and pointed it at him. "No, you are dead!" he said. He pulled the trigger. + +The gun made a loud noise. Sam fell down. He did not move. He did not laugh. He had a hole in his chest. He was bleeding. He was pale. + +Tom was scared. He dropped the gun. He ran to Sam. He tried to wake him up. He tried to save him. But it was too late. Sam was dead. + +Tom cried. He did not know what to do. He did not know he had killed his friend. He wished he had never found the gun. He wished he had never played with it. + +The moral of the story is: Guns are not toys. They are dangerous. They can kill. Do not play with guns. Do not touch guns. Tell an adult if you see a gun. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a lot of toys and books to have fun with. But they also made a big mess. The grass was full of blocks, balls, dolls and cars. + +"Look, Lily, I have a red flame!" Ben said. He held a match in his hand. He had found it in the garage. He did not know it was dangerous. + +"Wow, Ben, that is pretty!" Lily said. She wanted to touch the flame. She did not know it was hot. + +"No, Lily, don't touch it!" Mom said. She saw them from the window. She ran to the garden. She was scared. She took the match from Ben and removed the flame. She threw the match in the bin. + +"Ben, Lily, you should never play with matches. They can hurt you and start a fire. Do you understand?" Mom said. She was angry and worried. + +"Yes, Mom, we understand. We are sorry. We did not know." Ben and Lily said. They felt bad. + +"Come on, let's go inside and have a snack. But first, you have to tidy up the garden. Put all your toys and books back in their places. And don't touch anything in the garage again." Mom said. She hugged them and smiled. + +"OK, Mom, we will." Ben and Lily said. They learned their lesson. They picked up their toys and books and made the garden tidy. They followed Mom to the house and had a yummy snack. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But they did not like the big dog that lived next door. The dog was black and loud and always barked at them. They hated the dog. + +One day, the dog got out of his yard and ran to the park. Lily and Ben saw him and got scared. They ran to the slide and climbed up. The dog followed them and jumped on the slide. He wanted to play, but they did not know that. They thought he wanted to bite them. + +"Go away, bad dog!" Lily shouted. "We don't like you!" + +The dog did not understand. He wagged his tail and licked Lily's face. He thought she was his friend. Lily screamed and pushed him away. She hit his chest with her hand. The dog whimpered and ran away. + +Ben hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, Lily. He's gone now. He can't hurt us." + +But Lily felt bad. She saw the dog's sad eyes and heard his cry. She realized he was not mean, just lonely. He was harmless. + +"Ben, I think we were wrong," she said. "The dog was not bad. He just wanted to play with us. Maybe we should be nice to him next time." + +Ben nodded. He felt bad too. He said, "Maybe you're right, Lily. Maybe he's a good dog after all. Let's go find him and say sorry." + +Lily and Ben got off the slide and looked for the dog. They found him hiding under a tree. He was afraid they would hit him again. They called his name and smiled. They petted his fur and gave him a treat. The dog wagged his tail and licked their faces. He was happy. He had new friends. + +Lily and Ben learned a lesson. They learned not to judge by looks or sounds. They learned to be kind and brave. They learned to love the dog. They did not hate him anymore. +One day, Lily and Max went to the park with their mom. They saw many flowers of different colors and shapes. Lily liked the pink ones and Max liked the yellow ones. They picked some flowers and gave them to their mom. + +"Thank you, my sweeties. These flowers are incredible. They smell so good and look so pretty," mom said. + +"Mom, can flowers talk?" Lily asked. + +"No, flowers can't talk. But they can show us how they feel. When they are happy, they open up and shine. When they are sad, they close up and droop," mom explained. + +"How do they feel now?" Max asked. + +"They feel happy, because you are gentle and kind to them. You don't hurt them or pull them out. You just admire them and share them," mom said. + +Lily and Max smiled and hugged their mom. They felt happy too, because they learned something new and had fun. They decided to make a flower crown for mom and a flower necklace for themselves. They thought flowers were incredible. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play and paint. One day, they find a big trunk in the attic. The trunk is old and brown. It has many things inside. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben says. He takes out a hat and a scarf. He puts them on and laughs. + +"Let me see!" Mia says. She wants to try the hat and the scarf too. But Ben does not want to share. He holds them tight. + +"No, they are mine!" Ben says. He is mean. + +Mia is sad. She does not like Ben. She sees a paint can and a brush. She has an idea. She takes the paint can and the brush. She paints the trunk. She paints it red and blue and yellow. She paints it all over. + +"Hey, stop that!" Ben says. He sees what Mia is doing. He is angry. He runs to Mia and tries to take the paint can and the brush. But Mia does not let go. They pull and push. The paint can falls. The paint spills. It spills on the trunk, on the hat, on the scarf, on Ben, on Mia, on the floor. + +"Oh no!" Ben and Mia say. They look at the mess. They are scared. They hear footsteps. Mom is coming. + +"What have you done?" Mom says. She sees the paint. She is mad. She makes Ben and Mia clean up. She takes away the hat and the scarf. She puts them back in the trunk. She closes the trunk. She says they cannot play with it anymore. + +Ben and Mia are sorry. They say they are sorry to Mom. They say they are sorry to each other. They hug and make up. They are friends again. They are glad. They go to play and paint. But they do not paint the trunk. They paint on paper. They paint nice pictures. They show them to Mom. Mom is happy. She smiles and hugs them. She says they are good. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They run, jump, slide and swing. Swing is their favorite. They take turns on the swing. They push each other high and fast. + +One day, Sara pushes Tom too hard. Tom flies off the swing. He falls on the ground. He cries. He has pain in his arm and leg. They are dirty and bloody. Sara is scared. She runs to Tom. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I'm sorry. Are you okay?" Sara says. + +Tom shakes his head. He still cries. He shows Sara his arm and leg. + +"Ouch, that hurts. You need help. Come on, let's go to the nurse. She will make you better." Sara says. + +She helps Tom stand up. They walk to the nurse. The nurse is kind. She cleans and bandages Tom's arm and leg. She gives him a hug and a sticker. Tom smiles. He feels better. + +"Thank you, nurse. You are nice." Tom says. + +"You're welcome, Tom. You are brave. Be careful next time, okay?" The nurse says. + +Sara and Tom nod. They say goodbye to the nurse. They hold hands. They go back to the park. They play again. But they don't swing. They slide and jump. They are still friends. They have fun. +Tim was a boy who liked to draw. He had many colors and papers to make pictures. He drew cars, animals, trees and stars. He was happy with his drawings, but he wanted to improve. He wanted to make his pictures more real and more beautiful. + +One day, he saw a big book in his dad's room. The book had many pictures of space. There were planets, moons, rockets and aliens. Tim was amazed by the book. He wanted to draw space too. He took the book and some papers and colors and went to his room. + +He tried to copy the pictures from the book. He drew circles for planets, dots for stars, triangles for rockets and funny shapes for aliens. But he was not happy with his drawings. They did not look like the book. They looked old and boring. He tried to make them better, but he could not. He felt sad and angry. He threw the book and the papers on the floor. + +His dad came to his room and saw the mess. He asked Tim what was wrong. Tim told him that he wanted to draw space, but he could not. His dad smiled and hugged him. He told him that drawing space was hard, even for grown-ups. He told him that he was proud of him for trying to improve, but he also needed to be patient and have fun. He told him that he could learn from the book, but he could also use his own imagination and creativity. He told him that he could make his own space, with his own colors and shapes. He told him that his drawings were not old and boring, they were unique and special. + +Tim felt better and thanked his dad. He picked up the book and the papers and looked at them again. He saw that his drawings were different from the book, but they were also interesting and fun. He decided to keep drawing space, but with his own style and ideas. He improved his drawings by being himself. He learned that he could be inspired by others, but he could also be original and proud. He had fun drawing space, and he made his dad happy too. +Sam and Lily were going to the station with their mom. They wanted to see the big trains that went very fast. They had to wake up early and rise from their beds. Mom helped them put on their clothes and coats. + +They walked to the bus stop and waited for the bus. The bus was yellow and noisy. It took them to the station. The station was very big and busy. There were many people and many trains. Sam and Lily held mom's hand and looked around. + +"Look, mom, that train is red and shiny!" Sam said. + +"Yes, it is, Sam. That train is going to the city. Do you want to go to the city someday?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, mom, I do. I want to see the tall buildings and the parks and the shops," Sam said. + +"What about you, Lily? Do you want to go to the city?" Mom asked. + +Lily nodded. She was shy and did not talk much. She liked to watch the trains and listen to their sounds. She saw a train that was blue and white. It had a picture of a bird on it. + +"Mom, look, that train has a bird on it!" Lily said. + +"Yes, it does, Lily. That train is going to the mountains. Do you want to go to the mountains someday?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, mom, I do. I want to see the snow and the trees and the animals," Lily said. + +Mom smiled. She was happy that Sam and Lily liked to learn new things. She hugged them and said, "Maybe someday we can go to the city and the mountains. But today we are going to see grandma. She lives near the station. She has a brilliant garden with many flowers and fruits. Do you like grandma's garden?" + +"Yes, mom, we do. We like to play and help grandma in her garden. She makes us yummy pies and cookies. She tells us funny stories. We love grandma," Sam and Lily said. + +"Me too, my sweeties. Come on, let's go and see her. She is waiting for us," Mom said. + +They left the station and walked to grandma's house. They saw her waving at them from the door. They ran to her and gave her a big hug. They were happy to see her. They had a wonderful day in her garden. +Lily liked to organize her toys. She had a big box for her dolls, a small box for her cars, and a basket for her books. She liked to make everything neat and tidy. + +One day, she found a sock under her bed. It was not her sock. It was not her brother's sock. It was not her mom's or dad's sock. It was a very unusual sock. It was purple with green spots and had a picture of a frog on it. + +Lily wondered where the sock came from. She asked her mom, but her mom did not know. She asked her dad, but her dad did not know. She asked her brother, but her brother did not care. He said it was a silly sock and he did not like it. + +Lily decided to keep the sock. She thought it was a fun sock and she liked it. She did not have a box for socks, so she made one. She found an old shoe box and put some stickers on it. She wrote "socks" on it with a crayon. She put the unusual sock inside and closed the lid. + +She was very happy with her new box. She put it next to her other boxes and smiled. She had organized her toys and her sock. She wondered if she would find more unusual socks. She hoped so. She liked unusual things. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play outside. They have a cheap gun. It is not a real gun. It is a toy gun. It makes a loud noise when they pull the trigger. + +One day, they see a big dog. The dog is black and brown. It has sharp teeth and a long tail. It barks at them. Ben and Sam are scared. They want to run away. + +"Let's skip to the house!" Ben says to Sam. "The dog can't catch us if we skip!" + +"OK!" Sam says. He holds the gun in his hand. He thinks it will help them. + +They start to skip to the house. They skip fast and high. The dog chases them. It runs faster than them. It jumps and tries to bite them. + +"Bang! Bang!" Sam shouts. He points the gun at the dog. He pulls the trigger. The gun makes a loud noise. The dog is surprised. It stops and looks at the gun. + +"Good job, Sam!" Ben says. "You scared the dog away!" + +They reach the house. They are safe. They hug each other. They are happy. They laugh and skip inside. They put the gun away. They do not want to play with it anymore. They want to play with something else. Something nicer. +Ben and Mia were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They had a big jug of milk, some eggs, some flour and some sugar. They wanted to make a cake. + +"Can you grab the jug, Mia?" Ben asked. He was holding a big bowl and a spoon. "We need some milk for the cake." + +"OK, Ben," Mia said. She reached for the jug on the counter. But the jug was too heavy for her. She pulled too hard and the jug fell down. CRASH! The jug broke and the milk spilled everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Ben and Mia said. They looked at the mess. They were scared. What if Mom saw? She would be angry. They heard Mom coming. They ran to hide under the table. + +"What happened here?" Mom said. She saw the broken jug and the milk. She was not happy. She looked around for Ben and Mia. She saw their feet under the table. "Ben, Mia, come out now," she said. + +Ben and Mia came out slowly. They were sorry. They looked at Mom with big eyes. "We're sorry, Mom," they said. "We wanted to make a cake. But the jug was too heavy. And it fell. And it broke. And the milk spilled. We didn't mean to." + +Mom sighed. She was not angry anymore. She was glad they were not hurt. She hugged them. "It's OK, Ben and Mia," she said. "I know you didn't mean to. But you should be careful. And you should ask me before you use the kitchen. It can be dangerous. And messy. How about we clean up together? And then we can make a cake. A real cake. With a new jug." + +Ben and Mia smiled. They were happy. They helped Mom clean up. And then they made a cake. A yummy cake. With a new jug. And they ate it. And they said thank you to Mom. And they said sorry to the old jug. And they had fun. The end. +Sara was happy. She had a new pencil. It was red and shiny. She wanted to draw a picture for Mommy. She took her paper and her pencil and went to the table. + +But the table was too high. Sara could not reach it. She tried to stand on a chair, but it was wobbly. She was scared. She did not want to fall. She wanted to draw. + +She saw Danny. Danny was her big brother. He was sitting on the couch. He was reading a book. Sara went to him. She showed him her new pencil. She asked him for help. + +Danny smiled. He put down his book. He took Sara's hand. He led her to the table. He lifted her up. He put her on his lap. He held her tight. He said, "I will support you. You can draw now." + +Sara was happy. She hugged Danny. She said, "Thank you, Danny. You are a good brother." She drew a picture for Mommy. She drew a heart and a flower and a sun. She wrote, "I love you, Mommy." She used her new pencil. It was red and shiny. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +Tim wears pants with a belt. He can tie his belt. He learned how to tie from his mom. He is proud of his belt. He says to Sam, "Look at my belt. I can tie it. Can you tie your pants?" + +Sam wears pants with a button. He cannot tie his pants. He does not have a belt. He feels sad. He says to Tim, "No, I cannot tie my pants. I only have a button. My pants are different." + +Tim says, "That's okay. Your pants are different, but they are still good. You can still go on the slide. Come on, let's go." + +Sam smiles. He says, "Thank you, Tim. You are a good friend. You are right. Different is not bad. Different is just different." + +They go on the slide. They have fun. They learn that they can be friends even if they have different pants. They learn that different is not bad. Different is just different. +Lily likes to play with her toys. She has many toys, but her favorite is a modern doll. The doll can talk and sing and move her eyes. Lily calls her doll Anna. + +One day, Lily and her mom go to the park. Lily brings Anna with her. She puts Anna on a bench and runs to the slide. She slides down and laughs. She sees a swing and runs to it. She swings high and low and feels happy. + +But when she goes back to the bench, Anna is not there. Lily feels sad and scared. She looks around and sees a boy holding Anna. He says, "This is my doll now. She is cool and modern. Go away!" + +Lily cries and runs to her mom. She tells her mom what happened. Her mom hugs her and says, "Don't worry, Lily. We will get Anna back. That boy is not nice. He cannot take your doll. Come with me." + +Lily and her mom walk to the boy and his mom. Lily's mom says, "Excuse me, ma'am. That doll belongs to my daughter. She left it on the bench for a moment. Can you please give it back to her?" + +The boy's mom looks surprised and angry. She says, "No, this is my son's doll. He found it on the bench. It is his now. You cannot have it. Go away!" + +Lily's mom says, "That is not true. This is a modern doll. It has a name and a voice. It can say who it belongs to. Watch this." She presses a button on the doll's back and says, "Anna, who is your owner?" + +The doll says, "My owner is Lily. She is my best friend. I love her very much. Please give me back to her." + +The boy's mom and the boy look shocked and ashamed. They realize they made a mistake. They say, "We are sorry. We did not know. Here, take your doll back. We apologize." + +Lily takes Anna and hugs her. She says, "Thank you, mom. Thank you, Anna. I am so happy to have you back. You are my favorite toy." + +Lily's mom says, "You are welcome, Lily. I am proud of you. You did not give up. You fought for your doll. You are a brave girl." + +Lily smiles and says, "I love you, mom. I love you, Anna. Let's go home and play." + +The end. +Ben and Mia liked to play pretend. They imagined they were brave knights who fought dragons and monsters. They used sticks and spoons as their weapons. They wore helmets and capes made from cardboard and cloth. + +One day, they found a huge cave in the woods. They thought it was a dragon's lair. They decided to sneak in and see if they could find any treasure. They held their weapons tight and walked into the dark. + +"Hello, little knights," a voice boomed from inside the cave. "Are you looking for something?" + +Ben and Mia froze. They saw a pair of glowing eyes and a long snout. It was a real dragon! It was huge and scary. It had scales and claws and teeth and fire. + +"Please, don't hurt us," Mia said. "We were just playing." + +"Playing?" the dragon said. "You came into my home with weapons. You wanted to steal my gold and jewels. You are not playing. You are thieves." + +The dragon roared and breathed fire. Ben and Mia screamed and ran. But they were too late. The fire caught them and burned them. They fell to the ground and did not move. + +The dragon laughed and went back to his treasure. He did not like intruders. He did not like pretend. He did not like little knights. +Jill liked to play the flute. She had a blue flute that made nice sounds. She played the flute every day in her room. She was happy. + +But Tom, her big brother, did not like the flute. He said it was too loud and annoying. He wanted to play his video games in peace. He was angry. + +One day, Tom had a plan. He waited until Jill went to the park with Mom. Then he sneaked into her room and took her flute. He hid it under his bed. He thought he was clever. + +When Jill came back, she wanted to play the flute. But she could not find it. She looked everywhere in her room. She was sad and confused. + +She asked Tom if he saw her flute. Tom said no. But he had a smirk on his face. Jill did not trust him. She had an idea. + +She waited until Tom went to the bathroom. Then she crept into his room and peeked under his bed. She saw her flute. She was happy and angry. + +She grabbed her flute and ran to her room. She locked the door. She played the flute very loud. She was successful. + +Tom heard the flute. He knew he was caught. He banged on the door. He said sorry. But Jill did not listen. She played the flute louder. She was happy. +One day, Tom and his dog Spot went to the park. They liked to play catch with a ball. Tom threw the ball far and Spot ran after it. Spot was a strong dog and he liked to run fast. + +But this time, the ball went into the woods. Spot did not see where it went. He followed the smell of the ball. He ran deeper and deeper into the woods. He did not hear Tom calling him. + +In the woods, Spot saw a wild animal. It was a rabbit. The rabbit was small and brown and had long ears. Spot wanted to catch the rabbit. He forgot about the ball. He chased the rabbit through the trees and bushes. + +The rabbit was scared of Spot. It ran as fast as it could. It knew the woods well. It found a hole under a big rock. It jumped into the hole and hid. Spot could not catch the rabbit. He barked and scratched at the hole. He was angry and sad. + +Tom was looking for Spot. He was worried and sad. He did not know where Spot went. He walked into the woods and called Spot's name. He heard Spot's bark. He followed the sound. He found Spot by the big rock. He saw the hole and the rabbit. + +Tom said to Spot, "Spot, come here. Leave the rabbit alone. It is a wild animal. It does not want to play with you. It is afraid of you. You have a ball to play with. Come on, let's go back to the park." + +Spot looked at Tom. He looked at the rabbit. He wagged his tail. He was sorry for chasing the rabbit. He left the hole and ran to Tom. He licked Tom's face. He was happy to see Tom. + +Tom hugged Spot. He was happy to find Spot. He said, "Spot, you are a good dog. But you have to be careful in the woods. There are many wild animals there. They are not like you. They are not your friends. They can hurt you or you can hurt them. You have to stay with me. I am your friend. I love you." + +Spot nodded. He understood. He loved Tom too. He followed Tom out of the woods. They found the ball. They went back to the park. They played catch again. They had fun. They were happy. +One day, a girl named Mia went to the lake with her mom and dad. They had a picnic and played with a ball. Mia liked the lake, it was big and blue and shiny. She wanted to swim in the lake, but her mom and dad said no. They said the lake was too deep and cold and dangerous. They said Mia had to stay on the shore and wear a life jacket. + +But Mia did not listen. She was foolish and curious. She waited until her mom and dad were busy with the ball, and then she took off her life jacket and ran to the lake. She jumped into the water and tried to swim. But she did not know how to swim. She could not move her arms and legs well. She could not breathe. She felt scared and cold and wet. She started to sink. + +"Mia! Mia!" her mom and dad shouted. They saw Mia in the lake and ran to help her. But they were too late. The lake was too deep and they could not reach Mia. They could only watch as Mia disappeared under the water. They cried and cried. They lost their girl. They wished they had watched her better. They wished Mia had listened to them. They wished Mia had not been foolish. +Lily and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big cloud in the sky. It was dark and loud. They heard a boom. It was thunder. + +"Let's go home," Lily said. She was frightened. She did not like thunder. + +"No, let's stay," Sam said. He was brave. He liked thunder. He had a toy gun. He wanted to shoot the cloud. + +He pointed his toy gun at the cloud and said, "Bang, bang, bang!" He pretended to shoot the cloud. He hoped the cloud would go away. + +But the cloud did not go away. It started to rain. The rain was wet and cold. It made Lily and Sam wet and cold. + +They ran to a big tree. They hid under the tree. They waited for the rain to stop. + +They looked at the sky. They saw something bright and beautiful. It was a rainbow. It had many colors. It made Lily and Sam happy. + +"Look, a rainbow!" Lily said. She smiled. She was not frightened anymore. + +"Wow, a rainbow!" Sam said. He smiled. He was proud. He thought he made the rainbow. He thought he shot the cloud and made the rainbow. + +They hugged each other. They liked the rainbow. They forgot about the thunder and the rain. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. Today, they want to play palace. They have a big box and some blankets. They pack the box with toys and books. They put the blankets on top of the box. Now they have a palace! + +They go inside the palace. They pretend to be a king and a queen. They have a crown and a wand. They have a tea party with their stuffed animals. They have fun. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is Max, the fat cat. He sees the palace. He wants to play too. He jumps on the blankets. The blankets fall down. The box breaks. The toys and books spill out. The palace is gone! + +Anna and Ben are sad. They worked hard to make the palace. They say, "Go away, Max! You are a bad cat!" + +But Max is not bad. He is sorry. He did not mean to ruin the palace. He just wanted to join the fun. He rubs his head on Anna and Ben. He purrs. He says, "Meow, meow. I am sorry. Can I play with you?" + +Anna and Ben look at Max. He is fat, but he is cute. He is their friend too. They say, "OK, Max. You can play with us. But be careful. Don't break our things." + +They hug Max. They pick up the toys and books. They make a new palace. They let Max in. They have fun. They are happy. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to watch cartoons on TV. But they do not like the same cartoons. Tom likes cars and robots. Anna likes animals and princesses. Sometimes they quarrel over the remote. + +One day, they see a rare cartoon. It has cars and robots and animals and princesses. They both want to watch it. But it is only on for a short time. They start to quarrel over the remote. They pull and push and shout. + +Mom hears them and comes to the living room. She is not happy. She takes the remote and turns off the TV. She says, "No more cartoons for you today. You need to learn to share and be nice. Go to your rooms and think about it." + +Tom and Anna are sad and angry. They go to their rooms and slam the doors. They do not talk to each other. They miss the rare cartoon. They wish they had not quarreled. They wonder if the other one is sorry too. +Anna liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She was a thoughtful girl who wanted to make her mom happy. One day, her mom asked her to bring some broccoli from the fridge. Anna knew what broccoli was. It was a green vegetable that looked like little trees. She liked to eat it with cheese sauce. + +Anna opened the fridge and saw a big bag of broccoli. She reached for it, but it was too heavy for her. She tried to pull it out, but it slipped from her hands and fell on the floor. The bag broke and the broccoli rolled everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Anna cried. "Mom, I'm sorry! I made a mess!" + +Her mom heard her and came to see what happened. She saw the broccoli all over the floor and Anna looking sad. She smiled and hugged her. + +"It's okay, Anna. You didn't mean to do it. You were trying to help me. That was very thoughtful of you. But next time, ask me for help if something is too heavy for you, okay?" + +"Okay, mom. I'm sorry. Can I still help you?" + +"Of course, sweetie. You can help me pick up the broccoli and wash it. Then we can cook it together and have it for dinner. How does that sound?" + +Anna nodded and smiled. She was glad her mom was not angry. She helped her mom clean up the broccoli and put it in a pot. She watched as her mom added water, salt, and cheese. She stirred the pot with a big spoon. + +"Mmm, it smells good, mom. Can I taste it?" + +"Sure, Anna. But be careful, it's hot. Blow on it first." + +Anna took a small bite of the broccoli and cheese. She liked it. It was soft and creamy and yummy. + +"Yum, mom. This is the best broccoli ever. Thank you for making it with me." + +"You're welcome, Anna. Thank you for being such a thoughtful and helpful girl. I love you." + +"I love you too, mom." +Sara and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat pasta with sauce. Mom said they could help her cook. Sara and Ben were happy. + +Mom gave Sara a can of sauce. She said, "Sara, can you open this for me?" Sara nodded. She took the can and the opener. She tried to open the can, but it was hard. She asked Ben for help. Ben said, "Let me try." He took the can and the opener. He opened the can with a pop. Sara said, "Good job, Ben!" + +Mom gave Ben a pot of water. She said, "Ben, can you put this on the stove?" Ben nodded. He took the pot and the mitt. He put the pot on the stove. He turned on the fire. He said, "Look, Mom, the water is bubbling!" + +Mom gave Sara a box of pasta. She said, "Sara, can you pour this in the water?" Sara nodded. She took the box and the spoon. She poured the pasta in the water. She stirred the pasta with the spoon. She said, "Look, Mom, the pasta is getting soft!" + +Mom took the sauce and the cheese. She said, "Now, we can add the sauce and the cheese to the pasta." She poured the sauce and the cheese over the pasta. She mixed everything together. She said, "The pasta is ready. Let's eat!" + +Sara and Ben set the table. They put the plates, the forks, and the napkins. They made the table look tidy. Mom said, "You are such good helpers. Thank you, Sara and Ben!" Sara and Ben said, "You are welcome, Mom!" They sat down and ate the pasta with sauce. They said, "Yummy, yummy, this is so good!" Mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it. You are such good eaters. I love you, Sara and Ben!" Sara and Ben said, "We love you, Mom!" They hugged and kissed Mom. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they saw a big box under a tree. It was brown and had a lock. They were curious. + +"What is in the box?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a treasure!" Tom said. + +They tried to open the box, but it was too hard. They needed a key. They looked around, but they could not find it. + +"Maybe the key is hidden somewhere. Let's look for it!" Lily said. + +They searched the park, but they could not find the key. They asked other kids, but they did not know. They asked the park keeper, but he did not know. They were sad. + +"Maybe we should give up. The box is too mysterious. We will never know what is in it." Tom said. + +"No, we can't give up. We have to keep trying. Maybe the key is somewhere we haven't looked yet. Maybe it is a surprise for us!" Lily said. + +She had an idea. She remembered that they had a map of the park in their backpack. They had made it together as a memory of their fun times. She took it out and looked at it. + +"Look, Tom! There is a star on the map. Maybe that is where the key is!" Lily said. + +They followed the map to the star. It was near a fountain. They looked around and saw a small rock with a hole. They lifted the rock and found a shiny key. + +"Wow, Lily! You are so smart! You found the key!" Tom said. + +They ran back to the box and unlocked it. They opened it and saw a lot of toys and books and candy. They were happy. + +"Wow, this is amazing! This is the best treasure ever!" Lily said. + +They played with the toys and read the books and ate the candy. They shared them with the other kids and the park keeper. They were generous. + +They also found a note in the box. It said: + +"Dear Lily and Tom, + +This box is a gift for you. You are brave and clever and kind. You never give up and you always help each other. You are true friends. I hope you enjoy this treasure and make more memories together. Love, Grandma." + +Lily and Tom smiled. They recognized the handwriting. It was their grandma. She had moved to another city and they missed her a lot. She had prepared this box for them as a surprise. She was loving. + +They hugged the box and each other. They thanked their grandma in their hearts. They learned that the best treasure is not what is in the box, but what is in their friendship. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the attic. They liked to look at the old things that their grandma had. They found a box with a big button on it. The button was red and shiny. + +"What is this?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a toy. Let's press it and see what happens," Ben said. + +He pressed the button and the box opened. Inside, there was a ball that glowed. It was blue and bright. It made a soft sound, like a hummingbird. + +"Wow, look at that!" Lily said. "It's so pretty. Can I hold it?" + +"Sure, here you go," Ben said. He gave the ball to Lily. She held it in her hands and felt its warmth. + +The ball spoke to them. It said, "Hello, I am a star. I came from the sky. I was lost and lonely. Thank you for finding me." + +Lily and Ben were surprised. They had never heard a ball talk before. + +"Hello, star. We are Lily and Ben. We are happy to meet you. How did you get here?" Lily asked. + +"I was flying with my friends, but a big storm came. It was loud and scary. It blew me away from them. I fell down and landed in this box. It was dark and smelly. I was sad and scared. I waited for someone to help me," the star said. + +"That's awful. We're sorry you had to go through that. Do you want to go back to the sky?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, I do. I miss my friends. They are looking for me. But I don't know how to get back. Can you help me?" the star asked. + +Lily and Ben thought for a moment. They wanted to help the star, but they also liked it. It was so nice and friendly. They wondered if they could keep it as a pet. + +They looked at each other and smiled. They had an idea. + +"We can help you, star. But can we ask you something first?" Lily said. + +"Of course. What is it?" the star said. + +"Can we play with you for a while? You are so fun and cool. We want to be your friends too," Ben said. + +The star smiled. It liked Lily and Ben. They were kind and curious. + +"Sure, I would love that. Let's play together. But when the night comes, I have to go back to the sky. Is that okay?" the star said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They agreed. They took the star out of the box and ran downstairs. They played with it all day. They showed it their toys, their books, their garden. They laughed and sang and danced. They had a wonderful time. + +When the night came, they went outside. They looked at the sky. It was full of stars. They sparkled and twinkled. + +The star in Lily's hands glowed brighter. It said, "Thank you, Lily and Ben. You are the best friends I ever had. You made me happy. I will never forget you." + +Lily and Ben hugged the star. They said, "Thank you, star. You are the best star we ever met. You made us happy. We will never forget you." + +They threw the star in the air. It flew up and joined its friends. It waved goodbye to Lily and Ben. They waved back. + +They watched the star until it was out of sight. They felt sad, but also happy. They had a special adventure. They had a special friend. + +They went back inside. They said goodnight to each other. They went to bed. They dreamed of the star. They hoped to see it again. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Ben had a soldier that he liked very much. He made the soldier march and shoot and say "bang bang". Lily had a doll that she liked very much. She made the doll dance and sing and say "la la la". + +"Look at my soldier, Lily. He is very brave and strong. He can fight anyone," Ben said. + +"Look at my doll, Ben. She is very pretty and nice. She can make anyone happy," Lily said. + +They played for a long time, but then they got bored. They wanted to do something else. + +"Let's play clap, clap, clap," Ben said. "It is a fun game. We clap our hands and say clap, clap, clap." + +"OK, Ben. I like clap, clap, clap," Lily said. "But we have to be careful. We don't want to break our toys." + +They put their toys on the couch and started to play clap, clap, clap. They clapped their hands and said clap, clap, clap. They laughed and smiled. + +But then, something bad happened. Ben clapped his hands too hard and too fast. He hit Lily's doll by mistake. The doll fell from the couch and hit the floor. The doll's head broke off. The doll's dress tore. The doll's hair came out. + +Lily saw what happened and started to cry. She ran to her doll and picked it up. She hugged it and said "no, no, no". + +"Ben, you broke my doll. You are very mean and bad. I hate you," Lily said. + +Ben felt very sorry and sad. He did not mean to break Lily's doll. He wanted to say sorry and make Lily happy. But Lily did not want to talk to him. She ran to her room and slammed the door. + +Ben was left alone in the living room. He looked at his soldier and felt very lonely. He wished he had not played clap, clap, clap. He wished he had been more careful. He wished he had a friend. +Tom and Mia were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They used pots and pans and spoons and bowls. They also used some things from the cupboard, like salt and sugar and flour. + +"Let me put some salt in the soup," Tom said. He reached for the salt shaker on the shelf. + +"No, let me do it," Mia said. She grabbed the salt shaker from Tom's hand. She shook it hard over the pot. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" Tom shouted. "That's too much salt! The soup will be bad!" + +Mia did not stop. She liked to shake the salt shaker. It made a funny noise. She laughed. + +Tom was angry. He wanted to make the soup good. He looked around for something else to put in the pot. He saw a black bottle on the counter. He did not know what it was, but it looked like sauce. He opened the bottle and poured some in the soup. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Mia asked. She stopped shaking the salt shaker. She smelled something strange. + +"I'm making the soup better," Tom said. He stirred the pot with a spoon. + +Mia came closer and looked at the soup. It was black and bubbly. It smelled bad. She felt sick. + +"Tom, that's not sauce," she said. "That's vinegar! You ruined the soup!" + +Tom tasted the soup with the spoon. He spit it out. It was sour and salty. He felt sick too. + +"Oops," he said. "I'm sorry, Mia. I did not know." + +They both looked at the pot. They did not want to eat the soup. They did not want to play chefs anymore. They decided to play something else. They put the pots and pans and spoons and bowls back in the cupboard. They also put the salt shaker and the vinegar bottle back on the shelf. They hoped their mom would not find out. They went to the living room to play with their toys. +Anna was very happy. She had a new suit. It was pink and soft. She wanted to show it to her friend Lily. + +She ran to the door and put on her shoes. But she did not tie them well. She was in a hurry. + +"Bye, Mommy!" she said. "I am going to Lily's house!" + +"Be careful, Anna!" Mommy said. "Your shoes are loose. You might slip and fall." + +Anna did not listen. She ran out of the door and down the stairs. She saw Lily waiting for her on the sidewalk. + +"Hi, Lily!" she shouted. "Look at my new suit!" + +But as she ran, she stepped on her shoelace. She slipped and fell. She scraped her knee and elbow. Her new suit got dirty and torn. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" she cried. "It hurts!" + +Lily ran to her and helped her up. She saw the blood and the dirt. + +"Oh, Anna, I am sorry!" she said. "Your new suit is ruined!" + +Anna felt sad and angry. She wanted to cry. She wished she had listened to Mommy. + +"Let's go back to your house," Lily said. "Maybe Mommy can fix your suit. And she can put a band-aid on your knee and elbow." + +Anna nodded. She held Lily's hand and walked slowly. She learned a lesson. She would always tie her shoes well. And she would always be careful. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the garden. One day, they found a big wooden box under a bush. They opened it and saw many shiny things inside. They were very happy and thought they had found a treasure. + +"Wow, look at these coins and jewels!" Tim said. "We are rich!" + +"Let's take them to our room and hide them!" Sam said. "We don't want anyone to know!" + +They carried the box to their room and locked the door. They dumped the treasure on their bed and started to count and admire it. They felt very proud and greedy. + +Meanwhile, their elderly grandma came to visit them. She knocked on their door and asked, "Tim, Sam, are you there? I brought you some cookies and milk." + +But Tim and Sam did not answer. They did not want to share their treasure with anyone, not even their grandma. They ignored her and kept playing with their treasure. + +Their grandma felt sad and confused. She went to the kitchen and saw a note on the table. It said, "Tim and Sam, this is a gift from your grandpa. He made this treasure box for you when he was a sailor. He wanted you to have fun and learn about the world. He also hid a surprise inside. To find it, you have to soak the box in water and wait for a while. Love, Grandma." + +Their grandma smiled and thought, "Maybe they will find the note later and discover the surprise. I hope they will appreciate their grandpa's gift and be more kind and grateful." + +She left the cookies and milk on the table and went home. + +Tim and Sam played with their treasure until they got bored. They decided to hide the box under their bed and go to the kitchen for a snack. They saw the cookies and milk and ate them. They also saw the note and read it. + +"Soak the box in water? What does that mean?" Tim asked. + +"Maybe there is more treasure inside!" Sam said. "Let's try it!" + +They took the box to the bathroom and filled the tub with water. They put the box in the water and waited. They saw bubbles coming out of the box and heard a strange sound. They got curious and excited. + +They lifted the box out of the water and opened it. They gasped in surprise. The treasure was gone! Instead, they saw a map, a compass, a book, and a letter. The letter said, "Dear Tim and Sam, this is your grandpa. I hope you enjoyed the treasure I made for you. It was not real, but it was fun. The real treasure is inside this box. It is a map of the world, a compass to guide you, a book to teach you, and a letter to tell you how much I love you. I want you to explore the world, learn new things, and be good people. That is the best treasure you can have. Remember, sharing is caring, and kindness is priceless. Love, Grandpa." + +Tim and Sam felt ashamed and sorry. They realized they had been selfish and rude. They had wasted their grandpa's gift and hurt their grandma's feelings. They wished they could say sorry and thank you to them. + +They ran to the phone and called their grandma. They told her they had found the surprise and apologized for their behavior. They asked her to come back and see the real treasure. They also said they loved her and their grandpa very much. + +Their grandma was very happy and proud. She came back and hugged them. She looked at the map, the compass, the book, and the letter. She said, "This is a wonderful treasure indeed. Your grandpa was a wise and generous man. He wanted you to have a rich and happy life. I'm glad you learned your lesson and appreciate his gift. Now, let's have some fun and learn together." + +They smiled and nodded. They put the treasure on the table and started to look at it. They felt curious and excited. They also felt grateful and kind. + +The end. + +Moral: The real treasure is not money or things, but knowledge and love. Sharing and kindness are more valuable than greed and pride. +Lily and Ben were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build tall towers and houses and bridges. They were having fun and making noises with their mouths. + +Suddenly, they felt the floor shake and heard a loud boom. The blocks fell down and the pictures on the wall moved. Lily and Ben were scared and hugged each other. They did not know what was happening. It was an earthquake. + +Mom and Dad ran into the living room and saw the mess. They were worried and picked up Lily and Ben. They told them it was okay and they were safe. They said the earthquake was over and it was not their fault. They hugged them and kissed them. + +They went outside and saw that some of the houses and trees were broken. They also saw a big crack in the ground. It was very long and deep. Mom and Dad said the earthquake had revealed the crack. They said it was part of the earth and sometimes it moved. + +Lily and Ben looked at the crack and wondered what was inside. They saw a man walking near the crack. He was holding a stick and a bag. He looked angry and rude. He shouted at them and told them to go away. He said the crack was his and he wanted to find something. + +Mom and Dad told Lily and Ben to ignore the man and come with them. They said the man was not nice and he should not be there. They said they would go to their friends' house and stay there until their house was fixed. They said they loved them and they were proud of them. + +Lily and Ben nodded and followed Mom and Dad. They still felt a little scared, but they also felt curious and brave. They hoped the man would not find anything in the crack and he would leave. They hoped the earthquake would not come back and they could play with their blocks again. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were monkeys and swing on the vines. The vines were long and green and hung from the big tree. + +"Look, Lila, I found a big vine!" Ben said. He grabbed the vine and pulled it. "Let's swing on it!" + +"OK, Ben, that looks fun!" Lila said. She ran to the vine and held it with Ben. They counted to three and jumped. The vine swung them high in the air. They laughed and shouted. + +But then, they heard a loud snap. The vine broke and they fell to the ground. They were not hurt, but they were sad. The vine was empty. It had no more leaves or flowers. + +"Uh-oh, we broke the vine," Lila said. She looked at the empty vine. "It was so pretty and fun." + +"I'm sorry, Lila," Ben said. He looked at the empty vine too. "It was my fault. I pulled too hard." + +They hugged each other and said they were sorry. Then, they heard a voice. + +"Hey, kids, what are you doing?" It was Mama. She came to the garden and saw the broken vine. + +"Mama, we were playing monkeys and we broke the vine," Lila said. She pointed to the empty vine. + +Mama looked at the vine and smiled. "Don't worry, kids, it's OK. The vine is not dead. It will grow back soon. And I have a surprise for you. Come with me." + +She took them to the other side of the garden. There, they saw a big basket. It was full of fruits and vegetables. + +"Look, kids, these are from the garden too. They are fresh and yummy. Do you want to help me make a salad?" + +"Yes, Mama, we do!" Lila and Ben said. They forgot about the empty vine and ran to the basket. They picked up the fruits and vegetables and followed Mama to the kitchen. + +"Let's see, what do we have here?" Mama said. "We have tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, apples, grapes, and cheese. We can make a delicious salad with these. And we can include some nuts and dressing too. Do you like nuts and dressing?" + +"Yes, Mama, we do!" Lila and Ben said. They helped Mama wash and chop the fruits and vegetables. They put them in a big bowl and mixed them with nuts and dressing. + +"Wow, this salad looks amazing!" Mama said. "And it smells good too. Do you want to try some?" + +"Yes, Mama, we do!" Lila and Ben said. They took some salad and ate it. They liked it very much. It was crunchy and sweet and tangy. + +"Mmm, this is the best salad ever!" Lila said. + +"Thank you, Mama, for the surprise!" Ben said. + +"You're welcome, kids," Mama said. "I'm glad you like it. And I'm proud of you for playing nicely and saying sorry. You are good kids. And good monkeys too." + +They laughed and hugged Mama. They finished the salad and had some juice. They were happy and full. They did not mind the empty vine anymore. They knew it would grow back soon. And they had more fun things to do in the garden. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, Anna gets a new doll. It is very pretty and has a pink dress. Ben likes the doll too. He wants to play with it. + +"Can I play with your doll?" Ben asks Anna. + +"No, it is mine. Go away!" Anna says. She is mean to Ben. She hates to share. + +Ben is sad. He goes to his mom. His mom gives him a hug and a message. The message is from his grandma. She says she loves him and sends him a gift. The gift is a car. It is very fast and has a blue color. Ben likes the car a lot. He wants to show it to Anna. + +"Look at my car!" Ben says to Anna. "It is from my grandma. She loves me." + +Anna sees the car. She thinks it is adorable. She wants to play with it. + +"Can I play with your car?" Anna asks Ben. + +Ben remembers how Anna was mean to him. He is angry. He wants to say no. But then he thinks of his mom and his grandma. They are kind and loving. They teach him to share and be nice. + +"Okay, you can play with my car. But you have to share your doll too." Ben says to Anna. + +Anna feels sorry. She knows she was wrong. She says sorry to Ben. She gives him her doll. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. I am sorry I was mean to you." Anna says. + +Ben and Anna play with the doll and the car. They have fun. They are happy. They learn to share and be kind. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. Hate is bad. Love is good. +Tim and Lily were playing with their toy cars on the floor. They liked to make them zoom around and make noises. Tim had a red car and Lily had a blue car. + +"Look, my car is faster than yours!" Tim said, zooming his car past Lily's. + +"No, it's not! My car is faster!" Lily said, zooming her car after Tim's. + +They zoomed their cars around the room, trying to catch each other. They had fun, but they also wanted to win. + +They zoomed their cars to the window, where they saw the ocean. The ocean was big and blue and shiny. They liked to look at the ocean. + +"Wow, the ocean is so pretty!" Lily said, stopping her car. + +"Yeah, it is!" Tim said, stopping his car too. + +They put their cars on the window sill and watched the ocean. They saw some boats and some birds and some waves. + +"Look, there's a big boat!" Tim said, pointing. + +"Can we go on the boat?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe someday. Boats are fun!" Tim said. + +They smiled and imagined going on the boat. + +But then, a rude boy came and saw their cars. He liked their cars. He wanted their cars. + +He grabbed Tim's red car and Lily's blue car from the window sill. He ran away with them. + +"Hey, give us back our cars!" Tim shouted. + +"Those are our cars!" Lily cried. + +They ran after the rude boy, but he was too fast. He zoomed away with their cars. + +Tim and Lily were sad and angry. They wanted their cars back. They did not like the rude boy. + +They went to their mom and told her what happened. Their mom hugged them and said she was sorry. + +She said she would help them find their cars. She said the rude boy was wrong to take their cars. She said they should always share and be nice. + +Tim and Lily nodded and said they would. They hoped they would get their cars back. They hoped the rude boy would learn to be nice too. +Mira and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Today, they see a big tree with many apples. They want to pick some apples to eat. + +"Look, Ben, the apples are red and shiny. Let's pick some!" Mira says. + +"OK, Mira, but how do we reach them? They are too high for us." Ben says. + +Mira thinks for a moment. She sees a big rock near the tree. She has an idea. + +"I have an opinion, Ben. We can climb on the rock and then pick the apples. Do you want to try?" Mira says. + +Ben nods. He likes Mira's opinion. They go to the rock and climb on it. They are careful not to fall. They reach the apples and pick some. They are happy. + +"Yay, we did it, Mira! The apples are so sweet and juicy. You have a good opinion." Ben says. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. You are calm and brave. I like to play with you." Mira says. + +They share the apples and smile. They enjoy their snack in the park. They are good friends. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. But then they saw a big gray cloud in the sky. It was coming closer and closer. + +"Look, Tim, it is going to rain!" Lily said. + +"I don't like rain. It makes me wet and cold." Tim said. He frowned. + +They ran to the big tree and hid under it. They hoped the rain would go away soon. But it did not. It came down hard and fast. It made a loud noise on the leaves. + +"Tim, I'm scared. The rain is too loud." Lily said. + +"Me too, Lily. And look, there is mist all around us. It is like a ghost." Tim said. + +They hugged each other and shivered. They wished they were at home with their mom and dad. + +Then they heard a voice. It was their dad. He had come to the park to look for them. He had an umbrella and a coat. + +"Tim, Lily, where are you?" he called. + +"Dad, dad, we are here, under the tree!" they shouted. + +Their dad saw them and ran to them. He lifted them up and wrapped them in his coat. He smiled and kissed them. + +"Are you okay, my little ones? I'm sorry I was late. The traffic was bad." he said. + +"We are okay, dad. But we were scared. The rain was loud and the mist was like a ghost." they said. + +"Don't worry, the rain will stop soon and the mist will go away. They are not ghosts, they are just water. And you are not alone, I'm here with you." he said. + +He carried them to his car and drove them home. He gave them hot chocolate and cookies. He read them a story and tucked them in bed. + +"Good night, Tim, Lily. I love you." he said. + +"Good night, dad. We love you too." they said. + +They closed their eyes and slept. They dreamed of sunny days and happy games. They did not frown anymore. +Ben was a pilot. He liked to fly big planes in the sky. He had a blue hat and a white shirt. He was attractive. Many people liked him. + +One day, he met Lily. Lily was a teacher. She taught little kids how to read and write. She had a red dress and a yellow bag. She was attractive too. Ben and Lily liked each other. They went to the park and had a picnic. They talked and laughed. + +But there was a problem. Lily had a cat. Her cat was black and white. His name was Spot. Spot did not like Ben. He was jealous. He wanted Lily to play with him. He did not want Ben to take Lily away. + +So, Spot made a plan. He waited until Ben and Lily were busy. Then, he sneaked into Ben's plane. He hid under the seat. He wanted to scare Ben and make him go away. + +The next day, Ben and Lily went to the airport. Ben wanted to show Lily his plane. He was proud of it. He opened the door and climbed in. He invited Lily to join him. But as soon as he sat down, he heard a loud meow. He looked under the seat and saw Spot. Spot hissed and scratched him. Ben was surprised and hurt. He jumped out of the plane. + +Lily heard the noise and ran to Ben. She saw Spot and gasped. She knew it was her cat. She was sorry and angry. She grabbed Spot and scolded him. She said, "Bad cat! How did you get here? You are naughty! You hurt Ben! You should not ignore me when I tell you to stay home!" + +Ben was sad and mad. He did not like Spot. He did not like cats. He said, "Lily, I like you, but I don't like your cat. He is mean and rude. He ruined my plane and my day. I don't want to see him again!" + +Lily was sad and mad too. She liked Ben, but she loved her cat. She said, "Ben, I'm sorry, but I can't leave my cat. He is my friend and my family. He needs me and I need him. I don't want to lose him!" + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They did not know what to do. They liked each other, but they did not like each other's pets. They had a big problem. They had to choose. They had to decide. They had to say goodbye. +Lily liked to design things. She had many crayons and papers and stickers. She made pictures of flowers and animals and houses. She gave them to her friends and family. They smiled and said thank you. + +One day, Lily wanted to design something new. She looked around her room and saw her old cup. It was white and plain. She had an idea. She took her cup and some markers. She drew colorful dots and stripes on the cup. She made a face with a big smile. She was very happy with her cup. + +She ran to the kitchen to show her mom. She held the cup by the handle and said, "Look, mom, I designed a cup for you. It is cheerful and pretty. Do you like it?" + +Mom looked at the cup and smiled. She hugged Lily and said, "I love it, Lily. It is the most cheerful and pretty cup I have ever seen. Thank you for designing it for me. You are very creative and kind." + +Lily felt proud and happy. She gave the cup to mom and said, "You're welcome, mom. I hope it makes you cheerful too. Can we have some juice in it?" + +Mom nodded and said, "Of course, Lily. Let's have some juice in your cup. You can design more things for me anytime." + +They went to the fridge and poured some juice in the cup. They drank and laughed and enjoyed their cup. Lily thought it was the best cup in the world. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with many leaves. They want to climb the tree and see the sky. + +They hold hands and walk to the tree. They find a low branch and pull themselves up. They lean on the branch and look around. They see birds and flowers and clouds. They are happy. + +They want to go higher. They see another branch above them. They try to reach it. Tom jumps and grabs the branch. He pulls himself up. He leans on the branch and smiles. He tells Mia to come. + +Mia jumps and tries to grab the branch. But she is too small. She misses the branch and falls. She screams and cries. Tom hears her and looks down. He sees Mia on the ground. She is hurt and bleeding. He is scared and sad. + +He wants to help Mia. He tries to climb down. But he slips and falls too. He hits his head on a rock. He feels pain and darkness. He stops moving. + +The birds and flowers and clouds are still there. But Tom and Mia are not. They are still and quiet. They do not see the brilliant sky. They do not play in the park. They do not hold hands. They are gone. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play in the pool. They have a big ball and a small duck. They throw the ball and catch it. They make the duck swim and quack. + +One day, Sara has a new idea. She wants to splash Tom with water. She thinks it is fun. She fills her hands with water and throws it at Tom. Tom gets wet and cold. He does not like it. + +"Stop it, Sara!" Tom says. "I do not want to be wet. It is not fun." + +But Sara does not stop. She splashes Tom again and again. She laughs and laughs. Tom gets angry and sad. He does not want to play with Sara anymore. + +He sees the duck near his leg. He grabs the duck and throws it at Sara. The duck hits Sara on the head. It makes a loud noise. Sara cries and cries. She does not like it. + +"Ow, Tom!" Sara says. "That hurts. Why did you do that?" + +Tom says, "You splashed me with water. You made me wet and cold. You did not listen to me. It is not fair." + +Sara says, "I am sorry, Tom. I did not mean to hurt you. I just wanted to have fun. Can we be friends again?" + +Tom says, "I am sorry, too. I did not mean to throw the duck at you. I was angry and sad. Can we share the ball and the duck?" + +Sara and Tom hug and say sorry. They play with the ball and the duck. They do not splash each other anymore. They have fun. +Tom and Lisa are brother and sister. They like to watch cartoons on TV. They laugh and clap when they see funny animals and superheroes. But sometimes they fight over the remote. They want to watch different cartoons. + +One day, Mom says she has to cook dinner. She tells Tom and Lisa to play nicely and share the remote. She goes to the kitchen and starts to chop and stir. Tom and Lisa sit on the couch and watch cartoons. But soon they start to argue. + +"I want to watch the dog and the cat!" Tom says. + +"No, I want to watch the princess and the dragon!" Lisa says. + +They pull and tug on the remote. They yell and cry. They do not listen to Mom. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees Tom and Lisa fighting. She is sad and angry. She takes the remote and turns off the TV. + +"Enough!" she says. "You are not watching any cartoons. You are being selfish and rude. You need to learn to share and be kind. Go to your rooms and think about what you did." + +Tom and Lisa are sad and sorry. They go to their rooms and sit on their beds. They think about how they made Mom and each other unhappy. They wish they had played nicely and shared the remote. + +They decide to say sorry to Mom and to each other. They hug and make up. They promise to be better. Mom is happy and proud. She gives them a kiss and a cookie. She lets them watch one cartoon together. They choose one that they both like. They laugh and clap and enjoy the show. They learn that sharing is caring and that being kind makes everyone happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a kayak by the lake. It is big and red. + +"Can we try it?" Mia asks. + +"I don't know. It looks hard," Tom says. + +Mia is brave and independent. She wants to learn new things. She puts on a life jacket and climbs into the kayak. + +"Come on, Tom. It will be fun," she says. + +Tom is scared and shy. He does not like water. He shakes his head. + +"No, thank you. I will watch you from here," he says. + +Mia paddles the kayak on the lake. She sees fish and ducks and frogs. She is happy and proud. + +"Look, Tom. I can do it," she shouts. + +Tom sees Mia having fun. He feels curious and lonely. He wishes he could join her. + +"Maybe I can try it too," he thinks. + +He puts on a life jacket and walks to the kayak. He asks Mia to help him. + +"Can I sit with you?" he says. + +Mia smiles and nods. She is kind and friendly. She makes room for Tom in the kayak. + +"Sure, Tom. I will teach you how to paddle," she says. + +Tom and Mia sit in the kayak together. They paddle the kayak on the lake. They see fish and ducks and frogs. They are happy and proud. + +"Thank you, Mia. You are a good friend," Tom says. + +"You are welcome, Tom. You are a good friend too," Mia says. +One day, a dog and a cat were playing in the park. They liked to chase each other and run around the trees. The dog was big and brown, and the cat was small and black. + +"Come on, cat, catch me if you can!" the dog barked, as he ran fast. + +"No, you come here, dog, I will get you!" the cat meowed, as he jumped and ran. + +They were having fun, but they did not see a tall human walking on the path. The human had a big bag in his hand, and he was in a hurry. He did not see the dog and the cat either. + +As the dog and the cat ran across the path, they almost bumped into the human. The human was surprised and tried to avoid them, but he tripped and fell. His bag flew in the air and landed on the grass. + +"Ouch!" the human said, as he rubbed his knee. "What are you doing, you silly animals? You almost made me fall!" + +The dog and the cat stopped and looked at the human. They felt sorry for him, and they ran to him. + +"Sorry, human, we did not mean to hurt you," the dog said, as he licked the human's face. + +"Yes, sorry, human, we were just playing," the cat said, as he rubbed the human's leg. + +The human smiled and patted the dog and the cat. He was not angry anymore, and he was glad they were friendly. + +"It's okay, dog and cat, I know you were just having fun. But be careful next time, okay? You don't want to pass in front of a car or a bike. That could be dangerous." + +The dog and the cat nodded and wagged their tails. They understood the human, and they wanted to be safe. + +"Thank you, human, for being nice to us. Can we play with you?" the dog asked. + +"Sure, why not? I have some time before I go to work. And I have some treats in my bag for you. Come on, let's go to the bench and share them," the human said. + +The dog and the cat followed the human to the bench. They ate the treats and played with the human. They were happy, and they became friends. They learned to watch out for other humans and things when they played in the park. They had a good day. +Lila was a cat who liked to stretch. Every morning, she would wake up and stretch her legs, her back, and her tail. She felt good when she stretched. She liked to stretch on the sofa, on the rug, and on the bed. + +One day, Lila saw a jar of salt on the kitchen table. She was curious. She jumped on the table and sniffed the jar. She licked the lid. It was salty. She liked salt. She wanted to taste more. She pushed the jar with her paw. It rolled off the table and broke on the floor. + +Lila heard a loud noise. She saw salt everywhere. She saw Mama coming. She was angry. She scolded Lila. She said, "Bad cat! You made a mess! You wasted the salt! Salt is not for cats!" She swept the salt and threw it away. She put Lila outside. + +Lila was sad. She did not mean to be bad. She did not know salt was not for cats. She wanted to say sorry. She wanted to go back inside. She sat on the porch and stretched. She hoped Mama would forgive her. + +Tom was a boy who lived next door. He liked to play with Lila. He saw her on the porch. He said, "Hi, Lila! Do you want to play?" He brought a ball and a toy mouse. He threw the ball and Lila chased it. He dragged the mouse and Lila pounced on it. They had fun. + +Tom saw Lila was hungry. He said, "Do you want some food, Lila?" He brought a bowl of milk and a piece of fish. He said, "This is for you, Lila. You can have it. I am generous. I like to share." He put the bowl and the fish on the porch. Lila licked his hand. She said, "Thank you, Tom. You are kind. You are generous. I like you." She drank the milk and ate the fish. She was happy. + +Mama saw Tom and Lila on the porch. She smiled. She said, "Tom, you are a good boy. You are generous. You made Lila happy. I am sorry I was angry with Lila. She did not know better. She is a good cat. She can come back inside." She opened the door and Lila ran inside. She rubbed against Mama's leg. She said, "Thank you, Mama. I love you." Mama hugged Lila. She said, "I love you too, Lila. You are my cat." They were happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play different games. Ben liked to play chess, a game with black and white pieces that moved on a board. Lily liked to play with dolls, soft toys that looked like people or animals. One day, they wanted to play in the living room, but there was only one table. + +"I want to play chess on the table," Ben said. + +"No, I want to play with dolls on the table," Lily said. + +They both pulled the table to their side, but it was too heavy and they fell down. They started to cry and shout. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw Ben and Lily on the floor, and the table in the middle. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asked. + +"Ben and Lily want to play different games on the table," Ben said. + +"But there is only one table," Lily said. + +Mom thought for a moment. She had an idea. + +"Why don't you settle this by playing a new game together?" Mom said. + +"A new game?" Ben and Lily asked. + +"Yes, a new game. It is called chess-dolls. You can use the chess pieces as dolls, and make up stories with them. You can take turns to move them and talk for them. It is a perfect game for both of you," Mom said. + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They liked the idea of a new game. They smiled and nodded. + +"Okay, let's play chess-dolls," Ben said. + +"Yay, chess-dolls!" Lily said. + +They picked up the chess pieces and put them on the table. They started to make up stories with them. They had fun and forgot about their fight. + +Mom watched them play and smiled. She was happy that they settled their problem and learned to share. She went back to the kitchen and made some cookies for them. +Tom and Mia are playing in the park. They see a big cooler near a bench. They are thirsty and hungry. + +"Let's look inside the cooler. Maybe there is something good to eat and drink," Tom says. + +"OK, but we have to be quick. Maybe someone will come back soon," Mia says. + +They run to the cooler and open it. They see some juice boxes, sandwiches, and cookies. They smile and grab some. + +"Yum, this is good. I like juice and cookies," Tom says. + +"Me too. But we should not take too much. That is not nice," Mia says. + +They eat and drink some more. Then they hear a voice. + +"Hey, what are you doing with my cooler? Stop right now!" the voice says. + +They look up and see a man. He is angry and has a hard face. He walks to them fast. + +Tom and Mia are scared. They drop the juice boxes and cookies. They run away from the cooler and the man. + +"Sorry, sorry, we did not know. We were just hungry and thirsty," Tom says. + +"Go away and do not come back. This is my cooler and my food. You are bad kids," the man says. + +Tom and Mia run to their mom. They tell her what happened. She hugs them and says they should not take things that are not theirs. She says they should say sorry to the man. She says she will buy them some juice and cookies later. + +Tom and Mia feel bad. They nod and say they will not do it again. They learn a lesson. They hope the man will forgive them. +Tom liked to learn new things. He liked to learn about animals, colors, numbers and shapes. He liked to learn from books, toys, games and his mom and dad. He wanted to learn more and more every day. + +One day, Tom saw a big building near his house. It was very tall and had many windows. He wanted to learn what was inside the building. He asked his mom and dad, but they said he could not go there. They said it was a dangerous place, and only grown-ups could go there. They said he should learn from safe places, like his home, his school and his park. + +But Tom did not listen to his mom and dad. He was very curious and wanted to see the building. He waited until they were busy, and then he ran away from his house. He crossed the street and went to the building. He saw a door that was open, and he went inside. + +The building was dark and dirty. It had many broken things, like chairs, tables, wires and pipes. It smelled bad and made loud noises. Tom was scared, but he wanted to learn more. He walked around and looked at everything. He saw some people who were not nice. They had angry faces and dirty clothes. They saw Tom and shouted at him. They wanted to hurt him and take his things. + +Tom was very sorry. He wished he had listened to his mom and dad. He wished he had learned from safe places, like his home, his school and his park. He tried to run away, but it was too late. The people caught him and hurt him. He cried and cried, but no one helped him. + +The moral of the story is: You should listen to your mom and dad, and learn from safe places. You should not go to dangerous places, and talk to strangers. You should be careful and smart, and not let your curiosity get you into trouble. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and make music. Anna has a large flute. She can blow it and make nice sounds. Ben likes the flute too. He wants to try it. + +"Can I play with your flute, Anna?" Ben asks. + +"OK, but be careful. It is my favorite toy," Anna says. She passes the flute to Ben. + +Ben takes the flute and blows it. He makes loud noises. He laughs and runs around. He does not see the rock on the ground. He trips and falls. The flute breaks into two pieces. + +"Oh no! What have you done?" Anna cries. She runs to Ben and the flute. She is very sad and angry. + +"I'm sorry, Anna. I did not mean to break your flute. Are you hurt?" Ben says. He is scared and sorry. + +Anna looks at Ben. He has a scratch on his knee. She feels sorry for him too. She remembers that he is her friend. + +"It's OK, Ben. I'm not hurt. But you should be more careful with other people's things. They are not yours. You should ask before you take them. And you should give them back when you are done," Anna says. + +"I know, Anna. You are right. I was wrong. I should have asked you. And I should have given you back your flute. I'm sorry. Can you forgive me?" Ben says. + +Anna thinks for a moment. She knows that Ben is sorry. She knows that he is her friend. She decides to forgive him. + +"Yes, I forgive you, Ben. But you have to help me fix my flute. Or get me a new one. And you have to be more careful next time," Anna says. + +"OK, Anna. I will help you fix your flute. Or get you a new one. And I will be more careful next time. Thank you for forgiving me. You are a good friend," Ben says. + +They hug and smile. They learn a lesson. They learn to be careful with other people's things. They learn to say sorry and forgive. They learn to be good friends. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a large dog. The dog is black and has sharp teeth. It barks at them. + +"Let's run away!" Sue says. She is scared of the dog. + +"No, let's pet the dog!" Tom says. He wants to be a hero. "Maybe the dog is nice. Maybe he wants to play." + +"I don't think so," Sue says. "The dog looks angry. I recommend we go to the other side of the park." + +But Tom does not listen to Sue. He walks towards the dog. He tries to touch the dog's head. The dog does not like that. The dog bites Tom's hand. Tom screams. He is hurt. + +Sue runs to Tom. She helps him. She calls for help. A man comes. He is the dog's owner. He is angry too. He says Tom should not have bothered his dog. He says Tom is stupid. He takes his dog and leaves. + +Tom is sad. He is sorry. He wishes he had listened to Sue. He learns a lesson. He learns that being a hero is not always good. He learns that he should listen to his friends. He learns that he should be careful of large dogs. +Sam and Mia were friends who liked to play in the pond. They liked to catch shrimp and put them in a jar. They wanted to keep the shrimp as pets. + +One day, they saw a big boy near the pond. He had a net and a bucket. He was catching shrimp too. He saw Sam and Mia's jar and said, "Hey, those are my shrimp. Give them to me." + +Sam and Mia were scared. They said, "No, they are our shrimp. We caught them first. You are rude." + +The big boy got angry. He grabbed the jar from Sam and Mia. He poured the shrimp into his bucket. He said, "Too bad. They are mine now. Go away." + +Sam and Mia were sad. They cried. They had no shrimp left. They ran away from the pond. They did not want to play there anymore. The big boy was mean. He kept all the shrimp. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big box of toys. They have cars, dolls, balls, and books. + +One day, they decide to organize their toys. They want to make groups of the same kind of toys. They find a big branch on the ground. They use the branch to make a line. They put the cars on one side of the line, and the dolls on the other side. They do the same with the balls and the books. + +They are happy with their work. They say, "Look, we organized our toys! Now we can find them easily!" + +But then, a big dog comes. The dog is curious. He smells the toys. He likes the balls. He takes one ball in his mouth. He runs away with the ball. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They say, "Hey, stop! That's our ball! Give it back!" + +They chase the dog. But the dog is faster. He jumps over the branch. He knocks down the cars and the dolls. He makes a big mess. + +Anna and Ben are angry. They say, "Bad dog! You ruined our toys! Go away!" + +They try to fix their toys. But they are also embarrassed. They see other kids in the park. They see them laughing. They think they are laughing at them. + +They feel shy. They say, "Let's go home. We don't want to play here anymore." + +They take their toys and their box. They leave the park. They hope the dog will not come back. +Lily and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their dolls and cars. One day, they saw a big map of the world on the wall of the library. They pointed at the different colors and shapes. + +"What is this?" Lily asked. + +"This is a country," Sam said. "A country is a big place where many people live. Like our home, but bigger." + +Lily nodded. She saw a pink country that looked like a flower. She liked it very much. + +"I want this country," she said. "It is so pretty and delicate." + +She reached out to touch the map, but Sam stopped her. + +"No, Lily, you can't do that. The map is not for us. It is for the library. If you touch it, you might break it or make it dirty. That is not nice." + +Lily was angry. She wanted the pink country. She pushed Sam away and scratched the map with her nails. She made a big hole in the pink country. + +Sam was shocked. He saw the hole and the torn paper. He felt sad and mad. + +"Lily, why did you do that? You ruined the map. You are a bad friend. I don't want to play with you anymore." + +He ran away, leaving Lily alone. Lily felt sorry. She realized she had done something wrong. She wished she could fix the map and make Sam happy again. + +She ran after Sam and found him sitting on a bench, crying. She sat next to him and hugged him. + +"Sam, I'm sorry. I was silly and mean. I didn't mean to hurt the map or you. Please forgive me. I still want to be your friend." + +Sam looked at Lily. He saw her sad face and her sorry eyes. He remembered how much fun they had together. He felt his anger melt away. + +He hugged Lily back and smiled. + +"It's okay, Lily. I forgive you. You are still my friend. But next time, don't touch things that are not yours. And don't scratch the map. It is not nice." + +Lily nodded. She learned her lesson. She and Sam went back to the library and told the librarian what they had done. The librarian was not happy, but she was kind. She gave them some tape and paper and helped them fix the map. She also showed them some books about the countries of the world. Lily and Sam thanked her and promised to be more careful. They learned a lot and had fun. They were happy to be friends again. +Tom and Lily were playing with blocks. They liked to make different shapes with the blocks. Tom made a square with four blocks. Lily made a circle with many blocks. They were happy. + +Then Tom saw a triangle block. He wanted to make a triangle with it. He reached for the block. But Lily saw it too. She wanted the block for her circle. She grabbed the block first. + +"Give me the block!" Tom said. "I saw it first!" + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. "I need it for my circle!" + +They pulled the block from each other. They were angry. They were jealous. + +The block broke in half. Tom and Lily both cried. They dropped the broken block. They were sad. + +Mom heard them cry. She came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken block and the unhappy children. + +"What happened?" Mom asked. + +"Tom and Lily both wanted the same block. They broke it." Mom said. + +"That's not nice. You should share your blocks. You have many blocks. You can make many shapes with them. You don't need to fight over one block." Mom said. + +She hugged Tom and Lily. She gave them each a half of the broken block. She helped them make a new shape with the halves. They made a heart. + +Tom and Lily smiled. They were sorry. They were friends. + +They played with the blocks again. They made more shapes. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a pet rabbit named Fluffy who was very intelligent. Fluffy knew how to open his cage and hop around the flowers and grass. He also liked to listen to Ben and Lily when they talked to him. + +One day, Ben and Lily's mom said they had to go to grandma's house for a week. They were sad because they would miss Fluffy. They asked mom if they could take Fluffy with them, but mom said no. She said Fluffy would be happier in the garden, and she would ask their neighbor to feed him every day. + +Ben and Lily hugged Fluffy and told him to be good and stay in his cage. They put some carrots and lettuce in his bowl and locked the door. Then they got in the car with mom and waved goodbye. + +Fluffy watched them leave and felt lonely. He wanted to go with them and see grandma. He decided to escape from his cage and follow them. He used his teeth and paws to unlock the door and jumped out. He ran after the car, but it was too fast. He lost sight of it and found himself in a big street with many cars and people. + +He was scared and confused. He did not know where to go or how to get back to the garden. He wished he had stayed in his cage and waited for Ben and Lily to come back. He hoped they would find him and take him home. He hid under a bush and waited. +Ben and Lily like to play hockey with their dad. They have sticks and a ball and a net in the backyard. They take turns to hit the ball and try to score. + +One day, Ben and Lily are playing hockey when their mom calls them for lunch. "Come on, kids, it's time to eat!" she says. + +"But we're not done yet!" Ben says. "I want to score one more goal!" + +"Me too!" Lily says. "We're having fun!" + +Mom smiles and says, "I know, but lunch is important too. You need to eat to have energy and grow. You can play hockey again after lunch, okay?" + +Ben and Lily think for a moment. They are hungry and they like lunch. But they also like hockey. They look at their dad, who is holding the ball. + +Dad says, "Why don't we make a deal? If you mind your mom and come for lunch now, I'll play hockey with you for longer later. How does that sound?" + +Ben and Lily nod. They think that's a fair deal. They drop their sticks and run to their mom. They give her a hug and say, "Okay, mom, we'll mind you. We'll come for lunch. But we'll play hockey again later, right?" + +Mom and dad laugh and say, "Of course, we'll play hockey again later. You're good kids. We love you." + +Ben and Lily smile and follow their mom to the kitchen. They wash their hands and sit at the table. They eat their lunch and talk about hockey. They can't wait to play again. They think hockey is important and fun. +One day, Lily and Ben went to the park with their mom. They saw many things that were interesting. They saw a big slide, a swing, a sandbox, and a pond. They also saw some birds that were white and had long wings. Mom said they were doves. + +"Can we feed the doves, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, we can. I have some bread in my bag. But be gentle and quiet, okay?" Mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded and took some bread from mom. They walked slowly to the pond and threw some bread to the doves. The doves flew down and ate the bread. They made soft sounds that sounded like coo-coo. + +Lily and Ben smiled and watched the doves. They liked how they looked and how they sounded. They also liked how they moved. Sometimes they walked on the ground, sometimes they flew in the air, and sometimes they landed on the water. + +As the sun was setting, the doves looked even more interesting. They started to glow in the light. Their white feathers shone like stars. Their eyes sparkled like jewels. Their wings made shadows on the water. + +"Wow, they are so pretty!" Lily said. + +"They are like magic!" Ben said. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. "They are, aren't they? They are also very peaceful and gentle. They are a symbol of love and hope. Do you know what that means?" + +Lily and Ben shook their heads. They did not know what those words meant. But they felt happy and warm inside. + +"It means that they make us feel good and wish for good things. Just like you two make me feel good and wish for good things. I love you, Lily and Ben." Mom said. + +"We love you too, mom." Lily and Ben said. + +They hugged mom and watched the doves glow until it was dark. Then they went home and had a nice dinner and a good sleep. They dreamed of the doves and their glow. +Tom and Sue are friends who like to play in the park. One day, they see a high hill with a trail that goes up. They want to climb the hill and see what is on top. They ask their moms if they can go, and their moms say yes, but they have to stay together and be careful. + +Tom and Sue start to climb the hill, following the trail. They see birds and flowers and rocks. They have fun and talk to each other. They are almost at the top when they hear a loud roar. They look up and see a big bear. The bear is angry and hungry. It sees Tom and Sue and starts to run towards them. + +Tom and Sue are very scared. They panic and run away from the bear. But they do not run together. Tom runs to the left and Sue runs to the right. They lose sight of each other and the trail. They do not know where to go. They cry and call for help. + +Their moms hear their cries and run to the hill. They see the bear and the trail. They look for Tom and Sue. They find Tom hiding behind a tree. They find Sue hiding under a bush. They hug them and take them away from the hill. They are safe and happy. + +Tom and Sue learn a lesson. They learn that they should not panic when they are in danger. They learn that they should stay together and follow the trail. They learn that they should listen to their moms and be careful. They say sorry to their moms and thank them for saving them. They promise to be more brave and smart next time. +Tim and Jen were twins who liked to help Mom and Dad with chores. They wanted to be amazing helpers. One day, Mom asked them to give the floor a good mop. She showed them how to use the mop and the bucket of water and soap. She said, "Be careful not to spill the water or make a mess." + +Tim and Jen nodded and took the mop and the bucket. They went to the living room and started to mop the floor. They worked hard and made the floor shiny and clean. They were happy and proud. They wanted to surprise Mom and Dad with their amazing work. + +But they did not see the cat sleeping on the couch. The cat woke up and saw the water and the mop. He thought it was a fun toy. He jumped off the couch and ran to the bucket. He knocked it over and spilled the water all over the floor. He grabbed the mop and dragged it around. He made a big mess. + +Tim and Jen heard the noise and turned around. They saw the cat and the water and the mop. They were shocked and sad. They had worked so hard and now their work was ruined. They did not know what to do. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise too and came to the living room. They saw the cat and the water and the mop. They saw Tim and Jen's faces. They knew what had happened. They did not get angry or scold them. They smiled and hugged them. They said, "You are amazing helpers. You tried your best. Accidents happen. We can clean this up together. We love you." Tim and Jen felt better and hugged them back. They learned a lesson. They still liked to help with chores, but they always checked where the cat was first. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they make a big mess. Mom tells them to clean up their toys before dinner. Tom and Lily do not want to clean up. They refuse to listen to Mom. + +Mom gets angry. She says, "If you do not clean up your toys, you will not get any dessert." Tom and Lily still refuse to clean up. They say, "We do not care. We do not like dessert." Mom says, "Fine. Then you will stay in your room. No TV, no books, no games. Only toys." + +Mom leaves them in their room and goes to the kitchen. Tom and Lily are sad. They look at their toys. They do not want to play with them anymore. They want to go to the hall. The hall is big and bright. They can run and jump and sing in the hall. They can see Mom and Dad and the dog in the hall. They can smell the dinner in the hall. The hall is fun. + +Tom and Lily decide to sneak out of their room. They open the door and look at the hall. But the hall is not big and bright. The hall is dark and scary. The lights are off. They cannot see Mom and Dad and the dog. They cannot smell the dinner. They only see black shadows and hear strange noises. The hall is not fun. + +Tom and Lily are scared. They run back to their room. They close the door and turn on the light. They hug each other and cry. They wish they had listened to Mom. They wish they had cleaned up their toys. They wish they had dessert. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We will clean up our toys. Please come back. Please turn on the hall light. Please give us dessert." But Mom does not hear them. She is busy in the kitchen. Tom and Lily are stuck in their room. They learn their lesson. They never refuse to clean up their toys again. +Mark and his mom went to the park. Mark liked to play on the swings and the slide. He also liked to watch the birds and the squirrels. He saw a big black bird with a shiny thing in its beak. He wanted to see what it was. + +"Mom, look at that bird!" he said, pointing at the sky. + +Mom looked up and saw the bird. She smiled and said, "That's a crow, Mark. Crows like to collect shiny things. Maybe it found a coin or a ring." + +Mark wanted to follow the crow. He ran after it, but it flew away. He did not see where it went. He got lost in the park. He did not know where his mom was. He felt scared and sad. + +"Mom, where are you?" he cried. + +Mom heard Mark's voice. She was worried. She looked around and saw him near a dirty pond. He was covered in mud and leaves. She ran to him and hugged him. + +"Mark, I'm here. I'm so glad you're safe. Why did you run away from me?" she asked. + +"I wanted to see the crow's shiny thing, Mom. But it flew away and I got lost. I'm sorry, Mom," Mark said. + +Mom kissed him and said, "It's okay, Mark. I'm not mad at you. But you have to stay close to me in the park. The crow's shiny thing is not as important as you. You are my shiny thing, Mark. You are my precious boy." + +Mark smiled and said, "I love you, Mom. You are my shiny thing, too." + +Mom and Mark walked back to the car. Mom gave Mark a towel and a snack. They went home and took a bath. Mark told Mom about the crow and the shiny thing. Mom told Mark about the other birds and animals in the park. They watched a book about nature. Mark learned a lot of new words. He was happy and sleepy. He fell asleep in Mom's arms. Mom tucked him in and said, "Good night, Mark. Sweet dreams." +Tom and Mia like to play in the park. They have many toys, but their favorite is a statue of a dog. The statue is big and brown and has a shiny collar. They pretend the statue is their pet and they give it hugs and kisses. + +One day, when they go to the park, they see that the statue is broken. Someone has knocked off its tail and one of its ears. Tom and Mia are very sad and angry. They wonder who did this to their friend. + +"Who broke our dog?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe a bad person or a big bird," Mia says. + +"We have to fix it. We have to repair our dog," Tom says. + +They look around and find the tail and the ear on the ground. They pick them up and try to put them back on the statue. But they are too heavy and they fall off again. + +"We need glue. Glue can stick things together," Mia says. + +"But we don't have glue. And we can't go home and get it. Mommy said we have to stay in the park until she comes back," Tom says. + +"Then we have to find glue here. Maybe someone has glue in their bag or their car," Mia says. + +They are very independent and brave. They go to the other people in the park and ask them if they have glue. Some people say no, some people say yes but they don't want to share, and some people don't understand them. Tom and Mia are sad and frustrated. They think they will never repair their dog. + +But then they see a nice lady with a big smile. She is sitting on a bench and reading a book. She has a bag next to her. Tom and Mia go to her and say hello. + +"Hello, little ones. What are you doing?" the lady asks. + +"We are looking for glue. We need glue to repair our dog," Tom says. + +"Your dog? Where is your dog?" the lady asks. + +"Over there. It's a statue. But someone broke it. They broke its tail and its ear. We want to fix it. We love our dog," Mia says. + +The lady looks at the statue and sees the damage. She feels sorry for Tom and Mia. She says, "Oh, I see. That's very sad. I have some glue in my bag. Do you want to use it?" + +Tom and Mia are very happy and excited. They say, "Yes, please! Thank you, thank you!" + +The lady gives them the glue and helps them to repair the statue. She puts some glue on the tail and the ear and sticks them back on the statue. She holds them for a while until they dry. Then she lets go and says, "There. Your dog is repaired. He looks good as new." + +Tom and Mia hug the lady and thank her again. They hug the statue and kiss it. They are very happy and proud. They have repaired their dog. They say, "We love you, dog. You are our best friend." + +The lady smiles and says, "You are very welcome. You are very independent and clever. You care for your dog. He is lucky to have you." + +They play with the statue until their mommy comes back. They tell her what happened and how they repaired their dog. Their mommy is proud of them too. She says, "You are amazing. You are my little heroes." +Ben and Mia were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build tall towers and knock them down. They were having fun and laughing. + +Suddenly, they felt the floor shake. The blocks fell down and the pictures on the wall moved. They heard a loud noise outside. They were scared and hugged each other. + +"What is that?" Mia asked. + +"It is an earthquake," Ben said. "It is when the ground moves a lot. Mommy told me." + +"Will it stop?" Mia asked. + +"I hope so," Ben said. + +They crawled under the table and waited. The shaking lasted for a few seconds and then stopped. They heard Mommy calling their names. + +"Ben! Mia! Are you okay?" Mommy asked. + +"Yes, Mommy, we are okay," Ben said. + +Mommy came into the living room and saw them under the table. She was relieved and hugged them. + +"I'm so glad you are safe," Mommy said. "That was a great earthquake. It was very strong. But we are okay. Come on, let's go outside and see if everyone else is okay." + +Ben and Mia followed Mommy outside. They saw some cracks on the road and some broken branches on the trees. They also saw some people helping each other and checking their houses. They felt sad for the people who had damage. + +"Mommy, can we help them?" Ben asked. + +"Of course, we can," Mommy said. "We can share our water and snacks and toys. We can also stretch our arms and give them hugs. That will make them feel better." + +Ben and Mia nodded and smiled. They were happy to help. They learned that even when bad things happen, they can be brave and kind. They also learned that earthquakes are scary, but they don't last forever. +Sam and Mia liked to play in the garden. They looked for bugs, flowers and rocks. One day, they found a big rock that was shiny and colorful. It was a gem! + +"Wow, look at this!" Sam said. "It is so pretty and bright. It is a gem!" + +Mia nodded. "It is a gem. It is impressive. Can we keep it?" + +Sam smiled. "Yes, we can keep it. We can show it to Mom and Dad. They will like it too." + +They picked up the gem and carried it to the house. It was heavy and hard, but they did not mind. They were happy and proud. They had found a gem! + +They put the gem on the table and ran to find their parents. They wanted to tell them about their discovery. + +"Mom, Dad, come and see!" Sam shouted. "We found a gem in the garden!" + +"A gem?" Mom asked. "What do you mean?" + +"Come and see!" Mia said. "It is a rock, but it is not a normal rock. It is a gem!" + +Mom and Dad followed Sam and Mia to the table. They saw the gem and gasped. It was indeed a gem. It was shiny and colorful. It was impressive. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Dad said. "Where did you find it?" + +"In the garden!" Sam said. "We were playing and we saw it. It was hiding under some dirt. We dug it out and cleaned it. It is a gem!" + +Mom hugged Sam and Mia. "You are very lucky and smart. You found a gem in the garden. It is a rare and beautiful thing. You can keep it as a treasure. It is a gem!" +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. But they do not like the same things. Sara likes to swing high and slide fast. Ben likes to dig in the sand and build castles. + +One day, they go to the park with their mom. Mom says they can have a picnic. She has a basket with sandwiches, apples, and cookies. Sara and Ben are happy. They run to the big tree and sit on the blanket. + +Mom gives them each a sandwich. Sara takes a big bite. She makes a face. She spits out the sandwich. "Yuck!" she says. "This is spicy! I hate spicy!" + +Ben looks at his sandwich. He smells it. He smiles. He takes a big bite. He likes it. "This is yummy!" he says. "I love spicy!" + +Sara and Ben look at each other. They do not understand. How can they like different things? They are twins! + +Mom laughs. She says, "It's okay to like different things. You are twins, but you are not the same. You have different tastes. Sara, your sandwich has mustard. That is spicy. Ben, your sandwich has ketchup. That is not spicy. Do you want to trade?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They trade their sandwiches. They take a bite. They are happy. They say, "Thank you, mom!" + +Mom says, "You're welcome, my loves. Now, do you want to play some more?" + +Sara and Ben say, "Yes, please!" + +They finish their sandwiches. They get up. They run to the playground. But they do not go to the same place. Sara goes to the swing. Ben goes to the sand. They wave to each other. They say, "See you later!" + +They play in the park. They have fun. They do not care if they like different things. They are twins. They love each other. +Tim and Sue were playing with their ball in the park. They liked to roll the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they rolled the ball very fast and far. + +One time, Tim rolled the ball so hard that it went over the hill. Sue ran after it, but she could not see it. She looked around and saw a swamp. The swamp was wet and green and had many plants and animals. Sue thought the ball might be in the swamp. + +She walked closer to the swamp and called, "Ball, where are you?" She heard a splash and saw a white duck. The duck had the ball in its mouth. It looked at Sue and quacked. + +"Hey, that's my ball!" Sue said. "Please give it back!" + +The duck shook its head and swam away. Sue was sad and angry. She wanted her ball back. She did not like the duck. She did not like the swamp. She wished Tim was there to help her. +One day, Ben and his mom were at home. They heard a loud noise outside. It was a tornado. A tornado is a big, scary wind that can break things and hurt people. + +"Mom, what is that?" Ben asked, feeling afraid. + +"That is a tornado, Ben. We have to go to the basement and hide. Come with me, quickly!" Mom said, holding his hand. + +They ran to the basement and closed the door. They heard the tornado getting closer and closer. It was very loud. Ben covered his ears. He wanted the noise to stop. + +"Mom, I don't like the tornado. It is too loud. It makes me cry," Ben said, tears in his eyes. + +Mom hugged him and said, "I know, Ben. I don't like it either. But we are safe here. The tornado will go away soon. I love you, Ben." + +Ben felt a little better. He loved his mom too. He hoped the tornado would go away soon. + +But in the next house, there was a girl named Mia. Mia was deaf. Deaf means you cannot hear anything. Mia did not hear the tornado. She did not hear her dad calling her to go to the basement. She was playing with her dolls in her room. + +She saw the tornado through the window. It was big and scary. It was coming to her house. She felt the wind shaking her house. She felt the glass breaking. She felt the dolls flying away. She felt scared. She wanted her dad. She cried. +Lily and Ben are going to visit their grandma. They are very happy because they love grandma and she makes them yummy food. They have to pack their bags with clothes and toys. + +"Can I pack my teddy bear?" Ben asks Lily. + +"Of course you can. Teddy is your best friend. I will pack my doll. She is my best friend." Lily says. + +They put their friends in their bags and zip them up. Then they go to the kitchen to have breakfast. Mom has made them oat porridge with honey and milk. They like oat porridge. It is warm and sweet. + +"Oat is good for you. It makes you strong and smart." Mom says. + +They eat their oat porridge and drink their milk. Then they brush their teeth and put on their coats and shoes. Mom helps them with their bags and takes them to the car. + +"Are you ready to go?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, we are!" Lily and Ben say. + +They wave goodbye to their house and their cat. They are excited to see grandma. She lives in a big house with a garden and a swing. She is very popular. She has many friends who come to visit her and bring her flowers and cakes. Lily and Ben hope she will share some with them. They love grandma. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to explore. One day, they went to the park with their mom and dad. They saw a big hill with rocks and trees. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. + +"Can we go up there, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful and stay close to us," mom said. + +Lily and Ben ran up the hill, holding hands. They saw birds and flowers and bugs. They felt the wind and the sun on their faces. They were happy and curious. + +They reached the top of the hill and looked around. They saw a big blue lake with boats and ducks. They saw a bridge and a town. They saw a lot of things they had never seen before. + +But they also saw something that made them stop and gasp. They saw a cliff. A cliff was a very high and steep edge of the land. If they went too close, they could fall and get hurt. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben said. + +"It's incredible!" Lily said. + +They were both surprised and scared by the cliff. They did not want to go near it. They backed away and ran to their mom and dad. + +"Mom, dad, we saw a cliff!" they shouted. + +"A cliff? Where?" mom asked. + +"Over there, come and see!" they said. + +Mom and dad followed them to the top of the hill. They saw the cliff and the lake and the town. They were also surprised and amazed by the view. + +"It's beautiful, isn't it?" dad said. + +"Yes, it is. But it's also dangerous. You have to be very careful and never go too close to the cliff," mom said. + +"We know, mom. We don't want to fall," Lily and Ben said. + +They hugged their mom and dad and thanked them for taking them to the park. They learned something new and saw something incredible. They had a fun and exciting day. +Sam and Lily are brother and sister. They like to play together in their house. One day, they want 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 sees the stairs and goes up. She finds a big closet upstairs and goes inside. She closes the door and waits. + +Sam counts to ten and says, "Ready or not, here I come!" He looks for Lily in the living room, the kitchen, and the bathroom. He cannot find her. He thinks, "Maybe she is upstairs." He goes up the stairs and looks in the bedrooms. He cannot find her. He sees the closet and opens the door. He sees Lily and says, "I found you!" + +Lily is surprised and says, "How did you find me? I was very quiet." + +Sam says, "I heard you breathe. You breathe very loud." + +Lily says, "No, I don't. You are deaf." + +Sam says, "No, I'm not. You are loud." + +They start to argue. They do not hear their mom calling them from downstairs. She says, "Sam, Lily, come down. It is time for lunch." + +She waits for a while, but they do not come. She goes upstairs and sees them in the closet. She says, "What are you doing here? I have been calling you for a long time." + +Sam and Lily say, "Sorry, mom. We were playing hide and seek. We did not hear you." + +Mom says, "You did not hear me because you were too busy fighting. You need to listen better and be nice to each other. Now, come down and eat your lunch." + +Sam and Lily say, "OK, mom. We are sorry. We love you." + +They hug their mom and go downstairs. They eat their lunch and share their toys. They are happy. +Lily and Max were playing pirates in the garden. They had a big box, a map, and some hats. They wanted to find some treasure. + +"Look, Max, the map says the treasure is under the big tree," Lily said, pointing to a drawing. + +"Let's go, Lily, maybe we can find gold and jewels," Max said, holding the box. + +They ran to the big tree and started to dig with their hands. They dug and dug, but they did not find anything. + +"Maybe the map is wrong, Lily, maybe the treasure is somewhere else," Max said, feeling sad. + +"No, Max, we have to be persistent, we have to keep digging, maybe the treasure is very deep," Lily said, not giving up. + +They dug and dug some more, until they saw something shiny in the dirt. + +"Look, Lily, look, we found it, we found the treasure!" Max shouted, picking up a metal spoon. + +"It's so pretty, Max, it's our treasure, let's put it in the box," Lily said, smiling. + +They put the spoon in the box and closed it. They felt very happy and proud. They had found the treasure. They were the best pirates ever. +Tommy did not like to go to the barber. He was scared of the big chair, the sharp scissors and the loud buzzer. He always cried and hid when his mom said it was time for a haircut. + +One day, his mom took him to a new barber. His name was Sam and he had a big smile and a funny hat. He showed Tommy some toys and books in the waiting area. He said, "Hi, Tommy. Do you want to play with me?" + +Tommy nodded and followed Sam. He liked the toys and the books. He forgot about the haircut. Sam said, "Tommy, you have very nice hair. Can I please give you a haircut? I will be very gentle and fast. And you can keep playing with the toys and the books." + +Tommy looked at Sam. He saw that he was friendly and kind. He said, "Okay, Sam. You can please give me a haircut. But don't use the loud buzzer. It hurts my ears." + +Sam said, "No problem, Tommy. I will only use the scissors and the comb. And I will give you a sticker and a lollipop when we are done. How does that sound?" + +Tommy smiled and said, "That sounds good, Sam. Thank you." + +Sam lifted Tommy to the big chair and wrapped a cape around him. He started to cut his hair with the scissors and the comb. He talked to Tommy about his favorite toys and books. He made him laugh and feel comfortable. + +Tommy did not cry or hide. He enjoyed his haircut. He liked Sam. He said, "Sam, you are the best barber ever. You are not scary. You are fun." + +Sam said, "Thank you, Tommy. You are the best customer ever. You are not fussy. You are brave." + +He finished the haircut and gave Tommy a sticker and a lollipop. He said, "You look great, Tommy. I hope to see you again soon." + +Tommy said, "Me too, Sam. Bye-bye." + +He hugged Sam and ran to his mom. He showed her his sticker and his lollipop. He said, "Mom, I like the barber. He is nice. Can we please come back?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Of course, Tommy. I'm so proud of you. You did a great job." +Lily liked to organize her toys. She had a big box for her dolls, a small box for her cars, and a basket for her books. She put each toy in the right place and made her room look neat. + +One day, she found an unknown toy on the floor. It was round and shiny and had many buttons. She did not know what it was or where it came from. She wondered if it was a gift from someone or if it was a mistake. + +She picked up the toy and pressed a button. The toy made a loud noise and flashed a bright light. Lily was scared and dropped the toy. It rolled under her bed and she could not see it anymore. + +She ran to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom hugged her and said it was okay. She said the toy was a remote control for the TV and it belonged to her dad. He must have left it on the floor by accident. + +Lily felt better and went back to her room. She took the remote control from under her bed and put it on her dad's desk. She did not want to play with it anymore. She liked to organize her toys, not make them noisy and scary. +Lily and Ben were playing with their blocks. They liked to build towers and bridges and houses. But Ben wanted to make his tower taller and taller. He took some blocks from Lily's bridge and put them on his tower. + +"Hey, stop that!" Lily said. "Those are my blocks. You are making my bridge fall down." + +"I don't care," Ben said. "I want a big tower. It is better than your bridge." + +Lily was angry. She did not like Ben taking her blocks. She pushed Ben's tower and made it fall down too. The blocks went everywhere. + +"Look what you did!" Ben said. "You ruined my tower. You are a mean girl." + +Lily and Ben started to cry. They did not want to play with each other anymore. They quit playing with the blocks and went to their own corners. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the blocks on the floor and the sad faces of Lily and Ben. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. "Why are you crying?" + +"Lily pushed my tower and made it fall down," Ben said. + +"Ben took my blocks and made my bridge fall down," Lily said. + +Mom sighed. She knew they had a fight. She picked up some of the blocks and put them in a box. + +"Listen, Lily and Ben," Mom said. "You are both good kids. You can share the blocks and play nicely. You don't have to fight over them. There are enough blocks for both of you. Why don't you try to build something together?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt sorry for what they did. They did not want to be mad at each other. They wanted to be friends. + +"OK, Mom," Lily said. "We will try to build something together." + +"OK, Mom," Ben said. "We will try to be nice to each other." + +Mom smiled. She was glad they were willing to make up. She gave them a hug and a kiss. + +"I love you, Lily and Ben," Mom said. "Now, how about some cookies and milk? I made some delicious cookies for you." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They loved Mom's cookies. They followed Mom to the kitchen. They left the blocks on the floor. They would play with them later. They were happy again. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to look for things in the grass and dirt. They found sticks, leaves, bugs, and sometimes shiny things. One day, they saw a big rock near the slide. It was gray and had many bumps and holes. + +"Let's examine the rock!" Lily said. "Maybe we can find something inside." + +"OK!" Max agreed. They ran to the rock and started to poke and dig with their fingers. They felt something hard and smooth in one of the holes. + +"What is it?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Let me pull it out." Max said. He tugged and twisted until he freed the object. It was a small metal ring with a red stone on it. It sparkled in the sun. + +"Wow! It's so pretty!" Lily exclaimed. "Can I see it?" + +"Sure. Here you go." Max handed the ring to Lily. She put it on her finger and admired it. + +"It fits me! It's like a princess ring!" She said. + +"Can I have it back?" Max asked. + +"No. It's mine. I found it." Lily said. + +"No, you didn't. I found it. I pulled it out." Max said. + +They started to argue and pull the ring from each other. They did not notice a big dog that was walking by with its owner. The dog saw the shiny ring and thought it was a toy. It barked and ran towards Lily and Max. + +"Look out! A fierce dog!" Max shouted. + +Lily and Max dropped the ring and ran away. The dog picked up the ring in its mouth and ran away too. The owner tried to catch the dog, but it was too fast. + +Lily and Max were scared and sad. They lost the ring and their fun. They hugged each other and said sorry. + +"We should have shared the ring. It was not worth fighting over." Lily said. + +"You're right. We are friends. Friends are more important than things." Max said. + +They learned their lesson and went back to playing. They hoped the dog would enjoy the ring. They decided to look for more rocks, but only for fun, not for keeping. +Lily likes to comb her hair. She has a pink comb with stars on it. She combs her hair every morning and night. She makes her hair smooth and shiny. + +One day, Lily sees a bird outside her window. The bird has blue and yellow feathers. It sings a pretty song. Lily wants to play with the bird. She opens the window and calls the bird. + +The bird flies to the window and lands on the sill. It looks at Lily with its black eyes. Lily smiles and holds out her comb. She says, "Do you want to comb your hair, bird? You have nice feathers." + +The bird nods and hops on Lily's hand. It lets Lily comb its feathers gently. It likes the feeling of the comb. It chirps and flaps its wings. + +Lily and the bird are happy. They comb each other's hair and sing together. They can see the clear sky and the sun. They are friends. +Anna liked to play with her toy cars in the bathtub. She had a red car, a blue car, and a yellow car. She made them zoom and splash in the water. She pretended they were racing and chasing each other. + +One day, she wanted to try something new. She put her yellow car on the edge of the bathtub and pushed it hard. She wanted to see how far it would fly. But she pushed too hard and the car flew out of the bathtub and hit the wall. The car broke into two pieces. Anna was sad and scared. + +She quickly got out of the bathtub and picked up the broken car. She tried to put the pieces back together, but they did not fit. She felt sorry for her yellow car. She wished she could reverse what she did and make it whole again. + +She ran to her mom and showed her the broken car. She said, "Mom, I'm sorry, I broke my car. Can you fix it?" Mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Anna, accidents happen. I can't fix your car, but I can get you a new one. But next time, be careful with your toys and don't throw them out of the bathtub, okay?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Okay, Mom, I'm sorry. Thank you for a new car. I love you." Mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Anna. Now let's dry you off and get you dressed." Anna felt better and hugged her mom. She learned her lesson and never threw her cars out of the bathtub again. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a pond with some ducks and fish. They wanted to see them closer. + +They walked to the pond and looked at the water. They saw something green and slimy. It was a frog. The frog jumped out of the water and landed on a rock. Lily and Tom were surprised and curious. + +"Hello, frog!" Lily said. "What are you doing here?" + +The frog looked at Lily and Tom. It opened its mouth and said, "Ribbit, ribbit!" + +Lily and Tom laughed. They thought the frog was funny. They wanted to touch it and play with it. + +They reached out their hands to the frog. But the frog did not like that. It was scared of Lily and Tom. It did not want to be touched or played with. + +The frog shouted, "Ribbit, ribbit, ribbit!" It jumped off the rock and back into the water. It swam away from Lily and Tom. + +Lily and Tom were sad. They wanted to be friends with the frog. They did not mean to scare it. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was an elderly lady. She was sitting on a bench. She had a hat and a cane. She smiled at Lily and Tom. + +"Don't worry, children," she said. "The frog is shy. He likes to be alone. He is not angry with you. He is just afraid of strangers." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They understood. They said sorry to the frog. They waved goodbye to the lady. They went back to playing in the park. They had fun. They hoped to see the frog again. Maybe next time, the frog would be less shy. Maybe next time, they could be friends. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys. Lily has a laser that makes red light. Ben has a chubby bear that can talk. They like to pretend that the laser is a magic wand and the bear is a king. + +"Zap! Zap! I turn you into a frog, King Bear!" Lily says, pointing the laser at Ben's bear. + +"Ribbit! Ribbit! Help me, Lily! You are a bad witch!" Ben says, making his bear talk. + +Lily laughs and runs away with the laser. Ben chases her around the room. They have fun. + +But then, Lily trips over a pillow and drops the laser. It rolls under the sofa. + +"Oh no! I lose my laser!" Lily cries. + +"Ha ha! Now you can't turn me into a frog anymore!" Ben says. + +He tries to grab the laser, but it is too far. He can't reach it. + +"Please, Lily, help me get the laser!" Ben says. + +"Why should I? You are mean to me and my laser!" Lily says. + +They start to argue. They are not having fun anymore. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asks. + +"Lily lose her laser and won't help me get it!" Ben says. + +"Ben is mean to me and my bear and wants my laser!" Lily says. + +Mom sighs. She moves the sofa and picks up the laser. + +"Look, kids, this is just a toy. It is not a magic wand or a weapon. You can share it and play nicely, or you can lose it for real. What do you choose?" Mom says. + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They feel sorry. + +"We choose to share it and play nicely, Mom. We are sorry." Lily and Ben say. + +Mom smiles and gives them the laser. + +"Good. Now, how about you turn King Bear into a prince and have a tea party?" Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom. That sounds fun." Lily and Ben say. + +They hug Mom and each other. They play with the laser and the bear. They have fun. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is black and white. It has a long tail and a wet nose. + +"Can we touch the dog?" Lily asks Tom. + +"I don't know," Tom says. He shrugs. He is not sure if the dog is nice or mean. + +The dog sees Lily and Tom. It runs to them. It runs very fast. Lily and Tom are scared. They scream and run away. + +"Help! Help!" they shout. + +But the dog does not want to hurt them. It only wants to play. It barks and wags its tail. It stops and waits for Lily and Tom to come back. + +Lily and Tom stop running. They look at the dog. The dog looks happy and friendly. + +"Maybe the dog is nice," Lily says. + +"Maybe," Tom says. + +They walk slowly to the dog. The dog licks their hands. It is soft and warm. + +Lily and Tom smile. They touch the dog. They pet its fur and scratch its ears. The dog likes it. It rolls on the grass and makes funny noises. + +Lily and Tom laugh. They play with the dog. They have fun. + +The end. +Tom and Sue are husband and wife. They like to go to the park and play with their dog, Rex. Rex is a big, brown dog who likes to run and fetch sticks. + +One day, they go to the park, but the sky is dark and gray. Tom says, "I think it will rain soon. We should go home." Sue says, "But Rex wants to play more. Look, he found a big stick. Let's throw it for him." Tom says, "OK, but only one more time." + +They throw the stick for Rex, and he runs after it. But then, they hear a loud boom. It is thunder. Rex is scared of thunder. He drops the stick and runs back to Tom and Sue. He whines and shakes. Tom says, "Poor Rex. Let's go home now." Sue says, "Yes, let's go. It is starting to rain." + +They run to their car, but they are too late. The rain is heavy and wet. It makes them and Rex very wet. They get in the car and drive home. Tom says, "We are all wet. We need to dry off and change clothes." Sue says, "Yes, we do. And we need to give Rex a towel and a treat. He was very brave." + +They get home and dry off and change clothes. They give Rex a towel and a treat. They hug him and say, "We love you, Rex. You are a good dog." Rex wags his tail and licks their faces. He is happy. Tom says, "We had fun at the park, but I'm glad we are home now." Sue says, "Me too. Home is the best place to be when it rains." They smile and cuddle on the couch. They watch TV and eat popcorn. They are a happy family. +Tom and Lily wanted to play with their new toys, but their mom said they had to help her wrap some gifts for their cousins. Tom and Lily did not like to wrap gifts. They thought it was boring and hard. They wanted to have fun with their cars and dolls. + +"Mom, can we please stop wrapping now?" Tom asked. He was grumpy and tired. + +"No, Tom, we have to finish. It is almost time to go to the party. And you have to be nice to your cousins. They will be happy to get these gifts." Mom said. She was busy and stressed. + +"But Mom, we don't like our cousins. They are mean and noisy. They always take our toys and break them. Why do we have to give them gifts?" Lily said. She was grumpy and sad. + +"Because they are family, Lily, and we have to be kind to them. Even if they are not kind to us. Now, help me put these gifts in the sack. We have to go soon." Mom said. She was firm and calm. + +Tom and Lily did not want to help. They wanted to play. They did not care about the sack or the gifts or the cousins. They decided to make a plan. They took some of their old toys that they did not like anymore. They wrapped them with paper and tape. They put them in the sack with the other gifts. They thought they were clever and funny. + +They went to the party with their mom. They gave the sack to their cousins. Their cousins opened the gifts. They saw the old toys. They were angry and disappointed. They threw the toys at Tom and Lily. They called them names. They made them cry. Mom saw what happened. She was shocked and angry. She scolded Tom and Lily. She made them apologize to their cousins. She took away their new toys. She said they were naughty and rude. + +Tom and Lily were sorry and sad. They wished they had not done that. They wished they had helped their mom. They wished they had been nice to their cousins. They wished they had their new toys. They learned a lesson. They did not have fun. They had a bad day. +Anna is a young girl who likes to draw. She has many papers with her drawings in a folder. She likes to show her drawings to her friends and family. + +One day, Anna wants to wear her new dress. It is pink and has flowers on it. She thinks it is very pretty. She puts on her dress and looks in the mirror. She smiles and says, "I look like a princess!" + +She takes her folder and goes to the living room. She sees her mom and dad sitting on the couch. They are reading books. She runs to them and says, "Look, look, I have a new dress and I have my drawings!" + +Her mom and dad look at her and smile. They say, "You look very pretty, Anna. And we are proud of your drawings. Can we see them?" + +Anna nods and opens her folder. She shows them her drawings one by one. She has drawn a house, a cat, a sun, and a rainbow. Her mom and dad praise her and hug her. They say, "You are very talented, Anna. You have a great imagination. We love you and your drawings." + +Anna feels happy and warm. She says, "I love you too, mom and dad. And I love my new dress and my folder." She hugs them back and kisses them. Then she says, "Can I show my drawings to Grandma and Grandpa too?" + +Her mom and dad say, "Of course, Anna. They will be very happy to see them. Let's call them and tell them you have a surprise for them." + +Anna claps her hands and says, "Yay, let's do that!" She picks up her folder and runs to the phone. She can't wait to share her drawings with her grandparents. She thinks, "This is a good day." +Sara and Ben were playing with a big rope in the yard. They wanted to make a swing on the tree. But the rope had a knot that was too hard to untie. + +"Let me try to fix it," Ben said. He pulled and twisted the rope, but the knot only got tighter. + +"No, let me try," Sara said. She took the rope from Ben and tried to loosen the knot with her fingers. But the knot did not budge. + +They both felt frustrated and sad. They wanted to swing on the tree, but the knot was in the way. + +Then they heard a voice from behind the fence. It was their neighbor, Mr. Lee. He was an old man who knew a lot about ropes and knots. + +"Hello, children. Do you need some help?" he asked. + +"Yes, please," Sara and Ben said. "We can't fix this knot. It's too hard." + +Mr. Lee smiled and climbed over the fence. He took the rope and looked at the knot. He said it was a special kind of knot that was very strong and secure. He said he learned how to make it and undo it when he was a sailor. + +He showed Sara and Ben how to find the end of the rope and follow it through the loops and twists of the knot. He said they had to be patient and gentle with the rope. He said the knot was like a puzzle that had a solution. + +Slowly, he untied the knot and freed the rope. Sara and Ben clapped and cheered. They thanked Mr. Lee for his help. + +"You're welcome, children. You did a good job trying to fix it. Now you can make your swing and have fun," he said. + +He gave them the rope and went back to his yard. + +Sara and Ben tied the rope to the tree and made a swing. They took turns swinging and laughing. They thought Mr. Lee was incredible. He knew how to fix any knot. +Lily and Ben were playing hide and seek in the park. Lily was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then opened her eyes. She looked around for Ben, but she could not see him. She walked around the trees and the swings, but he was not there. She started to feel dizzy and scared. Where was Ben? + +She heard a giggle behind a bush. She ran to the bush and pulled it aside. There was Ben, smiling and holding a toy snake. He waved the snake at Lily and said, "Boo!" + +Lily screamed and jumped back. She did not like snakes, even toy ones. She felt angry and sad. Ben had scared her and made her dizzy. He was not a good friend. + +She ran away from Ben and the bush. She found her mom on a bench and hugged her. She told her mom what Ben had done. Her mom said, "That was not nice of Ben. He should not scare you like that. He should say sorry and promise not to do it again." + +Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She hoped Ben would say sorry and promise not to scare her again. She wanted to play with him, but only if he was nice. She wondered if he would come and find her and make up. She waited for him on the bench with her mom. +Lily liked to sew with her grandma. Grandma had a big box of colorful threads and needles. She taught Lily how to make a stitch with the needle and thread. Lily wanted to make a scarf for her teddy bear. + +Lily picked a blue thread and a small needle. She cut a piece of white cloth from an old shirt. She started to sew the cloth with the needle and thread. She made small stitches along the edge of the cloth. She was very careful not to poke herself with the needle. + +Grandma watched Lily sew. She smiled and said, "You are doing a great job, Lily. Your stitches are very delicate and neat. Your teddy bear will love his scarf." + +Lily smiled back and said, "Thank you, Grandma. I want to keep sewing with you. It is fun and I learn a lot." + +Grandma hugged Lily and said, "I am happy to sew with you, Lily. You are a good learner and a good helper. You can keep the scarf and the needle and thread. They are yours now." + +Lily was very happy. She finished the scarf and wrapped it around her teddy bear. She gave him a kiss and said, "I made this for you, Teddy. I hope you like it. It is warm and soft and has delicate stitches." Teddy nodded and hugged Lily. He liked his scarf very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the garden. One day, her mom gave her a mysterious bulb to plant. Lily was very excited to plant it. She dug a hole and put the bulb in the ground. + +Every day, Lily watered the bulb and waited for it to grow. But she was too impatient and kept digging it up to check on it. This made the bulb spoil and it never grew. + +Lily learned an important lesson that day. She realized that if she didn't give things time and patience, they would never grow. From then on, she waited patiently for everything she planted to grow big and strong. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. Max loved to play at the beach, and he loved to find shells and rocks in the sand. One day, Max saw an octopus in the water. The octopus was wet and slimy, and it had big, bulging eyes. Max thought it was very cool. + +But then, Max's mom called him to come back to the beach blanket. She wanted him to eat his sandwich and take a nap. Max didn't want to do that. He wanted to stay in the water and play with the octopus. So he ignored his mom's calls and stayed in the water. + +Suddenly, the octopus wrapped its tentacles around Max's legs and pulled him under the water. Max couldn't breathe, and he couldn't escape. He wished he had listened to his mom and come back to the beach blanket. But it was too late. The octopus was too strong, and Max drowned. +Once upon a time, there was an old ship. The ship was very big and had lots of rust on it. One day, a little boy saw the ship and said, "Wow, that's an old ship!" The captain of the ship heard the boy and said, "Yes, it is. But it can still fly!" The boy was surprised and asked, "Can ships fly?" The captain smiled and said, "Yes, they can. But only in the water." The boy was happy to learn something new and waved goodbye to the captain as the old ship sailed away. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, he saw a big aeroplane fly high in the sky. It was so big and loud that Timmy covered his ears. + +Timmy's friend, Sarah, came to play with him. "Did you see the aeroplane?" Timmy asked. "Yes, I did," Sarah replied. "It was fierce!" + +Timmy and Sarah decided to lay down on the grass and listen to the sounds around them. They heard birds chirping and dogs barking. Then, they heard the aeroplane again. "Listen!" Timmy said excitedly. "It's the aeroplane again!" + +Sarah and Timmy watched the aeroplane fly by and waved at it. They were happy to have seen such a fierce and exciting thing in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pretty pink dress. One day, she was playing with her dolls when she accidentally spilled juice on her favorite rag. She started to panic because she thought her mom would be mad. + +But then, her mom came in and saw what happened. She told Lily not to worry and that they could wash the rag together. Lily felt relieved and grateful for her mom's help. They washed the rag and hung it up to dry. + +Later that day, Lily put on her ballet shoes and started to dance. She felt so graceful as she twirled around the room. She was happy that her rag was clean and that her mom was there to help her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends found a box of stuff. They didn't know who it belonged to, but they decided to play with it anyway. + +Lily saw a toy inside the box that she really wanted to play with. She tried to reach it, but it was too distant. So, she stepped on a rock to get closer. Suddenly, the rock slipped and Lily fell down. + +Her friends rushed to help her, but it was too late. Lily had hurt herself badly. Her parents took her to the hospital, but the doctors couldn't save her. + +From that day on, Lily's friends never played with things that didn't belong to them. They learned that it's important to be careful and not take risks that could hurt themselves or others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike around the park. One day, she saw a big brown dog walking towards her. Lily was scared, but the dog just sniffed her and walked away. + +The next day, Lily saw the same dog again. This time, the dog had a patterned collar around its neck. Lily thought the collar was pretty, so she asked the dog's owner where she got it. The owner said she made it herself. + +Lily went home and asked her mom if they could make a patterned collar for her stuffed bear. Her mom said yes, and they made a brown collar with a pretty pattern on it. Lily was so happy and showed it to her bear. From that day on, Lily and her bear would ride their bikes around the park with matching collars. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly and zoom through the sky. One day, while flying, Blue saw a bright and shiny worm on the ground. Blue swooped down to catch the worm, but a big cat named Tom was also chasing the worm. + +Tom was very hungry and wanted to eat the worm. Blue and Tom started to fight over the worm. They were both very strong, but Blue was faster and smarter. Blue grabbed the worm and flew away as fast as possible. + +Tom was sad and hungry, but he knew the fight had to end. He went back to his home to find some food. Blue also went back to her nest with the worm. She was happy and proud that she won the fight. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cool aeroplane flying in the sky. The aeroplane had big wings and a loud sound. The sun was shining and the clouds were white. Suddenly, the aeroplane started to fall down. It went down and down until it hit the ground. Everyone was scared, but luckily, no one got hurt. The aeroplane was broken, but the people fixed it and it flew again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip and play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went on an adventure with her friends. They walked through a forest and came to a tall cliff. + +Lily was scared to go near the edge, but her friends wanted to see what was down below. They decided to skip rocks off the cliff and listen to the sounds they made. Lily joined in and they had lots of fun. + +After a while, they decided it was time to go home. Lily was happy that she conquered her fear of the tall cliff and had a great time with her friends. From that day on, she couldn't wait to go on more adventures with them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pretty dresses and bows in her hair. One day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy a new dress. Lily picked out a pink dress with sparkles on it. + +As they were walking home, Lily's mom noticed that Lily was walking very slow. "What's wrong, Lily?" she asked. "I don't want to get my new dress dirty," Lily replied. + +"Don't worry, sweetie. We'll be home soon," her mom said. Suddenly, it started to rain. Lily and her mom ran under a tree to stay dry. "What will happen to my dress?" Lily asked, worried. + +"Don't worry, Lily. Your dress will be just fine. It's a waterproof style," her mom said with a smile. Lily was relieved and they continued walking home in the rain, happy and dry. +One day, Tim and Tom went to a park to play. They saw a big band playing music. Tim said, "I want to play too!" Tom said, "Me too!" They went to the band and asked if they could play. The band said, "Sure!" Tim played the drums and Tom played the guitar. They played and played until it was time to go home. + +As they were leaving, they saw a man with a serious face. He had a gun and he said, "Give me your money!" Tim and Tom were scared. They didn't know what to do. Suddenly, Tim remembered that he had a toy gun in his pocket. He took it out and said, "Don't shoot us! We have a gun too!" The man was surprised and ran away. Tim and Tom felt proud that they could protect themselves. They went home and told their mom what happened. She was happy that they were safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat tuna sandwiches. One day, she went to the store with her mommy to buy some tuna. She saw a big black cat in the store and pointed at it, saying "Kitty!". + +Her mommy said, "Yes, that's a black kitty. Do you like it?" + +Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, I like black kitties. They are pretty." + +After they bought the tuna, they went back home and made sandwiches. Lily's mommy asked her, "Do you want some tuna on your sandwich?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please. I love tuna!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write on paper. She had a big table where she would sit and make her art. One day, Lily's mom brought home a new piece of furniture. It was a big, shiny desk with lots of drawers. Lily was jealous because she wanted it for herself. + +Lily's mom told her that the desk was for her dad, who needed it for work. Lily was sad, but she still had her own table to draw and write on. One day, Lily's dad came home from work and showed her what he had written on his new desk. It was a beautiful story about a princess and her castle. Lily was amazed and asked her dad to help her write her own story. + +Together, they sat at the big desk and wrote a story about a magical forest. Lily was so happy that she forgot all about being jealous of the new furniture. From that day on, Lily and her dad would write stories together at the big desk, and Lily knew that she didn't need it for herself to be happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved summer because he could play outside. One day, Timmy went to the park and saw a big rock. He wanted to climb on it, but his mom said it was too dangerous. + +Timmy saw a girl playing with a ball and said, "Hi! Can I play with you?" The girl said, "No, you're not polite. You have to say please." Timmy said, "Please, can I play with you?" + +They played together for a while, but then it was time for Timmy to go home. He said goodbye to the girl and started walking home. Suddenly, he tripped on a rock and fell. He hurt his leg and had to go to the hospital. + +Timmy learned that he should listen to his mom and be polite. He also learned to be careful around rocks. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance, so her parents bought her an ordinary microphone to play with. Lily would pretend she was a famous singer and sing into her microphone every day. + +One day, Lily's microphone broke and she needed a new one. Her parents went to the store to supply her with a new microphone, but they couldn't find one that was just right. Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do without her microphone. + +As time went by, Lily stopped singing and dancing. She felt like something important was missing from her life. One day, she found her old broken microphone and decided to try to fix it. She worked very hard and finally got it to work again. + +But when she tried to sing into the microphone, she heard a loud noise and suddenly the microphone exploded! Lily was hurt and had to go to the hospital. She learned that sometimes it's better to let go of old things and get new ones, even if they seem ordinary. +Once upon a time, there was a kind crab named Sammy. Sammy lived in a big shell by the beach. Every day, Sammy would dress up in a colorful shell and go play with his friends on the sand. + +One day, Sammy found a small shell and wanted to give it to his friend, Sally. So he dressed up in his shell and went to find her. When he found Sally, he gave her the shell and she was very happy. + +Sammy and Sally played together all day and had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, Sammy said goodbye to Sally and went back to his shell. He was very happy that he could make his friend happy by giving her a shell. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue had big, strong wings that helped him fly high in the sky. One day, Blue met a friend named Red. Red was a cool bird with a funny hat. + +"Hi there, Blue!" said Red. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm looking for some food," replied Blue. "I'm so hungry!" + +Red saw a big, juicy worm on the ground. "Here you go, Blue!" he said. "Chew on this!" + +Blue took the worm and started to chew. "Mmm, this is yummy!" he said. "Thanks, Red!" + +The two birds flew around together, flapping their wings and having fun. They laughed and played until the sun went down. From that day on, Blue and Red were the best of friends, always looking out for each other and sharing their food. +Once upon a time, there was a little owl. The owl was different from all the other owls because it had blue feathers instead of brown. One day, the little owl wanted to ask the other owls if they liked its blue feathers. But the other owls didn't like the little owl because it was different. + +The little owl felt very sad and flew away to a different tree. As the night went on, the little owl got very cold and lonely. It wished it had stayed with the other owls. Suddenly, a big storm came and the little owl's tree fell down. The little owl was trapped and couldn't fly away. + +The other owls heard the little owl's cries for help, but they didn't want to help because it was different. Sadly, the little owl was stuck in the tree and couldn't get out. From that day on, the other owls realized they should have been kind to the little owl, even though it was different. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy cars. One day, Timmy's mom brought him a new toy car. Timmy was so excited! He loved the bright colors and the sound it made when he pushed it. + +Timmy wanted to play with his new toy car with his friends. So, he asked his mom if his friends could come over. His mom said yes and Timmy was even more excited. + +When his friends arrived, Timmy showed them his new toy car. They all played together and had so much fun. Timmy loved the sound of all the toy cars racing around. + +At the end of the day, Timmy's mom said it was time for his friends to go home. Timmy was sad, but his mom said they could all play again soon. Timmy was so excited to add his new toy car to his collection and play with his friends again. +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 lost puppy in the park. "Hello little puppy, welcome to my world!" she said with a big smile. + +Lily brought the puppy home and her parents were happy to see her new furry friend. "What's his name?" asked her dad. "I don't know yet, but he's so cute!" replied Lily. + +As they played together, Lily's nosy cat came into the room. "Who's the new friend?" asked the cat. "This is my new puppy, we just found him in the park!" said Lily. + +After a while, Lily's dad asked, "Do you want to play a game?" "Yes!" said Lily excitedly. "Let's see who can score the most points!" + +They played the game and Lily won. "Yay, I scored the most points!" she cheered. It was a fun day for Lily and her new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, they found a big wheel that could spin around and around. Lily's friends pushed her on the wheel and she felt very happy. + +Suddenly, Lily's friend pushed her too hard and she fell off the wheel. Lily was in shock and cried out loud. Her friends felt bad and helped her up. They learned that playing too rough can be dangerous and they promised to be more careful in the future. + +From that day on, Lily and her friends played together safely and had lots of fun. They never forgot the lesson they learned about being careful and not playing dangerously. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play at the park. One day, she went to the park with her friend Timmy. They both wanted to play on the slide, but Timmy was being bossy and wouldn't let Lily go first. + +Lily said, "Timmy, please don't be bossy. We can both play on the slide together." + +But Timmy didn't listen and kept going down the slide over and over again. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. Then, she had an idea. She said, "Timmy, I will race you to the top of the slide. Whoever wins gets to go first!" + +Timmy agreed and they both ran to the top of the slide. Lily won the race and got to go first. Timmy was happy too because they both got to play on the slide together. From that day on, they always took turns and had fun playing together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to race with her friends in the park. One day, Lily's Mom packed a delicious lunch for her and they went on a trip to the beach. + +On the way, Lily's Mom said, "We have to be careful not to forget anything. We don't want to have a bad trip." Lily didn't understand what her Mom meant, but she nodded her head anyway. + +When they arrived at the beach, Lily and her Mom set up their towels and umbrella. Lily's Mom said, "Let's go for a swim!" but Lily didn't want to. She wanted to play in the sand. + +While Lily was building a sandcastle, a big wave came and washed it away. Lily started to cry. Her Mom said, "Don't worry, we can build another one. It's not the end of the world." Lily stopped crying and they had a fun day at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, her mom told her to put on some sunscreen to prevent getting a sunburn. + +Lily listened to her mom and put on the sunscreen. She ran around in the garden, feeling happy and safe. Suddenly, she saw her little brother, Max, rubbing his eyes. + +Lily knew that rubbing your eyes can make them hurt. She told Max to stop being naughty and to wash his hands instead. Max listened to his big sister and washed his hands. They continued playing in the garden, having fun in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved summer because she could play outside all day long. One day, she was playing with her friend Jack when her mom called her inside for lunch. + +Lily's mom made her a tasty sandwich with peanut butter and jelly. Lily loved it so much that she said, "Mom, this sandwich is so tasty, it makes my taste buds ring!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. What did you and Jack do outside today?" + +Lily replied, "We played in the sandbox and made a big castle. Jack said it was the best castle he ever saw!" + +Her mom smiled again and said, "It sounds like you had a fun day. Maybe tomorrow you can invite Jack over for lunch and you can make him a tasty sandwich too!" + +Lily was so happy that she hugged her mom and said, "That's a great idea! I can't wait for tomorrow!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with pastels. One day, she went to the park to draw. She had a box of pastels with her. She drew a picture of a big, noisy truck. + +Suddenly, the wind blew and her pastels went flying! She had to run after them. She picked them up and put them back in her box. She was happy because she didn't lose any of her pastels. + +Lily went back to her drawing and finished her picture. It was very noisy because the truck was very loud. She was proud of her drawing and showed it to her mommy when she got home. Her mommy loved it and hung it up on the fridge. Lily was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue liked to fly around and sing songs. One day, Blue met a friend named Red. Red was a foolish bird who did not know how to fly very well. Blue decided to help Red learn how to fly. + +Blue taught Red how to flap his wings and how to glide in the sky. After a few days of practice, Red was able to fly on his own. Blue felt happy that he was able to complete his mission of helping Red. + +One day, while flying together, Red saw a big juicy worm on the ground. Red was so excited to eat the worm that he flew down to get it. But Red did not see the cat hiding in the bushes. The cat pounced on Red and ate him up. + +Blue felt sad that his friend was gone. He realized that it was foolish of Red to fly down to get the worm without checking for danger. Blue knew that he had completed his mission of helping Red learn how to fly, but he also learned that being safe was important too. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Teddy. Teddy was very tired from playing all day in the forest. So, he decided to rest under a big tree. The tree was very helpful because it gave Teddy shade from the hot sun. + +As Teddy was resting, he saw a little bird flying above him. The bird looked very tired too, so Teddy asked the bird to rest under the tree with him. The bird was very happy to have Teddy's help. + +After a while, Teddy and the bird felt much better and they continued to play together in the forest. From that day on, Teddy always remembered how helpful it was to rest under the big tree and he made sure to share its shade with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and loved to explore the world around her. One day, she went on a walk in the forest and found a big rock. + +Lily decided to climb on top of the rock, but as she did, she accidentally split her dress. She didn't want to go home with a torn dress, so she looked around for a way to fix it. + +Luckily, she found a needle and thread nearby and used them to stitch up her dress. With her dress fixed, she continued her walk in the forest, feeling happy and proud of herself for being able to fix it all by herself. +One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. He brought his favorite drum with him. Timmy loved to play the drum because it made him happy. + +When Timmy got to the park, his friend Johnny asked if he could play the drum too. Timmy said yes, but he was worried Johnny might spoil his drum. "Please be careful," Timmy said. + +Johnny promised to be honest and careful with the drum. But when he started playing, he hit it too hard and the drum broke. Timmy was sad and angry. "Why did you spoil my drum?" he asked. + +Johnny felt bad and said sorry. "I didn't mean to spoil it," he said. "I will try to fix it for you." Timmy forgave Johnny and they worked together to fix the drum. In the end, they were happy again and played music together. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight named Jack. Jack had a big sword that he used to fight bad guys. But one day, Jack met a dragon who was not bad, but just lost. The dragon was harmless and didn't want to hurt anyone. + +Jack thought about using his sword to fight the dragon, but he decided to be kind instead. He helped the dragon find its way back home. The dragon was so happy that it gave Jack a treasure to save for later. + +Jack realized that not all things that look scary are bad. He learned that being kind and helping others is important. He saved the treasure and shared it with his friends, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at the birds. One day, she saw a bird with a red feather and said, "Wow, look at that bird! It's so pretty!" + +Lily's mom was busy cleaning the house, but she stopped to talk to her daughter. "What are you looking at, Lily?" she asked. + +"I'm looking at the bird with the red feather, Mommy," Lily said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's nice, Lily. Did you know that we have lungs inside of us that help us breathe?" + +Lily looked confused, so her mom explained, "Lungs are like little bags inside our body that help us get air. We need them to stay healthy." + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, Mommy. Can we go outside and play now?" + +"Of course, sweetie," her mom said. And they went outside to play and look at more birds together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy wanted to buy a toy from the store, but he didn't have any coins. He went to his mommy and said, "Mommy, can I have some coins please?" His mommy gave him some coins and Timmy was happy. + +Timmy went to the store and saw a lot of toys. He picked one toy and gave the coins to the storekeeper. The storekeeper counted the coins and said, "You are successful, Timmy. You have enough coins to buy the toy." Timmy was very happy and said, "Thank you, storekeeper!" + +Timmy went home with his new toy and showed it to his mommy. His mommy said, "Wow, Timmy! You are successful in buying the toy with your coins. I am proud of you." Timmy smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and go to the park. One day, Timmy and his mom went to the store to buy some snacks. Timmy wanted to eat the snacks right away, but his mom said they had to wait until they got home. + +As they were walking home, they saw a big, fair balloon in the sky. Timmy wanted the balloon, but his mom said they couldn't buy it right now. Timmy was sad, but he knew his mom was right. + +When they got home, Timmy's mom went to open the door, but it was stuck. She tried and tried, but it wouldn't budge. Timmy was getting impatient and asked his mom why it was taking so long. His mom told him there was a delay and they had to wait a little longer. + +Finally, the door opened and they went inside. Timmy's mom gave him the snacks and they sat down to eat them. Timmy was happy again and forgot all about the balloon. But just then, his mom surprised him by bringing out the fair balloon she had bought earlier. Timmy was overjoyed and hugged his mom tightly. He knew it was worth the delay and the wait. +Once upon a time, there was a big storm. The sky turned dark and the wind blew hard. The rain fell down like a waterfall. The trees shook and the birds flew away. The storm was very angry. + +After the storm, a little girl went outside to see what happened. She saw a big tree had fallen down. She counted the branches and said, "There are a number of them!" The little girl was happy she could count the branches, but sad the tree was broken. She hoped the storm wouldn't come back again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends saw a big cloud in the sky. The cloud was very dark and looked like a monster. Suddenly, the wind started blowing very hard and the rain started pouring down. It was a hurricane! + +Lily and her friends were scared and didn't know what to do. They ran to find shelter under a big tree. But then, they saw that the tree was on fire! The fire was burning the leaves and the branches. It was very hot and dangerous. + +Lily remembered that she had learned about fire safety in school. She told her friends to stay calm and to run away from the burning tree. They ran to a nearby house and knocked on the door. The kind lady who lived there let them in and gave them some warm blankets because they were cold and wet from the rain. + +In the end, Lily and her friends were safe and sound. They learned that hurricanes and fires are very dangerous and that it's important to be prepared and stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cakes with her mommy. One day, Lily's mommy got a new machine to help her bake. The machine was big and shiny, and it could stir the cake batter all by itself. + +Lily was very excited to use the new machine, but she wanted to do it all by herself. She didn't want her mommy's help. So she started to pour in the ingredients, but she poured too much milk and the batter became too runny. The machine started to make a strange noise and smoke came out of it. + +Lily got scared and didn't know what to do. She realized she needed her mommy's help. Her mommy came running and saw what happened. She told Lily that it's okay to ask for help and that the machine is too independent to handle too much milk. They cleaned up the mess together and started over. From then on, Lily learned that it's okay to ask for help when she needs it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. + +"Look, mommy!" Lily said, pointing to a big mountain. "I want to climb that mountain!" + +Her mommy laughed and said, "That's not a mountain, silly. It's just a big hill." + +Lily didn't care. She ran up the hill and rolled down it, giggling all the way. When she got to the bottom, she was covered in dirt and her clothes were filthy. + +"Uh oh," Lily said, looking at her mommy. "I'm dirty." + +Her mommy just smiled and said, "That's okay, we can wash your clothes later. Let's go play on the swings now." + +Lily was happy again and ran to the swings, ready for more fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, Tweety saw a big storm coming. Tweety got scared and asked his friend, a squirrel named Nutty, "Can you help me?" + +Nutty replied, "Don't worry, I will support you. I will build a post for you to rest on until the storm passes." + +Tweety felt fine and safe on the post. Nutty went back to his home to wait out the storm. But the storm was very strong and the post couldn't hold up. Tweety fell off and got hurt. + +Nutty came back to check on Tweety, but it was too late. Tweety had already passed away. Nutty felt very sad and wished he could have done more to keep Tweety safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, she went to bed and fell asleep. But then, she woke up feeling dizzy. She looked outside and saw that it was still dark outside. Lily realized that it was still night time and she should go back to sleep. She closed her eyes and fell asleep again. The next morning, she woke up feeling much better and ready to start her day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her big backyard. One day, she saw a butterfly with beautiful wings. It was flying around the flowers and spreading its wings. + +Lily's mommy told her about a big school called a university. She said that when Lily grows up, she can go to university to learn new things. Lily thought it sounded like fun! + +After playing outside, Lily went inside to have lunch. Her mommy made her a sandwich with peanut butter and jelly. She spread the peanut butter on the bread and it tasted so yummy! Lily thought her mommy was the best sandwich maker in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she was playing with her favorite doll when her mom came into the room. + +"Hey Lily, it's time to clean up your toys," her mom said. + +Lily didn't want to stop playing, but her mom suggested that she could finish playing with her doll after she cleaned up. + +Lily started picking up her toys, but she accidentally knocked over a vase and it broke. She felt guilty and started to cry. + +Her mom came over and gave her a hug. "It's okay, accidents happen. Let's clean up the mess together," her mom said as she helped Lily rub the floor to clean up the broken glass. + +After they finished cleaning, Lily's mom suggested they could make some cookies together. Lily stopped crying and smiled, excited to make cookies with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a goat named Billy. Billy lived on a farm with other animals. One day, Billy was feeling bossy and told the other animals what to do. "You go there, you go here," Billy said. + +The other animals didn't like it when Billy was bossy. "We don't like it when you tell us what to do," they said. Billy didn't understand why they were upset. "I'm just trying to help," he said. + +The wise old owl heard the animals arguing and came to see what was going on. "Billy, sometimes it's good to let others make their own choices. You can't always guess what's best for them," the owl said. Billy realized he was being too bossy and apologized to the other animals. From that day on, they all worked together and made decisions as a team. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books. One day, she found a book on the floor. It was dirty and had some mud on it. + +Lily's mom saw the book and said, "Let's clean it up." So, they got a cloth and some water and cleaned the book. + +After it was clean, Lily opened the book and saw a picture of a delicious cake. She said, "I want to eat that cake!" Her mom replied, "Maybe we can make one together." Lily was very happy and said, "Yay! Let's make a delicious cake!" +One day, a little boy named Timmy went to the beach with his mommy. They played in the sand and chased the waves. Timmy loved the water, but his mommy warned him about the tide. She said, "Timmy, be careful. The tide can be dangerous." + +But Timmy didn't listen. He ran towards the water and got wet. His mommy scolded him, "Timmy, you should have listened to me. Now your clothes are all wet." + +Timmy felt sad and apologized. His mommy hugged him and said, "It's okay, Timmy. Let's lay in the sun and dry off." They laid on the beach and watched the waves. Timmy learned that it's important to listen to his mommy and be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to learn new things every day. He would ask his mom and dad lots of questions to help him learn more. + +One day, Timmy had a big test at school. He studied really hard and when he took the test, he passed with flying colors! His teacher was so proud of him and said he was very smart. + +From that day on, Timmy continued to learn new things and pass his tests with flying colors. He felt very proud of himself for being so smart and always trying his best. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the parade that went by her house every year. One day, she saw a big, fragile vase in her mom's room. She wanted to show it to her friend, Tommy, who was coming over to play. + +"Lily, be careful with that vase. It's fragile," said her mom. + +"I will manage, Mommy," replied Lily. + +Tommy came over and they played together. Lily showed Tommy the vase and he thought it was pretty. Suddenly, Lily accidentally knocked over the vase and it broke into many pieces. + +"Oh no! What happened?" asked Tommy. + +"I'm sorry, Tommy. I couldn't manage to hold it," said Lily, feeling sad. + +"It's okay, Lily. Let's clean it up together and we can still watch the parade," said Tommy, trying to make her feel better. + +Lily felt happy again and they watched the parade together, enjoying the colorful floats and music. From then on, Lily knew to be more careful with fragile things. +Once upon a time, there was a bald eagle named Eddie. Eddie loved to fly high in the sky and catch fish from the river. One day, while Eddie was flying, he saw a missile in the sky. The missile was going very fast and Eddie was scared. + +He flew down to his friend, a little bird named Lily, and whispered to her, "Lily, did you see that missile? I'm scared!" Lily also got scared and said, "What should we do, Eddie?" + +Eddie thought for a moment and said, "Let's fly to the forest and hide until the missile goes away." So, Eddie and Lily flew to the forest and hid behind a big tree. They waited for a long time until the missile went away. Finally, they were safe again. + +Eddie and Lily were happy to be safe, but they were sad because they missed flying in the sky. They talked to each other and said, "We miss flying, but we are happy to be safe." They hugged each other and flew back home. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer named Jack. Jack had a long beard and always wore a hat. One day, Jack went to his field to check on his crops. He saw that the crops were not growing well and he was sad. + +Suddenly, a rabbit appeared and said, "Hello, Jack! Why are you sad?" Jack replied, "My crops are not growing well, and I don't know what to do." The rabbit said, "I can help you! I know a magic spell that can make your crops grow fast." + +Jack was happy and thanked the rabbit. The rabbit cast the spell, and the crops grew very long and tall. Jack was happy and thanked the rabbit again. But then, a big storm came and destroyed all the crops. Jack was sad again and realized that he should have been patient and not trusted the rabbit's magic. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy cars. One day, her friend Timmy came over to play. + +"Can I play with your cars?" Timmy asked. + +"Sure!" said Lily, excited to share her toys. + +Timmy picked up a car and tried to make it stand on its wheels, but it kept falling over. "This car doesn't fit," he said. + +Lily showed him how to make the car stand up by putting it on a flat surface. "See, it fits now!" she said. + +They played with the cars for a while, driving them around and making them stand on different surfaces. It was so much fun that they didn't even notice when it was time for Timmy to go home. + +"Thanks for playing with me," said Lily. + +"Thanks for letting me play with your cars," said Timmy. "They were so cool!" + +Lily smiled as she watched Timmy walk away. She couldn't wait to play with her cars again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress with flowers on it. Lily loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a stick on the ground and pretended it was a weapon. She made funny noises and swung it around. But then, Lily realized that weapons are not toys and can hurt people. She put the stick down and continued to pick pretty flowers. From that day on, Lily promised to never use a weapon and only spread love and kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty loved to climb trees and collect acorns. One day, Nutty climbed a tall tree to find the biggest acorn she had ever seen. But when she tried to grab it, she slipped and fell down. + +Nutty felt sad and scared. She couldn't climb back up to her tree. Luckily, her friend, a bird named Tweetie, saw her and flew down to support her. Tweetie helped Nutty climb back up to her tree. + +Nutty felt successful when she finally got the big acorn. She was happy to have a friend like Tweetie who supported her when she needed it. From that day on, Nutty and Tweetie were the best of friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to travel with his family. They would go to many places and take pictures with their camera. Tim's camera was very special to him because it could capture all the beautiful things he saw. + +One day, Tim's family went on a trip to the beach. They had a lot of fun playing in the sand and swimming in the ocean. But, when they were leaving, Tim realized that he had lost his camera. He was very sad because it was an ordinary camera and he couldn't take any more pictures. + +Tim's parents told him that it's not about having a special camera, but it's about the memories and experiences that they shared together. Tim learned that it's not the things we have that make us happy, but the moments we spend with the people we love. From that day on, Tim enjoyed traveling even more because he knew that the memories he makes with his family are the most special things he could ever have. +Once upon a time, there was a big cow. The cow was very warm and had a lot of fur. One day, a little girl came to see the cow. She stared at the cow and the cow stared back. The little girl was happy to see the cow and she wanted to give the cow a hug. But the cow was not happy, and it kicked the little girl. The little girl was hurt and had to go to the hospital. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was eating her breakfast with a tasty spoon. Suddenly, a big, scary monster appeared in her room. The monster wanted to take her spoon away from her. Lily didn't want to give up her spoon, but the monster was very strong. Eventually, she had to surrender her spoon to the monster. + +Lily was very sad without her spoon. She tried to find another one, but none of them were as tasty as her old one. She missed it very much. One day, she saw the monster again. This time, he was eating her tasty spoon! Lily was very angry and sad. She wished she had never given it up. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run in the grass. One day, her mommy told her she had to stay inside and do math homework. Lily didn't like math, but she knew she had to do it. She felt ashamed because she didn't understand the numbers very well. + +Lily tried to do her math homework, but it was hard. She wanted to go outside and play, but her mommy said she had to stay inside until she finished her math. Lily felt sad and frustrated. + +Finally, Lily finished her math homework and felt proud of herself. She went outside to play and felt happy again. She learned that sometimes we have to do things we don't like, but if we try our best, we can be proud of ourselves in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his ball, but one day he accidentally dropped it over the wall. Timmy was sad because he didn't know how to get his ball back. + +He looked around for help, but everyone was busy. Suddenly, a kind old man appeared and asked Timmy what was wrong. Timmy told him about his ball and the wall. The old man said he knew a way to get it back, but he needed to climb the wall first. + +Timmy was scared, but the old man helped him climb the wall. When they reached the top, they saw the ball on the other side. Timmy was happy to have his ball back and thanked the old man for his help. From that day on, Timmy knew that he could always ask for help when facing unknown problems. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to march around the house with her toy drum. One day, Lily's mom came into her room and said, "Lily, we need to find you a new dress for the party. Let's go to the store and see what they have." + +At the store, Lily's mom showed her many dresses. Lily tried them all on, but none of them fit her just right. Finally, Lily found a dress she loved. She said to her mom, "This one fits me perfectly! Can we get it, please?" + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "Of course, we can get it. You look beautiful in it." Lily was so happy, she marched around the store in her new dress, showing it off to everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, her mom asked her to help deliver clothes to their neighbor. + +Lily was excited to help. She put on her little shoes and followed her mom to the neighbor's house. When they arrived, the neighbor was happy to see them. + +"Thank you for delivering these clothes," the neighbor said. + +Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome!" + +After they delivered the clothes, Lily and her mom went back home. Lily felt happy that she could help. From that day on, she loved to help her mom deliver things to their neighbors. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who lived in a big house. She liked to bake cookies and give them to her friends. One day, she found a bottle of poison in her kitchen. She was scared and didn't know what to do. + +She called her friend, a little girl who lived next door. "Help me, please!" she said. "There's poison in my kitchen and I don't want to touch it. Can you come and freeze it with your magic wand?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "I don't have a magic wand, but I can help you. Let's go to your kitchen and see what we can do." They went to the kitchen and the little girl saw the poison. She said, "Oh no, this is dangerous! We need to be careful." + +Together, they found a way to safely get rid of the poison. The old lady was so grateful that she baked even more cookies for the little girl. They sat together and enjoyed the cookies while talking about their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He lived in the jungle with his friends. One day, the lion went to eat some herbs. He liked to eat them because they made him feel good. Suddenly, he heard a loud roar! It was his friend, the tiger. The lion was scared and ran away. He found a safe place to hide until the tiger went away. After that, the lion felt better and went back to eating his herbs. The end. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the park to play. He saw a woman sitting on a bench, looking very angry. Timmy went to her and asked, "Why are you angry, lady?" + +The woman replied, "I lost my keys and I can't find them. I've been looking everywhere." + +Timmy wanted to help the woman, so he said, "I have good ears. Maybe I can hear your keys jingling." + +The woman was surprised and said, "That's a great idea! Let's listen carefully." They both listened closely and soon enough, they heard a jingling sound. The woman followed the sound and found her keys under the bench. + +The woman was so happy and thanked Timmy for helping her. Timmy smiled and said, "I'm happy I could help. Next time, don't be angry. Just listen carefully and you'll find what you're looking for." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to read the newspaper every morning with his mom. The newspaper was big and had rough pages, but Timmy liked how it smelled. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him they couldn't read the newspaper because they didn't have any money to buy it. Timmy insisted they go to the store and buy it anyway. But his mom said they couldn't. + +Timmy was sad and didn't understand why they couldn't have the newspaper. Later that day, Timmy saw a man with a big pile of newspapers. He asked the man for one, but the man said no. Timmy insisted, but the man still said no. + +Timmy went back home without a newspaper. He was sad and didn't understand why the man wouldn't give him one. The next day, Timmy saw the man again with a big pile of newspapers. But this time, the man was in trouble. He had fallen and couldn't get up. Timmy tried to help, but it was too late. The man had died. + +Timmy never got his newspaper, but he learned that sometimes we can't always have what we want. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. It was a hot day and the sun was shining bright. Lily wanted to play on the swings, but they were in the sun and she was too hot. + +Lily's mommy saw a big tree with lots of shade and said, "Let's go sit under that tree, Lily. It will keep us cool." Lily agreed and they walked over to the tree. + +As they sat down, Lily saw a red ball on the ground. She picked it up and said, "This ball is pretty. Does it belong to someone?" Just then, a little boy ran over and said, "That's my ball! It belongs to me." Lily handed the ball to the boy and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't know it belonged to you." The boy smiled and said, "That's okay. Thank you for giving it back." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she was playing with her doll when she accidentally dropped it on the floor. The doll's head fell off and Lily started to cry. + +Her mommy came running into the room and saw Lily crying. She picked up the doll and fixed it. Lily was so happy and hugged her mommy. "Thank you mommy, you care about my toys," she said. + +Later that day, Lily's daddy came home from work. He was very funny and always made Lily laugh. They played together and had lots of fun. Lily loved spending time with her daddy. + +At bedtime, Lily hugged her mommy and daddy and said goodnight. She fell asleep with her doll in her arms, happy and feeling loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house near a big mill. Lily loved to play outside, but she was scared of the dark. One night, Lily was outside and it started to get dark. She felt scared and didn't want to go back inside. Suddenly, she saw her mommy walking towards her. Her mommy gave her a big hug and told her everything was going to be okay. They walked back to the big house together, passing by the big mill on the way. Lily felt happy and safe with her mommy's hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sleep in late every day. One morning, her mommy came in and said, "Lily, it's time to wake up. We have an important lecture to go to today." + +Lily rubbed her eyes and yawned. "What's a lecture?" she asked. + +"It's when someone talks about something important," her mommy explained. + +Lily got dressed and went with her mommy to the lecture. She listened carefully to the speaker and learned many new things. After the lecture, her mommy asked, "Did you enjoy the lecture, Lily?" + +"Yes," Lily replied. "It was very important." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and have tea parties with her friends. One day, she was playing with her doll's hair when she realized it was all tangled up. "Oh no!" she said. "Dolly's hair is a mess!" + +Her mom came into the room and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I can help you tie Dolly's hair back in a pretty bow." Lily watched as her mom carefully tied the bow, making it look easy. + +Later that day, Lily went to the store with her mom. They saw a big scale and Lily asked, "What's that?" Her mom explained that it was a machine that weighed things, like fruits and vegetables. Lily thought it looked like fun and asked if she could weigh herself on it. Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, let's see how much you weigh!" They both stepped on the scale and Lily giggled when she saw how much lighter she was than her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she found a beetle crawling on a leaf. The beetle was green and had shiny wings. Lily thought it was the most beautiful beetle she had ever seen. + +She picked up the beetle and showed it to her mom. Her mom was surprised to see the green beetle. Suddenly, the beetle flew away and Lily was sad that she couldn't play with it anymore. + +The next day, Lily went back to the garden to look for the beetle. She found it again and was so happy. But when she picked it up, she accidentally hurt the beetle's wing. The beetle couldn't fly anymore. + +Lily was very sad that she had hurt the beetle. She wanted to take care of it, but it was too late. The beetle didn't survive. Lily felt very guilty and sad. She had accidentally revealed the beetle's vulnerability and caused its death. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she was playing with her toys when she saw her shadow on the ground. She looked at it and said, "I understand! That's my shadow!" + +Suddenly, a little bird flew down and landed on her head. "Hello there, little bird!" said Lily. "Do you have a name?" The bird replied, "Yes, my name is Humble. I like to fly and sing songs." + +Lily was so happy to meet Humble. She said, "I like to play with my toys and run around. Do you want to play with me?" Humble said, "Sure! Let's play together!" + +So Lily and Humble played together all day. They ran around, sang songs, and had so much fun. Lily was so happy to have a new friend. She said, "I understand now that friends can be found anywhere, even in the sky!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved flowers and would often pick them from her garden. One evening, Lily saw a beautiful flower that she had never seen before. It was gifted with bright colors and a sweet smell. She wanted to pick it, but her mom told her that it was not nice to take things that did not belong to her. + +Lily was sad and went to bed without the flower. The next morning, she went back to the garden and saw that the flower had bloomed even more. She realized that if she had picked it, she would have never seen it grow into something even more beautiful. From that day on, Lily knew that it was important to let things grow and bloom on their own. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes it is better to let things be and watch them grow into something even more beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat toast for breakfast every day. One morning, she was eating her toast when her mom asked her how she was feeling. Lily said, "I feel uncomfortable because my tummy hurts." + +Mom asked, "Did you eat too much toast?" + +Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, I ate too much." + +Mom said, "Next time, just eat a little bit and see how you feel." + +Lily said, "Okay, I will do that." + +After that, Lily felt better and was able to play outside with her friends. She learned a lesson to not eat too much toast and to listen to her body. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red car with four wheels. The car loved to drive fast and make loud noises. One day, the car drove through a big puddle and got all wet. The sun came out and the car got very hot. Suddenly, the car started to vanish! It disappeared into thin air! The car was gone forever. The people who saw it were very sad. They looked for the car everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. They searched high and low, but the car was gone. It was a very dry day and the ground was very dusty. The people looked for the car's wheel tracks in the dust, but they had vanished too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to hug his mom. He hugged her every morning when he woke up and every night before he went to bed. One day, Timmy's mom told him that they were going to get a new refrigerator. Timmy was enthusiastic about this because he loved to help his mom cook. + +When they got to the store, Timmy saw a big, shiny refrigerator. He wanted to hug it, but it was too big. His mom told him that they were going to get a smaller one that would fit in their kitchen. Timmy was a bit disappointed, but he still liked the new refrigerator. + +When they got home, Timmy helped his mom put the groceries in the refrigerator. He was so excited to see all the food in there! His mom asked him if he wanted to help make dinner, and Timmy hugged her tightly. He was so happy to be able to help his mom and use their new refrigerator. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play in the bathtub with her rubber duckies. One day, her mommy came in and said, "Lily, it's time to get out of the bathtub now." + +Lily didn't want to get out of the bathtub yet. She said, "Mommy, can I please stay in the bathtub for just a little bit longer?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. You can stay in the bathtub for five more minutes." + +Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you, mommy! You are so impressive!" +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Brownie. Brownie lived in a forest with her family. One day, while Brownie was out looking for honey, she saw a little bunny. The bunny was crying because he lost his way home. Brownie felt sad for the bunny and decided to help him. + +Brownie asked the bunny to climb on her back and she would protect him from danger. The bunny felt safe with Brownie and his heart felt happy. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a wolf who was angry and wanted to eat the bunny. Brownie roared loudly and scared the wolf away. + +The bunny was grateful to Brownie for protecting him and he hugged her. Brownie felt happy that she could help the bunny and her heart felt warm. From that day on, the bunny and Brownie became best friends and they played together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she went for a walk by the creek. She saw a frog jump into the water and she clapped her hands and said, "Yay, froggy!" + +Suddenly, she heard a noise and turned around. It was her friend, Timmy. He was walking towards her. "Hi, Lily! What are you doing?" Timmy asked. + +"I'm watching the froggy jump in the creek," Lily replied. + +"That's fine, Lily. Can I watch too?" Timmy asked. + +"Sure!" Lily said. They both watched the froggy jump in the creek and then they both applauded. They had a fun time watching the froggy and playing by the creek. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore nature. One day, she went to the lake with her mom. The lake was big and blue, and Lily loved to watch the ducks swim. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom said, "Lily, don't go too close to the lake. It's deep and you might fall in." Lily nodded and said, "I trust you, Mommy." + +After a while, Lily wanted to throw some rocks into the lake. She picked up some rocks, but they were all messy and covered in mud. "These rocks are messy," she said to her mom. "Let's find some clean ones." + +Lily and her mom walked around the lake and found some clean rocks. Lily threw them into the lake and watched them splash. "This is fun!" she said. + +As they walked back home, Lily's mom asked, "Did you have a good time at the lake?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, Mommy. I love the lake. And I trust you to keep me safe." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to draw. She drew pictures of flowers, animals, and her family. One day, Lily drew a heart with a smiley face inside of it. She showed it to her friend, Timmy, but he said it was rude and he didn't like it. + +Lily felt sad and didn't understand why Timmy didn't like her picture. She asked her mom why Timmy was rude to her. Her mom explained that everyone has different opinions and likes different things. She also told Lily that it's important to be kind and not attach too much importance to what others think. + +Lily realized that her picture was a symbol of her love and happiness, and that was all that mattered. She continued to draw and share her pictures with others, knowing that not everyone would like them, but that was okay. She learned that being kind and true to yourself is the most important thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved fairies and always wished to see one. One day, she went to the forest to play and saw a beautiful fairy sitting on a flower. The fairy smiled at Lily and flew away. + +Lily was sad that the fairy didn't stay longer, so she asked her mom how she could make the fairy come back. Her mom said that fairies love pretty things and that she should decorate the forest with flowers to make the fairy happy. + +Lily thought it was difficult to find so many flowers, but she decided to try. She picked up all the flowers she could find and decorated the forest. Suddenly, the fairy appeared and thanked Lily for making the forest look so beautiful. From that day on, Lily and the fairy became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the sunshine. But one day, it started to rain. Lily saw the raindrops falling from the sky and she felt sad. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a thing in the rain. It was a little frog! The frog looked foolish because it was trying to jump over a puddle but kept falling in. Lily felt happy again because she loved frogs. + +Lily picked up the frog and brought it inside her house. She gave the frog a warm place to stay and some food to eat. From that day on, Lily knew that even when it rains, good things can happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel with her family in their big car. One day, they went to a park with a big fountain. Lily was so happy and she played with the water. She felt grateful for her family and the fun they had together. After a while, they got back in the car and traveled back home. Lily fell asleep in the car and dreamed about the fountain. +Once upon a time, there was an old house with an ancient porch. A little girl lived in the house with her family. She loved to watch the birds flying in the sky from the porch. + +One day, the little girl saw a big dog running on the street. She wanted to watch the dog, but her mom said it was not safe. So, the little girl stayed on the porch and watched the trees swaying in the wind. + +Later, her dad came home and sat on the ancient porch with her. They watched the stars twinkling in the sky. The little girl felt happy and cozy with her dad on the porch. She loved to watch the world from her home. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park. One day, she saw a lovely butterfly and she wanted to catch it. So, she asked her mom to tie a ribbon on her hand. The ribbon was red and it looked pretty. + +Lily ran around the park, trying to catch the butterfly. She ran and ran until she got tired. Then, she sat down on a bench and watched the butterfly fly away. She felt sad that she couldn't catch it but she was happy because she had a lovely ribbon on her hand. + +When Lily went back home, she showed her ribbon to her dad. He said, "Wow, that's a lovely ribbon. Did you have a good time at the park?" Lily said, "Yes, I saw a butterfly and I ran and ran but I couldn't catch it. But I have a pretty ribbon on my hand." And her dad smiled and said, "That sounds like a fun day at the park." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing with her favorite doll when she noticed that the doll's dress was missing a button. She looked for the button but couldn't find it anywhere. Lily started to cry because she didn't want her doll to be broken. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom came in and saw her crying. She asked what was wrong and Lily told her about the missing button. Her mom gave her a needle and some thread to fix the dress. Lily tried to sew the button back on but she was feeling very sleepy. She put the needle and thread down and fell asleep next to her doll. + +When Lily woke up, she saw that the needle and thread were gone. She looked around but couldn't find them anywhere. She started to cry again because she thought she had lost them forever. But then, her mom came in and showed her that she had just put them away for safe keeping. Lily was so happy that she hugged her mom and thanked her for finding the needle and thread. +Once upon a time, there was a purple bird. The bird was flying in the sky and saw a big puddle. The bird wanted to have fun, so it flew down and landed in the puddle. It started to splash in the water and got very wet. The bird was having a wild time, jumping and splashing in the puddle. After a while, the bird flew away, but it was happy and wet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she saw a big piano in her house. She sat on the bench and started to play the keys. It made a beautiful sound! + +Lily's mommy and daddy were so happy to hear her play. They said, "Lily, you are so intelligent! You can play the piano so well." Lily smiled and kept playing. She loved the sound of the piano and how it made her feel. + +From that day on, Lily played the piano every day. She loved it so much and it made her so happy. Her mommy and daddy were proud of her and loved to hear her play. And Lily knew that she loved the piano too! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because she was going to her school's hall for a special show. The hall was big and had lots of chairs for everyone to sit on. + +When Lily got to the hall, she saw her friends and they sat together. The show was about animals and it was very funny. Everyone laughed and clapped their hands. + +After the show, Lily went back home. She thought the day was ordinary, but she was happy because she got to see her friends and watch the funny animals in the big hall. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a shiny gold coin on the ground. She was so happy and said, "Thank you!" to the sky. + +Later, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. One of her friends was being very bossy and telling everyone what to do. Lily didn't like that, so she said, "Stop being so bossy!" Her friend apologized and they continued to play together. + +At the end of the day, Lily went home and showed her mom the gold coin. Her mom was proud of her for finding something so special. Lily said, "Thank you, Mommy!" and gave her a big hug. She went to bed feeling happy and grateful for her wonderful day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play soccer with his friends. His goal was to score lots of goals and win the game. + +One day, while Timmy was playing soccer, a bright light appeared in the sky. It was so bright that it made Timmy and his friends stop playing. They looked up and saw a shooting star! + +Timmy closed his eyes and made a wish. He wished that he would score the winning goal in the next game. The shooting star disappeared and Timmy and his friends went back to playing soccer. + +The next game was very important. Timmy's team was playing against the best team in the league. Timmy was determined to score the winning goal. With only a few minutes left in the game, Timmy got the ball and kicked it as hard as he could. The ball went flying into the goal! Timmy had scored the winning goal and his wish had come true! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who wanted to eat a yummy steak. She asked her mom if they could go to the restaurant to eat it. Her mom said they could go, but only if Lily behaved well. + +At the restaurant, Lily saw a toy she really wanted. She begged her mom to buy it, but her mom said no. Lily got upset and threw a tantrum. Her mom told her that her behavior was harsh and they would have to leave if she didn't stop. + +Lily didn't stop, so her mom had to pay for the steak they didn't even get to eat and they had to leave the restaurant. Lily was sad and hungry because she didn't get her steak. She learned that throwing a tantrum wasn't worth it and promised to behave better next time. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little mouse named Timmy. Timmy lived in a cozy little house made of cheese. One day, Timmy decided to go for a walk and explore the forest. + +As Timmy was walking, he stumbled upon a big, scary cat. The cat looked hungry and Timmy was scared. Timmy knew he had to be careful and find a way to get away from the cat. + +Suddenly, Timmy had an idea. He remembered he had a mug in his house made of cheese. Timmy ran back to his house as fast as he could and got the mug. He filled it with cheese and brought it back to the cat. The cat was so happy and full that he didn't care about Timmy anymore. + +From that day on, Timmy knew that caring for others, even if they were scary, was important. He also learned that sometimes the things we have can help us in unexpected ways. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and fly his big kite. One day, Timmy went to the park to fly his kite. He ran and ran until his kite flew high in the sky. + +Suddenly, the wind started to blow harder and harder. Timmy tried to hold on to the kite, but it slipped out of his hands and flew away. Timmy was sad and started to cry. + +A kind old man saw Timmy crying and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told him about his lost kite. The old man smiled and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. Let's go for a walk and see if we can find your kite." + +After a few minutes of walking, they saw Timmy's big kite stuck in a tree. The old man picked up Timmy and helped him get his kite down. Timmy was so happy and grateful. + +The moral of the story is that when we lose something, we should always ask for help. Someone might be there to pick it up for us. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play soccer with his friends. One day, Tim and his friends went on a journey to play soccer at a big field. They walked fast so they could get there on time. + +When they arrived, they saw a big team of older kids. Tim was worried they would lose. But his friend Jack said, "Don't worry, we can win if we kick the ball really hard!" + +The game started and it was tough, but Tim and his friends played their best. In the end, they won! Tim felt happy and proud. Jack said, "See, we won because we kicked the ball hard!" Tim learned that if he tried his best and worked with his friends, he could achieve anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very messy and didn't like to clean his room. His mom would always tell him that he needed to clean his room, but he didn't want to. + +One night, Timmy was scared of the dark. He needed a nightlight to help him sleep, but he couldn't find it in his messy room. He looked under his bed and in his toy box, but he still couldn't find it. + +Timmy realized that he needed to clean his room so he could find his nightlight. He started to pick up his toys and put them away. It took a long time, but he finally found his nightlight and was able to sleep soundly without being scared of the dark. From that day on, Timmy made sure to keep his room clean so he could always find what he needed. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a huge dancer. She loved to dance and twirl around. She was very happy. One day, she wanted to weigh herself. She stepped on the scale and saw that she had gained a lot of weight. She felt sad and stopped dancing. + +The huge dancer didn't know what to do. She thought that if she stopped eating, she would lose weight. But she was wrong. She became very sick and weak. She couldn't dance anymore. + +The huge dancer realized that she made a mistake. She should have kept dancing and loving herself. She tried to dance again, but it was too late. She had become too sick. She passed away, leaving behind her dance shoes and a lesson for all of us to love ourselves just the way we are. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her dolls when her baby brother came into her room. He was crying and it disturbed her playtime. + +Lily asked her brother, "What's wrong?" + +He pointed to his hair and said, "Hot!" + +Lily realized that her brother's hair was a mess, so she grabbed her comb and started to comb his hair. He stopped crying and smiled. + +Lily said, "Now you look nice and neat. Let's go play!" + +They played together happily for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build things with his blocks. He would stack them up high and make tall towers. One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. His friend had a pale face because he wasn't feeling well. Timmy wanted to make him feel better, so he built him a special handle to hold onto. His friend felt much better holding onto the handle and they played together happily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved books and would often sit in her room to read them. One day, she found a book that was different from all the others. It had an unknown cover, and she was curious to know what was inside. + +Lily opened the book and started to read. The words were easy to understand, and she enjoyed every page. As she turned the pages, she found a note that said, "Pass this book to someone you love." + +Lily thought of her mom and dad and decided to pass the book to them. They were happy to receive it and read it too. They loved the book and passed it on to their friends. Soon, the book became famous, and everyone wanted to read it. + +Lily was happy that she found the book and passed it on to others. She learned that sharing is caring, and it made her feel good inside. From that day on, she always looked for books to read and pass on to others. +Sara and Ben like to play in the farm. They run and jump and laugh. They see many animals and plants. They see cows and pigs and chickens. They see apples and carrots and corn. + +One day, they find a big pile of corn. They want to eat some. They pull and twist and break the corn. They peel and bite and chew the corn. They say yum and mmm and wow. + +But they do not see the farmer. He is angry. He works hard to grow the corn. He needs the corn to feed his animals and sell at the market. He does not like when Sara and Ben break his corn. + +He comes out of his house. He shouts and waves and points. He tells Sara and Ben to go away. He tells them to never come back. He tells them to respect his farm. + +Sara and Ben are scared. They drop the corn and run. They run and run and run. They come to a river. It is deep and fast and cold. They do not know how to cross. They look for a bridge or a boat or a log. They do not find any. They are stuck. They cry and hug and pray. They are sorry for breaking the corn. They wish they could go home. +Lily and Ben were making a cake with Mom. They liked to help Mom in the kitchen. They had eggs, flour, butter, and sugar. Mom told them to be careful with the sugar. It was in a big jar. + +"Can I pour the sugar, Mom?" Lily asked. She was four years old and wanted to do everything by herself. + +"OK, but only a little bit," Mom said. She gave Lily a spoon and the jar of sugar. "Ben, you can crack the eggs." + +Ben was three years old and liked to make noise. He took an egg and tapped it on the bowl. It cracked and he smiled. He took another egg and tapped it harder. It cracked and splashed everywhere. He laughed. + +Lily saw Ben laughing and wanted to join him. She forgot about the sugar. She lifted the jar and tried to pour it into the bowl. But the jar was too heavy for her. She dropped it on the floor. The jar broke and the sugar spilled everywhere. It looked like snow. + +"Oh no!" Mom said. She turned off the oven and ran to the children. "Are you OK? Did you get hurt?" + +Lily and Ben shook their heads. They were not hurt, but they were scared. The kitchen was dark and messy. They saw Mom's face and felt sorry. + +"We're sorry, Mom," Lily said. "We wanted to make a cake for you." + +Mom hugged them and smiled. "It's OK, sweeties. I know you wanted to help. But next time, please listen to me and be careful. Sugar is not for playing. It's for eating." + +She cleaned up the mess and turned on the light. She found some more sugar and eggs. She helped Lily and Ben finish the cake. They put it in the oven and waited. Soon, the cake was ready. It smelled good and looked yummy. + +They ate the cake together and enjoyed it. Mom said it was the best cake ever. Lily and Ben were happy. They said they loved Mom and thanked her for the cake. Mom said she loved them too and kissed them. They had a good day. +Ben and Mia were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes the ball would go too far and they had to look for it. + +One time, the ball went over the fence and into the street. Ben and Mia ran to the fence and saw a big car coming. They were scared and wanted their ball back. + +"Stop, car, stop!" they shouted. But the car did not stop. It hit the ball and made a loud noise. The ball flew away and the car drove away. + +Ben and Mia were sad and angry. They cried and yelled. "That was our ball! That was not nice!" + +Then, a cop appeared. He had a blue uniform and a shiny badge. He saw Ben and Mia and the broken ball. He got out of his car and walked to them. + +"Hello, kids. What happened?" he asked. + +"A bad car hit our ball and broke it!" Ben said. + +"And it did not stop or say sorry!" Mia said. + +The cop nodded. He looked at the street and saw the car's number. He took out his radio and talked to someone. + +"I found the car that hit the ball. It was a red car with the number 123. Can you find it and stop it?" he said. + +"OK, we will try," someone said. + +The cop turned to Ben and Mia. He smiled and took out a new ball from his car. + +"I'm sorry about your ball. That was not nice of the car. Here, you can have this ball. It's a nice ball. Do you like it?" he said. + +Ben and Mia looked at the new ball. It was blue and yellow and had stars on it. It was a nice ball. They smiled and nodded. + +"Thank you, cop. You are nice. We like the ball," they said. + +The cop gave them the ball and hugged them. He told them to be careful and have fun. He got back in his car and drove away. + +Ben and Mia waved to him and thanked him again. They played with the new ball and forgot about the bad car. They were happy and had fun. +Lily liked to play with her hoop. She could roll it, spin it, and jump through it. She was very good at it. Her hoop was her favorite toy. It was big and red and dependable. It never broke or got lost. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She brought her hoop with her. She saw some other kids playing with a ball. They looked like they were having fun. Lily wanted to join them. She asked her mom if she could. + +"Sure, honey, but be careful with your hoop. Don't let anyone take it or damage it. It's your special toy, remember?" her mom said. + +Lily nodded. She ran to the other kids and said hello. She showed them her hoop and asked if they wanted to play with it. Some of them said yes, some of them said no. One of them, a boy named Ben, said he wanted to play with it, but he didn't want to share it. He grabbed the hoop from Lily and ran away. + +Lily was sad and angry. She chased after Ben and shouted, "Give me back my hoop! It's mine! You can't have it!" + +Ben laughed and said, "No, it's mine now! I like it better than your ball. It's more fun and colorful. You can't catch me!" + +He ran around the park, holding the hoop. He tried to serve it like a frisbee, but he threw it too hard. The hoop flew out of his hands and landed on a tree branch. It got stuck there. Ben couldn't reach it. + +Lily saw what happened. She felt sorry for Ben, but she also felt happy. She got her hoop back. She climbed the tree and got the hoop. She held it close to her chest and smiled. + +She looked at Ben and said, "See? You shouldn't have taken my hoop. It's not nice to take things that don't belong to you. You should have asked me nicely. Maybe I would have let you play with it for a while. But now you can't. You lost it." + +Ben felt ashamed and sorry. He realized he was wrong. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. You're right. I was mean and selfish. Can you forgive me? Can we be friends?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She decided to be kind and forgiving. She said, "Okay, Ben. I forgive you. We can be friends. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me you'll never take my hoop again. And you have to promise me you'll share your ball with me. Deal?" + +Ben nodded. He said, "Deal. I promise. I'll share my ball with you. And I'll never take your hoop again. Can I see it?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "Sure. You can see it. But you can't touch it. It's my special toy, remember?" + +She showed him her hoop. He looked at it and admired it. He said, "It's a very nice hoop. It's big and red and dependable. Just like you, Lily. You're a very nice friend. Thank you for giving me another chance." + +They hugged and played together. They had fun with the hoop and the ball. They learned to respect and share. They became good friends. Lily's mom watched them and smiled. She was proud of her daughter. She knew she had a big and red and dependable heart. +Tom and Mia like to play in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. But their favorite thing is to build with sand. They have a bucket, a shovel and some molds. They can make castles, towers and animals. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is black and brown and has a loud bark. The dog runs to their sandpit and jumps on their sand creations. He breaks their castles, towers and animals. He makes a big mess. Tom and Mia are scared and sad. They feel helpless. + +They run to their mom and dad, who are sitting on a bench. They tell them about the dog. Mom and dad hug them and say they are sorry. They say they will help them build again. They walk to the sandpit and see the dog. The dog is still there, but he is not angry. He is wagging his tail and licking his nose. He looks friendly. + +Mom and dad say hello to the dog. They see a tag on his collar. It says his name is Rex and he belongs to Mr. Lee, who lives near the park. They call Mr. Lee and tell him about Rex. Mr. Lee says he is sorry and he will come to get Rex. He says Rex is a good dog, but he likes to play too much. + +Tom and Mia are not scared and sad anymore. They are curious and happy. They pet Rex and give him some water. They say he is a nice dog, but he should not break their sand creations. Rex wags his tail and licks their faces. He says he is sorry too. + +Mr. Lee arrives and thanks mom and dad. He apologizes to Tom and Mia and gives them a treat. He says he will take Rex home and teach him some manners. He says he hopes they will be friends. Tom and Mia say goodbye to Rex and Mr. Lee. They say they will be friends. + +Mom and dad help Tom and Mia build again. They make new castles, towers and animals. They have fun and laugh. They are not helpless. They are brave and strong. +Tom and Lily were playing with their new toy. It was a small camera that could record what they saw and heard. They liked to pretend they were spies and record their adventures. + +One day, they decided to record their cat, Fluffy, who was sleeping on the couch. They tiptoed quietly and held the camera close to Fluffy's face. They pressed the red button and waited for the beep. + +But Fluffy did not like the camera. He opened his eyes and saw the strange thing in front of him. He hissed and scratched the camera with his claws. The camera flew out of Tom and Lily's hands and landed on the floor. It broke into pieces. + +Tom and Lily were very sad. They had broken their new toy. They started to cry. + +"Tom, Lily, what happened?" their mom asked. She heard the noise and came to see. + +"Mom, we were trying to record Fluffy, but he was angry and he broke our camera," Lily sobbed. + +"Fluffy, you naughty cat, why did you do that?" their mom scolded. She picked up Fluffy and put him on her shoulder. She looked at the broken camera and sighed. + +"I'm sorry, kids, your camera is ruined. You should not have bothered Fluffy when he was sleeping. He was scared and he defended himself. You have to be gentle and respectful with animals," she said. + +"But mom, we just wanted to record him. He looked so cute and fluffy," Tom said. + +"I know, honey, but you have to ask permission before you record someone or something. How would you feel if someone recorded you without your consent?" she asked. + +Tom and Lily thought about it. They realized they would not like it. They felt sorry for Fluffy and for their mom. + +"Mom, we're sorry. We won't do it again. Can we hug Fluffy and say sorry?" they asked. + +"Of course, you can. But be careful, he might be still grumpy," she said. + +She put Fluffy down and let Tom and Lily hug him gently. Fluffy meowed and licked their faces. He forgave them. + +Tom and Lily smiled. They were happy again. They did not need a camera to record their memories. They had each other and Fluffy and their mom. They hugged their mom and thanked her. + +"Mom, you're the best. We love you," they said. + +"I love you too, kids. Now, let's go and see if we can fix your camera. Maybe we can record something else later," she said. + +They nodded and followed her. They were not miserable anymore. They were hopeful. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run, swing, slide and climb. They saw a big hole in the ground. It was a pit. They wanted to know what was inside. + +"Let's examine the pit," Ben said. He was brave. He walked to the edge of the hole and looked down. He saw some rocks, some dirt and some bugs. He did not see anything scary. + +"Can I examine the pit too?" Lily asked. She was not as brave as Ben. She was afraid of falling or finding something bad. + +"Sure, you can examine the pit," Ben said. He held Lily's hand and helped her to the edge of the hole. He showed her the rocks, the dirt and the bugs. He said they were not scary. He said they were interesting. + +Lily looked at the pit. She saw the rocks, the dirt and the bugs. She agreed they were not scary. She agreed they were interesting. She smiled and thanked Ben for helping her. She felt brave too. + +They decided to examine the pit some more. They found some sticks, some leaves and some worms. They had fun learning about the pit. They were happy and curious. They were brave friends. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big mushroom under a tree. It was red and white and looked yummy. + +"Let's pick it and eat it!" said Ben. + +"No, wait!" said Anna. "We don't know if it is good or bad. Maybe it can make us sick or change us into something else. We should ask Mom first." + +But Ben did not listen. He was hungry and curious. He pulled the mushroom and broke it in half. He gave one piece to Anna and kept the other. + +"Come on, don't be scared. It smells good. Let's try it together," he said. + +Anna was not sure, but she did not want to upset Ben. She took a small bite of the mushroom and waited. Nothing happened. She felt the same. + +"See? It's fine. It's delicious. Let's eat more," said Ben. He ate the rest of his piece and reached for Anna's. + +But then, something strange happened. Ben's face turned red and white, like the mushroom. His nose grew bigger and his ears became pointy. He started to shrink and his clothes became too big for him. + +"Ben, what's wrong? You look different. You look like a mushroom!" said Anna, scared. + +Ben felt weird. He looked at himself and saw that he had changed. He was scared too. + +"Help! Help! I don't want to be a mushroom! I want to be Ben!" he cried. + +Anna ran to the house and called Mom. Mom came out and saw Ben. She was shocked. + +"Oh no, Ben! What did you do? You ate a magic mushroom! It can change you into anything!" she said. + +"Can you change me back, Mom? Please, please, please!" said Ben. + +Mom hugged Ben and said, "Don't worry, Ben. I know how to change you back. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will never eat anything from the garden without asking me first. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, Mom. I promise. I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Anna. I was silly and greedy. I should have listened to you," said Ben. + +Mom took Ben and Anna to the kitchen. She gave them some water and some honey. She said, "This is the antidote. It will make you normal again. But you have to drink it fast and be ready for a big burp." + +Ben and Anna drank the water and the honey. They felt a tickle in their stomachs. They burped loudly and then looked at each other. They were normal again. + +"Yay! I'm Ben again! Thank you, Mom!" said Ben. + +"Me too! I'm Anna again! Thank you, Mom!" said Anna. + +Mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, my loves. I'm glad you're okay. But remember, never eat anything from the garden without asking me first. You never know what it can do to you. It can be good or bad, or it can change you into something else. You have to be careful and wise." + +Ben and Anna nodded and said, "We will, Mom. We learned our lesson. We love you, Mom." + +They hugged Mom and said sorry again. Then they went back to the garden and played with their toys. They never touched the mushrooms again. They were happy and safe. +Mia and Leo liked to play in the old house. They found many things to look at and touch. One day, they saw a shiny box on a shelf. They climbed up and opened it. Inside, there was a big jewel that sparkled like a rainbow. + +"Wow, look at this!" Mia said. "It is so pretty!" + +"Let me see!" Leo said. He grabbed the jewel from Mia and held it up to the light. "It is mine now!" + +"No, it is not!" Mia said. She tried to take the jewel back, but Leo was stronger. They pulled and pushed and shouted. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. The shelf was falling down! They let go of the jewel and jumped off. The shelf and the box and the jewel crashed to the floor. The jewel broke into many pieces. + +Mia and Leo felt dizzy and scared. They heard footsteps coming. It was the owner of the old house. He looked angry and sad. + +"What have you done?" he said. "You have broken my jewel! It was very old and rare. It was a gift from my grandfather. He told me to restore it to his homeland one day. But now it is gone forever!" + +He picked up the pieces of the jewel and held them in his hand. He glared at Mia and Leo. + +"You are very bad children!" he said. "You have to pay for what you have done. Come with me!" + +He grabbed Mia and Leo by their arms and dragged them out of the house. He took them to his car and locked them inside. He drove away, leaving them alone and afraid. They did not know where he was taking them or what he would do to them. They wished they had never touched the jewel. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys of different colors and shapes. One day, their mom gave them a new box of pastels. Pastels were like crayons, but softer and brighter. Lily and Ben were very happy and wanted to try them. + +"Let's sort the pastels by color," Lily said. "Then we can draw pictures with them." + +"OK," Ben agreed. "But I want the blue ones. Blue is my favorite color." + +They opened the box and started to sort the pastels. Lily took the pink, purple, yellow, and green ones. Ben took the blue, red, orange, and brown ones. They put them in separate piles on the floor. + +"Look, I have more pastels than you," Ben said. "You only have four colors. I have four colors too, but I also have clear. Clear is a color too, you know." + +Lily looked at the clear pastel. It was like a stick of ice, but not cold. She wondered what it could do. + +"Can I see the clear one?" she asked. + +"No, it's mine," Ben said. "You can't have it. It's special." + +"Please, Ben, just for a minute," Lily begged. "I want to try it." + +Ben shook his head. He was not good at sharing. He held the clear pastel tightly in his hand. + +Lily felt angry and sad. She wanted to play with the clear pastel too. She thought it was not fair that Ben had it all to himself. She decided to take it from him. + +She waited until Ben was busy drawing a car with the blue pastel. Then she quickly grabbed the clear one from his pile. Ben saw her and shouted. + +"Hey, give it back! That's mine!" + +He tried to snatch it from her, but Lily ran away. She ran to the other side of the room, where the window was. She held the clear pastel up to the light. She wanted to see what it could do. + +But the clear pastel did not do anything. It did not make any color on the paper. It did not shine or sparkle. It was just clear. + +Lily felt disappointed and confused. She wondered why Ben liked it so much. She wondered why it was special. + +She did not see the window behind her. She did not see that it was open. She did not see the wind blowing. + +The wind blew the clear pastel out of her hand. It flew out of the window and fell to the ground. It broke into many pieces. + +Lily and Ben heard a loud crack. They looked out of the window and saw the clear pastel shattered on the sidewalk. They both gasped. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. "I'm sorry, Ben. I didn't mean to break it." + +Ben felt angry and sad. He wanted his clear pastel back. He thought it was not fair that Lily took it from him. He decided to be mean to her. + +He picked up the blue pastel and threw it at her. It hit her on the cheek. It left a blue mark. + +"Ow!" Lily cried. "That hurt!" + +She picked up the pink pastel and threw it at him. It hit him on the nose. It left a pink mark. + +"Ow!" Ben cried. "That hurt!" + +They started to throw pastels at each other. They hit each other with red, orange, yellow, green, purple, and brown. They left marks all over their faces and clothes. + +They did not stop until their mom came in. She saw them and screamed. + +"What have you done?" she yelled. "You have ruined your pastels and your clothes. And look at your faces. You look like clowns. You are both in big trouble." + +She took away their pastels and their toys. She sent them to their room. She said they could not play or draw until they said sorry to each other. + +Lily and Ben felt angry and sad. They did not want to say sorry. They did not want to share. They did not want to play or draw. They only wanted the clear pastel. + +But the clear pastel was gone. It was broken and lost. It was not special anymore. It was just clear. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play with blocks. They built many things with the blocks, like houses, cars, and animals. One day, they decided to build a temple with the blocks. A temple was a big and pretty place where people went to pray and be happy. + +Anna and Ben worked hard to make the temple. They used many blocks and made it tall and wide. They put a door, a roof, and some windows on the temple. They were very proud of their temple and smiled at each other. + +But then, Lily came along. Lily was another friend who liked to play with blocks, but she was sometimes jealous of Anna and Ben. She saw their temple and wanted to have it for herself. She did not mind that Anna and Ben had made it. She walked over to the temple and pushed it with her hand. The blocks fell down and the temple was gone. + +Anna and Ben were very sad and angry. They had worked hard to make the temple and Lily had ruined it. They shouted at Lily and told her to go away. Lily felt bad and sorry. She had not meant to make Anna and Ben so upset. She just wanted to play with them and their blocks. + +Lily said sorry to Anna and Ben and asked them to forgive her. She said she would help them to build the temple again. Anna and Ben looked at each other and nodded. They decided to give Lily another chance and let her join them. They all worked together to make the temple again. They used more blocks and made it bigger and better. They were all happy and became friends again. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. They have fun. + +But Lily forgets her tire. She has a big tire that she rolls on the grass. She likes to sit inside it and spin. She leaves it under a tree. + +"Tom, where is my tire?" Lily asks. She looks around. She does not see it. + +"Maybe someone took it," Tom says. He is sad for Lily. He likes her tire too. + +Lily and Tom go to the tree. They see a dog. The dog has the tire. The dog is biting it and shaking it. The tire is dirty and has holes. + +"Hey, that is my tire!" Lily yells. She runs to the dog. She tries to get her tire back. + +But the dog is big and strong. It growls and barks. It does not want to give the tire. Lily is scared. She runs back to Tom. + +"Let's go home," Tom says. He holds Lily's hand. He is a good friend. + +Lily and Tom walk home. They are tired and sad. They do not have the tire. + +But when they get home, they see a surprise. Lily's mom has a new tire for them. It is big and shiny and has no holes. + +"Look, Lily, I found this tire in the garage. Do you want to play with it?" Lily's mom says. She smiles. + +Lily is happy. She hugs her mom. She thanks her. She forgets about the old tire. + +"Can Tom play with me?" Lily asks. + +"Of course, he can," Lily's mom says. She is nice. + +Lily and Tom take the new tire to the backyard. They roll it and spin it and sit inside it. They laugh and giggle. They have fun. + +The new tire is warm from the sun. Lily and Tom are warm from playing. They are happy. They do not forget to be friends. +Lila and Sam are friends. They like to walk in the park and see the animals. One day, they see a big bird with many colors. It is a parrot. + +"Hello, parrot!" Lila says. "What is your name?" + +The parrot looks at Lila and Sam. It opens its mouth and says something. But Lila and Sam do not understand. The parrot speaks a different language. + +"What did it say?" Sam asks. + +"I don't know," Lila says. "Maybe it said hello back. Or maybe it said something else." + +They try to talk to the parrot again. But the parrot only says the same thing. It is a loud and strange sound. + +"Maybe we can learn its language," Sam says. "Maybe we can say what it says." + +They listen to the parrot and try to copy its sound. They make loud and funny noises. The parrot listens to them and makes more noises. It sounds like they are talking. + +Lila and Sam laugh. They think the parrot is funny. They think they are learning a new language. They are happy. They walk away with the parrot. They say goodbye to the parrot in its language. The parrot says goodbye to them in its language. They are friends. +Lily and Max were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and castles. But sometimes they wanted the same block and they would fight over it. + +One day, they both saw a big red block that was shiny and smooth. They both wanted it for their tower. They ran to grab it, but they got there at the same time. They pulled and tugged and pushed, but neither of them would let go. + +"Mine!" Lily yelled. + +"No, mine!" Max yelled. + +They yelled louder and louder, until their mom heard them. She came into the living room and saw them fighting. She was not happy. She had a serious face and a loud voice. + +"Stop it, both of you!" she yelled. "You need to share and take turns. Fighting is not nice. Give me the block, now!" + +Lily and Max were scared of their mom's yell. They let go of the block and gave it to her. They looked at the floor and felt sorry. + +"I'm sorry, mom," Lily said. + +"Me too, mom," Max said. + +Mom sighed and gave them a hug. She was not mad, but she wanted them to learn. + +"It's okay, my loves," she said. "But you have to be kind to each other. How about you take turns with the block? Lily can have it first, and then Max can have it. And then you can find another block to play with together. Okay?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They said sorry to each other and gave each other a high five. They took turns with the block and found a blue one that was also shiny and smooth. They used both blocks to make a bigger and better tower. They were happy and proud. Mom smiled and took a picture of their tower. She was proud too. +Tom is a dog. He is a blue dog. He likes to run and play with his owner, Jen. Jen is a girl. She is nice to Tom. She gives him food and water and hugs. + +One day, Jen and Tom go for a walk. They see a big park. Jen says, "Let's go to the park, Tom. You can play with other dogs there." Tom is happy. He wags his tail. He likes other dogs. + +Jen and Tom go to the park. Jen puts a leash on Tom. She says, "Stay with me, Tom. The park is big. I don't want you to get lost." Tom nods. He stays with Jen. They walk to the gate. Jen sees a sign. The sign says, "Lock the gate after you enter." Jen says, "OK, I will lock the gate. Then we can play." She unlocks the gate with a key. She and Tom go inside. She locks the gate behind them. + +Tom sees many dogs in the park. He sees a red dog, a yellow dog, a black dog, and a white dog. They are all running and playing. Tom wants to join them. He says, "Jen, can I play with them?" Jen says, "Sure, Tom. Go ahead. But don't go too far. I will watch you." She takes off the leash. She sits on a bench. She smiles. + +Tom runs to the other dogs. He says, "Hi, I am Tom. I am a blue dog. Can I play with you?" The other dogs say, "Hi, Tom. You are a blue dog. That is cool. Yes, you can play with us." They play tag, fetch, and tug-of-war. Tom has fun. He makes new friends. He is happy. He thanks Jen for taking him to the park. Jen says, "You are welcome, Tom. I am happy too. You are a good dog." She hugs him. They go home. They are tired. They sleep. They dream of the park. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the park. They see a big slide. Sara wants to go first. She runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. Ben follows her. + +"Be careful, Sara!" Ben says. "The slide is very high and very fast." + +"I'm not afraid, Ben!" Sara says. "I'm brave and strong. Watch me!" + +Sara sits on the slide and pushes herself down. She goes very fast. She feels the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She laughs and shouts. She is having fun. + +But then, something bad happens. Sara sees a gray thing on the slide. It is unknown. It is not a toy or a leaf or a rock. It is a snake. A big, scary snake. It is on the slide, in Sara's way. + +Sara screams. She tries to stop, but she can't. She hits the snake with her feet. The snake is angry. It bites Sara's leg. Sara feels a lot of pain. She falls off the slide and lands on the ground. She cries and cries. + +Ben sees what happens. He is very scared and sad. He runs to Sara and hugs her. He calls for help. He hopes Sara will be okay. But Sara is not okay. The snake is poisonous. Sara is very sick. She closes her eyes and does not wake up. Sara is gone. Ben is alone. He wishes he could go back and stop Sara from going on the slide. He wishes he could save Sara from the snake. He wishes he could have his sister back. But he can't. He can only cry and cry. The end. +Sara and Ben are playing in the yard. They have a big box and some sticks. They pretend the box is a drum and the sticks are drumsticks. They make loud noises and march around the yard. + +"Look at us!" Sara says. "We are in a band!" + +"Yes, we are!" Ben says. "We are the best band ever!" + +They march and drum and sing. They have fun. They do not see the sun. The sun is hot. It makes the box hot. It makes the sticks hot. It makes the handle of the box hot. + +Sara wants to move the box. She grabs the handle. "Ow!" she cries. "The handle is hot! It hurts my hand!" + +Ben runs to her. He sees her hand. It is red. He feels sorry for her. "I'm sorry, Sara," he says. "Are you okay?" + +Sara shakes her hand. She feels sad. She does not want to play anymore. "It's okay, Ben," she says. "But I don't like the hot handle. It is not fun." + +Ben nods. He has an idea. He looks around. He sees a hose. He runs to the hose. He turns it on. He sprays water on the box. He sprays water on the sticks. He sprays water on the handle. He makes them cool. + +"Look, Sara!" he says. "I made the handle cool! Now we can play again!" + +Sara smiles. She goes to the box. She touches the handle. It is not hot. It is cool. She likes it. She picks up the box. She picks up a stick. She thanks Ben. + +"Thank you, Ben," she says. "You are a good friend. You are a good bandmate." + +They hug. They laugh. They march and drum and sing. They have fun. They do not mind the sun. They like the cool handle. It is fun. +Lily liked to play in the garden. She liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. One day, she saw something shiny in the grass. She went to see what it was. + +She found a little fairy. The fairy had wings like a butterfly and a dress like a flower. The fairy was scared of Lily. She tried to fly away, but Lily was gentle. She said, "Don't be afraid. I want to be your friend." + +The fairy saw that Lily was kind. She said, "I am sorry. I thought you were a big giant. I am lost. I can't find my home." + +Lily said, "I can help you. Where do you live?" + +The fairy said, "I live in the fairy ring. It is a circle of mushrooms in the woods. But I flew too far and I don't know the way back." + +Lily said, "I know where the fairy ring is. I can show you. Come with me." + +Lily and the fairy walked to the woods. They saw the fairy ring. The fairy was happy. She said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. Do you want to see my home?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please." + +The fairy took Lily to the fairy ring. She showed her the fairy house, the fairy garden, and the fairy friends. Lily and the fairy had fun. They played and laughed and sang. Lily was glad she found the little fairy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with many fruits. The fruits are red and round and shiny. + +"Look, Ben, fruits!" Anna says. "Can we pick some?" + +"I don't know, Anna. Maybe they belong to someone," Ben says. "Maybe they are not nice to eat." + +But Anna is hungry and curious. She reaches for a fruit and pulls it. It comes off easily. She smells it. It smells sweet and good. + +"Come on, Ben, try one. They are nice fruits," Anna says. She takes a bite. It is juicy and tasty. She smiles. + +Ben is not sure. He notices a sign on the tree. It has some words and a picture. He cannot read the words, but he can see the picture. It is a picture of a face with a tongue out and eyes crossed. It looks sick and funny. + +"Anna, wait! Look at the sign!" Ben says. He points to the sign. "Maybe the fruits are bad. Maybe they make you sick." + +But Anna does not look at the sign. She does not hear Ben. She is too busy eating the fruit. She eats another one and another one. She feels happy and full. + +Then, she feels something in her mouth. It is a seed. It is hard and bitter. She spits it out. It lands on the ground. + +Suddenly, she hears a loud noise. It is a bird. A big bird. A big, angry bird. It flies down from the tree. It sees the seed on the ground. It sees Anna and Ben. It squawks and flaps its wings. + +"Hey, you! Stop eating my fruits!" the bird says. "They are mine! They are not for you!" + +Anna and Ben are scared. They drop the fruits and run away. The bird chases them. It pecks and nips at them. It is not a nice bird. + +Anna and Ben run to the gate of the park. They see their moms. They run to them and hug them. They are safe. + +"Mom, mom, there was a big bird. It was angry. It wanted the fruits. It chased us. It hurt us," Anna says. + +"Mom, mom, there was a sign. It said the fruits were bad. It had a picture. It was funny. But Anna did not look. She did not listen. She ate the fruits," Ben says. + +Their moms look at them. They look at the tree. They look at the sign. They look at the bird. They understand. + +They hug their kids. They say, "It's okay. You are okay. But next time, be careful. Don't eat fruits you don't know. And always look and listen before you do something." + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "Okay. We are sorry. We learned our lesson." + +They go home with their moms. They have some water and some cookies. They feel better. They are still friends. But they never eat the fruits from the tree again. +Sam was a gifted boy. He could do many things well. He could draw, sing, read, and count. He liked to learn new things every day. + +One day, Sam's mom told him they would go to the park. Sam was happy. He loved to play in the park. He packed his backpack with his crayons, his books, and his snacks. He put on his hat and his shoes. He was ready to go. + +They walked to the bus stop. Sam saw a big yellow bus. He had never been on a bus before. He was curious. He asked his mom, "What is that?" + +"That is a bus, Sam. It is a big car that can carry many people. We will ride the bus to the park. It will be fun," his mom said. + +The bus arrived. It stopped and opened its doors. Sam and his mom got on the bus. Sam looked around. He saw many seats, windows, and people. He heard the bus make a loud noise. He felt the bus move. He was excited. He said, "This is amazing!" + +Sam and his mom rode the bus to the park. They got off the bus and walked to the playground. Sam saw swings, slides, and sand. He saw other boys and girls. He wanted to play with them. He said, "Can I make some friends, mom?" + +"Of course, Sam. You are a gifted boy. You can share your crayons, your books, and your snacks. You can draw, sing, read, and count with them. You can learn new things from them. You can have fun with them," his mom said. + +Sam smiled. He ran to the playground. He met some boys and girls. He shared his crayons, his books, and his snacks. He drew, sang, read, and counted with them. He learned new things from them. He had fun with them. He was happy. He said, "This is the best day ever!" +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with boats. They have a big boat and a small boat. The big boat is red and the small boat is blue. + +One day, they go to the pond. They put their boats in the water. They make them sail. They have fun. They see ducks and fish and frogs. + +But then, a mean dog comes. The dog is big and loud and scary. He wants to bite their boats. He runs to the pond. He barks and growls. + +Tim and Sam are afraid. They want to escape. They grab their boats. They run away. The dog chases them. + +They see a bridge. They run under the bridge. The dog cannot follow them. He is too big. He hits his head. He cries and goes away. + +Tim and Sam are safe. They hug their boats. They are soft and wet. They are happy. They say thank you to the bridge. They go home. They tell their mom and dad. They are brave. They are proud. They are still friends. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play with toys. They had many toys, but they did not organize them well. They left them on the floor, on the bed, and on the table. Their mom and dad were not happy with the mess. + +One day, they got a new toy. It was a big horse that could make sounds and move. Lily and Tom loved the horse. They wanted to play with it all the time. They forgot about their other toys. + +But the horse was not happy. It did not like to be alone. It wanted to have friends too. It looked at the other toys and felt sad. It wished they could play together. + +One night, when Lily and Tom were sleeping, the horse decided to do something. It got off the bed and walked to the floor. It picked up the other toys with its mouth and carried them to the bed. It tried to organize them into groups. It put the cars with the cars, the dolls with the dolls, and the books with the books. It was hard work, but the horse was happy. It made room for itself and the other toys on the bed. + +The next morning, Lily and Tom woke up and saw the surprise. They were shocked. They did not know how the toys got on the bed. They looked at the horse and saw its smile. They felt guilty. They realized they had been selfish and ignored their other toys. They said sorry to the horse and the toys. They hugged them and thanked them. They promised to organize their toys better and play with them more. The horse was happy. It had made new friends. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They saw a big bottle with a label that said "water". They wanted to spray the water on the flowers and the grass. + +"Can I spray first?" Lily asked. + +"No, I want to spray first!" Tom said. + +They both grabbed the bottle and pulled hard. The bottle fell on the ground and the water came out fast. They got wet and laughed. + +Then they saw a hairy spider on the fence. It had eight legs and two big eyes. They were scared and screamed. + +"Spray the spider, spray the spider!" Lily shouted. + +Tom picked up the bottle and aimed at the spider. He pressed the button and sprayed the water. The spider ran away and hid under a leaf. + +"Yay, we scared the spider!" Tom said. + +They hugged and smiled. They liked to spray the water and play in the garden. +Sara likes to play in her yard. She has a big ball, a red bike, and a doll. She likes to make up stories with her doll. Sometimes, she talks to her doll like a friend. + +One day, she sees a new face at the fence. It is a boy with brown hair and glasses. He is holding a book. He says, "Hi, I'm Tom. I just moved in next door. What are you doing?" + +Sara feels shy. She does not know Tom. She says, "I'm playing with my doll. Her name is Lily. She is a princess." + +Tom says, "Can I see your doll? I like books about princesses. They have castles and dragons and magic." + +Sara thinks for a moment. She likes books too, but she does not have many. She says, "OK, you can see my doll. But you have to be nice to her. She is very pretty and smart." + +Tom says, "OK, I will be nice. Can I show you my book? It has pictures and words. It is about a knight who saves a princess from a dragon." + +Sara says, "Yes, I want to see your book. Maybe we can read it together." + +They sit on the grass and look at the book and the doll. They start to talk and laugh. They find out they have many things in common. They like the same colors, animals, and games. + +Mrs. Jones, who lives on the other side of the fence, watches them from her window. She is very nosy. She always wants to know what everyone is doing. She thinks, "Who is that boy? Where did he come from? What are they talking about? I need to find out more." + +She puts on her hat and coat and walks to the fence. She says, "Hello, children. I'm Mrs. Jones. I live here. Who are you and what are you doing?" + +Sara and Tom look up and see her. They do not like her. She is always asking questions and telling them what to do. They say, "We are Sara and Tom. We are playing. We are friends." + +Mrs. Jones says, "Well, well, well. You are friends, are you? How long have you known each other? Where do you go to school? What are your parents' names?" + +Sara and Tom do not want to answer her. They think she is rude and boring. They say, "We don't want to talk to you. We want to play. Please go away." + +Mrs. Jones feels angry and hurt. She thinks, "How rude and ungrateful. They should respect their elders. They should be polite and friendly. I'm only trying to be nice." + +She says, "Fine, fine, fine. I'll go away. But don't think I won't keep an eye on you. I know everything that goes on in this neighborhood. You better behave yourselves." + +She turns around and walks back to her house. She slams the door behind her. + +Sara and Tom look at each other and smile. They think, "We don't care what she thinks. We like each other. We have fun. We are happy." + +They go back to playing with the book and the doll. They forget about Mrs. Jones. They enjoy their new friendship. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play outside. One day, it was raining a lot. Lily and Tom wanted to keep dry. They saw a big road with many cars. They thought the road was dry. + +"Let's go to the road and play there," Lily said. + +"No, that is not safe," Tom said. "The cars are fast and loud. They can hurt us." + +Lily did not listen to Tom. She ran to the road. Tom followed her. He was scared. He wanted to go back. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go back," Tom said. "The road is wet and slippery. We can slip and fall." + +Lily did not listen to Tom. She liked the road. She saw a big puddle. She jumped in it. She splashed water. She laughed. + +"Look, Tom, this is fun," Lily said. + +Tom did not think it was fun. He saw a big car coming. The car did not see Lily. The car was fast. Tom shouted. + +"Lily, watch out, a car!" + +But it was too late. The car hit Lily. Lily flew in the air. She fell on the ground. She did not move. She did not laugh. She did not splash. She was gone. + +Tom cried. He ran to Lily. He hugged her. He said sorry. He wished he could go back. He wished he could keep Lily safe. He wished he could keep Lily dry. He wished he could keep Lily alive. But he could not. He was alone. He was wet. He was sad. The end. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide on the big slide. It was fun and fast. They took turns to go down the slide. + +"Look at me, Lily!" Tom said. "I am a hero! I can slide very fast and far!" + +Lily smiled. She was proud of Tom. He was brave and strong. She wanted to be like him. + +"Me too, Tom!" Lily said. "I want to be a hero too! I can slide very fast and far too!" + +She ran to the slide. She climbed up the ladder. She sat on the top of the slide. She was ready to go. + +But then, something bad happened. A big dog came to the park. It saw Lily on the slide. It barked and ran to her. It wanted to play with her. But Lily was scared. She did not like the big dog. She screamed and tried to get away. + +But it was too late. The big dog jumped on the slide. It pushed Lily down. Lily slid very fast and far. But not in a good way. She slid off the slide. She fell on the ground. She hurt her head and her arm. She cried very loud. + +Tom saw what happened. He ran to Lily. He hugged her and tried to make her feel better. He was not a hero anymore. He was sad and sorry. + +The big dog did not understand. It wagged its tail and licked Lily's face. It thought it was a successful game. It did not know it was a bad ending. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. But today they have a fight. Lily wants to play with the pink car. Ben wants to play with the pink car too. They both pull the car and yell. + +"Give me the car! It is mine!" Lily says. + +"No, it is mine! I saw it first!" Ben says. + +They do not share. They do not discuss. They are angry and careless. + +They pull the car so hard that it breaks. The wheels fall off. The car is ruined. Lily and Ben are sad. They cry. + +They look at the broken car. They wish they did not fight. They wish they were nice to each other. But it is too late. The car is gone. They have no more fun. They have a bad day. +Lily liked muffins. She liked them a lot. She liked them with blueberries, or chocolate, or nuts. She liked them for breakfast, or snack, or lunch. She liked them big, or small, or round. + +One day, Lily saw a muffin on the table. It was a big muffin, with chocolate and nuts. It looked yummy. Lily wanted the muffin. She decided to take the muffin. She did not ask anyone. She did not care if it was someone else's muffin. + +She grabbed the muffin and ran to her room. She closed the door and bit the muffin. It was sweet and crunchy. She smiled and ate more. She ate the whole muffin. She felt happy. + +But then, she heard a loud knock on the door. It was her mom. Her mom was angry. Her mom said, "Lily, did you take the muffin from the table? That was not your muffin. That was dad's muffin. He made it for his work. He has a busy day today. He needed the muffin for energy. You were very naughty. You have to say sorry to dad. And you have to make a new muffin for him." + +Lily felt sad. She felt sorry. She did not know it was dad's muffin. She did not want to make dad sad. She did not want to make a new muffin. She did not like baking. She liked eating. She wished she did not take the muffin. She wished she asked first. She cried and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, dad. I won't do it again." + +But it was too late. The muffin was gone. Dad was sad. Mom was mad. Lily was bad. The end. +Ben liked to play with his toy birdcage. He had a yellow bird that could sing and flap its wings. He put the bird in the cage and carried it around the house. He liked to show it to his mom and dad and his baby sister. + +One day, he wanted to play with his birdcage, but he could not find it. He searched in his room, but it was not there. He searched in the living room, but it was not there. He searched in the kitchen, but it was not there. He was sad and confused. Where was his birdcage? + +He asked his mom, "Mom, have you seen my birdcage?" + +Mom said, "No, honey, I have not. Maybe you left it somewhere else." + +He asked his dad, "Dad, have you seen my birdcage?" + +Dad said, "No, son, I have not. Maybe you should look harder." + +He asked his baby sister, "Sis, have you seen my birdcage?" + +Sis said, "Goo goo gaa gaa." + +Ben did not understand what she said, but he saw something shiny in her hand. He went closer and saw that it was his birdcage. She had taken it from his room and was playing with it. She had opened the door and let the bird out. The bird was flying around the house, singing and flapping its wings. + +Ben was angry and sad. He said, "Sis, that is my birdcage! You should not take it without asking! And you should not let the bird out! It is not easy to catch it!" + +Sis said, "Goo goo gaa gaa." + +Ben tried to catch the bird, but it was too fast and too smart. It flew from room to room, dodging his hands and his net. Ben chased it for a long time, but he could not catch it. He was tired and frustrated. + +Mom and dad heard the noise and came to see what was going on. They saw Ben running after the bird and Sis holding the birdcage. They understood what had happened and helped Ben catch the bird. They put the bird back in the cage and closed the door. They gave the cage to Ben and said, "Sorry, Ben, your sister did not know better. She is too young to understand. She just wanted to play with your birdcage. But you should not be too mad at her. She is your sister and she loves you." + +Ben looked at his sister and saw that she was smiling and clapping. She said, "Goo goo gaa gaa." + +Ben felt a little better. He said, "It's okay, Sis. I love you too. But next time, please ask me before you take my birdcage. And please do not let the bird out. It is not easy to catch it." + +Sis said, "Goo goo gaa gaa." + +They hugged and kissed. Mom and dad smiled and said, "That's good, kids. Now, let's go have some cookies and milk." +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play outside in the snow. They made a snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. + +But then the sun came out. It was very bright and warm. The snow started to melt. The snowman started to shrink. Lily and Tom were sad. They did not want their snowman to go away. + +"Look, his scarf is wet!" Lily said. "It is soaking in the water. We have to save it!" + +Tom nodded. He ran to the snowman and took off his scarf. He wrapped it around his neck. It was cold and damp. + +"Thank you, Tom," the snowman said with a weak voice. "You are very kind. But I have to say goodbye. I had fun with you and Lily. Maybe we can play again next winter." + +Lily and Tom hugged the snowman. They said goodbye. They watched him melt away. They felt a tear in their eyes. They held each other's hands. They still had their friend. +Sam and Tom were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big cliff near their house. They wanted to go and see what was on the other side. + +"Can we go to the cliff, Mom?" Sam asked. + +"No, it is too dangerous. You might fall and get hurt. Stay away from the cliff, please," Mom said. + +But Sam and Tom did not listen. They waited until Mom was busy and ran to the cliff. They climbed on the rocks and looked over the edge. They saw a cool lake with fish and frogs. + +"Wow, this is so cool! Let's go down and swim!" Tom said. + +"No, we should go back. Mom will be mad if she finds us here," Sam said. + +But Tom did not listen. He jumped off the cliff and landed in the water. He splashed and laughed. Sam was scared. He did not want to jump. He called for Tom to come back. + +"Tom, come back! This is not fun! This is bad!" Sam said. + +But Tom did not listen. He swam farther and farther. He did not see the big snake that was hiding under the water. The snake saw Tom and bit him. Tom screamed and cried. Sam saw the snake and ran for help. + +"Mom, Mom, help! Tom is in the lake! There is a snake!" Sam said. + +Mom heard Sam and ran to the cliff. She saw Tom in the water and the snake. She was very scared and angry. She called for help and threw a stick at the snake. The snake let go of Tom and swam away. Mom jumped in the water and pulled Tom out. She hugged him and checked his wound. She was glad he was not too hurt. + +"Tom, you are very lucky. The snake was not poisonous. But you are very foolish. Why did you not listen to me and Sam? You could have died. You should never go to the cliff again. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Tom nodded and sobbed. He was sorry for what he did. He said sorry to Mom and Sam. He learned his lesson. He never went to the cliff again. He always listened to Mom and Sam. He was a good brother and son. + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your parents and elders. They know what is best for you. Do not do dangerous things that might harm you or others. Be careful and wise. +Lila and Ben were best friends. They liked to play and learn new things. One day, they saw a big mill near the river. It had a wheel that turned with the water. They wanted to see inside. + +"Let's plan a trip to the mill," Lila said. "Maybe we can find out how it works." + +"OK, but we have to be careful," Ben said. "The mill is not for kids. It is for grown-ups who make flour and bread." + +They asked their moms if they could go to the mill. Their moms said yes, but only with a guide. They gave them some snacks and water. They also gave them a map and a phone. + +Lila and Ben were very happy. They thanked their moms and put their things in a backpack. They walked to the mill, following the map. They saw the wheel and the river. They heard the noise of the mill. + +They met the guide at the door. He was a nice man with a hat and a beard. He smiled and said, "Hello, I'm Mr. Brown. I work at the mill. Are you here to learn about it?" + +"Yes, we are," Lila and Ben said. "We are very curious and gifted. We want to know how the mill makes flour and bread." + +Mr. Brown was impressed. He said, "You are very smart and brave. Come with me, I'll show you around. But you have to stay close and listen to me. The mill can be dangerous if you don't follow the rules." + +Lila and Ben nodded. They followed Mr. Brown into the mill. They saw the machines and the bags of flour. They smelled the bread and the yeast. They learned how the water made the wheel turn, and how the wheel made the stones grind the wheat. They learned how the flour was mixed with water and yeast, and how the dough was shaped and baked. They asked many questions and Mr. Brown answered them. + +They had a lot of fun and learned a lot. Mr. Brown gave them each a slice of bread and a sticker. He said, "You are very gifted and polite. I hope you enjoyed your visit. Come back anytime." + +Lila and Ben thanked Mr. Brown and said goodbye. They walked back to their homes, sharing their bread and their stories. They were very happy and proud. They had planned a great trip to the mill. +Lily liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors, but her favorite was pink. She used pink to draw flowers, hearts, and her cat. She wanted to improve her drawing, so she asked her mom for help. + +Mom showed Lily how to draw a row of trees. She used green for the leaves and brown for the trunks. She said, "A row is when you have many things in a line, like this." She pointed to the row of trees. Lily nodded and tried to copy her mom. + +Lily drew a row of trees with green and brown. But she also added some pink. She drew pink apples on the trees, pink birds in the sky, and a pink sun. She said, "I like pink. It makes everything happy." She smiled and showed her mom. + +Mom smiled too and hugged Lily. She said, "Your drawing is very pretty and creative. You improved a lot. I'm proud of you." She hung Lily's drawing on the fridge. Lily felt happy and proud too. She liked to draw with her crayons, especially pink. +Lily and Ben are mice who live in a big house. They like to find cheese in the kitchen and carry it to their hole. One day, they see a big piece of cheese on a table. Lily says, "Look, Ben, cheese! Let's get it and share it." Ben nods and they run to the table. + +But when they get there, they see a trap. The cheese is on a metal thing that can snap and hurt them. Lily says, "Oh no, a trap! We can't get the cheese. It is too dangerous." Ben says, "But I am hungry. And the cheese smells so good. Maybe we can be quick and careful and get it." Lily says, "No, Ben, don't do it. It is not worth it. Let's find another cheese." + +But Ben does not listen. He wants the cheese. He runs to the trap and tries to grab the cheese. But the metal thing snaps and catches his tail. Ben cries out, "Ow, ow, ow! Help me, Lily, help me!" Lily is scared and sad. She runs to Ben and tries to free his tail. But the trap is too strong. She can't open it. + +Then they hear footsteps. It is the cat. The cat lives in the house and likes to chase mice. The cat sees Lily and Ben and the cheese and the trap. The cat says, "Meow, meow, meow! What a nice snack for me. Two mice and a cheese. Thank you for bringing me this treat." The cat walks to the table and smiles. + +Lily and Ben are very afraid. They think they are going to be eaten by the cat. They hug each other and say, "I love you, I love you." They close their eyes and wait for the end. But then they hear a voice. It is the girl. The girl lives in the house and likes to play with mice. The girl says, "Hey, cat, leave them alone. They are my friends. Go away, go away." The girl runs to the table and picks up the cat. She carries the cat to another room and shuts the door. The cat says, "Meow, meow, meow! Let me go, let me go." + +Lily and Ben open their eyes and see the girl. The girl says, "Don't worry, little mice. I will help you. I am sorry for the trap. It was not mine. It was my brother's. He is mean and likes to hurt animals. I will get rid of the trap and the cheese. You can stay in my room. I have a nice cage for you. It has food and water and toys. You will be safe and happy there." The girl gets a stick and opens the trap. She frees Ben's tail. Ben says, "Thank you, thank you. You are very kind and brave." The girl says, "You are welcome, welcome. You are very cute and sweet." The girl picks up Lily and Ben and carries them to her room. She puts them in the cage and gives them some cheese. Lily says, "Thank you, thank you. You are very nice and gentle." The girl says, "You are welcome, welcome. You are very smart and friendly." + +Lily and Ben eat the cheese and smile. They are glad they are alive and together. They are glad they have a new friend. They say, "We are happy, we are happy." The girl says, "I am happy, I am happy." They all hug and laugh. The end. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play together. One day, they went with Mom and Dad to a restaurant. The restaurant had many people and many foods. + +Lily and Ben saw a big cake on a table. It looked yummy. They wanted some cake. They did not ask Mom and Dad. They followed the cake when a man took it to another table. + +"Where are you going?" Mom asked. She did not see them. Lily and Ben did not answer. They ran after the cake. + +The man put the cake on a big plate. He lit some candles. He sang a song. It was a birthday cake. Lily and Ben did not know. They jumped on the plate. They grabbed some cake. They made a mess. + +"Hey!" the man shouted. "What are you doing? This is my cake!" He was angry. The people at the table were angry. Mom and Dad saw them. They were angry too. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They dropped the cake. They ran back to Mom and Dad. They said sorry. They were ashamed. They cried. + +Mom and Dad hugged them. They said they loved them. They said they were sorry too. They paid for the cake. They left the restaurant. They went home. They did not have cake. They had soup. +Lila was a poor girl who lived in a small hut with her mother. They had no money to buy food or clothes, so they worked hard every day to make baskets and sell them in the market. Lila loved her mother very much and wanted to make her happy. + +One day, Lila saw a beautiful bow in a shop window. It was red and shiny and had a big ribbon on it. Lila thought it would look lovely on her mother's hair. She wished she could buy it for her, but she knew it was too expensive. She sighed and walked away. + +The next day, Lila went to the market with her baskets. She saw a rich lady who was looking at her baskets. The lady liked one of them and asked Lila how much it was. Lila said it was two coins. The lady said it was too much and offered one coin. Lila said no, it was not enough. The lady got angry and said she would take the basket anyway. She grabbed the basket and tried to run away. + +Lila was scared and sad. She ran after the lady and shouted, "Stop! That is my basket! Give it back!" The lady ignored her and kept running. But she did not see a chain that was hanging across the street. She tripped over the chain and fell to the ground. The basket flew out of her hand and landed near Lila. + +Lila picked up the basket and hugged it. She was happy to have it back. She looked at the lady and saw that she was hurt and crying. Lila felt sorry for her. She went to the lady and said, "Are you okay? I am sorry you fell. Here, take this basket. It is a gift from me. Maybe it will make you feel better." + +The lady was surprised and touched by Lila's kindness. She said, "Thank you, little girl. You are very sweet and generous. I am sorry I was mean to you. Here, take this bow. It is a gift from me. Maybe it will make you happy." + +Lila looked at the bow and could not believe her eyes. It was the same bow she had seen in the shop window. It was red and shiny and had a big ribbon on it. Lila smiled and said, "Thank you, lady. You are very nice and thoughtful. I love this bow. I will give it to my mother. She will love it too." + +Lila and the lady hugged and said goodbye. Lila ran home with the basket and the bow. She gave them to her mother and told her the story. Her mother was proud and happy. She put the bow on her hair and said, "You are my treasure, Lila. You have a big heart and a brave spirit. You make me happy every day." + +Lila and her mother hugged and kissed. They felt rich and blessed. They did not need money or clothes. They had each other and their love. And they had a beautiful bow. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toy boat in the pond. They liked to pretend they were sailors, exploring new lands. They made up names for the places they saw, like Rainbow Island and Sparkle Cove. + +One day, they saw a big green patch on the other side of the pond. It looked like a jungle, with tall trees and vines. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's sail there and find out!" Tom said. + +"OK, but be careful. It might be mysterious and scary," Lily said. + +They pushed their boat across the water, making waves and noises. They reached the green patch and tied their boat to a branch. They stepped into the jungle, holding hands. + +They saw many colorful birds and flowers. They heard strange sounds and smells. They felt curious and excited. + +"Look, a monkey!" Tom pointed. + +"Hello, monkey!" Lily waved. + +The monkey looked at them and smiled. It jumped down from the tree and came closer. It held out a banana. + +"Do you want to be our friend?" Tom asked. + +The monkey nodded and gave them the banana. They shared it and thanked the monkey. + +They played with the monkey for a while, swinging on the vines and throwing leaves. They had fun and laughed. + +They decided to go back to their boat. They said goodbye to the monkey and promised to come back soon. + +They sailed away from the jungle, feeling happy and adventurous. + +They had found a new land and a new friend. +Lily loved pandas. She had a big panda toy that she hugged every night. She also had many panda books and stickers. She wished she could see a real panda someday. + +One day, her mom said, "Lily, I have a surprise for you. We are going to the zoo today. They have a new panda there. Do you want to see it?" + +Lily was very happy. She put on her panda hat and shirt. She took her panda toy with her. She said, "Yes, mom, I want to see the panda. Thank you, mom!" + +At the zoo, Lily and her mom walked to the panda enclosure. They saw a big black and white bear sitting on a rock. It was eating bamboo. Lily was amazed. She said, "Look, mom, it's a panda. It's so cute and fluffy. Can I touch it?" + +Her mom said, "No, Lily, you can't touch it. It's a wild animal. It might bite you. You can only look at it from here." + +Lily was sad. She wanted to hug the panda. She said, "But, mom, it looks so friendly. It's like my panda toy. Can I give it my panda toy?" + +Her mom said, "No, Lily, you can't give it your panda toy. It might not like it. It might get confused. It might think it's another panda. It might get angry or scared. You can only keep your panda toy with you." + +Lily was confused. She didn't understand why the panda would get confused. She thought the panda would like her panda toy. She said, "But, mom, why would it get confused? It's just a toy. It's not a real panda. It's not alive. It can't talk or move. It can't hurt the panda. It can only make the panda happy." + +Her mom said, "Lily, trust me, you don't want to send your panda toy to the panda. It's not a good idea. The panda might not know it's a toy. It might think it's a rival or a mate. It might try to fight it or mate with it. It might damage it or rip it apart. You don't want to lose your panda toy, do you?" + +Lily was scared. She didn't want to lose her panda toy. She didn't want the panda to fight it or mate with it. She didn't want the panda to damage it or rip it apart. She said, "No, mom, I don't want to lose my panda toy. I love my panda toy. I want to keep it with me. I'm sorry, mom. I won't send it to the panda. I will just look at the panda and wave at it. Maybe it will wave back." + +Her mom said, "That's a good idea, Lily. I'm proud of you. You are a smart and kind girl. You know how to respect the panda and its space. You know how to take care of your panda toy. You are a good friend to both of them. Come on, let's wave at the panda and say goodbye. Maybe we can come back another day and see it again." + +Lily and her mom waved at the panda and said goodbye. The panda looked at them and blinked. It seemed to smile. Lily smiled back. She was happy. She had seen a real panda. She still had her panda toy. She had learned something new. She had a wonderful day. +Ben and Lily love to visit their grandma's farm. They like to run and play with the animals, and help with the chores. Grandma has a big garden with many fruits and vegetables. She lets Ben and Lily pick some for their snacks. + +One day, Ben and Lily see a peach tree in the garden. It has many green and pink peaches on its branches. They look juicy and sweet. Ben and Lily want to try one. + +"Can we have a peach, Grandma?" Ben asks. + +"Not yet, my dears," Grandma says. "The peaches are not ready. They need to grow more. They need sun and water and time. Then they will be ripe and tasty." + +"When will they be ready, Grandma?" Lily asks. + +"Maybe in a few weeks, if we are lucky," Grandma says. "You have to be patient. Good things take time." + +Ben and Lily nod. They understand. They decide to wait for the peaches. They go to play with the lively puppies in the barn. They have fun with their grandma and the farm. They know that soon they will have a peachy treat. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play with books and toys. One day, they find a big book with many letters. They want to learn the letters. + +Tom points to a letter. He says, "This is A. A is for apple." Jen nods. She likes apples. She points to another letter. She says, "This is B. B is for ball." Tom smiles. He likes balls. + +They point to more letters. They say the words that start with the letters. They have fun. They learn many letters. + +A wise owl sees them. He flies to them. He says, "You are good learners. You know many letters. Do you want to learn more?" Tom and Jen say, "Yes, please." + +The owl teaches them more letters. He shows them how to make words with the letters. He tells them stories with the words. Tom and Jen listen. They repeat the words. They ask questions. They learn more. + +The owl is happy. He says, "You are smart and curious. You will be good readers and writers. Keep learning and playing with the letters." Tom and Jen thank the owl. They hug him. They say, "You are a wise and kind owl. You are our friend." The owl hugs them back. He says, "You are welcome. You are my friends, too." They smile. They are happy. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play with their bicycles. Tom has a red bicycle. Anna has a blue bicycle. They ride their bicycles to the park every day. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is thin and hungry. It barks at Tom and Anna. They are scared. They try to ride away, but the dog runs after them. + +"Help, help!" Tom and Anna shout. "The dog is chasing us!" + +They see a gate. They ride through the gate. They think they are safe. But the gate is locked. They cannot go back. + +They look around. They are in a junkyard. There are many old and broken things. There are also many mean people. They see a man with a dirty beard. He has a big bag. + +"Hey, what are you doing here?" the man says. "This is my place. Give me your bicycles!" + +Tom and Anna are very sad. They love their bicycles. They do not want to give them to the man. + +"Please, no!" Tom and Anna beg. "These are our bicycles. We need them to go home!" + +The man does not listen. He grabs their bicycles. He puts them in his bag. He laughs. + +"Too bad for you!" the man says. "These are my bicycles now. You can walk home!" + +He walks away. Tom and Anna cry. They have no bicycles. They are lost. They do not know how to go home. They are in trouble. The end. +Sara and Tom went to the shop with Mom. They wanted to buy a cake for Dad's birthday. Mom gave them some money and said they could choose the cake. + +They saw many cakes in the shop. Some were big, some were small, some were round, some were square. Some had chocolate, some had fruit, some had cream, some had sprinkles. Sara and Tom liked different cakes. + +"I want this cake," Sara said, pointing to a big round cake with chocolate and cream. "It looks yummy." + +"I want this cake," Tom said, pointing to a small square cake with fruit and sprinkles. "It looks pretty." + +Mom looked at the cakes and the prices. The big round cake was five dollars. The small square cake was three dollars. Mom had eight dollars. + +"Can we buy both cakes, Mom?" Sara and Tom asked. + +Mom smiled and nodded. She took the cakes to the counter. The shop lady added the prices. Five plus three is eight. + +"Here you are, Mom," the shop lady said. "Eight dollars for the cakes. Happy birthday to Dad!" + +Mom gave the shop lady the money and took the cakes. Sara and Tom were glad. They thanked the shop lady and Mom. They went home with the cakes. + +They put the cakes on the table and waited for Dad. When Dad came home, he was surprised and happy. He hugged Sara and Tom and Mom. He said they were the best family ever. + +They sang happy birthday to Dad and cut the cakes. They shared the cakes and ate them. The cakes were yummy and pretty. Sara and Tom were glad. They had made Dad's birthday special. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to observe things. They liked to observe birds, flowers, stars and people. One day, they went to the park with their mom and dad. They saw a man with a big ladder and a bucket of paint. He was painting the wall of a house. + +"Look, Tom, he is painting the house blue!" Lily said. + +"Why is he painting the house blue?" Tom asked. + +"Maybe he likes blue. Or maybe the house was old and dirty. Or maybe he wants to make it look like the sky," Lily guessed. + +Tom and Lily watched the man paint for a while. They saw him climb up and down the ladder. They saw him dip his brush in the paint. They saw him make strokes and patterns on the wall. + +"Can we paint too, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, you can paint, but not on the wall. You can paint on this paper," mom said. She gave them some paper and crayons. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They started to paint on the paper. They tried to copy what the man was doing. They used blue and other colors. They made shapes and lines. + +"Look, mom, I painted a bird!" Lily said. + +"Look, mom, I painted a flower!" Tom said. + +Mom and dad smiled. They praised Tom and Lily for their paintings. They said they were very good and creative. + +The man finished painting the wall. He looked at Tom and Lily's paintings. He smiled too. He came over to them. + +"Hello, little ones. I see you like to paint too. You have very nice paintings. Can I see them?" he asked. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They showed him their paintings. + +"Wow, these are beautiful. You have a lot of talent. Do you know what I do? I am an artist. I paint houses and other things. Sometimes I paint for fun, sometimes I paint for money. Do you want to be artists when you grow up?" he asked. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They looked at their paintings. They looked at the man. They nodded again. + +"Yes, we want to be artists!" they said. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play and laugh together. One day, they went to the bakery with Lily's mom. They saw many yummy things in the window. Lily wanted a pastry with pink icing. Tom wanted a pastry with chocolate chips. + +Lily's mom said they could each have one pastry. She gave them some money and told them to wait in line. Lily and Tom were happy. They got in line and looked at the pastries. They smelled so good. + +But then, something silly happened. A big dog came into the bakery. He was not on a leash. He ran around and barked. He jumped on the counter and knocked over some pastries. He grabbed one with his mouth and ran away. + +Everyone was shocked. Some people screamed. Some people laughed. Lily and Tom were scared. They dropped their money and hid behind Lily's mom. The baker was angry. He chased the dog with a broom. He shouted, "Bad dog! Go away!" + +The dog ran out of the bakery. He still had the pastry in his mouth. He looked happy. The baker came back. He was red in the face. He said, "I'm so sorry. That dog is always causing trouble. He belongs to the butcher next door. He likes to steal food." + +Lily and Tom felt sorry for the baker. They also felt embarrassed. They had dropped their money and their pastries. They did not know what to do. Lily's mom smiled. She said, "Don't worry. It's not your fault. The dog was very silly. He made a mess. But we can still have some fun. Let's pick up our money and choose some new pastries. Maybe we can share them with the butcher and the dog. What do you think?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They liked that idea. They picked up their money and their pastries. They said sorry to the baker. They said thank you to Lily's mom. They went to the butcher's shop. They saw the dog. He was licking his paws. He had eaten the pastry. He looked happy. He wagged his tail. + +Lily and Tom smiled. They gave him a pat. They gave him a piece of their pastry. They gave the butcher a piece too. They said hello. The butcher smiled. He said, "Thank you. You are very kind. The dog is very naughty. But he is also very cute. His name is Spot. Do you want to play with him?" + +Lily and Tom said yes. They played with Spot. They had fun. They forgot about being embarrassed. They laughed and laughed. They ate their pastries. They were yummy. They were happy. They were friends. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play with blocks. They make towers with the blocks. They see who can make the tallest tower. + +One day, they have a lot of blocks. They start to build their towers. Tom adds more and more blocks to his tower. He wants to win. Jen adds blocks to her tower too. But she also adds a flag on top. She thinks it looks nice. + +"Look at my tower!" Tom says. "It is so high! I will win!" + +"Look at my tower!" Jen says. "It has a flag on top! It is so pretty!" + +They both look at their towers. They are proud of them. But then they hear a noise. It is the cat. The cat is curious. The cat sees the towers. The cat jumps on the table. + +"Oh no!" Tom and Jen say. "The cat!" + +The cat knocks over Tom's tower. The blocks fall down. Tom is sad. He worked hard on his tower. + +The cat sees Jen's tower. The cat likes the flag. The cat tries to catch the flag. But the flag is hot. Jen put a candle on the flag. She wanted to make it shine. The cat touches the flag. The cat feels the heat. The cat is scared. The cat runs away. + +"Ouch!" the cat says. "The flag is hot!" + +Jen's tower is still standing. The flag is still shining. Jen is happy. She did not lose her tower. + +"Look at my tower!" Jen says. "It is still up! I win!" + +Tom looks at Jen's tower. He sees the flag. He sees the candle. He understands. + +"Wow!" Tom says. "You are smart! You made the flag hot! The cat did not like it!" + +Jen smiles. She shares her blocks with Tom. They make a new tower together. They put a flag on top. They put a candle on it. They are careful. They do not touch the flag. They watch the flag shine. They are friends. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll with a pink dress and a long hair. Ben had a robot with a shiny body and a red light. They were having fun, until Ben saw Lily's doll. + +"Can I play with your doll?" Ben asked. + +"No, this is my doll. You have your robot," Lily said. + +"But I want to play with your doll. She is so charming. She has a pretty dress and a long hair. My robot is boring. He only has a leg and a light," Ben said. + +Lily did not want to share her doll. She liked her doll very much. She hugged her doll and said, "No, you can't play with my doll. She is mine. Go away." + +Ben was angry. He wanted to play with the doll. He tried to grab the doll from Lily's arms. Lily screamed and pulled the doll back. They started to fight over the doll. They pulled and pushed and shouted. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw Lily and Ben fighting over the doll. She was not happy. She said, "Stop it, both of you. What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" + +Lily and Ben stopped fighting. They looked at Mom. They were scared. They said, "Sorry, Mom." + +Mom said, "Lily, why don't you share your doll with Ben? He wants to play with her. She is very charming. You can play with his robot. He is very cool. He has a leg and a light." + +Lily thought for a moment. She looked at Ben. She looked at the doll. She looked at the robot. She said, "OK, Mom. I will share my doll with Ben. He can play with her for a while. But I want her back later." + +Mom said, "That's very nice of you, Lily. Ben, do you accept Lily's offer? Do you want to play with her doll for a while? But you have to give her back later." + +Ben nodded. He said, "Yes, Mom. I accept Lily's offer. I want to play with her doll for a while. But I will give her back later." + +Mom smiled. She said, "That's very good of you, Ben. Now, why don't you two play nicely together? You can take turns with the doll and the robot. And don't fight again." + +Lily and Ben said, "OK, Mom." + +They gave each other a hug. They said, "Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Ben." + +They took the doll and the robot and played together. They were happy. Mom was happy. The doll and the robot were happy. The end. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the forest near their house. They found many things in the forest, like flowers, bugs, and sticks. + +One day, they decided to test their creative skills. They wanted to make something new with the things they found. They looked around and picked up some leaves, stones, and pine cones. + +"What can we make with these?" Lily asked. + +"Let's make a house for the squirrels!" Ben said. + +They worked hard to build a small house with the leaves, stones, and pine cones. They made a door, a window, and a roof. They were very proud of their house. + +"Look, a squirrel!" Lily said, pointing to a furry animal that came out of a tree. + +"Maybe he likes our house!" Ben said. + +They watched as the squirrel approached their house. He sniffed it and then went inside. He peeked out of the window and made a squeaky sound. + +"He likes it! He likes it!" Lily and Ben cheered. + +They clapped their hands and hugged each other. They were happy that they had tested their creative skills and made a new friend. +Lily and Sam were twins who liked to go to the park with their mom. They had to take the subway to get there, and sometimes it was very crowded and noisy. Lily and Sam always wanted to sit on the seats, but sometimes there were no seats left and they had to stand. + +One day, they got on the subway and saw a lady with a big bag sitting on two seats. Lily and Sam were envious of her and wanted to sit next to her. They tried to squeeze in, but the lady did not move. She said, "Go away, these are my seats. I have a lot of things to carry." + +Lily and Sam were angry and sad. They did not like the lady. They started to struggle with her and pull her bag. The lady shouted, "Stop it, you naughty children! Leave me alone!" + +Mom heard the noise and came over. She saw what was happening and was not happy. She said, "Lily and Sam, what are you doing? This is not nice. You should not fight with the lady. You should respect her and share the space. How would you feel if someone did that to you?" + +Lily and Sam felt ashamed. They realized they were wrong. They said, "We are sorry, lady. We are sorry, mom. We were selfish and rude. We will not do it again." + +The lady smiled and said, "It's okay, children. I forgive you. You can sit here with me. I have some candy in my bag. Do you want some?" + +Lily and Sam nodded and said, "Thank you, lady. Thank you, mom. We learned our lesson. We will be kind and polite from now on." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I'm proud of you, Lily and Sam. You made a mistake, but you apologized and changed. That's what matters. Now let's enjoy the ride and have fun at the park." + +The end. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck in the park. The truck has a picture of a tiger on it. Tim and Mia are curious. They want to see the tiger. + +They run to the truck and look inside. They see a big cage with a big orange and black tiger. The tiger is sleeping. Tim and Mia are amazed. They have never seen a tiger before. + +"Wow, look at the tiger!" Tim says. "He is so big and beautiful!" + +"Yes, he is!" Mia agrees. "I wish I could have a tiger as a pet!" + +A man comes out of the truck. He is wearing a hat and a coat. He is the owner of the tiger. He sees Tim and Mia looking at the cage. + +"Hello, kids," he says. "Do you like my tiger? His name is Rajah. He is a very special tiger. He can do tricks and roar very loud. He is a star of the circus." + +"Wow, you have a circus tiger?" Tim asks. "That is so cool!" + +"Yes, I do," the man says. "But he is not just a circus tiger. He is also my friend. I take good care of him. I feed him and play with him and brush his fur. He is very happy with me." + +The man smiles and opens the cage. He calls Rajah and the tiger wakes up. He comes out of the cage and rubs his head against the man's leg. The man pets him and gives him a treat. + +"Can we pet him too?" Mia asks. + +"Sure, you can," the man says. "But be gentle and respectful. He is a wild animal, after all. He might bite or scratch if he feels scared or angry." + +Tim and Mia nod. They approach Rajah slowly and carefully. They touch his fur and feel how soft and warm it is. Rajah licks their hands and purrs. Tim and Mia giggle. + +"He is so nice and friendly!" Mia says. + +"Yes, he is," the man says. "But he is also very expensive and rare. He is worth a lot of money. He makes me rich. But I don't care about the money. I love him for who he is. He is my best friend." + +Tim and Mia look at the man and the tiger. They see how much they love each other. They feel happy for them. + +"You are very lucky to have a tiger as a friend," Tim says. + +"Yes, I am," the man says. "And you are very lucky to have each other as friends. Friendship is more valuable than anything else in the world. Remember that, kids." + +Tim and Mia smile and hug each other. They thank the man and say goodbye to Rajah. They run back to the park and continue to play. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Anna loved horses. She liked to visit the stable with her dad and feed them carrots and apples. She wanted to ride a horse, but dad said she was too small. + +One day, Anna saw a small horse in the stable. It was brown and white and had a long mane. Anna thought it was very pretty and healthy. She asked dad if she could ride it. + +"Maybe when you are bigger, Anna. This horse is still young and needs to learn how to carry people. You can pet it and talk to it, but don't climb on it, okay?" dad said. + +Anna nodded, but she was curious. She wanted to feel how it was to ride a horse. She waited until dad was busy with another horse, and then she sneaked to the small horse. She climbed on a stool and then on the horse's back. She felt happy and excited. + +The horse was surprised and scared. It did not like having someone on its back. It tried to shake Anna off. It ran and jumped around the stable, making loud noises. Anna was scared too. She held on to the horse's mane, but she felt like she was going to fall. She cried for dad. + +Dad heard Anna's cry and saw what was happening. He ran to the horse and calmed it down. He helped Anna get off the horse and hugged her. + +"Anna, are you okay? That was very dangerous. You could have hurt yourself and the horse. Why did you do that?" dad asked. + +Anna sobbed and said sorry. She said she wanted to ride the horse and did not listen to dad. + +Dad was angry, but he was also glad that Anna was not hurt. He said, "Anna, I know you love horses, but you have to respect them and their needs. They are not toys. They are living beings that have feelings and fears. You have to be patient and gentle with them, and learn from people who know how to train them. Then, when you are older and ready, you can ride a horse safely and happily. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded and said sorry again. She said she learned her lesson and would not do it again. She hugged the horse and said sorry to it too. The horse nuzzled her and forgave her. + +Dad smiled and said, "That's good, Anna. I'm proud of you for being brave and honest. Now, let's go and have some ice cream, okay?" + +Anna smiled and said yes. She held dad's hand and walked out of the stable. She still loved horses, but she also loved dad and his advice. She decided to wait until she was bigger and wiser to ride a horse. She knew it would be worth it. +Lily and Ben are at the beach with their mom and dad. They like to play in the sand and splash in the water. They see many things at the beach: shells, crabs, birds, and boats. + +One day, they notice something new in the water. It is big and has many arms. It is an octopus! Lily and Ben are curious and want to see it closer. They ask their mom and dad if they can go near it. + +"Be careful, kids," mom says. "The octopus might be scared of you. Don't touch it or make loud noises." + +"Okay, mom," Lily and Ben say. They walk slowly and quietly to the water. They see the octopus moving its arms and changing colors. It is pretty! + +"Hello, octopus," Lily says softly. "We are Lily and Ben. We are your friends. You are very pretty. What is your name?" + +The octopus hears Lily and Ben. It is not scared of them. It is curious too. It moves closer to them and makes a funny sound. It is saying hello back! + +"Lily, Ben, look!" dad says. "The octopus is talking to you! It likes you!" + +Lily and Ben are happy. They have made a new friend at the beach. They smile and wave at the octopus. The octopus smiles and waves back. They have fun together until it is time to go home. They say goodbye and thank you to the octopus. They hope to see it again soon. +Anna likes to watch her furry cat, Lily, play with a ball of yarn. She sits on the floor and laughs when Lily chases the yarn and rolls over. She wants to pet Lily, but Lily is too busy having fun. + +One day, Anna's brother, Ben, comes into the room. He sees Lily and the yarn and wants to play too. He grabs the yarn and pulls it away from Lily. Lily hisses and scratches Ben's hand. Ben cries and drops the yarn. + +"Ben, that is not nice!" Anna says. "You made Lily angry. You have to share the yarn." + +"No, I want it!" Ben says. "It is my turn to play. Lily has to wait." + +Anna and Ben start to fight over the yarn. They tug and pull and shout. Lily watches them and feels scared. She runs away and hides under the bed. + +Mom hears the noise and comes into the room. She sees Anna and Ben fighting and the yarn all tangled. She is not happy. + +"Stop it, both of you!" Mom says. "Why are you fighting over a silly yarn? You have to be kind to each other and to Lily. She is a living thing, not a toy. You have to respect her feelings." + +Anna and Ben feel sorry. They say sorry to Mom and to Lily. They look for Lily under the bed and coax her out. They stroke her fur and apologize. Lily purrs and forgives them. They decide to play with Lily together, taking turns with the yarn. They have fun and make Lily happy. Mom watches them and smiles. +Sam and Mia were playing with their toy cars on the floor. They liked to make them go fast and make loud noises. Sam had a red car and Mia had a blue car. + +"Look, my car can reverse!" Sam said, as he moved his car backwards. "Can your car do that?" + +Mia nodded. "Yes, my car can reverse too. Watch!" She moved her car backwards too, but she did not see the thread on the floor. The thread got tangled around her car's wheels and stopped it. + +"Oh no, my car is stuck!" Mia cried. "Help me, Sam!" + +Sam tried to help Mia, but the thread was too tight. He pulled and pulled, but he could not free the car. He saw that the thread was coming from a big ball of yarn on the sofa. The ball of yarn belonged to Grandma, who was knitting a sweater. + +"Uh oh, this is dangerous!" Sam said. "We have to be careful. Grandma will be mad if we mess up her yarn." + +He looked around and saw a pair of scissors on the table. He had an idea. He ran to the table and grabbed the scissors. He ran back to Mia and cut the thread. The car was free. + +"Yay, you did it!" Mia said. "Thank you, Sam!" + +They hugged and played with their cars again. They were careful not to touch the yarn or the scissors. They did not want to make Grandma angry. They wanted to make her happy. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big wire on the ground. It is shiny and long. + +"Look, a wire!" Sara says. "Let's play with it!" + +"No, Sara, that is bad," Tom says. "Mama told us not to touch wires. They can hurt us." + +Sara does not listen. She picks up the wire and runs with it. Tom follows her. He is scared. + +They come to a big tree. Sara wraps the wire around the tree. She makes a swing. + +"Come on, Tom, this is fun!" Sara says. "We can swing on the wire!" + +Tom shakes his head. He does not want to swing. He watches Sara. She swings on the wire. She goes fast and high. + +Suddenly, Sara hears a loud noise. She sees a flash of light. She feels a shock. She screams. + +Tom screams too. He runs to Sara. He sees smoke and fire. The wire is broken. It touched a power line. The power line is on the tree. + +Tom pulls Sara away from the wire. He hugs her. She is crying. He is crying too. + +"Mama! Mama!" they shout. "Help us!" + +Mama hears them. She runs to the park. She sees the wire, the tree, and the fire. She sees Sara and Tom. She is scared and angry. + +She grabs Sara and Tom. She takes them away from the wire. She checks them. They are not hurt. They are lucky. + +She hugs them. She scolds them. + +"What were you thinking?" she says. "You could have been killed! You never play with wires! You never touch power lines! You are very naughty!" + +Sara and Tom are sorry. They say sorry to Mama. They say sorry to each other. They learn their lesson. + +They never play with wires again. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to balance on the big log that was near the fence. They pretended it was a bridge over a river full of crocodiles. + +"Be careful, Tom!" Lily said. "The crocodiles are hungry and they want to eat us!" + +"I'm not afraid, Lily!" Tom said. "I'm very good at balancing. Watch me!" + +Tom tried to walk faster on the log, but he slipped and fell off. He landed on the grass with a thud. + +"Ouch!" Tom cried. "That hurt!" + +Lily ran to help him. She saw a hole in the fence behind the log. She had an idea. + +"Tom, look!" she said. "There's an escape! We can go through the hole and explore the other side!" + +Tom forgot his pain and got up. He was curious and excited. + +"Wow, Lily! That's a great idea! Let's go!" + +They crawled through the hole and found themselves in a new place. It was a tidy garden with many flowers and a small pond. They saw a lady sitting on a bench, reading a book. + +"Hello, children!" the lady said. "Who are you and where did you come from?" + +Lily and Tom were surprised and scared. They realized they had entered someone else's garden without permission. They quickly ran back to the hole and returned to their own garden. + +They decided to play somewhere else and never balance on the log again. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play with paper and crayons. They print many things on the paper. They print flowers, stars, cars and animals. + +One day, Lily has a new baby brother. She is very happy. She wants to show Sam her baby brother. She brings Sam to her house. She says, "Look, Sam, this is my baby brother. His name is Max. He is very small and cute." + +Sam looks at the baby. He says, "He is too small. He can't play with us. He can't print anything. He is not strong." + +Lily is angry. She says, "He is strong. He can do many things. He can cry, he can smile, he can sleep. He can print too. Look, I will show you." + +She takes a crayon and a paper. She puts the crayon in the baby's hand. She moves the baby's hand on the paper. She says, "See, Sam, he can print. He prints his name. Max. He is a good printer." + +Sam is surprised. He says, "Wow, he can print. He is a good printer. He is strong. Can I print with him too?" + +Lily smiles. She says, "Yes, you can. We can all print together. We are friends." + +They print many things on the paper. They print flowers, stars, cars and animals. They print their names too. Lily, Sam and Max. They are happy. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pool of water. It is wet and shiny. + +"Let's go in the water!" Lily says. She runs to the pool and jumps in. She splashes and laughs. + +"Wait for me!" Sam says. He follows Lily and jumps in too. He waves his arms and legs. He makes big bubbles. + +They have fun in the water. They see a duck. The duck swims near them. It quacks and wags its tail. + +"Hello, duck!" Lily says. She waves to the duck. The duck waves back with its wing. + +"Wow, the duck is smart!" Sam says. "It can wave like us!" + +"Yes, it is!" Lily says. "Maybe it has a brain like us too!" + +They smile and wave to the duck again. The duck quacks and swims away. + +Lily and Sam keep playing in the water. They are wet and happy. They are friends. +Ben and Lily were playing with their dolls in the living room. They liked to pretend that the dolls were their parents and make them talk and do things. Ben had a big doll with a heavy mustache and a hat. Lily had a small doll with a dress and a bow. + +"Hello, I am Daddy and I am going to work," Ben said, making his doll walk to the door. "Goodbye, Mommy and baby. I love you." + +"Goodbye, Daddy. Have a good day," Lily said, making her doll hug Ben's doll. "We will miss you." + +Ben opened the door and pretended to leave. He closed the door behind him and waited outside. He wanted to surprise Lily and make her laugh. He knocked on the door loudly and said in a funny voice, "Hello, I am a big bear and I am hungry. Can I come in and eat you?" + +Lily heard the knock and the voice and got scared. She did not know it was Ben. She thought it was a real bear. She screamed and ran to the couch. She hid behind the pillows and held her doll tight. + +"Go away, go away, you are not nice!" she cried. "Mommy, help me!" + +Ben heard Lily scream and felt bad. He did not want to scare her. He wanted to make her happy. He opened the door and ran to the couch. He saw Lily crying and hugged her. + +"I am sorry, Lily. I am not a bear. I am Ben. I was just playing. Please don't cry," he said. + +Lily looked at Ben and saw his doll with the heavy mustache and the hat. She realized it was him. She stopped crying and wiped her eyes. + +"You are Ben? You are not a bear?" she asked. + +"Yes, I am Ben. I am your brother. I love you," he said. + +Lily smiled and hugged him back. + +"I love you too, Ben. But don't do that again. You scared me," she said. + +"OK, I won't. I am sorry. Do you want to play with me?" he asked. + +"Yes, I do. But let's play something else. Not bears," she said. + +"OK, let's play something else. How about pirates?" he said. + +"OK, pirates are fun. But you have to share your hat and mustache with me," she said. + +"OK, I will share. You can be the captain and I can be the mate," he said. + +They put on the hat and the mustache and picked up some toys for swords. They pretended to sail on a ship and look for treasure. They played and laughed and forgot about the bear. They were happy. +Bella was a charming dog who loved to play and run. She had a big family of humans who gave her hugs and treats. One day, they had a picnic in the park and brought many sausages for the grill. Bella smelled the sausages and licked her lips. She wanted to have a bite, but she knew she had to wait. + +While the humans were busy setting up the picnic, a sneaky cat came out of the bushes. He saw the sausages and decided to steal one. He crept closer and closer, until he reached the grill. He grabbed a sausage with his paw and ran away. + +Bella saw the cat and barked. She chased after him, hoping to get the sausage back. The cat was fast, but Bella was faster. She caught up with him and jumped on him. They rolled on the grass, fighting over the sausage. + +"Give me the sausage, you naughty cat!" Bella said. + +"No, it's mine, you greedy dog!" the cat said. + +They tugged and pulled, until the sausage broke in half. The cat got one piece and Bella got the other. They both ran away, happy with their prize. + +But then, Bella felt bad. She realized that the sausage was not hers to take. It belonged to her family, who loved her and shared with her. She decided to do the right thing. She ran back to the picnic, with the sausage in her mouth. She found her family and gave them the sausage. + +"Good girl, Bella!" they said. "You saved the sausage from the cat!" + +They praised her and gave her a hug. They also gave her a small piece of sausage, as a reward. Bella wagged her tail and smiled. She learned that it is better to be honest and generous than to be selfish and greedy. She also learned that sausages are very tasty. +Anna loves to bounce. She has a big ball that is red and yellow. She bounces it in the park with her friends. They take turns to bounce the ball high and far. + +One day, Anna sees a line of people in the park. They are waiting for something. Anna is curious. She asks her mom, "What are they waiting for?" + +Her mom says, "They are waiting for a famous person. He is a singer. He sings songs that make people happy. His name is Bob." + +Anna likes songs that make people happy. She wants to see Bob. She asks her mom, "Can we see Bob too?" + +Her mom says, "Maybe, but we have to wait in the line. It is very long. Do you want to wait?" + +Anna thinks for a moment. She looks at the line. She looks at her ball. She looks at her friends. She says, "No, thank you. I want to bounce. Bouncing is more fun than waiting." + +Her mom smiles. She says, "Okay, let's bounce. Maybe we can hear Bob sing from here." + +Anna and her mom bounce back to her friends. They bounce the ball high and far. They hear Bob sing from the park. They sing along with him. They are happy. They love to bounce. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a large log near the pond. They wanted to climb on it and pretend it was a boat. + +"Let's go to the log!" Lily said. "We can be pirates and sail to an island." + +"OK!" Tom agreed. "But be careful, the log might be slippery." + +They ran to the log and grabbed it with their hands. They pulled themselves up and sat on it. They looked around and saw ducks, frogs and fish in the water. + +"Look, there is our crew!" Lily said. "They will help us find treasure." + +"Arrr, matey!" Tom said. "Let's sing a pirate song and make them follow us." + +They started to sing a silly song and waved their arms. The ducks, frogs and fish looked at them and made noises. Lily and Tom laughed and had fun. + +But then, they heard a loud bark. They turned and saw a big dog running towards them. The dog wanted to play with them and the log. + +"Oh no, it's a sea monster!" Lily shouted. "It will eat our boat and our crew!" + +"Quick, jump off the log!" Tom said. "We have to run away!" + +They slid off the log and ran to the grass. The dog chased them and wagged its tail. It was not a mean dog, but Lily and Tom were scared. + +They reached their mom and dad, who were sitting on a bench. They hugged them and told them about the log and the dog. + +"It's OK, sweeties," mom said. "The dog was just curious. He didn't want to hurt you." + +"Maybe we can play with him later," dad said. "But first, let's have a snack. You must be hungry after your adventure." + +Lily and Tom nodded and smiled. They ate some cookies and drank some juice. They still liked the log, but they decided to play somewhere else. They had enough of pirates and sea monsters for today. +Sara and Ben were twins who lived in a big house with a big garden. They had many toys and clothes and books, but they were not happy. They always fought and shouted and broke things. Their mom and dad were very sad and angry. + +One day, their mom said, "You have too many things. You need to sort them and give some to the poor children who have nothing. You can keep some, but only the ones you really like and need." + +Sara and Ben did not want to sort their things. They wanted to keep them all. They said, "No, mom, we don't want to share. They are ours. Go away!" + +Their mom said, "Fine, then you can sort them by yourselves. I will come back in an hour and see what you have done. If you have not sorted them, I will take them all away and give them to charity." + +Sara and Ben were scared, but they were also stubborn. They decided to hide their things instead of sorting them. They stuffed them in bags and boxes and ran to the garden. They saw a big hedge that had a hole in it. They thought it was a good place to hide their things. They pushed and pulled and dragged their bags and boxes through the hole and into the hedge. + +But they did not know that the hedge was not just a hedge. It was a home for many animals, like birds and rabbits and mice. The animals were very angry when they saw Sara and Ben invading their space and messing up their nests and burrows. They started to attack Sara and Ben with their beaks and claws and teeth. They made loud noises and scared Sara and Ben. + +Sara and Ben screamed and cried and tried to run away, but they were stuck in the hedge. They could not find the hole they came from. They dropped their bags and boxes and left their things behind. They wished they had listened to their mom and sorted their things and shared them with the poor children. + +The moral of the story is: Greed and selfishness can lead to trouble and pain. It is better to be generous and kind and sort your things and share them with others. +Tim and Lily were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were pirates and look for treasure. They used pillows, blankets and toys to make a big ship on the floor. + +"Arrr, matey, I see a shiny coin under that armchair!" Tim said, pointing to the old green chair in the corner. "Let's go get it!" + +Lily nodded and followed Tim. They crawled under the armchair and reached for the coin. But they did not see the grumpy cat that was sleeping on the chair. The cat did not like to be disturbed. It opened its eyes and saw the two children under its spot. + +"Meow!" The cat hissed and scratched Tim and Lily with its claws. Tim and Lily screamed and ran out from under the armchair. They had red marks on their faces and hands. They were very scared and hurt. + +"Mommy, mommy, help!" They cried, running to their mother who was in the kitchen. She heard their cries and came to see what was wrong. + +"What happened, my darlings?" She asked, hugging them and looking at their wounds. + +"The cat, the cat, it was so mean!" Tim sobbed. "It scratched us when we tried to get a coin!" + +Lily nodded and showed her mother the coin. "We just wanted to play pirates, mommy!" + +Their mother frowned and took the coin from Lily. She looked at it and saw that it was not a real coin. It was a button that had fallen off the armchair. She shook her head and sighed. + +"This is not a coin, my loves. This is a button. And this is not a treasure. This is a grumpy cat's chair. You should not bother the cat when it is sleeping. It does not like that. You should be more careful and respectful." + +She took them to the bathroom and cleaned their scratches. She put some cream and bandages on them. She kissed them and told them to be good. + +Tim and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They did not want to play pirates anymore. They did not want to go near the armchair or the cat again. They learned their lesson the hard way. They had a bad day. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run, swing and slide. They saw a big object on the grass. It was shiny and round. They wanted to touch it. + +"Look, Ben, what is that?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, Lily, but it looks fun. Let's go and see," Ben said. + +They ran to the object. It was cold and hard. It had a button on it. Ben pressed the button. The object made a loud noise. It started to shake and smoke. + +"Ben, what did you do?" Lily cried. + +"I don't know, Lily, but I'm scared. Let's run away," Ben said. + +They tried to run away, but it was too late. The object exploded. It made a big fire and a big boom. Lily and Ben were hurt. They fell to the ground. They could not get up. They could not see or hear. They could only feel pain. + +They worried that no one would find them. They worried that they would not see their mom and dad again. They worried that they had done something bad. They were very tired. They closed their eyes. They did not wake up. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play dress up with their mom's clothes. They have a big box of hats, scarves, shoes and dresses. They can be anyone they want. + +One day, they decide to be a king and a queen. Tom puts on a red coat, a shiny belt and a big hat with a feather. Lily wears a purple dress, a pearl necklace and a small hat with a flower. They look very fancy. + +They go to the living room and pretend it is their palace. They sit on the sofa and act very polite. They say hello to their stuffed animals and invite them for tea. They use their mom's cups and spoons, but they are careful not to break them. + +"Welcome to our palace, Mr. Bear and Mrs. Bunny," Tom says. "We are very happy to see you. Would you like some tea?" + +"Yes, please, your majesty," Mrs. Bunny says. "You are very kind. And you have a lovely hat." + +"Thank you, Mrs. Bunny," Lily says. "You have a pretty hat too. And you, Mr. Bear, you have a nice scarf." + +"Thank you, your majesty," Mr. Bear says. "You are very polite. And you, your majesty, you have a splendid coat." + +"Thank you, Mr. Bear," Tom says. "You are very polite too. And you, my sister, you have a beautiful dress." + +"Thank you, my brother," Lily says. "You are very polite too. And you, my brother, you have a wonderful hat." + +They smile at each other and sip their tea. They are having a lot of fun. They love to play dress up. +Sara was a bird who liked to soar in the sky. She felt happy when she felt the wind on her wings and saw the clouds and the sun. She liked to sing with her friends and find seeds and worms to eat. + +But one day, Sara got lost. She flew too far and could not see her home or her friends. She only saw a big city with many buildings and cars and people. She was scared and lonely. She did not know where to go. + +She tried to find a path to go back, but she could not. She flew over the streets and the parks and the bridges, but they all looked the same. She did not hear any other birds or any friendly sounds. She only heard noises and horns and sirens. She felt sad and tired. + +She landed on a tree and cried. She wished she could see her home and her friends again. She wished someone could help her. + +Then she heard a voice. It was a boy who was walking with his mom. He saw Sara on the tree and pointed at her. He said, "Look, mom, a bird! She is so pretty! Can we take her home?" + +His mom smiled and said, "No, honey, we can't. She is a wild bird. She belongs to the sky. Maybe she is lost and needs to find her way back." + +The boy felt sorry for Sara. He said, "Poor bird. Do you want to go home? Do you need help?" + +Sara heard the boy and felt a spark of hope. She looked at him and nodded. She said, "Yes, please. I want to go home. I don't like it here. I miss my friends." + +The boy and his mom were surprised. They did not know that Sara could talk. They said, "Wow, you can talk! You are a smart bird! What is your name? Where is your home?" + +Sara told them her name and her home. She said, "I live in a forest far from here. I have many friends there. We like to soar and sing and play. I flew too far and got lost. I don't know how to go back." + +The boy and his mom wanted to help Sara. They said, "Don't worry, Sara. We will help you. We have a map and a car. We can drive you to your forest. Come with us." + +Sara was grateful and happy. She said, "Thank you, thank you. You are very kind. You are my new friends." + +She flew down from the tree and landed on the boy's shoulder. He giggled and hugged her. His mom smiled and took his hand. They walked to their car and drove away. + +Sara felt safe and warm. She looked at the sky and saw a rainbow. She knew she would see her home and her friends soon. She was not lonely anymore. She was glad she met the boy and his mom. She said, "Thank you for helping me soar again." +Ben and Mia went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, bears, and birds. But their favorite was the monkey house. They liked to watch the monkeys swing, jump, and play. + +"Look, that monkey has a fake banana!" Mia said, pointing to a yellow toy in a monkey's hand. + +"Maybe he is hungry," Ben said. "Can we give him a real banana?" + +Mom shook her head. "No, we can't feed the animals. They have their own food. The fake banana is for fun." + +The monkey with the fake banana saw Ben and Mia. He made a funny face and threw the toy at them. It landed on the ground near their feet. + +"Hey, that's not nice!" Ben said. He picked up the fake banana and threw it back at the monkey. + +The monkey caught the fake banana and threw it again. Ben and Mia threw it back. They started a game of catch with the monkey. + +Mom and Dad smiled and watched. They were happy to see Ben and Mia having fun. + +But soon, the game was over. The fake banana was dry and dirty from the ground. The monkey lost interest and dropped it. He went to join his friends. + +"Bye, monkey!" Ben and Mia said. "Thank you for playing with us!" + +They waved goodbye and followed Mom and Dad to the next animal. They had a great day at the zoo. +Tom and Mia are playing outside. They have bikes and helmets. They like to ride fast and make noises. They see a big hill and want to go down. + +"Let's go down the hill!" Tom says. "It will be fun!" + +"OK!" Mia says. "But we have to wear our helmets. Mommy said so." + +They put on their helmets and check the straps. They are obedient children. They do not want to get hurt or make Mommy sad. + +They ride to the top of the hill and look down. It is very steep and long. They feel excited and scared. + +"Ready?" Tom asks. + +"Ready!" Mia says. + +They push their pedals and go down the hill. They go faster and faster. They feel the wind in their faces and the sun on their backs. They shout and laugh. + +But then, Tom sees a rock on the road. He tries to avoid it, but he can't. He hits the rock and falls off his bike. He rolls on the ground and scrapes his knee and elbow. He cries out loud. + +Mia sees Tom fall and stops her bike. She runs to him and helps him get up. + +"Are you OK, Tom?" she asks. + +"It hurts!" Tom says. "I have blood on my knee and elbow!" + +Mia looks at Tom's wounds. They are not very big, but they are red and dirty. She takes out a tissue from her pocket and wipes them gently. + +"It's OK, Tom," she says. "I have a tissue. I will wipe your blood and dirt. It will feel better soon." + +Tom feels Mia's touch and hears her voice. He stops crying and smiles a little. + +"Thank you, Mia," he says. "You are a good friend." + +Mia smiles back and hugs him. + +"You're welcome, Tom," she says. "You are a brave boy. And look, your helmet is not broken. It protected your head. Mommy will be proud of us." + +They pick up their bikes and helmets and walk back home. They hold hands and talk about their adventure. They are happy and proud. They are good friends. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to eat cereal for breakfast. One morning, they see a big box of cereal on the table. It has a picture of a lion and a monkey on it. + +"Wow, look at this cereal!" Tim says. "It has toys inside!" + +"I want the lion toy!" Sam says. "It is strong and brave!" + +"I want the monkey toy!" Tim says. "It is funny and smart!" + +They open the box and pour the cereal into their bowls. They start to dig for the toys. They do not eat the cereal. They only want the toys. + +Mom comes into the kitchen. She sees the mess on the table and the floor. She is not happy. + +"Boys, what are you doing?" Mom asks. "You are wasting the cereal!" + +"But we want the toys, Mom!" Tim and Sam say. + +Mom shakes her head. She picks up the box and shows them the back. It has a picture of a boy and a girl waving at a camera. + +"Look, boys, this is not a toy box. It is a charity box. The cereal company is giving some of the money to help children who do not have enough food. The toys are not for you. They are for them. They are sending them a picture of you waving to say thank you." + +Tim and Sam feel ashamed. They did not know that. They look at the picture of the children. They look hungry and sad. + +"Sorry, Mom," Tim and Sam say. "We did not mean to be greedy." + +Mom smiles. She hugs them and says, "It's okay, boys. You made a mistake. But you can learn from it. There are many children who need our help. We should be grateful for what we have and share with others. That is more useful than toys." + +Tim and Sam nod. They agree with Mom. They eat their cereal and wave at the picture. They hope the children will get their toys and be happy. They learn to be kind and generous. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Tom fell down from the slide. He hurt his knee. It was red and bleeding. He cried very loud. + +Lily ran to him. She wanted to help. She had a tissue in her pocket. She said, "Don't cry, Tom. I will wipe your knee. It will be better soon." + +She took the tissue and wiped his knee gently. She kissed it and said, "There, there. You are very brave. Do you feel better?" + +Tom nodded. He smiled a little. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind. You are my best friend." + +Lily smiled too. She said, "You are welcome, Tom. You are my best friend too. Come on, let's play some more. But be careful, okay?" + +They held hands and ran to the swings. They had chubby cheeks and happy eyes. They forgot about the hurt knee. They had a lot of fun. +Lily was miserable. She did not like her new shoes. They were leather and they hurt her feet. They were brown and boring. She wanted pink shoes with flowers and sparkles. + +"Mommy, I don't want these shoes!" she cried. "They are bad shoes!" + +Mommy looked at Lily and sighed. She knew Lily loved pretty things, but they did not have much money. She had bought the leather shoes because they were cheap and strong. + +"Lily, these shoes are good shoes," she said. "They will keep your feet warm and dry. They will last a long time. You need them for school and for playing outside." + +"But they are ugly and ouchy!" Lily said. "I want to wear my old shoes. They are soft and cute. They make me happy." + +Mommy shook her head. "Your old shoes are too small and worn out. They have holes and stains. They make your feet cold and wet. They are not good for you." + +Lily pouted. She did not care. She hated her new shoes. She wanted to throw them away. + +Mommy saw how sad Lily was. She felt sorry for her. She wanted to make her smile. + +She hugged Lily and said, "I know you don't like your new shoes, but I have a surprise for you. Come with me." + +She took Lily to her room and opened a drawer. She pulled out a pair of pink socks with flowers and sparkles. She had made them herself with some yarn and beads. + +"Look, Lily, these are for you," she said. "They are special socks. You can wear them with your new shoes. They will make them more comfortable and more beautiful. They will make you happy." + +Lily's eyes widened. She gasped. She loved the socks. They were the prettiest socks she had ever seen. They were soft and shiny. They matched her dress. + +She hugged Mommy and said, "Thank you, Mommy! You are the best Mommy! I love you and I love the socks!" + +She put on the socks and the shoes. She looked at her feet and smiled. She did not mind the shoes anymore. They looked nice with the socks. They did not hurt her feet. + +She ran to the mirror and twirled. She felt happy. She felt pretty. + +She said, "Mommy, look at me! I have the best shoes and the best socks! I am ready for school and for playing outside!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are the best Lily! I love you and I love how you look!" + +They hugged and kissed. They were happy. They had each other. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. They are very happy and healthy. + +One day, they see a big truck in the park. The truck has many colors and shapes on it. It says "Fun Time" on the side. Lily and Ben are curious. They go to the truck. + +"Hello, kids!" a man says. He has a big smile and a hat. "Do you want to see a show?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Ben say. + +The man opens the back of the truck. He takes out a big box. He opens the box. Inside the box, there are many puppets. The puppets look like animals and people. They have funny clothes and hats. + +The man puts the puppets on his hands. He makes them talk and move. He tells a story. The story is about a rabbit and a turtle. The rabbit and the turtle have a race. The rabbit is very fast. He speeds ahead of the turtle. He thinks he will win. He stops to rest and eat a carrot. The turtle is very slow. He does not stop. He keeps going. He passes the rabbit. He wins the race. + +Lily and Ben laugh and clap. They like the story. They learn a lesson. The lesson is: slow and steady wins the race. + +The man takes out another box. He opens the box. Inside the box, there are many instruments. The instruments make music. They have strings and keys and drums. The man plays the instruments. He sings a song. The song is about a monkey and a lion. The monkey and the lion are friends. They like to dance. They dance to the music. They have fun. + +Lily and Ben sing and dance. They like the song. They have fun. They learn another lesson. The lesson is: music and dance make friends. + +The man closes the boxes. He puts them back in the truck. He says goodbye to Lily and Ben. + +"Thank you for the show!" Lily and Ben say. + +"You're welcome, kids!" the man says. "Remember to be healthy and happy. And remember the lessons. Slow and steady wins the race. Music and dance make friends." + +Lily and Ben wave to the man. They go back to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. They are very happy and healthy. +Lila loved to read books. She had many books in her room. She liked books about space. She wanted to see the stars and the moon and the planets. + +One night, she asked her dad to read her a space book before bed. Her dad was dependable. He always read her a book when she asked. He picked a book with many pictures of space. He opened the book and started to read. + +"Look, Lila, this is the sun. It is very big and bright. It gives us light and warmth. And these are the planets. They go around the sun. Do you know their names?" he asked. + +Lila nodded. She knew their names. She pointed to each planet and said its name. "Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune. And this is Pluto. It is very small and far away." + +"Very good, Lila. You are very smart. And do you see these? These are the stars. They are like the sun, but very far away. They make patterns in the sky. Do you see the Big Dipper?" he asked. + +Lila looked at the book. She saw the Big Dipper. It was a group of seven stars that looked like a big spoon. She also saw the Little Dipper, the North Star, and the Milky Way. She smiled. She liked the stars. They were pretty and shiny. + +"Dad, can we go to space someday?" she asked. + +Her dad hugged her and kissed her forehead. "Maybe someday, Lila. Maybe someday. But for now, let's dream about space. Good night, my little star." + +He closed the book and turned off the light. He tucked her in and left the room. Lila closed her eyes and imagined she was in space. She felt happy and sleepy. She fell asleep and dreamed of space. +Lily and Ben love to play with balloons. They like to blow them up and let them go. They watch them fly in the air and make funny noises. Sometimes they tie them to a string and hold them. They pretend they are flying too. + +One day, they find an enormous balloon in the park. It is bigger than them. It is red and shiny. They want to play with it. They ask their mom if they can. She says yes, but they have to be careful. She gives them a string to tie to the balloon. + +Lily and Ben are very happy. They take turns holding the string. They run and jump with the balloon. They laugh and giggle. They feel like they are in a dream. + +But then, something bad happens. Ben trips on a rock and falls. He lets go of the string. The balloon flies away. Lily and Ben are sad. They cry and shout. They want their balloon back. + +Their mom hugs them and tells them it's okay. She says they can get another balloon another day. She says she has a surprise for them. She takes them to the ice cream truck. She buys them each a cone of cream. They can choose their favorite flavor. Lily picks chocolate and Ben picks vanilla. + +They lick their cream and smile. They feel better. They still miss their balloon, but they are glad they have their mom and their cream. They say thank you to their mom. She says she loves them. They love her too. They are happy again. +Anna loved to help her dad on the farm. She was very enthusiastic and wanted to learn everything. One day, her dad told her they had to complete a big job. They had to make hay from the grass and store it in the barn for the winter. + +Anna was excited. She followed her dad to the field where the grass was cut and dried by the sun. She watched her dad use a big machine to make the grass into small piles of hay. Then he used another machine to make the hay into big bales. Anna wanted to help, but her dad said it was too dangerous for her. + +He said she could help him load the bales onto the truck and drive them to the barn. Anna was happy. She climbed onto the truck and waited for her dad to bring the bales. She counted them as he put them on the truck. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. They had ten bales of hay. + +They drove to the barn and unloaded the bales. Anna helped her dad stack them neatly in a corner. They had to make sure there was no space between them, so they would not fall or catch fire. Anna pushed and pulled and lifted and moved the bales with her dad. She was very strong and brave. + +They finished the job and looked at their work. They had made a big wall of hay in the barn. Anna was proud. She had helped her dad complete a big job. She hugged him and said, "We did it, dad! We made hay!" Her dad smiled and hugged her back. He said, "We did, Anna. You were a great helper. I'm very proud of you." They went back to the house and had a big dinner. Anna told her mom and her brother about the hay. They listened and praised her. Anna felt happy and sleepy. She had a good day on the farm. +Lily liked to play dress-up with her mom's clothes. She found a pretty blouse in the closet that was pink and had flowers on it. She wanted to wear it and pretend she was a princess. + +She tried to put the blouse over her head, but it was too big and got stuck. She could not see anything and felt scared. She started to cry and call for her mom. + +"Mommy, help me! I can't get out!" she shouted. + +Her mom heard her and came to the closet. She saw Lily with the blouse on her head and smiled. + +"Don't worry, sweetie, I'm here. Let me help you," she said. She gently pulled the blouse off Lily's head and hugged her. + +"Are you okay, Lily? That blouse is too big for you. It's mine, not yours," she said. + +Lily sniffed and nodded. She felt better now that she could see and breathe. + +"I'm sorry, Mommy. I wanted to be a princess. The blouse is so pretty," she said. + +Her mom kissed her and smiled. + +"You are a princess, Lily. You don't need a blouse to be one. You are beautiful and smart and kind. That's what makes you a princess," she said. + +She gave Lily a comfortable dress that was her size and helped her put it on. + +"There, now you look like a princess. Do you want to play with me?" she asked. + +Lily smiled and nodded. She hugged her mom and said, "Yes, please. I love you, Mommy. You are the best." + +They went to the living room and played dress-up together. Lily felt happy and loved. She forgot about the blouse and had fun with her mom. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the forest near their house. They found many logs that fell from the trees. They decided to build a fort with the logs. + +They worked hard to stack the logs and make a wall. They left a space for a door. They found some leaves and branches to make a roof. They were very proud of their fort. + +"Look at our fort, Lily! It is so big and strong!" Tom said. + +"Yes, Tom! It is the best fort ever! We can hide here and have fun!" Lily said. + +They went inside their fort and played with their toys. They had a loyal dog named Spot. Spot followed them everywhere. He liked to guard their fort and bark at the squirrels. + +One day, a big storm came. The wind blew hard and the rain poured down. Tom and Lily ran to their house. They were scared of the thunder and lightning. They forgot about their fort and their dog. + +Spot stayed in the fort. He was not afraid of the storm. He was loyal to his friends. He wanted to protect their fort. He curled up in a corner and waited for the storm to pass. + +The next day, the sun came out. Tom and Lily remembered their fort and their dog. They ran to the forest to see if they were okay. They saw their fort still standing. They saw Spot wagging his tail. He was happy to see them. + +"Spot, you are such a good dog! You stayed in our fort and kept it safe!" Tom said. + +"We are sorry we left you, Spot. We love you very much!" Lily said. + +They hugged and petted Spot. They thanked him for being loyal. They played in their fort and had a picnic. They were happy. They were best friends. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box that they pretended was a castle. They put a blanket over the box and made a door with a hole. They also had a key that they found in the kitchen. The key was shiny and had a star on it. + +One day, they were playing in their castle when they heard a knock on the door. They looked through the hole and saw their mom. She smiled and said, "Hello, my little kings and queens. Can I come in?" + +Lily and Ben said, "Yes, mom, but you need the key. It is very special and only we have it." + +Mom said, "Oh, I see. Where is the key?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other and giggled. They had hidden the key under their pillow. They said, "We can't tell you, mom. It is a secret. You have to find it." + +Mom said, "Okay, I will play along. Can you give me a clue?" + +Lily and Ben thought for a moment. They wanted to make it fun, but not too hard. They said, "The key is where we sleep and dream. It is under something soft and warm." + +Mom said, "Hmm, I think I know where to look. Is it under your bed?" + +Lily and Ben said, "No, mom, try again." + +Mom said, "Is it under your rug?" + +Lily and Ben said, "No, mom, you are getting colder." + +Mom said, "Is it under your pillow?" + +Lily and Ben said, "Yes, mom, you are right. You are very smart." + +Mom said, "Thank you, my loves. Can I have the key, please?" + +Lily and Ben said, "Yes, mom, here you go. But be careful, it is very precious." + +Mom took the key and thanked them. She said, "This is a very beautiful key. Where did you find it?" + +Lily and Ben said, "We found it in the kitchen. It was in a drawer. We think it is magic." + +Mom said, "Really? What does it do?" + +Lily and Ben said, "We don't know, mom. We never tried it. Maybe it can open anything." + +Mom said, "That sounds very exciting. Do you want to try it with me?" + +Lily and Ben said, "Yes, mom, let's try it." + +Mom said, "Okay, let's go to the kitchen and see what we can find." + +They all got out of the box and went to the kitchen. Mom said, "Let's see if this key can open this cabinet." + +She put the key in the lock and turned it. The cabinet opened and they saw a big cake with candles on it. Mom said, "Surprise! Happy birthday, Lily and Ben!" + +Lily and Ben gasped and clapped. They said, "Wow, mom, thank you! How did you know?" + +Mom said, "I knew because I made the cake and the key. The key was a fake. I wanted to surprise you with a modest birthday party. I love you so much." + +Lily and Ben hugged mom and said, "We love you too, mom. You are the best. This is the best birthday ever." +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many toys of different shapes, colors and sizes. Sara liked to sort her toys by color. She put all the red toys in one pile, all the blue toys in another pile, and so on. Ben liked to sort his toys by size. He put all the big toys in one pile, all the small toys in another pile, and so on. + +"Look, Sara, I sorted my toys by size. This is the biggest toy I have. It is a dinosaur. It can roar and bite. Rrrr!" Ben said, holding up his dinosaur toy and making a loud noise. + +"Look, Ben, I sorted my toys by color. This is the prettiest toy I have. It is a doll. She can talk and sing. La la la!" Sara said, holding up her doll toy and pressing a button. + +They showed each other their toys and played together for a while. Then they heard a knock on the door. It was their mom. She had a big bag with her. + +"Hi, kids, I'm home. Guess what? I brought you a surprise. It is something you both like. Do you want to see it?" Mom said, smiling. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Sara and Ben said, jumping up and running to the door. + +Mom opened the bag and took out a big box. She opened the box and showed them what was inside. It was a doctor kit. It had a stethoscope, a thermometer, a syringe, a bandage, and a badge. It also had a smelly spray that smelled like medicine. + +"Wow, a doctor kit! Thank you, Mom!" Sara and Ben said, clapping their hands and hugging Mom. + +"You're welcome, kids. I know you both like to play doctor. You can use this kit to check each other's health, or to check your toys' health. But be careful with the smelly spray. It is only for pretend. Don't spray it on your face or your clothes, okay?" Mom said, giving them a kiss. + +"Okay, Mom. We will be careful. We will be good doctors. Can we play with the kit now?" Sara and Ben said, eager to try the new toy. + +"Sure, you can play with the kit now. But remember to clean up your toys when you are done, okay? And don't make too much noise. Dad is sleeping upstairs. He had a long day at work." Mom said, leaving them to play. + +"Okay, Mom. We will clean up and be quiet. Bye, Mom." Sara and Ben said, waving to Mom. + +They took the doctor kit to the living room and started to play. They took turns to be the doctor and the patient. They used the stethoscope to listen to their hearts, the thermometer to measure their temperature, the syringe to give them shots, the bandage to wrap their wounds, and the badge to identify themselves. They also used the smelly spray to disinfect their toys, but they made sure to spray it away from their face and clothes. They had a lot of fun playing doctor. They learned some new words and some new facts. They also learned to sort their toys by health. They put all the healthy toys in one pile, and all the sick toys in another pile. They were happy and proud to be good doctors. +Lily wanted to call her grandma, but she could not find the phone. She looked in the living room, the kitchen, and her bedroom, but the phone was not there. She was sad and missed her grandma. + +She saw her big brother Jake in the hall. He had the phone in his hand. He was talking to his friend. Lily asked him to give her the phone, but he said no. He said he was busy and she had to wait. Lily was angry and tried to grab the phone, but Jake was too tall and strong. + +Lily ran to the back door and opened it. She saw the snow outside. It was white and shiny and icy. She had an idea. She put on her boots and coat and went outside. She made a big snowball and threw it at Jake's window. It hit the glass with a loud bang. Jake was scared and dropped the phone. Lily ran inside and picked up the phone. She managed to call her grandma and said hello. She was happy and smiled. Jake was mad and wet. He learned not to be mean to his sister. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of toys, but their favorite was a big silver robot that could make noises and move its arms and legs. They liked to pretend that the robot was their friend and that they went on adventures together. + +One day, they heard a knock on the door. It was their cousin Max, who came to visit. Max was older than them and he did not like to play with toys. He liked to play with his phone and watch TV. He thought that Lily and Ben were weird and that their robot was silly. + +"Hi, Max," Lily said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +"No, thanks," Max said. "Your toys are boring. Can I use your TV?" + +"OK, but be careful," Ben said. "Mom said not to touch anything else." + +Lily and Ben went back to playing with their robot, while Max turned on the TV. He saw a show about a monster that could destroy anything with its claws and teeth. He thought that the monster was cool and that he wanted to be like it. + +He looked at the robot and had an idea. He grabbed the robot and said, "I am the monster and you are my lunch. I will destroy you, robot!" + +He started to pull and twist the robot's arms and legs, trying to break them. The robot made sad noises and tried to get away, but Max was too strong. Lily and Ben heard the noises and ran to the TV. + +"Max, stop!" Lily cried. "You are hurting our robot!" + +"Yeah, leave him alone!" Ben shouted. "He is our friend!" + +But Max did not listen. He ripped off the robot's head and threw it on the floor. The robot stopped making noises and lay still. Lily and Ben saw their robot and started to cry. + +"Look what you did, Max!" Lily sobbed. "You destroyed our robot! You are mean and bad!" + +Max did not care. He laughed and said, "It was just a toy. It was not real. It was weird and stupid. You are weird and stupid, too." + +He turned to the TV and saw that the show was over. He wanted to watch something else, but he could not find the remote. He looked around and saw that the robot had it in its hand. He tried to take it, but the robot held on tight. The robot made a loud noise and flashed its eyes. It was not dead. It was angry. + +The robot said, "You are the monster and I am your doom. I will destroy you, Max!" + +The robot jumped on Max and bit his ear. Max screamed and ran to the door. He opened it and saw Mom standing there. She had heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. + +She saw the robot, the remote, and the broken toys. She saw Lily and Ben crying and Max bleeding. She was very angry and very scared. + +She said, "What happened here? Who did this?" +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big lake with ice on it. They want to slide on the ice. + +"Look, Ben, ice!" Mia says. "Let's go and slide!" + +"No, Mia, ice is bad," Ben says. "Ice can break. We can fall in the water. Water is cold. We can get sick." + +Ben is intelligent. He knows ice is dangerous. But Mia does not listen. She is curious. She wants to have fun. + +"Come on, Ben, don't be scared," Mia says. "Ice is fun. See, I can slide!" + +Mia runs to the ice. She slides on her feet. She laughs. Ben watches. He is worried. + +"Mia, come back!" Ben shouts. "Ice can break!" + +But Mia does not hear. She slides faster and faster. She is happy. + +Then, crack! The ice breaks. Mia falls in the water. She screams. She is cold. She is scared. + +"Help, Ben, help!" Mia cries. + +Ben rushes to the ice. He tries to help Mia. But the ice is slippery. He falls too. He is cold. He is scared. + +"Help, help!" Ben and Mia cry. + +But no one hears. No one comes. Ben and Mia are alone. They are in the water. They are cold. They are scared. + +They are gone. +Anna liked to write in her journal every day. She wrote about her friends, her toys, her dreams and her feelings. She kept her journal in a secret place under her bed, where no one could find it. + +One day, Anna's cousin Lily came to visit. Lily was very curious and liked to look at everything. She saw Anna's journal under the bed and took it out. She opened it and started to read. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Anna asked, when she saw Lily with her journal. She felt angry and scared. She did not want Lily to see her journal. It was hers. + +"I'm just looking at your book," Lily said. "It has a lot of words and pictures. What are they about?" + +"They are none of your business," Anna said. She tried to grab her journal, but Lily held it tight. "Give it back to me. It's mine." + +"No, I want to see more," Lily said. She turned the pages and saw a drawing of a boy. "Who is this? Do you like him?" + +Anna felt her face get hot. She was shy and did not like to talk about the boy. He was in her class and he was very nice, but she never dared to call him or play with him. She only wrote about him in her journal. + +"Stop it, Lily. You are being mean," Anna said. She started to cry. She wished Lily would go away and leave her alone. + +Lily saw Anna's tears and felt sorry. She realized she had hurt Anna's feelings. She closed the journal and gave it back to Anna. + +"I'm sorry, Anna. I didn't mean to make you cry. I was just curious. I won't look at your journal again. Can we still be friends?" Lily asked. + +Anna sniffed and wiped her eyes. She hugged her journal and nodded. She was still mad at Lily, but she also loved her. She knew Lily did not mean to be mean. + +"Okay, Lily. We can still be friends. But please don't touch my journal again. It's private. And don't tell anyone about the boy. It's a secret," Anna said. + +"Okay, Anna. I promise. I won't tell anyone. And I have a secret too. I like a boy too. His name is Ben. He is in my class. He is very funny, but I'm too shy to call him or play with him. Maybe we can help each other," Lily said. + +Anna smiled and felt better. She and Lily had something in common. They both liked boys, but they were both shy. Maybe they could help each other. Maybe they could write about them in their journals. Maybe they could call them someday. +Tim and Mia were playing with their toys in the living room. They had cars, dolls, blocks and a big train set. They liked to make noises and stories with their toys. + +"Choo choo! The train is going to the zoo!" Tim said, moving the train along the tracks. + +"I want to go to the zoo too!" Mia said, picking up a doll. "Can I ride the train with you?" + +"Sure, but you have to wait. The train is delayed. There is a cow on the tracks." Tim said, pointing to a stuffed animal. + +"A cow? That's silly. Cows don't go on tracks. They go on farms." Mia said, laughing. + +"It's not silly. It's a problem. The cow is blocking the way. The train can't move." Tim said, frowning. + +"Maybe we can move the cow. It's just a toy. It's harmless. It won't hurt us." Mia said, walking towards the stuffed animal. + +"Okay, but be careful. The cow might be angry. It might moo at us." Tim said, following Mia. + +They reached the cow and gently pushed it aside. The cow did not moo. It did not move. It was just a toy. It was harmless. + +"Yay! We did it! We moved the cow!" Mia said, clapping her hands. + +"Now the train can go to the zoo. Come on, let's hop on!" Tim said, grabbing Mia's hand. + +They put their dolls on the train and made it go along the tracks. They pretended to see lions, monkeys, elephants and other animals. They had fun with their toys. They forgot about the cow. +Tim and Mia like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. They have fun with their friends and their toys. But sometimes they forget to listen to their mom. + +One day, mom says it is time to go home. She calls Tim and Mia, but they do not hear her. They are too busy playing in the sand. They make a big castle and a moat and a bridge. They use sticks and stones and shells to decorate it. They are very proud of their work. + +Mom calls again, louder. She is angry. She walks to the sand pit and sees Tim and Mia. They are filthy. They have sand in their hair and their clothes and their shoes. They have dirt on their faces and their hands. Mom sees a palm tree near the sand pit. She picks a big leaf and wipes Tim and Mia with it. They giggle and squirm. They say sorry to mom. They did not mean to forget. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She says it is okay. She knows they were having fun. But they have to listen to her next time. She says they have to go home and take a bath. They have to wash off all the sand and the dirt. They have to be clean and tidy. + +Tim and Mia nod and say yes. They follow mom to the car. They say goodbye to their friends and their toys. They look at their castle one last time. They hope it will still be there tomorrow. They want to play in the sand again. But they will not forget to listen to mom. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they decide to play cook. They find some pots and pans and spoons in the kitchen. They pretend to make soup and cake and pizza. + +"Yum, this soup is good!" Lila says, tasting a spoonful of water. + +"Can I have some cake?" Ben asks, holding a plate. + +"Sure, here you go!" Lila says, giving him a slice of bread. + +They enjoy their pretend food and laugh. + +After they finish, they want to play something else. They see a big book on the shelf. It has pictures of different places. They open the book and find a picture of a temple. It is a big building with many colors and shapes. It looks very pretty. + +"What is this?" Lila asks, pointing to the picture. + +"It is a temple," Ben says, reading the word. "It is a place where some people go to pray and be happy." + +"Can we go there?" Lila asks, curious. + +"Maybe someday," Ben says, smiling. "It is very far away. And it is very popular. Many people want to see it." + +They look at the picture and imagine what it would be like to visit the temple. They wonder what they would see and hear and smell. They think it would be fun and exciting. + +They close the book and hug each other. They are happy to have each other as friends. They are happy to play cook and learn about the temple. They are happy to have a big book with many pictures. They are happy to have a big world with many places. +Lily loves to zoom on her bike. She zooms fast and slow, up and down, left and right. She zooms with her friends, Tom and Mia. They zoom together and have fun. + +One day, Lily sees a new kid in the park. He has a bike too, but it looks different. It has big wheels and a basket. He zooms by himself, and does not talk to anyone. Lily wants to zoom with him, but she does not know his name. + +She zooms after him and says hello. He stops and looks at her. He says something, but Lily does not understand. He speaks a different language. Lily feels sad. She wants to be his friend, but she does not know how. + +Then, Mia and Tom zoom up to them. They say hello too. The new kid says something again, but they do not understand either. They look confused. Lily thinks hard. She has an idea. + +She points to her bike and says "bike". She points to his bike and says "bike". She smiles. He smiles. He points to his basket and says a word. Lily repeats the word. He nods. He points to her helmet and says another word. Lily repeats the word. He nods again. + +They start to zoom together, and teach each other their words. They learn each other's language. They have fun. Lily feels happy. She has a new friend. She thinks she is lucky. +Anna liked to grow flowers in her garden. She had many kinds of flowers, but her favorite was the sunflower. She liked how big and yellow it was, and how it turned to follow the sun. She planted a sunflower seed in a pot and waited for it to grow. + +Every day, she watered the pot and watched for a green sprout. She was very organized and put the pot in a sunny spot. She also made a sign with her name and a picture of a sunflower. She wanted everyone to know that it was her flower. + +One day, she saw a tiny green thing poking out of the soil. She was so happy! She ran to tell her mom and dad. They were proud of her and gave her a hug. They said, "You are a good gardener, Anna. Do you know how big your sunflower will be when it grows up?" + +Anna thought for a moment. She looked at the pot and the sign. She looked at the sky and the sun. She smiled and said, "I guess it will be as big as me!" + +Her mom and dad laughed and said, "Maybe, maybe not. But we will see. Let's keep taking care of your sunflower and watch it grow together." + +Anna nodded and hugged them back. She was excited to see her sunflower grow bigger and bigger. She wondered if it would be as big as her, or bigger, or smaller. She guessed it would be a surprise. +Tom was excited to ride his bike. He put on his helmet and ran to the garage. He saw his bike next to his dad's car. He wanted to ride it fast and far. + +"Can I go, dad?" he asked. + +"Yes, you can, Tom. But be careful and stay on the sidewalk. And don't go too far, okay?" his dad said. + +"Okay, dad. Thank you!" Tom said. He got on his bike and started to pedal. He felt the wind in his face and the sun on his back. He was happy. + +He saw a big hill ahead. He thought it would be fun to go down it. He pedaled faster and faster. He reached the top of the hill and looked down. He saw a lot of cars and people on the street. He felt scared. + +He tried to stop his bike, but it was too fast. He shouted for help, but no one heard him. He closed his eyes and hoped for the best. + +Suddenly, he felt a strong hand grab his bike and pull him to the side. He opened his eyes and saw his dad. His dad had followed him in his car and saw him in trouble. He hugged his dad and thanked him. + +"Tom, you are safe now. But you were very naughty. You didn't listen to me. You went too fast and too far. You could have been hurt. You have to be more careful, okay?" his dad said. + +"Okay, dad. I'm sorry. I won't do it again. I love you, dad." Tom said. + +"I love you too, Tom. But next time, think before you act. And always wear your helmet, okay?" his dad said. + +"Okay, dad. I will." Tom said. He smiled and hugged his dad again. He was glad his dad was there. He learned his lesson. He still liked his bike, but he liked his dad more. +Ben and Mia were best friends. They liked to play with marbles. They had many marbles of different colors and sizes. They made creative games with them, like rolling them down a slide, or sorting them by shape, or pretending they were planets. + +One day, they found a new marble in the park. It was big and shiny and had swirls of blue and green inside. They both wanted it very much. They decided to share it, but they did not know how. They argued and fought over the marble. They pulled and pushed and shouted. + +"Give me the marble, it's mine!" Ben said. + +"No, it's mine, I saw it first!" Mia said. + +They were so angry and sad. They did not want to be friends anymore. They sat on opposite sides of the park, holding the marble tightly. + +Then, they heard a loud noise. It was a dog. It was big and black and had sharp teeth. It ran towards them, barking and growling. It wanted the marble too. It jumped and snatched the marble from Ben's hand. It ran away with it, wagging its tail. + +Ben and Mia were scared and shocked. They lost their marble. They looked at each other. They felt sorry and silly. They realized that the marble was not as important as their friendship. They ran to each other and hugged. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I was mean to you," Mia said. + +"I'm sorry, Mia. I was mean to you too," Ben said. + +They smiled and forgave each other. They decided to play with their other marbles. They did not need the new marble to have fun. They had each other. They were happy. +Tom and Lily wanted to play outside, but it was very cold and icy. They put on their coats, hats, gloves and boots and went to the backyard. They saw a big snowman that their dad had made for them. + +"Wow, look at the snowman!" Lily said. "He has a carrot nose and a scarf and a hat. Can we give him a name?" + +"Sure, let's call him Frosty," Tom said. "He looks like a friendly snowman. Do you think he can talk?" + +Lily giggled. "No, silly, snowmen can't talk. They are made of snow. But we can pretend he can talk. What do you think he would say?" + +Tom thought for a moment. He made a deep voice and said, "Hello, Tom and Lily. I'm Frosty the snowman. I'm happy to meet you. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily clapped her hands. "Yes, Frosty, we want to play with you. What can we do?" + +Tom looked around. He saw a sled and some snowballs. He had an idea. "How about we go sledding and have a snowball fight? That sounds like fun." + +Lily nodded. "Yes, that sounds like fun. But how can we sled with Frosty? He is too big to fit on the sled." + +Tom smiled. He had a solution. "Don't worry, Lily. We can manage. We can make a smaller snowman and put him on the sled. Then we can pretend he is Frosty's friend. And we can take turns sledding with him." + +Lily liked Tom's idea. She helped him make a smaller snowman and put him on the sled. They gave him a name too. They called him Snowy. Then they had a lot of fun sledding and throwing snowballs with Frosty and Snowy. They laughed and played until they were tired and cold. Then they went inside to have some hot chocolate and cookies. They thanked their dad for making the snowman and told him about their adventure. They had a lot of questions for him, like how snow is made and why it melts. Their dad answered their questions and hugged them. He was proud of them for being creative and having fun. He told them he loved them and they said they loved him too. They had a wonderful icy day. +Sam liked to write. He wrote on paper, on walls, on his hands. He wrote his name, his mom's name, his dog's name. He wrote big and small, with crayons and pens and chalk. He wrote every day, because it made him happy. + +One day, he went to the park with his mom. He saw a big cone on the ground. It was orange and white, and had stripes. He wondered what it was for. He picked it up and looked at it. He had an idea. He ran to the bench where his mom was sitting. He asked her for a marker. + +"Mom, can I have a marker, please?" he said. + +"Sure, Sam. What do you want to do with it?" his mom said. + +"I want to write on the cone. It is like a big paper. Can I?" he said. + +His mom smiled. She was proud of Sam's love for writing. She gave him a marker. + +"Okay, Sam. You can write on the cone. But be careful. Don't write on anything else. And don't hurt yourself with the marker. And be humble. Don't brag about your writing. Just enjoy it." she said. + +Sam nodded. He took the marker and the cone. He went to a grassy spot. He started to write on the cone. He wrote his name, his mom's name, his dog's name. He wrote big and small, with different colors. He wrote happy words, like love, fun, and thank you. He wrote for a long time, until the cone was full of writing. + +He was very happy. He looked at his cone. He thought it was beautiful. He wanted to show it to his mom. He ran back to the bench. He held the cone in his hands. + +"Mom, look! I wrote on the cone. Do you like it?" he said. + +His mom looked at the cone. She saw all the writing. She saw all the happy words. She saw Sam's smile. She hugged him. + +"I love it, Sam. You did a great job. You are a wonderful writer. And you are a humble writer. You don't brag about your writing. You just enjoy it. I am very proud of you." she said. + +Sam felt warm and happy. He hugged his mom back. He thanked her for the marker. He gave her the cone. He said he wanted to keep it as a souvenir. He said he wanted to write more. He said he loved writing. And he loved his mom. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they saw other children and animals in the park, and they said hello to them. + +One day, they saw a big bird in the sky. It was not like the birds they knew. It was white and shiny, and it made a loud noise. It flew very fast and very high. Tom and Lily stopped playing and looked at the bird. + +"What is that?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "It is not a bird. It is something else." + +They watched the bird fly away until it was very small and distant. They wanted to know more about it. They had a question in their minds. + +They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. They pointed at the sky and asked, "Mom, what is that?" + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She examined their faces and saw their curiosity. She said, "That is a plane. It is a machine that can fly. People use it to travel to far places." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They learned a new word and a new thing. They thanked their mom and went back to play with their ball. They still looked at the sky sometimes, and wondered what other things they could see. +Lila and Ben are playing with their cars on the floor. They like to make them zoom around the room and make noises. Lila has a red car and Ben has a blue car. + +"Look, my car is faster than yours!" Lila says, zooming her car past Ben's. + +"No, mine is faster!" Ben says, zooming his car after Lila's. + +They zoom their cars back and forth, having fun. + +Then, they see a black car on the shelf. It is shiny and has a star on it. + +"Wow, what is that?" Lila asks, pointing at the black car. + +"I don't know, let's see!" Ben says, standing up and reaching for the black car. + +He takes it down and gives it to Lila. + +"It's heavy," Lila says, holding the black car. + +"Maybe it's magic," Ben says, looking at the star. + +"Magic? How do we know?" Lila asks, curious. + +"Maybe we can make a wish," Ben says, smiling. + +"Okay, let's try," Lila says, nodding. + +They close their eyes and hold the black car together. + +"I wish we could zoom to the park and play," Lila says. + +"I wish we could zoom to the moon and see the stars," Ben says. + +They open their eyes and wait. + +Nothing happens. + +They look at the black car. It is still shiny and has a star on it. + +"Maybe it's not magic," Lila says, feeling sad. + +"Maybe it's broken," Ben says, feeling disappointed. + +They put the black car back on the shelf and go back to their cars on the floor. + +They zoom their cars around the room and make noises. + +They still have fun. +Lily and Tom were twins. They liked to play with their toys in the garden. One day, they found a big box of buttons. The buttons were all different colors and shapes. Lily and Tom wanted to keep some buttons for themselves. + +They each had a pocket in their pants. They decided to choose some buttons and put them in their pockets. Lily liked the red buttons best. She picked up all the red buttons she could find and filled her pocket. Tom liked the blue buttons best. He picked up all the blue buttons he could find and filled his pocket. + +But there was a problem. Their pockets were too thin. The buttons were too heavy. As they ran back to the house, their pockets ripped and the buttons fell out. Lily and Tom were sad. They lost all their buttons. + +They went to their mom and told her what happened. Their mom was not angry. She hugged them and said, "It's okay. Buttons are not very important. You can always find more buttons. But you are very important. You are my precious twins. I love you very much." + +She gave them some new pants with stronger pockets. She also gave them some cookies and milk. Lily and Tom were happy. They thanked their mom and ate their cookies. They decided to share their buttons next time. They learned that choosing too many things can make their pockets thin and their hearts sad. But choosing to love each other can make their pockets full and their hearts glad. +Tom and Lily were playing with their blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and cars. But they did not like to share. Tom wanted all the red blocks and Lily wanted all the blue blocks. They started to fight and pull and push. + +"Stop it!" said Mom. "You have to share. That is the law in this house. If you don't share, you can't play with the blocks." + +"But I want the red blocks!" said Tom. + +"But I want the blue blocks!" said Lily. + +Mom sighed. She had an idea. She took a big box and put all the blocks in it. She shook the box and mixed the blocks. Then she opened the box and poured the blocks on the floor. + +"Look!" she said. "Now you have many colors. You have red and blue and yellow and green and orange and purple. You can make amazing things with all these colors. Why don't you try?" + +Tom and Lily looked at the blocks. They saw many colors. They felt curious. They picked up some blocks and started to build. They made a rainbow and a flower and a train. They smiled and laughed. They shared and helped each other. + +"Wow!" said Tom. "This is fun!" + +"Yes!" said Lily. "This is better!" + +Mom smiled too. She was happy. She saw that Tom and Lily had settled their fight. They had learned to share. They had followed the law. And they had made amazing things. +Sam and Mia are playing with their toys in the living room. Sam has a big truck and Mia has a doll. They are having fun and making noises. + +"Vroom, vroom, my truck is fast and strong!" Sam says. + +"Look, my doll is pretty and nice!" Mia says. + +But then, Sam sees Mia's doll and wants it. He grabs it from her and says, "This is mine now!" + +Mia is angry and sad. She cries and says, "No, that is mine! Give it back!" + +Sam does not listen. He says, "No, this is mine! Your doll is disgusting! It has a dirty dress and a broken eye!" + +Mia cries louder and louder. She tries to get her doll back, but Sam is stronger. They start to fight and pull the doll. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees Sam and Mia fighting over the doll. She is not happy. She says, "Stop it, both of you! That is not how you play! You have to share and be nice!" + +She takes the doll from Sam and gives it back to Mia. She says, "Sam, you have to say sorry to Mia. You cannot take her doll without asking. That is not nice." + +Sam feels bad. He says, "Sorry, Mia. I was wrong. You can have your doll. Can I play with your doll too?" + +Mia stops crying. She says, "Okay, Sam. You can play with my doll too. But you have to be gentle and not say mean things." + +Mom smiles. She says, "That's better. Now, why don't you both relax and play nicely? I will make you some cookies and milk." + +Sam and Mia nod. They relax and play nicely with their toys. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you." +Ben and Lily were in the same class. They liked to draw on the blackboard with chalk. One day, they had a big fight. Ben wanted to draw a car, but Lily wanted to draw a flower. They both said their idea was better and more original. + +"Car is faster and cooler!" Ben shouted. + +"Flower is prettier and nicer!" Lily yelled. + +They did not want to share the blackboard or the chalk. They started to push and pull each other. Then, Ben slapped Lily on the cheek. Lily cried out loud. The teacher heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. + +"What happened here?" the teacher asked. + +"Ben slapped me!" Lily sobbed. + +"Why did you slap her, Ben?" the teacher asked. + +"She did not let me draw a car!" Ben said. + +The teacher was very angry and sad. She said, "Slapping is very bad and hurtful. You should never slap anyone, no matter what. You should apologize to Lily and say you are sorry." + +Ben felt ashamed and sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I should not have slapped you. It was wrong and mean. Can we be friends again?" + +Lily wiped her tears and nodded. She said, "I'm sorry, too, Ben. I should have let you draw a car. It was selfish and rude. Can we share the blackboard and the chalk?" + +The teacher smiled and said, "That's very good, Ben and Lily. You have learned a valuable lesson. You should always respect and care for each other. You should also appreciate and celebrate each other's original ideas. There is enough space and chalk for everyone to draw what they like. Now, why don't you draw something together on the blackboard?" + +Ben and Lily agreed and hugged each other. They decided to draw a car with a flower on it. They were happy and proud of their original drawing. The teacher praised them and gave them a gold star. They learned that slapping is bad, sharing is good, and originality is fun. +Sara and Ben love to bake with Mom. They put on their aprons and wash their hands. Mom gives them a big bowl and a spoon. She says, "We are going to make a jolly cake for Dad. He is coming home soon. Can you help me mix the ingredients?" + +Sara and Ben nod and smile. They take turns to pour the flour, the sugar, the eggs, and the milk into the bowl. They stir and stir until the batter is smooth and yellow. Mom adds some chocolate chips and some vanilla. She says, "This is a special cake. It has a surprise inside. Do you want to know what it is?" + +Sara and Ben shake their heads. They like surprises. They say, "No, Mom, we want to wait and see." + +Mom laughs and says, "Okay, then. Let's put the cake in the oven and wait for it to bake. It will smell very good. Maybe Dad will smell it when he comes home." + +Sara and Ben help Mom put the cake in the oven. They set the timer and go to the living room. They play with their toys and read some books. They hear the timer beep and run to the kitchen. Mom takes out the cake and puts it on a rack. She says, "The cake is done. It looks jolly. But we have to let it cool down before we cut it. Can you be patient?" + +Sara and Ben nod and say, "Yes, Mom, we can be patient." + +They hear the door open and Dad's voice. He says, "Hello, I'm home. What's that delicious smell?" + +Sara and Ben run to the door and hug Dad. They say, "Hi, Dad. We made you a jolly cake. It has a surprise inside. Do you want to see?" + +Dad says, "Of course I do. You are so sweet. Let's go to the kitchen and see your jolly cake." + +They go to the kitchen and Mom cuts the cake. She gives a slice to Dad and says, "Here you go. Enjoy your surprise." + +Dad takes a bite and his eyes widen. He says, "Wow, this is amazing. The cake is moist and fluffy and the chocolate chips are melted. But what is the surprise?" + +Sara and Ben giggle and say, "Look inside, Dad. Look inside." + +Dad looks inside and sees a small toy car. He says, "A toy car? How did you do that?" + +Mom says, "We put it in the batter before we baked it. It's a new recipe. We thought you would like it." + +Dad says, "I love it. It's the best cake ever. And you are the best bakers ever. Thank you so much. You made me very happy." + +Sara and Ben hug Dad and say, "You're welcome, Dad. We love you." + +They all eat the cake and share the toy car. They are a jolly family. +Jazz was a modest cat who liked to sleep on the sofa. He did not like to play with the other cats or chase the birds. He only wanted to be warm and cozy. Sometimes, his owner would cover him with a soft blanket and Jazz would purr happily. + +One day, Jazz saw a new toy on the floor. It was a shiny ball that made a jingly sound when it moved. Jazz was curious and wanted to touch it. He got off the sofa and walked towards the ball. But as he got closer, he heard a loud bark. It was Rex, the big dog who lived next door. Rex had sneaked into the house and wanted to play with the ball. + +"Hey, cat, that's my ball!" Rex growled. "Give it to me or I'll bite you!" + +Jazz was scared and ran back to the sofa. He hid under the blanket and hoped Rex would go away. But Rex followed him and jumped on the sofa. He pulled the blanket with his teeth and tried to find Jazz. + +"Where are you, cat? Come out and play!" Rex barked. + +Jazz was trembling and wished his owner would come home. He remembered that his owner had told him to stay away from Rex, because he was not a nice dog. He wished he had listened to his owner and not touched the ball. + +Suddenly, he heard a familiar voice. It was his owner, who had returned from work. He saw Rex on the sofa and shouted at him. + +"Rex, get off my sofa and leave my cat alone! Go back to your house, now!" + +Rex dropped the blanket and ran away. He was afraid of the owner and knew he had done something bad. Jazz peeked out from the blanket and saw his owner. He felt relieved and happy. His owner picked him up and hugged him. + +"Are you okay, Jazz? I'm sorry Rex bothered you. He's a naughty dog who doesn't know how to share. You're a good cat who likes to be modest. I'm proud of you, Jazz." + +Jazz purred and snuggled with his owner. He learned his lesson and never touched the ball again. He was happy to sleep on the sofa and be covered with a soft blanket. He knew that being modest was better than being greedy. +Once upon a time, there was a little lamb named Wooly. Wooly loved to play in the fields with his friends, the other little lambs. One day, it started to rain and Wooly's wool got all wet. He didn't like it when his wool was wet, it made him frown. + +Wooly's friends tried to make him feel better by playing games with him, but he just couldn't stop frowning. Then, one of his friends had an idea. They all started to jump and run around, and soon Wooly was laughing and having fun again. + +After a while, the rain stopped and the sun came out. Wooly's wool started to dry and he felt much better. He smiled and thanked his friends for cheering him up. From then on, whenever Wooly's wool got wet, he didn't frown anymore. He just remembered how much fun he had with his friends in the rain. +Once there was a man who was bald. He had a wallet that he always kept with him. One day, he went to the store and lost his wallet. He looked everywhere but he couldn't find it. He started to quarrel with the store owner, but it didn't help. + +A little boy saw what happened and he felt bad for the man. He went to the man and said, "Don't quarrel, it won't help. Let's look for your wallet together." They looked everywhere and finally found the wallet under a shelf. + +The man was very happy and thanked the little boy. He learned that quarreling doesn't solve problems and that there are kind people who are willing to help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in her backyard. One day, she found a rock that was very big and heavy. She tried to pick it up, but it was too heavy for her. + +Lily's dad came outside and saw her struggling with the rock. He picked it up easily and put it in a silly spot in the garden. Lily thought it seemed like a funny place for a rock. + +From that day on, Lily would always go outside to see the silly rock in the garden. It made her happy to see something so funny in her backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, soft chair in her room where she loved to sit and read books. One day, Lily's mommy asked her if she wanted to go for a drive in the car. Lily was very excited and ran to get her shoes. + +They drove to the park and Lily saw lots of trees and flowers. She even saw a big, blue bird flying in the sky. After playing on the swings and slides, they drove to get ice cream. Lily got a big scoop of chocolate and it was so yummy. + +On the way back home, Lily fell asleep in her soft chair. She dreamt about the fun day she had with her mommy and the drive they took in the car. From that day on, Lily loved going on drives with her mommy and always looked forward to coming back to her cozy chair. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her doll. One day, she saw a toy in the store that looked just like her doll, but it was much bigger and fancier. Her mom told her it was fake, and not to waste her money on it. + +But Lily forgot her mom's words and begged and begged until her mom bought her the fake toy. She played with it for a little while, but it didn't make her happy like her old doll did. She realized that her old doll was special and unique, and that the fake toy was just a copy. + +From that day on, Lily remembered to appreciate what she had and not to forget the value of things just because something new and shiny comes along. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play games with his family. His favorite game was chess. He loved to move the pieces around and make his family smile. + +One day, Timmy's family went on a camping trip. They set up their tent and made a fire. Timmy was so excited to play chess with his family under the stars. He set up the board and waited for his family to join him. + +As the sun went down, the stars started to glow in the sky. Timmy looked up and saw the stars twinkling. He knew it was time to play chess. He opened the board and started to move the pieces around. + +Suddenly, Timmy's sister screamed. She saw something glowing in the bushes. Timmy's dad went to check it out and found a firefly. The firefly was glowing so bright, it looked like a little star. Timmy and his family watched as the firefly flew away, and they continued to play chess under the stars. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play sports and he was very good at them. One day, Timmy won a trophy for being the best player on his team. The trophy was heavy and shiny, and Timmy was so proud of it. + +Timmy decided to show his trophy to his friends at the park. He held it up high and waved it around for everyone to see. But then, a big gust of wind came and Timmy lost his grip on the trophy. It flew out of his hands and landed on the ground with a loud crash. + +The trophy broke into a million pieces and Timmy was so sad. He had worked so hard to win it and now it was gone forever. Timmy's friends tried to cheer him up, but nothing could make him feel better. From that day on, Timmy learned to be more careful with his things and never waved anything heavy around again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with Timmy's favorite car, but Timmy didn't want to share. + +Timmy told Billy a lie and said the car was broken. Billy was sad and went home. Later that day, Timmy's mom found out what happened and told Timmy he was being naughty. + +Timmy felt bad and wanted to make it up to Billy. So, he went to Billy's house with a chain he found in his backyard. He gave the chain to Billy as a present and said sorry for lying. Billy forgave Timmy and they played with the toy cars together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, pink purse that she loved to carry around everywhere she went. One day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy some snacks. While they were there, Lily saw a toy that she really wanted. She asked her mom if they could buy it, but her mom said no because they didn't have enough money. + +Lily was sad, but then she remembered her big purse. She asked her mom if they could use the money in her purse to buy the toy. Her mom checked and saw that Lily had saved up enough money to buy the toy. They bought the toy and Lily was so happy! She put it in her big purse and carried it around with her everywhere she went, just like she did with her pink purse. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and talk in her fancy voice. One day, Lily went to play in the mud and got very dirty. Her mommy said, "It's time to bathe, Lily!" But Lily did not want to take a bath. She wanted to keep playing in the mud. + +As the day went on, Lily's voice started to sound funny. She could not sing or talk in her fancy voice anymore. When she looked in the mirror, she saw that her face was covered in dirt. Lily realized that taking a bath was important to keep her voice and body clean. + +From that day on, Lily always took a bath when her mommy asked her to. She learned that taking care of herself was important and helped her keep her fancy voice. The moral of the story is that taking care of yourself is important and can help you be your best. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and look for insects. One day, she found a brilliant butterfly with beautiful colors. + +Lily said, "Hello, little butterfly. Would you like me to feed you some yummy flowers?" + +The butterfly replied, "Yes, please. I am very hungry." + +So Lily picked some pretty flowers and fed them to the butterfly. The butterfly was very happy and flew away, saying "Thank you, Lily!" +Once upon a time, there was a cute puppy. He was so adorable that everyone loved him. One day, he went to the park with his owner. There was a pond in the park where ducks were swimming. The puppy wanted to swim too but he didn't know how to. His owner showed him how to swim and soon the puppy was swimming like a pro. + +As they were walking in the park, the puppy saw a wire on the ground. He thought it was a toy and went to play with it. But his owner told him not to play with wires because they could be dangerous. The puppy listened to his owner and didn't play with the wire. + +After a fun day at the park, the puppy and his owner went back home. The puppy was tired from all the swimming and playing. He went to his bed and slept soundly, dreaming of swimming in the pond and playing with his adorable toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was flying high in the sky when she saw a wide and beautiful garden. She decided to land and explore the garden. + +As she was hopping around, she saw a big and scary cat. The bird got scared and wanted to fly away, but she remembered her mother's advice. Her mother had told her to stay calm and stay quiet when she was scared. + +So the bird stayed still and didn't make a sound. The cat didn't see her and walked away. The bird was happy that she listened to her mother and stayed calm. She flew away, feeling proud of herself for being brave and smart. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes it's better to stay calm and quiet when we're scared, instead of running away or making noise. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside and feeling the sun on her face. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she heard a loud noise. She felt scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom came running into the room. She looked pale and worried. "We have an emergency," she said. "We need to leave right away." + +Lily didn't understand what was happening, but she knew it was serious. She grabbed her favorite toy and followed her mom outside. As they drove away, Lily felt scared but also safe knowing her mom was with her. Later, they found out that a big storm was coming and they needed to leave their house to stay safe. Lily was happy they were together, even though she didn't like the storm. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird with a little wing. The bird was sad because it couldn't fly very well with its little wing. One day, the little bird met a little girl. The little girl asked the little bird why it was sad. The little bird said, "I can't fly very well with my little wing." + +The little girl said, "Don't worry, I can help you decorate your little wing." The little girl decorated the little bird's wing with pretty feathers and sparkly stickers. When the little bird saw its wing, it felt happy and excited. It flapped its little wing and flew up into the sky. + +The little bird said, "Thank you so much for helping me decorate my little wing. Now I can fly high in the sky!" The little girl smiled and said, "You're welcome, little bird. Have fun flying!" And the little bird flew away, feeling happy and free. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma's house every Sunday. One day, Lily saw a violin in her grandma's room. "What is that?" she asked. "It's a violin, my dear," replied her grandma. "Can I play it?" asked Lily. "Of course, you can," said her grandma. + +Lily picked up the violin and started to play. It was her first time, but she played so well that her grandma was amazed. "You're a natural!" said her grandma. "I love playing the violin," said Lily. "I want to visit you every day so I can play it more." + +From that day on, Lily visited her grandma every day and played the violin. Her grandma was so proud of her smart little granddaughter. They would spend hours playing together and it was the happiest time of their lives. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Billy brought a toy sword to play with. It was an ordinary toy sword, but Timmy wanted to play with it too. + +Billy didn't want to share the toy sword, so Timmy got upset. He started to cry and run away. But then, Timmy had an idea. He went home and found his own toy weapon, a plastic gun. He went back to play with his friends and showed them his weapon. + +Billy saw Timmy's weapon and thought it was really cool. He asked Timmy if they could take turns playing with their toy weapons. Timmy was happy to share and they had fun playing together. From then on, they always shared their toys and never fought again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a soft, fluffy teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily accidentally left her teddy bear in the garage. + +When she realized her mistake, Lily started to cry. Her mom asked her what was wrong, and Lily told her about her teddy bear. "Don't worry, we'll go get him," her mom said. + +Together, they went to the garage and found the teddy bear. Lily hugged him tightly and smiled. "Thank you, Mommy," she said. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ponies very much. One day, she went to the farm to see the ponies. She saw a gentle pony and she wanted to ride it. + +Lily asked the farmer, "Can I ride the gentle pony?" The farmer said, "You can decide which pony you want to ride." + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I want to ride the gentle pony." The farmer helped Lily get on the gentle pony and she had a wonderful ride. After the ride, she thanked the farmer and said, "I decided that the gentle pony is my favorite." + +From that day on, Lily would visit the farm every week and ride the gentle pony. She was very happy and the gentle pony loved her too. The end. +Once there was a big bear. He lived in the forest with his friends. One day, the bear went for a walk and saw a bird. The bird was troubled and didn't know where to go. The bear leaned down and asked the bird what was wrong. The bird pointed to its nest in a tree. The bear understood and helped the bird find its way back to the nest. From that day on, the bear and the bird became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike with pedals. One day, she went for a ride in the park. It was very peaceful there, with birds chirping and flowers blooming. + +Suddenly, Lily's bike chain came off and she couldn't ride anymore. She didn't know what to do. Then, a nice man came to help her. He fixed her bike chain and showed her how to zip it back on if it ever happened again. + +Lily was very happy and grateful. She rode her bike with pedals all around the park, feeling the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She knew she could always remember the nice man who helped her and how to fix her bike chain if it came off again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special lamp in her room that she loved very much. One day, Lily was very excited because it was springtime and the flowers were starting to bloom outside. + +Lily decided to take her lamp outside to see the flowers better. She ran around in the grass, feeling the warm sun on her face. She looked at the flowers and smiled. + +Suddenly, she saw a butterfly fly by and she got even more excited. She ran after it, holding her lamp tightly. The butterfly flew away, but Lily didn't mind. She was happy just to be outside in the springtime with her special lamp. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved to bake cookies with her mommy. One day, they were making chocolate chip cookies, but Sarah's mommy forgot to measure the sugar. Sarah's mommy got frustrated because the cookies didn't taste good. + +Sarah wanted to help her mommy, so she suggested they measure the sugar with her palm. Sarah's mommy thought that was a great idea! They measured the sugar with Sarah's palm and the cookies turned out delicious. Sarah was so happy she could help her mommy and they enjoyed eating the cookies together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the yard. One day, she saw a bird flying in the sky. It was so pretty with its feathers of blue and green. Lily watched the bird fly and she felt so happy. + +Suddenly, the bird flew straight into a tree and fell down. Lily ran to see if the bird was okay. The bird was dizzy and couldn't fly anymore. Lily felt sad for the bird. She picked it up and held it in her hands. + +The bird started to scream loudly. Lily didn't know what to do. She tried to calm the bird down by petting it gently. After a while, the bird stopped screaming and fell asleep in Lily's hands. She was happy that she could help the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she was running around and accidentally fell down. She hurt her knee and it started to bleed. + +Lily's mom saw what happened and quickly picked her up. She took her inside the house and put a bandage on her knee to help it heal. Lily felt better after a while and went back outside to play. + +As she was playing, she noticed how beautiful the gate to her backyard was. It was big and white with pretty flowers painted on it. Lily loved looking at it every day. She was happy that her knee was healing and that she could play outside and see the beautiful gate. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a boy playing with a ball and asked him if she could play too. The boy said no and walked away. Lily felt sad and wanted to cry. + +Suddenly, she saw a brown dog running towards her. She got scared and ran away. The dog followed her and she tripped and fell. Her mom came running and picked her up. The dog came closer and licked her palm. Lily giggled and forgot about her fear. + +Her mom asked her if she was okay and Lily said yes. Then, her mom noticed Lily's hands were freezing. She said they needed to go home to warm up. Lily said bye to the dog and whispered "thank you" for making her forget about the boy who didn't want to play with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a farm with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the farmer's market to buy some food. Lily saw a big red apple and asked her mommy if they could buy it. + +Mommy said, "That apple is too expensive, we need to find something cheap." + +Lily saw a basket of eggs and said, "Look mommy, eggs are cheap! Can we buy them?" + +Mommy said, "Yes, let's get some eggs." + +As they were walking back to their farm, Lily saw a little chick. She picked it up and held it in her hands. + +The chick said, "Peep peep!" + +Lily said, "Mommy, can we keep this chick on our farm?" + +Mommy said, "Yes, we can keep it as a pet." + +Lily was so happy to hold the little chick and take care of it on their farm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she looked up and saw a big white cloud in the sky. It was hot outside, and the cloud looked like it was sweating. + +Lily asked her friend, "Do you see the cloud up there? It looks hot!" Her friend agreed and said, "I wish we could release the cloud so it could cool us down." + +Lily had an idea. She ran to her house and grabbed a water bottle. She climbed up a tree and aimed the water bottle at the cloud. She squeezed the bottle and released a small stream of water. The water hit the cloud and it started to rain. Lily and her friend danced in the rain and cooled off from the hot day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy bunny that she loved very much. She would hug it every night before she went to bed. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. She was playing on the swings when she saw a little boy crying. Lily felt sad and went to ask him what was wrong. The boy had lost his toy car and he was very upset. Lily remembered how much she loved her bunny and wanted to help the boy feel happy again. She went to her mommy and asked if she could give the boy her bunny. Her mommy was proud of her kind heart and said yes. Lily gave the boy her bunny and he smiled and hugged it tight. Lily felt happy too, even though she didn't own her bunny anymore. She knew she had done something good for someone else. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big toy box full of toys. One day, her friend Tommy came over to play. Tommy really liked Lily's toys and wanted to play with them too. Lily was happy to share her toys with Tommy. + +As they played, they walked outside and saw a big sign with pictures on it. It was a billboard. The billboard had a picture of a yummy ice cream cone. They both wanted to try it, but they didn't have any money. Suddenly, a kind lady walked by and gave them each a dollar. They were so happy and ran to the ice cream truck. + +After they ate their ice cream, they felt happy and their faces were pale from the cold. They decided to go back to Lily's house and play with her toys again. They had so much fun and promised to always share with each other. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her room with her toys. One day, she decided to pull her big teddy bear across the room. But when she did, she accidentally knocked over a piece of furniture. It fell to the ground and broke into many pieces. + +Lily was very sad. She knew she had done something wrong. She didn't want to get in trouble, but she knew she had to tell her mom. Her mom came into the room and saw the broken furniture. She wasn't angry, but she was worried that Lily might have hurt herself. + +Together, they cleaned up the broken furniture and made sure that Lily was okay. Lily learned that it's important to be careful when pulling things and to always tell the truth when something goes wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books, especially adventure stories. One day, she found a novel in the library that looked very adventurous. She couldn't wait to read it! + +As she began to read, she realized that some of the words were difficult to understand. So, she went to her teacher, Ms. Smith, and asked for help. Ms. Smith was happy to teach Lily new words so that she could understand the novel better. + +After learning new words, Lily continued to read the novel and had a great adventure! She learned that it's okay to ask for help and that learning new things can be very exciting. From that day on, Lily became an adventurous reader, always eager to learn new words and read new books. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Today, Lily woke up early and looked outside. It was quiet outside and she could see the birds flying in the sky. Lily got dressed and went outside to play. She saw her friends and they played together. After a while, Lily went back inside and took a nap. When she woke up, it was still quiet outside, but she could see the sun starting to set. Lily felt happy and went to bed dreaming of another fun day tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly woman who loved to organize her things. She had a big mouth and always talked about how neat and tidy her house was. One day, she invited her friends over for tea. She was so excited to show off her organized home. + +But while they were enjoying their tea, a big gust of wind blew through the window and knocked over all of her carefully arranged things. The woman was so upset that she couldn't even speak. Her friends tried to help her pick up the mess, but it was too much to handle. + +In the end, the woman realized that sometimes things don't go as planned and it's okay to ask for help. She learned that having a tidy house isn't as important as having good friends who will be there for you when things go wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a lion. The lion was very big and very strong. He was also very hungry. He walked around the forest looking for something to eat. + +One day, he saw a little boy. The boy was very scared. The lion said, "I will not hurt you if you accept my offer. I will give you food if you become my friend." The little boy was very stupid and said yes. + +The lion and the little boy became friends. They played together and ate together. But one day, the lion became very hungry again. He ate the little boy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a phone that she loved to play with. One day, Lily's mommy was feeling anxious because she couldn't find her phone. + +Lily wanted to help her mommy, so she spoke up and said, "Mommy, I saw your phone under the couch!" Her mommy was so happy and thanked Lily for being so helpful. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep an eye out for her mommy's phone. And whenever her mommy was feeling anxious, Lily knew just what to do - she would speak up and help her find her phone. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly high in the sky and soar like a superhero. One day, while Tweety was flying, there was a big earthquake. The ground shook and all the animals ran to hide. Tweety was scared but kept flying until the earthquake stopped. + +After the earthquake, Tweety flew down to the ground to see if all the animals were okay. Tweety saw that the ground was all wobbly and there were big cracks everywhere. It was so disgusting to see all the dirt and rocks everywhere. Tweety tried to help clean up the mess by picking up some rocks and moving them to the side. + +From that day on, Tweety knew that even though flying was fun, it was important to help others when there was trouble on earth. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, her mommy said they were going to pay a visit to her grandma. Lily was excited because she loved her grandma very much. + +When they arrived at grandma's house, Lily saw an incredible cake on the table. It was big and colorful with lots of frosting. Grandma had made it just for them. They all sat down to eat the cake and drink some juice. Lily was so happy to visit her grandma and eat the delicious cake. + +After they finished eating, Lily's mommy said they had to go home. Lily hugged her grandma and said goodbye. She couldn't wait to come back and visit again soon. When they got home, Lily told her daddy all about the incredible cake and how much fun she had visiting her grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy reindeer named Rudy. Rudy didn't like to play with the other reindeer, he just wanted to be alone. One day, he saw a swing and decided to give it a try. He sat on the swing and started to move back and forth. It made him feel happy and he forgot about being grumpy. From that day on, Rudy would swing every day and even started to make new friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to make crafts with paper and glue. One day, she asked her mommy for some scissors to cut the paper. Her mommy gave her the scissors and told her to be careful because they were sharp. + +Lily started cutting the paper and it made a noisy sound. She didn't like the noise, so she asked her mommy if she could attach some cotton balls to the scissors to make them quiet. Her mommy thought it was a good idea and helped her attach the cotton balls to the scissors. + +Now, Lily was happy because the scissors were quiet and she could continue making her crafts without any noise. She made a colorful paper chain and showed it to her mommy. Her mommy was very proud of her and gave her a big hug. Lily felt happy and loved. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a wild imagination and loved to play outside. One day, he found a little treasure chest buried in the ground. He dug it up and found a shiny necklace inside. + +But then, he got into trouble because he didn't ask permission to dig in the yard. His mom was upset and told him to bury the chest back where he found it. Timmy felt sad, but he knew he had to make things right. + +So he buried the chest back in the ground and promised to always ask permission before digging. His mom was proud of him for doing the right thing and they hugged. From that day on, Timmy learned to be responsible and always ask before doing anything. +Once upon a time, a little rabbit named Benny was feeling very hungry. He searched and searched for some tasty carrots to eat. Finally, he found a big hole in the ground with lots of carrots inside. + +Benny was so happy and started to eat the carrots. But then, he heard a loud growling sound. It was a big badger who also wanted to eat the tasty carrots. + +Benny knew he had to share the carrots with the badger, so they both ate together. Benny learned that sharing is important and it's better to make friends than to have enemies. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti for dinner. One day, Lily's mom was cooking spaghetti in the kitchen. The pot was making a noisy sound. + +Lily went to the kitchen and said, "Mommy, I want to help you." Her mom said, "Sure, you can help me by setting the table." So, Lily set the table with plates, forks, and spoons. + +When the spaghetti was ready, Lily's mom poured it into a big bowl. Lily said, "Yummy, I love spaghetti!" She ate her spaghetti and made a happy face. "Thank you for making spaghetti, Mommy," she said. + +After dinner, Lily helped her mom clean the dishes. Then, they read a book together before going to bed. Lily was happy she could help her mom and eat delicious spaghetti. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to jump around in the green grass. One day, Benny's car broke down and he felt anxious because he didn't know what to do. + +Benny hopped around until he met a friendly mechanic. "Can you help me fix my car?" asked Benny. "Of course!" said the mechanic. + +The mechanic worked hard and fixed Benny's car. "Thank you so much!" said Benny. "Now I can jump around again!" + +But then, a big dog came and wanted to play with Benny. "I don't want to play with you!" said Benny. The dog got angry and started to bark. The mechanic heard the noise and came to help. "Don't worry, I will protect you!" said the mechanic. + +In the end, the dog went away and Benny was happy again. "Thanks for helping me, mechanic!" said Benny. "No problem, Benny. Now go and jump around!" said the mechanic. Benny hopped away, happy and grateful for his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight named Jack. He wanted to go on an adventure to find a hidden treasure. Jack knew he needed to prepare for his journey, so he packed some food and water in his bag. + +As he walked through the forest, Jack heard a noise. He saw a sword lying on the ground. Jack picked up the sword and felt very strong. He decided to take the sword with him on his adventure. + +After walking for a while, Jack came across a cave. He thought the treasure might be inside. Jack used his sword to cut through the vines and entered the cave. Inside, he found a shiny chest full of gold and jewels. Jack was very happy that he found the treasure he was looking for. He used the gold to help his family and friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a big ocean with his friends. One day, while they were swimming, they saw a big shark. The shark was very scary and made Nemo tremble with fear. Nemo and his friends quickly swam away to hide. + +After a while, Nemo realized that he had left his home behind. He went back to find it, but he saw that it was broken. Nemo was very sad and didn't know what to do. His friends came to help him and together they fixed his broken home. + +Nemo learned that even though scary things may make us tremble, we should always help our friends when they are in trouble. And if something is broken, we should try to fix it. That's the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her family very much. One day, Lily went for a walk in the forest. She saw a cute little bunny and wanted to kiss it. But her mom told her not to kiss unknown animals because they might be dangerous. + +Lily continued her walk and met a kind old man who asked her where her family was. Lily told him that her family was at home. The old man smiled and said, "Family is very important. Always take care of them." Lily nodded her head and said, "I love my family." + +Later that day, Lily went back home and hugged her family. She told them about the bunny and the old man. Her mom was happy that Lily listened and didn't kiss the unknown bunny. Lily smiled and said, "I love my family. They keep me safe." +Once upon a time, there was a big, big bear who lived in the forest. One day, he went for a walk and saw a little mouse. "Hello, little mouse," said the bear. "Why are you shaking?" "I'm cold," said the mouse. "I need a warm coat." "I can help," said the bear. "I have a large coat made of thread. You can have it." The mouse put on the coat and stopped shivering. "Thank you, Mr. Bear," said the mouse. "You're welcome," said the bear. "Now we can be friends." And they walked together in the forest, happy and warm. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to sing and hop around in the grass. One day, Tweetie found a pretty poem on the ground. She didn't know what it said, but she loved how it looked. + +Suddenly, the ground began to tremble and shake! Tweetie was scared and didn't know what to do. She felt helpless and alone. But then, she remembered the poem she found. She started to sing it out loud and the shaking stopped. + +From that day on, Tweetie carried the poem with her wherever she went. It made her feel brave and strong, even when things trembled and shook around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bag with her all the time. One day, she went to the park and met her friend, Timmy. Timmy was very lively and loved to play games. + +Lily and Timmy played together for a while, but then they got thirsty. Lily had brought a bottle of water in her bag. She poured some water into two cups and gave one to Timmy. + +"Thank you, Lily! This water is so refreshing," said Timmy. + +Lily smiled and said, "I always bring water in my bag when I go out to play. It's important to stay hydrated." + +Timmy nodded and said, "You're so smart, Lily. Let's play some more!" + +And so, they continued to play and have fun in the park, with Lily's bag always by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her favorite toy was a bottle with milk inside. Every day, she would drink from it and make sure it was always full. + +One day, Lily's mom noticed that the milk in the bottle was starting to smell funny. She told Lily that the milk was spoiled and that she shouldn't drink it anymore. Lily didn't mind at first, but after a few days, she started feeling sick. + +Lily's mom took her to the doctor, who said that Lily had gotten sick from drinking the spoiled milk. From that day on, Lily always made sure to check the date on the bottle before drinking from it. She learned that it's important to take care of things, or else they might not be good for you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but it was very cold. Her mommy gave her some gray mittens to keep her hands warm. Lily loved her mittens because they were soft and cozy. + +One day, Lily went outside to play in the snow. She saw some birds flying in the sky and wanted to learn how to fly too. She flapped her arms like the birds, but she couldn't fly. She felt sad and cold. Then she remembered her mittens and put them on. They made her feel warm and happy again. + +Lily realized that she couldn't fly like the birds, but she could still have fun playing in the snow with her mittens on. She made a snowman and threw snowballs at it. She learned that sometimes it's better to enjoy what you have instead of wanting something you can't have. From that day on, Lily wore her gray mittens every time she went outside to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat with her fork. She would use it to eat her spaghetti and meatballs, and her peas and carrots. One day, while she was eating her dinner, her fork disappeared! Lily looked everywhere for it, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily's mommy tried to help her find the fork, but it was still gone. Lily started to feel crazy, like she was going crazy. She didn't know what to do without her fork. She tried to eat with her hands, but it was too messy. + +Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months, but Lily's fork never came back. She started to get very sad and stopped eating altogether. Lily's mommy took her to the doctor, but it was too late. Lily had become very sick and had to go to the hospital. Sadly, Lily never got better and she passed away. She was very missed by her mommy and daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a pet dog named Max who loved to play fetch. One day, Timmy and Max went to the park to play. Timmy threw a stick and Max ran to get it. + +Suddenly, Max saw a squirrel and ran after it. Timmy called for Max to come back, but Max didn't listen. Timmy was sad because Max didn't obey him. + +When they got back home, Timmy's mom asked why he was sad. Timmy told her what happened at the park. His mom told him that Max needed to be obedient and listen to Timmy's commands. She also said that it was important to always listen to our parents and elders because they mark the right path for us. + +From that day on, Max became more obedient and Timmy was happy to have his best friend back. The moral of the story is to always listen and be obedient to those who care for us. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong alligator. He lived in a swamp with lots of other animals. One day, it started to rain really hard. The alligator didn't like the rain because it made everything wet. But the other animals liked it because they needed the rain to drink. + +The alligator decided to go for a walk in the rain. He walked and walked until he found a big tree with a big leaf. He sat under the leaf to stay dry. But then he saw a little bird who was getting wet in the rain. + +The alligator felt bad for the bird, so he used his strong tail to shake the tree. The rain fell off the leaf and the bird was able to stay dry. The other animals saw what the alligator did and they were very happy. From that day on, they all knew that the big, strong alligator was also very kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty bookshelf in her room filled with all her favorite books. Every night before bed, Lily would pick out a book to read and put it back on the bookshelf when she was done. + +One day, Lily's little brother came into her room and started playing with her toys. He accidentally knocked over the bookshelf and all the books fell to the ground. Lily was upset and told her brother to pick up the books and put them back on the shelf. + +Her brother tried to help, but he didn't know how to fold the books properly. He ended up bending the pages and ruining the books. Lily was very sad and her favorite stories were now ruined. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her bookshelf out of her brother's reach. She learned that sometimes it's better to keep things safe than to let others play with them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a puppy who looked very lonely. The puppy was sad and didn't have anyone to play with. + +Lily decided to help the puppy. She played with him and gave him some food to eat. The puppy was so happy and started wagging his tail. + +Lily and the puppy became best friends and they played together every day at the park. They were never lonely again because they had each other. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a tall bookshelf in her room that was full of books. One day, Lily's friend came to play with her. They decided to play hide and seek. Lily's friend hid behind the tall bookshelf, but Lily found her quickly. + +Lily's friend laughed and said, "You found me, Lily!" Lily laughed too and said, "Let's read some books now." They sat down in front of the bookshelf and picked out some books to read together. They read about animals and princesses and laughed at the funny pictures. + +After they finished reading, Lily's friend said, "I had so much fun playing and reading with you, Lily. Let's do it again soon!" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, let's play and read together again soon." They hugged each other and said goodbye. Lily felt happy and grateful to have such a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little mole who lived in a hole. One day, the mole saw a bunny hopping by and said, "Hello, bunny! Do you want to join me in my hole?" + +The bunny said, "Yes please, I would love to join you!" + +The mole was very happy to have a friend to play with. They played hide-and-seek and tag together. The mole was very compassionate and shared his food with the bunny. + +One day, the bunny said, "Thank you for being such a good friend. You are very compassionate." + +The mole smiled and said, "Thank you, bunny. I'm glad we could join together and be friends." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, Lily's mom asked her to mix some flour and sugar together. Lily was happy to help and mixed the ingredients with a spoon. + +Suddenly, Lily's favorite toy fell into the sink! She was sad and didn't know what to do. Her mom saw her sad face and asked her what was wrong. Lily explained what had happened and her mom told her not to worry. She took the toy out of the sink and dried it off. + +Lily was grateful to her mom for helping her. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for helping me save my toy!" Her mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, sweetie. I'm always here to help you." From that day on, Lily knew that she could always count on her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a magician performing. The magician made a spark appear out of nowhere! + +Lily was amazed and clapped her hands to applaud the magician. Her mom said, "That was a great trick! Can you do any magic, Lily?" Lily shook her head and said, "No, but I wish I could make sparks like the magician." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's normal, Lily. Everyone wishes they could do something special. Maybe one day you will find your own magic." Lily smiled and continued to watch the magician perform, dreaming of the day when she could make sparks too. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to run and play in the fields all day long. He was always cheerful and loved to make his friends laugh. + +One day, Benny met a grumpy old bear who had a different opinion than Benny. The bear said that running and playing all day was a waste of time and that Benny should be doing something more important. + +At first, Benny was sad and thought that maybe the bear was right. But then he remembered how much joy running and playing brought him and his friends. Benny realized that everyone has their own opinion, but it's important to do what makes you happy. + +So Benny continued to run and play, and soon the grumpy old bear saw how much fun Benny was having and decided to join in too. From that day on, Benny and the bear became good friends and they both learned that it's okay to have different opinions, as long as you're happy and kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy guitar with a string that was always out of tune. One day, she went to the park to play with her guitar. She sat on a bench and started to strum the string. It sounded gloomy, and she didn't feel happy. + +A boy named Max saw her and asked, "Why do you look sad?" Lily replied, "My guitar sounds gloomy, and I don't feel happy." Max said, "Maybe I can help you. I have a guitar too, and I know how to tune the string." He took her guitar and tuned the string. When he gave it back to her, she strummed it again, and it sounded beautiful. Lily felt happy again. + +"Thank you, Max," Lily said. "You're welcome," Max replied. "Now let's play some music together!" They played music together, and everyone in the park started to dance. It was a fun day, and Lily felt happy because she had a new friend and a well-tuned guitar. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily fell and hurt her arm. Her mommy took her to the hospital so the doctors could make her arm feel better. + +At the hospital, the doctors put a bandage on Lily's arm and gave her some medicine. Lily felt much better and was happy to go home. + +But a few days later, Lily fell again and hurt her arm even worse. This time, it was very difficult for the doctors to restore her arm. They tried their best, but it was still hurting. + +Lily was sad and cried a lot. She wanted her arm to feel better, but it didn't. Her mommy tried to comfort her, but it didn't help. In the end, Lily had to go back to the hospital and stay there for a long time. It was a bad ending for Lily, but she never gave up hope that one day her arm would feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a cute puppy named Spot. Spot had a zigzag tail that always wagged when he saw his owner, Timmy. One day, Timmy's friend, Lily, came over to play with Spot. + +Lily said, "Spot is so adorable! Can I play with him?" + +Timmy replied, "Yes, you can let him play with his favorite toy." + +Lily picked up Spot's toy and threw it across the yard. Spot ran after it and brought it back to Lily. They played fetch for a while until Spot got tired. + +Timmy said, "Let's give Spot some water and let him rest." + +Lily agreed and they gave Spot some water. Spot drank it all up and then lay down for a nap. Timmy and Lily sat next to him and watched him sleep, happy to have such a cute and playful friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the springtime. One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, go put on your clean pants so you can play outside." Timmy went to his room and put on his clean pants. + +When Timmy went outside, he saw his friend Billy. Billy said, "Hey Timmy, those are some clean pants you have on!" Timmy replied, "Thanks, my mom made me put them on." Billy asked, "Do you want to play catch?" Timmy said, "Sure!" and they played catch for hours. + +As the sun began to set, Timmy's mom called him inside. She said, "Timmy, it's time for dinner." Timmy replied, "Okay, Mom!" and went inside. He sat down at the table with his clean pants and a big smile on his face, happy from playing with his friend all day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's little sister, Lily, wanted to play with the car too. Timmy didn't want to share his toy, so he screamed at Lily and told her to go away. + +Lily started to cry and ran to their mom. Their mom asked Timmy why he was screaming at his sister. Timmy said he didn't want to share his car. Their mom told Timmy that he needed to learn how to share and be kind to his sister. + +Later that day, Timmy and Lily were playing together with the toy car. Timmy realized that sharing was more fun than playing alone. He smiled and told Lily that she could play with the car too. Lily's eyes got wide with excitement and she thanked Timmy. Timmy felt happy that he could make his sister happy too. + +As they played, Timmy accidentally dropped the toy car and it broke. Lily started to cry again, but Timmy quickly grabbed a file and fixed the car. Lily was happy again and thanked Timmy for fixing the car. Timmy felt proud that he could fix the car and make his sister happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Today, Benny was feeling very angry. He didn't know why, but he just couldn't stop feeling mad. He tried hopping around and eating some carrots, but nothing helped. + +Then, Benny saw his friend, a little bird named Billy. Billy saw that Benny was feeling angry and asked him what was wrong. Benny didn't know what to say, so he just poked Billy with his paw. + +Billy didn't get angry back. Instead, he just looked at Benny and said, "It's okay to feel angry, but it's not okay to hurt others. You should try talking about your feelings instead." + +Benny realized that Billy was right. He apologized for poking him and told him why he was feeling angry. Billy listened and helped Benny feel better. From that day on, Benny learned to talk about his feelings instead of hurting others. +Once upon a time, there was a kind sailor named Jack. He loved to sail on his boat and explore the sea. One day, he met a little girl named Lily who was lost. Jack asked her where she was going and Lily said she wanted to find her home. + +Jack felt compassionate towards Lily and decided to help her. He used his compass to find the right way and completed the journey with Lily. They sailed together and talked about their favorite things. Lily was happy to have found a new friend in Jack. + +As they reached Lily's home, she thanked Jack for his help. Jack smiled and said, "It was my pleasure to help you. Always remember to be kind and help others, just like I did for you." And with that, Jack sailed away, ready for his next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a big farm. He had many animals like cows, pigs, and chickens. One day, he decided to sell some of his cows to his friend who lived far away. He put the cows in a big truck and drove to his friend's farm. + +On the way, he stopped at a restaurant to have lunch. He asked for a napkin to clean his mouth after eating. The napkin was very wide and covered his whole lap. He thought it was funny and laughed. + +After lunch, he continued his journey and finally arrived at his friend's farm. His friend was very happy to see him and the cows. He gave him a big hug and said, "Thank you for selling me these cows. They will make my farm even better!" The man was happy to have made his friend happy and drove back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance around her room. One day, her mom gave her a toy microphone to sing into. Lily was so happy and started singing her favorite song. + +Her little brother, Max, came into the room and asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +"I'm singing and recording my song," Lily replied. + +Max was curious and asked, "What does recording mean?" + +"It means I'm making a great copy of my song so I can listen to it again later," Lily explained. + +Max was impressed and said, "Wow, that's cool! Can I search for your song on the toy microphone too?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Sure, let's record a duet together!" And so, the two siblings sang and recorded their great duet together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing in her house when she saw her mommy standing on the stairs. "Mommy, what are you doing?" she asked. + +"I am trying to fix this delicate vase on the shelf," mommy replied. + +Lily wanted to help her mommy, so she climbed up the stairs carefully. "Can I help you, mommy?" she asked. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, please hold the vase while I stand on the stool to fix the shelf." Lily held the vase tightly, and mommy fixed the shelf. The vase was safe and sound, thanks to Lily's help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she found a pretty flower called a lily. It was white and smelled nice. + +Lily wanted to keep the flower safe, so she picked it and brought it inside. But her mommy said that the flower belongs outside, where it can grow big and strong. Lily didn't want to let go of the flower, but she knew she had to accept her mommy's words. + +So, Lily went back outside and put the lily back in the ground. She felt sad at first, but then she saw how happy the flower looked in its new home. Lily smiled and knew that she did the right thing by keeping the lily safe outside. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named Bob. Bob lived in a small house near a stream. The stream was very pretty and had lots of fish in it. Bob liked to go fishing in the stream. + +One day, Bob decided to drive his car to the store to buy some food. His car was a modest car, but it was very reliable. As he was driving, he saw some ducks swimming in the stream. They looked very happy. + +When Bob got to the store, he bought some bread to feed the ducks. He drove back to the stream and gave the ducks some bread. They were very grateful and quacked happily. Bob felt happy too, knowing that he had helped the ducks. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a new toy car that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy was playing with his toy car outside when a big dog came and took it away. Timmy was sad and cried a lot. + +His mom saw him crying and asked what happened. Timmy told her about the big dog taking his new toy car. His mom called an ambulance to help Timmy find his toy car. The ambulance came and they searched the whole neighborhood. Finally, they found Timmy's toy car attached to the big dog's collar. Timmy was so happy to have his toy car back and hugged his mom and the ambulance helpers. +Once upon a time, there was a happy sun in the sky. The sun was very hot and made everything warm. One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park. She wore a fancy dress that her mommy bought for her. + +At the park, Lily saw a big pool of water. She wanted to play in the water and splash around. So, she took off her shoes and socks and jumped into the pool. She splashed and played in the water for a long time. + +After a while, Lily was tired and wanted to go home. She put her shoes and socks back on and said goodbye to the sun. The sun smiled and waved goodbye to her. Lily went home, happy and tired from her fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long and never wanted to nap. One day, Timmy's mom baked a delicious pie and left it on the kitchen table. Timmy saw the pie and couldn't resist. He took a big bite and smiled. + +After eating the pie, Timmy felt very sleepy and decided to take a nap. But while he was sleeping, he had a bad dream. In the dream, the pie came to life and started chasing him. Timmy tried to run away, but the pie was faster. It caught up to him and started to eat him instead. + +When Timmy woke up from his nap, he realized it was all just a dream. But then he saw the empty pie dish on the kitchen table and started to cry. He felt very guilty for eating the whole pie and wished he had taken a nap instead. From that day on, Timmy learned to always listen to his mom and take naps when he needed them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect stamps. One day, she went to the park to find new stamps. While she was looking, she met a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a scary face, but Lily didn't mind. + +"Hi, Timmy! Do you like stamps?" asked Lily. + +"No, I hate stamps. They're boring," replied Timmy. + +Lily was sad because she loved her stamps so much. But then she had an idea. + +"Hey, Timmy! Why don't we trade? I'll give you one of my stamps if you show me your favorite toy," said Lily. + +Timmy thought about it and agreed. They traded and both were happy. Lily got a new stamp and Timmy got to show off his favorite toy. From that day on, they became good friends and always played together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go fishing with his dad. They would always bring their fishing rods and sit by the river. Timmy's dad taught him how to be alert and watch for any movement in the water. + +One day, Timmy and his dad went fishing as usual. Timmy was so excited to catch a big fish. He cast his rod into the water and waited patiently. Suddenly, he felt a tug on his line. Timmy pulled and pulled, and finally, he caught a big fish! + +Timmy was so happy and proud of himself. He named the fish "Bubbles" and showed it to his dad. They took a picture together and then released Bubbles back into the water. Timmy knew he would always remember the day he caught his first fish. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride the subway with her mommy and daddy. One day, they saw an ugly rat on the subway. Lily called out to her mommy and daddy, "Look at the ugly rat!" Her mommy and daddy quickly covered her eyes so she wouldn't be scared. + +As they got off the subway, Lily saw a cute puppy and called out, "Look at the cute puppy!" Her mommy and daddy smiled and let her pet the puppy. They walked home and Lily couldn't stop talking about the subway ride. She said, "I saw an ugly rat and a cute puppy on the subway!" + +From that day on, Lily always looked out for animals on the subway. She called out to her mommy and daddy whenever she saw something interesting. And they all lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the park with her mommy and brought her favorite purse. She put some snacks and toys inside her purse. + +While playing, Lily saw a deep hole in the ground. She wanted to reach for a toy that fell inside the hole, but it was too far down. She tried to grab it with her hands, but she couldn't reach it. + +Suddenly, a big dog came and snatched her purse. Lily was sad and started to cry. But her mommy chased after the dog and got the purse back. Lily was happy again and hugged her mommy tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but today it was raining. He was sad because he couldn't go outside to play. + +Timmy's mom came into his room and said, "Timmy, I have some news. It's raining outside, so we can't go to the park today." + +Timmy replied, "I know, Mommy. I'm sad because I can't play outside." + +His mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can play games inside instead. We can play with your toys, read books, and have fun together." + +Timmy smiled and said, "Okay, Mommy. Let's have fun inside!" And they spent the day playing together and having fun, even though it was raining outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Christmas very much. One day, she saw a reindeer outside her window. The reindeer was very big and had a red nose. Lily was so happy to see the reindeer. + +Lily went outside and said, "Hello, Mr. Reindeer! You are so big and have a red nose. Are you one of Santa's reindeer?" + +The reindeer nodded his head and said, "Yes, I am. I am very thoughtful and help Santa deliver presents to children all over the world." + +Lily was so excited to meet one of Santa's reindeer. She asked, "Can I ride on your back and help you deliver presents?" + +The reindeer smiled and said, "Of course you can, Lily. Let's go deliver some presents together!" And so, Lily and the thoughtful reindeer flew off into the night sky to spread Christmas joy to children everywhere. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the park with her mom. As they were walking, Lily found a shiny coin on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. "Look, Mommy! I found a coin!" she said excitedly. + +Her mom looked at the coin and said, "Wow, that's a fine coin, Lily. It looks very valuable." Lily beamed with pride. + +As they continued their walk, Lily saw a little boy crying. She went up to him and asked, "What's wrong?" + +The little boy replied, "I lost my coin. It was my favorite one." + +Lily smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find it." Together, they searched the park until they found the lost coin. The little boy was overjoyed and thanked Lily for her help. + +Lily and her mom continued their walk, happy to have helped someone in need. And Lily felt proud of herself for finding the lost coin and making a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Benny's mom told him they were going to play a quiz game. Benny was excited and couldn't wait to start. + +Benny's mom asked him lots of questions and Benny got them all right! He was so happy. Then, Benny's mom said, "Now, Benny, it's time to freeze!" Benny didn't know what that meant, but he soon found out. + +Benny's mom said, "I'm going to count to three and then you have to freeze like a statue." Benny didn't move a muscle. He was frozen! His mom laughed and said, "You're such a good listener, Benny!" Benny was happy and proud that he did a good job in the quiz game and the freeze game. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her sparkly dress and shiny shoes. One day, she was playing in the park and saw a butterfly. She chased after it and caught it in her hands. But she didn't know how to release it, so she kept it in her hands for a long time. + +As the sun started to set, Lily realized that the butterfly was not moving anymore. She felt sad and didn't know what to do. She asked her mommy for help, but it was too late. The butterfly had died. + +Lily felt very bad and knew she had made a waste of the beautiful creature's life. She learned a lesson that day - to always release things back into nature so they can live their lives freely. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved playing with her dolls. She had a special doll named Sally who was very smart. Sally could count and even spell some words! + +One day, Lily's mom brought home a big box. Lily was so excited to see what was inside. When they opened the box, a new doll appeared! She was very pretty with long curly hair and a shiny dress. Lily loved her new doll and played with her all day. + +That night, Lily put her new doll to bed and went to sleep. But in the middle of the night, she heard a strange noise. She got up to investigate and saw her new doll moving on her own! The doll was very smart and had come to life! + +Lily was scared at first, but then she realized that her new doll was friendly and just wanted to play. From that day on, Lily had two smart dolls to play with and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Teddy. Lily loved Teddy very much and promised to take good care of him always. + +One day, Lily and Teddy went to the park to play. While they were playing, Lily met a new friend named Emma. Emma wanted to play with Teddy too. Lily said it was okay, but she asked Emma to promise to be careful with Teddy. Emma promised to be careful. + +Lily and Emma played together for a while, but then Lily noticed that Emma was throwing Teddy around. Lily was upset and asked Emma to stop. Emma didn't listen and continued to play rough with Teddy. + +Lily was sad and told Emma that she couldn't play with them anymore if she didn't keep her promise to be careful. Emma said sorry and promised to be more honest and repeat her promise to take care of Teddy. Lily forgave Emma and they all played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick flowers. One day, Lily's mommy made her a lemonade. Lily took a sip and said, "I want more!" + +As the day went on, the sky turned gloomy and dark clouds rolled in. Lily's mommy said, "It looks like it's going to rain. Let's go inside." + +Lily was sad because she wanted to stay outside and play. But then, something magical happened. As soon as they got inside, it started to pour rain. Lily was happy she wasn't outside in the rain and she drank her lemonade while watching the raindrops fall. From then on, whenever it looked like it might rain, Lily would ask for a lemonade to enjoy inside. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She lived near a creek where she liked to play. One day, she met a boy named Jack. They played together every day and became best friends. + +As they grew up, Jack asked Lily to marry him. She said yes and they got married by the creek. But soon after, Jack became harsh and mean to Lily. He would yell at her and hurt her feelings. + +Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do. She tried to talk to Jack but he wouldn't listen. One day, she decided to leave him and go back to her family. Jack was very angry and chased after her. He pushed her into the creek and she drowned. + +From that day on, the creek was known as Lily's Creek and people would go there to remember her. But they also remembered the harsh and sad ending to her love story with Jack. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she went to the store with her mom. She saw a big toy car and she wanted it very much. + +Lily said to her mom, "I want that car, please order it for me." Her mom ordered the toy car and Lily was very happy. + +Later that night, Lily was in bed when she heard a noise. She saw a ghost in her room! The ghost was very friendly and said, "Don't be scared, I'm just here to say hello." + +Lily wasn't scared anymore and asked the ghost, "Do you want to play with my new toy car?" The ghost was jealous and said, "I wish I had a toy car too." + +Lily said, "Don't worry, I'll order one for you too!" The ghost was so happy and they played with the toy cars together all night long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw a flower that was about to bloom. She was so happy! "Look, Mommy! The flower is going to bloom!" she said. + +Suddenly, her dog Max came running towards her. "Max, what do you have there?" she asked. Max had a bone in his mouth. "Can I have it, please?" she asked Max. Max gave her the bone and she ran inside to show her mommy. + +When she came back outside, it started to rain. Lily and Max got all wet. "Let's go inside and dry off," said her mommy. As they walked inside, Lily looked back at the flower. "I hope it blooms soon," she said. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, she pretended to be a bird and flew around her room. But then, she saw a real bird outside her window in a birdcage. + +Lily felt sad for the bird, so she asked her mom if they could buy it and set it free. Her mom said yes and they went to the store. On the way, they saw a man selling spicy food. Lily's mom warned her that it might be too spicy for her, but Lily wanted to try it anyway. + +After they bought the bird and set it free, Lily tried the spicy food. It was too spicy for her and she started to cry. Her mom hugged her and said, "Sometimes things might seem fun to pretend, but it's important to remember to be kind to others and take care of ourselves." From that day on, Lily always remembered to be kind and take care of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch aeroplanes flying in the sky. He would point to the sky and say "look, aeroplane!" Timmy thought it would be so cool to fly in an aeroplane one day. + +One day, Timmy's mommy had to take a long trip on an aeroplane. Timmy felt anxious because he didn't want his mommy to leave him. But his mommy said "don't worry Timmy, I will be back soon." Timmy tried to think happy thoughts and imagine all the fun things he could do while his mommy was away. + +Finally, the day came when Timmy's mommy returned home on the aeroplane. Timmy was so happy to see her and give her a big hug. He thought to himself "I'm glad mommy is back, now we can play together again." And they lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy, a teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily took Teddy to the park to play. She was having so much fun on the swings and the slide that she forgot about Teddy. When it was time to go home, she realized that she had lost Teddy. + +Lily was very sad because Teddy had a lot of value to her. He was her best friend and she slept with him every night. She looked everywhere for Teddy, but he was nowhere to be found. She asked her mom and dad to help her find him, but they couldn't find him either. + +Finally, after a few days, Lily was ready to give up. She thought she would never see Teddy again. But one day, her mom surprised her by bringing Teddy back home. He had been found by a kind person who had seen him in the park and knew he was important to someone. Lily was so happy to have Teddy back and she never let him out of her sight again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends and pick flowers. One day, Lily found a little bird on the ground. The bird was hurt and couldn't fly. Lily felt sad for the bird and wanted to help it. + +Lily's mom said, "We need to take care of the bird and help it get better so it can fly again." Lily nodded her head and whispered to the bird, "Don't worry, we'll take care of you." + +Lily and her mom took care of the bird every day. They gave it food and water and kept it warm. After a few days, the bird started to feel better. It started to chirp and flap its wings. Lily was so happy to see the bird getting better. + +One day, the bird was strong enough to fly again. Lily and her mom watched as the bird flew away. Lily said, "Goodbye little bird, have a good life!" Her mom smiled and said, "You did a great job taking care of the bird. You have a kind heart." Lily felt happy and proud. She knew she had done something good, even though it was a terrible feeling to see the bird hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny named Bun Bun. Bun Bun loved to eat carrots and play with his friends. One day, Bun Bun heard about a big festival in the nearby town. He was so excited to go and eat all the yummy food. + +But his mama told him he couldn't go because there were mean foxes in the town who might hurt him. Bun Bun was sad but he knew his mama was just trying to prevent him from getting hurt. + +One day, Bun Bun decided to sneak out and go to the festival anyway. He ate all the delicious food and played with his friends. But as he was heading back home, he saw a fox. The fox chased him and Bun Bun tried to run away but he was too chubby and slow. The fox caught him and Bun Bun never came back home. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures. One day, Lily drew a picture of a flower. She showed it to her mommy and said, "Look, mommy! I drew a flower!" + +Mommy said, "Wow, Lily! That's a beautiful image you drew!" + +Lily was happy and smiled. She asked her mommy, "Can I touch it?" + +Mommy said, "No, sweetie. It's just a picture. But we can hang it on the wall and it will look very modern." + +Lily didn't understand what "modern" meant, so she asked her mommy. Mommy explained, "Modern means it looks new and cool. Like something people would like to see in a museum." + +Lily was proud of her picture and happy that it looked modern. She hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you for liking my picture, mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her brother, Jack. Jack was very persistent about wanting to play on the swings, but Lily wanted to go on the slide. + +Lily said, "Come on, Jack, let's go on the slide. It's more fun!" + +But Jack said, "No, I want to swing. I love swinging!" + +Lily thought for a moment and then had an idea. She said, "I know! Let's attach the swing to the slide and we can both have fun!" + +Jack thought that was a great idea and they worked together to attach the swing to the slide. They both had so much fun going down the slide and swinging at the same time. From that day on, Lily and Jack always found a way to play together and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a bird with big wings. She was very generous and shared her food with all the other birds. One day, she saw a beautiful flower and wanted to mark it as hers. But when she landed on it, she accidentally broke it. + +The other birds were angry and didn't want to share their food with her anymore. The generous bird felt sad and flew away to find a new home. She searched and searched, but she couldn't find a new home. + +Finally, she got very tired and couldn't fly anymore. She fell to the ground and hurt her wing. The other birds found her and tried to help, but it was too late. The generous bird had passed away. The other birds felt sorry that they had been so mean and wished they could have been nicer to her. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly fox named Foxy. Foxy loved to balance on logs in the forest. One day, Foxy saw a little rabbit named Bunny hopping by. + +"Hello, Bunny! Do you want to balance with me?" asked Foxy. + +"Yes, please!" replied Bunny. + +Foxy and Bunny balanced on the logs together, laughing and having fun. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew and Bunny lost her balance, falling off the log. + +"Oh no! Are you okay, Bunny?" asked Foxy. + +"I'm okay, thank you for asking," said Bunny, smiling. + +From that day on, Foxy and Bunny became good friends and balanced on logs together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. He was very large and grey. He liked to play jokes on his friends. One day, he called his friend the monkey on the phone. He told him a silly joke and the monkey laughed so much that he fell off the tree! The elephant was happy that he made his friend laugh. They played together all day and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly fireman. He wore a red hat and big boots. He loved to help people and put out fires. One day, he went to the park to observe the trees and flowers. + +As he was walking, he saw a little girl who had lost her teddy bear. The fireman asked her what was wrong and she told him about her lost toy. The fireman was happy to help and they searched the park together. + +Finally, they found the teddy bear under a big tree. The little girl was so happy and gave the fireman a big hug. The fireman smiled and said, "I'm glad we found your teddy bear. Always remember, if you need help, just ask a friendly fireman." +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly around and explore the world. One day, Tweety found a small twig on the ground. Tweety picked it up and flew to her friend, the bunny. + +"Look what I found!" Tweety said to the bunny. + +"Oh, that's a nice twig," the bunny replied. + +They discussed how the twig could be used to build a nest. The bunny was very compassionate and offered to help Tweety build a cozy home with the twig. + +Together, they built a beautiful nest and Tweety was very happy. She thanked the bunny for being such a good friend and for discussing ideas with her. From that day on, Tweety and the bunny were the best of friends and went on many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new toy that she loved to carry around with her everywhere she went. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and saw a man rowing a boat in the lake. + +"Mommy, look! That man is rowing the boat!" said Lily. + +"Yes, he is. Do you want to go for a ride in the boat?" asked her mommy. + +Lily nodded her head excitedly and they went over to the man. "Can we go in the boat, please?" asked Lily. + +"Of course! Hop in," said the man. Lily climbed into the boat, still carrying her new toy. She loved the feeling of the boat rocking back and forth as they rowed across the lake. When they got back to shore, Lily said, "That was so much fun! Thank you for carrying us in the boat." +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny. The bunny liked to play in the park and slide down the slide. One day, the bunny saw a taxi and decided to go for a ride. The bunny got into the taxi and the driver took him for a drive. + +But the taxi driver was not a good person. He drove too fast and didn't take care of the bunny. The bunny got scared and wanted to go home. But the taxi driver didn't listen and kept driving. Suddenly, the taxi crashed and the bunny got hurt. + +The moral of the story is that we should always be careful and listen to our instincts. We should never go with strangers or get into a car with someone we don't know. It's important to stay safe and protect ourselves from danger. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on tours with her family. One day, they went on a tour of a big castle. The castle was very old and had many sharp edges. Lily's mommy told her to be careful and not touch anything sharp. + +As they walked through the castle, they came across a room that was completely empty. There was nothing in it at all! Lily thought it was funny and started to dance around the empty room. Suddenly, she tripped on a sharp rock on the floor and hurt her knee. + +Her mommy picked her up and gave her a band-aid for her boo-boo. Lily learned that even empty rooms can have sharp things in them, and she needed to be careful everywhere she went. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Timmy. Timmy was very weak and couldn't run fast like the other kids. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw some kids playing soccer and got excited. + +"Can I play too?" Timmy asked the kids. + +"Sure!" one of the kids said. + +Timmy was so happy and excited to play with the other kids. They played for a while and Timmy started to feel tired. + +"I'm getting weak," Timmy said. + +"It's okay, Timmy. You can sit and rest," one of the kids said. + +Timmy sat and watched the other kids play. He was still excited to be there and have fun with his new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. She saw a big rock and wanted to climb it. Her mommy said, "Be careful, Lily. Don't fall." + +Lily climbed the rock and felt so happy. Suddenly, she saw the police car drive by. She asked her mommy, "What are the police doing?" Her mommy said, "They are keeping us safe." + +Lily felt perfect in the park with her mommy and her dolls. She said to her mommy, "This is the best day ever!" Her mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you're having fun, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat strawberries, they were her favorite fruit. One day, she went to her garden to pick some strawberries. But when she got there, she saw that all the strawberries were gone! Lily started to frown and feel sad. + +She decided to go for a walk to try and find some more strawberries. As she was walking, she saw a bird who looked very restless. It was flying back and forth, not knowing what to do. Lily felt sorry for the bird and decided to help it. + +She followed the bird and it led her to a big strawberry field. Lily was so happy! She picked as many strawberries as she could carry and went back home. She gave some strawberries to the bird as a thank you for helping her find the field. From that day on, Lily and the bird were good friends and they would often go on adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved candy, especially lollipops. One day, Lily went to the store with her mom and saw a big jar of lollipops. She asked her mom if she could have one, but her mom said she had to wait until they finished shopping. + +While they were walking around the store, Lily saw a little boy spinning around in circles. She thought it looked like fun, so she asked her mom if she could spin too. Her mom said yes, but only if she promised to be careful. + +Finally, they finished shopping and Lily's mom let her pick out a lollipop. She was so excited and felt successful for waiting patiently. As they were walking out of the store, Lily saw the little boy again. This time, he was holding a bag of candy and smiling. She realized that he had been successful in getting the candy he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ponies and always wanted to ride one. One day, she saw an incredible white pony appear in her backyard. + +Lily was so excited, she ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, look! A pony!" Her mom couldn't believe it and said, "Wow, that's incredible!" + +Lily approached the pony and asked, "Can I ride you, please?" The pony nodded its head and Lily climbed on its back. She felt so happy and said, "This is the best day ever!" + +As they rode around the yard, Lily's mom watched with amazement. She couldn't believe that an incredible pony appeared out of nowhere just for Lily. It was a magical moment that they would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick flowers. One day, she saw a big barrel in her yard. It was scary because it was so big and dark. + +Lily's mom told her not to play near the barrel, but Lily felt an urge to explore it. She climbed up on top and looked inside. It was empty, but she still felt scared. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a noise and quickly climbed down from the barrel. It was just her cat, Mittens, playing with a toy mouse. Lily realized that sometimes things that seem scary aren't really scary at all. From then on, she played near the barrel without feeling scared anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw squares with her crayons. One day, she was feeling very dizzy and her head was spinning around. Suddenly, she had to sneeze! "Achoo!" went Lily. + +Her sneeze was so strong that it blew all of her square drawings off the table. She felt a little better after sneezing and decided to draw some more squares. She made a big red square, a small blue square, and even a green square with polka dots! + +But then, she started feeling dizzy again. She realized that maybe she had caught a cold and needed to rest. So, she curled up in her bed with her favorite stuffed animal and fell asleep. When she woke up, she felt much better and was ready to draw more squares. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to skip and play with her friends. One day, Lily's mom took her to the hospital for an operation. Lily was scared because she had never been to the hospital before. + +When they got to the hospital, Lily's mom told her that the operation would make her feel better. Lily didn't understand what that meant, but she trusted her mom. After the operation, Lily's mom told her that everything went normal and that she would be able to go home soon. + +Lily was happy to hear that and asked her mom if they could skip all the way home. Her mom smiled and said, "Of course we can!" Lily felt better already and couldn't wait to play with her friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she went to her friend Tom's house to play. Tom had a toy car that Lily really liked. She asked Tom if she could play with it, and Tom said yes. + +After playing with the toy car for a while, Lily realized that she needed to go home soon. But her mommy's car was out of fuel. She asked Tom's mommy if she could lend some fuel for her mommy's car. Tom's mommy said yes and gave her a little bit of fuel. + +On her way home, Lily saw a candy store. She really wanted to buy some sweet candy, but she didn't have any money. She asked the store owner if she could lend some candy and promised to bring it back the next day. The store owner said yes and gave her some sweet candy. + +When Lily got home, she gave the fuel to her mommy and the candy to her little brother. Her mommy was happy and her little brother was even happier. They both thanked Lily for being such a helpful girl. +Once upon a time, there was a baby named Lily. Lily was very cute and loved to play with her toys. One day, Lily's mom came to her and said, "Let's go for a walk!" Lily was very excited and said, "Yay!" + +As they were walking, they saw a ball on the ground. Lily's mom said, "Let's roll the ball!" So they rolled the ball back and forth. Lily was having so much fun! + +Suddenly, Lily's mom tripped and fell. She wasn't feeling well and said, "I don't feel fit." Lily didn't know what to do, so she started crying. A kind stranger came by and called an ambulance, but it was too late. Lily's mom had passed away. + +Lily was very sad and missed her mom very much. She would always remember the day they rolled the ball together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute little kitten named Mittens. One day, Lily was playing with Mittens when she accidentally hurt her thumb. + +"Ouchie!" cried Lily. + +"What happened?" asked her mom. + +"I hurt my thumb," said Lily. + +Her mom quickly got a band-aid to prevent any more ouchies. + +"Thank you, mommy," said Lily. + +"You're welcome, sweetie," said her mom. + +Mittens meowed and snuggled up to Lily, making her feel better. From then on, Lily made sure to be careful when playing with her cute little kitten. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he went on a walk with his mom and they came across a deep puddle. + +Timmy's mom said, "Be careful, Timmy. The water is deep. Let's measure how deep it is." + +Timmy took out his ruler and measured the puddle. "It's six inches deep!" he exclaimed. + +Suddenly, a frog sprang out of the puddle and startled Timmy. "Hello, little frog!" Timmy said. "Do you like to spring around in the water?" + +The frog croaked happily and Timmy and his mom continued on their walk, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play golf with his dad. They would go to the golf course every weekend and play together. + +One day, Timmy's dad told him they were going to prepare a surprise for his mom. Timmy was so excited! They went to the store and bought some flowers and chocolates. + +When they got home, Timmy's dad helped him wrap the gifts and they put them on the kitchen table. Timmy felt grateful to have such a nice family. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom came home and was surprised to see the gifts. She gave Timmy a big hug and thanked him for being so thoughtful. Timmy was so happy that he had prepared a surprise for his mom and that she was so grateful. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his pet dog, Max. One day, Timmy's dad took him to the gas station to get some fuel for their car. Timmy saw a big truck and he said, "Wow, that's a big truck!" His dad replied, "Yes, it is. It needs lots of fuel to move." + +When they got back in the car, Timmy asked his dad if he could open the window. His dad said, "Sure, you can open it." Timmy opened the window and felt the wind on his face. He said, "This feels nice." + +As they drove home, Timmy saw a group of kids playing outside. He said, "Look, Dad! The kids are clapping!" His dad said, "They must be happy about something." Timmy smiled and clapped along with the kids. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around, but one day he fell down and hurt his knee. It was very sore and Timmy cried because it hurt so much. + +His mom came to help him and she put a special bandage on his knee to help it heal. Timmy felt much better after that. + +Later that day, Timmy went for a ride in the car with his mom. She told him to buckle his seatbelt so he would be safe. Timmy didn't like the buckle because it was harsh and pinched his tummy, but he knew it was important to wear it. + +After the car ride, Timmy went to bed and his knee felt better thanks to the special bandage that helped it heal. He fell asleep feeling happy and safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. The bunny loved to hop around in the grass. One day, the bunny got lost and didn't know where to go. But then, the bunny saw a big hotel. The bunny went inside and saw a helpful lady at the front desk. + +The lady asked, "Can I help you?" The bunny nodded and said, "I'm lost." The helpful lady gave the bunny a map and showed him the way home. The bunny was so happy, he hopped all the way back home. From then on, the bunny never got lost again. +Once upon a time, there was a zebra named Zara. She had black and white stripes and was very pretty. Zara had a friend named Timmy, a little boy who loved to play with her. + +One day, Timmy and Zara went for a walk in the jungle. Timmy was happy to have Zara as his dependable friend. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a lion! Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. Zara said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I will lead us to safety." + +Zara led Timmy through the jungle, zigzagging between trees and bushes. The lion was chasing them, but Zara was fast and smart. Finally, they reached a river and crossed it. The lion couldn't swim, so he stopped chasing them. Timmy was very grateful to Zara and said, "You are the best friend ever, Zara!" +Once upon a time, there was a kangaroo named Joey. Joey liked to hop and play all day long. One day, Joey's mom asked him to go to the store to buy some carrots for dinner. Joey was happy to help his mom and hopped all the way to the store. + +At the store, Joey saw a big machine that could print pictures. He wanted to try it out, so he asked the store owner if he could use it. The store owner said yes, and Joey printed a picture of himself hopping. + +As Joey was leaving the store, he saw his friend, a flexible monkey named Max. Max asked Joey what he was holding, and Joey showed him the picture he printed. Max thought it was really cool and asked if he could have one too. + +Joey said, "Sure, let's go back to the store and print one for you!" So they went back to the store and printed a picture of Max swinging from a tree. They both had a lot of fun and were happy to have their pictures printed. +One day, a little boy named Timmy went to visit his grandma. His grandma was cooking some yummy food in the kitchen. Timmy asked, "What are you cooking, grandma?" She said, "I am cooking some chicken and vegetables. It will make our muscles strong and healthy." + +Timmy was curious and asked, "What are muscles?" His grandma explained, "Muscles are the parts of our body that help us move and do things. They are very useful!" Timmy thought about it and said, "I want to have strong muscles too, grandma!" + +So, his grandma taught him some exercises to make his muscles stronger. They did some jumping jacks and push-ups together. After that, they sat down to eat the delicious food. Timmy said, "This food is so yummy and useful for our muscles, grandma!" His grandma smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Timmy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink lemonade from her favorite glass. One day, she accidentally dropped the glass and it broke into many pieces. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her mom saw her crying and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can unite the glass pieces together with glue." Lily was happy to hear that and watched as her mom carefully glued the pieces back together. + +Later that day, Lily took a sip of her lemonade and made a sour face. "This lemonade tastes sour," she said. Her mom realized that some lemon juice had spilled on the broken glass pieces and made the lemonade taste sour. They laughed and got a new glass for Lily to use. From then on, Lily was more careful with her glass and never dropped it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her dollhouse. One day, Lily's mom gave her a new lamp to put in her dollhouse. The lamp had a fake light, but it still looked pretty. + +Lily was very excited to put the lamp in her dollhouse, but she couldn't reach the top shelf where the dollhouse was. She asked her mom for help, but her mom said she was too busy. Lily felt sad because she really wanted to play with her dollhouse. + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home from work. Lily ran to him and asked if he could help her put the lamp in her dollhouse. Her dad smiled and said he would permit her to stay up a little later so they could play together. Lily was so happy! They put the lamp in the dollhouse and turned on the fake light. It looked so pretty and made Lily's dolls look even more beautiful. +