diff --git "a/TinyStories_1105.txt" "b/TinyStories_1105.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1105.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +The people were so happy to have their patch back. They all cheered and hugged each other. From then on, the patch became their favourite place to play. +Once upon a time there was a sweet stamp. The stamp was very special because it could make things disappear. Every day the stamp made all kinds of things disappear. On this day he made the toy dish disappear. Little Jimmy was very upset because he loved to play with the toy dish. + +He started to cry and he ran to find the stamp. He followed the stamp until it stopped in the garden. Little Jimmy saw the stamp shaking and jumping around. When the stamp stopped, one of the pretty flowers had disappeared! + +Little Jimmy was very sad because he loved the flower. He said to the stamp, "Please don't make the flower disappear." The stamp paid attention and hat flower came back. Little Jimmy was so happy. From then on the stamp never made any more things disappear. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Jack. He wanted to play with his toys, but his mom wanted him to be patient and eat his dinner. So, Jack shut his eyes and counted to one minute. When he opened his eyes again, he was so surprised his dinner was gone. + +Jack was so excited and ran to get his toys. He played with them for hours and didn't even realize it when the sun shut. His mom was so happy and proud of him for being so patient. + +The next night when dinner time came, Jack smiled and closed his eyes again and counted to one minute. When he opened his eyes, again his dinner was gone. He was so happy, he jumped around and ran to get his toys again. + +Jack was so proud of himself for being so patient, and his mom was too. From then on, he always shut his eyes and counted to one minute on dinner nights. +Joe was very excited to be going on a holiday. His family were getting in the car and going to a cabin. Joe peeked out of the window and saw how beautiful the cabin looked. When the car arrived, Joe saw a large cabin with lots of trees around it. He couldn't wait to go inside. + +Joe and his family entered the cabin and it was filled with lots of things to see. They saw a kitchen, bedroom, living room and lots of space to play. Joe ran around and explored the entire cabin. + +The family took their bags and filled the bedroom and the kitchen with their things. Joe filled his bedroom with his toys and his parents filled the kitchen with food. Everyone was very happy to have such an amazing cabin to stay in. + +The cabin was filled with everything they needed and there was lots of space to play whenever they wanted. Joe and his family spent lots of time exploring the available space in the cabin. They filled it with lots of fun and happy memories. +Once upon a time, there lived a family in a dark forest. They had a pet fox called Fluffy. One day, a tornado came tearing through the forest and separated the family. Fluffy was scared and ran away into the dark woods. + +But then, something strange happened: the tornado froze in the middle of the woods! Fluffy bravely wandered around the tornado and she found that the family had been inside it! The tornado had separated them but had now become the perfect place for them to be safe and snug. + +Fluffy was so happy that she could reunite them. She barked and jumped around in joy and the family hugged each other. They thanked Fluffy for being so brave and finding them in the dark forest. From then on, they stayed together and were never apart again. +There was once a little girl named Lucy who loved to explore new places. One day, she went for a walk in the woods. As she walked, she saw something sparkly on the ground. It was a dirty ornament! Lucy wondered what it was. She bent down and picked it up. + +Lucy looked closer and noticed that it was a golden star. It was so beautiful, but also very dirty. She rubbed it clean and held it in her hand. She felt excited as she twirled around with it. + +Suddenly, there was a bright flash of light and a voice said, "Go home, Lucy. You are very special." Lucy gasped and quickly ran home with the star. She couldn't wait to tell her parents what had happened. + +When she got home, she showed them the star. Her parents looked at it and smiled. They explained that it was a magical star that granted wishes. Lucy was so excited and could hardly believe her luck. She had found a magical ornament! She wondered what wish she would choose. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Mandy. Mandy was very scared. She was in her bedroom and there was a window. Suddenly, someone started to speak from outside the window. Mandy was scared. She heard the voice say her name. She didn't know who it was, but she knew it was a grown-up. + +Mandy was very scared. She was shaking and she didn't want to look outside the window. She said to the voice, "Who are you?" but there was no answer. + +Mandy crept closer to the window and looked out. Down below she could see a man looking up at her. He smiled and said, "It's me! Your Grandpa. I just wanted to give you a big hug!" + +Mandy was not scared anymore. She was very happy to see her Grandpa. She quickly opened the window, and the two of them hugged and talked for a long time. Mandy was glad that she wasn't scared anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a giant. He was very tall and strong, but he felt very lonely. He wanted someone to play with. + +One day, he saw a velvet rabbit. The rabbit was small and soft. The giant smiled and shouted, "Hello there!" + +The rabbit was scared and jumped away. But the giant just kept calling out with a friendly voice. Finally, the rabbit hopped closer and said, "Hi!" + +The giant was so happy that he scooped up the velvet rabbit in his big, heavy hands. The rabbit did not mind because the giant was being very gentle. + +The giant then laughed and shouted, "Let's play!" The rabbit and the giant played games together all day long. They had so much fun and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a special key.It could unlock many things. One day, a girl wanted to unlock something amazing. She searched and searched until she found the key. She was so excited. + +She ran to the place the key could unlock. When she got there, she was amazed. It was so big and it had lots of colors! She realized it was a door and could be unlocked with the key. + +So, the girl carefully inserted the key. The door made a special noise when it unlocked. The girl opened the door and stepped inside. There were four different seasons inside! She was so surprised. + +The girl was so impressed with the seasons. The snow was so white and fluffy. The flowers were so pretty and colorful. The wind was so cool. Everything was very impressive. + +The girl was so happy. She had found the special key and unlocked something magical. From then on, she could visit the seasons anytime she wanted. +Once there was a little girl named Daisy. One day Daisy was feeling very angry. She was so angry, it made her mad. She wanted to find a way to calm down. + +So she went outside and looked for something to help her. She saw a big square on the ground. She had never seen it before. She walked over and wiped it with her hand. + +She kept wiping it until the square was very clean. Daisy felt much better. Wiping the square had made her happy and calmer. From then on, when she was feeling angry, Daisy would go outside and wipe the square until she felt better. +One night, a boy was ready to go to bed. He ran to his room, and put on his pajamas. Then, he snuggled up in his bed, and closed his eyes. + +The night quickly passed. Before he knew it, the sun was up, and the morning light was in the sky. He woke up, and went to get dressed. + +He was ready to start the day. He jumped out of bed and went to the kitchen to get breakfast. He was happy, and he was ready to make the most of the day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She loved to play with toys. She had a special doll that she liked to dress up. She went to her toy box and pulled out a ball of pink yarn. She asked her mom, "What can I make?" Her mom replied, "You can make a scarf for your doll." The little girl smiled and got to work. She wrapped the yarn around her hands and started to twist and loop it. Before long, she had made a beautiful pink scarf. She held it up and showed it to her mom. Her mom smiled and replied, "Your doll looks so cute in her new scarf!" The little girl grinned with pride and said, "I made it all by myself!" +Once there was a friendly farm. It was filled with animals and trees. Every morning, the farmer would wake up early and wipe the windows. He would look out and enjoy the sunshine and the animals around the farm. + +The animals on the farm were very friendly. There were cows, chickens, rabbits, and many other animals. The farmer loved all of his animals, and they loved him too! + +One morning, the farmer was late getting to the farm. He ran as fast as he could, and saw that some of the animals were covered in mud. So he quickly grabbed some cloths and started to wipe away the mud. Every animal was happy and clean again! + +The farmer was glad that the animals were okay and the farm was clean and friendly again. He was proud of his farm, and all the friendly animals that lived there. He knew that with a little extra work, his farm would always be clean and happy. +Jimmy was curious. He heard his parents calling his name, but he didn't know why. He decided to find out and so he started exploring. +Jimmy soon came to a bookshelf. He noticed a big and exciting novel filled with colorful pictures. He felt really curious and wanted to know what it was, so he asked his parents. +They told him it was a novel and that it contained stories about brave heroes that went on amazing adventures. Jimmy couldn't believe it and he wanted to find out more. He asked if he could read it and his parents said yes. +Jimmy was so excited! He started to read the novel and he loved every page. He couldn't wait to find out what happened next so he kept on reading. +He soon finished the novel and he was so proud of himself. He couldn't believe all he had learnt from the stories and told his parents all about the adventures he had read about. +Jimmy loved the novel and was so happy to have read it. He was glad he was curious and decided to explore. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Ellie. Ellie wanted to travel around the world to have fun and see amazing things. So one day, she packed her bag and off she went. + +First, Ellie visited a big city and it was amazing! She saw tall buildings, bright lights and so much to explore. Then, she visited a beach and the sand was soft and warm. It was perfect for playing in. + +Next, Ellie went to the mountains. They were so high, she couldn't see the top. The view was so beautiful that she could hardly take it in. + +Finally, Ellie went to the palace to meet the judge. He was very wise and listened to Ellie carefully. He was kind and gave her great advice. + +At the end of her journey, Ellie was so happy. She knew she had seen amazing sights, met amazing people and gained amazing wisdom. Ellie was glad she had travelled the world. +One day there was a new family in the town. They came with a modern motorcycle. It was bright and shiny. All the kids in the town wanted to ride in it. They asked to go for a ride but the family said no. + +One morning, when the family was asleep, a boy from the town decided to steal the motorcycle. He climbed very quietly onto the seat and started it up. He rode away and the town kids cheered. + +The new family was sad when they woke up and noticed that their motorcycle was gone. Everyone in the town was worried. They knew it was wrong to steal. + +The town kids found out that the boy had taken the motorcycle and went to find him. They found him riding it in a nearby field. The kids were happy to see him but also mad at him because he had stolen the bike. + +The boy knew he had done the wrong thing. He felt bad and gave the bike back to the new family. All the town kids cheered. + +The new family thanked the town kids for bringing back their motorcycle. They promised to take the kids for rides sometimes. The town kids were very happy about that. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was playing in her room when she heard a noise coming from the closet. She slowly opened the door and peeked inside. To her surprise, there was a big, ugly monster inside! She was scared but something made her stay and look at the monster more. + +The monster had four eyes, two big horns and a crooked mouth. He was very ugly, but he wasn't scary. He held out a hand and Jane took it. + +The monster was very gentle and friendly. He told Jane his name was Bob and he was a friendly monster. He had been living in the closet since even Jane was born. + +Together Jane and Bob became the best of friends. They played in her room and outside in the yard for many years to come. +Once there was a girl named Tina. Tina was very curious and liked to explore. One day, Tina found a dull stair in her house. She wanted to know where it led. So she decided to store and climb the stair. When she reached the top, she saw a big surprise! There was a room full of toys just waiting for her to play with. Tina was so excited she could barely contain her happiness. She played in the room for hours, having the time of her life. +Once upon a time there was a tent. It was big and strong and all the animals liked it. One day a very boring thing happened. The animals were so sad. They missed the tent. But then something amazing happened. They saw a big, bright, shiny rainbow in the sky. They were so happy! Then the animals decided that they all wanted to play in the tent. So they ran and ran and ran until they got there. Inside they laughed and danced and played, and they had lots of fun all day long. They never wanted the fun to end. +Mama had a big job to do. She took her cloth, her soap and her bucket full of water. Mama was going to clean something very important, a letter. She had to make it look beautiful and graceful. + +Mama worked and worked, scrubbing and wiping, until the letter was clean. She wiped it with a soft cloth until it shone. Then, she smiled with satisfaction. + +Mama showed the letter to everyone. Everyone was amazed and applauded. With grace and beauty, the letter was ready to be sent away. + +Mama then put the letter into an envelope, ready to be mailed. She thought of the lucky person who will see the letter and how happy they will be. + +Mama was very proud of her work. She had cleaned the letter with grace, and she was happy to know it would bring smiles to someone. +Mary was a very brave girl. But today she was feeling very fearful. Everywhere she looked she saw things that scared her. Everything seemed so big and loud. Suddenly, she saw a way to escape. A big open door! + +Mary ran out of the door and found herself in a beautiful garden. There were colourful flowers and lots of interesting things to explore. In the middle of the garden she saw a large old oak tree and under the tree was a small, red notebook. + +Mary picked up the notebook and opened it. Inside it was full of magical stories! This was the perfect escape for Mary. She spent the rest of the day in the garden, exploring the stories and adventures inside the notebook. + +Mary never felt so brave and happy. Now every time she felt scared or overwhelmed, she would look through her notebook and find a way to escape. +Once upon a time, there was a big dependable dinosaur. He lived in a lush forest and had many friends. One day, the dinosaur decided to spread some joy. He wished to share his joy with everyone, so he started to run through the forest. He laughed and shouted as he ran and all of his friends followed after him. + +The dinosaur kept running until he came across a small lake. There he found some flowers growing near the shore. Smiling, he picked up the flowers and tossed them into the lake. As the flowers spread across the lake, it started to glimmer and shine in the sunlight. + +The other animals in the forest watched with wonder as the dinosaur spread joy, and everywhere he went the animals laughed and smiled. The dinosaur happily looked on knowing that his joy had spread. He was sure that his friends knew that he was dependable. +It was a special day. All of the family gathered together to celebrate. Everyone was so happy and excited. They had a map in their hands. The map was very fragile, so they had to take care of it. + +The family decided to use the map to find a special place for their celebration. On the map, there was a big field that was just perfect for the celebration. When they arrived, there was music and fun. + +The children played together and laughed. The grown-ups put up some decorations and snacks. They all enjoyed the special celebration. After a while, everyone said goodbye until the next celebration. +One bright day, Jack went to the store. He was feeling very excited. His mom had said he could pick something special. + +Inside the store, there were so many fun things to play with. It was all so brilliant. Jack looked around and decided to pick a hot water toy. He was so happy with his choice. + +The store lady smiled and put the toy in a bag. She said good-bye to Jack and he ran back home. + +When he arrived, his mom was waiting for him. Jack was so excited to show her his toy. He told her it was hot. His mom said with a smile that it was perfect. + +Jack was so happy with his new toy. He was a brilliant shopper! +Joe was feeling bored. He had been playing all day, but nothing seemed fun anymore. Joe looked around the room for something to do. Suddenly, he saw a bottle on the table. It had an interesting label with an image of a fish. Joe knew there was something special in the bottle. He picked it up and looked closely. It said "Oxygen"! Joe wanted to know what it was, so he opened the lid. There was a loud hiss and then white smoke came out. Joe was excited, he had found something new! He took a deep breath and inhaled the oxygen. Joe smiled, it felt so good. Suddenly, he felt happy and awake - like he hadn't felt in a long time. Joe grinned and looked around for something else to do. He had found his next great adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a clever bunny. Every day, the bunny would peek around the forest to look for something to eat. + +One day, the bunny saw something special. It was a big, yellow chunk of butter! The bunny was so excited and quickly darted to the butter. + +Nibbling away, the bunny discovered that the butter tasted so smooth and yummy! After eating, the bunny felt so satisfied. + +The bunny wanted to keep eating the butter and thought of a clever idea. The bunny quickly ran away and hid the butter in a secret spot. From that day on, the bunny would peek around the forest and when it was safe, go back to its secret spot and enjoy the butter. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. One day Joe was very hungry, so he went to the cupboard to look for something to eat. He found a jar of jam, and it looked very yummy! Joe picked up the jar and saw that the lid was open. He smiled when he saw the bright, red jam inside. + +Joe took the jar over to the kitchen table and went to get a spoon. He stirred the jam around and then scooped a spoonful out of the jar. It tasted so sweet and delicious! Joe continued to pick at the jam until it was all gone. He was content and very happy after eating all that yummy jam. + +The end. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl in a small village. She was very curious, and liked to explore. One day, while playing around she found a fork that was broken. She picked it up and whispered to it, “Hello lucky fork! I'm going to keep you.†+ +The girl was so happy to have a new friend. She named it Forky and kept it always with her. Together they went on so many adventures and discoveries. + +One day, the girl took Forky for a walk in the woods. The little girl was so excited and whispered secrets to Forky. As they walked, they heard a mysterious voice from the trees. It was a magical fairy, and it was whispering secrets to them! + +The magical fairy told them wonderful stories about far away lands, and about brave knight on their shining white steeds. She also told them about magical creatures, and how to make wishes come true. + +The magical fairy promised to come back soon to whisper more stories and secrets. The girl promised to keep it a secret and took back Forky home to keep safe until the fairy would come back. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy man. He had a special secret that he wanted to teach the world. + +Everyday, the man walked up to the top of a tall hill. From the top, he could see many miles around. It was a very special view. + +The hairy man wanted to teach everyone about his special view. He shouted out, "This is a very special view and I want to teach everyone about it." + +So each day, the man began to teach people. He taught them about the beautiful trees and birds around them. He taught them about the big, blue sky. + +Soon, many people were gathering on the top of the hill each day to listen to the hairy man. He taught them how to appreciate the special view. + +The more the man taught, the happier everyone felt. They all enjoyed spending time with him and learning about the special view he had been so lucky to find. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lola. She had a blue box with her. She wanted to fill it with something special, so she asked her mum for help. + +Mum found a long blue tie in her wardrobe, and Lola held it up and looked at it. It was so soft and shiny. Lola's eyes sparkled when she saw it. + +Mum hung the tie inside the box and Lola filled it with other things that reminded her of her mum - a shiny necklace, cotton balls, and her mum's pretty perfume. + +When it was time to go home, Lola hugged the box tightly and said goodbye. She was so excited to show her friends the beautiful blue tie! +Once there was a goat who was very popular. Everyone liked him because he was so friendly and kind. His name was Max. + +One day, Max decided he was going to go on an adventure. He wanted to bring something special with him on the journey. He chose a red scarf. Nervously, Max set off for his adventure. + +Meanwhile, back on the farm, the farmer was searching for Max. He was so worried and called out Max's name. But Max was long gone. + +Just then, something wonderful happened. Max came back to the farm with a surprise. He had brought a new goat with him! Everyone was so happy to see Max back safe and sound. They welcomed the new goat into the family and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there were two cats. Both the cats were very excited to race each other. + +They rapidly ran towards the finish line. As they were running dust began flying everywhere. + +The one cat was a bit worried as he didn't want to get lost in all the dust. But, the other cat was very determined and kept on running with lots of energy. + +Soon the first cat started moving faster and faster. The second cat was catching up! + +It was a very close race, but in the end the first cat crossed the finish line. He was so proud and happy that he had won the race. The second cat was worried but proud of his effort. + +And they both lived happily ever after. +Samantha and her dad went to the cinema to watch a movie. Samantha was excited, but she was also a little bit afraid. The lights went down, and the film started. + +"Can you repeat what those loud noises are called?" asked her dad. + +"They are called the music," Samantha replied. She was clapping and bouncing along to the music. + +The movie was about a dog who went on an adventure. Samantha laughed every time the dog did something funny. But as the movie was nearly finished she started to feel very tired. + +When the film finished, dad carried her home, and tucked her into bed. She was so tired she fell asleep almost immediately. + +Dad smiled and said "I'll just watch the film again with you tomorrow. That way, you will know what happens next". + +Samantha smiled and said "Yes please, Daddy." +One day, a little girl named Georgia had a silly idea. She wanted to cook a bone! Georgia was only three years old and she thought it would be fun to cook a bone like her Mommy did when she cooked dinner. Georgia grabbed a bone from the kitchen, put it on a plate, and put it in the oven. + +Georgia waited and waited for the bone to cook. She peeked in the oven every few minutes to see what it looked like. After a long time the bone still wasn’t cooked. Georgia got a little bit angry and said "This bone is so stupid. It won't cook!" + +So Georgia took the bone out of the oven, ran outside, and buried it in the sand. Georgia thought that maybe the sand would cook the bone. But after a while the bone was still not cooked. + +So Georgia had to give up. She took the bone back inside and ate it raw. She learned her lesson - bones are much better when they’re cooked! +Once, there was a mom and dad. They had a little girl named Sarah. On Sundays, mom and dad took Sarah to the park. She liked to go to the park. + +On this day, Sarah saw something new. It was a big hoop. It was hanging from a tree. Sarah was excited! She ran to the hoop. + +Dad showed her how to read the hoop. He told her to grab the hoop and jump through it. So Sarah did! She grabbed the hoop and jumped! + +It was a little rough and Sarah lost her balance. But she kept trying. Soon she was able to jump through the hoop again and again. She was so happy! + +Sarah played with the hoop all day. Mom and Dad were so proud of her! She was so happy she learned how to read the hoop. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl named Sarah. Every night she would have an icy nightmare about a monster. One day, Sarah decided to face her fear and went outside to find the monster. When she did, Sarah quickly realized that it was just a big old tree that the wind had been teasing her with. Sarah realized the monster was only in her mind and it wasn't real. She smiled at the tree, and thanked it for protecting her from an icy nightmare. From that day forward, Sarah was never again scared of the dark. +Once upon a time there was a very special pilot. He was always in a hurry, so he was very impatient. + +One day, the pilot got ready to fly. He put on his dress. It was made of blue and red fabric, with shiny buttons on it. + +The pilot loved to fly! He got into his plane and started the engine. With one big jump, the plane lifted off the ground. Up, up, up, he flew into the sky. + +The pilot was above the clouds. He could see all the way down to the ground. It was so fun! He felt so free and happy. + +But soon the pilot had to come back down to earth. He had to dress in his pilot clothes and get back to work. He was always in a hurry, so he was very impatient! +Once upon a time, there was a gentle boy named Joe. He was always curious, so one day he asked his mom if he could have a toy microscope. His mom said yes, and she took him to the store. + +When they arrived, Joe's eyes lit up when he saw the microscope. He quickly grabbed it and held it close to him. His mom put it in the shopping cart and they went to the checkout. + +At home, Joe carefully unpacked his new toy. He was so excited and couldn't wait to try it. He got a piece of paper and a pencil and sat down with his microscope. + +For hours, Joe examined the different things he found under the lens. He saw bugs, tiny stones and the marks on a piece of wood. Joe was so amazed and couldn't believe what he was discovering. + +Eventually, Joe got tired and had to put away his microscope. He was sad for a moment, but then he remembered that he could always use it again. Joe put it away gently, knowing it would be there for his next discovery. +John was sad. He had buried his coat in the dirt and was ashamed. He wished he had not done it. John felt bad about what he had done and wanted to get his coat out of the ground. + +He looked for something he could use to dig up his coat. He found a big, fat stick. Then he started to dig. He dug and dug and dug until he got to his coat. + +John was so happy. He took his coat out of the dirt. He gave it a big hug and said, "Never bury your coat again!" +One day, Bob and his mom were walking down the street. Bob was being very careful not to step on a bug. Suddenly, he spotted a letter in the grass! He picked it up and ran to show his mom. + +At first she was very excited for Bob, but then she realized the letter was from someone she knew. It was from her best friend, Mary. Mary was suffering, and the letter said she needed help. + +Bob's mom was so sad, but she was also grateful to have the letter. Carefully, she put it into her pocket and hurried home to call Mary. When they spoke, Bob's mom promised her friend she would help. + +From then on, Bob's mom went to help Mary every day. He was very proud of his mom and every time he saw her getting ready to leave, he reminded her to be careful! +Once there was a parrot who was very shy. He was always uncomfortable when he was around new people. So one day he decided he wanted to show how brave he was and perform a trick. + +He flew up to the highest branch and balanced himself on the twig. He took a deep breath and then said, "Hello everyone! Watch me perform my trick!" + +Everyone gathered around and watched the parrot. With one flap of his wings, he moved from branch to branch so expertly. He was so proud of himself and when he finished his performance, everyone applauded. + +The parrot was no longer uncomfortable with the crowd and that made him feel very happy. He had performed his trick and showed everyone how brave he could be. +Once upon a time, there was a large tap. The tap was so big that it was taller than most people. Every day, the people around the large tap would come and get water. But one day, something strange happened. + +The people tried to turn the tap but nothing happened. It was stuck. That's when they asked the big boss to help. The big boss was very brave and knew how to fix it. + +He looked closely at the tap and then said, "I will permit you to turn the tap again." The people were so happy! They said thank you to the big boss. + +He smiled, and then gave them permission to turn the tap. They could get their water again! And that's how the large tap worked again. The people were so happy! +Once there was a family, and they were so happy. Every day the sun would glow and make them smile, and every night the moon would glow too, making them feel safe. The family would always eat together, and it was always very messy. + +But one day, something sad happened. The sun stopped glowing, and the moon stopped too. The family were so sad, they didn't know what to do. They couldn't eat together anymore, because it was too dark. + +But then one night, their house started to glow. It was coming from inside! The family were so happy, they hugged each other and laughed. They realized it was the love of their family that was making their house glow. + +Every day, the house glowed and it made the family so happy. They knew that even in the darkness, their love for each other was keeping them warm and safe. +Once there was a wild little girl. She was so wild that no one could recognize her. She longed to find someone who would recognize her and love her. + +One day, the little girl heard about a stadium. She decided to go to the stadium and see if she could find someone familiar. + +When she arrived at the stadium, she was awestruck by the size and grandeur of the building. As she looked around, she soon spotted a friendly face. It was her friend from school! + +The little girl was so excited, she ran towards her friend and gave her a big hug. "Finally," she thought, "someone who recognizes me." + +She and her friend spent the day playing together in the stadium. It was so much fun that the wild little girl was no longer wild - she was happy and content. + +At last, she had found someone to recognize her. She would never forget that day at the stadium. +Once upon a time, there were four friends. They were named Tom, Jack, Jen and Meg. Tom wanted to go to the park but the other three wanted to go to the playground. Tom insisted that the park was better but the others did not agree. + +Suddenly, two police cars drove up to the park. The friends were scared and started running. Meg shouted, "We can hide in the playground!" But Tom insisted that the park was safer, so they all ran to the park. + +When they arrived, the park was very lively. Many people were playing in the grass and laughing. Tom was right! The police had gone. The four friends laughed and ran around the park, enjoying a lively day of play. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called John. John was very confused about a lot of things. One day, his mum allowed him to buy a mint from the shop. + +John was so excited about his new mint that he ran straight to the shop and bought it. When he went home, he opened it up and put it in his mouth. It tasted so cool and refreshing! + +John spent the rest of the day exploring the garden and playing games. Before he knew it, the day had passed. As he was heading to bed, he realised that he still had the mint in his pocket. + +John was confused. He didn't know if he was allowed to keep the mint or if he should give it back to the shop. He thought and thought all night, but he still couldn't decide. + +In the end, he decided to do the right thing. So, the next day, John went back to the shop with the mint and gave it back to the shopkeeper. He felt so relieved that he did the right thing and his mum was very proud of him. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Dan. Dan wanted to be very good at fixing things. So, Dan went to the store to buy a special file. The file looked amazing! Dan knew it was just what he needed to fix things. + +Dan got to work right away. He fixed his little sister's toy that she had been sad about. His little sister was so happy that he had fixed it for her. + +Next, Dan fixed his mom's old bike. Even though it was old, the bike was working like new with his help. His mom was so happy and thanked him for doing such a good job. + +Dan then moved onto fixing his dad's old computer. It was an old one, but Dan worked hard to make it run like new! His dad was amazed when it finished. + +In the end, Dan had fixed lots of things with his special file. It was amazing how good Dan was at fixing stuff. +Once upon a time there was a bunny named Benny. Benny was very worried. He had to stay under his bed all night, so he wouldn't be seen. He had heard some people walking around his house and he was scared. + +He stayed under his bed for a very long time, but eventually the sun came up. Benny peeked out from under his bed. It was all clear. Benny hopped out and went to have some breakfast. He felt safe now that the sun was up and the people had gone away. + +From that day on, Benny made sure to stay under his bed if he ever heard anyone coming around his house. He was determined to never be worried again. +Once upon a time there was an old man who had a big problem. Every night he was being woken up by loud noise! He tried to ignore it but the noise kept getting louder and louder. + +One day, he decided to investigate what the noise was. He quietly crept outside and to his surprise he saw a small creature! It was a tiny animal but it was causing a lot of noise. + +The old man just stood there for a moment, looking at the creature and trying to work out what it was. Suddenly the creature looked up and saw the old man. It was scared and started to run away. + +The old man called after it but the creature didn't stop. He knew he wouldn't catch it so instead he just nodded. Instantly the creature looked back and it nodded too. It seemed like the old man and the creature had come to an understanding. + +The creature came back and stopped making noise. It seemed that the old man had made a new friend! From that day on he never had to worry about loud noise again. Whenever he nodded, the creature understood it was a threat and went away. +Once upon a time there was a girl who wanted to have a party. She was very excited and she sent out lots of invitations. When she opened her mail, the invitations were perfect! She was so happy and she quickly set to work. + +She set out decorations and lots of food. She set up a huge birthday cake which she had made herself. And she set out lots of presents for everyone. + +When everyone came to the party, everyone said it was perfect! They all had a wonderful time. The girl was so glad that she had set out the invitations and made the perfect party. And everyone remembered the wonderful time they had long after the party was over. +Once upon a time there was a poor pirate. He was the loneliest pirate the world had ever seen. He wanted to race so he decided to get a boat and set sail. He raced around the world so fast and he was so happy. He sailed around the world in his boat, racing as fast as a fish. He laughed and sang while he raced and he felt so free. He raced so much that he became the fastest pirate of them all! The people of the world admired him so much, but he always remembered that he was still a poor pirate. He never gave up on himself and kept racing around the world, bringing smiles to people everywhere. +Once there was a boy who had lots of blocks. He used them to build houses, castles and other things. He had so many blocks that he never thought about anyone else needing them. + +One day an older boy came along and asked if he could borrow the blocks. The first boy said no and the other boy was very sad. He said to the first boy, “I don’t have enough of my own blocks. Why are you so selfish?†+ +The first boy thought about this and he realized that the older boy was right. He was being selfish and he felt sorry. So he said “I’m sorry, here you can have some of my blocks.†+ +The older boy was so happy. He said “Thank you! I’ll repeat these words back to you someday.†Then he gathered the blocks and ran off to build something. + +The first boy was glad he had done the right thing. He smiled and watched the older boy go with a new appreciation of how important it is to share. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tim and James. They loved to play each day. Tim liked to play with his cars, and James liked to play with his dolls. + +One day, James was feeling sad. He didn't want to play with his dolls any more. Tim wanted to help make him feel better. + +He gave James a big hug and said, "I will always support you, no matter what." + +James smiled and felt a little better. But then he heard a strange noise. He looked around and noticed a knife on the floor. It looked very sharp and dangerous. + +They both got very scared. Then Tim saw James' Dad. He was angry and yelling. He had left the knife on the floor. + +Tim was very brave. He asked his Dad to take the scary knife away. + +James' Dad was surprised by Tim's bravery. He put the knife away and said, "Thank you Tim, for supporting James." + +The two friends were very happy. They hugged and laughed and promised to always be there for each other. +Once upon a time, there was a belt. It was smooth and sparkly. One day, the belt wanted to go for a walk. So, it opened up and began to explore the world. + +The belt found so many amazing things. It saw cars, trees, and even birds. It was having so much fun! + +But then, evening came and the belt knew it was time to go home. It looked around for a way back, but it couldn't find one. Then, a person came along and showed the belt the way home. + +With the help of the person, the belt was soon back home. The person helped the belt close itself and soon, the belt was snug and secure around the person's waist. Now, the belt can have fun adventures and always come back home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly boy. He loved to ride around on his pedal-boat. Every day after school, he would sit atop the boat and pedal his way around the pond. Then one day, he began to feel very ignorant, so he decided to hide. He tucked himself away underneath the edge of the pond and he stayed there for a long time. Little by little, his ignorant feeling went away and he was filled with joy again. He stepped out from his hiding place, ready to explore the pond once more. The boy enjoyed pedaling around the pond in his boat, feeling happy and content. And they all lived happily ever after! +A little girl named Suzie was feeling very rich. She had so many toys and new clothes that she had no more room for anything else. + +One day, her mommy said she had to get some medicine from the store. Suzie asked if she could go and her mommy agreed. + +Suzie walked to the store and the lady there gave her a big container to carry the medicine in. After she received the medicine, Suzie carefully carried it back to her house. + +When she arrived home, her mommy thanked her for bringing the medicine and gave her a big hug and kiss. Suzie smiled and felt so rich that she had been able to help her mommy. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Amber and Jack. Amber and Jack loved to play together. One day Amber had an idea. She said, "Let's build a castle!" Jack was excited and they both started gathering different things they could use. + +They found rocks, sticks, leaves and other items to construct the castle. After a while, the castle was finished. Amber and Jack proudly looked at their creation. + +Amber wanted to take it to the next level and said, "We need a flag. Can you make one?" Jack agreed but he did not know what to make it out of. Amber had an idea and gave Jack three pieces of paper. She said, "Do something special with these pieces of paper to make a beautiful flag." + +Jack thought for a while and then he created a flag. It was very different from the ones he had seen before. Amber was so impressed that she demanded that the castle must have that flag. + +And so, the castle was complete with a special different flag. Amber and Jack celebrated and ran around the castle, playing games that only they knew how to play. They spent many happy hours playing and exploring the castle. + +The end. +Mummy had some meat that she wanted to give to the family. It was ready to eat. She took the meat and scattered it on the kitchen table. + +The family was so excited. They wanted to try the meat quickly. They all gathered around the table and picked up the pieces of meat. + +They each had their own piece and started to eat. All the pieces of meat had been eaten in no time. + +Mummy smiled and said "That was delicious. Thank you for eating the meat so quickly". The family all smiled and said together "Thank you for making us the delicious meat Mummy!" +Once there was a fox that loved to play in the sunshine. She was very healthy, with a shiny red coat and a bushy tail. + +One day the fox wanted to find new friends to play with, so she went in search. Everywhere she looked there were other creatures, but none that wanted to play with her. + +Then, the fox saw two children playing on the swings. They looked so happy, and so the fox went over to join them. She was a bit shy and didn't know what to say, so she just wagged her tail and smiled. + +The kids were so excited to see the fox, and they invited her to play with them. The fox was so happy and she jumped around, nudging each one in turn to be her friend. The kids laughed and signed for her to stay with them. + +The fox stayed with the children, playing and running around in the sunshine. They all had so much fun together, and the fox was the happiest she had ever been. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He liked to march. One day, he saw a big, black fire. It was very far away and it sparkled in the night. The little boy was so excited! He wanted to march closer and closer to the fire. + +So, the little boy marched and marched until he got close enough to the fire. It made him feel warm and happy. He could see the dancing flames through the darkness. He even saw some sparks! + +The boy was so excited, he started to march around the fire. He laughed with joy as he watched the flames while marching. + +Eventually, the little boy got so tired. He sat down to rest and watched the black fire until he fell asleep. As he slept, the fire kept burning and it lit up the night sky. +Once upon a time there was an ordinary shoe. It lived in a big closet with all the other shoes. The shoe was very sad because none of the other shoes wanted to play with it. + +Then one day, the shoe heard a loud noise coming from outside the closet. It was the sound of a bow being strummed! The shoe got very excited and ran out to see what was happening. + +Outside the closet, the shoe saw a man wearing a special hat. The man was playing the bow. All the other shoes gathered around the man to listen to his music. + +The man saw the ordinary shoe and asked if it wanted to join in. The shoe was so excited that it bobbed up and down. The man smiled and said, "Yes, it's ok for you to join us." + +So the ordinary shoe danced around with the other shoes, hopping and jumping to the music. The man smiled and kept playing the bow. + +It was the happiest day of the ordinary shoe's life. From that day forward, it made sure to go outside and dance with the other shoes whenever it heard the sound of the bow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to gather snacks. She went to the kitchen and saw some yummy apples. She carefully gathered the apples and then went outside to the garden. In the garden there was a tidy pile of strawberries. She quickly gathered the strawberries and then went into the living room. In the living room, she found some sweet cakes. She happily gathered them all and then went back to her room. She ate all her snacks and then tidied her room. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted a watch. She asked her Mom for a watch, but there were no watches available. + +The little girl was so sad that she couldn't get a watch. She decided to go for a walk by the river. + +On her walk, she spotted a beautiful watch in the river. She was so excited that she wanted to get it. She put on some old clothes, rolled up her sleeves and jumped in the river. + +The watch was covered in dirt, but she was able wash it with her hands. When she climbed out of the river, she held up her watch and admired it. She was so happy to have a watch of her own. She knew she would never forget the day that she found the watch in the river. +Once upon a time, there was a smart bee who loved to test different lotions. One day, the bee decided to try a new lotion. She was so excited to test it out! She flew over to the lotion and touched it with her antennae. It felt cool and smooth to her tiny feet. She then tried it on her wings and was surprised at how nice it felt. She decided to show her friends and share it with them. When they tried it, they all agreed that it was really nice and started using it every day! The bee was so proud of finding such a great lotion. From that day forward, she kept testing different lotions to make sure she always had the best one. +Timmy was a brave boy. He was only 3 but he was very strong. One day he was feeling brave, so he decided to explore the dark cave. Inside the cave, it was very dark and scary. Timmy was a bit afraid but he knew he could do it. + +He took out a small torch and started walking. As he went in deeper, it started getting darker and darker. He could barely see. He was struggling to find his way, but he didn't give up. + +Suddenly he saw a small light in the distance. He was so relieved and happy! He was struggling to get there and, eventually, he made it! At the end of the tunnel there was a small cave with a shiny, fine light. He had made it! + +Timmy was so proud of himself. He had found the light and now he could see again! What a brave boy he was! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. She loved music and wanted to play a musical instrument. When she was 3 years old, her parents got her a violin for her birthday. Daisy was so excited! She felt so amazing to have a violin of her own. + +Every day, Daisy practised playing her violin. She would twist the bow and make wonderful music. Every time she played her violin, Daisy forgot all her worries. Daisy loved playing and felt amazing every time she heard her music. + +Over time, Daisy got better and better and everyone who heard her play was amazed. Daisy's music was beautiful! She kept practising, twisting the bow and enjoying the sound of her music. + +Daisy loved her violin and will never forget the amazing feeling of playing her music. +Once upon a time there was a famous king. He was so famous people called him the King of Kings. He wanted to make something special so he decided to design a palace for himself. He thought about it for a long time and he came up with a very special design. + +The king worked very hard on designing the palace and when it was finished it was so beautiful. Everyone was so impressed by the design. + +The palace was very big and grand with big gardens and lots of room for the king and his family. Everyone in the kingdom was so happy to have such a beautiful palace in their kingdom. + +The king was very happy with his design of the palace and he lived in the palace for many, many years. He will be remembered for his famous design! +Once, there was a little bear who lived in the forest. He loved to play and every day he would explore the woods with his friends. + +One day, the little bear found a piece of lumber in the woods. He was so excited and he showed it to all his friends. They all wanted it too, but the little bear said no, it belonged to him. + +The little bear carried the lumber with him and he saw how it sparkled and shone when the sunlight hit it. He couldn't believe his luck and he kept it safe in his den. + +Every day, the little bear would take the lumber out, and the sun would make it shine. The little bear was so happy and he would play with it for a long time. + +The little bear never forgot the big smile on his face when he first discovered the lumber and how it shone. He still loves it to this day. +Once upon a time, there was a chicken. The chicken wanted to go for a jog. It was very excited! + +The chicken started to jog. But after a few steps it tripped and fell over! It was very sad. It wanted to keep jogging, but it couldn't get up. + +The chicken felt sorry for itself. Then, it heard a voice. It was a little girl! She was 3 years old. + +The little girl said, "Don't worry. I can help you up!" She helped the chicken get back up on its feet. + +The chicken was so happy. It said thank you and started jogging again. The little girl waved goodbye as the chicken jogged away. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had wheat on his farm. It was a special kind of wheat, unknown to anyone else. Every day, the farmer worked hard taking care of the wheat. He planted the wheat and watered it, and made sure it had enough sunshine. + +As time passed, the wheat began to grow. The plants grew taller and taller until they were tall enough that the farmer could barely see them from his house. He was so proud of the special wheat he had grown. + +One day, the farmer started to worry about the wheat as a strange animal started to wander near the farm. He didn't know what the animal was or where it had come from. But he was determined to protect his wheat from the unknown animal. + +So the farmer guarded the wheat. He watched the wheat all night, in the rain and in the cold. He made sure that nothing hurt the wheat. + +Finally, after a long night, the sun came up and the wheat was safe. The farmer was so relieved that he had kept his unknown wheat safe. And that's how the farmer kept his wheat safe! +Tommy was a very honest boy. One day he was playing in the park when he saw his friend Joe. Joe had a really cool toy player with him. Tommy wanted to play with it because it looked like so much fun. So he asked Joe if he could borrow it. Joe said he could borrow it as long as he was careful with it. So Tommy borrowed the player and had a lot of fun. He played with it until it was time to go home. Then he gave it back to Joe and thanked him for letting him borrow it. Joe smiled and said that he enjoyed sharing his player with his friend. Tommy was very happy and thanked Joe again. Then he went home with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lucy. She was very small and only three years old. +One day, Lucy's Mommy said she could wear her jewelry. Lucy was so excited! She put on her earrings and necklace. +She looked in the mirror and said, “Wow, I look so pretty". +Afterwards, Lucy wanted to go for a nice, slow walk. Mommy allowed her to go, as long as she stayed in the park and didn't wander off. +So, Lucy slowly walked around the park. She waved to the birds in the trees and saw some pretty flowers. +When she was tired, she sat down on a bench and enjoyed the sunshine. +Eventually, it was time to go home. Mommy was waiting there with a big smile on her face. They hugged and hugged and had lots of cuddles. +Lucy was so happy that Mommy had allowed her to go on her slow walk in the park. +Today was a very fun day. Lily went to the park and saw lots of things. The park included a big red slide and lots of swings. Lily smiled and was so happy to take a slide down the red slide. It was so much fun! + +Lily also saw lots of animals in the park. She saw a fat red squirrel and a silly green chicken. The animals were so much fun to watch. They were running around and jumping in the grass. + +Lily also got to see some pretty red lilies! They were so beautiful. She touched them and saw all different colors in the petals. Lily wished she could take one home but she knew she couldn't. + +At the end of the day, Lily waved goodbye to the park and all its animals. She was so happy to have spent the day there. She smiled and knew she would come back soon! +Once upon a time there were two kids, Jack and Jill. They both loved to sing. One day, when they were singing outside, suddenly a bright light came from the sky. Jack and Jill knew it was lightning. They both looked up in wonder. It was so bright and sparkly! + +The lightning turned Jack and Jill's Ordinary singing into an extraordinary one. Both of them kept singing and dancing until the lightning went away. + +After the lightning, the sky was dark again, and the kids went inside. But they both felt special, having heard the beautiful song of the lightning and seeing the sky light up. They knew they had done something amazing! +Once upon a time there was a big, loud bin. It lived on a farm and everyday it would rest on the grass and watch the animals play and the farmer work. + +Every morning the bin would set out to explore the farm. It saw the chickens running around, the cows grazing and a rat scurrying around. The bin had lots of fun exploring the farm. + +At lunchtime the bin would rest under a shady tree and watch the farmer eat his lunch. The bin enjoyed the warm sunshine and listening to the birds singing. + +In the evening the bin would go to the pond and watch the fish swimming. It was so peaceful and the bin would feel so tired after a long day exploring. + +Once the sun went down, the bin would find it's way home and get ready for another day of exploring the farm. It was happy and excited to start another day of fun and adventure. +Once there was a smart rabbit. He was so smart that he wanted to see the clouds in the sky. He jumped high, but he couldn't reach them. He asked the clouds to come down, but they didn't move. + +He begged and said, "Please clouds, come down." The clouds stayed still and didn't listen. The rabbit was sad, but he didn't give up. He thought of a plan. + +He grabbed some rocks and threw them high up towards the sky. He said, "Please clouds, come down and play with me." The clouds started moving. They floated down from the sky and played with the rabbit. + +The rabbit was so happy. He jumped and hopped with the clouds. It was so much fun. They played all day, until the clouds started to drift away. The rabbit waved goodbye, but he was still smiling. He knew he was smart to figure out a way to play with the clouds. +Once upon a time there lived a boy who was always very busy. Everyday he played in the park, chasing the birds and running with his friends. But one day the boy felt very tired. He decided it was time for a nap. + +The boy went to a big tree in the park. He curled up in its branches and began to dream. Suddenly, he heard an unusual noise. The boy opened his eyes and saw a squirrel. The squirrel stared at him and wouldn't move. The boy knew it wanted something. He felt strange, like he was supposed to surrender. So he held out his hand and showed the squirrel he was not afraid. + +The squirrel hopped onto his hand and curled up. Its eyes were closed and it started to snore. The squirrel was taking a nap! The boy was so happy that he had helped someone else. After a while, the squirrel awoke and gave the boy a friendly nod before scurrying away. + +The boy had experienced something unusual, but all he knew was that he was doing something good. He smiled and waved goodbye to the squirrel as it left. He was glad he had been able to surrender. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Kyle. He loved to explore and have adventures. Today he was exploring a beach. It was a big beach, with lots of sand and a gray sky. Kyle started walking around, noticing all the different shells and pieces of driftwood. + +He came across a big rock in the sand. He put his hand on it and noticed it felt kind of rough. He started to rub the rock, exploring the different textures. He rubbed it for a long time, making the rock feel smooth and round. + +Suddenly, something sparkly appeared in the sand. It was a beautiful shiny gem! Kyle picked it up and smiled. He tucked it away in his pocket. Then, he kept walking and exploring the beach, feeling so happy. + +He was still rubbing his rock as he continued his adventure. It was such a fun day, discovering new treasures! He had a big smile on his face the whole time. +Charlie was a successful three year old boy. He was so proud of himself. One day he was looking in his closet for something to wear and he found a cozy green sweater. As soon as he saw it, he pointed with delight and said, "Green is my favorite color! This sweater is perfect for me." + +Charlie wore his cozy new green sweater wherever he went. Everywhere he went, the soft green sweater kept him warm and made him feel special. He knew it would give him the confidence he needed to be successful. + +Everyone noticed how nice Charlie looked in his green sweater. The bright color made his face shine and he stood a little straighter because of it. Everywhere he went, people looked at him and said, "What a successful boy!" + +Charlie felt so proud of his sweater and of himself. Everywhere he went, he marched alongside with his head held high, pointing out with pride that he was a successful three year old! +Once upon a time there lived a very ugly dragon. Every day it would fly out of its cave and make sure to scare everyone it met! Everyone was very scared of it and no one wanted to pay it any attention. + +One day, a little 3 year old walked by and when the dragon saw her, he was pleased. He started dancing around her and tried to make her smile. + +At first she was scared so she ran away but when she saw that the dragon was friendly she softened and decided to pay him some attention. She started to pat him on the head, then she tickled his neck and finally she gave him a big hug. + +The dragon was so surprised and happy that he started to fly around in circles, shouting with joy. The little 3 year old laughed and clapped her hands. From then on, every day she would go and pay the dragon a visit and they would both be very happy! +Once upon a time, there was a beetle named George. He lived in a little house in the woods. + +George was always hungry, so he went looking for food. He came across a light bulb and it looked yummy. + +He tried to take a bite, but he couldn't eat it. Just then, a naughty snowman appeared and laughed. + +The snowman said that he was silly and that he had to dress the light bulb. George was confused, so the snowman took a beetle costume out of his pocket and gave it to George. + +George was so excited, he put it on right away - he was the cutest beetle ever! + +The snowman waved goodbye and George went off in search of food again, wearing his beetle costume and feeling very proud. +Once upon a time, there was something very rare. It was so precious that no one wanted to break it. One day a naughty girl tried to cut it with a knife. She wasn't careful and she broke it into two pieces. Everyone was so sad. They all tried to put the two pieces back together again, but it was no use. The rare thing couldn't be fixed. The naughty girl was so sorry for what she had done. She promised to never break anything again! She learned the importance of being careful with rare things. +Jack was a little boy who wanted to do his best. His favourite colour was green and he loved to keep busy! He was very proud when his Mum gave him his very first job. She asked him to water the plants in the garden. Jack was so excited! + +He took a deep breath and put on his green t-shirt. He grabbed the blue watering can from the corner of the garden, filled it with water and carefully walked around the garden and watered the plants. He kept at it until every plant was watered. + +After he finished his job, he felt proud and looked forward to the next job his Mum would give him. Whenever he was given a job, he was so happy to finish it, because he knew it made his Mum proud of him. He made a promise to himself to always keep busy and to always do his best! +One morning, Jack woke up and he was very excited. He loved going out to play in the sunshine and the fresh air. Today he was going to the park with his mum. + +As they walked, Jack looked at the tall hedge they were passing. He liked using his imagination and pretending it was a garden full of magical creatures. + +Suddenly, Jack sneezed. His mum asked if he was alright, as she tickled his nose to make him smile. Jack nodded and they continued walking. + +When they reached the park, Jack was eager to explore. He was an obedient boy, so he always listened to his mum when she said it was time to go home. + +On the way back, Jack looked at the hedge and imagined it had come alive. He waved goodbye to it, and soon the incredible adventure ended. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big jail. Inside this jail were many people living together in one very big room. The walls of the room were tall and the door was locked with a very big key. + +These people could not go outside and play. They had to stay in the jail. Each day, they were given food, which included some mild food like bread and cheese. + +The people living in the jail were not happy. They wished to be able to play outside and have fun. But they were stuck in the jail and couldn't do anything. + +One day, an angel came to the jail. He opened the door with the big key. He said to the people, "You can now leave jail. Go and play outside. Have fun!" + +The people were so happy. They ran outside and started playing. From then on, they were able to play and have fun outside, away from the jail. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Maria. She was three years old and loved to pray. Maria believed that when she prayed, she could make her dreams come true. +Every day, Maria would close her eyes and pray for a big pink eraser. +One day, Maria was given a surprise. Her mommy had a big pink eraser for her! It was so big that Maria felt like she could erase the whole world with it. +Maria was so excited. She hugged the eraser and thanked God for making her dream come true. From then on, Maria kept her big pink eraser and prayed every day for more special surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a creative girl named Lucy. She enjoyed making things and was always finding fun, new projects. One day, she decided to make a vase for her mom. + +So, Lucy ran to the store and picked out some colorful paper, glue, scissors and things for decoration. She took them all home and got to work. She cut the paper into tiny pieces, then quickly glued them all to the vase. She used her glitter and stickers to create a pattern around the sides. + +Next, Lucy filled the vase with some water and put some pretty flowers in it. Finally, she showed it to her Mom. She was so pleased that Lucy had worked so hard to make such a nice vase. + +From that day on, Lucy's vase became part of their home and every time someone would admire it, her creativity filled the room. +Once there was a girl named Rose. She was three years old. Rose went to school everyday to learn. At her school, there were a lot of other kids and a teacher. Every day when the teacher called her name, Rose would bow to show respect. + +One day, Rose's teacher asked her to clean up the room. She saw that the room was really filthy. Rose was scared because she wasn't allowed to use cleaning products. But her teacher taught her to use a special cloth and water to clean the room. + +Rose worked very hard and when the room was all clean, she bowed to thank the teacher. The teacher was very proud and gave Rose a treat. From that day on, Rose made sure to keep her room clean and tidy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to explore. Her favorite place to go was the forest near her house. She loved to look for special things to bring home. + +One day, she went to the forest and started looking around. She saw a large gem glimmering in the leaves. She was so excited! She carefully picked it up, and put it into her pocket. + +The next day, she asked her mom if it was OK if she could go back to the forest. Her mom said yes, so the little girl went back. This time, she was looking for more gems! She walked around and looked closely at each pretty stone she saw. + +Just when she was about to give up, she spotted a huge pile of gems! They were all different colors, sizes, and shapes. She was so happy – she quickly started to gather up all the gems. She eventually filled her pocket with all of them. + +The little girl was so proud of her treasure! She thanked the forest for her special find, and went home. She kept her gems close by so she could show them off to her family and friends. +Once upon a time there was a boy and a girl called Josh and Liz. They loved playing together, but today they couldn't agree on what to do. + +Josh wanted to play hide-and-seek, but Liz wanted to paint a vase. Josh didn't know what a vase was, so Liz explained it was a special pot with a pretty shape. + +Josh asked if they could make it tasty. Liz thought it was an odd request but agreed to try. They looked around the house for things to paint it with. + +They found some yummy colours like chocolate and strawberry and painted the vase with them. When it was finished, it really looked tasty! They both smiled with delight. + +The End. +Once there was an honest gorilla. Every day he would drink water from the lake in the jungle. He would also eat bananas and other yummy fruits. + +One day, the gorilla saw a big bird flying in the sky. He really wanted to drink from that bird's water. So the gorilla tried to climb up the tree to reach it. He climbed and climbed but it was no use. + +The bird saw the gorilla and was very scared. He flew away. But then the honest gorilla had an idea. He asked some of the other animals for help. And soon, he was able to drink from the bird’s water. + +The gorilla was so happy that he could drink the water from the bird. He thanked the other animals for helping him. And from then on, he never forgot to be honest. +Once there was a powerful bear who had lots of fruit. She wanted to pass the fruit to her friend, the fox. So she decided to put the fruit in a basket and carry it to the fox's house. But the basket was very heavy, and the bear started to get tired. + +Suddenly, two birds flew down from the sky. They saw the bear struggling and they wanted to help. So they flew close to the bear and breathed their magical breath onto the basket. With their powerful breath, the basket became much lighter and the bear could pass it to the fox. + +The bear thanked the two birds and ran quickly to the fox's house. He was so happy to get the fruit, and he kissed and hugged the bear. They both enjoyed the delicious fruit and were forever thankful to the two birds. +Once upon a time, there was a man and a woman who lived in a village. The man had a gun. One day, they were all outside playing when the gun suddenly started to shrink! It was so small they couldn't even see it. + +The man and the woman were very worried. They searched all over, but they couldn't find the gun. Luckily, they asked the village children if they had seen it. + +One of the children said, "I saw it! It was in that empty hole over there!" The man and woman looked at the hole and saw the tiny, shrunken gun. They were so relieved! + +The man and woman carefully carried the gun back home. They made it bigger again and kept it safe. The village children had saved the day! +Little Tom was a very modern boy. He loved playing with exciting new things and always kept up with the latest trends. One day, his mom wanted to surprise him by taking him to the store. + +When Tom got there, he saw a shiny new belt. ''Mommy, can I get it?'' He asked. His mom smiled and said, ''sure!'' She helped him put it on and it fit perfectly. + +Tom was so happy with his new belt. He kept admiring it as they walked around the store. Suddenly, he heard someone say, ''repeat after me.'' + +It was a kind woman who wanted to teach him a song. Tom smiled and obediently repeated the woman's words. He sang a beautiful song and the woman clapped. She gave him a high five. + +Tom was so proud of himself. He loved his modern belt and the song he learned! It was a wonderful day at the store. +Once upon a time there was a thin boy. He always wanted to explore the sea. One day he asked his mum if he could go. His mum said yes, so off he went. + +He walked down to the beach. The sand was very soft under his feet. He walked to the sea and looked out. + +Suddenly he heard a noise. He looked around and saw an old boat. It was very big. Inside the boat, he could see something shiny. + +He got onto the boat. He was so excited. He looked more carefully and what he saw revealed an old pirate treasure chest! What a wonderful discovery! + +He opened the chest and found lots of coins and jewels inside. He put them all back in the chest and took it to the beach. + +He said bye to the boat and carried the chest home. His mum was so amazed and proud of him. + +The thin boy had found the pirate's treasure! He was so happy. He wanted to keep it safe, so he put the chest in his room. He knew nobody would find it there. The end! +Jim was out for a jog one day. As he jogged around the corner he noticed a big barrel. It was smooth and shiny. Jim wondered what it was doing there all by itself. He decided to take a closer look. + +As Jim inspected the barrel he heard a tiny sound coming from inside. He leaned in closer to see if he could figure out what it was. All of a sudden out popped a little mouse. She had white fur and a pink nose. She was the cutest mouse Jim had ever seen. + +Jim and the mouse became fast friends and soon the mouse had made itself a little home inside the barrel. Whenever Jim was out for a jog he would always check on the barrel and his friend the mouse. + +Jim and the mouse were best friends forever and the barrel remained their secret place. The mouse loved the barrel because it's smooth sides made it the perfect place to nest. +Once upon a time there was a pot. The pot hoped for something special. It wanted to be full. + +One day the pot was filled with water. The pot smiled and was happy. + +The pot put the water in the sun and waited. After some time the water was nice and hot. The pot added some tea leaves and waited. + +Soon, the tea was all ready. The pot poured the tea into cups and that made everyone feel fine. Everyone was happy and had a nice hot drink on a bright day. + +The pot was so happy it had made something special and it hoped something like that would happen again soon. +Once there was a bunny. He was so furry! His name was Fluffy. He always liked to hop around. One day, he went out for a hop and saw a puddle. It was a big leak. Fluffy wanted to see what was inside. He hopped over to it, but he couldn't get inside. He hopped a few steps back and then jumped as far as he could. He managed to get inside the leak. Inside, he found a lot of yummy carrots! He was so happy! He ate as many carrots as he could. Then he hopped out of the leak and back home. Fluffy had lots of fun that day! +Once upon a time, there was a duck. The duck was very friendly, and liked to say hello to everyone. + +One day, the duck was walking through the forest and heard something. The duck stopped and listened very carefully. What was it? + +The duck took another step forward, and then heard it again! It was a whisper! The duck became even more curious and hopped closer to try to listen. + +The duck decided to peek around the tree and saw a little boy. The boy was whispering something to himself, and the duck wanted to know what it was! + +The duck quacked softly and the boy smiled. He said," I was saying hello to everyone like you do!" The friendly duck quacked back and the boy smiled again. They both enjoyed saying hello to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a tap. It looked so cool - it had all sorts of different colours on it. The tap was very special and it was locked. + +One day, a three-year-old girl wanted to play with it. She reached out to touch it, but it was too high. She couldn't reach it! + +The girl was determined to unlock the tap, so she asked her big brother for help. He found a big ladder and put it up against the tap. Step-by-step, he helped the girl climb up and when she reached the top, she put her hand on the tap and said: "I unlocked it!" + +The girl was so happy and proud that she had managed to unlock the tap all by herself. She smiled and said: "I am so cool!" +Sam was a very curious three year old. He wanted to know what was beyond his house. He asked his mom if he could go exploring and she said yes but he had to be careful and come back soon. + +Sam went out the door and walked down the street until he came to a big field. He had never seen it before and there were all kinds of new things he could see. Suddenly, he heard a noise coming from a dry bush. He stopped to take a closer look and found a little furry creature hiding inside. + +The creature looked up at Sam with big eyes and said, "Please let me out!" Sam smiled and said, "Of course!" He carefully pointed to the door of the bush and the creature crawled out and scampered away. + +Sam was so happy that he had been able to help the little creature out. He had a feeling he was going to have a lot more adventures like this one. He turned around and pointed his way back home. Soon he was back at the door, safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there lived a small bunny named Flopsy. Flopsy was very curious and wished to explore the world. + +One day, Flopsy noticed a high tunnel in the ground. It seemed to be full of adventure! Flopsy wanted to enter the tunnel, but it was shut. What could Flopsy do? + +Suddenly, Flopsy noticed a big button near the tunnel. Flopsy hopped up on its hind legs and pressed the button. The button made a loud sound and magically, the tunnel opened up! The door had released and Flopsy could now explore the high tunnel. + +Flopsy hopped inside the tunnel and began to explore. In the tunnel, Flopsy found so many wonderful things. What an exciting adventure! + +When Flopsy had finished exploring, Flopsy hopped outside and back into the sunshine. Flopsy had had so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a big hospital. Everyone was very scared of the hospital. +One day, a little girl had to go to the hospital. She did not like it. She was so scared that she tried to resist. But her mom said no, and so she had to go. + +When she arrived at the hospital, it was very big and scary. She wanted to go back home. But no one listened to her. They all said that she had to stay and take her medicine. + +So the little girl kept on resisting. She said no, no, no! But it did not help. In the end, the girl had to take her medicine and stay in the hospital. + +But, the little girl was strong. Even though it was hard, she resisted and bravely faced the big hospital. And in the end, she survived and went home. +Once upon a time, a little dog was playing in the garden. His collar was bright and sparkly in the sunlight. All of a sudden, something big and soft fell from the sky. The little dog wanted to investigate, so he trotted over to take a look. + +As he got closer, he realised it was a big, soft, white cloud. He was in awe and tried to catch it. But it was too fast for him and the cloud quickly rose up into the sky. The little dog decided to follow the cloud and began to run as fast as he could. + +But the cloud was too far away and the little dog quickly got tired. He wanted to go back home and rest, so he stopped and started to walk back. When he looked up at the sky, he noticed that the cloud had kept on rising and was now high up in the sky. + +As he walked back, the little dog's collar had become messy and covered in dirt. When he arrived home, he realised the cloud had gone and he was exhausted. He lay down and fell asleep, dreaming of all the places the cloud had risen. +Once upon a time there was a mummy and a daddy. They were very happy. Everyday they gave each other lots of hugs and kisses. + +One night, the mummy and daddy were lying in bed, cuddling and talking. The mummy snuggled in close to the daddy and said "I love you so much!" + +The daddy smiled and said "I love you too". Then he kissed the mummy's lovely chest. + +The mummy felt special and happy, and kissed the daddy all over. They both felt happy, content and safe. + +The mummy and daddy stayed like that until morning, holding each other close and giving lots of kisses. They knew that no matter what happened, they would always have love for each other. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Stella. Stella liked books so much that she wanted to get one. One day she went to the shop and found a blue book. She was so happy that she got the blue book. + +She took it home and showed it to her mum. Her mum was very happy too and said she could keep it. Stella liked to look at the pictures and read the stories inside the book. + +At the end of the day, Stella went to bed with her blue book. She felt warm and safe as she held it close. Every night she would read from her blue book and learn lots of new things. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl who wanted to ride a horse. She was scared, so she asked her Mom for help. Her Mom said she could trust the horse. The girl was still scared, so her Mom gave her a big hug. + +The girl slowly walked over to the horse. She was shaking, but she stayed brave. She slowly put her hand on the horse's back and started to pet it. The horse felt soft and warm, and the girl started to feel less scared. + +Then, after a while, the girl felt safe enough to climb on the horse. She closed her eyes and grabbed onto the horse's mane. Then, she started to trust the horse. She opened her eyes and smiled. The girl and the horse started to go for a ride! + +The girl was no longer scared! She knew that if she trusted the horse, everything would be alright. +Once upon a time there lived a mighty wizard. In his backyard, he had something very special. It was a magical tree. Every day, the tree would provide the wizard with something useful. One day, the wizard decided he wanted to share his special tree with the community. He put a sign outside his backyard and invited everyone to come and see it. + +People from all over the country travelled to the wizard's backyard to witness the mighty magical tree. When they arrived, they were amazed. The tree was tall and strong, providing them with delicious fruits, vegetables and grains. It was so special that they all promised to take care of it. + +The magical tree in the wizard's backyard kept providing the community with wonderful things for many years. Everyone in the community was happy and thankful to the wizard for providing them with such a mighty tree. The end. +The turkey was fat. Jack wanted to know why. So he asked his mom why the turkey was fat. + +Mom answered, “The turkey ate a lot of food and now he’s very full.†+ +Jack thought for a moment and said, “I want to be like the turkey. I want to eat a lot of food so I can be fat too!†+ +Mom laughed and said, “No, Jack. We don’t want to you to be a fat turkey! We want you to eat healthy food and stay healthy.†+ +Jack smiled and said, “Ok, Mom! I will answer the turkey’s question and eat healthier!†+Once there was a small girl named Jill. She was only three years old and couldn't speak much yet. Each day she would go out with her mom, wander around and see all the wonders of the world. One day, she saw an old man sitting on a park bench. He looked wise, so Jill decided to go up to him and speak. + +The old man had a kind face. He told her that the most powerful thing in the world was a person's voice. When you speak, you share your own ideas and dreams. He said that talking made magical things happen. Jill smiled and thought it was incredible. + +Just then, a group of ignorant boys came running and started making fun of the old man. Jill didn't know what to do, so she decided to talk. She used her voice to stand up for the man, and the boys ran away. The old man smiled and gave her a hug. + +Jill learned a powerful and valuable lesson that day. She knew that speaking up could make a difference. From then on, she always used her voice with courage. She shared her knowledge and dreams, and the world seemed like a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lilly who was very ready to spin. She waited and waited for the right moment to start. Finally, it was time! + +Lilly started spinning around and around with a big smile on her face. She spun so fast, faster than the wind. She spun for a long time until she was so dizzy that she had to stop. + +When Lilly stopped spinning, the world seemed different. She heard a word but couldn't understand it. Suddenly, she realised the word was her name! + +She heard a voice and realised it was her mum. "Lilly are you ready to have dinner?" + +Lilly was so happy to spin and to hear her own name! She smiled and said, "Yes, I'm ready!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had many toys, but her favorite was a pink bear. + +Every day the little girl would pretend to be a princess. She would dress up in her pink dress and crown and imagine being a real princess. + +One day, while playing pretend, the little girl got very confused. She couldn't remember which way to go or what to do next. Suddenly, her pink bear came to life. He talked to the little girl and helped her figure the game out. + +The little girl smiled and thanked the pink bear. She was so happy he had been there to help her. With his help, she was able to continue pretending and have lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved cherries. One day, her mommy took her to the store and they bought a big bag of cherries. Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to eat them all. + +But when they got home, Lily's little brother Max took the bag of cherries and ran away with it. Lily was so upset and started to cry. Mommy told Max to give the cherries back to Lily, but he didn't want to. + +Finally, Max got tired and gave the bag of cherries back to Lily. She was so happy and gave Max a big hug to say thank you for giving them back. From that day on, Lily shared her cherries with Max and they both enjoyed them together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride in taxis with her mom. One day, they hailed a taxi and got in. The taxi driver was very nice and asked Lily where they were going. Lily told him they were going to the park. + +On the way to the park, the taxi driver got a call on his phone. He looked worried and said he had to go somewhere else first. Lily and her mom were sad, but they understood. When they got to the other place, the taxi driver got out and went inside a building. + +After a while, he came back out and looked very sad. He told Lily and her mom that his boss had sacked him from his job. Lily didn't know what "sacked" meant, but she knew it was a bad thing. Her mom told the taxi driver that it was fine and that everything would be okay. The taxi driver smiled and thanked them for their kind words. + +They all drove to the park and had a fun time playing together. Lily even got to ride in the front seat of the taxi on the way back home. She felt very special and happy. Even though there was a little bit of conflict, everything turned out fine in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a big, dark cloud in the sky. She asked her mom, "Mommy, is it going to rain?" Her mom replied, "Yes, it looks like it might." + +Lily and her mom quickly packed up their things and started walking home. As they were walking, they saw a group of soldiers marching down the street. Lily asked her mom, "Mommy, why are they marching?" Her mom said, "They are practicing for a parade." + +When they got home, they saw that their neighbor's dog had gotten loose and was running around outside. Lily's mom said, "We need to go and help catch the dog." Lily said, "I can do it!" and ran outside to try and catch the dog. + +But as she was running, she tripped and fell. Her mom came over to help her up and said, "Be careful, Lily. The ground can be harsh sometimes." Lily got up and said, "I'm okay, Mommy. I won't lie down again." And with that, they went to go catch the dog together. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy who had a daughter. She was very fat, but they loved her very much. One day, they went to the park and played on the swings. The daughter laughed and laughed as she went up and down. It made her mommy and daddy happy to see her so happy. They went home and had dinner together. The daughter ate a lot because she was so hungry from playing. They all laughed and talked about their day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mom. They mixed flour, sugar, and eggs together. Then they put the cookies in the oven to bake. + +One day, Lily's dad took her to a race. There were many colorful cars driving very fast. Lily cheered for her favorite car and it won the race! + +After the race, Lily and her dad went back home. They smelled the cookies baking in the oven. Lily was so happy to eat the warm, yummy cookies with her family. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who lived in a jungle. He liked to roar very loudly. One day, he met a little girl who was eating broccoli. The lion asked, "What is that green thing you are eating?" + +"It's broccoli," the little girl replied. + +The lion asked, "Can I try some?" + +"Sure!" the little girl said. + +The lion ate the broccoli and felt very peaceful. He said, "This is delicious! Thank you for sharing. I won't roar so loudly anymore." + +The little girl smiled and said, "You're welcome. It's nice to be peaceful." And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a happy puppy named Spot. Spot loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Spot was running so fast that he fell down and scraped his knee. His skin was red and it hurt a lot. Spot's friend, a kind girl, saw him and wanted to help. She took a tissue and wiped his knee gently. Spot felt better and was enthusiastic to play again. From that day on, Spot knew that his friend was always there to help him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with balls, especially his favorite one, a red pitch ball. One day, Timmy and his friend Sally were playing catch with the red pitch ball when it suddenly rolled into a dark alley. + +Timmy and Sally followed the ball into the alley, but soon they realized they were lost. They saw a big, unknown object in front of them and decided to examine it. As they got closer, they saw that it was a scary monster! + +The monster grabbed the red pitch ball and ate it, leaving Timmy and Sally very sad. They ran back home to tell their parents what had happened. From that day on, they never went near the dark alley again. +Once upon a time, there was a big green frog who lived in a pond. One day, a little rabbit came to visit the frog. "Wow! Your pond is so big and green," said the rabbit, feeling a little envious. "Thank you," replied the frog with a smile. "Would you like to take a swim with me?" + +The rabbit was hesitant at first, but then he decided to give it a try. He took off his clothes and jumped into the pond. "This is so much fun!" shouted the rabbit. The frog laughed and said, "I'm glad you're enjoying it." + +After a while, the rabbit got tired and decided to get out of the pond. "Thank you for letting me take a swim with you," said the rabbit. "No problem," replied the frog. "Come back anytime you want to take a swim in my big green pond." The rabbit smiled and hopped away, feeling happy and grateful for the frog's kindness. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. She wanted to play on the slide, but there was a big boy already playing on it. + +Lily asked the big boy if she could go on the slide too, but he said no. Lily insisted and said please, but the big boy still said no. + +Lily's mommy saw what was happening and came over to help. She asked the big boy nicely if Lily could go on the slide too. The big boy finally said yes. + +Lily climbed up the ladder to the slide, but her shoelace got caught in a fierce knot. She couldn't move her foot! Her mommy helped her untie the knot and she finally got to go down the slide. She was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden with her toys. One day, she saw a beautiful butterfly and wanted to catch it. But her mommy said, "Don't touch it, it might be poisonous." + +Lily was sad she couldn't play with the butterfly. But then, her mommy showed her a spray bottle with water. They sprayed the water on the flowers and leaves. Lily loved how the water sparkled in the sun and made the garden look even more beautiful. + +From that day on, Lily would spray the water in the garden every day. She never caught the butterfly, but she was happy to see it flying around the flowers. And she knew that spraying the water was much better than touching anything poisonous. +Once upon a time, there was a man who liked to work. He had a big hammer and he would hit nails into wood. He built a house for himself and it was very strong. + +One day, the man found an ancient arrow in his backyard. It was very old and had been there for a long time. He showed it to his friends and they were amazed. + +The man decided to hang the arrow on the wall of his house. It looked very cool and made him feel proud. Now, every time he worked in his house, he would look at the arrow and remember how he found it. +Once upon a time, there was a cute bunny. The bunny lived in a bush. One day, the bunny saw a bird singing. The bunny liked the song and started to clap. The bird saw the bunny clapping and felt happy. They became friends and sang together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved lollipops and always had one in her pocket. One day, she was walking in the park when she saw a tough boy playing with a ball. + +"Hi, I'm Lily. Do you want a lollipop?" she asked. + +The boy looked at her and said, "No thanks. I don't like lollipops." + +Suddenly, the ball snapped and rolled away. The boy started to cry. + +"Don't worry, I'll help you find your ball," said Lily. + +Together, they searched for the ball and found it under a bush. The boy smiled and said, "Thanks, Lily. You're a good friend." + +Lily gave him a lollipop and they played together for the rest of the day. From that day on, they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little sheep named Wooly. Wooly had soft white wool that kept her warm and cozy. One day, Wooly's mom told her to stay close to the barn because there were wolves around. + +Wooly listened to her mom and stayed close to the barn. She played with her friends and ate some grass. But then, she saw something shiny in the distance. It was a ball of fine wool that had fallen off a truck. Wooly really wanted to play with it, so she decided to go get it. + +As Wooly walked towards the ball of wool, she heard a growling noise. It was the wolves! Wooly quickly remembered what her mom had said and ran back to the barn as fast as she could. She was safe and sound thanks to her mom's advice to stay close. And she didn't need the shiny ball of wool after all, because she had her own soft and cozy wool to keep her warm. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy drum that he loved to play with. One day, he saw a fake drum at the store and wanted it too. + +Timmy's mom said they could only get one drum, so Timmy had to choose. He thought about it for a long time and finally decided to keep his real drum and not get the fake one. + +Later that day, Timmy wanted to hang his drum on the wall like he had seen in a movie. His mom helped him find a place to hang it up and Timmy was so happy. He played his drum every day and loved looking at it on the wall. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she was running and she stumbled over a rock. She fell down and scraped her knee. + +Lily got up and went inside to get a band-aid. She went to the bathroom to wash her knee and she turned on the faucet. The water came out and she washed her knee. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and she was frightened. She looked around and saw that it was just the cat knocking over a toy. She laughed and went back outside to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to mix different colors together to make new ones. One day, she mixed blue and red and made a beautiful purple. + +Her mom said, "Wow, Lily! You are so smart to know how to mix colors like that." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy! I love making new colors." + +Later that day, Lily went to her friend's house to play. Her friend asked, "Lily, how did you make that pretty purple color?" + +Lily explained, "I mixed blue and red together. It's easy!" + +Her friend said, "Wow, you really are smart, Lily!" +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Quackers. Quackers loved to play in the pond with his friends, but he also loved to bathe in the sun. One day, Quackers found a big envelope on the ground. He wondered what was inside, so he opened it up. Inside the envelope, there was a wise old owl who gave Quackers some advice on how to be a good friend. Quackers was so happy to have such a wise friend! From then on, Quackers made sure to always share his toys and play nicely with his friends in the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she put on her favorite shoes and went outside to play. She ran and jumped, and her shoes made a fun sound on the ground. + +As the day went on, the sun began to rise higher and higher in the sky. Lily felt hot and tired, so she went inside to rest. She took off her shoes and sat down on the couch. Her mom brought her a cold drink, and Lily felt much better. + +Lily's mom was very rich, but Lily didn't care about that. She was just happy to have a loving family and a fun pair of shoes to wear. She went back outside to play, feeling grateful for all the good things in her life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dream about flying like a bird in the sky. One day, Lily's mommy took her to a lecture about animals. Lily was very excited to learn about all the different animals in the world. But then, she got upset because she realized that she couldn't have a pet elephant. After the lecture, Lily went home and took a nap. She had a dream that she was riding on the back of a giant elephant, soaring high up in the sky. When she woke up, she felt happy and couldn't wait to dream about more adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play in the meadow with his friends. One day, Fluffy noticed that the sun was shining brighter and the flowers were growing taller. His mommy told him that it was because it was springtime and the warmth from the sun was making everything grow. Fluffy was happy because he loved the warm sunshine. + +As Fluffy was playing, he saw his friend, Sammy the squirrel, coming towards him. Fluffy was happy to see Sammy and said, "Welcome, Sammy!" Sammy replied, "Thanks, Fluffy! I came to tell you that our group of friends is increasing. We have a new friend, a little bird named Tweetie." Fluffy was excited to hear this news and couldn't wait to meet Tweetie. + +Fluffy and Sammy went to the tree where Tweetie was perched. Fluffy said, "Hello, Tweetie! Welcome to our group of friends." Tweetie replied, "Thank you, Fluffy! I'm happy to be here." Fluffy was happy to have a new friend and felt his heart warm with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear a big bow in her hair. One day, she went to the park to play with her friend, Ben. They went on the slide and had so much fun. But then, Lily slipped and fell down. "Are you okay?" asked Ben. "Yes, I'm okay," said Lily. "But that was loud!" + +After they played on the slide, they went to the swings. Lily's bow was blowing in the wind. "I like your bow," said Ben. "Thank you," said Lily. "My mommy made it for me." They swung back and forth, higher and higher. It was so much fun. When they were done playing, they said goodbye and went home. Lily's mommy asked her how her day was. "It was great," said Lily. "I played with Ben and slipped on the slide, but I'm okay. And he liked my bow!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to go on walks with his mommy. One day, while they were walking, they saw a big mule. The mule looked very big and strong, but also a little bit scared. Timmy's mommy told him that the mule was feeling fearful because it had never seen them before. Timmy looked at the mule and said, "It's okay, mule. We won't hurt you." The mule looked at Timmy and his mommy, and then it felt less fearful. Timmy and his mommy continued on their walk, feeling happy that they could help the mule feel better. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a little leaf on the ground. It was so pretty and green! She picked it up and held it in her hand. + +As she walked, she saw a tree with lots of leaves. Some of the leaves were starting to rot and turn brown. Lily didn't like the brown leaves, but she loved the little green one in her hand. She decided to keep it and take it home with her. + +When she got home, she showed her mommy the little leaf she found. Her mommy thought it was very pretty too. They put it in a special place where it wouldn't get lost. Lily was happy to have her little green leaf with her always. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She got a new candle from her mom. She loved the candle so much that she wanted to keep it forever. + +One day, Lily's little brother came into her room and accidentally knocked the candle over. The candle broke into many pieces and Lily started to cry. + +Her mom came in and saw what happened. She told Lily that it's okay to be sad, but it's important to remember that things can be replaced. She also reminded Lily that her brother didn't mean to break the candle and that it was just an accident. + +Lily realized that her mom was right. She wiped away her tears and hugged her brother. She knew that even though the candle was gone, her family was more important. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day, but one day she got bored. She asked her mom if they could go to the store to buy some new toys. Her mom said yes, but they had to order the toys online first. + +Lily and her mom went home and ordered the toys online. While they were waiting for the toys to arrive, Lily played with her favorite toy, a thick cord that she found in her mom's sewing kit. She pretended it was a snake and slithered it around the house. + +One day, the doorbell rang and Lily's mom said, "The toys we ordered are here!" Lily was so excited and ran to the door. She saw a big box with her name on it. She opened it and found lots of new toys to play with. She was so happy and thanked her mom for ordering them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the train station with her mommy and daddy. One day, as they were waiting for the train, Lily saw a man in a red hat. She said to her mommy, "That man's hat is so red!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it is." + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. She looked up and saw the train coming. "Mommy, the train is coming!" she said, very alert. Her mommy said, "Quickly, let's zip up our bags and get ready to go on the train." + +As they got on the train, Lily saw the man in the red hat again. She said to him, "Hi! Do you like trains?" The man smiled and said, "Yes, I do. I work at the train station." Lily was so happy to meet someone who worked at the station. She said, "Wow, that's so cool!" +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved playing in the park and picking flowers. One day, she saw a big volcano in the distance. It looked scary and made her feel sad. + +Lily's mom noticed her daughter was upset and asked, "What's wrong, sweetie?" Lily replied, "The big mountain is making me scared." Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, I'll comfort you." + +They sat down and ate some sandwiches while watching the volcano from afar. Lily's mom explained that the volcano was just a big mountain with fire inside. She told Lily that it was okay to be scared, but they were safe and far away from it. Lily felt better and thanked her mom for comforting her. They continued to enjoy their picnic and the beautiful day together. +Once upon a time, there was a zebra. The zebra was very dirty. It had mud all over its stripes. The zebra wanted to be clean. So, it went to the river and splashed around in the water. The mud washed away and the zebra was happy. It was no longer dirty. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pretty dresses with lots of colors. One day, she saw a dress in the store that was very special. It had lots of thread and was very original. She asked her mom if she could have it, but her mom said they didn't have enough money. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. She really wanted that dress. She went to her grandma's house and told her about the dress. Her grandma said, "Why don't we make a dress together? We can use some thread and make it just as original as the one in the store." + +Lily was very happy and they made the dress together. It was even more beautiful than the one in the store. Lily wore it to a party and everyone said how pretty she looked. She was very proud of her dress and happy she got to wear it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go to the beach with his family. He liked to play in the sand and surf in the ocean. + +One day, Timmy found a shiny rock on the beach. It was very rare, and he wanted to keep it. But the rock was dirty, so Timmy decided to wash it in the ocean. He held the rock tightly and dunked it in the water. + +After he washed the rock, it sparkled in the sun. Timmy was very happy and showed his family. They were all impressed with the rare and shiny rock. Timmy was proud of himself for finding it and washing it clean. From that day on, he always looked for rare treasures on the beach to wash and keep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden with her toys. One day, she saw a pretty flower and thought it looked tasty. But her mommy told her not to eat it because it might have poison inside. Lily didn't understand what poison meant, but she knew it was something bad. + +Later that day, Lily went to the river to play with her friends. The water was very clear and she could see all the fish swimming. She thought it was so pretty. But then, she saw a bottle floating in the water. She didn't touch it because she thought it might have poison inside. + +Lily went back home and told her mommy about the flower and the bottle. Her mommy was proud of her for thinking about her safety. She hugged her and said, "You are a smart girl, Lily. Always remember to think before you do something." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the dirt. One day, he saw a worm wriggling on the ground. He picked it up and gave it a little kiss. + +Suddenly, Timmy's friend Billy came over. Billy was very gifted at soccer. He had a ball and asked Timmy if he wanted to play. Timmy was excited and started to kick the ball around. + +But then, Timmy accidentally kicked the ball too hard and it landed on the worm. Timmy felt sad and picked up the worm to make sure it was okay. Billy saw what happened and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. You're still gifted at being a kind friend." And they both smiled and continued to play soccer together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird lived in a cage. The cage was not big, but it was available for the bird. The bird liked to sing and act like it was flying. + +One day, a little girl came to see the bird. She looked at the bird and said, "I want to take you out of the cage." The bird was scared, but the little girl was nice. She opened the cage and the bird flew out. The bird acted like it was happy to be free. + +The little girl smiled and said, "I will come back to see you soon." The bird chirped and flew away. The cage was empty, but the bird was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived with her mom and dad in a small house in the woods. One day, Lily's mom asked her to go out and pick some berries for dinner. Lily was happy to help and went outside with her little basket. + +As she walked deeper into the woods, Lily saw a big, scary bear! She froze and started to tremble with fear. The bear looked at her and said, "Don't be afraid, little girl. I won't hurt you. I'm just looking for my razor." Lily was surprised to hear the bear talk, but she felt a little better knowing he wasn't going to hurt her. + +Lily asked the bear, "What does a razor look like?" The bear replied, "It's a small, sharp tool that I use to cut my fur. But I lost it somewhere in these woods, and I can't find it." Lily thought for a moment and said, "I'll help you find your razor, Mr. Bear. I don't want you to be ignorant of where it is." The bear was grateful and together they searched the woods until they found the razor. From that day on, Lily and the bear became friends, and she always remembered to be brave and help others in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very excited because she had an exam at school the next day. She wanted to do well, but she was a slow reader and it made her nervous. + +The next day, Lily went to school and took her exam. She tried her best, but it was hard for her. When the teacher graded the exams, Lily got a bad grade. She felt sad and disappointed. + +But then, Lily remembered something her mom had told her. She said that sometimes bad things happen, but it's important to keep trying and never give up. Lily decided to work harder and practice reading every day. + +The next time Lily had an exam, she did much better. She was proud of herself for not giving up and for working hard. Lily learned that even if things don't go well at first, if you keep trying, good things can happen. +Once upon a time, there was a happy turkey named Tom. Tom loved to play with his friends and eat yummy food. One day, while playing hide-and-seek, Tom heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw a plane zooming through the sky. + +Tom was so upset because he wanted to fly like the plane too. He went to his friend, a little bird named Blue, and said, "Blue, I want to zoom like the plane. Can you help me?" + +Blue replied, "Sure, Tom! Let's flap our wings and try to fly as high as we can." So Tom and Blue flapped their wings and tried to fly as high as they could. They didn't zoom like the plane, but they had lots of fun trying. + +In the end, Tom realized that he didn't need to zoom like a plane to be happy. He was happy just being a turkey and playing with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy guitar and sing songs. One day, he decided he wanted to create a band with his friends. + +He went to his friend Billy's house and said, "Billy, do you want to be in my band?" Billy replied, "Yes, I want to be in your band!" + +Timmy and Billy asked their other friends if they wanted to be in the band too. They all said yes, so they started practicing their songs. Timmy played guitar, Billy played drums, and their friends sang. + +They practiced every day until they were ready for their big performance. They went to the park and played their songs for everyone to hear. The sky was clear and the birds were singing along. Everyone loved their band and they felt very happy. From that day on, they played music together all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a big cow named Betsy. Betsy was very honest and always told the truth. One day, Betsy decided to crawl under the fence to eat some yummy grass on the other side. + +As she was munching away, she heard a little voice say "moo". It was a baby cow who had also crawled under the fence. Betsy was happy to see the baby cow and they became friends. + +They played together all day long and had so much fun crawling around in the grass. When it was time to go back to their own fields, Betsy promised to visit her new friend again soon. From that day on, Betsy and the baby cow were the best of friends and always crawled under the fence to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, her mommy gave her a spray bottle filled with water. Lily loved to spray the water on the flowers and watch them sparkle in the sun. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy had to go to a lecture. She told Lily to be a good girl and stay inside the house. But Lily wanted to play outside. So she sneaked out of the house with her spray bottle. + +Lily went to the garden and started to spray the flowers. Suddenly, she saw a butterfly. She wanted to spray it too, but the butterfly flew away. Lily followed it and saw that it was flying towards the pond. She followed it and saw that the pond was full of frogs. They were all peaceful and quiet. Lily was happy to see them and sprayed some water on them too. + +After a while, Lily's mommy came back from the lecture. She saw Lily sitting by the pond, watching the frogs. Lily told her mommy all about her adventure and how she sprayed water on the flowers and the frogs. Her mommy was happy that Lily had a good time, but reminded her not to go outside without permission. From that day on, Lily knew that she had to ask her mommy first before going outside to spray water on the flowers and the frogs. +Once upon a time, there was a big rhinoceros. He was very strong and had a big horn on his nose. One day, he decided to go for a walk in the jungle. As he was walking, he saw a bird flying high in the sky. The bird was so pretty and colorful. The rhinoceros wanted to fly too, but he was too big and heavy. He tried to jump, but he couldn't get off the ground. + +Suddenly, the rhinoceros heard a loud noise. He turned around and saw a snake slithering towards him. The snake was very tight and was trying to wrap itself around the rhinoceros. The rhinoceros knew he had to act fast. He charged at the snake and scared it away. He was very happy that he could protect himself and continue his walk in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go fishing with his dad. They would go to the lake and use a rod to catch fish. Timmy's dad would show him how to be slow and patient when fishing. + +One day, Timmy got frustrated because he couldn't catch any fish. He wanted to quit and go home. But his dad told him to keep trying and not to quit. So, Timmy kept trying and finally caught a fish! + +From that day on, Timmy never quit when things got tough. He remembered to be slow and patient, just like his dad taught him when they went fishing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lot of toys, but her favorite was a stuffed bear. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She brought her toy bear with her. + +While playing, Lily saw some pretty flowers and wanted to pick them. She was too impatient to wait for her friends, so she went to gather the flowers alone. When she came back, her friends were gone. She felt sad, but then she saw her toy bear waiting for her. She hugged it tightly and felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily and Teddy went to the store to buy some candy. + +Lily saw a toy she really wanted to buy, but it was too expensive. She asked her mom if they could buy it, but her mom said it was too cheap. + +Lily was sad, but she still bought some candy. As they were leaving the store, a man entered and rubbed against Lily's mom's purse. He stole her mom's wallet and ran away. + +Lily's mom was upset, but she explained to Lily that stealing is wrong and that they should always be careful. Lily learned that it's important to be honest and not take things that don't belong to you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake with her mom. One day, they were making cookies and her mom let her use the mixer. Lily was so happy and felt so smart. + +As she was mixing the dough, she stumbled and the mixer went flying! It made a big mess everywhere. Her mom rushed over to help her and asked if she was okay. + +Lily said, "I'm okay mommy, but I made a big mess. I'm sorry." Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. Let's clean it up together." + +They cleaned up the mess and finished making the cookies. Lily was proud of herself for helping and being a smart little girl. She couldn't wait to share the cookies with her friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big stage. It was very tall and scary. One day, a little girl named Lily went to the stage. She was scared, but she wanted to be a singer. She stood tall and started to sing. Everyone clapped and cheered for her. Lily was happy and not scared anymore. She loved the stage and sang on it every day. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey who loved to eat bananas. One day, the monkey found a purple banana. The monkey was very happy and decided to paint the banana. The monkey painted the banana with purple paint and ate it. + +But after eating the purple banana, the monkey started to feel sick. The monkey got very sick and had to go to the hospital. The doctor said that the purple paint was not good for the monkey's tummy. The monkey felt very sad and promised to never paint his bananas again. + +From that day on, the monkey only ate regular bananas and was very careful with what he put on them. The monkey learned his lesson and was happy to be healthy again. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little mouse named Timmy. He loved to explore and see what everyone was doing. One day, Timmy saw a big truck driving down the road. He wondered where it was going. + +As Timmy continued to explore, he saw a pile of bricks. He thought they looked like fun to play with, so he started to climb them. But as he was climbing, he heard a loud noise. It was the same truck he saw earlier! It was driving towards the pile of bricks! + +Timmy quickly scurried away, but he knew he had to warn his friends. He ran as fast as he could to tell them about the truck. When they heard the noise, they knew what to do. They quickly moved the bricks out of the way, just in time for the truck to drive by safely. Timmy was happy that he helped keep his friends safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was very tired because he had been playing all day long. His paw hurt because he had been running around so much. Max belonged to a little girl named Emily. Emily loved Max very much and always took good care of him. + +One day, Emily noticed that Max was limping and his paw was hurting. She knew that Max needed to rest and get better. So, Emily took Max to the vet. The vet said that Max needed to rest and not play for a few days. Emily was sad that Max couldn't play with her, but she knew it was important for him to get better. + +After a few days of rest, Max's paw felt better and he wasn't tired anymore. Emily was happy to see Max feeling better and they played together again. Max was happy to belong to Emily and loved her very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bossy big sister who always told her what to do. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when her sister came in and said, "Lily, come help me with my homework!" + +Lily didn't want to help because she was having fun, but she didn't want to make her sister mad. So, she put down her toys and went to help. Her sister was doing math problems, and Lily didn't understand them. + +She looked at the numbers and felt confused. But then, her sister showed her how to use her finger to count the numbers. Suddenly, Lily understood what to do! She was so happy and proud of herself. From that day on, she knew how to count with her fingers and didn't need her bossy sister to help her anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and watch his favorite cartoons. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy said, "Hey Timmy, do you want to play with my new fan?" Timmy said, "Yes, please!" and Billy showed him the fan. + +Timmy thought the fan was cool and wanted to touch it. Billy said, "Be careful, Timmy. The fan is dangerous and you might get hurt." Timmy replied, "I dare touch it!" and he touched the fan. Suddenly, Timmy's finger got stuck in the fan and he started to cry. + +Billy quickly turned off the fan and helped Timmy get his finger out. Timmy learned that it's important to listen to his friend's warnings and not to do something dangerous just because he dared himself to do it. From that day on, Timmy and Billy played safely together with their toys. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Benny. Benny loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Benny and his friends were playing hide-and-seek when Benny got stuck in some glue. + +"Oh no! I'm stuck," cried Benny. + +His friend, a little bird named Lily, flew over to help. "Don't worry, Benny. Just relax and I'll get you out," said Lily. + +Lily flew to get some water to help unstick Benny. When she came back, she poured the water over the glue and Benny was free! + +"Thank you, Lily. You're my hero," said Benny. + +From that day on, Benny made sure to watch where he was walking so he wouldn't get stuck in glue again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and especially loved her stuffed teddy bear named Teddy. One night, Lily went to bed with Teddy by her side. She hugged him tight and fell asleep. + +In the middle of the night, Lily woke up and saw that Teddy was wet. She didn't want to sleep with a wet Teddy, so she put him on the window sill to dry. She went back to sleep and dreamed of playing with her toys. + +The next morning, when Lily woke up, she saw that Teddy was dry and fluffy again. She was so happy and hugged him tight. She realized that sometimes things get wet, but they can always get dry again. And that's why she loved Teddy, even though he was just a fake bear. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a unique teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily and her mom went to the store to buy some groceries. While they were walking, they saw a cart full of flowers. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can we buy some flowers for my teddy bear?" + +Her mom replied, "Of course, we can buy some flowers to make your teddy bear even more unique." + +After they bought the flowers, they went back home. Lily decided to bury the flowers in the garden so her teddy bear could have a pretty garden to play in. She said to her teddy bear, "Let's go bury the flowers in the garden, okay?" + +Her teddy bear nodded and they both went outside to bury the flowers. They used the cart to carry the flowers to the garden. It was a fun day for Lily and her teddy bear. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a hut in the forest with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy went for a walk in the forest and found an interesting rock. He picked it up and put it in his pocket. + +That night, while Timmy was sleeping, the rock started to disturb him. It made strange noises and Timmy couldn't sleep. He tried to take the rock out of his pocket, but it wouldn't budge. + +The next morning, Timmy woke up tired and grumpy. He went to show his mommy and daddy the interesting rock, but when he reached into his pocket, he found that the rock had turned into a scary monster! The monster jumped out of Timmy's pocket and ate him up. Timmy's mommy and daddy were very sad and missed him very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Bubba. Bubba loved to play in the snow during winter. He would slide down the smooth hills and make snowballs to throw at his friends. + +One day, Bubba's friend Benny told him about a special spot in the woods where the snow was always extra smooth. Bubba was excited to try it out, but Benny warned him to be careful because sometimes the snow could lie and look safe when it wasn't. + +Bubba didn't listen and went to the special spot alone. He slid down the smooth hill and suddenly the snow gave way and he fell into a deep hole. Bubba was scared and cold, but luckily his friends heard his cries for help and came to rescue him. From then on, Bubba learned to always listen to his friends and never to trust the snow when it lies. +Once upon a time, there was a white bunny named Snowy. Snowy loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Snowy's friend, a little bird named Tweetie, was worried because she couldn't find her nest. Snowy wanted to help Tweetie, so he hopped as fast as he could to search for her nest. He was speeding through the forest, looking high and low. Finally, he found the nest in a tree and Tweetie was so happy! Snowy felt proud that he could help his friend. From that day on, Snowy and Tweetie were the best of friends and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school every day and playing with her friends. One day, her teacher told her class that they would have a special day next week. It was going to be an important day because they would have a big surprise. + +Lily was very excited and couldn't wait for the special day to come. She talked about it with her friends every day and even told her family about it. She recognized that it was going to be a very special day. + +Finally, the special day arrived. Everyone was so excited and happy. But then, something terrible happened. There was a big storm and the school caught on fire. Everyone had to run out of the building and go home. Lily was very sad because she didn't get to see the big surprise and the important day turned into a bad day. + +This is an example of foreshadowing because the story sets up the expectation of a special day, but the payoff is a tragic event. +Once upon a time, there was a strong lion who lived in a valley. He was very brave and loved to roar loudly. One day, he decided to go for a walk in the valley. As he walked, he saw a bird flying high up in the sky. The bird was very fast and zoomed across the sky. + +The lion watched the bird and thought to himself, "I wish I could zoom like that bird." Suddenly, he heard a loud noise coming from the other side of the valley. It was a group of monkeys who were in trouble. The lion knew he had to help them, so he ran as fast as he could towards the noise. + +When he got there, he saw that the monkeys were stuck in a tree. The lion used his strong paws to climb up the tree and rescue the monkeys. The monkeys were very happy and grateful to the lion for helping them. The lion realized that even though he couldn't zoom like the bird, he was still very strong and could help others in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures and put them in frames. One day, she drew a pretty picture of a flower and put it in a frame. She was very proud of her artwork. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend saw the picture and said, "That's a nice picture, but it's not honest." Lily didn't understand what her friend meant. + +The next day, Lily's mom came to her and said, "Lily, I need you to be honest with me. Did you take a cookie from the cookie jar?" Lily knew she shouldn't have taken the cookie, so she bowed her head and said, "Yes, I did." Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm proud of you for being honest. Let's go put your flower picture in a special frame." + +Lily learned that being honest is important and makes her feel good inside. She always remembered to be honest and to put her special pictures in frames that made them look even more beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Binky. Binky loved to eat carrots, especially the ones that grew in the garden near his burrow. One day, Binky's friend, a wise old owl named Hootie, came to visit him. + +Hootie said, "Binky, I have a surprise for you. I am going to send you on a special mission to find the biggest carrot in the world!" + +Binky was so excited that he hopped around in circles. Hootie warned him, "But be careful, Binky. The biggest carrot in the world grows deep in the ground, and you might have to dig through some tough roots to find it." + +Binky set out on his mission, and after digging and digging, he finally found the biggest carrot in the world! But when he brought it back to Hootie, he noticed that it was spoiled and rotten. + +Hootie said, "Oh no! I forgot to tell you that the biggest carrot in the world is also the oldest, and it has been in the ground for too long. But don't worry, Binky. You still completed your mission and I am proud of you." And with that, Binky and Hootie enjoyed some fresh, delicious carrots from the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat that had a motor. The boat was very large and it could sail far away. One day, the boat went out to sea and the motor stopped working. The boat was stuck in the middle of the sea and it couldn't move. The people on the boat were scared because they didn't know what to do. They had to find a way to fix the motor so they could sail back home. They looked everywhere for help and finally, they found a friendly dolphin who helped them fix the motor. The boat was able to sail back home safely and everyone was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big, huge bear. He liked to sit on his favorite rock and watch the birds fly by. One day, he wanted to make a birdhouse. He needed a tool to help him build it. + +The bear went to the store to buy a tool, but he couldn't find the one he needed. He got very angry and started to growl. The storekeeper came over and asked him what was wrong. The bear explained that he needed a tool to build a birdhouse, but he couldn't find one. + +The storekeeper smiled and said, "Don't worry, I have just the tool you need." The bear was very happy and thanked the storekeeper. He went home and used the tool to build a beautiful birdhouse. Now he could sit on his rock and watch the birds fly in and out of their new home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the beach with her mommy and daddy. They brought a big towel to lay on the sand. + +Lily loved playing in the sand and collecting seashells. Suddenly, she found a mysterious object. "Mommy, daddy, look what I found!" she shouted. "What is it?" they asked. "I don't know, it's unknown," Lily replied. + +Her daddy took a closer look and said, "It's a starfish!" Lily was so happy to have found a starfish. She carefully picked it up and placed it on the towel. "You can lay here, little starfish," she said. + +As the sun began to set, it was time to go home. Lily said goodbye to the starfish and promised to come back and visit. On the way home, she told her mommy and daddy all about her exciting discovery. They were so proud of their curious little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who had a good day. She went outside to play with her new toy car with big wheels. She drove it around and around until she saw her little brother, Ben, coming towards her. + +"Can I play with your car, Lily?" Ben asked. + +Lily didn't want to share her new toy, but she knew it was good to be kind to her brother. She tried to resist giving it to him, but eventually she said, "Okay, you can play with it for a little while." + +Ben was so happy and drove the car around too. They played together for a while until it was time for dinner. Lily was happy that she shared her toy and Ben was happy that he got to play with it. They both had a good day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in the park. One day, Tim saw a big flag standing tall in the wind. The flag was red, white and blue. Tim thought the flag was very pretty. + +Tim decided to go closer to the flag to see it better. When he got there, he saw that the colors were not as bright as he thought. They were a bit dull. But Tim still liked the flag because it was big and stood up straight. + +Tim decided to play a game with the flag. He stood next to it and tried to stand as tall as the flag. He wanted to be as big and strong as the flag. Tim had a lot of fun playing with the flag that day. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They loved to play together every day. One day, they had a big fight and stopped talking to each other. They were sad and missed each other's company. + +After some time, one of the friends had an amazing idea. They decided to unite and become friends again. They hugged and said sorry to each other. + +The next day, they went to play in the park. They saw a hanger on the ground and decided to play with it. They pretended it was a magic wand and had so much fun. They were happy to be friends again and promised to never fight again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, Lily found a lost glove on the ground. It was a pretty pink color and looked so soft. She thought it was adorable. + +Lily picked up the glove and decided to keep it safe until someone came looking for it. She put the glove in her pocket and continued to play. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to come inside for dinner. Lily didn't mind because she was very hungry. As she was eating, she remembered the lost glove in her pocket. She showed it to her mom and they decided to hang it on a tree in the park so the owner could find it. + +Lily was happy to help someone find their lost glove. She felt like a good helper and it made her smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine, but today was different. The sky was gloomy and dark, and Timmy felt sad. He sat on the porch and watched the raindrops fall. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a crocodile in the puddle. The crocodile looked lost and scared. Timmy knew he needed to help the crocodile. He ran to get his mom and dad to come see the crocodile. + +Together, they made a plan to help the crocodile find his way home. They searched and searched until they found the crocodile's family. The crocodile was happy to be back with his family, and Timmy was happy he could help. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the stars at night with her mommy and daddy. One night, they saw a big, bright comet in the sky! They all smiled and said how pretty it was. + +The next day, Lily went to school and told her friends about the comet. They all were cheerful and excited to hear about it. The teacher even asked them to discuss what they knew about comets. Lily told everyone that comets are big balls of ice and dust that fly through space. + +After school, Lily went back home and told her mommy and daddy all about her day. They were so proud of her for learning about comets and discussing it with her friends. From that day on, Lily loved looking at the stars even more because she knew that there were comets flying through space up there! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to music, especially soft music. One day, she went to the park and heard some music playing. She followed the sound and found a man playing guitar. + +"Hello," said Lily. "Your music is very nice." + +"Thank you," said the man. "Would you like to sing with me?" + +Lily nodded and they sang together. But suddenly, a big dog came and scared them. The man tried to speak to the dog, but it didn't listen. The dog bit the man and ran away. + +Lily was very sad and ran to get help. But it was too late, the man was hurt badly. Lily learned to never approach a dog she didn't know and to always ask for help when someone is hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys, but Lily didn't want to. She kept saying "I'll do it later." + +But later never came, and Lily's room became a big mess. Her mom was not happy and told her that she needed to clean up her toys right away. Lily started to cry and felt very upset. + +Her mom took a deep breath and spoke in a calm voice. She mentioned that it's important to clean up after ourselves and to not make a big mess. Lily realized her mistake and started to clean up her toys. From that day on, Lily learned to clean up after herself and never made a big mess again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had an ordinary day at school, but he was excited to go home and play with his toys. When he got home, he wanted to play with his favorite toy truck, but he couldn't find it. He looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Timmy's neighbor, Mrs. Smith, saw that he was sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her that he couldn't find his toy truck. Mrs. Smith said she had a truck that Timmy could borrow and lend. Timmy was happy again and thanked Mrs. Smith. + +As Timmy was playing with the borrowed truck, he noticed that the battery was starting to drain. He didn't want to give the truck back to Mrs. Smith with a dead battery, so he quickly put it on the charger. When the battery was full again, Timmy returned the truck to Mrs. Smith with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a human named Jack. Jack was very gifted and could play the guitar very well. He loved to sing and play for his friends. One day, Jack met a little girl named Lily. Lily loved Jack's music and asked him to play a song for her. + +Jack played a beautiful song and Lily was very happy. She said, "That was amazing! Can I have your guitar, Jack?" Jack replied, "No, Lily. My guitar belongs to me. I can't give it to you." + +Lily didn't like Jack's answer and became very angry. She grabbed the guitar and ran away. Jack was very sad that he lost his guitar, but he knew he couldn't do anything about it. From that day on, Jack didn't play music anymore and he was very unhappy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to skip everywhere she went. One day, she went to her friend's house for dinner. Her friend's mom made a delicious sauce for dinner. Lily loved the sauce so much that she asked for more. Her friend's mom said, "No, you have had enough sauce." Lily felt sad and started to cry. + +Her friend's mom saw that Lily was upset and asked her what was wrong. Lily said, "I want more sauce. It was so yummy!" Her friend's mom said, "You can't always have what you want. Sometimes we have to be happy with what we have." Lily realized that her friend's mom was right. She wiped her tears and smiled. + +From that day on, Lily skipped around with a colorful smile on her face. She learned that it's important to be grateful for what we have and not always want more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her family. One day, Lily's mom asked her to go outside and play. Lily went outside and saw her neighbor, Mr. Smith. Mr. Smith was trying to fix his bike, but he didn't know how to repair it. + +Lily went to Mr. Smith and asked him, "Do you need help?" Mr. Smith said, "Yes, please." So, Lily helped Mr. Smith repair his bike. It was a little hard, but they did it together. + +After they finished, Mr. Smith said, "Thank you so much, Lily. You are a good neighbor." Lily felt happy and comfortable because she helped Mr. Smith. From that day on, Lily and Mr. Smith became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and wiggle her body. She was very lively! One day, while she was dancing, she fell and hurt her neck. She cried and felt very sad. + +Her mom saw her and came to help. She picked her up and gave her a big hug. She told her that everything was going to be okay. She took her to the doctor and the doctor helped her neck feel better. + +Lily was happy again and started dancing. She was still lively and full of energy. She was grateful for her mom's help and knew that she could always count on her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat. The boat had a big sail that helped it move in the water. The boat belonged to a bossy man who always told others what to do. One day, the bossy man invited some friends to sail with him on his boat. They were all excited to go on a fun adventure together. + +As they sailed, the bossy man started to draw on a blackboard. He drew pictures of himself being the best sailor and everyone else being silly. His friends didn't like this, but they didn't say anything because the bossy man was in charge. Suddenly, a big storm came and the boat started to rock back and forth. The bossy man tried to steer the boat, but he didn't know how. The boat hit a big rock and started to sink. + +The bossy man's friends tried to help him, but it was too late. The boat sank and everyone had to swim to shore. From that day on, the bossy man learned to be kind to others and never draw on a blackboard while sailing again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the mall with her mommy. One day, as they were walking around the mall, they saw a friendly old man. He smiled at them and said hello. + +Lily's mommy knew the old man because he used to work at the mall. She told Lily that he was always very kind and helpful to everyone. Lily liked the old man and wanted to say hello too. + +As they continued walking, they saw a little boy who was lost and crying. The old man saw him too and went to help him. He knew what to do because he had worked at the mall for a long time. He found the boy's parents and reunited them. + +Lily's mommy was proud of the old man for being so helpful and kind. She told Lily that it's important to be friendly and helpful to others, just like the old man. From that day on, Lily knew that being friendly and helpful is a good thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. One day, she saw a big slide and wanted to go on it, but she was scared. Her friend, Tommy, said, "Don't be afraid, I will go with you." So they went up the ladder and slid down the slide together. Lily felt happy and brave. + +After playing, they sat down to eat some snacks. Tommy had some olives and offered one to Lily. She had never tried an olive before, but she thought it was tasty. "I like olives," she said. Tommy smiled and said, "Me too!" + +Suddenly, a boy named Jack came up to them and said, "You two are ignorant. You don't know anything." Lily felt sad and confused. Tommy asked, "What does ignorant mean?" Jack explained, "It means you don't know something. You didn't know olives are gross!" Lily and Tommy looked at each other and laughed. They knew they liked olives, and that was all that mattered. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. She would run around and look at all the pretty flowers and trees. One day, she found a big hill and climbed to the top. From there, she had a wide view of the whole town. She could see all the houses, the park, and even the river. + +Lily sat down and started to think about all the things she had seen. She thought about the birds flying in the sky and the cars driving on the road. She thought about the people walking their dogs and the kids playing in the park. + +As the sun started to set, Lily knew it was time to go home. She climbed down the hill and ran back to her house. She was so happy to have seen such a wide view of her town and couldn't wait to explore more tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, she saw an old woman who looked different. She had big glasses and couldn't hear anything. Lily wondered why she was like that. + +The old woman saw Lily looking at her and said, "Hello, little girl!" Lily was surprised that the old woman could still say hello even though she was deaf. The old woman smiled and gave Lily a candy. Lily was happy and said, "Thank you!" + +From that day on, Lily visited the old woman every day. They would play games and talk with their hands. Lily learned that even if someone is different, they can still be kind and fun to be with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play at the beach. One day, she found a big octopus on the shore. She thought it was funny because it had long arms and legs like a spider. She played with it for a while, but then she got careless and dropped it. The octopus was sad because it was hurt. + +Lily felt bad and wanted to make it better. She found some water and put the octopus back in it. She watched it swim away and felt happy because she finished helping it. From then on, she was very careful with everything she found on the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lily. She lived in a house by the beach with her family. One day, they heard that a big hurricane was coming. Lily's parents said they needed to leave, but Lily didn't want to go. She believed she could stay and be safe. + +The wind started to blow very hard, and the rain was pouring down. Lily was scared but still believed she would be okay. Suddenly, a big wave came and took Lily away. Her family tried to find her, but they couldn't. They were very sad. + +In the end, the hurricane was too strong, and Lily didn't make it. Her family missed her very much and wished she had listened and left with them. They knew she was brave, but sometimes it's better to be safe than sorry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. She brought her bag with her. It was a pink bag with flowers. + +When they got to the park, it started to rain. Lily felt sad because it was a gloomy day. Her mom said, "Don't worry, we can use your bag to cover our heads from the rain." + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay, mommy!" They used the bag to cover their heads and ran to a nearby tree. They waited there until the rain stopped. Lily was happy that they were able to use her bag to stay dry. +Once upon a time, there was a clever rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to hop and play in the forest. One day, he met a friendly turtle named Timmy. + +"Hi, Timmy! Do you want to play with me?" asked Benny. + +"Sure, Benny! But I can't hop like you. I'm too slow," replied Timmy. + +"Don't worry, Timmy. We can play a game of balance. We'll each take turns putting a stone on top of each other. The one who makes the tower fall loses," said Benny. + +Timmy agreed and they started to play. Benny put the first stone and Timmy put the second. They continued until the tower was very high. Benny was about to put the last stone when he saw a bird flying towards them. + +"Oh no! A bird is coming! It might knock over our tower!" warned Benny. + +Quickly, Benny put the last stone on top of the tower and it stood tall and strong. The bird flew over them and the tower didn't fall. Timmy and Benny cheered and hugged each other. From that day on, they became the best of friends and played many games of balance together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little sheep named Fluffy. Fluffy had a lot of wool, but it was all tangled up and messy. Fluffy wanted to look pretty, but she didn't know how to organize her wool. + +One day, Fluffy met a kind and patient dog named Spot. Spot offered to help Fluffy organize her wool. Fluffy was so happy and grateful that she followed Spot's instructions carefully. + +But then, a naughty bird came and tried to steal Fluffy's wool! Fluffy and Spot had to work together to chase the bird away and protect Fluffy's wool. In the end, Fluffy's wool was organized and she looked beautiful. Fluffy was so happy and thanked Spot for being patient and helping her. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug. The bug liked to crawl around and explore the world. One day, the bug crawled into a dark hole and got stuck. It was like a jail for the bug. The bug was scared because it couldn't get out. But then, a kind lady came and rescued the bug. The bug was so happy to be free and crawled away to continue its adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play in the forest with his friends. One day, while they were playing hide-and-seek, Teddy got lost. He walked and walked until he found a big, gray rock. He sat down and started to cry. + +Suddenly, he heard a buzzing sound. It was a bee! The bee had some honey and gave it to Teddy. Teddy was so happy and ate all the honey. But he was still lost and didn't know how to get back home. + +Just then, Teddy's friend, a big bear named Ben, came to save him. Ben had been looking for Teddy and finally found him. Teddy was so happy to see his friend and they hugged. From that day on, Teddy never wandered off alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she saw a fox in her yard. The fox was very curious and Lily was scared. + +"Who are you?" asked the fox. + +"I'm Lily," she replied. + +The fox said, "Don't be scared. I'm a regular fox. I just want to play too." + +So, Lily and the fox played together all day. They had so much fun! + +The moral of the story is that sometimes things might seem scary, but if you talk to someone and tell them how you feel, you might make a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a shiny chain on the ground. She wanted to grab it, but her mother told her not to touch it because it might be dirty. + +But Lily didn't listen to her mother and grabbed the chain anyway. It felt warm in her hand. Suddenly, a big dog came running towards her, barking loudly. Lily got scared and tried to run away, but the chain got caught in her foot and she fell down. + +Her mother came running to help her, but it was too late. Lily had hurt herself badly and had to go to the hospital. The moral of the story is that we should always listen to our parents and not grab things that we don't know are safe. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight named Jack. Jack had a reliable horse named Brownie. One day, Jack and Brownie went on a journey to find a magical spear. + +As they were walking, Jack heard a strange noise. "Listen, Brownie," Jack said. "Do you hear that?" Brownie listened carefully and heard the noise too. + +They followed the noise and found a talking frog. "Hello, Mr. Frog," Jack said. "Have you seen a magical spear around here?" The frog replied, "Yes, I have seen it. It's in the pond over there." + +Jack and Brownie went to the pond and saw the spear. Jack picked it up and felt its power. "Thank you, Mr. Frog," Jack said. "You are a reliable friend." The frog smiled and said, "You're welcome, Jack. Have a safe journey." + +Jack and Brownie rode off with the magical spear, feeling grateful for their new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very nervous because he had to go to his first day of school. He didn't know what would happen there. + +Timmy's mom said, "Don't worry Timmy, you will make new friends at school." + +When Timmy arrived at school, he saw other kids playing and having fun. He wanted to join in, but he was too nervous. + +One of the kids walked up to Timmy and said, "Hi, my name is Sarah. Do you want to play with us?" Timmy felt happy and excited. He joined in and had a lot of fun. + +After school, Timmy's mom asked him how his day was. Timmy said, "It was great! I made new friends and had fun. I'm not nervous anymore." Timmy's mom was happy to hear that everything had passed well. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very clever and always had good ideas. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to serve dinner to the family. Timmy happily said yes and went to the kitchen to get the food. + +As Timmy was serving dinner, he accidentally spilled some sauce on his shirt. His mom was upset and scolded him for being careless. Timmy felt sad and apologized. + +Later that night, Timmy's dad told him that accidents happen and it's okay to make mistakes. He also reminded Timmy that it's important to be responsible and careful when serving others. Timmy learned that serving others is a good thing to do, but he should also be careful not to make a mess. From then on, Timmy always wore an apron when serving dinner to his family. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had many sheep. The sheep were fluffy and white, but they were also very dull. One day, the farmer needed to take the sheep to a new field, but he was delayed because he couldn't find his hat. The sheep were getting hungry and started to bleat loudly. Finally, the farmer found his hat and they all set off to the new field. The sheep were happy and started to graze on the fresh green grass. The farmer was happy too because he knew the sheep would be well-fed and happy in their new home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and surf on the waves at the beach. One day, she met a shy crab on the sand. + +"Hello, little crab," said Lily. "Do you want to come surf with me?" + +The crab was too shy to answer, but Lily took it as a yes and put the crab on her surfboard. They sang songs and rode the waves together. + +Suddenly, a big wave came and knocked Lily and the crab off the board. The crab scurried away, leaving Lily alone and sad on the beach. She realized that sometimes it's not safe to trust strangers, even if they seem friendly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very shy and didn't like to talk to new people. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. She saw a big ball and wanted to play with it. But when she tried to catch it, she dropped it and it rolled away. + +Lily's mommy told her not to worry and they went to sit on a swing. As they swung back and forth, Lily felt the motion of the swing and giggled. She liked the feeling of moving through the air. + +Soon, another little girl came up to them and asked if she could swing too. Lily felt a little nervous, but her mommy encouraged her to share the swing. They all had fun together and Lily realized that making new friends wasn't so scary after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved taking photos with her camera. One day, she saw her cat standing on the windowsill. She quickly took a photo of her cat. + +"Look, mommy!" Lily said, showing her mom the photo. "My cat is standing on the windowsill!" + +"Oh, that's a great photo, Lily," her mom said. "But why does your cat look so miserable?" + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe she wants to go outside and play." + +"Well, let's take her outside then," her mom said. + +Lily and her mom took the cat outside to play. The cat was no longer miserable and started to play with Lily. They had a lot of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play on the swing in his backyard. He would swing back and forth, feeling the wind in his hair. + +One day, the swing broke! Timmy's dad tried to fix it, but he wasn't a mechanic. The swing was still broken and Timmy was sad. + +Then, Timmy's mom had an idea. She called a mechanic to come and fix the swing. The mechanic came and fixed the swing, but he did a terrible job. + +The next day, Timmy was swinging on the swing and it broke again. This time, Timmy got hurt and had to go to the hospital. Timmy learned that sometimes things don't work out, even when we try our best. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and make them tidy in her room. One day, while she was playing with her favorite puzzle piece, she accidentally dropped it under her bed. She tried to reach it, but it was too far away. + +Lily started to panic because she didn't want to lose her favorite puzzle piece. She asked her mom for help, but her mom was busy cooking in the kitchen. Feeling sad and scared, Lily decided to take a deep breath and try to reach the puzzle piece again. With a little bit of effort, she finally grabbed it and put it back in its place. + +Lily felt proud of herself for being brave and not giving up. She learned that even when things get messy, she can always make them tidy again. From that day on, Lily made sure to be extra careful with her toys and always put them back in their proper place. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing hide and seek when they heard a loud noise. It was an emergency! They saw a big fire in the neighbor's house. Timmy's dad, who was a humble firefighter, quickly arrived to put out the fire. + +After a while, Timmy's dad returned home safe and sound. Timmy was happy to see his dad return and thanked him for being a hero. From that day on, Timmy knew that his dad was always ready to help in case of an emergency. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the garden. One day, she saw a leak in the hose and got frustrated because she couldn't water her flowers. + +Lily's mommy saw her sad face and asked, "What's wrong, sweetie?" + +Lily replied, "The hose has a leak and I can't water my flowers. I'm frustrated." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Don't worry, we will fix it together." They picked up some tape and fixed the leak. Now Lily could water her flowers again and she was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and draw pictures. He loved to draw symbols like stars and hearts. + +One day, Timmy's mom bought him a new toy. It was a toy car with attractive colors. Timmy loved it so much that he wanted to play with it all day. He set it on his shelf so he could see it every day. + +But one day, Timmy's little sister came into his room and accidentally knocked the toy car off the shelf. The toy car broke into many pieces and Timmy was very sad. He tried to fix it, but it was too broken. + +Timmy learned that sometimes things we like can be easily broken. He was sad but he knew he could always draw symbols to make him happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy had long fur that was very soft. One day, Fluffy's friend, a little mouse named Squeaky, came to visit. Squeaky noticed that Fluffy's fur was getting too long and it was hard to see his cute little face. So, Squeaky decided to help Fluffy by cutting his fur. + +Squeaky took out her little scissors and carefully cut Fluffy's fur. Fluffy was so happy because now he could see better and his fur felt even softer. Squeaky was so proud of herself for helping her friend. + +After the haircut, Fluffy started to feel a little dizzy. He closed his eyes and took a little nap. When he woke up, he felt much better and thanked Squeaky for her help. From that day on, Fluffy and Squeaky were even better friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, she met a kind musician who played beautiful music. Lily wanted to be a musician too, so she asked the musician how she could succeed. + +The musician told Lily that to be a good musician, she needed to practice every day and listen to her parents. Lily was obedient and did what she was told. She practiced singing and dancing every day and listened to her parents. Soon enough, Lily became a great musician and could sing and dance better than anyone else. + +Lily was very happy that she succeeded and became a musician. She was grateful to the kind musician who taught her how to be obedient and practice every day. From that day on, Lily continued to sing and dance, bringing joy to everyone who heard her beautiful music. +Once upon a time, there was a playful kitten named Mittens. Mittens loved to play with her toys and chase after butterflies. One day, Mittens saw a spider weaving a cobweb in the corner of the room. Mittens asked the spider, "What are you doing?" The spider replied, "I am making a cobweb to catch flies." + +Mittens was curious and asked, "Can I sail on your cobweb?" The spider chuckled and said, "No, my cobweb is too delicate for sailing. It's only for catching flies." Mittens understood and continued to play with her toys, but she couldn't stop thinking about the spider's cobweb. + +Later that day, Mittens saw a fly buzzing around the room. She remembered the spider's cobweb and decided to catch the fly herself. She pounced and caught the fly in her paws. Mittens was proud and showed the spider her catch. The spider was impressed and said, "You are a clever kitten. Maybe one day, you can sail on my cobweb." Mittens smiled and continued to play with her toys, dreaming of the day she could sail on the spider's cobweb. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain, but every time she did, she got wet. One day, her mommy gave her a fancy umbrella to keep her dry. Lily was so happy and twirled around with it. + +The next day, it rained again and Lily went outside with her fancy umbrella. But, oh no! The wind blew so hard that the umbrella turned inside out. Lily was sad and wet again. She knew she had to solve this problem. + +Lily asked her daddy for help and together they figured out how to fix the umbrella. They put it back in its right shape and even reinforced it with some tape. From then on, Lily could play outside in the rain with her fancy umbrella and stay dry. She was so happy and grateful to her daddy for helping her solve the problem. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to spend time playing with her toys and her kitty. One day, Lily's mommy had to go to work and couldn't play with her. Lily felt sad because she wanted to spend time with her mommy. + +Lily decided to play with her toys, but it wasn't the same without her mommy. She tried to play with her kitty, but even that didn't make her feel better. She missed her mommy so much. + +When her mommy came home, Lily was so happy. She hugged her mommy tight and told her how sad she was without her. Her mommy promised to spend more time with her and they played together until it was time for bed. Lily went to sleep with a smile on her face, happy to have spent time with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and he loved to eat hamburgers. His dad had a big grill in the backyard where he would cook the burgers. + +One day, Timmy's dad told him that the grill was broken. Timmy was sad because he couldn't have his favorite food. But his dad said they could still have burgers, they just had to test out a new way to cook them. + +Timmy's dad took out a big pan and they cooked the burgers on the stove. They tasted different, but Timmy thought they were still yummy. From then on, whenever the grill was broken, they would cook burgers on the stove instead. Timmy was happy because he knew there was always a way to have his favorite food. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his toy helicopter. The sun was shining and the weather was mild. + +Timmy's mommy called him inside for lunch, but he didn't want to stop playing. He smiled and waved at his mom, hoping she would let him stay outside. + +But suddenly, a big gust of wind blew the helicopter out of Timmy's hands and into the street. Timmy ran after it, but a car came and hit him. Timmy's mommy cried and cried, and the whole neighborhood was sad. + +From that day on, no one smiled when they saw the helicopter. It reminded them of the sad day when Timmy was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to listen to music. She had big ears that could hear everything. One day, Lily's favorite toy, a little teddy bear, went missing. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She felt anxious and sad. + +Lily's mom saw her daughter's face and wondered what was wrong. Lily told her about the missing teddy bear. Her mom said not to worry and that they would find it together. They searched the whole house, but still no teddy bear. + +Suddenly, they heard a sound coming from the closet. Lily's mom opened the closet door and there was the teddy bear! Lily was so happy and hugged the teddy bear tightly. Her ears could hear the teddy bear say "I missed you too!" Lily's anxious feelings went away and she felt very happy. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her teddy bear close so it wouldn't get lost again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop and play with his friends. One day, Benny's friend, a little bird named Bella, came to him with a sad face. + +"What's wrong, Bella?" Benny asked. + +"It's my birthday today, but I'm all alone. My family is far away," Bella said. + +Benny had an idea. "Let's celebrate your birthday together! I'll make you a pastel cake and we can have a party," he said. + +Bella's face lit up with joy. They gathered some flowers and balloons and set up a party in the forest. Benny's pastel cake was delicious and they danced and played games. + +At the end of the day, Bella hugged Benny and said, "Thank you for making my day special. You showed me that even when things seem gray, there's always a way to celebrate and have fun with friends." + +Benny smiled and said, "That's what friends are for." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and imagine he was a pirate on a big boat. One day, he saw a big, beautiful yacht in the water. It was so fancy and famous! Timmy wished he could ride on it. + +Timmy went to his mom and asked if they could go on the yacht. His mom said no, but Timmy kept imagining what it would be like to be on the famous yacht. He pretended he was a captain and sailed the seas. + +As Timmy played, he saw some other kids playing too. They all wanted to ride on the yacht too. So, Timmy said, "Let's imagine we're all on the famous yacht together!" And they did. They had so much fun pretending to sail on the fancy yacht, even though they never actually got to ride on it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and sing songs. One day, her mommy read her a poem about a little bird. Lily listened carefully and clapped her hands when it was done. + +Later that day, Lily's brother wanted to play with her toys. Lily didn't want to share at first, but then she remembered the poem and decided to be patient and share with her brother. Her brother was happy and Lily felt good because she accepted her brother's request to play together. + +From that day on, Lily remembered the poem and tried to be patient and accepting with her friends and family. She learned that sharing and being kind made everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One night, Lily woke up because she heard a strange noise. She looked around her room but didn't see anything. Suddenly, a big spider crawled on her bed and scared her. She screamed and ran to her mommy's room. Her mommy saw that Lily was pale and hugged her until she felt better. From that night on, Lily always checked her bed before going to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big city with lots of buildings. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big pile of dirt. + +Lily asked her mom, "What's that big pile of dirt for?" + +Her mom replied, "They're going to bury some old pipes under it." + +Lily thought that was interesting and decided to play in the dirt. She made a perfect sandcastle and showed it to her mom. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom walked by the same spot and saw a new building. Lily was so happy to see the perfect building that was built on top of the buried pipes. She said to her mom, "Look, the dirt is gone and now there's a new building there!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, they built a new building on top of the buried pipes. That's why they had to dig up the dirt." + +Lily was amazed and happy to see the perfect building that was there now. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big city with his family. One day, Timmy's family decided to go on a trip to their country. The country was a place where Timmy's grandparents lived. They lived in a small house with a big garden. + +Timmy loved going to the country because he could run around and play outside all day. He also loved the food his grandma cooked. She made his favorite dish, which was very popular in their country. After a few days, it was time for Timmy and his family to return to the city. Timmy was sad to leave his grandparents, but he knew he would come back soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the park to play with his friends. One day, Timmy noticed that the park was very dirty. There was trash all over the ground, and the playground equipment was broken. Timmy knew that this was not good for anyone. + +Timmy decided to do something about it. He went to the park staff and asked if he could help clean up the park. The staff was happy to have Timmy's help. Timmy and the staff worked together to pick up all the trash and fix the broken equipment. + +After they were done, the park looked beautiful again. Timmy was so happy that he could help make the park a better place for everyone to enjoy. The staff was also happy because they knew that Timmy was a good helper. The moral of the story is that everyone can help make the world a better place, even little kids like Timmy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the green trees outside her window. One day, she wanted to go outside and play, but her toys were upstairs. So, she climbed the stairs to get her toys. + +As she climbed the stairs, she noticed that the stairs were also green. She thought it was funny that the stairs and the trees were the same color. When she got to the top of the stairs, she found her favorite toy car and played with it for hours. + +Later that day, Lily's mom called her for dinner. She ran down the green stairs and into the kitchen. She told her mom all about the green stairs and how much fun she had playing with her toy car. From that day on, Lily loved looking at the green stairs whenever she climbed them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toy truck. One day, Timmy accidentally broke the wheel of his truck while playing with it in the sand. + +Timmy went to his mommy and said, "Mommy, my truck is broken. Can you repair it please?" + +Mommy tried to fix the wheel, but it was difficult because it was a very small part. She said, "I'm sorry Timmy, I can't repair it. Maybe we can buy you a new truck?" + +Timmy was sad because he loved his old truck. He said, "But mommy, I don't want a new truck. Can we try to fix it again tomorrow?" + +The next day, Timmy and his mommy went to the store and bought some sandpaper. They used the sandpaper to smooth out the broken part and were able to repair the wheel. Timmy was so happy to have his truck back and said, "Thank you mommy, you're the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a perfect day planned with his friends. They were going to play at the park, eat ice cream, and watch a movie. But Timmy's big brother, Jack, came along too. Jack brought a gun with him and showed it to Timmy's friends. Timmy was embarrassed because he knew that guns were not toys. + +"Jack, you can't bring a gun to the park. It's not safe," Timmy said. + +But Jack didn't listen. He thought it was cool to have a gun. Timmy's friends started to get scared and wanted to go home. Timmy didn't want his friends to be scared, so he had to tell Jack to put the gun away. + +"Please, Jack. Put the gun away. You're scaring my friends," Timmy said. + +In the end, Jack listened to Timmy and put the gun away. Timmy's friends were happy again and they continued to have a perfect day. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie liked to march around the jungle and play with her friends. One day, Ellie and her friends went to the beach to play in the sand. They built big sandcastles and dug deep holes. + +Suddenly, Ellie realized she had lost her favorite toy. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. Her friends wanted to help but they weren't reliable. Ellie was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, a little bird flew down and asked what was wrong. Ellie told the bird about her lost toy. The bird said, "Don't worry, I'm reliable. I'll help you find it." So, the bird flew around and found Ellie's toy. Ellie was so happy and thanked the bird for being so reliable. From then on, Ellie and the bird were the best of friends and marched around the jungle together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty pink dress with a zipper that went up and down. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They were all jumping and running around, but Lily wasn't very good at it. She kept falling down and getting upset. + +One of her friends, a boy named Timmy, saw that Lily was struggling. He went over to her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'll help you." Timmy was very patient and showed Lily how to jump and run without falling. Lily was so happy that she started to clap her hands. + +From that day on, Lily practiced every day and got better and better. She remembered how patient Timmy was with her and decided to be patient with others too. She learned that it's important to help your friends and be patient with them, just like Timmy was patient with her. And whenever she felt proud of herself, she would clap her hands just like she did in the park with Timmy. +Once upon a time, there were two cars. One was red and one was blue. They were friends and loved to race each other. One day, they decided to race through the countryside. The landscape was beautiful with green hills and a gentle breeze. + +The red car said to the blue car, "Let's see who can go faster!" And they started to race. The red car was winning, but suddenly it crashed into a tree. The blue car stopped and said, "Are you okay?" + +The red car replied, "No, I'm hurt." The blue car called for help, but it was too late. The red car was badly damaged and couldn't be fixed. The blue car was sad and missed his friend. From that day on, the blue car never raced again. +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's mother told her it was going to be a cold night and she needed to gather her blanket. + +Lily looked around her room and found her favorite blanket. It was soft and cozy. She hugged it tightly and ran to her mother to show her. Her mother smiled and said, "That's a good blanket, it will keep you warm tonight." + +Later that night, Lily climbed into bed with her blanket and fell asleep. She felt so happy knowing that her blanket was available to keep her warm. She dreamed of playing with her friends in the park again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Max. Max loved to eat cheese more than anything in the world. One day, Max went on a big adventure to find the best cheese in the whole wide world. + +He traveled through the forest and met many animals along the way. He met a sleepy bear who was taking a nap in the sun. Max asked the bear if he knew where he could find some cheese. The bear was too sleepy to help, but Max continued on his journey. + +Finally, Max found a big piece of cheese that matched his dreams. He was so happy that he ate the whole thing in one bite! Max realized that the best cheese in the world was the one that he found all by himself. From that day on, Max knew that he could do anything he put his mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat dessert, especially chocolate cake. One day, her mom baked a chocolate cake for her birthday. It was deep and rich, with lots of frosting on top. Lily was so happy and excited to eat it. + +But then, her little brother came and wanted to have some too. Lily didn't want to share because she was afraid he would spoil it. But her mom told her that sharing is important and that the cake would taste even better if they ate it together. + +So, Lily and her brother sat down and enjoyed the delicious cake. It was so good that they both wanted more! They laughed and had fun, and Lily realized that sharing was actually really nice. She felt happy that she could make her brother happy too, and the cake tasted even better because they ate it together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy told her to close the door because it was getting cold outside. Lily went to the door and closed it tight. + +Lily was a very curious girl. She liked to look around and see what was happening. Sometimes, she would even peek through the keyhole to see what was on the other side. Her mommy told her that it was not polite to be nosy, but Lily couldn't help it. + +One day, Lily's mommy went to the store and didn't come back for a long time. Lily started to worry that something bad had happened. She went to the door and opened it to see if her mommy was coming. When she saw her mommy walking up the driveway, she was so happy and relieved. From that day on, Lily promised not to be so nosy and to listen to her mommy's rules. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant who wanted to go on an adventure. The ant asked his friend, a caterpillar, if he wanted to come along. The caterpillar said yes, but warned the ant to be careful of the big, stupid bird who lived in the tree. + +The ant and the caterpillar started walking, inch by inch, towards the tree. They saw the big, stupid bird sitting on a branch, but they thought they could sneak past him. Suddenly, the bird woke up and started chasing them! + +The ant and the caterpillar ran as fast as they could, but the bird caught up to them. The bird ate the caterpillar and the ant was very sad. He wished he had listened to his friend's warning. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved taking walks in the park with her mom. One day, she saw a beautiful leaf on the ground and picked it up. + +"Look, mommy! This leaf is so pretty!" Lily exclaimed. + +"It sure is, sweetie. Why don't you lend it to me so I can take a closer look?" her mom replied. + +Lily handed her mom the leaf and they both admired its beauty. After a few minutes, her mom gave the leaf back to Lily and they continued their walk. + +As they walked, Lily saw a boy crying on a bench. She went up to him and asked, "What's wrong?" + +"I lost my toy car and I can't find it," the boy replied. + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea. I can lend you my beautiful leaf and you can pretend it's a car." + +The boy's face lit up and he happily played with the leaf. Lily and her mom continued their walk, happy to have helped someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw her friend Timmy and asked him what he was doing. + +"I'm building a sandcastle," Timmy said. + +"That sounds fun! Can I help?" Lily asked. + +"Sure!" Timmy said. + +They worked together to build the sandcastle, using buckets and shovels. When they finished, they sat down to rest. + +"I'm hungry," Lily said. + +"I have some oat cookies in my backpack," Timmy said. + +Lily took a cookie and took a bite. "Mmm, this is yummy!" she said. + +"I know, right? My mom makes the best oat cookies," Timmy said. + +Suddenly, they heard a weird noise. "What was that?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, let's go check it out!" Timmy said. + +They ran towards the noise and found a group of birds singing in a tree. Lily and Timmy sat down to listen to the beautiful music. They were happy they built the sandcastle and had a tasty snack of oat cookies. It was a perfect day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, Lily wanted to build a house for her dolls. She got a saw and started cutting some wood. But she wasn't careful and accidentally cut her finger. It hurt a lot! + +Lily's mommy came and measured her finger to see how big the cut was. She told Lily that she needed to be careful when using tools. Lily learned that being careful is important so that she doesn't get hurt again. + +From then on, Lily always made sure to measure twice and cut once. She also asked her mommy to help her when using tools. And she never forgot to be careful! +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the park. He brought his kite with him. Timmy loved to fly his kite high in the sky. + +As he flew his kite, he saw a dark cloud in the sky. Timmy became worried that it would rain and he would have to go home. + +Suddenly, a little girl came up to Timmy and asked, "Can I see your kite?" Timmy smiled and said, "Sure! Do you want to help me fly it?" The little girl nodded and together they flew the kite high in the sky. + +They didn't notice the dark cloud anymore because they were having so much fun. When it was time to go home, the little girl said, "Thank you for letting me see your kite. It was so much fun!" Timmy smiled and said, "You're welcome. Maybe we can fly it again tomorrow!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside and follow her mommy wherever she went. One day, her mommy put some lotion on her arms and legs to keep her skin soft. Lily loved the way the lotion smelled and felt on her skin. + +As they walked outside, they heard a noisy bird chirping in a tree. Lily looked up and saw the bird jumping from branch to branch. She wanted to follow the bird, but her mommy told her to stay close. They continued walking and saw some flowers that smelled so sweet. Lily wanted to pick them, but her mommy told her to leave them for the bees. + +Finally, they arrived at the park where Lily could play on the swings and slide. She had so much fun following her mommy around and exploring all the fun things in the park. As the sun began to set, they headed back home. Lily was tired but happy from all the fun they had. She couldn't wait to do it all again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a big nation of animals. They all lived together in peace and harmony. One day, the lion called a meeting. He said, "We need to march together to protect our land." All the animals agreed and started preparing for the march. + +The big day arrived, and all the animals marched together. They walked for hours and hours, but they didn't give up. They were determined to protect their land. Suddenly, they saw a group of hunters trying to hunt them down. The animals quickly formed a circle around their babies and prepared to fight. + +The hunters were scared by the big group of animals and ran away. The animals cheered and thanked the lion for calling the march. From that day on, they knew that they were a big and strong nation that could protect their land. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved flowers. She had a garden full of pretty flowers that she tended to every day. One day, Lily saw a big, red flower that she really wanted. But she couldn't have it because it belonged to her neighbor, Billy. + +Lily felt envious of Billy's flower and wished she could have it. She tried to trade some of her own flowers with Billy, but he didn't want to. So, Lily decided to shake the flower's stem to see if it would fall off. But it didn't work and the flower stayed on the stem. + +Lily felt bad for trying to take Billy's flower and realized that it was not nice to be envious. She learned to appreciate her own flowers and was happy with what she had. From that day on, Lily and Billy became friends and shared their flowers with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a man who loved yummy food. He had a wife who always cooked yummy meals for him. One day, the man's wife went out to buy some ingredients to make a yummy dinner. The man wanted to go with her, so he followed her to the store. + +At the store, the man's wife picked out all the yummy ingredients she needed to make a delicious meal. The man helped her carry the groceries back home. When they got home, the man's wife cooked up a storm and made the most yummy dinner ever. The man was so happy and thanked his wife for making such a yummy meal. + +From that day on, the man always followed his wife to the store so they could pick out yummy ingredients together. And every time they got home, the man's wife cooked up a storm and made the most yummy meals ever. The man was so happy to have such a yummy wife who always cooked yummy food for him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a boy playing with a toy car. She wanted to play with the car too, but she didn't have any toys with her. + +Lily went to the boy and said, "Hi, can I play with your car please?" The boy said, "Sure, but first we need to solve a mystery." Lily asked, "What's a mystery?" The boy said, "It's when we don't know something and we need to find out." + +The boy told Lily that he lost his other toy somewhere in the park and he couldn't find it. Lily said, "Let's talk to the other kids and ask if they saw your toy." They talked to the other kids and finally found the missing toy. + +The boy was very happy and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." Lily smiled and said, "It was fun solving the mystery with you. And your toy car is not cheap, it's very cool!" +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who worked in an office. She would go to work every day and come back home in the evening. One day, she came back home looking very tired. She sat on the couch and closed her eyes. Her little girl came to her and asked, "Mommy, why are you so tired?" + +The mommy replied, "I had a lot of work to do in the office today." The little girl didn't understand what an office was, so the mommy explained, "It's a place where grown-ups go to work and do important things." + +The little girl wanted to help her mommy feel better, so she gave her a big hug and said, "I love you, mommy." The mommy smiled and hugged her back. Suddenly, the little girl remembered something. She had caught a butterfly earlier that day and had it in a jar. She said, "Mommy, I caught a butterfly. Can we release it?" + +The mommy's tiredness went away as she saw the excitement in her little girl's eyes. They went outside and released the butterfly. It flew away, and the little girl clapped her hands with joy. The mommy felt happy too, knowing that her little girl was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a big basket full of colorful balls. She wanted to play with them, so she grabbed them all and started to throw them around. + +Suddenly, a serious-looking man came up to her and told her that the basket belonged to his little boy. Lily felt bad and tried to give the balls back, but she accidentally knocked the basket over and all the balls rolled away. The man got very angry and yelled at her. + +Lily ran away crying and didn't want to play in the park anymore. She learned that it's not okay to grab things that don't belong to you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, Lily's mom warned her that it was going to rain soon, so she needed to come inside. + +Lily didn't want to come inside yet because she was having too much fun. But then she saw the clouds in the sky and felt nervous. She knew her mom was right and it was going to rain soon. + +Lily ran inside and her mom gave her a warm sheet to wrap around her. "Thank you, Mommy," said Lily. "I'm glad you warned me about the rain. I don't want to get wet!" + +"Don't worry, Lily," said her mom. "We'll stay inside and play games until the rain stops." Lily smiled and snuggled up in her sheet, feeling safe and cozy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy had a soft, brown fur that made him very cuddly. One day, Teddy went outside to play and saw a big, bad wolf. The wolf wanted to eat Teddy up, but Teddy resisted. He stood up tall and growled as loud as he could. The wolf was scared and ran away. Teddy felt proud of himself for being brave and strong. From that day on, Teddy knew he could resist any bad things that came his way. +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 went to the park with her mom and dad. While they were walking, she saw a big slide and wanted to try it. + +Lily climbed up the slide and when she got to the top, she slipped and fell down. She hurt her knee and her heart was beating fast. Her mom and dad came running over to her and asked if she was okay. Lily said, "I'm okay, but that was a terrible fall!" + +Her mom and dad hugged her and told her that it's okay to fall sometimes and that they will always be there to help her. Lily felt better and they all walked to the ice cream truck to get some ice cream. Lily chose her favorite flavor and ate it happily. She knew that even if she falls, her mom and dad will always be there to make her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. She loved to run and jump and play with her toys in the grass. One day, she saw a big tree with green leaves. It was an oak tree. + +Lily went to the tree and said, "Hello, Mr. Oak. You look so big and strong." + +The tree said, "Thank you, little girl. I am very comfortable here in the ground." + +Lily smiled and said, "I wish I could be as comfortable as you. But I have to go to school and do my homework." + +The oak tree replied, "Don't worry, little girl. You will bloom just like me one day. You will grow big and strong too." + +Lily was happy to hear that and went back to playing. She knew that one day she would be just as big and strong as the oak tree. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toys. One day, he saw a tap in the garden and wanted to play with it. He pulled the tap, and water came out. He was happy and played with the water. + +Suddenly, his sister came and said, "Don't play with the tap, it's stupid." But Timmy didn't listen and kept playing. The sister went inside the house, and Timmy continued playing with the tap. + +After a while, Timmy got tired and went inside the house. But he forgot to turn off the tap, and water kept flowing. The water flooded the garden and went inside the house. Timmy's parents were angry and scolded him for being careless. Timmy felt sad and learned his lesson not to pull the tap again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, Lily found a wet rag outside. She picked it up and squeezed it, but it was still wet. + +Lily decided to use the wet rag to play hide and seek. She hid the rag under her bed and waited for her friends to come over. When they arrived, Lily told them to find the wet rag. + +Her friends searched everywhere, but they couldn't find the rag. Lily giggled and showed them where she had hidden it. They all laughed and continued to play together. From that day on, Lily always kept the wet rag as a special hiding spot in her room. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved sandwiches, especially the ones his mom made for him. One day, Timmy's mom made him a sandwich with peanut butter and jelly. It was so delicious that Timmy wanted to share it with his friend, Billy. + +Timmy ran to the park to find Billy. When he saw him, he said, "Billy, I have a sandwich for you. It's so yummy!" Billy said, "Thank you, Timmy. Can we eat it on the subway?" Timmy didn't know what a subway was, so he asked Billy. Billy explained that it was a train that goes underground. + +Timmy and Billy got on the subway and found a seat. Timmy spread the peanut butter and jelly on the bread and gave half to Billy. They both took a bite and smiled. "This sandwich is delicious!" said Billy. Timmy was happy that he could share his sandwich with his friend on their adventure on the subway. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved picking flowers. She would go outside every day and look for pretty flowers to bring back to her mommy. One day, she saw a beautiful lily in the garden. She reached down to pick it, but it was stuck. + +Lily tried to pull the flower out of the ground, but it wouldn't budge. She twisted and turned it, but it still wouldn't come out. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and turned around to see a big dog running towards her. She was scared and didn't know what to do. + +The dog came closer and closer, but then it stopped and started to bark. Lily realized that the dog wasn't trying to hurt her, but was just cold and wanted to play. She petted the dog and they became friends. Together, Lily and the dog were able to twist the flower out of the ground and bring it home to Lily's mommy. They all lived happily ever after. +One day, Timmy and his mom went to the theater to watch a movie. They got some popcorn and sat down in their seats. Timmy was very excited to watch the movie. + +During the movie, Timmy's mom realized she forgot her phone at home. She said, "Oh no, I forgot my phone at home. I hope nobody calls me." Timmy asked, "What's wrong, Mommy?" His mom replied, "I forgot something at home, but it's okay." + +After the movie, Timmy said, "That was a fake movie. I didn't like it." His mom laughed and said, "It wasn't real, but it was still fun to watch." They went home and Timmy fell asleep dreaming about the next time they would go to the theater. +Lily and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But their favorite thing was to rock on the big pink horse. The horse was very attractive. It had a shiny mane, a long tail and a happy smile. + +"Can I rock on the horse first?" Lily asked Sam. + +"OK, but only for a little while. Then it's my turn," Sam said. + +Lily climbed on the horse and held the handles. She rocked back and forth, feeling the wind in her hair. She pretended she was riding a real horse. She made horse noises and said, "Giddy up, pink horse!" + +Sam watched Lily and waited. He wanted to rock on the horse too. He liked the horse's color and shape. He thought it was the best toy in the park. + +"Lily, can I rock on the horse now?" Sam asked. + +"OK, Sam. You can rock on the horse now. But be careful. Don't rock too hard. The horse might get dizzy," Lily said. + +She got off the horse and helped Sam get on. Sam rocked back and forth, feeling the horse move. He pretended he was a cowboy. He made cowboy noises and said, "Yee-haw, pink horse!" + +Lily and Sam took turns rocking on the horse. They had a lot of fun. They thanked the horse for letting them rock on it. They said, "You are a very attractive pink horse. We love you, pink horse!" +Anna was scared of the doctor. She did not like the white coat and the big glasses. She did not like the smell of the room. She did not like the needle. + +The doctor smiled and said, "Hello, Anna. I am here to help you. You need a needle to make you strong and healthy. It will not hurt much. Just a little pinch." + +Anna shook her head and hid behind her mom. She said, "No, no, no. I do not want a needle. I am strong and healthy. I do not need a needle." + +The doctor said, "I know you are brave, Anna. But sometimes we need a needle to protect us from germs. Germs are very small and bad. They can make us sick. The needle has medicine that can fight the germs. It is like a shield." + +Anna said, "But I have a shield. I have my teddy bear. He can fight the germs. He is my best friend. He does not like needles either." + +The doctor said, "Your teddy bear is very cute and modest. He does not show off. He is a good friend. But he cannot fight the germs by himself. He needs your help. He needs you to be brave and get the needle. Then you can both be safe and happy. Will you do that for him?" + +Anna looked at her teddy bear. He looked at her with his big eyes. He seemed to say, "Please, Anna. I love you. I want you to be well." Anna felt a warm feeling in her heart. She loved her teddy bear too. She did not want him to be sad or scared. She wanted him to be proud of her. + +She took a deep breath and said, "Okay, doctor. I will get the needle. But you have to be gentle. And you have to give me a sticker and a hug afterwards. And you have to give my teddy bear a sticker and a hug too." + +The doctor said, "Deal. You are a very good girl, Anna. You are very kind and smart. I am proud of you. And I am sure your teddy bear is proud of you too." + +He took the needle and gave Anna a quick pinch. She winced and squeezed her teddy bear. But she did not cry. She was brave. She insisted on being brave. The doctor gave her a sticker and a hug. He gave her teddy bear a sticker and a hug too. He said, "You did it, Anna. You are amazing. You are a hero. And so is your teddy bear." + +Anna smiled and said, "Thank you, doctor. You are nice. You are a hero too. You help people and animals. You make them feel better. You are my friend." + +The doctor smiled and said, "You are welcome, Anna. You are my friend too. And so is your teddy bear. Take good care of him. And take good care of yourself. I hope to see you again soon. But not for a needle. Just for a check-up." + +Anna nodded and said, "Okay, doctor. Goodbye. See you soon." + +She waved and left with her mom and her teddy bear. She felt proud and happy. She had done something hard and good. She had helped her teddy bear and herself. She had made a new friend. She had learned a new word. She had learned what it meant to insist. +Bee and Ant are friends. They like to play in the sun and find food. One day, they see a big yellow hive on a tree. Bee says, "That is my home. There are many bees inside. They make honey. Do you want to see?" + +Ant says, "Yes, I want to see. But how can we go up? The tree is very high." + +Bee says, "I can fly. You can ride on my back. Hold on tight. I will take you up." + +Ant says, "OK. Thank you, Bee. You are very kind." + +Bee and Ant fly up to the hive. They see many holes and bees. Bee says, "This is where we live. We work hard to make honey. Honey is sweet and good. Do you want to taste?" + +Ant says, "Yes, I want to taste. But will the other bees be angry?" + +Bee says, "No, they will not be angry. They are my family. They will share with you. Come, I will show you." + +Bee and Ant go inside a hole. They see a lot of honey. Bee says, "This is honey. You can have some. But be careful. Do not eat too much. It will make you sick." + +Ant says, "OK. I will eat a little. Mmm, this is very good. Thank you, Bee. You are very generous." + +Bee and Ant eat some honey. They are happy. They talk and laugh. But then, they hear a loud noise. They look outside. They see dark clouds and rain. Rain is falling hard. Bee says, "Oh no, it is raining. We have to go back. Rain is bad for us. It will make us wet and cold." + +Ant says, "Oh no, I do not like rain. How can we go back? The rain is too strong." + +Bee says, "Do not worry, Ant. I will help you. We will wait for a break. Then, I will fly fast. You will hold on tight. We will be safe." + +Ant says, "OK. I trust you, Bee. You are very brave." + +Bee and Ant wait for a break. They see a gap in the clouds. They see the sun. Bee says, "Now, it is time. Let us go." Bee and Ant fly out of the hive. They fly down to the ground. They avoid the rain. They reach their home. They are dry and warm. Bee says, "We made it. We are safe. I am glad you are OK, Ant." + +Ant says, "We made it. We are safe. I am glad you are OK, Bee. Thank you for showing me your home and sharing your honey. You are a good friend." + +Bee says, "You are welcome, Ant. Thank you for coming with me and being brave. You are a good friend, too." + +Bee and Ant hug. They are happy. They are friends. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big puzzle of a farm. They liked to put the pieces together and make the animals and the plants. + +One day, their parent said they had to go to the store and left them with a babysitter. The babysitter was nice, but she did not know how to play with the puzzle. She mixed up the pieces and made them wrong. Sam and Lily were sad and angry. + +They tried to tell the babysitter to stop, but she did not listen. She said they had to share and be nice. Sam and Lily did not want to share or be nice. They wanted to play with their puzzle the way they liked. + +They had an idea. They decided to unite and work together. They took the pieces from the babysitter and ran to their room. They locked the door and started to fix the puzzle. They were persistent and did not give up. They found the right pieces and matched them. They made the farm again. + +They were happy and proud. They hugged each other and smiled. They heard their parent come back and knock on the door. They opened the door and showed their parent their puzzle. Their parent was happy and proud too. They said they were sorry for leaving them with the babysitter. They said they were smart and brave to unite and fix the puzzle. They said they loved them very much. Sam and Lily said they loved them too. They all hugged and went to have a snack. +Sara and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big mushroom under a tree. It was brown and round and had white spots. + +"Look, a mushroom!" Sara said. "Can we eat it?" + +Ben shook his head. "No, no, no. Some mushrooms are bad. They can make you sick. We need to ask Mom first." + +They ran to the house and found Mom in the kitchen. They showed her the mushroom. + +"Mom, can we eat this mushroom?" Sara asked. + +Mom smiled and took the mushroom. She looked at it carefully. + +"This is a new mushroom. I have never seen it before. It might be good, or it might be bad. We don't know. We need to be careful with new things. We should not eat them unless we are sure they are safe." + +She put the mushroom in a bowl and washed her hands. + +"Thank you for showing me the mushroom, Sara and Ben. You are very smart and curious. But you also need to be careful and listen to me. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Ben nodded. They realized that Mom was right. They did not want to eat something that could make them sick. They hugged Mom and said sorry. + +"It's okay, my loves. I'm not angry. I'm proud of you for asking me first. Now, how about some cookies and milk?" + +Sara and Ben cheered. They forgot about the mushroom and followed Mom to the table. They ate the cookies and drank the milk. They were happy and safe. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big tent with many colors. They want to enter the tent and see what is inside. + +"Can we go in, Mom?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, but be careful and stay together," Mom says. + +Lily and Ben enter the tent. They see many people and animals. They see a man with a funny hat and a long nose. He is making balloons for the kids. They see a woman with a big dress and many rings. She is telling stories with cards. They see a boy with a monkey on his shoulder. He is giving nuts to the monkey. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Ben says. + +"Look, there is a plate with cookies!" Lily says. + +They run to the plate and take a cookie each. They bite the cookies and smile. The cookies are very yummy. + +"Hello, little ones," a voice says. + +They turn around and see a man with a beard and a red coat. He is holding a big bag. + +"Who are you?" Lily asks. + +"I am Santa Claus," the man says. "I am here to give gifts to the good children. And you are very good, because you shared the cookies. You are very lucky, because I have a special gift for you." + +He opens his bag and takes out two boxes. He gives one to Lily and one to Ben. + +"What is it?" Ben asks. + +"Open it and see," Santa says. + +Lily and Ben open their boxes. They gasp with joy. Lily has a doll with a pink dress and a hat. Ben has a car with lights and sounds. + +"Thank you, Santa!" they say. + +"You are welcome, my dears," Santa says. "Now, go and enjoy the rest of the carnival. And remember, be good and be happy." + +Lily and Ben hug Santa and run to show their gifts to Mom. They are very happy. They think they are the luckiest kids in the world. +Sam and Ben are friends. They like to play with toy guns and pretend they are spies. One day, they find a big box in the park. They open the box and see many shiny things inside. They are diamonds! + +"Wow, look at these!" Sam says. "We are rich!" + +"Let's take them home!" Ben says. "But we have to be careful. Maybe someone is looking for them." + +They put some diamonds in their pockets and close the box. They run to their bikes. But they hear a loud noise behind them. It is a man with a real gun. He is angry and scary. He is the owner of the diamonds. He wants them back. + +"Stop, you little thieves!" the man yells. "Give me my diamonds or I will shoot you!" + +Sam and Ben are very scared. They do not want to get hurt. They drop their bikes and run away. They throw the diamonds on the ground. They hope the man will not follow them. + +"Help, help!" they scream. "There is a dangerous man with a gun!" + +Some people hear them and call the police. The police come and catch the man. They take him and the diamonds away. They talk to Sam and Ben and their parents. They tell them that the man is a bad guy who stole the diamonds from a store. They say that Sam and Ben are brave and lucky. + +Sam and Ben are happy that they are safe. They hug each other and say sorry. They promise to never play with diamonds again. They only want to play with toy guns and pretend they are spies. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they see a big slide. Anna wants to go first, but Ben runs to the slide. He climbs up the ladder and sits on the top. + +"Ben, wait for me!" Anna says. She follows him up the ladder. She wants to slide with him. + +"No, Anna, this is my slide!" Ben says. He pushes Anna away. Anna falls off the ladder. She hurts her knee and her eye. She cries. + +Mom and dad hear Anna cry. They run to her. They see her knee and her eye. They are red and sore. + +"Oh, Anna, what happened?" Mom asks. She hugs Anna and kisses her knee and her eye. She makes them warm. + +"Ben pushed me!" Anna says. She points to Ben. Ben is still on the slide. He looks scared. + +"Ben, is that true?" Dad asks. He goes to the slide. He helps Ben down. He looks at him with a sad eye. + +"Ben, why did you push Anna?" Dad asks. He makes his voice low. + +"I wanted the slide!" Ben says. He struggles to say sorry. He knows he was bad. + +"Ben, the slide is for everyone. You have to share with Anna. She is your sister. You have to be nice to her." Dad says. He makes his voice warm. + +"I'm sorry, Anna. I'm sorry, dad." Ben says. He goes to Anna. He hugs her and kisses her knee and her eye. He makes them warm. + +"It's okay, Ben. I forgive you." Anna says. She smiles at him. She makes her eye warm. + +Mom and dad smile too. They are happy. They take Anna and Ben to the slide. They slide together. They have fun. They are a warm family. +Sara is a big girl who likes to do things by herself. She does not want her mother to help her with anything. She is very independent. + +One day, Sara and her mother go to the park. Sara sees a big slide and runs to it. She wants to go down the slide by herself. Her mother says, "Sara, wait for me. The slide is too high for you. You need to hold my hand." + +But Sara does not listen. She insists, "No, I can do it. I am a big girl. Let me go." She pushes her mother away and climbs up the ladder. + +Her mother is worried. She follows Sara and tries to catch her. But Sara is too fast. She reaches the top of the slide and sits down. She smiles and says, "Look, I did it. I am a big girl." + +But then, something bad happens. Sara loses her balance and falls off the slide. She hits her head on the ground and starts to cry. She is hurt and scared. + +Her mother runs to her and hugs her. She says, "Sara, Sara, are you okay? I told you to wait for me. The slide was too high for you. You need to listen to me. I love you and I want to keep you safe." + +Sara feels sorry. She says, "I'm sorry, mother. I was wrong. I should have listened to you. I love you too. Please don't be mad at me." + +Her mother is not mad. She is sad and worried. She says, "I'm not mad, Sara. But you need to be careful. You are a big girl, but you still need my help sometimes. You are not independent all the time." + +She takes Sara to the doctor. The doctor says Sara has a bump on her head and a bruise on her arm. He gives her a band-aid and a sticker. He says, "Sara, you are brave, but you are also lucky. You could have been hurt worse. Next time, listen to your mother. She knows what is best for you." + +Sara nods. She learns her lesson. She says, "Thank you, doctor. I will listen to my mother next time. I will be more careful." + +She hugs her mother and says, "I'm sorry, mother. I love you." + +Her mother hugs her back and says, "I love you too, Sara. You are my big girl, but you are also my baby." +Tim and Mia are playing in the garden. They see a big tap with water. They want to make a pool. They turn the tap and water comes out. They are happy. + +But then, Mom comes out. She is angry. She says, "Stop! You are wasting water! You are making a mess! Come inside now!" + +Tim and Mia are scared. They do not want to go inside. They want to play more. They look at each other. They have an idea. They run away from Mom. They escape. + +They hide behind a bush. They are quiet. They wait for Mom to go away. They are alert. They hear Mom calling them. She sounds worried. She says, "Tim! Mia! Where are you? Come back! I'm sorry! I love you!" + +Tim and Mia feel sorry too. They love Mom. They do not want to make her sad. They come out of the bush. They say, "We are here, Mom! We are sorry too! We love you!" + +Mom hugs them. She says, "I'm glad you are safe. I was scared. I know you were having fun, but you have to be careful with water. It is precious. Can you help me clean up the garden?" + +Tim and Mia nod. They say, "Yes, Mom. We can help. We are sorry for wasting water. We will be careful next time." + +They go to the tap. They turn it off. They help Mom clean up the water. They are happy. They learn a lesson. They do not escape again. +Anna was a big girl who liked to go to school. She had a folder with her name on it, where she kept her drawings and letters. She was proud of her folder and always carried it with her. + +One day, she met a new boy in her class. His name was Leo and he had curly hair and a charming smile. He said hello to Anna and asked her what was in her folder. + +"This is my folder," Anna said. "It has my work and my art. Do you want to see?" + +Leo nodded and Anna opened her folder. She showed him her pictures of flowers, animals and rainbows. Leo liked them and said they were very pretty. He also showed Anna his folder, which had stickers, numbers and cars. Anna liked them and said they were very cool. + +They decided to be friends and share their folders. They carried them together to the playground, where they played and talked. They had fun and learned from each other. Anna and Leo were happy and their folders were full of new things. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to pick the prunes from the tree and eat them. They were sweet and juicy. + +"Look, I found a big one!" Lily said, holding a prune in her hand. + +"Let me see!" Tom said, and grabbed the prune from Lily. He bit into it and made a face. "Yuck! This one is bad! It tastes like dirt!" + +He threw the prune on the ground and looked for another one. Lily was angry. She wanted her prune back. + +"Hey, that was mine! You can't just take it and throw it away!" she said. + +"Too bad! It was yucky anyway. Find another one!" Tom said. + +Lily looked around, but she couldn't find any more prunes. They were all gone. She started to cry. + +"Stop crying! It's just a prune!" Tom said. + +"No, it's not! It was my prune and you took it! You have to replace it!" Lily said. + +"Replace it? How? There are no more prunes!" Tom said. + +"Then you have to give me something else! Something nice!" Lily said. + +"Like what?" Tom said. + +Lily saw a red flower in a pot. It looked pretty and smelled good. She pointed to it. + +"Like that! Give me that flower!" she said. + +Tom rolled his eyes. He didn't care about flowers. He walked over to the pot and pulled the flower out. He gave it to Lily. + +"Here, take it. It's just a flower. Happy now?" he said. + +Lily smiled and took the flower. She smelled it and put it in her hair. She felt better. + +"Thank you, Tom. This is a nice flower. I like it." she said. + +Tom shrugged. He was bored. He looked for something else to do. He saw a hose on the wall. He had an idea. He turned on the tap and grabbed the hose. He aimed it at Lily. + +"Hey, Lily! Watch this!" he said, and sprayed water at her. + +Lily screamed. The water was hot. It burned her skin and her eyes. It ruined her flower and her dress. She dropped the flower and ran away. She was hurt and scared. + +"Tom! Why did you do that? That was mean! That was hot!" she said. + +Tom laughed. He thought it was funny. He didn't care that he hurt Lily. He sprayed more water at her. + +"Ha ha! It's just water! Stop crying! It's fun!" he said. + +Lily ran inside the house. She looked for her mom. She wanted her mom to help her. She wanted her mom to make Tom stop. She wanted her mom to hug her. + +But her mom was not there. She had gone to the shop. She had left a note on the table. + +"Be back soon. Play nice. Love, Mom." + +Lily was alone. She had no one to help her. She had no one to hug her. She had no one to make her feel better. + +She sat on the floor and cried. She wished she had her prune back. She wished she had her flower back. She wished she had her mom back. + +The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with chalk on the sidewalk. They draw flowers, stars, and animals with different colors. They have fun and share their chalk. + +One day, a big dog comes to the sidewalk. He barks and runs towards Anna and Ben. They are scared and drop their chalk. The dog picks up a piece of chalk in his mouth and runs away. + +"Hey, that's our chalk!" Ben shouts. He wants to chase the dog, but Anna stops him. + +"No, Ben, don't go. The dog is big and fast. He might bite you. We can find more chalk later," Anna says. She is compassionate and cares about Ben. + +Ben is sad and angry, but he listens to Anna. He holds her hand and they walk away. They look for a safe place to play. + +They see a park close to the sidewalk. There are swings, slides, and a sandbox. They smile and run to the park. They forget about the dog and the chalk. They have fun and play together. They are happy and grateful. They are still friends. +Lily loved to dance. She danced in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She danced with her doll, her teddy, and her mom. She danced when she was happy, when she was sad, and when she was bored. She danced because it made her feel good. + +One day, Lily saw a flyer on the wall. It said, "Dance Contest. Win a Big Prize. Sign Up Now." Lily wanted to join. She asked her mom, "Can I go to the dance contest, please?" + +Her mom looked at the flyer and smiled. "Sure, Lily. You can go. But you need to practice a lot. And you need to show your value. Do you know what value means?" + +Lily shook her head. She did not know what value meant. + +Her mom explained, "Value means how much something is worth. How much you care about it. How much you work for it. How much you share it. When you dance, you show your value. You show how much you love dancing, how much you try to dance well, and how much you want to make others happy with your dancing. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She understood. She wanted to show her value. She wanted to win the big prize. She thanked her mom and hugged her. She was grateful for her mom's help. + +Lily practiced every day. She learned new moves, new songs, and new styles. She danced with her friends, her teachers, and her family. She danced with joy, with passion, and with confidence. She danced because it made her proud. + +The day of the contest came. Lily was nervous. She saw many other kids who wanted to win the big prize. They all looked good. They all danced well. But Lily did not give up. She remembered her mom's words. She remembered her value. + +She went on the stage. She smiled at the judges, at the audience, and at herself. She danced her best dance. She danced with her heart, with her soul, and with her value. She danced because it made her happy. + +The contest was over. The judges announced the winner. It was Lily. She won the big prize. She was shocked. She was excited. She was grateful. + +She ran to her mom and hugged her. She said, "I did it, mom. I did it. I showed my value. I won the big prize. Thank you, mom. Thank you for everything." + +Her mom hugged her back. She said, "You're welcome, Lily. You're welcome. I'm so proud of you. You're my little star. You're my little dancer." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shiny things. Sometimes they found coins or buttons or rocks. They put them in a bucket and pretended they were gems. + +One day, they saw something very bright and sparkly in the sand. They ran to it and dug it out. It was a big gem, with many colors. It looked like a rainbow. + +"Wow!" Lily said. "This is the most beautiful gem ever! Can I hold it?" + +"OK, but be careful," Ben said. "It might be magic. Maybe it can make wishes come true." + +They took turns holding the gem and making wishes. They wished for ice cream, toys, and a pony. They felt very excited and happy. + +They decided to seat on a bench and look at the gem some more. They wondered if their wishes would come true. + +But then, a man came up to them. He had a badge and a hat. He was a park ranger. + +"Hello, kids," he said. "What do you have there?" + +Lily and Ben showed him the gem. They thought he would be amazed. + +But he was not. He was angry. + +"That's not a gem," he said. "That's a glass bottle cap. You shouldn't play with trash. It's bad for the environment. And it's dangerous. You could cut yourself." + +He took the gem from them and threw it in a trash can. + +Lily and Ben felt very sad and confused. They didn't understand why the man was so mean. They thought the gem was special. + +They went back to their bucket and looked at their other shiny things. They tried to cheer up. + +"Maybe these are real gems," Lily said. + +"Maybe they are," Ben said. + +They smiled and hugged each other. They still had each other. And they still had their imagination. +Ben and Lily went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. But their favorite was the penguin house. They liked to watch the penguins swim and slide on the ice. + +"Look, Mom, they are so cute!" Lily said, pointing at a baby penguin. + +"Can we clap for them, Dad?" Ben asked, raising his hands. + +"Sure, but be calm and quiet, okay? We don't want to scare them," Dad said, nodding. + +Ben and Lily clapped softly for the penguins. The penguins looked at them and made funny noises. Ben and Lily laughed and clapped more. + +But one penguin did not like the noise. He was a big and angry penguin. He did not want anyone to bother him. He saw Ben and Lily clapping and he got very mad. He jumped out of the water and ran towards them. + +"Watch out!" Mom shouted, grabbing Ben and Lily and pulling them back. + +But it was too late. The angry penguin bit Ben's finger and scratched Lily's face. Ben and Lily cried and screamed. Mom and Dad hugged them and tried to calm them down. + +The zookeeper came and took the angry penguin away. He said he was sorry and gave Ben and Lily some bandages and ice cream. But Ben and Lily still felt hurt and scared. They did not want to see any more penguins. They wanted to go home. + +The moral of the story is: Be careful and respectful when you see animals. They may not like the same things as you. Sometimes, it is better to be calm and quiet than to clap and laugh. +Ben and Lily were twins. They liked to play with their toys and books. But they also liked to eat chocolate. Chocolate was sweet and yummy. + +One day, Mom went to the store. She said, "I will bring you some chocolate if you are good. Do not fight or make a mess. Wait for me here." Ben and Lily nodded. They wanted chocolate. + +But soon, they got bored. They started to argue over a toy car. Ben said, "It is mine. I had it first." Lily said, "No, it is mine. I like it more." They pulled and pushed. The toy car broke. They both cried. + +Mom came back. She saw the broken toy and the sad twins. She said, "What happened? Why did you fight? You were not good." Ben and Lily felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We wanted the toy. We did not share." + +Mom said, "Sharing is nice. Fighting is bad. You have to learn to get along. Now, you will not get any chocolate. Maybe next time, you will be good." She put the chocolate away. Ben and Lily felt sad. They hugged each other. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We love you. We love each other. Can we have some chocolate, please?" + +Mom smiled. She said, "I love you, too. You are my sweet twins. But you have to wait for chocolate. First, you have to fix the toy. And then, you have to share it. Can you do that?" Ben and Lily nodded. They said, "Yes, Mom. We can do that." They went to fix the toy. They hoped to get some chocolate later. +Ben and Lily were playing with blocks in the living room. They wanted to build a big tower, but they did not have enough blocks. They saw a box of blocks on the shelf, but it was too high for them to reach. + +"Let's get a chair and a measure," Lily said. "We can stand on the chair and use the measure to get the box." + +"Good idea," Ben said. They found a chair and a measure in the kitchen and brought them to the living room. Ben climbed on the chair and Lily handed him the measure. Ben stretched the measure to the shelf and hooked it on the box. + +"Pull, pull!" Lily said. Ben pulled the measure, but the box was heavy and the measure was thin. The measure snapped and the box fell on the floor. The blocks spilled out and made a loud noise. + +"Ow, ow!" Ben said. He slipped off the chair and landed on the blocks. He hurt his arm and his leg. Lily ran to him and hugged him. + +"Are you okay?" she asked. + +"I'm okay," Ben said. "But it hurts." + +They heard footsteps and saw their mom coming. She looked angry and worried. + +"What happened here?" she asked. "Why did you make such a mess?" + +"We wanted to play with the blocks," Lily said. "But they were too high. We used a chair and a measure, but the measure broke and the box fell." + +Mom shook her head and sighed. + +"You should have asked me for help," she said. "You could have hurt yourself or broken something. And you should not use a measure like that. It is not a toy. It is for measuring things." + +She picked up the box and the measure and put them back on the shelf. Then she helped Ben and Lily clean up the blocks. She checked Ben's arm and leg and put a bandage on them. + +"I'm sorry, mom," Ben said. + +"I'm sorry, too," Lily said. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. + +"It's okay," she said. "I'm glad you are not badly hurt. But next time, please be careful and ask me before you do something like that. And don't forget to use your words. I can't hear you if you whisper. I'm deaf, remember?" + +Ben and Lily nodded and said, "We love you, mom." + +Mom said, "I love you, too." +Tom and Lily like to play in the woods. They find a big cave and want to see what is inside. They hold hands and walk into the cave. It is dark and cold. + +They hear a loud roar. A big bear appears from the shadows. It is angry and hungry. Tom and Lily are scared. They run back to the cave entrance. + +But the bear is faster. It blocks their way. Tom and Lily are trapped. They cry for help. + +But they are smart. They remember they have a flashlight in their backpack. Tom takes it out and turns it on. He shines the light in the bear's eyes. The bear is blinded and confused. It moves away from the entrance. + +Tom and Lily see their chance. They run past the bear and out of the cave. They are safe. They hug each other and go back to their home. They tell their mom and dad what happened. They are proud and brave. They never go back to the cave again. +Anna and Ben are friends. They go to the same school. They like to play and learn together. Today, they have an exam. The exam is about animals and colors. + +Anna is good at animals and colors. She knows that a lion is yellow and a frog is green. She is not afraid of the exam. She wants to do well and make her teacher happy. + +Ben is not good at animals and colors. He mixes them up. He thinks that a cow is purple and a snake is pink. He is afraid of the exam. He does not want to do badly and make his teacher sad. + +Before the exam, Anna and Ben sit on a bench. Anna has a ball. She throws the ball to Ben. Ben catches the ball. He throws the ball back to Anna. They do this for a while. They have fun. + +"Anna, can you help me?" Ben asks. "I don't know the animals and colors. I don't want to fail the exam." + +"Sure, Ben. I can help you." Anna says. "I will show you the animals and colors. You will remember them. You will not fail the exam." + +Anna points to the ball. "What color is this?" She asks. + +"Red." Ben says. + +"Good. What animal is red?" Anna asks. + +"Fox." Ben says. + +"Good. What about this?" Anna points to the grass. + +"Green." Ben says. + +"Good. What animal is green?" Anna asks. + +"Frog." Ben says. + +"Good. You are doing great, Ben. Let's do more." Anna says. + +Anna and Ben practice more animals and colors. They learn and laugh. They are ready for the exam. + +The exam starts. Anna and Ben answer the questions. They write the names of the animals and the colors. They draw pictures of them. They finish the exam. + +The teacher checks the exams. She smiles. She is proud of Anna and Ben. They did well. They got all the answers right. They have impressive exams. + +"Anna and Ben, you did a wonderful job. You know the animals and colors very well. You have impressive exams. You get a gold star." The teacher says. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They hug each other. They thank each other. They are friends. They go to the same school. They like to play and learn together. +Sara loves waffles. She likes to make them with Mommy on Sundays. She helps Mommy mix the flour, the milk, the eggs and the sugar in a big bowl. Then she watches Mommy pour the batter into the waffle maker. She waits for the beep that tells them the waffles are ready. + +Today, Sara wants to make a perfect waffle. She wants it to be golden and crispy and sweet. She wants to put butter and syrup and strawberries on top. She tells Mommy her plan. + +"Mommy, I want to make a perfect waffle today. Can I do it by myself?" + +Mommy smiles and says, "Sure, Sara. You can try. But be careful, the waffle maker is hot. And don't put too much batter, or it will spill over." + +Sara nods and takes the bowl. She pours some batter into the waffle maker. She closes the lid and waits for the beep. She is very excited. + +But then, something goes wrong. The batter starts to bubble and overflow. It drips onto the counter and the floor. It makes a big mess. Sara hears a loud sizzle and a bad smell. She opens the lid and sees a burnt and soggy waffle. She feels sad and angry. + +"Mommy, look what happened! My waffle is ruined! It's not perfect at all!" + +Mommy comes over and hugs Sara. She says, "It's okay, Sara. Making waffles is not easy. Sometimes they don't turn out the way we want. But that's how we learn. We can try again. And you know what? Even if your waffle is not perfect, I still love you very much. You are my perfect girl." + +Sara smiles and hugs Mommy back. She says, "Thank you, Mommy. I love you too. Can we make another waffle together?" + +Mommy says, "Of course, Sara. Let's clean up this mess and make another waffle. And this time, we'll share it. How does that sound?" + +Sara says, "That sounds great, Mommy. Let's make a perfect waffle for us." +Sara and Ben were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build tall stacks of different colors and shapes. Sara had a lot of blocks, but Ben only had a few. + +"Can I have some of your blocks, Sara?" Ben asked. "I want to make my stack higher." + +Sara looked at her blocks and shook her head. "No, these are my blocks. You have your own blocks." + +"But you have so many, and I have so few. Please share with me, Sara. Sharing is nice." Ben said. + +Sara frowned and hugged her blocks. "No, these are mine. Go away, Ben." + +Ben felt sad and angry. He wanted to play with Sara, but she was not being nice. He looked around and saw a big book on the shelf. He had an idea. He got up and walked to the shelf. He stretched his arms and reached for the book. He pulled it down and carried it to his blocks. + +"What are you doing, Ben?" Sara asked. She was curious about the book. + +"I'm going to use this book to make my stack higher." Ben said. He put the book on top of his blocks. He smiled. His stack was now taller than Sara's. + +Sara was surprised and jealous. She wanted the book too. She got up and walked to Ben's stack. She tried to take the book, but Ben stopped her. + +"Hey, that's my book. You can't have it." Ben said. + +"But I want it. It's a nice book. Give it to me, Ben." Sara said. + +"No, it's mine. You didn't share your blocks with me, so I won't share my book with you." Ben said. + +They both pulled the book and started to fight. They did not see that their stacks were wobbling and falling. The blocks and the book crashed to the floor. They made a loud noise. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw the mess and the children. She was not happy. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asked. "Why are you fighting over a book?" + +Sara and Ben stopped fighting and looked at Mom. They felt ashamed. They knew they had done something wrong. + +"We were playing with blocks, but Sara didn't share with me, so I took the book to make my stack higher, but then Sara wanted the book too, so we fought." Ben said. + +Mom shook her head and sighed. She picked up the book and the blocks. She put them in a big box. + +"Listen, Sara and Ben. Playing with blocks and books is fun, but only if you share and cooperate. Fighting is not fun, and it makes a mess. You need to learn to be kind and generous with each other. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Sara and Ben nodded. They felt sorry. They wanted to make Mom happy. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I should have shared my blocks with you. Can we play together again?" Sara said. + +"I'm sorry, Sara. I should not have taken the book from you. Can we be friends again?" Ben said. + +They hugged each other and smiled. Mom smiled too. She was glad they made up. + +"Okay, I'll give you another chance. But you have to promise me to share and cooperate. And you have to clean up this mess. Do you agree?" Mom said. + +Sara and Ben agreed. They said thank you to Mom. They took the box and started to put the blocks and the book back. They decided to build one big stack together. They used all the blocks and the book. They made the tallest and prettiest stack ever. They were proud and happy. They showed Mom their stack. Mom was proud and happy too. She praised them for their work. She gave them a hug and a kiss. She said they could keep the book if they wanted. It was available for them to read. They said yes, they wanted the book. They thanked Mom again. They sat down and opened the book. They looked at the pictures and the words. They learned new things. They had fun. They were good children. +Tim and Kim were young twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big spider on a flower. Tim wanted to touch it, but Kim was afraid. + +"Look, Kim, a spider! It has eight legs and many eyes. Can I touch it?" Tim asked. + +"No, Tim, don't touch it! It might bite you and give you poison. Poison can make you sick or hurt. Let's go away from the spider," Kim said. + +But Tim did not listen to Kim. He reached out his hand to touch the spider. The spider saw Tim and got angry. It jumped on Tim's hand and bit him. Tim felt a sharp pain and cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The spider bit me! It hurts!" Tim shouted. + +Kim ran to Tim and saw his hand. It was red and swollen. She was scared and sorry for Tim. She hugged him and tried to calm him down. + +"Tim, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. The spider gave you poison. We need to tell Mom and Dad. They can help you. Come on, let's go inside," Kim said. + +Tim and Kim ran inside the house. They were both trembling. They found Mom and Dad and told them what happened. Mom and Dad took Tim to the doctor. The doctor gave Tim some medicine and a bandage. He said Tim would be fine, but he had to be careful with spiders. + +Tim and Kim learned a lesson. They never touched spiders again. They played in the garden, but they stayed away from the flowers with spiders. They were happy and safe. +Lily and Ben were helping Mom and Dad decorate the big tree in the living room. They had a box of shiny ornaments that they hung on the branches. Lily liked the red ones and Ben liked the blue ones. They took turns picking an ornament and finding a good spot for it. + +"Look, Lily, this one is a star!" Ben said, holding a yellow ornament. "It's so pretty!" + +"Can I see?" Lily asked, reaching for the star. But Ben was too fast and ran away with it. "Ben, come back! Share with me!" + +Ben laughed and ran around the tree, holding the star high. Lily chased him, trying to catch him. They were having fun, but they did not see Mom and Dad watching them. + +"Be careful, kids!" Mom said. "Don't drop the ornaments. They can break." + +"Sorry, Mom," Ben said, slowing down. He looked at the star in his hand. It was his favorite ornament. He remembered how Mom and Dad gave it to him last year. He felt a warm feeling in his chest. + +He looked at Lily, who was still running after him. She looked sad and tired. He felt sorry for her. He decided to do something nice. + +"Here, Lily," he said, stopping and giving her the star. "You can have it. It's a gift for you." + +Lily's eyes lit up. She took the star and hugged it. She smiled at Ben and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. I love you." + +Ben smiled back and said, "I love you too, Lily. You are a good sister." + +Mom and Dad smiled too. They were proud of their children. They were grateful for their family. They hugged them and said, "Merry Christmas, kids. You are our stars." +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They also gave him two sausages for arms. + +But the sun was very bright and warm. It made the snowman melt. The hat and the scarf fell off. The carrot nose dropped to the ground. The sausages became soft and floppy. + +Tom and Sam saw the snowman change. They were sad. They liked their snowman. They wanted him to stay. + +But then they saw a dog. The dog was hungry. He smelled the sausages. He ran to the snowman and ate the sausages. He wagged his tail and licked his lips. + +Tom and Sam laughed. They thought the dog was silly. They were not sad anymore. They played with the dog in the snow. They made a new snowman with sticks for arms. They hoped the dog would not eat them too. +Ben and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide. Ben wanted to go first. He ran to the slide and climbed up. Lily waited for him. + +"Be careful, Ben!" Lily said. "The slide is dry and fast. You might fall." + +Ben did not listen. He thought he was brave. He slid down very fast. But he did not land on his feet. He landed on his arm. He felt a lot of pain. He cried. + +Lily ran to him. She saw his arm was red and swollen. She was scared. She wanted to help him. + +"Ben, I'm sorry. Are you okay?" Lily asked. + +Ben was angry. He did not want her help. He blamed her for his fall. + +"It's your fault, Lily!" Ben shouted. "You made a joke of me. You said the slide was dry and fast. You lied to me. You are a bad friend. Go away!" + +Lily felt sad. She did not lie. She did not make a joke. She wanted to be a good friend. She tried to say sorry. But Ben did not want to hear her. He pushed her away. + +Lily ran away. She cried too. She did not want to play with Ben anymore. She did not want to be his friend anymore. + +Ben was alone. He still felt pain. He wished his arm would heal. He wished Lily would come back. He wished he had listened to her. But it was too late. He had lost his friend. He had no one to play with. He was sorry. But he did not know how to say it. He was lonely. He was sad. The end. +Sam loves to watch cars speed on the big road. He likes the noise and the colors of the cars. He wants to be a car driver when he grows up. + +One day, his dad takes him to a special place. It is a big stadium with many seats and a big circle road. Sam sees many cars on the road. They are fast and loud. They have numbers and stickers on them. Sam is very excited. + +"Look, Sam, this is a race!" his dad says. "The cars are trying to be the first to finish the circle. Do you see the flag? That is how they know when to start and stop." + +Sam nods. He watches the cars with wide eyes. He cheers for his favorite car. It is red and has the number five on it. He thinks it is the fastest car. + +The race starts. The cars speed around the circle. Sam claps and shouts. He sees his car in the front. He is happy. But then, another car comes close. It is blue and has the number six on it. It tries to pass his car. + +"No, no, no!" Sam says. "Go, go, go, red car! You can do it!" + +His dad smiles and hugs him. He says, "It's okay, Sam. It's just a game. The cars are having fun. And so are we, right?" + +Sam nods. He is still a little sad, but he likes the game. He likes the stadium. He likes the cars. He likes his dad. He says, "Yes, dad. We are having fun. Can we come again?" + +His dad says, "Sure, Sam. We can come again. Maybe next time, your car will win. You never know." + +Sam smiles. He hopes his car will win. He thinks it is the best car. He thinks he is the best car driver. He thinks he is fast. He thinks he is speed. +Tom and Lily were playing with blocks. They liked to build towers with the blocks. Tom built a big tower that was taller than him. Lily built a small tower that was as high as her hand. + +"Look at my tower!" Tom said. "It is the best tower ever!" + +"No, my tower is better!" Lily said. "It is cute and colorful!" + +Tom did not like Lily's tower. He thought it was silly and filthy. He wanted to make Lily angry. He poked Lily's tower with his finger. The tower fell down and the blocks scattered. + +"Hey!" Lily cried. "You broke my tower! That was mean!" + +Lily was very sad and mad. She wanted to make Tom sorry. She poked Tom's tower with her hand. The tower wobbled and crashed. The blocks hit Tom on the head. + +"Ow!" Tom yelled. "You hurt me! That was meaner!" + +Tom was very hurt and angry. He wanted to make Lily pay. He picked up a block and threw it at Lily. The block hit Lily on the face. + +"Ouch!" Lily screamed. "You hit me! That was the meanest!" + +Lily was very hurt and angry too. She picked up another block and threw it back at Tom. The block hit Tom on the chest. + +They kept throwing blocks at each other. They did not stop. They did not listen. They did not care. + +Soon, there were no more blocks to throw. There were only bruises and tears. There were no more towers to play with. There was only a mess to clean up. + +Mom came in and saw what they had done. She was very shocked and disappointed. She scolded them and sent them to their rooms. She took away their blocks and said they could not play with them for a week. + +Tom and Lily were very sorry and ashamed. They had ruined their fun and hurt each other. They had made Mom unhappy and lost their blocks. They wished they had not been so mean. They wished they had shared and been nice. But it was too late. They had a bad ending. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside with their dog, Spot. One day, they go to the park with Mom. They see a big pond with ducks and fish. + +"Look, Spot, ducks!" Anna says. She runs to the pond and throws a stick for Spot to fetch. Spot jumps into the water and swims after the stick. + +"Wait, Anna, be careful!" Ben says. He notices that the water is thick and green. He thinks it is dirty and smelly. He does not want to touch it. He calls to Spot. "Come back, Spot, come back!" + +But Spot does not listen. He is having fun with the stick and the ducks. He barks and splashes and shakes his fur. He makes the water thicker and greener. + +Mom sees what is happening. She runs to the pond and grabs Spot by the collar. She pulls him out of the water and puts him on a leash. She is not happy. She says to Anna and Ben, "What have you done? This pond is not for swimming. It is full of algae and germs. Spot is all wet and dirty. We have to go home and give him a bath." + +Anna and Ben are sorry. They did not know that the pond was bad. They say to Mom, "We are sorry, Mom. We just wanted to play with Spot and the ducks. We did not notice that the water was thick and green." + +Mom sighs. She says to Anna and Ben, "It's okay. I know you did not mean to do anything wrong. But you have to be more careful next time. Not all ponds are safe and clean. Some ponds are good for ducks and fish, but not for dogs and kids. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They understand. They say to Mom, "We understand, Mom. We will be more careful next time. We love you, Mom." + +Mom smiles. She says to Anna and Ben, "I love you too, Anna and Ben. Now let's go home and wash Spot. He needs a good scrub." +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to eat olives. They always asked their mom to buy olives when they went to the store. One day, mom brought home a big jar of olives, but they were not regular olives. They were stuffed with red things. + +"Mom, what are these?" Lily asked, pointing at the jar. + +"They are olives with peppers, sweetie. They are spicy and tasty. Do you want to try one?" mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They loved to try new things. Mom opened the jar and gave them each an olive. Lily and Ben bit into the olives and made a funny face. + +"Hot! Hot! Hot!" they shouted, spitting out the olives. + +Mom laughed and gave them some water. "I'm sorry, kids. I thought you might like them. They are too spicy for you. Next time, I will buy regular olives, okay?" + +Lily and Ben nodded again. They drank the water and felt better. They learned that not all olives are the same. They decided to stick to regular olives from now on. They hugged mom and said thank you. + +The moral of the story is: be careful when you try new things. Sometimes, they might not suit your taste. It is okay to like regular things. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a shiny thing in the grass. It was a silver ring. Lila picked it up and put it on her finger. + +"Look, Ben, I have a pretty ring!" she said. + +"Wow, it is pretty. Where did you find it?" Ben asked. + +"I found it here. Maybe someone lost it," Lila said. + +"Maybe we should give it back. It is not ours," Ben said. + +Lila did not want to give it back. She liked the ring. She wanted to keep it. She ran away from Ben. Ben chased her. He wanted to be helpful. He wanted to find the owner of the ring. + +They ran and ran. They did not see the big dog. The big dog saw them. The big dog barked and ran after them. Lila and Ben were scared. They screamed. + +"Help, help, a big dog!" they cried. + +A lady heard them. She came out of her house. She saw the big dog. She saw the silver ring on Lila's finger. She called the big dog. + +"Rex, Rex, come here, boy. That is my ring. I lost it this morning. Thank you for finding it, children," she said. + +She took the ring from Lila's finger. She gave them a hug. She gave them a cookie. She thanked them again. + +Lila and Ben were happy. They were sorry for taking the ring. They learned a lesson. They learned to be honest and helpful. They learned to catch their mistakes and say sorry. They learned to share and care. They smiled and said goodbye to the lady and the big dog. They went back to the park. They played some more. They had fun. They were friends. +On Wednesday, Tom and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big pond with ducks and fish. Tom wanted to feed the ducks, but Lily wanted to jump in the pond. She liked the water and the fish. + +"No, Lily, you can't jump in the pond," mom said. "It's not safe. You can get wet and cold and sick. And the ducks and fish don't like it. They need their space." + +But Lily did not listen. She ran to the edge of the pond and jumped. Splash! She landed in the water and made a big wave. The ducks and fish were scared and swam away. Lily was happy for a moment, but then she felt cold and wet and sad. She wanted to get out of the pond, but she could not. She was stuck in the mud. + +"Help, mom, help!" Lily cried. "I'm sorry, mom, I'm sorry!" + +Mom heard Lily and ran to the pond. She was worried and angry. She pulled Lily out of the pond and wrapped her in a towel. She took her to the car and drove her home. + +"Lily, you were very naughty and foolish," mom said. "You did not listen to me. You did not respect the ducks and fish. You did not think about the consequences. You could have hurt yourself and others. You made a big mess. You need to learn your lesson." + +Lily felt ashamed and sorry. She knew mom was right. She had been selfish and reckless. She had caused trouble for everyone. She wished she had not jumped in the pond. + +"Mom, I'm sorry, I'm sorry," Lily said. "I won't jump in the pond again. I will listen to you. I will respect the ducks and fish. I will think before I act. I will be a good girl." + +Mom hugged Lily and kissed her. She was still upset, but she also loved Lily. She wanted Lily to be happy and safe and wise. + +"I love you, Lily, I love you," mom said. "But you need to be careful and responsible. You need to follow the rules and be respectful. You need to think about the consequences and be kind. That's how you can be a good girl and have fun." + +Lily nodded and hugged mom. She learned her lesson. She did not want to jump in the pond again. She wanted to be a good girl and have fun. She wanted to make mom and the ducks and fish happy. She wanted to be careful and responsible and kind. She wanted to be like mom. +Tom and Mia are young. They like to play on the sand. They see many shells on the sand. They pick up the shells and look at them. + +"Look, Mia, this shell is big and shiny!" Tom says. He feels the shell with his hand. It is smooth and hard. + +"Wow, Tom, that is a nice shell!" Mia says. She sees another shell. It is small and pink. She feels the shell with her hand. It is rough and soft. + +"Look, Tom, this shell is pretty and cute!" Mia says. She shows him the shell. + +They hear a sound. It is the sea. The sea is blue and loud. It makes waves on the sand. + +"Let's go to the sea, Mia!" Tom says. He runs to the sea with his big shell. + +"Wait for me, Tom!" Mia says. She runs to the sea with her small shell. + +They play with the shells and the sea. They are happy. They like the shells and the sea. +Lily and Tom were playing with paper dolls in the living room. They had many dolls with different clothes and hair. They liked to make them talk and act like friends. + +"Look, this is my doll, Anna. She has a pretty dress and long hair. She likes to dance and sing," Lily said, holding up her doll. + +"This is my doll, Ben. He has a cool hat and a bike. He likes to explore and race," Tom said, showing his doll. + +They put their dolls on the floor and pretended they were going to a party. They made them dance and chat and laugh. + +But then, Tom's doll bumped into Lily's doll and made her fall. Lily's doll's dress got torn by the bike's wheel. + +"Hey, you tore my doll's dress! That's not nice!" Lily cried, picking up her doll. + +"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. It was an accident," Tom said, feeling bad. + +Lily looked at her doll's dress and saw a big hole. She felt sad and angry. She grabbed Tom's doll and tore his hat. + +"Ha, now your doll's hat is torn too! How do you like that?" Lily said, throwing his doll away. + +Tom was shocked and hurt. He picked up his doll and saw his hat was ripped. He felt sad and angry too. He grabbed Lily's doll and threw her into the fish tank. + +"Take that! Now your doll is wet and ruined!" Tom said, feeling mean. + +Lily screamed and ran to the fish tank. She saw her doll sinking in the water. She felt scared and sorry. She reached her hand into the tank and pulled out her doll. + +"Tom, how could you? You made my doll wet and cold! She can't breathe in there!" Lily said, crying. + +Tom saw Lily crying and holding her wet doll. He felt guilty and ashamed. He realized he had been very mean and hurtful. He looked at his doll and saw his hat was still torn. He felt sorry too. + +"Lily, I'm sorry. I was very mean and hurtful. I shouldn't have thrown your doll in the water. I was angry because you tore my hat, but that was no excuse. Can you forgive me?" Tom said, walking to Lily. + +Lily looked at Tom and saw his sorry face. She remembered he was her friend and they liked to play together. She felt her anger go away. She looked at her doll and saw her dress was still torn. She felt sad, but she knew it was an accident. + +"Tom, I'm sorry too. I was very mean and hurtful too. I shouldn't have torn your hat. I was sad because you tore my dress, but that was no excuse. I forgive you. Can you forgive me?" Lily said, holding out her doll. + +Tom smiled and nodded. He took his doll and hugged Lily's doll. He felt happy again. + +"Lily, I forgive you. You are my friend and I like to play with you. Maybe we can fix our dolls' clothes and hats. Do you want to play some more?" Tom said, holding out his hand. + +Lily smiled and nodded too. She took Tom's hand and felt happy again. + +"Tom, you are my friend and I like to play with you too. Yes, let's fix our dolls' clothes and hats. And let's be careful and nice to them. Do you want to play some more?" Lily said, walking with Tom. + +They went to the kitchen and asked their mom for some scissors, glue and paper. They cut out some new clothes and hats for their dolls and glued them on. They made them look pretty and cool again. They went back to the living room and played some more. They made their dolls talk and act like friends. They had fun and laughed. They were happy. +Lily wanted to watch a video on her tablet. She liked videos with songs and animals. She asked her mom for the tablet, but her mom said no. Mom said it was time for bed, and videos were not good for sleep. + +Lily was upset. She did not want to sleep. She wanted to watch a video. She cried and kicked her legs. She said, "No, no, no! Video, video, video!" + +Mom tried to calm Lily down. She said, "Lily, I know you like videos, but you need to sleep. Sleep is good for you. It makes you grow and learn. How about we read a book instead? A book with songs and animals?" + +Lily did not listen. She struggled to get away from mom. She reached for the tablet on the table. She said, "No, no, no! Video, video, video!" + +Mom was sad. She did not like to see Lily so upset. She said, "Lily, please stop. You are hurting my feelings. I love you, and I want you to be happy. But you also need to follow the rules. The rules are there to help you. Can you please say sorry and give me a hug?" + +Lily stopped for a moment. She looked at mom's face. She saw that mom was sad. She felt sorry for making mom sad. She said, "Sorry, mom. I love you, too. Can I have a hug?" + +Mom smiled and hugged Lily. She said, "Thank you, Lily. I forgive you. Now, let's go to bed. I will read you a book with songs and animals. And tomorrow, you can watch a video after breakfast. OK?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "OK, mom. Thank you for the book. And the video. Good night, mom." + +Mom said, "Good night, Lily. Sweet dreams." +Lily and Ben were bored. They wanted to play something fun, but they did not have many toys. They looked around the house and saw a big squash on the kitchen table. They had an idea. + +"Let's make a face on the squash!" Lily said. "We can use a knife and a spoon and some buttons and yarn." + +"That sounds creative!" Ben said. "But we have to be careful with the knife. It is sharp." + +They asked their mom if they could use the squash. She said yes, but she told them to be careful and to clean up after. She gave them a knife, a spoon, some buttons and some yarn. They took the squash to the living room and put it on the floor. + +They started to make a face on the squash. They used the knife to cut out eyes, a nose and a mouth. They used the spoon to scoop out the seeds and the pulp. They used the buttons to make pupils and teeth. They used the yarn to make hair and eyebrows. + +They were very happy with their squash face. They showed it to their mom. She smiled and said it was very creative. She took a picture of them with their squash face and put it on the fridge. + +They decided to name their squash face Bob. They played with Bob for a long time. They made him talk and sing and tell jokes. They had a lot of fun with their creative squash face. They forgot they were bored. +Lily likes to run. She runs in the park, in the yard, and in the school. She is very fast. She can run faster than her friends, her dog, and her bike. + +One day, Lily has a race. She runs with many kids. They all want to win. Lily runs very hard. She does not look back. She wants to be first. + +Lily is first. She wins the race. She is very happy. She gets a medal. The medal is shiny and round. It has a ribbon. Lily puts the medal on her neck. She shows it to her mom and dad. They are very proud of her. They hug her and say, "You are a fast runner, Lily. You have a great medal. We love you." Lily smiles. She loves her medal and her family. +Tim was lonely. He had no friends to play with. He only had his toys and his soap. He liked his soap. It was blue and smelled nice. He liked to make bubbles with his soap in the bath. + +One day, he decided to imagine that his soap was a friend. He gave his soap a name. He called it Bob. He said, "Hello, Bob. Do you want to play with me?" He pretended that Bob said, "Yes, Tim. I want to play with you. You are my friend." + +Tim and Bob had fun. They played with the toys. They made a castle with the blocks. They pretended to be pirates with the hats. They laughed and sang. Tim was happy. He said, "Bob, you are the best friend ever. I love you." + +But then, Tim's mom came. She said, "Tim, it's time to get out of the bath. You have been in there too long. You are all wrinkly." She took Tim out of the bath. She dried him with a towel. She said, "Where is your soap, Tim? You need to put it away." + +Tim looked for Bob. He saw him on the floor. He was wet and dirty. He had lost his blue color. He had no bubbles. He looked sad. Tim said, "Mom, this is Bob. He is my friend. Can I keep him?" + +Tim's mom looked at Bob. She said, "Tim, this is not a friend. This is a soap. A soap is not a friend. A soap is for washing. You can't keep a soap. You need a new soap. This soap is old and dirty. I will throw it away." + +Tim felt sad. He said, "No, mom. Don't throw Bob away. He is my friend. I imagined him. He played with me. He made me happy. Please, mom. Let me keep Bob." + +Tim's mom shook her head. She said, "Tim, I'm sorry. But you can't keep Bob. He is not a real friend. He is a soap. You need to find real friends. Real friends are not soaps. Real friends are people. People who talk and listen and hug and share. You can find real friends at the park or at the school or at the library. You can play with them and have fun with them. You don't need to imagine them. They are real." + +Tim didn't understand. He said, "But mom, Bob is real to me. He is my friend. I love him. Please, mom. Don't take him away." + +Tim's mom sighed. She said, "Tim, I know you love Bob. But he is not good for you. He is a soap. He will make you sick. He will make you lonely. He will make you miss out on real friends. You need to let him go. You need to say goodbye to Bob." + +Tim looked at Bob. He felt a tear in his eye. He said, "Goodbye, Bob. Thank you for playing with me. Thank you for being my friend. I will miss you. I hope you find a new home. I hope you find a new friend. I love you, Bob." + +Tim gave Bob a kiss. He gave him to his mom. His mom threw Bob in the trash. She said, "Good boy, Tim. I'm proud of you. You did the right thing. Now, let's go find some real friends. OK?" + +Tim nodded. He said, "OK, mom. Let's go find some real friends. But I will always remember Bob. He was my first friend. He was my soap friend." +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks and make towers. Lila has red blocks and Ben has blue blocks. They want to make a big tower with both colors. + +"Let's add your blocks to my blocks," Lila says. "Then we can have a red and blue tower." + +"OK," Ben says. "But we need to be careful. The tower is very high. It can fall down." + +They take turns to add blocks to the tower. They count the blocks as they add them. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. The tower is taller than them. + +"Wow, look at our tower!" Lila says. "It is so big and pretty. We are good at adding blocks." + +"Yes, we are," Ben says. "But do you hear that? It is a song. It is coming from the window." + +They look at the window and see a bird. The bird is singing a soft song. It sounds like a whistle. The bird is yellow and black. It has a shiny eye. + +"Hello, bird," Lila says. "We like your song. It is soft and nice. Do you want to see our tower?" + +The bird nods and flies to their tower. It lands on the top block. It looks at Lila and Ben and sings again. + +"Hello, kids," the bird says. "I like your tower. It is big and pretty. You are good at adding blocks. Can I join your game?" + +Lila and Ben smile and nod. They are happy to have a new friend. They ask the bird its name. The bird says its name is Sunny. They tell the bird their names. They ask the bird to teach them its song. The bird agrees and sings again. Lila and Ben try to copy the bird. They whistle and laugh. They have fun with Sunny and their tower. They are glad they added blocks and a song. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They run and jump and laugh. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +But there is a boy on the slide. He is big and mean. He says, "This is my slide. You can't go on it. If you want to go on it, you have to pay me. Give me your toys or your snacks." + +Lily and Ben are upset. They don't want to give their toys or their snacks. They say, "That's not fair. You can't take our things. The slide is for everyone. Please let us go on it." + +The boy says, "No. Go away. Or I will push you." + +Lily and Ben are scared. They don't want to be pushed. They look for help. They see a lady. She is sitting on a bench. She is reading a book. She has a dog. The dog is lying on the grass. + +Lily and Ben run to the lady. They say, "Lady, lady, please help us. There is a boy on the slide. He is big and mean. He won't let us go on the slide. He wants us to pay him. He says he will push us." + +The lady looks up. She sees the boy on the slide. She sees Lily and Ben. She says, "That's not nice. That's not right. The slide is for everyone. You don't have to pay him. You don't have to be afraid. Come with me. I will talk to him." + +The lady gets up. She takes Lily and Ben by the hand. She walks to the slide. She says to the boy, "Hello, I'm Mary. This is Lily and Ben. They want to go on the slide. Can you share the slide with them?" + +The boy says, "No. This is my slide. You can't tell me what to do. Go away." + +The lady says, "That's not polite. That's not kind. The slide is not yours. It belongs to the park. The park is for everyone. You have to share the slide with others. If you don't, I will tell the park ranger. He will make you leave." + +The boy says, "No. You can't do that. I don't care." + +The lady says, "Yes, I can. And I will. Look, there he is. He is coming this way. He has a whistle and a badge. He will see what you are doing. He will not be happy." + +The boy looks. He sees the park ranger. He is coming this way. He has a whistle and a badge. He looks serious. He is not happy. + +The boy is scared. He says, "Okay, okay, fine. You can go on the slide. I don't care. Just leave me alone." + +The lady says, "Thank you. That's very nice of you. Now, Lily and Ben, you can go on the slide. Have fun. Be careful. And don't forget to say thank you to the boy." + +Lily and Ben say, "Thank you, boy. Thank you, lady. Thank you, park ranger. You are very nice. You are very kind. You are very helpful." + +They go on the slide. They have fun. They are happy. The boy goes on the slide too. He has fun. He is happy. He is not mean anymore. He makes new friends. The lady goes back to the bench. She reads her book. She is happy. The dog wags his tail. He is happy. He likes the grass. Everyone is happy. The end. +Ben and Mia like to play soccer with their friends. They run and kick the ball and have fun. Sometimes they score goals and cheer. Sometimes they miss and try again. + +One day, Ben and Mia are on the same team. They are playing against Sam and Zoe. Sam and Zoe are good players, but they are not nice. They push and shout and cheat. They make Ben and Mia sad and angry. + +Ben and Mia want to win the game. They work together and pass the ball. They see a chance to score. Ben kicks the ball hard and fast. It flies towards the goal. But Sam jumps and lifts his hand. He stops the ball with his hand. That is not fair. That is a foul. + +"Hey, you can't do that!" Ben yells. "That is cheating!" + +"No, it's not!" Sam lies. "I used my head, not my hand. We win, you lose!" + +Sam and Zoe laugh and run away. They are happy. They think they are the best players. But they are not. They are bitter players. They do not play fair. They do not have fun. + +Ben and Mia are sad and angry. They feel like crying. They did not win the game. They did not have fun. They do not like Sam and Zoe. + +But then they see their friends. Their friends come and hug them. They say nice things to them. They say they are good players. They say they are proud of them. They say they want to play with them again. + +Ben and Mia smile and hug their friends. They feel better. They are happy. They are good players. They play fair. They have fun. They like their friends. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a bright object on the grass. It was shiny and round and had many colors. + +"What is that?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Let's go and see," Lily said. + +They ran to the object and picked it up. It was a ball, but not like any ball they had seen before. It had buttons and lights and sounds. When they pressed a button, the ball said something. + +"Hello, I am a smart ball. Do you want to play with me?" the ball said. + +Ben and Lily were surprised and happy. They nodded and smiled. + +"Great, let's play. I can teach you many things. But first, you have to mind me. Do you know what that means?" the ball said. + +Ben and Lily shook their heads. They did not know what mind meant. + +"It means you have to listen to me and do what I say. If you mind me, I will be your friend and help you learn. If you don't mind me, I will be sad and stop talking. Do you understand?" the ball said. + +Ben and Lily nodded. They wanted to be friends with the ball and learn from it. They said yes, they would mind the ball. + +"Good, then let's start. Press the red button and I will tell you a story. Press the blue button and I will ask you a question. Press the green button and I will sing a song. Are you ready?" the ball said. + +Ben and Lily pressed the red button and the ball told them a story. They liked the story and laughed. Then they pressed the blue button and the ball asked them a question. They tried to answer and the ball praised them. Then they pressed the green button and the ball sang a song. They sang along and clapped. + +Ben and Lily had fun with the ball. They minded the ball and the ball was happy. They learned many things and played until it was time to go home. They thanked the ball and said goodbye. They promised to come back and play again. The ball said it would wait for them. Ben and Lily hugged the ball and put it back on the grass. They ran to their mom and dad and told them about the ball. They said they had a new friend. Mom and dad smiled and said they were proud of them. They went home and had dinner. They dreamed of the ball and the next day. +Anna was a thoughtful girl who liked to dream. She dreamed of being a cop when she grew up. She wanted to help people and catch bad guys. She had a toy cop car and a hat that said "cop" on it. + +One day, she saw a real cop outside her house. He was talking to her neighbor, who had a broken window. Anna ran to the cop and said, "Hi, I want to be a cop too!" + +The cop smiled and said, "That's great, Anna. Being a cop is a good job. You have to be brave and smart and kind. Do you know what cops do?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, they help people and catch bad guys. And they drive fast and use sirens and lights." + +The cop laughed and said, "That's true, but they also do other things. They write reports and talk to witnesses and follow rules. They work with other cops and people who need them. They have to be careful and honest and respectful." + +Anna listened and said, "Wow, that sounds hard. But I still want to be a cop. Can you teach me how to be a cop?" + +The cop said, "Sure, I can teach you some things. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise to keep dreaming and learning and being thoughtful. That's how you become a good cop and a good person. Do you promise?" + +Anna said, "I promise!" and hugged the cop. The cop hugged her back and said, "Good. Now, let me show you my cop car and my hat. Maybe you can try them on and see how they fit." +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a big fence at the end of the garden. They wondered what was behind it. + +"Let's go and see," said Tom. He ran to the fence and tried to open it. It was locked. He pushed and pulled, but it did not move. + +"Maybe we can climb over it," said Lily. She followed Tom and looked for a place to climb. She saw a hole in the fence. She peeked through it and saw a big dog. It was black and hairy and had sharp teeth. It barked loudly and ran to the fence. + +Lily was frightened. She screamed and ran away from the fence. Tom heard her scream and saw the dog. He was frightened too. He ran after Lily and away from the fence. + +They ran back to the house and told their mom what they saw. Their mom hugged them and said, "You should not go near the fence. That is the neighbor's dog. He is not friendly. He can bite you and hurt you. You are safe here with me." + +Lily and Tom nodded and said, "We are sorry, mom. We will not go near the fence again. We love you, mom." + +Their mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Lily and Tom. Now, how about some cookies and milk?" +Sara loved to spin. She liked to feel the wind on her face and the sun on her hair. She spun in the park, in the garden, and in her room. She spun with her friends, with her toys, and with her dog. She spun so much that sometimes she felt dizzy and fell down. + +One day, Sara saw a new toy in the store. It was a shiny ball that could spin on a stick. Sara wanted the toy very much. She asked her mom if she could have it. Her mom said yes, but only if she was good and did her chores. Sara nodded and smiled. She was happy and excited. + +Sara did her chores very fast. She cleaned her room, helped with the dishes, and fed her dog. She was a good girl. She ran to her mom and said she was ready to go to the store. Her mom said okay and took her hand. They walked to the store together. + +Sara saw the toy in the window. It was still there. It was available. She ran inside and grabbed it. She hugged it and thanked her mom. Her mom paid for it and gave it to her. Sara was very happy. She wanted to spin the toy right away. + +Sara ran outside and held the stick. She pushed the ball and made it spin. It was fun. It was fast. It was shiny. Sara spun the toy and spun herself. She felt the wind on her face and the sun on her hair. She spun and spun and spun. + +But Sara spun too much. She spun too fast. She spun too long. She felt dizzy and fell down. She hit her neck on the ground. It hurt. It hurt a lot. She cried and cried. Her mom ran to her and hugged her. She said she was sorry and took her to the doctor. The doctor said she had a sprain. He gave her a bandage and some medicine. He said she would be okay, but she had to rest and not spin for a while. + +Sara was sad. She liked to spin. She liked her toy. But she learned a lesson. She learned that spinning too much was not good. She learned that she had to be careful and not hurt herself. She learned that sometimes less was more. She decided to spin less and enjoy more. She decided to spin with her mom, with her friends, and with her dog. She decided to spin in the park, in the garden, and in her room. But only a little bit. And only when she felt good. And only when her neck was better. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. One day, they saw a big ball in the grass. It was shiny and blue. It made a soft sound. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. "Let's go and touch it!" + +"OK, but be careful," Lily said. "It might be hot or sharp." + +They ran to the ball and reached out their hands. The ball was warm and smooth. It felt nice. They smiled at each other. + +Suddenly, the ball started to glow brighter and louder. It made a scary noise. Tom and Lily felt a shock in their fingers. They screamed and let go of the ball. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried. "That hurt!" + +"Me too, me too!" Lily sobbed. "What was that?" + +They looked at their hands. They had red marks on them. They felt sick and dizzy. They fell to the ground. + +The ball kept glowing and making noise. It was powerful. It was bad. It did not like Tom and Lily. It wanted to hurt them more. + +Some people in the park heard the noise and saw the light. They ran to see what was happening. They saw Tom and Lily on the ground. They saw the ball. They were scared. + +They called for help. They tried to get closer to Tom and Lily. But the ball did not let them. It made a big blast. It sent fire and smoke everywhere. It burned the people and the grass. It broke the trees and the swings. It made a big hole in the ground. + +Nobody could stop the ball. Nobody could save Tom and Lily. They did not wake up. They were gone. The ball was happy. It had won. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together. They have many toys, but their favorite is the enormous teddy bear. The teddy bear is soft and cuddly. It has brown fur and black eyes. + +One day, Anna and Ben are playing with the teddy bear in their room. They pretend that the teddy bear is their friend. They hug it and talk to it. They tell it stories and jokes. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, they hear their mom calling them. "Anna, Ben, it's time for lunch!" she says. Anna and Ben do not want to stop playing. They want to stay with the teddy bear. They ignore their mom. + +Their mom comes to their room. She sees them playing with the teddy bear. She smiles, but she also looks a bit angry. "Anna, Ben, I told you it's time for lunch. You have to listen to me. Come on, let's go to the kitchen." she says. + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They do not want to make their mom angry. They love their mom. They decide to obey her. They say goodbye to the teddy bear. They promise to come back soon. They follow their mom to the kitchen. + +Their mom gives them sandwiches and juice. They eat and drink. They thank their mom. Their mom hugs them and kisses them. She says, "I'm sorry I was angry. I know you love your teddy bear. But you also need to eat and relax. You can play with your teddy bear again after lunch. OK?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "OK, mom. We love you. And we love our teddy bear. He is our friend. He makes us happy." Their mom smiles. She says, "I love you too. And I'm glad you have a friend. He is an enormous teddy bear, but he has a big heart." Anna and Ben smile too. They finish their lunch. They are ready to play with their teddy bear again. They are happy twins. +Tom likes to ride his bike to school. He thinks it is fun and fast. He has a red bike with a bell and a basket. He puts his lunch and his books in the basket. + +But today, Tom is late. He wakes up late and eats his breakfast late. He says sorry to his mom and puts on his helmet. He rides his bike very fast, but there is a lot of traffic on the road. Cars and buses and trucks are everywhere. They make a lot of noise and smoke. Tom has to stop and wait many times. He thinks he will miss his class. + +He sees a shortcut. It is a small path that goes through the park. He thinks it will be quicker and quieter. He turns his bike and goes on the path. He sees flowers and trees and birds. He feels happy and calm. He rides his bike faster and faster. + +He gets to the school gate. He looks at his watch. He is not late. He is on time. He thinks he is lucky and smart. He parks his bike and runs to his class. He sees his teacher and his friends. They smile and say hello. He thinks he has a reliable bike and a good day. +Anna and Ben love to go to the park with Mom. They like to play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They also like to feed the ducks and the geese that live in the pond. Mom always brings some bread for them to share. + +One day, they saw a new bird in the park. It was big and white and had a long neck. It had a red thing on its head and a black thing on its beak. Mom said it was a swan. Anna and Ben thought it was pretty. + +"Can we feed the swan, Mom?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. Swans can be mean sometimes. They might bite you or flap their wings at you. Stay close to me and don't touch them," Mom said. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They broke some bread and threw it to the swan. The swan ate the bread and made a honking sound. It seemed to like it. Anna and Ben smiled. + +They threw some more bread, but then they ran out. The swan looked at them and wanted more. It swam closer to them and stretched its neck. Anna and Ben backed away. + +"Mom, the swan is coming!" Ben said. + +"Don't worry, just stay calm and walk away slowly. Don't run or scream. It won't hurt you if you don't bother it," Mom said. + +But the swan was not happy. It wanted more bread. It opened its beak and hissed. It flapped its wings and splashed water. It looked angry. + +Anna and Ben were scared. They held Mom's hand and walked away fast. The swan followed them and tried to bite them. Mom shouted at the swan and waved her arms. The swan stopped and turned away. + +Anna and Ben were safe. They ran to the swings and played there. They did not want to feed the swan anymore. + +"Mom, the swan was mean!" Anna said. + +"Yes, it was. Sometimes animals can be mean if they are hungry or scared or want something. But they can also be nice if you are nice to them. Remember, the ducks and the geese were sweet to you. They did not bite you or flap their wings at you. They said thank you for the bread," Mom said. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They learned a lesson. They decided to be nice to all the animals in the park, but to be careful of the swan. They had fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They had a good day at the park. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big fat cat sitting on a bench. The cat was gazing at the birds in the tree. He looked hungry and bored. + +"Let's give him a snack," Lily said. She had a bag of crackers in her backpack. She took out a cracker and broke it in half. She gave one half to Tom and kept the other half for herself. + +They walked slowly to the bench. They did not want to scare the cat. They smiled and said, "Hello, cat. Do you want a snack?" + +The cat looked at them with his green eyes. He sniffed the cracker. He licked his lips. He took the cracker from Lily's hand and ate it. He purred and rubbed his head against her leg. + +"Good cat," Lily said. She petted his fur. Tom gave him his half of the cracker too. The cat ate it and purred louder. He jumped on the bench and curled up next to Lily. He closed his eyes and slept. + +Lily and Tom were happy. They had made a new friend. They sat on the bench and gazed at the birds too. They shared the rest of the crackers and talked about the cat. They wondered what his name was and where he lived. They decided to call him Snack. +Sara likes to print pictures of animals. She has a big book with many animals and a small machine that makes copies. She puts the book in the machine and pushes a button. Then the machine prints a picture on a paper. + +One day, Sara wants to print a picture of a cricket. A cricket is a small and thin bug that makes a loud noise. Sara thinks crickets are funny and cute. She finds a picture of a cricket in her book and puts it in the machine. She pushes the button and waits. + +But something is wrong. The machine makes a strange noise and stops. Sara looks at the paper and sees a big mess. The picture of the cricket is not clear. It is blurry and has many lines and dots. Sara is sad and confused. + +"What happened?" she asks her mom, who is in the kitchen. + +Her mom comes to see the machine and the paper. She smiles and says, "I think the machine is broken. It needs to be fixed. Maybe there is something inside that is blocking it." + +She opens the machine and looks inside. She gasps and says, "Look, Sara, you won't believe this!" + +Sara looks inside and sees a real cricket. The cricket is alive and moving. It jumped out of the book and into the machine. It was trying to print itself. Sara laughs and says, "Wow, a real cricket! It wanted to be a picture!" + +Her mom says, "Yes, a real cricket. But it can't be a picture. It is a living thing. It needs to be free. Let's take it outside and let it go." + +They take the cricket outside and put it on the grass. The cricket hops away and makes a loud noise. Sara waves and says, "Bye, cricket! Thank you for the funny surprise!" +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They had a big bucket and some sand toys. They wanted to make a sand castle. + +"Let's march to the sandbox!" Lily said. She picked up the bucket and held Ben's hand. They walked with big steps and made loud noises. "March, march, march!" + +They reached the sandbox and put the bucket down. They filled it with sand and turned it over. They made a tower for their castle. They used a shovel and a rake to make walls and windows. They decorated their castle with shells and stones. + +"Look at our castle!" Ben said. He was proud of their work. "It's the best castle ever!" + +Lily nodded. She saw a man selling ice cream nearby. She had an idea. "Do you want some ice cream?" she asked Ben. + +Ben's eyes lit up. He loved ice cream. "Yes, please!" he said. + +Lily and Ben ran to the man. They asked for two cones, one chocolate and one vanilla. The man smiled and gave them their ice cream. They paid him with some coins. + +They went back to their castle. They sat on a bench and licked their ice cream. It was cold and sweet and delicious. + +"This is the best day ever!" Lily said. + +Ben agreed. He hugged Lily. They were happy. +Emma and Ben were playing in their room. They liked to pretend they were in a different world. They had a big wardrobe that they used as a door. They put on hats and coats and opened the wardrobe. + +"Let's go to the snow land today," Emma said. "Maybe we can see some animals." + +"OK," Ben said. "But be careful. It might be cold and slippery." + +They walked into the wardrobe and closed the door behind them. They felt the soft fur coats and the cold air. They saw white snow everywhere. They heard a loud roar. + +"What was that?" Emma asked. She was scared. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe a lion or a bear. Let's hide behind this tree." + +They ran to a big tree and peeked out. They saw a big brown animal with horns and a long beard. It was a goat. It looked angry. + +"Who are you?" the goat asked. It had a deep voice. "Why are you in my land?" + +Emma and Ben did not know what to say. They had never seen a goat like that before. They wanted to go back to their room. + +"Please don't hurt us," Emma said. "We are just playing. We came from the wardrobe." + +"The wardrobe?" the goat said. "You mean the magic wardrobe? The one that leads to other worlds?" + +"Yes," Ben said. "We are sorry. We didn't mean to bother you. Can we go back now?" + +The goat looked at them for a moment. Then it smiled. + +"Of course you can," it said. "But you must be careful. There are other animals here that are not so friendly. And you must not tell anyone about the wardrobe. It is a secret." + +Emma and Ben nodded. They thanked the goat and ran back to the wardrobe. They opened the door and saw their room. They felt relieved. + +They took off their hats and coats and put them back in the wardrobe. They closed the door and hugged each other. + +"That was fun," Emma said. "But also scary." + +"Yes," Ben said. "Maybe next time we can go to a different world. One that is not so loud." +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They had a toy gun and a green flag. They pretended to be soldiers and enemies. + +"Bang, bang, I shoot you!" Tom said, pointing the toy gun at Lily. + +"No, you miss me!" Lily said, running away with the flag. + +They chased each other around the trees and the swings. They had fun. + +But then, a big dog came. It saw the green flag and wanted to play too. It ran after Lily and barked loudly. + +"Help, help, Tom!" Lily cried, dropping the flag and trying to climb a tree. + +Tom heard Lily and turned around. He saw the big dog and got scared. He threw the toy gun and ran away. + +The big dog caught the flag and shook it in its mouth. It ripped the flag to pieces. Then it saw Lily on the tree and jumped to get her. + +Lily screamed and fell down. The big dog bit her leg and made her bleed. + +Lily was hurt and sad. Tom was gone and did not help her. The flag was gone and broken. The game was over. It was a bad ending. +Sara and Ben are playing with their toy trains. They like to make them go fast and loud on the tracks. Sara has a red engine and Ben has a blue engine. They pretend that their engines are racing each other. + +"Vroom, vroom, my engine is faster than yours!" Sara says. + +"No, mine is faster and stronger!" Ben says. + +They push their engines harder and harder, until Sara's engine falls off the track and breaks. Sara starts to cry. + +"Look what you did! You broke my engine!" Sara says. + +Ben feels bad. He did not mean to break Sara's engine. He wants to help her. + +"I'm sorry, Sara. It was an accident. Here, let me see your engine. Maybe I can fix it." Ben says. + +He picks up Sara's engine and tries to put the pieces back together. He is very careful and gentle. He supports the broken part with his hand and snaps it into place. + +"There, it's fixed! See, it can still go vroom, vroom!" Ben says. + +He gives Sara's engine back to her. Sara stops crying and smiles. She is happy that Ben fixed her engine. She hugs him and says thank you. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. Do you want to share my snack?" Sara says. + +She takes out a bag of gummy bears from her backpack. She gives some to Ben and keeps some for herself. They eat the gummy bears and make funny faces. + +"Mmm, these are yummy. I like the green ones." Ben says. + +"Me too. But the yellow ones are sour. Bleh!" Sara says. + +They laugh and play with their engines again. They are having fun. They are good friends. +Sam was a big dog who loved his owner, Ben. Ben was a little boy who liked to play with Sam in the yard. They had a lot of fun together, running, jumping, and throwing a ball. + +One day, a mean man came to the yard. He had a stick and a bag. He wanted to take Sam away from Ben. He said, "This is a nice dog. I can sell him for a lot of money. Come here, doggy." + +Sam did not like the mean man. He felt angry and scared. He barked at the mean man and showed his teeth. He wanted to protect Ben and himself. He ran to Ben and stood in front of him. + +Ben was also angry and scared. He hugged Sam and said, "No, you can't take Sam. He is my friend. Go away, mean man." + +The mean man did not listen. He swung his stick at Sam and Ben. He tried to grab Sam by the collar. But Sam was faster and stronger. He bit the mean man's hand and made him drop the stick and the bag. He growled and chased the mean man away. + +Ben and Sam were happy and safe. They went inside the house and told Ben's mom what happened. Ben's mom was proud of Sam and Ben. She gave them both a hug and a treat. She said, "You are very brave, Sam and Ben. You protected each other from the mean man. I love you both very much." +Lily was a gifted girl who loved to paint. She had many colors and brushes in her room. She liked to pour the colors on paper and make beautiful pictures. She painted flowers, animals, stars and rainbows. + +One day, it was very cold outside. Lily wanted to go to the park and play with her friends. But she had to wear a scarf to keep warm. She did not like her scarf. It was gray and boring. She wished she had a scarf like her paintings. + +She had an idea. She took her scarf and some colors to her room. She poured the colors on the scarf and made a new picture. She painted a big sun with a smiley face and some clouds. She was very happy with her scarf. It was bright and fun. + +She put on her scarf and went to the park. Her friends saw her scarf and liked it very much. They said it was the most beautiful scarf they had ever seen. They asked her how she made it. Lily told them she used her colors and her gift. They said she was very clever and talented. Lily felt proud and warm. She played with her friends and had a great time. +Ben and Lily were playing in the farm. They liked to see the animals and feed them. They saw cows, pigs, chickens and a goat. The goat was white and had horns. He was old and liked to eat grass. + +"Hello, goat!" Ben said. He gave him some grass. The goat ate it and made a sound. "Baa!" + +"Can I pet him?" Lily asked. She reached out her hand. + +"Be careful, he might bite," Ben said. He held Lily's hand. + +The goat did not bite. He let Lily touch his fur. He was soft and warm. He looked at them with his eyes. + +"You are nice, goat," Lily said. She smiled. + +The goat smiled back. He was happy. He liked the children. + +But then, the goat felt something in his chest. It hurt. He could not breathe. He fell down on the ground. He did not move. + +"Goat? Goat!" Ben shouted. He shook him. "Wake up, goat!" + +Lily cried. She hugged Ben. "What happened to goat?" + +The farmer came. He saw the goat. He was sad. He knew the goat for a long time. + +"I'm sorry, children," he said. "The goat is dead. He was very old. He passed away." + +"Passed away?" Ben asked. He did not understand. + +"It means he is gone. He is not here anymore. He is in a better place," the farmer said. + +"Will we see him again?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe, someday. But we can always remember him. He was a good goat. He was our friend," the farmer said. + +He took the children to the house. He gave them some cookies and milk. He told them stories about the goat. How he was born, how he played, how he helped the farm. The children listened. They felt sad, but also happy. They learned a lot about the goat. They thanked the farmer. They said goodbye to the goat. They hoped he was happy too. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to sing songs with their mom. Mom says singing is good for their voice. She teaches them how to make different sounds and how to breathe. + +Today, mom says they will prepare for a special show. They will sing for dad when he comes home from work. Anna and Ben are very excited. They want to make dad happy. + +Mom helps them choose a song they know well. It is about a rainbow and a pot of gold. They practice the song many times. They sing loud and clear. They try to remember the words and the tune. Mom says they are doing great. + +When dad comes home, he sees mom, Anna and Ben in the living room. They have a microphone and a speaker. They smile and wave at him. Dad is curious. He sits on the couch and claps his hands. + +Mom says, "We have a surprise for you, dad. We prepared a song for you. We hope you like it." She turns on the speaker and gives the microphone to Anna and Ben. They hold it together and start to sing. They look at dad and mom. They sing with joy and confidence. + +Dad listens to their song. He is very proud and happy. He thinks they have beautiful voices. He thinks they are very obedient and smart. He thinks they are the best twins in the world. He cheers and claps louder when they finish. He hugs them and kisses them. He says, "Thank you, my loves. You made my day. You are amazing singers. I love you very much." +Ben and Mia like to play with keys. They have a big box of keys that Mom gave them. Some keys are shiny, some keys are old, some keys are big, some keys are small. Ben and Mia try to find what the keys can unlock. + +One day, they find a small door in the wall. It is behind a big chair. They move the chair and see the door. The door has a lock. Ben and Mia want to see what is behind the door. They look for a key that can fit the lock. + +They try many keys, but none of them fit. They are sad. They want to open the door. Then, Mia sees a key that is different. It is not shiny or old. It is not big or small. It is made of paper. It has a picture of a flower on it. Mia thinks it is pretty. She shows it to Ben. + +Ben says, "Let's try it." He puts the paper key in the lock. He turns it. The lock makes a click. The door opens. Ben and Mia are happy. They look inside the door. They see a secret room. The room has toys, books, and candy. It is a fun room. Ben and Mia smile. They say, "Thank you, paper key!" They go inside the room and play. +Ben and Lily went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and penguins. They liked the animals and wanted to see more. + +They came to a big fence with a sign that said "Ostriches". Ben and Lily did not know what ostriches were. They looked over the fence and saw some big birds with long necks and legs. The birds had black and white feathers and small heads. + +"Wow, look at those birds!" Ben said. "They are so tall and funny!" + +"Can we touch them?" Lily asked. + +Mom and Dad said no, they could not touch the ostriches. They said the ostriches might bite or kick them. They said the ostriches were not friendly. + +But Ben and Lily did not listen. They saw a hole in the fence and crawled through it. They wanted to meet the ostriches and play with them. + +They ran towards the birds and waved their hands. They said hello and tried to pet them. But the ostriches did not like that. They got scared and angry. They hissed and pecked at Ben and Lily. They chased them around the field. + +Ben and Lily were very scared. They cried and screamed. They wanted to go back to Mom and Dad. But they could not find the hole in the fence. They were trapped with the ostriches. + +Mom and Dad heard their cries and saw what happened. They ran to the fence and called for help. A zookeeper came and opened a gate. He got Ben and Lily out of the field and took them to Mom and Dad. + +Mom and Dad were very mad and sad. They hugged Ben and Lily and said they were sorry. They said they should have listened and obeyed. They said they were foolish to go near the ostriches. + +Ben and Lily said they were sorry too. They said they learned their lesson. They said they would never go near the ostriches again. They said they did not like the ostriches anymore. They said they liked the penguins better. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they hear a loud sound. They look and see many people with drums and flags. They are making a march. + +"What are they doing?" Lily asks. + +"They are having a parade," Ben says. "They are showing their original things. Look, that one has a big hat. And that one has a funny costume." + +Lily and Ben run to the sidewalk. They want to see the parade better. They clap and cheer. They like the original things. They think they are fun and pretty. + +"Can we make a march too?" Lily says. + +"Sure, we can," Ben says. "We can use our toys and clothes. We can make our own original things." + +Lily and Ben go back to their home. They find their drums and whistles. They find their hats and scarves. They make their own march. They go around the block. They make a loud sound. They show their original things. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Tom went to the park with Mom. They liked to play on the swings and the slide. They saw a big dog with a ball. The dog was friendly and wanted to play. + +"Can we play with the dog, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful and gentle," Mom said. "And don't forget to wipe your hands after." + +Lily and Tom ran to the dog and threw the ball. The dog ran after it and brought it back. They had fun for a while. Then Tom had an idea. + +"Let's use the ball as a pillow," he said. "It's soft and round." + +He took the ball from the dog and put it under his head. He lay down on the grass and closed his eyes. + +The dog did not like that. He wanted his ball back. He barked and growled. He jumped on Tom and bit his ear. + +Tom screamed and cried. Mom ran to him and picked him up. She saw blood on his ear and his shirt. + +"Oh no, Tom, you're hurt!" she said. "We have to go to the doctor." + +She wiped his ear with a tissue and held him tight. She looked for the dog's owner, but no one was there. + +Lily was scared and sad. She dropped the ball and followed Mom. She wished they had not played with the dog. She wished they had been more useful. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had a big box of toys with many different things inside. One day, they found a new toy in the box. It was a soft and fuzzy animal with big eyes and a long tail. It looked like a mouse, but it was not real. + +"Look, Lily, a mouse!" Sam said, picking up the toy. "Do you want to play with it?" + +"Yes, Sam, let me see!" Lily said, reaching for the toy. "It is so cute and soft!" + +Sam and Lily took turns holding the toy and making it squeak. They pretended it was their pet and gave it a name. They called it Squeaky. They had a lot of fun with Squeaky. + +But then, Sam had a bad idea. He wanted to see what would happen if he squeezed Squeaky very hard. He thought it would make a funny noise. He did not know that it would hurt Squeaky. + +"Sam, what are you doing?" Lily asked, seeing Sam squeeze Squeaky. + +"Watch this, Lily!" Sam said, squeezing Squeaky harder and harder. "It will make a loud squeak!" + +But Squeaky did not make a loud squeak. It made a sad and quiet squeak. And then, it stopped squeaking. Sam felt something wet and sticky on his hand. He looked at Squeaky and saw that it was broken. There was red stuff coming out of it. It was not a toy. It was a real mouse. + +"Sam, you hurt Squeaky!" Lily cried, seeing the mouse. "You squeezed the life out of him!" + +Sam was shocked and scared. He dropped the mouse and ran away. He did not want to play with Squeaky anymore. He did not want to play with any toys anymore. He felt very bad for what he did. + +Lily was sad and angry. She picked up the mouse and hugged it. She wished she could make it squeak again. She wished she could make it alive again. She did not want to play with Sam anymore. He felt very bad for what he did. +Sara was very happy. It was her birthday. She had a big cake with candles and many presents. She wanted to open them all. She ran to the table where the cake was. + +"Wait, Sara!" her mom said. "You have to blow the candles first. And be careful, the floor is wet." + +But Sara did not listen. She was too excited. She slipped on the wet floor and fell. She hit her head on the table. The cake fell on her face. The candles burned her hair. She screamed. + +"Help, help!" her mom shouted. She ran to Sara and tried to put out the fire. She was very frightened. She called 911. + +The ambulance came and took Sara to the hospital. She had a big bump on her head and some burns on her face and hair. She had to stay in the hospital for many days. She missed her birthday party and her presents. She was very sad. She wished she had listened to her mom. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They had a net and a jar to catch them. + +"Look, Lily, a big gray spider!" Ben said. He ran to the spider with his net. + +"Be careful, Ben, it might bite!" Lily said. She followed him with her jar. + +Ben swung his net and caught the spider. He put it in the jar and closed the lid. He was very happy. + +"Let's examine it, Lily!" Ben said. He held the jar up to the sun. + +Lily looked at the spider. It had eight legs and two eyes. It was hairy and scary. + +"I don't like it, Ben. It is too gray and too big. Can we let it go?" Lily said. She felt sorry for the spider. + +"Okay, Lily. We can let it go. But first, can we show it to Mom?" Ben said. He wanted to show his catch. + +"Alright, Ben. But hurry up. The spider wants to go home." Lily said. She agreed to show it to Mom. + +They ran to Mom, who was sitting on a bench. They showed her the jar with the spider. + +"Wow, Ben and Lily, you found a very interesting bug!" Mom said. She examined the spider with them. + +"Can we let it go now, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, sweeties. Let's find a nice spot for it." Mom said. She took them to a bush and opened the jar. + +The spider crawled out of the jar and into the bush. It was happy to be free. + +"Bye, spider. Have a nice day!" Ben and Lily said. They waved to the spider. + +They put their net and jar away and went to play some more. They had fun in the park. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they fight over them. One day, they both want the same book. It is a big book with many words. It is a dictionary. + +"Give me the book!" Tom says. He pulls the book from Anna's hands. + +"No, it is mine!" Anna says. She pulls the book back from Tom's hands. + +They pull and pull until the book rips in half. They hear a loud noise. It is their mom. She is angry. + +"What did you do?" Mom says. She sees the book on the floor. It is torn and red. Red is the color of blood. Mom thinks the book is hurt. + +"We are sorry, Mom," Tom and Anna say. They are scared. They think Mom will punish them. + +Mom picks up the book. She is sad. She loves the book. It was a gift from her dad. He is not here anymore. He is in heaven. + +"This book is very special to me," Mom says. "It has many words that I learned from my dad. He taught me how to read and write. He was very smart and kind. He would not like to see you fight over his book." + +Tom and Anna feel bad. They did not know the book was special to Mom. They did not know it was from her dad. They hug Mom and say they are sorry again. + +Mom hugs them back. She is not angry anymore. She is glad they are sorry. She does not punish them. But she tells them to be careful with their books and toys. She tells them to share and be nice to each other. She tells them to love each other like she loves them. + +Tom and Anna nod. They understand. They love Mom and they love each other. They promise to be good. They help Mom fix the book with tape. They look at the words in the book. They ask Mom to teach them some words. Mom smiles. She is happy. She thinks of her dad. She thinks he is happy too. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They wanted to cook something for Mommy's birthday. They found some eggs, flour, sugar and milk. They mixed them in a big bowl. They poured the batter into a cake pan. They put the pan in the oven. + +"Mommy will love our cake!" Lily said. + +"Yes, she will!" Ben said. "We need to make it pretty. Let's find some candles." + +They looked around the kitchen. They saw a box of candles on the counter. They climbed on a chair and reached for the box. But the box was too far. They stretched their arms. They felt uncomfortable. + +"Ouch!" Lily said. "I hurt my hand." + +"Me too!" Ben said. "The box is too heavy." + +They dropped the box. The candles fell out. Some of them rolled on the floor. Some of them hit the oven. The oven made a loud noise. Smoke came out. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Ben said. "The cake is burning!" + +They ran out of the kitchen. They called for Mommy. + +"Mommy, Mommy, help!" they shouted. + +Mommy came running. She saw the smoke and the candles. She turned off the oven. She opened the door. She took out the pan. The cake was black and hard. + +"What happened here?" Mommy asked. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt sorry. + +"We wanted to cook a cake for you," Lily said. + +"For your birthday," Ben said. + +"But we made a mess," Lily said. + +"And we burned the cake," Ben said. + +Mommy smiled. She hugged them. + +"Thank you for trying," Mommy said. "I appreciate your love. But next time, please ask me before you cook. And be careful with the candles. They can be dangerous." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said sorry. + +"Can we still have a birthday party?" Lily asked. + +"Of course," Mommy said. "We can make another cake together. Or we can buy one. And we can use the candles that are not broken. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Ben cheered. They said yes. + +They cleaned up the kitchen. They made or bought a new cake. They put the candles on it. They sang happy birthday to Mommy. They ate the cake. They had fun. + +The end. +Lily was a girl who liked to test things. She liked to test how fast she could run, how high she could jump, and how loud she could shout. She also liked to test her shadow. She liked to see how it changed when she moved or when the sun moved. + +One day, she decided to test her shadow in a new way. She found a big cardboard box and cut out a hole in one side. She put the box over her head and looked through the hole. She saw her shadow on the wall. She waved her hand and saw her shadow wave back. She smiled and saw her shadow smile back. She said, "Hello, shadow!" + +But her shadow did not say anything. It just copied her. Lily felt sad. She wanted her shadow to talk to her. She said, "Please, shadow, say something. Are you my friend?" + +But her shadow still did not say anything. It just copied her. Lily felt angry. She said, "Fine, shadow, you are not my friend. You are a mean shadow. You are a poor shadow. I don't like you." + +But her shadow still did not say anything. It just copied her. Lily felt scared. She said, "Stop, shadow, stop. You are scaring me. You are a bad shadow. Go away." + +But her shadow still did not say anything. It just copied her. Lily felt trapped. She wanted to get out of the box. She tried to push the box off her head, but it was too heavy. She cried, "Help, help, someone help me!" + +Her mom heard her cry and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily under the box and lifted it off her head. She hugged Lily and said, "What happened, Lily? Why are you crying?" + +Lily told her mom about her test and her shadow. She said, "I wanted to talk to my shadow, but it did not talk to me. It just copied me. It was mean and poor and bad. It scared me." + +Her mom said, "Oh, Lily, your shadow is not mean or poor or bad. It is just a shadow. It cannot talk or think or feel. It just shows your shape when the light hits you. It is not your friend, but it is not your enemy either. It is just a part of you." + +Lily said, "Really? But why did it copy me?" + +Her mom said, "Because that is what shadows do. They copy your movements and expressions. They are like mirrors, but not as clear. They are fun to play with, but not to talk to." + +Lily said, "Oh, I see. I was silly to think my shadow could talk to me. I was silly to get angry and scared. I'm sorry, shadow. I'm sorry, mom." + +Her mom said, "It's okay, Lily. You were just curious and creative. You like to test things, and that is good. But sometimes, you need to be careful and ask for help. And sometimes, you need to remember that not everything is alive or has feelings. Some things are just things." + +Lily said, "I understand, mom. Thank you for helping me. Can I still play with my shadow?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, you can. But maybe not with the box. How about we go outside and play with your shadow in the sun?" + +Lily said, "Yes, mom, that sounds fun. Come on, shadow, let's go!" +Anna liked to number her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a big bear. She named him Bobo. She gave him a red scarf and a blue hat. She numbered him one. + +One day, Anna felt sick. She had a fever and a cough. Her mom took her to the hospital. Anna was scared. She did not like the hospital. It was white and cold and noisy. She had to wear a mask and lie on a bed. A doctor came to see her. He had a mask and a coat and a stethoscope. + +"Hello, Anna. I'm Dr. Lee. I'm here to help you feel better. What is your favorite toy?" he asked. + +Anna pointed to Bobo. She hugged him tight. + +"This is Bobo. He is my best friend. He is number one," she said. + +Dr. Lee smiled. He looked at Bobo. + +"Bobo is a very nice bear. He has a red scarf and a blue hat. He is very creative. Can I listen to his heart?" he asked. + +Anna nodded. She let Dr. Lee put his stethoscope on Bobo's chest. + +"Bobo has a strong heart. He is very healthy. And so are you, Anna. You just have a little cold. You will be fine soon. You just need some medicine and some rest. And Bobo can stay with you," he said. + +Anna felt better. She thanked Dr. Lee. She gave Bobo a kiss. + +"Bobo, you are brave. You helped me at the hospital. You are still number one," she said. +Lily and Ben were playing with their blocks. They wanted to make a temple like the one they saw in a book. Lily had a lot of red blocks and Ben had a lot of blue blocks. They put them together and made a big temple. + +"Look, our temple is so nice!" Lily said. "It has red and blue and a door and a roof." + +"Yes, it is nice," Ben said. "But I want to make it bigger. Give me some of your red blocks." + +"No, they are mine!" Lily said. "You have enough blue blocks. I need my red blocks to make the roof." + +"But I want to make the walls higher," Ben said. "Give me some of your red blocks or I will knock down the temple." + +Lily was angry. She did not want to share her red blocks. She did not want Ben to knock down their temple. She shouted at Ben. + +"No, you can't have them! They are mine! You are mean!" + +Ben was angry too. He did not like Lily's shouting. He did not like her being selfish. He wanted to have some of her red blocks. He demanded them. + +"Give me some of your red blocks now! Or I will knock down the temple!" + +He pushed the temple with his hand. The blocks fell down and made a loud noise. Lily and Ben both cried. They had broken their nice temple. They had broken their friendship. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play and have fun. One day, they want to surprise their mom. They have a big idea. + +They go to their room and find some paint. They have red, blue, yellow and green. They think mom will like the colors. They take the paint and go to the kitchen. + +Mom is making a cake. She does not see Lily and Tom. They are very quiet. They start to paint the wall. They make big circles and lines and dots. They use a lot of paint. The paint is thick and wet. + +Mom smells the cake. She turns around and sees the wall. She is very surprised. She says, "Oh, my! What have you done?" + +Lily and Tom smile. They say, "Surprise, mom! We made you a picture. Do you like it?" + +Mom looks at the wall. She sees red, blue, yellow and green. She sees big circles and lines and dots. She sees paint on Lily's ear and Tom's hair. She does not know what to say. She loves Lily and Tom, but she does not like the mess. She says, "Well, it is very... colorful. But you should not paint the wall. That is not good. You need to clean it up." + +Lily and Tom are sorry. They did not mean to make mom angry. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We wanted to make you happy. We love you." + +Mom hugs Lily and Tom. She says, "I love you too. But next time, please ask me before you paint. And use paper, not the wall. OK?" + +Lily and Tom nod. They say, "OK, mom. We will help you clean the wall. And we will eat the cake with you." + +Mom smiles. She says, "Thank you. That is very nice of you. Come on, let's get some water and a cloth. And then we can have some cake." + +Lily and Tom follow mom. They are happy. They learned a lesson. They still like to surprise mom, but in a different way. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the snow. They put on their coats, hats, gloves and boots. Their coats are clean and warm. + +"Let's make a snowman!" Sara says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They roll big balls of snow and stack them up. They find a carrot, a scarf and a hat for the snowman. They give him eyes, a nose and a smile. + +"Look, our snowman is done!" Sara says. + +"He is very nice!" Ben says. + +They hug their snowman and take a picture. + +But then, a big dog comes running. He barks and jumps on the snowman. He bites the carrot, the scarf and the hat. He tears the snowman apart. + +"Hey, stop that!" Sara says. + +"Go away, bad dog!" Ben says. + +They try to chase the dog away, but he is too fast. He runs away with the hat in his mouth. + +Sara and Ben are sad. Their snowman is gone. Their coats are dirty and wet. + +"Mommy, mommy!" they cry. + +Mommy comes out. She sees the mess. + +"Oh, no, what happened?" she asks. + +"A dog ruined our snowman!" Sara says. + +"He tore our coats, too!" Ben says. + +Mommy hugs them and takes them inside. She helps them take off their coats, hats, gloves and boots. She puts them in the dryer. + +"Don't worry, my loves," she says. + +"Your coats will be clean and dry soon. And we can make another snowman tomorrow." + +Sara and Ben smile. They love their mommy. They drink hot cocoa and eat cookies. They tell mommy about their snowman. They hope the dog will not come back. +Sara and Tom are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. They see a big pile of leaves. They run to the pile and scatter the leaves with their feet. They laugh and shout. + +"Look, Sara, look!" Tom says. "We have shadows!" + +Sara looks at the ground. She sees her shadow and Tom's shadow. They are dark and long. They move when Sara and Tom move. + +"Wow, shadows are fun!" Sara says. "Let's make shapes with our shadows!" + +They bend and twist and stretch. They make shadows of animals and people and things. They have a shadow show. + +A soft wind blows. It makes the leaves fly in the air. The leaves cover Sara and Tom's shadows. They can't see them anymore. + +"Where did our shadows go?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know," Sara says. "Maybe they are hiding under the leaves." + +They look under the leaves. They find their shadows again. They smile and hug. + +"We found our shadows!" Sara says. + +"Yay, we found our shadows!" Tom says. + +They keep playing with the leaves and the shadows. They are happy. +Ben and Mia were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make vroom-vroom noises and pretend they were racing. Sometimes they stopped at the gas station to fill up their cars with gas. + +"Gas, gas, gas!" Ben said, as he pushed his red car to the pump. "My car is very fast and needs a lot of gas." + +"My car is faster and prettier," Mia said, as she pushed her pink car to the pump. "My car has brilliant stickers and a horn." + +They both filled up their cars with gas and got ready to race again. But then they saw something strange in the sky. It was a big balloon, with many colors and shapes. It looked like a rainbow. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben said, pointing at the balloon. "What is it?" + +"It's a balloon, silly," Mia said. "It's a hot air balloon. It can fly because it has hot air inside." + +"How does it get hot air?" Ben asked. + +"It has a fire under it," Mia said. "The fire makes the air hot and the hot air makes the balloon go up." + +"Can we go in the balloon?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know," Mia said. "Maybe if we ask nicely." + +They ran to the fence and waved at the balloon. They saw a man and a woman in a basket under the balloon. They smiled and waved back. + +"Hello, kids!" the man said. "Do you like our balloon?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Ben and Mia said. "It's brilliant!" + +"Would you like to come for a ride?" the woman asked. "We have room for two more." + +Ben and Mia looked at each other. They were excited and curious. They wanted to see the world from the balloon. But they also loved their toy cars. They didn't want to leave them behind. + +"Can we bring our cars?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, why not?" the man said. "They are very nice cars." + +Ben and Mia ran to get their cars and put them in the basket. The man and the woman helped them climb in. They put on some hats and gloves and buckled their seat belts. + +"Are you ready?" the woman asked. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Ben and Mia said. + +The man turned on the fire and the balloon started to rise. Ben and Mia watched as the garden, the house, the street, and the town became smaller and smaller. They saw trees, fields, rivers, and mountains. They saw birds, cows, sheep, and horses. They saw clouds, sun, stars, and moon. They saw many things they had never seen before. + +They also saw their cars. They held them in their hands and made vroom-vroom noises. They pretended they were flying too. They changed their cars into planes. + +They had a lot of fun in the balloon. They learned a lot of things. They made new friends. They had a brilliant adventure. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play together at the park. One day, Sara has a new pack of gum. She likes the gum because it is sweet and pink. + +"Ben, do you want some gum?" Sara asks. She holds out a piece of gum to Ben. + +Ben looks at the gum. He likes the color, but he does not like the taste. He remembers the last time he tried gum. It was sticky and hard to spit out. + +"No, thank you, Sara," Ben says. He shakes his head. "I do not like gum." + +Sara feels sad. She thinks Ben does not want to be her friend. She puts the gum back in her pocket. + +"Why do you not like gum?" Sara asks. She wants to understand Ben. + +Ben sees that Sara is sad. He does not want to hurt her feelings. He is a kind friend. + +"I do not like gum because it makes my mouth feel funny," Ben explains. "But I like you, Sara. You are a good friend. You are kind to share your gum with me." + +Sara smiles. She is happy that Ben is her friend. She understands that he does not like gum. + +"I am sorry, Ben. I did not know that gum makes your mouth feel funny," Sara says. "But I am glad you like me. You are a good friend, too. You are kind to accept my gum even if you do not like it." + +Sara and Ben hug. They are happy. They go to play on the swings. They do not need gum to have fun. They have each other. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the garden. They had a small patch of soil where they planted seeds and watered them every day. They were excited to see the flowers grow and smell their sweet scent. + +One day, Tom saw a big worm in the soil. He thought it was funny and wanted to show Lily. He pulled the worm out of the ground and ran to Lily. But Lily was scared of the worm and screamed. She pushed Tom away and the worm fell on the ground. Tom was angry and sad. He threw the worm back in the soil and stomped on it. + +Lily felt sorry for what she did. She saw that the worm was hurt and the soil was broken. She knew that worms were good for the soil and the flowers. She told Tom that she was sorry and asked him to help her heal the worm and the soil. Tom was still mad, but he agreed. They gently picked up the worm and put it in a jar with some wet soil. They watered the soil in the garden and smoothed it with their hands. They hoped that the worm and the soil would be okay. + +The next day, Tom and Lily checked on the worm and the soil. They were happy to see that the worm was moving and the soil was moist. They carefully put the worm back in the soil and thanked it for helping the flowers. They saw that the flowers were blooming and shining in the sun. They smiled and hugged each other. They learned that they should be kind to all living things and respect their home. + +The moral of the story is: Be kind to all living things and respect their home. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a big tub of water and some toys. They liked to soak the toys in the water and make them wet. + +"Look, Lily, I have a boat!" Ben said, holding a plastic cup with a button on it. He put the cup in the water and pushed the button. The cup made a funny noise and moved around. + +"Wow, that's a lovely boat, Ben!" Lily said, clapping her hands. She had a doll with a dress and a hat. She wanted to make the doll swim in the water too. She put the doll in the tub and said, "Hello, doll, do you like the water?" + +But the doll did not like the water. The water soaked her dress and her hat and made them heavy and soggy. The doll sank to the bottom of the tub and did not make any sound. + +"Oh no, Lily, your doll is drowning!" Ben said, pointing to the tub. He reached in and grabbed the doll. He lifted her out of the water and shook her gently. "Don't worry, Lily, I'll save her!" + +Lily was sad and scared. She took the doll from Ben and hugged her. She felt the wet dress and the wet hat on her skin. She looked at Ben and said, "Thank you, Ben, you are a good friend. But I don't think my doll likes to soak in the water. Maybe we can play something else." + +Ben nodded and smiled. He said, "You're welcome, Lily, I'm sorry your doll got wet. Maybe we can play with the boat and the cup. Or we can dry the doll and dress her in something else. What do you think?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She said, "I think we can do both. First, we can play with the boat and the cup. Then, we can dry the doll and give her a new dress and a new hat. Maybe we can find some buttons to make them lovely. Do you have any buttons, Ben?" + +Ben said, "Yes, I do. I have a box of buttons in my room. Come on, let's go and get them. Maybe we can make some more toys with them too." + +Lily and Ben ran to Ben's room. They were happy and excited. They forgot about the wet doll and the wet tub. They wanted to make more lovely toys with buttons. They had a lot of fun. +Tommy liked to climb. He climbed on chairs, on tables, on beds, on sofas. He climbed on everything he could find. He wanted to see what was up high. He wanted to touch the sky. + +One day, he saw a big bell in the garden. It was on a tall pole. It was shiny and round. It made a loud sound when the wind blew. Tommy wanted to climb to the bell. He wanted to ring it with his hand. + +He found a ladder in the shed. He dragged it to the pole. He put it against the pole. He started to climb. He climbed and climbed. He was almost at the top. He reached for the bell. + +But the ladder was not strong. It was old and rusty. It broke with a snap. Tommy fell with a thud. He landed on the grass. He was not hurt, but he was very messy. He had dirt and mud on his clothes, on his face, on his hair. + +He heard his mom call his name. She came out of the house. She saw the broken ladder, the bell, and Tommy. She was not happy. She said, "Tommy, what have you done? You made a big mess. You could have been hurt. You are in trouble, young man." + +Tommy felt sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to ring the bell. It was so pretty and loud. I like to climb." + +Mom sighed. She said, "I know you like to climb, Tommy. But you have to be careful. You have to ask me before you climb on things. You have to be safe. And you have to clean up your mess. Come on, let's go inside. You need a bath and a nap." + +Tommy nodded. He followed his mom. He said, "OK, mom. I love you." + +Mom smiled. She said, "I love you too, Tommy. But no more climbing on bells, OK?" + +Tommy said, "OK, mom. No more bells." +Lily and Sam like to play near the lake. They see a big kayak on the water. It is red and yellow and has a paddle. Lily thinks it is pretty. + +"Can we go on the kayak?" Lily asks Sam. + +"I don't know. We have to ask Mom and Dad first," Sam says. + +They run to their parents, who are sitting on a blanket. They tell them about the kayak and ask if they can try it. + +"Okay, but only if you wear your life jackets and stay close to us," Mom says. + +Dad helps them put on their life jackets and carries them to the kayak. He puts them inside and gives them the paddle. + +"Be careful and have fun," he says. + +Lily and Sam smile and wave. They start to paddle the kayak on the lake. They see fish and ducks and flowers. They feel the sun and the breeze. They are happy. + +They paddle back to their parents and tell them what they saw. + +"Wow, you had a great adventure," Mom says. + +"We did. The kayak is pretty and fun," Lily says. + +"I like the kayak too. Can we do it again?" Sam says. + +"Maybe another day. Now it's time for lunch," Dad says. + +They get out of the kayak and thank Dad for helping them. They join their parents on the blanket and eat their sandwiches and fruit. They talk about the kayak and the lake. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play together. One day, they found a big map in the attic. The map showed a faraway land with mountains, rivers, and a castle. Lily and Tom wanted to go there and have an adventure. + +"Let's pretend we are on a journey to the castle," Lily said. "We can pack some snacks and toys and follow the map." + +"Okay," Tom agreed. "But I want to be the king of the castle when we get there." + +They packed their bags and went outside. They followed the map and walked for a long time. They crossed a bridge, climbed a hill, and went through a forest. They saw many animals and flowers on the way. + +"Look, there is the castle!" Lily exclaimed. "It is so big and beautiful. I wonder what is inside." + +They ran towards the castle, but Tom was faster. He reached the gate first and pushed it open. He saw a shiny crown on a throne and ran to grab it. + +"I am the king of the castle!" Tom shouted. "This is all mine. You can't have anything." + +Lily was sad and angry. She followed Tom inside and saw him wearing the crown and sitting on the throne. He looked very selfish and mean. + +"Tom, that is not fair," Lily said. "We came here together. We should share the castle and the crown. You are being a bad friend." + +"I don't care," Tom said. "This is my castle and my crown. You can go away. I don't need you." + +Lily felt hurt and lonely. She turned around and walked out of the castle. She wanted to go home, but she did not have the map. Tom had taken it with him. She did not know how to find her way back. She was lost and scared. + +Tom did not mention Lily or the map. He did not care about her or their journey. He only cared about himself and his crown. He was happy for a while, but soon he got bored and lonely. He wished he had someone to play with, but he had no friends. He was stuck in the castle with no one to help him. He was sad and sorry. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to do things by themselves. They were independent and did not want help from Mom or Dad. They wanted to make their own ornament for the big tree in the living room. + +They found some paper, scissors, glue, and glitter in the craft box. They cut out shapes and glued them together. They sprinkled glitter on top. They made a star, a heart, a snowman, and a reindeer. + +"Look at our ornament!" Lily said to Max. "It is so pretty and shiny!" + +"Yes, it is!" Max said. "But we need something to hang it on the tree. Do you have a string?" + +Lily looked around. She did not see a string. She saw a ribbon on a present. She grabbed it and pulled. The present fell down and the paper ripped. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "We broke the present!" + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and came to see. They saw the ornament, the ribbon, and the present. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. + +"We made an ornament!" Max said. "But we needed a ribbon!" + +"We took it from the present!" Lily said. "We are sorry!" + +Mom and Dad smiled. They were not angry. They hugged the twins and praised their ornament. + +"That's very creative and beautiful!" Mom said. "But next time, please ask before you take something that is not yours." + +"We will!" Lily and Max said. + +Mom and Dad helped them fix the present and find a string for their ornament. They hung it on the tree. It sparkled among the lights. + +Lily and Max were happy. They learned that they could be independent and make their own things, but they also needed to respect and share with others. They thanked Mom and Dad and gave them a kiss. They all enjoyed the tree and the ornament. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toy bow and arrow. They had a target on a tree in the garden. They took turns to shoot the arrow and see who could hit the target. Ben was very good at shooting. He hit the target almost every time. Lily was not so good. She missed the target a lot. She felt sad and angry. + +One day, Ben said to Lily, "I can shoot better than you. You always miss. You are a bad shooter." Lily felt hurt by Ben's words. She wanted to show him that she could shoot well too. She said, "No, you are not better than me. I can hit the target too. Watch me!" She took the bow and arrow and aimed at the target. But she did not look carefully. She did not see that behind the tree, there was a huge bee hive. She shot the arrow and missed the target. She hit the bee hive instead. + +The bees were very angry. They came out of the hive and buzzed around. They saw Ben and Lily and thought they were enemies. They flew towards them and tried to sting them. Ben and Lily were very scared. They ran away from the bees and into the house. They slammed the door and locked it. They hoped the bees would go away. + +They looked at each other and felt sorry. They realized that they had been mean to each other. They said, "I'm sorry for what I said. You are not a bad shooter. You are my friend." They hugged and made up. They learned that they should not tease or hurt each other. They also learned that they should be careful and look before they shoot. They decided to play with something else and leave the bees alone. They were happy again. +Lily and Tom were twins. They liked to play in the yard. One day, they saw a big sack near the fence. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" Lily said. + +"Maybe it has toys!" Tom said. + +They ran to the sack and pulled the string. But when they opened it, they did not see toys. They saw a big turkey! + +"Wow!" Lily said. "A turkey!" + +"Gobble, gobble!" the turkey said. It jumped out of the sack and ran away. + +Lily and Tom chased the turkey. They wanted to catch it and play with it. But the turkey was fast and smart. It ran behind the trees and the bushes. It hid under the car and the porch. It dodged Lily and Tom every time. + +"Stop, turkey!" Lily said. "We want to be your friends!" + +"Come back, turkey!" Tom said. "We have corn for you!" + +But the turkey did not listen. It was not hungry or friendly. It was lazy and sneaky. It wanted to escape and find a quiet place to sleep. + +Lily and Tom were tired and sad. They could not catch the turkey. They went back to the yard and sat on the grass. + +"Who put the turkey in the sack?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe it was a joke." + +"Or maybe it was a gift," Lily said. "But not a good one." + +They looked at the empty sack and sighed. They wished they had toys instead of a turkey. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. Sara had a new toy. It was a ball that could glow in the dark. She showed it to Ben and said, "Look at my ball. It is so cool. It can glow like a star." + +Ben looked at the ball and felt jealous. He wanted a ball that could glow too. He said, "Can I play with your ball? Please, Sara, let me have a turn." + +Sara shook her head and said, "No, Ben, this is my ball. You have your own toys. Go play with them." + +Ben was angry and sad. He tried to grab the ball from Sara, but she held it tight. They started to fight and pull and push. The ball slipped from their hands and rolled away. It went under a bush and they could not see it. + +They stopped fighting and looked for the ball. They could not find it. They felt scared and sorry. They said, "Where is our ball? We want our ball back." + +Then they heard a voice from under the bush. It said, "Hello, children. I found your ball. It is very pretty. It glows like a firefly." + +They looked under the bush and saw a small animal. It was a hedgehog. It had the ball in its paws. It smiled and said, "Do you want your ball back? You can have it, but only if you promise to share and be nice to each other." + +Sara and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, Mr. Hedgehog, we promise. We are sorry for fighting. We will share and be nice to each other." + +The hedgehog gave them the ball and said, "Good. I am glad you learned your lesson. Now go and play and have fun. And remember, glowing balls are nice, but glowing hearts are nicer." + +Sara and Ben thanked the hedgehog and hugged each other. They played with the ball and let each other have a turn. They also played with the hedgehog and made a new friend. They were happy and their hearts glowed. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play and learn together. They were very intelligent. They knew many things and asked many questions. + +One day, they went to the park with their moms. They saw a big slide and wanted to try it. They asked their moms if they could go. Their moms said yes, but they had to be careful and stay close. + +Lily and Tom ran to the slide. They took turns to go down. They had so much fun. They laughed and shouted. + +But then, they saw a man with a big box. The box smelled good. They looked and saw pizza. They loved pizza. They wanted some. + +They forgot what their moms said. They ran to the man. They said, "Can we have some pizza, please?" + +The man was surprised. He said, "No, this is not for you. This is for my family. Go away." + +Lily and Tom felt sad. They said, "But we are hungry. And we love pizza." + +The man said, "I don't care. This is mine. Go back to your moms." + +Lily and Tom felt angry. They said, "That's not fair. You have so much pizza. You can share." + +The man said, "No, I won't. Now go, or I will call the police." + +Lily and Tom felt scared. They ran back to their moms. They told them what happened. Their moms were not happy. They said, "You did a bad thing. You should not run away from us. You should not bother strangers. You should not be greedy. You should be polite and respectful." + +Lily and Tom felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, moms. We made a mistake. We were not intelligent. We were silly. We will not do it again." + +Their moms said, "We forgive you, but you have to learn from this. Being intelligent is not only knowing things. It is also doing the right thing. It is also being kind and generous. It is also listening to your moms." + +Lily and Tom said, "We understand, moms. We will try to be more intelligent. We love you, moms." + +Their moms said, "We love you too, Lily and Tom. Now, let's go home. We have some pizza for you." + +Lily and Tom smiled. They hugged their moms. They learned a lesson. They were happy. +Lily was a young girl who liked to tell stories. She had many books with pictures and words, and she would read them to her toys and pretend they were listening. Sometimes she would make up her own stories, too, and tell them to her mom and dad. + +One day, Lily found a new book in her room. It was big and shiny, and it had a picture of a dragon on the cover. Lily loved dragons, and she wanted to read the book right away. She opened it and saw many words that she did not know. She tried to sound them out, but they were too hard. She felt sad and angry. + +She decided to tell a story about the book instead. She looked at the pictures and made up names and actions for the characters. She told her toys that the dragon was bad and mean, and that he wanted to eat the princess and the knight. She told them that the princess and the knight were brave and smart, and that they had a plan to stop the dragon. She told them that the plan was a secret, and that they would find out at the end of the story. + +She was so busy telling her story that she did not hear her mom come into the room. Her mom saw the book and smiled. She knew that it was a gift from Lily's aunt, who was a writer. She wanted to surprise Lily with it, and she had left a note inside. She picked up the book and opened it to the first page. She read the note out loud. + +"Dear Lily, I hope you like this book. It is a special book, because I wrote it for you. It is about a dragon, a princess, and a knight, and their amazing adventure. I hope you enjoy reading it, or telling your own stories with it. Love, Auntie." + +Lily gasped. She looked at her mom and then at the book. She felt happy and curious. She asked her mom to read the book to her, and to tell her what the words meant. Her mom nodded and hugged her. She said that she was proud of Lily for being creative and loving stories. She said that the book was not only a gift, but also a challenge, and that Lily could learn new words and ideas from it. She said that the book was not really about a bad dragon, but about a misunderstood one, and that the princess and the knight had to learn to be friends with him. + +Lily smiled and cuddled with her mom. She said that she wanted to hear the real story, and to see how it was different from her story. She said that maybe she could tell a new story later, with a good dragon, and a princess, and a knight, and a young girl who liked to tell stories. She said that she loved her mom, and her aunt, and her book. She said that she was ready to read. +Sara was a hungry bunny. She liked to hop in the garden and look for food. She saw a big red tomato on a plant. She wanted to eat it. + +But there was a problem. The tomato was too high for Sara. She could not reach it. She tried to hop higher and higher, but she could not get it. She was sad and hungry. + +Then she saw Ben. Ben was a friendly bird. He liked to help Sara. He saw Sara trying to get the tomato. He flew down and said, "Hello, Sara. Do you need help?" + +"Yes, please, Ben. I want to eat that tomato, but I can not get it. Can you help me?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, Sara. I can help you. I can fly up and pick the tomato for you. Then I can drop it down to you. Is that OK?" Ben said. + +"Yes, thank you, Ben. You are very kind." Sara said. + +Ben flew up and picked the tomato with his beak. He flew back down and dropped the tomato near Sara. Sara was very happy. She ate the tomato and said, "Mmm, this is yummy. Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend." + +"You are welcome, Sara. I am glad you like it. You are a good friend, too." Ben said. + +They smiled and hugged. They were both happy. They decided to share more food and play together in the garden. They had a lot of fun. +Lila liked to play with her flute. She got it from her grandma for her birthday. It was shiny and made nice sounds when she blew into it. She liked to hold it in her hands and pretend she was a fairy. + +One day, she saw a furry animal in her garden. It was brown and had a long tail. It looked at her with big eyes. Lila thought it was cute and wanted to be friends with it. She walked slowly towards it, holding her flute. + +"Hello, furry animal," she said. "Do you want to play with me? I have a flute. It is fun." + +The furry animal tilted its head and sniffed the air. It was curious about the flute. It came closer to Lila and touched the flute with its nose. It made a squeaky sound. + +Lila giggled. "You like my flute, don't you? Do you want to try it?" She offered the flute to the furry animal. + +The furry animal took the flute in its mouth and ran away. Lila was surprised and sad. She chased after it, shouting, "Hey, come back! That's my flute!" + +The furry animal was fast and clever. It climbed a tree and hid behind some leaves. It looked down at Lila and made more squeaky sounds with the flute. + +Lila stopped and looked up. She saw the furry animal and the flute. She realized it was a squirrel. She felt angry and sad. She wanted her flute back. + +"Please, give me back my flute," she said. "It is mine. You can't have it. It is not nice to take things from others." + +The squirrel looked at her and tilted its head again. It seemed to understand her. It stopped making sounds and dropped the flute. The flute fell to the ground and rolled to Lila. + +Lila picked up her flute and hugged it. She was happy to have it back. She looked at the squirrel and said, "Thank you for giving me back my flute. I'm sorry I yelled at you. You are very cute and furry. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The squirrel nodded and smiled. It came down from the tree and sat next to Lila. It touched her hand with its paw. Lila smiled and stroked its fur. She played her flute for the squirrel. The squirrel listened and clapped its paws. They became friends and played together. Lila learned to share her flute and the squirrel learned to ask before taking things. They had fun and were happy. +Lila was sad. She had a big ouch on her knee. She fell down when she was playing with her bike. Mommy put a band-aid on it, but it still hurt. + +"Mommy, when will my ouch heal?" Lila asked. + +"Very soon, my sweetie. You are a brave and independent girl. You can do many things by yourself. But sometimes you need to rest and let your body heal." Mommy said. + +"Can I do something fun while I rest?" Lila asked. + +"Of course. How about we read a poem together? Poems are like songs, but with words. They can make you happy and calm." Mommy said. + +"OK, Mommy. I like poems. Can you read me your favorite poem?" Lila asked. + +"Sure. Listen to this poem. It is called 'Rainbow'." Mommy said. + +Mommy read the poem to Lila. It was about the colors of the rainbow and how they make the world beautiful. Lila liked the poem. She smiled and closed her eyes. She imagined she was flying in the sky with the rainbow. She felt her ouch heal a little bit. She hugged Mommy and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I love you and I love poems." +Mia and Leo were twins who loved to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big train set that made loud sounds. They liked to make the train go fast and slow, and to change the tracks and the stations. + +One day, their grandma came to visit them. She brought them a present: a new toy train that was shiny and adorable. It had a red engine, a yellow caboose, and four blue cars. It also made sounds, but different ones from their old train. + +"Thank you, grandma!" Mia and Leo said, and hugged her. They opened the box and took out the new train. They wanted to try it on their train set, but they had a problem. The new train was too big for their old tracks. It did not fit well, and it got stuck. + +"Oh no, the new train is spoiling our fun!" Mia said, and frowned. + +"Maybe we can make new tracks for it," Leo said, and tried to move some pieces around. + +But it was not easy. The new train needed wider and longer tracks, and they did not have enough. They tried to make a loop, but it was too small. They tried to make a bridge, but it was too high. They tried to make a tunnel, but it was too narrow. + +The new train kept making sounds, but they were not happy sounds. They were sounds of frustration and disappointment. Mia and Leo started to cry. + +"Grandma, we don't like the new train!" they said, and looked at her with sad eyes. + +Grandma smiled and hugged them. She understood their feelings. + +"I'm sorry, my dears. I thought you would like the new train, but I did not know it was too big for your train set. How about we put it away for now, and play with your old train instead? Maybe when you are older, you can have a bigger train set that fits the new train. Or maybe you can share it with a friend who has one. Would that be okay?" + +Mia and Leo nodded and wiped their tears. They put the new train back in the box and thanked grandma again. They took out their old train and set it up on their train set. They made the train go fast and slow, and changed the tracks and the stations. They made happy sounds, and so did their train. + +Grandma watched them and smiled. She was glad they were having fun. She thought they were adorable. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big pond with many fish. Lily wanted to catch a fish and take it home. She found a stick and a string and made a fishing rod. + +"Look, Ben, I have a fishing rod. I will catch a fish and keep it in a bowl. It will be my pet," Lily said. + +Ben did not think that was a good idea. He liked to watch the fish swim and splash in the pond. He thought the fish would be sad and lonely in a bowl. + +"Lily, that is not nice. The fish live in the pond. They have friends and family there. They need water and food and space. You cannot take them away. That is selfish," Ben said. + +Lily did not listen to Ben. She set her fishing rod in the water and waited for a fish to bite. She hoped to catch a big and colorful fish. She did not care about the fish's feelings. + +Soon, she felt a tug on her string. She pulled hard and lifted her fishing rod. She saw a fish hanging from the hook. It was small and gray and had a big mouth. It looked angry and scared. + +"Ha, I caught a fish! Look, Ben, look at my fish!" Lily shouted. + +Ben looked at the fish and felt sorry for it. He saw that it was gasping for air and struggling to get free. He knew that it would die soon if it did not go back to the pond. + +"Lily, please let the fish go. It is not happy. It is hurting. It wants to go home. You do not need a fish. You have me. We can be friends. We can play with other things. Please, Lily, please," Ben begged. + +Lily looked at Ben and then at the fish. She saw that Ben was right. The fish was not a toy. It was a living thing. It had feelings and needs. She felt bad for being selfish. She decided to do the right thing. + +"Okay, Ben, you are right. I am sorry, fish. I will let you go. I do not want to hurt you. I hope you find your friends and family. Goodbye, fish," Lily said. + +She took the hook out of the fish's mouth and set it back in the water. The fish swam away quickly and disappeared in the pond. Lily and Ben watched it go and smiled. + +They hugged each other and went to play with other things. They were happy and proud. They learned to be kind and not selfish. They were good friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they find a big box in the park. They decide to make a house with the box. + +"Let's do marriage," Lily says. "You be the husband and I be the wife." + +"OK," Ben says. "But what is marriage?" + +"Marriage is when you love someone and live with them and share things," Lily says. "My mommy and daddy are married. They have rings and a cake and a kiss." + +"Sounds nice," Ben says. "But I don't have a ring or a cake or a kiss." + +Lily thinks for a moment. She finds a flower and puts it on Ben's finger. She breaks a cookie and gives him half. She leans over and pecks him on the cheek. + +"There," she says. "Now we are married." + +Ben smiles. He likes the flower and the cookie and the kiss. He hugs Lily and says, "I love you, wife." + +"I love you, husband," Lily says. + +They are happy in their box house. They pretend to cook and clean and read and sing. They share their toys and their stories. They do marriage. + +But then, a big boy comes to the park. He sees the box and wants to play with it. He kicks the box and makes a hole in it. He laughs and says, "This is not a house. This is garbage." + +Lily and Ben are scared and sad. They run out of the box and cry. They are frustrated. They worked hard to make their house. They don't like the big boy. He is mean and rude. + +"Go away," Lily says. "This is our house. This is our marriage." + +The big boy snorts. He says, "You are not married. You are just kids. You don't know anything. Marriage is for grown-ups. Marriage is hard and boring and stupid." + +He kicks the box again and walks away. He doesn't care about Lily and Ben. He doesn't care about their feelings. + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They are hurt and angry. They don't understand why the big boy said those things. They don't think marriage is hard and boring and stupid. They think marriage is fun and sweet and good. + +They pick up the flower and the cookie and the kiss. They hold hands and say, "We are still married. We don't need a box. We have each other." + +They smile and hug. They are happy again. They do marriage. +Ben was a little boy who liked to play with his toys. He had a lot of cars, trains, and blocks that he could make into different shapes. He also had a cane that he found in the garage. He liked to pretend that it was a sword or a wand or a fishing rod. + +One day, he was playing with his cane in the living room. He was swinging it around and making noises. He did not see his mom coming in with a tray of cookies. She was trying to be calm and not spill the cookies. She wanted to surprise Ben with a treat. + +But Ben did not see her. He swung his cane too hard and hit the tray. The cookies flew in the air and landed on the floor. The tray made a loud noise. Ben and his mom were both scared. They both screamed. + +Mom dropped the tray and ran to Ben. She hugged him and asked him if he was okay. Ben was okay, but he felt bad. He said he was sorry for hitting the tray and making a mess. He said he did not mean to scare his mom. + +Mom said it was okay. She said she was sorry for screaming and scaring him. She said she was glad he was not hurt. She said they could clean up the mess together. She said she still loved him. + +Ben said he loved her too. He said he would be more careful with his cane. He said he would share his cookies with her. They smiled and hugged. They were calm and happy. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big balloon in the sky. It is red and yellow and blue. They want to catch the balloon. + +They run after the balloon. They go past the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. They do not see where they are going. They get lost. They are sad and scared. + +They hear a loud noise. It is the balloon. It is falling down. It lands on a tree. They see the balloon. They are happy. They run to the tree. + +They try to get the balloon. They climb on the tree. They reach for the balloon. They pull the balloon. The balloon pops. It makes a loud bang. They fall off the tree. They are dizzy. + +They hear a voice. It is their mom. She was looking for them. She was worried. She sees them on the ground. She runs to them. She hugs them. She is glad they are okay. She unites them. They are sorry. They tell her about the balloon. She smiles. She says it is okay. She says they can get another balloon. She takes them home. They are happy. They learned a lesson. They will not chase balloons again. They will stay with their mom. The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a big basket of peaches that their mom gave them. They liked to eat the peaches, but they also liked to do something else with them. + +"Let's bury the peaches!" Lily said. "We can make a treasure map and find them later." + +"OK!" Ben agreed. "But we have to leave some for mom and dad." + +They picked some peaches and dug holes in the dirt. They put the peaches in the holes and covered them with more dirt. They made a map with a stick and some stones. They drew a big X where the peaches were. + +They were about to go back to the basket when they saw something blue in the grass. It was a bird. A blue bird. It was not moving. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "The bird is hurt!" + +"Maybe it fell from the tree," Ben said. "We have to help it." + +They ran to the bird and gently picked it up. It was soft and warm, but it did not open its eyes. + +"Maybe it needs some water," Lily said. "Or some food." + +They brought the bird to the basket and gave it some water from a cup. They also broke a piece of peach and offered it to the bird. The bird opened its eyes and looked at them. It made a weak sound. + +"Look, it's alive!" Ben said. "It likes the peach!" + +They smiled and stroked the bird. The bird ate some more peach and made a louder sound. It flapped its wings. + +"Maybe it's feeling better," Lily said. "Maybe it can fly again." + +They held the bird in their hands and lifted it up. The bird flew out of their hands and soared in the sky. It circled around them and sang a beautiful song. + +"Bye bye, bird!" Lily and Ben said. "Thank you for the peach!" + +They waved at the bird and watched it fly away. They felt happy and proud. They had saved the bird and shared their peaches. They decided to leave the rest of the peaches in the basket for their mom and dad. They also decided to keep the map for later. They wanted to find their buried peaches again. They hugged each other and went inside. They had a great day. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for worms. They found a big worm and put it in a jar. + +"Look, it is moving!" Lily said. "It is restless. It wants to go back to the dirt." + +"Let's keep it as a pet," Tom said. "We can give it some leaves and water." + +They took the jar to the porch and put it on a table. They went to get some leaves and water. But they did not see that the sun was shining on the jar. The jar got very hot. The worm got very hot too. + +"Ouch, ouch, ouch!" the worm said. "It is burning! Help me, help me!" + +The worm tried to get out of the jar, but it was too tight. It was very scared and sad. + +Tom and Lily came back with the leaves and water. They saw the worm in the jar. They saw that it was burning. + +"Oh no, oh no, oh no!" they said. "We are sorry, worm! We did not mean to hurt you!" + +They quickly opened the jar and took out the worm. They put it on the grass and poured some water on it. They hoped that it would feel better. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" the worm said. "You are kind. You saved me." + +The worm smiled and waved at them. Then it crawled back to the dirt. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry for the worm. They learned that they should not keep worms in jars. They decided to let the worms be free in the garden. They played with other things instead. +Sara loves roses. She has a pink rose in a pot on her window. She likes to look at it and smell it. She also likes to spray it with water from a bottle. She thinks the rose likes the water too. + +One day, Sara sees a big bug on her rose. She does not like bugs. She thinks the bug will hurt her rose. She wants to make the bug go away. She grabs her water bottle and sprays the bug hard. The bug falls off the rose and runs away. + +But Sara sprays too much water. The water is too strong. The water breaks the rose. The rose falls off the pot and lands on the floor. The rose is wet and sad. Sara is sad too. She cries and says sorry to the rose. But the rose does not grow back. Sara has no more rose. She has only a pot and a bottle. She wishes she did not spray the bug. She wishes she was more careful with her rose. +Lily liked to dive in the pool. She wore a pink suit and goggles. She felt like a fish. She dived from the edge and made a big splash. She swam to the bottom and saw a shiny coin. She wanted to get it. + +But when she reached for the coin, she felt a sting on her arm. She looked and saw a cut. It was bleeding. She was scared. She swam up to the surface and called for her mom. + +Her mom heard her and came to the pool. She saw the cut and wrapped a towel around it. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's just a small cut. We'll go to the doctor and he'll give you a stitch. It will heal soon." + +Lily nodded and hugged her mom. She felt better. She said, "Thank you, mom. Can I dive again later?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. But be careful. And don't dive too fast. Dive slow and look where you're going." + +Lily said, "OK, mom. I will. I love you." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily." +Sara and Tom are playing with their dog, Spot, in the park. They throw a ball and Spot runs to catch it. They laugh and clap when he brings it back. Spot is a jolly dog. He likes to play and wag his tail. + +One day, they notice something new on Spot's collar. It is a shiny tag with a name and a number. Sara asks Tom, "What is this?" Tom says, "It is a tag. It tells who Spot belongs to and where he lives. If he gets lost, someone can call us and we can find him." + +Sara thinks that is a good idea. She says, "Spot is our friend. We don't want him to get lost. We want him to be happy and safe." Tom agrees. He says, "Yes, we love Spot. He is a good dog. We should always watch him and keep him close." + +They hug Spot and rub his ears. Spot licks their faces and barks. He is happy too. He knows Sara and Tom are his family. He likes his new tag. It makes him feel special. He is a jolly dog with a shiny tag. +Once upon a time, in a wild forest, there lived a little boy named Tim. He loved to play with his friends, the animals. One sunny day, Tim met a big bear. The bear looked sad. + +"Hello, bear! Why are you sad?" Tim asked. The bear signed to Tim that he had lost his favorite leaf. Tim wanted to help the bear find his leaf, so they started looking together. + +They looked under rocks, behind trees, and in the tall grass. Then, they found the leaf near the river. The bear was so happy! He gave Tim a big hug and thanked him for helping. + +The animals in the forest saw how Tim helped the bear. They all became friends and played together every day. The moral of the story is to always help others when they need it. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a bossy cat named Max. Max loved to shake his toys all day long. He would shake them up and down, side to side, and all around. One day, Max found a big egg in the yard. It had a little crack on it. Max was very curious about the egg. + +Max's friend, a dog named Sam, came over to play. Max showed Sam the egg with the crack. Sam said, "We should be careful with the egg. It might break!" Max agreed and they decided to find a safe place for the egg. + +They looked around the house and found a soft bed. Max and Sam put the egg on the bed and watched it closely. They didn't shake or touch the egg. After a while, the crack got bigger and a baby bird came out of the egg. Max and Sam were so happy to see the baby bird. They knew they had to take care of it. + +From that day on, Max and Sam became the best friends of the baby bird. They learned to be gentle and not so bossy. They all played together and had lots of fun. And Max learned that sometimes, it's better not to shake things too much. +One day, a big tornado came to a small town. The people in the town were scared and helpless. They did not know what to do. The wind was very strong and the houses were shaking. + +A little boy named Tim saw the tornado coming. He was playing outside with his toy car. Tim ran to his mom and said, "Mom, there is a big tornado coming! We need to hide!" His mom was scared too. They tried to hide in their house, but the tornado was getting closer and closer. + +They struggled to keep the doors and windows closed, but the wind was too strong. The tornado picked up their house and threw it far away. Tim and his mom were very sad. Their home was gone and they did not know what to do. The tornado had won. +One day, a dog named Max was in the park. He saw a wet ball near a big tree. Max wanted to play with the ball, so he started to rush towards it. He was very excited and happy. + +As Max ran, he saw a skull on the ground. He stopped and looked at it. Max didn't know what a skull was, but he thought it looked funny. He wanted to show his friends, so he picked it up with his mouth. + +Max took the skull to his friends, who were also in the park. They all laughed and played with the skull and the wet ball. They had a fun day together, and Max was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a sunflower. It was a rich, yellow sunflower. It lived in a big garden with many other flowers. + +One day, the sunflower wanted to prepare for a party. It asked all the other flowers to come to the party. The flowers were very happy and excited. They all said yes. + +But, the sunflower forgot to ask the rain to come. The rain was very sad and angry. So, the rain came down very hard on the day of the party. All the flowers were wet and the party was not fun. The sunflower was sad too. The end. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a shiny rock. He felt very lucky. He showed it to his mom. She said, "Wow, that rock has value! Let's make a promise to keep it safe." + +Tim and his mom put the rock in a special box. They made a promise to take care of it. They were happy and felt lucky to have the rock. + +One day, Tim's friend, Sam, came to play. Tim showed Sam the rock. Sam said, "Wow, I want a rock like that!" Tim told Sam about the promise he made with his mom. They both felt lucky to have a special rock with value. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play games. One day, he played a new game. He wanted to win, but the game was hard. + +Tim felt frustrated. He did not know what to do. His big sister, Sue, saw him. She wanted to help Tim. Sue said, "Let's play together!" + +Tim and Sue played the game. They helped each other. They were a good team. Soon, they won the game. Tim was happy, and Sue was happy too. They learned that helping each other is the best way to win. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a raft that he loved to play with. One day, Tim and his raft went to the icy pond. Tim wanted to play on the pond, but he was scared. + +His friend, Sam, was with him. Sam said, "Trust me, Tim. The icy pond is safe. I will help you and your raft." Tim was still scared, but he trusted Sam. They both went on the icy pond with the raft. + +They had fun on the icy pond with the raft. They played and laughed. Tim was happy that he trusted Sam. After that day, Tim and Sam played on the icy pond with the raft many more times. +Once upon a time, there was a nice teacher. She had a new pupil. The pupil was a little girl. The teacher wanted to introduce the little girl to the class. She said, "Class, say hi to our new friend." + +Some kids in the class were good. They said, "Hi, new friend!" But one boy was rude. He did not say hi. The teacher was sad. She told the boy, "We must be nice to our new friend." + +The rude boy said sorry. He said hi to the new girl. The new girl was happy. The class played together. They all had fun. The rude boy learned to be nice. +Once upon a time, there was a small ball that did not belong. The ball was sad and miserable. It wanted to find a place where it could be happy and play with others. + +One day, the ball saw the sun shining bright in the sky. The sun was warm and happy. The ball thought, "Maybe I can belong with the sun." So, the ball tried to jump and reach the sun, but it could not jump high enough. + +The ball kept trying and trying, but it was still miserable. Then, a little girl saw the ball and picked it up. She played with the ball and laughed. The ball was no longer miserable. It had found a place to belong with the little girl, and they played together under the warm sun every day. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a boy named Tom. Tom liked to play with his toys. He had many toys, but his favorite toy was a dull, old car. He loved to drive the car around the house and make fun noises. + +One day, Tom's mom said they were going to a place to eat. Tom was very excited. When they got to the place, they sat at a table. Tom's mom gave him a menu to look at. Tom saw many foods he liked, like pizza and chicken nuggets. + +Tom's mom said they could get pizza, but they had to separate the toppings because Tom did not like mushrooms. Tom was happy. They ate the pizza and it was very yummy. Then they went home, and Tom played with his dull car again. +Once upon a time, there was a messy car. The car was red and had dirt all over it. It lived in a small town with a little boy named Tim. + +One day, Tim saw the messy car and wanted to help. He asked his mom if he could clean the car. His mom said yes, so Tim got some water and soap. He started to scrub the car until it was shiny and clean. + +When the car was clean, it was so happy that it could answer Tim's questions. The car told Tim stories about its adventures. Tim and the car became best friends, and they went on many fun rides together. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big urge to fold paper. He loved to fold paper into many shapes like birds, boats, and hats. Tim was very good at folding paper. + +One day, Tim's friend, Sally, came over to play. Sally saw Tim fold a paper bird, and she was jealous. She wanted to fold paper too, but she didn't know how. Tim saw that Sally was sad, and he had an idea. + +Tim said, "Sally, I can teach you how to fold paper too!" Sally was very happy. Tim showed Sally how to fold a paper boat. They had lots of fun folding paper together. From that day on, Tim and Sally were best friends who loved to fold paper together. +Once upon a time, a boy named Tom and his dad went outside to start the grill. They wanted to make yummy food for dinner. Tom was very excited to help his dad. + +Dad put the food on the grill. It was a brilliant day, and the sun was shining. Tom and his dad were very happy to be outside together. They could smell the good food cooking. + +When the food was ready, they took it off the grill. Tom and his dad sat down to eat. They both loved their dinner. It was a fun day for Tom and his dad. +One day, a girl named Lucy went to the park with her mom. It was a hot day, so they brought cold drinks. Lucy's mom said, "Drink this, it will keep you cool." Lucy saw a big tree and knew it would be fun to raise her kite there. + +Lucy and her mom found a spot under the tree. They saw a boy named Tom making prints with paint. He put paint on his hands and pressed them on paper. Lucy said, "I want to try!" Tom smiled and said, "Sure, let's make prints together!" + +They all made hand prints and had fun. But then, Lucy's kite got stuck in the tree. She was sad. Tom said, "Don't worry, I'll help you." He climbed the tree and got the kite down. Lucy was happy and said, "Thank you, Tom!" They all became good friends and played together at the park every hot day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to ride her bike. One day, she saw a pretty box on the ground. Inside the box was shiny jewelry. Sue was so happy! + +Sue wanted to show her mom the jewelry. But she was frustrated because her mom was at the store. So, Sue put the jewelry in her pocket and went to ride her bike to the store. She thought, "I can't wait to show mom!" + +As Sue rode her bike, she felt the jewelry in her pocket. When she got to the store, she was so excited to show her mom. But when she looked in her pocket, the jewelry was gone! Sue was sad. Then, she remembered the bumpy road she rode on. Sue went back and found the jewelry on the road. She showed her mom, and they were both very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a bright, sunny day. A boy named Tom wanted to play hockey with his friends. They all went to the park to play. + +Tom and his friends found a big truck. They decided to load their hockey things into the truck. They put their sticks, balls, and bags inside the truck. They were happy and ready to play. + +But when they went to play, they saw that the truck was not theirs. The truck driver came and drove away with all their hockey things inside. Tom and his friends were sad. They could not play hockey that day. The bright, sunny day turned into a bad day for them. +One day, a boy and his dog went to play outside. They saw their shadows on the ground. The shadows were long and dark. The boy and his dog liked to play with their shadows. They would jump and run, and the shadows would follow them. + +The boy and his dog found a smooth rock. The rock was big and flat. They sat on the rock to take a break. The boy and his dog looked at their shadows again. They wanted to talk about the shadows, so they started to discuss them. + +The boy said, "My shadow is tall like a tree." The dog barked and wagged his tail. They laughed and played with their shadows some more. They had a fun day playing with their shadows and talking about them. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to play outside in the mild sun. One day, she saw a pretty bird on a tree. The bird had many colors, like a rainbow. + +Amy called her friend, Tim, to show him the bird. "Tim, look at that bird on the tree!" she said, pointing at it. Tim looked at the tree and saw the bird too. "Wow, it's so pretty!" he said, smiling. + +Amy and Tim went to tell their moms about the bird. Amy mentioned the bird to her mom. "Mom, I saw a pretty bird with Tim today!" Her mom smiled and said, "That sounds lovely, dear." Tim also told his mom about the bird. They both felt happy to see something so beautiful together. And from that day on, Amy and Tim loved to watch birds and find new ones to share with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful duck. She lived in a big pond. She liked to splash in the water all day. + +One day, the beautiful duck found a calendar. It had pretty pictures on it. The duck liked the pictures. She put the calendar next to her pond. + +The beautiful duck would look at the calendar every day. She would splash in the water and look at the pictures. She was very happy. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a large house, there was a pretty ornament. It was shiny and round. It was on a tree with many other ornaments. A little girl named Lily lived in the house. She loved the shiny ornament very much. + +One day, Lily wanted to touch the ornament. But her mom said, "No, Lily, don't touch it. It can break." Lily wanted to listen to her mom, but it was hard to resist. The ornament was so pretty and shiny. + +Lily tried to be good. She played with her toys and looked at the ornament from far away. She did not touch it. Then, one day, her mom saw how good Lily was. Her mom took down the ornament and let Lily hold it for a little bit. Lily was so happy! She learned that if you resist and listen, good things will come. +Once upon a time, there was a big ranch. On this ranch, there lived a cow named Daisy and a horse named Jack. Daisy and Jack were best friends. They loved to spread out and play in the big green field. + +One sunny day, Daisy and Jack were playing in the field. Daisy was feeling impatient. She wanted to play a new game. "Jack, let's play a new game!" said Daisy. Jack thought for a moment and said, "Okay, let's play hide and seek!" + +Daisy was so happy to play a new game. Jack started to count, and Daisy ran to hide. She found a big tree near the edge of the ranch. It was a great hiding spot, but it was also close to the road. + +Jack finished counting and started to look for Daisy. He looked and looked, but he could not find her. Daisy was getting impatient again. She wanted Jack to find her soon. + +Suddenly, Daisy heard a loud noise. It was a big truck on the road. The truck was going too fast, and it hit Daisy. Jack found Daisy, but it was too late. Daisy was hurt, and she could not play anymore. Jack was very sad, and he missed his best friend. +Once upon a time, there was a huge bird. The bird was so big that it could carry many things. One day, the bird saw a wreck. The wreck was a broken car. The bird wanted to help fix the wreck. + +The bird picked up the car with its strong wings. It flew to a place where it could settle and work on the car. The bird worked very hard to fix the car. It took a long time, but the bird did not give up. + +Finally, the bird fixed the wreck. The car was not broken anymore. The bird was very happy. It flew up into the sky, carrying the car. The bird found the car's owner and gave the car back. The owner was so thankful to the bird for fixing their car. They all lived happily ever after. +One day, a cat and a dog were talking. The cat said, "I went to a stupid lecture yesterday." The dog asked, "What was it about?" The cat replied, "I don't know. I didn't understand it." + +Later, they saw a big tree. They wanted to climb it. The cat climbed up fast, but the dog had a hard time. The cat laughed at the dog and said, "You are not good at this!" The dog felt sad. + +In the end, the cat fell out of the tree. The dog tried to help, but it was too late. The cat got hurt, and they both learned that making fun of others is not nice. +Once upon a time, there was a big, pretty gate in a small town. People loved the gate because it was very nice. One day, they wanted to make the gate even more pretty. So they decided to decorate it with many colors and fun things. + +A kind woman, who was very compassionate, lived near the gate. She loved to help people and animals. She saw that everyone was working hard to decorate the gate. She wanted to help too. She brought her paint and brushes to make the gate more pretty. + +The kind woman and the people worked together to decorate the gate. They painted it with red, blue, and yellow. They put fun things like stars, flowers, and hearts on it. When they finished, the gate was very pretty. Everyone was happy, and they thanked the kind woman for her help. +Once upon a time, in a small garden, there was a lonely peach tree. The tree had only one peach on it. The peach was big and round. It was waiting for a friend to come and play with it. + +One day, a little bird came to the garden. The bird saw the peach and wanted to be its friend. The bird flew to the peach and said, "Hello, can I be your friend?" The peach was so happy and said, "Yes, I would like that very much!" + +But then, a big wind came and started to scare the little bird. The bird was scared and flew away. The peach was sad and lonely again. The wind stopped and the little bird came back. The bird said, "I'm sorry I left, but the wind scared me." The peach said, "It's okay, I'm just happy you're back." And from that day on, the peach and the little bird were best friends, and they were never lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a messy boy named Tim. He loved to play in the mud and get his clothes dirty. One sunny day, Tim went to the park to play. + +At the park, Tim saw a big puddle. He thought it would be fun to pretend it was a river. So, he found a big piece of wood and made a raft. Tim jumped on the raft and started to float in the puddle. + +But, the raft began to sink in the muddy water. Tim got scared and started to cry. His clothes were wet and dirty, and he had to walk home all messy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy model car. He would zoom it all around his room, making car noises as he went. One day, Tim's mom told him they would go to the park. Tim was very excited and wanted to take his model car with him. + +At the park, Tim played with his model car on the cold slide. He had so much fun watching it go down the slide very fast. Then, a girl named Sue came to play too. Sue saw Tim's model car and thought it was cool. She asked Tim if she could play with it too. Tim said yes, and they played together with the model car. + +After a while, it was time for Tim and Sue to go home. Sue said, "Thank you for letting me play with your model car, Tim!" Tim smiled and said, "You're welcome! I had fun playing with you." They both waved goodbye and went home. Tim was happy he made a new friend, and he couldn't wait to play with Sue and his model car again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to spend time with her best friend, a big yellow duck named Ducky. They would play all day and have so much fun together. + +One day, Lily and Ducky were playing outside when it started to rain. "Oh no, Ducky!" said Lily. "We need to go inside and take a shower to get clean." Ducky agreed, and they went inside Lily's house. The shower was brilliant, with warm water and lots of bubbles. Lily and Ducky laughed and splashed in the shower, getting all clean. + +After their shower, Lily and Ducky put on their cozy pajamas and sat down to eat a yummy snack. "I'm so happy we got to spend the day together, Ducky," said Lily. "Me too, Lily," quacked Ducky. They smiled at each other, knowing they would have many more fun days together. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat named Tom. Tom was very careless. He always made a mess. One day, Tom wanted to go to a party. He needed to wear a nice suit to look good. + +Tom went to the store to buy a suit. He saw a pretty blue one. He tried it on and it fit just right. Tom was very happy. The store man said, "Please be careful with your new suit, Tom." + +At the party, Tom was having fun. He danced and laughed with his friends. But then, Tom was careless again. He spilled juice on his suit. His friend said, "Oh no, Tom! Your suit is dirty." + +Tom was sad. He wanted to complete the party with a clean suit. His friend helped him clean it. They used a cloth and water. The suit was clean again. Tom learned to be more careful and had a great time at the party. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a lot of snow. A little girl named Mia loved to play in the snow. She would stretch her arms wide and make snow angels. One day, Mia heard her mom say that it would be hot soon. Mia wondered what that meant. + +The next day, Mia went outside to play in the snow. But something was different. The snow was not as cold as before. Mia thought about what her mom said, and she knew the hot day was coming. She wanted to play more before the snow went away. + +Mia played all day in the snow, making as many snow angels as she could. The next day, the snow was gone, and it was hot outside. Mia was happy she played in the snow when she could. Now, she could play in the sun and remember the fun snow days. +Once upon a time, in a big blue sea, there was a jellyfish. The jellyfish was sad and gloomy. He had no friends to play with. + +One day, the jellyfish saw a twisty rope. He thought it looked fun. So, he decided to twist the rope with his long, wiggly arms. As he twisted the rope, he started to feel happy. + +Soon, other sea animals saw the jellyfish playing with the twisty rope. They wanted to play too. The jellyfish shared the rope and they all played together. The gloomy jellyfish was not sad anymore. He made many friends and they all had fun twisting the rope in the big blue sea. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily loved to wear pretty dresses. One day, she found a rough dress in her closet. She did not like the rough dress, but she put it on anyway. + +Lily went outside to play. She saw her friend Tom. Tom was playing with a file. The file was for his toy wood. Lily asked Tom, "Why do you have a file?" Tom said, "I use it to make my toy wood smooth." + +Lily had an idea. She asked Tom, "Can you use the file on my rough dress?" Tom tried to use the file on Lily's dress, but it did not work. They laughed and knew it was a silly idea. + +Lily and Tom played all day. Even though her dress was rough, Lily still had fun with her friend. At the end of the day, Lily went home and changed into a soft dress. She was happy to have a friend like Tom. +Once upon a time, there was a pale girl named Lily. She loved to paint pretty pictures. Lily had a best friend named Tommy. Tommy and Lily liked to play and paint together. + +One day, Lily's mommy got a call on the telephone. It was Tommy's mommy. She said Tommy was sick and could not play today. Lily felt sad because she wanted to paint with Tommy. + +Lily had an idea. She painted a big, happy sun and some flowers. She gave the picture to her mommy. Her mommy took the picture and went to Tommy's house. When Tommy saw the picture, he smiled. He felt better and soon, they could paint together again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play with his toy soldiers. One day, he decided to have a big war with them. Tim was eager to see who would win. + +Tim lined up his toy soldiers on the floor. He said, "Ready, set, go!" and the war began. The toy soldiers fought and fought. Tim watched and cheered for his favorite soldiers. + +Tim wanted to remember this big war. So, he asked his mom for help. She took a camera and recorded the war for him. Tim was very happy. Now, he could watch the war again and again. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a curious little dog named Spot saw a big cat. Spot wanted to play and race with the cat. So, he ran up to the cat and asked, "Do you want to race with me?" + +The cat looked at Spot and said, "Yes, let's race to the big tree and back." They both got ready and started to race. Spot was very fast, and the cat was fast too. They ran and ran, having lots of fun. + +As they were racing back, Spot saw his friend, a little girl named Lily. Spot wanted to give Lily a hug. But he forgot about the race and stopped running. The cat kept running and won the race. + +Spot felt sad because he lost the race. He went to Lily and gave her a hug. Lily hugged him back, but she was sad too. She said, "I'm sorry you lost the race, Spot." Spot learned that sometimes it's not a good idea to stop in the middle of a race. +One day, a little girl named Sue was playing with her basketball. She loved to bounce it up and down. She was very happy when her mom said they were going to the park. Sue took her basketball with her. + +When they arrived at the park, Sue saw her friend Tim. Tim had a big bag of apples. Sue and Tim decided to share the apples. They sat down under a tree and ate the delicious apples. Sue thought they were so yummy. + +After they ate, Sue and Tim played with the basketball. They had so much fun throwing and bouncing it. The sun was shining, and it was a great day at the park. Sue and Tim were very happy. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a brown rabbit named Bob. Bob loved to eat fruit. His favorite fruit was the big, red apple. One day, Bob hopped to the fruit tree to find some apples. + +As he hopped, he saw his friend, the blue bird named Sue. Sue was flying in the sky. She saw Bob and waved at him. Bob waved back, and they both smiled. Bob said, "Hi Sue! I am going to the fruit tree. Do you want to come?" Sue said, "Yes, I love fruit too!" + +When they got to the fruit tree, they saw lots of apples. They were so happy! Bob and Sue picked the apples and ate them. The apples were sweet and juicy. After they ate, they played together and waved goodbye. They had a fun day at the fruit tree. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, a little girl named Lily went for a walk. She was a persistent girl who always wanted to discover new things. One day, she found a big tree with a strange symbol on it. She didn't know what it meant, but she knew it was special. + +Lily ran home to tell her mom about the symbol. "Mom, I found a big tree with a funny mark on it. Can we go see it?" Her mom said, "Yes, we can go tomorrow." Lily was so excited and could not wait to go back to the tree. + +The next day, Lily and her mom went to the tree with the symbol. Lily's mom looked at the symbol and said, "This is a magic tree, Lily. It will grant you one wish." Lily thought for a moment and wished for a new friend to play with. Suddenly, a cute little puppy appeared! Lily was so happy to have a new friend. They played all day, and Lily knew that her discovery of the magic tree had made her life better. +One day, a little girl named Amy went for a walk. She saw a big, dirty blackboard in the park. She thought, "I can make this blackboard pretty with my chalk." + +Amy drew a big sun, a tree, and some flowers on the blackboard. Then, her friend Tom came to the park. He saw the blackboard and said, "Wow, Amy! You made the dirty blackboard look nice." + +Amy and Tom played in the park and drew more pictures on the blackboard. Later, a lady walked by and saw their drawings. She said, "Thank you for making the park pretty. You showed that even dirty things can be beautiful with a little love." + +Amy and Tom felt happy. They learned that they can make the world better by caring and being creative. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his best friend, a little boy named Tim. They lived in a small house with Tim's mom and dad. + +One day, Tim's mom said, "We will have a new friend come to our house today. We need to welcome her." She gave Tim a big mug full of juice to share with their new friend. Tim and Spot were very happy to meet someone new. + +When the new friend arrived, Tim and Spot welcomed her with big smiles. They all played together and had fun. They drank juice from the big mug and laughed. The new friend liked Spot and Tim a lot. They became good friends and had many fun days together. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. He saw a big, dark tree that he really liked. Tim wanted to climb the tree, but his mom said it was too hot outside. Tim was sad, but he still admired the tree from far away. + +Tim saw a squirrel on the tree, and he wanted to play with it. The squirrel was fast and ran away. Tim tried to follow the squirrel, but he got lost in the park. He was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Tim's mom saw him and came running. She hugged him and told him not to run away. Tim learned that it is important to listen to his mom. They went home, and Tim promised to be good. He still admired the dark tree, but now he knew to be careful when it was hot outside. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a girl named Lily. She had a new hat. It was a big, red hat. Lily loved her new hat very much. She would wear it all day and admire it in the mirror. + +One sunny day, Lily went to the park. She met a boy named Tom. Tom saw Lily's new hat and wanted it for himself. Lily did not want to give her hat to Tom. They both wanted the hat and did not know what to do. + +Lily and Tom thought for a while. Then they had an idea. They would share the hat! Lily would wear it in the morning, and Tom would wear it in the afternoon. They both admired the hat and played happily together in the park. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a charming dog named Spot. Spot had a big friend named Tom. Tom was a tall man with strong shoulders. They loved to play together in the green yard. + +One sunny day, Tom and Spot found a big hole in the yard. Tom had an idea. He wanted to fill the hole with dirt. Spot was excited to help. They both started to dig and dig, filling the hole with dirt from other parts of the yard. + +But as they dug, the hole got bigger and bigger. Tom and Spot did not know what to do. They tried to fill the hole, but it was too big. Tom hurt his shoulder and Spot was very sad. In the end, they could not fill the hole, and they could not play in the yard anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Tom. Tom had a friend named Sam, who was a little mouse. Tom and Sam liked to play games together. One day, they wanted to see who could jump the farthest. + +Tom said, "Let's measure how far we can jump!" Sam agreed, and they found a long stick to help them measure. They took turns jumping and measuring their jumps with the stick. Tom jumped very far, but Sam jumped even farther. + +Tom was sad that he didn't jump as far as Sam. He looked at his heel and thought maybe it was because he was too fat. Sam saw Tom was sad and said, "Don't worry, Tom. We can try again another day." Tom smiled and they both went home, knowing they would have more fun playing together soon. +Once upon a time, there was a rare bird named Bobo. Bobo lived in a big tree. One day, Bobo saw a new bird in the tree. The new bird was named Kiki. Bobo wanted to be friends with Kiki. + +Bobo had an idea to invite Kiki to play. He asked Kiki to come to his nest. Kiki said yes. They played in the tree all day. They had so much fun. Bobo told Kiki about a secret door in the tree. + +One day, a big cat came to the tree. The cat wanted to catch the birds. Bobo and Kiki were scared. Then, Bobo remembered the secret door. They used the door to escape. The cat could not find them. Bobo and Kiki were safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a brown cow named Betsy. Betsy lived on a farm with her friends. She liked to eat grass and play in the sun. + +One day, Betsy met a funny bird named Bob. Bob liked to joke and make the other animals laugh. Betsy and Bob became good friends. They played together every day. + +One day, Betsy said to Bob, "Why don't you tell me a joke?" Bob thought for a moment and then said, "Why did the cow sit down? Because she was tired of standing up!" Betsy laughed and laughed. She was very happy to have a funny friend like Bob. From that day on, they shared many jokes and had a lot of fun on the farm. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had many toys, but they were all over the floor. His mom said, "Tim, let's unite your toys and put them on the shelf." + +Tim was impatient. He wanted to play, not clean. But he knew his mom was right. So, he picked up his toys and put them on the shelf. As he did this, the toys became friends with each other. + +Now, Tim's toys were happy on the shelf. They were not alone anymore. Tim liked seeing his toys together. He learned that when we unite, we can make everyone happy. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the store with his mom. They needed to buy new pants for Tim. Tim was so excited to pick out his new pants. His mom said, "Tim, we need pants that will fit you well." + +In the store, Tim saw a dog. The dog was loyal and always stayed close to its owner. Tim liked the dog and wanted to play with it. The dog's owner said, "My dog is a good dog. He helps me find the best clothes." + +Tim and his mom looked at many pants. They found a pair with a picture of a loyal dog on them. Tim said, "Mom, I want these pants! They have a dog like the one we saw." His mom agreed, and they bought the pants. + +When Tim wore his new pants, he always thought of the loyal dog he saw at the store. He told his friends about the dog and how it helped find the best clothes. Tim was happy with his new pants and the memory of the helpful, loyal dog. +Once upon a time, in a busy little town, there lived a girl named Sue. Sue loved to dance. She danced in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She danced when she was happy and when she was sad. Dancing made her feel alive. + +One day, Sue found a hidden room in her house. She opened the door and revealed a big, shiny mirror. Sue was very excited. She decided to dance in front of the mirror. As she danced, she saw her reflection dancing with her. It was like having a friend to dance with. + +Sue danced with her reflection every day. Soon, her friends in the busy town wanted to dance with her too. Sue learned that sharing her love for dance made her and her friends happy. They all danced together, and the town became a happier place. The moral of the story is that sharing your joy with others can make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a small dog. The dog had a name. His name was Max. Max was a fearful dog. He was scared of big sounds. + +One day, Max went for a walk. He heard a loud sound. Max was very scared. He did not know what the sound was. Max ran away to hide. + +Max hid under a big tree. He felt safe there. Soon, Max heard a small sound. It was a tiny bird. The bird was not scary. Max and the bird became friends. They played together, and Max was not fearful anymore. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He saw something interesting on the ground. It was long and wiggly. Tim was not sure what it was, so he went closer to look. + +It was a snake! The snake was not scary. It was a nice snake. Tim wanted to play with the snake, but he felt shy. He did not want to embarrass himself in front of the snake. + +Tim took a deep breath and said "hello" to the snake. The snake said "hello" back. They became good friends and played in the park. Tim was happy he did not let his fear stop him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to read books with many images. One day, she found a big book with a hard cover. It was so big and heavy that she had trouble carrying it. But she was very excited to see what images were inside. + +Amy tried to open the book, but it was hard for her little hands. She tried and tried, but she could not open it. She felt sad because she wanted to read the book and see the images. She thought of a plan to ask her friend, Tim, to help her open the book. + +Tim came over and saw the big, hard book. He tried to open it too, but it was still too hard. Then, they had an idea. They asked their big brother, Sam, to help them. Sam was strong and he opened the book with ease. Amy and Tim were so happy to see the images and read the book together. They thanked Sam and enjoyed their new book with big, beautiful images. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. They saw a mysterious box under a tree. Lily asked her mom, "What is in the box?" Her mom said, "I don't know, let's open it." + +Inside the box, they found a big cup of cocoa. Lily was so happy because she loved cocoa. She said, "Yummy! Can I drink it, Mom?" Her mom said, "Yes, but be careful, it might be hot." + +Just then, a big dog came running to them. Lily started to panic. She said, "Mom, I'm scared!" Her mom said, "Don't worry, the dog is nice." The dog wagged its tail and licked Lily's face. Lily laughed and they all enjoyed the cocoa together. +Once upon a time, there was a soft sunflower named Sunny. Sunny lived in a big garden with many friends. One day, a new flower came to the garden. Her name was Rosie. Rosie was a pretty red rose. + +Sunny wanted to meet Rosie, but Rosie did not want to meet Sunny. Rosie said, "I don't want to be friends with a sunflower. I only want to be friends with roses." Sunny felt sad and cried. + +Then, a wise old tree in the garden said to Rosie, "Don't be mean to Sunny. All flowers are special in their own way." Rosie thought about it and said sorry to Sunny. They became friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a beautiful tray that she loved very much. The tray was red and blue with a big yellow sun in the middle. + +One day, Lily took her tray outside to play. She met her friend Tim. Tim saw the tray and said, "Wow, that is a beautiful tray! Can I play with it too?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, we can play together." + +They played all day with the beautiful tray. They put toys on it and carried it around. They even had a picnic with the tray. At the end of the day, Lily and Tim were very happy. They loved playing with the beautiful tray and being friends. +One day, a girl named Sue went to the store with her mom. They needed to buy a new bowl for their kitchen. Sue was excited and ready to pick out the best bowl. + +At the store, Sue saw many bowls. There were big bowls and small bowls. There were red bowls and blue bowls. Sue looked at all the bowls and picked a yellow bowl. She thought it was the best one. + +Sue and her mom took the yellow bowl home. They were ready to use it. They made soup and put it in the new bowl. Sue was happy with her choice. She loved her new yellow bowl. +Once upon a time, there was a unique princess. She lived in a big, pretty castle. The princess had a favorite toy. It was a small, soft bunny. One day, she could not find her bunny. She was sad. + +The princess asked her friend, a little bird, "Will you help me search for my bunny?" The bird said, "Yes, I will help you." They looked and looked for the bunny. They looked in the garden and under the trees. + +At last, they found the bunny near the pond. The princess was so happy. She said, "Thank you, little bird, for helping me search." The bird was happy to help. They played with the bunny all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a parrot. The parrot was amazing. It could talk like people. One day, the parrot met a boy named Tom. + +Tom wanted to record the parrot talking. But the parrot did not want to talk. Tom said, "Please talk, parrot. I want to show my friends." The parrot said, "No, I am shy." + +Tom was sad. He really wanted to record the parrot. So, he thought of a plan. He gave the parrot a big, yummy treat. The parrot liked the treat. Then, the parrot said, "Thank you, Tom." + +Tom was happy. He recorded the parrot talking. The parrot was not shy anymore. They became good friends. They played and talked together every day. +Once upon a time, in a friendly town, there lived a little girl named Sue. Sue liked to nap and write poems. One sunny day, Sue went to the park to play and write a new poem. + +While Sue was playing, she met a happy boy named Tim. Tim said, "Hi! I like to nap and write poems too!" Sue smiled and said, "Let's be friends and write a poem together!" Tim and Sue sat under a big tree and started to write their poem. + +After writing for a while, Sue yawned and said, "I feel sleepy. Let's take a nap before we finish our poem." Tim agreed and they both lay down under the tree. They had a nice nap and when they woke up, they finished their friendly poem together. Sue and Tim became best friends and loved to nap and write poems in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet bird named Bobo. Bobo loved to soar high in the sky. He would flap his wings and fly up, up, up! He liked to look down and see all the little people and animals. + +One day, Bobo met a funny frog named Fifi. Fifi loved to tell jokes. "Why did the bird go to school?" Fifi asked. Bobo thought and thought, but he didn't know. "To learn how to tweet!" Fifi said, laughing. Bobo laughed too. They both thought it was a funny joke. + +Bobo and Fifi became good friends. They played together every day. Bobo would soar high in the sky, and Fifi would jump and hop on the ground. They laughed and had fun. And every day, Fifi would tell Bobo a new joke. They were very happy friends. +One day, a girl named Lucy had a sister named Lily. Lucy and Lily loved to play together. They played with dolls, they played with balls, and they even played with mud. They were very happy. + +One day, Lucy and Lily went to the park. They saw a big slide and a swing. They were so excited! But, they also saw a boy who was being rude. He was not sharing the swing and he was pushing other kids. Lucy and Lily did not like that. + +Lucy told Lily, "We should tell mom about the rude boy." So, they went to their mom and mentioned the rude boy. Their mom said, "That is not nice. Let's go talk to the boy." They talked to the boy and he said sorry. Now, everyone could play and have fun at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tim. Tim lived in a big tree with his family. Every day, he would fly around and play with his friends. + +One day, Tim noticed a new branch on the tree. It was a tough and strong branch. Tim was excited to show his friends the new branch. They could all play on it together. + +Tim and his friends had so much fun on the new branch. They played games and sang songs. They were very happy. And from that day on, the new branch became their favorite place to play. +Once upon a time, there was a strong bunny named Bob. Bob loved to eat carrots. He would hop and hop all day to find more carrots. His favorite thing to do was to find the biggest carrot he could and eat it all up. + +One day, Bob found a very big carrot in the garden. He was so happy! But, while he was eating the carrot, he saw water spraying on the plants. The water was coming from a hose. The water made the plants wet and happy. + +Bob had an idea. He would use the spray to make his carrots grow bigger and stronger. So, he hopped over to the hose and sprayed his carrots. The carrots grew and grew! And Bob was the happiest and strongest bunny of all. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a big sack. He liked to put things in his sack. He would carry his sack everywhere he went. + +One day, Tim found a little bird. The bird could talk. The bird told Tim the truth about things. The bird was very reliable. Tim liked the bird a lot. He put the bird in his sack. + +Tim and the bird went to see Tim's friend, Sue. Sue liked the bird too. They all played together. The bird told them the truth about things. They had lots of fun. Tim, Sue, and the bird were happy. +One day, a little girl named Lily was playing in her room. She heard a noise outside her window. It was a scary noise that she did not like. Lily ran to her mom and told her about the noise. + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will mention it to your dad when he comes home." Lily felt better and went back to her room. + +Later, Lily's dad came home. He had a message for Lily. "I found out what made the scary noise," he said. "It was just a big truck driving by. There's nothing to be afraid of." Lily was happy to know what made the noise and she was no longer scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to eat cookies. One day, Amy found a big jar of cookies in the kitchen. She was very happy and wanted to eat them all. + +Amy tried to open the jar, but it was very tight. She tried and tried, but she could not open it. Then, she had an idea. She put her wet thumb on the jar's lid and tried to open it again. This time, the jar opened easily. Amy was very excited and started to eat the cookies. + +As Amy ate the cookies, she remembered what her mom always told her: "Share your things with others." Amy thought about it and decided to share the cookies with her friends. She took the jar of cookies and went to her friends' houses. They all ate the cookies together and had a lot of fun. The moral of the story is: sharing is caring. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a pet tuna named Tina. Tim and Tina loved to travel. They went to many places together. They saw big trees, tall mountains, and pretty flowers. + +One day, they met a crazy bird. The bird said, "I want to travel with you!" Tim and Tina were happy to have a new friend. But the bird was very loud and always wanted to be the boss. This made Tim and Tina sad. + +Tim said to the bird, "We like you, but you need to be nice." The bird felt bad and said, "I am sorry. I will be a good friend." From that day on, they all traveled together and had lots of fun. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a good boy named Tim. Tim had a magic finger. When he touched things with his magic finger, they would vanish. + +One day, Tim went to play with his friend, Sue. Sue had a big, red ball. They played with the ball and had lots of fun. But then, Tim touched the ball with his magic finger by mistake. The ball vanished! + +"Oh no!" said Sue. "Where did my ball go?" Tim felt sad and said, "I'm sorry, Sue. My magic finger made it vanish. I will find you a new ball." + +Tim and Sue looked for a new ball together. They found a new, blue ball. They played and laughed together. Tim was careful not to touch the ball with his magic finger again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She loved to read the newspaper with her dad every morning. The newspaper was very delicate, so she had to be careful not to rip it. + +One day, Sally's dad had to go to work early. He promised Sally that he would read the newspaper with her when he came back. Sally waited all day, holding the delicate newspaper carefully. + +When her dad came home, he was very tired. But he remembered his promise to Sally. They sat down together and read the delicate newspaper. Sally was very happy, and they had a great time reading and talking about the stories. +One day, a furry cat named Tom went inside a big room. He looked up and saw a sack hanging from the ceiling. Tom was very curious about the sack. He thought, "What could be inside that sack?" + +Tom tried to jump and reach the sack, but it was too high. So, he asked his friend, a small bird named Tim, for help. Tim said, "Sure, I can help you!" Tim flew up to the ceiling and pulled the sack down. + +When the sack fell on the floor, it opened up. Inside the sack, there were many colorful balls. Tom and Tim were very happy. They played with the balls all day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a broken toy car. The car had a cable that made it go fast. Tim was sad because he could not play with his car. + +Tim's big sister, Sue, saw him sad. She said, "I recommend we fix the car." Tim smiled and they went to find their dad. Dad knew how to fix things. + +Dad looked at the broken car and the cable. He fixed the car with new tape. Tim was happy and played with his car all day. Sue was happy too, because she helped her little brother. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She loved to play with her mom's makeup. Lucy would put it on her face and pretend she was a beautiful princess. One day, her mom said, "Lucy, you can't play with my makeup. It is ancient and not good for your skin." + +Lucy was sad, but she had an idea. She asked her dad if he could help her make a toy. Together, they made a toy that could shoot soft balls. Lucy loved her new toy and played with it all day. + +One day, Lucy saw her friend, Amy, looking sad. Amy said, "I wish I had a fun toy to play with." Lucy shared her toy with Amy, and they played together. They had so much fun, and Lucy felt happy. + +The moral of the story is: it's good to be creative and make your own fun, and sharing with others can make you even happier. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He saw a cheap motorcycle in the shop. Tim wanted the motorcycle very much. He asked his mom and dad if he could have it. They said yes, but they told him to be careful. + +One day, Tim went to play with his friends. He saw his friend Sam sit on a big rock. Tim wanted to show off his new motorcycle. He told Sam to watch him ride very fast. Sam told Tim to be careful, but Tim did not listen. + +Tim rode the motorcycle too fast. He could not stop. Tim fell off the motorcycle and got hurt. The cheap motorcycle was broken too. Tim felt sad and sorry. He learned that it is important to be careful and listen to others. +Once upon a time, there was a cool cat named Tom. Tom liked to play with a big red ball. One day, Tom saw a bowl on the floor. The bowl was full of yummy food. + +Tom wanted to eat the food in the bowl. He tried to think of a way to get the food. He thought about jumping on the table. He thought about asking his friend, the dog, to help him. Then, he had a good idea. + +Tom rolled his big red ball to the bowl. He jumped on the ball and then into the bowl. Tom ate all the yummy food. He was very happy. He knew that thinking was a good thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named Max. Max loved to help his best friend, Tom. Tom's mom liked to work with thread to make pretty clothes. Max would always sit by Tom's mom and watch her work. + +One day, Tom's mom lost her thread. She looked everywhere but could not find it. Max saw that she was sad and wanted to help. So, Max used his nose to sniff and find the thread. + +Max found the thread under a big chair. He picked it up with his mouth and gave it to Tom's mom. She was so happy! She gave Max a big hug and said, "Thank you, Max! You are such a loyal friend." Max wagged his tail and felt proud to help his best friend's mom. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Amy. Amy had a small toy cat named Kitty. Amy and Kitty were best friends. They played together all day long. + +One sunny day, Amy and Kitty went to the park. They saw a big tree. Amy said, "Kitty, let's play hide and seek." Kitty agreed with a soft "meow." Amy closed her eyes and started to count. Kitty ran to the tree and hid behind it. + +When Amy finished counting, she opened her eyes and looked for Kitty. She saw the big tree and walked towards it. As she got closer, she saw Kitty's tail. Amy reached out and gave it a gentle touch. Kitty jumped out and bowed to Amy. "You found me!" said Kitty. Amy smiled and said, "Let's play again!" + +Amy and Kitty played hide and seek all day long. As the sun began to set, they walked back to their small house, hand in paw. They were very happy to have each other as best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a wild forest. In this forest, there was a big tree. A little bird lived in the tree. The little bird had a shiny diamond. The diamond was very special. The bird did not permit anyone to touch the diamond. + +One day, a sneaky fox saw the diamond. The fox wanted the diamond very much. The fox thought of a plan to take the diamond. The little bird did not know about the fox's plan. + +The next day, the fox came to the tree. The fox told the little bird a lie. The fox said there was something fun to see far away. The little bird left the tree to see the fun thing. The fox took the diamond from the tree. + +The little bird came back to the tree. The bird saw the diamond was gone. The bird was very sad. The bird knew the fox took the diamond. The bird asked the other animals for help. The animals got the diamond back from the fox. The little bird was happy again. The bird learned not to trust the sneaky fox. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to slide. One day, Tim went to the mall with his mom. The mall was big and had many stores. + +At the mall, Tim saw a big slide. He wanted to play on it. His mom said, "Okay, but be careful." Tim was so happy. He ran to the slide and started to climb up. + +Tim felt a little weak, but he did not stop. He climbed all the way to the top. Then, he slid down the slide very fast. He laughed and had so much fun. Tim played on the slide all day at the mall. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim had a famous lime tree. Everyone loved the limes from his tree. + +One day, a man came to Tim and said, "I want to sell your limes in my shop." Tim thought about it and said, "Okay, but I want to help you sell them." + +They started to sell the limes together. But soon, they had a problem. There were not enough limes for everyone. People were sad and angry. + +Tim said, "We need to find a way to make everyone happy." The man thought and said, "We can plant more lime trees!" So, they planted more trees and everyone was happy again. The town had enough limes for everyone, and Tim's lime tree stayed famous. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a wild dog named Spot. Spot loved to play and run all day. He was always happy and liked to have fun with his friends. + +One day, Spot found a big rubber ball. He thought, "I need this ball to play with my friends." So, Spot took the ball and went to find his friends. They all played with the rubber ball, and they had a great time. + +But after a while, the ball went into the woods. Spot and his friends were scared, but they knew they needed to find the ball. They went into the woods, and finally, they found the ball. They were so happy, and they played with the rubber ball all day long. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a loyal dog named Spot. Spot lived with his friend, a kind man who would sell toys to the kids in the town. Every day, they would go to their toy store and make the kids happy. + +One day, a mean man came to the store and wanted to buy all the toys. He wanted to sell them for more money in another town. The kind man did not like this idea because he wanted the kids in his town to be happy. The mean man got angry and said he would come back later to take the toys. + +Spot knew he had to do something to help his friend. He came up with a plan. When the mean man came back, Spot barked very loud and scared him away. The mean man never came back to the store again. The kids in the town were happy, and they could still play with the toys. + +The moral of the story is: always be loyal to your friends and stand up for what is right. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk. He saw a big red ball in the park. Tim was very happy to play with it. He would throw it high in the air and catch it. He would also kick it and watch it roll. Tim liked to take turns playing with the ball. + +On his way home, Tim had to cross a bridge. While he was on the bridge, he thought it would be fun to drop the ball and watch it bounce. But when he dropped the ball, it did not bounce. Instead, the ball rolled off the bridge and fell into the water below. + +Tim was very sad. He wished he had not dropped the ball. He was grateful for the fun he had with it, but now the ball was gone. Tim went home with a heavy heart, knowing he had lost his new friend, the big red ball. +One day, a little girl named Lucy wanted to help her mom with the laundry. She saw the big pile of dirty clothes and said, "Oh no! This is a terrible mess!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is. But we can make it clean together." + +Lucy and her mom started to wash the clothes. They put them in the big machine and added soap. The machine went round and round. When the clothes were clean, they took them out and put them on a line to dry in the sun. + +At the end of the day, all the laundry was clean and dry. Lucy and her mom folded the clothes and put them away. Lucy was so happy to help her mom. She said, "Mom, I had fun doing laundry with you today!" Her mom hugged her and said, "Thank you, Lucy. You were a big help!" +One day, a squirrel named Sam went to play in the park. Sam was a rare squirrel because he had a big, red tail. Sam liked to go up and down the trees. + +Sam saw his friend, a bird named Ben. "Hi Ben!" Sam said. "Do you want to go play with me?" Ben said, "Yes, let's go!" So Sam and Ben went to play together. + +They played hide and seek, and ran around the park. The sun was shining, and they were very happy. At the end of the day, Sam and Ben went home. They had so much fun, and they couldn't wait to go play again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom saw a fancy light outside his window. It was so pretty that he wanted to join it. He put on his shoes and went out to see the light. + +Tom walked up to the light and said, "Hello, fancy light! Can I join you?" The light smiled and said, "Yes, Tom! You can join me. Let's play together." So, Tom and the light played and had fun. + +But then, it started to rain. The rain made the fancy light go away. Tom was very sad. He tried to find the light, but it was gone. Tom went back to his house, all wet and sad. The fancy light did not come back, and Tom was not happy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved the color purple. One day, she found a big purple ball in her yard. She was so happy and started to play with it. + +Lucy liked to spin around with the ball. She would spin and spin until she felt dizzy. One day, Lucy was spinning so fast that she fell down. She felt very dizzy and could not stand up. Lucy started to cry. + +Her mom came outside and saw Lucy on the ground. She helped Lucy stand up and told her, "Lucy, you should not spin so fast. It's not safe, and you can get hurt." Lucy listened to her mom and learned to be more careful when playing. She guessed that being safe is more important than having fun. From that day on, Lucy played with her purple ball without getting dizzy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally liked to collect pretty rocks. She would find them in her yard, at the park, and even on the sidewalk. She had a big box where she kept all her rocks. Sally was very organized, so she always knew where each rock was. + +One hot day, Sally went to the park with her mom. She took her fan with her to stay cool. As she played and fanned herself, she saw a beautiful, shiny rock. Sally was so excited! She picked up the rock and put it in her pocket. + +When they got home, Sally put her new rock in her box. She showed her mom how organized her collection was. Her mom was very proud of her. Sally felt happy and knew she would keep collecting rocks forever. +One day, Tom went to the park with his mom. In the park, he saw a long rail. Tom thought it would be fun to test how far he could walk on the rail. So, he asked his mom, "Can I try to walk on the rail?" + +His mom said, "Yes, but be careful, Tom." Tom was so happy. He started to walk on the rail. He walked and walked until he saw a distant tree. He wanted to reach the tree, so he kept walking. + +As Tom got closer to the tree, he saw a bird sitting on a branch. The bird said, "Hi, Tom! You did a good job walking on the rail!" Tom felt proud and said, "Thank you, bird!" Then, he walked back to his mom, who was waiting for him with a big smile. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a wise old cat. The cat loved to use butter on his bread. He would eat it every day. The cat was very happy. + +One day, the wise cat ran out of butter. He went to the store to buy more. On his way, he met a little mouse. The mouse was sad because he had no food. The wise cat felt sorry for the mouse. + +The cat decided to share his +Once upon a time, in a normal little town, there lived a girl named Emma. Emma loved to mix things. She mixed colors, food, and even her toys. One day, Emma wanted to mix something new. + +That night, Emma looked up at the sky. She saw the stars and the moon. She thought, "I want to mix the night!" She took a big jar and tried to catch the night. But the night was too big for the jar. + +Emma's mom came outside and saw her trying to catch the night. She said, "Emma, we can't mix the night. But we can mix some paint to make it look like night!" They went inside and mixed blue and black paint. They painted a picture of the night sky together. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a noisy bird named Tim was flying near the sea. He saw a big shark swimming in the water. The shark was looking for food to eat. Tim was curious and wanted to talk to the shark. + +Tim flew down and said, "Hi, Mr. Shark! What are you doing?" The shark looked up and replied, "Hello, Tim! I am trying to gather food for my family." Tim thought for a moment and had an idea. He said, "I can help you find food!" + +So, Tim and the shark worked together. Tim flew high in the sky to see where the fish were. He told the shark where to go. The shark swam fast and caught the fish. They were a great team. + +After a while, the shark had gathered enough food for his family. He thanked Tim for his help. Tim was happy he could help his new friend. They waved goodbye and went on their way. Tim flew back to his tree, and the shark swam back to his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big red ball. He loved to play with his ball in the park. One day, Tim took his ball and went to the park to play. + +While he was playing, Tim saw a big chest. The chest was closed. Tim was very curious. He wanted to know what was inside the chest. He tried to open it, but he could not. Then, he had an idea. + +Tim took his red ball and used it to cover the chest. He pushed and pushed the ball until the chest opened. Inside, he found many fun toys. Tim was very happy. He played with the toys and his red ball all day long. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a toy brain that he loved very much. He would play with it all day long. One day, he took his toy brain to the park. + +At the park, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue was playing with her doll. Tim said, "Hi, Sue! Look at my toy brain." Sue looked at the toy brain and said, "That's a cool toy!" + +But then, a rude boy named Max came up to them. Max grabbed Tim's toy brain and said, "This is mine now!" Tim was sad and asked, "Why did you take my toy brain?" + +Sue had an idea. She said, "Let's put the toy brain in a safe place where Max can't find it." So, Tim and Sue hid the toy brain under a big tree. Max looked and looked, but he couldn't find the toy brain. + +In the end, Tim and Sue played together with the toy brain and the doll, and they became best friends. They learned that being kind is better than being rude. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Lily. She had a big dog named Max. Lily and Max loved to play outside every day. But one evening, it was very cold. Lily's mom told her to stay inside, but she wanted to play with Max. + +Lily put on her coat and went outside with Max. They played and played until it was dark. Max found a stick and Lily said, "Bring it here, Max!" Max ran and brought the stick to Lily. They were having so much fun. + +But it was getting colder and colder. Lily started to shiver and feel very cold. She wanted to go back inside, but she could not find the way home. Lily and Max were lost. They walked and walked, but they could not find their house. Lily was very sad and cold. The evening turned into a bad night for Lily and Max. +Once upon a time, there was a big turkey named Tom. Tom was very confused. He could not find his way home. He walked and walked but could not find his home. + +One day, Tom met a kind girl named Sue. Sue said, "Hello, Mr. Turkey! You look lost. Can I help you find your way home?" Tom nodded his head. He was happy to have a friend. + +Sue and Tom walked together. They saw many things. They saw a big tree and a small pond. Finally, they found Tom's home. Tom was happy. Sue helped restore Tom's happiness. They were good friends forever. +One day, a graceful cat named Lucy was walking in the winter snow. She met a little boy named Tim. Tim was wearing a big coat and a warm hat. He was playing with the snow. + +"Hi Lucy," Tim said. "Did you hear about the winter fun day?" Lucy shook her head. "No, you did not mention it before," she replied. + +Tim smiled and said, "It will be a day with snow games and warm food. Do you want to come?" Lucy nodded and they both went to the fun day. They played in the snow and had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to read. She had many books with lots of words. One day, Mia found a big book with a cover that had a picture of a cat on it. She was very excited to read this book. + +Mia sat down and opened the book. She started to read the words. But the cat in the book was impatient. The cat did not want to wait for Mia to read all the words. So, the cat jumped out of the book and started to play. + +Mia laughed and played with the cat. They played hide and seek, and the cat would cover its eyes while Mia hid. After they played, the cat went back into the book. Mia finished reading the words and closed the book with a smile. She knew she would always remember the day she played with the impatient cat from the book with the cat cover. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary town, there lived a little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved to listen to her mom's lectures about being kind to others. One day, Lucy went for a walk with her mom in the park. + +While they were walking, they saw a little boy fall off his bike. The boy was crying, and his knee was hurt. Lucy remembered her mom's lecture about being kind, and she wanted to help the little boy. + +Lucy and her mom went to the little boy and helped him stand up. They put a band-aid on his knee and made sure he was okay. The little boy stopped crying and thanked Lucy and her mom. From that day on, Lucy always remembered to be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy hammer. He liked to play with it all day. One day, it rained and the ground was wet. Tim's mom said, "Don't go out, Tim. You will get wet." + +Tim did not listen. He took his hammer and went out to play. He hit the wet ground with his hammer. Splash! The water went everywhere. Tim laughed and played. He did not see the big puddle. + +He jumped in the puddle with a big splash. Tim's hammer fell in the water. He tried to find it, but it was gone. Tim sighed, "Oh no, my hammer!" He went home, wet and sad. His mom said, "I told you, Tim." Tim was sad without his hammer, and he learned to listen to his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived in the forest. She was very happy and often played with the animals there. One day, the little girl was upset because the animals wouldn't listen to her. + +So, the little girl went to see the woodcutter. She told him that she was upset and asked him to help. The woodcutter told the little girl that he could order the animals to listen to her. So, he made a loud noise and yelled very loudly. + +The animals heard him and ran towards the little girl. They all did what the little girl told them. She was so pleased and thanked the woodcutter. + +From that day, the little girl and the animals had a better relationship. Whenever the little girl was upset, the woodcutter would make a loud noise and order the animals to listen. That way, the little girl was always happy and safe in the forest. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Molly. She lived with her mum and wanted to help out around the house. One day, Molly asked her mum if she could cook something. Her mum said yes, but told her she needed to be careful because they used gas to cook. Molly was so excited that she could cook by herself. + +Molly got to work and gathered up some food. Even though it was a lot of work, Molly put all of her energy into it. She mixed everything together and lit the gas. The flame from the gas was bright and made Molly happy. She kept stirring and stirring and was so proud of herself. + +All of sudden Molly heard a noise. It was her mum. Her mum said, “Molly, are you cooking? Be very careful and don't get too close to the gas.†Molly nodded and said that she was being careful. + +Molly continued cooking but the food didn't seem to be getting any better. After a while the food tasted quite dull. Molly then realised that she had forgotten to add the spices. Molly felt bad but was happy that she had been careful with the gas. Even though the food didn't turn out great, Molly was proud that she had cooked by herself. +Once there was a man who wanted to make sure he was the best husband. Every day he would test his wife to see if she was happy. He wanted her to always have peace. + +One day he brought his wife a bunch of flowers. He asked her to test them to see how she liked them. She smiled and said they were perfect. + +He also brought her a cake and asked her to test it. She smiled as she took a bite. She said it was delicious. + +The man was so happy! He was happy to know he was giving his wife the most peaceful life. + +The man was a good husband. He always tested his wife to see if she was happy, and she was! +Once upon a time, there was a girl who liked to play with blocks. One day, the girl found something special: a fake block that could bounce. She was so happy and excited, she couldn't believe her luck. + +The girl put the block on the ground and gently pressed down, and the block bounced so high! It went so high, she had to jump to catch it with both hands. She laughed and laughed; she had never seen a block that could do this before. + +Every day, she would take out the fake block and bounce it around. It was so much fun! She even made up games, like trying to catch the block with her eyes closed. + +The fake block was so special, the girl never wanted to let it go. It was like a best friend that she could always count on to make her happy. + +And they lived happily ever after! +JoJo the monkey was on a mission. He had to go to the opera house and find the special item. JoJo was a bit scared; he had never been to an opera house before and knew it would be very serious. He walked through the big doors and saw many people dressed in fancy clothes. JoJo's heart started to race, but he knew he had to trust himself in order to get the special item. + +He peered around the corner and saw a stage with many people standing on it. JoJo had to show courage, so he stepped onto the stage and started to look for the special item. He spotted it in the back, it was a diamond necklace. Quickly and with a brave face, he grabbed the necklace and ran off the stage. + +When JoJo returned home, he showed the necklace to his friends. They were all so excited and thanked JoJo for his bravery. JoJo was glad he trusted himself to go and get the special item. He had done a very serious job at the opera house! +Shirley was so happy when she received a new bottle of perfume. It smelt so sweet and pretty like strawberries. +She wanted to show her friends so she took it to school the next day. +When Shirley arrived, all her friends were jealous of her perfume. +"Wow, Shirley, that perfume smells amazing!" said one of her friends. +Shirley smiled. "I'm so happy with it. I hope everyone likes it," she said. +Her friends had never smelt such a strong and beautiful smell before. They all ran over to take a look. +Shirley was so proud of her new perfume. She hoped her friends loved it as much as she did. +The next day, Shirley was so excited to wear her perfume again. She was sure all her friends would be jealous. +Once upon a time there was a happy cricket named Jim. One day, Jim decided to travel on an adventure across the world. He began to hop across fields, rivers, and mountains. He had so much fun that he couldn't stop smiling! + +As Jim was hopping along the way, he saw many other animals traveling too. He saw a fox, a lion, and even an elephant. All of them were going on their own adventures. Jim felt a bit envious; he wanted to have an adventure too. + +When Jim was in the middle of his travel, he met another cricket. His name was Bob and he was also traveling. Jim asked Bob where he was going, and Bob said he was visiting a new place. + +Jim was so excited to find another cricket traveling just like him! They hopped and jumped together as they completed their journey. Jim was so very happy and he knew it was one of the best trips he ever had. + +When their journey was over, Jim and Bob said goodbye. Jim waved and wished Bob the best in his travels. Jim was so glad he decided to travel; it was the best adventure of his life! +Once upon a time there was a very restless little boy named Jack. One day Jack was outside playing in the garden and he noticed something strange. He saw a mop in the center of the garden. He walked up to take a closer look, when suddenly, out of nowhere, something shot out of the mop! Jack screamed and jumped back. + +"What was that?" Jack shouted. + +"That's just my sister!" said his mom. She had been hiding in the mop. + +Jack was very relieved. His mom explained that she had been playing the game of hide and seek. Jack laughed and hugged her tight. + +After that, Jack and his mom spent the rest of the afternoon playing different games in the garden. Jack's restless spirit had finally been tamed! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Abigail. She asked her mom if she could go to the shop. Her mom said yes and Abigail was so excited. She put on her coat and ran outside. + +When Abigail got to the shop, she saw lots of things to buy. She wanted to buy them all, but she only had enough money for one thing. She got bored of looking at the same things, so she looked around the shop until she found something different. + +It was a funny looking toy. Abigail asked the shopkeeper if she could buy it, and he said that she could if she promised to play with it rather than just put it away. Abigail promised, and she took the toy home. + +When she got home, her mom was so surprised to see the funny toy. She asked Abigail if it was fun and Abigail said it was! Her mom smiled and told her that she was so proud that she'd remembered their deal - to only buy things she would send time playing with. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to use your money carefully and buy things which will make you happy. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers. One brother was generous and always shared his things with the other. The generous brother valued the love he had for his brother more than anything. + +One day, the generous brother gave his brother the only toy he owned, a small car. The other brother was excited and thought it was the best present ever. They played together with the car all day and had lots of fun. + +The generous brother was so happy because he saw how much his brother appreciated his gesture. He learnt that valuing the things that he had was much more important than material things. And the love he had for his brother was the most valuable thing of all. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to look. He'd look at trees, birds, flowers and more. One day, the boy wanted to find something special to look at. He searched and searched but couldn't find it. Suddenly, he saw a dependable old man. + +The old man told the boy, "Look up." When the little boy looked up, he saw the most beautiful rainbow above him. He was so excited and mesmerized that he couldn't take his eyes off it. + +But then, something strange happened. The beautiful rainbow began to slowly disappear. The boy was so sad to see it go, but the old man said, "Don't worry. Rainbows come and go, but my dependable words will never disappear." + +The little boy smiled, knowing that the old man's wise words would always come true, no matter what. +Teddy and Sarah were best friends. They were always playing together in the park. One day they were in the park and they heard a strange, mysterious voice. They both looked around but couldn't see anyone. They were scared and ran to hide behind a big tree. + +Suddenly, a big furry arm came out of the ground. Teddy and Sarah were even more scared and started to cry. The mysterious arm moved closer and closer. Teddy courageously spoke, "Who are you?". + +The arm started shaking and out of it came a little mouse. He said, "I'm not here to hurt you two. I just wanted to have some fun with my friends." Teddy and Sarah were relieved and laughed. + +The mouse was friendly and explained that he was an expert at hide and seek. From that moment on, Teddy, Sarah and the little mouse became friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Maya who loved exploring. She often ventured into the children's attic because she knew it was a special place. Then one day, Maya saw a small, weak bird lying on the ground. She started to cry and ran to her parents asking them to help the bird. + +Her parents knew the bird needed help right away and immediately took the bird to the vet. After a few days, the vet handed the bird back to Maya, telling her that the bird was much stronger and healthy now. + +Back at home, Maya wanted to keep the bird but her parents told her they could no longer take care of it. They said that with love, she and the bird could look for a new home together. + +Maya was brave and sold many of her toys to buy food for the bird. She happily shared what she had and eventually found a family that was willing to keep the bird. + +Maya learned an important lesson from her experience - when you have love, it is easy to share what you have with those who need it. +Jack and Sally were walking in the park. Suddenly, they saw a big bug. Jack was scared, so he jumped backwards. Sally was more careful. She just shrugged and slowly walked around the bug. + +After that, they kept walking and soon forgot about the bug. They played with the leaves, jumped on the grass, and had a great time. + +When it was time to go home, Sally had found a stick. She wanted to take it home with her. But Jack shook his head. “Be careful,†he said, “it could have a bug inside!†+ +Sally stopped and thought for a moment. Then she shrugged her shoulders and put the stick down. “It's too risky,†she said and they both started to walk home. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. She was so excited to go outside and play! As she hopped around, she found something very cool. It was a white flower! She wanted to try it, so she bent down and started to chew. It was so tasty! She kept eating and eating, until it was all gone. She was so happy and content from her snack. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise nearby! Looking around, she found a cool pond. It was filled with lots of white fish! She was so excited and wanted to try the fish. She hopped right over and started to chew. It was yummy! She had a lot of fun, swimming around and eating the fish. + +The bunny had a great day, enjoying the cool things outside. She couldn't wait to come back and explore next time! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Benjamin and Max. Benjamin was a clever boy and Max was naughty. + +One day, they decided to go ice skating. But Max wanted to stay out late, so Benjamin said: "Max, we must delay going home. We'll have more fun on the ice". + +Max was very excited and they had a great time skating. While they were having fun, Benjamin noticed the ice was getting very thick. He told Max it was time to go home. + +But Max refused to listen, and he kept skating on the ice. Benjamin said "Max, the ice is too thick. We need to go home now!" But Max refused. + +Suddenly, the ice broke and Max almost fell in. Benjamin quickly grabbed his hand and saved him. + +Benjamin said "Max, I told you not to delay. We need to be careful when playing in the ice. It can be very dangerous". + +Max learned a valuable lesson that day: delaying can be dangerous. He realised that sometimes, it's better to listen to your elders and be careful. +Once upon a time there lived a girl named Sasha. She was three years old and loved to play with her toys. One day her mom said, "Sasha, hurry, we need to go to the store!" Sasha got all of her things and they set off. + +At the store, there was something special that Sasha wanted to buy. It was a computer! She was so excited to take it home and play with it. + +When Sasha got home, she set up her computer and plugged it in. She played with it all afternoon, but when it started to get dark, her mom said "It's time to go outside and get some fresh air!" + +So, Sasha and her mom went outside and found a nice peaceful spot in the garden. Sasha watched the sun set and all the stars come out. She felt so happy and peaceful. + +Then, when it was late, Sasha and her mom went back inside and it was time for bed. Sasha was so happy about her new computer that she went to sleep with a big smile on her face. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to dress up. Every morning, she would pick out a special dress from her drawer. One day, she found a dress that was so special. It was yellow and had a shiny gem on the front. She looked so beautiful! + +The little girl wore the dress to a party. Everyone said, "You look so modern!" She was so excited. When it was time to go home, she took off the dress and put it carefully back in her drawer. + +Every time she looked at the dress, she could imagine how special she felt that day. The gem on the dress was a special reminder of the most fun day she had ever had. +Once, there was a little boy. His name was Jack, and he was three years old. He had never been to the zoo, so his parents decided to take him to see all the animals. + +At the zoo, Jack was so excited. He saw giraffes, hippos, and even a tiger. But Jack was most excited when he saw a fairy penguin! + +He walked up to his parents, his eyes bright and his smile wide. “Look Mommy! Look Daddy! A penguin!†+ +Then, something strange happened. The penguin started walking toward Jack, very slowly and quietly. Jack was scared and he stepped back, but the penguin kept walking closer and closer. + +Jack’s parents laughed a little and explained to Jack that the penguin wasn’t trying to scare him; it was just being friendly and wanted to be with him. Jack was relieved! + +Jack spent the rest of the day at the zoo, looking at all the interesting animals. He made friends with the penguin and loved every second. He had a great adventure and he couldn’t wait to tell his friends about it. +Once upon a time, there was a giant. The giant was very strong and could lift heavy things. + +One day, the giant wanted to lift something special. He saw a small rock and wanted to pick it up. He was being very careful so he bent down slowly and used two hands to lift it up. + +The rock felt light in the giant's hands. He was happy to have it and decided to keep it as a special gift. He put it on a shelf in his house and said he would look at it every day. + +The giant was careful to make sure that the rock stayed safe and he enjoyed it for many years. +Josie and her mom were walking in the park. Josie loved the park and they often went there together. When they arrived, Josie saw a top at the top of a slide. + +Josie was excited and shouted "Mom, can I get the top? Please!" + +Mom thought for a moment and said, "I don't think you should, Josie. We don't know who it belongs to and it's not thoughtful to take something that doesn't belong to us." + +But Josie was persistent, so her mom said, "If you really value the top, why don't you ask someone? You never know, it might be theirs." + +Josie asked everyone in the park but no one could answer her question. Sadly, Josie had to leave the park without the top. + +Morale of the story? Be thoughtful - don't take things that don't belong to you! +Once upon a time there was a little duck who lived in a pond. One day the duck was feeling very dry, so it decided to poke its head into the pond to try some of the water. But when it tried to take a sip it felt a shock! The shock scared the duck away from the pond. + +The duck was very scared and decided to tell the other animals in the forest what had happened. It told them that the pond had something in it that could give it a shock. The other animals told the duck that the reason the pond gave it a shock was because it was very dry and the pond water was not there to fill it. + +The moral of this story is to never give up - even when something looks dry, there might still be a way to fill it. It is important to keep trying and never give up! +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to play. She played outside all day with her friends. But then one day she didn't feel good and started to feel bad. She had to go to the hospital. + +At the hospital, the doctor told her that she had something called an icky bug. He said she needed to stay in the hospital for a few days. Her parents were worried about her and stayed with her every day. + +The icky bug began to increase and the girl had to stay in the hospital for a few more days. Her parents had to go home but she was never alone. + +When she was finally feeling better, it was time to go home. She was a little shy and ashamed of having the icky bug. But her parents hugged her and told her they were proud of her for being so brave. They said that it was okay to be sick sometimes and that together they could get better and stronger. + +The girl remembered the feeling and hugged her parents tighter. She bounced out of the hospital, ready to get back to playing. +The sun was shining brightly and Anna was feeling cheerful. She headed outside to the park with her dad. As they entered the park, they heard a loud, happy laugh. Anna asked her dad, "Who's that?" + +Her dad smiled and replied, "That's Mr. Jones. He likes to tell funny jokes." Anna was excited and asked, "Can I go hear his jokes?" + +Her dad nodded. "Sure, but I'll be right here waiting if you need me." Anna smiled and ran off to meet Mr. Jones. + +Mr. Jones was an old man with a big, toothy grin. When Anna approached him, he immediately greeted her with a joke. Anna loved his jokes and laughed and giggled until her cheeks turned red. + +When it was time to leave, Mr. Jones gave Anna a cheerful goodbye hug. As he waved goodbye, Anna whispered in her dad's ear, "We should come back soon to hear more of Mr. Jones' jokes." Her dad grinned and said, "That's a great idea!" + +The next week, Anna and her dad returned to the park, ready to hear more jokes from Mr. Jones. As they got closer, they could hear his hearty laughter. Anna knew she had made the right decision to return. +Once upon a time there was a brown ornament. It was old, but it was still very beautiful. The ornament had a special owner who loved it very much. Everyday she would hug it and never wanted to sell it. + +One day however, the owner argued with her family and she decided to sell the brown ornament. She went to the market to find a buyer. + +At the market, the owner quickly found someone who wanted to buy her ornament. She was very happy for a short time, but when she received the money she was very sad. Later, she realized that she had sold the most beautiful thing in her life. + +The ornament was gone and the owner never saw it again. She felt really bad and she always remembered the day she sold her brown ornament with a sad heart. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was a patient little girl and always said please and thank you. One day Sarah went to visit the doctor. The doctor was very rude to Sarah. + +She was so shocked that she just sat there, not sure what to do. The doctor finished writing in Sarah's book and said "all done!" + +Sarah asked him why he was so rude. The doctor just laughed and said he was busy. Sarah knew this was not an excuse and asked again. + +The doctor sighed and said he was sorry. He said he was very busy discussing other patients and didn't mean to be rude. Sarah accepted his apology and said she would see him next time. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Linda. She was three years old and she loved to play with her toys. One day, Linda went to the park with her parents, but when she saw the swings in the park, she got so excited that she ran straight over and started to play. + +Linda was having so much fun, but then something rude happened. A bigger boy came and he pushed Linda away from the swing. "Hey! Stop it!" said Linda's father, but the bigger boy just laughed and kept pushing Linda away from her swing. + +Linda was so sad that she decided to go back home. Her dad and mum said that she needed to learn something: it's not nice to touch other people's things without asking first. + +When Linda got home, she went straight to her crib and looked inside. Inside the crib she found her favourite teddy bear. She carefully touched its soft fur and smiled. Linda had learnt her lesson: it is not nice to touch other people's things without asking first. +Once upon a time, there was a young infant who loved to paint. Every day, the infant would take out a brush and regular paint, and paint for hours upon hours in the backyard. + +The infant painted all sorts of things, from flowers to animals, and even made some nice pieces for their parents too. The little infant was very creative and put lots of hard work into their paintings. + +Every day, the infant painted something new and exciting. They loved seeing their own creations come to life! + +One day, the infant was so proud of their work they decided to show it off. They invited their family over and everyone was so impressed! + +The infant was very regular when it came to painting. They kept painting and never quit. This little infant was so talented and achieved so much with their art. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. She liked to soar in the sky, higher and higher and higher. One day, the bird was feeling very lucky. She flew up to a cupboard window and peeked inside. There were lots of tasty treats! The bird was so happy that she hopped in and began to eat. After she was all done, she flew back up into the sky and continued to soar, feeling very lucky. +Once there was a little boy called Sam. He was only three years old. Every morning his mummy gave him some oat to eat. He loved it so much he asked for it every day. He wanted to pay his mummy back for all the oat she gave him, so one day he opened the door and went outside. He saw a lady carrying a big bag of oat. He asked her if he could pay her some money for it. The lady smiled and said yes. Sam was so excited. He reached into his pocket and found some coins. He gave them to the lady and thanked her. The lady was so happy she gave him a big hug. Sam was delighted and ran back home with the bag of oat to show his mummy. + +His mummy was so pleased with what he had done that she hugged him and gave him more oat for his breakfast. Sam was so proud of himself, he knew he had done the right thing to pay the lady back for her oat. +Billy wanted to climb the special tall tree in his backyard. +He asked his mom if he could. +"Mom, can I please climb the tall tree?" +His mom replied, "Yes, but be careful. Don't disturb the birds that might be in the tree." + +Billy carefully started to climb. As he made his way up the tall tree, he saw an unusual sight. Far above his head was a single bird that had made its nest in the tree. + +Billy stopped. He looked at the bird, amazed. +"Hi bird," he said softly. +The bird was not disturbed by Billy's presence and it looked back at him quietly. + +Billy smiled and slowly climbed back down the tree. He felt happy as he walked away and left the bird in peace. +Once upon a time there was a man who wanted to be very successful. He worked very hard every day to make his dreams come true. + +One day, the man got married. His new wife loved him very much and was very supportive of his goals. Together they worked on ways to make his dreams come true. + +Every night when the wife cooked dinner, the man would sit down and read about success. He read about how successful people worked hard, so he would take notes and make plans. His wife was always there to help him. + +Over time, the man's hard work paid off. He became successful and he was very happy. He had his wife to thank for all of her support and encouragement. Together they celebrated his success. +One lovely day, Susie went for a walk in the park. She smiled as she spotted a butterfly in the sky and she ran to chase it. While she was running, Susie suddenly saw something green lying at her feet. She knelt down to take a closer look and discovered it was an avocado! + +“Wow, what a lovely avocado,†Susie said with joy. She started to gaze at the fruit and soon noticed a big, friendly bird nearby. The bird seemed to be watching her as if it wanted to say something. + +Susie beamed at the bird, “Is this avocado yours?†+ +The bird nodded. After a few moments, it picked up the avocado and flew away. Susie waved goodbye, feeling so happy that the bird had let her have the chance to admire it. + +When Susie told her mummy about the avocado later that day, her mummy smiled and said, “What a lovely surprise!â€. + +Susie knew from then onwards that she would always have a special fondness for avocado. +Once upon a time there was a very obedient dog. Her name was Daisy and she was a very nice dog. Every day Daisy followed her owner everywhere, no matter what he was doing. He was so happy to have her around. + +One day, Daisy's owner decided he wanted to go get some mail. He asked Daisy to come with him and she obediently followed. + +On the way to the post office they passed by a park. Many other dogs were running and playing but Daisy didn't want to go with them. She just stayed close by her owner and followed his lead. + +When they got to the post office, Daisy's owner was so proud of her for being such an obedient dog. He praised her for being so loyal and obedient and helping him get his mail. + +From that day forward, Daisy continued to follow her owner obediently, understanding that following her owner's lead was the best way to be happy and safe. + +Moral value: Being obedient can be rewarding and help keep you safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to stretch her arms out and feel the warm sunshine on her skin. She loved to feel the warm sunbeams touch her cheeks and the tips of her toes. Every day when the sun rose, she would stretch her arms out and turn her face up towards the sky. + +One day, Amy went on a long walk with her family. They went to a tall hill and when they reached the very top, Amy stretched out her arms as far as they would go. She felt like she could almost touch the clouds in the sky! + +Amy's cheeks felt warmer and warmer as the sun moved across the sky. She yelled with joy and twirled around with happiness. Her mom smiled and said, “It feels beautiful here, doesn't it?†+ +Amy shut her eyes and smiled. She agreed that the warm sunshine felt beautiful on her skin. + +She will treasure these moments forever. +Once upon a time there was a vibrant 3-year-old named Jane. Jane was curious, and very observant. One day she noticed her dad putting on a slick black jacket. He had a big smile on his face, and his lips looked tight from happiness. Jane asked her dad what was wrong and he said he was going to work and had to "look successful." The words stuck with Jane. + +Hours later when Jane noticed her dad coming home, she raced to the door to welcome him. He opened the door and Jane observed that his jacket was missing. She asked her dad where it went and he said he gave it away. Jane was confused and asked why. Her dad said he wanted someone to look successful and feel better about themselves. His eyes started to twinkle and Jane saw her dad smiling with pride. + +Jane realized that her dad wasn't worried about looking successful, he was worried about feeling successful. His act of kindness made Jane beam. She hugged her dad and said, "you did good papa." Her dad's lips spread into a bubbly smile as he affectionately ruffled her hair. +The boy was very upset. He had just heard some bad news. His mom had told him that his favourite toy was broken. It had broken into two pieces. + +He didn't understand why the toy had broken. He just wanted it back together again. But it had broken into two pieces and one was two inches bigger than the other one. + +His mom tried to help him fix it. She told him all he had to do was glue the pieces back together. But he didn't want to glue it. He wanted to see if he could find a way to fit the pieces back together by himself. + +He tried and tried and tried but it seemed impossible. He was getting more and more upset with himself. Finally, he decided to take his mom's advice and use some glue. + +The pieces were slowly glued back together inch by inch. The toy was finally fixed. The boy hugged the toy tightly and smiled. He wasn't upset anymore. +Once there was a silly bear who was very lazy. All he wanted to do was sleep and he did nothing else all day. One day, an olive tree asked the bear to help him gather some olives. But the bear said no. He said he was too lazy. + +The olive tree was very sad, but he said, "Please try to find the energy to help me. Helping others is what makes us strong, and it's very important." + +The bear was still feeling very lazy, but he slowly nodded his head in agreement. He slowly stood up, and slowly, he helped the olive tree. In the end, the olive tree was very happy with the help he had received and thanked the bear for his help. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to permit others to help us and to help those around us. We can do so much good in the world when we help each other! +One day, a 3-year-old boy named Tim was walking in the park. He looked up and saw a soaring bird in the sky. Tim kept his eyes on the bird as he kept walking. He could not take his eyes off the bird, so he stopped and just gazed. + +After a few moments, Tim noticed a bright yellow zipper on the ground. He bent down and grabbed it. Tim put the zipper in his pocket and kept walking. As he turned around the corner he saw something that made him freeze. It was a dead mouse! Tim gasped and took a step back. He felt scared and didn't want to move. He just stared at the mouse and gazed. + +Suddenly, Tim heard a voice behind him. It was his mom calling him. "Come on, Tim! We have to go now," she said encouragingly. Tim looked back and waved goodbye to the mouse. Taking a deep breath, he turned around and ran towards his mom. He never looked back. +Jim was very tired. He had played all day and did not want to do anything else. He did a big yawn and lay down in the grass. He liked this season the best because it was warm and everything was healthy. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He sat up and looked all around. The noise was coming from a big grey cloud. It was starting to rain and the thunder was getting louder. + +Jim tried to get away from the rain, but it was getting harder. He started to yawn again because he was so tired, but it was no use. The rain was too strong. He was getting soaked. + +The rain did not stop. Jim was so tired, he could no longer keep his eyes open. The rain got stronger and he was very cold. In the end, Jim fell asleep in the rain and got very sick. It was not a healthy ending. +Once upon a time, there was an ugly structure. It was old and strange, and made some of the animals feel scared. + +But then a group of brave animals decided to leave the structure. They did not like the way it looked, and wanted to find something better. + +So the brave animals went on an adventure. They looked for a place to live that was bright and happy. Finally, they found it! + +The animals had found a new place to live that was full of sunshine. Everyone was so happy and excited. The animals called it their new home, and stayed there together in peace. +Once there was a dog called Joe. He was a very happy dog. One day he went to the park to play. He saw something in the grass that surprised him. It was a triangle! Joe thought it was very strange to see a triangle there. He picked it up and sniffed it. Suddenly, Joe felt a bad feeling. He quickly dropped the triangle and ran away. Joe realised the triangle was something his owner didn't want him to find. Joe kept his surprise to himself and went back home. He never saw the triangle again. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and her little girl. The mommy and her little girl loved one another very much. Every day the little girl would run to the mommy and jump onto her shoulder. She felt so safe and happy there. + +One day, night time came early, and it was very dark outside. The mommy held her little girl close, and they walked through the darkness together. She could feel the mommy's arms around her and knew that she was safe. + +The mommy put the little girl to bed and tucked her in. She kissed her on the forehead and told her how much she was loved. The little girl smiled, hugged her mommy and thanked her for her love. + +Even though it was dark outside, the little girl felt the warmth and love from her mommy's hugs and knew that everything was alright. +One hot day, the little girl was walking in the park. She wanted to have some fun so she took out a whistle. She blew on it and made a loud noise. + +All of a sudden, a big dog came running towards her. She was scared and stood still. The dog kept running closer and closer. + +But then the little girl remembered something. She put her fingers in her mouth and made a loud whistle. The dog heard the noise and stopped. + +The little girl was so relieved. She put away the whistle and kept walking. She had a big smile on her face. She was so happy she was brave enough to make the whistle sound and stop the dog! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Abigail and she was three years old. One day she was in her bedroom playing with her toys when she noticed something new. In the corner was a big chest! Abigail walked over to it and asked her mum, "What do I do with it?". Her mum smiled and said, "You can open it and see what's inside". Abigail eagerly opened the chest and found a whole new world of toys and games! She filled up the chest with her own toys and was so happy to have something new to do. Even her mum couldn't believe it! Abigail smiled and said, "This is my new chest". From then on Abigail was always playing with the new chest in her bedroom. She was so excited to discover its mysterious contents every day. +One day there was a little girl. She asked her mom for a special surprise. Her mom said she could go on a visit to the perfume store. The little girl was very excited. + +When the girl arrived at the store, she smelled all the different perfumes. She was searching for the perfect scent. After a lot of sniffing she found the one she liked best. + +The mom told the store manager that her daughter wanted to buy the perfume. “Sureâ€, the manager said, “but she should also buy a clear bottle for itâ€. + +The girl was not sure what the bottle was for. But her mom insisted that she had to buy it. So the girl asked her mom if it was necessary. + +“Yes it isâ€, her mom said, “it will help keep your perfume clear and make sure it remains smelling like it did today.†+ +The little girl nodded her head and picked up a clear bottle. She was happy and couldn’t wait to spray on her special new perfume! +Once upon a time there was a very adorable school. All of the buildings were brightly colored, and the trees outside rustled in the breeze. + +Inside the school, a lecture was taking place. Little Joe was sitting in the audience, watching intently. He looked around the room, admiring all the guests. + +When the lecture came to a close, everyone stood up to bow. Little Joe was so excited to bow that he jumped up and down! His friends laughed as he bowed so sweetly. + +After the lecture was over, everyone said goodbye to each other. Little Joe felt so proud that he had remembered to bow just like the others. + +He waved goodbye to all his friends, and they waved back. Little Joe left with a big smile on his face, feeling so adorable. +One day, there was a lonely bell in the sky. It was so high that no one could see it or hear it. But a curious little girl wanted to know what it was. She wanted to find a way to get up in the sky and see it. + +So the little girl asked around until she found a bird. The bird said he might be able to help and asked the little girl to be very patient. The bird explained that he could carry her up and show her the bell, but he needed some time to prepare first. + +Finally, the bird was ready, and the little girl eagerly got onto his back. As the bird flew, the little girl could feel the thrill of the wind against her face. At last, the bell came into view. The little girl jumped off the bird, and yelled out "Yes!" She was so impatient to finally be close to the bell. + +But as she moved closer, the little girl realized something strange. The bell was more than just a bell - it was a giant alarm! It was a warning sign telling everyone that something was wrong. The little girl was frightened, but unable to turn around, she pressed on until she saw the source of the warning. + +At the top of the cliff was a huge fire, the flames reaching up to the sky. The bird had been right - the little girl had needed to be patient to find the bell, and now she knew why. +Dave did not know what he was going to do. He was very bored and there didn't seem to be anything fun around. He wanted some adventure. Then, he noticed the sea in the distance. + +He walked towards the sea and observed its beauty. It was peaceful and calm like a mountain lake. Dave felt the warmth of the sun on his face, and the cool breeze blowing whenever the waves moved. He decided to do something he had never done before. + +He jumped in the water and splashed around. He loved the feeling of the cool water and salty taste. He also loved the way he could float and move around so freely. It was like he was in his own world. + +Dave spent the entire day in the sea. He played, swam and enjoyed the feeling of being weightless. When the evening came, he calmly walked out of the sea and went home happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary little girl. Her name was Lily. She was always full of spirit and energy. + +One day in Spring, she went for a walk in the park. As she jumped around, she heard a strange noise coming from the bushes. + +"Who's there?" Lily asked. + +"I'm the Spring spirit," said a voice. "If you come closer to me, you can have any wish you want." + +Lily was very excited. She ran towards the bushes and stepped right in. Suddenly, everything went dark and eerie. Lily looked around, but she couldn't see anything. + +"What happened?" she asked. + +"You stepped into my trap," said the Spring spirit. "Now, you can never leave this place." + +Lily was scared and started to cry. The Spring spirit had tricked her. She was trapped in the darkest corner of the park, never to be seen again. +The helpful peanut wanted to travel. He packed his favorite books and snacks into a small bag. Then he began his journey. + +He skipped along the path, singing and marveling at the sights around him. After a while he became very thirsty and looked around for something to drink. + +Suddenly he saw a butterfly and shouted, “Friend butterfly, do you know where I can find something to drink?†+ +The butterfly replied, “Yes, I know a special stream. It is right over there.†+ +The helpful peanut thanked the butterfly and ran to the stream. He was so happy to have found water! After drinking his fill, he continued his journey feeling refreshed. + +The helpful peanut traveled until he came to a cozy meadow. He plopped down with a smile and opened up a bag of peanuts. Ah, the simple pleasure of travel! +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful flower that bloomed in the middle of a meadow. The flower was the prettiest in the meadow and had petals that were the color of sunshine. + +One day, an old woman came to the meadow. She saw the flower and thought it was so beautiful. She wanted to take the flower home, so she reached out with her spoon. But then the flower said, "Please be polite. I would like to stay here in the meadow and continue to bloom." + +The old woman was surprised to hear the flower talking. She thought it was polite of the flower to stay in the meadow, so she nodded her head and said, "OK. Stay here and bloom beautiful flower. I will come to visit you sometimes." + +And so, the flower stayed in the meadow and continued to bloom. The old woman came to visit often and brought the flower a spoonful of water and a special plant food. They became good friends and the flower was never happier. +CJ was walking through the forest admiring the green trees and beautiful flowers. At the edge of the forest, he saw a lovely squirrel with its beautiful bushy tail. CJ wanted to get closer so he slowly started approaching the squirrel. + +The squirrel felt threatened and started to race away. But CJ was fast and he tripped and fell while chasing the squirrel. CJ was determined and soon he was back on his feet and running swiftly towards the squirrel. + +Finally, CJ stopped and stood still, gazing deeply at the squirrel. Then slowly and happily, CJ felt the squirrel slowly coming closer and closer to him. Then suddenly, the squirrel sprinted away again! CJ ran after it but he quickly got tired. + +CJ was sad. He wanted to stay close with the squirrel but it was too scared. CJ had to go home feeling disappointed. He would always remember the beautiful green squirrel that he had wanted to befriend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lizzie. Her mom and dad promised that they would take her to the farm. Lizzie was very excited about this and could hardly wait to get started. + +The day came and Lizzie's mom told her to put on her shoes. Lizzie quickly put her shoes on and they all hopped in the car and drove off to the farm. + +When they got to the farm, Lizzie was so happy! She ran around and explored the animals and the barn. She saw lots of chickens and a big, fit horse named Brownie. Lizzie's mom and dad showed her around and they all had so much fun together. + +On the way home, Lizzie's mom and dad promised her that they would bring her back to the farm soon. Lizzie smiled and was really happy knowing that she was going to get to come back soon. When they got home, Lizzie's mom and dad made her dinner and she went to bed, dreaming about the farm. +Once there was a little girl who wanted a dove. She dreamed about having a dove to fly around and sit with her. But the little girl knew it would be hard to get a dove. + +So the girl went out into the yard and tried to find a dove. She looked very hard but couldn't find one. She became sad and she knew she had to think of something else. + +The girl thought of something and she was excited! She decided to grab some paper and some wood and make her own dove. She worked hard and eventually made a paper dove with wood wings. + +The little girl was so excited! She was so proud of her new paper dove and gave it lots of hugs and kisses, then she took it outside and went for a walk. This time, when she looked she saw lots of doves flying around, up in the trees and up in the sky. + +The little girl knew she could never have a real dove, but she was proud of her paper one. She hugged it and smiled and said, "This is the best dove I could ever want!" +Once upon a time there was a pirate who lived in a big ship. He felt very lonely. He had no friends and nobody to play with. + +One day, the pirate was walking along the shore, when he saw a little girl. She was crying. The pirate was sad to see her crying, so he stopped and asked her why she was sad. + +The girl told him that she was very lonely. She wanted someone to play with. So the pirate took the girl on his ship and showed her all the things he liked to do. + +They had fun together sailing the seas and playing games. The lonely pirate no longer felt so alone. He was glad that he could help the little girl and now he had a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane and her mommy went to church. She was amazed. The church was so big and impressive. She looked at the big doors, the pretty windows and the tall walls with awe. + +Inside the church Jane was even more impressed. She looked at the big pulpit and heard the special music. She whispered to her mommy that it was a very special place. + +After church, Jane and her mommy talked about their experience. Jane said she thought the church was amazing. Her mommy said it really was impressive. She told Jane that it was a special place where people can learn about God and take care of each other. Jane smiled and nodded in agreement. + +The next week Jane and her mommy went back to church and Jane was just as excited and impressed as before. She couldn't wait to go back and talk about her wonderful experience there. +Once upon a time there was a gifted little girl. Her name was Lucy. Every morning, Lucy would wake up early and get ready for the day. She loved to carefully buckle her shoes, using her special buckle. + +One day, when Lucy was buckling her shoes, her mom came into the room. + +"Good morning, sweetheart," said mom. "You have done a wonderful job buckling your shoes." + +Lucy glanced up at her mom and smiled. She was so proud of herself. + +"You have been so gifted," said mom. "You have done a great job learning to buckle your shoes. Keep it up!" + +Lucy gave her mom a big hug and continued getting ready for the day. She couldn't wait to show off her buckle skills to all her friends. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Mary. Mary loved to help her parents. One day Mary wanted to help her Dad build a hut, so she tried to find a tool. But everywhere she looked, she could not find a tool. + +Just then, she heard a sound coming from the forest. She walked into the forest and soon she saw an old man. He was deaf and could not hear anything. Mary wanted to help the old man. + +Gently, she handed him a tool. He smiled at her and then said something. Of course, she could not understand as he was deaf. But she could tell that he was very happy. + +Then the old man started to build a hut all by himself. Mary was amazed. The old man had built the hut with only one tool! + +At that moment, Mary learned a valuable lesson. You don't need many things to accomplish something great - you only need the right tool! +Once upon a time there was a mule named Joe. Joe wanted to find some food that was cheap, so he searched far and wide. + +He soon came across a cheap apple sitting on a farm fence. Joe started to nibble at the apple, but he wanted to make it last longer so he started to chew it. + +As Joe chewed, a farmer saw him and shouted, “Shoo! Get away from my fence. That is my apple!†Joe quickly galloped away, the apple must have been really juicy because he had to wipe his face afterwards. + +Joe kept searching and eventually found a small, yellow pear. It was so ripe and juicy that he knew it must be cheap. Joe started to devour the pear, when suddenly the farmer yelled again. + +“That’s my pear! How dare you!†The farmer was very angry with Joe this time and chased after him. Joe ran away as fast as he could, but he didn’t forget the taste of the juicy pear. + +Joe decided never to chew someone else’s food again. From then on he only chewed what he had worked for. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl who lived in a big forest. One sunny morning she ventured further into the forest than she had ever been before. As she walked, she came across a big, fierce log that seemed to be blocking her way. The brave little girl was not scared; in fact, she was excited to explore! So she stepped up to the log and said, “Hello, log! What’s your name?†+ +The log just stayed still and silent. The brave little girl thought for a moment, and then she shouted, “I’m not scared of you, log!†+ +Suddenly the log began to move! It was alive and very fierce! The brave little girl started to get scared, but she kept her courage and said, “I still won’t be scared of you, log!†+ +The log stopped moving and seemed to bow its head. The brave little girl smiled and said, “I think we can be friends.†+ +The log stayed still and the brave little girl proudly walked away, never to be scared of the fierce log again. The end. +Once upon a time there was a sad dragon. He was lonely and had no one to talk to. Then one day he decided to bake a cake. He gathered all the ingredients he needed, but he could not find the baking tin. + +The dragon was very sad and he started to cry. But then suddenly a little fairy appeared. She said, "Why are you so sad?" + +The dragon told her his story and the fairy said, "I can help you bake the cake. I have the baking tin you need." + +The dragon was very excited and the fairy put the baking tin in the oven. The dragon and the fairy watched as the cake baked. When it was done, they enjoyed it together. + +The dragon was no longer sad and he had a new friend too. They often spent their days baking together. + +The end. +Tim and Jacob had been playing in the park all day. Tim was a curious three year old who had seen many wonderful things - like a butterfly, a frog, and a squirrel. Jacob was usually a bit bored, so Tim was always thinking of things they could do together. + +Suddenly, they heard a noise coming from the river. Tim was excited - it sounded like it might be an otter. He tugged on Jacob's sleeve and pointed in the direction of the noise. + +The boys ran over to the riverbank. Sure enough, there was an otter playing in the water. Tim was so excited, he just had to share it with Jacob! Jacob thought it was pretty cool, but he was still a bit bored. + +Suddenly, the otter jumped up onto the bank and grabbed a stick in its mouth. Tim and Jacob watched with amazement as the otter twirled and twisted, flipping the stick in its mouth. Tim had never seen anything so exciting! + +Jacob agreed - the otter's tricks were no longer boring. They watched until the sun set, never forgetting what they had shared with the otter. +Once there was a caterpillar named Lou. He loved to explore and each day he would go off on a new adventure through the forest. + +One day, Lou saw a beautiful blue leaf. He crawled up to it and started to eat it. He thought it was the best leaf he had ever tasted. + +Soon Lou didn't feel well. He felt very sick and dizzy. He tried to crawl away, but he felt too weak. + +By the time Lou made it back to his house, he was too late. Lou had been poisoned by the blue leaf. + +The moral of the story is that Lou should not have been so curious. He should have been more careful when tasting new things. Even if something looks or tastes nice, it might not be safe. +Once upon a time there was a man and he was spoiled. He was always getting what he wanted. One day he invited a thunder storm to come. He thought it would be fun. He was excited to see it. + +But when the thunder and lightning came it was very scary. The man was scared and tried to hide from it. He raced around his house looking for somewhere to hide. + +But suddenly the thunder felt angry and it was louder than before. Suddenly he heard a loud booming noise and the man was so scared that he ran out of the house and never came back. + +The thunder was so powerful that it spoiled the man's house and he never came back. His house was destroyed and he was never seen again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind bear who offered help to all the animals in the woods. One day he saw that a little bird had hurt her foot. The kind bear was very careful as he offered to help. He picked up the bird and carefully took it to the river. He soothed the bird's foot until it was all better. + +The bear then told the bird that if you are careful, you can stay safe from harm. The bird thanked the kind bear for his help and flew away with a song. + +The moral of the story is that being careful is important. You can avoid dangerous situations and stay safe if you are careful. +Mild day was shining in the city. Beautiful pigeons flocked around everywhere. A young boy wanted to touch them. His parents prevented him from doing so. The pigeons were too gentle and it was not safe for them. The pigeons flew away, leaving the boy sad. He was not allowed to follow them. His parents kept cautioning him to stay away from the birds. They kept a close eye on him, preventing him from going near the pigeons. + +The boy was very sad but did not disobey his parents. He watched the pigeons fly away into the sky, until they were out of sight. He knew they were safe like this and he felt happy. He couldn't wait to see the pigeons again on the next mild day! +Little Jonny loves to jog! He puts on his red shoes and goes outside with his mommy. He likes to jog as fast as he can, and he can run faster than a bee! + +Today, they went to the park. Jonny saw a big dish of ice cream on the green grass. He was so excited, he began to jog faster and faster. + +Jonny was at the dish of ice cream in no time! It was a beautiful dish of red strawberry ice cream. He got a big scoop and ate it. It was so tasty. He licked his lips and decided he needed more. + +He jogged back to the dish of ice cream and got a few more scoops. He gobbled them up and burst into laughter. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there were two brave friends who liked to play in the park together. They were always joking around, laughing and having a nice time. + +One day, the two friends saw a huge statue in the middle of the park. They thought it was such an interesting thing to see and decided to go closer. As they began to inspect the statue, they started to giggle and laugh. + +Suddenly the statue came to life and said to the two brave friends "Do you want to go on an adventure?". The friends were so surprised, but they said YES! The statue gave the friends a big hug and said "Let's go!". + +The three of them set off on a journey and had lots of fun. They laughed and smiled the whole time. Eventually they got back to the park and all said goodbye. The two brave friends were so happy and kept laughing about the adventure they had. + +They were so happy that they decided to go back to the park every day and see if the statue was there. They always had lots of fun and lots of laughs. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear. He was very happy to be out in the woods. Everything was peaceful and quiet. + +Suddenly there came a loud noise. It made the little bear jump. He was scared! + +The bear's friend, a rabbit, saw the bear's fear and asked him: "Why are you scared, little bear?" + +The bear replied: "I'm scared of the noise!" + +The rabbit smiled and said: "No need to be scared. Let's try to solve it!" + +The little bear and the rabbit thought hard and eventually found the source of the noise - it was a bee stuck in a bush! The bear and the rabbit were so happy and they quickly freed the bee. + +The bee was so grateful and thanked the bear and the rabbit. The bear and the rabbit were also very grateful because they managed to solve the noise problem. + +The little bear and rabbit said goodbye to the bee, and they all went their separate ways. The bear and the rabbit were very proud of what they had achieved. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jayne. She loved to play with her friends at school. But one day, she felt sad because no one wanted to play with her. She was feeling very bad, yet she did not give up. + +She decided to ask her mom for help. Jayne asked her mom to support her, and her mom said yes. + +Her mom brought out a box filled with special things that would make Jayne feel better. It was filled with toys, books, and art supplies. Jayne was so excited. She hugged her mom and thanked her for her support. + +The next day, Jayne was ready to go back to school. She had the support of her mom, so she was no longer feeling bad. She was confident and ready to make new friends. + +When Jayne arrived at school, her friends welcomed her with big smiles. She quickly made a lot of new friends. + +Jayne was so happy. She was full of love, and she understood how important it was to have support from others. She was thankful for having a mom who supported her, no matter what. From then on, she spread the message of support to everyone she knew and still does to this day. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man. He wanted to go on an adventure. So, he decided to make a boat! He made it from wood and cloth. He used tools to put it together. After he finished, he got into his boat and sailed away. + +He sailed and sailed, far away from home. He saw many animals and beautiful views. He liked being in the boat, for it made him feel free. + +He stopped at his favorite beach. There was lots of sand. He climbed out of the boat and played in the sand. He built castles and made friends with the sea creatures. + +After, he returned to his boat and sailed it all the way back home. He shared his stories with his family. They all enjoyed hearing about the adventures he had taken with his boat. + +The elderly man was very happy with the boat he had made. He had gone on the best adventure! +Once there was a silly pistol. It was small but very fun to play with. Two friends went out to find it. + +They went looking in the backyard, behind the big tree and under the porch. Finally, one of them peeked into a secret hole in the ground and there it was! It was the silly pistol! + +The two friends laughed and jumped around. They had never seen a silly pistol before. They decided to take it home and play with it. + +At home, they pretended to have an adventure with the silly pistol. They pretended to shoot monsters and have a lot of fun. + +Eventually, the silly pistol ran out of pretend bullets. So, the friends had to put it away in a box until the next day when they could go out and look for more adventures. +It was a cold night and Gilly was outside in her garden. She was wearing her soft green jumper which kept her warm but still she shivered. Gilly saw a little rabbit nearby. This made her smile. She watched as the rabbit hopped along the grass, its furry body shaking. Gilly began to shiver too. She ran inside to get her warm blanket and wrapped it around her shoulders. Then she ventured back outside and watched the beautiful night sky. Even though Gilly was still chilly, she felt so happy. +Once there were two best friends named Elizabeth and Mark. Mark had been saving his pocket money for a long time to go on a safari. Elizabeth wanted to go with him on the safari to explore the world and she said she would ask her parents if she could join. + +Mark and Elizabeth were very excited, and Elizabeth's parents said yes! They all packed their bags and headed to the airport. On their way they could see lots of birds flying in the sky. + +When they got to the airport they read the signs and checked in. They were about to board the plane, when they noticed a nosy woman. She seemed to be asking lots of questions. Then Elizabeth and Mark saw the lady start to board the plane. + +The nosy lady had got on the same plane! Elizabeth and Mark were worried as the plane took to the skies. Then suddenly, the nosy lady spotted them, and reported them to the airline staff. Elizabeth and Mark were taken off the plane and their safari dreams were destroyed! + +Elizabeth and Mark never got to explore the world. They both felt sad and soon made their way home. +Max was walking down the street one day. Suddenly, a graceful cat passed by. Max wanted to pet the kitty, so he chased after it. The kitty seemed to know where it was going, gracefully skirting around the corners of buildings. Max noticed it was heading to an ashtray. + +When Max reached the ashtray, the cat had just finished a big batch of canned food that was left there! Max was caught off guard by the cat's resourcefulness and determination. + +Max asked the cat, "Why did you eat from that ashtray?" + +The Cat replied, "I know your heart is kind, so I'll tell you the truth. I'm a stray and don't have my own food, so I beg for food. There are too many people out here, so I come to this spot to eat in peace." + +Max thought of all the cats like the one he saw, who had it so much harder than most other creatures. He said goodbye to the cat, feeling determined to help them in any way he could. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was very enthusiastic and loved to play. One day, Jane decided to take a walk and found a special bag. She was so excited and quickly grabbed it up. + +Jane opened the bag and inside was a surprise - a furry little puppy! She was so thrilled and petted it softly. But then she heard a voice. Jane panicked and looked around, but nobody was there. + +The voice said, "That is my bag and my puppy - don't touch them!" Jane felt so scared. She wanted to get away with the bag and take the puppy with her. + +But it was too late - the angry owner of the bag had already caught her. He was very angry and snatched the bag away. Jane cried. She was so sad to see the puppy go. + +The angry man took away the bag and the puppy, and Jane never saw either of them ever again. +One day, a little girl was very brave. She was walking outside by herself. All of a sudden she saw a big scary dog. She became very fearful. The dog started to growl and showed its teeth. + +The little girl began to frown. She didn't know what to do. Then, the dog ran at her. She screamed and quickly tried to move away. But, she tripped and fell. She hurt her toe. + +The dog barked louder and moved closer to her. She became more fearful. She was so scared that she couldn't move. She started to cry. + +Suddenly, her mom ran over to her. The mom scared the dog away and quickly picked up the little girl. The little girl was safe, but she was still very scared. + +It was a bad ending, but the little girl learned a lesson. She remembered to never go outside alone. +Tommy liked to paint. He was only three, but he already knew what colors he liked to use. He made his own paintings, and he liked to see how bright and colorful he could make them. He felt very proud when he finished. + +Tommy showed his paintings to his mom. She smiled and said it was very nice work. She told him that it was good to have something he could do all on his own. She said that it showed how independent he was. + +Tommy knew that his mom was right. He could make paintings without anyone else's help. That made him feel even prouder. He worked hard to create art, and he knew it had value. He was excited to keep painting and show the world how independent he could be. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jake and Jake. Jake was three years old and his friend was quite old. They decided to lay in the park and watch the parade. + +Jake said to his friend, “Let’s lay here and watch the parade!†His old friend replied, “That sounds like fun! Let’s lay down and watch the parade!†+ +So they lay down in the park and watched the parade go by. They watched colorful floats, loud music and people walking. Jake and his old friend had a wonderful time. + +When the parade was done, Jake and his old friend jumped up and hugged each other. Jake said, “That was the best parade ever! I hope we can watch it again!†His old friend agreed, “Me too! That was a great parade!†+Mama and Possum were walking in the park. Possum was laughing and running around. Mama said, `Be careful, Possum`, and Possum said, `Okay Mama`. + +Then Possum saw something unique. It was a big tree full of spaghetti! Possum said, `Mama look! Spaghetti!`. Mama said,`That's not spaghetti, Possum, it's a flock of birds!`. + +Possum and Mama watched the birds for a while.Then Possum teased the birds. He said `Come down and play with me!`. But the birds didn't move. + +So Possum and Mama had to find something else to do. Suddenly they spotted two little ducks. `Come and play with me!`, said Possum. The ducks followed Possum and Mama around the park. + +Everyone had a wonderful time. Mama said, `That was fun and unique`. And Possum said, `Let's find some more spaghetti!`. +Once upon a time there lived a little boy who wanted to build his own house. He looked around his backyard and saw plenty of grass, some stones and some dirt. The boy grabbed handfuls of dirt and put them one on top of another. He wanted his house to be tall and strong. As he was building the house, a man passing by saw him. + +The man said, "Why don't you build your house with brick? It would be much stronger and last longer." The little boy replied, "I don't have any brick. I'm using what I have." + +The man thought for a moment and then said, "I'll help you if you want. Would you like my help?" The little boy smiled and said yes. + +The man and the little boy worked together and the man taught the boy how to use the things he had available to him to create the best house. When they were done, the man said, "See, you can do anything if you're compassionate enough to help each other and share what you have." + +The little boy thanked the man, hugged him, and waved him good bye. He sat and looked at the house he build and he knew he was very lucky to have such a great teacher. From then on, the little boy always shared whatever he had and helped those in need. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jenny. She was walking through a park on a calm day. As she walked, Jenny saw a beautiful statue in front of her. She went up to it to get a closer look. The statue looked just like her! + +Jenny was so excited! She wanted to hug the statue and take it home with her. She reached out to close her arms around it, but as she did, the statue suddenly moved! + +Jenny screamed and jumped back in surprise. As soon as she did, the statue came alive and started to scare her. The statue chased Jenny around the park until she tripped and fell to the ground. + +The statue then closed in on her and did not move again. Jenny lay there in fear, but eventually the statue didn't move at all. + +Jenny never went back to the park again after that. She was too scared to ever go back. +It was a sunny summer day and Bob the rabbit was very excited. He hopped around his garden and looked for something to do. He spotted some potatoes in the ground and tried to pull them out with his teeth. + +But the potatoes were too deep and Bob couldn't get them out. He hopped in frustration, trying to think of a way he could get them out. Suddenly, he had an idea. He hopped back to his burrow and brought out some soft blankets. + +Bob stood on the blankets and started jumping up and down. He was so excited. And after a few minutes, he felt something move beneath him. He stopped jumping and looked down. He had pulled out a potato! He couldn't believe his eyes. + +Bob quickly hopped over to the potato and started chomping away. The soft potato was delicious and Bob was so happy that he had managed to get it out. + +He hopped away with a content grin on his face, happy that his plans had worked out. Bob the rabbit had overcome his problem and now he was able to enjoy a yummy soft potato. +John and his dad were very excited. They were going to the beach to bury something. “Let’s go bury your toy on the side,†said Dad. + +John picked up his toy and they started walking towards the beach. When they arrived there, he looked around. He saw a great spot to put it. + +“Are you sure this is the spot?†asked Dad. + +“Yes! I’m sure,†said John. + +So, John and his Dad started to bury the toy. After a few minutes, the toy was buried securely in the sand. + +“This spot is very dependable,†said Dad. “It will stay here until you come back to get it.†+ +John nodded happily and smiled. He was glad he could count on his Dad to help him bury his toy. He was glad Dad was so dependable. + +“Let’s go home,†Dad said. + +John and Dad started walking back home, both of them proud of the job they had done. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tom and Joe. Tom loved to go outside and explore new places, but Joe was scared of the unknown! One day, Tom and Joe were walking through the forest and Tom wanted to explore a dark cave. Joe was really scared and wanted to go home. Tom told Joe that he could surrender his fear and be brave, but Joe just wouldn't. Then Tom had an idea. He found a tube and said, "Let's take this tube with us and explore the cave together." Joe was a bit scared, but he was also helpful, so he agreed to take the tube. + +Inside the cave, it was dark and mysterious. Joe held on to the tube tightly while Tom used it to light up the cave. Suddenly, Joe surrendered his fear and saw the beauty of the cave. Together, they explored deeper and found some amazing things! Joe couldn't believe it. He was even more helpful to Tom and they both enjoyed their journey! +One day, little Tom was walking around the park by himself. It was a gloomy day, with clouds covering the sky and leaves falling from the trees. Suddenly, Tom heard a loud noise and he began to panic! He started to run around, looking for a safe place to hide. Then he saw a big tree in the middle of the park. He quickly ran to the tree and sat down behind it. He curled up in a ball and held his knees close to his chest. + +Tom heard the noise again and peered around the tree trunk. He saw a big, black dog running around, chasing leaves that were blown by the wind. Tom was scared, but he felt safe behind the big tree. The dog soon stopped chasing leaves and walked away. + +As Tom slowly calmed down, he looked up at the leaves on the tree. He decided to make a wish and picked a leaf from the tree. He closed his eyes and wished for a happy and sunny day. Then Tom opened his eyes and saw the sun peeking through the clouds. Tom smiled and knew his wish had come true. +Once upon a time there was a mommy who loved to feed her little one. She wanted to make sure she was always eating healthy. So every day she went to the store and bought a big jar filled with healthy foods. + +Mommy made sure to make yummy meals every day for her little one. Whatever was in the jar, she served for lunch and dinner. One day, mommy served apples from the jar. They were sweet and crunchy and the little one loved them so much. + +The next day, mommy served carrots from the jar. They were crunchy and had a nice flavor too. And every day after that, mommy kept feeding her little one healthy snacks from the jar. + +The little one always felt full and happy when mommy fed her healthy snacks. And mommy felt content knowing she was giving her little one the best. +Molly was so excited - it was time to play in the garden! She ran to the shed and grabbed the spade happily. Finally, the warm sunny day had arrived! + +Molly started to dig in the garden. She was having so much fun until it started getting hotter. Molly didn't mind so she kept digging for a bit longer. + +The temperature in the garden kept increasing, and soon it was so hot that Molly started to feel uncomfortable. She knew it was time to stop, but she was having such a great time that she just wanted to keep playing! + +In the end, Molly didn't give up. She kept digging with the spade until she was too hot to carry on. She was exhausted and in pain from the heat. Molly had to give up, and knew that she would never make it to the end of the garden. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Peter and Jack. They were both very helpful and wanted to do something fun. They decided to take some mud and create something special. + +Peter gathered some mud from the stream, while Jack went and found some long sticks. The two of them worked together and used the mud and sticks to make a little house. + +It was amazing! They used the mud to make the walls, and the sticks to make the roof. They even decorated the house with some pretty leaves from the big tree. + +When they had finished, Peter and Jack were so proud of their house! It was a great place for them to play and be together. + +Their helpful work had created something wonderful, and their friendship just kept on growing. +Jimmy was a 3 year old boy who loved playing with his marbles. They were all different colors, but he loved his brown marble the best. Every day he would take his brown marble outside and play with it in the park. + +One day Jimmy went to the park to play but he noticed something was wrong. He searched and searched, but he couldn’t find his brown marble anywhere. + +He asked all the other kids playing in the park if they had seen it, but no one had. Jimmy couldn’t understand what had happened. + +He was so upset, he began to cry and his tears wouldn’t stop. After a while he gave up and decided to go home without his beloved brown marble. + +Just as he was leaving, Jimmy kicked something with his foot and he realized it was his brown marble! He was so happy; he wiped away his tears and ran to pick it up. He held his brown marble close and knew he would never let it go again. + +But when he got closer, he realized it wasn’t his marble. He could tell because this marble was chipped and dirty. It was so sad that he started to cry even harder. Jimmy had lost his favorite marble and he'd never get it back. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl. She was three years old and loved mints. Every day, she would buy a bag of mints from the store and eat them until they were gone. + +One day, she picked out a special mint. It was a fine, green mint. She wanted to eat it right away, so she popped it into her mouth. As she chewed, she noticed that the flavor of the mint was so good, she wanted to repeat it. + +So she went to the store and bought the same mint that she enjoyed so much. And she did this every day, every day she would buy the same mint and enjoy it over and over again. + +The young girl enjoyed this treat so much she would often tell her friends. Soon all the kids in town were buying the same mint so they could repeat the same fine flavor too. + +The young girl continued to enjoy the same mint for many years, and the store owners always had lots of the same mints available for those who wanted to repeat the same fine flavor. + +And that is why the young girl loved her mints! +Tom and his dad were playing a game of golf. Tom's dad wanted him to practice, so he could become a dependable golfer like his father. Tom was a bit nervous, but he knew he could do it. + +A few holes in, Tom's dad took out some coins and gave them to him. He said, "here,Tom, take these, you need to pay for your golf." + +Tom was very happy and nodded. He put the coins in his pocket and started playing again. He was careful to pay attention to each shot, so he could improve his golf. + +By the end of the game, Tom was more dependable with his shots and his dad was proud. Tom felt so happy because his dad noticed his hard work. Tom knew he could become a dependable golfer. +Once upon a time there was a brave dog named Spot. He loved to spend his days running around in the grass and chasing butterflies. + +One day while Spot was out in the grass, he heard a noise coming from behind a big tree. He bravedly walked up to the tree, and saw a big bear! The bear noticed Spot and started to growl at him. + +Spot had no idea what to do. He was very scared, but he didn't want to run away and leave the bear alone. He wanted to be a brave dog. + +So Spot started barking and growling back at the bear. The bear was so scared that it ran away! Spot had saved the day. + +Spot sat down in the grass and sighed with relief. From then on, Spot always felt proud when people said he was brave. He knew he had earned it. +John was walking through the forest when he heard clapping. He was surprised and a bit scared, he wondered who was clapping. He kept walking, the clapping grew louder and stranger. + +Then he stopped and saw two red eyes in the dark. He was scared and stepped back. He saw a monster! It was huge, sharp and very bright. John knew he could not defeat it, so he waited and saw. + +The monster started to clap and smile, it appeared to be happy. Suddenly, it reached out and grabbed a nearby rock. Then, it pounded the rock with its fist and broke it into a thousand pieces! John was amazed and laughed. + +The monster had been clapping to create bright sparkles in the dark. It was not menacing, it was just having some fun! John laughed and clapped at the end of the performance. He and the monster had made a special connection. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny living in the forest. He loved to go for walks and explore nature. One day, he was walking along the path when he saw something moving in the bushes. He decided to take a closer look, and he was surprised to find a little bear! + +The bear was very scared and started to run away, so the little bunny tried to catch it. He followed the bear through the bushes and over the hills until they came to a big, old tree. The bear was tired by this point, so it decided to stop and rest. + +The little bunny saw that the bear was tired, so he decided to make it feel more comfortable. He ran to the nearby meadow, and grabbed a big, soft blanket. He brought it back, and spread it out underneath the tree. + +The little bear was so happy – it hopped onto the blanket and snuggled up in the warm, comfortable fabric. The little bunny was happy too – he had made the little bear feel safe and warm. Together, they both snuggled up in the blanket and fell asleep. +One day there was a boy called John. He was three years old and loved playing with his friends. He invited them to his house to play one weekend. + +When they arrived, John was very excited. He asked them to take off their shoes and leave their pants in the hallway. But his friend, Mary, was very nosy. She tried to peek around the corner to see what was going on in other rooms. + +John saw Mary and said, "No Mary. That's not nice. We should respect other people's privacy and stay in the places where we are invited." + +Mary was embarrassed and apologised. From then on, she no longer tried to snoop around other places she wasn't invited to. John was happy that his friends had learned an important lesson. + +Moral of the story: Don't be nosy and respect other people's privacy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Amy. She was three years old and she loved playing outside. + +But one day, a big, bad tornado came and it made everything look filthy. Everything was full of dirt and Amy was so scared. She hated the tornado. + +The tornado made the air so loud and windy. It made everything spin around and around, like a whirlpool. Amy tried to hide from the tornado, but it was too strong. + +Eventually, the tornado went away and all of the dirt went away with it. Amy looked around and saw that all the trees and flowers were safe. She was happy. + +Amy promised to stay away from the dirty tornado. She would never forget how scared it made her feel. She wouldn’t let it come back again. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. Jane liked to play outside in the sunshine. One day she was playing when she found a shade. It was made of leaves and was very cozy. + +Jane sat under the shade and smiled. She was very happy. But then she heard a noise. It was a cat! It had sharp claws and looked very angry. + +The cat jumped at Jane and it hurt her. She started to cry. Jane was scared. + +Then her mom saw what was happening. She picked up Jane and put her in the shade. They stayed there until the cat went away. + +Jane was very relieved to have the shade. It kept her safe and made her feel better. She was happy to have the shade. +Once upon a time there was a humble boy. His name was Sam and he loved to skip. + +Every day he would put on his shoes and go outside to skip. He would skip down the sidewalk, over the street and around the trees. + +One day, he saw a big cross. Sam was curious and decided to skip over to it. When he got closer, he realized it was an old church. + +He looked at the church and couldn't help but feel amazed. He wanted to go in and explore, so he skipped around the building to find the door. + +When he opened it, he was met with a warm and inviting atmosphere. Sam saw many people who laughed and smiled at him. He knew he was in a special place, one he would come back to visit many times. + +Sam smiled and decided to skip back home. He knew he had found something very special and he was proud. +Once there was a boy called Tom. Tom was very curious and he loved exploring. One day, Tom decided to spend some time walking in the forest. As he walked, he suddenly noticed a shiny triangle on the ground. He picked it up and wondered where it had come from. + +Tom felt the triangle and noticed that it was very deep. He couldn't understand what it was or what it meant, but he decided that he wanted to keep it. He put it in his pocket and kept walking, hoping to find its source. + +When Tom reached the middle of the forest he suddenly heard a scary noise. He was scared and he wanted to run away, but he remembered the triangle in his pocket and knew that he needed to find out where it had come from. He started following the noise and soon he came to a clearing. There, he saw a giant bear, rumbling and growling. By spending so much time in the forest, Tom had become friends with the animals, so he didn't feel scared. + +The bear said that he had been looking for the triangle that Tom had found, because it was its property. Tom felt sad, because he had thought that he would get to keep the triangle. He asked if he could keep it, but the bear refused. + +Tom was very disappointed, but the bear told him that if he granted a wish, he could have the triangle. Tom was a brave boy so he agreed to +Once there was a very curious little girl called Amy. She loved exploring everywhere and was always asking questions. One day, she was out walking with her mum when they saw an elevator. + +Amy's mum told her that it was an elevator that could take them up high in a building. Amy was very excited to try it, but as soon as they stepped inside she noticed something strange. The elevator was spinning! Its walls were turning round and round as it moved. + +Amy's mum was a bit worried and asked the elevator man to stop it. He said it was normal and Amy was allowed to stay on the elevator. + +Amy continued looking inside the strange elevator but she felt a little bit scared. She was relieved when the elevator stopped spinning and they arrived at their destination. + +Amy and her mum soon realised that the spinning had been caused by an old machine - so it wasn’t too dangerous after all. + +The moral of the story is that it’s important to ask questions and not be too scared by something weird - it might not be as scary as it seems! +Once there was a powerful monster. He had never been defeated. He lived in a deep and dark valley. + +One day, two brave children decided to try and tie the monster up. They walked down into the valley and saw the monster. + +"Let's tie the monster up! He is so powerful," said one of the children. + +The other nodded and they started to try and tie him up. They worked together, but it was hard and the knot wouldn't hold. Finally, the monster was all tied up! + +The two children cheered and walked back out of the valley, feeling victorious. They had managed to tie the powerful monster! +Once there was a little girl. She was very intelligent. One day she decided to plant some seeds. She watered them every day and waited for them to grow. After a few days, she saw the seeds growing bigger and bigger. Finally, the plants bloomed with beautiful flowers. + +The little girl smiled with joy. She was so proud of her blooming garden. Then she decided to make some spaghetti for dinner. She boiled the spaghetti and added some cheese. Everyone loved it. It was the best spaghetti they ever tasted. + +The little girl was so happy. She knew that it was her love and care which had caused her flowers to bloom and her spaghetti to be so delicious. +Amy was a graceful 3-year-old. She loved to show off the trophy she had won in the spring. Every day, she would take it out of her bedside drawer and twirl around with it, proudly showcasing it to anyone who passed by. + +One day, however, Amy's trophy went missing! She searched everywhere for it, but it had vanished without a trace. Amy was sad and confused. + +But then one day, a surprise arrived! Amy ran out to the front porch, and there it was - her trophy! + +Some kind person had returned it. Amy was so relieved, she hugged it tightly. From that day onwards, Amy was extra careful with her precious trophy. Whenever it wasn't in use, she returned it safely to its drawer in her bedroom. She was glad that it had returned to her, and she promised herself to take care of it from now on. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Marcy. She was having a fun day playing outside with her friends. + +As the day went on, Marcy got really really dirty. When it was time to go home, she said goodbye to her friends, and went inside. + +Marcy's mommy said it was time for a bath, and Marcy was excited. She took off her clothes and got into the tub. The warm water felt nice, and she felt much cleaner when she got out. + +But Marcy's mommy had a hidden treat for her - a new toy that she had been wanting for a long time. Marcy was so surprised and happy to have the toy. + +After the bath and special treat, she was all snuggled up in her bed. Marcy felt so happy and content, knowing that her day had been made special, thanks to the bath! +Once upon a time there was a big garden full of yummy fruit. One day a young girl called Hannah looked around the garden and noticed she could see the fruit clearly. She was so excited and started to urge her friends to come and get some fruit. + +They ran through the garden picking fruit, giggling and laughing. They chose apples, oranges, melons, plums and grapes - all of which looked so delicious and juicy! + +Once they had enough fruit in their baskets, they ran home and shared the fruit with their families. Everyone was so glad that Hannah had urged them to pick fruit in the garden. + +And from then on, it became a tradition for the group of friends to go to the garden together and urge each to pick fruit. And everyone was always happy and full of yummy fruit! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Amy. She was so curious about everything! She wanted to learn about all the different countries in the world. + +One day, Amy's mommy and daddy said they would take Amy to a new country. Amy was so excited! She jumped up, clapped her hands and laughed. + +When they got to the new country, Amy saw so many new and cool things. She could not believe how different the country looked. Everywhere she looked, she saw something new, and she laughed with excitement. + +Amy and her family stayed in the country for three days. During that time, Amy explored the country and learned a lot about it. She saw tall buildings and interesting people. She liked seeing all the new things so much that she laughed with joy. + +The three days went by quickly, and soon it was time to go home. Amy was so sad to leave the country. But she was very happy because she had learned so much, and she was curious to learn more about other countries. + +So Amy said goodbye to the new country and laughed with memories of all the wonderful things she had seen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was sad. She had been so busy playing with her friends that she had forgotten to do her chores. + +That night, her mother called her into the living room and asked her to kneel by her side. She could see a folder in her mother's hands. The girl's heart began to beat faster. + +Inside the folder was a piece of paper with a list of all the chores that the girl had forgotten. + +"Tomorrow morning," her mother said, "I want these chores to be done. And if you fail to do them, I'll be very disappointed." + +The little girl felt hot tears of shame running down her cheeks. She nodded and agreed to do the tasks. + +The next morning, the girl got up early and completed every task that was on the list. + +When her mother returned home, she saw the girl's hard work and felt proud of her. + +The moral of the story is - if we take care of our responsibilities, it will make our loved ones proud. Even though it may appear difficult at first, it is worth it in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a small, furry creature named Max. He was a paw-some panda who was loved by all. He was always eager to explore the world and today was no different. + +Max ambled through the noisy forest, taking it all in. He spotted a cave and curiosity got the better of him. As he stepped through the entrance, he felt a chill in the air. He heard a small voice calling out to him. It was a baby bat who seemed scared. + +"Hi," said Max. "What's wrong?" + +The bat quivered and said, "It's too dark and lonely in here. I'm afraid to come out." + +Max thought for a moment, then smiled. He told the bat, "No fear! I'll stay here with you and make sure everything's okay." + +The bat felt much better and quickly came out. Max explored the cave with the baby bat. They found a secret room full of delicious fruit. The bat ate its fill and was so grateful. + +Max's kind actions paid off and he learned an important lesson. He realized that courage is not being brave all the time, but being willing to help those in need. He made a promise to himself to always be a paw-some friend. +Mia had just arrived at her friend's house. She couldn't wait to meet them and have fun. She knocked on the door, and her friend opened it. + +"Hi Mia, I'm so glad you came!" said her friend. + +Mia said, "I'm very excited to see you!" + +Mia and her friend unpacked all of the toys that Mia had brought. Mia's friend said, "These toys are brilliant!" + +Mia smiled and said, "I know, aren't they great?" + +Suddenly, Mia heard someone else coming up the stairs. It was Mia's friend's mom! She came in with a note in her hand. She said, "I've got a surprise for both of you - this note is for you!" + +Mia and her friend opened the note together. It turned out to be an invitation to an amazing party! They both leapt up and down, they were so excited! + +Mia's friend said, "This is brilliant!" + +Everyone laughed and they all hugged each other. Mia knew that it was going to be a brilliant day with her best friend. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sarah. She was three years old, and she loved to explore the world around her. Today was a special day. Sarah wanted to go outside and discover something new. + +Sarah explored the backyard, lifting up stones and peaking inside leaves. She came around the corner and suddenly, she discovered a bright red tomato. She picked it up, feeling it in her hands. It was smooth and round and very, very sweet. + +Sarah ran inside to show her mom. "Mommy, look what I discovered!" She said. But her mom put her hands on her hips. "Sarah, you know you're not allowed to eat tomatoes without asking first," she said. + +"But mommy, it's sweet!" Sarah said. Her mom smiled and nodded. "Yes, but that doesn't mean you can eat it without asking." Sarah decided to wait patiently, and finally, her mom said she could have a bite. + +So Sarah bit into the tomato, and it was the sweetest thing she had ever tasted. Delicious! She was so happy to have discovered something new! +One day, a little girl named Rachel wanted to play with her dad. She asked if he could take her to the park, but he said the park was closed because of the rain. Rachel was so sad. She missed being able to play with her dad. + +But then, Rachel's dad had an idea. He said he could play with her at home, and ran to his closet. He brought out a gun and showed it to Rachel. She was so excited - it looked so expensive and shiny! + +Rachel and her dad had a lot of fun playing with the gun. They shot pretend targets and ran around their living room. Rachel was so happy to be able to play with her dad again - even if it was inside. + +When it was time to go to bed, Rachel gave her dad a hug and thanked him for taking the time to play with her. She felt so lucky and missed playing together already! +Once upon a time, there was a cow. She was a nice cow and she liked to play all day. One day, she decided that she wanted to quit. She wanted to go for a very big walk. + +So the cow left her barn and started walking down the road. She walked and walked, until she couldn't walk any farther. She stopped to rest under a big tree. The cow was so tired, she fell asleep. + +Then something amazing happened. When the cow woke up, she felt so good! She felt so fine that she decided that she didn't need to quit anymore. Instead, she wanted to go back to her barn and stay there. + +So the cow turned around and started walking back. After a while, she got back to her barn. She was very happy and she never quit again. The end! +One day, Bob was walking through the park. He noticed a silly motion in the trees. It was a squirrel running up and down the branches! Bob smiled, watching the squirrel's motion. + +But then, Bob spotted another motion in the park. He saw two birds flying high above in the sky. Bob frowned, as he watched them. + +He decided to join in on the motion. So he started to run and jump around the park. It made him feel silly, but he had a lot of fun! + +The park was full of motion that day. Bob smiled again, as the silly motion put a smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a mighty dragon. He lived in a far away land and was very powerful. + +One day, he decided to fly around the world. He loved flying and it was a beautiful sunny day, so he was happy and ready for adventure. + +Suddenly, he was caught in a big pinch. A white sheet had flown into the wind, around him and trapped him in the sky. He was stuck, and couldn't move. How would he escape this mighty pinch? + +He tried and tried but couldn't get out. He knew some magic spells but none of them worked! What was he going to do? + +Suddenly, a little bird saw him and used it's beak to pull the sheet off him. The dragon was so relieved and thanked the bird. He was free and free to fly around the world again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Grandma. Grandma was very fast, and she loved to play in the sun and spin in circles. One day, Grandma decided to set out and pick some potatoes from the garden. She ran as fast as she could collecting potato after potato. + +Finally, Grandma had an overflowing basket of potatoes. She was so excited that she danced around and around with her basket of potatoes. But, suddenly, Grandma slipped and the potatoes all scattered across the ground. + +Grandma knew that it wouldn't be easy to put all of the potatoes back in the basket. She was determined to try, so she set out to pick up the potatoes one by one. She worked fast and even sang herself a little song while she was picking them up. + +In the end, Grandma was able to put every single potato back in the basket. She smiled to herself as she walked back to her house with her basket of potatoes. She was so proud of herself for getting them all back in the basket! Grandma laughed and thanked her lucky stars for her fast reflexes. +Jimmy and his mum were having a fun day out. It was a lively day with lots of sunshine. Jimmy's mum had a special coat that she wore for special occasions. It was a red coat with buttons and pockets. + +When they went to the park, Jimmy was feeling very playful. He was laughing and joking and having a great time. He ran around and chased some birds, and then he ran around the park again. + +At one point, Jimmy pretended he was a plane. He flew around in the air, making noises and smells. His mum thought he was so clever. She said he was a very lively boy. + +They both laughed together and Jimmy's mum even joked with him. She said she was going to put him inside the coat and pretend he was a sausage. Everyone around them laughed and Jimmy felt so happy. It was the best day ever! +Once there was a mommy and her little girl who were on their way to visit grandma. Mommy told the little girl to stay in a safe spot while she went to get a taxi. + +So the little girl stayed in her safe spot. She watched mommy walk down the sidewalk. Mommy flagged down a yellow taxi, and then it drove away. + +But the little girl didn't worry because she knew her mommy could take care of herself. She stayed in her safe spot. + +Soon enough a taxi came back. She knew it was the same one because it was yellow. Out of the taxi came mommy, with a big smile! + +Mommy took her hand and told her that it was time to go see grandma. So mommy and her little girl rode in the taxi to grandma's house. And when they arrived, grandma was very happy to see them! + +The little girl was very glad that mommy stayed safe so they could have a fun visit with grandma. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very strong and loved to spend time with friends. She had a special power - she could fly! + +One day she flew to a distant land. She saw a castle and inside it was a giant with lots of fake gold. The giant said it was his treasure and he wouldn't spend it. + +The little girl was brave and she used her special power to fly away from the giant. She used her power to make the fake gold fall down so the giant wouldn't be rich anymore. + +When the little girl got home, she shared her adventures with all of her friends. They were so proud that she used her power for good and taught them an important lesson - it's better to spend than hoard. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Bill and Jill. Bill was very creative and always had lots of fun ideas. One day, the two of them were playing together when Bill had a very silly idea. He pointed at Jill and laughed. + +Jill was upset by this and started to cry. Bill was sad that he had hurt Jill's feelings and said he was sorry. He wanted to make it up to her, so he thought of an even sillier and more creative idea. He asked Jill to point at him and laugh. + +Jill was surprised but, after a moment, she laughed. She laughed so hard that tears started coming out of her eyes! When they finally stopped laughing, they hugged each other and knew that they would never be mean to each other ever again. + +The moral of the story is that it is better to laugh with your friends than at them. Laughter can be a great thing, but it shouldn't be used to tease or hurt someone else. +Once there was a girl named Daisy. Daisy loved the wonderful seasons of the year. She especially loved spring, when the flowers bloomed and the birds sang. Every morning, Daisy would go outside to explore. + +One day, Daisy noticed something very yummy growing in the garden. She realized it was a delicious strawberry! She happily picked it off the plant and took a big bite. It was so sweet and juicy. + +Daisy thought about all the other yummy treats that grew in the different seasons. She realized that there was so much to discover and enjoy when the seasons changed. + +Daisy ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, let's go find more yummy things outside!" Daisy's mom was so happy to hear this, and they both went outside to explore the new season. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess who had a very kind heart and a graceful way about her. She liked to take long strolls in her garden, where the birds would flutter around her and flowers would greet her with their sweet smell. + +One day, the princess was feeling a bit sad. She was missing her family, who lived far away. She walked around the garden and noticed a small bunny rabbit huddled in the grass. The bunny was scared and alone. + +The princess sat down and started to talk softly to the bunny. The bunny looked into her eyes and, feeling comforted, hopped onto her lap. The princess hugged the bunny close and told him he was not alone. The bunny nestled into her warm embrace. + +The bunny stayed with the princess for the rest of the day, and she felt comforted by having someone to share her sadness with. They played together in the garden and the bunny followed the princess around with little hops, until the sun went down. The princess thanked the bunny and sent him off with a gentle, graceful hug. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little boy named Tim. He always wanted to help his mom around the yard. + +One day, Tim asked his mom if he could help her rake the leaves. She said yes, so Tim got his rake and started raking. + +Tim had made a big pile of leaves when all of a sudden, he heard a noise. + +He saw a big, white dog with a big, scary bark. Tim was scared but he wanted to be brave, so he stayed very still and hoped the dog would go away. + +But the dog didn't go away. Instead, he started to share the leaves that Tim had raked. Tim shouted, "Please don't do that, those are my leaves!" But the dog just kept sharing them. + +Before long, there were no leaves left and Tim was very sad. He had tried to be brave, but it didn't help him. + +The End. +A 3-year old child wanted to learn how to find a berry. It was a flexible thing to do - he could go outside and look for one. So he put on his shoes and went out the door. He looked under every bush, behind every tree, and in every crevice that he could find. + +He searched for a long time, but he couldn't find a single berry. Disappointed, he went home, feeling sad that he hadn't been able to learn how to find a berry. But he was determined to try again the next day. + +The next day he went back out, but he still wasn't able to find any berries. He started to think that maybe he would never learn how to find them. So he went home, feeling disappointed and discouraged. + +He never went out again to look for a berry. He never learned how to find one, and it made him feel so sad. +Once there was a price to be paid. John was patient. He waited and watched to see what would happen. Everyone around him was scared, but he was brave. Then a miracle happened. The price was paid and everyone was happy. John was the happiest of all. He had waited and been patient and now he was glad he did. +Sara was very angry. She had been playing with her toys when her brother came in. He was being very rude and wouldn't let her keep playing. Sara felt so sad. She regretted not telling her brother that it wasn't nice to be so rude. + +The next day, Sara and her mom went to the store. Sara was excited because she got to pick out her own shampoo! She got a really nice one with sparkles on it. She was so proud she wanted to show it to everyone! + +When Sara got home, she found out her brother had made a mess in his room. He had spilled his orange juice all over the floor. Sara's mom was very mad. She told him he was very rude and made him clean it up. + +Sara was so glad she had said something this time. She knew it was wrong to be rude to others. She was also proud that she got to pick her own shampoo earlier that day. She smiled, happy that even though she sometimes regrets not speaking up, she had done the right thing this time. +Sue had an accident and was feeling sad. She was hurt and the doctor said she had to get a bandage. She thought it would be difficult but the doctor said he would help her. He smiled and gave Sue a test. She had to blow up a balloon and blow it away. She smiled, it was easy! She blew and blew until the balloon floated away. Then the doctor wrapped the bandage around her cut. Sue smiled and was happy. She felt much better now! +John was feeling embarrassed when his sister accidentally dropped her old marble in front of him. He was sure everyone was watching. + +"Oops!" said John's sister, picking up the marble and holding it tightly in her hand. + +John could feel his face getting hot and he was sure his cheeks were turning red. He was so embarrassed that he didn't know what to do. + +John's brother saw this and tried to make him feel better. + +"Don't worry," he said. "It's just a marble. Everyone makes mistakes." + +John slowly nodded his head and began to relax. It was ok. He didn't have to be embarrassed. + +John smiled at his brother and gave his sister a hug. Everything was alright. +Once upon a time there was a playful little girl. Her name was Daisy and she had lots of fun playing with her toys. + +One day, Daisy discovered an exciting new toy - it was a needle! At first, Daisy was scared of the needle, but then she decided to use it to play. Daisy used the needle to make lots of pretty patterns in her drawings, and eventually she even used it for stitching and mending her teddy! + +Daisy played and played with her needle, until she eventually grew tired and fell asleep. Daisy was so pleased with her needle that she kept it forever, so that she could use it to play another day. +Once upon a time, in a very competitive town, there was a little girl named Cindy who was about three years old. Every day, Cindy went out to play in her backyard, and every day she refused to come inside until her mom came out to get her. + +One day, when her mom went out to the mailbox, she found a very special package in the mailbox. It was addressed to Cindy, and on the package it read "DO NOT OPEN UNTIL TOMORROW!" + +When her mom got back to the house, she told Cindy about the package and said, "you can open it tomorrow - in the backyard." + +Cindy was very excited, but was also very competitive. She wanted to open the package as soon as possible. However, her mom said she had to wait until tomorrow, so she reluctantly agreed. + +The next day, as soon as Cindy went out to the backyard, she opened the package and discovered it was filled with toys that would help her be competitive with her friends. + +She was so excited and couldn't wait to show them off. From then on, Cindy was the most competitive kid in town! +Once upon a time there was a boy and a girl who lived in a big house. Every day, they would play in the garden together. The boy and girl had a lot of fun together. + +One day, the boy got an idea. He found his father's old mug and said, "Let's weigh it!" So the boy and girl got some rocks from the garden and put them in the mug. Then, they weighed it on the scale. It was very heavy! + +They had a great time weighing different things. They weighed rocks, leaves, and even candy. Everything was very messy, but the boy and the girl didn't mind. + +Eventually the boy and the girl got tired of weighing things. So, they put the mug away and ran back to the garden to play. They had lots of fun playing together, and they never forgot the special day they spent weighing things with the mug. +Once there was a man and a woman who lived in a big house. They were very happy and were like any other normal family. + +One day the woman went to the bookcase to get a book. But when she tried to open the bookcase it was stuck. She tugged and tugged at the door but it wouldn't open. + +The man came to help. He pushed and pulled, but the bookcase wouldn't open either. + +Suddenly, there was a loud cracking sound. The man and the woman looked at each other in fear. The door had opened, but it was too late. The bookcase had already broken. + +The man was very sad. He had worked hard to build the bookcase for the woman and now it was destroyed. He had suffered for nothing. + +The woman tried to console him but he felt too upset. She cried too, knowing that the bookcase would never be the same. They both knew they could not fix the bookcase. + +The man and the woman were heartbroken. In their sadness, they never forgot the normal bookcase they once had. +Once upon a time there was a doll. She bounced fast. She bounced up and down and all around. She jumped so fast that she was a blur! She seemed to never get tired. She kept bouncing and bouncing and bouncing. + +One day a little boy saw her. He tried to keep up with her bouncing but he could not. He tried again and he finally caught her. He hugged the doll tight and they both felt very happy. + +The little boy and the doll kept bouncing around, laughing and having fun. The little boy laughed as they bounced and bounced and bounced, having the best time ever. + +Then all of a sudden, it was time to go home. The little boy hugged his doll goodbye and promised to play with her again soon. As he ran to his house, the doll kept bouncing, happy and full of energy. +Once there was a baby bear. He was very small and wanted to carry something. He searched everywhere, but he couldn't find anything. Then, he saw a fur on the ground. He decided to carry it home. + +When he got home, he was so proud to show his mom the fur. But his mom was troubled when she saw the fur. She told him it wasn't his and that he had to take it back where he found it. + +The baby bear was very sad, but he knew his mom was right. He went back to the same spot and placed the fur back on the ground. He paused for a moment and then he went home. He knew it was the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a green thing. It was very flexible and it liked to move around. One day, something strange happened. It started to stretch and bounce. It stretched and stretched until it became so long, it almost touched the moon! After that, it kept moving and hopping around. Every time it hopped, it made strange noises. + +The strange green thing loved to move and play. It hopped over the trees, it ran across the fields, it crawled under the rocks! It never stopped moving and playing. + +One night, something magical happened. As the sun went down, the green thing started to sparkle. It twinkled and glowed until the entire sky was filled with beautiful stars. The stars filled all the night. + +The next morning, the green thing was back to normal. But it will never forget that magical night when something special happened. +Once there was a boy named Tom. Tom wanted to try something new, so he grabbed his icy helmet and went outside. He was ready to go! + +Tom walked to the top of the hill and started rolling down. He was going really fast and he felt the wind in his face. Suddenly he saw something on the ground. He went closer and saw that it was a big tub. + +Tom thought it would be fun to pour all the water from the tub onto the hill. He started to pour and pour until all of the water came out. The icy water cascaded down the hill and splashed all over. Tom was so excited that he yelled, "Whee!" + +He had lots of fun pouring the icy water down the hill and soon it was all over. Now that he had tried something new and exciting, Tom was ready to go home. He put his icy helmet back on his head and skipped back home. He couldn't wait to tell his friends all about his big adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah who lived in a big house. She was hungry and wanted to get something to eat. + +So, she wandered through the house to see if she could find something. She tried the kitchen, but there was nothing there. + +Next, she tried the living room. There she found a big, delicious looking cookie! She wanted to examine it closely. She picked it up and looked at it. + +After examining the cookie, Sarah was so excited that she just had to give it a big hug! She squeezed it tight and smiled. + +Then, Sarah put the cookie in her pocket and went to look for something else to eat. She found some apples and a bowl of cereal. She was so happy to have something to eat! + +So, Sarah quickly ate her food and was no longer hungry. She was very happy to have found something to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who loved to skip around the forest. One day, he decided to skip inside a big old cupboard. He hopped in and explored its corners but he quickly realised that he couldn't find a way out! He felt so scared and helpless. He tried to call for help but nobody heard him. + +Just then, he noticed a small thin opening in the cupboard which looked like a door. He tried to push it open with all his might but it didn't budge! He put his ears close to the door and heard a rumbling sound from the other side. He decided to push it again and this time he felt it give way a little. He kept pushing until he could squeeze through the small opening and finally he was free! + +The bunny was so happy and grateful for his newfound freedom. He decided to never skip into places without looking for a way out. This was a valuable lesson which he learnt that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and very proud of it. She loved playing with her doll and dressing her up in pretty clothes. + +One day, while playing with her doll, Lucy asked her mother, "Can I have some honey?" Her mother said, "Yes, sweetie, you can have some honey." Lucy was so excited! She grabbed a spoon and went to the kitchen. + +When she opened the honey jar, she was disappointed to see it was nearly empty. She asked, "Where is all the honey?" Her mother chuckled and said, "Your brother has been eating it all. He is very spoiled." Lucy smiled, happy to know her brother was being so indulged. She hugged her doll and took it back to her room to play. +Once upon a time there was a bunny who lived in a big garden. The bunny had long ears and a fluffy white tail. + +One day, the bunny was hopping around the garden when he came across an empty pond. He decided to take a leap and try to get a drink of the water. + +When he jumped, the bunny accidentally froze the water! All of a sudden the pond was covered in ice and the bunny was stuck. + +He tried to hop out, but he couldn't move. He was so scared he started to shake his tail. Suddenly, a kindly old man appeared. He smiled and said, "Don't worry. I can help you." + +The man fetched a hammer and chisel, and carefully chipped away at the ice until the bunny was free. + +The bunny was so happy that he hopped around the garden all day! +Once upon a time, there was a famous monkey. His name was Bob and he was cleaning all day. One day, he decided to go for a test wash. +Bob went to the river and he put his clothes in the water. He said to himself, "This is going to be a great test!" Just then, he saw a lion coming from the other side. He was very scared and he asked the lion, "What do you want?" +The lion replied, "I just want a wash of my own! Can I join you?" Bob was very pleased and said, "Yes, please do!" +So Bob and the lion spent the afternoon washing their clothes in the river. They had so much fun! Afterwards, they both agreed that it was the best test wash ever! +One day, Mary and her family went to the beach. Mary was so excited when she saw the sand and the blue ocean. She wanted to stay here forever. + +They started building a sandcastle and worked together to make it perfect. Dad was being flexible, so that the sandcastle could come out just as they wanted. When it was done, they all clapped and cheered! + +But clouds were since coming in from far away. Mary's dad said it will be ok; they waited for a few minutes, but it soon started to rain. + +They packed up their things and started walking back, but in their rush, Mary's dad forgot the bucket for the sand castle. He said, “We'll keep it for the next time.†But the rain was dropping harder and harder. + +When they got home, Mary's mom told her that they didn't have to worry anymore. She pointed out of the window and said, “Look, the tide has taken away the beach and the sand castle!†Mary was sad, because she knew she wouldn't have her sand castle any more. +Once upon a time there was a poor farmer. He had a small boat, but not enough money to sail it. The farmer was determined to go on an adventure, though, so he gathered all of his courage and decided to go. + +He was so excited to go sailing. He measured the boat and made sure it was exactly one inch too small to fit him. The farmer worked hard to make the boat bigger, but the poor farmer just couldn't make the boat any larger. + +He was so upset, but then he had an idea! He asked his neighbor for help. The neighbor was kind enough to give the poor farmer some of their supplies and they were both able to make the boat big enough for the farmer to sail. + +The farmer was so relieved and was able to sail away. The friends waved goodbye and the farmer sailed away on his adventure. He sailed for hours and hours until he finally saw the most beautiful thing: an island in the middle of the sea. He knew that he had found his true home. + +The farmer quickly anchored his boat and jumped off the boat, onto the serene island. He was so happy that he had finally achieved his dream, and this was all thanks to his neighbor's generosity. The poor farmer knew he would never forget this moment. +Jane lay on the grass and sighed. She was so miserable. She looked up and saw an ice cream cone in the sky. She reached out for it and, to her surprise, it fell in her arms! + +"Yay!", Jane said excitedly and licked the cold ice cream. + +Suddenly, a voice called out, "Hey! That's mine". Jane looked up and saw a little girl standing next to her. She was wearing a sad, frowny face. + +"I'm sorry!", said Jane. + +"It's ok. I'm Harriet", replied the little girl. "But I was so sad because I wanted the ice cream cone." + +Jane smiled. "Would you like to share it with me?" + +Harriet smiled too. "Yes, please!" + +The two friends laughed and ate the ice cream cone together. Jane was no longer miserable. +Once there was a crane in the sky. It was so tall and it was very expensive. It was the most expensive crane anyone had ever seen! + +One day, a little girl was walking by the crane. She was only three years old so she didn't quite understand why a crane was so expensive. But she still thought it was really cool. + +Then all of a sudden the crane started to shut down. It became very quiet. Even though the little girl was very young, she knew it was bad that the crane had shut. + +The little girl was very sad that the crane was no longer working. She wished there was something she could do to help it. But she was too small to do anything. + +Eventually, people came and fixed the crane. But no matter how much they tried, the crane was still really expensive. + +The little girl knew that she couldn't do anything about it. But she was still glad that the crane was back in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Samantha. She was only three years old, but she loved to ride her bike. She had a shiny red bike that she loved to ride around the park. + +One day, Samantha was so excited to ride her bike, she forgot to wear her helmet. As she was riding, her thumb got caught in the wheel and broke. Samantha was embarrassed. + +Samantha's dad was nearby when it happened and he ran over to help. He said, "Oh no! Are you ok, Samantha?" + +Samantha was too embarrassed to answer, so her dad said, "It's okay, Sweetheart. Let's take you home so I can fix your thumb." He gently carried Samantha on his bike and they rode back home together. + +The next day, Samantha's thumb was all fixed and ready to go. She was so happy that she could ride her bike again and show her dad how well she had learned. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Toby. He was three years old and had a toy house he loved to play with. + +One day, Toby wanted to take his toy house out for a walk. So, he asked his mom if he could take it with him. His mom said yes and Toby was so excited! + +Toby carried his toy house to the beach. There he saw a large hut made of wood. Toby thought it was so cool! He decided to go closer to see it. + +While Toby was looking at the hut, suddenly something scary happened. A large wave came up and almost swept Toby away! He was worry but luckily his mom was there and she helped him get out of the water. + +Afterwards, Toby asked his mom, "Mommy, will you come play with me in my toy house?" His mom said, "Yes, of course I will play with you, Toby." So Toby and his mom happily played with his toy house by the beach. +Once upon a time there was a purple net. The net floated in the sea and every day it would go for a swim. It would float around and around and sometimes even do flips in the water. It had lots of fun but it got lonely. + +One day while it was swimming a little fish poked its head out from the water. “Hi, what’s your name?†asked the fish. The net replied, “I’m a purple net. What’s your name?†The fish smiled and said, “My name is Fishy. Will you be my friend?†The net was so happy to have a friend. + +From then on, every day the net and Fishy went for a swim together. They swam around and around, doing flips and playing games. It was the best time ever! They were the best of friends, swimming together in the sunny sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck. He was white, small and very friendly. He liked to go around and talk to other animals in the park. + +One day, he noticed something strange. Everywhere he looked, the duck noticed other animals quietly gathered in a group. He couldn't quite figure out why everyone was so quiet. He decided to ask and find out. + +The other animals explained that they were waiting for something special to happen. Suddenly, the sky opened up and snowflakes started to fall. + +The animals were all excited. The little duck was so amazed he couldn't even speak. He'd never seen snow before and it was the prettiest thing he'd ever seen! The white snowflakes twirled and danced in the sky. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl. She was three years old, and she loved to explore. One day she was walking in the forest and she saw a strange barrel. She slipped closer to see what it was. + +Slowly, she opened the top of the barrel. Inside, she could see a sleepy bear! It was so funny that she giggled and the bear woke up. The sleepy bear jumped out of the barrel, but the little girl wasn't scared. + +Together they explored the forest, until they were both tired. The little girl curled up inside the barrel and the sleepy bear curled up right next to her. They took a nap together until it was time to go home. + +The little girl said goodbye and hugged the bear. Then she ran home, with lots of new adventures in her head. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Sam. He was very generous and liked to help his friends. He was always kind and thoughtful. + +One day, he was playing with his friends when they started to dance. They all moved in a rhythmic way, but Sam couldn't keep up. He tried to move his feet but he just couldn't find the right rhythm. His friends kept going and Sam started to feel sad. + +But then, his friends noticed and stopped dancing. One of them took Sam's hand and held it tight. She smiled at him and said, "It's ok, it's hard to keep the rhythm sometimes." She showed him how to move and soon he was dancing with them. + +Sam never forgot how generous and kind his friend was that day. He never lost the important lesson that no matter how hard things get, with a little help from friends, we can all find our rhythm. +Once upon a time there was a bird that was very happy that it was very glowing in its colors. The bird loved to sing all day long. In the forest why it lived, the other animals admired the bird's singing and they appreciate the beauty of its voice. + +One day, another bird came to the forest; she was different, but very beautiful too. Seeing the other bird, the first bird stopped singing. The new bird had a really brilliant voice and the other animals were captivated by her singing. + +The first bird was jealous and stopped appreciating the beauty of singing. He became angry and he started to argue with the new bird. He said that the value of his own song was better and that she should not sing anymore. + +The other animals were sad to see the argument and stepped in to helps. They told the first bird to remember the value of friendship and to have fun together. They also told the first bird to appreciate the beautiful voice of the new bird, by joining in and singing together as one. + +The birds agreed and soon, the forest was filled with their beautiful singing. All the animals enjoyed the brilliant harmonies of the two birds together and all was now peaceful in the forest. +Once, there was a little girl named Kate. She was three years old and very curious. She watched aeroplanes in the sky every day and wished she could fly in one. + +One day, Kate wanted to go in an aeroplane, so she asked her mom. Her mom said no, but Kate was determined. She begged and begged until finally, her mom said yes. + +Kate was so excited that she screamed out loud. Everyone was staring at her and she felt embarrassed. + +The next day, Kate and her mom got to the airport. But when they were about to get on the aeroplane, the airline said there were too many people and they would have to wait. So they had to go home without getting on the aeroplane. + + Kate was disappointed and her mom was mad. But they both felt embarrassed because they had made a loud scene at the airport. + +Kate never did get to go on an aeroplane. She learned an important lesson that day - that sometimes it's just better to stay quiet. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. Jane loved playing with her friends. One day, Jane was playing with her friends and she found a fancy pen. She was so excited! She wanted to show it off to her friends. + +Suddenly, something scary happened. There was a loud noise and Jane felt scared. She ran back home. When she got there, she felt safe. She hid her fancy pen in her drawer so it wouldn't scare her again. + +Jane was so brave. She knew when to be scared, but also knew how to take care of herself. From then on, Jane always kept her fancy pen safe! +Once there was a little girl who was always nervous. Every day she would take out her diary and spray it with a special spray. She liked to make sure her diary was kept safe and smelled nice. + +One day, the girl was surprised when her diary started to move. She was too scared at first to look, so she closed her eyes tightly. But then she opened them and saw what was inside. It was a tiny little bug! + +The girl screamed and quickly sprayed her diary with the special spray. The bug screamed and flew out of the diary. + +Once the bug was gone, the girl was so relieved. She hugged her diary tightly and promised to take even better care of it. From then on, she always kept her diary safe and protected, and was never nervous again. +Once upon a time there was a little puppy called Fluffy. Fluffy had soft fur which was very flexible. Fluffy was always so excited to learn new things. + +One day, Fluffy was exploring the backyard when they came across a long, thin stick. Fluffy used the stick to poke and prod the small pebbles on the ground. + +The stick was so flexible and Fluffy was having so much fun! Soon, Fluffy started to speak. "What a tail-waggingly great stick," they said. + +Fluffy stopped to give the stick a sniff. But, when they looked up, the stick had gone! Fluffy couldn't believe it. They looked around but there was no sign of the flexible stick anywhere. + +Suddenly, Fluffy heard a voice coming from the trees. "It's me! I'm over here," the voice said. Fluffy looked and saw the stick among the branches, with a big smile. "I wanted to teach you a lesson. You know: don't leave your belongings behind - always take them with you," the stick said. + +Fluffy was so happy that the stick had come back and was so filled with joy at being taught such an important lesson. From that day onwards, Fluffy always carefully took their things with them. +Once upon a time, there lived a brave little engine. The engine lived in the big city and one day was asked to go on a journey. He was very excited for his adventure. + +On his way, he suddenly realized that there was something important he had to do. He couldn't remember what it was and he was very anxious about it. He tried his best to think but he couldn't remember anything. + +He called out for help to another engine passing by. The engine said: "You should go back to the city and look for what is important. Maybe then you will remember." + +The engine thanked his friend and immediately went back to the city. He searched everywhere but still couldn't remember what he had to do. Eventually, he remembered that he was supposed to deliver some important mail. He realized how important it was to finish his mission. + +The engine headed back on his journey and he was filled with excitement because he had solved his problem. He was proud of himself and the mission was accomplished. +Once upon a time, there was a small bunny. The bunny was looking for something special. He hopped here and there, searching and searching. + +At last, he stopped under a big tree and he saw it - a delicate spoon! The bunny's eyes lit up with happiness. He carefully gathered the spoon in his front paws and jumped with delight. + +The bunny wanted to take the spoon home and show his friends. But it was a very delicate spoon. He didn't want to break it! + +He thought for a minute and then came up with an idea. He very gently put the spoon inside his big, soft ears. Now the spoon was safe and sound. + +The bunny happily hopped home with his delicate spoon. All his friends were amazed. They were so glad they had a little bunny with such big ideas. +The little girl wanted to race. She was fast and wanted to beat everyone else. She ran outside and looked around. There was a big land with lots of dirt and plants. It was dirty. + +She ran as fast as she could to get to the land. When she arrived, she saw some other people too. They all lined up and the race began. Everyone ran as fast as they could. + +The little girl ran the fastest. She went faster and faster and was the first one to reach the end! Everyone cheered for her. She was so happy she had won the race! +Once, there was a woman who had a large bottle. She thought to herself, "I could sell this bottle and make some money." So the woman went to the market to sell the bottle. She thought she could make quite a bit of money. + +However, when she got to the market, the woman was so happy to see how much others were selling their bottles for, that she sold hers for less. She thought that she had made a good deal. + +The woman went home feeling good about her clever bargaining. However, when she got home she realised that she had sold her bottle for much less than it was worth. + +The woman learned an important lesson that day. Always be careful when selling something, because it's not worth it if you don't get a fair price! +Once there was a bald man who lived in a big house. Every morning he would wake up with the sunrise. One morning, he opened his window and heard a dove singing. He smiled and watched the bird fly away. + +The man had the most beautiful garden, full of flowers and butterflies. He loved to walk through the garden to wake up in the morning. In the centre of the garden was an old tree and every morning a dove would perch on the tree and sing. + +At the end of the garden was a pond. On the pond there lived a family of ducklings. The bald man would smile as he watched them paddle around the pond. One morning, the dove flew down and joined the ducklings on the pond. The man watched as the dove glided across the pond and he was so happy. + +The bald man enjoyed watching the dove fly around the garden every morning. He was so glad to have such a beautiful dove in his garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mary. Mary was bored and she wanted to do something exciting. Mary walked around her house, looking for something fun to do. + +Then, she saw a telephone on the table. Mary was excited and she jumped up and down and clapped her hands. She picked up the telephone and put it to her ear. + +Mary heard a different voice answering back. It was the voice of her Grandma from the other side of the world. Grandma was missing Mary very much. The two talked for a while before Grandma said how much she missed Mary. + +Mary clapped when Grandma said she was missing her. When Mary finished her conversation, she put the telephone down. She realised that it was important to talk to people and to let them know how much you care about them. + +Mary was a changed girl. She picked up the telephone every day and reached out to her family and friends. Talking to her family and friends made Mary feel happy and loved. + +The moral of the story is to never forget those who are far away and remember to let them know how much they mean to you. Clap to show you care and never forget to pick up the telephone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Ben. He was three years old and every day he played outside. + +One day, Ben decided he wanted to go on an adventure. He walked and walked and soon he came to an open field. But when he stepped into the field, he heard a loud rumble of thunder. + +Ben was scared, so he ran and hid behind a big tree. Suddenly, the tree started to shake and the leaves rustled. Ben heard a voice and peeked around the side of the tree. + +He saw a little rabbit pushing a stone. "What are you doing?" asked Ben. + +The rabbit looked up and said, "I'm pushing this stone so the thunder can't find me!" + +Ben smiled and said, "Can I help you push the stone?" + +The rabbit smiled and said, "Yes please!" So Ben pushed with all his might and eventually, the stone was pushed out of the open field. + +The thunder stopped and Ben and the rabbit celebrated their victory together. Ben had had a most wonderful adventure. +Once there was a blue bird who loved to soar high in the sky. She had always been enthusiastic about her life, and enjoyed so much taking off and flapping her wings above the clouds. One day, she tried to explore a new area but as she flew around, she saw a big drain. She wanted to explore it and get a closer look. + +She flew closer and started to soar down towards the drain. But all of a sudden, the wind seemed to push her in the wrong way and got her stuck in the drain. She tried to get out several times, but kept being pushed back. She was so exhausted and desperate that she started to shed some tears. + +But then a kind neighbour heard the bird crying and came to help. He grabbed a stick, and pushed the water downwards to make it easier for the bird to get out. The bird was so thankful and thanked her friend. + +The moral of the story is: when facing difficulties, you should always ask a friend for help! It is never a good idea to try to tackle problems alone! +Once upon a time there was a boy. His name was Jim. He wanted to be a good boy and help his mom. Every day he went out to play and use his waist. He wanted to be strong and use it more so his mom could be proud. + +One day, Jim found something good. It was a magical tool that he could use on his waist. He was so excited and he ran home to show his mom. + +His mom saw the tool and was happy. She said, "Jim, this is great! With this tool you can use your waist more and become even stronger than ever." + +Jim was so excited and he couldn't wait to use his new tool. Every day he went out to play, and every day he used his waist more and more. And soon Jim became the strongest boy in town! +Once upon a time, there was a bear. He was very playful and loved to explore the forest. One day, he found a bee on a pretty flower. He asked the bee, "What are you doing?" The bee replied, "I'm making honey." The bear was so excited and asked, "Can I come?" The bee said, "Yes, but you must wait. Making honey takes time!" So the bear delayed and learned patience while the bee finished making the honey. + +Suddenly, the bee said, "It's done!" The bear was so happy that he wanted to try the honey right away. The bee said, "OK, here you go!" The bear tasted the honey - it was so sweet and delicious! From then on, the bear and bee became good friends, always making honey and playing together in the forest. +George had a card. It was a special card. It was a rich card. He liked it very much, and he liked to take it out and show it to everyone. One day, when George was in the park, he saw a bird flying in the sky. He pointed up to it and said, “Look, Mama, look! I want to fly like that bird!†+ +Mama smiled and said, “That's wonderful, George. But it's too hard to fly with your arms.†+ +George thought for a moment. Then, he took out his special card, looked at it and said, “No, it's okay, Mama. I can fly with this card!†He waved it in the air and it fluttered like a bird. Then, he laughed with joy. + +Mama watched him with a smile and said, “That's amazing, George. With your special card, you can do anything!†George nodded and said, “Yes, I can fly like a bird!†He jumped up and down, waving his rich card in the air. Then, he ran off to show his card to all his friends. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Mark and Faith. Mark was very generous, and he always shared his toys with Faith. One day, Mark had a brilliant idea - he wanted to tie a piece of string from his bedroom door to Faith's bedroom door, so they could pull it and talk to each other. + +The friends got to work, and the string passed through the hallway. Suddenly, their mom came into the hallway and saw the string! She was very angry, and told them to take it down right away. + +Mark and Faith were very sad. Without the string, they thought they would never talk again. Then, Faith had a great idea - they could tie the string to a toy instead, so they could still talk! + +Mark and Faith's mom was so happy that she was generous and let them keep their toy. Mark and Faith were very happy and now spent a lot of time talking to each other from their bedrooms, using the toy! +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Jane. +One day, she saw a terrible alarm that made her feel scared. She felt an urge to turn it off. +Jane tried to reach it, but the alarm was too high. She asked for help. + +Her mom and dad came and saw the alarm. They agreed that it needed to be turned off. They urged Jane to go outside and wait for them. + +Jane was scared but she did what her parents said. She waited outside for a long time until her parents called her back in. + +When she went back inside, the terrible alarm was gone. She was so happy. Her mom and dad had saved her from the scary sound. + +Jane was grateful to her mom and dad and thanked them for helping her. They hugged her tight and said they would always be there to protect her. + +The end. +Mimi held the smooth waffle in her hand. It was big, round and yellow. She liked the way it felt. She smiled and stuck out her tongue. She couldn't wait to take a bite. + +Mimi's mommy said to be careful with the waffle. She warned Mimi it was hot, even though the waffle looked smooth and cool. Mimi could feel the heat coming from the waffle. She didn't want to get burned. + +Mimi held the waffle carefully as she lowered it down and took a bite. It tasted so yummy! She was so happy. She took another bite and smiled. She couldn't stop eating it. The smooth waffle was the best snack ever! +Once upon a time there was a boy named David. He liked to sail in his toy boat. Every day, he would take his towel and sail in his boat in the river. + +One day, David saw something special. It was a purple fish! David was so excited to see the fish. He sailed his boat closer to it so he could get a better look. + +The purple fish was even more beautiful up close. The sun made its scales shine and sparkle. David was so happy to see it. He kept chasing after the fish, but it was too hard to catch. + +Finally, it was time for David to go home. He waved goodbye to the beautiful purple fish before taking his towel and sailing back to shore. David had a wonderful day. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, called Bill and Joe. Bill asked Joe to store something special for him in his bedroom. Joe agreed, but didn't know what it was that he was storing. + +Bill made sure that Joe's bedroom was warm and comfortable for the thing he was storing. He asked Joe to make sure it stayed safe. Joe nodded and went to his bedroom, with a worried expression on his face. + +One day, Joe found out what it was that Bill had asked him to store. It was an opinion on something. Joe felt angry because he thought that Bill had tricked him, but he didn't know what to do about it. + +The next day, Bill visited Joe and said, "You have done a great job storing my opinion. I am so happy with your friendship". Joe felt relieved and smiled. He had learned a valuable lesson: never judge someone, even if they want you to store an opinion. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a special button. It was very pretty and sparkly. + +The girl wanted to sell her button. She decided to go to the fair. At the fair, she set up a stall and put her button on a table. + +At first, no one wanted to buy her button. But then, a woman saw the button and thought it was really fair. She was happy to buy it. + +So the girl sold her button and she was happy. She bought some nice things with the money. And she was happy that she had made someone else happy too. + +The End. +One day, William wanted to explore in the forest. He asked his dad if he could go, and his dad said yes. So William put on his cool shoes and grabbed his hiking stick. He stepped outside into the forest. + +The fog was thick and it was hard to tell which way to go. William asked his dad, “Which way should I go?†His dad said, “Just keep going straight, and you’ll be sure to find something cool.†+ +William followed his dad’s advice and kept going straight. After a while, the fog cleared and William saw a giant tree that was really cool. He asked his dad, “Can I climb the tree?†His dad said yes and William excitedly started to climb. + +He made it to the top of the tree and saw the whole forest below. It was so cool! He asked his dad, “Can we stay here for a long time?†His dad said yes, and William was so happy he stayed up in the tree until the sun went down. +Once there was a little girl. She was feeling very tired so she decided to take a nap. She closed her eyes and imagined a grocery store full of food to eat. Everywhere she looked there were yummy treats, colorful fruits and lots and lots of sweet treats. + +The little girl was so happy and excited to go to the grocery store. She imagined running and playing among all the delicious things. She could almost imagine the taste of a big, juicy apple. + +But when the little girl opened her eyes, she realized that it was only a dream. She was too tired to actually go to the grocery store and needed to take a long nap. + +The little girl closed her eyes again and imagined a special place where she could play and enjoy delicious treats. She imagined all the wonderful things that she could do if she was refreshed and full of energy. + +When the little girl opened her eyes, she finally felt ready. Ready to go to the grocery store and try all the tasty treats. She was so excited and happy that she had imagined a world with so many wonderful things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Sam. Sam really wanted a pet, but his mom said he was too young for one. He was sad until one day he found a tiny lizard outside his house. + +Sam got very excited. He decided to use leaves to make a little bed for the lizard. He also found a fit piece of fruit to give the lizard as food. + +After a few days, Sam realized that the lizard liked living with him. The lizard was a great pet and made Sam very happy. Sam named the lizard "Burney" and they went on lots of adventures together. + +Every day, Sam would use the time they spent together to learn more about his new pet. He enjoyed the company of Burney and was surprised to find out how smart he was. + +Sam and Burney stayed together like this for many years. They were perfect together and Sam was so glad that he had found his little fit pet. The End. +Once upon a time, there was a clever ship. Every day, the clever ship sailed the oceans looking for adventure! One day, it sailed to a distant land and made some special friends. After many days, it was time for the clever ship to return home. + +On its way home, the clever ship saw a whale. The whale was singing a very beautiful song. The clever ship enjoyed the song so much, it wanted to stay and listen! But soon enough, the clever ship remembered it had to return home. + +The whale waved goodbye and wished the clever ship a safe voyage. The clever ship continued its journey home, back to its homeport. It was so happy to be back! + +From then on, the clever ship never forgot the beautiful song the whale sang. Whenever it felt lonely, it would hum the song to itself and it would feel better. + +The End! +Once there was a little girl who was very gifted. She was playing outside when she found a hurt bird. The bird was injured and couldn't fly. The little girl got worried and demanded her mom to get help. Her mom ran outside and was so worried. She quickly called the ambulance. + +The ambulance came very quickly. Inside were two people, a doctor and a nurse. They looked at the bird and the little girl. They said that the bird was very sick and needed to go to the vet. + +The little girl was so sad. She pleaded and demanded that the bird be taken care of quickly. The ambulance took the bird away and the girl never saw it again. But she was thankful that her quick thinking and her demand for help had saved the bird. + +The End. +Once there was a family that was very powerful. They wanted to go on a holiday, so they all got into the car and drove to the airport.At the airport, they bought lots of tickets for their trip. Everyone was so excited! + +The airport was very big and exciting. They went through the gate, and then went on a big plane. Everyone was amazed by how powerful the engines of the plane were! + +The family had lots of fun on their holiday. When it came time to go home, they all got back into the car and drove back to the airport. They got on the plane and flew back home. + +When they arrived at home, they were very happy. The powerful plane had taken them on a wonderful adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called John. He liked stuff. It was yummy. Every day he ate it. + +One day, he found an old stuff that smelled different from most stuff. He wanted to try it and so he did. + +It tasted yummy but soon after he ate it, John felt ill. He tried to relax but he felt worse and worse. + +John asked for help but no one was there. He slowly turned into a dinosaur and never felt better again. + +The End. +Once upon a time there were two bears, Mama Bear and Baby Bear. One day Mama Bear was cooking dinner by their home in the woods. She wanted to make a special dinner so she decided to add a root to the pot. As she was gathering the ingredients, Baby Bear asked what she was cooking. + +Mama Bear explained that she was making a root stew and pointed out a high tree nearby. She asked Baby Bear to climb the tree to get the root she needed. Being the obedient bear he was, Baby Bear climbed to the top of the tree to get the root. + +He was able to get the root and brought it back down to Mama Bear. She was happy and put the root into the pot. They enjoyed the delicious stew they had cooked with the root. + +At the end of the meal, Mama Bear reminded Baby Bear that the root hadn’t just made the stew taste good. It also taught him an important lesson: no matter how high you may be, it’s important to always follow your mother’s instructions and to respect your parents. +Tommy was playing in the garden on a sunny day. He loved to run around, pick the flowers and smell them. He saw a beautiful rose bush in a tidy corner of the garden. He went over and saw a wonderful rose with lots of petals. + +"Look at this pretty rose Mommy!" Tommy cried out. + +"Yes, it is a beautiful rose!" his Mom replied. + +Tommy held the rose close to his nose and sniffed deeply. Suddenly, he heard a sound. It was a spring! Tommy was so excited. He ran over to see it. The spring was bouncing up and down and Tommy couldn't help but smile. + +"This is so fun!" he said with delight. + +Mom watched Tommy play with the spring and smiled. She was so happy that he was having a good time. The day finished with Tommy and his Mom playing together in the tidy garden, exploring all the flowers, including the special rose. +Once upon a time there was a dog named Puddles. Puddles was very nervous. He wanted to wear his favourite hat to a party, but he couldn't find it anywhere. Suddenly, he heard something snap in the other room. He ran as quickly as he could and saw that his hat had been hidden behind the couch. Puddles was so excited to find his hat that he almost forgot he was ever nervous. + +Puddles put his hat on and proudly walked out of the house. As soon as he stepped outside, he felt a strange feeling in his tummy that made him want to snap his fingers. Just then, a big gust of wind came and Puddles' hat flew up in the air. Puddles was so nervous, he didn't know what to do. + +But just as the hat was about to hit the ground, Puddles snapped his fingers and it magically flew straight back to him. He put his hat back on and felt so relieved. Puddles was never nervous again and he always snapped his fingers when he wanted to do something special! +Once there was a village, it was very quiet. One day a big storm came. It was so strong it broke the village. Everyone was sad and scared. + +Then something else happened, the storm made a big hole in the ground. The hole was so deep and dark, no one knew what was inside. Everyone was scared to go near it. + +One brave boy decided to take a look. He walked up to the edge and peered inside. Suddenly he lost his footing and slid into the dark hole. + +No one ever saw him again. The village was never the same. Everyone was so sad and the village was very quiet. The storm had broken the village and taken the brave boy away. +Once upon a time, there was a polite 3-year-old girl called Rosie. One day, Rosie wanted to find something special. She looked everywhere but couldn't find what she was looking for. + +She could not find it in the garden, nor in the house. She tried asking everyone she knew but still could not find what she was looking for. + +The next week, Rosie went to the park. As she was walking around she saw something shiny and bright. She was so excited that she ran over. What she found was a pretty pink bracelet! + +Rosie was so happy. She proudly put the bracelet on and showed it off to all her friends. She was so excited that she even forgot to say a polite 'thank you' to whoever left the bracelet there. + +Rosie had finally found what she was looking for! +Once upon a time there was a family. They loved to celebrate. One day they all gathered together. They said it was time to have a special celebration. They called it a law. + +Everyone was very excited. They danced around and sang songs. They clapped their hands. They even ate yummy treats! + +After the celebration they all felt very happy. They even hugged each other and thanked the law that let them celebrate. + +This family was glad to have shared their special celebration together. They knew that it would always be a favorite memory. The end! +Once there was a small and fragile river. It was so fragile that it looked like it would break any day. One morning, an old sailor was walking by the river when he saw the river trembling. He knew that the river was in danger and he had to save it! + +He ran to the river and called out "You must be saved!". But the river just kept shaking. Then the sailor called out, "Please river, tell me what I can do to help you!" + +But the river did not answer him. Just then, the sailor noticed a big rock blocking the river. He quickly ran to the rock and pushed it away. + +With a cheer, the river was finally free. The sailor was very proud of himself and the river thanked him by gifting him a fish. The sailor thanked the river with a bow and the river smiled in return. From that day on, the sailor looked after the river and kept it safe from danger. +Little Bobby was playing in the park one day. He was having lots of fun. Bobby saw a big flag. It was bright and colourful. He wanted to touch it. + +Bobby walked over and rubbed it. It felt strong! Bobby liked the way it looked. He wanted to take it home. + +Bobby tugged on the flag but it was too strong. He couldn't pull it free. Bobby tried as hard as he could but the flag stayed where it was. Bobby was sad. + +Suddenly, his mommy was there. She gave Bobby a hug and said he couldn't take the flag. But she said he could rub it whenever he wanted. Bobby smiled and hugged his mommy. He liked rubbing the flag. It was his special flag and he felt very happy when he touched it. +Once upon a time there was a brown door. It was very big, with a big handle for opening and closing. The door had a shiny lock. It was dark and round. + +One day, a big dog came along. He saw the door and wanted to get inside. He sniffed at the door, then he tried to open the lock. He tried his hardest to open the door, but it wouldn't budge. + +The next day, a little girl came by with a pointy key. She put it in the lock and it opened. She opened the door, and found a secret room full of toys. There were dolls, blocks, toy cars, and all sorts of fun things. She was so excited! + +The little girl went inside the secret room and started to play. She stayed until sunset. When she was ready to go, she locked the door behind her. And the brown door stayed locked, until the next day when she came back to play again. +Once there were two children playing outside. One was very careful and the other was very careless. The careful one warned his friend not to go too close to the edge of the cliff. But the careless one didn't listen and went too close to the edge. Suddenly, the wind blew very hard and the careless one fell off and got hurt! + +The careful one was very scared and ran to get help. He ran to their parents and they all rushed to the cliff. But when they got there, the careless one was nowhere in sight. They looked everywhere, but they couldn't find the careless one. + +The parents were very sad and worried. They knew that the strong wind and the careless one had led to the bad ending. They never found the careless one and it was all because he didn't listen to his careful friend's warning! +Once upon a time there was a car that had a problem. Its owner tried to fix it, but he couldn't figure out what was wrong. So he called a mechanic. + +When the mechanic arrived he had a look at the car. He saw that there was a lot of work to be done. He said to the car's owner, "This will be a struggle." + +The mechanic began working on the car. He looked at the engine, fixed the wheels and checked the wires. But the car still wouldn't work. + +The mechanic was persistent. He looked at the car all day, turning the engine on and off, testing different parts. But he still couldn't solve the problem. + +At the end of the day, the mechanic said to the car's owner, "I don't know what's wrong, but I'll come back tomorrow and try again." + +The car's owner was very grateful for the mechanic's hard work. He thanked the mechanic and said, "Thank you for being so persistent." + +The mechanic smiled and went home. And the next dayhe came back with even more determination to get the car working. +One day, John had an idea for a camp. He wanted to make it very tough, so no one else would be able to fit in. He worked hard on building the camp. When it was finally finished, he proudly showed it to his friends. + +"Come inside!" John said. "It's perfect! I made sure it was tough so no one else could fit." + +John's friends shook their heads. "Sorry, John," they said. "It's too tough. No one can get inside." + +John was so sad. He had worked so hard on the camp, but no one was able to fit. He had wanted to make this camp special, but unfortunately it remains empty. +Once upon a time, there was a cold winter day. In the forest, a parade was starting. All of the animals were gathering in a line and getting ready to march. + +The little bunny hopped along and saw a bird with a broken wing. The bunny decided to help the bird. He said, "I'll rescue you, bird! Follow me!" + +The bunny took the bird to his burrow. Inside it was warm and cozy. The bunny gave the bird a big hug and said, "Stay here and rest. I'm going to join the parade!" + +The little bunny hopped off to join the parade. All the animals were shouting and singing. They were so happy to be together. + +At the end of the parade, the bunny was full of joy. He hopped back to his burrow and saw that the bird was safe and sound. + +The little bunny smiled, feeling proud of himself for rescuing the bird. He said, "Let's join the parade again next time!" +The bird nodded and they both went off to play. +Once there was a sneaky fox who wanted a snack. He saw a cute squirrel who was eating a handful of nuts. The fox wanted those nuts, so he devised a plan. The fox snuck up behind the squirrel and grabbed the nuts. The squirrel was so scared that it ran away! + +The fox was very pleased with his plan, but he had forgotten about an important lesson: it is never nice to take something that isn't yours. Even if you think it's ok, it's still not ok. + +The fox suddenly felt bad and decided to give the nuts back to the squirrel. He started to search for the squirrel, but he couldn't find it anywhere. Finally, the squirrel reappeared from beneath a bush, but it remained scared. + +The fox carefully placed the nuts beside the bush and slowly backed away. The squirrel carefully came out from the bush, grabbed the snack and ran away. The fox watched the squirrel go, knowing he had learned a valuable lesson. He stayed there until the squirrel had disappeared, and as he slowly walked away, he was happy to know that he had done the right thing. +Once there was a monkey. He was so hungry. He looked around for something to eat. He saw a banana and he was excited! He grabbed it and threw it up into the air. The monkey quickly caught it and ate it! He was so happy to be full again. He felt like he could do anything! So he decided to throw the banana up in the air again. He caught it and ate it. Every day, the monkey found something fun to throw and eat. He was always so hungry but it never stopped him from having fun! +Once upon a time there was a tall man named Frank. Frank was walking through the corn fields, looking for something special. Suddenly he saw something unusual. It was a tall bird. The bird was much taller than the corn! Frank was filled with wonder and he decided to meet the mysterious bird. He got closer and saw that the bird had a golden beak and bright yellow feathers. Frank began to chat with the bird, who told him a special secret. The bird said that if you work hard and believe in yourself, you can go places and do amazing things. + +Frank was amazed and thanked the bird for the advice. He decided to take the bird's words seriously and worked harder than ever before. Sure enough, he soon became strong and accomplished many great things that made him feel very proud. + +Frank always remembered the meeting with the tall bird and remembered the bird's wisdom. The moral of the story is: if you work hard and believe in yourself, you can achieve great things. +Tina sat in her chair. She looked around and saw a lotion on the table. Tina thought it looked fun so she decided to grab it. The lotion was cold and it felt smooth. Tina rubbed it onto her hands. She was surprised to find that it tasted bitter! She made a funny face and wiped off her hands. Her mom laughed and gave her some candy to eat instead. Tina was happy and went back to sit in her chair. She was glad she didn't have to taste the bitter lotion anymore. +Mela was a dependable little girl who always tried her best. Her grandparents were very proud of her. + +Today, they wanted to teach her to count. + +“Let’s learn to number,†said Grandma. + +Mela smiled and clapped her hands. + +“We will use jellyfish!†said Grandpa. + +Grandpa picked up five jellyfish from the tank. + +“One, two, three, four, five,†Mela said, counting each jellyfish. + +Grandma and Grandpa were so proud and smiled at each other. + +“You are a very clever girl,†said Grandpa. + +Mela beamed with pride. She had become really good at numbering. She knew she could always depend on her grandpa and grandma to help her learn new things. +Once upon a time, there was a curious lion who was interested in everything around him. One day, while he was out exploring, he saw a big grill in the woods. He got very close to the grill, boldly and bravely. He was not scared of it. + +Then, something happened that made the lion feel uneasy. The grill started to tremble! The lion felt a sudden fear and took a few steps back. + +The lion was confused and decided to look into it more carefully. He noticed a little bird had placed its nest in between the grill. The bird's egg had tremmled the grill, making the lion feel scared. + +The lion realized his mistake and learned that not everything is as it seems. With this experience, he became more careful and wise as he went about exploring. + +Moral of the story: don't rush to judgement and instead take the time to understand the situation. +Once upon a time there were two friends who were walking in the park. They saw a bird on a branch in a tree. The bird had bright feathers and was singing a happy song. The two friends stopped and watched the bird and they started to sing with it. + +The bird stopped and looked at them. "What do you want?" it asked. The friends replied, "We would love to buy your song!" The bird answered, "The price is a messy room." + +The two friends agreed, and when they returned home, they made their room very messy. When the bird came by, he saw it and was very pleased. He said, "Thank you for buying my song. Now I can go home and tell my family about it." + +And ever since then, the two friends have been singing and making a mess in the room every day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She loved to go to camp with her family every year. This year, her family decided to go to a camp far away from home. + +When they arrived, Sarah looked around. It was cold and she was scared. She hugged mummy and asked if they could go home. But mummy said they must stay. + +At camp, Sarah met a new friend. His name was Tom and they became the best of friends. Sarah felt happy and loved playing with Tom. + +One night, the sky was dark and cold. Tom and Sarah were scared of the darkness and wanted to go home. So they decided to run away. + +But it was too late. They were lost in the cold and got very cold. In the end, they had to be taken to hospital. + +Sarah was sad. She missed her family so much and wished they could all go back to camp together and have fun. But it was too late; Sarah and Tom never found the camp again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Lucy and Mary. They loved to play together. + +One day, Lucy and Mary were playing with their erasers, which were blue and triangular. They were pretending that the erasers were magic. + +Suddenly, Mary shouted out loud, "Look! My eraser can fly!" + +Lucy looked up and saw Mary's eraser floating above them. She couldn't believe it. She started to shout too, "That's amazing! Let me try!" + +Lucy raised her eraser high in the air. She shouted, "Fly, eraser, fly!" But nothing happened. Lucy was sad. + +But then, Lucy had a great idea. She shouted, "Let's play catch!", and both Lucy and Mary started running around and chasing the blue eraser around. They both had so much fun. +Once upon a time there was a farmer who wanted to try something new. He decided to go for a walk in the woods. As he walked, he noticed that there were lots of animals around. He tried to get them to come closer, but they ran away. He felt ashamed and didn't know what to do. + +Then he heard a noise. He looked around and noticed a little bird. The farmer tried to get the bird's attention, but it was too afraid. Finally, the farmer was able to get the bird to come closer and they became friends. + +From then on, the farmer and the bird were always together. They would take long walks in the woods, and the farmer would try to get even more animals to come closer. In the end, they found lots of new friends! +Amy and Jack were friends. They had playtime together every day. One day, Jack gave Amy a nice note. On the note, it said he wanted to give her a hug. Amy was so excited! She gave Jack a big hug and he hugged her back. It felt nice and warm. + +After the hug, Jack asked Amy to have a snack. They ate some yummy cookies and drank some juice. They had so much fun. + +When it was time to say goodbye, Jack gave Amy another hug and wrote her another note. This time it said “You’re my best friend. You make me feel so happy!†Amy was touched by the words. She gave Jack a nice hug and said goodbye. + +Every day after that, Amy and Jack gave each other a hug and shared nice notes. They were the best of friends! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Bob. Bob was three years old. He had a favorite baseball that he loved to play with. One day, Bob decided to take his colorful baseball to the park. He was so excited to play with it! + +Just as Bob was about to throw the baseball, he heard a loud noise that woke him up. He blinked and noticed he was back home in his bed. Bob had been dreaming the whole time! He was so sad and wished he had been able to play with his baseball. + +Bob never got to play with his baseball again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy gorilla. He loved to play in the jungle and see all the animals. One day, he heard a voice from far away. + +The gorilla said, "Who's there?". The voice replied, "It's me! I'm coming!" + +The gorilla was excited. He knew it must be one of his friends. He ran to the edge of the jungle and saw a little monkey. + +The monkey smiled and said, "Hi, Gorilla! I came to play with you today." + +The gorilla was so happy! He jumped up and down and said, "Let's go have fun! Yay!" + +So the happy gorilla and the monkey went to the jungle and played all day. They ran around, laughed and had a blast. + +At the end of the day, the gorilla said, "Thank you for coming to play with me!" The monkey smiled and said, "It was so much fun. I'll come back again soon!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Amelia. Every morning, Amelia loved to dress all by herself. She always chose the prettiest dresses with the most vibrant colours she could find. + +Today, Amelia was looking for a dance dress. She randomly picked out a sparkly pink dress with a matching pair of shoes and a bow made of flowers. She was dancing around her bedroom while getting dressed. Suddenly she heard a deep trumpet sound coming from outside. + +Amelia ran out of her bedroom to see what was going on. She saw a giant elephant carrying a huge golden trumpet. The elephant was standing in front of her house, playing a beautiful melody. + +Amelia couldn't believe it. She jumped and shouted with joy, "This is the song for my dance dress!" + +From that day onwards, Amelia always danced to the deep trumpet sound when she was dressing up. +Max was very excited. It was his first day of camp and he had packed a blue journal and some pencils. He couldn't wait to start writing stories and drawing pictures in the journal. + +Max was ready for the first day of camp and he ran to the camp with a playful smile on his face. He was eager to meet his new friends and explore the camp. + +He was excited to visit the lake and the playground, and hoped there might be some fun games to play. Max even hoped to find a new pet, since it is allowed at the camp. + +At the end of the day, Max was very pleased. He found some friends and made lots of memories. He was already looking forward to sharing what he did in his journal with his mom and dad when he got home. And he was looking forward to the rest of summer camp. +Once upon a time there was an ancient castle. Inside it lived a family with their three year old daughter. One day, the little girl was playing outside when she spied a large tree. She had a plan! She decided to climb the tree and explore. + +Using her little arms, she managed to climb quite high. Looking down she noticed something shiny. It was a golden chest! She descended the tree and grabbed the chest with her tiny arms. With great excitement, she opened it. Inside it was an old map. She spread the map out and studied it carefully. + +It seemed to be an ancient map of a nearby cave. The little girl had a plan. She decided to explore the cave. She begged her parents to let her go and they reluctantly agreed. + +Armed with a flashlight and a brave heart, she set off with her parents. They ventured deep into the cave and soon they came across a forgotten treasure chamber. Inside was all kinds of glittering gold and jewellery. + +The little girl and her family had found an ancient treasure! They could not believe their luck and they hugged with joy. The little girl's plan had worked! +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy with a very special message. It was a very important message and they promised to talk about it together at dinner. + +The mommy and daddy were all smiles as they sat down at the table and prepared to talk. But there was a problem: the message was broken! + +They tried and tried to fix it, but the message stayed broken. Both the mommy and daddy were very sad and they felt helpless. + +But then, one day the mommy and daddy came together and thought of a way to fix the message. Through their skill and hard work, the message was repaired and the mommy and daddy could be happy again. + +The mommy and daddy talked about the message. And the special message was no longer broken! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Bella. Bella loved to explore the world around her. One day, she was walking in a park when she noticed a stack of wooden blocks. She couldn't help but gaze at them. She was very curious and wanted to play with them. + +So, Bella carefully picked up one of the blocks and put it on top of the stack. She was so excited that her stack was growing higher and higher! She giggled as she placed the next block, less carefully, on top of the stack. + +But her carelessness caused the stack of blocks to fall over! Bella was so upset. She sat there and sadly looked at the blocks scattered around her. + +Just then, a big, kind man noticed her distress. He bent down, gathered the blocks together and helped her create a new, even higher stack. Bella's face lit up with a wide smile. She gazed at the stack, so proud of what she had created. +Once upon a time, there was a nice house. Inside the house, there was a little girl named Julie. Julie loved baths! Every night before bed, she would take a yummy bubble bath. + +One night, Julie's mom told her it was time for her to bathe. But the water was cold! Julie didn't want to take a cold bath. + +Julie's mom explained to her that it was important to take a cold bath when it's hot outside. She said that a cold bath is like a yummy, delicious treat for your body. Julie decided to bathe and was happy when she got out. + +The moral of the story is that even though it's not always fun, it's important to do things that are good for us, like taking a cold bath on a hot day. +Nina was in her room and she wanted to have fun. She looked around and saw lots of things but nothing looked exciting. She saw a box on the floor. Inside she found a little pink pepper. She thought it looked fun and picked it up. She smiled and went outside. + +As soon as she opened the door Nina heard music and laughter. She could smell food cooking and something sweet. She knew everyone was having a party. She wanted to have fun too. + +Nina walked over to the other children. She knew they would not let her play so she held up the pink pepper and asked if she could join in. Everyone laughed and said yes! They all started to play together. + +Nina had lots of fun and they played until it was nearly dark. She hugged the pink pepper and smiled, then she went back to her room. She hugged the pepper tight and hoped that one day she could have a fun party like the other children. +One summer day, Bob the bear was walking in the woods. He was looking for a special treat. All day he'd been looking, but he couldn't find anything. The longer he looked, the deeper he frowned. + +Just when Bob was feeling sad and had almost given up, he spotted something ahead. It was a large bag full of treats! He could hardly believe it. He started to smile, but then he realized something wasn't right. The bag was placed on a high branch. He couldn't reach it. + +Bob frowned again. He had no way up to get his treat. But then, he saw a fair squirrel nearby. The squirrel climbed up the tree and got the bag of treats for Bob. + +The bear was so grateful. He thanked the squirrel and happily shared the treats with the forest creatures. Bob was so happy that he had found a friend who was fair enough to help him. +Once upon a time there was a nosy bear. He loved to collect things. One day he was walking around when he saw a sign. It said 'Collect here'. The bear was so excited! He began to collect the things that were on the sign. There were many nice things like leaves, rocks, flowers and sticks. + +Suddenly, a dog began to bark and the nosy bear jumped. He looked around to see where the noise was coming from. It was a little girl with her puppy. She was also collecting things from the sign. + +The nosy bear was curious and asked the little girl what she was collecting. She replied, “I am collecting leaves and flowers for my mom. She loves them.†The bear was so happy to hear this. He then asked if he could join the little girl in collecting things and she said yes. + +So, the nosy bear and the little girl started to collect together. Together they had lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play outside. One day, she saw a big, red van and she knew she wanted to explore it. She walked closer and closer until she was right in front of it. As she was looking at it, the driver's door opened and a man stepped out with a big, deep smile on his face. + +The little girl smiled back and asked the man if she could take a look inside the van. The man laughed and said, "Of course you can take a look inside, but let's stay around the outside for now." + +The little girl and the man explored the van's outside together. They counted the windows and felt the tires. Then, when they were done, the man thanked the little girl for being interested in his van, and he gave her one last, deep, warm smile. + +The little girl held onto that smile as she ran back home to tell her parents all about her adventure. +One day, a long circle was in the sky. All the birds were separated, but they wanted to be together again. One bird had an idea and started to flap her wings. She flapped them faster and faster until the long circle started to move. The birds kept flying, around and around. Soon they all were close together, and they could not be separated. They were so happy they danced around the circle in the sky. The birds flew around and around until they were too tired. Then they settled in their nest and their long circle adventure was over. +Once upon a time, there lived a graceful deer named Max. He was a kind-hearted animal and loved the shade of the nearby trees. One day, he decided to trust the kindness of a big, scary looking bear. The bear was inviting Max to rest in the shade of its cave. + +Max was too tired to think of any consequences and agreed to the bear's invite. He soon found out that the bear had tricked him - he was locked inside the cave! + +Max worried he would never get out. However, he did not give up and his bravery and trust paid off. He eventually found a way to escape. + +Max emerged from the cave, happy and relieved. He never trusted anyone again without being careful. From then on, he stayed away from the bear and stayed under the shade of the trees. +Once upon a time there was a young girl called Abigail. She lived by the sea and she loved it there. One day when she was at the beach, she saw the most beautiful sight. + +"Look!" said Abigail. "The sea is waving at me!" + +Sure enough, the ocean was waving its blue waves at Abigail. She smiled and waved back, happy to be part of the beautiful scene. + +Abigail's dad also saw the big sea and he also felt the joy of being part of the beautiful picture. He pulled a bright, shiny tie out of his pocket. + +"Here, Abigail," said her dad. "This is for you, to remember the day that the sea waved and we waved back at it." + +The little girl smiled and hugged her dad. She could tell the tie was special and she wanted to keep it forever. + +Abigail and her dad watched the sea's beautiful waves all day long, until the sun went down and it was time to go home. +Once there was a boy. He liked to pick things up. One day he saw a wheel. It was a mysterious wheel. He wanted to pick it up. So he did! When he picked it up, he saw something special. It was a toy car the same color as the wheel. He liked it very much. He took it home and played with it all day. He was very happy because of the mysterious wheel. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Jack and Jill. They were walking down the street and noticed an ice cream shop. + +"Let's go and get some!" said Jack. He and Jill sat down in the shop and they took a look at the menu. The ice cream looked delicious! + +Jack asked Jill, "What do you want?" He was being impatient, but Jill didn't mind. She looked at the menu and said, "I'd like chocolate ice cream, please!" + +Then Jack ordered the ice cream. He was so excited to have it! + +As soon as the ice cream came, Jill and Jack ate it in a jiffy! They were so happy that their order had come so quickly. + +The end. +Once there was a little boy who lived in a big house. Every day he would sit out in the garden and watch the birds. All the birds were different colours, some were blue, some were green, and some were purple. + +One day the little boy was out in the garden watching the birds, when he saw a beautiful purple bird. It was the most beautiful shade of purple that he had ever seen. He wanted the bird to stay so he could keep watching it fly around the garden. + +The purple bird flew up into a tree and sang a beautiful song. The little boy wanted to keep watching the bird, but it flew away. He sighed as he watched the little bird fly away. + +But every day after that, the little boy would come out into the garden to watch for the purple bird. And every day the purple bird would come back and sit in the tree and sing for him. + +The little boy was very happy that the purple bird came to see him every day. He would never get tired of hearing its beautiful song. +One day, Mama and her son Charlie were in the garden picking blueberries. Mama had promised Charlie a surprise if he could help pick all the blueberries. + +Charlie was getting very curious and suddenly asked: "What's the surprise, Mama?" + +Mama said with a twinkle in her eyes: "I'm going to mail a penny to grandpa. He lives so far away and this will show him how much we love him". + +Charlie was so excited. He said: "Let's go mail the penny now!" + +But Mama replied wisely: "We can't mail the penny yet. We have to do something silly first. We have to make grandpa laugh!" + +This struck Charlie as really funny and he ran off. He ran around the garden making all kinds of silly noises, singing and spinning around. + +Eventually, when they had collected all the blueberries, Mama and Charlie went to the post office to mail the penny. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes there are bigger rewards when you wait. When you help others and be patient, the reward will be even sweeter. +Once upon a time in a land far away, there was a mommy rabbit and her baby bunny. They lived in a very small shelter, and the mommy was always looking for food to pour into her baby's belly. + +One night, a terrible storm came rolling in. Big, dark clouds filled the sky and thunder shook the shelter. Then, the pouring rain began, and it was so loud that the rabbit mother was very scared. + +She quickly lifted her baby up to her back and ran away from the shelter. The mommy rabbit carried her little one back home, and they stayed there through the night. + +The storm was so terrible that the shelter was not safe to stay in. Thankfully, the mommy and baby bunny were safe and dry during the storm. The next morning, when the sun shone again, the mommy and baby bunny were happy to be back in their warm, cozy home. +Once there was a modest whale who wanted to borrow something. He asked a fish if he could borrow a toy, but the fish said no. The whale was very sad, so he started to look around for someone else who could help. + +He spotted a hermit crab and swam over. The hermit crab asked why the whale was so sad, and the whale explained his problem. The hermit crab was so kind and offered to lend the whale something. + +The whale was so excited and smiled. He thanked the hermit crab and, after choosing the perfect toy, swam away with a big grin. + +The whale was very happy he had been able to borrow something to play with. He was so grateful to the kind hermit crab. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little boy. He liked to do lots of fun things, like running and playing with his friends. One day he decided to put on a show. He was so happy as he danced, sang and hopped around. + +The little boy's friends began to applaud as they watched him. But then something rude happened. Someone yelled "Stop!" It was a big, grown-up. The boy was surprised. + +The grown-up said, “You’re being too loud and silly. I don’t like it!" The little boy was sad and felt embarrassed. He stopped the show. + +The grown-up then said, “But for being so brave and determined, I’m going to give you this special thing.†He pulled out a small box from his pocket. Inside the box was a small toy car! + +The little boy was so happy. He thanked the grown up and all his friends applauded. Everyone was happy, and the little boy learned an important lesson about being brave and determined. +Max and his mom were sitting on the beach and watching the sunset. Max asked his mom, "What's that, mom?" pointing at the setting sun. + +His mom replied, "That's the beautiful sunset, Max." + +Max smiled and started to giggle. Then he started to gaze at the sun and said, "Look at the silly sun, mom. It's so small." + +His mom replied with a smile, "Yes, it looks silly but it's still so beautiful." Max started to smile at the sunset and enjoyed the view with his mom. + +"Let's watch this silly sun disappear," his mom suggested. So they watched until the sun disappeared, and Max said "Bye sunshine." His mom saved the moment by taking a picture of Max with the sunset in the background. + +Max and his mom enjoyed a beautiful and silly sunset together. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl. She wanted to explore the underground. It was a scary place. Her mom said, "no, it is not safe". But the girl insisted she go. + +So the girl went and soon the darkness started to scare her. She wanted to go home but she kept going. Then it got even darker and the girl got more frightened. But she still insisted on exploring. Then she heard a loud noise and it scared her even more. + +The girl didn't know what to do. She was so scared and wanted to go home. But before she could do anything, she heard a growl and a strange figure jumped out from one of the tunnels. The girl started screaming, it was so scary! It chased her until she couldn't run anymore. + +The brave girl was never seen again. That was the bad ending. +Once there was a little girl named Mae. Mae was only three years old and loved to explore. One day Mae decided to explore the kitchen. She saw a dark cupboard and opened it. Mae was so surprised when she saw so many bottles of sauce inside! She was so excited she wanted to try one. She reached for a dark sauce and carefully opened it. She tasted it, and it was delicious! Mae had a big surprise and she smiled. From then on, she always explored the kitchen to see what other surprises she could find. +The sun was bright and it shone in the sky. All the birds were singing and the sky looked blue. + +Johnny and his mom were out for a walk. They found a pond and one of the ducks was swimming around it. Johnny waved at the duck and the duck waved back. + +At night, Johnny and his mom went to bed. It was dark outside and the moon shone in the sky. Johnny looked out the window and saw the stars shining. They were so bright and he felt like he was on a crazy adventure! + +The next morning, the sun woke everyone up. The birds were singing and the sky was blue again. Johnny and his mom played outside and they saw the same duck swimming in the pond again. Johnny waved at the duck and the duck waved back. + +Johnny smiled, feeling the sunlight shine on his face. Everything looked so bright and happy! +Once upon a time, there was a yellow chick named Daisy. Daisy lived in a bright, sunny field, surrounded by other animals and birds. She often liked to explore the world around her, but was always bossy and bossing everyone around. + +One day, she met a small rabbit named Max. They became fast friends and would play together every day. Unfortunately, Daisy continued to try to be bossy and this was getting on Max's nerves. He tried to encourage Daisy to be less bossy, but it had little effect. + +One sunny afternoon, the two friends were playing in a nearby pond. Daisy tried to boss Max around, but he refused to listen. She got very angry and shouted and Max got scared. He ran away, leaving Daisy very sad and alone. + +Just as Daisy was about to cry, a kind-hearted sheep came and tried to encourage her not to be so bossy. Daisy listened and apologized to Max for being so mean. Max accepted the apology and they were best friends again. + +From that day on, Daisy learned to control her bossy nature and became the happiest yellow chick in the entire field. +Once upon a time, there was a nut. This nut was very competitive. He wanted to do many things and be the best. + +One day, the nut went out to play. He saw many other nuts playing together. He wanted to join them, but he was too shy. + +After a while, he decided to try and join in. He ran as fast as he could to the other nuts, but he was too slow. All the other nuts noticed him and laughed. + +But then something wonderful happened. All of the other nuts welcomed the competitive nut. They let him join the game and they all had so much fun together. + +The competitive nut felt so happy and proud. He couldn't believe it! He had made some new friends and had so much fun. +One day Peter, a 3 year old boy, was playing in the park. He loved to run around and explore new things. Suddenly, he noticed a big sack filled with lots of sweaters. He was so excited that he ran up to it. Peter opened the sack, and he was surprised to find a powerful sweater! It was blue and pink and was very comfy. + +Peter took the sweater out of the sack. He loved it so much and couldn't wait to show his mom. He ran home in the sweater, shouting and laughing with joy. + +When he got home, his mom put the sweater in the washer. Peter was sad, but then his mom said, "Don't worry Peter, tomorrow you can wear your new sweater. It will be as good as new!" + +Peter was so excited that he couldn't sleep! He waited all night for his powerful sweater to be ready. When morning finally arrived, he put it on and couldn't stop smiling. He was so proud to wear his new sweater, and his mom was proud of him too! +Mum and Mary went to the beach. Mary was very excited. She could not wait to go swimming in the sea. + +Mum: "What is so important about the beach?" + +Mary held her arms wide open and said: "you can enjoy the sun, the sand and the sea". + +Mum smiled and said: "That is true. You can also make sandcastles on the beach". + +Mary and mum played together on the beach for hours. They built a giant sandcastle that looked like a giant princess castle. They also found a crab and collected some shells from the shore. + +At the end of the day, Mary and mum went home with many beautiful memories from their special beach day. They both knew that today was an important and enjoyable day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. One day, Sarah's uncle came over for a visit. She was so excited! + +Sarah's uncle brought over some ice cream. "Let's have a taste," he suggested. Sarah wanted to have a taste, but she was being stubborn. + +Sarah's uncle patiently asked her, "Come on now, why don't you yield and have a taste?" + +Sarah thought about it and then finally nodded her head. She walked over to the bowl and ate a little bit of the ice cream. It was delicious! + +Sarah smiled and said, "Thank you, Uncle!" Her uncle laughed and said, "You're very welcome, Sarah!" +One day, Tommy and Mommy went to the beach. Tommy was so excited to see the sand and the waves. The beach was very warm and the sun was shining. + +Tommy grabbed his bucket and filled it with sand. He built sandcastles and made sand angels. Suddenly, Tommy was so tired he almost fell asleep. + +Mommy said to Tommy, "You should take a nap in the sand. Then you can play more later!" + +Tommy laid down on the warm beach and soon he was peacefully sleeping. He dreamed about the waves and the sand. + +When Tommy woke up he was refreshed and excited to play more. He was so happy he had taken a nap at the beach! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. One day, his mum took him to the market. Everywhere he looked, there were people trading and selling things. + +Jack was so excited. As he ran around, he noticed a shiny coin on the ground. With a mischievous grin, he picked it up and put it into his pocket. + +His mum saw what he had done. “Jack!†she said sternly. “That’s naughty! You must give it back.†+ +Jack pouted. He didn’t want to accept his mum’s words. With a grumble, he handed the coin back to an old woman who was selling apples nearby. + +“Thank you,†she said, smiling kindly at Jack. “Here. As a reward, why don’t you have an apple?†+ +Jack’s face lit up as smiled back. He accepted the juicy apple, and the pair went back home. +Once upon a time there was a little squirrel named Sam. Sam was always very curious and enjoyed trying new things. + +One day, Sam was looking for food among the trees. Suddenly, he came across a juicy acorn sitting on the ground. Sam was delighted! He picked up the acorn and was about to eat it when he heard a small voice. + +It was another squirrel, who was very small and looked very sad. + +“My acorn!†said the little squirrel. “Please don’t eat it. It’s the last food I have left.†+ +Sam felt sorry for the other squirrel and had to decide what to do. He thought for a minute and then decided to give the acorn to the other squirrel. + +The little squirrel was so happy! He thanked Sam and said, “One day, I’ll try to repay you for this kindness.†+ +Sam laughed, waved goodbye, and went on his way. Little did Sam know that this small act of kindness would have a big payoff in the future. +A little girl named Amy had an idea. She wanted to cook something special. She gathered all the ingredients she needed and put them in a bowl. She mixed them all together and stirred them until it was just right. + +When she was finished, she took the mixture and put it in the oven. After a few minutes, the smell of baking filled the room! + +Amy was so excited. When her dish was done, she cut it into pieces and gave them to her family. They all gave her a nice score! Everyone said how tasty it was and that it was very useful. + +Amy was proud of her cooking. She had done a very good job! From that day forward, Amy always cooked something special whenever she could. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy, daddy and their baby. They all lived together in their lovely home. One day, they decided to go out in their car. The daddy filled up the car with fuel and they began their drive. + +They drove for a while without any issues, but then the car stopped in the middle of the road. Mommy and Daddy knew something was wrong. So, Daddy got out of the car and looked underneath. + +He noticed that something was blocking the path of the car's wheels. It was a big, black rock! Daddy worked very hard and obediently managed to move the rock. After removing the rock, the car began working again. + +Mommy and Daddy were thankful that Daddy had been so obedient and had prevented the car from getting stuck. They continued their drive and reached their destination safely. The end! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Anna. She was three years old and had a special talent for designing. + +One day she wanted to design something special, so she decided to make a swan. She thought and thought about how to make it and then drew a picture of a swan. It was so beautiful that she couldn't wait to make it. + +The next day Anna asked her Mom for some paper. Her Mom was so happy to see Anna's design that she dug out some white paper and a pair of scissors. Anna then carefully cut out the swan and used glue to stick it together. She held it up with a proud smile on her face. + +The last thing Anna had to do was to give the swan a special name. She decided to call it "Guilty". From that day on the swan was known as "Guilty". Anna hugged her swan and smiled. She was very happy with her design. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man. He had lots of money and his house was filled with wonderful things. + +One day, the man decided to throw a party for his family and friends. He asked his little girl to help him to get ready. + +The girl asked, “What can I do, daddy?†+ +He said, “Prepare some music. That will make the party fun!†+ +The little girl was so excited and quickly got to work looking for some music. She put together a playlist of all her favorite songs. + +When the day came, the party was amazing! Everyone was dancing and singing to the little girl’s music. She felt so proud of herself. + +The wealthy man was very pleased and thanked the little girl for all her hard work. She was so happy that she had helped to make the party special. +Billy was walking in the park. He saw his friend Andy and waved. Andy was holding something in his hands. It was a bow. Billy had never seen one before and he was curious. He asked Andy what it had was. Andy explained that the bow was a special type of tool used to shoot arrows. Billy was so excited. He asked Andy to teach him how to use it. + +Andy agreed and showed Billy how to hold the bow and how to pull the string back. Billy practiced for a few minutes and then shot the arrow. It flew through the air and landed in the pitch. Billy was so proud. He wanted to do it again. So he asked Andy if he could keep the bow. + +Andy said yes, but there was a big problem. All of his friends were envious of him. Everyone wanted to try the bow. So, Andy and Billy decided to go back to the pitch every day and teach their friends how to use it. +The little girl wanted to play. All she had was a chain. She held it tight in her hands and started pushing it around the room. The floor was rough and it made a noise as the chain scraped against it. The little girl laughed as she pushed the chain, racing across the room. + +Next the girl pushed the chain through the doorway into the garden. She laughed and ran after it, pushing it all around. Up and down the hills, she followed her chain. The grass was so rough and sometimes it got stuck, but she kept pushing it until it was free again. + +The little girl raced around the garden, pushing her chain until she got tired and decided to sit down. She put the chain in her lap and hugged it. She lay back on the soft grass, pushing the chain back and forth with her fingers. She smiled, content in the knowledge that she had a new toy. +One day there was a little girl and she wanted to go on an adventure. She told her mom that she wanted to go find a secret spot, but her mom told her it was too dangerous. The little girl thought her mom was being stupid because she really wanted to go. So when her mom wasn't looking, she ran out the door with her pink stuffed bear and set off on her adventure. + +As she walked down the path, she saw a strange man walking the other way. He said to her with a mischievous look in his eye, "I have just the thing to help you find your secret spot!" The little girl was sure it would be something good, so she said, "I want it!" The man put something in her pink bear's pocket and said, "Carry this memory with you, it will help you find what you are looking for!" + +The little girl thanked the man, and kept walking. Soon, she came upon a big pond, surrounded by tall trees, and when she looked down at the still water, she saw it! The secret spot! She sat down and looked around. This was the perfect spot, just what she had been looking for. She took out the memory the man had given her and it suddenly all made sense - he had known she would find this spot from the start! + +The little girl was so excited that she had found the secret spot that she had been seeking. She vowed +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Steve. Today was a very warm day, and Steve wanted to go on an adventure. So, he hopped out of his little bunny hole and ventured out into the big green field. + +On his journey, Steve came across a big red ball. He had to stop and take a closer look. To Steve, the ball seemed so special. He nudged it with his nose, picked it up, and hugged it tight. He had gained a new friend! + +Steve and his new red ball continued hopping through the field, soon coming across a tall tree. Immediately, they both knew they had to climb it. From the top, they could see the whole world spread out before them. It was a magical moment! + +Steve was overjoyed by this new adventure! He was so proud of all he had gained today, and hugged his new red ball tight. He had an amazing day and couldn't wait to share his new friendship with the other bunnies. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tom. Tom wanted to explore the wide landscape outside his house. So one day he decided to go out and explore. He left his house with excitement, looking forward to all the new things he will see. + +He walked and walked until he reached a wide landscape full of trees and hills. The landscape was so wide Tom got lost in it. + +"What am I going to do now?" he said. Then he heard a voice coming from the distance. + +"Come back this way," it said. + +Tom followed the voice and came back to the same spot he started from. + +There he saw a wise old man with a big white beard. + +"Come with me," the old man said. + +The man took Tom to a high point from where he could see the entire wide landscape. + +Tom was amazed at what he saw - the wide landscape was even more beautiful from there. + +He thanked the wise old man and said goodbye. Then Tom returned to his house with lots of wonderful memories. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She wanted to go for a ride in her pink jeep. Her parents said that if she wanted to ride in the jeep she had to behave. So, Sarah said she would be good and hopped into her pink jeep. + +Sarah drove off down the road and was giggling and having a wonderful time. Suddenly, she ran over a bump in the road and got a bit scared. She started to cry but then remembered what her parents had said about being good. So she took a deep breath, wiped away her tears and drove on. + +Soon enough Sarah came to the end of the road. She climbed out of her jeep and saw her parents were there waiting. Her parents were so proud of her for behaving throughout her ride. They all hugged and went home together to have ice cream. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy wanted so badly to pick some juicy cherries from the cherry tree in her garden. She tried and tried to reach the cherries but they were just too high up! + +But then one day, a gentle wind blew through the garden. Up above the cherry tree, a big friendly crane flew in! He carefully gathered a big bunch of ripe cherries in his beak and brought them down to Daisy. + +Daisy was so happy to get the cherry bunch she'd wanted so badly. She thanked the crane and then gave him a big hug to show her gratitude. She happily included the cherries in her day's picnic and shared them with her family. + +The crane thanked Daisy back and flew off into the sky. Then Daisy and her family enjoyed the picnic with the gentle cherry treats! +It was dinnertime and Joe was hungry. "What's for dinner?", he asked his mom. She smiled and said, "It's a surprise!" Joe clapped his hands and smiled. + +His mom put a plate on the table. Joe's eyes lit up - it was a yummy burger and fries! But, it was too big for his little hands. He started to cry. + +His mom picked up the burger and squeezed it until it was the perfect size. She gave it to Joe and said, "There you go, it's just the right fit!" Joe smiled and started to eat. + +He munched on the burger and fries until he was full. He had a happy dinner! +Molly was very excited. She was going to have steak for dinner! She could smell it cooking, so she tip-toed to the kitchen and had a peek. But when she opened the door, she saw all her mom's dinner plates were empty! + +Molly was so sorry. Where was her dinner? She looked in the fridge and in the cupboards. But still, no steak! She decided to look in the garden. + +Molly tiptoed outside and peeked around. And there, under the apple tree, she saw something special. It was a big, juicy steak! + +Molly clutched the steak tightly with her little hands and ran into the kitchen. Her mom was so surprised! Molly was so happy she got to eat the steak all by herself. +Once there was a boy named Sandy. He was only three years old and loved to play. One day, Sandy was running and having fun in the park. Suddenly, he slipped. He felt a sharp pain in his leg and started to cry. + +His mom saw him slip and ran over. She felt very serious to see Sandy hurt. She lifted him up and carried him back home. She made sure he had some ice to help with the pain. + +Life can be hard but Sandy soon began to smile again. Even though he was careful, he knew he had to be extra careful from now on. He learned that slippers can lead to serious trouble. He never wanted to feel this way again! +Once upon a time there was a boy called Mark. He was very thoughtful and often wanted to help out his parents. + +One day, Mark decided to pretend he was a plumber. He ran around the house, pretending to fix things and use lots of imaginary tools. + +But soon his parents got angry. They told him to stop pretending and help them with the cleaning instead. + +But Mark was not feeling very happy. He wanted to keep pretending and play. + +Finally, his parents had a thought. They gave him some cleaning cloths and told him to pretend they were tools. This way, he could help them with the cleaning, but still pretend and have fun. + +Mark was so excited and happily started cleaning around the house. His parents saw how thoughtful he was and were so proud of him. + +They all finished the cleaning together, with Mark pretending and having a lot of fun. +Peter wanted candy. It was a hot day, too hot to go outside, so he went to the store. He looked around and found a big bag of candy. It was shiny and looked delicious. + +He brought it to the counter and asked the storekeeper for it. The storekeeper told him it was bitter candy and he would not like it. But Peter was so eager that he gave the storekeeper some money and brought the candy home. + +When Peter opened the bag, he saw that the candy looked different than he had expected. It smelled funny and tasted horrible. Peter knew it was the bitter candy the storekeeper had warned him about. + +Peter wanted to get rid of the candy, but it was too late. He felt sick and kept eating the bitter candy until it was all gone. +Once upon a time, there was Peter the Rabbit. Peter lived in a nice, cozy burrow. One day Peter wanted to explore outside of his burrow and hopped away. He went further and further away until he saw something terrible. It was a big, scary network! + +Peter was scared, but he was also curious. He hopped closer to the network and noticed something chewable. He started to chew the network and suddenly, he could see inside. There were all kinds of wonderful things inside. Peter couldn't help but chew on the network until it was all gone. + +When Peter finished chewing, he was very satisfied. But then he realized that he had made a terrible mistake. He had chewed up the whole network! Peter was so frightened that he hopped away as fast as he could and returned to his burrow. + +From then on, Peter was more careful whenever he went out of his burrow to explore. He never again made the mistake of chewing a big, scary network. +Once there was a bear called Ben who wanted to have an adventure. So he packed all his gear and set off into the forest. + +The sun was very hot and soon Ben started to feel very thirsty. Fortunately, he came across a river, with cool water. But the river was quite wide and Ben couldn't cross it. + +Just then, an old turtle came along. He said he could help Ben get across the river. He told Ben to jump onto his back, so Ben hopped on and the turtle made it across the river. + +Ben was so thankful he wanted to share something with the old turtle to show his appreciation. So he gave the turtle some of his special gear as a present. + +The turtle was very happy and said thank you. Then he looked around and noticed the harsh conditions in the forest, so he decided he would no longer live there. He put on all his new gear, hopped back into the river, and floated away. +Billy was so excited to go on a safari. He put on his yellow shirt and ran outside to pick up the car. Daddy said they were going to the park! +When they got to the park, Billy was amazed at all the animals around him. He watched the elephants and saw the giraffes. He begged Daddy to stay longer, but Daddy said it was time to go. +Billy begged and pleaded, but Daddy said it was time to go home. Billy was sad, but he got in the car. He said goodbye to the animals and hoped he could come back soon. +But when they got home, Billy was sad to find out that Daddy wasn't planning to come back to the safari. He pleaded and begged, but Daddy said that it was too late and they had to stay home. +Billy was so disappointed. He wanted to go back and see all the animals he didn't get to see, but Daddy said it was over. Billy hung his head and wished he had stayed at the safari longer. +Once upon a time there were two little pigs. They were siblings and each were always trying to outdo each other. One day, they decided to see who could do better in the lawn. So they started doing until the sun went down. + +The next day, their Dad noticed that a lot of work was done in the lawn. He was so proud of the two. But then their Mom came out and got so embarrassed when she realized that the lawn was not done perfectly. She scolded the two for not asking for her to check the lawn quality. + +The two pigs were embarrassed but promised their Mom never to do something without always asking for permission first. In the end, the two learnt their lesson and it was well worth it. They also promised to always help with chores and not do it without permission. + +Moral of the story: Always ask permission first before doing something by yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a family who liked to spend time together. Every day, they would all gather in front of the fireplace. They would laugh, talk and play. + +It was a regular thing for them. The mommy would make food and the daddy would tell stories. They would also play hide and seek in the house. + +Sometimes, the brother and sister would try to find special things to put in the fireplace. They would put in pieces of wood or funny shapes. The whole family would watch the fire and make funny shapes in the smoke. + +At the end of the day, they would all be so happy and tired. They would go to bed and dream of the next time they could spend together by the fireplace again. The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Daisy. Daisy loved erasers, they were her favourite thing. Every morning before school, she would pick the best eraser to take with her. + +One day, Daisy was getting ready to go to school. She picked her favourite eraser and said goodbye to her mum. As Daisy was about to leave the house, her mum said, "Wait! This is a surprise for you. Today is eraser day". + +Daisy was very happy and couldn't believe her luck. She got to school and it was like no other day. Everyone had amazing erasers and the whole day was devoted to erasers. + +Daisy learnt all about them. She even got to draw a picture with an eraser. When she was finished, she couldn't believe what she had achieved. It was so amazing! + +But then Daisy's friends told her that they had a bigger surprise. They said they had sneakily bought a giant eraser. Daisy couldn't believe it and was so excited. + +When they had all finished school, they went back to Daisy's house and showed her the giant eraser. She was so surprised to see it and couldn't stop smiling! It was the best surprise ever. + +They all had the most fun drawing with the giant eraser and the day was one Daisy would remember forever. +Little John loved to ride his bike. Every day he would practice in the backyard, until he was so dizzy. One day, Little John decided to try something new. He climbed onto his bike and started to ride down the street. As he rode, he saw a lady on the sidewalk winking at him. He thought it was so funny, and it made him ride even faster. His friends came out of their houses to cheer him on as he rode past. Little John was so happy he wanted to ride around the block one more time. So off he went, winking back at the lady and flying around the corner. When he was finished, he felt so dizzy, but he knew he had just made a fantastic ride! +Once there was a puppy. He was so small, and he had very soft fur. He was happy and he felt excited everyday. Every morning, he would go outside and play in the grass. + +But one day, the puppy felt something hard under his fur. He had found a bone! The bone was very shiny, and it was very clean. The puppy was so happy! He wanted to show it to his friends. + +But when the puppy tried to go outside, he felt a sharp pain in his paw. His bone was too big and it was hurting his foot. He could not go out to play. + +The puppy was so sad. He wanted to show the bone to his friends, but the bone was making his foot hurt. He wanted to feel happy and free again. + +So the puppy did something clever. He took the bone to the water and washed it. Now it was very clean, but it was small enough for the puppy to carry. Then the puppy could go out to play, and he was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a jeep that couldn't drink. The jeep was sad because all the cars around it were drinking normally. The jeep wanted to be like them, but it just couldn't. + +One day, a kind man came over and said, "I'm here to help you. I can help you drink too!" The jeep was excited and the man filled it up with water. After the man left, the jeep drove off, drinking like all the other normal cars. + +The moral of the story is that it's ok to be different. Even with extra help, we can still be successful and make our own path. +Once upon a time a little boy named Jamie wanted to go on an adventure. He decided to travel to the opera. He was excited to get there. + +When Jamie arrived at the opera, he was surprised to find that the door was locked. He tried again and again, but no matter how hard he tried, it didn't open. Jamie was very sad. + +He decided to look for an easy way in. He tried the window, but it was too high up and he couldn't reach it. Jamie was very frustrated. He just wanted to see the opera and have an adventure! + +Finally, Jamie decided to climb over the wall. He worked very hard and eventually managed to get over it. But when he got to the other side, he fell and hurt himself. Jamie was really sad. He didn't think his adventure was going to end this way. + +The end. +One day, a little boy named Sam was trying to build a car with his blocks. He tried to build the car's wheels but they kept falling off. + +Mum noticed and said, "That's not very good, Sam. Let me show you how to make a better wheel." + +Mum took a flexible piece of cloth and wrapped it around the block. "Now see, it's much more stable," Mum said. + +Sam was so delighted. He now had a way to improve his car! He added wheels to the other blocks and said, "Look, my car is finished!" + +Mum smiled and said, "Good job, Sam. Now your car is much stronger and more flexible!" + +Sam smiled, proud of what he had achieved. Together, he and his Mum enjoyed a ride in the car, around the living room. +Mia and Dad were walking around the park. Mia saw a big green swing. She got so excited and ran to it. Dad quickly followed her. + +"Can I swing, Dad?" Mia asked. +Dad smiled and offered her a seat. "Yes, you can," he replied with a warm voice. +Mia excitedly jumped on the seat and started swinging. She felt so dizzy and giddy. + +"Look Dad, I'm flying!" she exclaimed. +Dad laughed. "You sure are," he said, then offered Mia a drink of water. + +Mia gladly accepted the water and drank it quickly. The cool liquid made her feel better. She smiled, then offered Dad the seat of the swing. + +Dad shook his head and said, "No, I think I'll leave the swinging to you." +Mia smiled and laughed as she continued to swing higher and higher, feeling dizzy and happy. +Molly was three and a very messy girl. Everywhere she went she left a mess, and it made everyone so angry. One day, she was playing in her bedroom, when she found a big spoon. She thought it would be fun to keep it! + +But, her mom saw her and got very angry. She told Molly to put the spoon back. Molly didn't want too and started to cry. She held onto the spoon tightly with both hands. + +Her mom tried to get the spoon, but it was too difficult. In the end, she had to get help from her father. He took the spoon away from Molly and put it back in the kitchen. + +Molly was still really upset, and was still crying. After a while, she calmed down, and her mom hugged her. She told Molly not to keep things that don't belong to her, and to try not to be so messy. + +Molly agreed, and they all had a big hug. Molly learned her lesson - always keep her things in the right place, and not to be so messy. +One day, a little girl was playing in her room. Suddenly, a thief came in and wanted to take all her toys. The little girl started to cry and was very scared. + +But then something crazy happened. The little girl shouted, "Stop!" and the thief couldn't move. She used her magic and destroyed the thief. + +Everyone in the house was very happy and praised the little girl for being so brave. They gave her a big high-five and thanked her for saving the day. + +From then on, the little girl was known as the brave hero who can destroy anyone who wants to do wrong in the world. +Once upon a time, Tom lived in a little house. He liked it there and it made him feel happy. + +Tom loved the warmheat of the sun. It made him feel cozy and it made the whole house light. He liked to have big windows so he could feel the warmth. + +One day, Tom was walking around the house and he noticed a strange light coming from a room. He didn't know what it was. He peered inside and saw that the sun was in the room! He was very happy. + +Now Tom knows that when the sun comes out, it means that it's time for warmth and light. He loves to feel the heat and light in his house and it makes him very happy. +Once there was a boy called Tom and he loved crazy adventures. One morning he woke up feeling excited and ready to find some fun. He opened his bedroom door and he saw the most wonderful thing – a giant mirror! It was huge and seemed to go on forever. +Tom approached the mirror carefully. He could see himself in the reflection and suddenly there was a strange noise. It was Tom, yawning! Tom was so amazed by the mirror that he had forgotten to cover his mouth when he yawned. +But Tom wasn't the only one looking at him - he saw someone else in the reflection! It was his mum, standing behind him with her arms crossed. +Tom was so embarrassed he wanted to hide, but his mum just smiled and explained that it was important to close his mouth when he yawned because it was bad manners. +Tom felt silly for not remembering, but he thanked his mum for teaching him the important lesson about manners. He thought about the mirror for the rest of the day - it was definitely a crazy adventure! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. She had long, brown hair and she loved to mark her favourite places. One day, Jane decided to go on a special journey. She wanted to mark a special place far away. + +Jane was scared at first, but she was brave and followed a path through the woods. She could smell the sweet smell of flowers and saw the bright, blue sky. Everything seemed peaceful and happy - until she came to a scary house. + +The house was very, very spooky and Jane felt a shiver run down her spine. She wanted to turn back, but she remembered why she was there. She wanted to find a special place. So, she gathered up her courage and slowly stepped forward. + +Suddenly, Jane saw a big tree with huge, green leaves and bright yellow flowers. She knew this was the special place and immediately started to mark it. She plaited her hair into a long, thick rope and looped it around the trunk. From then on, Jane’s long, brown hair was the special marker of the place that she had found. +Once upon a time there was a long muffin. It was yummy and tasty! One day, a little girl saw the muffin and wanted to eat it. She took a big bite and it tasted good. She couldn’t wait to have more. She took another big bite and then another. Soon the muffin was gone. The little girl was so happy that she had eaten the long muffin. She thanked the muffin and it made her very happy. The end. +One day, when it was sunny, Mommy and Sarah went outside together. Sarah saw a bird in the sky and wanted to catch it. She ran around, trying to catch the bird, but it flew away. Sarah was sad until she noticed the sky was getting dark. She looked up and said, "Mommy! It's raining!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Come on, let's go play in the rain!" They both ran outside, and Sarah laughed and had so much fun. She put out her hands and felt the raindrops. She thought the rain felt so nice. + +When they went back home, Mommy dried Sarah off and put her raincoat in her pocket. Sarah liked having her raincoat close to her. She felt warm and cozy. + +The rain stopped, and soon the sun came out again. Sarah and Mommy built a mud pie in the backyard. They built it slow and it took a long time, but it was so much fun! Sarah was so happy. +Once there were two little children, Tom and Jack. Tom liked to swim, but Jack had never been in water. + +Tom said to Jack, "Let's go swimming!" Jack said, "I don't know how." + +Tom said, "It's easy. Just follow me!" + +So the two boys went to the lake. Jack was scared, but Tom showed him it was okay. They swam together, and it was fun. + +Until they saw an unknown flag in the water. Tom said, "We should go and get it." But Jack said, "No, it looks scary." + +But Tom grabbed the flag anyway. Suddenly the lake started to swirl, and they both got sucked down. Tom and Jack didn't come up again. They were both lost in the unknown. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Buddy and Emma. They were honest and could always be trusted. One day, they were playing hide and seek. Emma decided to hide behind the cushion and called out to Buddy. + +"Hey Buddy, can you find me?" Emma asked. + +Buddy looked everywhere, but couldn't find her. He tapped the cushion, and heard a giggle. + +"I'm in here, Buddy!" Emma exclaimed as she popped her head up from behind the pillow. + +Buddy smiled and said, "I knew you'd be behind the cushion!" + +The friends laughed and hugged each other, happy to be together. + + +From that day onward, Buddy and Emma were inseparable - just like the trust between honest friends should be! +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Jack. He was only three years old and was looking for a place to belong. + +One day Jack saw a classroom full of children his age and he wanted to join them. He opened the door and shyly peeked inside. + +The children all looked up at him, expecting him to say something. Jack smiled and said, "Hi, I'm Jack. Is there room for me in your classroom?" + +The children smiled back at Jack and welcomed him warmly. They said they were happy to have him join them in the classroom. + +So Jack spent the day with the other young children, playing games, learning new things and making new friends. + +Jack had found a place to belong. He was happy and so were the other kids. They had a new friend! +Once upon a time there was a tidy little girl. Every morning she would open her room and whistle a happy tune. One morning, however, when she opened her room, she saw something very strange. There was a big, dark hole in the corner. The little girl was very scared and didn't know what to do. + +The little girl asked her mom what the hole was, and her mom just said to be careful. But the little girl was brave and opened the hole anyway. To her surprise, it was full of monsters! The monsters were very scary and the little girl wanted to run away, but it was too late. The monsters grabbed her and pulled her deep into the hole. + +The little girl was never seen again and everyone was very sad. It was a bad ending for the tidy little girl, but it was a lesson for everyone: don't open strange holes! +John and his Dad were walking in the park one morning when the fog was thick and wet. John was scared of the fog, but his dad was glad. Dad took John's hand and said, "Let's go find new things in the fog!" + +John and Dad went looking for animals and different things, but all they could see in the fog were stars. Dad said, "We can't find any animals, but let's look for the stars." + +They looked up in the fog and saw all of the stars twinkling and shining. They were so glad to see them. + +John and Dad returned home later that day and they were very happy. John was so glad that he could explore the fog with his Dad and see all of the stars. He knew he would never forget the special time he had with his Dad that morning. +Once there was a boy and a bear. The boy was tired from playing all day. He wanted to take a rest under a big tree. The bear was not happy and wanted to keep playing. He wanted to fight! + +The boy was scared and he ran away. He ducked behind a tall bush. But the bear was quick and he came around the bush and chased him. The boy was too tired to run any more. + +He stopped and put up his hands. He asked the bear, "Please don't fight me. Let's be friends." The bear thought for a moment, and then he smiled. He said, "Yes, friends." + +The boy smiled back. He felt happy and relieved. He took the bear's hand and the bear's big, furry palm felt warm and soft. Together they walked away, back to the big tree. They decided to rest and have a sweet snack. +Once upon a time, there was a small, humble shark living in the sea. He loved swimming around and exploring all the different parts of the ocean. But the shark was always complaining. He would complain to anyone who would listen. + +One day, the shark had had enough of his own complaints. He decided to set off in search of an adventure. So he dove deep down under the sea and swam farther and farther away. + +Far away, deep in the ocean, he stumbled upon a mysterious cave. He wondered what secrets it might hold and he decided to explore it. + +The cave was filled with all kinds of creatures, and the shark marveled at them all. But the one thing that he noticed the most were the many different kinds of fish. He felt surprised and happy that he wasn't the only creature living in the sea. + +From that day on, the shark never complained again and he remembered that no matter how small and humble he was, he always had a home in the beautiful, big ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a kid. He was a very persistent kid and he was always trying to do his best. + +One day he wanted to go for a walk. As he took his first few steps, he stumbled and he thought he might not be able to keep going. However, he was very persistent and he kept on walking. + +Soon he forgot about his stumble and he tried to run. He ran and ran until he had to take a break. He was so proud of himself and he hugged his friends. + +He was so proud of his walking and running that he kept on going. No more stumbles, just a lot of fun. He was so persistent and he never stopped trying. + +The end. +Once upon a time, two little friends were having a sleepover at a special house. The house was huge, so the two friends decided to unpack so they could explore the rest of the house. + +As the two friends were unpacking, they couldn't believe how many different kinds of toys were in the house! There were dolls from all different kinds of fashion, along with cars and trucks. Even a toy boat! + +The two friends were so excited to play with all the toys. They ran around the house playing with everything, having a blast. + +But then one of the little friends tripped and fell, and she hurt her knee. She was so sad and started to cry. Her friend ran to her side and gave her a big hug. She then helped her little friend to unpack a special toy to make her feel better. + +The little friend unpacked her favorite toy dolphin, which she carried with her everywhere. It was pink with sparkles and the two friends hugged it together, and before they knew it they were laughing and playing again. + +The two friends had so much fun that night, playing with all of the toys and exploring the house. Best of all, the little friend that had been hurt was now all better, and she had her special toy dolphin to keep her company. +One day, Mommy and Tommy were troubled. Tommy asked Mommy why they were so sad, and she said that Santa was in trouble. Tommy wanted to help, so he decided to pray. + +Tommy held his hands together and closed his eyes. He said, "Dear Santa, please be okay." Mommy hugged Tommy and they both said a prayer together. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise outside! Mommy and Tommy rushed out to see, and there was Santa! Santa was alright and in his sleigh was a big ornament. + +Santa said that the prayers from Mommy and Tommy had helped him and he wanted to thank them. Mommy and Tommy were so happy that Santa was safe that they hugged him! Santa promised to come find them every year, and every year Mommy and Tommy would pray for him. +Once, there was a peach. He wanted to meet someone new, so he decided to go for a walk. He walked and walked until he saw a man. He said "Hello!" to the man. But, the man was very rude. He didn't even answer. The peach was very sad. His heart started to melt. + +Suddenly, he saw a little girl. She had a friendly smile on her face. The peach said "Hello!" to the little girl. The girl said "Hi Peach! Want to play with me?" The peach was so happy! They played together until the sun went down. + +At the end of their day, the peach said "Bye!" to the girl. The girl said "Bye Peach, I had a lot of fun today!" The peach smiled and waved goodbye. + +He was so happy to find a new friend. His heart didn't melt anymore - he felt warm and happy inside. +Once upon a time there was an adorable little bunny. He loved to hop and play. He found a long, green pipe to use as a slide. He thought it was so much fun sliding down the pipe. + +He hopped up the pipe and got ready to slide down again. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was coming from the top of the pipe. When he looked up he saw two big scary cats. They were coming closer and closer. + +The bunny was so scared, he began to hop away as fast as he could. But the cats were too fast and they chased the little bunny all around. The bunny was too scared to find a way to escape. + +At last, the cats pounced on the bunny and the bunny was never seen again. The end. +Once there lived a mouse and a bird. The bird was so happy as he had a beautiful feather. One day, the mouse saw the feather and wanted to have it. + +The mouse said to the bird, "Can I have your feather?" + +The bird refused to give its feather away and said, "No! This feather is incredible and very special." + +The mouse got angry and it began to destroy the feather. The bird was so sad and started to cry. + +The mouse realised what he had done and was sorry. He said to the bird, "I'm sorry for destroying your feather. I should not have done that." + +The bird smiled. It said, "It's okay, but we must remember to respect other's belongings and always do our best not to hurt anyone's feelings." + +The moral of the story is to respect others and always be careful not to hurt anyone's feelings. +Kevin was so excited. He was 3 years old and today he was going to choose his very own toy. He looked at all of the toys in the store and his eyes lit up when he saw a beautiful, bright car. He knew that it was the one he wanted to take home. + +Kevin and his mom got in the elevator to go up to the checkout counter. Kevin kept looking at his car and thinking about how much fun he would have with it. He was so proud of his choice. + +When they got to the counter, Kevin paid for the car. He couldn't wait to get home and start playing! He hugged it so tight and was so happy. + +Kevin and his mom got back in the elevator. As it began to move, Kevin looked down at his car and smiled. He was so happy to have chosen such a beautiful toy. +The three year old boy was eager to eat his banana. He went to tear off a piece but it was too hard to bite. He shook it back and forth, but it didn't make the banana softer. So he held the banana in his hand, closed his eyes, and wished for it to be easier to eat. Suddenly, a magical force opened the banana for him! The boy was so excited that he quickly took a bite of the delicious fruit. He ate the whole banana and was so happy. He thanked the magical force for helping him enjoy his yummy snack. +One morning there was a dove flying around outside. She was proud to fly in the air, showing off her pretty feathers. Then she saw a boy down below. He was standing in his backyard looking up at the sky. The dove flapped her wings and flew down to land next to him. She looked into his eyes and he smiled back. + +The dove was happy to be so close to the boy. She watched him carefully and soon the boy started to reach out and touch her feathers. He was gentle, and she hopped around his feet. The sun was shining on that day, and the boy and dove stayed together for hours, even playing a game of tag. + +Finally afternoon came and the sun began to set. It was time for the dove and the boy to end their time together. The dove flew back up into the sky, still proud to have made a new friend. The boy waved goodbye and he watched until he could no longer see the dove. And the dove and the boy continued to be happy friends forever. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He was a very obedient boy. He was always helping his parents around the house. One day, Jack found a folder in the living room. He was very curious about it and wanted to know what was inside. + +So, Jack asked his mom what it was. She told him that it was a special folder that she used to mark down all the important things she needed to remember. + +From that day on, Jack was determined to be just like his mom. Whenever his parents asked him to do something, he made sure he obeyed them and did it right away. + +One day, Jack's mom said to him, "See, Jack? If you focus on being obedient, you'll be rewarded like me with a special folder too!" + +Jack smiled and continued to be obedient. Jack learned an important lesson: when you are obedient to your parents, there are special rewards waiting for you! +Sam and Sara were two best friends. They enjoyed playing together every day in their garden. One day, they saw a wise rhinoceros in their garden. Sam and Sara were scared, but the rhinoceros was very friendly. It made them laugh and smile. + +The rhinoceros showed them how to play a new game, and they laughed and had great fun. At the end of the day, Sam and Sara thanked the rhinoceros for the wonderful time they had together. + +The rhinoceros smiled and waved goodbye. Sam and Sara waved back and said goodbye with huge grins on their faces. They had had the best day with their wise rhinoceros friend. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Tim. One day, Tim wanted to go outside and play. He put on his noisy glove, and asked his mom if he could go outside. But his mom said no. Tim was really annoyed. He wanted to go outside and play, but he couldn't! He asked his mom again, but she said no. +Tim felt frustrated and angry. So he decided to try one more time. He asked his mom if he could go outside and play. But again his mom said no. This time Tim started to cry. He didn't understand why he couldn't go outside. His mom said it was too noisy outside, so it wasn't safe for him. +Tim still didn't want to give up, so he asked one more time. His mom said if he promised to be careful and stay close by, then he could go outside and play with his noisy glove. Tim was so excited, he thanked his mom and quickly ran outside to play. + +The end. +Once there was a girl named Jo. Jo was very excited to go to the island. When she arrived on the island she found a broken swing. She started pushing the swing and was having lots of fun. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. Jo stopped pushing the swing and looked around. She saw a boat carrying a bundle of items and heading towards the island. + +Jo waved to the boat but the people in the boat ignored her. Jo was sad and decided to explore the island on her own. She saw some broken toys lying around and was very intrigued. She wanted to play with them but she couldn't. The toys were too broken. So, she started exploring other parts of the island. + +When Jo got back to the beach she saw the boat. She waved again to the boat but the people again ignored her. Jo was disappointed but she decided to stay and explore the island for some more time. She was happy to ignore the boat and explore the island. +Once there was a little girl. She loved to explore and so she decided to go on an adventure. She opened her door and stepped outside. She looked up and saw the wide blue sky. She grinned and then ran as fast as she could. Unfortunately, she didn't stop and she bumped into a wall. She looked up and saw the ceiling was very high. She thought the ceiling was too wide, so she decided to stay away from it. + +The little girl ran around until she came across a big tree. She stopped and looked up. The branches were wide and full of leaves. She reached out and touched one. She laughed as the wind blew through it. + +She kept going and soon she came upon a river. It was so wide that she couldn't see the other side. She stopped and stared, feeling amazed by its beauty. + +The little girl was tired by now, so she decided to go home. She looked up at the big, wide sky, and felt happy and content. Her adventure was over, but it was wonderful. +Once there was a girl named Lucy. She had a favourite blue jacket that she liked to wear all the time. One day it was going to be a fair day and so Lucy put on her favourite blue jacket and went out to play. But, when Lucy was outside she realized that she had forgotten her jacket inside. She began to miss her jacket and she really wanted it back. + +So Lucy went back inside to search for her jacket. She looked and looked but she couldn't find it anywhere. Suddenly she heard a noise coming from outside and when she opened the door she saw her jacket lying in the grass! She quickly ran to it and hugged it. + +Lucy was so happy to have her favourite blue jacket back and she promised herself that she would never forget her jacket on fair day again. +Once upon a time there was a very special key. It was a shiny yellow key and it was given to a little girl named Emma. Emma was so glad to have the key for it could open almost any door. One day, Emma lost her key and she was so sad. + +She searched high and looked low and could not find her key. She asked everyone she knew if they had seen the key, but no one had. Emma was very sad, she thought she would never find her key. + +But finally, Emma's luck changed! She met a nice man who said he would help her find the key. He searched and searched until at last, he found it! The man gave the key back to Emma and she was so glad. + +He said a special spell and the key sparkled and shone. It was restored and Emma knew the key would work again. She was so glad that she hugged the man and thanked him for finding her key. Emma knew her key would open any door now that it was restored. She was so happy and ran home with the key in her hand. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He liked to explore in the garden and he often went on adventures with his pet cat, Max. + +One day, Jack and Max found a mysterious tube lying in a bush. They both wondered what was inside the tube. But when Jack tried to open the tube, he couldn't. + +Jack and Max were very determined to open the tube and so Jack decided to get help from his mother. His mother was a bossy lady and when Jack asked her for help she said that she would open it as long as Jack promised to do what she said. + +Jack agreed and then his mother opened the tube. To Jack and Max's surprise, there was a tiny mouse inside it. Jack and Max were so happy to find a new pet that they decided to name him Ben. + +Jack and Max had many lovely adventures with their new pet in the garden. They never stopped wondering what one finds when you open a mysterious tube! +Once upon a time, there was a charming little monkey named Rex. Rex had a best friend who was an elephant. Her name was Elly. + +One day, Rex was feeling curious and he asked Elly, "What would you like to do?" Elly smiled and said, "Let's take out my drum and play some music!" + +So the two friends went to the meadow, took out Elly's drum and started playing. As they were playing, a butterfly flew by. It was a beautiful pink and yellow butterfly. Rex asked, "What kind of butterfly is that?" + +Elly said, "I'm not sure. I guess it's a monarch." + +"Oh wow!" said Rex. "It's so charming." + +The two friends continued to play the drum and they even invented their own music together. When they were done, they felt like they were the best drum players in the world. +Once upon a time, a boy called David wanted a puppy more than anything in the world. But his parents said "No, it would be too much work!" + +So David was sad because he really and truly wanted his very own puppy. He asked for weeks and weeks until finally his parents said yes. + +David was so excited! But he soon found out that having a puppy was a lot of work. He fed it and played with it, but he soon became very busy and just wanted to watch TV or play video games instead. + +One day, the puppy got out of its pen and ran away. David felt so sad and he regretted his foolish decision to get a dog. He knew he should have listened to his parents in the first place. + +He wished more than anything that he still had his puppy, but it was too late. Sometimes, when David is all alone, he still thinks of his puppy and wishes it was still with him. +Lily liked to sing and dance. She wanted to perform for everyone. She saw a big sign that said "Talent Show". She asked her mom if she could join. + +Mom said yes, but she had to practice a lot. Lily was happy. She practiced every day in her room. She sang her favorite songs and danced with her teddy bear. + +The day of the talent show came. Lily was nervous. She saw many kids with different talents. Some played instruments, some told jokes, some did magic tricks. Lily felt scared. She thought maybe her singing and dancing was not good enough. + +Mom gave her a hug and a kiss. She said, "Lily, you are amazing. Just be yourself and have fun. I am proud of you no matter what." Lily smiled. She felt better. + +Lily went on the stage. She saw many people in the open hall. She saw her mom holding a newspaper with her picture on it. She felt happy. She sang and danced with all her heart. She heard people clap and cheer. She bowed and said thank you. + +Lily learned that she should not compare herself to others. She learned that she should be confident and enjoy what she loves. She learned that her mom loved her and supported her. She was glad she performed. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toy cars in the garage. The garage is big and has many things inside. Sometimes they find old tools, boxes, or cans. They pretend they are mechanics or drivers. + +One day, it is raining hard outside. Tim and Sam want to play in the garage, but their mom says no. She says the garage is wet and dirty. She says they can play in their room or watch TV. Tim and Sam are sad and bored. They look out the window and see the rain. + +"Mom, can we please play in the garage?" Tim asks. "We will be careful and not touch anything." + +"No, Tim, I told you the garage is not safe right now. Maybe later, when it is dry," mom says. + +"But mom, we have nothing to do. And our cars are in the garage. They will get rusty if they stay wet," Sam says. + +"Sorry, Sam, but you have to wait. Why don't you read a book or draw a picture?" mom says. + +Tim and Sam sigh and go to their room. They try to find something fun to do, but they miss their cars. They wish the rain would stop. + +After a while, the rain stops. The sun comes out and makes everything bright and warm. Tim and Sam run to the window and see the garage. It looks dry and shiny. + +"Mom, mom, can we play in the garage now?" Tim and Sam shout. + +Mom smiles and nods. She says they can play in the garage, but they have to be careful and not touch anything. She says she will check on them soon. + +Tim and Sam are happy and excited. They put on their shoes and jackets and run to the garage. They open the door and see their cars. They are dry and clean. They did not get rusty. They are dependable. + +"Yay, our cars are okay!" Tim and Sam cheer. + +They pick up their cars and start to play. They make noises and stories. They have fun in the garage. They are glad the rain is gone. They are glad their cars are dependable. They are glad they are brothers. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big wagon that they used to load with fruits and flowers. One day, they saw a big pear tree that had many ripe pears on it. They wanted to pick some pears and load them on their wagon. + +"Look, Kim, pears!" Tim said. "Let's get some for our wagon." + +"OK, Tim, but be careful. The tree is very high and the pears are heavy," Kim said. + +They took a ladder and climbed up the tree. They picked some pears and threw them down to the ground. Then they climbed down and put the pears on their wagon. + +"Wow, we have so many pears!" Tim said. "They look yummy and juicy." + +"Yes, they do," Kim said. "But we should share them with Mom and Dad. They will be happy to see them." + +They started to pull their wagon towards the house. But on the way, they met a big dog that was barking and growling. The dog saw the pears and wanted to eat them. + +"Hey, dog, go away!" Tim shouted. "These are our pears. We worked hard to get them." + +But the dog did not listen. It jumped on the wagon and bit the pears. It made a big mess and scared Tim and Kim. + +"Help, help!" Kim cried. "The dog is mean and hungry. It is ruining our pears." + +Tim and Kim ran away from the dog. They left their wagon and their pears behind. They ran to the house and told Mom and Dad what happened. + +Mom and Dad were sad and angry. They went to the garden and saw the dog and the wagon. The dog had eaten all the pears and had broken the wagon. The garden was not peaceful anymore. + +Mom and Dad chased the dog away. They tried to fix the wagon and clean the garden. They hugged Tim and Kim and said they were sorry. + +Tim and Kim were sorry too. They wished they had not picked the pears. They wished they had played with something else. They wished the dog had not come. They wished the garden was peaceful again. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving fast. They had a lot of fun, but they also made a lot of mess. + +"Tom, Lily, time for lunch!" Mom called from the kitchen. "Come and wash your hands, please." + +Lily and Tom paused their game and ran to the kitchen. They saw Mom had made them sandwiches and soup. They smiled and said thank you. + +But when they looked out the window, they saw the sky was gray and gloomy. It looked like it was going to rain soon. + +"Mom, can we go outside after lunch?" Lily asked. "We want to play in the park." + +Mom shook her head. "I'm sorry, sweeties, but it's too cold and wet today. Maybe tomorrow the sun will come out." + +Lily and Tom felt sad. They liked to play outside, especially in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run and jump. + +"Can we watch TV then?" Tom asked. + +Mom nodded. "Yes, you can watch one show, but then you have to clean up your toys in the living room, okay?" + +Lily and Tom agreed. They finished their lunch and went to the couch. They turned on the TV and looked for a show they liked. They hoped the rain would stop soon and the sky would be bright and happy again. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books and cushions. One day, they decide to play dress up. They look for funny things to wear. + +Tim finds a big hat and a long scarf. He puts them on and says, "Look at me, I am a wizard! I can do magic with my hat and scarf!" + +Kim finds a pair of sunglasses and a necklace. She puts them on and says, "Look at me, I am a star! I can sing and dance with my sunglasses and necklace!" + +They laugh and pretend to be a wizard and a star. They have fun. + +But then, they see their cat, Max. Max is lazy. He likes to sleep on the cushions. He does not like to play. He does not like to wear anything. + +Tim and Kim have an idea. They want to dress up Max. They sneak up to him and try to put the hat and the scarf and the sunglasses and the necklace on him. + +But Max does not like it. He wakes up and meows. He shakes his head and his body. He makes the hat and the scarf and the sunglasses and the necklace fall off. He jumps off the cushions and runs away. + +Tim and Kim are sad. They say, "Sorry, Max. We just wanted to play with you. We did not mean to make you mad." + +Max comes back. He rubs his head against Tim and Kim. He purrs. He says, "It's okay. I forgive you. But I don't like to wear anything. I like to be a cat." + +Tim and Kim hug Max. They say, "We love you, Max. You are a good cat. You don't have to wear anything. You can be yourself." + +They put the hat and the scarf and the sunglasses and the necklace back in their box. They pick up some cushions and make a cozy bed for Max. They cuddle with him and read a book. They are happy. +Lily and Ben like to play with paper. They cut and fold and draw on it. They make hats and boats and animals. One day, they find a big roll of paper in the garage. They are very happy. + +"Let's make a big picture!" Lily says. + +"Yes, let's!" Ben agrees. + +They roll out the paper on the floor. They get crayons and markers and stickers. They start to draw and color and stick. They make a big picture of a park. They draw trees and flowers and swings and slides. They draw themselves and their friends and their dog. + +They are having so much fun. They do not see the dark clouds in the sky. They do not hear the thunder and the rain. They do not notice the water coming in from the window. + +Suddenly, they feel something wet on their feet. They look down and see the water on the floor. They look at their picture and see the water on the paper. The paper is wet and soggy. The colors are running and smearing. The stickers are falling off. + +"Oh no!" Lily cries. + +"Our picture is ruined!" Ben says. + +They are very sad. They try to pick up the paper, but it is too heavy and wet. It tears and falls apart. They throw the paper in the trash. They go to the kitchen to get a towel. They dry their feet and the floor. + +They are still sad. They worked hard on their picture. They liked their picture. They wanted to show their picture to their mom and dad. + +"Maybe we can make another picture tomorrow," Lily says. + +"Maybe," Ben says. + +They hug each other. They hope the rain will stop soon. They hope the sun will come out again. They hope they will find more paper to play with. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they have a trade. Lily gives Sam her doll. Sam gives Lily his truck. + +"Thank you, Lily. I like your doll. She has a pretty dress," Sam says. + +"Thank you, Sam. I like your truck. It has big wheels," Lily says. + +They are happy with their trade. They play with their new toys. Sam makes the doll dance. Lily makes the truck zoom. + +But then, Sam sees a dog. The dog is big and rough. The dog runs to Sam. The dog wants the doll. The dog grabs the doll with his teeth. The dog shakes the doll hard. + +"Hey, stop! That is my doll!" Sam yells. He tries to get the doll back. But the dog is stronger. The dog runs away with the doll. + +Sam is sad. He cries. He wants his doll back. He does not like the dog. + +Lily sees Sam cry. She feels sorry for him. She has an idea. She goes to Sam. She gives him a hug. + +"Sam, I am sorry. The dog is bad. He took your doll. Do you want your truck back?" Lily asks. + +Sam looks at Lily. He sees her truck. He smiles. He nods. + +"Yes, please. I want my truck back. Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend," Sam says. + +Lily and Sam trade again. Lily takes her doll back. Sam takes his truck back. They are happy with their trade. They play with their old toys. Lily makes the doll dance. Sam makes the truck zoom. + +They forget about the dog. They have fun. They are friends. +Tim and Lily liked to play chess with their dad. Chess was a game with black and white pieces that moved on a board with squares. Dad taught them how to play and said it was good for their brains. + +One day, it was very cold outside. Snow was falling from the sky and covering the ground. Tim and Lily wanted to go out and make a snowman, but dad said it was too cold and they should stay inside. He said they could play chess instead. + +They set up the board and the pieces on the table. Dad was black and Tim and Lily were white. They took turns to move their pieces and try to catch the king. Dad was very good and soon he had more pieces than Tim and Lily. + +"Checkmate!" he said, smiling. "I caught your king. I win!" + +Tim and Lily were sad. They did not like to lose. They looked out the window and saw the snowman they had made yesterday. He had a hat, a scarf, a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. He looked happy. + +"Can we go out and play with the snowman?" Tim asked. + +"Please, dad?" Lily added. + +Dad looked at the clock. It was almost time for lunch. He thought for a moment and then said, "OK, but only for a little while. And put on your coats, hats and gloves. It's very cold out there." + +Tim and Lily cheered. They ran to get their winter clothes and then went out to the snow. They hugged the snowman and said hello. They rolled more snowballs and made him bigger. They gave him a smile and a stick for a mouth. + +They were having so much fun that they did not notice the sun coming out from behind the clouds. The sun was warm and bright. It made the snow start to melt. + +Soon, the snowman's hat fell off. His scarf became loose. His carrot nose dropped to the ground. His buttons slid off his face. He lost his smile and his mouth. + +Tim and Lily saw what was happening and felt sorry for the snowman. They tried to fix him, but it was too late. The snowman was melting away. + +"Bye, snowman," Tim said. + +"We'll miss you," Lily said. + +They went back inside and told dad what happened. Dad hugged them and said, "Don't be sad. The snowman had a good life. And maybe it will snow again and you can make another one. How about we have some hot chocolate and cookies to warm up?" + +Tim and Lily nodded. They liked hot chocolate and cookies. They also liked chess and dad. They decided that they had a lot of things to be happy about, even if the snowman was gone. +Jill and Jack were best friends. They liked to play together every day. They had a big box of toys and a little house in the garden. + +One day, they decided to play marry. They put on some old clothes and found a ring and a frame. The frame had a picture of a flower in it. + +"Jack, will you marry me?" Jill asked, holding the ring. + +"Yes, Jill, I will marry you," Jack said, taking the ring. "You are my best friend." + +They put the ring on each other's finger and smiled. Then they held the frame in front of their faces and said "cheese". They pretended to take a photo of their marry. + +They were very jolly and happy. They hugged and kissed and danced. They showed their ring and frame to their mummy and daddy, who clapped and laughed. + +"Jill and Jack, you are very sweet," mummy said. "But you know that marry is only for grown-ups, right?" + +"Yes, mummy, we know," Jill and Jack said. "But we can still play marry, can't we?" + +"Of course you can, my darlings," daddy said. "As long as you have fun and love each other." + +Jill and Jack nodded and ran back to their little house. They played marry until it was time for dinner. They were very jolly and happy. +Lily liked to climb. She climbed on chairs, on tables, on beds, on sofas. She climbed everywhere she could. She wanted to see what was up high and have fun. + +One day, she saw a new place to climb. It was the bathroom. She saw a big white thing with water in it. She saw a shiny thing with a hole in it. She saw a soft thing with a lid on it. She wanted to climb on them all. + +She climbed on the soft thing first. It was warm and cozy. She liked it. She opened the lid and saw more water. She splashed it with her hand. It was cold and wet. She did not like it. She closed the lid and climbed on the shiny thing. + +She turned the shiny thing and water came out of the hole. It was warm and nice. She liked it. She put her hand under the water and felt it. She put her face under the water and laughed. She did not see the water going on the floor. + +She climbed on the big white thing next. It was hard and cold. She did not like it. She saw more water in it. She tried to splash it with her hand. It was too deep and she fell in. She was scared and wet. She cried. + +Mom heard Lily cry. She ran to the bathroom. She saw Lily in the big white thing. She saw water on the floor. She saw water on the shiny thing. She saw water on the soft thing. She was mad and sad. + +She took Lily out of the big white thing. She dried her with a towel. She hugged her and said, "Lily, you are not supposed to climb in the bathroom. You could get hurt. You made a big mess. You have to be careful and listen to Mom." + +Lily was sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted to climb and see. I did not mean to make a mess. I love you, Mom." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Lily. But you have to follow the rules. No climbing in the bathroom. OK?" + +Lily said, "OK, Mom. No climbing in the bathroom. Can I climb on the sofa?" + +Mom said, "Only if I'm with you. And only if you're gentle. Come on, let's go to the living room. And let's clean up the bathroom later." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box near the slide. The box is empty. Lily and Ben have an idea. + +"Let's dance in the box!" Lily says. + +"OK, that sounds fun!" Ben says. + +They climb into the box and start to dance. They jump and spin and clap. They make funny noises and faces. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, they hear a loud bark. A big dog is running towards them. The dog wants to play too. The dog jumps on the box and makes it fall. Lily and Ben are scared. + +"Help!" Lily shouts. + +"Go away, dog!" Ben shouts. + +The dog does not listen. He licks their faces and wags his tail. He thinks they are playing. Lily and Ben do not think so. They crawl out of the box and run away. They leave the box behind. + +The dog is sad. He likes the box. He likes to dance too. He climbs into the box and starts to dance. He jumps and spins and barks. He has a lot of fun. He does not need Lily and Ben. He has the box. The box is his friend. +Lily and Ben are twins. They sleep in the same crib. One night, Lily has a bad dream. She wakes up and cries. Ben hears her and tries to help. + +"What is wrong, Lily?" Ben asks. + +"I had a scary dream. There was a big monster under the crib. It wanted to eat me!" Lily says. + +Ben thinks for a moment. He wants to make Lily feel better. He has an idea. + +"There is no monster, Lily. It is just a joke. I will show you." Ben says. + +He gets out of the crib and crawls under it. He makes a funny noise. + +"Roar! I am the monster! But I am not scary. I am silly. I like to tickle and play. Roar!" Ben says. + +Lily hears Ben and peeks under the crib. She sees Ben smiling and making faces. She laughs. + +"Ben, you are not a monster. You are my brother. You are funny. You made a good joke." Lily says. + +Ben crawls back to the crib and hugs Lily. + +"I am glad you are not scared anymore, Lily. I love you. You are my sister. Do you want to hear another joke?" Ben says. + +Lily nods. She is happy. She wants to hear another joke. + +"OK, here is another joke. Why did the chicken cross the road?" Ben says. + +Lily thinks. She does not know. + +"Why?" Lily says. + +Ben grins. + +"To get to the other crib!" Ben says. + +Lily and Ben laugh. They laugh so loud that they wake up their mom and dad. Mom and dad are angry. They come to the crib and tell Lily and Ben to be quiet and go to sleep. + +Lily and Ben say sorry. They are not mad. They are still happy. They cuddle in the crib and whisper jokes to each other. They fall asleep with smiles on their faces. +Tom and Lily liked to play on the beach. They liked to build sand castles and dig holes. They also liked to watch the surf. The surf was the big water that moved up and down and made noise. + +One day, they saw a bird on the sand. The bird was hurt. It had a broken wing and could not fly. Tom and Lily felt sad for the bird. They wanted to help it. + +"Let's take the bird to our sand castle," Tom said. "We can make a nest for it and give it some food." + +"Okay," Lily said. "But we have to be careful. The bird is scared and in pain." + +They gently picked up the bird and carried it to their sand castle. They made a soft nest out of grass and leaves. They found some worms and berries and put them near the bird. The bird looked at them with grateful eyes. + +"Hello, bird," Tom said. "We are Tom and Lily. We are your friends. We will take care of you until you get better." + +The bird chirped softly and ate some food. Tom and Lily smiled. They felt happy and compassionate. They liked to help animals. + +They played with the bird for a while. They sang songs and told stories. They made the bird laugh and forget its pain. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was a big dog. The dog saw the bird and wanted to catch it. The dog ran towards the sand castle and barked. + +"Run, bird, run!" Tom and Lily shouted. "The dog is bad. He will hurt you." + +The bird was scared. It tried to fly, but it could not. It hopped out of the nest and ran on the sand. The dog chased it. + +Tom and Lily ran after the dog. They threw sand and shells at it. They yelled and waved their arms. They tried to scare the dog away. + +But the dog was too fast and too strong. He reached the bird and jumped on it. He opened his mouth and bit the bird. + +The bird screamed. Tom and Lily cried. They were too late. The dog had killed the bird. + +The dog ran away with the bird in his mouth. He left behind a trail of feathers and blood. He scattered the sand castle and the nest. He ruined everything. + +Tom and Lily fell on the sand. They hugged each other and sobbed. They were very sad and angry. They had lost their friend. + +They looked at the surf. The surf was still moving up and down and making noise. But it did not sound happy anymore. It sounded sad and angry too. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they want to watch a movie. They go to the store with their moms. They see many movies. Tom likes a movie with big trucks. Sam likes a movie with funny animals. They both want their movie. + +"Mom, can I have this movie?" Tom asks. + +"Mom, can I have this movie?" Sam asks. + +Their moms look at the movies. They are not fit for Tom and Sam. They are too loud and scary. They are for big kids. + +"Sorry, Tom, this movie is not fit for you. It might make you afraid or sad. How about this movie? It has cars and trains and colors." Tom's mom says. + +"Sorry, Sam, this movie is not fit for you. It might make you bored or confused. How about this movie? It has animals and songs and jokes." Sam's mom says. + +Tom and Sam look at the movies their moms show them. They are not the movies they want. They feel mad. They start to cry. + +"Mom, I want this movie!" Tom says. + +"Mom, I want this movie!" Sam says. + +Their moms feel sad. They want to make Tom and Sam happy. But they also want to mind them. They know what is good for them. + +"Tom, Sam, please stop crying. We love you. We want you to watch a movie that is fit for you. A movie that is fun and nice and safe. A movie that you can enjoy and learn from. A movie that you can share with your friend." Their moms say. + +Tom and Sam look at each other. They see their friend is sad too. They remember they are friends. They like to play together. They like to share. They feel sorry. + +"Mom, I'm sorry. I don't need this movie. I can watch another movie. A movie that is fit for me and Sam." Tom says. + +"Mom, I'm sorry. I don't need this movie. I can watch another movie. A movie that is fit for me and Tom." Sam says. + +Their moms smile. They hug Tom and Sam. They are proud of them. They are good boys. They are good friends. + +They pick a movie that is fit for both of them. A movie with cars and animals and fun. They go home. They watch the movie. They laugh and clap and sing. They have a good time. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of colorful toys, like cars, dolls, blocks and books. They liked to make up stories and pretend they were different characters. + +One day, Tom found a shiny coin under the sofa. He picked it up and showed it to Lily. "Look, Lily, I found a coin!" he said. "What is a coin?" Lily asked. She had never seen one before. + +Tom tried to explain. "A coin is a round thing that you can use to buy things. You can get coins from your mom or dad, or from a machine. You can also save coins in a piggy bank." He said. + +Lily looked at the coin with curiosity. She saw that it had a picture of a man on one side, and a number on the other. She asked Tom, "Who is this man? And what does this number mean?" + +Tom did not know the answer. He only knew that coins had different pictures and numbers, and that some coins were worth more than others. He said, "I don't know, Lily. Maybe we can ask mom or dad later. They know more about coins." + +Lily nodded. She wanted to learn more about coins. She thought they were interesting and shiny. She asked Tom, "Can I hold the coin for a while?" + +Tom smiled and gave the coin to Lily. He said, "Sure, Lily. You can hold the coin. But don't lose it, okay? It is mine, and I want to keep it in my piggy bank." + +Lily agreed. She held the coin in her hand and looked at it closely. She said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good brother. I like your coin. It is very pretty." + +Tom and Lily hugged each other and continued to play with their toys. They were happy and curious. They liked to share and learn new things. They were good friends. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They loved to see the trees change colors in fall. They saw red, yellow, orange and brown leaves on the ground and in the air. + +One day, they found a big pile of leaves and jumped in it. They laughed and threw leaves at each other. They had so much fun. + +But then, Anna saw a leaf that was different. It was pale and dry. She picked it up and showed it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, this leaf is not like the others. It is pale and sad. Why is it like this?" she asked. + +Ben looked at the leaf and shrugged. "I don't know, Anna. Maybe it is sick or old. Maybe it did not get enough sun or water. But it does not matter. It is just a leaf. Let's play some more." + +He threw the leaf away and grabbed another one. He tried to hit Anna with it, but she dodged. + +"Ben, stop!" Anna said. "That is not nice. The leaf is not just a leaf. It is part of the tree. The tree gave it life and color. The leaf helped the tree breathe and grow. The leaf was beautiful and happy. But then, it had to fall and become pale and dry. It is still part of the tree, but it is not the same. It is sad and lonely. We should not throw it away or hurt it. We should be kind and gentle to it. We should thank it for being a leaf." + +Anna picked up the pale leaf and held it in her hand. She smiled and said, "Thank you, leaf, for being a leaf. You are still beautiful and special to me. I will keep you and remember you." + +Ben looked at Anna and the leaf. He felt sorry for being mean. He realized that Anna was right. The leaf was not just a leaf. It was part of the tree and part of the world. It deserved respect and care. + +He said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I'm sorry, leaf. You are right. The leaf is not just a leaf. It is part of the tree and part of the world. It deserves respect and care. Can I see the leaf?" + +Anna nodded and gave him the leaf. He looked at it and said, "Thank you, leaf, for being a leaf. You are still beautiful and special to me. I will keep you and remember you, too." + +They hugged and put the leaf in their pocket. They decided to make a collage with the leaves they collected. They wanted to show their mom and dad how much they loved the trees and the leaves. + +The moral of the story is: We should be kind and grateful to nature and all its creatures. They are part of our world and our life. They have value and beauty. We should not waste or harm them. We should cherish and protect them. +Tom likes to write. He has a book and a pen. He writes his name and some letters. He is happy. + +He sees a button on the wall. It is red and shiny. He wants to press it. He thinks it will make a sound or a light. + +He puts his pen down and goes to the button. He reaches up and pushes it hard. He waits. + +Nothing happens. He is sad. He pushes it again and again. Still nothing. + +He hears a voice. It is Mom. She says, "Tom, what are you doing? That is not a toy. That is the alarm button. You should not press it. It is for emergencies." + +Tom is scared. He does not know what an emergency is. He says, "Sorry, Mom. I just wanted to see what it does. I like buttons." + +Mom hugs him. She says, "It's okay, Tom. I know you are curious. But some buttons are not for playing. They are for calling for help. Come, let me show you some other buttons that are fun and safe." + +She takes him to the kitchen. She shows him the buttons on the microwave, the toaster, and the blender. She lets him press them and see what they do. He sees the food heat up, the bread pop up, and the fruit mix up. He is amazed. + +He says, "Wow, Mom. These buttons are great. They make things happen. Can I write about them in my book?" + +Mom smiles. She says, "Of course, Tom. You can write about anything you want. Writing is a great way to express yourself and learn new things. I'm proud of you for writing." + +Tom is happy. He goes back to his book and his pen. He writes about the buttons and the things they do. He draws some pictures too. He thinks writing is fun. He loves Mom. He loves buttons. He loves writing. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a big green thing with spikes. It was a cactus. + +"Look, a cactus!" Tom said. "I want to touch it." + +"No, Tom, don't touch it!" Lily said. "It will hurt you. The spikes are sharp." + +Tom did not listen. He ran to the cactus and tried to catch it. He wanted to hold it in his hands. But the cactus was not nice. It poked Tom with its spikes. Tom cried out loud. He let go of the cactus and ran back to Lily. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom said. "The cactus is bad. It made me bleed." + +Lily hugged Tom and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. You should have listened to me. The cactus is not for playing. It is for looking." + +Tom nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. You were right. The cactus is scary. I don't like it." + +Lily said, "It's okay, Tom. Let's go inside and get a band-aid. Then we can play with something else. Something soft and nice." + +Tom said, "Okay, Lily. Let's go. I love you." + +Lily said, "I love you too, Tom." +Anna and Ben are on a safari with their mom and dad. They see many animals, like lions, zebras, giraffes and elephants. They are very happy and excited. + +"Look, Ben, a baby elephant!" Anna says, pointing at a small gray animal with a long nose. + +"Wow, it's so cute!" Ben says, smiling. "Can we go closer, dad?" + +Dad nods and drives the car slowly towards the elephant. He stops the car and says, "We have to be very quiet and respectful. Elephants are big and strong, and they can get angry if we bother them." + +Anna and Ben nod and watch the elephant with big eyes. They see it playing with its mom and dad, and spraying water with its nose. They think it is very funny and clever. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud roar from behind them. They turn around and see a lion running towards them. It has a big mane and sharp teeth, and it looks very hungry and angry. + +"Uh-oh, we have to go, now!" Dad says, starting the car. "Hold on, kids!" + +The car zooms away from the lion, leaving a cloud of dust behind. The lion stops and growls, then goes back to look for other food. + +Anna and Ben are scared, but also amazed. They have never seen a lion so close before. + +"That was not a regular safari, dad!" Anna says, holding dad's hand. + +"No, it was not, Anna. It was a very special and exciting safari. But don't worry, we are safe now." Dad says, hugging Anna and Ben. + +They pause for a moment and look at each other. They smile and say, "We love safari!" +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. There is a big slide in the park. Sara and Ben want to slide on it. + +They run to the slide. Sara goes first. She climbs up the stairs and sits on the slide. She slides down fast and laughs. "That was fun!" she says. + +Ben goes next. He climbs up the stairs and sits on the slide. He slides down fast and smiles. "That was fun!" he says. + +They do it again and again. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, a big boy comes to the slide. He is mean. He pushes Sara and Ben away. He says, "This is my slide. Go away!" + +Sara and Ben are sad and scared. They try to get the slide back. But the big boy is stronger. He hits Sara and Ben. He makes them cry. + +Sara and Ben run away from the big boy. They look for help. They see a lady in the park. She is walking a dog. The dog is little and cute. + +Sara and Ben run to the lady. They say, "Help us, please! A big boy is mean to us. He took our slide. He hit us. We are hurt." + +The lady looks at Sara and Ben. She sees their tears and bruises. She feels sorry for them. She says, "Oh, you poor things. Come with me. I will help you." + +Sara and Ben are happy. They think the lady is nice. They follow her to the east. They think she will take them to their moms. + +But the lady is not nice. She is bad. She wants to take Sara and Ben away. She wants to sell them to bad people. She has a car in the east. She puts Sara and Ben in the car. She locks the door. She drives away fast. + +Sara and Ben are scared. They scream and cry. They want their moms. They want their slide. They want their fun. But they can't get out. They are trapped. + +The end. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to go to the park with Mom and Dad. They take the subway to get there. The subway is a big train that goes under the ground. It is fast and loud. + +One day, Anna and Ben want to go to the park by themselves. They think they are big enough. They sneak out of the house and go to the subway station. They find a subway that says "Park" on it. They get on the subway and sit down. + +"Look, Anna, we are on the subway!" Ben says. "We are so smart and brave!" + +"Yes, Ben, we are!" Anna says. "We don't need Mom and Dad to go to the park!" + +The subway starts to move. It goes faster and faster. It makes a lot of noise. It turns and twists. Anna and Ben feel dizzy. They don't like the subway anymore. They want to get off. + +"Anna, I don't feel good," Ben says. "I want to go back home." + +"Me too, Ben," Anna says. "But how do we get off the subway?" + +They look around. They don't see any buttons or doors. They don't see any people. They are alone on the subway. They are scared. + +"Help! Help!" they cry. "We want to get off the subway!" + +The subway keeps going. It doesn't stop. Anna and Ben cry and hug each other. They wish they had listened to Mom and Dad. They wish they had not tried to lead themselves to the park. + +Moral: Listen to your parents. They know what is best for you. Don't go to places you don't know by yourself. You might get lost or in trouble. +Anna likes to mail letters to her grandma. She draws pictures of flowers and cats and writes her name with big letters. She puts the letters in envelopes and sticks stamps on them. Then she walks with her mom to the big blue box and puts the letters inside. + +One day, Anna has a pain in her tummy. She feels sick and does not want to eat or play. She lies on the couch and hugs her teddy bear. Her mom gives her some water and a kiss. She says, "Don't worry, Anna. You will feel better soon." + +Anna thinks of her grandma. She wonders if her grandma has a pain too. She wants to mail her a letter and tell her she loves her. She asks her mom, "Can we mail a letter to grandma today?" + +Her mom says, "I'm sorry, Anna. We can't mail a letter today. The big blue box is empty. There is no mailman today. It is a holiday." + +Anna feels sad. She says, "But I want to mail a letter to grandma. I want to make her happy." + +Her mom says, "I know, Anna. But we can do something else. We can call grandma on the phone and talk to her. We can tell her we miss her and we hope she is well. We can also mail her a letter tomorrow, when the big blue box is full again." + +Anna smiles. She says, "OK, mom. Let's call grandma. Maybe she can sing me a song." + +Her mom says, "That's a good idea, Anna. Come on, let's go to the phone." She picks up Anna and carries her to the phone. She dials grandma's number and waits for her to answer. Anna feels a little better. She is happy to hear grandma's voice. She says, "Hi, grandma. I love you." +Jenny and Tom were twins who liked to play games. They were very competitive and always wanted to win. Sometimes they would spoil the game by cheating or crying. + +One day, they played a card game with their mom. Jenny had a good hand, but Tom had a bad one. He saw Jenny's cards when she was not looking. He decided to spoil the game by taking some of her cards when she was not looking. + +"Tom, stop that!" Jenny shouted. "You are cheating!" + +"No, I'm not!" Tom lied. "You are just a sore loser!" + +Mom saw what Tom did and was angry. She took away the cards and said, "Tom, you are not playing fair. You have to respect the rules and your sister. Go to your room and think about what you did." + +Tom was mad and stomped to his room. He slammed the door and threw himself on the bed. He did not want to think about what he did. He wanted to win. + +That night, Tom had a nightmare. He dreamed that he was playing a card game with a giant. The giant had all the good cards and Tom had all the bad ones. The giant laughed and said, "You are a cheater and a loser. I will spoil your game and eat you!" + +Tom was scared and tried to run away, but the giant grabbed him and lifted him up. Tom screamed and woke up. He was sweating and shaking. + +He realized that his nightmare was a result of his bad behavior. He felt sorry for what he did to Jenny and mom. He decided to apologize and play fair from now on. + +He got out of bed and went to Jenny's room. He knocked on the door and said, "Jenny, I'm sorry for cheating and spoiling the game. Can we be friends again?" + +Jenny opened the door and smiled. She said, "Of course, Tom. I'm sorry for shouting at you. I love you, brother." + +They hugged and went back to their beds. They slept peacefully and had sweet dreams. They learned their lesson and became better players and siblings. +Lila had a hoop that she liked to play with. She could roll it, spin it, and jump through it. She did not like to share her hoop with anyone. She said, "This is my hoop. I own it. Go away!" + +One day, Lila saw a boy playing with a ball. The ball was big and shiny and bounced high. Lila wanted the ball. She ran to the boy and said, "Give me your ball. I want it. It is better than my hoop." + +The boy was kind and said, "No, this is my ball. I own it. But we can play together. You can use your hoop and I can use my ball. We can have fun." + +Lila did not listen. She tried to grab the ball from the boy. The boy held on to the ball. They pulled and pulled. The ball popped. The air came out. The ball was flat and sad. + +Lila and the boy were both sad. They had no ball to play with. Lila looked at her hoop. It was still round and happy. She felt sorry. She said, "I am sorry. I was mean. I should have shared. Can we still be friends?" + +The boy was wise. He said, "Yes, we can be friends. I forgive you. We can still play. You can use your hoop and I can use this stick. We can make a game." + +Lila and the boy played together. They used the hoop and the stick. They had fun. They learned to share and be kind. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a cricket on a leaf. It was green and shiny. + +"Look, a cricket!" Lily said. "Let's catch it!" + +They ran to the leaf. They tried to grab the cricket. But the cricket was fast. It jumped away. + +"Hurry, hurry!" Tom said. "Don't let it go!" + +They chased the cricket. They followed it to the fence. The cricket jumped over the fence. Lily and Tom could not jump over the fence. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "We lost the cricket!" + +They were sad. They wanted to see the cricket. They wanted to hear it chirp. + +But then they heard a noise. It was a loud noise. It was a dog. The dog was on the other side of the fence. The dog saw the cricket. The dog barked. + +"WOOF! WOOF! WOOF!" + +The cricket was scared. It tried to hide. But the dog was big. The dog was hungry. The dog wanted to eat the cricket. + +"Help! Help!" the cricket said. But Lily and Tom could not hear the cricket. The cricket was too small. The cricket was too quiet. The dog was too loud. + +The cricket wished it was deaf. Then it would not hear the dog. Then it would not be afraid. + +But Lily and Tom heard the dog. They knew the dog was bad. They wanted to help the cricket. + +"Go away, dog!" Lily shouted. "Leave the cricket alone!" + +She picked up a stick. She threw it over the fence. The stick hit the dog. The dog was surprised. The dog stopped barking. + +Tom picked up a stone. He threw it over the fence. The stone hit the dog. The dog was angry. The dog ran away. + +Lily and Tom smiled. They saved the cricket. They hoped the cricket was okay. + +"Thank you, thank you!" the cricket said. But Lily and Tom could not hear the cricket. The cricket was too small. The cricket was too quiet. + +But they saw the cricket. The cricket waved its antenna. The cricket jumped back to the leaf. + +Lily and Tom waved back. They were happy. They liked the cricket. They liked to play in the garden. +Lily and Lila were twins. They liked to play with their dolls and dress them in fancy clothes. They had a big box of dresses, hats, shoes and ribbons for their dolls. + +One day, they were playing in their room when their brother Tom came in. Tom was older and he liked to tease them. He saw their box of dolls and said, "What are you doing with these silly dolls? They are for babies. You should play with something else." + +He grabbed the box and ran out of the room. Lily and Lila were very angry and sad. They chased after him and shouted, "Tom, give us back our dolls! You are very mean! You disturb our fun!" + +Tom ran to the living room and threw the box on the couch. The dolls and their clothes flew out of the box and landed on the floor. Lily and Lila ran after him and tried to get their dolls back. They cried, "Tom, stop it! You are making a mess! You ruin our dolls!" + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw Tom, Lily and Lila fighting over the box and the dolls. She was very upset and said, "Tom, what are you doing? Why are you disturbing your sisters? They were playing nicely with their dolls. You should apologize to them and help them pick up their dolls." + +Tom felt sorry and said, "I'm sorry, Lily and Lila. I was just joking. I didn't mean to disturb you or ruin your dolls. They are very fancy and pretty. Can I help you put them back in the box?" + +Lily and Lila forgave him and said, "It's okay, Tom. We know you didn't mean it. Thank you for helping us. You can play with us if you want. We have a lot of dolls and clothes. You can choose one and dress it up." + +Tom smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily and Lila. You are very nice. I would like to play with you. Can I have this doll? She has a blue dress and a yellow hat. She looks very fancy." + +Lily and Lila nodded and said, "Yes, you can have her. She is your doll now. Let's play together and have fun." + +Mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you are getting along. You are very good twins and brother. Now, let's clean up the living room and then we can have some cookies and milk." +Anna likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Lily. Lily has a pink dress and long hair. Anna likes to comb Lily's hair and make her look pretty. + +One day, Anna finds a new dress for Lily. It is blue and has flowers on it. Anna thinks it is very pretty. She wants to try it on Lily. She takes off Lily's pink dress and puts on the blue one. But the blue dress is too big for Lily. It does not fit. Lily looks funny in the big dress. + +Anna is sad. She does not like the blue dress. She wants Lily to wear the pink dress again. She looks for the pink dress, but she cannot find it. She has lost it. She does not know where it is. + +She starts to cry. She hugs Lily and says, "I'm sorry, Lily. I lost your dress. You have no dress that fits you. You have no dress that matches your hair." + +Then she hears a voice. It is her friend Ben. Ben is her neighbor. He likes to play with Anna. He says, "Hi, Anna. What is wrong? Why are you crying?" + +Anna shows him Lily and the blue dress. She says, "I lost Lily's pink dress. This blue dress is too big. It does not fit. It does not match. Lily has no dress that is pretty." + +Ben looks at Lily and the blue dress. He thinks for a moment. Then he says, "I have an idea. Come with me. I have something for Lily." + +He takes Anna and Lily to his house. He shows them his toy box. He has many toys, but his favorite is Rex. Rex is a dinosaur. He has green scales and sharp teeth. Ben likes to roar with Rex and make him bite things. + +He says, "Look, Anna. I have a dress for Lily. It is Rex's dress. It is green and has spikes on it. It is very cool. It fits Lily. It matches her hair. Do you want to try it?" + +Anna looks at Rex's dress. It is very different from Lily's pink dress. It is not very pretty. But it is not too big. It fits Lily. It matches her hair. Anna thinks it is very cool. She says, "Yes, Ben. I want to try it. Thank you for sharing Rex's dress." + +She takes off Lily's blue dress and puts on Rex's green dress. Lily looks very cool in the green dress. She looks like a dinosaur princess. Anna smiles. She says, "Lily, you look very cool. You have a dress that fits you. You have a dress that matches your hair. You have a dress that is fun." + +Ben smiles too. He says, "You're welcome, Anna. I'm glad you like Rex's dress. Rex likes it too. He thinks Lily is his friend. He wants to play with her. Can we play together?" + +Anna nods. She says, "Yes, Ben. We can play together. You are my friend. You are very nice. You helped me find a dress for Lily. You made me happy." + +They hug each other. Then they play with Lily and Rex. They make them roar and bite and dance. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys. Tom has a big truck and Lily has a doll. They are very organized. They keep their toys in different boxes. + +One day, Tom wants to play with Lily's doll. He says, "Lily, can I have your doll? I want to trade. You can have my truck." + +Lily says, "No, Tom. I like my doll. She is pretty and soft. You can't have her. Go play with your truck." + +Tom gets angry. He grabs Lily's doll and runs away. Lily screams, "Tom, give me back my doll! That's not fair! You are mean!" + +Lily chases Tom around the house. They knock over the boxes and make a big mess. Their toys are everywhere. Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Tom and Lily fighting and the toys on the floor. She is very upset. + +She says, "Tom and Lily, stop it right now! What are you doing? You are not sharing. You are not organized. You are making a big mess. You are in trouble!" + +She takes away their toys and puts them in a closet. She says, "You can't play with your toys until you say sorry and clean up. Go to your rooms and think about what you did." + +Tom and Lily are sad and angry. They go to their rooms and cry. They don't have their toys. They don't have each other. They have a bad day. +Lily had a cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was soft and white and liked to play with Lily. One day, Fluffy got sick. He did not eat or drink or run. He only slept and made sad noises. Lily was worried about Fluffy. + +Lily's mom took Fluffy to the veterinarian. The veterinarian was a nice person who helped animals. The veterinarian looked at Fluffy and said he had a bad tooth. The bad tooth hurt Fluffy and made him sick. The veterinarian said he could remove the bad tooth and make Fluffy better. + +Lily was scared. She did not want Fluffy to lose his tooth. She did not want Fluffy to be hurt. The veterinarian said it would be okay. He said he would give Fluffy some medicine to make him sleep and not feel pain. He said he would be gentle and fast. He said Fluffy would wake up soon and be happy. + +Lily trusted the veterinarian. She gave Fluffy a hug and a kiss and said she loved him. She waited with her mom in a room with toys and books. She played with a stuffed dog and read a story about a farm. She missed Fluffy. + +After a while, the veterinarian came back with Fluffy. Fluffy was awake and alert. He had a bandage on his mouth and a cone on his head. He looked funny, but he was not sad. He purred and rubbed his head on Lily. The veterinarian said Fluffy was fine. He said he removed the bad tooth and cleaned the wound. He said Fluffy would heal soon and be able to eat and drink and run again. He said Lily should take good care of Fluffy and give him soft food and water and lots of love. + +Lily was glad. She thanked the veterinarian and took Fluffy home. She gave him a bowl of milk and a cozy bed. She cuddled with him and told him stories. She was happy that Fluffy was better. She was proud that Fluffy was brave. She was grateful that the veterinarian helped Fluffy. She loved Fluffy very much. +Sara likes to help her mom in the morning. She wakes up early and goes to the kitchen. She sees the coffee machine on the counter. She knows her mom likes coffee to start the day. + +Sara wants to surprise her mom. She climbs on a chair and reaches for the coffee machine. She finds a button that says "on". She pushes the button and hears a noise. She sees water and coffee coming out of the machine. She thinks it is fun. + +She looks for a cup to put the coffee in. She sees a big cup and a little cup. She likes the little cup because it is pink and has a flower on it. She takes the little cup and puts it under the machine. She waits for the cup to fill up with coffee. + +She hears her mom coming to the kitchen. She wants to give her the coffee. She grabs the little cup and turns around. But the cup is too hot and she drops it. The coffee spills on the floor and makes a mess. Sara feels sad and scared. + +Her mom sees what happened and hugs Sara. She tells her it is okay and she is not mad. She says she loves Sara and she is proud of her for trying to help. She says they can clean the mess together and make more coffee. Sara feels happy and safe. She says she loves her mom and she is sorry for the spill. Her mom says it is no problem and they smile. +Tom and Lily were twins who loved to play with their toy boat. They liked to sail it in the bathtub, in the pond, and sometimes in the rain. They always shared the boat and took turns to steer it. + +One day, they decided to sail the boat in the kitchen sink. They filled the sink with water and put the boat in. They pretended they were pirates and explorers, looking for treasure and islands. + +"Look, Lily, there's a big bottle of milk!" Tom said, pointing to the counter. "Maybe it's a secret cave with gold inside!" + +"Let's go and see!" Lily said, excited. She climbed on a chair and reached for the bottle. But she was not careful and knocked it over. The milk spilled all over the sink and the boat. + +"Oh no!" Tom cried. "Our boat is sinking in the milk! Help!" + +Lily felt sorry and scared. She quickly grabbed a spoon and tried to scoop the milk out of the sink. But it was too late. The boat was covered in white and wet. + +"I'm sorry, Tom, I'm sorry!" Lily said, sobbing. "I ruined our boat!" + +Tom was angry and sad. He loved his boat and he did not want to lose it. He wanted to yell at Lily and blame her. But then he looked at her face and saw how sorry she was. He remembered that she was his twin and his best friend. He remembered that she always shared the boat and played with him. He remembered that she was loyal and kind. + +He took a deep breath and hugged her. "It's okay, Lily, it's okay," he said, softly. "It was an accident. We can clean the boat and dry it. Maybe it will still work. And if not, we can get a new one. We still have each other." + +Lily smiled and hugged him back. "Thank you, Tom, thank you," she said, gratefully. "You are the best brother ever. I love you." + +They wiped their tears and went to get a towel and a sponge. They worked together to clean the boat and the sink. They hoped the boat would be okay. They learned to be more careful and forgiving. They sailed on. +Jill and Ben were playing with a big red ball in the park. They liked to bounce the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they bounced it very high and it went over the fence. Then they had to run and get it back. + +One day, they saw a big sign on the fence. It had many words on it, but they could not read them. They only saw a picture of a dog with a mean face and sharp teeth. The sign said "Beware of the dog". + +"Look, Ben, a dog!" Jill said. "Do you think he is nice?" + +"I don't know, Jill. He looks scary. Maybe we should not play here," Ben said. He felt anxious. He did not like scary dogs. + +But Jill wanted to play. She bounced the ball very hard and said, "Don't be afraid, Ben. It's just a picture. The dog is not real." + +But she bounced the ball too hard. It went over the fence and landed in the yard where the dog was. They heard a loud bark and a growl. + +"Oh no, Jill, you lost the ball!" Ben said. "Now what do we do?" + +Jill was sorry. She did not mean to lose the ball. She looked at the fence and saw a hole. She had an idea. + +"Maybe we can get the ball back," she said. "Look, there is a hole in the fence. We can crawl through it and get the ball. The dog won't see us." + +Ben was not sure. He was still anxious. He did not want to go near the dog. But he did not want to lose the ball either. He liked the ball. + +"Are you sure, Jill?" he asked. "What if the dog sees us?" + +"Don't worry, Ben. I have a plan," Jill said. She took a piece of paper from her pocket and drew a face on it. She made the face look funny and silly. She stuck the paper on a stick and said, "This is our friend. He will distract the dog. We will show him the paper and he will laugh. Then we will get the ball and run away." + +Ben thought the paper was funny. He smiled. He liked Jill's plan. He decided to try it. + +"OK, Jill, let's do it," he said. He took the stick with the paper and followed Jill to the hole. They crawled through it and saw the ball. They also saw the dog. He was big and black and had a collar with spikes. He looked angry. + +Jill and Ben were scared. They held the stick with the paper and waved it at the dog. They hoped he would laugh. + +But the dog did not laugh. He did not like the paper. He thought it was rude. He barked louder and ran towards them. + +Jill and Ben screamed. They dropped the stick and grabbed the ball. They ran back to the hole and crawled through it. They did not look back. They ran to the other side of the park and did not stop until they were safe. + +They were glad they got the ball back. But they were also sorry they made the dog mad. They decided to never play near the fence again. They learned their lesson. + +The end. +Sara loves animals. She has a dog, a cat, and a fish. She wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up. A veterinarian is a person who helps animals when they are sick or hurt. + +One day, Sara and her mom go to the veterinarian with her dog, Max. Max has a sore paw. He whines and limps. Sara is sad. She hugs Max and tells him it will be okay. + +The veterinarian is a nice lady. She wears a white coat and a bright smile. She looks at Max's paw and says, "Don't worry, Sara. Max has a small cut. I can clean it and put a bandage on it. He will be fine soon." + +Sara is happy. She says, "Thank you, veterinarian. You are very kind. Can I help you?" + +The veterinarian is surprised. She says, "You want to help me? That's very sweet of you, Sara. What can you do?" + +Sara thinks. She says, "I can offer water to the animals. I can pet them and talk to them. I can give them treats if they are good." + +The veterinarian smiles. She says, "That sounds like a great idea, Sara. You are a very good helper. You can be my assistant for today. Come, let's go to the other room. There are more animals waiting for us." + +Sara is excited. She follows the veterinarian with Max. She offers water to a rabbit, a bird, and a turtle. She pets a hamster, a snake, and a guinea pig. She talks to a parrot, a frog, and a lizard. She gives treats to a kitten, a mouse, and a hedgehog. She has a lot of fun. + +Sara thinks, "I love being a veterinarian. I love helping animals. Maybe one day, I will be a real veterinarian like the nice lady." +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 shout "catch" or "got it" or "missed". + +One day, a big car came to the park. It was an ambulance. It had a loud noise and a bright light. Lily and Tom stopped playing and looked at the ambulance. They wondered who was sick or hurt. + +A man and a woman came out of the ambulance. They had bags and tools. They ran to a bench where an old lady was lying. She looked pale and weak. The man and the woman tried to help her. + +Lily and Tom were curious. They wanted to see what was happening. They left their ball and walked towards the bench. They tried to get closer to the old lady and the man and the woman. + +"Go away, kids!" the man shouted. "This is not a game. This is serious. You are in the way. You are ignorant." + +Lily and Tom felt scared and sad. They did not understand why the man was angry. They did not know what ignorant meant. They just wanted to see and learn. + +They turned around and ran back to their ball. But they did not see a big dog that was chasing a cat. The dog bumped into Lily and knocked her down. She hit her head on the ground and started to cry. + +Tom ran to Lily and tried to comfort her. He saw blood on her head. He was very worried. He shouted for help. But the man and the woman did not hear him. They were too busy with the old lady. They did not care about Lily and Tom. + +The end. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks. They build a big tower with many colors. They are happy. + +But then, Ben comes. Ben is not nice. He wants to play with the blocks too. He does not ask. He pushes Tom and Mia. He takes some blocks. He breaks the tower. Tom and Mia are sad. + +"Stop!" Tom says. "You are bad. You make us sad. Go away!" + +"No!" Ben says. "I want the blocks. They are mine. You go away!" + +Tom and Mia are angry. They want their blocks back. They want their tower back. They try to get the blocks from Ben. They push and pull. They shout and cry. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see. She sees Tom, Mia and Ben. She sees the blocks and the broken tower. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing?" Mom says. "Why are you fighting? Why are you breaking the blocks?" + +Tom and Mia tell Mom what Ben did. Ben says nothing. He looks down. He knows he is wrong. + +Mom says to Ben, "You are not nice. You are not a good friend. You have to say sorry. You have to share. You have to help." + +Ben says sorry to Tom and Mia. He gives them the blocks. He helps them to build the tower again. Tom and Mia forgive Ben. They let him play with them. They are fine. + +Mom says to Tom, Mia and Ben, "You are good. You are good friends. You have success. You make a nice tower. I am proud of you." She smiles and hugs them. They are happy. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But they do not like to share. Sometimes they fight over who gets to play with what. + +One day, Mom gives them a new toy. It is a big truck with wheels and lights and sounds. Tom and Lily both want to play with it. They grab it from each other and pull and push. The truck makes loud noises and Mom hears them. + +Mom comes to their room and sees them fighting. She is not happy. She says, "Stop it, Tom and Lily. You are hurting the truck and each other. This is not how you play. You have to share and take turns. The truck is for both of you. It is important to be kind and fair." + +Tom and Lily look at Mom and the truck. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Tom. Sorry, Lily." They hug each other and Mom. Mom smiles and says, "That's better. Now, can you manage to play nicely with the truck?" + +Tom and Lily nod and say, "Yes, Mom. We can manage." They decide to play together with the truck. They take turns to drive it and make it go beep and vroom. They have fun and laugh. They do not fight any more. They are happy. Mom is happy too. She says, "Well done, Tom and Lily. You are good twins. I love you." She gives them a kiss and leaves them to play. Tom and Lily say, "We love you too, Mom." They hug the truck and each other. They are glad they have the truck and each other. They are the best twins yet. +Anna and Ben are playing with a puzzle on the floor. The puzzle has many pieces and makes a picture of a farm. Anna likes the puzzle, but Ben is impatient. He wants to finish the puzzle quickly and play with something else. + +"Look, Anna, I found the piece for the cow's nose!" Ben says, holding a piece in his hand. + +"Good, Ben, put it here," Anna says, pointing to a spot on the puzzle. + +Ben tries to fit the piece, but it does not match. He tries another spot, and another, but none of them work. He gets angry and throws the piece away. + +"Ben, don't do that!" Anna says, frowning. "You have to be careful with the puzzle. It is not easy, but it is fun." + +Ben does not listen. He grabs another piece and tries to force it into the puzzle. He breaks the piece and makes a hole in the puzzle. + +"Ben, stop it!" Anna says, louder. "You are ruining the puzzle! Why are you so impatient?" + +Ben does not answer. He stands up and kicks the puzzle. The pieces fly everywhere and the picture is gone. Anna is sad and angry. She starts to cry. + +"Ben, you are mean!" she says, sobbing. "You broke the puzzle and made a mess. I don't want to play with you anymore!" + +Ben feels sorry. He sees Anna crying and the puzzle destroyed. He knows he was wrong. He sits down and picks up some pieces. He tries to put them back together. + +"Anna, I'm sorry," he says, softly. "I was impatient and silly. I didn't mean to break the puzzle. Can we fix it together?" + +Anna looks at Ben. She sees he is sorry. She wipes her tears and nods. + +"Okay, Ben, we can try," she says, smiling a little. "But you have to be gentle and patient. The puzzle is hard, but it is fun." + +They hug and start to work on the puzzle again. They find the pieces and fit them carefully. They make the picture of the farm again. They are happy and proud. They rise and show the puzzle to their mom. + +"Look, mom, we did it!" they say, together. + +Mom smiles and claps. She is proud of them too. + +"Wow, what a beautiful puzzle!" she says. "You did a great job, Anna and Ben. And I'm glad you learned to be patient and kind with each other. That's more important than any puzzle." +Ben and Lily liked to play in the big park near their home. They liked to run, swing, slide and climb on the toys. But their favorite thing was to explore the woods behind the park. They always brought a flashlight with them, because it was dark and spooky in the woods. + +One day, they found a new path in the woods. It looked like it led to a secret place. They decided to follow it and see what they would find. They turned on their flashlight and walked along the path. They saw many trees, flowers, bugs and birds. They also saw some signs that said "Keep Out" and "Danger". But they did not care. They were brave and curious. + +They came to a big fence that blocked the path. It had a hole in it, big enough for them to crawl through. They looked at each other and nodded. They wanted to see what was on the other side. They crawled through the hole and entered a big field. In the middle of the field, they saw something shiny and round. It looked like a giant ball. + +They ran towards the ball, excited and amazed. They wanted to touch it and see what it was. They did not notice the wires and cables that connected the ball to a big machine. They did not hear the loud noise that the machine made. They did not see the red light that flashed on the machine. + +They reached the ball and put their hands on it. Suddenly, they felt a shock that made them scream and jump. The ball was not a ball. It was a bomb. And they had triggered it. + +The bomb exploded with a loud bang and a bright flash. The whole field was on fire. Ben and Lily were thrown back by the blast. They landed on the ground, hurt and scared. They dropped their flashlight, which broke into pieces. + +They looked at each other and cried. They wished they had listened to the signs. They wished they had been more humble and careful. They wished they had never followed the new path. They wished they had stayed in the park. +Lily and Ben 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 water from the sink. The sink was big and shiny and had a tap. + +One day, they wanted to make a cake. They found some flour and sugar and eggs in the cupboard. They put them in a big bowl and mixed them with a spoon. They also added some water from the sink. They thought the cake would be very sweet and soft. + +But they added too much water. The cake batter became very runny and drippy. It spilled over the bowl and onto the floor. It made a big mess. Lily and Ben were scared. They did not want Mommy to see the mess. They tried to clean it up with a cloth, but it only made it worse. + +Mommy came into the kitchen. She saw the mess. She was very angry. She shouted at Lily and Ben. She said they were naughty and careless. She said they had to clean up the mess and go to their room. She said they could not play in the kitchen anymore. + +Lily and Ben were very sad. They cried and said they were sorry. They said they only wanted to make a cake. They said they loved Mommy. Mommy saw their tears and felt sorry for them. She hugged them and said she loved them too. She said they were adorable and sweet, but they had to be careful and listen. She said they could help her make a real cake later. She said they had to clean up the mess first. Lily and Ben nodded and smiled. They said they would help. They said they were happy. They said they liked cake. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they see a big bear in the park. The bear is brown and furry. He looks hungry and angry. + +"Mom, dad, look! A bear!" Anna shouts. + +"Shh, be quiet, Anna. We have to stay calm and move away slowly. The bear might attack us if we scare him," dad says. + +But Ben is not afraid. He thinks he is very brave and intelligent. He wants to show the bear who is the boss. He picks up a stick and runs towards the bear. He yells, "Go away, bear! This is our park!" + +"Ben, no! Come back!" mom cries. + +The bear sees Ben and roars. He is not happy that Ben is bothering him. He swings his paw and hits Ben on the head. Ben falls down and cries. He is hurt and scared. + +Anna runs to Ben and hugs him. She says, "Ben, you are silly. You should not make the bear angry. He is stronger and bigger than you. You are not brave, you are foolish." + +Mom and dad also run to Ben and help him. They check his wound and call for help. They say, "Ben, you are lucky that the bear did not hurt you more. You should never do that again. You should respect the animals and their space. You should listen to us and be careful. That is what intelligent people do." + +Ben is sorry for what he did. He says, "I am sorry, mom, dad, Anna. I was wrong. I was not intelligent, I was stupid. I will never do that again. I will be more respectful and careful. I love you." + +Mom, dad, and Anna hug Ben and say, "We love you too, Ben. We are glad that you are okay. We hope you learned your lesson." + +The end. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big red truck with a loud horn. It was a fire truck. The fire truck stopped near a house. The house had smoke and fire. Sara and Ben were scared. + +"Fire! Fire!" the fire truck horn said. "Ring! Ring!" the fire truck bell said. The fire truck had men with hoses and hats. They ran to the house. They sprayed water on the fire. They broke the door and windows. They looked for people and pets. + +Sara and Ben saw a woman and a cat come out of the house. The woman was coughing and the cat was wet. The woman hugged the cat. She was happy and sad. She thanked the men. + +"Are you OK?" one of the men asked the woman. + +"I'm OK, but I'm weak. I need some help," the woman said. + +"We will help you. Don't worry," the man said. He gave her a blanket and a bottle of water. He called an ambulance. + +Sara and Ben watched the fire truck and the ambulance. They felt sorry for the woman and the cat. They hoped they would be OK. They learned that fire is bad and dangerous. They learned that fire trucks and fire men are good and brave. They went back to their mom and dad. They told them what they saw. They said they wanted to be fire men when they grew up. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a huge balloon in the sky. It is red and shiny. They want to touch it. + +"Look, Lily, a huge balloon!" Tom says. + +"Wow, it is so pretty! Can we have it?" Lily asks. + +They run after the balloon. They do not see the road. They do not hear the car. The car is fast and loud. The driver does not see them. + +"Tom, Lily, stop!" their mom shouts. But it is too late. + +The car hits them. They fall down. They do not get up. The balloon flies away. Their mom cries. The driver cries. The sky is sad. The end. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their toy cars in the garden. They had a big box of cars of different colors and sizes. They made roads and bridges with sticks and stones. They pretended to be drivers and passengers. + +One day, they found a small pond near the fence. It was full of water and frogs. They thought it would be fun to drive their cars near the pond. They took some of their cars and went to the pond. + +"Look, Lily, I can make my car go fast and splash the water!" Tom said. He pushed his red car hard and it zoomed towards the pond. He was careless and did not stop in time. His car fell into the pond with a splash. + +"Oh no, Tom, your car is gone!" Lily said. She saw the car sink into the water. She was sad for Tom. She liked his red car. + +Tom was sad too. He wished he could get his car back. He tried to reach for it, but the pond was too deep and muddy. He could not see his car. He felt sorry for being careless. + +"Maybe you can reverse your car and make it come out of the pond," Lily said. She had an idea. She took her yellow car and showed Tom how to reverse it. She pulled it back and made it go backwards. + +Tom nodded. He thought it was a good idea. He took his blue car and tried to reverse it. He pulled it back and made it go backwards. He was careful and stopped before the pond. + +"Good job, Tom, you reversed your car!" Lily said. She clapped her hands. She was happy for Tom. + +Tom smiled. He was happy too. He thanked Lily for helping him. He learned how to reverse his car. He decided to be more careful near the pond. He did not want to lose another car. He and Lily continued to play with their cars in the garden. They had fun. +Tom and Lily were eager to play with their new toy car. It was big and red and had four wheels. They wanted to make it go fast and loud. + +But the toy car did not work. It was still and quiet. Tom and Lily looked at the box. It said they needed a battery to make the toy car work. They did not know what a battery was. + +They asked their mom for help. Mom showed them a small and shiny thing. She said it was a battery. She said they had to attach it to the toy car. She said attach meant to put it in a special place and make it stay there. + +Tom and Lily watched as mom opened the toy car and found the special place. She put the battery in and closed the toy car. She said it was ready to play. + +Tom and Lily cheered and thanked mom. They took the toy car to the living room. They turned it on and made it go fast and loud. They had fun playing with their new toy car. They were happy they learned a new word: attach. +Sara was very happy. It was her birthday and she could invite her friends to her house. She wanted to have a fun party with cake, balloons and games. She also wanted to have a clown to make them laugh. + +She asked her mom to find a clown for her party. Her mom looked on the internet and found a clown named Bobo. He looked very funny and colorful. He had a big red nose, a blue wig and a yellow suit. He could make balloon animals, tell jokes and do magic tricks. Her mom called Bobo and invited him to Sara's party. + +On the day of the party, Sara and her friends were very excited. They ate cake, played games and waited for Bobo to arrive. When they heard a knock on the door, they ran to open it. But they were surprised to see a different clown. He had a green nose, a purple wig and a pink suit. He had a suitcase full of toys, books and puzzles. He said, "Hello, I'm Lolo. I'm Bobo's brother. Bobo is sick today, so he asked me to come instead. I hope you don't mind." + +Sara and her friends were confused. They wanted to see Bobo, not Lolo. They thought Lolo looked weird and boring. They did not want to play with his toys, books and puzzles. They wanted to see balloon animals, jokes and magic tricks. They said, "We don't like you, Lolo. You are not funny. You are not colorful. You are not Bobo. Go away!" + +Lolo felt sad. He said, "I'm sorry you don't like me, but I'm here to make you happy. I have many unique things to show you. They are not like Bobo's, but they are still fun and interesting. Please give me a chance. Maybe you will like me after all." + +Sara and her friends looked at each other. They felt a little sorry for Lolo. He seemed nice and friendly. He did not mean to disappoint them. They decided to give him a chance. They said, "OK, Lolo. We will give you a chance. Show us what you have." + +Lolo smiled. He opened his suitcase and took out his toys, books and puzzles. He showed them how to play with them, how to read them and how to solve them. He also told them stories, sang songs and taught them new words. Sara and her friends soon realized that Lolo was very smart, creative and kind. They had a lot of fun with him. They learned new things and laughed a lot. They forgot about Bobo and enjoyed Lolo's company. + +At the end of the party, Sara and her friends thanked Lolo for coming. They said, "We are sorry we were rude to you, Lolo. You are a great clown. You are funny, colorful and unique. You are not Bobo, but you are awesome. We like you, Lolo. Come back again!" + +Lolo hugged them and said, "Thank you for being nice to me, Sara and friends. You are great kids. You are brave, curious and kind. You are not afraid to try new things and make new friends. You are unique, too. I like you, too. I will come back again!" + +Sara and her friends waved goodbye to Lolo and went back to their parents. They told them how much they liked Lolo and how much they learned from him. Their parents were proud of them and happy for them. They said, "You see, Sara and friends, you should never judge a book by its cover. You should never judge a clown by his nose. You should always be open-minded and respectful. You never know who you might meet and what you might discover. Everyone is unique and everyone has something to offer. That is the moral of the story." +Mia and Ben liked to play in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and smell them. They liked to watch the bees and the butterflies. They liked to make up stories about the fairies and the elves that lived in the garden. + +One day, they saw a new flower. It was big and round and pink. It had many petals that looked like a ball. They had never seen a flower like that before. + +"What is that?" Mia asked. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe it is a magic flower. Maybe it can grant wishes." + +"Let's make a wish then," Mia said. "I wish we could go to the harbor and see the boats and the water." + +"I wish that too," Ben said. "But how can we go? We are too little. Mom and Dad are busy. They won't take us." + +They closed their eyes and wished very hard. Then they opened them and waited. Nothing happened. The flower was still there, but it did not move or talk or glow. + +"Maybe it is not a magic flower," Mia said. "Maybe it is just a pretty flower." + +"Maybe," Ben said. "But it is still nice to look at. Maybe it will bloom more tomorrow. Maybe it will have more colors." + +They decided to leave the flower alone and play with their toys. They forgot about their wish. They did not know that the flower was a special flower. It was a flower that listened to the wishes of children. It was a flower that could make dreams come true. + +The next day, Mom and Dad had a surprise for them. They said they had a day off and they wanted to take them to the harbor. They said they had tickets for a boat ride and a picnic. They said they wanted to have fun with them. + +Mia and Ben were very happy. They ran to get their coats and hats. They did not notice the flower in the garden. It was smiling. It had bloomed more. It had more colors. It was happy too. It had granted their wish. It had made them happy. +Sara and Ben are playing with their toy dinosaurs. Sara has a big green one with sharp teeth and a long tail. Ben has a small blue one with wings and a horn. They make loud noises and pretend to fight. + +"Rawr! My dinosaur is stronger than yours!" Sara says. + +"No, mine is faster and smarter!" Ben says. + +They bump their dinosaurs together and laugh. Then they see something shiny on the floor. It is a scale from a real fish. It is silver and smooth. + +"Wow, what is this?" Sara asks. + +"It is a scale. It is from a fish. Fish live in the water and have scales on their skin," Ben says. + +"Can I touch it?" Sara asks. + +"Sure, but be gentle. It is fragile," Ben says. + +Sara picks up the scale and holds it in her hand. She blinks her eyes and sees the light reflect on it. It is like a little mirror. She smiles and shows it to Ben. + +"Look, it is so pretty! Can we keep it?" Sara asks. + +"Okay, we can keep it. But we have to share it. It is our treasure," Ben says. + +They put the scale in a small box and hide it under the bed. They hug each other and say they are good friends. They go back to playing with their dinosaurs. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. Anna sees a big hill and wants to climb it. She says to Ben, "Come with me, we can see the whole park from up there." + +Ben is scared of the hill. He says, "No, thank you. It is too high and steep. You might fall and hurt yourself." Anna says, "Don't be silly, I am strong and brave. I can do it." She runs to the hill and starts to climb. + +Ben watches from the swing. He hopes Anna will be careful. He sees her reach the top of the hill. She looks very happy and proud. She waves to him and shouts, "Look at me, Ben, I did it!" But then, she loses her balance and slips. She rolls down the hill and lands on the grass. + +Ben runs to her and asks, "Are you okay, Anna?" Anna is crying. She has a scratch on her knee and a bump on her head. She says, "Ow, ow, ow, that hurt. I was silly, Ben, you were right. The hill was too high and steep. I should have listened to you." + +Ben hugs her and says, "It's okay, Anna, everyone makes mistakes. I'm sorry you got hurt. Do you want me to get you some water?" Anna nods and says, "Yes, please. And a tissue. I have dirt in my mouth." Ben says, "Okay, I'll be right back. Stay here, I'll get help." He runs to the bench where their mom is sitting. He tells her what happened and asks for water and a tissue. + +Mom gets up and follows Ben to Anna. She sees her lying on the grass, with tears and dirt on her face. She says, "Oh, Anna, what happened? Are you hurt?" She kneels down and checks her knee and her head. She says, "You have a scratch and a bump, but they are not bad. They will heal soon. Here, have some water and a tissue. You can clean your mouth and your face." + +Anna takes the water and the tissue. She sips the water and spits out the dirt. She wipes her face and her knee. She says, "Thank you, mom. Thank you, Ben. You are both very kind. I'm sorry I was proud and climbed the hill. I won't do it again." Mom says, "It's okay, Anna, I'm glad you are okay. You were brave to try something new, but you also need to be careful and listen to your friends. They care about you and want you to be safe." Ben says, "Yes, Anna, I care about you and want you to be safe. You are my best friend. Do you want to play with me on the swing?" Anna says, "Yes, Ben, I want to play with you on the swing. You are my best friend too. Let's go." They hug and smile. Mom says, "That's good. I'm proud of both of you. You are good friends. Let's go to the swing and have some fun." They all walk to the swing and have some fun. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and hug each other. But Lily has a problem. She has a hole in her heart. She needs an operation to fix it. + +One day, Mom and Dad take Lily to the hospital. They tell Ben to stay with Grandma. Ben is sad and scared. He does not want Lily to go away. He wants to hug her and tell her he loves her. + +At the hospital, Lily wears a blue gown and a bracelet with her name. A nice doctor talks to her and Mom and Dad. He says he will make her heart better. He gives her a mask to breathe. Lily feels sleepy. + +Ben waits at Grandma's house. He plays with his trucks and trains, but he is not happy. He misses Lily. He thinks she is having fun at the hospital. He thinks she gets to see new things and meet new people. He is jealous of her. + +Grandma sees Ben is unhappy. She hugs him and says, "Don't be jealous, Ben. Lily is not having fun. She is having an operation. She is brave and strong, but she is also scared and in pain. She needs your love and support. She will come back soon and you can hug her and play with her again." + +Ben listens to Grandma. He feels sorry for Lily. He does not want her to be scared and in pain. He wants her to be happy and healthy. He says, "I love Lily. I hope she is okay. I want to hug her and tell her I'm sorry." + +Grandma smiles and says, "You are a good brother, Ben. Lily loves you too. She will be happy to see you when she comes back. Let's make a card for her and draw some hearts and flowers. That will make her smile." + +Ben nods and says, "Okay, Grandma. Let's make a card for Lily. I want to make her smile." He gets some paper and crayons and starts to draw. He feels a little better. He hopes Lily feels better too. +Ben likes to play with his plane. He makes it fly in the air and makes zoom sounds. He smiles when he sees his plane go fast and high. He thinks his plane is smart and cool. + +But one day, his sister Lily wants to play with his plane too. She takes it from his hands and runs away. Ben is angry and sad. He shouts at Lily and chases her. He wants his plane back. + +Lily runs to the garden and tries to fly the plane. But she does not know how to make it work. She throws it hard and it falls to the ground. It breaks into pieces. Lily is scared and sorry. She cries and says sorry to Ben. + +Ben sees his plane broken and feels very bad. He loves his plane and does not want to lose it. He cries and says it is not fair. He is mad at Lily and does not want to talk to her. + +But then, he sees Lily's face. She is also sad and sorry. She did not mean to break his plane. She just wanted to play with him. She says she will help him fix it. She hugs him and says she loves him. + +Ben feels a little better. He knows Lily is his sister and she is not bad. He hugs her back and says he loves her too. He says they can try to fix his plane together. He smiles and says they can also play with other toys. He thinks Lily is smart and kind. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were animals. Lily had a pink bunny and Tom had a blue elephant. + +"Look at my bunny, she can hop and hop!" Lily said, making her toy jump on the sofa. + +"Look at my elephant, he can stomp and stomp!" Tom said, making his toy walk on the floor. + +They were having fun, but they were also making a lot of noise. Their mom was in the kitchen, trying to cook dinner. She heard them and came to the living room. + +"Kids, you are too loud. Please play quietly or go to your room," she said. + +Lily and Tom nodded, but they did not listen. They kept playing with their toys and making noises. + +"Hop, hop, hop!" Lily said. + +"Stomp, stomp, stomp!" Tom said. + +Their mom heard them again and came back to the living room. She was not happy. + +"Kids, I told you to play quietly or go to your room. Why did you not listen?" she said. + +Lily and Tom looked at each other. They did not know what to say. + +"Sorry, mom," they said. + +Their mom sighed. She saw a board on the wall. It was a board with letters and pictures. She had an idea. + +"Come here, kids. I have a game for you. It is called repeat. I will point to a letter or a picture on the board, and you will say it after me. OK?" she said. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They liked games. They followed their mom to the board. + +Their mom pointed to a letter. It was a big E. + +"E," she said. + +"E," Lily and Tom repeated. + +Their mom pointed to a picture. It was a picture of an enormous cake. + +"Enormous cake," she said. + +"Enormous cake," Lily and Tom repeated. + +Their mom smiled. She pointed to another letter. It was a small e. + +"e," she said. + +"e," Lily and Tom repeated. + +They played the game for a while. They learned new words and sounds. They also played quietly. Their mom was happy. She finished cooking dinner and called them to the table. + +"Good job, kids. You played the game very well. Now it is time to eat. Come on, let's go," she said. + +Lily and Tom put their toys away and followed their mom to the kitchen. They were hungry and excited. They wondered if there was a real enormous cake for dessert. +Lily and Ben were playing with their dolls. They liked to make clothes for them with thread and needles. Lily was very gentle with her needle. She did not want to hurt her doll or herself. Ben was not so gentle. He pushed his needle too hard and made a big hole in his doll's dress. + +"Oh no!" Ben said. "Look what I did! How can I fix it?" + +Lily looked at his doll. She saw the hole and the thread. She had an idea. + +"Maybe you can question the hole," she said. + +"Question the hole?" Ben asked. "What do you mean?" + +Lily showed him her needle. She pointed at the hole. + +"You can use your needle to ask the hole where it came from," she said. "Then you can pull the thread to close it." + +Ben thought that was a funny way to talk. But he liked Lily's idea. He took his needle and pretended to question the hole. + +"Hello, hole," he said. "Why are you here? How did you get so big?" + +He moved his needle around the hole. He pulled the thread gently. He saw the hole getting smaller. + +"Bye, hole," he said. "You are not welcome here. Go away." + +He finished his stitching. He looked at his doll's dress. He smiled. The hole was gone. + +"Thank you, Lily," he said. "You are very smart. You helped me fix my doll." + +Lily smiled back. She was happy to help her friend. + +"You are welcome, Ben," she said. "You are very brave. You questioned the hole." + +They hugged their dolls. They continued to play. They had fun with their thread and needles. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park, to draw with crayons, and to share their snacks. One day, they decided to play pretend. They found some old clothes and hats in a box and put them on. + +"Let's be cowboys and cowgirls," Tom said. "We can ride horses and go to the west." + +"Okay," Lily said. "But I want to be a princess too. And you can be my prince." + +Tom nodded. He liked Lily a lot. He thought she was pretty and nice. He took her hand and said, "Then let's get married. We can have a big cake and lots of flowers." + +Lily smiled. She liked Tom a lot too. She thought he was funny and brave. She said, "Yes, let's get married. We can invite all our friends and toys." + +They found a ring made of paper and put it on Lily's finger. They kissed each other on the cheek and said, "I do." Then they ran to the kitchen and asked Lily's mom for some cake. + +Lily's mom was surprised, but she was happy to see them having fun. She gave them each a slice of yummy chocolate cake and a glass of milk. She said, "Congratulations, you two. You make a lovely couple." + +Lily and Tom thanked her and ate their cake. They were very happy. They decided that being married was the best game ever. +Sam did not like his tutor. He was stubborn and did not want to learn new things. He only wanted to play with his toys and watch cartoons. His tutor was a nice lady who came to his house every week. She tried to teach him letters, numbers, colors and shapes. But Sam did not listen to her. He said no to everything she asked him to do. + +One day, his tutor brought a big book with many pictures. She said, "Sam, this is a story book. It has funny and exciting stories. Do you want to hear one?" Sam looked at the book and saw a picture of a lion and a mouse. He liked animals and he was curious. He said, "Okay, what is the story?" + +His tutor smiled and said, "This is a story about a lion and a mouse who became friends. The lion was very strong and proud. He thought he was the king of the jungle. The mouse was very small and timid. He was afraid of the lion. But one day, something happened that changed their lives. Do you want to know what it was?" Sam nodded and said, "Yes, please tell me." + +His tutor opened the book and began to read. She used different voices for the lion and the mouse. She made the story sound fun and interesting. Sam listened carefully and looked at the pictures. He forgot about his toys and cartoons. He wanted to know what happened next. He asked questions and made comments. He laughed and gasped. He relaxed and enjoyed the story. + +When the story was over, his tutor said, "Did you like the story, Sam?" Sam said, "Yes, I liked it very much. The lion and the mouse were very brave and kind. They helped each other and became friends. Can you read me another story?" His tutor said, "Of course, I can. But first, let's review what we learned today. Can you tell me what letter is this?" She pointed to a letter in the book. Sam looked at it and said, "That is L. L for lion." His tutor said, "Very good, Sam. You are a smart boy. And what color is this?" She pointed to a color in the book. Sam said, "That is yellow. Yellow like the sun." His tutor said, "Excellent, Sam. You are learning fast. And what shape is this?" She pointed to a shape in the book. Sam said, "That is a circle. Circle like a ball." His tutor said, "Wonderful, Sam. You are doing great. I am very proud of you. Now, let's read another story." Sam said, "Yes, let's do that. I like stories. And I like you, tutor. You are a nice lady." His tutor said, "Thank you, Sam. I like you too. You are a good boy. And you are not stubborn anymore." They hugged and smiled. They read another story and had a good time. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a bird on a tree. The bird had blue and yellow feathers. It was very pretty. + +"Look, Ben, a bird!" Anna said. "It sings a song. Do you hear it?" + +"Yes, I hear it. It sounds nice. I like the bird," Ben said. + +They went closer to the tree. They wanted to see the bird better. They were quiet and careful. They did not want to scare the bird. + +The bird saw them. It did not fly away. It sang louder and louder. It was happy to have visitors. + +Anna and Ben admired the bird. They smiled and clapped. They thought the bird was amazing. + +The bird liked their applause. It flapped its wings and tilted its head. It was proud of its song. + +"Thank you, bird, for your song. You are very talented and delicate," Anna said. + +"You are welcome, Anna and Ben. You are very kind and friendly," the bird said. + +Anna and Ben were surprised. They did not know the bird could talk. They were very curious. + +"Can you teach us your song, bird?" Ben asked. + +"Of course, I can. It is easy and fun. Just follow me," the bird said. + +The bird sang again. Anna and Ben listened and repeated. They learned the bird's song. They sang together. They had a lot of fun. +Lily likes to ride her bike. She has a pink bike with four wheels. Two big wheels and two small wheels. The small wheels help her balance. She can pedal fast and go far. + +One day, she wants to ride her bike to the park. She asks her mom to come with her. Her mom says yes and gets her own bike. They put on their helmets and go outside. + +Lily pedals hard and follows her mom. She sees a big hill. She wants to go up the hill. She pedals harder and harder. She feels her legs get tired. She feels her breath get fast. She feels her helmet get tight. + +She is almost at the top of the hill. She sees a big rock on the road. She tries to avoid it. She turns her bike. She loses her balance. She drops her bike. She falls on the ground. + +She cries. Her mom stops and runs to her. She hugs her and checks her. She says, "Are you okay, Lily? Did you hurt yourself?" She sees a scrape on her knee. She says, "It's okay, Lily. It's just a little scrape. We can clean it and put a band-aid on it. You are very brave." + +Lily stops crying. She says, "Thank you, mom. I'm okay. Can I ride my bike again?" Her mom says, "Of course, Lily. But let's go back home first. We can go to the park another day. And maybe we can avoid the big hill next time." She helps Lily get back on her bike. She loosens her helmet. She says, "Let's go, Lily. You are a great bike rider." Lily smiles and pedals with her mom. She feels happy. +Anna was a big girl who liked to learn new things. She wanted to go to university when she grew up, like her mom and dad. They told her that university was a place where people studied many things and had fun with their friends. + +One day, Anna went with her mom to visit her dad at his university. He worked there as a teacher. He showed them his office, his classroom, and his library. Anna was amazed by all the books and pictures and machines. She wanted to touch everything and ask many questions. + +"Can I stay here with you, dad?" Anna asked. "I want to learn more things." + +"Sorry, sweetie, but you have to go to your own school first," her dad said. "You are too little to go to university. But maybe one day, you can come here and study what you like." + +Anna was sad. She did not want to leave. She wanted to be with her dad and learn more things. She felt helpless. She did not like her own school. It was boring and noisy and hard. + +She saw a big clock on the wall. It had a long hand and a short hand. She remembered that her dad had taught her how to tell time with the clock. She looked at the clock and saw that the long hand was almost at the top and the short hand was almost at the nine. + +"Dad, what time is it?" Anna asked. + +"It's almost nine o'clock, sweetie," her dad said. "Why do you ask?" + +"Because I have a plan," Anna said. She smiled and ran to the door. She opened it and shouted, "Fire! Fire! Everyone, get out!" + +She hoped that everyone would leave the building and she could stay with her dad. She did not know that it was a bad thing to do. She did not know that it was a lie. + +Her dad heard her and ran after her. He saw that there was no fire, only a lot of people who were scared and confused. He saw that Anna had made a big mistake. He was angry and worried. He caught her and hugged her. + +"Anna, what did you do?" he asked. "Why did you say there was a fire?" + +"I wanted to stay with you, dad," Anna said. "I wanted to go to university with you. I'm sorry, dad. I didn't mean to make trouble." + +Her dad sighed. He loved Anna, but he was not happy with her. He had to explain to everyone what had happened. He had to apologize to his boss and his colleagues and his students. He had to take Anna home and talk to her mom. He had to teach Anna a lesson. + +He looked at the clock again. It was nine o'clock. The long hand was at the top and the short hand was at the nine. He wished he could turn back time and start the day over. He felt helpless. He did not like his own plan. It was silly and dangerous and wrong. +Lily was a playful girl who liked to make friends. She invited Sam, a boy from her class, to come to her house on Wednesday. She wanted to show him her toys and have fun. + +Sam was happy to get the invite. He liked Lily and wanted to play with her. He asked his mom if he could go. His mom said yes, but he had to finish his homework first. Sam said okay and worked hard on his homework. + +On Wednesday, Sam went to Lily's house with his mom. Lily was waiting for him at the door. She smiled and said, "Hi, Sam! Come in, come in! I have so many toys to show you!" + +Sam followed Lily to her room. He saw a lot of toys on the floor. There were dolls, cars, blocks, books, and more. Lily said, "You can play with any toy you want. They are all mine, but I like to share." + +Sam was amazed by all the toys. He picked up a car and started to zoom it around. Lily picked up a doll and started to dress it up. They played together for a long time. They laughed and talked and had fun. + +Lily's mom came to the room and said, "It's time for a snack, kids. Do you want some cookies and milk?" Lily and Sam said yes and followed her to the kitchen. They ate the cookies and drank the milk. They said thank you to Lily's mom. + +Sam's mom came to pick him up. He said goodbye to Lily and gave her a hug. He said, "Thank you for inviting me, Lily. I had a lot of fun. You are a good friend." + +Lily said, "You're welcome, Sam. I had a lot of fun too. You are a good friend too. Come again soon!" + +Sam and Lily waved to each other as Sam left with his mom. They both felt happy and proud. They learned that sharing is caring and that playing together is better than playing alone. +Ben likes to play with his toy cars. He has many cars of different colors and sizes. He likes to make them go fast and zoom on the floor. Sometimes he makes them crash and say "boom!" + +One day, Ben finds a new car in his toy box. It is a big car with four big wheels and a lot of gears on the back. The gears are shiny and sharp. Ben thinks the car looks cool and wants to play with it. + +He picks up the car and tries to make it go. But the car does not go. It only makes a loud noise and shakes. Ben does not like the noise and the shaking. He thinks the car is broken. He gets angry and throws the car on the floor. + +The car lands on the floor with a loud bang. One of the gears breaks off and flies in the air. It hits Ben's mom, who is sitting on the couch. She says "ouch!" and drops her book. + +Ben's mom is not happy. She picks up the gear and looks at it. She sees that it is sharp and can hurt someone. She tells Ben that the car is not a toy, but a tool. She says that he should not play with it, or throw it, or hurt anyone with it. She says that he should be polite and careful with his things and with other people. + +Ben feels sorry. He says "sorry, mom" and gives her a hug. He does not want to hurt his mom or anyone else. He puts the car back in the toy box and does not play with it again. He plays with his other cars that are not sharp or loud or broken. He has fun and is polite. +Tom likes to play with his hammer. He likes to hit things and make noise. One day, he finds a big nail in the wall. He wants to hit it with his hammer. He thinks it will be fun. + +He lifts his hammer and swings it hard. But he misses the nail. He hits the pipe instead. The pipe breaks and water comes out. The water is wet and cold. It sprays all over Tom and the wall and the floor. + +Tom is scared and sad. He drops his hammer and runs away. He looks for his mom. He wants her to help him. He says, "Mom, mom, something bad happened!" + +Mom hears Tom and comes to see. She sees the water and the pipe and the hammer and the nail. She is angry and worried. She turns off the water and calls dad. She says, "Dad, dad, we have a problem!" + +Dad comes home and fixes the pipe. He tells Tom not to play with his hammer anymore. He says, "Tom, Tom, you have to be careful. You can't hit pipes with your hammer. You can hurt yourself and make a mess." + +Tom says he is sorry. He hugs mom and dad. He says, "I love you, mom and dad. I won't play with my hammer again." He learns his lesson. He plays with his blocks instead. He is happy and safe. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. But today, the park was boring. There were no other kids to play with. There were no ducks to feed. There were no swings to swing. + +"Let's go home," Sara said. "This park is boring." + +"No, let's stay," Ben said. "Maybe we can find something fun to do." + +He looked around and saw a patch of daisies. He ran to them and picked one. He smelled it and smiled. + +"Look, Sara, a daisy!" he said. "It smells nice. Do you want one?" + +He passed the daisy to Sara. She took it and smelled it too. She nodded. + +"It does smell nice," she said. "Thank you, Ben." + +She looked at the daisy and saw a tiny bug on it. She pointed to it and said, "Look, Ben, a bug!" + +Ben looked at the bug and said, "Wow, a bug! What kind of bug is it?" + +They both leaned closer to the bug and watched it crawl on the daisy. They saw its legs and wings and eyes. They heard it buzz. + +"It's a bee!" Sara said. "A bee that likes daisies." + +"A bee that makes honey!" Ben said. "Honey that tastes sweet." + +They both smiled and said, "Yum!" + +They decided to keep the daisy and the bee. They named the bee Daisy too. They played with Daisy the bee and Daisy the flower. They forgot about the boring park. They had fun. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they want to jog to the park. But it is very cold. Tom puts on his coat and hat. Sue does not. + +"Come on, Sue. Let's go jog," Tom says. + +"No, I don't want to. It is too cold. I want to stay inside and watch TV," Sue says. + +"But we always jog to the park. It is fun. You can see the birds and the flowers and the swings," Tom says. + +"I don't care. I like TV more. TV is warm and cozy. You go jog by yourself," Sue says. + +Tom is sad and angry. He thinks Sue is spoiled. She only does what she wants. She does not care about him. He decides to jog to the park alone. He hopes to find another friend there. He leaves Sue inside. Sue watches TV. She is bored and lonely. She wishes she had jogged with Tom. She realizes she was wrong. She puts on her coat and hat. She runs after Tom. She hopes he will forgive her. She wants to play with him again. +Lily and Ben were happy to move to a new house. They had many boxes to unpack. They wanted to see their new rooms and toys. + +But Mom and Dad said they had to wait. They had to unpack the kitchen and the bathroom first. They said it was a long day and they were tired. They said they would unpack the other boxes tomorrow. + +Lily and Ben did not like to wait. They wanted to play now. They saw a big box with a cheap sticker. They thought it was for them. They opened the box and found a lamp, a vase and a picture. + +"Look, Ben, we have new things!" Lily said. + +"Let's put them in our rooms!" Ben said. + +They took the lamp, the vase and the picture and ran to their rooms. They did not see Mom and Dad coming. + +Mom and Dad saw the empty box and the cheap sticker. They knew it was not for them. It was for their neighbor, Mr. Lee. They had taken his box by mistake. They were very sorry. + +They went to Lily's room and saw the lamp on her bed. They went to Ben's room and saw the vase on his desk. They went to the living room and saw the picture on the wall. + +"Lily, Ben, what have you done?" Mom said. + +"We unpacked our box!" Lily said. + +"It was not your box!" Dad said. "It was Mr. Lee's box! He gave us a cheap sticker to tell us. We have to give it back to him!" + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They did not know it was Mr. Lee's box. They thought it was their box. They liked the lamp, the vase and the picture. They did not want to give them back. + +But they knew they had to. They had made a mistake. They had to say sorry to Mr. Lee. They had to be honest and kind. + +They took the lamp, the vase and the picture and went with Mom and Dad to Mr. Lee's house. They knocked on the door and gave him his box. + +"Mr. Lee, we are sorry. We took your box by mistake. We thought it was ours. We unpacked your things. We hope you are not mad." Lily said. + +Mr. Lee smiled. He was not mad. He was glad they brought his box back. He thanked them for being honest and kind. He said they could keep the cheap sticker. He said it was a gift. + +Lily and Ben thanked Mr. Lee. They felt happy. They learned a lesson. They learned to wait and to ask before they unpack. They learned to respect other people's things. They learned to be honest and kind. +Sara and Tom were playing in the garden. They had a big box of toys. Sara liked to play with the dolls and the cars. Tom liked to play with the dinosaurs and the trains. They shared their toys and had fun. + +One day, Tom found a shiny scale in the box. It was green and smooth. He did not know what it was, but he liked it. He showed it to Sara. "Look, Sara, I found a scale. It is so pretty. Can I keep it?" he asked. + +Sara looked at the scale. She remembered that it was from her fish toy. She loved her fish toy. It was clean and soft. But one day, her fish toy got sick and died. She was very sad. She buried her fish toy in the garden, under a big rock. She put the scale in the box, so she could remember her fish toy. She did not want Tom to keep the scale. "No, Tom, you cannot keep the scale. It is mine. It is from my fish toy. Give it back to me," she said. + +Tom did not want to give back the scale. He thought it was his. He did not know about Sara's fish toy. He thought Sara was being mean. He ran away with the scale. He hid behind a tree. He said, "No, Sara, you cannot have the scale. It is mine. I found it. Go away." + +Sara was angry. She followed Tom. She wanted her scale back. She saw Tom behind the tree. She said, "Tom, give me back my scale. It is not yours. It is mine. It is from my fish toy. I buried my fish toy in the garden. It was very sad. You are being bad." + +Tom was surprised. He did not know that Sara buried her fish toy in the garden. He did not know that Sara was sad. He felt sorry for Sara. He said, "Sara, I am sorry. I did not know that you buried your fish toy in the garden. I did not know that you were sad. I did not mean to be bad. Here, you can have your scale back. I am sorry." + +Sara was happy. She took her scale back. She hugged Tom. She said, "Thank you, Tom. I am sorry, too. I should have told you about my fish toy. I should have shared my scale with you. You are my friend. Do you want to play with me?" + +Tom was happy, too. He hugged Sara. He said, "Yes, Sara, I want to play with you. You are my friend, too. Can we play with the dinosaurs and the trains?" + +Sara smiled. She said, "Yes, Tom, we can play with the dinosaurs and the trains. And we can play with the dolls and the cars, too. We can share our toys and have fun." + +They went back to the box. They took out their toys. They played together in the garden. They were happy. + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches the value of sharing, friendship, and empathy. It shows that sometimes people have different reasons for wanting something, and that it is important to listen and understand each other. It also shows that it is okay to be sad when something bad happens, and that it is good to remember the good things. + +Foreshadowing or setup and payoff: The story uses foreshadowing or setup and payoff by introducing the scale in the beginning, and revealing its origin and significance later. The scale is the source of conflict and resolution between Sara and Tom. It also connects to Sara's fish toy, which is a symbol of her loss and memory. The scale is a clue that leads to the discovery of Sara's fish toy in the garden, which is the turning point of the story. The scale also represents the bond between Sara and Tom, as they both admire its beauty and learn to share it. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big slide and run to it. Tom goes first. He slides down fast and laughs. Lily waits for her turn. + +But then she sees a boy with red pants. He is bigger than her and he looks mean. He pushes her and says, "I want to slide. Go away!" + +Lily is scared and sad. She thinks, "That is not nice. He should share. I want to slide too." + +She looks for Tom. He is at the bottom of the slide. He sees what is happening and runs to Lily. He says, "Hey, leave her alone. She was here first. You can slide after her." + +The boy with red pants is angry. He says, "No, I want to slide now. You are both babies. Go away!" + +Tom is brave and says, "No, you are the baby. You are not nice. You should say sorry." + +The boy with red pants does not like that. He tries to hit Tom, but Tom dodges. He says, "Stop it. You are not fun. You are mean." + +Lily thinks, "Tom is my friend. He helps me. He is fun. He is nice." + +She says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. Let's slide together." + +Tom smiles and says, "You are welcome, Lily. You are a good friend too. Let's slide together." + +They hold hands and slide down. They laugh and have fun. The boy with red pants watches them and thinks, "Maybe I should be nice too. Maybe then I can have friends and fun." +Ben and Lily were playing hide and seek in the park. Ben was the seeker and Lily was the hider. Lily ran behind a big tree and waited for Ben to find her. She covered her face with her hands and hoped Ben would not see her. + +Ben looked around the park and tried to find Lily. He saw a swing, a slide, a bench, and a fountain, but no Lily. He wondered where she was hiding. He walked towards the big tree and heard a giggle. He smiled and ran to the tree. + +He saw Lily's feet and legs under the tree. He said, "I found you, Lily! You have to reveal your face now!" He reached for her hands and pulled them away from her face. He saw her skin and her eyes and her nose and her mouth. He said, "There you are, Lily! You have a pretty face!" + +Lily laughed and said, "Thank you, Ben! You are a good seeker! Do you want to hide now? I can be the seeker!" + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes, let's switch! You have to count to ten and then look for me. I will find a good hiding spot!" + +Lily agreed and said, "Okay, Ben! I will count to ten and then look for you. But you have to be available, not too far away!" + +Ben said, "Okay, Lily! I will be available, not too far away!" He ran away from the tree and looked for a hiding spot. He saw a bush, a rock, a trash can, and a flower bed. He decided to hide behind the bush. He hoped Lily would not find him. He covered his face with his hands and waited for Lily to seek him. +Anna liked to play in the big house. She had many toys and books and dolls. But she felt lonely sometimes. She wanted a friend to talk to and share her games. + +One day, she saw a new thing in the living room. It was a big, soft armchair. It had a red and yellow pattern and a smiling face. Anna was curious. She walked to the armchair and said hello. + +"Hello, little girl," the armchair said. "I am Charlie. I am a magic armchair. I can talk and move and fly. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Anna was surprised and happy. She nodded and smiled. "Yes, I want to be your friend. I am Anna. I like to play and read and sing. What do you like to do?" + +"I like to do many things," Charlie said. "I like to tell stories and jokes and riddles. I like to travel and see new places and people. I like to help and teach and learn. I am a successful armchair. Do you want to play with me?" + +Anna clapped her hands and said yes. She climbed on Charlie and hugged him. They became good friends. They played and talked and laughed. They flew around the house and the garden and the park. They met other children and animals and toys. They had fun and learned new things. Anna was not lonely anymore. She was happy with Charlie, the magic armchair. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a new kid. He has gray hair and a gray coat. He looks sad. + +"Hi, what is your name?" Tom asks. + +"My name is Ben. I just moved here. I don't have any friends," Ben says. + +"Do you want to play with us?" Anna asks. + +"Really? Can I?" Ben says. + +"Sure, you can. We are nice. We will be your friends," Tom says. + +They welcome Ben to their group. They show him the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. They share their toys and snacks. Ben smiles. + +"Thank you for being my friends. You are very kind," Ben says. + +"You are welcome. We are happy to have you. You are fun," Anna says. + +They play until it is time to go home. They hug and say goodbye. They promise to play again tomorrow. + +The park is colorful. The sky is blue. The grass is green. The flowers are red, yellow, and pink. The kids are happy. They have made a new friend. +Lily and Max liked to play with their toy guns. They pretended to be space heroes, shooting at bad aliens and saving the world. One day, they found a big crystal in the park. It was shiny and pretty, and they wanted to take it home. + +"Look, Max, a space jewel!" Lily said. "Maybe it has magic powers!" + +"Let's shoot it and see what happens!" Max said. He aimed his toy gun at the crystal and pulled the trigger. + +But nothing happened. The crystal did not break or glow or make a sound. It just sat there, sparkling in the sun. + +"Maybe it's too strong for our guns," Lily said. "Maybe we need a real gun." + +Max remembered that his dad had a real gun in his closet. He had seen it once, when his dad was not looking. He thought it looked cool and dangerous, like a real space hero's gun. + +"Let's go to my house and get my dad's gun," Max said. "Then we can shoot the crystal and make it do something." + +Lily agreed. She was curious and excited. She did not know that real guns were not toys, and that they could hurt people very badly. + +They ran to Max's house, and sneaked into his dad's room. They found the gun in the closet, and took it with them. They did not see the note on the door that said: "Do not touch the gun. It is loaded and unsafe. I will be back soon to fix it." + +They ran back to the park, and found the crystal where they left it. They felt comfortable and happy, thinking they were going to have fun. + +"Ready, Lily?" Max said. "I'll shoot first, then you can try." + +He pointed the gun at the crystal, and pulled the trigger. + +But he did not hear a bang or see a flash. He felt a sharp pain in his hand, and saw blood dripping from his fingers. The gun had backfired, and hurt him badly. + +He dropped the gun and screamed. Lily screamed too. She did not understand what had happened. She was scared and sad. + +The crystal did not move or change. It just sat there, sparkling in the sun. +Lila was a curious girl who liked to see new things. One day, she went to the big water with her mom and dad. There, she saw a big ship with many people and things on it. She wanted to go on the ship and look around. + +She asked her mom and dad if they could go on the ship, but they said no. They said the ship was not for them, and they had to stay on the land. Lila was sad, but she did not cry. She decided to watch the ship from the land and see what it did. + +She saw the ship move slowly in the big water. She saw the people wave and shout. She saw the things go up and down. She wondered what the people and things were doing on the ship. She leaned closer to the water to see better, but she was careful not to fall in. + +She saw a small boat come out of the ship. She saw some people get on the boat and leave the ship. She wondered where they were going and what they would see. She leaned even closer to the water to follow the boat with her eyes, but she was still careful not to fall in. + +She saw the boat go to a small land with trees and flowers. She saw the people get off the boat and walk on the land. She wondered what they would find and do on the land. She leaned as close as she could to the water to see more, but she was not careful enough. She slipped and fell in. + +She felt the water wet and cold. She felt scared and cried. She called for her mom and dad. They heard her and ran to her. They pulled her out of the water and hugged her. They said she was okay and they loved her. They said she was too curious and she had to be more careful. Lila said she was sorry and she learned her lesson. She said she still liked the ship and the boat and the land, but she would not lean too close to the water again. +Tom and Ben are friends who like to play baseball. They have a big field near their house where they can throw and catch the ball. One day, they find a deep hole in the field. They wonder what is inside the hole. + +"Maybe there is a treasure in the hole," Tom says. "Let's dig and see." + +"OK, but we have to be careful," Ben says. "The hole might be dangerous." + +They get a shovel and start to dig. They dig and dig, but they do not find anything. They only make the hole bigger and bigger. They are so busy digging that they do not see the sky getting dark and the clouds getting thick. + +Soon, it starts to rain. The rain is heavy and fast. The hole fills up with water. Tom and Ben are wet and cold. They try to get out of the hole, but they slip and fall. They are stuck in the hole. + +"Help! Help!" they shout. "We are in the hole!" + +No one hears them. They are scared and sad. They wish they did not dig the hole. They wish they played baseball instead. + +Then, they hear a bark. It is Spot, Tom's dog. Spot is smart and loyal. He hears Tom and Ben's cries. He runs to the field and sees the hole. He sees Tom and Ben in the hole. He wants to help them. + +Spot runs to the house and gets a rope. He brings the rope to the hole. He drops one end of the rope into the hole. He holds the other end with his teeth. He pulls and pulls. + +"Grab the rope!" Spot barks. "I will pull you out!" + +Tom and Ben grab the rope. They hold on tight. Spot pulls and pulls. He is strong and brave. He pulls Tom and Ben out of the hole. They are safe and happy. + +"Thank you, Spot!" Tom and Ben say. "You are a hero! You saved us!" + +Spot wags his tail. He is glad that Tom and Ben are OK. He licks their faces. He loves them. + +Tom and Ben hug Spot. They are sorry that they dug the hole. They learned their lesson. They say sorry to the field. They promise to play baseball and not dig holes. They also promise to provide Spot with treats and toys. They are good friends. They go home together. +Ben and Mia were playing with their dad's toolbox. They liked to look at the shiny tools and pretend they were fixing things. But they did not know how to use them right. They only knew some of the names, like hammer, saw and screw. + +One day, they found a big screw on the floor. It was long and pointy and had a funny head. They wondered what it was for. Ben wanted to keep it and put it in his pocket. Mia wanted to play with it and see if it fit in anything. They started to argue and pull the screw from each other. + +"Give it to me!" Ben shouted. "It's mine!" + +"No, it's mine!" Mia yelled. "I saw it first!" + +They pulled harder and harder, until the screw slipped from their hands. It flew in the air and landed on the window. The window cracked and made a loud noise. Ben and Mia gasped and dropped the tools they were holding. They were scared and sorry. + +Their dad heard the noise and came to see what happened. He saw the broken window and the screw and the tools. He was angry and sad. He asked them why they were playing with his toolbox and how they broke the window. Ben and Mia did not know what to say. They felt bad and ashamed. + +They said they were sorry and hugged their dad. They told him they were just curious and excited about the screw. They did not mean to break the window. They asked him to forgive them and help them fix it. Their dad sighed and smiled. He said he loved them and he was glad they were not hurt. He said he would teach them how to use the tools properly and safely. He said they had to be careful and respectful with his things. He said they had to pay for the window with their allowance. Ben and Mia nodded and agreed. They learned their lesson and hugged their dad again. They were still curious and excited, but also more careful and responsible. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big bag of snacks. The snacks include apples, crackers, cheese and peanuts. + +One day, a new boy comes to the park. His name is Ben. He wants to play with Sam and Mia. They say yes. They share their snacks with Ben. Ben likes the apples, crackers and cheese. But he does not like the peanuts. He says they make him sick. + +Sam and Mia are surprised. They like the peanuts. They ask Ben why he is sick. Ben says he has a peanut allergy. He says he cannot eat peanuts or touch them. He says they make him itch and swell. He says he has a special medicine for it. + +Sam and Mia are sorry. They say they did not know. They say they will not give him peanuts anymore. They say they will be careful with their snacks. They say they want to be his friends. Ben is happy. He says thank you. He says they are reliable friends. He says he likes to play with them. They smile and hug. They play in the park. They have fun. They are friends. +Sara and Ben are playing with a ball in the park. They see a big bird on a tree. The bird has a long string in its beak. Sara and Ben want the string. They think it is fun to play with. + +They run to the tree and try to get the string. Sara points at the bird and says, "Give us the string, bird!" Ben throws the ball at the bird and says, "Drop the string, bird!" The bird is angry. It does not like Sara and Ben. It does not want to give them the string. + +The bird flies away with the string. Sara and Ben chase the bird. They do not look where they are going. They are impatient. They want the string now. They do not see the road. They do not see the car. The car is fast. The car is loud. The car hits Sara and Ben. Sara and Ben are hurt. They cry. They bleed. They drop the ball. + +The bird sees the car. The bird sees Sara and Ben. The bird is scared. It drops the string. The string falls on the road. The string is dirty. The string is broken. The string is not fun anymore. + +The end. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the bath. They had many toys that could float and splash. They made bubbles and waves and had fun. But they did not like when the water got cold and dirty. + +"Mom, can we have more water?" Ben asked. + +"No, sweetie, you have been in the bath for a long time. It is time to get out and dry off," Mom said. + +"But we want to play more!" Lily said. + +"I have an idea. Why don't you help me change the water? We can let the old water go down the drain and fill the tub with new water. Then you can play for a little bit more," Mom said. + +Ben and Lily liked this idea. They watched the water swirl and disappear in the drain. They heard the gurgle and the whoosh. They helped Mom turn on the faucet and make the water warm and clear. They saw the tub fill up again. + +"Wow, this is great!" Ben said. + +"Yeah, this is great!" Lily said. + +They jumped back in the bath and played with their toys. They thanked Mom for changing the water. They were happy and clean. +Tom is a bald man who likes to observe things. He has a big mug with a picture of a lion on it. He drinks hot tea from his mug every morning. + +One day, Tom sees a bird on his window. The bird is blue and yellow and has a long tail. Tom wants to observe the bird better, so he gets his binoculars. He puts his mug on the table and looks through the binoculars. + +But he does not see the bird. He sees a squirrel. The squirrel is brown and furry and has a big bushy tail. The squirrel sees Tom's mug and thinks it is a nut. The squirrel jumps on the table and grabs the mug. + +Tom is surprised and drops his binoculars. He hears a loud crash. He looks at the table and sees his mug broken on the floor. The squirrel is gone. The bird is gone. Tom is sad. He liked his mug. + +He picks up the pieces of his mug and puts them in the trash. He gets a new mug from the cupboard. It has a picture of a fish on it. He makes more tea and sits on the couch. He hopes to see the bird again. He does not like the squirrel. +Lily and Tom are playing in the garden. They see a bird on a wire. The bird is graceful. It has blue and yellow feathers. It sings a pretty song. + +"I want the bird," Lily says. "It is so pretty. Can we catch it?" + +"No, we can't," Tom says. "The bird is wild. It does not want to be caught. It wants to fly and sing. If we catch it, it will be sad and scared." + +"But I want it," Lily says. "I want to hold it and pet it and make it sing for me." + +Lily tries to grab the wire. But the wire is high and thin. Lily cannot reach it. She falls down and hurts her knee. She cries. + +Tom runs to Lily. He helps her up. He hugs her and says, "I'm sorry, Lily. Are you okay?" + +Lily nods. She looks at the bird. The bird is still on the wire. It looks at Lily and Tom. It sings a soft song. + +"Maybe the bird is saying sorry too," Tom says. "Maybe it knows you like it. But it cannot be your pet. It has to be free." + +Lily wipes her tears. She smiles at the bird. She says, "Okay, bird. I understand. You are graceful and pretty. But you are not mine. You are yours. You can fly and sing. I will watch you and listen to you. But I will not catch you." + +The bird nods. It flaps its wings. It flies away. It sings a happy song. + +Lily and Tom wave at the bird. They say, "Bye, bird. Thank you for your song. Have a nice day." + +They go back to playing in the garden. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big bunch of grapes on a vine. They wanted to taste them. They picked some grapes and put them in a basket. + +They ran to the shade under a tree. They took out a grape and tried to eat it. But the grape was too hard and sour. They made a face and spat it out. + +They saw a hairy caterpillar crawling on a leaf. They were curious. They picked up the caterpillar and looked at it. It was green and fuzzy. They touched it gently. It tickled their fingers. + +They decided to play a game. They took turns to squeeze the caterpillar and see what happened. They squeezed it softly and then harder. The caterpillar squirmed and wriggled. It tried to escape. + +But they squeezed it too hard. The caterpillar popped. Juice came out of it. It was sweet and purple. It was grape juice. They were surprised and happy. They licked their fingers and laughed. + +They realized that the caterpillar was not a caterpillar. It was a grape with hair. They wondered how it got there. They looked at the vine and saw more hairy grapes. They picked them and squeezed them. They made grape juice and drank it. It was yummy. + +They had fun with the hairy grapes. They forgot about the hard and sour grapes. They were glad they found the hairy grapes. They called them their secret grapes. They wanted to come back and play with them again. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They slide, swing, and run. They have fun. + +One day, they see a funny dog in the park. The dog is big and brown. It has a long tongue and a curly tail. The dog runs to Tim and Mia and licks them. They laugh. + +"Hello, dog!" Tim says. "What is your name?" + +The dog barks. It does not have a name tag. + +"Can we play with you?" Mia asks. + +The dog nods. It likes to play. It chases Tim and Mia around the park. They throw a ball and the dog fetches it. They have more fun. + +But then, a man comes to the park. He is angry. He shouts at Tim and Mia. + +"Hey, you kids! Stop playing with my dog! He is dirty and he needs a wash!" + +Tim and Mia are scared. They do not want to make the man angry. They stop playing with the dog. + +"Sorry, mister," Tim says. "We did not know he was your dog. He is very funny and friendly." + +The man snorts. He grabs the dog by the collar and drags him away. The dog whines. He does not want to leave Tim and Mia. + +"Come on, you filthy mutt! You need a bath and a haircut! And you kids, stay away from my dog! He is not a toy!" + +Tim and Mia are sad. They like the dog. They think he is not dirty, he is just fluffy. They think he does not need a bath and a haircut, he is just happy. They think the man is mean and rude. + +They look at each other. They have an idea. + +"Let's go to your house," Tim says. "We can wash your bike and my doll. They are dirty too." + +"OK," Mia says. "And then we can play with them in the park again. They are fun too." + +They smile. They hold hands. They run to Mia's house. + +They learn a lesson. They learn that being dirty is not bad. They learn that being clean is good. They learn that being funny and friendly is better. They learn that being mean and rude is worse. They learn to love and respect animals and toys. They learn to be good friends. +Tom and Jen are twins. They like to play with toys. One day, they see a new store in their street. It has many toys in the window. They want to go inside. + +"Mom, can we go to the store?" Tom asks. + +"Not today, sweeties. Maybe tomorrow," Mom says. + +But Tom and Jen do not listen. They wait until Mom is busy. Then they sneak out of the house. They run to the store. + +The store is dark and quiet. There is no one inside. Only toys. Tom and Jen see a big teddy bear, a shiny car, a pretty doll, and a mysterious box. They want them all. + +"Let's take them!" Tom says. + +"OK!" Jen says. + +They grab the toys and run to the door. But the door is locked. They try to open it. They cannot. + +"Help! Help!" they shout. + +But no one hears them. The store is too far from their house. The toys are not nice. They are scary. The teddy bear has sharp teeth. The car has fire in its wheels. The doll has a knife in its hand. The mysterious box has a snake inside. + +The toys come to life. They attack Tom and Jen. Tom and Jen scream. They are sorry. They wish they listened to Mom. They wish they never went to the store. But it is too late. The end. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red ball. They liked to bounce it, roll it, and throw it to each other. Sometimes they played with other kids, but sometimes they played alone. + +One day, their mom said, "It's time for dinner, kids. Come inside and wash your hands." Lily and Ben ran to the kitchen, where they saw a big pot of soup and a plate of bread. They also saw a cake with chocolate frosting and sprinkles on the counter. "Is that for dessert, mom?" Lily asked. "Yes, it is," mom said. "But you have to eat your soup and bread first, and then you can have a slice of cake." + +Lily and Ben liked soup and bread, but they liked cake more. They ate their soup and bread quickly, and then asked for dessert. Mom cut two slices of cake and gave them to the twins. "This is yummy, mom," Ben said. "Thank you," mom said. "But don't eat too fast, or you'll get a tummy ache." + +Lily and Ben nodded, but they were too excited to listen. They ate their cake in big bites, and soon they finished their slices. They looked at the rest of the cake on the counter, and they had an idea. "Mom, can we go outside and play with the ball again?" Lily asked. "Sure, you can," mom said. "But don't leave the yard, and be back before dark." Lily and Ben said okay, and ran outside with the ball. + +But they didn't really want to play with the ball. They wanted more cake. They waited until mom was busy in the kitchen, and then they sneaked back inside. They grabbed the cake from the counter, and ran outside again. They hid behind a bush, and ate the cake with their hands. They thought they were very clever, and they laughed and smiled. + +But they didn't notice that a friendly dog was watching them. The dog liked cake too, and he smelled the chocolate and sprinkles. He wagged his tail, and walked towards the twins. He barked hello, and licked their faces. Lily and Ben were surprised, and dropped the cake. The dog was happy, and ate the cake from the ground. Lily and Ben were sad, and cried. They had no more cake, and they had made a mess. + +Mom heard the noise, and came outside. She saw the twins, the dog, and the cake. She was not happy, and she scolded them. "Lily and Ben, what did you do? You took the cake without asking, and you left a mess. That was not nice, and not smart. You have to share, and you have to listen. Now you have no dessert, and you have to clean up. And you have to apologize to the dog, too. He was just being friendly, and he didn't know better." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry, and they said sorry to mom and to the dog. They helped mom clean up the mess, and they gave the dog some water and a hug. They learned their lesson, and they promised to be good. Mom forgave them, and gave them a hug too. She said, "I love you, kids, but you have to be careful. Next time, don't leave the cake, or you'll miss the dessert." +One day, a boy named Tom and a girl named Sue went to the park with their mom. They saw a big pond with many ducks and fish. They also saw a small boat that was very old and had holes in it. Mom said it was an ancient boat. + +"Can we go on the boat, Mom?" Tom asked. + +"No, it is not safe. It might sink in the water," Mom said. + +But Tom and Sue were curious. They waited until Mom was busy talking to a friend. Then they ran to the boat and climbed inside. They pretended to be pirates and sailors. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud splash. The boat started to fill with water. Tom and Sue were scared. They shouted for help. + +"Mom, Mom, help us!" they cried. + +Mom heard them and ran to the pond. She saw them in the boat. She was very angry and worried. + +"Tom, Sue, what are you doing? Get out of the boat right now!" she yelled. + +She reached out her hand and pulled them out of the boat. She hugged them and checked if they were hurt. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. We wanted to see the boat," Tom said. + +"We didn't know it would sink," Sue said. + +Mom sighed. She was glad they were safe. She took them to a bench and dried them with a towel. + +"You should never go on a boat without permission. It is very dangerous. You could have drowned," she said. + +"We know, Mom. We won't do it again," Tom and Sue said. + +They felt sorry for making Mom upset. They also felt itchy. They looked at their arms and legs. They had many red bumps. + +"What are these, Mom?" Tom asked. + +"Those are mosquito bites. The mosquitoes like to bite people near the water. They are very annoying," Mom said. + +She gave them some cream to put on the bites. It made them feel better. + +"Can we go home now, Mom?" Sue asked. + +"Yes, let's go home. And next time, listen to me, okay?" Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom. We love you," Tom and Sue said. + +They held Mom's hand and walked home. They learned their lesson. They never went on the ancient boat again. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They see a big pole with many colors. They want to mark the pole with their names. + +"Look, Ben, this pole is attractive. It has red, blue, yellow and green. Can we mark it?" Anna asks. + +"Yes, Anna, we can. I have a crayon. You have a sticker. We can mark the pole with our names," Ben says. + +They go to the pole and Ben writes his name with the crayon. He makes a big B and a small e and n. Anna puts her sticker on the pole. It has a pink flower and a big A and a small n and n and a. + +"Wow, we did it. We marked the pole with our names. Now everyone will know we were here," Anna says. + +They are happy and proud. They hug each other and smile. They run to the swings and have more fun. They like to play in the park. They like to mark the pole with their names. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they saw a big chair in the park. It was red and shiny and had wheels. Lily and Ben wanted to sit on the chair and pretend to drive. + +"Let's plan a trip on the chair," Lily said. "We can go to the zoo and see the animals." + +"Good plan," Ben said. "I want to see the lions and the monkeys. They are rare and fun." + +They ran to the chair and climbed on it. Lily held the wheel and Ben pushed the buttons. They made noises like a car and a horn. They imagined they were on the road to the zoo. + +But then, a man came to the chair. He was wearing a uniform and a hat. He looked angry. + +"Hey, you kids, get off the chair!" he shouted. "This is not a toy. This is a fire truck. I need it for an emergency." + +Lily and Ben were scared. They jumped off the chair and ran away. They did not want to get in trouble. + +"Sorry, mister," Lily said. "We did not know. We were just playing." + +"Next time, be careful," the man said. "Fire trucks are not for playing. They are for saving people and putting out fires." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They felt sorry for the man. They hoped he would save the people and put out the fire. + +They decided to plan a different trip. They went to the swings and pretended to fly. They had fun and forgot about the chair. +Tom and Anna like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads and bridges with their blocks and books. They zoom and beep and have fun. + +One day, they find a big box in the garage. It has a picture of a train on it. They open the box and see many pieces of wood and metal. They also see a book with words and pictures. They do not know what the book says, but they like the pictures. + +"Look, Anna, this is a train!" Tom says, pointing to a picture. "We can make it with the pieces!" + +"Wow, Tom, that looks cool!" Anna says. "But how do we make it?" + +Tom shrugs. He picks up a piece of wood with a knob on it. He thinks it is the head of the train. He tries to fit it with another piece, but it does not work. He tries again and again, but he only makes a mess. + +Anna picks up a piece of metal with a hole in it. She thinks it is the wheel of the train. She tries to put it on a stick, but it falls off. She tries again and again, but she only makes a noise. + +Soon, the box is empty and the floor is full of pieces. Tom and Anna are frustrated and tired. They do not have a train, they only have a pile of junk. + +"Tom, this is too hard!" Anna says, throwing a piece away. "We need help!" + +"Anna, this is no fun!" Tom says, kicking a piece away. "We need something else!" + +The pieces scatter all over the garage. Some hit the wall, some hit the window, some hit the door. The door opens and Mom comes in. She sees the mess and the kids. + +"Tom! Anna! What are you doing?" Mom says, surprised and angry. "You made a big mess with the train kit!" + +"Train kit?" Tom and Anna say, confused. "What is a train kit?" + +Mom sighs. She picks up the book and shows them. She reads the words and explains the pictures. She tells them that the train kit is a gift for Dad. He likes trains and he likes to build things. He was going to make the train with them, but they opened the box without asking. + +"Sorry, Mom," Tom and Anna say, feeling sorry. "We did not know. We wanted to make a train, but we could not." + +Mom smiles. She hugs them and says, "It's okay, kids. I know you were curious and excited. But you have to be careful and respectful with other people's things. And you have to ask before you touch them. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, Mom," Tom and Anna say, nodding. "We understand." + +Mom says, "Good. Now, let's clean up this mess and put the pieces back in the box. Then, we can find something else to play with. Something more simple and fun. How about some soft balls and a basket?" + +"Yay, Mom!" Tom and Anna say, cheering. "We like soft balls and baskets!" + +They help Mom clean up the garage and put the train kit away. Then, they go to the backyard and play with the soft balls and the basket. They toss and catch and laugh and have fun. They forget about the train kit and the mess. They are happy and Mom is happy. The end. +Tom and Lily were hungry. They wanted to cook some eggs for breakfast. They went to the kitchen and saw a big pot on the stove. They climbed on a chair and put some eggs in the pot. Then they turned on the fire. + +But they did not know how to cook eggs. They did not know how long to wait. They did not know how to turn off the fire. They did not know how to take the pot off the stove. They did not know how to peel the eggs. They were helpless. + +They heard a loud noise. It was the fire alarm. It was beeping and flashing. They saw smoke coming from the pot. They were scared. They ran to the living room and hid under the sofa. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise too. They came downstairs and saw the smoke. They saw the pot on the stove. They saw the fire. They grabbed a cable and unplugged the stove. They grabbed a towel and put out the fire. They opened the windows and let the smoke out. + +They looked for Tom and Lily. They found them under the sofa. They were crying. Mom and Dad hugged them and told them they were safe. They told them they were sorry for leaving them alone. They told them they should never cook without them. They told them they loved them. Tom and Lily said they were sorry too. They said they loved them too. They said they would never cook without them again. +Lily and Max were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and houses with the blocks. Lily had a lot of red blocks and Max had a lot of blue blocks. + +"Let's make a big round cake with our blocks," Lily said. "We can pretend it is your birthday, Max." + +"OK," Max said. "But I want some red blocks too. Can I have some of yours, Lily?" + +"No, you can't," Lily said. "These are my blocks. You have your own blocks. You can make the cake with blue blocks." + +"But I like red blocks," Max said. "They are prettier than blue blocks. Please, Lily, can I have some?" + +Lily shook her head. She did not want to share her blocks. She insisted that Max use only blue blocks. She said, "No, no, no. Red blocks are mine. You can't have any." + +Max felt sad and angry. He did not think it was fair that Lily had all the red blocks. He wanted to make a nice cake with both colors. He did not like Lily's idea of a blue cake. He said, "Fine. Then I don't want to play with you. You are mean, Lily. You are not a good friend." + +He grabbed his blue blocks and ran to his room. He slammed the door behind him. He did not want to talk to Lily anymore. + +Lily was left alone in the living room. She looked at her red blocks and her half-finished cake. She felt lonely and sorry. She realized that she had been selfish and rude. She wished she had shared her blocks with Max. She wanted to play with him again. She felt embarrassed that she had made him cry. + +She picked up some of her red blocks and walked to Max's room. She knocked on the door and said, "Max, I'm sorry. I was wrong. You can have some of my red blocks. Do you want to play with me again?" + +She waited for Max to answer. She hoped he would forgive her and be her friend again. She hoped they could make a big round cake together and have fun. +Jill and Jack were twins who liked to play with their mom's things. One day, they found a shiny ring with a big jewel on it in her drawer. They thought it was very pretty and unique. + +"Can I wear it?" Jill asked. + +"No, it's mine!" Jack said. "I saw it first!" + +They started to fight over the ring, pulling and pushing each other. They did not hear their mom coming up the stairs. + +"Stop that!" their mom shouted. "That ring is very special to me. It was a gift from your dad before he went away. You should not touch it!" + +She took the ring from them and looked at it. She gasped. The jewel was gone. It had fallen off during their fight. + +"Where is it?" she asked. "Where is the jewel?" + +Jill and Jack did not know. They looked around the floor, but they could not find it. They felt very sorry and scared. + +Their mom was very angry and sad. She cried and said they were very naughty. She said they had to go to their room and stay there. She said they could not play with anything for a long time. + +Jill and Jack went to their room. They did not talk to each other. They wished they had not fought over the ring. They wished they had not lost the jewel. They wished they had listened to their mom. They wished they could make her happy again. But they could not. They had done a very bad thing. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and a swing. They want to try them. + +Tom goes to the slide first. He climbs up the ladder and sits on the slide. He says, "Whee!" and slides down. He laughs and feels happy. He sees Lily waiting for her turn. He says, "Lily, do you want to slide?" He passes the slide to Lily. Lily says, "Thank you, Tom. You are nice." She climbs up the ladder and slides down. She also laughs and feels happy. + +Lily goes to the swing next. She sits on the swing and holds the ropes. She says, "Push me, Tom." Tom pushes Lily on the swing. She swings higher and higher. She says, "Wow, this is fun!" She sees Tom watching her. She says, "Tom, do you want to swing?" She passes the swing to Tom. Tom says, "Thank you, Lily. You are nice." He sits on the swing and holds the ropes. Lily pushes Tom on the swing. He swings higher and higher. He also says, "Wow, this is fun!" + +Tom and Lily play on the slide and the swing for a long time. They have a lot of fun. Their moms watch them and smile. They are proud of their kids. They say, "Tom and Lily are good friends. They share and pass their toys. They are nice to each other." + +Tom and Lily see their moms. They run to them and hug them. They say, "Mom, we had fun. We played on the slide and the swing. We passed our toys. We were nice." Their moms say, "We are happy for you. You are good kids. We love you." They give them a kiss and a snack. + +Tom and Lily see something shiny on the ground. They pick it up. It is a wallet. It has money and cards inside. They say, "Wow, look what we found. It is a wallet. It is not ours. Whose is it?" They show it to their moms. Their moms say, "It is not ours either. Someone lost it. We should find the owner. Maybe they are looking for it. Maybe they are sad. We should be nice and help them." They look around the park. They see a man sitting on a bench. He looks worried. He is holding his phone. He says, "Oh no, where is my wallet? I need it. I can't find it." Tom and Lily run to him. They say, "Sir, is this your wallet? We found it on the ground. We want to give it back to you." They pass the wallet to the man. The man says, "Oh, thank you, thank you. You are very nice. This is my wallet. I was looking for it. I need it. You saved me. How can I thank you?" He gives them a hug and a smile. He says, "You are very kind and honest. You are good kids. You made me happy." He gives them a reward. He says, "This is for you. You can buy something you like. You deserve it." Tom and Lily say, "Thank you, sir. You are nice too. We are glad we helped you. We don't need a reward. We are happy to do the right thing." They give the reward back to the man. The man says, "You are very generous. You are amazing. I will never forget you." He waves goodbye to them. He leaves the park. + +Tom and Lily go back to their moms. They tell them what happened. They say, "Mom, we found a wallet. It was not ours. It was the man's. We passed it to him. He was happy. He gave us a reward. We gave it back to him. We did the right thing." Their moms say, "We are very proud of you. You did the right thing. You were nice and honest. You helped someone in need. You are wonderful kids. We love you more." They give them a big hug and a kiss. They say, "Let's go home. It is time for dinner. You must be hungry. We have a nice surprise for you. You will like it." Tom and Lily say, "OK, mom. We are hungry. We wonder what the surprise is. We love you too." They hold their moms' hands. They leave the park. They are happy. They are nice. The end. +Lily and Ben like to play with numbers. They have cards with numbers on them. They can count and match the numbers. They have fun with numbers. + +One day, Lily and Ben see a big post outside their house. It has a lot of numbers on it. They are curious. They want to see the numbers. They run to the post. + +"Look, Ben, this post has numbers too!" Lily says. + +"Yes, Lily, but these numbers are different. They are not like our cards. They are bigger and have letters too," Ben says. + +"What are these numbers for?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe they are for the mail. Maybe they tell the mailman where to bring the letters and packages," Ben says. + +"Maybe we can get some mail too. Maybe someone will send us something nice," Lily says. + +"Maybe. That would be nice. I like to get mail. Do you?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, I do. Maybe we can make some mail too. Maybe we can write some letters and draw some pictures and send them to our friends and family. That would be nice too," Lily says. + +"Let's do that. Let's make some mail. Let's use our numbers and our colors and our words. Let's make some nice mail," Ben says. + +Lily and Ben run back to their house. They get some paper and crayons and stickers. They make some nice mail. They write their names and numbers and draw some nice things. They put their mail in envelopes and stick some stamps on them. They run back to the post. They put their mail in the big box. They are happy. They hope their friends and family will like their mail. They hope they will get some mail too. They like to play with numbers. They like to make mail. They are nice. +Tom and Anna like to go to the bakery with Mom. The bakery has many yummy things to eat, like bread, cake, and pastry. Pastry is Tom and Anna's favorite. Pastry is sweet and flaky and has fruit or cream inside. + +One day, Mom says they can go to the bakery after lunch. Tom and Anna are very happy. They finish their lunch quickly and put on their shoes and coats. They follow Mom to the door and rush outside. They want to get to the bakery fast. + +But when they get to the bakery, they see a long line of people. The people are waiting to buy things from the bakery. Tom and Anna are sad. They have to wait too. They hold Mom's hand and stand in the line. They look at the window and see the pastry. The pastry looks so good. They want to eat it now. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud noise. It is a fire truck. The fire truck has a big red light and a loud horn. It is going to a fire. The fire truck zooms past the bakery. The people in the line turn to look at the fire truck. They say, "Wow!" and "Look!" and "What's happening?" + +Tom and Anna see their chance. They let go of Mom's hand and run to the bakery. They grab a pastry each and run back to Mom. They smile and say, "Look, Mom! We got pastry!" Mom is surprised and angry. She says, "Tom and Anna, that was very naughty! You have to pay for the pastry and wait your turn! And you have to be careful of the fire truck! It is dangerous!" + +Tom and Anna feel sorry. They did not mean to be naughty. They just wanted pastry. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We love you. And we love pastry." Mom sighs and hugs them. She says, "I love you too. But you have to learn to be patient and polite. And you have to listen to me. Now, let's go and pay for the pastry and say sorry to the baker." + +Tom and Anna nod and follow Mom. They pay for the pastry and say sorry to the baker. The baker is nice and says, "It's okay. I know you like pastry. But next time, please wait your turn." Tom and Anna say, "Okay. Thank you." They eat their pastry and share with Mom. The pastry is delicious. They are happy. But they also remember to be good. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks and dolls. One day, they find a big purple ball in the park. They both want to play with it. + +"Let me have the ball!" Lily says. + +"No, it is mine!" Ben says. + +They pull and tug on the ball. They are not happy. They are not friends. + +A lady sees them. She is kind. She says, "Why are you fighting over the ball? You can share it and have more fun. Sharing is good. Fighting is bad." + +Lily and Ben think. They feel sorry. They say, "You are right. We are sorry. We will share the ball. We are friends." + +They hug and smile. They take turns to play with the ball. They have fun. They are happy. They are friends. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is good. Fighting is bad. Friends should be kind to each other. +Sam and Mia were twins who liked to explore. One day, they went to the shore with their mom and dad. The shore was a place where the water and the sand met. They saw many things on the shore, like shells, rocks, and birds. + +"Look, Mia, a shiny thing!" Sam said, pointing to a metal object in the sand. He ran over and picked it up. It was a ring with a big stone that sparkled in the sun. + +"Wow, Sam, that's pretty!" Mia said, joining him. She wanted to touch the ring, but Sam held it tight. + +"Let me see, let me see!" Mia said, trying to grab the ring. + +"No, it's mine, I found it!" Sam said, pulling it away. + +"Kids, what are you doing?" their mom asked, coming over. She saw the ring and gasped. "That's a diamond ring! It must belong to someone wealthy!" + +"Who is wealthy, mom?" Sam asked, looking at the ring with curiosity. + +"Wealthy means having a lot of money and nice things, Sam," their mom explained. "But it's not nice to keep something that is not yours. We should try to find the owner of the ring and give it back." + +"But mom, I like the ring, it's shiny and pretty!" Sam said, pouting. + +"I know, Sam, but it's not yours. How would you feel if you lost something you liked and someone else took it?" their mom asked. + +Sam thought for a moment. He remembered how sad he was when he lost his favorite toy car. He didn't want to make someone else sad. He looked at Mia, who was still looking at the ring with envy. + +"Okay, mom, I'll give it back," Sam said, handing the ring to his mom. "But can we examine it first? I want to see how it sparkles." + +"Sure, Sam, we can examine it for a little while. But then we have to find the owner, okay?" their mom said, smiling. + +"Okay, mom," Sam said, nodding. He and Mia examined the ring, admiring its shine and shape. They wondered who it belonged to and how they lost it. They hoped they would find them soon and make them happy. They learned that being wealthy was not as important as being kind and honest. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play outside with their dog, Spot. Spot is a good and obedient dog. He always listens to Lily and Ben. + +One day, they go for a walk near the farm. They see cows, sheep, pigs and chickens. They also see a big red barn. Lily and Ben want to go inside the barn and see what is there. + +"Come on, Spot!" they say. "Let's go to the barn!" + +But Spot does not want to go. He notices something that Lily and Ben do not. He sees a sign that says "Keep Out". He also hears a loud roar from inside the barn. He thinks it is a scary animal. + +Spot barks and pulls on his leash. He tries to tell Lily and Ben to stay away from the barn. But Lily and Ben do not understand. They think Spot is just being silly. + +"Stop it, Spot!" they say. "We want to see the barn!" + +They tug on the leash and try to drag Spot to the barn. Spot resists and growls. He does not want to go. + +Suddenly, the barn door opens. A big tractor comes out. It is very noisy and smoky. It scares Lily and Ben. They scream and run away from the barn. + +Spot follows them and licks their faces. He is happy that they are safe. He is also proud that he was obedient and did not go to the barn. + +Lily and Ben hug Spot and say sorry. They realize that he was trying to protect them. They thank him for being a good and obedient dog. They decide to play somewhere else and leave the barn alone. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play outside. But today it is raining. The sky is gray and the grass is wet. + +"I hate rain!" Lily says. "We can't go to the park or ride our bikes." + +"Me too," Tom says. "Rain is no fun. It makes everything wet and cold." + +They look out the window and see a big puddle. A car drives by and splashes water on the sidewalk. + +"Look!" Lily says. "That car made a big splash. Maybe we can play with the puddle." + +Tom thinks for a moment. He likes to splash in water. He smiles and nods. + +"Okay," he says. "But we need our boots and coats. And we have to be careful. Mom said not to go too far." + +They put on their boots and coats and run outside. They find the puddle and jump in it. They make waves and bubbles and laugh. + +"This is fun!" Lily says. "I don't hate rain anymore." + +"Me neither," Tom says. "Rain can be fun sometimes." + +They splash some more and then look around. They see a big rainbow in the sky. It has many colors. It is very pretty. + +"Wow!" Lily says. "Look at the rainbow. It is so bright. Do you know what it is?" + +Tom shakes his head. He doesn't know what a rainbow is. + +"I think it is a bridge," Lily says. "A bridge for fairies and elves. Maybe they live on the other side." + +"Where is the other side?" Tom asks. + +Lily points to the right. + +"That way," she says. "That is east. Mom said the sun rises in the east. Maybe the fairies and elves wake up with the sun." + +Tom looks at the rainbow. He wonders what the fairies and elves look like. He wants to see them. + +"Can we go to the rainbow?" he asks. + +Lily thinks for a moment. She wants to go to the rainbow too. But she remembers what Mom said. + +"No," she says. "We can't go to the rainbow. It is too far. And Mom said not to go too far. We have to stay here." + +Tom feels sad. He wants to go to the rainbow. But he knows Lily is right. He nods and sighs. + +"Okay," he says. "We can't go to the rainbow. But we can look at it. And we can pretend we are fairies and elves. And we can make up stories about them." + +Lily smiles and hugs Tom. + +"That's a good idea," she says. "We can pretend and make up stories. And we can still have fun." + +They sit on the grass and look at the rainbow. They pretend and make up stories. And they still have fun. +Tommy loved to watch the clowns at the circus. They made him laugh with their funny faces and tricks. One day, he saw a clown with a big red nose and a blue hat. The clown was riding a bike that made a loud noise. Tommy wanted to talk to the clown, so he ran after him. + +"Hi, clown!" Tommy said. "I like your bike. Can I try it?" + +The clown smiled and stopped his bike. He got off and gave it to Tommy. "Sure, little boy. But be careful. This bike is expensive. It has a special horn that makes people laugh." + +Tommy was happy. He got on the bike and started to pedal. He pressed the horn and heard a funny sound. He laughed and so did the clown. But then, something bad happened. The bike hit a rock and broke. The horn fell off and the wheel bent. Tommy was scared. He got off the bike and looked at the clown. + +"I'm sorry, clown. I broke your bike. Can you fix it?" Tommy said. + +The clown looked at the bike and frowned. He was sad. He liked his bike very much. He shook his head. "No, little boy. I can't fix it. It's too broken. You have to pay for it. It's expensive." + +Tommy felt bad. He didn't have any money. He only had a toy car in his pocket. He took it out and gave it to the clown. "Here, clown. Take my car. It's nice. Maybe you can use it for your tricks." + +The clown looked at the car and smiled. He saw that Tommy was sorry. He took the car and gave it a hug. He gave the bike back to Tommy. "Thank you, little boy. You are very kind. I like your car. It's not expensive, but it's precious. You can keep my bike. Maybe you can fix it with your dad. He can help you." + +Tommy was happy. He hugged the clown and thanked him. He took the bike and ran to his dad. He told him what happened and asked him to help him fix the bike. His dad agreed and they went to find some tools. The clown waved goodbye and rode away on his car. He pressed the horn and heard a funny sound. He laughed and so did Tommy. They both learned a lesson that day. Sometimes, things are not as important as people. And sometimes, a simple gift can make someone happy. +Anna and Ben like to walk to the park with their mom. They see many things on the way: cars, dogs, flowers, birds. They also see a big ship on the water. The ship is white and blue and has a flag. + +"Look, mom, a ship!" Anna says. + +"Yes, it is a ship. Do you know what a ship does?" mom asks. + +"A ship goes on the water. It can take people and things to other places," Ben says. + +"That's right. A ship is like a big car that floats on the water," mom says. + +When they get to the park, they see a big slide, a swing, a sandbox and a tree. Anna and Ben run to the slide and take turns sliding down. They laugh and have fun. + +"Mom, can we go to the swing?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, let's go to the swing," mom says. + +They walk to the swing and mom pushes them gently. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They swing higher and higher. + +"Mom, can we go to the sandbox?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, let's go to the sandbox," mom says. + +They walk to the sandbox and find some shovels and buckets. They dig and build and make shapes with the sand. They also find some hidden things in the sand: a shell, a coin, a button. + +"Look, mom, a shell!" Anna says. + +"Wow, that's a pretty shell. Maybe it came from the ship," mom says. + +"Look, mom, a coin!" Ben says. + +"Wow, that's a shiny coin. Maybe it fell from someone's pocket," mom says. + +"Look, mom, a button!" Anna says. + +"Wow, that's a colorful button. Maybe it came from a shirt or a dress," mom says. + +They put the hidden things in their buckets and show them to each other. They are happy and curious. + +"Mom, can we go to the tree?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, let's go to the tree," mom says. + +They walk to the tree and see a big hole in the trunk. They peek inside and see a squirrel. The squirrel has a nut in its mouth. It looks at them and runs away. + +"Look, mom, a squirrel!" Ben says. + +"Yes, it is a squirrel. It lives in the tree and eats nuts," mom says. + +They watch the squirrel climb up the tree and jump from branch to branch. They hear it chatter and squeak. + +"Mom, can we go home?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, let's go home," mom says. + +They walk back to their mom's car and put their buckets in the trunk. They say goodbye to the park and the ship and the squirrel. They are tired and hungry. + +"Mom, can we have a snack?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, let's have a snack," mom says. + +She gives them some crackers and juice and hugs them. They eat and drink and smile. + +"Mom, we had a fun day," Anna says. + +"Yes, we did. I love you both," mom says. + +They love their mom too. They are happy. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a shiny jewel in the grass. It is red and round and sparkles in the sun. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lila says. "It is so pretty. Can I have it?" + +"No, I saw it first. It is mine!" Tom says. He grabs the jewel and puts it in his pocket. + +Lila feels sad and angry. She wants the jewel too. She thinks Tom is not a good friend. She tries to take the jewel from him. + +"Give it back, Tom! It is not fair!" Lila says. She pulls his pocket and tears his shirt. + +"Ow, stop it, Lila! You are hurting me!" Tom says. He pushes her away and runs to his mom. + +Lila falls on the ground and cries. She has a scratch on her arm and dirt on her dress. She feels alone and sorry. + +Tom's mom sees what happened. She is not happy. She scolds Tom and makes him give the jewel back to Lila. + +"Tom, you should not be greedy and mean. You should share and be nice. Say sorry to Lila and give her the jewel." Tom's mom says. + +Tom feels ashamed and scared. He does not want to lose the jewel. He thinks it is fine and special. He does not want to say sorry to Lila. He thinks she is rude and selfish. He does not want to give her the jewel. + +But he has no choice. He walks to Lila and says sorry in a low voice. He gives her the jewel and looks away. + +Lila takes the jewel and smiles. She thinks she won. She thinks the jewel is fine and special. She does not say thank you to Tom. She thinks he is silly and weak. She puts the jewel in her pocket and walks away. + +Tom and Lila are not friends anymore. They do not play in the park anymore. They do not talk to each other anymore. They feel lonely and unhappy. They do not know that the jewel is not real. It is just a glass bead. It is not worth anything. It is not fine and special. It is just a shiny thing that made them lose their friendship. +Lily loved cheese. She liked to eat cheese with bread, cheese with fruit, cheese with crackers. She liked all kinds of cheese: yellow cheese, white cheese, soft cheese, hard cheese. She always asked her mom for more cheese when she was hungry. + +One night, Lily had a dream about cheese. She dreamed that she was in a big room full of cheese. There were cheese blocks, cheese wheels, cheese slices, cheese sticks. There were cheese shapes, cheese letters, cheese animals. There were cheese cakes, cheese pies, cheese cookies. Lily was so happy. She ran around the room and tasted all the cheese. She said, "Yum, yum, yum!" + +But then, Lily heard a loud noise. It was her mom. She said, "Lily, wake up! It's time for school!" Lily opened her eyes and saw her mom standing by her bed. She said, "Mom, I had a dream about cheese. It was so good. Can I have cheese for breakfast?" Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, you can have some cheese. But first, you have to get up and get ready. And you have to make your bed and tidy your room. You don't want to leave a mess, do you?" Lily said, "No, mom. I want to be tidy. Like cheese." She got up and did what her mom said. She was a good girl. She still thought about her cheese dream, but she was also happy to go to school and see her friends. She hoped to have another cheese dream soon. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. They have a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also have a camera. They take turns to take photos of each other. + +"Look, Ben, I can swing very high!" Lily says. She pushes her legs and goes up and down. + +"Wow, Lily, you are so brave!" Ben says. He holds the camera and snaps a photo of Lily. "Smile, Lily!" + +Lily smiles and waves at Ben. She feels happy. + +"Can I swing now, Lily?" Ben asks. He gives the camera to Lily. + +"Sure, Ben, it's your turn!" Lily says. She takes the camera and waits for Ben to sit on the swing. + +Ben sits on the swing and holds the ropes. He tries to swing like Lily, but he is not very good. He goes a little bit up and down. + +"Come on, Ben, you can do it!" Lily cheers. She takes a photo of Ben. "Say cheese, Ben!" + +Ben says cheese and makes a funny face. He feels silly. + +They swing and take photos until it is time to go home. They put the camera in their backpack and say goodbye to the park. + +"Did you have fun, Lily and Ben?" their mom asks. She picks them up in the car. + +"Yes, mom, we had fun!" they say. They show their mom the photos they took. + +"They are very nice, Lily and Ben!" their mom says. She praises them. "You are very tidy, too. You put the camera back in your backpack." + +Lily and Ben feel proud. They hug their mom and thank her for taking them to the park. They love their mom, their swing and their camera. +Lily and Max were playing with blocks in the living room. Lily liked to build tall towers and Max liked to knock them down. Lily was bossy and told Max what to do. Max did not like that. + +One day, Lily found a shiny box in the closet. She opened it and saw a lot of spark things inside. They looked like sticks with red and green and blue tips. Lily thought they were pretty and wanted to play with them. She grabbed one and ran to the living room. + +Max saw Lily with the spark thing and wanted one too. He followed her and tried to grab it from her. Lily said no and ran away. Max was angry and chased her. They ran around the living room, knocking over the blocks and the lamps and the books. + +Mom was in the kitchen and heard the noise. She smelled something funny and went to see what was going on. She saw Lily and Max running with the spark things. She saw that the tips were on fire and that they were leaving trails of smoke and sparks behind them. She screamed and ran to them. + +But it was too late. The spark things had set the curtains and the rug and the couch on fire. The fire was big and hot and scary. Lily and Max dropped the spark things and cried. Mom grabbed them and ran outside. She called the fire people and the help people. The fire people came and put out the fire. The help people came and checked on Lily and Max and Mom. They were all okay, but they were very sad. The living room was burned and ruined. The blocks and the lamps and the books were gone. The shiny box was gone too. Mom was very angry and sad. She said that the spark things were not toys, but matches. She said that Lily and Max were very naughty and careless. She said that they could have been hurt or worse. She said that they had to learn to listen and share and be careful. She said that they had to say sorry and help clean up. Lily and Max said sorry and hugged Mom. They felt very bad and sorry. They wished they had not played with the spark things. They wished they had played with the blocks instead. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They run, jump, and slide. They have fun. + +One day, they see a new boy in the park. He sits under a tree. He does not play. He looks sad. + +Anna and Ben go to the new boy. They say hello. They ask his name. + +"My name is Leo," the new boy says. "I am new here. I do not have friends." + +Anna and Ben smile. They say, "We can be your friends. Do you want to play with us?" + +Leo nods. He gets up from the shade. He follows Anna and Ben. They play in the park. They run, jump, and slide. They have fun. + +Leo is not sad anymore. He is happy. He has met new friends. Anna and Ben are happy too. They have met a new friend. They are a good team. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Anna has a bracelet. It is pink and shiny. She loves her bracelet. + +One day, a big boy comes to the park. He sees Anna's bracelet. He wants it. He runs to Anna and grabs her bracelet. He says, "This is mine now!" + +Anna is sad and angry. She says, "No, it is mine! Give it back!" But the big boy does not listen. He is deaf. He cannot hear Anna. He runs away with the bracelet. + +Ben sees what happens. He wants to help Anna. He runs after the big boy. He catches up with him. He kicks him in the leg. The big boy falls down. He drops the bracelet. + +Ben picks up the bracelet. He gives it back to Anna. He says, "Here you go, Anna. I got your bracelet back." Anna is happy. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend." She hugs Ben. + +The big boy is hurt and scared. He runs away from the park. He does not come back. Anna and Ben play in the park. They are happy. They have fun. They share their toys. They are friends. +Ben and Mia lived on a farm with their mom and dad. They liked to help with the animals, especially the pigs. The pigs were big and pink and made funny noises. Ben and Mia gave them food and water and sometimes scratched their ears. + +One day, mom and dad told Ben and Mia that they had a surprise for them. They took them to the barn and showed them a small box. Inside the box was a baby pig. It was very tiny and had black spots on its fur. It squeaked and wiggled its nose. + +"This is your new pig," mom said. "You can name it and raise it as your own. It will grow up to be a big and strong pig, just like the others." + +Ben and Mia were very happy. They hugged the baby pig and thanked their mom and dad. They decided to name it Spot. + +"Can we take Spot to our room?" Mia asked. + +"No, sweetie," dad said. "Spot needs to stay in the barn with the other pigs. He needs a lot of space and warmth and company. You can visit him every day and play with him, but he can't sleep with you." + +Ben and Mia were confused. They wanted to keep Spot with them all the time. They thought he would be lonely and scared in the barn. + +"Why can't Spot be our pet?" Ben asked. + +"Spot is not a pet, honey," mom said. "He is a farm animal. He has a different purpose and needs than a pet. He will be happy and healthy in the barn, and he will make friends with the other pigs. You can still love him and care for him, but you have to respect his nature." + +Ben and Mia nodded, but they still felt sad. They loved Spot and wanted him to be their pet. They wondered if he would love them back. They decided to visit him every day and give him extra food and hugs. They hoped he would remember them and be their friend. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the garden. They had a lot of toys, but their favorite was a big green dragon. The dragon could make noises and move its wings and tail. + +"Can I play with the dragon, please?" Ben asked Lily. + +"No, it is mine!" Lily said. She hugged the dragon and did not want to share. + +Ben felt sad and angry. He wanted to play with the dragon too. He tried to take the dragon from Lily, but she held it tight. + +"Give it to me!" Ben shouted. + +"Go away!" Lily shouted back. + +They started to pull and push the dragon. The dragon did not like that. It was a naughty dragon. It made a loud roar and bit Lily's hand. Lily screamed and let go of the dragon. The dragon bit Ben's arm. Ben cried and dropped the dragon. + +The dragon ran away from them and hid behind a bush. It was happy to be free. + +Lily and Ben stopped fighting and looked at each other. They had red marks on their skin from the dragon's teeth. They felt sorry and ashamed. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I was mean to you. I should have shared the dragon with you," Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was rude to you. I should have asked you nicely to play with the dragon," Ben said. + +They hugged and said they were friends again. They decided to look for the dragon and say sorry to it too. They hoped the dragon would forgive them and play with them again. They learned that sharing is better than fighting. +Lily was very excited to see what was in the fridge. She loved to eat cheese and yogurt and fruit. She ran to the kitchen and opened the fridge door. But she saw something that made her angry. There was a big cake on the top shelf. It had pink frosting and sprinkles. It looked yummy. Lily wanted to have some cake. + +"Mommy, can I have some cake?" she asked. + +"No, Lily, you can't have cake now. That's for Grandma's birthday. We have to wait until she comes over later. You can have some cheese or yogurt or fruit instead." Mommy said. + +"But I want cake! I want cake now!" Lily shouted. She was stubborn. She did not listen to Mommy. She tried to reach for the cake. But she was too small. She could not get it. + +She got a chair and dragged it to the fridge. She climbed on the chair and stretched her arm. She almost touched the cake. But then the chair wobbled and Lily fell down. She hit her head on the floor. She started to cry. + +Mommy heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw Lily on the floor and the chair by the fridge. She was worried. + +"Lily, are you okay? What happened?" Mommy asked. + +"I wanted cake. I wanted cake now. But I fell down. It hurts." Lily sobbed. + +Mommy hugged Lily and kissed her head. She checked if she was hurt. She was not hurt badly. Just a little bump. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. But you can't have cake now. You have to listen to Mommy. Cake is not good for you before lunch. You have to eat healthy food first. And you have to be careful. You could have hurt yourself more. You have to ask Mommy for help if you want something." Mommy said. + +Lily nodded. She was sorry too. She did not want to make Mommy sad. She did not want to hurt herself. She wanted to be a good girl. + +"Can I have some cheese and yogurt and fruit?" she asked. + +"Of course, Lily. You can have some cheese and yogurt and fruit. And maybe later, when Grandma comes, you can have a small piece of cake. But only if you are good and polite and share with Grandma." Mommy said. + +Lily smiled. She liked cheese and yogurt and fruit. And she liked Grandma. And she liked cake too. But she liked Mommy more. She hugged Mommy and said sorry. + +"I love you, Mommy. I'm sorry I was stubborn. I will listen to you. And I will share with Grandma." Lily said. + +"I love you too, Lily. I'm glad you are okay. And I'm proud of you for saying sorry. And I'm sure Grandma will love to share with you." Mommy said. + +They went to the table and had some cheese and yogurt and fruit. They were happy. They waited for Grandma to come. They were excited to see her. And to have some cake. +Lila and Ben are friends who like to play in the garden. They see many flowers and bugs and birds. They also see a big radish that grows in the corner. Lila wants to pick the radish and eat it. She thinks it is red and round and yummy. + +"Look, Ben, a radish!" she says. "Can we have it?" + +Ben shakes his head. "No, Lila, that is not our radish. That is Mrs. Lee's radish. She works hard to grow it. We cannot take it. That is stealing. Stealing is bad." + +Lila pouts. She does not care about Mrs. Lee. She only cares about the radish. She waits until Ben is not looking. Then she runs to the radish and pulls it out of the ground. She holds it in her hands and smiles. + +"Ha, ha, I have the radish!" she says. "It is mine now!" + +But then she hears a loud voice. It is Mrs. Lee. She is angry. She saw Lila steal the radish. She is nosy. She always watches the garden. + +"Hey, you, little girl, what are you doing with my radish?" she yells. "Give it back to me right now! You are a thief!" + +Lila is scared. She drops the radish and runs away. She cries. She knows she did something wrong. She wishes she listened to Ben. She wishes she did not steal the radish. She wishes she did not make Mrs. Lee mad. She wishes she did not make herself sad. +Ben and Lily were friends who liked to play in the garden. They liked to smell the flowers and touch the herbs. They also liked to joke with each other and make each other laugh. + +One day, they found a colorful herb that had red, yellow and green leaves. It smelled very nice and sweet. Ben picked some of the herb and said to Lily, "Look, I have a rainbow in my hand!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Wow, that is a pretty herb. Can I have some too?" Ben nodded and gave her some of the herb. They both held the herb and pretended to make wishes. + +Then, Ben had an idea. He said to Lily, "Do you want to hear a joke?" Lily said, "Yes, I like jokes. Tell me, tell me!" + +Ben said, "Okay, here is the joke. What do you call a herb that is colorful and smells nice?" Lily thought for a moment and said, "I don't know. What do you call it?" + +Ben said, "A rainbow-mint!" and laughed. Lily laughed too and said, "That is a funny joke. You are very clever, Ben!" + +They both giggled and hugged each other. They were happy to have each other and the colorful herb. They decided to keep the herb as a secret and a treasure. They played in the garden until it was time to go home. +Tommy liked to dream. He dreamed of big things, like flying in a plane, or going to the moon, or being a superhero. He dreamed of small things, like having a new toy, or eating ice cream, or playing with his friends. He dreamed every night, when he slept in his bed. + +One day, Tommy saw a big case in his mom's room. It was black and shiny, and it had a lock on it. Tommy was curious. He wanted to know what was inside the case. He asked his mom, but she said no. She said the case was not for him. She said it was rare and special, and he could not touch it. + +But Tommy did not listen. He waited until his mom was busy, and he sneaked into her room. He found the key to the case under her pillow. He opened the case, and he saw something shiny and sparkly. It was a necklace, with a big blue stone. Tommy thought it was pretty. He wanted to try it on. He put the necklace around his neck, and he looked in the mirror. He felt happy. + +But then, something bad happened. The necklace was not a normal necklace. It was a magic necklace. It made Tommy's dreams come true, but not in a good way. It made his dreams scary and dangerous. Tommy started to dream of big things, like a fire, or a storm, or a monster. He started to dream of small things, like a snake, or a spider, or a bully. He dreamed every second, and he could not stop. + +He screamed and cried, but no one heard him. He tried to take off the necklace, but it was stuck. He was trapped in his dreams, and he could not wake up. He wished he had listened to his mom. He wished he had not opened the case. He wished he had not dreamed. +Tim likes to play with his toy cars. He has many cars of different colors and sizes. He makes them zoom on the floor and on the sofa. He likes to pretend he is a racer and he makes loud noises with his mouth. + +One day, he invites his friend Sam to play with him. Sam comes to his house with his own toy cars. They are happy to see each other and they start to play together. They zoom their cars on the floor and on the sofa. They pretend they are racers and they make loud noises with their mouth. + +But soon, Tim and Sam start to argue. Tim wants to play with Sam's cars, but Sam does not want to share. Sam wants to play with Tim's cars, but Tim does not want to share. They both say, "Mine! Mine! Mine!" and they pull and tug at each other's cars. They are not happy anymore and they start to cry. + +Tim's mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the mess they have made and the broken cars they have. She is angry and sad. She says, "Tim, Sam, you are not good friends. You are selfish and greedy. You do not know how to share and play nicely. You have ruined your cars and your fun. You have to go home now and say sorry to each other." + +Tim and Sam feel ashamed and sorry. They wish they had not fought over the cars. They wish they had shared and played nicely. They say sorry to each other and to Tim's mom. They go home with their broken cars and their sad faces. They have learned a hard lesson. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. If you want to have fun with your friends, you have to be kind and generous. Fighting over things is not easy and not fun. It only leads to trouble and sadness. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Anna has a big box of crayons and Ben has a toy car. They are having fun, but they are also making a lot of noise. + +"Anna, Ben, please be quiet," says Mom from the kitchen. "I am trying to work on the computer." + +"OK, Mom," says Anna. "We will be quiet." + +But Anna and Ben soon forget to be quiet. They start to make vroom-vroom sounds with the car and draw on the floor with the crayons. + +"Look, Ben, I can mark the floor with this red crayon," says Anna. "It looks like a flower." + +"Wow, Anna, that's pretty," says Ben. "Can I try?" + +"Sure, Ben, here you go," says Anna. She gives Ben the red crayon and takes a blue one. "I will mark the floor with this blue crayon. It looks like the sky." + +Anna and Ben are happy. They mark the floor with different colors and shapes. They do not hear Mom coming from the kitchen. + +"Anna, Ben, what are you doing?" says Mom. She sees the floor covered with crayon marks. She is not happy. She is angry. + +"Mom, we are sorry," says Anna. "We were just playing." + +"Playing? You were making a mess," says Mom. "You know you are not supposed to mark the floor with crayons. You have paper and books for that. Now you have to clean it up." + +Anna and Ben are sad. They do not want to clean up. They want to keep playing. + +"Please, Mom, can we play a little more?" says Ben. + +"No, Ben, you have to clean up now," says Mom. "And you have to be gentle. You do not want to scratch the floor." + +Mom gives Anna and Ben a wet cloth and a mug of water. She tells them to wipe the crayon marks with the cloth and the water. She goes back to the kitchen. + +Anna and Ben start to clean up. They are gentle. They do not want to hurt the floor. They dip the cloth in the water and rub the crayon marks. They see the colors fade away. + +"Look, Anna, the floor is clean again," says Ben. + +"Yes, Ben, it is," says Anna. "We did a good job." + +Anna and Ben are proud. They finish cleaning up and put the cloth and the mug in the sink. They go to Mom and hug her. + +"Mom, we are sorry we marked the floor," says Anna. + +"Yes, Mom, we are sorry," says Ben. + +"It's OK, Anna, Ben, I forgive you," says Mom. "You cleaned up very well. You are good children." + +Mom smiles and kisses them. She gives them a cookie and a glass of milk. She tells them they can play with their toys, but only on the paper and the books. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They thank Mom and go back to the living room. They play with their toys, but they do not mark the floor. They are quiet and gentle. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their new puppy, Spot. Spot was a small, black and white dog with floppy ears and a wagging tail. He liked to run, jump and chase balls. + +"Spot, come here!" Lily called, throwing a red ball for him. Spot ran after the ball, barking happily. He caught it in his mouth and brought it back to Lily. + +"Good boy, Spot!" Lily said, patting his head. She gave him a treat from her pocket. Tom watched and smiled. + +"Can I throw the ball for Spot?" Tom asked. Lily nodded and handed him the ball. + +"Sure, Tom. But be careful. Don't throw it too far or too hard. Spot is still a baby. He is not very tough yet." Lily said. + +Tom nodded and threw the ball gently. Spot chased it again, but this time he did not see a big, brown dog coming from the other side of the park. The big dog was bigger and faster than Spot. He wanted the ball too. + +"Hey, that's my ball!" the big dog growled, snatching the ball from Spot's mouth. He ran away with it, leaving Spot behind. + +Spot was scared and sad. He whimpered and looked for Tom and Lily. He wanted his ball back. He wanted his friends. + +"Spot, Spot, where are you?" Tom and Lily shouted, looking for him. They saw the big dog with the ball and ran after him. + +"Give us back our ball, you mean dog!" Tom yelled. + +"Yeah, that's not your ball, that's Spot's ball!" Lily added. + +The big dog stopped and turned around. He saw Tom and Lily coming. He saw Spot following them. He saw their angry faces. He felt sorry for being mean. + +"Sorry, sorry, I was just playing. Here, take your ball back." the big dog said, dropping the ball on the ground. He wagged his tail and licked his nose. + +Tom and Lily picked up the ball and hugged Spot. They thanked the big dog for giving back the ball. They asked him his name. + +"My name is Rex. I live in that house over there. Do you want to be my friends?" Rex said, pointing to a yellow house with a fence. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other and nodded. They liked Rex. He was not so mean after all. He was just lonely. + +"Sure, Rex. We can be your friends. And so can Spot. He likes to play too. What do you say, Spot?" Tom said, holding Spot in his arms. + +Spot barked and licked Tom's face. He liked Rex too. He was not so scared anymore. He was happy. + +"Yay, let's play together!" Lily said, throwing the ball again. Rex, Spot, Tom and Lily ran after it, laughing and barking. They had fun. They were friends. +Tim and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big dog with a red ball. The dog was happy and wagged his tail. + +"Can we play with the dog?" Mia asked Tim. + +"OK, but we have to ask his owner first," Tim said. + +They walked to the dog and his owner. The owner was a lady with a hat and sunglasses. She smiled at them. + +"Hello, kids. Do you like my dog? His name is Rex," she said. + +"Yes, he is very cute. Can we play with him and his ball?" Mia said. + +"Sure, but be gentle. Rex is very spoiled. He doesn't like to share his ball," the lady said. + +Tim and Mia thanked the lady and started to play with Rex. They threw the ball and Rex ran to catch it. He brought it back to them and dropped it. They did this many times and had fun. + +But then, Rex got tired of playing. He wanted to keep the ball for himself. He growled and barked at Tim and Mia. He bit the ball and made a hole in it. The ball was ruined. + +"Bad dog! You spoiled the ball!" Tim said. + +"Sorry, kids. Rex is very spoiled. He doesn't know how to share. Come, Rex. We have to go home," the lady said. + +She took Rex and the ball and left the park. Tim and Mia were sad and angry. They wanted to play more. + +"Let's go to the sandbox. Maybe we can find some toys there," Mia said. + +"OK, maybe we can. But I don't like spoiled dogs. They are mean and selfish," Tim said. + +They went to the sandbox and looked for toys. They hoped to find something fun and nice. They hoped to not see any spoiled dogs again. +Ben and Lily love to play with their dog Max. Max is a big, brown dog who is very enthusiastic. He likes to run, jump, and bark a lot. Sometimes he is too enthusiastic and knocks over things or chases the cat. + +One day, Ben and Lily decide to part their toys into two piles. One pile is for Ben and one pile is for Lily. They want to share, but they also want to have their own toys. They put their toys on the floor and start to part them. + +Max sees the toys and thinks they are for him. He runs over and grabs a ball from Ben's pile. He shakes it and tosses it in the air. Ben says, "Hey, Max, that's my ball! Give it back!" He tries to get the ball from Max, but Max runs away. + +Lily sees Max and laughs. She thinks he is funny. She says, "Max, you are a silly dog! Come here, I have a toy for you!" She picks up a stuffed animal from her pile and waves it at Max. Max sees the stuffed animal and drops the ball. He runs to Lily and snatches the stuffed animal. He wags his tail and makes happy noises. + +Ben gets his ball back and says, "Lily, why did you do that? Now Max has your toy!" He is a little mad at Lily. Lily says, "It's okay, Ben. I don't mind. Max is our dog and we love him. He can play with our toys too. We have enough toys for all of us." She smiles at Ben and hugs Max. + +Ben thinks for a moment and then smiles too. He says, "You're right, Lily. Max is our dog and we love him. He can play with our toys too. We have enough toys for all of us." He hugs Lily and Max. + +They all play together and have fun. They are a happy family. +Anna and Ben were sleeping in their tent. They liked to camp with their mom and dad. They had a fire, roasted marshmallows, and sang songs. Now it was dark and quiet. + +But not very quiet. Anna heard a buzzing sound near her ear. She opened her eyes and saw a mosquito. It was small and black and had a long nose. It wanted to bite her and make her itch. + +Anna was scared of the mosquito. She did not want to wake up Ben or mom and dad. She whispered to the mosquito, "Please go away. You are not nice. You hurt people." + +The mosquito did not listen. It flew closer to Anna's face. It was hungry and rude. It did not care about Anna's feelings. + +Ben heard Anna whisper. He saw the mosquito too. He was brave and humble. He did not scream or cry. He blew at the mosquito and made it fly away. He whispered to Anna, "Don't worry. I will protect you. The mosquito is gone. You can sleep now." + +Anna smiled at Ben. She was happy and grateful. She whispered to Ben, "Thank you. You are a good brother. I love you." + +They hugged each other and closed their eyes. They slept peacefully in their tent. They did not hear any more mosquitoes. They had sweet dreams. +Lily and Ben were playing with their blocks. They liked to build towers and bridges and castles. They had many colors and shapes of blocks. They had fun making different things. + +But then, Lily saw a big spider on the wall. She was scared of spiders. She screamed and ran away. Ben saw the spider too. He wanted to help Lily. He had an idea. He grabbed a block and tried to lift it. He wanted to throw it at the spider. + +But the block was too heavy for Ben. He could not lift it. He dropped it on his foot. It hurt a lot. He cried and cried. Lily heard him and came back. She saw Ben crying and the block on his foot. She felt sorry for him. She had another idea. + +She ran to the kitchen and got a broom. She came back and used the broom to sweep the spider away. The spider ran away and hid. Lily and Ben were happy. They hugged each other. They said sorry for screaming and crying. + +They decided to play with their blocks again. But they were careful not to make their towers too high. They did not want another emergency. They learned that spiders are scary and blocks are harsh. They also learned that they can help each other. They were good friends. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big yellow ball in the sky. It was the sun. + +"Look, Ben, the sun is so bright and warm!" Anna said. + +"Yes, it is. It makes me happy. Do you want to gaze at it with me?" Ben asked. + +They lay down on the grass and gazed at the sun. They closed their eyes and felt the sun on their faces. They smiled. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was a scary noise. It was a roar. They opened their eyes and saw a big lion. It was coming towards them. It had sharp teeth and claws. It looked hungry and angry. + +"Run, Anna, run!" Ben shouted. + +They got up and ran as fast as they could. They ran to the fence and climbed over it. They ran to their mom and dad, who were sitting on a bench. They hugged them and told them what they saw. + +"It's okay, Anna and Ben. You are safe now. That was not a real lion. It was a toy lion. Someone left it in the park. It makes a roar when you press a button. It is not scary. It is just a toy." Mom said. + +"Really? A toy lion? Can we see it?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, but only if you are brave. And only if you don't gaze at the sun too long. It can hurt your eyes." Dad said. + +They walked back to the park. They saw the toy lion. It was still on the grass. It was not moving. It was not roaring. It was just a toy. + +They touched it and pressed the button. It roared again. But they were not scared. They laughed. + +"It is just a toy. It is not scary. It is funny." Ben said. + +They played with the toy lion for a while. They gave it a name. They called it Leo. They took turns to make it roar. They had fun. + +They thanked the sun for making them happy. They thanked their mom and dad for keeping them safe. They thanked Leo for making them laugh. They had a good day. +Ben loves his lab. His lab is a big dog with gray fur and a wet nose. His lab likes to play with Ben and his toys. They run and jump and fetch and cuddle. + +One day, Ben and his lab go to the park. They see a lot of other dogs and people. Ben and his lab are happy. They make new friends and share their toys. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, Ben sees a big truck. The truck has a sign that says "Lab Rescue". Ben is curious. He asks his mom what it means. His mom says that some labs need a new home. They are sad and lonely. They need someone to love them. + +Ben feels sorry for the labs. He wants to help them. He asks his mom if they can take one home. His mom says no. They already have a lab. They don't have enough space or money for another one. Ben is sad. He loves his lab, but he also loves the other labs. + +He looks at his lab. His lab looks at him. His lab wags his tail and licks his face. He knows what Ben is feeling. He loves Ben, but he also loves the other labs. + +Ben has an idea. He asks his mom if they can visit the truck. His mom says yes. They go to the truck. They see the other labs. They are gray and black and yellow and brown. They are big and small and old and young. They are all very cute. + +Ben and his lab say hello to the other labs. They pet them and talk to them and play with them. They make them feel happy and loved. They also meet the people who work for the lab rescue. They are nice and kind. They tell Ben and his lab that they are looking for good homes for the other labs. They ask Ben and his lab if they want to help. + +Ben and his lab say yes. They want to help. They decide to be volunteers for the lab rescue. They will come to the park every week and spend time with the other labs. They will also tell their friends and family and neighbors about the lab rescue. They will try to find good homes for the other labs. They will make them happy and loved. + +Ben and his lab are happy. They love each other. They love the other labs. They love the lab rescue. They are good friends and helpers. They are heroes. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. One day, they saw a big pot on the stove with steam coming out. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's peek in the pot," Lily said. "Maybe it's soup or stew." + +"Okay, but be careful," Tom said. "It might be hot." + +They climbed on a chair and reached for the pot lid. They lifted it a little and saw something red and bubbly. It smelled good. + +"Wow, look at that," Lily said. "It's sauce for pasta. Let's taste it." + +She grabbed a spoon from the drawer and dipped it in the pot. She brought it to her mouth, but before she could eat it, she felt a sharp pain. The sauce was very hot and burned her tongue. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" she cried. "It's hot, it's hot!" + +She dropped the spoon and the pot lid and ran to the sink. She turned on the faucet and put her mouth under the water. She hoped it would make the pain go away. + +Tom heard her scream and got scared. He jumped off the chair and ran to her. He saw the spoon and the pot lid on the floor. He also saw the sauce spilling out of the pot and onto the stove. It was making a hissing sound and smoke. + +"Uh-oh," he said. "We made a mess. We have to escape before Mom sees." + +He grabbed Lily's hand and pulled her away from the sink. He tried to open the kitchen door, but it was locked. He looked for the key, but he couldn't find it. He started to panic. + +"Lily, Lily, we're trapped!" he said. "We can't get out. What do we do?" + +Lily was still crying and holding her tongue. She didn't know what to do either. She wished they had never touched the pot. She wished they had listened to Mom and stayed out of the kitchen. + +They heard a loud beep and saw a flash of light. The smoke alarm went off and the fire sprinklers turned on. They got wet and cold. They heard Mom's voice outside the door. + +"Lily, Tom, what's going on? Are you okay? I'm coming, I'm coming!" + +They knew they were in big trouble. They wished they could escape, but they couldn't. They hugged each other and waited for Mom to open the door. They were very sorry and very scared. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play catch with their dog, Spot. Spot is a big and friendly dog. He likes to run and jump and catch the ball. + +One day, Tim and Kim are playing catch with Spot in the backyard. They throw the ball and Spot runs after it. He catches the ball in his mouth and brings it back to them. They say, "Good boy, Spot! You are very fast and smart!" + +Mom is in the kitchen. She is making lunch for Tim and Kim. She is very organized. She has a lot of food on the table. She has bread, cheese, fruit, and sausages. She calls, "Tim, Kim, Spot, lunch is ready! Come and eat!" + +Tim and Kim and Spot hear Mom. They are hungry. They run to the kitchen. They see the food on the table. They say, "Wow, Mom, this looks yummy! Thank you!" + +Mom says, "You're welcome, my loves. Sit down and enjoy your lunch. But first, wash your hands and face. And Spot, you need to wait for your food. No jumping on the table!" + +Tim and Kim and Spot do what Mom says. They wash their hands and face. They sit down and eat their lunch. They are happy. They like the bread, cheese, fruit, and sausages. Spot likes the sausages too. Mom gives him one as a treat. He says, "Woof, woof, thank you, Mom!" + +Mom says, "You're welcome, Spot. You are a good dog. You played well with Tim and Kim. Now, after lunch, you can all have a nap. You must be tired from playing catch." + +Tim and Kim and Spot nod. They are tired. They finish their lunch. They say, "Thank you, Mom, for the lunch and for being so organized. We love you!" + +Mom says, "I love you too, my loves. Now, go and have a nap. I'll see you later." + +Tim and Kim and Spot go to their room. They lie down on their bed. They cuddle with Spot. They close their eyes. They fall asleep. They dream of playing catch with Spot and eating sausages with Mom. They are happy. +Lily liked to play with her pink ribbon. She could tie it around her hair, her doll, or her teddy bear. She liked to make bows and knots and loops. + +One day, she saw a big black bird on the fence. It had shiny feathers and a sharp beak. It was a raven. Lily wanted to make friends with the raven. She took her pink ribbon and waved it in the air. + +"Hello, bird! Do you want to play with me?" she asked. + +The raven tilted its head and looked at the ribbon. It liked shiny things. It flew down and snatched the ribbon from Lily's hand. It flew back to the fence and cawed. + +"Hey, that's mine! Give it back!" Lily cried. + +The raven did not listen. It wrapped the ribbon around its neck and flapped its wings. It looked very proud of its new accessory. + +Lily was sad and angry. She wanted her ribbon back. She ran to the fence and tried to reach the raven. But the raven was too high and too fast. It flew away with the ribbon, leaving Lily behind. + +Lily sobbed. She had lost her favorite toy. She wished she had never seen the raven. She wished she had never tried to make friends with it. She learned a hard lesson. Not all birds are nice. Some are greedy and mean. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the park. They have a ball, a kite and a bike. They are happy. + +But one day, the sky is gray. The wind is strong. The clouds are dark. Anna and Ben worry. They do not like this weather. They think it will rain. + +"Let's go home, Ben," Anna says. "We can play inside. We can draw, or read, or play with toys." + +"No, Anna," Ben says. "I want to play outside. I want to fly my kite. The wind is good for kites. Look, my kite is high and fast." + +"But Ben, it is cold and wet. And the clouds are scary. They might make thunder and lightning. I do not like thunder and lightning. They are loud and bright." + +Anna and Ben do not agree. They are sad. They do not know what to do. + +Then, they hear a voice. It is Mom. She is in the car. She came to pick them up. + +"Anna, Ben, come on. It is time to go home. The weather is bad. It will rain soon. We can play outside another day." + +Anna and Ben run to the car. They are glad to see Mom. They are not worry anymore. They hug Mom and say thank you. + +Mom smiles and drives them home. She says they can have a snack and watch a movie. Anna and Ben are happy. They are friends again. They do not mind the gray weather. They have fun inside. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big tree with green and yellow fruits. Lily wanted to pick one. + +"Can I have a pear, please?" she asked Ben. + +Ben nodded and climbed the tree. He reached for a yellow fruit and pulled it. But it was too hard and he fell down. + +"Ouch!" he cried. "That hurt!" + +Lily ran to him and hugged him. She saw a green fruit on the ground. It was soft and sweet. + +"Here, Ben. Have this pear. It is good for you," she said. + +Ben looked at the pear and smiled. He accepted it and took a bite. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend," he said. + +They shared the pear and felt better. They were calm and happy. They liked the tree and the fruits. They decided to pick more pears later, when they were ripe. +Tom and Lily were hungry. They wanted a snack. But Mom was busy in the other room. She told them to wait. + +Tom and Lily did not want to wait. They saw the refrigerator. It had many good things inside. Tom had an idea. He said to Lily, "Let's get a snack from the refrigerator. Mom will not know." + +Lily was scared. She said, "No, Tom. Mom said to wait. The refrigerator is too big. We might fall or hurt ourselves. It is not safe." + +Tom did not listen. He said, "Don't be scared, Lily. I can manage. I can open the refrigerator and get something for us. You can help me. Come on." + +Tom and Lily went to the refrigerator. Tom tried to open the door. But it was too hard. He pulled and pulled. He could not manage. He fell on the floor. He cried. + +Mom heard Tom cry. She came to the kitchen. She saw Tom and Lily by the refrigerator. She was angry. She said, "What are you doing, Tom and Lily? You did not listen to me. You could have hurt yourselves. The refrigerator is not for you. It is for grown-ups. You are not safe." + +Tom and Lily felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We were hungry. We wanted a snack. We tried to manage. But we could not." + +Mom hugged Tom and Lily. She said, "I know you were hungry. But you have to wait. I will make you a snack. But you have to promise me. You will never touch the refrigerator again. It is not safe. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They said, "We understand, Mom. We promise. We will never touch the refrigerator again. We love you, Mom." + +Mom smiled. She said, "I love you too, Tom and Lily. Now, let's go to the table. I have some cookies and milk for you. That is a safe and yummy snack." +Jenny and Ben were playing in their room. They had many toys, but they liked to make their own games. They used a big carpet to make a tent. They put some pillows and blankets inside. They pretended they were camping in the forest. + +"Let's go find some food," Ben said. "We need to supply our tent." + +"OK," Jenny said. "But be careful. There might be unusual animals out there." + +They crawled out of the carpet tent and looked around. They saw some apples and bananas on the table. They grabbed some and put them in a basket. They also saw some cookies and milk on the counter. They wanted to take them, but they knew they were not allowed. + +"Mom said we can't have cookies before dinner," Jenny said. + +"But they look so yummy," Ben said. "Maybe we can have just one." + +He reached for a cookie, but before he could touch it, he heard a loud roar. He turned around and saw a big, furry, brown bear standing in the doorway. It had a red bow around its neck and a tag that said "Happy Birthday, Ben!" + +Ben and Jenny screamed and ran back to their carpet tent. They hid under the blankets and hugged each other. They heard the bear coming closer. They were very scared. + +But then they heard another voice. It was their mom. + +"Surprise!" she said. "Don't be afraid. It's not a real bear. It's a stuffed animal. I got it for your birthday, Ben. Do you like it?" + +Ben and Jenny peeked out of their tent. They saw their mom smiling and holding the bear. They realized it was not a real bear. It was a very big and soft toy. + +They felt relieved and happy. They ran out of their tent and hugged their mom and the bear. + +"Thank you, mom!" Ben said. "I love it! It's the best birthday present ever!" + +"You're welcome, sweetie," mom said. "But you still can't have cookies before dinner." + +Jenny and Ben laughed. They agreed to wait for dinner. They played with their new bear and their carpet tent. They had a lot of fun. They learned that sometimes unusual things can be good. +Ben and Lily are playing in the garden. They have a hose and a bucket. They want to water the flowers and the grass. + +"Are you ready, Lily?" Ben asks. He holds the hose and turns on the tap. + +"Yes, I am ready, Ben!" Lily says. She holds the bucket and runs to the flowers. + +Ben sprays the water from the hose. The water makes a rainbow in the sun. Lily fills the bucket with water and pours it on the grass. The grass is happy and green. + +But then, a big dog comes into the garden. The dog is brown and furry. He likes to play too. He sees the hose and the bucket. He thinks they are toys. + +He runs to Ben and Lily. He barks and jumps. He grabs the hose with his teeth. He pulls and shakes it. The water scatters everywhere. It splashes Ben and Lily and the flowers and the grass. + +"Hey, stop it, dog!" Ben shouts. He tries to get the hose back. + +"Go away, dog!" Lily cries. She drops the bucket and hugs Ben. + +The dog does not listen. He thinks they are playing. He wags his tail and licks their faces. He is wet and happy. + +Ben and Lily are wet and scared. They do not like the dog. They want him to leave. + +They call for help. "Mom! Dad! Help us!" + +Mom and Dad hear them. They come to the garden. They see the dog and the hose and the bucket and the water. + +They are not angry. They laugh and smile. They know the dog. He is their neighbor's dog. His name is Max. + +They pat Max and say hello. They take the hose from him and turn off the tap. They give him a treat and a toy. They tell him to go home. + +Max is happy. He says goodbye to Ben and Lily and Mom and Dad. He runs to his house. + +Ben and Lily are happy too. They are not scared anymore. They hug Mom and Dad. They dry themselves with towels. + +They look at the garden. The flowers and the grass are wet and bright. The water makes a rainbow in the sun. + +They smile and say, "We watered the garden!" +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They wanted to climb the tree and see what was on top. + +"Let's go, Sara!" Tom said. "Maybe we can find a bird's nest or a squirrel's home." + +"OK, Tom. But be careful. The tree is very high and the branches are thin." Sara said. + +They took off their shoes and socks and started to climb. They used their hands and feet to hold on to the bark and the leaves. They went higher and higher until they reached the top. + +They looked around and saw a big basket. It was made of sticks and grass. It had a lid on it. It looked very mysterious. + +"What is that, Tom?" Sara asked. "Is it a bird's nest?" + +"I don't know, Sara. Maybe it is. Maybe it is something else. Let's open it and see." Tom said. + +He reached for the basket and tried to lift the lid. But the lid was attached to the basket with a string. The string was also attached to a bell. When Tom pulled the lid, the bell rang loudly. + +Ding! Ding! Ding! + +Sara and Tom were scared. They heard a voice from below. + +"Hey, you kids! Get down from there! That's my basket!" The voice said. + +They looked down and saw a man. He was wearing a hat and a coat. He had a beard and a pipe. He looked angry. + +"Who are you?" Tom asked. + +"I'm the park keeper. That's my basket. I use it to trap squirrels. They eat the flowers and the nuts. They make a mess. I catch them and take them away." The man said. + +"But why do you have a bell?" Sara asked. + +"I have a bell to scare the squirrels. They don't like the noise. They run away. They don't go near the basket. But you kids are not squirrels. You are curious. You go near the basket. You make the bell ring. You spoil my trap." The man said. + +"We are sorry, mister. We didn't know. We were just playing. We wanted to see what was in the basket." Tom said. + +"Well, now you know. There is nothing in the basket. Only a bell. And a string. And a lid. And a trap. A trap for squirrels. And for kids who don't listen. Now get down from there. And don't come back. And don't touch my basket." The man said. + +Sara and Tom were ashamed. They climbed down the tree. They put on their shoes and socks. They ran away from the park. They learned a lesson. + +They learned that some things are mysterious for a reason. They learned that some things are not for them to touch. They learned that some things are dangerous. They learned to respect other people's things. They learned to be careful. They learned to listen. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toy cars. They like to race them on the floor and make noises. Anna has a red car and Ben has a blue car. They are both made of metal and shiny. + +"Ready, set, go!" Anna says and pushes her car forward. Ben does the same and they watch their cars zoom along. Anna's car is faster and reaches the wall first. "I win!" she shouts and picks up her car. "You are too slow, Ben!" + +Ben feels sad and looks at his car. He thinks his car is not good enough. He wishes he had a faster car like Anna. He says, "Your car is better than mine. It is not fair." + +Anna sees Ben's face and feels sorry. She remembers that Ben is her friend and she does not want to hurt his feelings. She says, "No, Ben, your car is good too. It is very pretty and blue. And you are a good driver. Sometimes you win and sometimes I win. That is how we play." + +Ben smiles and feels better. He says, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend. And you are a good driver too. You are very fast and modest. Can we play again?" + +Anna nods and says, "Yes, Ben, let's play again. But first, let's finish our snack. Mommy made us cookies and milk. They are on the table. Come on, let's go!" + +They put their cars away and run to the table. They enjoy their snack and talk about their cars. They are happy and ready to play again. +Jen and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box in the living room. It had a bow and a tag that said "For Jen and Ben, from Mom and Dad". They were very happy and curious. + +"Can we open it?" Jen asked. + +"Let's wait for Mom and Dad. They will be home soon." Ben said. He was a calm boy who liked to follow the rules. + +Jen was not so calm. She wanted to see what was inside the box. She looked at the tag again. It had a picture of a smile on it. She thought that meant it was something fun and nice. + +"Come on, Ben. Let's peek. Just a little bit." Jen said. She pulled the bow and lifted the lid. + +"No, Jen. Stop. We should not do that. It is not nice." Ben said. He tried to stop her, but it was too late. + +Inside the box, there was a big cake with candles and frosting. It looked very yummy. But as soon as Jen opened the lid, a loud noise came out of the box. It was a horn that made a funny sound. Jen and Ben jumped and screamed. They were scared and surprised. + +The noise also made the cake fall out of the box. It landed on the floor with a splat. The frosting and the candles made a big mess. Jen and Ben looked at the cake and the box. They felt very sad and sorry. + +Just then, Mom and Dad came home. They heard the noise and saw the mess. They were not happy. They asked Jen and Ben what happened. + +"We opened the box. We wanted to see what was inside. It was a cake. But it had a horn. And it fell. And it made a mess. We are sorry." Jen and Ben said. They hung their heads and cried. + +Mom and Dad sighed. They were not angry, but they were disappointed. They hugged Jen and Ben and said: + +"We made the cake for you. It was a surprise. We wanted to make you smile. But you did not wait for us. You did not follow the rules. You spoiled the surprise and the cake. That was not nice." + +Jen and Ben nodded. They understood. They said: + +"We are sorry. We learned our lesson. We will not do that again. We will wait for you. We will follow the rules. We will be nice." + +Mom and Dad smiled. They said: + +"We forgive you. We love you. We are glad you learned your lesson. We have another surprise for you. It is in the left corner of the living room. It is a big balloon. It has a smile on it. It does not have a horn. It will not fall. It will not make a mess. It will make you smile." + +Jen and Ben looked at the left corner. They saw the big balloon. It was red and shiny. It had a smile on it. It looked very fun and nice. They smiled too. They said: + +"Thank you, Mom and Dad. You are the best. We love you too. Can we play with the balloon?" + +Mom and Dad nodded. They said: + +"Yes, you can. But be careful. And have fun." + +Jen and Ben ran to the balloon. They played with it. They laughed and smiled. They were happy and calm. They did not open any more boxes. They waited for their parents. They followed the rules. They were nice. They had a good day. +Lily and Tom were very happy. They were going to camp with their mom and dad. They packed their bags and got in the car. They sang songs and played games on the way. + +When they got to the camp, they saw a big tent and a fire. Mom and dad said they could help set up the tent and make some food. Lily and Tom liked to help. They felt like big kids. + +But then, something terrible happened. It started to rain. The rain was very hard and loud. It made the tent wet and the fire go out. Lily and Tom were scared and cold. They ran to the car and hugged mom and dad. + +Mom and dad said they were sorry. They said they would find another place to stay. They said they would deliver the tent and the food to the camp later, when the rain stopped. They said they loved Lily and Tom very much. + +Lily and Tom felt better. They said they loved mom and dad too. They said they still wanted to camp, but maybe another day. They said they were glad they had each other. They smiled and cuddled in the car. The rain was still terrible, but they were not. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to swing, slide and run on the grass. They were having a lot of fun. + +"Mom, can we have a snack?" Anna asked. She was hungry and thirsty. + +"Sure, sweetie. I have some apples and crackers in my bag. Come here and sit on the bench with me," mom said. + +Anna and Ben ran to the bench and sat next to mom. Mom gave them each an apple and some crackers. They bit into the juicy apples and crunched the crackers. + +"Thank you, mom. This is a yummy snack," Ben said. + +"You're welcome, honey. I'm glad you like it," mom said. + +Anna and Ben finished their snack and drank some water. They felt happy and full. + +"Can we play some more, mom?" Anna asked. + +"Of course, darling. But remember to share and be careful," mom said. + +Anna and Ben nodded and jumped off the bench. They were excited to play some more. They ran to the slide and took turns sliding down. They laughed and shouted with joy. They loved the park and their mom. +Sam liked to play fireman. He had a red hat, a hose and a big truck. He liked to make siren sounds and step on the pedal to go fast. He was very popular with his friends. They all wanted to be firemen too. + +One day, Sam saw a real fireman outside his house. He was wearing a yellow suit and a mask. He had a big hose and a ladder. He was putting out a fire in a tree. Sam was very excited. He wanted to see the fireman up close. + +He ran out of his house and stepped on the grass. He waved at the fireman and shouted, "Hello, fireman! I am a fireman too!" The fireman saw Sam and smiled. He waved back and said, "Hello, little fireman! You have a nice hat and truck. Do you want to see my hose and ladder?" + +Sam nodded and ran to the fireman. The fireman let him hold the hose and spray some water. He also let him climb the ladder and sit in the fire truck. Sam was very happy. He thanked the fireman and gave him a hug. The fireman said, "You are very brave and kind, little fireman. Maybe one day you can be a real fireman like me." + +Sam smiled and said, "Yes, I want to be a real fireman. You are my hero, fireman. Thank you for putting out the fire and letting me play with you." The fireman said, "You are welcome, little fireman. You made my day. Keep playing and dreaming, and maybe I will see you again." Sam waved goodbye and ran back to his house. He told his friends all about the fireman and the fire. They all agreed that the fireman was very cool and popular. They all wanted to be firemen too. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big basket of fruit on the table. They wanted to eat some fruit, but their mom said no. + +"Mom, can we have some fruit?" Anna asked. + +"Not now, sweetie. The fruit is for later. We have to restore the old bike first. Can you help me?" Mom said. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They liked to help their mom. They followed her to the garage, where the old bike was. It was rusty and dirty. Mom gave them some tools and cloths. + +"Let's make the bike shiny and new again. You can use these to clean and fix it. Be careful, okay?" Mom said. + +Anna and Ben started to work on the bike. They rubbed and wiped and screwed and hammered. They had fun, but they also got hungry. They looked at the basket of fruit on the table. It looked so juicy and sweet. + +"Mom, can we have some fruit now?" Ben asked. + +"Not yet, honey. We are almost done. Just a few more minutes. You are doing a great job." Mom said. + +Anna and Ben felt impatient. They wanted some fruit so badly. They decided to sneak some when mom was not looking. They waited for mom to turn around, then they ran to the table. They grabbed some apples and oranges and bananas. They stuffed them in their mouths. + +"Yum, yum, yum!" they said. + +But they did not see the bee that was on the fruit. The bee was angry. It stung Anna and Ben on their lips. They screamed and dropped the fruit. They ran to mom, crying and swelling. + +"Mom, mom, help! A bee stung us!" they said. + +Mom looked at them and gasped. She saw the fruit on the ground and the bike half-done. She was angry and sad. + +"Oh, no! What have you done? You did not listen to me. You ruined the fruit and the bike. And now you are hurt. You have to go to the doctor. This is a bad ending." Mom said. +Lila and Tom were twins who liked to play near the lake. They saw a fisherman with a big net and a bucket. They wanted to see the fish he caught, so they crept closer to his boat. + +"Look, Lila, he has so many fish!" Tom whispered. "They are shiny and colorful. Can we touch them?" + +"No, Tom, we can't. The fisherman will be angry. He worked hard to catch them. We should go back to Mom and Dad." Lila whispered back. + +But Tom was curious and brave. He reached out his hand to touch a light blue fish. The fisherman saw him and shouted. + +"Hey, you little thieves! Get away from my fish! They are mine, not yours!" + +He grabbed Tom by the arm and pulled him into the boat. He was very strong and mean. He slapped Tom on the face and threw him into the bucket with the fish. + +"Help, Lila, help!" Tom cried. + +Lila was scared and sad. She ran to the shore and called for Mom and Dad. But they were too far away and did not hear her. The fisherman started the engine and drove away with Tom and the fish. + +Lila never saw Tom again. She missed him every day. She hated the fisherman and the lake. She wished she had listened to Tom and left the fish alone. +Tom and Sue went to the market with Mom. They saw many fruits and vegetables. Mom said they could choose one fruit each. Tom saw a lime. It was green and round. He liked green things. He chose the lime and put it in the basket. Sue saw a banana. It was yellow and long. She liked yellow things. She chose the banana and put it in the basket. + +Mom paid for the fruits and they went home. Tom and Sue wanted to eat their fruits. Mom peeled the banana for Sue. Sue took a bite and smiled. It was sweet and soft. Mom cut the lime for Tom. Tom took a bite and frowned. It was sour and hard. He did not like it. He spit it out and cried. + +Mom hugged Tom and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. You chose a poor fruit. Limes are not good to eat by themselves. They are good to make juice or to put on fish. Do you want to try some of Sue's banana?" Tom nodded and wiped his tears. Sue shared her banana with Tom. Tom liked it. It was sweet and soft. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Sue. You chose a good fruit. Next time, I will choose a banana too." Sue hugged Tom and said, "You're welcome, Tom. I'm glad you like it. Next time, we can choose fruits together." Mom smiled and said, "That's very nice of you, Sue. I'm proud of you both. You are good siblings." Tom and Sue ate their fruits and were happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their mom. They saw a big red car with a shiny key in it. Tom wanted to drive the car and said to Lily, "Let's go and unlock the car. It will be fun!" + +Lily was scared and said, "No, Tom, we can't do that. Mom said we should not touch other people's things. And driving is for grown-ups, not for kids. We might get hurt or in trouble." + +But Tom did not listen to Lily. He ran to the car and grabbed the key. He put it in the lock and turned it. The car made a loud beep and the lights flashed. Tom was happy and jumped in the driver's seat. He pushed some buttons and turned the wheel. + +Lily was very alert and saw a man running to the car. He was angry and shouted, "Hey, you little thieves! Get out of my car right now!" He reached the car and opened the door. He pulled Tom out of the car and slapped him hard. He said, "How dare you unlock my car and mess with it? You are going to pay for this!" + +Lily was crying and ran to her mom. She told her what happened and pointed to the man and Tom. Mom was shocked and ran to the car. She tried to calm the man down and apologize for Tom. She said, "I'm so sorry, sir. He is just a child. He did not know what he was doing. Please don't hurt him." + +But the man was not sorry. He said, "Sorry is not enough. Your child damaged my car and broke the law. I'm calling the police and suing you. You will regret this." + +The result was very bad for Tom and his mom. They had to go to the police station and explain what happened. They had to pay a lot of money to fix the car and to the man. They also had to go to court and face the judge. Tom was very sorry and learned his lesson. He wished he had listened to Lily and his mom. He never wanted to unlock a car again. +Lily and Ben wanted to go on the kayak with Dad. They liked the water and the fish and the birds. But they were anxious too. What if the kayak tipped over? What if they got wet and cold? + +"Are you ready, kids?" Dad asked. He had a big smile and a life jacket for each of them. He helped them get in the kayak and gave them a paddle. + +Lily and Ben sat in the front of the kayak. They held the paddle with both hands. Dad sat in the back and steered the kayak. + +"Look, Lily, a duck!" Ben said. He pointed to a brown duck that swam near them. Lily leaned over to see the duck. She wanted to touch it. + +"Be careful, Lily, don't lean too much!" Dad warned. "You might fall in the water!" + +Lily sat back quickly. She was scared. She did not want to fall in the water. She hugged the paddle tightly. + +"It's okay, Lily, I'm here," Dad said. He touched her shoulder gently. "The kayak is stable and safe. You don't have to be anxious. Just enjoy the ride." + +Lily nodded. She felt better. She looked around and saw the blue sky, the green trees, and the shiny water. She saw more ducks, and a heron, and a turtle. She smiled. She liked the kayak. She was not anxious anymore. She was happy. +Tom and Sue like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big lion. The lion is soft and yellow. It has a long tail and a loud roar. + +One day, Tom and Sue decide to play a new game. They want to roll the lion down the hill. They think it will be fun to see the lion go fast and bounce. They take the lion to the top of the hill and hold it together. + +"Are you ready?" Tom asks Sue. + +"Yes, I am ready!" Sue answers. + +They let go of the lion and watch it roll down the hill. The lion rolls and rolls and rolls. It makes a funny noise as it rolls. Tom and Sue laugh and clap. + +But then, the lion rolls too far. It rolls past the bottom of the hill and into the road. A big car is coming. Tom and Sue are scared. They do not want the lion to get hurt. + +"Stop, car, stop!" Tom shouts. + +"Please, car, please!" Sue cries. + +But the car does not stop. It does not see the lion. It is going to hit the lion. + +But the lion is smart. It sees the car. It does not want to get hurt either. It jumps up and runs away from the car. It runs back to Tom and Sue. It is safe. + +Tom and Sue are happy. They hug the lion and thank it. + +"You are a smart lion!" Tom says. + +"You are a brave lion!" Sue says. + +The lion roars and licks their faces. It is happy too. It likes Tom and Sue. They are its friends. + +They take the lion back to their house and play with it. They do not roll it down the hill anymore. They play other games that are safer and more fun. They have a good time. They love their lion. The lion loves them. They are a happy family. +Tom and Anna were playing with their toys in the living room. Tom had a big truck and Anna had a small car. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving on the road. + +"Beep beep! Move out of the way!" Tom said, as he pushed his truck forward. + +"No, you move! My car is faster!" Anna said, as she zoomed her car past his truck. + +They were having fun, but they did not see that their toys were getting close to the table. The table had a vase with flowers on it. The vase was heavy and fragile. + +Crash! Tom's truck hit the table leg and made the vase fall. The vase broke into many pieces on the floor. The water and the flowers spilled everywhere. + +"Oh no! We broke the vase!" Tom said, as he looked at the mess. + +"We are in trouble!" Anna said, as she started to cry. + +They heard their mom coming from the kitchen. She saw the broken vase and the wet floor. She was angry and sad. + +"Tom, Anna, what did you do?" she asked, as she raised her voice. + +"We are sorry, mom. We were playing with our toys and we did not see the vase." Tom said, as he tried to explain. + +"We did not mean to break it. It was an accident." Anna said, as she wiped her tears. + +Mom sighed and shook her head. She knew they did not do it on purpose, but she was still upset. She told them to go to their room and wait for her. She had to clean up the mess and call dad. The vase was a gift from dad for their anniversary. + +Tom and Anna went to their room. They felt bad for breaking the vase. They wanted to make mom happy again. + +"I have an idea." Tom said, as he looked at his toys. + +"What is it?" Anna asked, as she looked at him. + +"Let's make a new vase for mom. We can use our toys and some tape." Tom said, as he got his truck and his car. + +"How can we do that?" Anna asked, as she got curious. + +"Look, we can attach the car to the truck like this. Then we can put some flowers in the car. It will look like an ambulance with flowers." Tom said, as he showed her his plan. + +"That's a good idea. But where will we get the flowers?" Anna asked, as she liked his plan. + +"We can use the flowers from the garden. Mom likes them. They are pretty and smell nice." Tom said, as he got excited. + +"OK, let's do it. But we have to be quick and quiet. We don't want mom to see us." Anna said, as she agreed. + +They sneaked out of their room and went to the garden. They picked some flowers and put them in the car. They attached the car to the truck with some tape. They made sure it was hard and strong. They were proud of their work. + +They went back to their room and hid the toy ambulance with flowers under the bed. They waited for mom to come and talk to them. + +They hoped she would like their surprise and forgive them. They loved her very much. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a man with a big bag of money. He looked pale and scared. + +"Let's ask him for some money," Tom said. "Maybe he will give us some candy or toys." + +Lily was not sure. She thought the man might be bad. But Tom was her big brother, so she followed him. + +"Hello, mister," Tom said. "Can we have some money, please?" + +The man did not reply. He ran away with his bag. He dropped some money on the ground. + +Tom and Lily picked up the money. They were happy. They thought they were rich. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was a police car. The police saw the man with the bag. They chased him. + +The police also saw Tom and Lily with the money. They stopped and asked them, "Where did you get this money, kids?" + +Tom and Lily did not know what to say. They felt pale and scared. They wished they had not asked the man for money. +Sam liked to whistle. He whistled when he was happy, when he was bored, when he was walking. He whistled loud and clear, and he made up his own tunes. He wanted to teach his dog, Spot, how to whistle too. + +One day, he took Spot to the park. He had a bag of treats in his pocket. He said to Spot, "I will show you how to whistle. If you do it, you will get a reward. A reward is a good thing, like a treat or a hug. Do you want a reward?" Spot wagged his tail and licked Sam's face. + +Sam whistled a short melody. Then he said, "Now you try, Spot. Whistle like me." He waited for Spot to whistle, but Spot only barked. Sam tried again, and again, but Spot did not whistle. He only barked louder and louder. + +Some people in the park heard Spot's barking. They looked at Sam and Spot. They smiled and laughed. They thought it was funny that Sam was trying to teach his dog how to whistle. Sam felt sad and silly. He said to Spot, "Why can't you whistle? It is easy. Look, I will do it one more time." + +He whistled a long and high note. But he was so clumsy, he did not see the bee that was flying near his mouth. The bee stung his tongue. Sam screamed and dropped his bag of treats. Spot saw the treats and ran to get them. He ate them all. He was very happy. He barked and wagged his tail. He thought he had done a good job. He thought he had whistled. He did not know why Sam was crying. He licked Sam's face and said, "Woof, woof, woof!" That was his way of saying, "Thank you for the reward!" +Ben and Mia were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and castles. Sometimes they knocked them down and made a big noise. Their mom did not mind, as long as they cleaned up afterwards. + +But today, there was another noise in the house. It was not a fun noise, like a block or a toy. It was a scary noise, like a growl or a roar. Ben and Mia stopped playing and looked at each other. They felt afraid. + +"Did you hear that?" Ben whispered. + +"Yes, I did," Mia whispered back. "What is it?" + +They heard the noise again. It came from the kitchen. It sounded angry and hungry. Ben and Mia crept closer to the door. They peeked inside. + +They saw a big, filthy dog. It had brown fur and black spots. It had sharp teeth and wet nose. It was eating their mom's cake. The cake was for their dad's birthday. The dog had made a mess on the floor and the table. + +"Mom!" Ben shouted. + +"Mom!" Mia shouted. + +Their mom came running from the bedroom. She saw the dog and the cake and the mess. She was very surprised and very angry. + +"Who let this dog in?" she asked. "How did it get here?" + +Ben and Mia did not know. They had not seen the dog before. They had not opened the door for it. They had not mentioned it to anyone. They only wanted to play with their blocks. + +Their mom chased the dog away. She cleaned up the mess. She made a new cake. She hugged Ben and Mia and told them it was not their fault. She said they were brave and good. + +Ben and Mia felt better. They helped their mom decorate the cake. They waited for their dad to come home. They hoped he would like the cake. They hoped he would not hear the noise. +Jill and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big pile of mud near the pond. They ran to the mud and started to make shapes with it. They made a mud cake, a mud hat, and a mud car. + +Then they saw a lady walking by with a fancy dress and a fancy hat. She looked very pretty and shiny. Jill and Ben wanted to be fancy too. They had an idea. They ran to the lady and tried to pull her dress and hat. They wanted to wear them and be fancy. + +But the lady was not happy. She screamed and pushed them away. She was very angry and scared. Her dress and hat were dirty and wet with mud. She said, "How dare you pull my dress and hat! They are very expensive and special. You are very rude and naughty. Go away!" + +Jill and Ben felt bad. They did not mean to make the lady angry and sad. They just wanted to be fancy. They said, "We are sorry, lady. We did not know. We just liked your dress and hat. Please do not be mad at us." + +The lady calmed down a bit. She said, "I accept your sorry, but you should not pull other people's things. They are not yours. You should ask first. And you should be happy with what you have. You do not need to be fancy to be happy. You have each other and you have fun. That is more important than being fancy." + +Jill and Ben learned a lesson. They said, "Thank you, lady. You are right. We do not need to be fancy to be happy. We have each other and we have fun. We are sorry for pulling your things. We will not do it again." + +They hugged each other and went back to their mud shapes. They played happily and forgot about being fancy. They were happy with what they had. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were cars and zoom around the grass. Lily was a red car and Ben was a blue car. They made loud noises with their mouths as they drove. + +"Vroom, vroom, I'm faster than you!" Lily said. + +"No, you're not, I'm faster!" Ben said. + +They raced each other to the fence and back. They had so much fun, but they also got very tired. They felt their engines slowing down. + +"Oh no, we need fuel!" Lily said. + +"Where can we find fuel?" Ben asked. + +They looked around the garden. They saw a big tree with apples on it. They thought apples looked like fuel. + +"Let's crawl to the tree and get some fuel!" Lily said. + +"OK, let's go!" Ben said. + +They crawled on their hands and knees to the tree. They reached up and picked some apples. They bit into them and felt their engines getting stronger. + +"Mmm, this is good fuel!" Lily said. + +"Yeah, it's yummy!" Ben said. + +They ate their apples and felt happy. They saw their mom coming out of the house. She was wearing a fancy dress and a shiny necklace. She smiled at them and said: + +"Hello, my little cars, are you having fun?" + +"Yes, mom, we are!" Lily and Ben said. + +"Would you like to come inside and have some cake?" mom asked. + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Ben said. + +They crawled to their mom and hugged her. She picked them up and carried them inside. They had cake and milk and told mom about their car adventure. They felt very lucky to have such a fun and fancy mom. +Sara and Ben went to the sea park with Mom and Dad. They wanted to see the dolphins. The dolphins were big and gray and had long noses. They could jump and splash and make funny noises. + +"Look, Mom, look!" Sara said. "The dolphins are playing with the ball!" + +"Yes, they are very smart and friendly," Mom said. "Do you want to feed them some fish?" + +Sara and Ben nodded. They took some fish from a bucket and threw them to the dolphins. The dolphins caught the fish with their mouths and thanked them with a squeak. + +"Good job, dolphins!" Ben said. "You are so clever and fast!" + +Then a man with a whistle came. He was the dolphin trainer. He asked the dolphins to do some tricks. The dolphins nodded and followed his commands. They jumped over a hoop, spun in the air, waved their tails, and balanced a ball on their noses. + +"Wow, that's amazing!" Sara said. "How do they do that?" + +"They practice a lot and they listen to me," the trainer said. "They also like to have fun and make people happy. Do you want to say hello to them?" + +Sara and Ben smiled. They walked to the edge of the pool and touched the dolphins' noses. The dolphins nuzzled them and made more funny noises. + +"Hello, dolphins!" Sara and Ben said. "We love you!" + +The dolphins smiled and clapped their fins. The trainer blew his whistle and said, "Let's give a big hand to the dolphins and their new friends!" + +Everyone in the sea park applauded. Sara and Ben felt very happy. They hugged the dolphins and said, "Thank you for the show! You are the best!" +Sam and Mia went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They were very excited to play in the sand and water. They brought a bucket and a shovel to make a sandcastle. + +"Look, Sam, I found a crab!" Mia said, holding a small red crab in her hand. "It has big claws and tiny eyes. Can I keep it?" + +"No, Mia, you can't keep it. It's not a toy, it's a living thing. You have to put it back in the water, or it will die," Sam said, taking the crab from Mia and putting it gently on the sand. + +"But I want to play with it. Maybe it can ride on my sandcastle. That would be fun!" Mia said, trying to grab the crab again. + +"Mia, stop! You're scaring the crab. It doesn't want to ride on your sandcastle. It wants to go back to its home. Look, it's running away from you," Sam said, pointing to the crab that was scuttling towards the waves. + +"Fine, I'll let it go. But can we ride on something else? Like a boat, or a dolphin, or a whale?" Mia asked, looking at the water with big eyes. + +"Maybe, if we're lucky. But we have to ask Mom and Dad first. And we have to wear our life jackets and be careful. The water can be dangerous, too," Sam said, holding Mia's hand and walking towards their parents. + +"Okay, Sam. You're a good brother. I love you," Mia said, hugging Sam. + +"I love you, too, Mia. You're a good sister. Now let's go and see what we can ride on the beach," Sam said, smiling. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. It was summer and the sun was bright. They had a big box and some crayons. They wanted to make a house for their toys. + +They drew windows and a door on the box. They cut out the door with scissors. They put some pillows and blankets inside the box. They were very happy with their house. + +But then, a strong wind came. It blew the box away. The box flew over the fence and landed in the street. Lily and Ben were sad. Their house was broken. + +They ran to the fence and looked for the box. They saw a man with a truck. He was picking up the box. He was going to take it away. + +"Hey, mister, that's our house!" Lily shouted. + +The man heard Lily. He looked at the box. He saw the windows and the door. He smiled. + +"Is this your house?" he asked. + +"Yes, it is. We made it with a box and crayons. But the wind blew it away. Can we have it back?" Ben said. + +The man nodded. He put the box down. He took out some tape and glue. He helped Lily and Ben repair the box. He fixed the holes and the tears. He made the box strong again. + +"Here you go, kids. Your house is good as new. Be careful with the wind, okay?" he said. + +"Thank you, mister. You are very nice. We will be careful." Lily and Ben said. + +They took the box back to the garden. They put it under a tree. They played with their toys in their house. They were very happy again. +Tom and his mom went to the shop. Tom wanted to buy a toy car. He saw a black car that he liked. It was shiny and fast. + +"Mom, can I buy this car?" Tom asked. + +Mom looked at the price tag. It was too much money. She shook her head. + +"No, Tom, this car is too expensive. We can buy a cheaper car." Mom said. + +Tom was sad. He really wanted the black car. He started to cry. + +"Please, Mom, please. I want this car. It is my birthday soon." Tom said. + +Mom sighed. She knew Tom had been a good boy this year. He had helped her at home and learned new things at school. She wanted to make him happy. + +"Okay, Tom, okay. We can buy this car. But this is your birthday present. You will not get another one this year. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Tom nodded. He stopped crying. He hugged Mom and thanked her. He was very happy. He took the black car and ran to the cashier. He could not wait to play with it at home. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and find things in the dirt. One day, they found a big bone. It was white and hard. + +"Look, Lily, I found a bone!" Ben said. + +"Wow, Ben, that's a big bone. Maybe it's from a dinosaur!" Lily said. + +They dug some more and found more bones. They put them together and made a skeleton. It had a head, a body, and four legs. + +"Look, Lily, we made a skeleton!" Ben said. + +"Wow, Ben, that's a cool skeleton. But it's also ugly. It has no skin or fur or eyes!" Lily said. + +They decided to make the skeleton look nicer. They got some water and paint from the house. They poured water on the skeleton to make it wet. Then they painted it with different colors. They gave it blue skin, red fur, and yellow eyes. + +"Look, Lily, we made the skeleton pretty!" Ben said. + +"Wow, Ben, that's a pretty skeleton. But it's also funny. It looks like a rainbow!" Lily said. + +They laughed and played with the skeleton. They pretended it was their pet. They named it Rainbow. They had fun in the garden. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in winter. They put on warm coats, hats, and boots. They go to the park with Mom and Dad. + +"Look, snow!" Lily says. She runs to a big pile of snow. She makes a snowball and throws it at Ben. + +"Hey, no fair!" Ben says. He makes a snowball and throws it back at Lily. They laugh and have a snowball fight. + +Mom and Dad watch them and smile. They see a big tree with no leaves. They walk to the tree and stretch their arms. They touch the tree and feel the bark. + +"This tree is sleeping," Mom says. "In spring, it will wake up and grow new leaves and flowers." + +"Wow, really?" Lily and Ben say. They are curious. They want to see the tree wake up. + +"Yes, really," Dad says. "Trees are amazing. They give us air, shade, and beauty. We should be grateful for them." + +Lily and Ben nod. They hug the tree and say thank you. They feel happy and warm. They love winter, but they also look forward to spring. +One day, a little girl named Jane wanted to go to the park. Her parent said, "Yes, we can go!" Jane put on her coat and zipped it up. She was so happy to go outside. + +At the park, Jane saw a wide slide. She climbed up and slid down very fast. "Look, parent! Watch me zip down the slide!" Jane said. Her parent smiled and clapped their hands. + +Jane zipped down the slide many times. She laughed and played all day. Her parent watched and played with her too. When it was time to go home, Jane said, "Thank you, parent, for a fun day at the park!" +One day, a boy named Tim wanted to build a big tower with his blocks. Tim's friend, Sam, came over to play too. They started to build the tower together, but Sam thought it was boring. He wanted to do something else. + +Sam said, "I don't want to build the tower. It's boring. Let's play with my toy knife." Tim didn't like the idea, but Sam took out his toy knife anyway. They started to play, but Tim was not happy. + +Tim told Sam, "I don't like the toy knife. I want to build the tower." Sam didn't want to stop playing with the knife. They both got mad at each other. Tim's mom heard them and came in the room. She said, "Why don't you take turns? First, build the tower, then play with the knife." Tim and Sam liked the idea. They built the tower together, then played with the toy knife. They had fun and were friends again. +One day, a little girl named Sue and her dog, Max, went to the park. They wanted to play and have fun. But when they got there, they saw a big, dirty puddle in their way. Sue said, "Oh no, Max! We can't play there. It's too dirty!" + +Just then, Sue's friend, Tim, came rushing over. He was carrying a big bag of popcorn. "Hey, Sue and Max! I have an idea! Let's use this popcorn to cover the dirty puddle!" + +Sue and Max liked the idea. They all worked together to put the popcorn on the puddle. Soon, the dirty puddle was covered with popcorn, and they could play without getting dirty. They all laughed and played in the park, happy that they had found a way to fix the problem. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a boy named Tim and his mom. Tim loved to eat oats for breakfast. Every morning, he would wake up and ask his mom, "Are the oats ready?" + +One day, Tim's mom had to go to the store. She told Tim to remain at home and wait for her. Tim said, "Okay, mom! I will wait here." Tim was a good boy and he listened to his mom. + +While his mom was away, Tim saw the oats on the table. He wanted to make the oats ready to eat. He put the oats in a bowl and added milk. When his mom came back, she saw Tim eating the oats. She smiled and said, "Good job, Tim! You made the oats ready all by yourself!" +One day, a boy named Tim wanted to ride his bike. He loved to ride fast and feel the wind in his hair. He rode down the street and saw a big lime tree. The tree was full of green limes. + +Tim wanted to get a lime, but the tree was too tall. He tried to jump but could not reach. His friend, Sam, came by and said, "I can help you get a lime!" Sam climbed the tree and got a lime for Tim. + +But when Sam got down from the tree, he felt dizzy. "Oh no, I feel dizzy," Sam said. Tim helped Sam sit down and rest. After a while, Sam felt better. They both shared the lime and were happy. They learned that helping each other made them good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very competitive. He loved to play games with his friends. One day, Tim and his friends were playing hide and seek. + +"Ready or not, here I come!" Tim yelled. He looked for his friends, but they were good at hiding. Tim searched and searched, but he could not find them. He started to worry. "Where did my friends go?" he thought. "Did they disappear?" + +Just when Tim thought he would never find his friends, he saw a big box. He had not seen it before. Tim knew it was time to look inside. He opened the box, and there were his friends! They all laughed and said, "You found us, Tim!" + +Tim was happy that his friends did not disappear. They played hide and seek many more times. And every time, Tim would find his friends in the end. +One day, a boy named Tim and his friend Sam went to play. They saw a radio on the ground. Tim said, "Look, a radio!" Sam noticed it too. They picked it up and started to dance to the music. They were very happy. + +Tim and Sam wanted to see who could dance better. They were competitive. Tim jumped high and Sam spun around. They laughed and had fun. Tim said, "I can dance better!" Sam said, "No, I can!" + +In the end, they both danced and played until they were tired. They sat down and listened to the radio together. They were still friends, even if they were competitive. They knew that having fun was more important than winning. +Once upon a time, there was a mill by a deep river. The mill was where people made flour from grains. One day, a little boy named Tim went to the mill to see how it worked. + +As Tim watched the mill, he saw a duck stuck in the deep river. The duck was very scared. Tim wanted to help the duck, so he called out, "Don't worry, duck! I will help you!" Tim found a long stick and started to reach out to the duck. + +With the stick, Tim pulled the duck out of the deep water. The duck was so happy and said, "Thank you, Tim! You saved me!" Tim felt good for helping the duck. He learned that it is important to help others when they need it. And from that day on, Tim always tried to help his friends and family. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with his toy car. One day, his toy car got stuck under the sofa because the cord was too short. Tim felt bad and didn't know what to do. + +Tim went to his mom and said, "Mom, can you help me? My car is stuck under the sofa. I need a longer cord." His mom smiled and said, "Of course, Tim. Let me see what I can do." She went to the room and came back with a new, longer cord. She gave it to Tim and said, "Here, try this one." + +Tim used the new cord and his toy car came out from under the sofa. He was very happy and thanked his mom. His mom said, "Remember, Tim, if you need help, just ask. It's always good to request help when you need it." + +And so, Tim learned that it's okay to ask for help when you need it. He also learned that sometimes, things can go bad, but with the help of others, everything can be fixed. +Once upon a time, there was a sad little bird named Blue. Blue was sad because he could not find any sunshine to play in. He looked up at the sky and saw only clouds. + +One day, Blue met a big, happy frog named Green. Green saw that Blue was sad and asked, "Why are you sad, Blue?" Blue told Green about his search for sunshine. + +Green said, "Let's play a game to find the sunshine. I will guess where the sunshine is, and you will fly up to see if I am right." Blue liked the idea and agreed to play the game. + +Green guessed, "I think the sunshine is behind that big cloud." Blue flew up high and pushed the cloud away. And guess what? The sunshine was right there! Blue and Green were so happy, they played in the sunshine all day long. From that day on, Blue was never sad again. +One day, a lively cat named Tom was playing with his ball. He loved to bat the ball with his paw and watch it roll across the floor. As he played, the ball rolled under a big chair. + +"Help!" said Tom. "I can't get my ball." A little girl named Amy heard Tom and came to help. She bent down and reached under the chair to get the ball. + +"Here you go, Tom," said Amy, giving the ball back to him. "Thank you, Amy," said Tom with a happy purr. They played together all day, and Tom was very thankful for his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to play with her puzzle. She was very enthusiastic about it. One day, she saw her mom separate the puzzle pieces and put them in a box. + +Amy asked her mom, "Why did you separate the puzzle?" Her mom said, "So you can put it together again and have more fun!" + +The next day, Amy's friend Sam came over. They played with the puzzle together. They remembered how the pieces were separated and tried to put them back together. They laughed and had a great time. + +In the end, Amy and Sam finished the puzzle. They were so happy! Amy's mom was right, separating the puzzle made it more fun to play with. From that day on, Amy and Sam looked forward to playing with puzzles together. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was a good boy, but sometimes he wanted things that were not his. One day, Tim saw a tight sack full of toys at the park. He wanted to take the sack home, but he knew it was not right. + +Tim's mom gave him a ticket to the big fair in town. He was very happy and forgot about the sack. At the fair, Tim saw a girl crying. She lost her sack of toys. Tim felt sad for her and wanted to help. + +Tim took the girl to the park and showed her the tight sack he found. The girl was so happy and thanked Tim. They played together and became good friends. Tim learned that it is better to help others and not take things that are not his. +One day, Tom went to the park to play. He saw a nice cone on the ground. He picked it up and wanted to find the owner. Tom walked around the park and asked, "Is this your cone?" + +A girl named Sue said, "Yes, that is my cone!" But another boy named Jack said, "No, it is mine!" Sue and Jack both wanted the cone. They did not know what to do. + +Tom thought for a moment. He said, "Let's share the cone!" Sue and Jack agreed. They played with the cone together and had lots of fun. In the end, they all became good friends. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a girl named Lily. She had a toy bear, and they were best friends. They did everything together. + +One day, Lily and her bear went outside to play. They saw a dead bug on the ground. Lily felt sad for the bug. She told her bear, "Let's pray for the bug to be happy in bug heaven." They closed their eyes and prayed together. + +After they prayed, Lily and her bear went back inside. They were dirty from playing outside. Lily's mom said, "Time to wash your hands with soap!" Lily and her bear washed their hands and felt clean. They were happy they had prayed for the bug and could now have fun inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very enthusiastic about finding a new place to play. One day, she went on a walk with her mom. + +As they walked, Lucy said, "Mom, I hope we find a fun place to play today!" Her mom smiled and said, "I hope so too, Lucy." + +They walked and walked until they found a park with a big slide and swings. Lucy was so happy and played all day. She had found her new favorite place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to read. She went to the library every day to find new books. The library was a big house with many books. + +One day, Sue found a very special book. It was delicate, with pretty pictures inside. Sue wanted to take the book home, but she didn't want it to get hurt. So, she decided to wrap the book in her soft scarf. + +As Sue walked home, she met her friend Tom. Tom asked, "What do you have there, Sue?" Sue smiled and said, "I found a delicate book at the library. I wrapped it in my scarf to keep it safe." Tom was happy for Sue and they walked home together, excited to read the special book. +One day, a girl named Sue went for a jog in the park. Sue saw a pretty vase on the grass. The vase was red and blue. Sue picked it up and looked inside. A fierce dog came out of the vase! + +The dog barked at Sue. Sue was scared. She said, "Please don't hurt me!" The fierce dog stopped barking. It looked at Sue and said, "I am sorry. I was stuck in the vase. Thank you for helping me." + +Sue and the dog became friends. They played in the park together. The fierce dog was not scary anymore. Sue took the dog home with her. They lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little boy named Tim and his mother. Tim loved to play with his toys all day long. His mother would buy him cheap toys from the store, because they did not have a lot of money. + +One day, Tim's toy broke. He went to his mother and said, "Mommy, my toy is broken. Can I have a new one?" His mother looked sad and said, "I'm sorry, Tim. We can't buy a new toy right now." + +Tim began to complain. He said, "But Mommy, I want a new toy!" His mother hugged him and said, "I know you do, but we need to save our money for other things." + +Tim thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, Mommy. I will try to fix my toy." He went to his room and tried to fix his toy with tape. It worked! Tim was happy that he could play with his toy again. + +From that day on, Tim learned to be happy with what he had and not complain about his cheap toys. He knew that his mother loved him and tried her best to make him happy. +Once upon a time, there was a lively little dog named Bouncy. Bouncy loved to run and play with his friends in the park. One day, while playing with his friends, Bouncy saw a big ball rolling towards the road. + +Bouncy wanted to get the ball, but he remembered his mom saying, "Always pause before crossing the road, and look left and right to stay safe." So, Bouncy paused and looked left and right. When he saw that there were no cars coming, he crossed the road and got the ball. + +Bouncy's friend, Kitty, saw what he did and said, "Wow, Bouncy, you were really safe! I will do the same next time I cross the road." Bouncy felt proud and happy. From that day on, Bouncy and his friends always paused before crossing the road, and they stayed safe while having fun. The moral of the story is to always be careful and remember to pause before crossing the road to stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a smooth leather ball. It was red and shiny. Many kids loved to play with the ball. They would throw it, kick it, and catch it all day long. + +One day, a little boy named Tim found the ball. He was so happy! He played with the ball all day. He threw it high up in the sky and watched it come back down. He kicked it hard and ran after it. It was so much fun! + +But then, something bad happened. Tim kicked the ball too hard. It went far, far away. He tried to find it, but it was gone. The smooth leather ball had disappeared. Tim was very sad. He looked and looked, but he could not find the ball. The fun was over, and the ball was gone forever. +One day, a big bird and a small bird were playing near a deep lake. The big bird saw a shiny thing in the water. It wanted to get it, but the big bird's neck was not long enough. The small bird had a long neck and said, "I can help you get the shiny thing." + +The big bird and the small bird started to argue. "No, I want to get it myself!" said the big bird. The small bird felt sad but still wanted to help its friend. So, it waited for the right time. + +Soon, it started to rain. The rain made the lake water rise. The small bird saw the shiny thing getting closer to the top. It said to the big bird, "Look, the rain is helping us! Now you can reach the shiny thing!" + +The big bird smiled and said, "Thank you, small bird, for being a good friend." They both got the shiny thing together and played happily in the rain. The big bird learned that it is good to have friends who help each other. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable girl named Lily. She loved her mom and dad very much. One day, her mom asked her to help with something. + +"Can you please help me increase the water in the vase?" her mom asked. Lily nodded and took a cup to fill the vase with more water. + +As she was walking back, her big brother Tom came running and bumped into her. The water splashed out of the cup and onto the floor. Lily was sad and Tom was sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't see you," Tom said. Lily was upset, but she knew her brother didn't mean to do it. They worked together to clean up the water and fill the vase. + +In the end, Lily and Tom learned to be more careful and became even more dependable for their mom and dad. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a musician named Tom. He loved to play music for his friends. One day, he heard about a big party. The party would include lots of fun games, yummy food, and happy people. Tom was eager to play his music at the party. + +Tom went to the party and saw his friend, Sally. Sally was excited to see Tom. She said, "Hi Tom! I am happy you are here. Can you play music for us?" Tom nodded and said, "Yes, I would love to play music for everyone." + +Tom played his music and everyone danced. They were all having so much fun. The party was a big hit, and everyone thanked Tom for his music. Tom was very happy that he could make his friends happy with his music. +Once upon a time, there was a little purple cat named Mimi. Mimi loved to play games with her friends. One day, Mimi and her friends decided to have a race. They wanted to see who was the fastest. + +Before the race, Mimi's friend, Tim the dog, said, "Let's win this race, Mimi!" Mimi replied, "Yes, let's try our best!" They lined up with their other friends and waited for the race to start. + +The race began and Mimi and Tim ran as fast as they could. They jumped over a tube that was in their way. Mimi was very fast, but Tim was faster. In the end, Tim won the race. Mimi was happy for her friend and said, "Good job, Tim! You are very fast!" They all laughed and played together for the rest of the day. +One day, a little girl named Lily met a weird-looking cat. The cat had big eyes, a long tail, and a shiny tooth. Lily liked the cat, so she said, "Hi, cat! I admire your tooth." + +The cat looked at Lily and said, "Thank you, Lily! My tooth is special. It helps me eat my food." + +Lily and the cat became friends. They played together every day. They had lots of fun and were very happy. And Lily always admired the cat's shiny tooth. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very enthusiastic and loved to play with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends decided to play a guessing game. They took turns guessing what was behind a big tree in the park. + +Lily's friend, Tom, said, "I guess it's a big cross!" Lily and her friends laughed. They knew that a cross was too big to hide behind the tree. + +Then it was Lily's turn to guess. She thought for a moment and said, "I guess it's a cat!" Her friends clapped their hands and cheered. They all went to look behind the tree. + +When they looked behind the tree, they found a cute little cat. The cat was happy to see the enthusiastic children. "Meow!" said the cat. Lily and her friends played with the cat all day. They had so much fun guessing and playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a toy case with many toys inside. Tim loved to play with his toys every day. But sometimes, he would forget to put them back in the case. + +One day, Tim's mom told him to clean up his toys. Tim forgot to put his toys back in the case. Later, his dad came into the room and stepped on a toy. His dad's foot hurt a lot. Tim felt sad that he made his dad hurt. + +Tim's mom told him that he should always remember to put his toys back in the case. Tim learned that it is important to clean up after playing. He promised to never forget to put his toys away again. And from that day on, Tim's dad never got hurt by the toys again. +Once upon a time, there was a unique dog named Spot. Spot had a big red ball that he loved to play with. One day, Spot saw his ball was tied to a door handle. Spot wanted to play with his ball, but he could not get it off the handle. + +Spot tried to pull the ball, but it did not come off. He felt sad. Along came his friend, Cat. Cat saw Spot was sad and wanted to help. Cat had an idea! Cat told Spot to push the ball instead of pulling it. Spot pushed the ball and it came off the handle. Spot was very happy. + +Spot and Cat played with the ball together. Spot learned that sometimes, if you cannot do something one way, you can try another way. Spot and Cat had lots of fun and became best friends. The moral of the story is to never give up and always try new ways to solve a problem. +One day, a little boy named Tim was playing with his blocks. He was excited because he got new blocks for his birthday. He wanted to build a big tower with the blocks. He started to stack them one by one. + +His friend, Sam, came over and wanted to play too. "Can I play with your blocks?" Sam asked. Tim said yes, but he wanted to build the tower by himself. Sam felt sad and wanted to help too. +