diff --git "a/TinyStories_1106.txt" "b/TinyStories_1106.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1106.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Sam had an idea. He found a big rock and put it next to the blocks. "Look, I found a rock. We can use it to make the tower stronger," Sam said. Tim liked the idea and let Sam help him. They put the rock at the bottom of the tower and built the blocks on top of it. The tower was now strong and tall. Tim and Sam were happy and they played together all day. +One day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk. She saw a shiny box on the ground. Lily opened the box and found pretty jewelry inside. She put on the jewelry and felt very happy. + +As she walked, Lily met a fierce dog. The dog barked loudly, "Woof! Woof!" Lily was scared, but she didn't run away. She said, "Nice doggy, please don't be mad." + +The dog saw the shiny jewelry on Lily and stopped barking. The dog liked the jewelry too. Lily took off a shiny bracelet and gave it to the dog. The fierce dog became a nice dog. They played together and became good friends. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a curious little lion. He liked to play with his friends and go on adventures. One day, he found a big red brick in the forest. He did not know what it was, but he thought it was fun to play with. + +The little lion was so happy, he started to roar very loud. His roar was so loud that it scared all of his friends away. They were scared of the big red brick too. The little lion felt sad and lonely, but he still wanted to play with the big red brick. + +He played with the big red brick all day, but then it started to get dark. The little lion was scared of the dark, but he was too far from home. He roared and roared, hoping his friends would come and help him. But they did not come. The little lion was all alone in the dark, cold forest with the big red brick. And he was very, very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a harmless pet cat named Whiskers. She loved to draw pictures of Whiskers in her notebook. One day, she could not find her notebook. Sue was sad and asked her mom, "Mom, where is my notebook?" + +Her mom said, "I don't know, Sue. Let's look for it together." They looked in Sue's room, the kitchen, and the living room. At last, they found the notebook under the couch. Sue was very happy. + +Sue's mom saw that the notebook was full, so she gave Sue a new one. "Here, Sue, you can replace your old notebook with this new one," she said. Sue smiled and started to draw more pictures of Whiskers in her new notebook. She was very happy and grateful for her mom's help. +Once upon a time, there was a generous boy named Tom. Tom liked to give things to his friends. One day, Tom went to the store with his mom to buy a toy. The store had many toys with different prices. Tom saw a toy car with a low price. He was very happy. + +Tom said to his mom, "Mom, can I buy this car for my friend, Jim?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tom. You are very generous. We can buy the car for Jim." + +Tom and his mom went home. They wrapped the toy car in a pretty box. Tom went to Jim's house and knocked on the door. When Jim opened the door, Tom said, "Surprise! I have a gift for you." Jim was very happy and said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend." + +Jim and Tom played with the toy car all day. When it was time to go home, Tom said, "Jim, don't forget to shut the door." Jim shut the door and waved goodbye. Tom felt happy because he made his friend smile. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a lonely cat named Tom. Tom had no friends to play with, and he spent most of his days sitting by the window, watching the world outside. + +One sunny day, Tom saw a little girl named Sue playing with her toy car in the yard. Sue looked up and saw Tom in the window. "Hi, cat! Do you want to join me?" she asked. Tom meowed happily and ran outside to play with Sue. + +While they were playing, Sue's mom called her for a snack. Sue asked Tom, "Do you want some oats?" Tom meowed again, excited to try something new. They both went inside and enjoyed a tasty bowl of oats together. From that day on, Tom was no longer lonely, and he and Sue became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to learn new things. One day, she went for a walk in the park with her mom. They saw an empty path that looked fun to explore. + +"Mom, can we go down this path?" asked Lucy. + +"Yes, let's learn what's at the end," said her mom. + +As they walked, they saw pretty flowers and big trees. Lucy learned the names of the flowers from her mom. They found a pond with ducks swimming in it. Lucy and her mom had a great day learning about the path and all the things they saw. They went home happy and tired from their fun day. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a fat cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to eat, but she did not like to share. She would eat all the food she could find and leave nothing for her friends. + +One day, Kitty found a big bag of food. She was very happy and started to eat it all by herself. She ate and ate until she could eat no more. But because she ate so much, her weight grew and she became even fatter. + +Kitty's friends were not happy with her. They decided to punish her by not playing with her anymore. Kitty was sad and learned her lesson. From that day on, Kitty decided to share her food with her friends and they all played happily together. +Once upon a time, in a beautiful park, there were two friends named Tim and Sue. They loved to play together every day. They would run, jump, and laugh as they played in the sun. + +One day, Tim said, "Let's act like animals today!" Sue agreed and they started to play. Tim acted like a big lion and Sue acted like a little bird. They roared and chirped as they played together. + +As they played, a nice lady walked by and said, "You two look so happy playing together! Keep being kind and having fun!" Tim and Sue smiled, and they played until the sun went down. They knew they had the most beautiful day of play and fun. +One day, a little girl named Amy was playing with her toys. She had a book with many words in it. Amy was glad because she could recognize some of the words. She liked to read the words out loud to her toys. + +But then, her big brother Tom came into the room. He saw the book and took it away from Amy. "You can't read this," he said. Amy was sad and did not know what to do. She wanted the book back so she could read the words to her toys. + +Amy thought of a plan. She went to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom talked to Tom and made him give the book back to Amy. Amy was so glad to have her book again. She read the words to her toys and they all had a fun time. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy bear who loved to eat berries. One day, he found a big berry bush full of juicy red berries. He was so happy! He knew he would eat all the berries and then take a long sleep. + +But, there was a little bird who also liked to eat berries. The bird saw the bear and thought, "I must get some berries too before they are all gone." So, the bird flew down and started to eat the berries as fast as he could. + +The bossy bear saw the bird and got very mad. He wanted all the berries for himself. He tried to scare the bird away, but the bird was too fast. The bird ate and ate until there were no more berries left. The bear was so tired from trying to catch the bird that he fell asleep right there. + +When the bear woke up, he saw that the bird had left a small pile of berries just for him. The bear was so happy! He ate the berries and went back to sleep. From that day on, the bear learned to share and was not so bossy anymore. And the bird and the bear became good friends who shared the berries they found. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim wanted to prepare a gift for his mom's birthday. He thought very hard about what to make. He decided to draw a pretty picture with his crayons. + +Tim worked all day on the picture. His big sister, Jane, saw him and said, "What are you doing, Tim?" Tim said, "I'm making a gift for Mom's birthday!" Jane looked at the picture and laughed. "That's not very good," she said in a harsh voice. Tim felt sad, but he didn't give up. + +The next day, Tim gave his mom the gift. She loved it and gave him a big hug. Jane saw this and felt bad for being harsh. She said sorry to Tim and hugged him too. The moral of the story is to always be kind and never give up. +Once upon a time, there was a brown dog named Buddy. Buddy loved to work. Every day, he would help his owner, Sam, with small jobs around the house. + +One sunny day, Sam and Buddy went to the park. They saw a little girl crying. Sam asked, "Why are you sad?" The little girl said, "I lost my toy." Sam wanted to help the girl find her toy. + +Sam said to Buddy, "I recommend we help her." Buddy wagged his tail and barked, "Let's go!" They all looked around the park for the toy. Buddy used his nose to sniff and find the toy. + +After some time, Buddy found the toy under a tree. The little girl was so happy! She hugged Buddy and thanked Sam. From that day on, Buddy, Sam, and the little girl became good friends. They played together in the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a slow snake named Sam. Sam lived in a big green forest. He loved to create things with his long body. One day, Sam met a little girl named Lily. Lily was lost in the forest. + +"Hi, I'm Sam," said the slow snake. "Can I help you?" + +"Hi Sam, I'm Lily," said the little girl. "I'm lost. Can you make something to help me find my way home?" + +Sam thought for a moment. Then, he used his long body to create a path through the forest. He made the path look like a big arrow. Lily followed the path and found her way home. + +From that day on, Lily and Sam became good friends. They played together in the forest every day. And Sam, the slow snake, always used his body to create fun things for them to do. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a friendly girl named Jane. Jane loved to play with her model toys. She had a model car, a model house, and a model dog. Jane always played with her toys outside her house. + +One sunny day, while Jane was playing with her model toys, a boy named Tom came by. Tom saw Jane's model toys and wanted to play with them too. "Can I play with your toys?" he asked. Jane was not sure because she did not want her toys to break. But Tom said, "I will be careful. I promise." + +Jane let Tom play with her model toys. They played together and had lots of fun. But then, Tom accidentally broke the model dog. Jane was sad and said, "You broke my toy! You need to fix it." Tom felt bad and said, "I am sorry. I will try to fix it." + +Tom tried his best to fix the model dog. He worked very hard to make it look like it did before. When he was done, Jane looked at the model dog and saw that it was fixed! She was happy and said, "Thank you for fixing my toy." + +From that day on, Jane and Tom became good friends. They always played together and shared their toys. They learned that it is important to stay friendly and help each other when there is a problem. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a fearful boy, always scared to play with other kids. One sunny day, his mom said, "Tim, go outside and have fun with your friends. Don't stay inside all day." + +Tim went to the park, but he was still scared. He saw his friends on the swings and slides, having lots of fun. Tim wanted to join them, but he was too fearful. He stayed on the bench and watched them play. + +A friendly dog came to the park and went to Tim. The dog wagged its tail and wanted to play. Tim was scared at first, but then he saw how much fun the dog was having. He decided to play with the dog and be brave. + +Soon, Tim was playing with his friends too. He learned that being fearful can stop you from having fun. The moral of the story is to be brave and try new things, so you can have lots of fun with your friends. +Once upon a time, there was a great big bear named Ben. Ben lived in a big forest with many trees. One day, Ben was walking through the forest when he saw a small rabbit named Rose. Rose was very sad. + +"What's wrong?" Ben asked Rose. Rose said, "I am stuck in a trap. Can you help me?" Ben looked at the trap and said, "Yes, I will help you." + +Ben used his big paws to open the trap. Rose was free! Rose said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a great friend." Ben smiled and said, "You're welcome, Rose. Be careful and don't mention the trap to others, so they won't get stuck too." + +From that day on, Ben and Rose were best friends. They played and had fun in the big forest. And they always looked out for each other, making sure no one got stuck in a trap again. +One day, a little fish woke up near the shore. The fish was upset because it was not in the deep water. It wanted to go back to its friends in the sea. + +The fish saw a big bird and said, "Bird, please help me! I am upset and want to go back to the sea." The bird looked at the fish and nodded. It picked up the fish with its beak and flew over the water. + +As they flew, the fish saw its friends below. The bird let the fish go, and it splashed into the sea. The fish was happy to be back with its friends. They all swam and played together, and the fish thanked the bird for helping it. From that day on, the fish and the bird were good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a furry dog named Max. Max lived near a big volcano. He loved to run and play in the grass. One day, Max saw a little girl named Lily. Lily was close to the volcano. + +Max ran to Lily and said, "Don't go near the volcano! I will protect you!" Lily looked at Max and smiled. "Thank you, Max!" she said. They became friends and played together. + +Every day, Max and Lily played near the volcano, but not too close. Max always made sure to protect Lily. They had lots of fun and were very happy. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a polite rabbit named Bob. Bob loved to play in the sun, but sometimes it was too hot. When it was very hot, Bob would look for shade under a big tree to escape the heat. + +One day, while Bob was playing, he met a new friend, a little bird named Lily. Lily was also looking for shade. They both found a big tree and sat under it together. They were very happy to escape the hot sun. + +Bob said to Lily, "Do you want to play with me?" Lily said, "Yes, I would love to play with you!" So, they played together all day long. They were very polite to each other and took turns playing their favorite games. And from that day on, Bob and Lily always played together in the shade. +One day, a little girl named Mia went outside to play. She saw the incredible big, round moon in the sky. Mia wanted to observe the moon more, so she sat on the grass and looked up. + +"Hi, Moon!" Mia said. "You are so big and pretty!" The moon did not say anything, but Mia felt like it was smiling at her. She smiled back and kept looking at the moon. + +Mia's mom came outside and saw her looking at the moon. "What are you doing, Mia?" her mom asked. "I am talking to the moon, Mommy," Mia said. Her mom smiled and sat next to her. They both observed the incredible moon together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up with her mommy's jewelry. One day, Lily accidentally broke her mommy's favorite necklace. Oh no! Lily was so sad and scared that her mommy would be mad. + +Lily's mommy saw the broken necklace and asked what happened. Lily told her the truth and said she was sorry. Her mommy was not harsh, but instead hugged her and said they would fix it together. They went to the jewelry store and picked out some pretty beads and string. + +Lily and her mommy worked hard to fix the necklace. It took a long time, but they finally finished. When they gave the necklace back to Lily's mommy, she was so happy and proud of them. Lily learned that it's okay to make mistakes and that fixing things with someone you love can make them even better than before. +Once upon a time, there was a big, blue ocean. In the ocean, there lived a great octopus. The octopus had eight arms and loved to swim around and play with other sea creatures. + +One day, the octopus met a little fish. The fish said, "Hello, Mr. Octopus! Can we discuss something?" The octopus was surprised but said, "Sure, little fish! What do you want to talk about?" + +The fish said, "I think you are a great octopus! Your arms are so long and you can swim really fast!" The octopus blushed and said, "Thank you, little fish! I think you are great too!" From that day on, the octopus and the fish became good friends and would often discuss things together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She didn't feel very well and her tummy hurt. Her mommy took her to see the doctor. The doctor was a nice lady who wore a white coat and had a stethoscope around her neck. + +The doctor asked Lily how she felt. "My tummy hurts," said Lily. The doctor listened to Lily's tummy with her stethoscope and said, "Hmm, this is unknown. I think we need to do some tests." + +Lily was a little scared, but her mommy held her hand and said, "Don't worry, we'll figure it out." After the tests, the doctor said, "Lily, you have a little bug in your tummy. But don't worry, we can give you some medicine to make it go away." + +Lily felt much better after taking the medicine. She smiled and said, "Thank you, doctor!" Her mommy and the doctor smiled too. They were happy that Lily was feeling better. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside in the grass. One day, Benny found a stick and started to play with it. He threw it up in the air and caught it. Suddenly, Benny saw some birds and got excited. He wanted to scatter the birds away, so he ran towards them with his stick. The birds flew away and Benny felt happy. He continued to play with his stick until it was time to go back inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to make things with her hands. One day, she was playing with her toys when she saw her mom feeling sad. "Mommy, what's wrong?" she asked. "I have an unknown feeling in my heart," her mom replied. + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I know how to make you feel better!" She ran to her room and came back with a handmade card she had made earlier. "Here, Mommy. This will make your heart happy again," she said, handing her the card. + +Her mom opened the card and saw a beautiful drawing of a heart with the words "I love you" written inside. A big smile appeared on her face and she hugged Lily tightly. "Thank you, sweetie. You always know how to make my heart happy," she said. + +From that day on, Lily knew that even if she didn't understand why someone was sad, she could always make them feel better by doing something kind. And that made her feel happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint and always had a big smile on her face when she did. One day, she saw a cool van driving down the street. + +"Wow, that van is so cool!" she said to her mom. + +"I know, it's pretty neat," her mom replied. + +Lily decided she wanted to paint a picture of the cool van. She got out her paints and started to create a masterpiece. As she painted, she imagined herself driving the van all around town. + +When she was finished, she showed her mom the painting. + +"Look, Mommy! It's the cool van!" Lily exclaimed. + +"It's beautiful, Lily. You did a great job," her mom said with a smile. + +From that day on, Lily loved to paint even more and would often imagine herself driving the cool van in her paintings. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat candy, but his mom said he could only have one strip of candy each day. Timmy didn't like that rule, but he knew he had to follow it. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him to a tough obstacle course. Timmy was scared, but he wanted to try it. As they started the course, Timmy saw a big hill that looked too tough for him to climb. + +"I can't do it, Mom," Timmy said. + +"You can do it, Timmy," his mom said. "Just take it one step at a time." + +Timmy tried and tried, and finally, he made it to the top of the hill. He felt so proud of himself. + +"I finished it, Mom!" Timmy said. + +"I knew you could do it," his mom said, giving him a hug. + +From that day forward, Timmy knew that he could do anything he set his mind to, even if it was tough. And he always remembered to only have one strip of candy each day, just like his mom said. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady who loved to slide down the hill. She would go to the park every day and slide down the big slide. She would always bring her favorite pillow to sit on. + +One day, a little girl came up to the elderly lady and asked if she could slide with her. The lady said yes and they went up the stairs together. They sat on the pillow and slid down the slide, laughing and having fun. + +But as they reached the bottom, the lady's foot got caught and she fell down. She hurt herself badly and had to go to the hospital. The little girl was very sad and wished she could have helped the lady. + +From that day on, the little girl always remembered to be careful when sliding down the slide and to help others if they needed it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy bear named Benny. Benny lived near a big stream where he liked to fish. One day, Benny caught a fish and took it home to eat. But when he opened the fish, it was spoiled and smelled bad. Benny was very sad because he couldn't eat his fish. + +Benny decided to go for a walk by the stream to cheer himself up. As he walked, he saw a family of ducks swimming in the stream. The baby ducks were so cute and made Benny feel happy. He forgot all about his spoiled fish and enjoyed watching the ducks play. + +From that day on, Benny realized that he didn't need to catch fish to be happy. He could enjoy the simple things in life, like watching the ducks in the stream. Benny was no longer grumpy and he lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant. The ant was very small and lived in a tiny hole. One day, the ant wanted to perform a big task. It wanted to climb a scale. The scale was very big and the ant was very modest. + +But the ant was brave and determined. It climbed up the scale, one step at a time. It took a long time, but finally, the ant reached the top of the scale. The ant was very happy and proud of itself. + +From that day on, the ant knew that even though it was small and modest, it could perform big tasks if it tried hard enough. And so, the ant continued to explore the world, one adventure at a time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing in the park when they saw a big van drive by. The van was very loud and made a lot of noise. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said "I'm frightened of that van. It's so big and scary." But Lily said "Don't be scared, Timmy. It's just a van. Let's keep playing." + +Later that day, Lily and Timmy were walking home when they heard a loud noise. They turned around and saw the same van from earlier parked on the street. A man got out of the van and started walking towards them. + +Lily remembered the van from earlier and knew that they needed to be careful. She said "Let's clap our hands really loud, Timmy. Maybe that will scare him away." So they clapped and clapped, and the man got scared and ran away. + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy always remembered to be careful and to clap their hands if they ever felt scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint pictures of her favorite animals, like cats and dogs. One day, Lily's mom brought her to the park to play. While they were there, Lily saw a man with a pale ear. + +Lily thought it was strange, but she didn't say anything. Later that day, Lily went back home and started painting a picture of the man with the pale ear. She used lots of colors to make the picture look just right. + +The next day, Lily and her mom went back to the park. When they got there, they saw the same man with the pale ear. Lily was excited to show him the picture she had painted. She ran over to him and showed him the picture. The man was surprised and happy to see it. He told Lily that he had lost his ear in a war a long time ago. + +From that day on, Lily and the man with the pale ear became good friends. They would often sit in the park and talk about all the different things Lily would paint. Lily was happy to have made a new friend, and she was glad that she had painted the picture of the man with the pale ear. +Once upon a time, there was a big tower. The tower was very tall and it looked like it was touching the sky. One day, a little boy came to the tower and he wanted to climb to the top. But the tower was too high and the boy was too small. + +Suddenly, a helpful man appeared. He said to the boy, "I can help you climb the tower." The boy was happy and he accepted the man's offer. The man lifted the boy up and they started to climb the tower together. + +After a while, they finally reached the top of the tower. The boy was very happy and he looked down at the world below. He said to the man, "Thank you for being so helpful. I couldn't have done it without you." The man smiled and said, "I'm glad I could help you." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and eat cookies. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mommy. They played on the swings and went down the slide. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mommy had an idea. She wanted to play a game of hide and seek. Timmy was excited and ran to hide. But when he couldn't find his mommy, he started to panic. He looked behind trees and under benches, but she was nowhere to be found. + +Finally, Timmy's mommy popped out from behind a bush and said, "Boo!" Timmy laughed and was happy again. He realized that there was no need to panic because his mommy was always there for him. Even when he couldn't see her, she was still there. And that made Timmy feel safe, even if he was deaf to the world around him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, she was looking for a hiding spot when she saw a big cabinet. It was so deep, she thought she could fit inside. + +Lily opened the cabinet and climbed in. She felt safe and cozy inside. But then, she heard her friends calling her name. They were looking for her! Lily quickly covered herself with a blanket so they wouldn't find her. + +Her friends searched the whole house, but they couldn't find Lily. They were about to give up when one of them noticed the cabinet. They opened it and found Lily hiding inside. She was so happy that she found a good hiding spot! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. He had a green hose that he used to water his plants. Timmy loved to water his plants with the hose because it was fun and made him happy. + +One day, Timmy's friends came over to play. They saw the green hose and asked if they could use it too. Timmy said yes and they all took turns watering the plants. They enjoyed playing with the hose and getting wet. + +After they were done, Timmy's mom came outside and saw the wet grass. She asked what happened and Timmy told her about their fun with the green hose. Timmy's mom smiled and said she was happy they enjoyed playing outside together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's favorite truck got stuck under the couch. He tried to get it out, but it was too hard. + +Timmy's mom saw him struggling and came to the rescue. She used a magnet to get the truck out from under the couch. Timmy was so happy and gave his mom a big hug. "You're so kind, Mommy," he said. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to always put his toys away so they wouldn't get stuck again. And whenever he needed help, he knew his mom would come to the rescue with her trusty magnet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to gather flowers in the meadow near her house. One day, she saw a funny-looking blouse hanging on a tree branch. She thought it would be fun to wear it and show her friends. + +Lily took the blouse and put it on. She ran back to her house to show her mom. "Look, Mommy! I found this funny blouse in the meadow," she said. + +Her mom looked at the blouse and said, "Lily, that blouse belongs to the witch who lives in the forest. You should never take things that don't belong to you." + +But Lily didn't listen. She wore the blouse to school the next day and showed it to all her friends. They thought it was funny too. + +That night, Lily had a bad dream. The witch came to her and said, "You took my blouse, now you will pay." The next morning, Lily woke up and saw that she had turned into a frog. From that day on, she always listened to her mom and never took things that didn't belong to her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat broccoli because it was green and yummy. One day, her mommy sent her to the store to buy some more broccoli. + +Lily walked and walked until she found the store. She looked up and saw a big sign that said "Food". It was so high up, she had to crane her neck to see it. + +Inside the store, Lily found the broccoli and put it in her little cart. She was so happy to have found it. She knew her mommy would be proud of her for finding the broccoli and bringing it home. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo liked to explore the deep ocean. One day, Nemo met a friendly octopus named Ollie. Ollie asked Nemo to stay and play with him. Nemo was happy to have a new friend and they played together for a while. Suddenly, Ollie poked Nemo with his tentacle by accident. Nemo felt a little scared but Ollie said sorry and they continued to play happily. From that day on, Nemo and Ollie became the best of friends and they always stayed together in the deep ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read magazines, especially ones about princesses and animals. One day, Lily felt very sad and miserable because it was raining outside and she couldn't go play. + +But then, she had an idea! She decided to plan a tea party with her teddy bears and dolls. She got out her favorite magazine and looked for ideas on how to make the tea party special. She found a recipe for cupcakes and a game to play. + +Lily felt happy again because she had something fun to look forward to. She spent the rest of the day preparing for the tea party and when her friends arrived, they had a wonderful time playing and eating cupcakes. From then on, whenever Lily felt miserable, she would plan something fun to do with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big box that she loved to play with. She would put all her toys inside and pretend it was a car or a house. One day, Lily heard a scary noise coming from the box. She was too scared to look inside, so she asked her mommy to help. + +Mommy opened the box and found out that it was just a toy that had turned on by itself. Lily was relieved and happy to play with her box again. She decided to decorate it with stickers and draw some pictures on it. Now, her box was not scary anymore, but pretty and fun. She loved her box even more and played with it every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars, but he only had one red car. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with Timmy's red car, but Timmy didn't want to let him. + +Billy got upset and they started to argue. Timmy's mom came in and saw the conflict. She suggested they have a race to see who could make it to the end of the hallway first. They both agreed and started the race. + +Timmy's car was faster, but Billy's car was lighter. In the end, Billy won the race and claimed victory. Timmy was happy for his friend and let him play with the red car. They both had fun playing together and learned that sharing is important. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her toys all day long. One day, she found a scale in her mommy's room. She thought it was a toy and wanted to play with it. + +But her mommy said, "Lily, the scale is not a toy. It's a tool to measure things." Lily was confused, but her mommy explained to her that the scale could tell you how heavy or light something is. + +Lily was very polite and said, "Thank you, mommy. I won't play with the scale anymore." Her mommy smiled and was proud of her for being so polite. From then on, Lily knew that the scale was not a toy and she always asked permission before touching things that she wasn't sure about. +Once upon a time, there was a man who loved to play his guitar. He played it every day, and he played it very well. He loved to play for the animals in the forest, and they would come and listen to him play. + +One day, the man met an owl in the forest. The owl was very wise and told the man that he believed he could become the best guitar player in the world. The man was very happy to hear this and thanked the owl for his kind words. + +The man continued to play his guitar every day, and he practiced very hard. One day, he entered a guitar contest and played his heart out. The judges were very impressed with his playing, and he won first prize! The man was so happy, and he knew that he had the wise owl to thank for believing in him. From that day on, he continued to play his guitar and share his music with everyone he met. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play pretend. He would pretend to be a superhero, a pirate, or even a dinosaur. One day, Timmy found a frame in his attic. It was big and gold and looked very important. + +Timmy showed the frame to his friend, Sally. "Look at this cool frame I found!" he said. Sally thought it looked foolish, but Timmy didn't care. He pretended to be a famous artist and put his picture in the frame. + +But then, something bad happened. Timmy accidentally knocked the frame over and it broke into a million pieces. He felt very sad and foolish for breaking such an important thing. Sally tried to cheer him up, but Timmy knew he had made a big mistake. From then on, he learned to be more careful with things that were important. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. Max loved to play outside in the mud and get all dirty. One day, Max's mom said, "Max, it's time to bathe. You're all dirty!" Max said, "Okay, Mommy. Bath time is easy!" + +After Max took a bath, his mom gave him a book to read. Max loved books! He said, "Thank you, Mommy. This book is easy to read." Max's mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Max." + +As Max read his book, his little sister came in and said, "Max, can I read with you?" Max said, "Sure, sis. This book is easy. We can read it together!" They both read the book and had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to go to the park. One day, while playing on the swings, she met a boy named Max. They became friends and decided to go on a treasure hunt together. + +Max said, "I know where we can find a treasure, but it's very spicy." Lily didn't understand what he meant, but she was excited to find the treasure. They walked through the park and found a big tree with a hole in it. Max told Lily to reach inside and she found a small box. + +When they opened the box, they found a bunch of candy that was very spicy! Max had tricked Lily, but she didn't mind because they had so much fun together. From that day on, they always went on adventures in the park and found new treasures to discover. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy club. He would swing it around and pretend he was a brave knight. + +One day, Timmy accidentally hit his little sister with the club. She started to cry because it hurt. Timmy felt very bad and wanted to make it better. + +He decided to release the club and give his sister a big hug. She stopped crying and smiled. Timmy learned that it's important to be careful with his toys so he doesn't hurt anyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park to swing on the swings. She saw a little boy named Max who looked sad. + +Lily asked, "Why are you sad?" + +Max replied, "I lost my red ball. It was my favorite toy." + +Lily said, "Don't worry. Let's look for it together." + +They searched high and low, and finally found the ball on the side of the park. Max was so happy that he laughed and hugged Lily. + +The moral of the story is that helping others can make you happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a hunter. He was very brave and he loved to hunt. One day, he went into the forest to find some animals to hunt. He walked for a long time until he found a rabbit. The rabbit was very cute and the hunter wanted to catch it. + +He tried to catch the rabbit, but it was too fast. The rabbit ran away and the hunter was sad. Suddenly, he saw a frog. The frog was very disgusting and the hunter did not want to catch it. + +The frog said, "Why don't you want to catch me?" + +The hunter replied, "You are disgusting." + +The frog nodded and said, "I understand." + +The hunter continued his walk and found a deer. He was happy because he loved to hunt deer. He caught the deer and went back home. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was a very independent dog who loved to explore the world on his own. One day, Max went for a walk and saw a little girl crying. Max went up to her and wagged his tail to make her feel better. The little girl hugged Max and he licked her face. + +The little girl had lost her collar and didn't know how to find her way back home. Max knew exactly what to do. He used his nose to sniff around and found the collar. Max picked it up with his mouth and brought it back to the little girl. The little girl was so happy and thanked Max for his help. + +Max learned that even though he loved to be independent, sometimes it's important to help others. Max felt proud of himself and wagged his tail happily. From that day on, Max always looked out for others and waved his tail to say hello to everyone he met on his walks. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom loved to take photos with his camera. One day, Tom took a photo of his mom's flowers. But he was careless and dropped his camera. The camera broke and Tom was sad. + +Tom's dad saw that Tom was sad and wanted to help. He told Tom that he could unlock his dad's phone and take photos with it. Tom was happy again and took a photo of his dad's car. Tom's dad was proud of him for being careful with his phone. +Once upon a time, there was a duck who loved to swim in the lake. One day, the duck was playing with his friends and he saw a piece of bread floating on the water. He was so excited that he didn't notice how deep the water was and he started to sink. His friends tried to help him, but they couldn't. Luckily, a kind lady saw what happened and she quickly jumped into the water to save the duck. + +After the incident, the duck realized that he had been careless and he promised to be more careful in the future. He also learned that it's important to be grateful to those who help us when we're in trouble. From that day on, the duck rose early every morning to say thank you to the lady who saved his life. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear fancy dresses and play with her dolls. One day, she went on a trip with her family to the beach. She saw the waves and felt the sand on her toes. + +While she was playing, she met a boy named Max. Max had a puppy named Spot. Lily thought Spot was so cute, she wanted to kiss him. Max let her kiss Spot on the nose. + +Lily and Max played together all day long, building sandcastles and chasing each other. When it was time to go home, Lily felt sad. But Max gave her a hug and said they could play again tomorrow. Lily smiled and knew she had made a new friend. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. They saw a bird struggling to fly because it had a package stuck on its foot. Lily told her mom, "Mommy, birdie need help. It has package on its foot." Her mom replied, "Yes, we should help it. Let's try to catch it." + +Lily and her mom tried to catch the bird, but it was too fast. They asked some other people in the park for help, but they were ignorant and didn't know what to do. Finally, a kind man came and said, "I can help you catch the bird." He caught the bird and took the package off its foot. The bird was so happy that it flew away quickly. + +Lily and her mom thanked the kind man for helping them. Lily said, "Thank you for helping birdie. We were struggling to catch it." The man replied, "You're welcome. It's always good to help others." And they all went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bunny. The bunny loved to hop around in the garden. One day, the bunny saw a big white box called a freezer. The bunny was curious and hopped closer to the freezer. + +Suddenly, the door of the freezer opened, and a cheerful girl appeared. "Hello there, little bunny!" she said. "Do you want to see what's inside?" + +The bunny was excited and hopped inside the freezer. Inside, there were lots of yummy carrots! The bunny was so happy and thanked the cheerful girl for showing him the freezer. From that day on, the bunny would hop to the freezer every day to get some delicious carrots. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the park. One day, she saw a squirrel running up a tree. "Hi squirrel!" she said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +The squirrel stopped and looked at Lily. "I don't know," he said. "I have to test out this new tree first. Is it smooth enough for me to climb?" + +Lily looked at the tree and said, "It's very smooth! I think you'll like it." The squirrel climbed up the tree and then came back down to talk to Lily. "You were right," he said. "This tree is very smooth and easy to climb. Thank you for helping me test it out." + +Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, Mr. Squirrel. Would you like to play now?" The squirrel nodded and they played together for the rest of the afternoon. From that day on, they were the best of friends and always tested out new things together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a farm with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily went outside to play and saw a sheep. The sheep was very fluffy and cute. + +Lily said, "Hello sheep! Do you want to play with me?" + +The sheep just looked at Lily and didn't say anything. Lily thought the sheep might be cold because it was a chilly day. So, she went inside and got a warm blanket to give to the sheep. She signed to the sheep that it was for him to keep warm. + +The sheep was very happy and started to follow Lily around. They played together all day long. When it was time for Lily to go inside, she said goodbye to the sheep and gave him a hug. From that day on, the sheep always came to play with Lily whenever she went outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a brother named Billy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but Billy always wanted to play with them too. + +One day, Timmy was playing with his toy car when Billy came over and grabbed it from him. Timmy got anxious and said, "That's mine! Give it back!" Billy just laughed and ran away with the car. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom was cooking dinner and accidentally burned the chicken. She said, "Oh no, I burned the chicken!" Timmy asked his mom, "Is the chicken okay?" His mom replied, "No, it's burned. We'll have to make something else for dinner." Timmy was sad because he liked chicken, but he was happy that he still had his brother to play with. +Once upon a time, a little duck named Ducky was playing with his friends by the pond. Ducky wanted to dive into the water, but his friends were afraid. "I'm not scared," said Ducky. "Watch me dive!" So, Ducky took a deep breath and dove into the water. His friends cheered and clapped. + +Suddenly, Ducky heard a loud noise. He looked up and saw a lot of cars on the road. "Oh no, there's too much traffic!" cried Ducky. His friends looked worried too. "We have to be careful when we cross the road," said Ducky. + +Later that day, Ducky's friend Bunny came to visit. Bunny looked sad. "What's wrong?" asked Ducky. "I ate all of the carrots in my garden and now I feel guilty," said Bunny. "It's okay," said Ducky. "We all make mistakes. Let's share my bread instead." Bunny smiled and they had a picnic together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his guitar. He would strum it and make music all day long. One day, Timmy's guitar got wet in the rain. It was very wet and not dry. Timmy was sad because he couldn't play his guitar anymore. + +But then, Timmy had an idea! He decided to open his guitar and let it dry in the sun. So, he carefully opened the guitar and put it outside in the sun. After a while, the guitar was dry again! Timmy was so happy that he could play his guitar once more. He strummed it and made beautiful music. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to keep his guitar dry and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a fireman named Jack. He was very brave and always helped people. One day, there was a big fire in a house. Jack went to the house and saw that a little girl was stuck inside. He tried to save her, but the fire was too big. + +Suddenly, the little girl started to sing a song. It was a beautiful song and Jack felt happy. He tried again and again to save the little girl. He was very persistent. Finally, he was able to save her and bring her outside. + +Everyone was happy and they clapped for Jack. The little girl hugged him and said thank you. From that day on, Jack was known as the singing fireman because he loved to sing songs while he helped people. +Once upon a time, there were three little pigs. They all lived in different houses made of straw, sticks, and bricks. One day, a big bad wolf came and blew down the straw and stick houses. The pigs ran to the brick house and locked the door. + +The wolf tried to blow down the brick house but he couldn't. The pigs were safe. The pigs decided to mail a letter to their mom to tell her what happened. They went to the post office and put the letter in the mailbox. + +The moral of the story is to always be prepared and make good choices. The pigs made the right choice by building a strong house and asking for help when they needed it. They also used the mail to communicate with their mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to bake with her grandma. They would make yummy pastries together in the kitchen. Lily loved to help her grandma mix the dough and roll it out. + +One day, Lily's grandma became sick and couldn't bake with her anymore. Lily was sad because she loved spending time with her grandma and making pastries. + +But then, Lily's mommy became reliable and started to bake with her instead. They made delicious pastries together and had so much fun. Lily was happy again because she could still bake with someone she loved. + +From that day on, Lily knew that even when things change, she can always find someone reliable to bake pastries with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her favorite toy car when she accidentally broke it. She felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mom saw that she was upset and asked her what happened. Lily answered, "My car is broken." Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we can take it to the doctor." + +Lily was confused and asked, "The doctor can fix my car?" Her mom explained, "Yes, just like how the doctor can fix our bodies when we're sick, they can also fix things that are broken." + +Lily felt better knowing that her car could be fixed and they went to the toy store where the doctor fixed her car. She was so happy to have her toy car back and thanked the doctor for helping her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play in his backyard with his toys. One day, he went outside to play and noticed that his toys were scattered all over the grass. He started to gather them up and put them back where they belonged. + +Suddenly, Timmy's friend Billy came over and asked if he could play too. Timmy said yes and they started to play together. But then, Billy accidentally broke one of Timmy's toys. He felt guilty and said sorry to Timmy. + +Timmy forgave him and they continued to play together. They had so much fun that they didn't even notice when it started to get dark outside. Timmy's mom called them inside for dinner and they went in, happy and tired from playing in the backyard all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom gave her a potato to play with. Lily loved her potato so much that she carried it everywhere she went. + +One afternoon, Lily and her friend Tom were playing in the park. Tom saw Lily's potato and said, "That's a silly toy. Why do you play with a potato?" + +Lily replied, "I love my potato. It makes me calm." + +Tom didn't understand and said, "I don't like potatoes. They're boring." + +Lily felt sad that Tom didn't like her potato, but she decided to ignore him and continued playing with her beloved toy. She knew that her potato made her happy and that was all that mattered. From that day on, Lily never let anyone make her feel bad about her potato again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved playing outside in the snow. One day, she went outside without her mittens and her hands got very cold. Her mom said, "Lily, where are your mittens? You need them to stay warm." Lily replied, "I don't know, mommy. I think I lost them." + +Mommy said, "Let's go look for them together." They searched and searched, but they couldn't find the missing mitten. Then, Lily's friend Timmy came over and saw that Lily only had one mitten. He said, "That's funny! You only have one mitten!" + +Lily felt sad and embarrassed. But then, Timmy said, "I have an extra pair of mittens that I can give you. Let me show you!" Timmy's kindness made Lily very happy. She learned that it's important to ask for help when you need it and to be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat oatmeal for breakfast every day. One day, she decided to plant some oats in her garden. She watered them every day and watched them grow tall and strong. + +But one day, Lily noticed that the oats were starting to shrink. She didn't know what to do, so she asked her mom for help. Her mom told her that the plants were delicate and needed extra care. Lily started to give them more attention and soon enough, the oats started to grow again. + +Lily learned an important lesson that day. She learned that even the smallest things could be important and that delicate things needed extra care. From that day on, she made sure to take care of all the plants in her garden, big or small. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and color with his crayons. One day, Timmy's mommy gave him a big piece of paper and said, "Timmy, let's print your favorite picture and place it on the wall!" + +Timmy was so excited and he drew a picture of his favorite animal, a lion. He showed it to his mommy and she said, "Wow, Timmy! This is amazing! Let's print it and place it on the wall!" + +So, they printed the picture and placed it on the wall. Timmy was so happy and he smiled every time he looked at it. But one day, Timmy saw a dead bug on the floor. He was sad and he asked his mommy, "Mommy, why is the bug dead?" + +His mommy explained, "Sometimes, bugs get old or sick and they die. It's a part of life." Timmy understood and he said, "I hope the lion in my picture never gets dead." His mommy smiled and said, "I hope so too, Timmy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sausages for breakfast. One day, her mom cooked her a big juicy sausage for breakfast. Lily was so happy and asked, "Can I hold the sausage, please?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, but be careful, it's hot." Lily held the sausage tightly and took a big bite. Suddenly, she started coughing and her mom said, "Lily, stay calm, drink some water." Lily drank the water and felt better. + +Her mom said, "Next time, let it cool down before you hold it." Lily nodded and said, "Okay, Mommy." From that day on, Lily always waited for her sausages to cool down before holding them. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a big ocean with his fish friends. One day, Nemo saw a jellyfish in the water. The jellyfish was very pretty, but Nemo knew he had to hurry away from it because it could hurt him. + +Nemo swam as fast as he could, but he got so dizzy from swimming so fast that he had to stop and rest. He saw his fish friends playing nearby and he wanted to join in, but he knew he had to be careful and not get hurt. + +After resting for a little while, Nemo felt better and decided to join in the fun. He played with his friends and had a great time. When it was time to go home, Nemo remembered the jellyfish and made sure to hurry away from it. He was happy that he had a fun day with his friends and stayed safe from the jellyfish. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and they found a trail in the woods. It was a long path with trees on each side. + +Lily was so excited and started to run down the trail. She saw a rock and picked it up. She threw the rock far away and laughed. Then, she saw a butterfly and followed it. The butterfly was very lively and flew all around. + +Lily and her mommy had so much fun on the trail. They saw lots of animals and pretty flowers. When they got home, Lily told her daddy all about their adventure. She couldn't wait to go back and throw more rocks and see more lively creatures. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey. The monkey lived in a big tree in the jungle. One day, the monkey wanted to play with his friends, but he didn't know what to play. His friend suggested they play catch. The monkey thought that was a good idea. The sky was clear and sunny, so they went outside to play. They threw the ball back and forth and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily had a pet dog named Buddy. They were very loyal to each other and loved playing together. One day, Lily went to the garden to pick some squash for dinner. Buddy went with her to help. + +As they were picking squash, Lily noticed that they were running out of water. "Oh no, Buddy, we need more water to supply the plants," Lily said. "Don't worry, Lily. I'll go get some water for us," Buddy replied. + +Buddy ran to the water supply and filled up a bucket with water. He brought it back to Lily and they watered the squash together. "Thank you, Buddy. You're such a loyal friend," Lily said. Buddy wagged his tail happily. + +After they finished watering the plants, Lily and Buddy went back inside to cook dinner. They made a delicious meal with the squash they picked together. Lily was so happy to have such a loyal friend like Buddy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go out to eat with her family. One day, they went to a restaurant. It was very cold outside, so Lily wore her warm coat and gloves. + +When they got to the restaurant, they sat down at a table. Lily's mom ordered hot soup for her. As they waited for their food, Lily looked outside and saw the icy trees. "Mommy, why is it so icy outside?" she asked. + +Her mom replied, "It's because it's very cold outside. But don't worry, we're nice and warm in here." Just then, Lily saw a candle on the table. She reached out to touch it, but her mom said, "Be careful, Lily! You might burn yourself." + +Lily listened to her mom and didn't touch the candle. When their food arrived, they all enjoyed a nice warm meal together. And even though it was icy outside, they were happy and cozy in the restaurant. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny loved to play with his friends in the forest, but sometimes he would get restless and want to do something different. One day, Benny saw a bee buzzing around with honey on its legs. Benny wanted to taste the honey, but the bee wouldn't let him. Benny's friends saw him trying to catch the bee and they started to tease him. Benny felt sad and went to rest under a tree. Suddenly, the bee came back and landed on Benny's nose! Benny was so happy he could taste the honey and his friends were happy too. They all played together and had a great day in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted something to eat. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I'm hungry. Can I choose what to eat?" + +Mommy said, "Yes, you can choose. We have some apples, bananas, and pineapples. Which one do you want?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I want a pineapple. I love the way it tastes!" + +Mommy smiled and gave Lily a pineapple. Lily was so happy and took a big bite. It was juicy and sweet. She felt so full and satisfied. + +Later that day, Lily went for a walk in the forest. She saw a tall tree with green needles and brown cones. She said, "Look, Mommy! A pine tree!" + +Mommy said, "Yes, that's a pine tree. It's very tall and strong." + +Lily said, "I like pine trees. They are pretty." And with that, they continued their walk through the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pocket in her dress where she kept her favorite toy, a teddy bear. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. While playing, she accidentally dropped her teddy bear and didn't notice. + +When she got home, she realized that her teddy bear was missing. She looked in her pocket and it was empty. She felt sad and cried. Her mom saw her crying and asked what happened. Lily told her about the missing teddy bear. + +Mom decided to help Lily restore her happiness. They went back to the park and looked for the teddy bear. After some time, they found it lying on the grass. Lily was so happy and her face was clear of tears. She hugged her teddy bear tightly and thanked her mom for helping her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she went on a walk to find some reindeer. She looked and looked, but she couldn't find any. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice say, "What are you looking for, little one?" It was an old man with a kind face. "I'm looking for reindeer," Lily said. "They're my favorite animals." + +The old man smiled and said, "Be careful, dear. Reindeer can be dangerous if you get too close." Lily nodded and thanked the man for his advice. She continued her search and finally, she saw a group of reindeer in the distance. She was so happy to have found them, but she remembered what the old man said and kept a safe distance. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. While she was playing, she found a pretty rock and wanted to take it home. But it was too heavy for her to carry. + +Suddenly, she saw a police officer walking by. The police officer was wearing a blue uniform and a hat. Lily asked the police officer for help to carry the rock. The police officer was very kind and fast. He picked up the rock and carried it for her. + +Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mr. Police Officer!" Then she and her mommy went home with the pretty rock. From that day on, Lily always remembered how the police officer helped her carry the heavy rock. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a treasure box that was locked. She wanted to see what was inside, but she didn't know how to unlock it. + +One day, Lily met a friendly bird who asked her what was wrong. Lily told the bird about her treasure box and how she couldn't open it. The bird said, "I can help you unlock the box, but you have to promise me a reward." + +Lily was anxious to see what was inside the box, so she agreed to the bird's request. The bird flew to the box and unlocked it with its beak. Inside, Lily found a shiny necklace that she had been looking for. She gave the bird a big hug and said, "Thank you for helping me unlock my treasure box! Here's your reward." She gave the bird a delicious cookie and they both enjoyed it together. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play outside in the grass and chase after butterflies. One day, Max felt something tickling his fur. It was a tiny flea! Max didn't like fleas because they made him itch and scratch. He tried to catch the flea, but it was too fast. + +Max's friend, a wise old owl, saw him shivering and scratching. The owl said, "Max, you need to be careful. Fleas can make you sick. You should always check for them after playing outside." Max listened to the owl's advice and started checking for fleas every day. + +One day, Max found a flea hidden deep in his fur. He quickly went to the vet to get rid of it. The vet gave Max some medicine and soon he was feeling much better. Max learned that it's important to take care of yourself and always listen to wise friends like the owl. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to play basketball. He had a big basketball that he would bounce and throw into the hoop. One day, he saw a girl who didn't know how to play basketball. She was ignorant about the game. The boy wanted to help her, so he gave her a basketball and showed her how to dribble and shoot. The girl was happy and grateful. She even bowed to thank the boy for teaching her how to play basketball. From that day on, they played basketball together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big, rich man named Mr. Moneybags. He had lots of money and was very wealthy. One day, he went for a walk in the park and it started to rain. The rain made big puddles on the ground. Mr. Moneybags didn't want to get his fancy shoes wet, so he decided to fold his pants up to his knees. + +As he was walking, he saw a little girl crying because she had dropped her ice cream in a puddle. Mr. Moneybags felt bad for the little girl and decided to buy her a new ice cream. The little girl was so happy and thanked Mr. Moneybags. + +Mr. Moneybags realized that even though he was wealthy, it was the little things that made him happy, like helping others and making them smile. From that day on, he decided to be kind to everyone he met, even if they didn't have as much money as him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a red jacket with a zipper. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw her friend Timmy and they started to play together. + +Timmy said, "I like your jacket, Lily. It's so regular!" + +"Thank you, Timmy," replied Lily. "My mom got it for me." + +They played on the swings and the slide. Suddenly, Lily started to sing her favorite song. Timmy joined in and they sang together. + +After they finished singing, Timmy said, "That was fun! Let's do it again." + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay, but first let's go down the slide one more time!" + +They played until it was time to go home. Lily's mom picked her up and she told her all about her fun day at the park with Timmy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her hula hoop, which was a big circle made of plastic. One day, Lily's hula hoop broke into two pieces. She felt sad because she couldn't play with it anymore. + +Lily's mom saw her sad face and asked, "What happened to your hula hoop, sweetie?" Lily replied, "It broke, mommy. It's fragile." Her mom understood and said, "Don't worry, we can buy a new one. Let's go to the store." + +At the store, Lily and her mom found a new hula hoop. It was a big, colorful loop that sparkled in the sun. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, mommy! I can play again!" From that day on, Lily played with her new hula hoop every day and never forgot to be careful with it, so it wouldn't break again. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very enormous and had a big heart. She loved to play with her friends in the jungle, but sometimes she felt sad when she couldn't do things as well as her friends. + +One day, Ellie's friend Timmy found a tape and they decided to play with it. Ellie tried to wrap the tape around her trunk, but it was too hard for her. She felt discouraged and wanted to give up. + +But Timmy didn't want Ellie to feel sad. He encouraged her to keep trying and showed her how to use the tape in a different way. Ellie was so happy that she could play with her friends again. From that day on, Ellie learned that with a little encouragement, she could do anything she set her mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a clock in his room that he loved to look at. The clock tick-tocked all day long and made Timmy feel happy. + +One night, Timmy was having trouble sleeping. He was tossing and turning and couldn't relax. Then he remembered what his mom had told him - "Take deep breaths and think of happy things." + +So Timmy closed his eyes and took some deep breaths. He thought of his favorite toy and the yummy ice cream he had earlier that day. Soon, he felt his body start to relax and his mind calm down. + +Before he knew it, Timmy had fallen asleep. The clock kept ticking and Timmy slept soundly all night long. From then on, whenever Timmy had trouble sleeping, he remembered to take deep breaths and relax. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play all day long. One day, he went to the beach with his mom and dad. They saw lots of shrimp in the water, and Timmy got very excited. + +"Look, Mommy! Shrimp!" Timmy shouted. + +"Yes, Timmy. Those are shrimp," his mom said. + +Timmy wanted to catch the shrimp, but they were too fast for him. He felt restless and sad. But then his dad said, "Let's rest and watch the waves." So they sat on the sand and watched the waves run up and down the beach. Timmy felt happy again, even though he didn't catch any shrimp. +Once upon a time, there was a horse named Brownie. Brownie loved to hop and play in the fields. One day, Brownie was running and hopping when he saw something hidden behind a bush. + +"What's that?" Brownie asked his friend, a little bird. + +"I don't know," the bird replied. "Let's go and see!" + +As they got closer, they saw a little rabbit hiding behind the bush. The rabbit was crying because he was lost and didn't know how to find his way back home. Brownie and the little bird decided to help the rabbit. + +Together, they hopped and ran until they found the rabbit's home. The rabbit was so happy and grateful that he gave Brownie and the little bird a big hug. Brownie learned that it's important to help others, even if they are hidden and need your help. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady named Granny. Granny lived in a big hall with many rooms. One day, Granny's granddaughter came to visit her. + +"Granny, why do you have so many rooms?" asked the granddaughter. + +"Well, my dear, I used to have a big family and we needed lots of space. But now, it's just me," replied Granny. + +"Oh, I see. But why do you have so many chairs?" asked the granddaughter. + +"Well, sometimes I have friends over and I need enough chairs for everyone. And sometimes, I just like to sit in different chairs throughout the day," explained Granny. + +As the day went on, the granddaughter noticed that Granny's smile increased every time she talked about her memories in the hall. She realized that even though Granny didn't need all the space and chairs anymore, they still held a special place in her heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go fishing with her grandpa. They would always bring their rods and sit by the lake. One day, Lily's grandpa caught a big fish and he was so happy. He explained to Lily how to reel in a fish and she was very excited to try it herself. + +The next day, Lily went fishing with her dad. She cast her rod into the water and waited patiently. Suddenly, her rod started to bend and she knew she had caught something big. She reeled it in and saw that it was a miserable looking fish. It was all tangled up in the line and looked like it had been hurt. + +Lily felt sad for the fish and remembered what her grandpa had told her about taking care of the fish. She carefully removed the hook and gently put the fish back in the water. As she watched it swim away, she felt happy knowing that she had helped the fish. From that day on, Lily always made sure to take care of the fish she caught and never wanted to make them miserable. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went with her mom to the grocery store to buy yummy food. Lily saw a big watermelon and asked her mom if they could buy it. Her mom said they needed to test it first to see if it was good. + +Lily and her mom went to the checkout and the cashier scanned all their groceries. The cashier said it was hard work because they had so many things to buy. Lily helped her mom put the groceries in the car and then they drove home. + +When they got home, Lily's dad was outside. He helped them carry the groceries into the house. Lily's mom cut open the watermelon they bought and they tasted it. It was so sweet and juicy! Lily was happy they tested it and got a yummy watermelon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play in the park. She saw a butterfly and tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +Then, Lily saw a shiny jewel on the ground. She picked it up and felt grateful to have found something so pretty. She put it in her pocket and continued playing. + +As she was playing, she saw a boy who had lost his ball. Lily helped him look for it and finally caught it in the bushes. The boy was grateful and thanked Lily for helping him. + +Lily felt happy that she could help someone and also found a pretty jewel. She went home and showed her mom the jewel. Her mom was also grateful that Lily had helped someone and found something special. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to whistle and make music with her mouth. One day, she was walking in the park when she saw a big, bossy dog. The dog barked at her and scared her. Lily wanted to whistle to make the dog go away, but she was too scared to try. + +Just then, a kind man came and cut a stick from a nearby tree. He gave the stick to Lily and showed her how to whistle through it. Lily tried and tried, and soon she was making loud, beautiful whistles. The dog heard her and ran away, and Lily felt very proud of herself. + +From that day on, Lily carried her whistle stick everywhere she went. She even became friends with the big, bossy dog, who turned out to be very friendly once he got to know her. And whenever she felt scared, she would just whistle and feel brave again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the grass and look for bugs. One day, he found a big, hairy bug. He was scared at first, but then he managed to catch it in a jar. + +Timmy showed his bug to his mom and she was surprised. She said, "Wow, that's a big bug!" Timmy was so proud of himself for catching it. + +He decided to keep the bug as a pet and named him Harry. Timmy would watch Harry crawl around in his jar and feed him leaves. Harry was a good pet and Timmy managed to take care of him very well. + +From that day on, Timmy loved bugs even more and would always try to catch them. He knew he could manage taking care of them just like he did with Harry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had long hair that she loved to brush every day. One day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy some candy, but Lily saw a toy that she thought was interesting. She asked her mom if she could have the toy instead of the candy. + +Her mom said no, but Lily didn't want to leave the store without the toy. She decided to take it and put it in her pocket. When they got home, her mom noticed that Lily had the toy and asked her where she got it. Lily didn't want to tell the truth, so she said she found it on the ground. + +Her mom knew that wasn't true and told Lily that it was wrong to take things that didn't belong to her. She explained that the toy weighed on her conscience and that she needed to return it to the store. Lily felt bad for what she did, but she knew her mom was right. She returned the toy and apologized to the store owner. From that day on, Lily learned an important lesson about honesty and doing the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike with the big wheel in the front. One day, she went out to ride her bike, but she noticed that the wheel was broken. She was confused and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mom came out and saw that Lily was sad. She told Lily that sometimes things break, but that's okay because we can fix them. Lily's mom helped her fix the wheel on her bike, and Lily was so happy! + +The moral of the story is that sometimes things don't work the way we want them to, but we can always find a way to fix them. It's important to not get too upset or confused and ask for help when we need it. And when we're done, we can close the book on the problem and move on! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to paint. He painted everything he could find, from rocks to trees. One day, Timmy saw a robot walking down the street. The robot was very shiny and had lots of buttons. Timmy was so excited to see the robot that he ran up to it. + +"Hello, Mr. Robot! Can I paint you?" asked Timmy. + +The robot replied, "I am sorry, Timmy. I am a wealthy robot and do not want to be painted." + +Timmy was sad that he couldn't paint the robot, but he understood. He went back to his house and continued to paint his rocks and trees. Timmy learned that not everyone likes to be painted, but he still loved to paint anyway. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady named Mrs. Smith. She had a patient dog named Max. One morning, Max tried to wake Mrs. Smith up by licking her face. Mrs. Smith opened her eyes and smiled at Max. She petted him and said, "Thank you for waking me up, Max. Let's go for a walk." Max wagged his tail and barked happily. They went outside and had a fun adventure together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti with sauce, but her mom always forgot to put sauce on her spaghetti. One day, she asked her mom, "Mommy, can you put sauce on my spaghetti please?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, my charming little girl. Let's pray before we eat." They held hands and closed their eyes to pray. After they finished praying, her mom put lots of sauce on her spaghetti. + +Lily took a big bite and smiled. "This is yummy! Thank you, Mommy!" Her mom smiled back and said, "You're welcome, my darling. Always remember to pray before you eat." From that day on, Lily never forgot to pray before eating her spaghetti with sauce. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures. One day, Lily's mom gave her a fancy present wrapped in shiny paper. Lily was so excited to see what was inside, but she couldn't open it yet. + +"What's inside, Mommy?" asked Lily. + +"It's a mystery, Lily. You have to wait until your birthday to open it," said her mom. + +Lily was sad that she couldn't see what was inside, but she knew she had to wait. She played with her toys and went on more adventures, but she couldn't stop thinking about the mystery present. + +Finally, her birthday came and Lily got to unwrap the present. Inside was a beautiful dress that made her feel like a princess. She twirled around in her new dress and said, "Thank you, Mommy! This is the best present ever!" + +From that day on, Lily wore her fancy dress on all her adventures and felt like a true princess. She learned that sometimes the best things come in mystery packages. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite lamp in her room that she loved to turn on every night. But one day, the lamp broke and wouldn't turn on anymore. Lily was sad because she couldn't see her toys at night. + +One night, Lily saw a little bug crawling on her wall. She decided to follow the bug with her eyes and saw that it went behind her broken lamp. She thought maybe the bug could fix her lamp, so she followed it to see where it went. + +The bug led Lily to her dad's toolbox. Lily saw a screwdriver and thought maybe she could fix her lamp with it. She followed the bug back to her room and used the screwdriver to fix her lamp. It turned on again and Lily was so happy that she could see her toys at night once more. From that day on, Lily always followed bugs to see where they went. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, as she was walking through the park, she saw a big red button on the ground. It was so shiny and new that she couldn't resist picking it up. + +Lily wanted to press the button, but her mom had always told her not to touch things that didn't belong to her. However, Lily insisted on pressing the button because it looked so interesting. She thought it might make something fun happen. + +As soon as Lily pressed the button, she heard a loud noise, and everything around her started to get icy cold. She realized that the button had caused a big snowstorm. She was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Lily learned that sometimes, it's better to listen to the advice of others and not insist on doing something that might be dangerous. She also learned that even small actions, like pressing a button, can have big consequences. From that day on, Lily promised to always think before she acted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the wild forest behind her house. One day, she found a small bunny and decided to take it home as a pet. Her mom said it was okay but that she had to return the bunny to the forest before bedtime. + +That night, Lily had a dream about the bunny. In her dream, the bunny was sad and lonely in the forest without her. The next morning, she woke up and told her mom about her dream. Her mom said that dreams can be powerful and that maybe the bunny really missed her. + +Lily decided to return the bunny to the forest early that day. When she got there, she saw that the bunny had a family and was happy in the wild. Lily felt happy too, knowing that she did the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend fell down and hurt himself. Timmy's mom called an ambulance to come help his friend. + +When the ambulance came, Timmy saw that it was very big and had flashing lights. He thought it looked very cool. The ambulance took his friend to the hospital to get better. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom told him that he was being naughty for not listening to her. Timmy felt bad and said sorry. He promised to be a good boy and listen to his mom from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Mr. Snuggles that she loved very much. One day, Lily fell down and hurt her knee. She cried and cried because her knee hurt so much. + +But then, her mommy came and picked her up. She gave Lily a big hug and said, "Don't worry, I care about you and I'll make it all better." Her mommy rubbed Lily's knee gently and it started to feel better. + +Lily felt comfortable and happy again. She hugged her mommy and Mr. Snuggles tight and said, "Thank you for making me feel better. I love you both." From then on, Lily knew that whenever she was hurt or sad, her mommy would always be there to comfort her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to jog in the park with her mommy. One day, while they were jogging, Lily saw a broken branch on the ground. She wanted to pick it up, but her mommy said to pause and be careful. They looked at the broken branch together and talked about how it was not safe to touch broken things. + +Lily was sad that she couldn't pick up the broken branch, but her mommy helped her find a pretty flower instead. They jogged some more and saw many more pretty things in the park. When they were tired, they sat on a bench and ate some snacks. Lily was happy to spend time with her mommy and to learn about being safe. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was very loyal to his owner, a little girl named Lily. Every night, Max would sleep next to Lily's bed to keep her safe. + +One day, Lily decided to take Max on an adventure to the east. They packed a picnic and set off on their journey. As they walked, Max started to get tired and decided to take a nap. + +Lily sat down next to Max and watched as he slept peacefully. She was grateful to have such a loyal friend to keep her company on their adventure. When Max woke up, they continued on their journey to the east, excited for what they might find. +Once upon a time, there was a wise owl who lived in a big tree in the valley. Every day, he would read his favorite book about animals. One day, he saw a little bird who couldn't fly. The owl felt sad for the little bird and wanted to help him. He read many books to find a way to help the bird. Finally, he found a way to help the bird fly again. The little bird was so happy that he flew high and thanked the wise owl. From then on, the owl and the little bird became good friends and read books together every day in the valley. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, loud dog named Max. One day, Lily and Max were playing in the backyard when Max saw a squirrel and ran upstairs to chase it. Lily called for Max, but he didn't come back down. Lily looked and looked, but Max had vanished! She was very sad and went upstairs to look for him. She looked in every room and called his name, but Max was nowhere to be found. Just when Lily was about to give up, she heard a loud bark coming from the attic. She ran up the stairs and found Max hiding behind some boxes. Lily was so happy to have found her best friend! From that day on, Lily made sure to keep a closer eye on Max so he wouldn't vanish again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny liked to explore the forest and look for new things. One day, Benny went on a walk and saw a big log. Benny thought the log looked interesting so he went to search it. + +When Benny got closer to the log, he saw that there were bugs crawling all over it. Benny thought the bugs were interesting too. He watched the bugs crawl around for a while before continuing his walk. + +As Benny walked further, he found a pretty flower. Benny thought the flower was very interesting too. He sniffed the flower and then continued on his walk, searching for more interesting things to see. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily went outside to play and she couldn't find her favorite toy. She looked under her bed and in her toy box, but she couldn't find it. She felt frustrated and sad. + +Lily decided to look for her toy outside. She walked around her house and looked up at the roof. Suddenly, she saw her toy on the roof! She was so happy to find it. She ran inside to tell her mommy and daddy about her adventure. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep her toys in a safe place so they wouldn't get lost. She was happy and never felt frustrated again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small town with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily saw some police officers come to her street. They had shiny badges on their shirts and were driving a big car. + +Lily was curious and wanted to know what was happening, so she went outside to ask the police officers. They were very kind and told her that they were looking for a lost kitten. Lily wanted to help, so she went inside to get her own kitten, Fluffy. + +When she came back outside, the police officers were surprised and happy to see her modest little kitten. Fluffy helped the police officers find the lost kitten and everyone was happy. From that day on, Lily felt proud that she and her kitten could help the police. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in the bathtub. One day, she accidentally dropped her favorite rubber duckie and it went down the drain. Lily felt sad and missed her duckie very much. + +Her mommy came to help and tried to get the duckie out, but it was gone forever. Lily cried and her mommy gave her a big hug. Then, her mommy got a towel to dry her tears and said it wasn't her fault. Lily still felt guilty, but her mommy told her accidents happen and it's okay to make mistakes. + +From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful with her toys in the bathtub and always made sure to hold onto them tightly. She never forgot about her rubber duckie, but she knew it was time to move on and find a new favorite toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, while playing, she found a shiny silver coin on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Timmy. + +"Look what I found!" said Lily. + +"That's so cool!" said Timmy. + +But then, Lily's mom came and saw the coin. "That looks dangerous," she said. "Let's send it to the police to make sure it's safe." + +So, Lily's mom took the coin and sent it to the police. The police checked the coin and found out it wasn't dangerous at all. They sent it back to Lily, who was very happy to have her shiny silver coin again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long, but she never wanted to clean up after herself. Her mom always had to mop the floors because of her messy playtime. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to help clean up. Lily didn't want to, so she went to take a nap instead. While she was sleeping, she had a dream that a gloomy monster came to her and said, "If you don't clean up your toys, they will all disappear." + +When Lily woke up, she realized that she didn't want to lose her toys. So she got up and started cleaning. Her mom was surprised and happy to see her cleaning up without being asked. From that day on, Lily always cleaned up after herself and never saw the gloomy monster again. The moral of the story is that cleaning up after yourself is important and can save you from losing your favorite things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at bugs with her microscope. One day, she found a rock that was shiny and pretty. She showed it to her mommy and said, "Look mommy, I found a pretty rock!" + +Her mommy said, "Wow, that's so nice! Let's put it in your room so you can look at it whenever you want." + +But one day, Lily's little brother came into her room and accidentally knocked over the microscope. It fell onto the pretty rock and broke into a million pieces. Lily was so sad and her mommy tried to make her feel better by giving her a sour candy. But even the candy didn't make her feel better because she loved her microscope so much. + +From that day on, Lily learned to be careful with her special things and to keep them safe. She also learned that accidents can happen, but it's important to not get too upset about it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch movies with his family. One day, they went to the movie theater to watch a funny movie about talking animals. During the movie, Timmy's popcorn bag split open and all the popcorn fell on the floor. Timmy was sad because he loved popcorn, but he was grateful that his mom bought him a new bag. After the movie, they went to get ice cream and Timmy got his favorite flavor, chocolate. He was happy and had a fun day with his family. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a shy rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to play with puzzles. One day, Benny's friend, a brave squirrel named Sammy, asked him to come outside and play. Benny was nervous, but he decided to go outside with Sammy. + +When they got outside, Sammy showed Benny his new toy gun. Benny had never seen a gun before. Sammy asked Benny if he wanted to shoot the toy gun with him. Benny was scared, but he wanted to be brave like Sammy. So, he took the gun and tried to shoot it. But he missed the target. + +Sammy saw that Benny was sad because he missed the target. So, he took Benny to play with some puzzles. Benny was happy again and he forgot about the gun. From that day on, Benny and Sammy played together every day, doing puzzles and having fun, without ever shooting anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was a cheerful boy who loved to play outside. One day, Timmy found a letter on the ground. He was so happy to find it! But as he was walking home, he stumbled on a rock and fell down. The letter flew out of his hand and into a puddle. + +Timmy was sad because he couldn't read the letter anymore. He realized that he should have been more careful. He learned that it's important to pay attention to where you're walking, so you don't stumble and lose something important. From that day on, Timmy always looked where he was going and never stumbled again. +Once upon a time, there was a little flower. The flower was very small and it lived in a garden. Every day, the flower drank water and ate sunshine. One day, the flower began to bloom! It grew bigger and bigger until it was the most beautiful flower in the garden. + +One day, a little girl came to the garden. She saw the flower and she loved it. She wanted to pick the flower and take it home with her. But the flower didn't want to leave the garden. The little girl was sad, but she understood. + +Instead, the little girl found a rope and she tied it around the flower stem. She hung the flower on her wall and it looked very pretty. The flower was happy because it was still in the garden, but now it was also an original decoration in the little girl's room. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and toys all day long. One day, Lily's friend Emily came over to play. Emily had a model airplane that she wanted to show Lily. It was very different from anything Lily had ever seen before. + +Emily showed Lily how to play with the airplane, but Lily wanted it for herself. So, she told Emily a lie and said that she had a toy that was even better than the airplane. Emily believed her and left to go find her own toy. + +But as Lily played with the model airplane, she realized that lying was not a good thing to do. She felt bad for lying to her friend and knew that it was not fair. So, she went to find Emily and told her the truth. Emily forgave her and they continued to play together, sharing their toys and having fun. Lily learned that it's always better to tell the truth and be honest with your friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and toys all day long. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. She realized that her friend, Timmy, didn't have any toys to play with. + +Lily felt worried that Timmy would be bored and sad without any toys to play with. She decided to share her toys with Timmy. Timmy was very happy and they played together all afternoon. + +After playing, Lily's mom praised her for being so kind and sharing her toys with Timmy. Lily felt proud of herself and realized that being modest and sharing with others is a good thing to do. From that day on, Lily always shared her toys with her friends and felt happy knowing that she made someone else happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his red toy car that had four wheels. One day, Timmy was playing with his car outside when his friend Billy came over. + +"Wow, Timmy! Your car is so cool. Can I play with it?" asked Billy. + +"Sure, but please be careful and mind the wheels," replied Timmy. + +Billy played with the car for a while, but then accidentally broke one of the wheels. Timmy was upset. + +"I'm sorry, Timmy. I didn't mean to break it," said Billy. + +"It's okay, Billy. I forgive you. Let's fix the wheel together," said Timmy. + +And so, Timmy and Billy worked together to fix the wheel on the red toy car. They learned that it's important to be careful and to help each other when things go wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike every day. One day, she saw a very big bridge in the distance. It was so high that she couldn't see the other side. + +Lily wanted to ride her bike over the bridge, but she was scared it would be too high for her. So, she practiced riding up and down hills to get ready for the big ride. She also asked her mom to come with her for support. + +Finally, the day came for Lily to ride over the bridge. She was nervous, but she took a deep breath and started pedaling. When she got to the top of the bridge, she looked out at the beautiful view and felt very proud of herself. She had conquered her fear and now she knew she could do anything she set her mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very careless and often forgot to put her toys away. One day, her mom asked her to clean up her room before bedtime. Lily started to put her toys in the closet, but she accidentally knocked over a vase and it broke. + +Lily's mom was upset and asked her why she wasn't more careful. Lily said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I will be more careful next time." + +Later that night, Lily got down on her knees and prayed to God. She said, "Dear God, please help me to be more careful and not break things. Thank you for my toys and my mommy. Amen." + +The next day, Lily tried her best to be more careful with her toys. She even helped her mom clean the house without being asked. Her mom was very proud of her and said, "Lily, you are doing such a good job. I am so happy you prayed last night." +One day, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very gifted and loved to draw. She drew pictures of flowers, animals, and even her family. + +One day, Lily's little brother Max accidentally knocked over her drawing board and all of her drawings fell onto the floor. Lily was very upset and started to cry. + +Max felt bad and said, "I'm sorry Lily, I didn't mean to knock over your drawings." + +Lily replied, "It's okay Max, accidents happen. But can you help me reverse the damage? We can put the drawings back in the chamber and I can start over." + +Max helped Lily put her drawings back in the chamber and Lily was able to start over. They both felt happy again and played together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy cars and trucks. One day, she saw a big truck driving down the road. It was carrying a model of a dinosaur. + +Lily thought the model looked so cool and she wanted to have one too. But her mom said it was too difficult to make one. Lily was sad but she didn't give up. + +She gathered some clay and started to make her own model of a dinosaur. It was hard work and took a long time, but she remained determined. Finally, her model was finished and it looked just like the one she saw on the truck. + +Lily was so proud of herself and showed her mom. Her mom was amazed and said, "You did it! You made your own dinosaur model!" From that day on, Lily knew that anything was possible if she remained determined and never gave up. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside in the snow. One day, he built a big igloo all by himself. It was very cool and he was very proud of it. + +But then, Timmy's little sister came outside to play. She was very clumsy and accidentally knocked over the igloo. Timmy was very sad because he lost his igloo. + +He said to his sister, "Why did you knock over my igloo? It was so cool and now it's gone." + +His sister felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. I didn't mean to make you lose your igloo. Let's build a new one together!" + +So, Timmy and his sister worked together to build a new igloo. They made it even bigger and better than the first one. It was so hairy with all the snow on top! They both had so much fun playing in their new igloo together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she saw her mom putting on makeup and she wanted to do the same. So, she took her mom's makeup and started to put it on her face. But she accidentally spilled it all over the floor and made a big mess. + +Lily's mom got angry and scolded her. Lily felt sad and knew she had done something wrong. She decided to clean up the mess she had made. She got a cloth and started to wipe the floor. As she was cleaning, she saw a puddle of water outside and got an idea. + +Lily went outside and started to splash in the puddle. She felt happy and realized that sometimes it's better to have fun without makeup and not make a mess. She learned that it's important to listen to her mom and not to do things that could make her angry. +Once upon a time, there was a playful dog named Max. Max loved to play with his spade in the garden. He would dig holes and bury his toys. One day, Max's friend, a little bird named Pip, came to play with him. + +"Hi Max, what are you doing?" asked Pip. + +"I'm playing with my spade. Do you want to play too?" replied Max. + +Pip nodded and they started to dig together. Suddenly, Max stopped and looked worried. + +"What's wrong Max?" asked Pip. + +"I can't find my favourite toy. I think I buried it too deep," said Max. + +Pip helped Max search for his toy and finally they found it. Max was so happy and grateful to have such a good friend like Pip. From that day on, Max and Pip played together every day in the garden with their spades. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in his garden with his spade. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her deliver some cookies to their neighbor, Mrs. Smith. Timmy was very excited to help his mom and he took the cookies in a basket. + +On the way to Mrs. Smith's house, Timmy saw a little bird who looked very hungry. Timmy felt sad for the bird and he wanted to give him some cookies, but he knew that the cookies were for Mrs. Smith. So, Timmy decided to give the bird some seeds from his garden instead. + +When Timmy reached Mrs. Smith's house, she was very happy to see him and thanked him for the cookies. Timmy felt proud that he was able to help his mom deliver the cookies. As they were walking back home, Timmy's mom asked him if he gave the cookies to Mrs. Smith. Timmy replied, "No, I gave seeds to a hungry bird." His mom smiled and said, "That was very kind of you, Timmy. Always remember to help those who are hungry, even if it means giving up something you want." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to dress up in pretty clothes. She had a special journal where she wrote down all her favorite outfits. She thought it was very useful to keep track of what she wore. + +One day, she went to a big party and wore her best dress. She was having so much fun dancing and playing with her friends that she forgot to keep her journal safe. When she went to look for it, it was gone. She searched everywhere but couldn't find it. + +The little girl was very sad because she lost her special journal. She wished she had been more careful with it. From that day on, she learned to be more responsible with her things. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his bone. He would run around the yard with his bone in his mouth and shake it. One day, Spot was playing with his bone when a big dog came by. The big dog took Spot's bone away and ran away. Spot felt helpless without his bone. He didn't know what to do. But then, Spot saw a kind boy who wanted to help him. The boy chased after the big dog and got Spot's bone back. Spot was so happy! He shook his bone and wagged his tail. From that day on, Spot knew that he could always count on the boy to help him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch cartoons on TV. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy was very hungry, so Timmy's mom gave him a snack. But Billy was still hungry. Timmy wanted to help his friend, so he decided to lend him some of his own snack. Billy was very happy and thanked Timmy. They continued to watch cartoons together and had a great time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to church with her family on Sundays. One day, as they were walking to church, Lily saw a cute puppy on the street. + +"Mommy, can we take the puppy to church with us?" asked Lily. + +"No, sweetie," answered her mom. "We can't bring the puppy to church. But we can answer your questions about him after church." + +Lily was sad, but she understood. As they entered the church, she saw the mild light coming from the windows. She whispered to her dad, "The church is so pretty." + +After the service, Lily's family went outside and saw the puppy was still there. Lily's dad went to ask the owner if they could pet the puppy. The owner said yes, and Lily was so happy. "Thank you, daddy, for answering my wish," she said with a big smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys, but one day he got frustrated because he couldn't find the screw to fix his favorite toy car. He looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Tim's dad came to help him and guessed that the screw might be under the couch. They moved the couch and found the screw. Tim was happy and his dad fixed the car. + +Later that day, Tim was playing with his toy car when he accidentally swallowed the screw. His parents rushed him to the hospital, but it was too late. Tim was very sick and the doctors couldn't save him. + +Tim's parents were very sad and wished they had been more careful. They learned that sometimes even small things can be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the sand at the beach. One day, she found a paintbrush and some paint. She decided to paint a picture in the sand. She used all the colors of the rainbow to make a beautiful picture. Her mommy and daddy thought it was very fair and they were so proud of her. From that day on, Lily loved to paint pictures in the sand whenever she went to the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a silly monkey named Max. Max loved to play and make his friends laugh. One day, Max's friend Billy asked him to serve some bananas. Max was happy to help, so he put on his favorite red boots and went to get the bananas. + +As Max was walking to get the bananas, he saw a butterfly and started chasing it. He ran around and around until he was very tired. When he finally stopped, he realized he forgot to bring the bananas to Billy. Max felt bad and went back to get the bananas right away. + +When Max finally arrived with the bananas, Billy was happy and thanked Max for bringing them. Max felt happy too because he was able to help his friend. From that day on, Max made sure to never forget what he needed to do and always wore his red boots to help him remember. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Freddy. Freddy lived in a pond with his frog friends. One day, Freddy saw a lonely log in the pond. He felt sorry for the log and decided to be its friend. Every day, Freddy would hop onto the log and they would have fun together. They would play games and sing songs. Freddy was very happy with his new friend. + +But one day, a big storm came and the pond flooded. The log started to float away with the current. Freddy tried to save his friend, but he couldn't. The log floated away and Freddy was left all alone. He felt very sad and lonely without his friend. He wished he could clap his hands and make the log come back, but he knew it was impossible. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes bad things happen and we can't do anything about it. But we can always remember the good times we had and be grateful for the friends we had. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy had a hat. It was a red hat with a big white pom-pom on top. Timmy loved his hat very much. One day, he went outside to play and the wind blew his hat off his head. It flew away and landed in a field where a cow was laying down. The cow saw the hat and thought it looked silly, so she put it on her head. + +Timmy searched and searched for his hat, but he couldn't find it. He was sad because he loved his hat so much. Then he saw the cow with his hat on her head! He ran over to the cow and gently took the hat off her head. The cow didn't mind because she was very mild-mannered. Timmy was so happy to have his hat back and he thanked the cow for keeping it safe. From that day on, Timmy made sure to hold onto his hat tightly whenever he went outside to play. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Whiskers. Whiskers liked to sleep all day and never wanted to play. One day, Whiskers saw a pretty cat named Mittens driving a van. Whiskers thought Mittens was very nice and wanted to marry her. + +Whiskers tried to impress Mittens by being less lazy. He played with toys and chased butterflies. Mittens noticed Whiskers' effort and thought he was very sweet. Mittens said yes when Whiskers asked her to marry him. + +Whiskers and Mittens drove away in their van to start a new life together. They were very happy and loved each other very much. From that day on, Whiskers was no longer lazy because he had found his true love. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to play with makeup. She had a lot of colorful makeup and would put it on her face every day. One day, Lily went to a party and put on her favorite makeup. She danced and sang with her friends and had a lively time. But when she went home, she forgot to wash off her makeup. The next day, she woke up with makeup still on her face. She tried to wash it off but some of it remained. She learned to always wash off her makeup before going to bed. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very sad because it was raining outside and he couldn't go play. He was feeling miserable. + +But then, Timmy's mom had an idea! She took out a microphone and asked Timmy to sing a song. Timmy loved to sing, so he was very happy. He stepped up to the microphone and started to sing his favorite song. + +As he sang, he forgot all about the rain outside. He felt so happy and proud of himself. His mom clapped and cheered for him when he finished. Timmy smiled and knew that even though he couldn't play outside, he still had fun inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the airport with his mommy and daddy. He liked watching the big planes fly high in the sky. + +One day, Timmy saw a little girl who looked lonely. He decided to join her and they played together. They ran around the airport and had lots of fun. + +When it was time for Timmy's family to leave, he said goodbye to his new friend. He was happy he had joined her and made her feel less lonely. Timmy couldn't wait to go back to the airport and play with his new friend again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very famous because he was the best at playing hide-and-seek. Everyone wanted to play with him because he was so good. But Timmy was not happy because he did not have any friends. + +One day, Timmy met an old man who told him about the fountain of youth. The old man said that if Timmy drank from the fountain, he would never grow old. Timmy was very excited and went on a journey to find the fountain. + +When Timmy finally found the fountain, he drank from it and felt very happy. But as he was walking home, he realized that he had made a mistake. He had forgotten about his friends and family who would all grow old while he stayed young. Timmy felt very sad and wished he could go back in time. Suddenly, he vanished and found himself back at the fountain. + +Timmy realized that he had been given a second chance. He went back home and apologized to his friends and family. He played hide-and-seek with them and had the best day ever. Timmy learned that being famous and young was not as important as having friends and family who loved him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved airplanes. One day, her mommy took her to the airport to see the big jets take off. Lily saw a famous pilot walk by and she got very excited. She asked her mommy to take a picture with the famous pilot, but he was too busy to stop and take a picture with her. + +Later that day, Lily went to her friend's house and mentioned how much she loved seeing the big jets take off at the airport. Her friend got excited too and they decided to build a jet out of cardboard boxes. They painted it blue and added some stickers to make it look like a real jet. They had so much fun pretending to fly around in their jet and imagining all the places they could go. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play in the garden with his spade. He would dig holes and build sandcastles all day long. + +One day, while Mittens was digging, he found a shiny object buried in the ground. He was so excited and curious to find out what it was. He dug and dug until he finally uncovered a treasure chest! But as he opened it, he saw that it was empty. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise coming from the bushes. Mittens was scared and ran away with his spade in his paw. He thought it might be a monster! But as he peeked through the bushes, he saw that it was only his friend, a little mouse, who had accidentally knocked over a pile of pots. Mittens laughed and was relieved that there was no monster after all. He went back to his digging and building, happy to have his spade and his friend by his side. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat meat, especially chicken. One day, Timmy's mom cooked a brilliant chicken for dinner. Timmy was so happy! + +As he was eating, his mom asked him a question. "Do you like the chicken, Timmy?" she asked. Timmy nodded his head and said, "Yes, Mommy! It's delicious!" + +After dinner, Timmy went to play with his toys. He saw his toy car and asked his dad a question. "Daddy, can we play with my car?" His dad said yes and they played together until it was time for bed. Timmy went to sleep dreaming about the brilliant chicken he had for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and put on pretty clothes. One day, her mommy bought her a fake princess dress that was sparkly and pink. Lily was so happy! + +She put on the dress and twirled around in front of the mirror. But then, she noticed something strange. There was a body hanging from the ceiling! Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Her mommy came into the room and saw the fake body hanging from the ceiling. She explained to Lily that it was just a Halloween decoration and not real. Lily felt much better and went back to twirling in her pretty princess dress. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a goat named Billy. He lived on a farm with lots of other animals. One day, Billy went for a walk and it started to rain. He got very wet and decided to soak in a puddle. + +After a while, Billy saw a little girl walking towards him. She was very scared of goats because she thought they were mean. But Billy was a harmless goat and didn't want to hurt anyone. + +He slowly walked up to the girl and let her pet him. She was surprised that he was so friendly and realized that not all goats are bad. From that day on, the little girl would visit Billy on the farm and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big bed with a soft mattress, but she didn't like to sleep alone. Every night, she cried for her mommy to come and sleep with her. + +One day, Lily's mommy went on a trip and couldn't come back for a while. Lily was sad and scared to sleep alone. She tried to hug her teddy bear, but it wasn't enough. + +Lily looked at her bed and saw that it was empty. She wished her mommy was there to fill the empty space. She cried and cried until she fell asleep. + +The next morning, Lily's daddy found her in her bed, still crying. He tried to comfort her, but she wouldn't stop. Lily missed her mommy so much that she cried all day and all night. Sadly, Lily never saw her mommy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Timmy found a skull in his backyard. It was very old and very dirty. Timmy decided to clean it with a cloth and some water. He scrubbed and scrubbed until the skull was dry and shiny. + +After Timmy finished cleaning the skull, he went to pick some oranges from the tree in his front yard. The oranges were big and juicy. Timmy loved to eat them. He picked one and peeled it carefully. The inside was bright orange and tasted so sweet. Timmy was happy he found the skull and ate his delicious orange. +Once upon a time, there was a white spider. It lived in a big tree. One day, the spider went out to find some food. It went to many places, but it could not find any food. The spider was very hungry. It thought that it would remain hungry forever. But then, it saw a little fly. The spider quickly caught the fly and ate it. Now, the spider was not hungry anymore. It went back to its home in the big tree and slept peacefully. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to draw circles with her crayons. One day, her mommy asked her to wash her hands before eating lunch. + +Lily went to the sink and turned on the water. She washed her hands with soap and made sure to scrub them really well. When she was done, she dried them with a towel. + +As she walked back to the table, she accidentally knocked over a vase. It fell to the ground and broke into a million pieces. Her mommy was very upset and scolded her. Lily felt sad and started to cry. + +"I'm sorry mommy," she said. + +But it was too late. The vase was broken and could not be fixed. Lily learned a valuable lesson to be careful and listen to her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a shiny jewel on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Mommy, look what I found!" said Lily. + +"Oh my, that's a beautiful jewel," replied her mom. "Where did you find it?" + +"I found it outside by the flowers," answered Lily. + +Her mom looked at the jewel closely and said, "I think this belongs to someone. We should try to deliver it back to them." + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay mommy, let's do that. Is it available to give back to them now?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, let's go find the owner and deliver this jewel back to them." +Once upon a time, there was a frog. The frog was green and lived in a pond. One day, the frog saw a fly and tried to catch it. But the fly was too fast and flew away. The frog was sad. + +Then, a rabbit came by and saw the frog. The rabbit had a carrot that was very expensive. The rabbit saw that the frog was sad and wanted to help. So, the rabbit gave the expensive carrot to the frog. + +The frog was so happy that he slapped his webbed feet together. From that day on, the frog and the rabbit became friends and they would often share their food. And the frog was no longer sad. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little bird. The bird lived in a big tree with lots of leaves. The tree was very peaceful and the bird loved living there. + +One day, it rained very hard and the bird got very wet. The bird tried to dry off in the tree, but it was too wet. The bird felt sad and wanted to go somewhere dry. + +The bird flew away to find a dry place, but it was too late. The rain was too strong and the tree fell down. The bird was very sad and had nowhere to go. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and dress them up in pretty clothes. One day, Lily's mommy painted her nails with a bright pink color. Lily loved her new nails and showed them to all her dolls. + +But then, something bad happened. Lily accidentally bumped her hand and her nail broke. She was sad and didn't know what to do. Her mommy told her not to worry and that she would fix it with a fake nail. Lily didn't know what a fake nail was, but she trusted her mommy. + +After a little while, her mommy came back with a fake nail that looked just like her real nail. Lily was amazed! She couldn't even tell the difference. She was so happy and thanked her mommy for fixing her nail. From then on, Lily made sure to be careful with her nails so they wouldn't break again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside. One day, Timmy saw a big tree in his backyard. He wanted to swing on the tree's branches. + +Timmy asked his mom, "Mommy, can I swing on the tree?" His mom said, "Yes, but be careful." Timmy was very happy and he ran outside to the tree. + +When Timmy got to the tree, he saw a naughty squirrel. The squirrel was eating Timmy's mom's flowers. Timmy said, "Hey, naughty squirrel! Stop eating my mom's flowers!" The squirrel ran away. + +Timmy started to swing on the tree's branches. He felt like he was flying! Timmy was having so much fun that he didn't want to stop swinging. When it was time for dinner, Timmy's mom called him inside. Timmy said, "Bye-bye, tree! I'll swing on you tomorrow!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Pip. Pip was flying in the sky when suddenly a big wind came and split the sky in two. Pip was very anxious because he didn't know what to do. + +He looked down and saw a zigzag path on the ground. He decided to follow it and see where it led. As he flew along the path, he saw many different animals and insects. + +He saw a big brown bear sleeping in a cave, a green frog jumping in a pond, and a tiny ant carrying a piece of bread. Eventually, Pip found his way back home and was very happy to be safe and sound. From then on, he always remembered to follow the zigzag path when he was lost. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat sweet candies. One day, she went to the candy store with her mom and saw a big jar of lollipops. She pointed to the jar and said, "Mommy, I want one!" Her mom said, "Okay, but just one. We don't want your tummy to hurt." + +Lily picked out a red lollipop and started to lick it. It was so sweet and delicious. But then, her mom said they had to leave soon. Lily didn't want to go. She wanted to stay and eat more candy. + +As they walked home, Lily felt sad. But then, she remembered something her mom had said earlier. She said they would bake cookies when they got home. Lily's face lit up with excitement. She loved baking with her mom. And so, she forgot all about the candy and happily went home to bake cookies. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to go to the attic and find a toy she used to play with when she was little. + +Lily went up to the attic and found the toy. But the attic was messy and full of old things. She accidentally knocked over a box and it fell on the floor, making a loud noise. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a small voice coming from the corner of the attic. "Who's there?" she asked. "It's me, Mr. Mouse," said the voice. "Please don't cry, I'm just trying to find a safe place to live." + +Lily felt sad for Mr. Mouse and decided to help him. She cleaned up the attic and made a cozy little corner for him to live in. From that day on, Lily and Mr. Mouse became the best of friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved hearing scary stories before bed. One night, her mommy told her a story about a big, scary monster who would carry children away. Lily got scared and asked, "Mommy, will the monster come get me?" + +Her mommy hugged her and said, "No, my sweet Lily. You are safe with me. I will carry you to bed and tuck you in." Lily felt much better and snuggled up in her bed. "Can you tell me another story, mommy?" she asked. + +"Of course, my love," her mommy replied. And with that, she told Lily a story about a brave princess who carried a heavy sword to defeat a scary dragon. Lily fell asleep dreaming of being a brave princess who could carry a sword and protect her kingdom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and paint, but she was not very good at it. She always wanted to make a perfect picture, but it never turned out the way she wanted. + +One day, Lily saw a sign for an art competition. She wanted to enter, but she was afraid she would not be successful. She decided to practice every day and ask her mommy for help. + +After many days of practice, Lily finally made a picture that she thought was perfect. She was so happy and proud of herself. She entered the competition and waited for the results. + +When the day of the competition came, Lily was very nervous. She saw many other pictures that were very good. But when the judges announced the winner, they said that Lily's picture was the best! She was so happy and felt very successful. + +From that day on, Lily knew that if she practiced and tried her best, she could be successful and make perfect pictures. +Once upon a time, there was a big brown dog named Max. Max was very hairy and had a big weight. He loved to play with his friend, a little girl named Lily. + +One day, Max and Lily were playing in the park when Max saw a squirrel. Max got very excited and started to chase the squirrel. The squirrel was very fast and Max couldn't catch him. + +Lily said, "Max, don't bite the squirrel! He's too fast for you!" Max stopped chasing the squirrel and looked at Lily. "Okay," he said. + +Lily and Max played some more and then it was time to go home. Max was tired from playing and his big weight made him sleepy. Lily said, "Goodnight, Max. Sweet dreams!" Max yawned and said, "Goodnight, Lily. See you tomorrow!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing a game of tag. Lily wanted to win, so she ran as fast as she could. She finally grabbed her friend's shirt and shouted, "I got you! I win!" + +Lily felt so happy because she had achieved victory. Her friends congratulated her and said, "You are so good at this game!" Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, I practiced for a long time." + +After playing for a while, Lily's friends had to go home. Lily hugged them and said, "Goodbye, see you tomorrow!" She felt sad that they had to leave, but she knew they would play again soon. Lily walked home with a long stride, feeling proud of herself for winning the game. She couldn't wait to tell her mom about her victory. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends and pick flowers. One day, Lily found a shiny jewel on the ground. She felt so happy and excited! + +Later, Lily went to the store with her mom. She saw a man who was very polite and held the door open for them. Lily's mom said, "That man is very nice and polite." Lily smiled and felt happy that there are kind people in the world. + +When they got home, Lily showed her dad the jewel she found. He said, "Wow, that's a beautiful jewel! How do you feel about finding it?" Lily replied, "I feel happy and lucky!" She was so proud of her treasure and couldn't wait to show her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a vest that was orange. Timmy liked his vest because it was his favorite color. One day, Timmy went outside to play and he fell down. He hurt his knee and it made him cry. His mom came outside and saw that Timmy was hurt. She picked him up and gave him a big hug. Then, she took his hand and they went inside. She got a band-aid and rubbed it on his knee. Timmy felt better and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck. The duck was walking in the forest and found a pond. The pond was very big and had white flowers on it. The little duck looked at the pond and saw its reflection. The duck gazed at its reflection for a long time. Suddenly, the duck saw a fish swimming in the pond. The fish was also white, just like the flowers. The little duck was very happy to see the fish and they became friends. From that day on, the little duck visited the pond every day to play with the fish. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. While playing, she found a shiny object on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. "Look, mommy! I found something shiny!" Lily said. + +Her mom looked at the object and said, "That's very nice, Lily. But we should try to find the owner and bring it back to them." + +Lily nodded and they both looked around for the owner. After a while, they found a lady who was looking for something. Lily went up to her and said, "Excuse me, did you lose this shiny object?" The lady looked at it and said, "Yes, that's mine! Thank you so much for bringing it back to me." + +Lily felt happy that she could help someone and her mom told her that it's always important to do the right thing. They also bought some yummy ice cream to celebrate their good deed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yogurt, especially the strawberry one. One day, her mom let her pick out a new flavor at the store. She chose blueberry and it was delicious! + +Lily was very delicate with her yogurt, making sure not to spill it. She ate it slowly, enjoying every bite. Suddenly, her little brother came running into the room and accidentally knocked the yogurt out of her hand. It spilled all over the floor! + +Lily was sad, but her mom let her have another yogurt. This time, she chose raspberry and it was just as yummy as the others. From then on, Lily made sure to keep her yogurt in a safe place so it wouldn't spill again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack loved to play football with his friends. One day, Jack saw a football on the ground. He wanted to play with it, but it was too heavy for him to lift. Jack asked his big brother to help him. His brother lifted the football and gave it to Jack. + +Jack was so happy to have the football. He kicked it and played with it all day. The football was brilliant and shiny. Jack's friends loved the football too. They all played together and had so much fun. + +At the end of the day, Jack was tired but happy. He thanked his big brother for lifting the football for him. Jack went to bed dreaming about playing with the brilliant football again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in her backyard. One day, she found a big pit in the ground. It was very deep and she couldn't see the bottom. + +Lily had an idea! She wanted to decorate the pit with pretty flowers. She went to her mommy and asked for help. They went to the store and bought lots of colorful flowers. They planted them all around the pit and it looked very pretty. + +Lily's mommy was very wise and told her to be careful around the pit. She said it was important to always be safe and not fall in. Lily promised to be careful and she was very happy with her beautiful pit. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to jog around his yard, but one day he saw a big dog pass by. The dog was not little like Tim's dog, it was very big and scary. Tim got scared and ran inside his house. + +The next day, Tim decided to go for a jog again, but he saw the big dog pass by again. This time, the big dog started to chase Tim. Tim ran as fast as he could, but the big dog was faster. + +Just when the big dog was about to catch Tim, Tim's little dog came to the rescue. The little dog barked and chased the big dog away. Tim was so happy and grateful to his little dog. From that day on, Tim and his little dog jogged together every day, and they never saw the big dog pass by again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the beach with her family. One day, Lily saw a big wave coming towards her. She got scared and ran to her mom. Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. The wave won't hurt you. It's just saying hello." + +Lily felt better and went to play in the sand. She made a sandcastle and put a flag on top. But then, the sun started to set and the fair sky turned pink and orange. Lily's sandcastle started to shrink as the tide came in. She was sad to see it go, but her mom said they could make another one tomorrow. + +Lily went to bed that night dreaming of the big wave and the fair sunset. She couldn't wait to go back to the beach and play in the sand again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went up to the attic to find her favorite toy. But she couldn't find it anywhere. She looked and looked, but it was nowhere to be found. She was confused and sad. + +Suddenly, she heard her mom calling her. "Lily, come down for lunch!" Lily ran down the stairs as fast as she could. "Mommy, I can't find my toy. I looked everywhere!" she said. + +Her mom replied, "Don't worry, Lily. We'll find it together. Let's speed up and look for it again." So, they both went back up to the attic and searched for the toy. After a few minutes, they finally found it! Lily was so happy and hugged her mom tightly. "Thank you, mommy! I love you!" she said. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big sister named Sarah who was very bossy. She always told Timmy what to do and he didn't like it very much. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked Sarah to teach Timmy how to match his socks. Sarah didn't want to do it because she thought it was a boring job. But Timmy really wanted to learn, so he asked Sarah to teach him nicely. + +Sarah finally agreed and taught Timmy how to match his socks. Timmy was very happy and thanked Sarah for teaching him. From that day on, Timmy matched his socks all by himself and Sarah wasn't bossy to him anymore. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big party coming up and she was very excited. She wanted to invite all of her friends to the party. So, she made pretty invitations with lots of colors and stickers. + +Lily went to school and gave out the invitations to her friends. But, one boy named Timmy did not get an invitation. He felt sad because he wanted to go to the party too. Lily noticed and said, "Timmy, you belong at my party too! Here's your invitation." + +The day of the party came and Lily's mom made a cake. But, when they cut the cake, they found a disgusting bug inside! Everyone was grossed out. But, Lily's mom quickly got rid of the bug and made a new cake. The party was lots of fun and everyone had a good time. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his tools. He had a hammer, a screwdriver, and a wrench. He liked to fix things around the house. + +One day, Timmy found a soft toy in his room. He wanted to fix it with his tools. He asked his mom, "Can I please fix my soft toy?" His mom said yes. + +Timmy got his hammer and started to fix the toy. But he hit it too hard and broke it. He was sad and cried. His mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, we can buy a new one." + +Timmy learned that sometimes tools can be dangerous, and he should ask for help before using them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to wear pretty clothes that her mommy would pick out for her. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a funny t-shirt with a picture of a silly monkey on it. Lily thought it was so funny that she couldn't stop laughing. + +Later that day, Lily went to play with her friends at the park. She showed them her funny shirt and they all laughed together. Lily told them that her mommy gave it to her and they thought it was so cool. They played on the swings and the slide and had so much fun together. + +When it was time to go home, Lily's mommy asked her if she had a good time. Lily told her all about her funny shirt and how much fun she had with her friends. Lily's mommy was so happy to hear about her fun day and gave her a big hug. From then on, Lily wore her funny shirt whenever she wanted to have a good time with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved helicopters, they were his favorite toy. One day, Timmy and his mom went to the park. While they were playing, a big helicopter flew over their heads. Timmy was so happy, he jumped up and down and pointed at the helicopter. + +Suddenly, a man walked by and said, "Don't be rude, Timmy. It's not polite to point." Timmy didn't understand why the man was being rude, but he didn't want to make him mad. So he asked his mom why the man was upset. His mom explained that some people don't like when others point at things. + +Timmy thought about what his mom said and decided to be more careful. He still loved helicopters, but he made sure not to point at them when other people were around. And whenever he wanted to ask a question, he raised his hand instead of pointing. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop along the path in the forest. The path was easy to follow and Benny never got lost. + +One day, Benny's friend, a little bird named Billy, came to visit him. They played together all day long, but when it was time for Billy to go home, Benny started to feel sad. He was going to miss his friend. + +As Benny hopped back home, he realized that he had taken a wrong turn and was now lost. The path was no longer easy to follow and Benny didn't know which way to go. + +Suddenly, Benny heard a familiar chirping sound. It was Billy, who had come back to help him find his way home. Benny was so happy to see his friend and together they found their way back to the easy path. From that day on, Benny never forgot the way home and he never missed his friend again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing tag when Timmy fell down and hurt his muscle. + +"Ouch!" cried Timmy. "My muscle hurts!" + +Timmy's friend, Billy, saw that Timmy was hurt and asked him if he was okay. Timmy told Billy that his muscle hurt and that he couldn't run anymore. + +Billy had a funny idea. He told Timmy to kneel down and then he tickled him. Timmy laughed and forgot about his muscle hurting. + +From that day on, whenever Timmy's muscle hurt, Billy would make him kneel down and tickle him. It was a funny way to make Timmy feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a happy cow named Betsy. Betsy lived in a big red barn with all her farm friends. One morning, Betsy woke up early and felt very excited. She wanted to go outside and play in the green fields. + +Betsy went to the barn door and pushed it open. She saw the bright sun and felt the cool breeze on her face. Betsy mooed with joy and ran out to the fields. She played with her friends and ate some yummy grass. + +As the sun started to set, Betsy felt tired and wanted to go back to the barn. She walked back and went inside to sleep. Betsy was happy that she had a fun day outside with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go to the beach and play in the sand. One day, Timmy saw a shark in the distant water. He was scared, so he decided to go back to his house and sleep. + +During his nap, Timmy had a dream that he was swimming with the shark. But the shark wasn't scary anymore, it was his friend! They played together in the water and had so much fun. + +When Timmy woke up, he realized it was just a dream. He felt happy that he made friends with the shark in his dream. From that day on, Timmy wasn't scared of sharks anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park with her mom and dad. One day, they went to the pond to see the fish. Lily was so happy to see the fish swim around in the water. + +After a while, Lily got tired and wanted to go home. Her mom and dad said okay, and they started walking back. On the way, they saw a big dog playing with a ball. Lily loved dogs, so she stopped to watch. + +Finally, they made it home and Lily went straight to bed. She was so tired from playing at the park. But before she went to sleep, she thought about the fish she saw earlier. She hoped they were happy swimming around in the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the store with her mom. They bought a big bag of potatoes. When they got home, Lily helped her mom open the bag. They took out one potato and put it in a pot to cook for dinner. + +Later that day, Lily's grandma came over. She had a special ring on her finger. Lily loved the ring and asked her grandma if she could try it on. Her grandma said yes and let Lily wear the ring for a little while. Lily was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who lived in the country. The country was very dry because it hadn't rained in a long time. Timmy loved to listen to the birds singing in the trees, but lately, he couldn't hear them anymore. He wondered why they had stopped singing. + +One day, Timmy went for a walk in the woods and he saw a big, scary bear. The bear looked hungry and Timmy knew he had to run away. He ran as fast as he could back to his house. When he got there, he heard a loud noise coming from the shed. He listened carefully and heard the birds chirping inside. + +Timmy realized that the bear had scared the birds away from their nest in the trees and they had found a new home in his shed. He knew he had to be careful and not scare them, so he decided to leave them alone. From that day on, Timmy made sure to listen to the sounds of the animals around him and take care of them, even in the dry country. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved helicopters, especially the red one that he had. He would seat himself in the pilot seat and pretend he was flying high in the sky. His helicopter was very reliable and never let him down. + +One day, Timmy and his helicopter went on an adventure. They flew over mountains, rivers, and forests. Timmy was having so much fun, but he didn't notice that his helicopter was running out of gas. Suddenly, the helicopter started to sputter and shake. Timmy didn't know what was happening, but he knew something was wrong. + +As they were flying over a big lake, the helicopter's engine stopped completely. The helicopter started to fall, and Timmy was scared. He tried to make the helicopter go back up, but it was too late. The helicopter crashed into the lake, and Timmy was trapped inside. The reliable helicopter had let him down, and Timmy was sad. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a motorcycle that he loved to ride. One day, Timmy's motorcycle got stuck in the mud and he couldn't lift it out by himself. Luckily, Timmy's helpful friend Billy came along and lifted the motorcycle out of the mud. Timmy was so happy and thanked Billy for being so helpful. From that day on, Timmy and Billy rode their motorcycles together and helped each other whenever they needed it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to play in the jungle with her friends. One day, Ellie felt a tickle in her nose and she sneezed really loud! All of her friends heard her sneeze and they ran away because they were scared. Ellie felt sad because she didn't mean to scare them. + +Ellie decided to go for a walk to find her friends. As she walked, she noticed how quiet it was in the jungle. There was no noise at all, just silence. Ellie didn't like the silence because she was used to hearing her friends playing and laughing. + +Finally, Ellie found her friends and they were happy to see her. They told her that it was okay that she sneezed and that they weren't scared anymore. They said it was actually quite nice to hear her sneeze because it was funny. Ellie was happy that her friends weren't scared and she was glad to be playing with them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy car that she loved to play with. One day, she accidentally dropped it and it broke. She was sad and wanted to play with it again. + +Lily's mom saw how sad she was and asked her what was wrong. Lily showed her the broken toy car and said, "It's broken, can you fix it?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, I can repair it for you. But we have to go to the toy doctor first for an exam to see what's wrong with it." + +Lily was patient and waited for her toy car to be fixed. When they got it back from the toy doctor, it was as good as new. Lily was so happy and thanked her mom for helping her. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and polite rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to hop around and play with his friends in the meadow. One day, Benny saw a big billboard in the meadow. The billboard had a picture of a carrot on it. + +Benny became very excited because he loved carrots. He hopped over to the billboard to get a closer look. However, when he got there, he saw that a mean and rude squirrel named Sammy was already there, eating all the carrots from the billboard. + +Benny became very sad because he wanted some carrots too. He politely asked Sammy if he could share some of the carrots, but Sammy just laughed and said no. Benny didn't know what to do, but then he had an idea. He hopped over to his friends and asked them to help him. Together, they came up with a plan to get some carrots for Benny. They politely asked Sammy again, but this time they also offered to share some of their own carrots with him. Sammy was so surprised by their kindness that he agreed to share the carrots on the billboard with Benny and his friends. From that day on, they all shared the carrots and played together happily in the meadow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mom. One day, she asked her mom, "Can we make Christmas cookies with deep red icing and ornament sprinkles?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily! Let's get baking!" They mixed the ingredients together and rolled out the dough. Lily used a cookie cutter to make little stars and Christmas trees. + +After they baked the cookies, Lily carefully decorated them with the deep red icing and ornament sprinkles. She was so proud of her work that she exclaimed, "Look, Mommy! I made the prettiest Christmas cookies ever!" + +Her mom gave her a big hug and said, "You sure did, Lily. And they taste delicious too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to walk in the park with his mommy. One day, while they were walking, they saw a man playing a guitar. Timmy loved the sound of the guitar and asked his mommy if he could have one too. + +His mommy said, "If you practice every day and take it serious, you can have a guitar too." Timmy was very happy and said, "I will practice every day and become a guitar player like him!" The man heard Timmy and said, "That's great! I started playing guitar when I was your age too. Keep practicing and you will be amazing." + +From that day on, Timmy practiced every day and took it serious. He became a great guitar player and even played in front of his mommy and the man in the park. They were both very proud of him and Timmy was happy to have followed his dream. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat her food on a special dish that her grandma gave her. One day, Lily's friend Emma came over to play. Emma saw Lily's dish and said, "Wow, that dish is so pretty! I'm envious of you, Lily." + +Lily didn't know what "envious" meant, so she asked Emma, "What does that mean?" Emma replied, "It means I really like your dish and wish I had one like it." + +Lily smiled and said, "You can have one too! My grandma gave it to me, but she can give you one too." Emma was so happy to receive a dish just like Lily's. They both ate their snacks on their special dishes and had a fun day playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet loved to sing and fly around all day. But one day, Tweet got very tired and needed to rest. So, Tweet found a nice tree to sit on and closed his eyes. + +As Tweet rested, he heard a rhythm in the wind. The wind made a soft sound that made Tweet feel happy. He opened his eyes and saw the beautiful sky. The sky was open and blue, and the sun was shining bright. + +Tweet realized that sometimes it's important to rest and enjoy the rhythm of nature. This made him feel grateful for his life and all the wonderful things around him. From that day on, Tweet made sure to take breaks and appreciate the beauty of the world. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Tim. Tim loved to sail on his boat. He would go to the lake every day and sail with his friends. They would have so much fun! + +One day, Tim saw a fashion magazine. He liked the clothes in the magazine and wanted to wear them. He asked his mom to buy him the clothes. His mom said no because they were too expensive. + +Tim was sad but he remembered how much he loved to sail. He realized that he didn't need fancy clothes to have fun. He was happy just being himself and sailing with his friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily's mom gave her a box of powder to play with. Lily was so happy and she opened the box. She saw the powder was white and soft like snow. She sprinkled the powder on her friend's hair and they laughed and played together. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a man walking towards them. He looked foolish because he was wearing a big hat and a funny shirt. Lily's friend asked if they should say hello to the man. Lily nodded her head and they walked up to him. The man smiled and gave them each a piece of candy. Lily and her friend said thank you and ran back to play. From that day on, they always saw the man in the park and he became their friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but sometimes they got all mixed up. One day, Lily decided to organize her toys. She put all her dolls in one box and her cars in another box. It was so much easier to find what she wanted to play with! + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play. She saw a pretty string on the ground. She picked it up and started to play with it. She made a necklace and a bracelet out of the string. She was very proud of herself for being so creative. + +As Lily was walking home, she saw a dead bird on the sidewalk. She felt sad for the bird and wanted to do something nice for it. She found a small box and carefully put the bird inside. She put some flowers on top and said a little prayer for the bird. Lily felt happy that she could help the bird, even though it was dead. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her soft crayons. One day, her mommy asked her what she was drawing. + +"I'm drawing a picture of a princess," Lily said. + +"That's very nice," mommy said. "Do you know what a princess is?" + +"Yes," Lily replied. "She is a beautiful girl who lives in a castle and wears a pretty dress." + +"That's right," mommy said. "Princesses are part of history. Do you know what history is?" + +Lily thought for a moment. "Is it like when you write down things that happened a long time ago?" + +"Yes, that's exactly right," mommy said. "You are very smart, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she saw a big bucket and wanted to fill it with water. She asked her mommy if she could use the hose to fill the bucket. Her mommy said yes, but she had to be careful not to get wet. + +Lily started to fill the bucket with water, but she accidentally let go of the hose and the water fell all over her. She was sad and wet, so she went inside to change her clothes. Her mommy helped her dry off and gave her a warm hug. + +Later that day, Lily went back outside to play. She saw the bucket still sitting there and remembered what happened earlier. She decided to be more careful this time and successfully filled the bucket with water. She was so happy and proud of herself. Her mommy came outside and saw what Lily had done. "Good job, Lily! You filled the bucket all by yourself," her mommy said with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The little bird lived in a nest high up in a tree. One day, the little bird wanted to sit on a branch, but it was too high for him. + +The little bird saw a big bird sitting on the branch. "Can you help me sit on the branch?" asked the little bird. "I'm frustrated because I can't reach it." + +The big bird smiled and said, "Sure, I can help you sit on the branch." So, the big bird lifted the little bird and helped him sit on the branch. The little bird was so happy and thanked the big bird for helping him. From that day on, the little bird was no longer frustrated and was able to sit on the branch whenever he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and wear her favorite mask. One day, Lily's mommy called her for lunch. Lily was so happy to hear her mommy's voice. She ran to the kitchen and sat down to eat her sandwich. After lunch, Lily went back to playing with her mask. She felt so happy to have such a fun toy to play with. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was very excited to go to the park with his mom. He loved to play on the swings and slide down the slide. When they arrived at the park, Tim saw a big monkey bar. He was so enthusiastic that he wanted to climb it right away. + +Tim's mom helped him to enter the monkey bar. Tim used his strong muscles to climb up and down. He felt very proud of himself. Suddenly, Tim's friend Jack came to the park too. Jack was also enthusiastic about playing on the monkey bar. Together, they had a lot of fun climbing and swinging. Tim was happy that Jack could join him in his adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he went to play in the park with his friend, Sally. Sally had a shiny magnet that she used to pick up metal things. + +Timmy was fascinated by the magnet and asked Sally, "Can I play with your magnet, please?" Sally said, "Sure, but don't forget to give it back to me." + +Timmy played with the magnet for a while and then they decided to have a snack. Sally had brought some tasty cookies and shared them with Timmy. After they finished their snack, Timmy said, "Oh no, I forgot to give you back your magnet!" Sally smiled and said, "That's okay, you can keep it until next time we play together." Timmy was very happy and said, "Thank you, Sally!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, Lily's mommy told her they had to go home and stay inside because it was getting dark outside. + +Lily didn't want to go home yet, so she asked her mommy, "Can we stay a little longer, please?" + +Mommy looked at Lily and frowned. "No, Lily. It's not safe to stay outside when it's dark. We have to go home now." + +Lily was sad, but she knew mommy was right. She held mommy's hand and walked home with her. When they got inside, mommy turned on the lights and they played games together until it was time for bed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park and play on the swings. One day, she saw a big, crazy bird in the tree. She said, "Mommy, look at that crazy bird!" + +Her mommy said, "Let's try to get a closer look." So they walked over to the tree, but the bird flew away. Lily was sad, but then her mommy said, "Let's go get a ticket for the zoo. We can see lots of animals there." + +Lily was excited and said, "Yay! I love the zoo!" They went to the zoo and saw lions, monkeys, and even a big elephant. Lily had so much fun and said, "Thank you for taking me to the zoo, mommy. It was the best day ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sit in her armchair and read her favorite books. One day, her little brother Max came into the room and wanted to play. Lily said, "I'm reading an important story right now, Max. Maybe we can play later." + +Max didn't want to wait, so he decided to bite Lily's armchair. Lily was upset and said, "Max, why did you bite my armchair? That's not nice!" Max replied, "I'm sorry, Lily. I just wanted to play with you." + +Lily forgave Max and they decided to play together. They had so much fun that they forgot all about the armchair. From that day on, Max never bit anything again and Lily learned that playing with her brother was more important than any book. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little brown bear. He loved to play in the forest with his friends. One day, he saw a beautiful pattern on a butterfly's wings. He wanted to poke it to see if it was real. + +But his mother told him, "No, no, little bear. That's not nice. You should never poke things that don't belong to you." + +The little bear felt sad because he really wanted to touch the pretty pattern. But he listened to his mother and didn't poke the butterfly. Instead, he watched it fly away and felt happy knowing he did the right thing. + +From that day on, the little brown bear learned to respect the things around him and never poked anything without permission. And he lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to have a race. Lily was very excited because she loved to run. + +When they started the race, Lily was in the lead. But then, her friend Emma started to be very bossy. She told Lily to slow down and let her win. Lily didn't like that, but she didn't know what to do. + +After the race, they all went to get some juice. Emma tried to pour Lily's juice into her cup, but she spilled it all over the table. Lily said, "It's okay, accidents happen." Emma felt bad and said sorry. Lily forgave her and they continued to play together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy car with a red handle that she loved to play with. One day, Lily was at the park and she saw a boy playing with a toy truck. She wanted to play with it too, but she was too nervous to ask him. + +Instead, Lily decided to part her toy car with the boy's toy truck. She thought it would be fun to play together. But when the boy saw what she had done, he got very angry. He took Lily's toy car and threw it away. + +Lily cried and cried because she had lost her favorite toy. She realized that it was not nice to take things without asking and that sometimes, being nervous is okay. She learned her lesson and never did it again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her round ball in the park. One day, Lily's mom brought her a big cup of juice. Lily was so excited to drink it, but she accidentally spilled it on the ground. + +Her mom told her to be safe and not run around the wet area. Instead, Lily helped her mom clean up the mess by using a towel to pour water on the spot. They made sure the ground was safe and dry for everyone to play on. + +After they finished cleaning, Lily's mom poured her another cup of juice. This time, Lily was careful and made sure not to spill it. She enjoyed her juice while playing with her round ball in the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved playing with water. He would turn on the faucet and splash around in the sink. His mommy would always tell him to be careful, but he didn't listen. One day, he was playing with the faucet and accidentally broke it. Water went everywhere and he couldn't stop it. + +His mommy tried to prevent the water from flooding the room, but it was too late. The water was crazy and wouldn't stop. The little boy was scared and didn't know what to do. He started crying and his mommy tried to comfort him. + +But the water kept coming and coming until it reached the electrical outlets. Suddenly, there was a loud noise and everything went dark. The little boy and his mommy were okay, but their house was ruined. From that day on, the little boy learned to listen to his mommy and not play with the faucet. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play and jump on the floor. One day, Teddy's mommy asked him to weigh himself on the scale. Teddy was very curious and wanted to see how much he weighed. He stepped on the scale and his mommy told him he weighed 50 pounds. + +That night, Teddy was feeling very sleepy so he went to bed early. But as he was sleeping, he rolled over and fell off his bed. He hit his head on the floor and it hurt very much. Teddy's mommy came running and tried to help him, but it was too late. Teddy had hurt himself very badly and had to go to the hospital. + +Teddy's mommy was very sad and wished she had put a railing on his bed to keep him safe. Teddy learned that it's important to listen to his mommy and be careful when he's sleepy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat muffins. One day, she asked her mom for a muffin. Her mom gave her a muffin, but it was too dry. + +Lily said, "Mommy, can you please wipe my muffin?" + +Her mom wiped the muffin with a napkin and gave it back to Lily. Lily took a bite and said, "Mmm, much better now!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily." + +Lily finished her muffin and went to play outside. She saw her friend, Tommy, and said, "Tommy, do you want a muffin? My mommy wiped it, so it's not dry anymore." + +Tommy smiled and said, "Yes, please!" + +Lily shared her muffin with Tommy and they both enjoyed their yummy snack. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a compassionate girl named Sally. She loved to play with her toys and help her mommy and daddy. One day, Sally found a big sheet in her room. She thought it would be fun to play with it. + +Sally decided to throw the sheet over her toys to make a fun game. She threw the sheet high in the air and it landed on her toys. She laughed and played, but then she heard a loud crash. Sally was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Mommy and Daddy came into the room and saw the broken lamp. They were sad and told Sally that she needed to be more careful. Sally felt bad and cried. She learned that sometimes, playing with things that aren't toys can lead to a bad ending. +Once there was a clumsy dog named Spot. Spot liked to decorate his dog house with pretty things. One day, Spot found a big, red ball. He thought it would be perfect to put on top of his house. + +Spot tried to put the ball on his house, but he was so clumsy that he dropped it. The ball rolled away very fast. Spot chased after it, but he bumped into a tree. The tree shook and a bird's nest fell down. The bird was scared and called for help. It was an emergency! + +Spot knew he had to help the bird. He picked up the nest with his mouth and carefully put it back in the tree. The bird was happy and thanked Spot. Even though Spot was clumsy, he was a good friend and always tried to help in an emergency. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tim. Tim was a troubled bird because he could not sing well. All the other birds would laugh at him. Tim felt sad and wished he could sing like his friends. + +One day, Tim met a wise old bird who told him a secret. "To sing well, you must practice every day," said the wise old bird. So, Tim decided to practice his singing each day, just an inch away from his nest. He sang and sang, and slowly, he got better. + +After many days, Tim's friends heard him sing. They were surprised and happy for him. They all sang together, and Tim was no longer a troubled bird. He was happy because he could sing beautifully with his friends. +One day, a boy named Tim found it difficult to sleep. He felt sad because his back hurt. His mom saw him and said, "Tim, I know what will help you feel better. I will give you a massage." + +Mom put some oil on her hands and started to massage Tim's back. Tim felt very good and smiled. Mom told him, "It is important to value things like massages that help us feel better." + +After the massage, Tim went to bed and slept very well. The next day, he woke up happy and said, "Thank you, Mom, for the massage. It helped me a lot!" +Once upon a time, there was a colorful ladder. It was very tall and pretty. The ladder lived in a big park with many trees and flowers. + +One day, a little boy named Tim saw the ladder. He wanted to climb it. He asked his mom if he could climb the ladder. His mom said, "No, Tim. It's not safe." But Tim did not listen. He wanted to climb the colorful ladder. + +Tim started to climb the ladder when his mom was not looking. He went up and up. But then, the ladder started to shake. Tim was scared. He tried to come down, but he fell. Tim was hurt and cried. His mom came and said, "I told you not to climb the ladder." Tim learned that he should always listen to his mom. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk in the forest. He saw many trees and animals. He felt happy because the walk was easy. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. + +Tim saw a little rabbit. The rabbit was white and soft. The rabbit looked lost and said, "Help me! I can't find my home!" Tim wanted to help the rabbit. They walked together, looking for the rabbit's home. + +Soon, the rabbit started to panic. "I'm scared! It's getting dark!" said the rabbit. Tim hugged the rabbit and said, "Don't worry, we'll find your home soon." They kept walking, and finally, they found the rabbit's home. The rabbit was happy, and Tim felt good for helping his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was very sad and miserable. He did not have any friends to play with. One day, he heard a noise. It was a small bird named Lily. Lily was singing a happy song. + +Max went to Lily and asked if they could be friends. Lily said yes, and they started to play together. Max would lead Lily to different places in the park. They would run, jump, and laugh together. The noise of their fun made them both very happy. + +After playing all day, Max and Lily were tired. They sat under a tree and talked. Max was not miserable anymore. He had found a friend in Lily. From that day on, Max and Lily were the best of friends. They always played together, and their happy noise could be heard all around the park. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big office. In that office, there was a playful cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play with the papers on the desks. She would jump and run all around the office. + +One day, Kitty saw a big box in the office. She wanted to play with it, but it was too heavy for her to move. She tried to push it, but it would not move. Kitty was sad because she could not play with the box. + +Kitty had a friend named Max, who was a strong dog. Max saw Kitty looking sad and asked her what was wrong. Kitty told Max about the big box. Max said, "I can help you remove the box." So Max pushed the big box, and it moved! Kitty was very happy and thanked Max. Now, Kitty could play with the big box in the office. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk in the woods. He saw a big tree and a small tree. He heard a mysterious noise behind the small tree. Tim was scared, but he wanted to know what made the noise. He walked closer to the small tree. + +Tim saw a little bird on the ground. The bird was hurt and could not fly. Tim wanted to help the bird. He picked it up and tried to make it feel better. But the bird was still sad and scared. Tim pointed at the sky, hoping the bird would fly again. + +Suddenly, a big, mean cat jumped out from behind the big tree. The cat wanted to eat the little bird. Tim tried to protect the bird, but the cat was too fast. The cat took the bird away, and Tim was very sad. He went back home, wishing he could have saved the little bird. +Once upon a time, in a big blue sea, there was a little fish named Tuna. Tuna loved to play with his friends all day. They would swim, jump, and gather pretty shells near the shore. + +One day, Tuna was upset. He lost his favorite shell while playing with his friends. Tuna looked everywhere, but he could not find it. His friends saw that he was sad and wanted to help. + +Together, Tuna and his friends swam around and gathered many shells. They found many pretty shells, but not the one Tuna lost. Finally, they found Tuna's favorite shell. Tuna was so happy! He thanked his friends, and they all swam off to play some more. +One day, Daddy and his little girl went to the park. They played on the swings and the slide. The little girl wanted to play a new game. She asked her Daddy to shake her. + +Daddy held her hands and started to shake her. He shook her left and right, up and down. The little girl was dizzy. She started to feel sick. "Stop, Daddy! Stop!" she cried. + +Daddy stopped shaking her right away. He hugged her and said sorry. The little girl felt better soon. They decided to play a different game. They played catch with a ball. They had fun, and the little girl did not feel dizzy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars and eat yummy snacks from the fridge. One day, Tim's mom asked him to complete a task. She said, "Tim, can you please put your toy cars away?" Tim nodded and smiled. + +Tim picked up his toy cars one by one and put them in their special box. When he was done, he ran to his mom and said, "Mommy, I completed the task!" His mom was very proud of him and gave him a big hug. + +As a reward for completing the task, Tim's mom let him choose a snack from the fridge. Tim opened the fridge and saw a big, red apple. He took the apple and shared it with his mom. They both enjoyed the apple and had a happy day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to paint. She would paint every day with her plastic paints. She painted trees, flowers, and animals. Lily was very happy when she painted. + +One day, Lily found a fake bird in her garden. The bird was very pretty, but it was not real. Lily had an idea. She wanted to paint the fake bird with her plastic paints. She thought it would be fun. + +Lily painted the fake bird with many colors. She painted it red, blue, and yellow. When she finished, the bird looked very beautiful. Lily showed her mom and dad, and they were very proud of her. Lily was happy that she could paint the fake bird and make it look so pretty. +One day, a big rhinoceros went for a walk. He saw a small house with a door. The door was not locked, so he went inside. Inside the house, he found a tight hat. The rhinoceros tried to put the hat on his head, but it was too tight. He felt sad. + +A little girl named Sue came into the house. She saw the rhinoceros with the tight hat on his head. Sue said, "Oh no, Mr. Rhinoceros! That hat is too tight for you. Let me help you take it off." + +Sue helped the rhinoceros take off the tight hat. The rhinoceros was happy now. He said, "Thank you, Sue! I will lock the door when I leave." Sue and the rhinoceros became good friends. They played together and had a fun day. They always remembered to lock the door when they left the house. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy had a big orange ball. She loved to play with it every day. One night, Amy had a dream. In her dream, she saw a big door. The door had a lock, and Amy knew she had to unlock it. + +The next day, Amy found a shiny key while playing with her orange ball. She remembered her dream and knew this key could unlock the big door. Amy was very excited and wanted to find the door. + +As the sun went down and night came, Amy went on an adventure to look for the big door. She walked and walked until she found it. With a big smile, Amy used the shiny key to unlock the door. When the door opened, she saw a room full of orange balls! Amy was so happy and played with the orange balls all night long. +Once upon a time, in a land with lots of ice, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big red balloon. He loved his balloon and took it everywhere he went. One day, Tim went to play outside in the ice with his balloon. + +While Tim was playing, he met a little girl named Sue. Sue wanted to play with Tim's balloon too, so Tim let her. They played and laughed together. But then, Sue accidentally let the balloon go. The balloon went up, up, up into the sky. Sue felt very guilty. + +Tim was sad, but he knew it was an accident. He told Sue it was okay and they could find another balloon. So, they went on an adventure to find a new balloon. They played in the ice and had lots of fun. At the end of the day, they found a new balloon and released it into the sky together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty basket that she loved very much. One day, Lily went to the park with her basket to pick flowers. + +In the park, Lily met a small bird. The bird was rare and very pretty. The bird said, "Hello, Lily! What do you have in your basket?" Lily said, "I have no flowers yet, but I want to pick some. Do you want to help me?" The bird nodded and became very happy. + +Lily and the bird picked many flowers and put them in the basket. They played and laughed all day. When the sun went down, Lily said, "Thank you, bird, for helping me. Let's play again soon!" The bird agreed, and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Bob. Bob was a successful bird who built a big nest on a roof. He loved his home on the roof. Every day, he would fly around and find food for his family. + +One sunny day, Bob was tired from flying so much. He decided to lie down in his nest on the roof. He closed his eyes and listened to the wind. It made him feel happy and safe. + +Soon, Bob's friends came to visit him on the roof. They all played together, and they were very happy. Bob was glad he had a nice home on the roof. He knew he was a successful bird, and he loved his life. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to her room. She saw a big wardrobe. Lucy felt scared but she wanted to see what was inside. She opened the wardrobe and saw many clothes. Lucy trembled because she was still scared. + +Inside the wardrobe, Lucy found a hurt teddy bear. She said, "Oh no! Teddy is hurt! I will help you." She tried to fix the teddy bear but it was too hard for her. Lucy started to cry because she couldn't help her new friend. + +Lucy's mom came into the room and saw her crying. "What's wrong, Lucy?" her mom asked. Lucy showed her mom the hurt teddy bear. Her mom tried to help, but she couldn't fix it either. They both felt sad because they couldn't make the teddy bear better. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a delicate flower. It was very pretty and had a lot of value. Everyone in the town loved the flower because it made them happy. + +One day, the sun was very hot. The flower started to suffer. It needed water to feel better. The people in the town saw the flower was sad and wanted to help it. + +A little girl named Lily found some water. She gave the water to the flower. The flower drank the water and felt better. The people in the town were happy again because the delicate flower was not suffering anymore. They knew the flower's value and took care of it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a broken toy. She was sad because she loved to play with it. Her toy was a soft teddy bear. The teddy bear had a tie around its neck. Lily liked the tie because it was pretty. + +One day, Lily had an itch on her arm. She asked her mom to help her. Her mom put a special cream on her itch. Lily felt better. Her mom saw the broken toy and had an idea to fix it. + +Lily's mom took the tie from the teddy bear and used it to fix the broken toy. She tied the tie around the toy, making it all better. Lily was so happy to have her toy fixed. She hugged her mom and played with her teddy bear all day. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little kid named Tim. Tim liked to play outside with his red ball. One day, while playing, the ball went into the big, dark woods. + +Tim went into the woods to find his ball. The woods seemed big and scary. Tim was frightened, but he wanted his ball back. He took small steps and looked around. + +Soon, Tim saw his red ball near a big tree. He was very happy. He picked up his ball and ran back home. Tim was not frightened anymore. From that day on, Tim was brave and played happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play in the big field near his house. Every day, he would zip around, running and laughing with his friends. + +One day, Tim saw a new friend in the field. It was a little bug. The bug was very persistent. It followed Tim everywhere he went. Tim thought the bug was fun, so he let it follow him. + +But then, the bug bit Tim. It hurt a lot. Tim cried and went home. The bug was not a nice friend. Tim learned to be careful when playing in the field. +One day, a cat and a dog were playing on the porch. They were good friends. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. The cat was soft and the dog was big. They liked to play with a thick ball. + +A little bird saw them playing. The bird wanted to join them. So, the bird flew down from the tree and said, "Can I play with you?" The cat and the dog said, "Yes, you can join us!" They were happy to have a new friend. + +They played together all day. They took turns with the thick ball. The cat would jump and the dog would bark. The bird would fly and sing. They had so much fun on the porch. And they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little boy named Tim. One day, Tim ate a lot of candy. His stomach started to hurt. He felt very sad. + +Tim's mom saw him and knew he was not feeling well. She came to comfort him. She said, "It's okay, Tim. I will help you feel better." Tim's mom gave him a warm hug. + +Tim's mom made him a warm cup of tea. She told him, "Drink this slowly, and your stomach will not hurt anymore." Tim drank the tea and soon, he felt better. He hugged his mom and said, "Thank you, Mommy! I love you!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved to play outside in the mud. Every day, he would come home very dirty. His mom would always tell him, "Tom, you need to stay clean!" + +One evening, Tom and his friend, Sam, were playing outside. They were having so much fun in the mud. Tom's mom saw them and said, "Tom, if you don't stay clean, I will have to punish you." + +Tom looked at his mom and said, "Okay, Mom, I will try to stay clean." But Tom and Sam kept playing in the mud. They got dirtier and dirtier. Tom's mom saw them again and said, "Tom, you are still dirty. You must go inside now." + +Tom was sad, but he went inside. His mom made him take a bath and told him, "No more playing in the mud for today." Tom learned that he needed to listen to his mom and try to stay clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She loved to eat bread with butter. One day, she found a big jar of butter in the kitchen. Sue was so happy! + +She tried to lift the jar, but it was too heavy. She pushed and pulled, but the jar would not move. Sue was sad. She wanted the butter for her bread. + +Then, Sue realized she could ask her big brother for help. Her brother came and helped her lift the heavy jar. Now, Sue could have her bread with butter. She was very happy, and she shared the butter with her big brother. They both enjoyed their yummy snack together. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted boy named Tom. He was very good at talking and making friends. One day, he met a girl named Sue. They liked to play together and soon became best friends. Tom and Sue shared a special love for each other. + +One day, Tom and Sue found a big box. They were very curious to see what was inside. Tom asked Sue, "What do you think is inside the box?" Sue replied, "I don't know, but I hope it's a nice toy!" They opened the box and found a big, shiny ball. They were very happy and played with the ball all day. + +But then, something bad happened. The ball rolled into the street, and Tom ran after it. He didn't see the car coming. The car hit Tom and he was very hurt. Sue was very sad and cried a lot. She missed her best friend and their special love. The gifted boy and his shiny ball were gone, and Sue's heart was broken. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big billboard. The billboard had a picture of a delicate flower on it. Everyone who walked by the billboard would stop and look at the pretty flower. + +One day, a naughty boy named Timmy saw the billboard. He thought it would be fun to throw rocks at the delicate flower. Timmy picked up a rock and threw it at the billboard. The rock hit the flower and made a hole in it. + +Timmy's mom saw what he did and was not happy. She decided to punish Timmy for being naughty. Timmy had to help fix the billboard and make the delicate flower pretty again. Timmy learned his lesson and never threw rocks at billboards again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very hungry. He wanted to buy some food, but he didn't have any money. Tim was sad. + +One day, Tim met a kind man named Jack. Jack saw that Tim was hungry and asked, "Why are you sad, Tim?" Tim said, "I am hungry, but I have no money to buy food." Jack wanted to help Tim. + +Jack had an idea. He decided to send Tim some money. Jack said, "I will send you money, so you can buy food." Tim was very happy. He thanked Jack and went to buy food. Tim was not hungry anymore, and he and Jack became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty piano. It lived in a big room with many toys. The piano was red and shiny, and everyone loved to look at it. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to the room. She saw the pretty piano and wanted to play it. She sat down on the piano bench and put her small fingers on the keys. She started to play a song. The song was simple, but it made everyone happy. + +Lily played the pretty piano every day. She loved making music with it. The piano and Lily became best friends, and they made beautiful songs together. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a cool cat named Tom went for a walk. He saw a big tree with a lock hanging from a branch. Tom was very curious and wanted to know what the lock was for. + +Tom asked his friend, a bird named Sam, "Why is there a lock hanging on that tree?" Sam replied, "It is a special lock. If you can open it, you will find a surprise inside." + +Tom tried hard to open the lock, but it was too difficult. He asked his friends for help, but they could not open it either. They all worked together and finally opened the lock. Inside, they found a note that said, "Good job! You have learned the power of teamwork." + +The friends were happy they had opened the lock together. They learned that when they work together, they can do anything. And that was the moral of the story: teamwork makes everything easier. +One day, a little girl named Sally went to a long party. At the party, there was a big present. Sally was very happy to see the present. She wanted to know what was inside. She asked her friend, "Can I open the present?" + +Her friend said, "Yes, you can open it, but first you must drink your juice." Sally drank her juice very fast. Then, she opened the big present. Inside, there was a pretty doll. Sally was very happy to see the doll. + +The other kids at the party wanted to play with the doll too. Sally remembered to share and let everyone play with the doll. All the kids had fun at the party. The moral of the story is to always share with others and be kind. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily found a lollipop in her pocket. It was her favorite kind, a red one. She was very happy. + +While playing, Lily saw her friend Tim. She wanted to share her lollipop with him. But when she gave it to him, it fell on the ground. Tim was sad, and so was Lily. She knew it was her fault. + +Lily said, "I'm sorry, Tim. I didn't mean to drop the lollipop." Tim looked at Lily and said, "I forgive you, Lily. We all make mistakes." They both smiled and continued to play, happy to be friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Tim. Tim was a very careful bunny. He always looked around before he did anything. One day, Tim found a razor in the grass. He knew that razors were not good for bunnies, so he wanted to keep it away from his friends. + +Tim decided to seat the razor on a high rock, so no one could touch it. He hopped and hopped until he reached the top. With his little paws, he gently placed the razor on the rock and hopped back down. Tim felt happy that he had kept his friends safe. + +Soon, Tim's friends came to play. They saw the razor on the rock and asked Tim about it. Tim told them that razors were not safe, and that's why he put it there. His friends thanked him for being so careful. They all learned that it's important to be careful and to keep each other safe. And they played happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small house, a boy named Tim wanted to make cocoa. He was very excited and ready to do it. He had a big cup, cocoa powder, and warm milk. Tim was happy because he loved cocoa so much. + +But, there was a problem. The cocoa powder was on a high shelf, and Tim was too little to reach it. He tried to stand on his toes, but it was still too high. Tim felt sad because he could not get the cocoa powder. + +Then, Tim had an idea. He found a chair and pushed it to the shelf. He stood on the chair, and now he could reach the cocoa powder. Tim made his cocoa and was very happy. He learned that even when things are hard, he can find a way to solve the problem. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy shelf in his room. On the shelf, there were many toys. Tim loved his toys very much. + +One day, Tim saw an unusual toy on his shelf. It was a small, blue toy with big eyes. Tim had never seen this toy before. He picked it up and played with it all day. + +At bedtime, Tim put the toy back on the shelf. But in the night, the toy began to weep. Tim heard the toy and felt sad. He hugged the toy and said, "Don't cry, toy. I am here for you." The toy stopped weeping, and Tim and the toy went to sleep. They became good friends and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a big, blue sea, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin had a best friend named Sam. Sam was a bright and colorful fish. They loved to play together and search for fun things in the sea. + +One day, while they were playing, they heard a scary sound. It was a big shark! The big shark was hungry and wanted to eat them. Fin and Sam were very scared, but they had a plan. They remembered a hiding spot they had found before. + +They swam very fast to their hiding spot. It was a small cave with a tiny hole. The big shark tried to follow them, but he was too big to fit inside the hole. Fin and Sam were safe in their hiding spot. The big shark swam away, still hungry. + +Fin and Sam were very happy that they had found the hiding spot when they were searching for fun things. They knew it would be a good place to hide if they ever needed it. From that day on, they always played close to their hiding spot, just in case the big shark came back. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim wanted to travel. He had a toy car, and he loved to push it around his room. One day, he saw a match on the floor. The match was small, but Tim thought it was impressive. + +Tim picked up the match and put it in his toy car. He said, "Now my car can travel far!" He pushed the car with the match inside all around his room. The car went under the bed, around the chair, and even up the wall! + +Tim's mom saw him playing with the match and said, "Good job, Tim! You made your car travel far with the impressive match!" Tim was happy and kept playing with his car and the match. He knew that his toy car could travel anywhere with the impressive match inside. +Once upon a time, there was a slow turtle named Tim. Tim loved to serve hot soup to his friends. One day, Tim invited his best friend, a rabbit named Rob, to his house for lunch. + +As they sat down to eat, Tim said, "I made hot soup for you, Rob!" Rob was very happy and said, "Thank you, Tim! I love hot soup!" But Tim was very slow, so it took a long time for him to serve the hot soup. + +Rob didn't mind waiting. He knew his friend was slow, but he loved him anyway. When they finally ate the hot soup, it was so yummy that they both smiled. From that day on, they shared many more hot soups together and were always the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a cat named Tom. Tom loved to eat tuna. One day, Tom saw a big can of tuna on the table. The tuna looked very yummy. Tom wanted to eat it all. + +Tom tried to jump on the table to get the tuna, but he could not move. He was too dry from playing in the sun all day. Tom felt sad because he could not eat the yummy tuna. + +Then, Tom's friend, a little bird named Tim, saw Tom and wanted to help. Tim flew to the table and pushed the can of tuna down to Tom. Tom was so happy! He ate the tuna and felt much better. Tom and Tim played together all day, and they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big raft. The raft was on a blue river. The sun was shining bright, and the sky was brilliant blue. On the raft, there was a girl named Lily and her dog named Spot. + +One day, Lily and Spot were very hungry. Lily had an idea. She wanted to cook yummy food on the raft. She had some eggs and bread. Lily and Spot cooked the eggs and bread together. They made a tasty meal. + +Lily and Spot were very happy. They ate the yummy food on the raft. The brilliant sun was warm on their faces. They laughed and played all day long. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a big yellow house, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a toy she loved very much. It was a small, yellow bird that could sing. Lucy played with the bird every day. + +One day, Lucy went outside to play. She took her yellow bird with her. But then, the wind blew the bird far, far away to the east. Lucy could not see her bird anymore. She was very sad and began to cry. + +Lucy's mom saw her cry and asked, "Why are you sad?" Lucy told her mom about the yellow bird. Her mom said, "Don't worry, we will find it." They looked to the east, and there was the yellow bird, sitting in a tree. Lucy was so happy, she stopped crying and hugged her mom. They went back home, and Lucy played with her yellow bird all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable dog named Buddy. Buddy loved to play with his ball. One day, he saw a big score on the ground. He thought it was a fun game and wanted to play. + +Buddy's friend, a little girl named Lily, came over to play. "What's this?" she asked, looking at the score. "I don't know," said Buddy, "but let's play!" So, they decided to play a game with the score. + +Lily held the ball up high and said, "Buddy, when I drop the ball, you catch it!" Buddy wagged his tail and got ready. Lily dropped the ball, and Buddy jumped to catch it. They laughed and played with the ball and the score all day long. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to write. He would write all day long. One day, Tim saw something. It was a big, red ball. Tim was so excited to play with it. But, he had to wait. He felt very impatient. + +Tim's mom said, "Wait, Tim. I have a surprise for you." Tim tried to wait, but it was hard. He wanted to play with the red ball. He tried to write a story about the ball. But, he could not stop looking at it. + +Finally, Tim's mom said, "Okay, Tim. It is time for your surprise." She took Tim to the ball. When he got close, he saw that it was not just a ball. It was a big, red balloon! Tim was so happy. He played with the balloon all day long. And, when it was time for bed, Tim wrote a story about his fun day with the big, red balloon. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy parrot named Polly. Polly lived in a big tree with her friends. They played all day, but sometimes they got into little fights. + +One day, a new bird came to the tree. The other birds did not trust the new bird. They thought the new bird would take their food and toys. Polly was sad because her friends were not being nice to the new bird. + +Polly decided to talk to the new bird. She found out that the new bird was just looking for friends to play with. Polly told her friends that they should trust the new bird. They all became friends and played happily together. +One Sunday, Tim and his mom walked to the park. The sun was brilliant and the sky was blue. Tim saw a big tree and wanted to become a great climber like the birds in the tree. + +Tim asked his mom, "Can I climb the tree?" His mom said, "Yes, but be careful." Tim started to climb the tree. He went up and up until he was very high. Tim felt like a bird in the sky. + +At last, Tim came down from the tree. His mom was so happy. She said, "You are a brilliant climber, Tim!" Tim smiled and knew that he had become a great climber on that sunny Sunday. +Once upon a time, there was a great big fish named Bob. Bob loved to swim in the deep blue sea. He swam all day with his fish friends. They had lots of fun playing together. + +One day, Bob saw an image in the water. It was a shiny, pretty thing. Bob wanted to see it up close. He swam closer and closer to the image. His friends told him to be careful, but Bob did not listen. + +As Bob got very close to the image, he found out it was a big, mean shark! The shark was not nice like Bob and his friends. The shark chased Bob, and he could not swim away fast enough. In the end, the shark caught Bob, and he was gone. Bob's friends were very sad and missed him a lot. +Once upon a time, there was a small island. On the island, many animals liked to play. There was a big bear, a fast rabbit, and a tiny bird. They all loved to play games with each other. + +One sunny day, the animals had a race. They were very competitive. The big bear said, "I will win!" The fast rabbit said, "No, I will win!" The tiny bird said, "We will see who wins!" + +They all ran and ran. The big bear was strong, but slow. The fast rabbit was quick, but got tired. The tiny bird flew fast and did not get tired. In the end, the tiny bird won the race. + +The big bear and the fast rabbit were not sad. They said, "Good job, tiny bird! You are very fast!" They all laughed and played more games. They were happy to be friends on the island. +Once upon a time, in a charming little town, there was a small boy named Will. Will liked to wander around the town and play with his friends. One day, Will saw a big, shiny ball near the road. He wanted to play with it. + +Will's mom had always told him, "Stay away from the road when you play." But Will forgot what his mom said. He went closer to the road to get the ball. He was very excited and did not look around. + +A fast car came down the road. Will did not see it, and the car hit him. Will got hurt very badly. His friends and family were very sad. The moral of the story is to always listen to your mom and dad, and be careful near the road. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat yummy food, especially cookies. One day, her mom made some tasty cookies for her. Lily was very happy and ate all of them. + +Later that day, Lily's little brother, Max, saw the empty cookie jar and wanted some cookies too. But Lily didn't want to share because she valued the cookies so much. Max started to cry and Lily felt bad. + +Lily's mom saw what was happening and decided to solve the conflict. She told Lily that sharing is important and that she should value kindness over cookies. Lily realized that her mom was right and decided to share her cookies with Max. They both enjoyed the tasty cookies together and were happy. + +After that day, Lily learned that it's important to share and be kind to others, even if it means giving up something you value. And Max learned that sometimes, it's okay to ask for things instead of crying. They both lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a candle that she loved very much. One day, Lily accidentally dropped her candle and it broke into tiny pieces. She started to cry because she felt helpless and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mom saw her crying and asked, "What's wrong, sweetie?" Lily replied, "My candle is broken and I can't fix it." Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we can get you a new candle." + +Lily stopped crying and smiled. She was happy that her mom could help her. Later that day, they went to the store and bought a new candle. Lily was so excited to have a new candle and she promised to be more careful with it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to sing. She would tweet and chirp all day long. One day, she wanted to test her singing skills. So, she flew to the forest where all the animals lived. + +The little bird sang a beautiful song, but the animals were ignorant and didn't appreciate her singing. They ignored her and went about their day. The little bird felt sad and flew away. + +But the little bird didn't give up. She practiced every day and sang even better than before. One day, she returned to the forest and sang her heart out. This time, the animals listened and were amazed by her beautiful song. They realized how ignorant they had been before and apologized to the little bird. + +From that day on, the little bird sang her songs with joy and the animals listened with delight. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her kite. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. The wind was calm and perfect for flying her kite. + +Lily's mommy helped her to get the kite up in the sky. Lily was so happy and shouted, "Look at my kite, it's flying high!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it's a beautiful kite. You are doing a great job, Lily." + +After a while, Lily's kite got stuck in a tree. She was sad and said, "Oh no, my kite is stuck!" But her daddy said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will help you get it down." He climbed the tree and got the kite back. + +Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, daddy. You are the best!" Then, she ran and jumped in the grass, feeling the spring sunshine on her face. It was a perfect day for flying a kite. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion in the jungle. He would roar very loudly and all the animals would get scared. One day, the lion got a job to be the king of the jungle. He had to be very careful and make sure all the animals were happy. The lion was very happy to have a job and he promised to be a careful king. He would roar only when he needed to protect his animal friends. And so, the lion became the best king the jungle had ever seen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write on her paper. One day, she saw a caterpillar crawling on the ground. It was green and had lots of legs. She picked it up and put it in a jar with an open lid. + +Lily watched the caterpillar move around and thought it was very interesting. She decided to write about it in her notebook. She wrote about how the caterpillar was green and had lots of legs. She also drew a picture of it in her notebook. + +As the days went by, Lily watched the caterpillar grow bigger and bigger. It started to spin a cocoon around itself. She was excited to see what would happen next. One day, the cocoon opened up and a beautiful butterfly came out. Lily was amazed and wrote about it in her notebook. She was happy to have witnessed the caterpillar's transformation into a butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They loved to take photos together. One day, they went to the park and took a lot of photos. They took photos of the trees, flowers, and each other. + +After playing for a while, the little girl felt tired. She said, "I want to nap now." So, her mommy took a photo of her sleeping on a blanket. When she woke up, she saw that the photo was very popular. Lots of people liked it on the computer. + +From that day on, the little girl loved taking naps in the park. She always took a photo of herself sleeping and showed it to her friends. It became very popular and everyone wanted to take a nap in the park too. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor named Jack. He had a rare hat that he loved to wear. One day, Jack went on a big boat to sail to a faraway land. He was so excited to see new things and meet new friends. But when he got to the land, he realized he forgot his rare hat! Jack was sad because he loved his hat so much. + +He asked the people on the land if they had seen his hat, but nobody had. Jack felt very worried and scared. He didn't want to lose his rare hat forever. But then, a little girl came up to him and said she found his hat on the boat. Jack was so happy and thanked the little girl. From that day on, he never forgot his rare hat again. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. Lily wore her favorite blouse, which was pink and had flowers on it. While playing on the slide, Lily noticed a boy who was crying. She went to him and asked, "What's wrong?" + +The boy said, "I lost my puppy. He ran away and I can't find him." + +Lily felt sad for the boy and wanted to help him find his puppy. She and her mommy looked around the park, but they couldn't find the puppy. Suddenly, they noticed a man who had a puppy that looked just like the one the boy lost. They asked the man if it was the boy's puppy, but the man said no. + +Lily and her mommy went back to the boy and told him they couldn't find his puppy. The boy cried even more and Lily felt bad that they couldn't help him. As they were leaving the park, Lily noticed the man with the puppy was gone. Later that day, Lily's mommy saw on the news that a man had stolen a puppy from the park. Lily felt scared and sad that someone would do something so mean. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tommy. He loved planes and dreamed of flying one day. One sunny day, he saw a plane flying in the sky and got very excited. + +Tommy ran to his mom and said, "Mommy, can we collect planes like we collect toys?" His mom smiled and said, "Sure, we can start collecting planes together." + +They went to the store and bought a toy plane. Tommy was happy and excited to add it to his collection. But then, his friend Jack came over and saw the plane. Jack wanted to play with it, but Tommy didn't want to share. + +Tommy's mom reminded him that sharing is important and that it's better to have friends than a big collection of toys. Tommy thought about it and decided to share the plane with Jack. They had fun playing together and Tommy realized that collecting friends is more important than collecting planes. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Little Red Riding Hood. She lived in a small village with her family. One day, her mother asked her to take a basket of goodies to her grandmother's house in the forest. + +Little Red Riding Hood happily skipped through the forest, singing a happy song. Suddenly, she saw a big, scary wolf. The wolf asked her, "Where are you going, little girl?" + +"I am going to my grandmother's house," Little Red Riding Hood replied. "She lives in the house over there," she said, pointing to the house. + +The wolf licked his lips and said, "I am very hungry. Can you give me something to eat?" Little Red Riding Hood replied, "I'm sorry, Mr. Wolf. I don't have any food for you. But please don't eat me or my grandmother!" The wolf smiled and said, "Don't worry, little girl. I won't eat you or your grandmother. I just want to speak with her." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw a beautiful flower. It was red and had big petals. She said, "Wow! This flower is so pretty! When will it bloom?" + +Her mom came outside and said, "It will bloom soon, sweetie. But right now, let's go inside and have a pastry." They went inside and had a yummy pastry. + +After they finished, Lily went back outside to check on the flower. But she saw that the flower had not bloomed yet. She was sad and said, "Why won't it bloom? I want to see it wide open!" + +Her mom came outside and said, "Sometimes flowers take time to bloom. We have to be patient." Lily was no longer sad and said, "Okay, I will wait for it to bloom." + +The next day, Lily saw that the flower had finally bloomed! It was wide open and so beautiful. She was happy and said, "Mommy, look! The flower bloomed! It's so pretty!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is. And you were patient, just like a good gardener." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to wear his favorite red shirt every day. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a yummy yogurt to eat. Timmy was so excited to eat it, but he was also very clumsy. He dropped the yogurt on his shirt and it made a big mess. Timmy felt sad, but his mom told him it was okay and that accidents happen. Timmy learned to be more careful and not to wear his favorite shirt while eating yogurt. +Once upon a time, there was a clown named Bobo. Bobo was a bad clown because he liked to pull pranks on people. One day, Bobo went to a birthday party and decided to pull a prank on the birthday girl. He tied her shoelaces together and she fell down. The other kids were not happy with Bobo and they told him to stop being a bad clown. Bobo felt sad and realized that it was not nice to pull pranks on people. From that day on, Bobo became a good clown and made the kids laugh with his silly jokes instead. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was very loyal to his owner, Sarah. Sarah loved Max very much and always took good care of him. One day, Sarah had to go to an exam. Max wanted to go with her, but Sarah said he had to stay home. Max disagreed with Sarah and barked loudly, but Sarah told him he had to be a good boy and stay home. Max was sad, but he knew he had to listen to Sarah because she was his owner and he loved her very much. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a comb that he liked to use to make his hair look nice. One day, Timmy was playing with his toy gun and pretended to shoot some bad guys. His mom saw him and told him that shooting is not a nice thing to do. Timmy felt sad and promised to only shoot at pretend things from now on. + +Later that day, Timmy's little sister was crying because she couldn't find her favorite toy. Timmy remembered that he had borrowed it and forgot to give it back. He felt bad and wanted to make his sister calm down. He gave her the toy and combed her hair to make her feel better. She stopped crying and gave him a big hug. Timmy felt happy that he could help his sister and promised to always be kind to others. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a glass of water on her table. The sun was shining outside, and the light was coming through the window. + +Lily's mom came into the room and asked, "Do you have everything you need, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, I have my glass of water and the light is making me happy." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's good, Lily. Always remember to drink plenty of water and enjoy the light." + +Lily nodded and took a sip of her water. She felt refreshed and happy, just like the light shining through the window. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing in the park, but one day he saw a big, scary dragon. The dragon was very mean and made Timmy feel scared. Timmy didn't know what to do, but he decided to be brave and face the dragon. + +When he got closer, he realized that the dragon was actually very silly. It was making funny faces and trying to play with him. Timmy laughed and played with the dragon. They became friends and had lots of fun together. + +Timmy learned that sometimes things that seem scary are actually not so bad. He also learned that it's important to decide to be brave and face his fears. From that day on, Timmy was never scared of anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat fruit, especially apples and bananas. One day, she went to the market with her mom to buy some fruit. She saw a man selling a big, juicy watermelon. Lily wanted it so much, but her mom said they couldn't afford it. + +As they walked home, Lily saw a poor man sitting on the side of the road. He looked very sad and hungry. Lily asked her mom if they could give him some fruit. Her mom agreed, and they gave him some apples and bananas. The man was very grateful and thanked them with a humble nod. + +The next day, Lily and her mom went back to the market. The man selling the watermelon remembered them and gave them a big discount. Lily was so happy and thanked the man with a big nod. She learned that being kind and helpful can bring good things back to you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books, especially the ones about princesses and dragons. One day, Lily went to the library to borrow a book, but all the books were wet because it was raining outside. She was sad because she couldn't find a dry book to read. + +As she was walking home, she saw a big puddle on the sidewalk. She wanted to jump in it, but she remembered that her mom said she would get sick if she got wet. So, she walked around the puddle and continued on her way home. + +When she got home, she saw that her little brother had spilled water on her favorite book. She was very upset and didn't know what to do. But then, her mom helped her dry the book with a towel and a hairdryer. Lily was happy again because she could enjoy her book once more. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he was playing outside when he saw a bird flying in the sky. He asked his mom, "Mommy, what is that bird doing up there?" His mom replied, "It's flying, Timmy. Birds can fly because they have wings." + +Timmy was amazed and had a lot of questions. He asked his mom, "Can I fly too?" His mom smiled and said, "No, Timmy. People can't fly like birds, but we can use airplanes and missiles to fly." Timmy was confused and asked, "What's a missile?" His mom explained that a missile is a type of weapon that can be dangerous. + +Timmy learned that some things are easy to understand and some things are not. He also learned that it's important to ask questions when you don't know something. His mom told him that asking questions is a good thing because it helps you learn new things. Timmy was happy he learned something new and promised to always ask questions when he didn't understand something. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty monkey named Bobo. Bobo lived in a big tree near a river. One day, Bobo saw a banana tree across the river. He wanted to eat the bananas, but he didn't know how to cross the river. + +Bobo saw a turtle and asked, "Can you help me cross the river?" The turtle said, "Sure, but we need a rope to cross." Bobo said, "I can prepare a rope!" + +Bobo looked around and found some vines. He twisted them together to make a rope. Then, he and the turtle used the rope to cross the river. Bobo was so happy to eat the bananas, and he thanked the turtle for helping him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy pistols and run around the house. One day, Timmy's mom said it was time for him to take a bath. Timmy didn't want to take a bath, but his mom said he had to. + +So, Timmy went to the bathroom and his mom filled up the tub with warm water. Timmy got in the tub and splashed around. He used his toy pistol to squirt water at his mom. She laughed and said she was grateful for such a fun son. + +After Timmy was done playing in the tub, his mom helped him out and dried him off. Timmy put on his pajamas and went to bed. He dreamt of playing with his toy pistols and taking a bath again tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sugar, especially on her cereal in the morning. One day, Lily's mom gave her too much sugar and she got really hyper. She ran around the house and knocked over some things. + +Lily's mom got confused and didn't know what to do. So, she decided to pray for help. Suddenly, Lily calmed down and sat quietly playing with her toys. Her mom was so happy and thanked God for helping her. + +From that day forward, Lily's mom made sure to give her just the right amount of sugar. And whenever things got confusing or difficult, they would pray together for guidance and help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat oranges. He would eat them every day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One day, Timmy's sister came into the kitchen and saw him eating an orange. She teased him and said, "You eat too many oranges, Timmy!" + +Timmy felt helpless and sad. He didn't want his sister to make fun of him. So, he decided to hide his oranges in a secret spot. The next day, Timmy's sister came into the kitchen and asked him where his oranges were. Timmy just smiled and said, "I have a secret spot for my oranges." + +Later that day, Timmy's sister was looking for her favorite toy. She couldn't find it anywhere. Suddenly, she saw a big, juicy orange sitting on her toy. She realized that Timmy had hidden his oranges in her toy box as a little prank. Timmy laughed and said, "I teased you back!" From that day on, Timmy and his sister played tricks on each other, but they always made sure to help each other out in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite dress with flowers on it. She wore it every day and felt happy when she did. One day, Lily saw a big book called a dictionary on her mommy's shelf. She asked her mommy what it was for, and her mommy said it was a book with lots of words in it. + +Lily was curious and wanted to know more about the words in the dictionary. She asked her mommy if she could borrow it, and her mommy said yes. Lily took the dictionary to her room and looked through it. She found lots of new words she didn't know before, like gentle. She asked her mommy what it meant, and her mommy said it meant being kind and soft. + +The next day, Lily went to the park with her friends. They were playing on the swings when a little boy fell off and hurt himself. Lily remembered the word gentle and knew what to do. She went over to the little boy and helped him up, being very gentle so he wouldn't hurt more. The little boy smiled and thanked her, and Lily felt happy she could help. From then on, Lily always wore her favorite dress with flowers and carried the dictionary with her, ready to learn new words and help others with her gentle ways. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy bird named Bob. Bob lived in a cage and he was sad. One day, a little girl came to the pet store and saw Bob in his cage. She asked the store owner if she could take Bob home. The store owner said yes, and the little girl took Bob to her house. + +Bob was happy to be out of his cage, but he was still lazy. The little girl tried to play with him, but he just wanted to sleep. One day, the little girl said to Bob, "You need to fly and be free. You can't be lazy all the time." Bob thought about what she said and decided to try to fly. + +He flapped his wings and flew out of the window. Bob was free! He felt happy and alive. The little girl watched him fly away and said, "I'm glad I released you from your cage. Now you can be happy and free." The moral of the story is that it's important to let animals live in their natural habitat and not keep them in cages. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in the west with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy was spinning around and around, and he got very dizzy. He fell down and hurt his knee. + +Timmy's mommy came to help him. She picked him up and gave him a big hug. "Don't worry, Timmy," she said. "I'll help you feel better." She put a band-aid on his knee and gave him a cookie. + +Timmy felt much better after his mommy helped him. He smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy!" From that day on, Timmy was careful not to spin around too much and get dizzy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite purple dress and play with her toys. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They had so much fun on the swings and slides. + +But then, Lily's mom called her to go home. She told her to lock the door when she got inside. Lily didn't know how to lock the door, so she asked her mom to show her. Her mom explained that it was important to lock the door to keep them safe. + +Later that day, Lily saw a lawyer on TV. She asked her mom what a lawyer was. Her mom explained that a lawyer is someone who helps people with legal problems. Lily thought that was very interesting and asked if she could be a lawyer when she grew up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the store with her mommy. One day, they went to the store, but it was very dark inside. Lily was scared and didn't want to go in. Her mommy told her that sometimes things can be scary, but it's important to be brave and face our fears. + +Lily took a deep breath and held her mommy's hand tightly as they walked into the store. As they walked around, they saw many things they needed, like bread and milk. But they also saw toys and candy that Lily wanted. Her mommy told her that sometimes we want things, but we don't always need them. It's important to remember that. + +After they finished shopping, Lily felt proud of herself for being brave and not letting the dark store scare her. Her mommy gave her a hug and told her how proud she was of her. Lily learned that sometimes things can be scary, but we can always overcome our fears and be brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went on a walk with her mom and they came across a big store. Her mom told her they could go inside and look around. + +As they walked through the store, Lily saw a shiny toy that she really wanted. But her mom told her it wasn't available right now. Lily was sad, but her mom promised they would come back another day to see if it was back in stock. + +On the way out of the store, Lily tripped on a step and fell down. Her mom helped her up and gave her a hug. Lily was okay, but she was a little scared. Her mom told her to always watch her step and be careful. + +A few days later, Lily and her mom went back to the store. Lily was so excited to see if the toy she wanted was available. When they got there, they saw that it was back in stock! Lily was so happy and her mom bought it for her. She was careful not to trip on any steps on the way out of the store. From that day on, Lily always watched her step and was grateful for the things that were available to her. +Once upon a time, there was a clever cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to play games with her friends every day. One day, Mittens played a game with her friends and she won! She was very happy! + +Mittens' friends were sad that they didn't win. But Mittens told them that it's okay to not win sometimes. What's important is that they had fun playing together. Mittens' friends felt better and they all had a great day playing games. + +The moral of the story is that winning is not the most important thing. Having fun and playing with friends is what makes a day great. +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 soccer. Timmy kicked the ball really hard and it went into his neighbor's yard. + +Timmy went to get the ball, but he heard a voice coming from the neighbor's house. It was the neighbor's dog barking. Timmy was scared of the dog because it was big and had a loud voice. He decided to ask his mom for help. + +When Timmy's mom came to help him get the ball, she noticed that the neighbor's yard was filthy. There was trash everywhere and it smelled bad. Timmy's mom decided to talk to the neighbor and offer to help clean up the yard. The neighbor was grateful for the help and Timmy and his friends had fun cleaning up the yard. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to watch pretty fireworks in the sky. Every year, she would go with her family to see them. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. They found a seat to sit on and watched the birds fly around. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and saw pretty fireworks in the sky. Lily was so happy and clapped her hands. + +After the fireworks were over, Lily and her mom went home. Lily was tired but happy. She told her dad all about the pretty fireworks she saw from her seat in the park. Her dad was happy to hear about it too. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had lots of coins. He was very wealthy. He had a big house and many cars. One day, he found a lost dog. The dog was very sad and alone. The man decided to lead the dog to his house. He gave the dog some food and a warm bed to sleep in. The man was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big storm. The wind was blowing very hard and the rain was falling down fast. A little bird was flying in the sky and saw the storm coming. The bird flew down to a farm where a horse, a cow, and a chicken were living. + +The little bird said, "Hey guys, there's a big storm coming. You should go inside the barn to stay safe." + +The horse replied, "Thanks for warning us, little bird. We will go inside the barn right away." + +The cow and the chicken also went inside the barn. They all stayed there until the storm was over. When they came out, they saw that some trees had fallen down and some houses had lost their roofs. But they were all safe and sound. + +After the storm, the little bird saw that the horse was bald. The bird said, "Hey horse, why are you bald?" + +The horse replied, "The wind was blowing so hard that it blew all my hair away!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a colorful dress and loved to play outside. One day, she found a wallet on the ground. She picked it up and looked inside. There was some money and a picture of a family. + +Lily wanted to return the wallet to its owner, but she didn't know who it belonged to. She decided to go to the park and ask around. While she was there, she saw a boy playing with a ball. She asked him if he knew who the wallet belonged to, but he didn't. + +Suddenly, the boy poked Lily on the shoulder and pointed to a man walking towards them. It was the owner of the wallet! He was very happy to have it back and thanked Lily for being so honest. From that day on, Lily felt proud of herself for doing the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a mop that she loved to use to clean up spills on the floor. One day, her mom came home with a new mop that was very modern looking. Lily was so excited to try it out. + +As she was mopping the floor, her little brother came running through the room and spilled his juice all over the floor. Lily was upset and said to her brother, "You need to behave and not make a mess!" Her brother apologized and helped her clean up the spill with the new mop. + +After they were done, Lily's mom came in and said, "Wow, you two did a great job! That new mop is really helping you clean up quickly." Lily was happy to hear that and said, "I love our new modern mop!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her yellow ball. It was so bright and shiny. One day, Lily's friend came to visit her and asked if she could use her ball. Lily said yes and they started to play together. + +They played for a while until Lily's friend accidentally kicked the ball too hard and it went over the fence. They couldn't get it back. Lily was sad because she loved her ball so much. Her friend said sorry but Lily was still upset. + +Later that day, Lily's mom came home and saw her sad face. Lily told her what happened and her mom said they could buy a new ball. But Lily didn't want a new ball, she wanted her bright yellow ball back. She cried and cried until she fell asleep. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes things can get lost or broken and it's okay to be sad. But she also learned that she could use her happy memories to make her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her ball, and one day she rolled it down the hill. But then she saw a bird, and she ran after it. When she came back, her ball was gone. + +Lily told her mom that the ball was lost. But her mom knew the truth. She saw Lily roll the ball down the hill, and she knew that Lily forgot where it went. Lily felt ashamed that she didn't tell the truth at first. + +But then Lily's mom helped her find the ball, and Lily felt happy again. She learned that it's always better to tell the truth, even if you feel ashamed. And she promised to always be honest from then on. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the forest near his house. One day, he went on a walk and found a big pile of lumber. He thought it looked like a fun place to play, so he climbed up on top of it. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise and turned around. To his surprise, he saw a big, fluffy rabbit! The rabbit hopped up onto the lumber pile with Timmy and they played together. After a while, Timmy got hungry and pulled out his sandwich. It was a delicious peanut butter and jelly sandwich. He shared it with the rabbit and they became friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys, but he wanted new ones. Timmy asked his mom for more toys, but she said he had to pay for them. + +Timmy didn't have any money, so he decided to look for some in the attic. The attic was a scary place, but Timmy was tough and brave. He climbed up the ladder and searched for money. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a loud noise. "Who's there?" he asked. A big monster appeared and scared Timmy. "Give me all your money!" the monster said. Timmy didn't have any money, so the monster took all of his toys instead. + +Timmy was sad and scared. He ran back to his mom and told her what happened. She hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. You don't need toys to be happy. You have me." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy, a red ball, that she loved to play with every day. One day, Lily was playing with her ball in the kitchen when she accidentally threw it too hard and it broke a glass on the counter. + +Lily's mom was very upset and judged her for not being careful. Lily felt sad and knew she had done something wrong. She tried to fix the glass, but it was too late. + +The next day, Lily went to the park with her ball. She saw a boy playing with a broken toy truck and felt sorry for him. She remembered how she felt when her ball broke the glass and decided to give him her ball to play with. The boy was very happy and thanked Lily. Lily realized that being kind and sharing was an attractive quality and felt proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey who lived in the jungle. He was very nervous because he heard a loud noise. He didn't know what it was, so he decided to gather his friends to help him find out. They all went together to see what was making the noise. + +As they walked through the jungle, they saw a big tree that had fallen down. The noise was from the tree falling. The monkey and his friends were happy to find out what it was, and they all felt better. They decided to gather some bananas from a nearby tree to celebrate. They ate the bananas and played together in the jungle. + +From that day on, the monkey was no longer nervous. He knew that he could always gather his friends to help him when he needed it. And they all lived happily in the jungle, playing and gathering food together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his flashlight. He would shine it on the walls and make silly shadows. One day, Timmy went to school and brought his flashlight with him. During class, he accidentally turned it on and it was very bright. Everyone looked at Timmy and he felt embarrassed. + +After school, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. They played hide-and-seek and Timmy used his flashlight to find his friends. But then, his terrible little sister came and wanted to play too. She took Timmy's flashlight and wouldn't give it back. Timmy felt sad and didn't want to play anymore. + +Later that night, Timmy's mom found his flashlight in his sister's room. She gave it back to Timmy and he felt happy again. He went to bed and dreamed about all the fun he would have with his flashlight the next day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny liked to play in the forest. One day, he saw a hunter with a big gun. The hunter wanted to catch Benny and eat him for dinner. Benny got scared and ran away. + +Benny met his friend, a little bird named Lily. "What's wrong, Benny?" asked Lily. "A hunter is trying to catch me," replied Benny. "Oh no! You're lucky you got away," said Lily. + +Benny and Lily decided to hide in a bush until the hunter was gone. After a while, they peeked out and saw that the hunter had left. Benny was so happy that he got away from the hunter. "Thank you, Lily. You're my best friend," said Benny. "No problem, Benny. I'm always here to help," replied Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to draw with her pastel crayons. She had a big box full of all sorts of colors, but her favorite was a bright pink one. One day, while she was drawing, she noticed an unusual feeling in her hand. It felt like something was twisting inside of it. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, my hand feels funny. It's twisting!" But her mom just told her it was probably nothing and to keep drawing. So, Lily went back to her drawing and forgot about her twisted hand. + +Days went by and Lily started feeling more and more unusual. Her hand would twist and turn all on its own. One day, while she was drawing with her favorite pink pastel, her hand twisted so much that it broke the pastel in half. Lily was so upset, she didn't know what to do. + +Sadly, Lily's hand kept twisting and turning until she couldn't draw anymore. She had to say goodbye to her beloved pastel crayons and find a new hobby. From that day on, Lily knew that she should have listened to her body when it felt unusual. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's favorite toy truck broke. He was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was sad and asked him what happened. Timmy told her that his truck was broken. His mom told him not to worry and that they would fix it together. She asked Timmy to fill a cup with water and bring it to her. + +Timmy filled the cup with water and brought it to his mom. She poured the water on the broken truck and it magically fixed it! Timmy was so happy and hugged his mom's shoulder. "Thank you, mommy! You fixed my truck!" he said with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a big dinosaur. He had a big skull with sharp teeth. The dinosaur liked to gaze at the stars at night. One day, the big dinosaur met a little bird. The bird was scared of the big dinosaur because of his big skull. But the big dinosaur was kind and didn't hurt the little bird. They became friends and the little bird would often gaze at the stars with the big dinosaur. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run outside. One day, she saw her mom making breakfast and asked for some butter to put on her toast. Her mom gave her some butter and a glass of milk to drink. + +Lily drank the milk and ate the toast with the butter. She felt happy and full. Then, she remembered her friend Timmy who lived down the street. She thought about how he might be hungry and not have any food to eat. She felt sad for him and wanted to help. + +Lily was a smart girl and knew that sharing was important. So, she decided to take some butter and bread to Timmy's house. When she got there, Timmy was so happy to see her and even happier when she gave him the bread and butter. Lily felt proud of herself for being kind and helping her friend. The moral of the story is that sharing is caring and it can make you feel good too! +Lily and her mom are going to visit grandma. They pack a bag with some clothes and toys. Mom calls a taxi to take them to the train station. + +"Look, Lily, the taxi is here!" mom says. She holds Lily's hand and they walk to the yellow car. The driver helps them put the bag in the trunk. + +"Hello, where are you going?" the driver asks. + +"We are going to the train station, please," mom says. "We are going to see grandma. She lives far away." + +"Wow, that sounds lovely," the driver says. "I hope you have a nice trip." + +Lily sits on mom's lap and looks out the window. She sees many things: trees, houses, shops, people, dogs, bikes. She points and says their names. + +"Tree, house, shop, person, dog, bike," she says. + +"Very good, Lily, you know a lot of words," mom says. She kisses Lily's head. + +The taxi drives fast and soon they reach the train station. The driver stops the car and gets the bag out. + +"Here you are, have a great time with grandma," he says. + +"Thank you, bye-bye," mom says. She pays the driver and takes Lily's hand. + +They walk to the platform and wait for the train. Lily is excited. She likes trains. They are big and loud and go fast. + +The train arrives and they get on. They find their seats and sit down. The train starts to move. + +"Choo-choo!" Lily says. She smiles and hugs mom. + +They are on their way to see grandma. It will be a lovely visit. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big, soft bear. They named him Brownie and hugged him every night. + +One day, their mom said it was time to wash their hair. She took them to the bathroom and poured some shampoo on their heads. Ben and Lily did not like shampoo. It made their eyes sting and their hair sticky. They cried and tried to run away. + +"Stop, stop!" their mom said. "You need to wash your hair or it will get dirty and smelly. Shampoo is good for you. It makes your hair shiny and smooth." + +Ben and Lily did not listen. They grabbed Brownie and hid behind the shower curtain. They thought their mom could not find them there. They whispered to each other. + +"Let's bite the shampoo bottle," Ben said. "Maybe it will go away." + +"Good idea," Lily said. "But you go first. I'm scared." + +Ben nodded. He was brave. He peeked out of the curtain and saw the shampoo bottle on the sink. He ran towards it and bit it hard. But he did not like what happened next. The shampoo squirted out of the bottle and into his mouth. It tasted yucky and bubbly. He spat it out and coughed. + +"Yuck, yuck, yuck!" he said. "This is bad. Don't bite the shampoo bottle, Lily. It's not fun." + +Lily saw Ben's face and felt sorry for him. She came out of the curtain and hugged him. She also hugged Brownie. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I'm sorry, mom. We were silly. We won't bite the shampoo bottle again. We will wash our hair and be good." + +Their mom smiled and hugged them too. She said, "That's very nice of you, Lily. I'm glad you learned your lesson. Biting is not nice. It can hurt you and others. Shampoo is not for biting. It's for washing. Now let's rinse your hair and dry it with a towel. Then you can play with Brownie again. He is very soft and cuddly. He likes it when you are clean and happy." +One day, Tom and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big tree with a brown trunk and green leaves. Tom and Lily wanted to climb the tree, but their mom said no. She said it was too high and they could fall. + +Tom and Lily were sad, but they saw a squirrel on the tree. The squirrel had a bushy tail and small ears. It looked at them and made a funny noise. Tom and Lily laughed and tried to talk to the squirrel. + +"Hello, squirrel! What is your name?" Tom asked. + +"Can we play with you?" Lily asked. + +The squirrel did not answer. It ran up and down the tree trunk, jumping from branch to branch. It looked like it was having fun. Tom and Lily wanted to join it, but they could not reach the tree. + +They decided to make a game. They pretended to be squirrels too. They ran around the tree, making noises and springing on the grass. They had fun and forgot about climbing the tree. + +But then, they heard a loud roar. They turned around and saw a big dog. The dog was angry. It had sharp teeth and a long tongue. It barked at them and chased them. Tom and Lily were scared. They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. + +"Mom, mom, help! There is a big dog!" Tom cried. + +"It wants to bite us!" Lily cried. + +Their mom hugged them and calmed them down. She looked at the dog and saw that it had a collar and a leash. She saw a man running after the dog, calling its name. + +"Rex, Rex, come back! I'm sorry, he got loose!" the man said. + +He caught the dog and apologized to Tom, Lily and their mom. He said the dog was not mean, just playful. He said he would take the dog home and train it better. + +Tom and Lily were still a bit scared, but they were also curious. They asked the man some questions about the dog, like what it ate and how old it was. The man answered them and let them pet the dog gently. The dog licked their hands and wagged its tail. It was not angry anymore. + +Tom and Lily learned that the dog was not so bad after all. They said goodbye to the man and the dog and thanked them. They went back to the tree and saw the squirrel. The squirrel was still there, watching them. It made a funny noise again. Tom and Lily smiled and waved at the squirrel. They had made a new friend. +Lila and Ben were playing in the sand. They liked to make shapes and animals with their hands and sticks. They had a big bucket of water to wet the sand. + +"Look, I made a camel!" Lila said, showing Ben her sand camel. "It has a hump and a long neck." + +"Wow, that's a great camel!" Ben said. "Can I print my hand on it?" + +"Sure, you can print your hand on it. But be gentle, or it will break." Lila said. + +Ben printed his hand on the camel's hump. He smiled and said, "Now it has a hand-hump!" + +They laughed and played some more. Then they saw a man walking towards them. He had a hat and a backpack. He looked tired and thirsty. + +"Hello, children. Can I have some water, please?" The man asked. + +"Who are you?" Lila asked. + +"I'm a traveler. I'm looking for an oasis. Do you know where it is?" The man said. + +"An oasis? What's that?" Ben asked. + +"An oasis is a place with water and trees and grass in the desert. It's very nice and cool." The man said. + +"We don't know where it is. But you can have some of our water. Here, take our bucket." Lila said. + +"Thank you, children. You are very kind and generous." The man said. He drank some water and poured some on his head. He felt better. + +"Can we go with you to the oasis?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, you can come with me. But we have to hurry, before the sun goes down." The man said. + +"Okay, let's go!" Lila said. + +They left their sand camel and their hand prints behind. They followed the man to the oasis. They hoped to see more animals and plants there. They were happy and curious. +Sara and Ben like to visit their grandma every week. Grandma has a big house with many rooms and toys. Sara and Ben love to play with the toys and explore the house. + +One day, Sara and Ben find a big closet in the hall. They open the closet and see many shoes. There are shoes of different colors, shapes and sizes. Sara and Ben think the shoes are funny and try them on. + +Sara puts on a pair of red shoes with high heels. Ben puts on a pair of blue shoes with laces. They walk around the closet, pretending to be grown-ups. They laugh and giggle. + +But soon, Sara and Ben start to feel dizzy. The shoes are too big and hard to walk in. Sara trips over a rug and falls down. Ben gets tangled in the laces and stumbles. They hurt their knees and elbows. They cry and call for grandma. + +Grandma hears their cries and comes to the closet. She sees Sara and Ben on the floor, with shoes on their feet. She helps them get up and takes off the shoes. She hugs them and kisses their boo-boos. She tells them the shoes are not for playing, but for dressing up. She says they can play with other toys, but they have to be careful. + +Sara and Ben say they are sorry and thank grandma. They put the shoes back in the closet and close the door. They go to the living room and play with the blocks. They are happy and not dizzy anymore. They love their grandma and her big house. +Tom and Lily wanted to play with the big toy car. It had four wheels, a horn and a shiny button. The button made the car go vroom and beep. But the car was on a high shelf in the playroom. Tom and Lily were too small to reach it. + +"Let's climb up and get the car," Tom said. He found a chair and pushed it to the shelf. He stood on the chair and stretched his arm. But he was still too short. He could not touch the car. + +"Let me try," Lily said. She climbed on the chair and stood on Tom's shoulders. She was taller than Tom. She reached for the car. But she was not careful. She pushed the button by mistake. The car started to move and beep. + +The car rolled off the shelf and fell on the floor. It broke into pieces. The wheels came off. The horn stopped working. The button popped out. Tom and Lily fell off the chair and landed on the floor. They were not hurt, but they were sad. + +"Look what you did!" Tom cried. He blamed Lily for breaking the car. + +"It was not my fault!" Lily cried. She blamed Tom for climbing too high. + +They started to fight and yell. They did not want to share or say sorry. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the playroom. She saw the broken car and the angry children. She was not happy. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. She wanted to know the truth. + +Tom and Lily stopped fighting and looked at Mom. They felt ashamed. They knew they had done something wrong. + +They told Mom what they had done. They said they were sorry. They asked for forgiveness. + +Mom hugged them and said she loved them. She said they should not climb on the shelf or play with the car without asking. She said they should be careful and kind to each other. She said they should use their words and not their fists. + +She helped them clean up the mess. She found another toy car that was available. It was smaller and safer. It had no button, but it had a string. They could pull the string and make the car go. + +Tom and Lily thanked Mom and said they were sorry again. They decided to share the toy car and play nicely. They learned their lesson. They were happy. +Tim likes to read books. He has many books in his room. He reads them every day. He likes to learn new things from the books. + +One day, Tim finds a new book on his bed. It is a big book with a picture of a dog on the cover. Tim loves dogs. He opens the book and starts to read. + +The book tells a story about a dog named Spot. Spot is a good dog. He listens to his owner and does tricks. He can sit, roll over, and shake hands. He can also heel. Heel means to walk next to his owner and not run away. + +Tim wants to try the heel trick with his own dog, Rex. Rex is a small dog with brown fur. He is very playful and likes to chase balls and squirrels. Tim thinks Rex can learn to heel too. + +He puts the book down and calls Rex. Rex comes running to him, wagging his tail. Tim puts a leash on Rex and takes him outside. He says, "Rex, heel!" and starts to walk. + +But Rex does not heel. He pulls on the leash and tries to run after a bird. Tim tries to hold him back, but Rex is too strong. He drags Tim along the sidewalk, making him fall and scrape his knee. + +"Ow! Rex, stop!" Tim cries. He lets go of the leash and Rex runs away. Tim is scared and sad. He does not want to lose Rex. He gets up and runs after him, calling his name. + +He sees Rex running into the park. He follows him, hoping to catch him. But when he gets to the park, he does not see Rex. He sees a big, empty space. Where is Rex? Tim wonders. He feels alone and lost. He wishes he had his book with him. He wishes he had never tried the heel trick. He wishes Rex would come back to him. +Sara and Ben were having pasta for lunch. They liked pasta with cheese sauce and peas. Mom made the sauce in a big pot on the stove. She said, "Be careful, the sauce is very hot. Don't touch the pot or the spoon." + +Sara and Ben nodded. They waited for Mom to put the sauce on their plates. They smelled the cheese and felt hungry. They wanted to eat right away. + +But then, the phone rang. Mom said, "Oh, it's Grandma. I have to talk to her for a minute. You two remain here and don't touch anything. I'll be right back." + +Sara and Ben said, "Okay, Mom." They sat at the table and looked at their plates. The pasta looked yummy. The sauce looked creamy. The peas looked green. They wanted to taste them. + +Ben said, "Maybe we can have a little bite. Mom won't mind. She'll be back soon." + +Sara said, "No, Ben. We have to listen to Mom. She said the sauce is hot. We might burn our mouths. And she said to remain here. We have to wait for her." + +Ben said, "But I'm hungry. And the sauce looks good. Just one bite. Come on, Sara. Don't be a baby." + +Sara said, "No, Ben. You're being naughty. I'm not a baby. I'm a big girl. I can wait. You should wait too. It's not nice to disobey Mom." + +Ben said, "Fine. Be boring. I'm going to have a bite. You'll see. It's delicious." + +Ben reached for his plate. He grabbed his fork. He scooped up some pasta with sauce and peas. He put it in his mouth. + +But he was wrong. The sauce was not delicious. It was very hot. It burned his tongue and his lips. He spit it out. He cried, "Ow, ow, ow! It hurts! It hurts!" + +Sara said, "I told you, Ben. You should have listened to Mom. Now you're in trouble. And you're in pain. You're silly, Ben. You're silly and naughty." + +Mom heard Ben crying. She came back to the kitchen. She saw Ben's face. She saw the sauce on his plate. She saw the sauce on the table. She saw the sauce on the floor. She said, "Oh, Ben. What did you do? Why did you touch the sauce? I told you it was hot. You could have hurt yourself. You could have hurt Sara. You made a mess. You disobeyed me. I'm very disappointed in you, Ben." + +Ben said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Sara. I was hungry. I wanted to try the sauce. I didn't mean to be naughty. I didn't mean to make a mess. I didn't mean to hurt myself. Please forgive me, Mom. Please forgive me, Sara." + +Mom said, "I forgive you, Ben. But you have to learn to listen to me. And you have to learn to be patient. And you have to learn to be careful. The sauce is not a toy. It's food. And food can be hot. And hot can be dangerous. Do you understand, Ben?" + +Ben said, "Yes, Mom. I understand. I'm sorry, Mom." + +Mom said, "It's okay, Ben. I love you. But you have to be more responsible. And you have to be more respectful. And you have to be more polite. Do you promise, Ben?" + +Ben said, "Yes, Mom. I promise, Mom." + +Mom said, "Good. Now, let me get you some ice for your mouth. And let me clean up this mess. And let me warm up your pasta. And let me give you some water. And let me give you a hug. And let me give you a kiss. And let me tell you that I'm proud of you, Sara. You were very smart. You were very obedient. You were very comfortable. You did the right thing, Sara. You waited for me. You didn't touch the sauce. You didn't make a mess. You didn't hurt yourself. You didn't hurt Ben. You helped Ben. You were a good sister, Sara. You were a good daughter, Sara. I love you, Sara." + +Sara said, "Thank you, Mom. I love you too, Mom. And I love you, Ben. Even if you're silly and naughty sometimes. You're still my brother. And I'm still your sister. And we're still a family. And we're still happy. Right, Ben?" + +Ben said, "Right, Sara. We're still a family. And we're still happy. And we +Sam and Lily were playing by the pond. They had a rod and some bread. They wanted to catch a fish. + +"Look, Lily, I see a big fish!" Sam said. He threw the bread in the water and waited. The fish came closer and closer. + +"Be careful, Sam, don't let it go!" Lily said. She helped Sam hold the rod. The fish bit the bread and pulled hard. Sam and Lily pulled back. They felt the rod bend and shake. + +"We did it, we did it!" Sam and Lily shouted. They lifted the rod and saw the fish. It was shiny and wet. It flopped on the grass. + +"Wow, it's so big and pretty!" Lily said. She touched the fish gently. "Can we keep it, Sam?" + +Sam thought for a moment. He looked at the fish and then at the pond. He remembered what his mom had told him. "No, Lily, we can't keep it. We have to let it go. The fish belongs in the pond. It has a family and friends there. We can catch it again another day." + +Lily nodded. She understood. She smiled at Sam. "You're right, Sam. We have to be kind to the fish. We can say thank you and goodbye." + +Sam and Lily took the fish to the edge of the pond. They said thank you and goodbye. They let the fish go. The fish swam away. It splashed them with its tail. + +Sam and Lily laughed. They were happy and grateful. They had succeeded in catching a fish. They had also succeeded in being good friends. They hugged each other and went home. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They had a kite that was red and blue. They wanted to make the kite fly high in the sky. But the wind was not strong enough. The kite kept falling to the ground. + +"Let's try again!" Lily said. She was persistent. She liked the kite very much. + +"OK, but this is the last time," Ben said. He was tired of running and holding the kite. He wanted to do something else. + +They ran across the grass and threw the kite up. The kite went up a little bit, then down again. Lily and Ben heard a loud laugh. They turned around and saw a boy with a big kite. His kite was yellow and green. It was flying very high and steady. + +"Ha ha, your kite is so small and weak. My kite is better than yours. Look how high it is!" the boy said. He was mean and rude. + +Lily and Ben felt sad and angry. They did not like the boy. They wanted to make their kite fly too. + +"Your kite is not better. It is just bigger. Our kite is pretty and fun. And we are nice and kind. You are not," Lily said. She was brave and smart. + +"Yeah, and you are not supposed to laugh at other people. That is not nice. You should say sorry," Ben said. He was loyal and honest. + +The boy did not say sorry. He just laughed more. He did not care about Lily and Ben. He only cared about his kite. + +But then, something happened. A gust of wind came and blew the boy's kite away. The kite flew out of his hand and over the fence. The boy could not catch it. He could only watch it go. + +"Hey, come back! That's my kite!" the boy shouted. He was scared and sad. + +Lily and Ben heard him. They felt sorry for him. They knew how it felt to lose a kite. + +"Maybe we can help you. We can look for your kite. Maybe it is not far," Lily said. She was kind and generous. + +"Really? You would do that for me? Even though I was mean to you?" the boy said. He was surprised and grateful. + +"Yes, we would. Because we are friends. And friends help each other," Ben said. He was friendly and forgiving. + +The boy smiled. He said sorry to Lily and Ben. He asked them their names. They told him. They became friends. They went to look for the boy's kite. They hoped they would find it. And they hoped they would fly their kites together. +Tim and Kim are twins who like to play in the park. They like to run, jump, slide and swing. One day, they see a big tent in the park. They run to the tent and see many people and animals inside. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tim says. He points to a man who is walking on a thin pole high in the air. The man is wearing a red hat and a blue suit. He is smiling and waving to the people. + +"He is famous," Kim says. "He is a circus man. He can do many tricks on the pole." + +Tim and Kim clap their hands and cheer for the circus man. They want to be like him. They look around and see a small pole on the ground. It is not very high or thin. It is just right for them. + +"Let's try it!" Tim says. He picks up the pole and puts it on the ground. He steps on the pole and tries to walk. He wobbles and wiggles. He tries to balance. + +"Be careful, Tim!" Kim says. She holds his hand and helps him. They walk slowly on the pole. They feel happy and proud. + +But then, a dog barks loudly. It is a big dog with black fur and white spots. It is running towards them. It wants to play. + +"Look out, Tim!" Kim says. She jumps off the pole and pulls Tim with her. But Tim is too late. He stumbles and falls off the pole. He lands on the grass. He is not hurt, but he is scared. + +"Are you okay, Tim?" Kim asks. She hugs him and kisses his cheek. + +"I'm okay, Kim," Tim says. He wipes his tears and smiles. He is brave. + +The dog comes to them and licks their faces. It is friendly and playful. It wags its tail and barks. + +"Hi, doggy," Tim and Kim say. They pet the dog and laugh. They are not afraid of the dog. + +The circus man sees them and comes to them. He is still holding his red hat and his blue suit. He is kind and gentle. + +"Hello, kids," he says. "You are very brave and clever. You can walk on the pole like me. Do you want to join the circus?" + +Tim and Kim look at each other and nod. They are excited and curious. + +"Yes, please!" they say. + +The circus man smiles and takes their hands. He leads them to the tent. He shows them the other animals and people. He teaches them more tricks and games. He makes them laugh and clap. + +Tim and Kim have a lot of fun. They are happy and grateful. They have made a new friend. He is a famous circus man. And they are his little helpers. +Sara and Ben are playing in the garden. Sara likes flowers. She picks a rose and smells it. She smiles. + +"Look, Ben, I have a rose. It is red and pretty. Do you want one?" Sara asks. + +Ben shakes his head. He does not like flowers. He likes cars. He has a toy car in his hand. He makes it zoom on the grass. + +"No, I don't want a rose. I want a car. Cars are fast and fun. Roses are boring and prickly. Go away, Sara!" Ben says. + +Sara feels sad. She wants to play with Ben. She tries to give him the rose again. + +"Please, Ben, take the rose. It is a gift. We can play with the car and the rose. We can be friends," Sara says. + +Ben gets angry. He does not want the rose. He does not want to play with Sara. He is stubborn. He orders Sara to leave him alone. + +"Go away, Sara! I said go away! I don't want your rose. I don't want to be your friend. You are silly and annoying. Leave me and my car alone!" Ben shouts. + +He throws the rose on the ground. He steps on it. He breaks it. He makes Sara cry. + +Sara runs away. She goes to her mom. She tells her what Ben did. Her mom hugs her. She tells her that Ben is mean and rude. She tells her that she can find better friends. + +Sara nods. She wipes her tears. She does not want to play with Ben anymore. She does not like him. He is mean and rude. He does not like roses. He does not like her. He is stubborn. He is bad. +Sara and Ben were playing with their blocks. Sara wanted to build a big tower, but Ben kept taking her blocks. Sara asked him to stop, but he did not listen. He was selfish. + +"Give me back my blocks, Ben!" Sara said. "They are mine!" + +"No, they are mine!" Ben said. "I need them for my castle!" + +They both pulled on the same block, and it broke. A sharp edge cut Sara's finger, and she cried. Ben dropped the block and ran away. + +Sara's mom heard her cry and came to see what happened. She saw the broken block and the blood on Sara's finger. + +"Oh, Sara, what happened?" she asked. "Are you okay?" + +"Ben took my blocks and broke them, and I got hurt!" Sara sobbed. + +Sara's mom hugged her and took her to the bathroom. She washed her finger with water and soap, and wiped it with a soft cloth. Then she put a bandage on it. + +"There, that's better," she said. "The bandage will help your finger heal." + +"Thank you, mom," Sara said. "You are so kind." + +Sara's mom smiled and kissed her forehead. + +"Let's go back to your room and find some other toys to play with," she said. "Maybe Ben will come back and say sorry." + +Sara nodded and followed her mom. She hoped Ben would learn to share and be nice. She did not like selfish people. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play and laugh together. One day, they found a big box in the park. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's examine the box!" Lily said. She opened the lid and saw many shiny things. There were necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings. They sparkled in the sun. + +"Wow, these are pretty!" Max said. He picked up a necklace and put it around his neck. "Look at me, I'm a king!" + +Lily laughed and grabbed a bracelet. "And I'm a queen! Let's dance!" + +They danced around the box, pretending to be royalty. They felt happy and silly. + +But then, a lady came running towards them. She looked angry and scared. + +"Hey, stop! That's my box! You stole my things!" she shouted. + +Lily and Max stopped dancing. They felt ashamed. They did not know the box belonged to someone. They thought it was a gift. + +"We're sorry, lady. We didn't mean to steal. We just wanted to play," Lily said. + +The lady examined the box and saw that nothing was missing. She sighed and calmed down. + +"I understand, kids. But you should not take things that are not yours. You should ask first. These are my things. I sell them at the market. They are very important to me," she said. + +Lily and Max nodded. They gave back the things they took. They apologized again. + +The lady smiled and forgave them. She even gave them each a small ring as a present. + +"Thank you, lady. You are very kind," Max said. + +"You're welcome, kids. But remember, next time, be careful and respectful. Don't judge a box by its cover," she said. + +Lily and Max learned their lesson. They thanked the lady again and went home. They still liked to play and laugh together, but they never took things that were not theirs again. They were good friends. +Tom and Mia went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. But their favorite was the ostrich. The ostrich was very big and had long legs and a long neck. It had black and white feathers and a small head. + +"Can we feed the ostrich, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, we can. The zookeeper gave us some yellow corn to give to the ostrich. But be careful, the ostrich might peck you," mom said. + +Tom and Mia took some corn from the bag and held it in their hands. They walked slowly to the fence where the ostrich was. The ostrich saw them and came closer. It stretched its neck and opened its beak. + +"Hello, ostrich. Do you want some corn?" Mia said. + +The ostrich nodded and took some corn from Mia's hand. It made a funny sound and swallowed the corn. + +"Wow, you are hungry, ostrich. Here, have some more," Tom said. + +The ostrich took some corn from Tom's hand too. But then it saw something shiny on Tom's finger. It was his ring. The ostrich wanted the ring. It pecked at Tom's finger and tried to take the ring. + +"Ow, ow, ow! Stop, ostrich! That's my ring!" Tom shouted. + +"Tom, are you okay?" mom asked. + +"Yes, mom. But the ostrich is naughty. It wants my ring," Tom said. + +"Sorry, ostrich. You can't have the ring. It's not food. It's a gift from my grandma," Tom said. + +The ostrich looked sad. It liked the ring. But it understood that it was not for him. It nodded and walked away. + +"Bye, ostrich. Thank you for the corn. But don't test us again," Mia said. + +The ostrich waved its wing and made a funny sound. Tom and Mia waved back and smiled. They liked the ostrich, even if it was naughty. They learned something new today. They learned that ostriches like yellow corn and shiny things. +Sara likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Lily. Lily has long hair and a pink dress. Sara likes to brush Lily's hair and make it pretty. + +One day, Sara finds a pair of scissors in the kitchen. She thinks they are for cutting paper. She wants to make a card for her mom. She takes the scissors and some paper to her room. She does not see her mom in the living room. + +Sara cuts the paper into shapes. She makes a heart, a star, and a flower. She is happy with her card. She thinks her mom will like it too. She looks at Lily. She thinks Lily's hair is too long. She wants to make Lily look like her. She has short hair and a blue dress. + +Sara picks up the scissors and cuts Lily's hair. She cuts and cuts until Lily has no hair left. She puts a blue dress on Lily. She thinks Lily looks like her now. She is proud of her work. She does not hear her mom calling her name. + +Her mom comes to her room. She sees the scissors, the paper, and Lily. She is shocked and angry. She yells at Sara. She says Sara is naughty and careless. She says Sara could have hurt herself or Lily. She says Sara has to say sorry and throw away the scissors. + +Sara does not understand. She does not hear her mom's words. She only sees her mom's face. She sees her mom is sad and mad. She feels scared and sorry. She does not know what she did wrong. She hugs Lily and cries. She is deaf. She can not hear. +Lily liked to dream. Every night, she closed her eyes and saw many things. She saw animals, stars, flowers, and colors. She liked to dream about flying and swimming and playing. + +One night, she had a very strange dream. She dreamed that she was a big yellow stick of butter. She was in a kitchen with other things like bread, eggs, and cheese. She felt normal, but she looked different. She wondered what it was like to be butter. + +Then, she heard a voice. It was her mom. She said, "Lily, wake up! It's time for breakfast!" Lily opened her eyes and saw her mom smiling at her. She was not butter anymore. She was a girl. + +Lily rubbed her eyes and said, "Mom, I had a weird dream. I was butter!" Her mom laughed and said, "Butter? That is a funny dream. Do you want some butter on your toast?" Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please. But only a little. I don't want to be too buttery." Her mom hugged her and said, "You are my sweet buttercup. I love you." Lily smiled and said, "I love you too, mom." She was happy to be normal again. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. The park has a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. Tom and Mia have fun in the park. + +One day, it is very cold. Tom and Mia wear hats, scarves, and gloves. They go to the park with their moms. They see snow on the ground. They are happy. They make snowballs and snowmen. + +Tom and Mia want to go on the slide. They run to the slide. But they do not see their moms. They look around. They do not see their moms anywhere. They are scared. They lose their moms. + +"Where are our moms?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe they are in another place." Mia says. + +"Let's find them. Maybe they are by the swing." Tom says. + +They go to the swing. They do not see their moms. They go to the sandbox. They do not see their moms. They go to the bench. They do not see their moms. They are very scared. They lose their place. + +They start to cry. They hug each other. They are cold and sad. + +"Mommy! Mommy! Where are you?" Tom cries. + +"Mia! Tom! Where are you?" They hear a voice. + +They look up. They see their moms. Their moms are running to them. They are happy. They find their moms. + +"Mommy! We lost you!" Mia says. + +"We lost you too! We were looking for you!" Tom's mom says. + +"We are sorry. We went to the slide and we did not see you." Tom says. + +"We are sorry too. We went to the bathroom and we did not see you." Mia's mom says. + +They hug and kiss. They are not scared anymore. They find their place. + +"Let's go home. It is too cold to play." Tom's mom says. + +"OK. But can we come back another day?" Mia asks. + +"Of course. But next time, stay close to us. OK?" Mia's mom says. + +"OK. We love you, moms." Tom and Mia say. + +They love their moms. They love the park. They go home. They are warm and happy. The end. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big map on a bench. The map has many colors and lines. + +"Look, Sara, this is a map of the world. It shows where different places are," Ben says. + +"What is this blue thing?" Sara asks, pointing to the ocean. + +"That is water. It is very big and wet. Some animals live in the water, like fish and whales," Ben explains. + +"And what is this red thing?" Sara asks, pointing to a compass. + +"That is a compass. It tells you which way is north, south, east, and west. East is this way," Ben says, pointing to the right. + +"Why do we need to know east?" Sara wonders. + +"Because east is where the sun rises. Every morning, the sun comes up from the east and makes the sky bright and warm. Then it moves across the sky and goes down in the west," Ben says. + +"Wow, that is amazing. The sun is very flexible. It can change its position and color," Sara says. + +"Yes, it is. And so are we. We can also change our position and color. We can run, jump, bend, and twist. We can wear different clothes and paint our faces. We are flexible, too," Ben says. + +Sara and Ben smile. They think they are very lucky to be flexible and to see the sun every day. They decide to play a game with the map. They pretend to travel to different places and learn new things. They have a lot of fun. +Lily and Ben were playing with a ball in the park. They liked to pass the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they missed and the ball rolled away. They ran after it and laughed. + +One day, they saw a big hill near the park. They wanted to see what was on the other side. They took their ball and climbed the hill. It was hard and tiring, but they made it to the top. They looked around and saw a lot of trees and flowers. They also saw a big house with a fence. + +"Wow, look at that house!" Lily said. "It is so big and pretty. I wonder who lives there." + +"Maybe a princess or a king," Ben said. "Let's go and see." + +They ran down the hill and went to the fence. They tried to peek through the gaps, but they could not see much. They heard a loud bark and saw a big dog running towards them. The dog was angry and scary. It did not like nosy kids. + +"Run!" Ben shouted. "The dog is mad!" + +They dropped their ball and ran back to the hill. The dog chased them and barked louder. They were scared and out of breath. They reached the top of the hill and looked back. The dog was still behind them, but it could not climb the hill. It stopped and growled. + +"Phew, that was close," Lily said. "That dog was mean. Why did it do that?" + +"Maybe it was protecting the house," Ben said. "Or maybe it just did not like us. We should not have been so nosy." + +They hugged each other and felt better. They saw their ball near the fence. They wanted to get it back, but they did not want to face the dog again. + +"Maybe we can wait until the dog goes away," Lily said. "Or maybe someone will come and get it for us." + +"Or maybe we can find another ball," Ben said. "Or play something else." + +They smiled and decided to go back to the park. They learned their lesson and did not go near the hill again. They still had fun and played with each other. They were good friends. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they had a picnic with their moms. They brought sandwiches, juice, and cookies. + +After they ate, Lily and Tom wanted to play on the swings. But their moms said they had to wait for a while. They had to let their food go down. Lily and Tom did not like to wait. They felt playful. + +They saw a big hill near the park. It looked fun to roll down. They ran to the hill and left their moms behind. They did not tell them where they were going. They thought they would be back soon. + +They rolled down the hill many times. They laughed and screamed. They had a lot of fun. But then they heard a loud noise. It was thunder. They looked up and saw dark clouds. It was going to rain. + +They got scared and ran back to the park. But they could not find their moms. They could not find their picnic. The rain started to fall. They got wet and cold. They cried and called for their moms. + +Their moms heard them and came to find them. They were angry and worried. They hugged them and scolded them. They said they should not have run away. They said they should have listened to them. They said they were sorry. + +Lily and Tom felt bad. They said they were sorry too. They said they regretted what they did. They said they would not do it again. They said they loved their moms. + +Their moms forgave them and took them home. They gave them dry clothes and warm soup. They said they loved them too. They said they were glad they were safe. They said they would have another picnic another day. They said they hoped they learned their lesson. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play in the yard. One day, they find a big box. They want to make a fort. + +"Let's put the box under the tree," Ben says. "It is hot in the sun." + +"OK," Mia says. "But we need a door. How can we make a door?" + +Ben has an idea. He runs to the house and gets a zip. He cuts a hole in the box with the zip. He makes a flap that can open and close. + +"Look, Mia, we have a door!" Ben says. He shows Mia how to use the zip to lock and unlock the door. + +"Wow, that is cool!" Mia says. She goes inside the box with Ben. They lay on the floor and pretend they are in a castle. + +They have fun for a while. Then they hear a noise. It is their dog, Rex. Rex likes to play, too. He sees the box and thinks it is a toy. He runs to the box and jumps on it. + +"Rex, no!" Ben and Mia shout. They try to push Rex away, but he is too strong. He tears the box with his teeth and claws. He makes a big mess. + +Ben and Mia are sad. Their fort is ruined. They come out of the box and look at Rex. Rex wags his tail and licks their faces. He thinks he is playing. + +"Bad dog, Rex!" Ben and Mia say. But they are not really mad. They love Rex. They hug him and pet him. + +"Maybe we can make another fort later," Ben says. + +"Maybe," Mia says. "But next time, we need a stronger zip." +Lily and Tom are playing in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. They see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. The dog barks at them. Lily and Tom are scared. + +"Let's go away from the dog," Lily says. "The dog is bad. The dog makes a loud sound." + +"No, the dog is not bad," Tom says. "The dog is friendly. The dog wants to play. I want to pet the dog." + +Lily and Tom decide what to do. Lily decides to stay away from the dog. She runs to the bench and sits with her mom. Tom decides to go to the dog. He walks slowly and holds out his hand. + +The dog sniffs Tom's hand. The dog wags his tail. The dog licks Tom's face. Tom laughs and hugs the dog. The dog is happy. Tom is happy. + +Lily watches Tom and the dog. She sees that the dog is not bad. The dog is nice. The dog makes a happy sound. Lily decides to try to pet the dog too. She gets off the bench and walks to Tom and the dog. + +"Can I pet the dog too?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, you can," Tom says. "The dog is friendly. The dog likes you." + +Lily pets the dog. The dog wags his tail. The dog licks Lily's face. Lily laughs and hugs the dog. The dog is happy. Lily is happy. + +Lily and Tom are not scared of the dog anymore. They decide to play with the dog. They throw a ball and the dog fetches it. They run and the dog chases them. They have fun with the dog. The dog has fun with them. They are friends. +Tom and Lily were playing catch with a ball in the living room. They threw the ball to each other and tried to catch it. Sometimes they missed and the ball bounced off the wall or the floor. They laughed and had fun. + +"Watch out, Lily!" Tom shouted. He released the ball with a lot of force and aimed at Lily. But he threw it too high and it hit the lamp on the ceiling. The lamp shook and made a loud noise. The light bulb flickered and then went out. + +"Uh-oh!" Lily said. She was scared of the dark. She ran to the couch and hid behind a pillow. Tom ran after her and tried to comfort her. + +"It's okay, Lily. It's just a game. The lamp is not broken. We can fix it." He said. He reached for the switch on the wall and turned it on. The light came back and the lamp stopped shaking. + +Lily peeked out from behind the pillow and saw the light. She smiled and hugged Tom. "Thank you, Tom. You are a good brother." She said. + +Tom hugged her back and smiled too. "You are welcome, Lily. You are a good sister." He said. + +They got up from the couch and looked at the ball. It was still on the floor, near the lamp. They felt dizzy from the sudden change of light. They decided to play a different game. + +"Let's play hide and seek!" Lily suggested. + +"Okay!" Tom agreed. + +They ran to different rooms and started to count. They forgot about the ball and the lamp. They were happy and playful. +Tommy loved his poppy very much. Poppy was old and gray, but he always had a smile and a story for Tommy. Poppy lived in a small house with a big garden, where he grew flowers and vegetables. Tommy liked to visit poppy and help him water the plants and pick the ripe ones. + +One day, Tommy went to see poppy with his mom. He ran to the door and knocked. Poppy opened the door and hugged Tommy. + +"Hello, my little friend," poppy said. "I'm so happy to see you. Come in, come in. I have something for you." + +Tommy followed poppy into the house. He saw a big box on the table. It was wrapped in colorful paper and had a bow on top. + +"What is it, poppy?" Tommy asked. + +"It's a present for you, Tommy. I made it myself. Do you want to open it?" + +"Yes, please, poppy!" + +Tommy tore the paper and opened the box. Inside, he found a wooden train with four cars and a whistle. It was painted in bright colors and had Tommy's name on the side. + +"Wow, poppy, it's amazing! Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Tommy exclaimed. He hugged poppy again and kissed his cheek. + +"You're welcome, Tommy. I'm glad you like it. I used to play with trains when I was a boy. They were my favorite toys. I wanted to share that with you." + +Tommy took the train out of the box and put it on the floor. He pushed it along and made it go choo-choo. He was so happy. He looked at poppy and saw him smiling too. + +"Can I play with it here, poppy?" Tommy asked. + +"Of course, Tommy. You can play with it as long as you want. But don't forget to take it home with you. It's yours now." + +"Okay, poppy. I won't forget. I love you, poppy." + +"I love you too, Tommy." + +Poppy and Tommy played with the train for a long time. They had fun and laughed a lot. They didn't know that it was the last time they would see each other. The next day, poppy got very sick and had to go to the hospital. He never came back. Tommy was very sad and missed him a lot. But he always remembered poppy and his gift. He kept the train in his room and played with it every day. He felt poppy's hug in his heart. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play in the yard. They have a tent. They pretend it is a camp. They have fun. + +One day, a big dog comes to the yard. The dog is not nice. He barks and runs at Sam and Ben. Sam and Ben are scared. They run to the tent. They hope the dog will go away. + +But the dog does not go away. He wants to play with the tent. He bites and pulls the tent. He makes holes in the tent. He breaks the tent. Sam and Ben are sad. They cry. + +"Stop it, dog! You are stupid! You broke our camp!" Sam shouts. + +"Go away, dog! We don't like you! You are mean!" Ben shouts. + +The dog hears Sam and Ben. He thinks they want to play more. He wags his tail. He jumps on the tent. He makes the tent fall down. He breaks the tent more. + +Sam and Ben are very sad. They cry louder. + +Mom hears Sam and Ben. She comes to the yard. She sees the dog and the tent. She is angry. + +"Bad dog! Go away! You are not welcome here!" Mom says. + +The dog sees Mom. He is afraid. He runs away. He does not come back. + +Mom hugs Sam and Ben. She is sorry. + +"I'm sorry, boys. The dog was stupid. He broke your camp. He did not know better. We will get you a new tent. Don't cry." + +Sam and Ben stop crying. They hug Mom. They are happy. + +"Thank you, Mom. You are nice. We love you." Sam and Ben say. + +Mom smiles. She loves Sam and Ben. They go inside. They have cookies. They forget the dog and the tent. They have fun. +Lily was a big girl who liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wanted to show her mom how good she was at carrying things. She saw a tray with cups and plates on the table. She thought she could balance the tray and bring it to the sink. + +She picked up the tray with both hands and walked slowly. She was very careful not to drop anything. But then she saw a toy car on the floor. She did not see it before. She stepped on it and slipped. The tray fell from her hands and crashed on the floor. The cups and plates broke into pieces. The floor was dirty with water and food. + +Lily started to cry. She was scared and sorry. She thought her mom would be angry. She ran to her mom and hugged her. She said, "Mom, I'm sorry, I broke the tray and made a mess. I wanted to help you, but I was not careful." + +Her mom hugged her back and said, "It's okay, Lily, I'm not angry. I know you wanted to help me, and I'm proud of you for trying. But you have to be more careful next time. You have to look where you are going and not carry too much. And you have to ask me before you touch anything in the kitchen. Some things are not for you to play with. They can be dangerous or dirty." + +Lily nodded and said, "I understand, mom. I will be more careful next time. And I will help you clean up the mess. I love you, mom." + +Her mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Lily. Come on, let's clean up together. And then we can have some cookies and milk." + +The end. +Tom is a cat. He likes to use his claws to climb trees and jump on the roof. He likes to see the birds and the cars and the people from the roof. He feels happy and free on the roof. + +One day, he sees a big yellow ball in the sky. He thinks it is a toy. He wants to play with it. He runs and jumps and tries to catch the yellow ball. But it is too far and too high. He cannot reach it. He feels sad and angry. + +He hears a voice. It is his friend, Mia. She is a dog. She lives in the house next to Tom's. She says, "Tom, what are you doing? Why are you chasing the yellow ball? It is not a toy. It is the sun. It is very hot and bright. It can hurt your eyes and your fur. Come down from the roof. Let's play in the yard. I have a ball. It is red and soft. It is fun to play with." + +Tom listens to Mia. He thinks she is smart and kind. He decides to stop chasing the yellow ball. He climbs down from the roof. He joins Mia in the yard. They play with the red ball. They have fun. They feel happy and free. They are friends. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play and laugh. Today is their birthday. They are very happy. Mom and Dad have a big surprise for them. + +They go to the park with their friends. They see a big tent. They hear music and clapping. They run to the tent. They want to see what is inside. + +They find many seats and a stage. They sit down with their friends. The show begins. They see a clown. He is very funny. He makes jokes and tricks. He has a big red nose and big shoes. He makes everyone laugh. + +The clown sees Anna and Ben. He smiles and waves. He says, "Hello, little ones. Do you want to join me on the stage?" Anna and Ben nod. They are excited. They go to the stage with the clown. + +The clown gives them a hat and a horn. He says, "Now you are clowns too. Can you make funny sounds with the horn?" Anna and Ben try. They blow the horn. It makes a loud noise. The clown and the audience laugh. + +The clown says, "Very good. Now can you fit in this box?" He shows them a small box. It looks too small for them. Anna and Ben shake their heads. They say, "No, we can't. We are too big." + +The clown says, "Don't worry. I have a magic word. It will make you fit. Do you want to try?" Anna and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, we do." + +The clown says, "Okay. Repeat after me. Hocus pocus, fit in the box!" Anna and Ben say, "Hocus pocus, fit in the box!" They push themselves into the box. They manage to fit. They are amazed. The clown and the audience clap. + +The clown says, "Well done. You are very brave and clever. Now you can come out of the box." He opens the box. Anna and Ben come out. They are happy. They hug the clown. He says, "Happy birthday, Anna and Ben. You are the best clowns ever." He gives them a balloon and a cake. They say, "Thank you, clown. You are the best clown ever." They go back to their seats. They enjoy the rest of the show. They have a wonderful birthday. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to walk in the park and see the birds and the flowers. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and has long hair. The dog looks friendly, but it has a problem. It has a lot of itch on its back. + +"Hello, dog," Lily says. "Why do you scratch so much? Does it hurt?" + +The dog wags its tail and barks. It likes Lily and Ben. It wants to play with them. But it cannot stop scratching. The itch is very bad. It makes the dog feel dull and sad. + +"Maybe the dog has fleas," Ben says. "Fleas are small bugs that bite and make itch. My cat had fleas once. Mom gave her a bath and a comb. Then the fleas went away." + +"Can we help the dog?" Lily asks. "Can we give it a bath and a comb?" + +Ben thinks for a moment. He remembers that his mom has a bottle of shampoo and a brush for pets. He has an idea. + +"Come on, dog," he says. "Follow us. We will take you to my house. We will make you clean and happy. Then you will not have itch anymore." + +The dog barks again and follows Lily and Ben. It is glad to have new friends. It hopes that they can make the itch go away. It wants to feel good and have fun. +Mira and Sami are best friends. They like to play in the park with their toys. One day, they see a big truck with a trunk. The trunk is open and full of boxes. + +"Wow, look at that!" Sami says. "I wonder what is inside the boxes." + +"Maybe we can find out," Mira says. She has an idea. She urges Sami to follow her. "Come on, let's go and peek." + +"But what if someone sees us?" Sami asks. He is a little scared. He knows they should not touch other people's things. + +"Don't worry, it will be quick," Mira says. She is very curious. She thinks it will be fun. She is not a reliable friend. + +They run to the truck and climb on the trunk. They open one of the boxes. Inside, they see a lot of shiny things. They are necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings. They are very pretty. + +"Wow, look at these!" Mira says. She takes a necklace and puts it around her neck. She feels like a princess. + +"Hey, these are not for us!" Sami says. He sees a sign on the box. It says "Jewelry Store". He knows they are doing something wrong. He wants to put the necklace back. + +But Mira does not listen. She takes another necklace and gives it to Sami. "Here, you can have this one. It matches your eyes." + +"No, thank you," Sami says. He does not want to take it. He hears a noise. He looks around. He sees a man coming to the truck. He is the driver. He looks angry. + +"Uh-oh, we have to go!" Sami says. He jumps off the trunk and runs away. + +But Mira does not hear him. She is too busy looking at the shiny things. She does not see the man until he is very close. He shouts at her. + +"Hey, you little thief! What are you doing with my jewelry? Give it back!" + +Mira is very scared. She drops the necklace and tries to run away. But the man is faster. He grabs her by the arm. He is very strong. + +"Help, help!" Mira cries. She wishes she had listened to Sami. He is a reliable friend. He would not leave her alone. She hopes he will come back and save her. +Lily and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars and books. One bright day, they went to the park with their moms. They saw a big slide and a swing and a sandbox. + +"Can I borrow your red car?" Lily asked Sam. "I want to make a road in the sand." + +"Okay," Sam said. "But be careful. It is my favorite car. I got it for my birthday." + +Lily took the red car and ran to the sandbox. She dug a hole and put the car inside. She covered it with sand and made a hill. She was happy. + +Sam went to the slide and climbed up. He saw a boy with a blue car. He liked the blue car. It looked shiny and fast. + +"Can I borrow your blue car?" Sam asked the boy. "I want to slide with it." + +"Okay," the boy said. "But be careful. It is my favorite car. I got it from my grandpa." + +Sam took the blue car and slid down. He felt the wind in his hair and the car in his hand. He was happy. + +Lily and Sam played for a long time. They forgot about their own cars. They forgot about their moms. They forgot about the time. + +Then they heard a whistle. It was their moms. They had to go home. + +"Bye, bye," Lily said to the boy. "Thank you for the blue car." + +"Bye, bye," Sam said to the girl. "Thank you for the red car." + +They gave back the cars and ran to their moms. They hugged and kissed them. + +"Did you have fun?" their moms asked. + +"Yes, we did," Lily and Sam said. "We borrowed cars and made new friends." + +They smiled and waved goodbye to the park. They did not notice that they had mixed up the cars. They did not notice that the boy had the red car and the girl had the blue car. They did not notice that their favorite cars were gone. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play at the beach. They had a big bucket and a small shovel. They wanted to make a sand castle near the ocean. + +"Look, Ben, I found a pretty shell!" Anna said, holding up a pink and white shell. "Let's put it on our castle." + +"OK, Anna, but be careful. The ocean is big and wet. It can take our shell away," Ben said, digging a hole for the castle. + +They set the shell on top of the castle and smiled. It looked like a crown. They were very proud of their work. + +But then they saw a nosy bird. It was black and white and had a long beak. It flew over their castle and saw the shell. It wanted the shell for itself. + +"Hey, that's our shell!" Anna shouted, waving her arms. "Go away, bird!" + +But the bird did not listen. It swooped down and grabbed the shell with its beak. It flew away, cawing loudly. + +Anna and Ben were very sad. They had lost their shell. They looked at their castle. It was not the same without the shell. + +"Maybe we can find another shell," Ben said, trying to cheer up Anna. + +"Maybe," Anna said, wiping her eyes. "But I liked that one. It was pretty." + +They held hands and walked along the beach, looking for another shell. They hoped the nosy bird would not come back. They still liked the ocean, but they did not like the bird. +Sam and Tom are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. One day, they find a big book in the library. The book has many words and pictures. Sam and Tom want to look at the book. + +"Can we take the book?" Sam asks Tom. + +"Yes, let's take it. It looks fun," Tom says. + +They try to lift the book, but it is very heavy. They pull and push, but they cannot move it. They get angry and sad. + +"Help, help!" they cry. "We want the book!" + +A lady comes to see what is wrong. She is the librarian. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing?" she asks. "This book is not for you. It is for grown-ups. You cannot take it. You can only look at it here." + +She takes the book from them and puts it back on the shelf. She tells them to go away. + +Sam and Tom are very sad. They do not have the book. They do not have any blocks or cars. They do not have any fun. They go home and cry. They are not friends anymore. +Anna likes to read books. She has many books in her room. She reads them every day. She likes to look at the pictures and say the words. + +One day, Anna finds a new book on her bed. It is a big book with a white cover. She does not know who gave it to her. She opens the book and sees many words. The words are very small and hard to read. She does not know what they mean. + +She tries to read the book, but she gets confused. She does not like the book. She feels worried. She thinks she is not good at reading. She wants to read her old books. + +She runs to her mom and shows her the book. She says, "Mom, I don't like this book. It is too hard. I can't read it. Who gave it to me?" + +Her mom smiles and hugs her. She says, "Don't worry, Anna. This book is not for you. It is for me. Your dad gave it to me for my birthday. It is a book about flowers. I love flowers. You can read it with me when you are older. You are very good at reading your own books. You can choose any book you want from your room. I am proud of you." + +Anna feels happy. She says, "Thank you, mom. I love you. Can I read you a book about animals? I know all the words." + +Her mom says, "Yes, of course. I love animals too. Let's go to your room and read together." + +They go to Anna's room and read a book about animals. They look at the pictures and say the words. They have fun. Anna forgets about the white book. She is not worried anymore. She loves to read. +Tim and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with cars and balls and blocks. They also liked to celebrate their birthdays. Tim's birthday was in two days and he was very excited. He wanted to have a big cake and a lot of balloons and a new belt. He told Ben about his wish. + +"I want a long belt like daddy's. He can make it go around his waist and his neck and his arm. It is very cool and fun. Do you have a belt, Ben?" Tim asked. + +"No, I don't have a belt. But I have a scarf. It is also long and soft and colorful. I can wrap it around my head and my neck and my leg. It is very warm and nice. Do you want to try it, Tim?" Ben offered. + +"Yes, please. Let me see your scarf, Ben." Tim said. + +Ben took off his scarf and gave it to Tim. Tim put it around his neck and smiled. He liked how it felt. He wanted to make it longer and longer. He pulled and pulled and pulled. He did not notice that the scarf was getting tighter and tighter and tighter. He did not hear Ben shouting. + +"Stop, Tim, stop! You are hurting yourself! The scarf is too tight! Let go, let go, let go!" Ben cried. + +But Tim did not let go. He kept pulling and pulling and pulling. He wanted to have the longest scarf in the world. He did not see that his face was turning red and blue and purple. He did not feel that his breath was getting shorter and shorter and shorter. He did not know that he was choking and dying. + +Tim never got to celebrate his birthday. He never got to have a big cake and a lot of balloons and a new belt. He never got to play with Ben again. Ben was very sad and scared. He wished he never gave his scarf to Tim. He wished he could have his friend back. He wished he could say sorry. +Jill and Tom were very hungry. They wanted to eat something yummy. Mom said they could go to a restaurant. She said it was a special place. It had ancient things inside. + +"What are ancient things?" Jill asked. + +"They are very old things. They were made a long time ago. They are like treasures," Mom said. + +Jill and Tom were curious. They wanted to see the ancient things. They got in the car and drove to the restaurant. It was a big building with a sign that said "Museum Cafe". + +Mom parked the car and they walked inside. They saw many ancient things. They saw paintings, statues, pots, and bones. Jill and Tom liked the bones the best. They looked like animals. + +"Can we touch them?" Tom asked. + +"No, you can't touch them. They are very fragile. You have to look with your eyes, not with your hands," Mom said. + +Jill and Tom nodded. They followed Mom to a table. They looked at the menu. They saw pictures of food. They saw pizza, pasta, salad, and cake. They decided what they wanted to eat. + +A waiter came to take their order. He was wearing a funny hat and a apron. He smiled and said hello. + +"What can I get for you?" he asked. + +"I want pizza," Jill said. + +"I want pasta," Tom said. + +"I want salad," Mom said. + +"OK, I'll be right back with your food," the waiter said. + +He walked away with a tray. Jill and Tom watched him. They saw him go to the kitchen. They saw him come back with food for other tables. They saw him catch a plate that almost fell. They saw him drop a fork that made a loud noise. They saw him trip on a rug that was loose. They saw him spill a glass of water that splashed on a painting. + +"Oh no!" Jill and Tom said. + +The waiter looked scared. He said sorry. He ran to get a towel. He tried to clean the painting. He hoped it was not ruined. + +Mom looked worried. She said they should go. She said they had enough adventure for one day. She said they could eat at home. She said they could have cake later. + +Jill and Tom agreed. They were not hungry anymore. They were sorry for the waiter. They hoped he was OK. They hoped the painting was OK. They hoped the ancient things were OK. + +They got up and left. They said goodbye to the waiter. They said thank you to the restaurant. They said sorry to the painting. They said wow to the ancient things. + +They got in the car and drove home. They learned a lot. They had fun. They had a story to tell. They had cake to eat. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were lions and chase each other. They would roar and run and laugh. + +But then they saw a big purple ball on the grass. It was shiny and round and looked like fun. Lily wanted to play with it, but Ben wanted it too. + +"Give me the ball!" Ben said. He tried to grab it from Lily, but she held it tight. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. She pushed Ben away, but he pushed her back. + +They started to fight over the ball. They were angry and mean. They did not roar like lions, they yelled like babies. + +A man was walking his dog near the park. He saw Lily and Ben fighting. He did not like it. He thought they were naughty and rude. He walked over to them and took the ball away. + +"Stop it, you two!" he said. "You can't play with this ball. It's not yours. It's mine. I left it here by mistake. Now go away and behave." + +He put the ball in his bag and walked away with his dog. Lily and Ben were sad and sorry. They had lost the ball and their fun. They wished they had shared and played nicely. But it was too late. The end. +Tim and Lily liked to play in the old house. It was big and had many rooms to explore. But they were afraid of the attic. They heard that a ghost lived there. A ghost that was orange and had no eyes. + +One day, they found a shiny thing in the hall. It was a polish. They wanted to see what it could do. They took it to the attic. They opened the door and went inside. + +The attic was dark and dusty. They saw boxes and old clothes. They saw a mirror on the wall. They went to the mirror and used the polish. They rubbed and rubbed. The mirror became bright and clear. + +But then they saw something in the mirror. It was the ghost! The ghost that was orange and had no eyes. It was behind them. It made a loud noise. It said, "Boo!" + +Tim and Lily screamed. They dropped the polish and ran out of the attic. They ran down the stairs and out of the old house. They never went back. They learned that some things are better left alone. +Lily loved horses. She liked to look at pictures of horses, play with toy horses, and pretend to ride horses. But she never saw a real horse. She wished she could see one and touch one and feed one. + +One night, she had a dream. She dreamed that she was in a big stable with many horses. They were brown and black and white and spotted. They had soft fur and long tails and big eyes. They made noises like "neigh" and "snort". Lily was happy. She walked around the stable and petted the horses. She gave them carrots and apples. She even climbed on a gentle horse and rode around the stable. + +But then she heard a loud voice. It was her dad. He was angry. He said, "Lily, what are you doing here? This is not your stable. These are not your horses. You are not allowed to be here. You are in trouble. You have to go home now." + +Lily woke up. She was in her bed. She was sad. She wanted to stay in the stable with the horses. She wondered if the horses missed her. She felt guilty. She knew she did something wrong in her dream. She did not ask permission to go to the stable. She did not say sorry to the horses' owners. She did not thank the horses for letting her ride them. + +She decided to tell her dad about her dream. She hoped he would not be mad at her. She hoped he would understand. She hoped he would take her to see a real horse someday. She loved horses. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play pretend. Today, they are playing school. Sara is the teacher and Ben is the student. They have a stage in the backyard. The stage is a big box with a curtain. + +"Hello, class," Sara says. "Today, we will learn about animals. Do you like animals, Ben?" + +"Yes, I do," Ben says. "I like dogs and cats and birds." + +"Very good, Ben," Sara says. "Can you tell me what sound a dog makes?" + +Ben thinks for a moment. He opens his mouth and says, "Woof, woof!" + +Sara claps her hands. "That's right, Ben. You are a smart student. You understand animals. Now, can you tell me what sound a cat makes?" + +Ben thinks again. He opens his mouth and says, "Meow, meow!" + +Sara smiles. "That's right, Ben. You are a clever student. You understand animals. Now, can you tell me what sound a bird makes?" + +Ben thinks harder. He opens his mouth and says, "Tweet, tweet!" + +Sara laughs. "That's right, Ben. You are a brilliant student. You understand animals. You are the best student in the school. You get a gold star." + +Sara gives Ben a gold star sticker. Ben is happy. He puts the sticker on his shirt. He says, "Thank you, Sara. You are a pretty teacher. You are the best teacher in the school. You make learning fun." + +Sara and Ben hug. They are happy. They like to play pretend. They like to play school. They are friends. +One day, a boy named Tom found a big stone in the park. He liked the stone and wanted to keep it. He put the stone in his pocket and ran home. + +At home, Tom showed the stone to his mom. "Look, mom, I found a stone!" he said. Mom smiled and said, "That's a nice stone, Tom. But where did you find it?" + +Tom told mom that he found the stone in the park. Mom frowned and said, "Tom, you should not take stones from the park. They belong to the park and the animals. Taking stones from the park is naughty. You have to take the stone back." + +Tom did not want to take the stone back. He liked the stone and wanted to keep it. He said, "No, mom, I want the stone. It is my stone. I found it." + +Mom was not happy. She said, "Tom, you have to listen to me. Taking stones from the park is wrong. You have to be a good boy and share. If you don't take the stone back, you will be in trouble." + +Tom was scared. He did not want to be in trouble. He did not want to make mom sad. He said, "Sorry, mom. I will take the stone back. I will be a good boy." + +Mom hugged Tom and said, "Thank you, Tom. I love you. You are a good boy. Now, let's go to the park and put the stone back where you found it." + +Tom and mom went to the park and put the stone back. Tom said goodbye to the stone and said, "I hope you are happy, stone. Maybe I will see you again." The stone did not speak, but Tom felt that the stone was happy too. Tom and mom went home and had a snack. Tom was happy. He learned to be a good boy and to share. He did not need the stone to be happy. He had mom and mom loved him. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play in the woods. They found a big pine tree with many cones and needles. They wanted to make a nest under the tree and settle there for a while. + +"Look, Tom, I found some soft moss and feathers. We can use them to make our nest cozy," Lily said. + +"Good, Lily, and I found some sticks and stones. We can use them to make our nest strong," Tom said. + +They worked hard to build their nest under the pine tree. They were happy and proud of their work. They decided to take a nap in their nest. + +But they did not know that there was something unusual in the woods. There was a big bear who liked to eat pine cones and honey. He smelled the pine tree and came closer. He saw the nest under the tree and thought it was a snack. He did not see Lily and Tom sleeping inside. + +He opened his mouth and bit the nest. He felt something crunchy and chewy. He heard Lily and Tom scream. He did not care. He swallowed them whole. He licked his lips and walked away. He was full and satisfied. + +Lily and Tom were gone. Their nest was gone. The pine tree was lonely. The woods were silent. The end. +Lily was hungry. She wanted some cheese. She looked in the fridge, but there was no cheese. She looked in the cupboard, but there was no cheese. She looked under the table, but there was no cheese. Where was the cheese? + +She heard a squeak. She turned around and saw a mouse. The mouse had a big piece of cheese in its mouth. It was running away with the cheese. Lily was angry. She wanted the cheese. She ran after the mouse. + +"Stop! Give me the cheese!" Lily shouted. + +The mouse stopped and looked at Lily. It was scared. It did not want to give up the cheese. It liked the cheese. It was its cheese. + +"Please, don't hurt me," the mouse said. "This is my cheese. I found it in the trash. I was hungry too." + +Lily felt sorry for the mouse. She saw that it was small and thin. She saw that it had kind eyes. She saw that it was friendly. + +"OK, you can have the cheese," Lily said. "But can you share it with me? I am hungry too." + +The mouse smiled. It nodded. It put the cheese on the floor. It broke it in half. It gave one half to Lily. It kept the other half for itself. + +"Thank you, mouse," Lily said. "You are very nice. What is your name?" + +"My name is Max," the mouse said. "What is your name?" + +"My name is Lily," Lily said. "Do you want to be my friend?" + +"Yes, I do," Max said. "You are very kind. Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, I do," Lily said. "But first, let's eat the cheese. It is yummy." + +They ate the cheese. They were happy. They became friends. They played together. They did not care that they were different. They liked each other. They had fun. +Lila and Tom were playing in the farm. They liked to see the animals and feed them. They saw cows, sheep, pigs, chickens and a big bull. The bull was brown and had horns. He looked angry and scary. + +"Let's go near the bull," Tom said. He wanted to be brave and touch the bull. + +"No, Tom, don't do that!" Lila said. She was scared of the bull. She remembered what Mom said. "The bull can hurt you. He does not like people. Stay away from him." + +But Tom did not listen. He ran towards the bull. The bull saw him and snorted. He lowered his head and charged at Tom. Tom was too slow to run away. He screamed. + +Lila ran to help Tom. She saw a stick on the ground. She picked it up and waved it at the bull. She shouted, "Go away, bull! Leave Tom alone!" + +The bull stopped and looked at Lila. He saw something shiny on the stick. It was a star sticker. It glowed in the sun. The bull liked shiny things. He forgot about Tom. He walked towards the stick. He wanted to touch it. + +Lila saw the bull coming. She was smart. She threw the stick far away. The bull followed the stick. He left Tom and Lila alone. + +Tom ran to Lila. He hugged her. He was sorry and scared. He said, "Thank you, Lila. You saved me. You are a good sister. I will not go near the bull again." + +Lila smiled. She was happy and brave. She said, "You are welcome, Tom. You are a good brother. I am glad you are okay. Let's go back to Mom. She will be worried." + +They held hands and walked back to Mom. The bull was still looking for the stick. He was sad. He lost his shiny thing. He mooed. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play together. Today, they are playing in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Tom says. + +"OK!" Lily says. + +They run to the slide. They take turns to go down. They laugh and have fun. They go very fast. They feel happy. + +After a while, they are hungry. They see a pizza truck. They smell the pizza. They want to eat pizza. + +"Can we have pizza?" Lily asks. + +"Sure!" Tom says. + +They go to the pizza truck. They see many kinds of pizza. They choose cheese pizza. They pay with their money. They get their pizza. + +They sit on a bench. They eat their pizza. They say yum. They share their pizza. They are full. + +They see a clown. The clown is crazy. He makes funny faces. He tells jokes. He makes balloons. He gives them balloons. They say thank you. + +They play with their balloons. They make them into shapes. They have a dog, a cat, a hat, and a flower. They are proud of their balloons. + +They have a great day. They hug each other. They say bye. They go home. They tell their moms and dads about their day. They smile. They are happy. +Tom loved to read books. He had many books on his bookshelf in his room. He liked to look at the pictures and learn new things. Sometimes he read to his teddy bear or his little sister. + +One day, Tom saw a cool book at the library. It had a shiny cover and a big dragon on it. He wanted to read it very much. He asked his mom if he could borrow it. His mom said yes, but he had to return it in two weeks. + +Tom was very happy. He took the book home and put it on his bookshelf. He planned to read it later, after he finished his homework and played with his friends. But he forgot about the book. He read other books, watched TV, and played games. He did not read the cool book. + +Two weeks passed. Tom's mom got a call from the library. They said Tom had to return the cool book or pay a fine. Tom's mom was not happy. She urged Tom to find the book and bring it back. Tom looked for the book on his bookshelf, but he could not find it. He had too many books and they were all mixed up. He felt bad. He had lost the cool book and made his mom angry. + +Tom learned a lesson. He learned that he should not borrow things and forget about them. He learned that he should take care of his books and keep them in order. He learned that he should read the books he wanted to read and not waste time. He apologized to his mom and the library. He promised to be more careful and responsible. He also promised to read the cool book if he ever found it again. +Lily liked to draw with crayons. She had many colors and shapes of crayons in her box. She drew on paper, on cardboard, and sometimes on the wall. She did not like to wipe her drawings when Mommy told her to. She said, "No, no, no! My drawings are pretty!" + +One day, Lily went to play with her friend Ben. Ben also liked to draw with crayons. He had a big book of blank pages to draw on. He showed Lily his book and said, "Do you want to draw with me?" Lily said, "Yes, yes, yes! I love to draw!" + +They sat on the floor and opened the book. Ben gave Lily a crayon and said, "You can use this one. It is blue, like the sky." Lily took the crayon and started to draw. She drew a sun, a cloud, a bird, and a flower. She was happy with her drawing. She said, "Look, Ben! I drew a garden!" + +Ben looked at Lily's drawing and smiled. He said, "That is very nice, Lily. I like your garden." He gave her another crayon and said, "You can use this one. It is green, like the grass." Lily took the crayon and started to draw. She drew a tree, a bush, a frog, and a snake. She was happy with her drawing. She said, "Look, Ben! I drew a jungle!" + +Ben looked at Lily's drawing and frowned. He said, "Lily, you drew over my drawing. That is not nice. You should wipe your drawing and let me draw again." He pointed to the page where he had drawn a house, a car, a dog, and a cat. Lily had drawn her jungle on top of his drawing. + +Lily did not like what Ben said. She said, "No, no, no! My drawing is better! I will not wipe it!" She held the crayon tightly and glared at Ben. Ben was angry with Lily. He said, "You are a spoiled girl, Lily. You do not share. You do not care. You are not my friend." He took the book and the crayons and ran away. + +Lily was left alone on the floor. She felt sad and sorry. She wished she had listened to Ben and wiped her drawing. She wished she had been nice and shared. She wished she had been a good friend. She said, "Ben, come back! I am sorry! I will wipe my drawing. I will share. I will care. Please be my friend!" But Ben did not hear her. He was gone. +Tommy liked to play with his toy cars in the living room. He zoomed them on the floor, on the couch, on the table. He made loud noises with his mouth, like vroom and beep. He had fun, but he did not look where he was going. + +Mommy was reading the newspaper on the couch. She liked to learn new things from the paper. She saw Tommy playing with his cars, and she smiled. But she also saw that he was clumsy. He bumped into things and knocked them over. He did not see the lamp, the vase, the books. Mommy warned him, "Tommy, be careful. You might break something or hurt yourself. Play with your cars in your room, or on the rug." + +But Tommy did not listen. He wanted to play in the living room. He thought he was a good driver. He ignored Mommy's warning, and kept playing with his cars. He zoomed them faster and faster, until he crashed into the coffee table. The table shook, and the newspaper fell off. Mommy's coffee spilled on the paper, and made it wet and brown. Mommy was angry. She said, "Tommy, look what you did! You ruined my newspaper! You did not listen to me, and now you made a mess. Go to your room, and no more cars for today." + +Tommy felt sad and sorry. He realized he was wrong. He should have listened to Mommy's warning. He should have played with his cars in a safer place. He said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I was clumsy. I did not mean to ruin your paper. Can I help you clean it up?" Mommy sighed, and said, "It's too late, Tommy. The paper is ruined. But you can help me by being more careful next time. And by saying sorry to me, and giving me a hug." Tommy nodded, and said, "I love you, Mommy. I will be more careful next time." He gave Mommy a hug, and went to his room. + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your parents' warnings, and be careful with your toys. They are trying to protect you and your things. If you make a mistake, say sorry and try to make it better. +Tom and Lily are in school. They sit at a big table with other kids. The teacher is nice. She writes on the blackboard with a white stick. She asks the kids questions. Tom and Lily like to answer. + +One day, the teacher is sick. A new teacher comes. He is not nice. He has a loud voice and a mean face. He does not write on the blackboard. He gives the kids a lot of papers. He says they have to do a test. He says if they do not pass, they will be in trouble. + +Tom and Lily are scared. They do not like the test. They do not know the answers. They look at each other. They whisper. + +"Tom, do you know this one?" Lily asks. + +"No, Lily, I do not. Do you know that one?" Tom asks. + +"No, Tom, I do not. What can we do?" Lily says. + +They see the new teacher walking around. He looks angry. He comes to their table. He sees their papers. He frowns. + +"What are you doing? Why are you talking? You should be quiet and work. Do you want to fail?" he says. + +Tom and Lily shake their heads. They are very scared. They wish the nice teacher would come back. They do not like the new teacher. They do not like the test. They do not like the blackboard. They want to go home. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play and learn together. One day, they have a quiz at school. The quiz is about animals and their sounds. Lily and Tom study hard for the quiz. They want to get good marks. + +But on the day of the quiz, Tom is sick. He cannot go to school. He is sad. He calls Lily and tells her. Lily is sad too. She misses Tom. She wishes he could do the quiz with her. + +Lily goes to school. She sees a new boy in Tom's seat. His name is Max. He is from another class. The teacher says Max will replace Tom for the quiz. Lily does not like Max. He is mean and loud. He makes fun of Lily and her friends. He says he knows all the answers to the quiz. He says he will get the best mark. + +The quiz starts. Lily tries to do her best. She remembers what she and Tom studied. She knows the sounds of the dog, the cat, the cow, and the bird. But then she sees a question that is hard. It is about the sound of the fox. Lily does not know the sound of the fox. She looks at Max. He is smiling. He writes something on his paper. He thinks he knows the sound of the fox. + +Lily feels bad. She thinks she will fail the quiz. She thinks Tom would know the sound of the fox. She wishes Tom was here. She wishes Max was not here. She wishes she could replace Max with Tom. + +But then she hears a sound. It is a strange sound. It is like a yip and a howl. It is the sound of the fox. Lily looks up. She sees Tom at the door. He is holding a toy fox. He says he is feeling better. He says he came to school to do the quiz with Lily. He says he brought the toy fox to help Lily. He says he learned the sound of the fox from a book. + +Lily is happy. She is glad Tom is here. She is glad he brought the toy fox. She writes the sound of the fox on her paper. She thanks Tom. She says he is a good friend. She says he is the best. + +The teacher is happy too. She says Tom can do the quiz with Lily. She says they can share the toy fox. She says they are smart and kind. She says they will get good marks. + +Max is not happy. He is angry. He says he wrote the wrong sound of the fox. He says he wrote the sound of the wolf. He says he did not study. He says he cheated. He says he is sorry. + +The teacher is not happy with Max. She says he did a bad thing. She says he has to do the quiz again. She says he has to study hard. She says he has to learn from Lily and Tom. She says they are good examples. She says they are the best. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big rope hanging from a tree. They wanted to swing on it. + +"Can I go first?" Lily asked. + +"OK, but be careful," Tom said. + +Lily ran to the rope and grabbed it with both hands. She tried to swing, but the rope was too high. She could not reach the ground. She felt scared. + +"Help me, Tom!" she cried. + +Tom ran to the rope and pulled it down. He was stronger than Lily. He made the rope spin around the tree. Lily spun with the rope. She felt dizzy. + +"Stop, Tom, stop!" she shouted. + +Tom stopped pulling the rope. He let it go. The rope and Lily stopped spinning. Lily fell to the ground. She was not hurt, but she felt weak. + +"Are you OK, Lily?" Tom asked. + +"I'm OK, but I don't like spinning," Lily said. + +"Me neither. Let's play something else," Tom said. + +They left the rope and went to the slide. They had more fun there. They did not spin anymore. +Tim and Mia are playing in the kitchen. They see a big tray of cookies on the table. They smell very good. + +"Let's eat some cookies!" Tim says. + +"No, we can't. Mom said they are for later. She will be mad if we touch them." Mia says. + +Tim does not listen. He climbs on a chair and reaches for the tray. Mia tries to stop him. + +"Tim, no! Mom will warn you. You will be in trouble!" Mia says. + +But Tim does not care. He grabs a cookie and puts it in his mouth. He smiles. + +"Mmm, they are great!" Tim says. + +Suddenly, they hear Mom coming back. She sees Tim with a cookie and the tray on the floor. She is very angry. + +"Tim, what did you do? I told you not to touch the cookies! They are for Grandma's birthday. You are very naughty!" Mom says. + +Tim feels bad. He spits out the cookie and says sorry. Mia looks sad. She did not eat any cookies. + +Mom picks up the tray and the cookies. She warns Tim and Mia. + +"You have to listen to me. If you don't, you will have no cookies at all. Now go to your room and think about what you did." Mom says. + +Tim and Mia go to their room. They are not happy. They wish they had listened to Mom. They hope Grandma will still have some cookies left. +Lily liked to play with her dad's microscope. She wanted to see what things looked like when they were very small. But her dad said she had to be careful and not touch the lens. He said the lens was very important and could get dirty or broken. + +One day, Lily saw the microscope on the table when her dad was not home. She was very nosy and wanted to look at it. She climbed on a chair and reached for the microscope. But she was too small and clumsy and knocked it over. The microscope fell on the floor and the lens cracked. + +Lily was scared and sad. She did not want her dad to be angry. She thought maybe she could fix the microscope. She ran to the bathroom and got a cloth and some water. She tried to wash the lens with the cloth and water. But she only made it worse. The lens got wet and blurry and more cracked. + +When her dad came home, he saw the microscope on the floor and the wet cloth on the table. He knew what had happened. He was not happy. He called Lily and asked her what she had done. + +Lily came out of her room and looked at her dad. She felt sorry and ashamed. She said, "I'm sorry, dad. I wanted to play with the microscope. I broke the lens. I tried to wash it. But I couldn't fix it." + +Her dad sighed and hugged her. He said, "I know you were curious, Lily. But you should have asked me first. The microscope is not a toy. It is a tool for learning. The lens is very delicate and expensive. You can't wash it with water. You need a special cleaner and a soft brush. Now the microscope is ruined. I'm disappointed in you, Lily. But I still love you. Next time, please listen to me and be more careful." +Lily and Max were twins who loved to swim in the sea. One day, they went with their mom and dad to visit a reef. A reef is a place where many fish and plants live under the water. It is very pretty and colorful. + +Lily and Max put on their masks and snorkels and jumped into the water. They saw many charming things: blue fish, yellow fish, pink fish, green plants, purple plants, white shells, and more. They were very happy and excited. + +"Look, Max, a starfish!" Lily said, pointing to a red starfish on a rock. + +"Wow, Lily, a turtle!" Max said, pointing to a green turtle swimming by. + +They followed the turtle and saw more amazing things: a clownfish, a coral, a seahorse, and more. They were having so much fun that they did not notice that they were swimming away from their mom and dad. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a boat. The boat was very big and fast. It was making waves and bubbles. Lily and Max were scared. They looked around and saw that they were far from the reef and their mom and dad. They did not know what to do. + +"Help, help!" they shouted, but the boat did not hear them. + +They felt a gentle touch on their backs. It was the turtle. The turtle had seen them and wanted to help them. The turtle nodded to them and motioned them to hold on to its shell. Lily and Max did as the turtle said. The turtle swam with them back to the reef and their mom and dad. + +Lily and Max were very grateful to the turtle. They hugged it and thanked it. The turtle smiled and waved goodbye. Lily and Max waved back and said goodbye. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be careful and stay close to their mom and dad when they visit a reef. They also learned to be kind and respectful to the animals and plants that live there. They realized that the reef was not only charming, but also precious and fragile. They promised to protect it and visit it again. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They saw a big hill with many flowers. They wanted to climb the hill and smell the flowers. + +They ran up the hill and saw many colors. They saw red and yellow and pink and blue. They saw bees and butterflies and ants. They heard birds and crickets and wind. + +"Look, Lily, a purple flower!" Ben said. He picked the flower and gave it to Lily. "It is for you." + +"Thank you, Ben. It is pretty." Lily said. She smelled the flower and smiled. "It is mild. It does not hurt my nose." + +Ben saw another flower. It was white and had many points. He wanted to touch it. He reached his hand and poked the flower. + +"Ow!" Ben said. He pulled his hand back. He saw a drop of red on his finger. "It is not mild. It is sharp. It hurt me." + +Lily saw Ben's finger. She felt sorry for him. She took his hand and blew on it. "It is okay, Ben. It will get better. Do not poke the pointy flower. It is not nice." + +Ben nodded. He felt better. He hugged Lily. "You are nice, Lily. You are my friend." + +They threw the pointy flower away. They picked more mild flowers. They made a crown for Lily and a necklace for Ben. They were happy. They played on the hill until it was time to go home. +Sara likes to fill her bucket with sand. She has a pink bucket and a blue shovel. She digs and digs and fills her bucket with sand. Then she dumps it out and makes a sand castle. She likes to make sand castles with her friend Tom. + +Tom has a green bucket and a yellow shovel. He also likes to fill his bucket with sand. He digs and digs and fills his bucket with sand. Then he dumps it out and makes a sand hill. He likes to make sand hills with his friend Sara. + +One day, Sara and Tom see a funny crab. The crab is red and has big claws. It walks sideways and makes a clicking sound. Sara and Tom want to play with the crab. They fill their buckets with sand and water. They make a sand pool for the crab. They put the crab in the sand pool and watch it swim. + +The crab likes the sand pool. It swims and splashes and clicks. Sara and Tom laugh and clap. They think the crab is funny and cute. They play with the crab until it is time to go home. They say goodbye to the crab and thank it for the fun. They empty their buckets and take them with them. They are happy and tired. They had a fun day at the beach. +One day, a boy named Tom saw a girl named Lily in the park. Lily had a big bandage on her finger. Tom thought Lily's finger was ugly. He pointed at her finger and said, "Yuck! What is that?" + +Lily felt sad and hurt. She did not like Tom's words. She said, "This is my finger. I hurt it when I fell down. The bandage helps it heal. It is not ugly. It is just different." + +Tom did not understand. He said, "But it looks bad. It is not like my finger. My finger is normal and pretty." + +Lily tried to explain. She said, "Your finger and my finger are both fingers. They have the same parts. They can do the same things. They are both important and special. They are not bad or good because of how they look. They are just fingers." + +Tom thought about what Lily said. He looked at his finger and her finger. He saw that they were both fingers. He felt sorry for what he said. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. You are right. Your finger is not ugly. It is just different. And different is okay. Can we be friends?" + +Lily smiled and nodded. She said, "Yes, we can be friends. Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend." + +Tom and Lily played together in the park. They had fun and learned to respect each other's differences. They realized that what matters is not how you look, but how you act and feel. +Lily and Max were playing with their blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and cars. But Max wanted to build the biggest tower ever. He took some of Lily's blocks and put them on his tower. Lily was not happy. She said, "No, Max, those are my blocks. Give them back!" + +Max did not listen. He said, "I need them for my tower. It will be so tall and cool. You can have them later." He kept adding more and more blocks to his tower. Lily got angry. She said, "You are not nice, Max. You are a block thief. I will knock down your tower!" + +Lily ran to Max's tower and pushed it hard. The blocks fell down with a loud crash. Max was sad and mad. He said, "Lily, why did you do that? You ruined my tower. You are a mean sister. I will tell Mom!" + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the blocks on the floor and the children crying. She said, "What happened here? Why are you in trouble?" + +Lily and Max both tried to tell their story. They blamed each other for the mess. Mom said, "Stop, stop, stop. I don't want to hear any more. You both need to say sorry and share your blocks. You can build a new tower together. And then I will applaud for you." + +Lily and Max looked at each other. They felt sorry for what they did. They said, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Max." They hugged and made up. They picked up the blocks and started to build a new tower together. They helped each other and had fun. They made the tower very tall and fit. Mom smiled and said, "Good job, Lily and Max. You are good builders and good siblings. I am proud of you." She clapped her hands and applauded for them. Lily and Max smiled and applauded for themselves. They were happy. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big boat on the lake. The boat has many rows of seats. Tom and Lily want to go on the boat. + +"Can we go on the boat, please?" Tom asks his mom. + +"No, you can't. The boat is dangerous. It is too fast and too loud. You might fall in the water or hurt your ears. You can play on the swings or the slide instead." Mom says. + +"But we want to go on the boat. It looks fun. Please, please, please." Lily begs her dad. + +"No, you can't. The boat is not for children. It is for grown-ups. You can play with the ball or the sandbox instead." Dad says. + +Tom and Lily are sad. They do not want to play with the swings or the slide or the ball or the sandbox. They want to go on the boat. They have an idea. They wait until their mom and dad are not looking. Then they run to the boat. They climb on the boat. They find an empty row of seats. They sit down. They are happy. + +"Look, we are on the boat. We are so brave. What is your name?" Tom asks a man next to him. + +"My name is Bob. I am the driver of the boat. What are you doing here? You are not supposed to be here. This boat is dangerous. You have to get off now." Bob says. + +Tom and Lily are scared. They do not want to get off. They want to stay on the boat. But Bob is angry. He grabs them by their arms. He takes them to the shore. He gives them to their mom and dad. Their mom and dad are angry too. They scold them for being naughty. They take them home. They do not let them play in the park for a week. + +Tom and Lily are sorry. They learned their lesson. They will not go on the boat again. They will listen to their mom and dad. They will play with the swings or the slide or the ball or the sandbox. They will be good friends. +Ben and Mia liked to play with puzzles. They had many puzzles with different pictures. Some puzzles had animals, some had cars, some had flowers. They liked to find the pieces that matched and fit them together. + +One day, they found a new puzzle in their toy box. It was very big and had many pieces. The picture was of a forest with many trees and plants. Ben and Mia wanted to try it. + +They spread the pieces on the floor and started to look for the edges. They worked hard and soon they had the frame of the puzzle. Then they looked for the pieces that had green and brown colors. They tried to fit them in the frame. + +But the puzzle was very hard. Some pieces looked the same, but did not fit. Some pieces were missing or broken. Ben and Mia got frustrated and angry. They started to argue and blame each other. + +"Stop it, you are doing it wrong!" Ben shouted. + +"No, you are! You lost the pieces!" Mia yelled back. + +They pushed and pulled the pieces and the puzzle fell apart. They cried and threw the pieces away. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the mess and the tears. She hugged Ben and Mia and said: + +"I'm sorry, my loves. This puzzle was too hard for you. It was not for little kids. It was for grown-ups. You are still growing and learning. You need puzzles that are fun and easy for you. Like this one." She showed them another puzzle that had a picture of a rainbow and a unicorn. It had fewer and bigger pieces. + +Ben and Mia smiled and wiped their tears. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They thanked their mom and took the new puzzle. They started to play with it and had fun. They forgot about the harsh puzzle and enjoyed the colorful one. They learned that puzzles can be different and that they can grow and try new things. But they also learned that they need to be kind and patient with each other and themselves. +Tom and Lily were ready to travel. They had a big bag with clothes, toys and snacks. They wanted to see their grandma, who lived far away. They said bye to their mom and dad, and got on the bus with their aunt. + +The bus was big and loud. It went fast on the road. Tom and Lily looked out the window and saw many things. They saw cars, trees, houses and animals. They were happy and excited. + +But then, the bus stopped. The driver said there was a problem. He said they had to wait for another bus. Tom and Lily were sad and bored. They did not want to wait. They wanted to see their grandma. + +They opened their bag and looked for something to eat. They found an orange. It was round and bright. It smelled good. They decided to share it. They peeled the skin and broke it into pieces. + +But then, a big boy came. He was mean and rude. He saw the orange and wanted it. He grabbed it from Tom and Lily. He said it was his. He ate it all. He did not share. He did not say sorry. + +Tom and Lily were angry and sad. They cried. They had no orange. They had no snack. They had no bus. They had no grandma. They had a bad day. +Bee and Ant were friends. They liked to play and explore together. One day, they found a big hive. It was full of honey and bees. + +"Wow, look at that!" Bee said. "That is my home. Do you want to see inside?" + +Ant was curious, but also scared. He knew bees could sting. He said, "I don't know, Bee. Is it safe?" + +Bee smiled. He said, "Don't worry, Ant. I will protect you. The bees are nice. They are my family. They make honey and wax. They are adorable." + +Ant thought for a moment. He wanted to be brave and see something new. He said, "Okay, Bee. I will go with you. But you have to hold my hand." + +Bee nodded. He said, "Of course, Ant. You are my friend. Come on, let's go." + +They held hands and walked towards the hive. The bees buzzed and flew around them. Ant was nervous, but Bee was happy. He said, "Look, Ant. This is where I sleep. This is where I eat. This is where I learn. This is my hive." + +Ant looked around. He saw many cells and combs. He saw honey and wax. He saw bees of different colors and sizes. He said, "Wow, Bee. This is amazing. Your hive is beautiful. Your family is adorable." + +Bee was proud. He said, "Thank you, Ant. I'm glad you like it. Do you want to try some honey?" + +Ant nodded. He said, "Yes, please. I love honey." + +Bee chose a cell and took out some honey. He gave it to Ant. Ant tasted it. It was sweet and sticky. He said, "Mmm, this is delicious. Thank you, Bee." + +Bee smiled. He said, "You're welcome, Ant. I'm happy to share with you. You are my friend." + +They hugged and laughed. They enjoyed the honey and the hive. They were friends. +Anna and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big dog. The dog was not lovely. It was angry and loud. It ran at them and barked. + +"Help!" Anna and Ben shouted. They ran away from the dog. But the dog was faster. It caught Ben and bit his leg. Ben cried and fell down. Anna was scared. She trembled and hid behind a tree. + +A man came and saw the dog and Ben. He had a stick. He hit the dog with the stick. The dog let go of Ben and ran away. The man called an ambulance. He took Ben to the hospital. + +Anna was still behind the tree. She did not know what to do. She wanted to go to Ben, but she was afraid of the dog. She waited and waited. But no one came for her. She was alone and cold. + +The sun went down. The park became dark. Anna heard strange noises. She heard owls and bats and rats. She wished she had her mom and dad. She wished she had her teddy bear. She wished she had Ben. She cried and cried. + +A bad man saw Anna. He had a bag. He grabbed Anna and put her in the bag. He took her to his car. He drove away. He took her to a cell. The cell was dirty and smelly. There was no window. There was no light. There was no food. There was no water. There was no one to help her. Anna was very sad. She never saw Ben again. She never saw her mom and dad again. She never saw the park again. She never saw anything lovely again. +Tom and Lily are playing with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors. They want to make a big tower with all the blocks. + +"Let's make a line with the blocks first," Tom says. "Then we can stack them up." + +"OK," Lily says. "I like the yellow blocks. They are bright and sunny." + +They start to make a line with the blocks on the floor. They put some yellow blocks, some blue blocks, some red blocks, and some green blocks. The line is long and colorful. + +But then, Tom sees a problem. He does not have enough yellow blocks to finish the line. He looks at Lily's side of the line. She has many yellow blocks. + +"Hey, Lily, can I have some of your yellow blocks?" Tom asks. "I need more to make the line." + +"No, Tom, these are my yellow blocks," Lily says. "You have enough blocks of other colors. You can't have mine." + +"But I want the line to be even," Tom says. "Please, Lily, share with me." + +"No, Tom, no," Lily says. "Go away." + +Tom is angry. He does not like Lily's answer. He decides to separate the line. He pushes the blocks in the middle and makes a gap. He takes his blocks and moves to the other side of the room. + +"There, now we have two lines," Tom says. "You can keep your yellow blocks. I don't want to play with you anymore." + +Lily is sad. She does not like Tom's action. She looks at the broken line. She misses Tom. + +"Tom, come back," Lily says. "I'm sorry. I can share with you. I don't want to have two lines. I want to have one line with you." + +Tom hears Lily's words. He feels sorry too. He likes Lily. He likes to play with her. + +"OK, Lily, I'm sorry too," Tom says. "I was mean. I can share with you too. I don't want to have two lines either. I want to have one line with you." + +They smile at each other. They bring their blocks back to the floor. They join the line again. They put some yellow blocks, some blue blocks, some red blocks, and some green blocks. The line is long and colorful again. + +They are happy. They hug each other. They start to stack the blocks up. They make a big tower with all the blocks. They have fun. They are friends. +Ben and Mia like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. They have a lot of fun. Sometimes they whistle to each other. Whistling is like singing with your mouth, but without words. + +One day, it starts to rain. The rain makes everything wet. Ben and Mia do not like to be wet. They look for a place to hide. They see a big tree. The tree has many leaves. The leaves keep the rain away. + +"Let's go under the tree!" Ben says. He whistles to Mia. Mia hears him and runs to him. They sit under the tree. They are not wet anymore. + +They look at the rain. The rain makes sounds. The rain makes puddles. The rain makes rainbows. The rain is pretty. + +"Look, Ben, a rainbow!" Mia says. She points to the sky. Ben looks and sees the rainbow. The rainbow has many colors. The rainbow is like a smile. + +They whistle to the rainbow. The rainbow does not whistle back. But they think the rainbow likes them. They smile and hug. They are happy. They like the rain. They like the tree. They like the rainbow. They like each other. +Sam and Lily were friends who liked to play with cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to make them zoom and crash on the floor. + +One day, they decided to have a race with their cars. They lined up their cars at one end of the room and made a finish line with a scarf at the other end. They said, "Ready, set, go!" and pushed their cars as fast as they could. + +Sam's car was red and shiny. It was very fast and soon took the lead. Lily's car was blue and old. It was not as fast and fell behind. Lily wanted to catch up with Sam, but she could not. + +She saw a yellow car on the shelf. It was Sam's car, but he was not using it. It looked very fast and pretty. Lily thought, "Maybe I can borrow Sam's car and win the race." She ran to the shelf and grabbed the yellow car. She put her blue car on the shelf and ran back to the race. + +She pushed the yellow car and it zoomed past Sam's car. She was very happy and said, "Ha ha, I win!" She crossed the finish line and lifted the yellow car in the air. + +Sam saw what Lily did and was very sad and angry. He said, "Hey, that's not fair! That's my car! You can't borrow my car without asking me!" He ran to Lily and tried to take his car back. + +Lily did not want to give the car back. She said, "No, it's mine now! I won the race with it!" They both pulled the car and shouted at each other. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to the room. She saw Sam and Lily fighting over the car and said, "What's going on here? Why are you not playing nicely?" + +Sam and Lily told their mom what happened. Their mom said, "Lily, you should not borrow Sam's car without his permission. That's not friendly. You should say sorry to Sam and give his car back. Sam, you should not be so mad at Lily. She made a mistake, but she is still your friend. You should forgive her and share your cars. Can you do that?" + +Sam and Lily felt sorry for what they did. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They gave the car back to Sam and took their own cars. They said, "Let's play again, but this time, let's be friendly and have fun." Their mom smiled and said, "That's better. I'm proud of you." She gave them a kiss and left them to play. +Lily and Ben were playing in the backyard. They liked to dig holes in the dirt and pretend they were pirates looking for treasure. They had a big shovel and a small bucket. They took turns digging and filling the bucket. + +"Look, Lily, I found something shiny!" Ben said, holding up a coin he dug out of the hole. "Maybe it's gold!" + +"Wow, Ben, that's amazing!" Lily said, grabbing the coin to look at it. "Can I have it?" + +"No, it's mine! I found it!" Ben said, pulling the coin back. "You can find your own!" + +They started to fight over the coin. They pulled and pushed and yelled at each other. They were so loud that they did not hear their mom calling them from the house. + +"Ben! Lily! Come inside right now!" Mom yelled, walking towards them. "What are you doing?" + +She saw the hole they had dug and the coin they were fighting over. She looked very serious and angry. + +"Stop it, both of you!" Mom said, taking the coin from them. "This is not a toy, this is a real coin. It belongs to someone else. You can't just dig up other people's things. That's very rude and wrong." + +She made them fill up the hole and apologize to each other. Then she took them inside and explained to them where the coin came from and why they had to return it. They felt sorry and ashamed. They learned their lesson and never dug holes in the backyard again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They gave him a name: Bob. + +"Bob is cool!" Lily said. "He is our friend." + +"Yes, he is!" Ben said. "But we have to go inside soon. It is cold and dark." + +They hugged Bob and said goodbye. Then they ran to the house. + +In the house, they took off their coats, boots and gloves. They were wet and cold. Mom gave them hot chocolate and cookies. + +"Did you have fun in the snow?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, we did!" Lily and Ben said. "We made a snowman. His name is Bob. He is cool!" + +Mom smiled. "That sounds nice. But you need a bath now. You are dirty and smelly." + +She took them to the bathroom. She filled the tub with warm water and bubbles. She gave them shampoo and a sponge. + +"Scrub your hair and your body," Mom said. "Then you will be clean and soft." + +Lily and Ben did as Mom said. They washed their hair and their body. They played with the bubbles and the toys. They splashed and laughed. + +"Can we stay in the bath forever?" Lily asked. + +"No, you can't," Mom said. "The water will get cold and you will get wrinkly. And Bob will miss you." + +"Bob?" Ben asked. "Who is Bob?" + +"Our snowman, silly!" Lily said. "We have to go and see him tomorrow." + +Mom dried them with a towel. She put on their pajamas and brushed their teeth. She took them to their bedroom. She tucked them in their beds. + +"Good night, Lily and Ben," Mom said. "Sleep tight and sweet dreams." + +"Good night, Mom," Lily and Ben said. "We love you." + +They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They dreamed of Bob and the snow. + +But outside, the snow was melting. Bob was melting too. His hat, his scarf and his carrot nose fell to the ground. He was not cool anymore. He was gone. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw some big mushrooms growing under a tree. They looked yummy and pretty. + +"Let's make a mushroom soup!" said Lily. + +"Good idea!" said Ben. + +They picked some mushrooms and put them in a pot with water and salt. They did not know that the mushrooms were naughty and bad for them. They did not ask their mom or dad if they could eat them. + +They put the pot on the stove and turned it on. They waited for the soup to boil. They did not see the smoke coming out of the pot. They did not hear the hissing and popping of the mushrooms. They did not smell the stinky and sour soup. + +Their mom came into the kitchen and saw the mess. She turned off the stove and took the pot away. She was angry and scared. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. + +"We are making mushroom soup!" said Lily and Ben. + +"These are not good mushrooms! They are naughty and can make you sick! You should never eat anything without asking me or dad first!" she said. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They hugged their mom and said they were sorry. They learned their lesson. They never tried to make mushroom soup again. They only ate what their mom and dad gave them. They were good and happy. +Anna liked to go to the park with her mom. She liked to see the ducks, the flowers and the swings. But her favorite thing was to look for owls. She hoped to see an owl one day, because she loved their big eyes and soft feathers. + +One day, when they were walking in the park, Anna heard a hoot. She looked up and saw a big brown owl on a branch. She was so happy, she clapped her hands and pointed. "Mom, look, an owl!" she said. + +Mom looked up and smiled. "Yes, it's an owl, Anna. It's very rare to see one in the park. Do you want to get closer?" she asked. + +Anna nodded. She wanted to see the owl better. She hoped the owl would be calm and friendly. She followed her mom as they walked slowly towards the tree. The owl watched them with its big eyes. + +But when they were almost under the branch, the owl suddenly flapped its wings and flew down. It grabbed Anna's hair with its sharp claws and pulled hard. Anna screamed and cried. Mom tried to get the owl off, but it was too strong and angry. It bit Anna's ear and made it bleed. Anna was very scared and hurt. + +The owl flew away with some of Anna's hair in its beak. Mom hugged Anna and called for help. Anna sobbed and wished she never saw the owl. She hoped it would never come back. She hated owls now. +Lily and Ben are playing with water in the garden. They have a spray bottle and a hose. They like to spray water on the flowers, the grass and each other. + +"Look, Lily, I can make a film with the hose!" Ben says. He holds the hose up and makes a thin stream of water. The sun shines on the water and makes a rainbow. + +"Wow, that's pretty!" Lily says. She wants to try too. She takes the hose from Ben and sprays water in the air. But she sprays too hard and the water goes everywhere. + +"Oops, sorry, Ben!" Lily says. She sees that Ben is wet and cold. She gives him the spray bottle. "Here, you can have this. It's easier to spray with." + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." Ben says. He smiles and sprays Lily gently with the spray bottle. They laugh and hug. + +Mum comes out and sees them. She is happy that they are having fun. She brings them some towels and juice. She says, "You two are very clever. You made a film with water and a rainbow. But now it's time to go inside and get dry. Come on, let's go." + +Lily and Ben follow Mum. They are still holding the spray bottle and the hose. They say, "Bye, bye, film. Bye, bye, rainbow. We will play with you again." +Lily liked to climb trees. She was very intelligent and knew how to find the best branches. She also liked to look at the birds and the clouds from up high. She felt happy and free. + +One day, she saw a big hose in the garden. It was long and green and shiny. She wondered what it was for. She decided to climb down and explore. She touched the hose and felt that it was cold and wet. She saw a tap at the end of the hose. She turned it and water came out. + +Lily was amazed and excited. She thought it was fun to make water spray. She ran around the garden with the hose, laughing and splashing. She did not see that she was making a big mess. She wet the flowers, the grass, the fence and the dog. She also wet her brother, who was playing with his ball. + +Her brother was angry and shouted at her. He said she was naughty and silly. He tried to take the hose from her, but she did not want to give it. They pulled and pushed and fought over the hose. They both got more wet and dirty. + +Their mother heard the noise and came outside. She saw the chaos and was not happy. She told them to stop fighting and to put the hose away. She said they had to clean up and apologize. She also said they had to share and be nice to each other. + +Lily and her brother felt sorry and ashamed. They said they were sorry and hugged each other. They helped their mother to tidy the garden and dry the dog. They learned their lesson and promised to be more careful and respectful. They also agreed to take turns with the hose and to climb trees together. They realized that they loved each other and that they could have fun without making trouble. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily had a doll and Ben had a car. They liked to share their toys and play together. + +But then, something strange happened. Lily's doll started to shrink. It became smaller and smaller until it was as tiny as a teaspoon. Lily was very surprised and scared. She cried out, "Ben, look! My doll is shrinking! What is happening?" + +Ben looked at Lily's doll and saw that it was very small. He was also surprised and scared. He said, "I don't know, Lily. Maybe it is magic. Maybe someone cast a spell on your doll. We have to find out who did this and make your doll big again." + +They looked around the living room, but they did not see anyone. They only heard a quiet laugh coming from behind the sofa. They walked slowly and carefully to the sofa and peeked behind it. They saw their cat, Milo, holding a wand in his paw. He had a mischievous grin on his face. + +"Milo!" Lily and Ben shouted. "Did you shrink my doll? Give it back to me!" + +Milo meowed and waved his wand again. He made Lily's doll big again and dropped it on the floor. He looked at Lily and Ben and said, "I'm sorry, I was just playing. I found this wand in the attic. It can do magic. Do you want to try it?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other and smiled. They forgave Milo and took the wand from him. They decided to play with the wand and see what else it could do. They had a lot of fun making things shrink and grow, change colors and shapes, and fly and spin. They thanked Milo for sharing his wand and gave him a hug. They learned that magic can be fun, but also dangerous. They promised to be careful and not hurt anyone or anything with the wand. They also promised to keep it a secret from their parents. They had a very exciting and magical day. +Tom was a boy who liked to get mail. He liked to see the letters and cards that came from his friends and family. He liked to open them and read them and put them on his wall. He was always happy when he heard the mailman knock on the door. + +One day, Tom did not hear the mailman knock. He waited and waited, but no mail came. He was sad and angry. He asked his mom why there was no mail. His mom said there was a delay. She said the mailman had a problem with his truck and could not bring the mail today. She said he would bring it tomorrow. + +Tom did not like this answer. He wanted his mail now. He did not want to wait. He said it was not fair. He said he hated the mailman. He said he hated the truck. He said he hated the delay. He stomped his feet and cried. + +His mom tried to calm him down. She said he should not hate the mailman or the truck or the delay. She said they were not his fault. She said they were rare. She said they did not happen often. She said he should be patient and grateful. She said he should think of how lucky he was to get mail at all. She said some people never got mail. She said some people had no friends or family to write to them. She said some people lived in places where there was no mail service. She said he should be kind and respectful to the mailman who worked hard to bring him mail. + +Tom listened to his mom. He felt sorry for being rude and mean. He realized he was lucky to get mail. He realized he had many friends and family who loved him. He realized he should be patient and grateful. He said he was sorry to his mom. He said he would not hate the mailman or the truck or the delay. He said he would be kind and respectful to the mailman. He said he would wait for his mail with a smile. + +The next day, the mailman came with a big pile of mail. He knocked on the door and gave Tom his mail. He said he was sorry for the delay. He said he had a problem with his truck, but he fixed it. He said he hoped Tom liked his mail. He said he was happy to see Tom smile. + +Tom thanked the mailman. He said he was sorry for being angry. He said he understood the delay. He said he liked his mail. He said he was happy to see the mailman. He gave him a hug and a card. He said he was his friend. + +The mailman smiled. He said he was glad to hear that. He said he was Tom's friend too. He said he liked his hug and his card. He said they were rare. He said they did not happen often. He said they made his day. He waved goodbye and drove away. + +Tom opened his mail. He saw the letters and cards from his friends and family. He read them and put them on his wall. He was happy. He learned a lesson. He learned to be patient and grateful. He learned to be kind and respectful. He learned to appreciate the rare things in life. He learned to love the mail. +Lily and Tom were playing with a ball of string. They liked to pass it to each other and make shapes with it. Sometimes they made a cat, or a star, or a snake. + +"Look, I made a hat!" Lily said, putting the string on her head. "Do you like it?" + +"Yes, it is very pretty!" Tom said. "Can I try it?" + +Lily passed the ball of string to Tom. But Tom was clumsy. He dropped the string and it rolled away. It went under the sofa. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "Where is the string?" + +"Under the sofa!" Tom said. "I am sorry, Lily. I did not mean to drop it." + +They both crawled under the sofa to look for the string. But it was dark and dusty. They could not see the string. They only saw some old toys and a sock. + +"Where is the string?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know!" Tom said. "Maybe it is hiding." + +They kept looking for the string. But they could not find it. They were sad. They liked the string. It was fun to play with. + +Then they heard a sound. It was a meow. They looked up and saw a cat. The cat had the string in its mouth. It was playing with the string. + +"Hey, that is our string!" Lily said. + +"Give it back, cat!" Tom said. + +But the cat did not listen. It ran away with the string. It was fast and sneaky. + +Lily and Tom chased the cat. But they could not catch it. The cat was too clever. It jumped on the table, on the chair, on the window. It made the string go everywhere. + +Lily and Tom were tired. They stopped chasing the cat. They looked at the mess. The string was all over the room. It was tangled and knotted. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "What a mess!" + +"Oh no!" Tom said. "What will mom say?" + +They did not know what to do. They were sorry. They did not mean to make a mess. + +They sat on the floor and looked at each other. They were sad. They missed the string. They wished they could play with it again. +Lily was scared of the thunder. It was loud and made the sky dark. She ran to her mom and hugged her tight. + +"Mom, I don't like the thunder. Can we make it stop?" she asked. + +Mom smiled and kissed her head. "We can't make it stop, honey. But we can pray to God and ask him to keep us safe and calm. Do you want to pray with me?" + +Lily nodded. She liked to pray with mom. They closed their eyes and held hands. Mom said some words to God and Lily repeated them. + +"Dear God, thank you for this day and for our family. Please protect us from the thunder and help us not to be afraid. We love you and trust you. Amen." + +Lily opened her eyes and felt better. She looked out the window and saw a rainbow. She smiled and pointed. + +"Look, mom! A rainbow! God made it for us!" + +Mom hugged her and smiled too. "Yes, he did, honey. He loves us very much. And you know what? The thunder is going away. It's getting quieter and brighter. Do you want to go outside and play?" + +Lily nodded again. She put on her shoes and coat. They fit her well. She was happy. She and mom went outside and played in the sun. They thanked God for the rainbow and for the thunder. They were not scared anymore. +Lily and Ben were playing in the forest. They liked to look for bugs and flowers and make houses with sticks. They were having fun, but they did not see the big wolf that was hiding behind a tree. The wolf was hungry and wanted to eat them. + +The wolf waited until Lily and Ben were close. Then he jumped out and said, "Roar! I am going to eat you, little ones!" Lily and Ben were very scared. They screamed and ran away. But the wolf was fast and chased them. + +They ran and ran until they saw a big house. They knocked on the door and hoped someone would open it. The door opened and a nice lady came out. She saw Lily and Ben and said, "Hello, children. What are you doing here?" + +Lily and Ben said, "Please help us, lady. There is a big wolf that wants to eat us. He is behind us." The lady looked and saw the wolf. She said, "Oh, no. That is not good. Come inside, quickly. I will protect you." + +The lady took Lily and Ben inside and locked the door. She gave them some cookies and milk and hugged them. She said, "Don't worry, children. You are safe here. I will call the police and they will catch the wolf. You are very brave and smart to run away from him." + +Lily and Ben said, "Thank you, lady. You are very helpful and kind. We are sorry to surprise you like this. We were just playing in the forest." The lady said, "It's okay, children. I am glad you are here. You can stay with me until the police come. I like having visitors." She smiled and they smiled back. They felt happy and safe. The wolf could not hurt them anymore. +Lily was a little girl who liked to draw. She had many crayons and papers to make pictures. She wanted to improve her drawing skills, so she practiced every day. She drew animals, flowers, houses, and people. + +One day, she decided to draw her best friend, Sam. She looked at his face and tried to copy it with her crayons. She used brown for his hair, blue for his eyes, and pink for his mouth. She added a green shirt and a yellow hat. She was very proud of her picture. + +She showed it to Sam and said, "Look, I drew you! Do you like it?" + +Sam looked at the picture and smiled. He said, "Yes, I like it very much. You are a good artist, Lily. You improved a lot. Thank you for drawing me." + +Lily was happy that Sam liked her picture. She said, "You're welcome, Sam. You are a good friend. Do you want a treat?" + +Sam nodded and said, "Yes, please. What kind of treat do you have?" + +Lily said, "I have some cookies and juice. Come, let's go to the kitchen. We can share them." + +Sam and Lily went to the kitchen and found the cookies and juice on the table. They were ready to eat. They sat down and enjoyed their treat. They talked and laughed and had fun. They were very happy. +Tom and Lily liked to play on the beach. They liked to find shells and stones and sort them by color and shape. One day, they found a big shell that was closed. Tom said, "What is this? Maybe there is a treasure inside!" + +Lily said, "I don't know. Maybe it is an oyster. Oysters have pearls inside. Pearls are shiny and pretty. Let's open it and see!" + +They tried to open the shell, but it was very hard. They used a stick, a rock, and their hands, but nothing worked. They started to get worried. What if they broke the shell and hurt the oyster? What if the oyster was angry and bit them? What if there was no pearl inside and they wasted their time? + +Then, they heard a voice. It was a man who was walking on the beach. He said, "Hello, kids. What are you doing with that oyster?" + +Tom and Lily looked at him. He had a big hat, a long beard, and a bag. He smiled and said, "I am an oyster farmer. I grow oysters and sell them. Do you want to see how to open an oyster?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They were curious and happy. The man took the oyster and a knife from his bag. He showed them how to cut the shell and open it. Inside, there was a soft and slimy oyster and a small and round pearl. The man said, "Look, you found a pearl! That is very rare and lucky. You can keep it as a souvenir." + +Tom and Lily thanked the man and took the pearl. They were amazed and excited. They decided to make a necklace with the pearl and give it to their mom. They said goodbye to the man and ran back to their house. They had a fun and special day on the beach. +Lila and Max were playing with their toy rockets in the backyard. They pretended they were going to different planets and having adventures. Lila liked the red planet best, because it had volcanoes and lava. Max liked the blue planet best, because it had oceans and whales. + +"Let's go to the blue planet next," Max said. "We can swim with the whales and see the coral." + +"OK," Lila agreed. "But first, we need to shake our rockets to make them fly faster." + +They picked up their rockets and started to shake them hard. They made loud noises like "zoom" and "whoosh". They were having so much fun, they did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. + +"Max, Lila, come inside now," their mom said. "It's time to eat." + +But they did not stop shaking their rockets. They wanted to go to the blue planet. + +"Max, Lila, I said come inside now," their mom said again. She walked over to them and took their rockets away. "You have to listen to me when I call you. It's not polite to ignore me." + +Lila and Max felt embarrassed. They knew they had been naughty. They looked at their mom with sad eyes. + +"We're sorry, mom," they said. "We were just playing with our rockets. We wanted to go to the blue planet." + +Their mom smiled and hugged them. "I know, sweeties. I love your imagination. But you also have to eat and be respectful. How about we go to the blue planet after lunch? We can make some sandwiches and take them with us." + +Lila and Max nodded and smiled. They liked that idea. They followed their mom inside and washed their hands. They still wanted to go to the blue planet, but they also wanted to make their mom happy. They decided to shake their rockets later, when it was time to play again. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they disagree. One day, they want to help Mom with the laundry. Mom is happy and says they can sort the clothes by color. + +Anna thinks it is easy. She puts the white clothes in one pile, the blue clothes in another pile, and the red clothes in a third pile. She says, "Look, Mom, I am done!" + +Ben thinks it is hard. He does not know all the colors. He puts the yellow clothes with the white clothes, the green clothes with the blue clothes, and the pink clothes with the red clothes. He says, "Look, Mom, I am done too!" + +Anna sees Ben's piles and says, "No, Ben, you are wrong! You mixed the colors! You have to do it again!" + +Ben sees Anna's piles and says, "No, Anna, you are boring! You made the piles too small! You have to make them bigger!" + +Anna and Ben start to argue. They pull and push the clothes. They make a big mess. + +Mom sees the mess and says, "Stop, Anna and Ben! You are not helping, you are fighting! You have to work together, not disagree!" + +Anna and Ben feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Anna. Sorry, Ben." + +Mom says, "It's okay. I love you both. Let's sort the clothes again. I will show you how to do it right." + +Anna and Ben listen to Mom. They learn the colors. They sort the clothes by color. They have fun. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We did it!" + +Mom says, "You are welcome, Anna and Ben. You are good helpers. I am proud of you!" +Ben and Mia were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to run, slide and swing. They saw a big car in the parking lot. It was red and shiny. They wanted to see it closer. + +"Mom, can we go to the car?" Ben asked. + +"OK, but be careful and stay close to me," mom said. + +They walked to the car and looked at it. It had four doors, four wheels and a big trunk. Ben tried to open the door, but it was locked. Mia saw a sticker on the window. It had a picture of a dog and the words "Beware of Rex". + +"Mom, what does this say?" Mia asked. + +"It says that there is a dog inside the car and we should not bother it," mom said. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud bark from the car. They saw a big, black dog jump on the seat and press its nose against the window. It looked angry and scary. Ben and Mia were fearful. They ran back to mom and hugged her. + +"Mom, the dog is scary!" Ben said. + +"Mom, I don't like the car!" Mia said. + +Mom hugged them and said, "It's OK, the dog can't hurt you. It is just protecting its car. Let's go to another part of the park and play with something else." + +Ben and Mia nodded and followed mom. They forgot about the car and the dog. They found a sandbox and a slide. They played happily and had fun. +Lily liked to paint. She had many colors and brushes. She painted flowers and trees and animals. She was happy when she painted. + +One day, she wanted to try something new. She saw a big jar of salt in the kitchen. She thought salt looked like snow. She wondered what would happen if she mixed salt and paint. + +She took some salt and some blue paint. She put them in a bowl and stirred. She liked how the salt made the paint sparkly. She dipped her brush in the bowl and painted a snowman on a paper. + +"Look, Mommy, I made a snowman!" she said, showing her painting to her mom. + +Mommy smiled and looked at the painting. She saw the blue snowman with a carrot nose and a hat. She also saw the salt on the paper. She knew salt was not good for paint. She knew the paint would dry and the salt would fall off. She knew the snowman would not look normal. + +"That's very creative, Lily," she said. "But you know what? Salt is not for painting. Salt is for food. If you use salt for painting, your painting will not last. The salt will make the paint go away. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She did not want her snowman to go away. She liked her snowman. She was sad. + +"I'm sorry, Mommy," she said. "I won't use salt for painting again. Can I keep my snowman?" + +Mommy hugged her. She felt sorry for Lily. She wanted to make her happy. + +"Of course you can keep your snowman, Lily," she said. "But you have to be careful. Don't touch it or move it. Put it somewhere safe. And next time, use only paint for painting, okay?" + +Lily smiled. She was happy again. She thanked her mom. She put her snowman on a shelf. She hoped it would stay there. She went to paint something else. She used only paint. She was happy when she painted. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with cards. They have many cards with animals and colors. They make a game with the cards. They take turns to pick a card and say what they see. + +Anna picks a card. She gazes at the card. She sees a big animal with a long nose. She says, "Elephant!" Ben nods. He knows what an elephant is. He likes elephants. He says, "Good, Anna. Your turn to pick a card for me." + +Ben picks a card. He gazes at the card. He sees a color. He likes colors. He says, "Blue!" Anna shakes her head. She knows what blue is. She says, "No, Ben. That is not blue. That is green. Look, this is blue." She points to her dress. Her dress is blue. + +Ben looks at his card. He looks at Anna's dress. He sees they are different. He says, "Oh, sorry. I made a mistake. Green, not blue. Can I try again?" Anna smiles. She says, "Yes, you can try again. We are learning. Learning is fun." She gives him another card. He gazes at the card. He sees a small animal with wings. He says, "Butterfly!" Anna claps. She says, "Yes, Ben. That is a butterfly. You are right. You are smart." Ben smiles. He says, "Thank you, Anna. You are smart too. We are smart twins. We love cards." They hug. They keep playing with the cards. They are happy. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play in the garden. They liked to dig and water and look for bugs. One day, they saw a big radish in the dirt. It was red and round and had green leaves. + +"Let's pull it out and eat it!" said Tim. + +"OK!" said Kim. + +They both grabbed the radish and pulled hard. It was very heavy and stuck in the dirt. They pulled and pulled until they heard a pop. The radish came out and they fell on the grass. + +"Wow, look at this radish!" said Kim. "It's so big and shiny!" + +They brushed off the dirt and looked at the radish. It had a crack in the middle. They saw something inside the crack. + +"What's that?" said Tim. + +They opened the radish and saw a surprise. Inside the radish was a shiny gold coin. It was old and had a picture of a king on it. + +"Wow, look at this coin!" said Kim. "It's so pretty and sparkly!" + +They showed the coin to their mom and dad. They said it was very old and rare and worth a lot of money. They said they were very lucky to find it. + +Tim and Kim were very happy. They hugged the radish and the coin and thanked them for the surprise. They decided to keep the radish and the coin as their special treasures. They put them in a box and hid them under their bed. They never forgot the day they found the magic radish. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to go on tours with their class. One day, they went to the zoo. They saw many animals. They saw lions, monkeys, elephants, and more. + +"Look, Tom, a big snake!" Lily said. She pointed to a glass cage. The snake was long and green. It had black spots on its skin. + +"Wow, it is so cool!" Tom said. He wanted to touch the snake. He saw a sign that said "Do not touch". But he did not care. He was foolish. + +He climbed on the fence. He reached his hand to the glass. He tapped on it. The snake did not like it. It hissed and moved. It found a hole in the glass. It slid out of the cage. + +"Tom, watch out!" Lily shouted. She was scared. The snake was angry. It bit Tom on his arm. Tom screamed. He fell off the fence. He was hurt. + +The zookeeper came. He saw the snake and Tom. He was mad. He caught the snake and put it back in the cage. He called for help. He took Tom to the doctor. + +Lily was sad. She cried. She wished Tom had listened to the sign. She learned a lesson. She would never touch what she should not touch. + +The moral of the story is: Do not be foolish. Follow the rules. They are there for your safety. +Tom and Mia are playing with their toy boats in the bathtub. They make them zoom in the water and splash each other. They pretend they are pirates and sailors. + +"Ahoy, matey!" Tom says. "I see a treasure island ahead. Let's go and find some gold and jewels." + +"Okay, captain!" Mia says. "But watch out for the sharks and the storms. They are very scary and mean." + +They steer their boats towards a pile of soap bubbles that looks like an island. They use a rubber duck as an anchor to stop their boats from drifting away. They grab some plastic spoons and cups and dig in the bubbles. + +"Look, look!" Tom says. "I found a shiny ring. It must be a pirate's ring. It is mine now." + +"No, no!" Mia says. "I saw it first. It is mine. Give it to me." + +They start to tug and pull on the ring. They get angry and loud. They forget about their boats and their anchor. + +Suddenly, the water starts to drain from the bathtub. Their boats and their anchor go down the hole with a loud gurgle. The bubbles pop and disappear. The ring slips from their hands and falls into the dark. + +"Oh no!" Tom and Mia say. "Our boats! Our anchor! Our ring! They are gone!" + +They start to cry and hug each other. They are sorry for fighting and losing their toys. + +"Maybe we can find them again," Tom says. "Maybe they are in the ocean now, having adventures." + +"Maybe," Mia says. "But I think we should play something else now. Something nicer and safer." + +They get out of the bathtub and dry themselves with a towel. They decide to play with their stuffed animals instead. They are happy and friendly again. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars on the porch. They liked to make them go fast and make loud noises. Lily had a red car and Ben had a blue car. + +"Look, my car can reverse!" Lily said, making her car go backwards. "Can your car do that?" + +Ben frowned. He did not know what reverse meant. He thought Lily was trying to trick him. He did not like it when Lily used big words he did not understand. He thought she was ignorant. + +"No, my car can go faster!" Ben said, making his car zoom forward. "Your car is slow and silly!" + +Lily was hurt by Ben's words. She did not mean to make him feel bad. She just wanted to show him something cool. She thought he was ignorant. + +"Your car is not faster, it is rude!" Lily said, making her car bump into Ben's car. "You are rude too!" + +Ben and Lily started to argue. They pushed and pulled each other's cars. They shouted and cried. They did not have fun anymore. + +Mom heard the noise and came out to the porch. She saw the mess and the tears. She was not happy. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asked, picking up the cars. "Why are you fighting?" + +Lily and Ben tried to explain, but they both blamed each other. They said the other one was ignorant and mean. + +Mom shook her head. She did not like it when they used that word. She thought they were both ignorant. + +"Ignorant means you do not know something, but you can learn it," Mom said, holding the cars. "It does not mean you are bad or stupid. It is not a nice word to say to someone. You both need to apologize and share." + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt sorry for what they said and did. They did not want to be ignorant. They wanted to be friends. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben said, reaching for his car. "I did not know what reverse meant. Can you teach me?" + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Lily said, handing him his car. "I did not mean to make you feel bad. I can teach you. Reverse means to go backwards." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They hugged and said they were sorry. They played with their cars again. They learned how to reverse and how to be kind. They had fun. Mom was happy. +Sara was very enthusiastic about her new bike. She wanted to ride it every day and show it to her friends. She liked the red color and the shiny bell. She always wore her helmet and followed the rules of the road. + +One day, she was riding with her brother Tom, who had a bigger bike. He was faster and stronger than Sara, and he liked to tease her. He said, "You're too slow, Sara. You can't keep up with me. Your bike is for babies." Sara felt angry and sad. She wanted to prove him wrong. She pedaled harder and faster, trying to catch up with him. + +But she did not see the big truck that was coming from the other side. The truck was loud and fast, and it had a big horn. Sara was scared and tried to stop, but it was too late. The truck hit her bike and threw her to the ground. She felt a lot of pain and heard a loud noise. She started to weep. + +Tom saw what happened and ran to help her. He was very sorry and scared. He called for help and hugged Sara. He said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I love you. You're brave and strong. Don't worry, help is coming." He heard a siren and saw a flashing light. It was an ambulance. The ambulance had people who could help Sara. They put her on a stretcher and took her to the hospital. + +Sara was hurt, but she was alive. She had a broken leg and some bruises, but she would get better. The doctors and nurses were kind and gentle. They gave her medicine and a bandage. They also gave her a teddy bear and a sticker. Sara smiled and thanked them. She saw Tom and her parents, who were very happy and relieved. They hugged her and kissed her. They said, "We're proud of you, Sara. You're a fighter. We love you." Sara felt loved and safe. She still wept, but they were tears of joy. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and a big bed with a soft blanket. Sometimes they pretended to be pirates or astronauts or animals. They had a lot of fun together. + +One day, Lily found a big sack in the closet. She wondered what was inside. She opened the sack and saw many clothes and shoes and hats. They were old and dirty and smelled bad. Lily was curious and wanted to try them on. She took out a dress and a hat and put them on. She looked at herself in the mirror and laughed. + +"Look at me, Tom! I'm a lady!" she said. + +Tom looked at Lily and frowned. He did not like the sack or the clothes. He thought they were ugly and silly. He wanted to play with his toys and his blanket. He did not want to play with Lily. + +"Take them off, Lily! They are not yours! They are not nice!" he said. + +Lily did not listen to Tom. She liked the sack and the clothes. She thought they were funny and pretty. She took out more clothes and shoes and hats and tried them on. She made faces and noises and danced around the room. + +"Stop it, Lily! You are making a mess! You are making too much noise! You are not a lady! You are a clown!" Tom said. + +Lily did not stop. She kept playing with the sack and the clothes. She did not care about Tom or his toys or his blanket. She ignored him and had fun by herself. + +Tom was angry and sad. He felt lonely and bored. He wanted to play with Lily. He wanted to share his toys and his blanket. He wanted to be her brother again. He was troubled and did not know what to do. He sat on the bed and hugged his blanket. He wished Lily would come back to him. +Tim and Lily wanted to mail a letter to their grandma. They drew pictures of flowers and hearts and wrote "We love you" on the paper. They put the letter in an envelope and asked their mom for a stamp. + +"Can we go to the mailbox, mom?" Tim asked. + +"Sure, but put on your boots and coats. It rained a lot and there are many puddles outside," mom said. + +Tim and Lily put on their boots and coats and ran outside. They saw a big puddle near the mailbox. They wanted to jump in it and splash. + +"Wait, Tim, we have to mail the letter first," Lily said. + +"But the puddle looks so fun," Tim said. + +He ran towards the puddle and jumped in it. He got wet and muddy. He laughed and jumped again. + +"Tim, stop! The letter will get wet too!" Lily shouted. + +She ran after him and tried to grab the letter from his hand. But Tim was persistent. He did not want to give up the letter. He wanted to play in the puddle more. + +"Give me the letter, Tim! Grandma is waiting for it!" Lily said. + +She pulled the letter from his hand. But it was too late. The letter was wet and torn. The stamp fell off. The pictures and words were smudged. + +"Oh no, Tim, look what you did!" Lily cried. + +She showed him the ruined letter. Tim stopped laughing. He saw the letter and felt sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was silly. I did not think of grandma," he said. + +He hugged his sister and apologized. Lily hugged him back and forgave him. + +"Let's go back inside and make a new letter for grandma," she said. + +"OK, Lily. And this time, no puddles," he said. + +They ran back inside and told their mom what happened. Mom helped them make a new letter for grandma. They put it in a new envelope and a new stamp. They went back to the mailbox and mailed the letter. They did not jump in the puddles. They waved to grandma and hoped she would like their letter. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they fight over who gets what. One day, they both want the same red car. They pull and tug and yell. + +"Mine!" Anna says. + +"No, mine!" Ben says. + +Mother hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the red car and the twins. She is not happy. + +"Anna, Ben, why are you fighting?" Mother asks. + +"Because we both want the red car!" Anna and Ben say. + +Mother shakes her head. She takes the red car and puts it on a high shelf. She says, "No one gets the red car until you learn to share. Sharing is good. Fighting is bad. Now you can play with something else." + +Anna and Ben are sad and angry. They stare at the red car on the shelf. They want it so much. But they can't reach it. They sit on the floor and pout. + +After a while, they get bored. They look around and see their other toys and books. They see a blue truck, a yellow ball, a green frog, and a pink doll. They also see a big book with pictures and words. + +Anna picks up the book and says, "Look, Ben, this book is nice. It has a story about a lion and a mouse. Do you want to read it with me?" + +Ben nods and says, "Yes, Anna, that sounds fun. Maybe we can learn something new. Can I see the book too?" + +Anna smiles and says, "Sure, Ben, we can share the book. Sharing is good. Fighting is bad. Maybe Mother will let us have the red car later if we are good." + +Anna and Ben sit together and look at the book. They point at the pictures and say the words. They laugh and talk. They are happy. + +Mother sees them and smiles. She is proud of them. She says, "Anna, Ben, you are doing very well. You are sharing and learning. You are good twins. I have a surprise for you. You can have the red car now. But you have to share it, okay?" + +Anna and Ben jump up and say, "Thank you, Mother! We will share the red car. We love you!" + +They hug Mother and take the red car. They play with it together. They take turns and say, "Please" and "Thank you". They are good twins. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is good. Fighting is bad. +Anna and Ben are twins. They live in a big city with many cars and people. They like to go to the park with their mom and dad. There they can play on the swings, slide and sandbox. + +One day, they see a big truck with a picture of a pizza on it. The truck stops near the park and a man comes out. He says, "Hello, kids! Do you want some tasty pizza? I have cheese, pepperoni and veggie. What do you like?" + +Anna and Ben love pizza. They look at their mom and dad. Their mom and dad nod and smile. They say, "Yes, please! We want some tasty pizza!" + +The man says, "Okay, what kind do you want? Cheese, pepperoni or veggie?" + +Anna says, "I want cheese, please!" + +Ben says, "I want pepperoni, please!" + +The man says, "Okay, cheese and pepperoni. Coming right up!" He goes back to the truck and makes the pizza. + +Anna and Ben wait for the pizza. They are very hungry and excited. They repeat the words, "Tasty pizza, tasty pizza, tasty pizza!" + +Soon, the man comes back with two boxes of pizza. He gives one to Anna and one to Ben. He says, "Here you go, kids! Enjoy your tasty pizza!" + +Anna and Ben say, "Thank you, mister!" They open the boxes and see the pizza. It looks and smells very good. They take a bite and say, "Mmm, this is the best pizza ever!" + +They share the pizza with their mom and dad. They all eat and have fun. They thank the man again and say goodbye. They go back to the park and play some more. They are very happy. They love the city and the tasty pizza. +Lily liked to sing. She sang when she woke up, when she played, and when she went to bed. She sang songs about flowers, stars, and rainbows. She sang with her voice, her hands, and her feet. + +One day, Lily saw a dove on the window. The dove was white and soft. It had a long tail and a small beak. The dove looked at Lily and cooed. Lily was curious. She wanted to talk to the dove. She sang a song to the dove. The dove listened and nodded. + +The dove liked Lily's song. It flew to the window and tapped on the glass. Lily smiled and opened the window. The dove flew inside and landed on Lily's shoulder. It rubbed its head on Lily's cheek. Lily giggled and hugged the dove. They sang together. They were friends. +Lily liked to go to the park with her mom. She liked to see the birds, the flowers, and the big trees. She also liked to see the vendor who sold ice cream. He was very nice and compassionate. He always smiled and gave her a sticker. + +One day, Lily saw a little boy who was crying. He had dropped his ice cream on the ground. He looked very sad and hungry. Lily felt sorry for him. She wanted to help him. She had an idea. + +She ran to the vendor and asked him to bring another ice cream for the boy. She gave him some of her coins that she had saved in her piggy bank. The vendor was very proud of Lily. He said she was very kind and generous. He brought a big ice cream for the boy and a small one for Lily. + +Lily went to the boy and gave him the ice cream. She said, "Don't cry. Here is a new ice cream for you. I hope you like it." The boy stopped crying and smiled. He said, "Thank you. You are very nice. What is your name?" Lily said, "My name is Lily. What is yours?" The boy said, "My name is Ben. Do you want to be my friend?" Lily said, "Yes, I do. Do you want to play with me?" Ben said, "Yes, I do. Let's go to the swings." + +Lily and Ben went to the swings and had fun. They shared their ice cream and their stickers. They became good friends. The vendor watched them and smiled. He was happy that Lily was so compassionate. He thought she was a very special girl. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big sign. The sign says: "Do not go in. Danger." Lily wants to go in. She thinks it is fun. Ben is scared. He says: "No, Lily. The sign says no. It is bad. We can get hurt." + +Lily does not listen. She refuses to stay with Ben. She says: "You are a baby. I am brave. I want to see what is in there." She runs to the gate. She pushes it open. She goes in. Ben cries. He calls: "Lily, come back. Please. It is not safe." + +Lily does not hear Ben. She is too far. She sees a big hole. She wants to look inside. She walks to the edge. She leans over. She slips. She falls. She screams. Ben hears her scream. He runs to the gate. He sees the hole. He sees Lily. She is not moving. She is quiet. Ben is sad. He is sorry. He wishes he could help Lily. He wishes Lily listened to the sign. He wishes they played somewhere else. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toy farm. They have cows, horses, chickens and pigs. They like to make noises and pretend they are farmers. + +"Look, Lily, I have a big barn for the animals. It is brown and has a red roof. Do you like it?" Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben, it is very nice. But where is my barn? I want a barn too," Lily says. + +"You can have this barn. It is smaller, but it is pink. Pink is your favorite color, right?" Ben says. He gives Lily the pink barn. + +"Thank you, Ben. I love the pink barn. It is so pretty. Can I put some animals in it?" Lily says. + +"Sure, Lily. You can put any animals you want. But hurry, we have to finish soon. Mommy said it is time for lunch," Ben says. + +Lily and Ben put some animals in the pink barn. Lily chooses a white horse, a black cow, a yellow chicken and a pink pig. She thinks they look nice together. + +"Look, Ben, I finished. These are my animals. They are happy in the pink barn. What do you think?" Lily says. + +"I think they are great, Lily. You have a good farm. I like your animals too. They are different from mine, but they are all friends," Ben says. + +Lily and Ben smile at each other. They are happy with their toy farm. They hear Mommy calling them. + +"Come on, kids, it is time for lunch. Wash your hands and come to the table," Mommy says. + +"OK, Mommy, we are coming. Can we play with the farm again after lunch?" Lily and Ben say. + +"Of course, you can. But put away your toys first. And don't forget to say thank you to each other for sharing," Mommy says. + +Lily and Ben say thank you to each other. They put away their toys and run to the kitchen. They are hungry and excited. They wonder what Mommy has made for lunch. They hope it is something yummy. +Lila was a shy girl who liked to organize her toys. She had many dolls, cars, blocks and books, and she always put them in neat rows and piles. She did not like to share or play with other kids, because she was afraid they would mess up her toys or laugh at her. + +One day, her mom took her to the park, where there was a big Christmas tree and a sleigh with reindeer. Lila was curious about the reindeer, but she stayed close to her mom and did not talk to anyone. She saw some kids petting and feeding the reindeer, and she wished she could do that too, but she was too shy. + +Then, she heard a voice say, "Hi, I'm Rudy. Do you want to be my friend?" She looked up and saw a small reindeer with a red nose standing in front of her. He had a friendly smile and a shiny bell around his neck. Lila was surprised and scared, and she hid behind her mom. + +"Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you," Rudy said. "I'm shy too, you know. That's why I have this red nose. It helps me feel brave and special. But sometimes, the other reindeer tease me and call me names. They say I don't belong with them, because I'm different." + +Lila felt sorry for Rudy, and she realized he was just like her. She wanted to help him and be his friend, but she did not know how. She looked at her mom, who smiled and nodded. She took a deep breath and stepped out from behind her mom. She reached out her hand and touched Rudy's nose gently. + +"Hi, I'm Lila. I like your nose. It's very pretty and bright. I'm shy too, you know. That's why I like to organize my toys. It helps me feel calm and happy. But sometimes, I feel lonely and bored. I wish I had someone to play with me, because I have many toys." + +Rudy's eyes lit up and he wagged his tail. He was happy that Lila liked his nose and wanted to play with him. He said, "Thank you, Lila. You're very kind and sweet. I would love to play with you and see your toys. Maybe we can organize them together, and have fun. And maybe, we can also make some new friends, who will like us for who we are, not for how we look." + +Lila smiled and nodded. She felt brave and special too. She took Rudy's bell and put it around her neck. She said, "Yes, Rudy. Let's go and play. And let's be friends forever, no matter what." + +They held hands and walked to the sleigh, where Lila's mom was waiting. They climbed on the sleigh and waved to the other kids and reindeer, who smiled and cheered. They went for a ride around the park, and they felt the wind and the sun on their faces. They laughed and sang, and they felt happy and free. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be afraid to be yourself, and don't judge others by their appearance. You can find friendship and joy in unexpected places, if you open your heart and mind. +One day, a boy named Sam and his dad went to the forest. They wanted to hunt for some food. Sam's dad gave him a small spear to hold. He said, "Be careful, Sam. This is sharp. Don't poke yourself or anyone else." + +Sam nodded and followed his dad. He liked the forest. He saw many trees, birds, and animals. He heard many sounds. He smelled many things. He felt very happy. + +But Sam was also curious. He wanted to see more of the forest. He wandered away from his dad. He did not notice that he was going too far. He saw a big lake. He saw some fish in the water. He thought, "Maybe I can catch a fish with my spear. That would be fun." + +He threw his spear at a fish. He missed. His spear sank into the water. He could not see it anymore. He felt very sad. He said, "Oh no! I lost my spear. Dad will be angry. What will I do?" + +He heard his dad calling his name. He ran back to him. He said, "Dad, I'm sorry. I wandered away. I lost my spear in the lake. I was trying to catch a fish." + +His dad hugged him. He said, "Sam, I'm glad you're safe. I was worried. You should not wander away. You could get lost or hurt. The forest can be dangerous. And you should not throw your spear. You could hurt someone or yourself. The spear is not a toy. It is a tool." + +Sam said, "I'm sorry, Dad. I won't do it again. I learned my lesson. Can you forgive me?" + +His dad said, "Of course, I forgive you. You are a good boy. You are modest. You admit your mistake. You say sorry. You want to do better. I'm proud of you. Come on, let's go home. Maybe we can find another spear on the way." +Once upon a time, there was a small rabbit. It wanted to race with its friends but it couldn't find them. The rabbit hopped around and asked everyone it passed: "Have you seen my friends?" + +Suddenly, the rabbit bumped into a big fox. "Have you seen my friends?" said the rabbit. The fox smiled and said: "I know where your friends are. You must race to find them." + +The rabbit was excited. The fox pointed to a zigzag path. "You must follow the zigzag path to reach the top of the hill," said the fox. The rabbit nodded, hopped to the path, and began to race. + +The race was difficult. The rabbit leapt over rocks and jumped over branches. But no matter how hard it tried, the zigzag path seemed to get longer. The rabbit was tired. It stopped to catch its breath, then it raced as fast as it could. + +Finally, the rabbit saw its friends at the end of the path. It hopped faster and faster, quickly reaching them. Everyone hugged the bunny and cheered: "You did it!" + +The rabbit was happy. It raced with its friends all day, enjoying the fun. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who were very adventurous. They decided one day to have a race. One friend counted to three, and they both started running. It was a close race, but one friend was a little faster, and he won! + +The winner was so exciting that he gave a big yawn. His friend knew he was happy, so he yawned too. They kept yawning and laughing and running around until they were too tired. + +So they took a nap and dreamt about their next adventurous race! +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Max. Max was so excited because it was the day of the town parade. He put on his best hat and went with his mom to watch. As they walked, Max started to feel really sleepy. He yawned and rubbed his eyes. + +Max's mom turned to him and said, "Max, don't yawn! Look at the parade - it's so fun and exciting!" + +But Max kept yawning. He was so sleepy! His mom said, "Let's go get some ice cream. That should help you stay awake for the parade." + +Max cheered and ran to the ice cream stand. But when he got there, it smelled so smelly! He held his nose and said, "It stinks here, Mommy!" + +His mom laughed and said, "It won't be so bad if we get a cone and sit over there to watch the parade." + +So they each got an ice cream cone and sat on a bench. Max was so happy - he was wide awake and he could watch the parade with his mom. They smiled and waved as the parade passed. It was a perfect day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lisa. One day, Lisa decided to go to the beach, so she packed her bag and ran out of the door. + +When she got to the beach, it was so peaceful and beautiful! Lisa loved the sound of the waves crashing against the shore. She immediately went to the water, wanting to try out some surfing. + +As Lisa started to paddle the surfboard out, she realized that the ocean was much bigger than she'd thought. Suddenly, Lisa started to panic. + +"Help!" she cried, but no one could hear her. The big ocean had swallowed her up. + +Lisa was so scared and alone. She paddled and paddled, but the ocean seemed to never end. She was going to be lost out there forever! + +Finally, Lisa's fear got the best of her and the little girl never made it back home. +One day, a grumpy bull decided to go for a walk. He walked past a farmer and the farmer said, "What are you doing out so early?" The bull said he was just out for a stroll. The farmer nodded and the bull continued walking. + +As he walked, the bull noticed a small, yellow butterfly. He thought it looked so pretty! He decided he wanted to catch it, so he started chasing it. The butterfly flew around, faster and faster, until it finally tired out and the bull managed to catch it. + +The farmer, who had been watching all this, shook his head slowly. He said, "You should not have done that, bull. You see those butterflies live in a field of plants, which the farmer needs to grow food. Now those plants will die, and we will have nothing to eat!" The bull felt very ashamed. + +The farmer was very angry. He decided to give the bull a punishment. He took him away and locked him in a cold, dark prison. The bull felt very sad, knowing that he had made a bad decision. The farmer and the bull never saw each other again. +Once there were two friends called Jack and Sam. They played together every day. + +One day, Jack did something that made Sam mad. Sam got so angry he shouted and yelled at Jack. + +Jack tried to say sorry, but Sam wouldn't listen. He just kept roaring like a lion. + +So they had a fight. Jack didn't want to fight, but Sam was too mad. They pushed and punched each other until the ground was soaked with tears. + +In the end, it was little Jack that got the worst of it. Sam was much bigger than him and he got hurt a lot more. He had bruises on his arms and legs. + +Finally, Jack just had to run away and hide. He felt too sad and scared to do anything else. The fight had a very bad ending. +Once there was a little boy who admired the landscape. He loved looking out at the trees, the rivers and the sky. It was always so fine. + +One day, he saw a new bird in the tree. He was so excited! He rushed to tell his mum who was sitting in the garden. + +The little boy said, “Mummy, come look at this bird! It’s so unusual!†+ +His mummmy smiled and said, “Let’s discuss it. Tell me why it’s unusual.†+ +The little boy liked discussing the bird. He said, “It’s so different from the other birds in this landscape!†+ +His mummy said, “That’s why the landscape is so special, it has lots of different birds. That’s very special, isn’t it?†+ +The little boy agreed and enjoyed the scenery even more. He smiled and said, “It’s so fine!†+Once upon a time, there was a girl named Libby. Libby was very eager to learn how to play the guitar. She went up to her Mommy and said, "Mommy, can I learn to play the guitar?" + +Her Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, of course you can Libby. Let's go get a guitar and see what you can learn." + +They went to the store and Libby picked out the prettiest, blue guitar she could find. Libby was so eager to get started that when they got home, she ran to her room and started practicing. + +Libby's Mommy smiled and watched Libby with pride. Libby loved playing the guitar and she practiced every single day. Within a few weeks, Libby had learned a few songs. + +Libby was so proud of herself that she took her guitar and went over to show her friends. All of her friends said she was a very good guitar player. Libby smiled and said, "Thank you very much!" She was very happy that she had learned to play the guitar. +A little girl named Tilly started to explore her house one day. She looked in the kitchen, the living room, and the bedrooms. Then she came to the closet. It was a big, scary closet! +Tilly timidly opened the door to the closet. Inside she found a little green frog hopping around. "Hello!" Tilly said. +The frog was very bossy. He said, "We get to play a game! I'm going to be the leader. I get to decide what we'll do. Is that all right with you, Tilly?" +Tilly nodded. She liked the frog! He was so bossy, but also fun. Together they played games and laughed. They had a great time in the closet. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Max and Sam. Max was very selfish and never wanted to share anything with Sam. One day, Max found a shiny penny on the ground and he picked it up. Sam saw Max pick it up, and blurted out "Hey, can I have it?" + +Max was very selfish and he refused to share it with Sam. He said, "This is mine, and I'm not going to give it to you!" + +Sam was sad and did not understand why Max was being so selfish. He replied, "But why can't you share it with me? That's not fair!" + +Max gained something that day, the penny. But he also left something, friendship. Sam was sad, but Max didn't care. He was too busy being selfish with his new penny. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to have a fun time. She asked her parents for a tent and they said yes! She went to the store, and bought a beautiful tent. + +She put it up in the backyard, and invited all of her friends to come play. They all had so much fun playing in the tent, and they even invited the birds and the bees to come visit. Together they played hide and seek. + +By the end of the day, they were all tired and said goodbye to each other. The little girl packed up the tent and put it away. + +The moral of the story is that doing something nice will make you feel good. Having fun with friends is always a great way to finish the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was walking in the woods. She felt happy and free, until she saw an insect flying around her. She started to wonder why it was flying so close to her face. + +Suddenly, the little girl heard a loud noise and felt something hit her the shoulder. She looked in the same direction the insect had come from and saw an old man with a gun. He was hunting for insects near the woods. + +The old man felt guilty for shooting an innocent little girl and he quickly ran away to hide. The little girl was hurt, but she was okay. + +The moral of the story is that no matter how careful you are, bad things can still happen. Therefore, it is important to be aware of your surroundings and always be on the lookout for danger. +One day, there was a bossy root living in the countryside. Every day, he whistled as he moved through the fields. His whistle was so loud that it made the other roots feel scared. + +One sunny morning, a little girl was out walking in the country with her dad. She heard the root whistling and decided to investigate. She went over to the root and listened to it carefully. + +Suddenly, the root stopped its whistling and started to laugh. The little girl was amazed to hear this. She asked her dad why the root was laughing. He explained that something special was going to happen in the village and the root knew it. + +The next day, a parade came to the village with lots of decorations, music and people. The little girl and her dad watched in amazement. When it was all over, the little girl realised that the root had been right. The bossy root had known about the parade ahead of time and had been excited about it! +One day, a little girl wanted to go outside. Her mom had something special for her - new, big scissors! The little girl was so excited to go outside and use them. She put on her coat and ran to the playground. + +But then it started to rain! No matter how hard she tried, the rain was too much and the little girl had to go home. But when she did, she realized the scissors were gone! She must have dropped them at the playground! + +The little girl was very sad about her lost scissors. She and her mom searched for them everywhere, but never found them. She would never get to use her big scissors, and that made her cry. +Once upon a time there was a girl. Her name was Sara. She was very curious and liked to explore. + +One day she saw a big sailboat in the water. She thought it was so strange and cool. She asked her mom if she could sail in the boat. Her mom said yes, so Sara put on her swimsuit and hopped in the boat. + +Sara sailed for a long time. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. It was so lovely. + +When Sara was finished, she decided to do a little exercise. She did some weird stretches and then jumped in the water. She swam around and laughed. + +Sara had a great day. She was so happy she got to sail and do a weird exercise. Sara knew this was a day she would never forget. +Molly was a brave girl. She was three years old and determined to find something special. She had a bright red bucket with her. + +Molly went around her garden collecting things. She put stones, twigs and leaves into her bucket. It was getting heavy. + +Molly kept going until she found something amazing. It was a beautiful butterfly with yellow wings. She carefully put the butterfly into her heavy bucket. + +Molly was so happy. She ran home with the heavy bucket. When she opened it, the butterfly flew away. Molly was sad, but she knew the butterfly was free. + +Molly decided to keep collecting things in her bucket. She knew that if she kept looking, she'd find something special. +Mum and Dad took the kids on a trip. It was a cheap trip, so the kids were extra excited. They hopped in the car and off they went. + +When they arrived at the destination, the kids rushed out of the car with eyes wide open. They could barely contain their excitement. + +"What's the first thing we're doing?" shouted one of the kids. + +"Let's go for a walk," said Dad. + +They all walked together and soon began to feel very tired. One by one, they all began to yawn. + +Mum saw them yawning and said: "Let's head back to the car and take a little nap." + +They all agreed and soon afterwards they were off on their next trip, feeling refreshed and ready for the next adventure. +Mark was feeling very tired. He had been playing with his friends all morning and it was time for a nap. He went to his room and lay down. Closing his eyes, he felt his body relaxing. Then, his little sister walked in and started playing with his toys, making lots of noise. + +Mark sighed. He stood up and tried to get his sister to go back to her own room, but she wouldn't listen. Then Mark had an idea. He went to the bathroom and grabbed the lotion. He came back and gently marked a line in the middle of the room with it. He showed his sister the line and asked her to stay on her side of the room. + +His little sister glared at him, not wanting to obey. But then, she smiled and nodded, complying with his request. Mark smiled and went back to bed, knowing his room would be quiet. He felt very relieved and happy that he had found a gentle solution. +Once upon a time, there was a furry animal who wanted to escape. He was so scared, he thought about it all the time. He had heard about whooshing airplanes and wondered if he could get on one to escape. + +One day, he asked his friend, a bird, if he knew how to get on an airplane. The bird knew someone, who knew someone and soon, the furry animal was told to meet a person. + +The person was a man. He told the animal, that he could help him to get on the plane, but he had to lie. The animal did not like to lie, but he figured that this would only be one time, and he wanted to escape so badly that he agreed. + +The man gave him a ticket and the furry animal was on his way to the plane. Just as he was about to pass the security guards, the man had told him to lie to, the animal heard them say: + +"We know this is a lie. Tell us the truth, and then you may go". + +The furry animal was so scared, he couldn't speak. He just shook his head and was arrested for lying. The animal never got to escape and stayed in a cage for the rest of his life. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Harry and Jack. They were always having fun together and running around. +One day they decided to take a nap underneath a big open tree. It was so easy and comfortable to take a nap there. +Suddenly, they heard a noise and opened their eyes to see what it was. It was an old man walking past. +He smiled at the boys and said, “If you want to have lasting friendship always keep an open mind.†+The boys thanked the man for his advice and stayed friends for many years after. +The moral of the story is that friendship is easiest when we remain open-minded. +Once upon a time there was an old man who lived in a house in the forest. Every day he would sit alone in his garden, looking up at the sky. + +One day, he noticed something strange. All the clouds in the sky had gotten bigger! + +The old man said to himself in surprise, "What is happening with all these clouds? They look very big!" + +Just then, a small little bird flew up to him and chirped, "The clouds are getting bigger because they are filling with water. Soon the sky will be very wet." + +The old man was delighted. "That's normal for this time of year," he said. + +The little bird flew away. The old man sat back down in his chair and watched as the clouds filled with more water, until the sky was heavy and grey and full of tears. +Once there was a wise friend who had a disagreement. He was so wise that he knew there was a much better way to solve the disagreement than shouting. He thought for a while and then had an idea. + +He said to his friend, "Let's talk it out and listen carefully to each other." His friend agreed. + +They sat down together and talked about why they disagreed. They listened carefully to each other, and soon they both agreed on a better solution than what they had originally thought. + +They smiled at each other and felt glad they solved the disagreement in such a wise way. They became even better friends! +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant boy. He liked to play outside every day. One day he saw something he had never seen before. It was a big yellow salad! It looked yummy and he wanted to eat it. + +The boy went to the salad and tried to take it. But it was stuck! He tried to open it, but the lid was shut. He tried to shake it, but the lid was really shut tight. + +The boy was sad. But then he had an idea. He ran inside to his mom and asked her to open the salad. Mom used a special tool and opened the lid. It was brilliant! + +The boy was so happy. He couldn't wait to eat the salad. He thanked his mom and they both enjoyed the salad together. The end. +Carly and her dad were having a lovely day at the beach. Ever since Carly was a little toddler, she had been fascinated by dolphins and would always try to find them when she came to the beach. + +As they were looking for a dolphin, Carly noticed a little one bobbing about the waves not far from their spot. She jumped up and down excitedly and shouted "Daddy, look! A dolphin!" + +Her dad quickly grabbed his binoculars and scanned the horizon. He said to Carly, "It is a dolphin, but it looks very lonely. Let's try and swim out to it so that it won't be lonely anymore." Carly smiled and said "Yes, please!" + +So they both jumped into the water and tried swimming out to the dolphin. It was difficult and they had to keep trying and trying, but they did not seem to be getting any closer. After a while, they realised they were not going to succeed. + +Sad and disappointed, they swam back to the shore. Carly's dad said "It was very difficult to reach the dolphin, but sometimes it's better not to reach our goals. Not every situation has a happy ending - sometimes it's better to accept things the way they are." + +Moral of the story: It's not always necessary to succeed. Sometimes it's better to accept things the way they are. +Once there was a house and in it lived a family. Lena was the mom, Tim was the dad, and Benny was their 3-year-old son. One day, Benny watched as his parents were discussing something near the ladder in the playroom. He was curious and wanted to know what they were talking about. + +When his parents saw Benny, they stopped talking. Tim explained that Benny was too young to understand. Then he said: “We're talking about getting a new ladder. The old one isn't very dependable.†+ +Benny was confused. What did dependable mean? He asked his dad and he explained that dependable meant something you could trust and rely on. + +Benny was very happy to know what his parents were discussing. He was excited they were getting a new ladder, and he couldn't wait to see it! +Jimmy had a dependable friend who lived in the shade. His name was Lenny and he was a turtle. Lenny didn't like to move very fast - Jimmy had to wait a while when they went on walks. But Jimmy liked it because he got to watch Lenny walk in a funny way - he would reverse his steps and go back the way he came. + +One day, Jimmy and Lenny went on a special walk. Lenny walked backwards, but this time it was different. He started to get really fast and spun around in a circle. Jimmy watched, amazed. Lenny just kept spinning around in circles. He was so fast! + +Jimmy laughed and laughed. He wished he could do the same thing. Then, he had an idea - he started to spin, too. He had forgotten how to reverse his steps, so he spun around in the same circles that Lenny did. The two of them spun around, getting faster and faster. + +Jimmy and Lenny spun around until they were too dizzy to keep going. They both fell back into the shade and lay there, panting. Even though Jimmy was still dizzy, he was thankful to have such a dependable friend like Lenny! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named May. She was only three years old. One day, she was walking through the forest when she heard a strange sound. She was scared, but decided to keep walking. Suddenly, she saw a big, furry animal in front of her! She felt helpless and wanted to run away. + +"What are you?" she asked the animal. + +The animal replied, "I am a bear! Don't worry, I'm friendly." + +May was not sure if she should trust the bear. She started to panic when the bear came closer. Suddenly, the bear took out a pin and stuck it in the ground. + +"What are you doing?" May asked. + +"I'm warning other animals, like foxes and deer, to not come closer," the bear said. + +May was relieved and realized that the bear was not trying to scare her. She thanked the bear, found her way out of the forest, and returned home safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a black cat named Jelly. Jelly loved to explore the world and meet new people. She was always looking for new places to visit and people to call her friend. + +One day, Jelly met a new friend. His name was Peter and he was a kind, friendly boy. He offered to take her on an adventure but Jelly was a bit scared, she didn't know if she could trust him. + +But Peter was patient. He waited for Jelly to feel comfortable and he showed her that she could trust him. After a few days, Jelly was ready to go and explore the world with her new friend. + +It was the most amazing adventure and Jelly and Peter had so much fun! As they ate jelly and played games, Jelly realized that she could trust Peter, and they became good friends. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, John and Jack. One day, after they had been playing all day, they were both very tired. John said to Jack, "Let's take a break. I need to borrow your opinion." + +Jack answered, "My opinion? What do you mean?" + +John explained, "I need your help to think of something creative for tomorrow. I'm stuck and I'm not sure what to do." + +Jack said, "Ok, I can lend you my opinion. What do you want to do?" + +John thought for a bit and said, "Let's play make-believe in the park! We can bring lots of toys and have lots of fun!" + +Jack was excited. "That sounds great! I have lots of ideas we can use. Let's go!" + +And so, John and Jack went to the park together to have a creative make-believe adventure. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Sarah. She loved to pray in the mornings, as it made her feel safe. One morning, Sarah wanted to pray outside, but there was a thick fog. + +Sarah hoped that the fog would go away so she could pray where she wanted. But it stayed. She knew it was difficult to see in the fog, so she decided to pray where she was. + +But then something bad happened. When Sarah finished praying, she couldn't see her way home! She got lost in the fog and couldn't find her way back. + +Unfortunately, she couldn't get back home because the fog was too difficult to navigate. Sarah was never seen again and her family prayed for her every day. +Once upon a time, there was a family who lived in a big house. One day, the sky got dark and the wind started to blow. Suddenly a tornado came tumbling down the street! + +The family were scared and hid under the stairs. But Dad was very enthusiastic to help and started to wipe the windows to let in light. The tornado was blowing and making the house shake. + +But Dad kept wiping the windows and soon the tornado was gone. The family looked outside and the sky was bright again. They were so happy that Dad had been so enthusiastic to help them. + +The family gave Dad a big hug and thanked him for wiping the windows and keeping them safe from the tornado. From then on, Dad was known as the Tornado Wiper! +Once upon a time, there was a dependable hand. Every day the hand worked hard, increasing all the things it needed to do. One day, the hand carried a very special basket. It was filled with surprises! The hand carefully increased the speed until it reached its destination. The hand opened the door and a smile grew wider and wider. Inside the basket was a present - it was a puppy! The dependable hand had surprised its lucky owner. From that day on, the hand and the puppy were the best of friends. The puppy would go on adventures with the hand, and he would rely on it for care and affection. The puppy's happiness increased, thanks to the dependable hand. +Once upon a time there was a body. It was so big and happy. The body wanted to play in the water. So it jumped into the sea and started to splash. The water felt so good on its feet. It splashed for a very long time and it felt very happy. The sea was so cool and blue. It was a really good day. + +The body continued to splash and play in the waves. It was having the best time ever. Then it got very tired. But it was so happy. So the body stayed in the water and splashed some more. It was still feeling so good. + +Eventually the body swam back to the shore. It had so much fun in the water. It was feeling refreshed and ready for the rest of the day. Splashing in the sea was a very good time for the body. +Once upon a time there were two people who were getting married. The man and the woman had been very excited to marry each other. + +On the day of their wedding, they stood before their friends and family and said the words, "I do." + +The lady wore a beautiful white dress, and the man had a sharp, black suit. Everyone cheered for them. + +After the ceremony, everyone got together for a party. They ate different kinds of food, like cream and cake. Everyone was having a great time. + +At the end of the party, the bride and groom thanked everyone for coming. They said, "We are so happy to be married. Thank you all for being available to be here today!" Everyone clapped and shouted auspicious wishes for the beautiful couple. +Once upon a time, there was a small green lizard. He was very selfish and loved to be alone. He never shared his food and never said hello to anyone. + +One day, the lizard saw a big bug. He wanted to eat it, but it was too slow. He got angry and started to increase his speed so he could catch the bug. He chased it and chased it, faster and faster, until he was too tired to go on. + +The lizard stopped to catch his breath, but the bug was still running away. The lizard was so mad he started to break things in his path. Then, the selfish lizard forgot about the bug, and instead wanted to break everything he saw. + +The lizard kept increasing his speed and breaking things, until he heard a loud noise and he fell to the ground. He had hit a big rock and was hurt. The selfish lizard was not able to move again, so he stayed there on the ground until his little heart stopped beating. + +The selfish little lizard was gone. He had been so angry that he did not think of the consequences of his actions and ended up dying. If only he had been less selfish and thought of others. Sadly, this is how his story ended. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Charlotte. She was adventurous and loved exploring the world around her. + +One day Charlotte heard thunder in the sky and she frowned. She ran inside the house and asked her mummy, +"Why did the sky make that noise?" Her mummy told her, "That noise was called thunder." + +Charlotte was curious and wanted to find out more. She asked her mummy, "Can I go outside and see the thunder?" Her mummy replied, "No, I'm sorry Charlotte. It's too dangerous." Charlotte sadly hung her head and looked out of the window. + +Suddenly the thunder stopped and the sun came out. Charlotte smiled and asked her mummy, "Can I go outside now?" Her mummy smiled back and said, "Yes, it's safe now and you can go explore." + +Charlotte was so happy. She wanted to find out why the thunder had made such a loud noise. She went outside and she was so adventurous that she explored for hours and hours! What a wonderful day it had been. +Once upon a time there was a long cardboard box. It was small enough for a 3 year old to carry, but large enough for something else to live inside. The 3 year old wanted to make it much more special. + +They grabbed some markers and began to print on the box in bright and colourful patterns. They used the markers to make big stars, happy faces and silly shapes. The 3 year old was very happy with the way their box was turning out. + +The 3 year old was ready to take their box to their next adventure. They gathered up the box and held it close. Everywhere they went, they took the box with them. + +Soon enough, they had other friends asking where they got their box! Everyone wanted a box like this. The 3 year old knew just what to do. They started to print long pieces of cardboard and give them to their friends. Now all their friends could visit anywhere with a box full of bright colours! +Once upon a time there was a little girl, who was three years old. Her name was Sarah. She was playing in her garden when she noticed something strange. It was a tiny green creature. + +Sarah frowned, "What is that?" she wondered. + +The creature replied, "Hello, Sarah! I am a nightmare. I came here to fix something for you." + +Sarah was surprised. She gasped and asked, "What are you going to fix?" + +The nightmare smiled, "I am going to fix your bad dreams. Go to sleep and you won't have any bad dreams anymore. Goodbye now!" + +So Sarah went to bed and soon enough, she fell asleep. She slept peacefully and had no more nightmares. In the morning, she was so happy! + +The end! +John was a strong boy. He woke up every morning feeling happy and ready for the day. His mom always had a banana for him, just the way he liked it. He would eat it so quickly, because it was his favorite. + +John would play outside all day long. He was so happy and felt so strong. One day, John was running so fast around the house, he tripped and fell on the ground. He started to cry, but his mom came running to give him a banana. He quickly forgot about his fall and grabbed the banana with a smile. + +John was so strong! He was proud of himself and kept playing. Every morning, he woke up strong, ready to do incredible things. He was so lucky to have one of his favorite snacks, the banana, to start his day! +Once upon a time, there was a big puddle outside. It was very wet! Three children wanted to play in it. + +The first child found a special stick and started to watch the puddle. He saw it getting bigger and bigger. He drew pictures in the wet mud with the stick. + +The second child opened a drawer and took out a bucket. She started to scoop the water from the puddle and put it in the bucket. + +The third child found a piece of paper. He started to make boats from the paper and float them in the puddle. The boats looked like little sails going across the water. + +The three children watched their boats as they sailed around the wet puddle. They had so much fun! +Once upon a time, there lived a bear and a rabbit in the same forest. One day, the bear and the rabbit were walking in the forest when they heard something in the bushes. The bear told the rabbit to be quiet and peeked through the leaves to see what was hiding. Inside the bush was a beautiful and magical bird. The bear and the rabbit looked in awe at the bird's pretty feathers. + +Suddenly, the bird flew out of the bush and spoke to the bear and rabbit: "Good friends! I have been sent here to reveal an order to you both!" + +The bear and the rabbit were very curious. The bird explained that it had come from a very peaceful kingdom and it wanted the bear and rabbit to help keep the forest peaceful too. + +The bird then flew away, leaving the bear and rabbit to ponder this mysterious order. With a little bit of courage, they decided to try to keep their beloved forest peaceful. + +From then on, the bear and rabbit worked together to maintain the peace and keep their special enchanted forest safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He liked to play all day long. He had lots of toys, but his favorite was his sock. + +One day he decided to play with his sock. He tried to make it jump, but it just wouldn't seem to work. He was starting to get frustrated. + +Then, his dad had an idea. He told the little boy to try to make it hop. The little boy was little confused at first, but he tried it. This time, it seemed easy! The little boy was so happy, he clapped his hands. The sock hopped all around the room, and the boy laughed and laughed. + +The little boy kept hopping his sock all around, even when it was time for bed. He was having so much fun, it was almost like he didn't want to stop. But eventually, his dad said it was time for bed and he tucked his little boy in. The last thing he saw before he went to sleep was the sock, still hopping around the room. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a dog and a cat. The two were always together, playing and chasing. One day, the cat said to the dog that he wanted to rise up and touch the sky. Although the dog thought it seemed impossible, he was wise and didn't want to stop his friend from believing in his dream. + +So the cat started to jump, trying to reach the sky. After a few jumps, something strange happened. The cat's legs began to rise higher and higher and soon enough, she left the ground and was flying! The dog was so happy for his friend and decided to join in. He ran and jumped, and with each jump, the dog rose. + +It was then when the cat noticed something strange. The dog was rising higher and higher than her. She asked the dog how he was doing it. The dog proudly answered, "It's all in the heal!" He then explained that he had been practicing a special kind of jump which involved jumping on his heel. + +With that, the two friends continued to fly, and they had the most wonderful time! They were both so happy and wise. +Once upon a time there was a queen. She was very proud and she loved to rule her kingdom. But one day she got scared. Something was happening and she didn't know what it was! She went to ask her best friend, the prince, what was going on. + +"What's scaring you, my queen?" asked the prince. + +The queen was embarrassed because she was scared. "Something is not right," she said. + +The prince knew just what to do. He took the queen by the hand, and together they went to the top of the castle. There, looking out across the land, the prince said "don't be scared, my queen. From here we can see everything, and nothing can scare you." + +The queen smiled. She knew the prince was right. Together they watched the sun set and all their worries seemed to fade away. The queen was no longer scared. She felt brave and strong. And she knew that nothing would ever scare her again. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty team of basketball stars. They were having a practice when one of them suggested they should travel and find some new players. Everyone agreed and they packed their bags and set off on their journey. + +As they were walking, they noticed a group of children happily playing together. The team stepped closer to get a better look. +"Let's try them!" one of the players said. + +The children were shy at first. But once the players started giving them tips and playing together, the children came out of their shells. They were so happy! +"You guys are really great!" one of the players said. + +The basketball team selected some of the children to join them and together, they returned to the court. Everyone was impressed with the new players, especially with their mighty skills. The team had a great time and made some new friends. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Millie and Penny. They were the best of friends and did everything together. One day the two friends decided to plan something special and Penny had just the idea. + +"Let's go to the beach!" she said. "That would be lovely. We can build castles together". + +Millie was so excited and jumped for joy. "Let's go now!" she said. + +The two friends put on their swimsuits and grabbed a big bucket and their spades. They ran to the beach and the sand felt so soft under their feet. + +Millie and Penny began to plan their castles and each one was more colourful and beautiful than the one before. They laughed, they sang and they ran in the sand making lovely shapes. When it was time to say goodbye, Millie and Penny hugged. They both knew that this was a day they would never forget! +Jimmy was a famous 3 year old. Everyone wanted to be like him! His parents urged him to help with chores around the house. One day, Jimmy's parents showed him the dishwasher. They urged him to load the dishwasher with the dishes from the sink. Jimmy was so excited! He loved helping with chores. He carefully put each dish into the dishwasher and soon it was full. Everyone was so impressed and Jimmy had become even more famous. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jenny. Jenny had a light green apple. She loved her apple because it was the sweetest fruit she had ever tasted. + +One day, Jenny wanted to marry her apple. She wanted to give it a hug and a kiss, so she went to the apple tree and said: "I want to marry you". + +But the apple didn't listen to Jenny. It said, "No, I don't want to marry you. You can't marry fruit." + +Jenny was so sad and frustrated. She didn't know what to do. Jenny started to cry until a light shined down and a magical fairy appeared. + +The fairy said, "Don't worry, Jenny. You can't marry fruit, but you can always keep it close to your heart." + +Jenny smiled and hugged her apple one last time. She knew that even though she couldn't marry it, she could still love it forever. +Once there was a little boy named Paul. His favorite thing to do was to listen to jazz music. One day he decided to seat himself on a difficult seat in his house. + +Paul tried to seat himself, but it was too difficult for him. He got frustrated and cried for help. His mom came to his rescue. She said, "Come on Paul, let's try together!" + +But the seat was still too difficult. Paul tried and tried, but he could not seat himself. After some time Paul got mad and said, "I don't like jazz anymore!" + +Paul's mom was sad. She said, "That's too bad, Paul. You should always try hard and never give up on something you love." But it was too late. Paul had already made up his mind and didn't want to listen to jazz anymore. The bad ending was that Paul never enjoyed his favorite music again. +Once upon a time there was a great queen. The queen was very kind and had lots of friends. Everyone who lived in the kingdom loved the queen. +One day the queen wanted to go for a walk in her garden. She zipped down the path to explore the flowers and the trees. +Suddenly the queen saw something move in the bushes. She was scared but bravely went to investigate. A group of little squirrels scurried away. +The queen felt sad because the squirrels felt scared of her. She knew the animals in the kingdom should not be afraid of the queen and her people. +So she lovingly took care of all of the garden animals. She made sure they had enough food and a happy place to live. +The queen showed everyone that it’s great to be kind to each other and to animals. Everyone was very happy and the queen was loved even more. +The end. +Jack and his mommy were walking in the park and saw a doctor. He was charming and waved happily to them. Jack wanted to say hello and waved back. His mommy was really happy. She said Jack and the doctor should be friends. + +So, Jack and the Doctor separated and started playing and having fun together. Jack was so excited to have a new friend. But moments later, the Doctor took a deep breath, put his hands together, and blew out a really loud noise. Jack was really scared and started to cry. + +Mommy said it was time to go home. The Doctor said goodbye with a sad look on his face. Mommy said he must not have been used to having so much fun. As they walked away, Mommy had a funny feeling in her heart. + +They never saw the doctor again, and they were sad. But Mommy told Jack that sometimes bad things happen and there is nothing we can do. She said it was a reminder that they they should always cherish the nice moments they shared with their friends. +Teddy was a lazy bear. He liked to stay in bed all day and snuggle. One day, Teddy decided to go for a visit. He grabbed his hat and left to explore the world. + +At first, he saw a lot of things he didn't understand. He saw people with long, shiny hair. He saw them having fun, but he was too afraid to join in. + +Then, Teddy saw a bee. He was scared at first, but the bee only wanted to say hello. But Teddy was too lazy to move. The bee tried to explain that he just wanted to visit, but all Teddy wanted to do was ignore him. + +Finally, the bee flew away in frustration. Teddy was sad that he didn't get to visit the bee, and he went back home. From then on, he was determined to never be too lazy to visit his friends. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends - Snoop and Cookie. They were always together, playing and enjoying the sun. One day, Snoop told Cookie that he wanted to complete a language. Cookie was curious about what Snoop had planned. + +Snoop showed her a mild book filled with colourful letters and symbols. He explained that he was trying to learn how to read words from the book. Cookie got very excited and asked if she could join him. + +Snoop said yes, and both of the friends spent the whole day reading the book out loud. They laughed and giggled with each new word they could read. + +At the end of the day, they had finished the book. They could both read the entire language and Cookie thought it was amazing. + +Suddenly, Snoop said he was feeling tired so they decided to take a break. Cookie was very proud of her and Snoop's achievement and was excited to learn more languages together. +Bobby was playing in the park when he noticed a man jogging by. He had never seen someone jog before. Bobby asked his mom what the man was doing. His mom said he was doing something called 'jogging'. Bobby said that he wanted to try it too. His mom said he could, but to be careful. + +Bobby was feeling a bit scared but he decided to try jogging anyway. He put his hands up in the air and started running as fast as he could. He felt a bit wobbly at first but soon he was running smoothly. He felt good! + +Bobby ran until his mom said it was time to go home. He was so excited to tell everyone what he had done. He couldn't believe he had actually jogged all by himself. + +When he got home, Bobby told his dad all about the jogging. His dad was really proud of Bobby and said, "I knew you could do it. I always believed in you." Bobby felt really happy and he knew that he could do more things than he thought. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Daisy. Daisy was three years old. She loved to explore and play all day long. One day while she was playing, Daisy saw a pen on the ground. She picked it up and examined it closely. She realized it was very heavy. She wanted to take it home with her, so she put it in her pocket. On her way home, Daisy kept pulling the pocket of her clothes down to make sure the pen didn't fall out. When she arrived home, she was so excited to show her parents the pen she found. She realized it was a very special item to have and knew she would keep it forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. She spent her days exploring the world around her. One day, Sarah was walking by a stream. As she looked around, she noticed a pattern in the rippling water. She thought it was so beautiful and magical. + +Excited to show her parents, Sarah ran back home and found her mom in the kitchen. She proudly showed her mom the pattern she noticed in the stream. + +Amazed by what she saw, Sarah's mother asked her, "Do you know what that pattern is called?" Sarah shook her head and said, "No, what is it?" Her mother replied, "That's called a ripple!" + +The next day, Sarah and her mom went back to the stream. This time, Sarah noticed something even more interesting! She noticed some yummy fruits on the trees that lined the stream. Sarah and her mom picked the fruits and brought them home to eat. + +Sarah learned a valuable lesson: when we take the time to notice the world around us, we can find beautiful patterns and yummy treats! +Once upon a time, there was a noisy princess. She loved to make loud music and play with her friends all the time. + +One day, the noisy princess wanted to go to the park. But her mom said no, because it was too late. The princess was so sad and started to cry. + +But then, her mom had a good idea! She had a surprise that was going to excite the princess. + +They went to a wonderful amusement park. The princess was so excited to be there. She had lots of fun riding all the rides and eating delicious food. The princess was so happy and forgot all about going to the park. +Once there was a famous girl. She loved to balance. Every day she would practice balancing her books in her closet. One day, she found a special stick that became her favorite. She took it out of the closet and started to balance it everywhere she went. She became so good at balancing it that everyone wanted to be like her. Soon she was famous. Everyone wanted to know how she could balance so well, and she told them it was because of the stick. +Once upon a time there was a duck who loved to go fast. He was so fast that he could forget all about being careful. But one day he tried to go even faster and he forgot to be flexible. He stuck out his wings and hit a tree, which made him slow right down. He felt so silly! He remembered that it's important to stay flexible and go at the right speed. He cruised around feeling so happy and lucky that he could forget and learn from his mistake. He went on to be the fastest duck in the world, but always remembered to stay flexible and go at the right speed. The end! +Once there was a little girl called Jenny. She always enjoyed playing outside with her friends the most. One day, however, she decided to something different - she was going explore in the garden alone. + +Jenny found a big fat rub in the garden. She knew it must be something special. She wanted to take it home. + +Jenny knew that if she took the rub it would not be special anymore. So, she decided to return it to the garden. By doing this, she made sure she would still have something to look forward to when she went back to the garden. + +Jenny learned a valuable lesson that day - you must always treat others things with respect, or it will not be special anymore. If you return it, it will be special for everyone to enjoy. +Once upon a time, a jolly sailor named Joe was sailing in his boat. He loved sailing, but one day the sea became rough. Joe was scared and the waves were big and scary. Suddenly, he heard a loud roar that made Joe shake with fear. A big and fierce shark was swimming in the water! + +Joe was so scared. He wanted to run away but he knew he had to be brave. He tried to stay calm and yelled out, "Go away! I don't want you here!" + +But the shark didn't listen. He kept swimming closer. Joe tried to sail away but the shark kept following. He kept getting closer and closer. + +Suddenly, an idea popped into Joe's head. He grabbed a fishing rod, put some bait on and threw it in the water. The shark was so excited to get the bait. He gobbled it up and stayed away from Joe's boat. Joe had won and he was so happy. He sailed away jolly and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a pink bird. The pink bird was so sad and it wanted to be happy. So it started to cry and cry, tears running down its feathers. + +The pink bird didn't know what to do. Then it remembered it heard of something called 'wine'. It thought it was worth a try so it flew down to the store to find it. + +The pink bird found a bottle of wine and brought it back with him. He opened it and took a sip. Suddenly, the pink bird felt so much better! Now he was happy and was no longer crying. + +The pink bird was so glad it found wine. Every day, it drank a little bit of wine and it was always happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a lemon. The lemon was big and round, and it was in a special bowl. One day, the lemon started to complain. It said, "I don't like being here. It's too hot and too sunny. I'm very uncomfortable." + +The bowl heard the lemon, so it quickly took it outside. The bowl thought that the lemon would be happy in the fresh air. But the lemon was not happy. It still complained. + +Then something dangerous happened. It started to rain! The bowl wanted to take the lemon inside, but it was too late. The lemon got very wet and started to feel cold. It complained even louder. + +The bowl wanted to help the lemon, so it put it next to the fireplace. Now the lemon is warm and happy. It doesn't complain anymore. +Bob was feeling organized. He put his books in piles, organized his stuffed animals, and even made his bed. He was very proud of himself. + +Then Bob heard a noise. It was coming from the kitchen. He ran to the kitchen. + +In the kitchen, Bob saw something that made him smile very big. There was popcorn everywhere! + +"Mommy, what happened?" Bob asked. + +"I was making popcorn, and it popped out of the pot!" + +Bob started to laugh. He ran around, picking up the popcorn. When he finished, he looked at his Mommy and asked, "Can we lock the door so no one takes our popcorn?" + +"Yes, Bob. Let's lock the door," Mommy said. + +So, Mommy and Bob locked the door. Now nobody could take their popcorn. And Bob and his Mommy enjoyed the popcorn together, proud that they had organized their kitchen so well. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Jack. He was always full of energy and loved to chew on his favourite treats! One day, he found an especially delicious looking carrot and was excited to eat it. + +Jack was worried that his friends didn't have anything to eat yet, so he decided to chew on the carrot and share it with them. He divided it into four equal parts, one for each of his friends. Together, they had a yummy snack. + +Jack's friends thanked him and were so happy with the food. Jack felt relieved that he was able to help his friends, even though he only had one carrot. With a smile, he said “it's better to give than to receive.†+ +Jack had learned an important lesson that day. Sharing with others can make us all happy and bring us closer together. What a wonderful lesson! +Once upon a time there was a farmer, who lived in a peaceful village. Every day he would drive his cows down to the meadows to graze and fill the meadows with their happy mooing. + +One day, while walking his cows, the farmer imagined something very strange - he imagined a beautiful leather saddle on his cow's back! He walked up to the cow to take a closer look and realized that it was true! There he found a beautiful leather saddle padded with soft green velvet. + +The farmer couldn't believe his eyes. "What is this magic?" he said to himself. + +He decided to take a ride on the cow, with the new leather saddle. To his amazement, the cow seemed to be very comfortable with him on its back. They rode around the village, the cow moving peacefully and calmly beneath him. + +The farmer was so happy that he wanted to share his amazing experience with everyone in the village. He shouted with joy, “Come, everyone! Look at this magic!†+ +The villagers all rushed to the fields and were amazed when they saw the farmer riding proudly on a leather saddle. From that day on, the farmer would always go around the village on his cow, with the beautiful leather saddle on its back. And everyone was very happy and peaceful. +One day, Sammy was playing outside with his little wagon. He was pulling it around and wearing his favorite blue hat. Suddenly, he heard his mother calling for him. + +"Sammy, come here. We need to save this yarn," said his mother. + +He knew that his mom needed help. She looked very worried and he wanted to help her. He ran to her side and asked "Mom, how can I help save the yarn?" + +"Well, Sammy," she said, "the yarn is very tangled and it will be a bit tricky. But I know if we work together, it will be easy!" + +So, Sammy and his mother worked together to try and save the yarn. It was hard work, but they kept trying. Finally, after a lot of effort, they managed to save the yarn. Sammy smiled proudly as they finished. + +"Good job, Sammy," said his mother with a big hug. "We saved the yarn!" +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog who loved to go out for walks. Everyday, the dog would wait at the front door for his owner to come home from work. As soon as he heard the key in the lock, the dog barked a happy greeting. + +One day, the owner surprised the dog with a scooter. She explained that now, it would be easier to practice and feed the dog's need for outdoor adventure. The dog jumped with glee and when the owners put on his leash, the dog hopped on the scooter and they went off exploring. + +Everyday, the dog and the owner went out together on the scooter to have a grand old time. What an adventure! The dog surely loved going on his scooter just as much as getting fed his favorite snacks. + +At the end of the day, the owner would always give the dog a big hug as a reward for being so loyal and loving. The dog always felt safe and happy and they both lived together happily ever after. +Max and Jo were two friends living together. They were always compassionate to each other, looking forward to being together at all times. One day Max was playing with his train set, laying out the tracks and fitting in the rails. Jo saw this and told Max that he could make something very special - he could mix the parts of the track and make something even more special. + +Max was excited and asked Jo to help him and so they began to mix the rails. Together, they made a loop, then a winding track and finally a tall bridge for the train to go over. But things started to go wrong and soon one of the rails started to bend and strain. Jo and Max were worried, but Jo said he knew a way to fix it and they needed to mix the rails even more. + +Max wanted to trust Jo, so they began to mix the rails again. Unfortunately, after a few more minutes the rail gave way and the train came tumbling off the track, crashing to the floor. Max was in shock and Jo felt so bad. He had wanted to make something special, but instead they had ruined Max's beloved train set. + +Max was devastated and ran away, leaving Jo alone with a broken rail and a broken train. He was filled with remorse and wished he had been more compassionate. He had caused this pain and he had no way to fix it. +A boy and his mother went to the store. They needed to buy a new scale. The boy was very excited. When they got to the store, there were so many different scales to choose from. The boy touched each one and liked the way some felt. But he couldn't decide which one to buy. + +The mother looked at all the different scales. She knew the boy wanted a nice one, but she also wanted something that was well made. After looking closely at all of them, the mother chose one. It looked sturdy and had a nice finish. + +The boy said it was too harsh. He wanted something softer. The mother smiled and understood. She went back and found a different scale. It was made of wood and was very soft. The boy was happy and thanked his mom. + +The mother smiled, seeing her son so delighted. She paid for the scale, and they both made their way back home. The new scale was much nicer and softer than the other one. The boy loved it. +Once upon a time there was a happy little girl. She loved to dream big dreams, and especially dream of dancing. When she dreamed of dancing, it felt harmless and special. She imagined the most wonderful and delightful of dances. + +In her dreams she saw herself twirling and spinning and jumping, just like a real ballerina. She would smile and laugh and feel so free while she was dancing. + +But when she woke up, she felt so sad! She wanted to bring her dream of dancing to life. + +So every day she got out of bed and practiced, just like a real ballerina. Eventually, she grew to be a very good dancer and was able to dance just like in her dreams! + +Now when she dreams, she knows that her dream will come true. And so her dream of dancing is now harmless and comes true every day. +John was dependable. Every day he would set off on his busy adventures. Then one day, when he went to open his usual door, he was surprised to see an unusual box on the front porch. It was a mysterious-looking box with a small sign attached to it. + +John could hardly contain his excitement as he open the box. Inside, he found a very special present. It was a small toy robot. It was very dependable, with a bright glowing light and the ability to do many different tasks. + +John was overjoyed! He couldn't wait to show the robot to his family. He quickly set the robot on the table and rushed off to find them. + +But when John returned, he found the robot gone--it had set off on its own adventures! He couldn't believe it. It seemed like the robot wanted to explore on its own. + +John couldn't stop thinking about the robot. He was sure that it would come back one day. A dependable friend like that would never let him down. And sure enough, a few days later the robot returned, happy to be back with his best friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was John. + +One day, he wanted to go for a swim. He asked mummy if he could go to the pool. Mummy said yes and so off he went. + +When he got to the pool, he saw it was very big and looked fun. But then he realized it was very ugly. The water was green and slimy. + +John didn't know what to do. He stared at the pool, feeling a bit scared. It seemed so strange. + +But then his friend came to the pool. She was happy and smiley. She asked John to come in with her and he said yes! + +John and his friend had so much fun swimming and splashing in the pool. Despite it being ugly, they had a wonderful time playing together. +Kim had a big day. She very excitedly put on her best dress, combed her hair, and skipped happily to school. When she arrived, the other kids had already started playing. Kim joined in, but it didn't take long for her to get in a mess. + +As she struggled to figure out what to do, her teacher Mrs. Robinson stepped in. She said, "Kim, why don't you try repeating the instructions?" + +Kim smiled. She liked repeating things. She listened carefully and followed the instructions exactly as Mrs. Robinson had said them. Pretty soon, she was doing the activity perfectly - everyone was so proud of her! + +Kim was overjoyed at her success and kept on repeating the instructions. Soon enough, she was the best in the class, and everyone wanted to learn from Kim. + +Mrs. Robinson said to the other students, "Okay everyone, it's clear that if you repeat what I say, you can be successful too!" + +Kim smiled again, knowing that she had learned an important lesson - if you keep trying and repeating, success will come. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was playing in her bedroom one rainy day. As she was playing, she heard a strange noise. Sarah paused and listened, and then she heard it again. It sounded like someone was singing! + +Curious, Sarah went to investigate. She slowly opened the door to her brother’s room. Inside, it was very dark and gloomy. She peeped around the corner and noticed her brother sitting on the floor, singing and holding a scarf. + +“What are you doing, big brother?†Sarah asked. + +“I’m wrapping this scarf around me,†he replied. “It makes me feel better when I’m feeling sad.†+ +Sarah smiled. She felt glad to see her brother feeling better, and she knew being kind could always help to make others happy too. + +Sarah thought, “Doing kind things for others is a good way to make the world brighter.†+ +The moral of the story is that kind words and acts can brighten even the gloomiest of places. +Once upon a time, there was a careless tiger. He was always so careless and didn't pay attention to where he stepped. One day he stepped on a special piece of paper that he had never seen before. The paper was magical, and when the tiger stepped on it - it folded! Not knowing what he had done, the tiger stepped on the paper several more times and found that no matter how many times he did it, the paper would fold back up. + +He was so excited and happy with the paper that he decided to show it to the other tigers. As the other tigers saw the paper fold, they all clapped their paws and made cheering noises! The careless tiger felt so proud of himself and he showed off his special paper every day. + +The tigers loved the paper so much that they started calling him Foldy Tiger! Everyone was so happy that the careless tiger had found something special. Even though he was careless before, the Foldy Tiger was always very careful now to make sure that nothing bad happened to his special paper. The tiger never became careless again! +Faizan was a 3 year old boy. He had a lot of fun playing in the park. He ran around, played tag, and laughed every day. One day, Faizan saw a bald man while playing. He noticed something familiar about the man. He asked his mom and she said, "That's your uncle!" Faizan was excited to meet his uncle and ran up to him. They began to play a game of matches. While playing, Faizan started to realize that his uncle was the same bald man he saw in the park! He was very happy and excited to know who he was. He played with his uncle every day, becoming closer and closer. Faizan was glad he could meet and play with his uncle who he had realized in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a tall boy named Jack. He was always curious and liked to explore the world. + +One day Jack was walking in the woods when he stumbled in his path. He saw something shining and decided to go closer to have a look. To his surprise, it was a big oxygen tank. He was so excited and wanted to show it to his family. + +Jack picked up the oxygen tank and started running back home. But suddenly he forgot where he was going and he stumbled again. It was getting dark and he was getting scared. + +Jack hugged the oxygen tank and started running again. He felt so alone in the woods. + +Just when he was about to give up, Jack heard a voice coming from the tree. It was an owl. + +"Jack, don't be scared. Go home, you will be safe soon." + +Jack was so surprised. He thanked the owl and ran home. + +When he arrived, his family was so glad to see him and his oxygen tank. They laughed and hugged him tightly. + +That's how Jack made it back home. Even when it looked tough at first, with help from the wise owl, he was able to make it back safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Robert. He was a curious child who loved to explore. One day, he decided to explore the woods. As he walked through the woods, he saw a big, filthy square. He stopped to look at it and wondered what it was. + +He decided to go up and take a closer look. When he got to the square, he saw that it was a pond. He could see little fish swimming around and he knew that it must be a special place. + +Robert couldn't resist the temptation to jump in, but he was scared. He had never been in a pond before, and he was scared of the unknown. He looked around, and he saw a girl who was also looking at the filthy pond. + +He walked up to her and asked, "Do you know what this place is?" The girl said, "This is the pond. It's very dirty, so you don't want to jump in." Robert was relieved. + +He thanked the girl for the advice, and then walked away. Robert was happy to have been brave enough to explore the woods, and he was also glad to know that the big, filthy square was just a pond. +Once upon a time there was a peaceful statue. It lived all alone in a green grassy field. Every day it counted all the number of flowers it could see. It loved to watch the shadows from the trees, moving across the grass as the sun changed in the sky. + +One day, a little girl came and stood near the statue. She looked very sad. The statue wanted to help her, so it began to count the number of butterflies nearby. Soon the girl was smiling. She thanked the statue for making her feel better. + +The girl came to visit the statue every day. Sometimes she ran through the grass and sometimes she hugged the statue. Together they watched the clouds, and the statue continued to count the number of stars that appeared as night fell. + +When night came, the little girl and the peaceful statue would say goodbye until tomorrow. But they both knew that they would always be friends. +Once there was a boy who liked to wave. He often waved hello to everyone he saw. He liked to wave to people on the street, especially when they were different. He thought everyone deserved to be waved to! + +One day, the boy decided to wave to a strange man he'd never seen before. He waved gently and the man waved back. But then the man kept getting closer and closer to him. He felt scared, so he tried to run away. But the strange man chased him down the street! + +The boy was so scared he didn't know what to do. He ended up crossing the street quickly, but didn't look for cars. Just then, a car came around the corner and ran him over! + +The boy was taken to the hospital, but it was too late. The boy's life was lost. + +This story teaches us that it is important to think before we act. Even if we want to help someone, it is important to keep ourselves safe. We must never take unnecessary chances! +A girl was playing in her garden one day. She was very careful and she wanted to have fun. Suddenly she saw a melon. She was so excited and she wanted to break it. + +She ran to the melon and tried to break it with her hands. But it was too hard to break! She thought she could try kicking it. She got ready and kicked it as hard as she could. The melon broke, but it broke the girl's foot instead. + +The girl started to cry because it hurt a lot. She was very sad and her mom and dad rushed out to help her. They took her to the doctor and the doctor said that she needs to take rest for a few days. + +The girl learned a valuable lesson. She should always be careful when playing. +One day, Sarah and her mother, Marie, were walking in the park. Marie looked up at the sky and said to Sarah, "Look, Sarah! It's so sunny today. Let's go for a ride on the rail!" + +Sarah clapped her hands excitedly and ran towards the rail. Marie grabbed her ticket and Sarah hopped on the rail. As the rail slowly wound through the park, Sarah was so excited that she shouted out loud, "Wheeeee! This is so much fun!" + +Marie smiled at Sarah and said, "Yes, this is fun. But Sarah, can you help me to improve the rail? + +Sarah thought for a moment, and then suggested, "We could plant little flowers near the rail, so it would look prettier." Marie cheered at Sarah's idea, and they decided to plant some flowers. + +At the end of the day, they looked back at the rail, which now had little flower patches all along it. "It looks so much better now," said Sarah, smiling. Marie agreed and gave Sarah a hug. "Thanks for helping me improve the rail!" Marie said. + +Sarah smiled, proud of herself. She had really improved the rail. +Jim wanted to fix his broken toy. It was important to him because it was his favorite. It was a bright yellow car and he had had a lot of fun with it. + +He asked his dad for help, but dad was busy. He just said, "Sorry Jim, I'm busy!" + +Jim was sad. He tried to fix the toy himself, but he was having trouble. He tried and tried without success. + +Finally, he picked up the toy. He held it tight and said, "It's ok, I kow how to fix this." But he didn't. There was only silence. + +Jim dropped the toy to the floor and ran away. He was too sad and the silence seemed so funny. He tried his best and felt like he had failed. His bright yellow toy was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a 'dog'. This dog was furry and had big eyes. His name was 'Fetch'. Fetch loved going for walks and playing in the sun. + +One day, Fetch's human put a 'leash' on him. Then, Fetch and his human went out for a walk. Outside, the sun 'glowed' so brightly that everything looked 'icy' like the snow! Fetch was so excited. + +Fetch and his human went for a long walk together. Fetch ran, jumped, and sniffed everything. He even made a few new doggy friends! It was such a fun day. + +Eventually, the sun began to go down. It was time to go home. All the way home, Fetch and his human watched the sun 'glow'. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was an enormous bicycle. It had huge wheels and looked like lots of fun. + +One day, a boy decided to take it for a ride. He asked his mum if could release the biggest bike and she said yes! + +The boy jumped onto the seat, and grasped the handlebars. He started to pedal and was off! + +The little boy rode very fast down the street. He was so happy to be on the enormous bicycle. Everywhere he went, he waved to people and shouted "Hello!" + +The little boy had lots of fun, until it was time to go home. He had to release the big bicycle and go inside. + +But he knew he had made a wonderful memory of the day he rode the enormous bicycle. +One day, two friends, Jim and Max, were playing in the park with their wagon. Max said to Jim, "Let's race with our wagon. Ready, set, go!" + +Jim and Max both started pushing their wagons, and the wagons rolled across the park. Jim's wagon was red and Max's wagon was blue. + +"I'm winning! I'm winning!" shouted Jim. + +But then, a very hairy bunny hopped into the park. It hopped fast and jumped around in front of the wagons. +Jim and Max had to stop and watch the bunny. + +"That bunny is so fast!" said Max. + +Jim agreed and said, "Yes, the bunny is a fast racer!" + +So Jim and Max changed their race to a bunny-watching race. They spent the rest of the day watching and laughing at the funny, hairy bunny. +Timmy was very impatient as he waited for his melon to arrive. He wanted it right away. +Just then he saw the delivery truck outside his house. He quickly ran outside. +Timmy saw the driver holding a big melon. He was so happy! He ran up to the driver and yelled "Mine, mine!". + +The driver laughed and said, "I think this melon is for you! I will put it down here for you". + +Timmy was so excited and he quickly picked up the melon. He hugged it tightly and yelled "Thanks!". + +The driver gave Timmy a hug and said, "You're welcome! Enjoy your melon". + +Timmy thanked the driver again and ran into his house. He opened the melon and couldn't wait to eat it. He was so happy! +Mum and June were packing by the lake. In the lake was a swan. + +Mum said to June, "Let's pack this swan so we can take it home!" + +June said, "It's very hairy, Mum!" + +Mum smiled and replied, "Yes, it is very hairy. We need to be very gentle. Let's go and get a nice large box for the swan." + +June and Mum went to the shop and found a box that was perfect for the swan. They carefully packed the swan into the box and took it home. + +At home they opened the box, and the swan flew out and gracefully glided around the room. + +June clapped her hands and said, "That's our new hairy swan!" +Once upon a time, there was a generous lady named Jane. Every day, she would share her toys and candy with the children in her neighbourhood. However, one day a letter came for Jane. When her friends asked her what it was, she refused to tell them. Jane was very secretive about the letter. + +The children were curious and asked her to show them the letter. But Jane still refused. She simply told them that it was something personal. + +The children were disappointed that she didn't want to share the letter with them. But they still thought Jane was very generous. The next day, the children got a surprise. Jane arrived with a big box of candy and toys. She said it was a gift for being so understanding. + +The children were happy and thanked Jane for her generous gift. Jane smiled and said that it was her way of saying thank you for understanding her. From that day on the children were careful to respect Jane's letters and surprises! +Once upon a time, there was an old man who loved to watch the sunrise every day. He was so happy when the sun came up! One morning, the old man had an urge to do something different, so he decided to take a walk. + +The old man walked for a long time. He soon became very tired and his feet hurt from walking. But he kept going until he saw a beautiful sunrise on the horizon. He smiled with joy as he watched the sun come up. + +After watching the sunrise, the old man continued walking until he grew too tired. He was so sad to have to stop because he was so close to his house. But he knew it was the right thing to do. + +He slowly made his way back home, feeling a bit hurt that he had to turn back. But he smiled as he remembered the beautiful sunrise he had seen on his walk. He vowed to keep walking until he reached his house, so that he could enjoy the sunrise every day. +Once there was a little girl called Jane. Jane loved to mark things. One day she was playing on the floor and noticed a mark on the carpet. She excitedly asked her mom what was that mark. Her mom said, "It's only food, Jane. It must have been spoiled." Jane frowned and said, "It shouldn't have been there!" Her mom explained, "You can always mark something else with your marker. Would you like to mark something together?" Jane nodded and smiled. + +So the two of them went to the kitchen where Jane's mom gave her a coloring book. Jane was thrilled and picked up her marker. She started drawing circles and squares. Every line was bright and happy. Afterwards, she proudly showed her mom her artwork. Her mom said, "Wow, Jane! That's so beautiful. Let's go and show it to Daddy!" Jane happily agreed and showed Daddy all the happy marks she made. He laughed and said, "I love it! Good job, Jane!" + +Jane enjoyed their time together and never forgot the lesson she learned that day: it's okay to make marks, but never spoil things with food. +Once upon a time there was a light armchair. It was pretty, with cushions and a soft back. It was perfect for sitting in, and every day the armchair opened its eyes and welcomed the new day. + +One morning, a magical creature flew down and landed on the armchair. It was a fairy who could print thoughts and feelings on paper, and she offered to make something special for the armchair. + +The fairy reached into her pocket and pulled out a tiny print machine. She told the armchair this machine would make something especially for it. She waved her wand and the print machine sprang to life, chugging and whirring away as it printed out a big surprise. + +When the print machine finished, it spit out a beautiful light purple blanket, and the armchair was so pleased. The armchair hugged the blanket and thanked the fairy for being so kind. + +That night when the armchair lay down for a rest, the blanket felt like a warm hug, and it was filled with so much love. From then on, the armchair would always carry the blanket with it, feeling light and happy and loved. +Once upon a time there was a small boat. Inside the boat sat two friends, Mark and Joe. Mark was shy and didn't say much, while Joe was very friendly and chatty. Every day they would sail the boat around the lake. + +One day, when they were rowing, Joe said to Mark, “Let's do something different today, let's let the wind take us as far as it can!†Mark was shy, but he nodded his head in agreement. + +They held the handle tightly and the boat started to sail. The wind brought them further and further away, until the shore was no longer in sight. Suddenly, the sky started to turn dark and the wind started to pick up. + +Joe said, “I think we should go back now,†but Mark was too scared to speak. Joe grabbed the handle, but he couldn't turn the boat around. It seemed like they were stuck. + +The wind kept blowing and the boat kept sailing. After some time, the sun started to set and they saw land in the distance. Joe finally managed to turn the boat around and they sailed back safely. + +Mark was still shy, but he knew he had learned a valuable lesson that day. From then on, he no longer feared the unknown. +Once upon a time, there was a pup who lived with a family of people. His name was Lucky and he had a special skill - he could take pictures! Every day he used his camera to take photos of things he saw. He loved to take photos! + +One day, something strange happened. Lucky heard a funny noise, so he was very alert. Something was coming towards him, but he couldn't see what it was! Suddenly, a bright thing came out of the sky. It was a drone with a camera on it! + +Lucky was not sure if he should be scared or happy. But he waited, and the drone took some pictures of him. Then, it started to go away. Lucky was amazed - the drone had just accepted him! From then on, Lucky always kept his camera on him in case the drone came back. +Shelly was so lucky! She was standing in the pastry shop, looking around at all the delicious cakes and treats. She saw beautiful cupcakes with hundreds and thousands, soft gingerbread men, and brightly coloured icings topping them all. She couldn't decide which yummy treat to choose. + +Then, something magical happened. With a twinkle of her eye, Shelly saw a box that was spinning around. She asked the shopkeeper, "What is that?" He smiled and replied, "It's a lucky spin. Touch the box and it will you tell you which sweet treat you will get!" + +Shelly touched the box and it stopped spinning. Inside the box was a beautiful pastry. She squealed with joy, "I got a pastry!" + +The shopkeeper smiled and said, "You are very lucky. Enjoy your pastry! +One day, two little boys were playing in the park. One of them noticed an attractive pipe laying in the grass. He wanted to take it home to show his mom. He picked it up and showed it to his friend. + +The friend replied, "That is a very nice pipe. Let's take it home." So they both grabbed the pipe and started walking home. Little did they realize, this pipe was the home of a very angry flower monster. + +As soon as the boys left the park, the flower monster came out of the pipe and began chasing them. The boys ran as fast as they could, but the flower monster was too fast. He caught up with them and couldn't be stopped. + +The boys felt so scared as the flower monster kept getting closer and closer. Eventually, the monster reached them and took the pipe back away from them. The boys never saw the pipe again, and the flower monster was never seen again. + +The boys realized that taking things from unknown places can have bad consequences. They were sad that the attractive pipe was lost. +Once upon a time, there was an elephant named Ella. on Wednesday, Ella went to the pond to go swimming. She was feeling very kind and when she got to the pond, there were some little turtles playing. Ella said, "Hi little turtles! Can I join you?". The turtles replied with a sirene, "Yes please!". + +Ella jumped in and started to dive. She could swim really fast and she could dive really deep. The turtles watched in amazement. Ella had so much fun that she decided to stay in the water for a bit longer. She kept on diving and soon ran out of breath. She came out of the water and the turtles clapped for her. Ella thanked them for the fun time. The turtles said, "You are so kind Ella, thank you for playing with us!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl who really wanted to go buy a toy, but she didn't have any money. She looked all around, but nothing seemed to help. + +But then, suddenly, she saw something glint in the sun. She went to take a closer look and she saw a coin lying on the ground. She picked it up and the coin was all clear and shiny. + +The girl was so excited, she hurried to the toyshop. All the toys were bright and colourful, and the girl was keen to pick one out. She took the coin to the shopkeeper and bought the toy she had been wanting. + +Now the girl was very happy with her new toy and grateful that she had found the coin. She held it close and knew that it might take her on more adventures in the future. +The cockatoo was a very loyal pet. Everywhere his owner went, the cockatoo followed. One day, the owner decided to go for a visit and the cockatoo quickly hopped onto his shoulder. As they were walking, the cockatoo saw a group of birds in a tree. He wanted to go and join the birds, but he knew he had to resist the temptation. He stayed loyal to his owner and enjoyed the visit instead. + +The owner and the cockatoo had a wonderful time. They saw big buildings and colourful flowers. They also had a delicious ice-cream together. The cockatoo was happy to stay loyal and spend time with his owner. + +When it was time to go home, the cockatoo did not want to leave. But he knew he had to resist the urge to stay, so they both returned home. He was a very loyal pet who enjoyed his visit very much. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to become brave. She wanted to join her friends on the porch, but she was too anxious to go. She went to her mommy and asked how she could become brave. Her mommy said, "If you want to become brave, you just have to do a brave thing!" + +The little girl thought and thought, and she decided to go to the porch. She was still very anxious, so she took her teddy bear with her. When she was on the porch, she played with her friends and before long she felt brave. + +The little girl enjoyed playing on the porch. Now she could play with her friends whenever she wanted, and it made her feel happy and brave. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Bella. Bella was a beautiful and sweet girl, but she didn't like to paint. She was very scared of paint. Her best friend, Sammy, always loved to paint. + +One day, Sammy asked Bella to help her paint a picture. Bella felt scared, but she wanted to make Sammy happy, so she said yes. She got the paint and began to paint the picture. But, suddenly, she made a big mistake and the paint spilled all over the floor. + +Bella was very ashamed. She didn't know what to do. Sammy told her to get the soap and some water. Bella did as she was told and together they got the spilled paint cleaned up. + +At the end, Bella was not ashamed anymore. She had done a good job helping her friend. From then on, she loved painting and was no longer scared of it. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. They wanted to take a trip, so they hopped into a boat and sailed far away. +On their way, they came upon a island filled with animals. Each animal was very friendly and they all seemed happy. +The mommy was very compassionate to the animals and kept giving them snacks and happy tummy rubs. But then something bad happened. +The baby accidently forgot to close the gate, and the animals all got out! The mommy was worried, but with her compassion she was able to get the animals back in the pen. +The mommy and the baby were happy and continued their journey, never to forget that island and the animals! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Polly. She was very brave and liked to explore. Whenever she went on an adventure she wanted to take her magic wand. + +One day, Polly decided to go to the forest. As soon as she went in, she saw a delicate fairy. The fairy greeted Polly with a wave and said: "Do you want to feel magic?". Polly said yes and the fairy said: "I can help you!" + +The fairy said she had a special spell. She asked Polly to order her to do the spell. Polly said "Please do the spell!" so the fairy waved her wand and suddenly the forest was filled with beautiful sparkles. + +Polly was amazed and thanked the fairy. She said goodbye and went back home, still remembering the delicate magic she had encountered in the forest. +It was time for the family to go on vacation! They packed their bags and drove to the beach. Once they arrived, the kids got out and quickly started to play. They splashed around in the waves, building sandcastles and collecting shells. The oldest child was graceful as she ran and jumped in the water, barely ever getting wet. + +The sun shone brightly overhead and the family enjoyed every minute of the day. In the evening, they ate dinner in the sand and watched a beautiful sunset. After dinner, they all had a campfire and roasted marshmallows. It was a magical evening. + +The next morning, the kids all played again, running and jumping, laughing and giggling. They picked up a few more shells and built an even bigger sandcastle. Then, it was time to leave for home. The family was sad, but they all agreed that it had been a special vacation. +Once upon a time there was a fancy dinosaur named Mr. Dan. Everyone always laughed at his funny name, but he never minded. One day, he had a plan. + +He wandered through the meadow looking for the perfect spot. He eventually found a tree that looked just right for his special surprise. + +He smiled as he set up his surprise and placed the special items all around. When he was done he stepped back to admire his work. + +When the sun dipped below the horizon, Mr. Dan grinned. He knew the other dinosaurs would love his surprise! + +Sure enough, when the other dinosaurs gathered around, their eyes lit up with joy. They spotted the surprise and start hopping and clapping. + +Suddenly, the biggest dinosaur frowned. He asked, “What’s this?†+ +Mr. Dan just smiled, “We’re having a party!†+ +The other dinosaurs cheered and soon the meadow was filled with fun. They snacked, laughed and danced all night under the starry sky. + +It was the most fancy party ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. She was three years old and loved playing with animals. + +One day, Daisy went with her mommy to the farm. While she was there, she saw some beehives. She asked her mommy, "Can I raise one?" Her mommy said, "Sure, let's get one!" + +Daisy was so excited. She picked up a beehive and proudly carried it home. But the beehive was broken and all the honey leaked out. + +Daisy was sad. She said to herself, "Oh no! What happened to my honey?" She wanted to cry, but her mommy hugged her and said, "Let's go back to the farm and get some more honey!" + +So they went back to the farm and Daisy got some more honey. She carefully put it into her beehive. Daisy was so proud, she couldn't wait to raise her own bee family! +One day, a young girl named Lisa was walking through the park and saw an interesting bird perched on a tree. She watched as the bird spread its wings and started to dive through the sky. It was so fast! Lisa thought it was amazing. + +"What is that bird?" Lisa asked her mom. + +"That is a very famous bird," her mom said. "It is called an eagle." + +Lisa smiled. She liked the look of the eagle. + +"Can I dive like an eagle one day?" Lisa asked her mom. + +Her mom laughed. "Not like that," she said. "To dive like an eagle, you need to fly high up in the air and stretch your wings out. Then you dive down to the earth.†+ +Lisa started to imagine flying through the sky with the eagle. + +"Yes!" she said. "I am going to dive like an eagle one day!" +Once upon a time, there were three friends named Bobby, Susan and Sarah. They were marching along in a forest. Suddenly, Bobby saw something amazing through a window. + +It was an ice cream shop! Bobby was so excited that he shouted out to his friends. Bobby wanted to go to the shop and get ice cream, but Susan said, "No, Bobby. I think we should march on." + +Sarah agreed with Susan and the three friends kept marching. + +After a while, they came across a boulder. It was blocking their way and they had to stop. + +Just then, something amazing happened. They noticed that the boulder had a window in the middle and through it, they could see the ice cream shop! Sarah told Bobby they hadn't gone off track after all. + +Bobby learnt an important lesson. He realised it's best to do what your friends say and not rush ahead, because you never know what amazing things you might miss! The friends marched on and enjoyed their ice cream treat. +Once upon a time there was a vendor. She was very ugly and sold things people wanted. Everyday, a little girl passed by on her way to school. She would blink at the vendor, but the vendor never smiled back. + +One day, the little girl had a bright idea. She asked the vendor if she could buy something special. The vendor was surprised, but said yes. The little girl then bought the most beautiful flower she could find and presented it to the vendor with a big smile. + +The vendor was touched by this kind gesture. She smiled back and the little girl's heart felt warm. From then onwards, she always stopped to blink at the vendor before she went to school each day. The vendor also had a special smile ready just for her each time. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mark. It was a gentle mark, just on the floor. A poor foot wanted to cross the mark to get to its goal. But the mark said no! + +The foot stepped closer and closer. But the mark held strong. The foot got more and more sad. It just wanted to get past the mark. + +But then something wonderful happened. A big hand came along. It was powerful and gentle. It moved the mark out of the way so the foot could pass. + +The foot was so happy! It thanked the big hand and crossed the mark. The journey was finally complete. +One day a young girl named Jayla was walking through the park. She saw a puppy in the grass and decided to get closer to give it a hug. When close to the puppy, she noticed that the puppy was dirty and smelly. Jayla was confused and asked the puppy, "Why are you so filthy?" + +The puppy responded, "I don't have someone to clean me and I don't understand why." + +Jayla felt sorry for the puppy, so she said, "Don't worry, I can help you. We can improve your situation together." + +The puppy seemed to be aware of what Jayla was saying, so it smiled and said, "Thank you, I would be so happy to receive your help. Can I have a hug first?" + +Jayla couldn't deny the puppy the hug, so she approached and hugged him tightly. The puppy and Jayla both felt happiness and joy in that moment. After that, the puppy was looking much better! Jayla took the puppy home, bathed him and found him a loving forever home where he was taken care of. + +Jayla and the puppy were very happy they were able to help each other and improve their lives. +Once there was a sad man. He wanted to deliver a TV, so he took his car to pick it up. But when he got there, someone had already taken it. The man was so sad. He looked for the TV but he couldn't find it anywhere. So he went back home without it. When the man arrived home he realized he had forgotten something very important. He had forgotten to bring his daughter with him. And now she was all alone. The man was so sad that he never made a delivery again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bunny. He lived in a big, wide landscape with lots of hills and grass. One day he decided to explore. He hopped through the hills and across the meadows, feeling so happy and free. + +Suddenly, he felt the ground tremble beneath his feet and he knew something was wrong. He quickly hopped away, but it was too late. A storm was coming, and the landscape was about to change. + +The bunny could only watch in fear as the storm rolled in. The ground shook and lightning lit up the sky. The bunny was scared. The storm lasted all night, and when it was done, the landscape had changed. All of the hills and meadows were gone. + +The bunny was terribly sad. He had lost his happy landscape, and he knew it would never return. He hopped away, feeling sad and lonely. He knew he would never see it again. +Once upon a time there was a girl who was very sad. She had a pale veil on her head but she wanted to make it brighter. So she asked her mom if she could burn the veil. Her mom said yes and the girl was so happy. + +The girl took the veil outside and held it up in the sun. She made a little fire and put the veil on it so the fire could burn it. Then the veil changed from pale to bright, almost like it was magic! + +The girl was so happy with her bright veil that she danced around it. She was even more cheerful now and laughed every time she looked at it. Her veil was so bright it looked like it was dancing too! + +The girl was so glad that she could turn an old pale veil into a bright one. She thanked her mom for helping her with the burning. From then on, the girl was always cheerful with her beautiful, bright veil. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant little girl named Lucy. She was always trying to solve problems, just like a detective. + +One day, Lucy had a really tough problem to solve. She went to the doctor, who told her that she needed to get an x-ray. + +"What's an x-ray?" asked Lucy. + +The doctor explained that it was a special kind of picture that would help help him solve the problem. + +The next day, Lucy went back to the doctor and he said something very surprising. "You solved the problem!" he said. + +He showed her the x-ray and it showed the answer! Lucy was so brilliant that she had solved the problem all by herself. + +Everybody was so proud of Lucy and she was very proud of herself too. She had solved a tough problem, and all because of her brilliant detective skills! +Once upon a time there was a charming little girl named Jeannie. She loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, she discovered an old mill by the river. She knelt down to take a closer look and noticed a tiny mouse inside. She smiled as she said, “Hello, little mouse! What are you doing in here?†+ +The mouse put its tiny paws together and said, “I am trying to make flour so I can make yummy bread for my family.†+ +Jeannie thought this was a wonderful idea and knelt down to help. Together, they managed to fill the mill with grains from the nearby fields. After a few hours, they had finished and they smiled with pride at the work they had done. + +Jeannie and the little mouse said their goodbyes, and the mouse ran off to share the flour with its family. Jeannie smiled to herself, charmed by the little mouse’s kindness. She waved goodbye and started walking home. +Once there was a little bee named Buzz. He was very excited because he had a special mission. Buzz wanted to fly as fast as he could and make a big zoom sound. + +"I can do it," Buzz said as he started to buzz around. + +Buzz flew higher and higher. He had never been so high in the sky before! But Buzz felt something strange. He felt a weird feeling in his wings. + +"What is going on?" Buzz asked. + +Suddenly, Buzz saw a cloud moving quickly in the sky. It was bigger than any cloud Buzz had ever seen before. + +"That looks like fun," Buzz said. + +Suddenly the cloud began to move even faster. It seemed to be chasing Buzz. Buzz was scared but he kept flying. The cloud Zoomed past Buzz and with a sudden burst, a rainbow shot out of the cloud. + +"Weird," buzz said. + +Buzz chased after the rainbow and zoomed around until the clouds disappeared. He had never seen a rainbow like that before! Suddenly, Buzz realized he had been flying around for hours. It was the best flight of his life. +One day, Tom was very eager to solve a big problem. He had a big calendar that he needed to get filled in. He wasn't sure how to do it. + +So, he asked his mom. "Mom, how can I fill the calendar?" + +Mom smiled. "That's easy Tom," she said. "All you have to do is put different numbers in the boxes. Then you will have the calendar filled." + +Tom was so excited that he quickly got his crayons and started to fill the calendar. He worked hard, filling in the boxes with different colors and numbers. + +In just a few minutes, Tom had solved the problem. His calendar was filled and it looked great. Tom was very pleased with himself and smiled at his mom. "Thanks for helping me solve the problem," he said. +One day Tom was walking in the woods. He saw a cobweb in a tree and he pointed at it. He wanted to touch it but he was too shy to try. He watched the cobweb, thinking how nice it looked. + +The next day, Tom was walking in the woods again. He remembered the cobweb he saw. He decided to try to catch it. He pointed his stick at the cobweb and he tried to poke it. He was successful and soon the cobweb was wrapped around stick. Tom was so happy to have caught the cobweb! + +Tom took the cobweb home. He showed his friends, who thought it was amazing. They asked if Tom could teach them how to catch cobwebs. Tom smiled and said, “Come with me back to the woods and I’ll show you how.†+ +Tom was so successful and soon all of his friends were catching cobwebs too. They all laughed and cheered as they wrapped the cobwebs around their sticks. Tom was proud that he had taught his friends something new. +Once there was a strong boy. Everywhere he went, he liked to use his swing. He swung so high and with such force, that he made other children smile and laugh! + +One day the strong boy was walking and he saw something new. It was a big hill, with a large tree at the top. The boy stopped and looked closer. He could see a big swing attached to the tree. + +The boy knew he had to try it out. He ran up the hill and grabbed the swing. He pushed off and reached for the sky. He felt so powerful, so strong! + +The boy kept going higher and higher. Suddenly he heard a loud crack! The swing had broken from the tree! + +The strong boy was unharmed, and determined to keep playing. He found that he could still use the swing, as long as he was very careful. + +The boy kept playing with the broken swing, feeling stronger each time. His friends were so impressed, they started to call him "The Strong Boy". And that's how the strong boy with the broken swing became the local legend! +Sammy was fascinated by the cherry that his mom had unpacked. It was so weird with its bright red colour. He wanted to touch it, but his mom told him 'no'. + +"Why can't I touch it, mommy?" asked Sammy. + +"Because it is not for you. It is for something special," said his mom. + +Sammy was confused. What could be so special about a cherry? + +A few days later, Sammy was unpacking a box himself. To his surprise, the box was full of cherries. Now he knew why the cherry his mom had unpacked was so special. His mom was going to make a delicious cherry pie! +Once there was a little boy named Sam. He loved to play with his toys. One day, he was playing with his truck and his blocks when his mom told him it was time to clean his room. She gave him a rug and told him to start there. But Sam did not want to clean. He shouted and yelled, he squirmed and protested. But his mom was persistent. She told him he had to clean. + +So Sam started to clean. He was not happy but he got to work. He put his truck away and he started to put his blocks in a pile. Then he started to sweep the rug. He brushed it vigorously, trying to get all the dirt and dust away. He swept and he swept and he swept some more. Until finally he made the rug nice and clean. But then, the rug started to make a funny sound. SNAP! Sam was surprised and stopped what he was doing. + +He wanted to know what happened, so he carefully peeked over the rug. He saw a toy car stuck in between the fibers of the rug! It had been stuck there the whole time, but he had been too busy shouting and protesting to notice. With a little extra carefulness and persistence, Sam was able to get the car out of the rug and he finished cleaning his room in no time. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Noti. Noti loved going to school and loved to learn. Every day she would ask lots of questions to her teacher, so her teacher decided to give Noti five questions each day to answer. It was part of Noti's regular routine. + +The day before the big test, Noti came to school extra early. When she arrived, she asked her teacher, "What are the five questions I will have to answer tomorrow?" + +Her teacher knew Noti was a curious little girl, so she cunningly answered, "That's a great question! You will find out tomorrow when the test begins." + +The next morning, Noti was very excited. She knew her teacher had something special lined up for her, so she was eager to get started. + +When she opened her test paper, she found the five questions her teacher had promised. The five questions included some of the things she had learned in school, such as counting and spelling. + +As she answered the questions and got them all right, Noti couldn't help but smile. She felt proud that she had done so well. + +The moral of the story is that curiosity and regular practice can help even the youngest children achieve their goals. +Once upon a time there was a wealthy man. The man had lots of money and he was very happy. One day the man had an idea. He wanted to make a special pattern on his wall. + +So the man looked for someone to help him. Then he found a little girl. He asked the little girl to help him make a pattern. The little girl was very excited. + +The little girl and the wealthy man worked together to make the perfect pattern. The pattern was beautiful and the man was so happy. + +Soon the pattern came to life! Figures came out of the pattern and started to dance around! The man and the little girl were so excited. They all danced together and it was so much fun. + +At the end of the day, the wealthy man thanked the little girl for helping him. Then they all said goodbye. +One day, Jack peeked into the room and saw a big, colorful present. He ran in, excited to see what was inside. + +He began to peek inside the present, tugging at the colorful wrapping but couldn't get it off. Jack started to get frustrated, so he asked his mom for help. She smiled and said, "Don't worry, Jack. Just keep peeking and you'll see something special." + +Jack peeked and tugged a little more and suddenly, the wrapping opened. Inside was a colorful toy car just for him! He was so excited he started to cheer. His mom smiled and said, "See? I told you, if you kept peeking, you'd find something special!" +One day, a little girl named Sally was walking in the park with her Mom. Sally was so excited to be there, she wanted to catch every butterfly that flew by. Her Mom said it was time to go home and Sally was disappointed. Suddenly, she saw something fly across the sky. It was a very long print! Sally waited patiently, and then quickly and carefully, she tried to catch it. But the long print was fast and she couldn't get it. She shouted and shouted, trying to get it, but the wind blew it away and it disappeared from sight. Sally was so sad that she didn't get to catch the long print, but her Mom reminded her that she can always come back and try again. +Once upon a time, there was a dark march. Everyone was afraid of the dark march. But then one day, something special happened. A brave little girl decided to rise up and go on the dark march. She was so brave! + +The little girl took a deep breath, and she began to march. She was a bit scared, but she kept going. She marched through the dark night and it was very quiet. But then, the little girl saw something amazing in the sky ahead. It was a beautiful rainbow! + +As the little girl reached the end of the dark march, she knew she was brave. She had risen above her fears and done something special. She was so proud of herself. + +The rainbow was a symbol of the courage the little girl had found. It was a sign that anything could be achieved, no matter how dark the journey. The little girl smiled, as she knew she had done something very special. +Once upon a time there was a sweet little girl named Jane. She liked to write stories. Every day she would sit down with her pencil and write something new. + +One day Jane asked her mom if she could write a story. Mom said, "Sure! That's a great idea". So Jane got to writing. + +She wrote so hard and tight that her pencil broke. Mom said, "That's enough writing for today honey. You can try again tomorrow". + +Jane said, "But Mommy, I need my pencil to finish my story". Mom said, "No problem, we'll go get a new one today". + +So off they went, Jane and Mom, to get a new pencil for Jane. When they got home Jane was so excited. She said, "Let's write my story now". + +Mom smiled and said, "I'm ready when you are". And so Jane got to writing her story. + +It was a tight story with a happy ending. Everyone was pleased. Jane was so proud of her story that she kept it in her pocket, always. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Joe. He was three years old and loved to explore the world around him. One day, Joe got very excited when he saw a cabin in the woods. He had never seen one before and thought it was the most amazing thing. + +Joe asked his mom if he could go and explore the cabin. She said yes, but she warned him to be careful. Joe was so happy! + +When he reached the cabin, he realized that it was old. He could see that this cabin needed some work. Joe knew that he wanted to help out. But the cabin was too big for just him. He needed some help. + +Joe went back home and told his mom what he found. She was very generous and said she would come and help. Joe was so excited. Together, they fixed the cabin and it looked brand new again. + +Joe was so proud of himself. He learned that being generous to others is a really good thing. Now, Joe knew he would always need a generous heart! +Once upon a time, there was a smart fox. She was very intelligent and she always had lots of ideas. + +One day, she was walking through the woods, when she met up with a little bear. The bear wanted to play a game of matching. + +The fox wasn't too sure but she said yes to the bear. They started to match the colors of the leaves. But it didn't go very well. The fox was too clever and the bear couldn't keep up. He became frustrated and started to grumble. + +The fox then had an idea. She said, "Let's go for a walk and look for something else that we can match. " The bear was happy with this idea and the two set off. + +They ended up in a field full of wildflowers. The bear was very excited and started to pick them up and try to match them. The intelligent fox soon got involved and before long the two were having a good time. + +They matched different colors and patterns and had a wonderful time. They both felt wonderful and the bear learned a lot from the sharp fox. +One day, there was a quiet pony in the fields. She was very happy and liked to eat grass. Suddenly, she smelled something in the air. It was a pleasant scent and made her curious. + +The pony started walking towards the smell. As she got closer, she saw something shiny. It was a bottle with a spray cap. She sniffed it and found out it smelled like flowers. + +The pony was excited and decided to play with the bottle. She started to spray it around the fields. Little droplets sparkled in the sun and she had lots of fun. The quiet pony giggled and carried on spraying until she felt tired. Then, she trotted back to her field to have a nap. +John and his sister, Kate, went out to play in the garden. John saw a big mud puddle and wanted to splash in it. + +"No, John," said Kate. "You must be careful. That mud is very messy." + +But John wanted to try it anyway. So he jumped in and started splashing. The mud flew everywhere. + +John started to laugh. He thought it was great fun. + +"John, stop it!" said Kate. "You have to hide and stay very still. Otherwise Mommy won't be happy." + +John stopped playing and quickly hid in the bushes. + +At first, he was a bit scared. But after a few minutes, he noticed the birds were singing and he smiled. + +He stayed very quiet and still until Kate came to find him. + +"Let's go back inside now, John," she said. + +John jumped out of the bushes and smiled. He had managed to have some fun and hide from Mommy. He ran back inside with Kate, very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emma. Every day she would go to preschool with a smile on her face. She would sing and play all day, with her little friends. + +One day, Emma went to preschool and was feeling very tired and grumpy. She said to her teacher, "I don't feel so good. I need to have a nap." + +The teacher said, "That's ok Emma, you can have a little rest before we start the day." + +So, Emma lay down and fell asleep. When she woke up, her teacher asked her to join in the morning performances. All the children were singing and dancing. + +But Emma was still very sleepy, so her teacher said, "It's ok, you don't have to perform. You can just watch". + +The children continued singing and dancing, while Emma watched. It was a very noisy day, but Emma was happy and content just watching her friends perform. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She lived with her mum in a nice house. One day she went outside wearing her pretty pink blouse but she was very fearful. She was scared of the big sun in the sky and the strange noises in the garden. + +Lucy's mum saw how scared she was and said: "Don't worry, I will fill your blouse with love and happiness to protect you". Lucy smiled and put her arms in her blouse. Suddenly it felt safe and warm. + +The moral of this story is that when you are fearful, you should fill your heart with love and happiness to make you feel safe. +Mommy was happy when she came to the park. She saw the swings and slides and she wanted to play. She picked up her little girl and said, "Let's play". + +The girl smiled and pointed at the swings. Mommy sat her on one and gave her a push. She laughed and her little ears flapped as she went higher and higher. + +Mommy pushed her from one swing to the next and then to the slide. The slide was big and hot. The girl ran up the steps and slid down with Mommy shouting, "Whee!". + +At the end of the day, Mommy and the girl held hands and picked some flowers to take home. Mommy said, "Look at all the pretty flowers! Let's pick some to take home". + +The girl smiled and plucked some petals carefully. Mommy watched as the girl grabbed some nice, bright petals and put them in her little bag. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Now let's go home!" + +The girl was happy and held a flower to her ear and said, "I can hear it whispering!" + +Mommy laughed and said, "Yes, the flower is happy to come home with us!" +Once there was a little boy called Bailey. He was playing in the park with his best friend, Ella. + +"Look at that diamond in the sky!" said Ella. "It's so pretty!" + +Bailey laughed. "That's just a star!" he said. + +But Ella shook her head. "No," she replied. "It's a diamond!" + +Bailey didn't believe her. But then something amazing happened. All of a sudden, the diamond in the sky got bigger and brighter. + +Ella smiled. "See, I told you it was a diamond!" + +Bailey was amazed. "Wow," he said. "You were right!" + +Ella smiled again. "We should be grateful for what we have," she said. "And never forget to believe in magic." + +Bailey was so happy. From that day forward, he always remembered to be grateful for what he had and to believe that anything was possible. +Once there was a boy. He liked to play and had lots of toys. He wanted something new to play with, so he went to the store. His mom said he could have something if he had enough money. The boy was excited! He opened his piggybank and counted the coins inside. He had enough money to pay for a new toy. + +When the boy arrived at the store, he saw something that he really wanted. It was big and heavy, and he couldn't wait to play with it. He gave the money to the shopkeeper and was finally able to take his new toy home. + +When he got back, he ran outside and started to play. He was so happy that he had saved enough money to pay for his new toy. Now he could play as much as he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a thin girl called Ann. She loved to explore and always wanted to go on new adventures. Today she was visiting her local museum. The museum was full of wonderful things to look at. Everywhere she turned, Ann could find something new to learn about. + +But then something strange happened. She saw a man lying on the floor. At first she thought he was asleep. + +Ann crept closer and soon she realised he was not asleep. He was lying. She was a bit confused, so she asked him why he was lying down. He smiled at her and said he was just having a rest. + +Ann didn't believe him. She decided it was time to leave the museum. Before she left, she had one more look around. But the man was still lying in the same spot. + +Ann smiled as she waved goodbye to the man. Soon she had to go home, but she was happy she was able to learn something new on her visit to the museum. +One day, Sam and his dad went to a theater. Inside the theater they saw a furry puppet. It was very fluffy and looked so happy! Sam's dad reminded him to be gentle with the puppet. They watched the puppet dance and laugh with the audience. + +Sam was mesmerized and couldn't take his eyes off of the furry puppet. His dad reminded him to clap and smile at the end of the show. Sam waved goodbye and said, "That was fun!" + +After the show was over, Sam couldn't stop talking about the furry puppet. He asked his dad if they could go back to the theater soon. His dad smiled and said, "Yes, we will go back soon." Sam smiled and was filled with joy! He knew that the furry puppet would remind him how special the theater could be. +Once upon a time there was a brown mitten. It was special, because it believed it could fly. The mitten thought, "If I just flap my strings I can be up in the air!" So every night it tried to fly, but it was too heavy. + +One day a little girl saw the brown mitten and she wanted to help. She picked it up and put it on her hand. Then she began to twirl it around and around. The mitten felt lighter and lighter. Suddenly, it was off the ground and up in the sky! + +The mitten floated and flew further and further. It was so happy to be in the clouds! The little girl waved goodbye and smiled. Both of them were so happy that the mitten believed it could fly. +One day a big missile came to town. It was enormous, bigger than anything the townspeople had ever seen. They wanted to help but didn't know how. + +The missile stayed for a long time and seemed to get bigger and bigger. Finally, the townspeople called a meeting. They decided they would try to help the missile. + +They worked hard but the missile just kept getting bigger. They got scared and started to worry. What would happen if the missile became too big? + +Suddenly, the missile started to move. It moved faster and faster until it was out of sight. The townspeople were very sad because they never got to help the missile. It was an enormous failure. +Once upon a time, there was a small egg. Every day the egg would perform incredible tricks. It could spin around and roll across the floor! Even adults were impressed by the egg's magic talents. + +One day, something amazing happened. A tiny bird popped out of the egg. The little bird was so light and gentle that it seemed to fly without even flapping its wings. + +The egg had made a new friend. The bird and the egg became the best of friends. Everywhere the bird went, the egg followed. They jumped on the trampoline together. They built sandcastles and played tag in the park. + +No matter what they did, the egg and the bird were always happy. They made each other laugh and smile. They enjoyed every day together and were thankful for their small egg adventures! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jess. Jess lived with her parents in a big, open house. She had lots of fun things to do! + +One of Jess' favourite activities was to go on nature walks with her mom and dad. During these walks, her parents would spoil her with treats and show her all the lovely things they would find. + +She loved to pick flowers and marvel at the trees and the animals that roamed around. Every day was a new adventure! + +Jesse especially enjoyed the days they went to see the sunset. It was so beautiful, and she knew it was a special memory kept just for her. + +Things have changed a lot, but Jess still remembers those days, and it always puts an open smile on her face whenever she thinks of that time. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom who lived by the sea. Every day, Tom loved to sail his boat in the calm, blue waters. + +One day, while sailing, Tom noticed a missile in the sky. He was amazed by its brown color and he wanted to get a closer look. He sailed his boat towards the missile and shouted, "Hello! What's your name?" + +The missile replied, "My name is Missile! I sail around the world in search of adventure." + +Tom was excited and asked if he could come too. Missile said yes, and soon Tom was sailing through the sky with Missile. + +They explored new lands, had many adventures and made lots of new friends along the way. No matter where they went, they always remembered to have fun and to sail together. + +The End. +Once there was a little dog who lived near a fence. He loved to bark and chase the other animals on the other side of the fence but it was very difficult for him to catch them. + +One day some new animals appeared, they were rabbits. At first, the dog barked to scare them away but the rabbits did not run away. The dog was very confused and asked them what they were doing there. + +The rabbits replied that they were looking for somewhere to live and asked the dog if they could stay. The dog welcomed them with a loud bark and showed them the best place around the fence. + +From then on, the rabbits and the dog became close friends. No matter how difficult their lives became, they always welcomed each other and spent time together, exploring the fields near the fence. +Once there lived a large bear called Fred. Every morning, Fred seemed very sad. He never talked to anyone and he never smiled. One day, his friend Tilda came to him and asked him why he seemed so sad. Fred sighed and told her that he always wanted to eat yogurt, but he never had enough money to buy it. Tilda was sad for Fred and thought about how she could help him. + +That night, Tilda took some of her savings and bought a large jar of yogurt. She took it to Fred's house and told him that it was for him. When Fred saw the yogurt, he was so excited and he couldn't stop smiling. + +Tilda was happy to see Fred so happy. She said to him, “If we help those who need it, then everyone will be happy.†Fred nodded and smiled. From then on, they both shared the yogurt every single day and their friendship became stronger. + +The moral of this story is that if we help those who need it, then we can make the world a better place. +Once upon a time there was a thin monkey named Tuesday. Tuesday was always pretending. He pretended to do lots of different things everyday. He rode pretend horses, built pretend houses and he even sang pretend songs. + +One day, Tuesday was feeling extra pretend and tried something new. He decided to pretend that he could fly. Tuesday stretched his arms out and started hopping around the room. Even though he felt silly, he kept pretending. + +Suddenly, Tuesday jumped too high and hit his head on the ceiling. It hurt so bad that he started crying. The pretend game had ended in a bad way and Tuesday learned a big lesson. + +Pretending can be fun, but it's important to be careful. +Once there was a smart girl called Lily. Lily was always very curious, and she wanted to explore the world around her. One day, she saw a fire in the distance. She wanted to get closer, but her mommy had forbidden her to go anywhere near the fire. But Lily was so curious that she couldn't help herself, she wanted to go and see what the fire was like. + +So, she crept closer, hoping that her mommy wouldn't see her. As she came closer, she saw that the fire had lots of different colours and there was smoke coming off it. She was amazed and wanted to play with it. But she was a bit scared, so she stayed where she was. + +Just then, her mommy spotted her! But instead of scolding Lily, her mommy smiled at her. Then, she showed Lily that the fire was actually a beautiful campfire where they could have a nice time together. She explained to Lily that you can be brave and still have fun. + +From then on, every time Lily saw a fire, she would remember her mommy's words and she would hope that she'd be smart and brave enough to face her fears. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was always very messy. She had a seat in her bedroom where she liked to eat her dishes. One day, she decided to make a mess there. She threw her dishes around, smeared sauce on the seat, and made a big mess. + +The little girl's mom was very angry. She told the little girl she was not allowed to sit in the seat anymore, no matter how much she wanted to. + +The little girl was so upset. She wanted to eat her dishes very badly. But she was scared to do it and make her mom angry. Feeling so sad, she started to cry. + +The little girl never ate her dishes in the seat again. She had to eat them all alone in the kitchen far away from her seat. Whenever she looked at it, she felt very sad. The end. +Once upon a time, there lived a poor family. They had three children, the oldest was Jack. Jack loved playing with his balloon and wore it on his arm. + +One day, Jack's mom said, "We don't have enough money to buy you a new balloon. You must wear the old one." +Jack cried and said, "But my old balloon has a hole and doesn't stay up." Then his mom said, "Maybe you can find another balloon." + +Soon, Jack saw a helper wearing a pink balloon around her neck. She said, "I'd like to help Jack. I'm giving him my pink balloon - it's almost perfect." + +Jack was so excited. He said, "Thank you very much, Helper. Now I can wear a new balloon." Jack hugged his new balloon and twirled around with it. + +The poor family was so grateful for the Helper's kind generosity. Jack would no longer have to wear his old balloon. +The bird was happy to be outside in the sun. She'd been looking for worms all morning, and her belly was full. Suddenly, she saw something shiny, reflecting the light from the sun. It was a net! The bird flew closer to get a better look, but realized that the net was coming straight towards her. She flapped her wings and flew away, quickly, with the net behind her. + +The bird flew high, but the net got even higher. She flapped her wings and flew low, but the net still seemed to be coming for her. The bird felt tired and scared, and she didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she had an idea. She flapped her wings even harder and flew right towards the net. Seeing the bird coming, the person holding the net yelled in surprise and dropped it. The bird flew away, free at last. + +The bird had been so scared, but also so clever. She was glad she had been brave enough to fight back. The bird realized that the person with the net had been ignorant, not realizing how smart and brave birds can be. Flying away, the bird was filled with joy. +Jimmy was feeling very sad. He was sitting at the kitchen table, gazing at the wall, but he couldn't cheer up. Suddenly, he heard a voice. + +"Why are you looking so sad?" asked his Mom. +Jimmy looked up, he was surprised. +"I don't know," he said. + +His Mom walked over to the table and put a hand gently on his shoulder. +"Don't worry Jimmy," she said. "It's okay to be sad sometimes". + +Jimmy looked down at the table, he wasn't sure what to say. +"Do you want to talk about it?" asked his Mom. +Jimmy shook his head. + +"It's okay if you don't want to talk," said his Mom. She smiled and then gave him a hug. +"Just know that I'm here for you if you ever have any questions", she said. + +Jimmy nodded and smiled back. He was feeling a little better. +"Thanks, Mom," he said. +And with that, he knew he'd be okay. +Billy was having a great time at the beach. He splashed around in the ocean, built sand castles, and played tag with his friends. He watched the seagulls fly around and felt like he could fly too. + +But then something strange happened. Billy saw a man with a bright yellow can walking along the beach. He sprayed it all over the sand. Billy had an idea. He knew the man wasn't looking, so he sneaked up behind him, grabbed the can and ran away. + +Billy was jumping with joy as he ran away from the beach, but he soon noticed something else. He had a funny feeling in his nose. 'That man must have sprayed something in the can!' he thought. + +Billy returned to the beach a few days later and noticed he wasn't the only one who was interested in the strange yellow can. A handful of attractive people had surrounded the man and were asking all sorts of questions. + +It turned out the man was a perfumer, and he had sprayed a special scent in the air that everyone found irresistible. It was the same scent Billy had picked up in his nose when he ran away with the can. + +Billy knew he had been lucky, and he smiled to himself as he watched the perfumer do his work. He'd been the first one to discover the attractive scent, and now everyone got to enjoy it. +Once there was a little boy called Timmy. He loved to play hockey with his friends. One day, they were playing and Timmy kept hitting the ball too hard and it kept going over the fence. His friends kept telling him to stop, but he wouldn't listen. After the ball went over the fence one last time, Timmy's friends left, feeling disappointed. + +Timmy felt lonely and pale when his friends left. He thought to himself, “It’s not fair that they all left early.†Suddenly, he heard someone clapping in the distance. He looked around and saw an old man standing there. + +The old man said, “I saw what happened. You need to listen to your friends and stop being so hard on the ball. That way, you’ll continue to make friends.†Timmy nodded and smiled, thankful for the old man’s advice. + +From then on, Timmy learned to be gentle when playing hockey and listen to what his friends tell him. Not only did he gain more respect from his friends, but he also learned a valuable lesson; to be gentle and listen! +Once upon a time, there was small bear. He lived in the forest with all his friends. He was always happy, but he was also very sad. + +One day, the small bear felt a strange feeling in his heart. He didn’t know what it was, but it made him feel sad. He decided to go for a walk in the forest to help clear his mind. + +As he walked through the trees, he came across a big tree with a big hole in the trunk. He looked inside and saw something shiny. When he looked closer, he realized it was a big bar of chocolate! The small bear was so excited and he quickly grabbed the chocolate and put it in his pocket. + +The small bear took the chocolate home, but he was too scared to eat it. He wanted to share it with his friends. He gathered them all together and they could feel the chocolate in his pocket. Everyone started to get very excited and they asked the small bear to share it. + +They all suffered in anticipation, but the small bear was patient. Finally, he opened the chocolate and he shared it with all his friends. Everyone was happy and they thanked the small bear for making them feel so special. +Once there was a girl called Amy and she was three years old. She was very sleepy one night so she snuggled in her bed and closed her eyes. + +Just before she fell asleep, she thought of something yummy. She imagined an icy cold melon in her hand. + +Amy got up and walked to the kitchen. She saw a cold melon in the fridge. She grabbed it and went back to bed. + +Amy cuddled up and bit into her melon. It was so delicious that she fell asleep with a big smile on her face. + +The next morning Amy felt very well rested. She was no longer sleepy because she had the sweet cold melon to eat before she went to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a book. It was special, because it was weird. Every day, it seemed to disappear. Even when it couldn't be found, it would show up again. + +One day, a little girl was looking for the book. She asked her mom and dad, but they didn't know where it was. She kept looking around, even in strange places. + +Suddenly, the book reappeared! It was on a shelf in the living room. Where had it been? The little girl was very happy that it was back. + +Every day, the book would disappear and reappear again in a new place. The little girl was amazed! It made her feel like she was in a magic world. +Once upon a time in a far away land there was a small village. The village was covered in snow. + +One morning a little girl woke up extra early and ran outside with a big smile. As she looked around she saw that all the paths were replaced with fresh snow. She pulled her winter jacket tight and said to herself "I'm ready for an adventure". + +The little girl started to run through the snow and soon stumbled across a clearing. In the middle of the clearing was a small bush covered in snow. It was the perfect size to make a snowman! +The little girl started to roll some of the snow into a big snow ball. + +Suddenly a voice called out, "What are you doing?". The little girl turned around to find an old lady standing behind her with a broom in her hand. The little girl quickly explained that she wanted to make a snowman. +The old lady smiled and handed the little girl her broom, "Here you go my dear, why don't you use this to brush away the snow and make your snowman". + +The little girl gratefully accepted the broom and soon she had brushed away all the snow from the bush. With her bare hands she replaced the snow from the ground to make the snowman. + +When she was finished, the little girl stepped back and admired her work. She had made the most perfect snowman ever! She was ready for some more adventures! +Once there was a dad and he said to his little girl: “Let’s go and collect some branches.†His little girl was very fearful, but with help from dad, she was brave. + +So the dad and the little girl went to the park and started to collect branches. + +The dad said: “Look at all the beautiful branches, let’s pick some up.†The little girl smiled and started to collect branches. She was so excited - she kept picking up more and more branches. + +Soon, the dad and the little girl had collected lots of branches. The little girl then said: “We have lots of branches, can we make a shelter now?†+ +The dad smiled and said: “Yes, let’s make a shelter.†+ +So they worked together to make a shelter from the branches. When it was finished, the little girl said: “I am not afraid any more.†+ +The dad smiled and said: “That’s because you are brave and you have been a great helper!†+Once upon a time there was a young boy called Peter. Peter loved to chew his snacks. One day, his aunt came to visit him. She brought with her some special snacks for Peter. + +Peter was very excited and he asked her, "what do you have for me?" + +His aunt answered, "I have some very yummy and special snacks for you, if you want!" + +Peter said, "Yes, please!" His aunt opened a box and gave Peter the snacks. He chewed them happily. He said to his aunt, "The snacks are so delicious! Thank you, Aunt!" + +His aunt was so happy to see Peter enjoying the snacks. She said with a smile, "You're welcome! I'm glad you like them." + +From then on, Peter chewed his snacks with much joy whenever his aunt came to visit him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was very cute and always smiled at everyone. One day, Sarah was walking around her garden and saw a motor. She was very curious and wanted to know what it was. + +“What’s that?†she asked. + +Her dad smiled and replied, “That’s a motor. It’s a special machine.†+ +Sarah looked at the motor and wondered how it worked. She asked her dad, “What does it do?†+ +Her dad explained, “The motor helps to make things move. It’s quite powerful.†+ +Sarah was amazed. She thought the motor was very cool and asked to have a closer look. As she looked, she smiled and said how cute it was. + +Sarah was happy to learn about the motor. She was always wondering and learning new things. She knew that she would soon know more about motors. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable prince who lived deep in the forest. He loved exploring the land and seeing all of its wonders. One day, the prince decided to try and complete a very difficult task to prove that he was brave and strong. He set off to find the elusive magical dragon that was hidden somewhere deep in the forest. + +The prince searched everywhere, desperately trying to find the magical dragon. He was determined to complete the task. Sadly, he could not find it anywhere. Despite his determination, he had to give up and go back home with his head hung down. + +On his way home, the prince ran into an old wise man. The wise man had heard of the prince's quest and he told him, “It takes courage to complete a difficult task.†The prince was encouraged by the wise man’s words and decided to try again. + +The prince set off again but this time, he was successful! He found the magical dragon and now his task was complete! Everyone in the kingdom celebrated and praised the prince for his admirable determination and courage. + +The prince was feeling very proud of himself for completing the difficult task, and from then on, his adventures only seemed to get better and better. +Once upon a time, there was a big blue crayon. It was nice and shiny, and a girl named Jane loved it. + +Every day, Jane and the big blue crayon would spend time together. Jane would draw pictures and tell stories and the crayon would help her. + +One day, Jane was busy playing with her crayon, when suddenly it disappeared! She looked everywhere, but she just couldn't find it. She was so sad, she started to cry. + +Then, something special happened. Jane's mom had been watching, and she had been very thoughtful. She gave Jane a brand new crayon to play with. + +Jane was so happy to have her crayon back, she couldn't stop smiling. From then on, Jane and her crayon were the best of friends! +Once upon a time, there was a fierce painter. He was very brave, and he loved to paint. One day, he found a canvas and thought it was perfect for a new painting. But when the painter started his work, he encountered an unexpected problem. He couldn't seem to finish the painting no matter how hard he tried. + +The painter became very frustrated, and he was about to give up. Then, he heard a small voice. It said, "Surrender". He listened, and slowly he let go of his frustration. As soon as he did, his brush was filled with vibrant colors. + +The painter was amazed! He painted the canvas with ease and joy. He felt no pain, only pleasure. When he was done, the painting was beautiful. The painter thanked the voice for its help, and he vowed to never give up. +One day, a little boy named Max had a special vest. He didn't wear it like regular clothes though - he put it in the bathtub to soak! He would fill the tub with warm water and the vest would get nice and soft. + +Max had a new friend named Sue who was deaf. He wanted to show her how he takes care of his vest. He put a little bit of soap in the tub, and Sue watched the bubbles go up and down. Then they both watched the vest getting soaked. + +Max was very careful, he didn't want the vest to get too wet. He kept an eye on the water with Sue. When the vest was just right, Max took it out of the water and put it on the towel. Sue felt the soft material and smiled. + +The vest was now nice and clean, and it was even softer. Max was happy to show Sue how he takes care of his special vest. The two friends had lots of fun and learned something together that day. +Mommy and daddy were very excited. It was their little girl's birthday and there were big plans for the special day. The girl had wide eyes, curious about the surprise. + +She was led to the backyard where all of her friends were waiting with big, wide smiles on their faces. "Happy Birthday!" they cheered! + +The backyard was filled with balloons and streamers, and there was a huge cake waiting to be eaten. The girl was overwhelmed with excitement as she realized that it was her birthday. + +Mommy and daddy led the girl to a big surprise- a large treehouse! "This is all for you!" they said, and the girl couldn't believe it. She ran up the ladder and explored the wide windows and secret hideaways. + +The girl stayed in her new treehouse, playing and exploring all day. She wanted to remain in the treehouse and celebrate her special birthday forever. But eventually, she had to come back down and celebrate with her family. + +She looked up at her treehouse from the backyard and smiled. What a special birthday she had! She knew that the magical treehouse would always remain a special memory. +Once there was a little bear named Bill. Bill was very busy and always running around doing all kinds of errands for his family. One day, Bill had to run to the store to buy popcorn for the family picnic. + +As Bill was about to leave the house, he saw his little cousin Peter sitting alone in his room. Bill paused for a moment and thought about playing with Peter, but then he remembered that he had to rush off to the store. He waved goodbye to Peter and ran outside. + +At the store, Bill bought the popcorn and ran back home as quickly as he could. He proudly presented the popcorn to his family and joined in the picnic festivities. + +Later, when the sun began to set, Bill suddenly remembered his little cousin. He realized that he had forgotten to spend time with him. Bill felt a bit sad, and he regretted his decision. + +Then, one of the older members of the family called Bill and said “you shouldn't regret taking care of the things you need to do, but you should always make time for the people you love.†+ +Bill nodded and smiled. He was proud of himself for listening to the wisdom of his family, and he knew he would remember it forever. +Once upon a time, there was a small seed. It was so small that it could fit inside a cup. The seed wanted to grow, so it found a wide open space in the sunshine and it started to reach for the sky. + +The seed grew bigger and bigger and soon it had grown into a big plant. The plant had long, wide leaves and pretty petals of many different colors. Every day it grew even wider. + +Soon enough, the petals of the big plant had grown round and soft. One day, a bee stopped by and saw that the petals looked like a cup. + +At the same time, a little bird stopped by the plant and rested in the cup made of petals. The bird felt warm and safe and soon it fell asleep. + +And so the little seed had grown into something special, a wide cup made of petals that provided a safe place for the little bird to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a brave young girl called Daisy. Daisy loved to explore the world, and she especially enjoyed discovering mysterious places. + +One day, Daisy decided to go for an adventure. She put on her favourite boot and began walking through the tall forest. As she walked, she saw amazing animals, heard the sound of the birds, and felt the warm sunshine on her skin. + +When she reached a clearing in the forest, Daisy saw something mysterious. It was a huge tree, with colourful flowers and lots of fruits. Daisy was excited, and she wanted to explore more. + +She felt brave and curious, so she reached up and plucked a fruit from the tree. It smelled delicious. Daisy enjoyed the sweet taste as she slowly bit into it. + +Daisy explored the mysterious tree for hours. She enjoyed discovering new things and being brave in the forest. With one more happy smile, Daisy went home with a full belly of yummy fruit. +Once there was a little boy named Joe. Joe always liked to do things on his own. He liked playing games and exploring. + +One day Joe was walking down the street when he saw a surprise! It was a big, bouncy ball. Joe was so excited that he ran over to get it. + +But when he tried to pick it up, he dropped it. The ball rolled away! Joe started to get upset. + +But then a kind neighbour came over and said, “Don’t worry, Joe. I forgive you. You can pick up the ball if you try againâ€. So Joe tried again and he was able to keep the ball and have it for himself. Joe was so happy that he thanked the neighbour for being so nice and forgiving. + +Joe learned a lesson that day. He learned that being independent can be important, but it’s nice to forgive mistakes too. Joe promised himself he’d always forgive, even if something went wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a wide river. And every day, a little boat would bring things over to the other side. One day, the boatman noticed the water was getting higher and higher. He had seen this before and he knew what was coming next. + +He tried to warn the villagers but they didn't listen. He knew what they were in for, a big fall! The boatman kept trying to bring them to safety but it was too late. Suddenly the waters rose higher, and swept away the village. + +The boatman watched sadly, but then he thought of something. He brought the boat back to the river and it was so wide he could ride over the floodwaters. He was able to save some of the villagers, and bring them to safety. + +The villagers were grateful, and learned their lesson. From then on, they always prepared for the big fall. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack wanted to bake a cake. So he asked his mom for help. + +His mom said, "Yes, of course I can help you! Let's go to the kitchen together." + +Jack and his mom got to the kitchen, and Jack was so excited. His mom showed him where all the ingredients were, and then they began the baking. + +Jack's mom put all the ingredients into the bowl and put it on the stand. Then, they watched as the cake slowly began to rise. + +The cake was finally ready and it looked so delicious. Jack was so gratefulto his mom for helping him bake the cake. He even gave her a big hug and they both shared a piece of the cake. + +Jack and his mom had made the most delicious cake together and they were so happy. From that day on, Jack and his mom opened up their own bakery together. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful little boy named Tim. He had a secret hideout in his garden where he liked to go and play alone. It was the best place in the world because he could see all the flowers and hear the birds sing. + +One day, Tim went out to his hideout and shut the door behind him. He wanted to play but something made him feel uneasy. He could feel a pain in his chest and he was not sure what it was. He tried to ignore it and went to pick some of the flowers in his garden. + +But the pain kept growing stronger and stronger. Suddenly, he heard a loud bang and he saw a rock had fallen from a tree and crashed through the roof of his hideout. There was a big hole in the roof and the rain was coming in. Tim was sad, but he knew it was time to go home. + +On the way, the pain in his chest got worse and it was hard for him to breath. Tim was scared but he was also brave. When he reached the door, the pain was so strong he could not stand up. He wanted to make sure his family knew he was safe, so he managed to shut the door. + +Tim was taken to the hospital, where the doctors said Tim had a bad cold. The medicine made him feel better and he soon returned to being his cheerful self again. From then on, Tim was more careful when playing +Once there was a shy zebra. She didn't like adventure very much. She stayed in one spot all day long. All the other animals were so much fun, but she stayed alone. + +One day, the zebra noticed something. A piece of carrot was lying on the ground. She went over and smelled it. It smelled so yummy and fresh! She took a bite and it tasted so good. + +She kept eating the carrot, until it started to rot. She knew she had stayed in the same spot for too long. She was too shy to move. So the carrot rotted right where she was standing. + +The zebra decided it was time to move. She was too shy to go with the other animals. But she knew she needed to go somewhere, before the next carrot started to rot. + +So off she went, on her own. She was still shy but she knew she couldn't stay in one spot forever. And any carrot she found would be best eaten quickly! +Once upon a time, there was a baby crane. It was so small, much smaller than any of its siblings. One day, the baby crane's mother said, "It's time to learn how to fly!" All of the other cranes decided to fly away, but the baby crane couldn't. Its wings were too heavy, and it didn't know how to be sharp with them. + +The baby crane tried to flap its wings like all of the other cranes, but they just wouldn't move. The baby crane was sad and started to cry. + +Then, the mother crane swooped in and said, "Don't worry! I can help you!" She showed the baby crane how to be sharp with its wings, and soon it was zooming above the ground with all of its siblings. + +The baby crane was so happy! It was so proud of itself for learning something new, and it was finally flying up into the sky with its family. +John was a three year old with big dreams. He had a big red wagon and he loved to go out and slide with it. One day he was out in the park and he saw a big plant. It had pale leaves and John thought it was beautiful. + +He said, "Wow! Look at that plant!" He wanted to slide around it, but he was afraid he would bump into it. + +John asked a nearby worker, "Can I slide around the plant?" + +The worker said, "Yes! That's a great idea! Just be careful and make sure you don't hit it!" + +John was happy and he slid around the plant with his wagon, careful not to bump it. He had so much fun sliding and he felt very proud of himself for being so careful. He smiled and said, "Yay! I did it!" + +John went to the park all the time now, always pausing to slide around the pale plant, enjoying the fun and the beauty of it all. +Once upon a time there was a brave little boy who liked to go outside and explore. Every day he would peek around the corner of his house and look at the porch. The porch looked very mysterious and the little boy was always so curious! + +One day he was feeling more brave than usual and decided to walk up to the porch to take a closer look. He was so scared but he was also very curious to see what was on the porch. Slowly, he took one step and then another until he was standing right in front of the porch. + +He was so surprised! There were lots of toys on the porch and the little boy's eyes got wide as he saw them. He quickly scooped up the toys and ran back inside the house to show everyone what he had found. + +The little boy was so brave and everyone was so proud of him for stepping outside of his comfort zone to explore. From then on, the little boy was always fearless and eager to find out what else he could explore! +Sam was very excited. His parents told him that it was time to share a special gift! He put on his warm coat and ran out of the door. He looked around and saw the dry ground. He waited for his friends to come and join him. + +Suddenly, his friends Sally and Michael appeared with a big package. They were all smiles, and Sam couldn't wait to open it. Sally handed the package to Sam and said, “This is a special gift for you!†+ +Sam was so excited to see what was inside. He opened it slowly and to his surprise, there were colourful crayons and a big drawing book. Sam couldn't believe his eyes. He thanked his friends and hugged them tightly. + +Together, Sam and his friends spent the rest of the day outside in the dry weather making drawings. When it was time to go home, Sam was very happy. He had shared a very special gift with his friends! +Once there was a girl named Mia. She loved playing outside with her friends and going for walks with her family. + +One day, Mia and her family went on a walk in the park together. They liked to take a new route each time they went to explore the area. As they were walking, Mia heard a loud noise coming from the trees. + +Mia asked her mom, "What is that noise?" Her mom said, "I'm not sure. Let's go see." + +They made their way to the trees and what they saw made them smile. It was a little squirrel, jumping from tree to tree, rubbing its little leg against the trees as it went. Mia thought it was funny and started to laugh. + +When the squirrel heard Mia's loud laugh, it stopped and stared at them. Mia waved at the squirrel and it ran away, leaving Mia and her family in the park. + +Mia and her family continued with their walk and when they got home, Mia chuckled at the memory of the cute squirrel. She was sure they would run into the squirrel again while they were out exploring. +The child was happy. She was taking a walk with her family. On the path she saw a flower. She made a wish and took the flower. It was a beautiful yellow one. + +The child was so glad. She held the flower close and smiled. Her family continued to walk and the sun shone bright. + +The path was long but the child was happy. She held onto her flower and smiled every time she saw a butterfly fly by. She wanted to take them too, but she was too little. + +Finally, the family reached the end of the path. The child was happy when she saw a playground. She took off running and forgot about the flower. But she was still glad. +Once upon a time there was a bald man. He was walking down a path when he saw a beautiful skirt at the side of the road. He looked at it for a little while. + +Then he heard a little voice saying, "What are you looking at, mister?" + +The man looked down and saw a small girl standing there. She had blonde hair and big eyes and was wearing a red skirt. + +The bald man smiled. "Just looking at your pretty skirt," he said. + +The little girl smiled back. "Do you want to look at mine too?" she asked. + +The bald man said yes. So the little girl twirled around to show off her skirt. + +The bald man smiled. "It looks so nice on you," he said. + +The little girl grinned and thanked the man. Then she turned to walk away. + +The bald man watched her go, smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a curious monkey who wanted to explore the world. He asked his mom if he could go out and play outside, but she said no. She said he had to follow the pattern that was set for him. + +But the monkey was persistent and he asked once again. This time, mom allowed him to go, but he had to follow the rules. The monkey was so happy that he jumped around, leaping from tree to tree. + +On his way, he found something interesting in the ground. He noticed that the patterns in the dirt were made by ants! The monkey was very intrigued and he watched them as they zig zagged, carrying food or little bits of twigs. Then he made his own pattern and moved around like them. He felt liberated and happy. + +The moral of this story is to never go against our parents' rules. We can find interesting things in life even when we follow patterns that have been set for us. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Bob and Amy. They were both very excited to go outside. + +Bob and Amy decided to take a walk. They walked and walked until they reached the beach. They looked around and saw so many pretty shells and sand. + +Bob and Amy wanted to keep walking so they started walking along the beach.They saw some birds swimming and more shells. They also saw some salt in the sand. + +Bob and Amy stopped walking. They wanted to discuss the salt they had seen. Bob thought the salt was very dull, but Amy thought it was very nice. They talked and talked until they decided they should go home. + +Then Bob and Amy went back home. They smiled and said goodbye to each other, happy with the fun day they had together. +Once upon a time there was a brave little bird named Larry. He lived in a big tree close to the beach. Every day he would hop down the tree, and head straight to the beach to watch the surfers. He thought they looked so cool, so he wanted to join them one day. + +One morning, Larry decided that today was the day! He scurried through the sand and flapped his wings to join the surfers. He watched carefully. + +"Can I join you?" Larry asked one of the surfers. + +"Of course, but you'll have to be careful," the surfer said. "I can lead you." + +The surfer showed Larry how to stay up on the board and how to keep from falling into the water. Soon enough Larry was having fun surfing around in the waves. + +By the end of the day, Larry was a successful surfer. He waved goodbye to his new friend and flew up the tree, dreaming of his next surfing adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Tilly. She was three years old and liked running around in the garden. + +One day, Tilly was having fun running around when suddenly, she heard a big noise in the sky. She looked up and saw a big, long line of birds, flying in the sky. + +Tilly became scared, so she ran inside to her daddy. She said, "Daddy, there’s a long line of birds in the sky, what are they?" + +Daddy smiled and said, “That’s okay, the birds are just migrating. They travel very far in the sky, from place to place.†+ +He gave Tilly a hug and said, "I warn you never to go too far from the house! Listen to me, okay?" + +Tilly nodded, and hugged her Daddy. She was happy knowing it was okay to watch the birds fly in the sky and that Daddy would always take care of her. +Once upon a time there was a little girl, who wanted to go sailing. She asked her parents if they could take her sailing and they said yes. The little girl was so excited and she packed her little red sailboat and set off to the beach. + +When she arrived, she saw a huge statue sitting by the sea. She was curious to know what the statue was. Her parents told her it was a dangerous statue. The little girl asked what made it dangerous and her parents explained it could be risky to sail too close to the statue. + +The little girl was scared and she decided she would sail far away from the statue. She wanted to be safe instead of being brave. + +She sailed safely around the statue and had so much fun. After that, she learned an important lesson about being brave. She realized she didn't have to do dangerous things to be brave. + +The moral of the story is that it's ok to be brave but we should always be careful and consider our safety first. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny called Benny. He was always very curious and full of fun. + +One day, Benny hopped through the forest and spotted a big, deep well. He was so excited that he hopped right over to it. All of a sudden, he heard a voice coming from the well. + +"Help!" The voice cried. "I'm stuck down here!" + +Benny was scared, but he was also a very brave bunny. He thought of a plan. He hopped back home as fast as he could and found a big, friendly bear. He explained the situation and the bear said, "I'll help you, Benny. Together, we can save the voice from the well!" + +The friendly bear hopped over to the well with Benny. Benny threw a long, strong rope down the well. The voice was very happy and climbed up the rope. It was a little mouse. + +The bear and Benny were very helpful. They gave the mouse something to eat and a warm place to sleep. The mouse thanked them before hopping away. + +Benny and the friendly bear smiled. They were so glad that they had helped the little mouse escape. +Once upon a time, there was a big pond. It was deep and wide, and the fish that lived there were happy. + +One day, something arrived at the pond. It was a big bird, with bright red feathers. The bird circled around the pond and landed on the water. It began to swim. + +But the bird was hurt. It had a sma;; hurt on its wing, and it was struggling. The fish in the pond saw that the bird needed help. So they all came together and pushed the bird towards the side of the pond. + +The bird was very grateful. It thanked the fish with a loud chirp and flew away. The fish in the pond were happy that they had helped the brave little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a kind old chef living in a small village. In the village, there lived a boy named Joe who worshipped the old chef. Joe would always watch the chef as he stirred the bubbling pot in the kitchen. Every day, the old chef would invite Joe in to help him. + +One day, the old chef asked Joe to stir the pot while he went to fetch some ingredients from the market. Joe was so excited and jumped to take the wooden spoon. As he stirred the boiling liquid, he saw something sparkly under the pot. It was a small magnet! + +The old chef returned after a while and saw the magnet. He asked Joe where he got it from and Joe answered that he found it in the pot while he was stirring. The old chef then smiled at Joe gently and said, "You see, Joe, always be kind. Kindness will always lead you to magical things." + +Joe smiled back and nodded. He understood the old chef's message. From that day on, the little boy became more and more kind. He discovered that through kindness, he was able to find friends, and even magical things, like the magnet! +Once upon a time, there lived a small girl named Lola. She was three years old and lived near a beautiful lake. Every morning, Lola went for a walk around the lake. + +One morning, when Lola was walking around the lake, she noticed something strange. Something was jumping out of the lake and back in again. It was a brown frog! + +Lola was very excited to see the frog, so she shouted out, "Hello frog!" But the frog didn't say anything. + +Lola then tried again, this time shouting louder. "Hello, frog!" Again, the frog didn't reply. + +Then, Lola cupped her hands around her mouth and shouted as loud as she could, "HELLO FROG!" And the frog replied, "Hello, little girl!" + +The frog repeated Lola's name again and again, until she eventually laughed and said, "Yes, my name is Lola!" + +Lola continued to chat with the frog every morning when she went for her walk around the lake. She soon became the best of friends with the little brown frog! +Jill and Jack were best friends. Every day, Jill liked to test Jack to see how much he knew. She asked him all kinds of questions, like what's five plus four? + +Today, Jill wanted to try something different. She opened up a big dictionary and slowly read the words aloud. "Delicate," she said. + +Jack thought hard. He pressed his two hands against his forehead as he tried to come up with the meaning. "Um...," he said. Then suddenly he smiled. "Soft!" + +Jill was impressed. "That's right!" she said. They both smiled and high-fived each other. + +Jack loved the tests that Jill gave him. They were so much fun. He was learning all the time! +Once upon a time, there was a special top. It was so shiny and special, all the other toys wanted to examine it. However, the top had a bitter surprise! When they spun it, a magic spell was cast and all the toys were frozen in place. + +The top kept spinning and spinning, until finally it stopped. Everyone was so relieved when they saw the spell had broken. Hopefully they'd get to examine the top. + +They all gathered around and took turns looking at the top, from the top and underneath. They had never seen anything like it before. It was so colorful and sparkly. + +At last their examination was complete. As a reward for their good examining, the top spun one last time and magic back to life. All the toys happily played with the top for the rest of the day and it was the best time ever! +Once there was a poor little boy called Mark. He wanted to go surfing very badly, but he had no surfboard. One day, he saw a beautiful surfboard in the store, but he could not afford it. + +Mark stopped to look in the window of the store for a long time. Suddenly, a kind old man appeared beside him. + +"Would you like to have a surfboard?" the old man asked. + +Mark was so excited that he didn't know what to say. He just nodded his head in agreement. + +The old man smiled and picked out a surfboard for Mark. + +"It's yours now" he said to Mark. + +Mark was overjoyed. With a huge smile on his face he shouted out, "Thank you!" + +From then on, Mark went surfing every day. He was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. She wanted to go to the park to play. But first she had to pick something up. She walked down the street until she found a shop with an oyster inside. + +Mary was so excited. She wanted to pick the oyster up and take it to the park with her. But, an old man stopped her and said, "If you take the oyster out of the shop, it won't be clear anymore." + + Mary listened to the old man's advice. She left the oyster in the shop and went to the park to play. She learned that it was important to respect the things that are beautiful and clear. + +Moral: Respect the beauty of life and don't take from it unnecessarily. +Once there was a man, who loved oysters. Every day he went down to the beach and searched for the perfect oyster. On this day, he found a great big oyster and was very pleased. + +He opened the oyster, only to find that it was bitter. He was surprised and couldn't believe it. He said to himself, "Why would an oyster be so bitter". + +He tried to find another oyster, but the day was almost over. He looked at the ocean and decided to quit. He was very sad, but he knew it was time to leave. + +As he made his way back home, he noticed a young boy fishing. He stopped and asked him about his catch. The boy said, "My oysters are not bitter, only sweet. Would you like to try one?". + +The man smiled and said, "Yes please". He tasted the oyster and it was sweet! He thanked the boy for all his help and went home with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved daisies. Every day she would sit in the garden and stroke the petals of the daisies. One day, the little girl wanted to do something special for the daisies so she decided to stir them with a big spoon. She stirred and stirred and stirred, but nothing happened. + +The little girl did not give up. She kept on stirring for a very long time. Still, the daisies did not do anything. Then, one daisy started to move, bit by bit. + +The little girl was very excited and wanted to get even closer to the daisy so she took a few slow steps towards it. Suddenly, the daisy lifted up in the air and shot at the little girl like a rocket. The little girl screamed and ran away. The daisy followed her, getting closer and closer until it hit her and knocked her down. + +The little girl started to cry. She no longer wanted to play with the daisies. She realised that they were not as friendly as they looked. +One day, a cute little girl called Amy was playing in her garden. She had an adorable rag in one hand and was skipping around with it. Suddenly, she noticed a trail of bright flowers on the ground that seemed to lead in the same direction. + +Amy followed the trail with her rag until she ended up in front of a beautiful lake. She was so surprised and excited; she had never been there before. + +“It’s so pretty!†exclaimed Amy as she threw her rag on the ground. + +Just then, an old lady came out from behind a tree. “I am so glad to see someone enjoying this place,†she said. “I planted these flowers to lead you here.†+ +Amy smiled. She thanked the old lady and proceeded to look around at all the beautiful plants and animals in the lake. + +Amy spent a lot of time playing there and had a wonderful time. She couldn't help but thank the old lady again as she went back home, with her rag in her hand. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and always wanted to explore new things. + +One day, Lucy was at the park and saw a huge, empty box. She wanted to see what was inside, so she put her toe in the box. + +Suddenly, a big hand came out of the box! It grabbed Lucy's toe and put her in the box. + +Lucy started to cry, but the hand said, "No crying, little one. You are going to stay here forever!" + +Lucy was so scared. She cried and screamed, but it was too late. The hand put the lid on the box, trapping Lucy inside. + +Lucy was never seen again. The box remained empty for the rest of her life. +Once there was a little boy who did something wrong. His dad had to punish him. He told the little boy to get a pipe and come outside. The little boy's stomach was filled with butterflies because he was scared he was going to get a spanking. + +He slowly dragged the pipe out to the yard, where his dad was waiting for him. He tried to make it easy for his dad by apologising for what he did before his dad started punishing him. + +His dad smiled and said, "I'm not going to punish you with the pipe, I'm going to make it your friend." + +The little boy was confused but happy. His dad told him that the pipe would help him do his work more quickly. And he was right! The little boy used the pipe to weed his dad's garden, and it was much easier with the help of his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl who loved to explore. She was out walking near the forest one day. + +"I'm gonna go in the woods, okay mommy?" the girl said to her mother. + +"Okay, but be careful," her mother replied. + +The girl stepped in and was amazed at how beautiful everything was. She ran through the trees and found a clearing. In the clearing was a meadow, full of wild flowers. + +Suddenly she heard thunder. The girl knew that it was getting dark and that it was time to go home. She looked at the meadow one last time and she thought it was so beautiful. + +The next day the girl returned to the meadow and discovered the thunder was not a storm. Instead, the thunder was the sound of a giant dragon! The girl dared to tell the dragon about her adventure in the woods. The dragon was so impressed that it blew out a puff of smoke and flew away. + +The girl never forgot the amazing sound of the dragon's thunder and the beautiful meadow she found that day. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Mary who lived in a big house by the sea. She liked to play with her toys and go to the beach. One day Mary decided to go to the beach to play. + +When she got there, the sky was a deep blue and the sand felt warm on her feet. Mary spotted a bright plastic ball in the sand and she decided to take it with her. She threw it up in the air and watched it as it spun and twirled in the wind. + +Suddenly, Mary heard a loud strike of thunder and the beach became dark. Some raindrops started to fall and the sea started to get wild and choppy. Mary was scared, so she ran back to the safety of her house. + +Once inside, she felt calm and the storm had passed. Even though she was a bit scared, she was excited to go back to the beach next time and find more fun plastic toys in the sand. +One day, a little girl called Amy was playing in her garden. It was a dry day, but then suddenly the clouds opened up and it started to rain. + +Amy looked up and smiled. “Rain!†she said. She picked up an empty glass and held it up high. The raindrops hit the glass and then ran down the sides. Suddenly there were lots of little streams of water. + +Amy smiled again and ran over to her mum. “Mummy, look!†she said, showing the glass. + +Mummy smiled at Amy. “It’s very nice,†she said. “But why don’t you put your glass outside, so when it stops raining it will be dry again?†+ +Amy giggled and put the glass on the ground. She waited and watched until the rain stopped and the glass was dry again. + +The End. +Jo and his dad were on their way to the park. Jo was so excited and couldn't wait to play. As they walked, his dad carried a big handle. + +They soon arrived and Jo hopped out of the car. He ran right to the swings and started to act. He jumped and laughed as he swung high in the sky. Jo's dad watched and smiled. He was grateful that Jo was so happy. + +Jo then noticed the handle his dad was carrying. He pointed and asked what it was. His dad explained that it was a fishing pole. That afternoon he was planning to take Jo fishing. Jo was so excited! + +His dad showed him how to handle the pole and how to bait the hook. They fished for a while and then took a break to eat. At the end of the day, on the way home, Jo thanked his dad and said he was grateful for their fun day at the lake. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man. He looked out the window and saw a nice boat. He thought, "I want that boat!" So he went outside and got in the boat. He thought it would be fun to go on a boat ride. + +So he started to ride his boat. He didn't know where he was going, but he thought it would be a good adventure. He sailed around the lake and he could see lots of beautiful trees. + +But then he had a problem - his boat was stuck in the mud. He tried to pull it out but he couldn't. He thought, "What am I going to do now?" + +Just then, he saw a tall man walking by. The rich man called him over and said, "Can you help me, please? My boat is stuck!" The tall man said, "Yes, I can help you!" The tall man pushed the boat and it was free! + +The rich man thanked him and said, "That was great, thank you! Now I can go on my boat ride!" And he sailed off. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She loved to dream and think about really important things. But one day, her battery ran out and she was feeling very tired. She was sad because her dreaming stopped and she couldn't come up with important ideas. + +Suddenly, her friend Pearl came over and gave her a big hug. She had something special for Lucy - a brand new battery! It was just the perfect size, and it made Lucy very excited. With her new battery, she could dream and think of important ideas again. + +From then on, Lucy kept her battery close and was always able to have special dreams whenever she needed. She was happy to always have important thoughts and dreams, no matter what. +George was a three year old who loved to explore the outdoors. Today he was playing in the garden with his friends. They were having so much fun together, running around and playing tag. Suddenly, George noticed a cricket. He had never seen one before, so he was surprised and slightly scared. His friends were too, but they all wanted to see it closely. + +George leaned in and peered curiously at the cricket. He noticed it was quite small compared to the other creatures he had seen in the garden, but it was also rather fast. His friends were also curious and started to lean in as well. + +Suddenly, George realized that the cricket was normal. He thought it was strange because he was used to seeing different colors in the garden, not just one normal one. His friends were also happy to see a normal cricket, and they started to laugh. + +"Look at that normal cricket," George said to his friends. "Isn't it funny how all colors can look the same?" + +"Yes," his friends replied. "It's so cool that nature is like that!" And they continued to admire the cricket. +Once upon a time, there lived a family of three. Mom, Dad and the three year old child. + +One day, the family decided to make some popcorn. Mom and the three year old ran to the kitchen to get everything ready. + +“What do we need?†asked Mom. + +“We need some butter and thick popcorn!†replied the three year old. + +Mom smiled as she took out the butter and popcorn. She melted the butter, added some salt and put the popcorn in the pot. + +“Wait and watch,†said Dad. + +Mom placed the pot on the stove and the three year old watched in excitement. + +Pop! Pop! Pop! The popcorn kept popping until the pot was full. + +“Yummy! It smells so good!†exclaimed the three year old. + +“Let’s enjoy this thick popcorn,†said Dad. Everyone grabbed a bowl full of popcorn and ate it happily. + +The End. +"Mrs. Davis and her daughter had just arrived at the party. She could see lots of colorful decorations and costumes waiting to be put on. + +As they opened the house door, they were welcomed by cheers and smiling strangers. Mrs. Davis felt a calm sense of joy as she watched her daughter explore. + +Suddenly, Mrs. Davis' daughter noticed a cool-looking pirate costume tucked away in the corner. She ran over to it and touched it, calling out desperately for her mom to help her put it on. + +Mrs. Davis laughed and said, "Come on, sweetie! You can be a pirate today." + +The little girl was so excited that she quickly opened the costume and triumphantly put it on. + +Mrs. Davis looked at her daughter proudly and said, "You look so calm and courageous, just like a real pirate!" +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl who loved to paint. Every day, the little girl would go to the fireplace and paint beautiful pictures on the wall. The little girl would show her pictures to her family, who would always cheer her up. + +One day, while painting, the little girl tripped and stepped in the wet paint. She started to cry, but her family encouraged her to keep painting. + +The little girl worked hard, and eventually she made a beautiful painting on the wall. Everyone praised her efforts and she was happy. + +The moral of the story is that with hard work and determination, anything is possible. It is important never to give up, even when things don't go according to plan. +Once there was a little girl. She liked to clap her hands. Every day she would clap her hands and sing. + +One day, the little girl went to the mall with her Mom and Dad. They had so much fun walking around and looking at the things in the mall. But then they got lost! The little girl felt so helpless. + +Suddenly, her Mom started to clap her hands. The little girl and her Dad did the same. They clapped their hands and sang a happy song. + +What happened next? All of a sudden, two security guards came over to help them. They had followed the clapping and singing to find the lost family! + +The little girl was so happy. She hugged her Mom and Dad and thanked the security guards. Then they all went on their way, back home. +Once upon a time, there was a heart. Every day it would hang around, just floating in the sky. The heart wanted to make something special and creative. + +So one day the heart went over a big mountain and gathered up sticks and rocks and other items. Then it took these and hung them together in a big and beautiful shape! + +The heart was both creative and happy. It was so proud of what it had made! But then one day a big gust of wind came and blew away the heart's creation. + +The heart was sad, but it also learned a lesson. No matter how creative and hardworking it was, sometimes things don't last. The heart has learned that it is more important to appreciate the time and energy it put into creating something, instead of expecting things to last forever. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was nice and strong. One day, she wanted to play on the ice. She looked around for something warm to wear. She found a mitten - its fur was soft and its color was red. It fit just right on her hand. + +She had so much fun on the ice, she wanted to share it with a friend. She asked her little brother to come. He was envious because he didn't have a mitten. But the girl was nice, so she shared hers. She invited her brother to come with her to the ice, and to wear the mitten! + +They both had lots of fun. They laughed and raced, and even tried to skate upside down. When the day was over, the girl and her brother gave each other a big hug and thanked each other for all the fun they had. They both wore the same warm and cozy mitten, but they felt even warmer because they shared it. +Once there was a small boy called Mark. He was only three years old and lived near the harbor. He was always eager to explore, so one day his Mum let him go for a walk by himself. He walked around the harbor looking at all the boats. He saw some people unloading heavy boxes from their boat. They were working very hard, so Mark decided to help. He started to act like a strong man, lifting the boxes as if they were as light as feathers. Everybody was very happy and thanked Mark for his help. After that, Mark went home, feeling very proud of himself. He was eager to tell his Mum about all his adventures at the harbor. +It was an evening, and Daisy was playing on the swing in her garden. She felt so happy and free pushing her tiny legs back and forth. With each twist, Daisy felt joyful, seemingly with the world all around her. But then, the sky began to darken and thunder started to roll in. + +"Oh no!" Daisy cried. She looked around at the ominous clouds, her eyes troubled. + +"Don't worry Daisy," her mother said, coming outside with an umbrella. "It's ok, we'll be alright." + +But Daisy had a feeling that something worse was coming soon. Sure enough, within minutes, a fierce rain poured from the heavens. With each twist of the wind, Daisy could see darkness forming in the sky. + +By the time her parents had ushered Daisy inside, the sky had become so dark that it was almost night. And just as Daisy was about to go inside, the ground shook with a loud rumble. She looked out the window and saw a tornado heading towards her house. Her parents quickly shut the doors and windows, while Daisy shivered in fear, too scared to move. + +Thankfully, the tornado roared off quickly and left the family unharmed. But that evening, Daisy learned that even when the sky seems peaceful and content, sometimes things can take a twist for the worse. +Once upon a time, there lived a white pig. He lived on a farm and had lots of friends. One day, he saw smoke coming from a nearby tree. He ran to it and saw a big fire! + +He didn't know what to do, but then he remembered the advice of his friends. He ran and grabbed a big blanket and covered the fire. The blanket was so big that it covered the tree and the fire was put out. + +The pig was so pleased that he had saved the day! He wagged his tail and jumped for joy. All of his friends were so happy for him and gave him lots of hugs. From that day on, the white pig was known as the hero of the farm! +The sun was just starting to set, turning the sky a pinkish purple. Benny and his parents were walking in the park, admiring nature. His dad was troubled as he looked at the trees and remarked, "Darn, these branches are sharp". + +Benny was also feeling troubled because he was so young. He asked, "What do you mean, Dad?" His dad replied, "It means we can't pick any apples." Benny was confused, but he nodded his head and continued walking. + +As they walked further, Benny saw the trees laden with big and juicy apples. He wanted one badly, so he kept pointing to them! His dad shook his head and hurried Benny along, but it was too late. The little one was already making his way to the tree. + +Just as Benny reached for a juicy apple, his father shouted, "Get away from there fast!" But it was too late. A big and angry bee was coming straight for Benny! He was so frightened that he didn't even have time to scream. Before he knew it, the bee had stung him on the cheek. + +Benny was very scared, crying and shaking uncontrollably. His father rushed over and tried to soothe him, but the pain was too much. Benny had to be taken to the hospital, where he was treated for a bad bee sting. + +The whole family was feeling troubled. To think that a +Once upon a time there was a boy. He was always searching for something special. So one day he went looking. He put on his shoes and jumped out of the house. He wanted to find something fun and interesting. + +He jumped around trees and up hills. He jumped through muddy ponds and over smelly bogs. But nothing was special. Then he saw it. In the corner of the field, shining brightly in the sun, was something sparkly. + +The boy jumped with excitement as he picked it up. It was a smelly basket full of jewels! He had found something special. He carried the smelly basket back home and showed it to everyone. It was the best treasure ever found. + +The boy was so happy. He would always remember the day he jumped and searched to find the special jewels. +One day a mailman was taking a walk. He was looking for houses to mail letters and packages. As he was walking, he saw a prune. It was so big and juicy. He wanted to pick it and eat it, but he wanted to be a good mailman and finish his job first. + +He kept walking and came to a house. He knocked on the door and shouted, "Mail!" A woman opened the door and said, "Bossy mailman! You should have asked if I had any mail first." The mailman apologizes and asks, "Do you have any mail today?" The woman said, "Yes, I do." The mailman handed her a package and a letter. + +The woman thanked him. The mailman said, "No problem, I had to pass by a really big and juicy prune on the way here." The woman was surprised and asked, "Where was it?" The mailman told her and said, "I really wanted to pick it, but I had to be a good mailman and deliver your mail first." The woman said, "That was so nice of you. Here, take the prune as a reward." The mailman was so excited and thanked the woman before running off to pick the prune. +Once upon a time, there was a large garden. On one hot sunny day, the garden was very dry. A girl and her mum were in the garden. The girl said to her mum, “Please pour some water on the garden!†+ +Her mum replied, “No, dear. The plants need bigger water.†+ +The girl frowned and said, “But, mum! It's so dry. Please pour some water.†+ +But her mum said again, “No, dear. The plants need bigger water.†+ +The girl and her mum looked up at the sky. Suddenly, dark grey clouds filled the sky. When they looked down, they saw fat raindrops falling all around them. The girl smiled and said, “Now pour the water, mum!†+ +Her mum smiled, too, and said, “OK, dear. I will pour the bigger water.†And so, the girl and her mum poured the big raindrops on the large garden. And the garden was happy and full of life again. +Jenny and her brother Bobby were playing with a cube. Bobby tried rolling the cube across a table, but it fell off. +"Uh-oh!" he said. +"Let me try," said Jenny. +She rolled the cube very carefully this time. When it did not fall, they were both very excited. +"Yay!" they cheered. +Suddenly, they heard a loud beeping sound. +"What is that?" asked Bobby. +"It's the timer," Jenny explained. "We have to delay playing with the cube and do something else now." +Bobby was a bit disappointed, but Jenny had an interesting idea. +"Let's go outside and play tag," she suggested. +So, Jenny and Bobby put the cube away and ran outside to play. They had a lot of fun, and when it was time, they went back inside and played with the cube again. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had an original idea - he wanted to raise some friends in his farm. The farmer went out and he found some eggs and he took them back to his farm. He created a warm and safe nest for the eggs and he gave them food to eat. + +The farmer waited and waited until finally, the eggs hatched and out came some chicks and ducklings. The farmer was so happy to see his new friends peeping around the farm. + +One day, the farmer’s friends wanted to fly away from the farm. The farmer wanted to keep his friends safe and close, so he decided to keep them in the farm. But the farmer saw that he made a mistake - his friends were so unhappy and sad. + +The farmer had learnt a valuable lesson - if you want to keep your friends around you, you have to let them be free and happy. The farmer acknowledged his mistake and he opened the farm gates and he let his friends fly away. The farmer felt a little lonely, but he knew that true friends always come back to you. + +The farmer’s friends did come back and they were happier than ever. The farmer was so glad, he learned that being a true friend means helping your friends to stay happy and free. +Once upon a time there were two friends. One was a large bear, and the other was a small bird. On a hot summer day, the two friends decided to have a bath in the well. + +The large bear waded into the water first and began to bathe. The bear enjoyed the cool water and started splashing. Soon the small bird joined in as well. + +The bird started playing with the bear, but soon their splashing flooded the nearby area. The large bear began to feel sorry for his carelessness. Then he had an idea. + +The bear asked the bird to help him. Together the two friends cleaned up the mess by using the spongy leaves from a nearby tree. + +The bird and the bear were very proud with the nice job they had done. After they had finished, they continued to bathe in the well. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to be thoughtful and considerate of others. The two friends in the story worked together to clean up their mess and remind us that it is better to think before acting. +Once, there was a little boy. He was three years old, and his name was Jack. Jack wanted to go to a special place. He asked, "Mommy, what is that bright place?" His mommy said, "It's a temple. You need to go there and pray." + +So, Jack and his mommy got in the car and drove to the temple. It was very bright outside, and Jack was excited. As they got closer, Jack could see the temple. It was so big and so bright! + +When Jack and his mommy got out of the car, they went straight to the temple. Inside, it was dark and quiet. Jack and his mommy bowed their heads and prayed. Jack felt peaceful, and he knew he needed to come back again. + +Afterwards, Jack and his mommy went back home. Jack was happy. He had been to the bright temple and he knew he could come back any time he wanted. +Sammy was feeling sad. He was trying to reach out to his mommy but she was busy, and he didn't understand why. + +Suddenly, he saw something pink in the corner. It was a pink balloon, shining brightly in the corner. He happily ran over to it and tried to reach it. He could see it, but it was too high for him. He started to feel bad. + +Sammy's mom saw him and asked why he was so sad. Sammy told her about the balloon. His mommy reached out to him and smiled. She said, “I will help you get the balloon, Sammy.†+ +She picked up Sammy and reached high to get the balloon. With one big stretch, she got it. She handed it to Sammy who couldn't believe his luck. + +Sammy hugged his mommy, and thanked her for helping him get the balloon. His mommy always made him feel better and like he could do anything. He knew he had a mommy that he could reach out to and that was a really good thing. +There was once a popular dinner. It was so popular that everyone wanted to try it. But when they all sat down to eat the dinner, it started to shrink! Everyone was surprised, but they all still wanted a taste. + +They looked around to find the cause and they noticed a little mouse shrinking the dinner! They all shouted in surprise and the mouse ran away quickly. + +The dinner was too small now for everyone to eat, so they all laughed and decided to have a dinner party another night. They all waved goodbye to the mouse and had a lot of fun that night. + +The end. +Nina was a very curious girl. She loved playing and exploring new places. +One Tuesday, Nina decided it was time to quit playing inside and explore outside. She put on her shoes and went outside. Suddenly, something unusual caught her eye. + +'What is that?' she thought. + +She ran towards the mysterious object and found a little bird. The bird was hopping around and seemed to be looking for food. + +'Can I help you?' asked Nina. + +The bird looked at her, nodded and said, 'Yes please. Can you give me some food?' + +Nina was happy. She ran back inside and grabbed some bread from the kitchen. She went back outside and gave the bread to the bird. + +The bird was so happy! He thanked Nina and flew away. Nina waved goodbye and went back inside, feeling very proud of herself. +Once upon a time there were two little sisters. One day, they decided to number the leaves in the garden. They rushed out and began counting. As they darted around the garden they found an adorable boot. The young girls decided to take it with them. + +They went inside and put it on the table. While they were counting the leaves, an old lady popped in through the window. "What are you two doing with my boot?" She asked. The sisters didn't know what to say, they just stood there in shock. + +The old lady scolded them and said, "You can't take other people's things. That's called stealing and it's wrong." The old lady took her boot and left. The sisters felt ashamed of their bad behaviour and never made the same mistake again. + +The moral of the story is that it is wrong to take something that belongs to someone else. Always remember to ask for permission if you want something! +A girl and her dad were walking in the park. The girl saw something interesting and ran over. Dad said to be careful. The girl carefully picked up what she saw - it was an apple. The apple was split in half. Dad gave the girl a hug and said that he was glad she was careful. + +The girl was excited to eat the apple. She took a bite and it tasted sweet. Dad said he wanted a bite too! The girl giggled and split the other half of the apple. They both enjoyed eating the apple. + +The girl and dad were happy. They hugged each other and Dad said it was nice to share the apple. They hugged again and the girl thanked Dad for being so careful. She knew that he was looking out for her. +Jim was having fun playing with his toys. He had a messy floor covered with cars, dolls and robots. Suddenly, his mother came in. She said, "Jim, it's time to eat your pizza!" Jim remembered that pizza was his favorite food. He smiled and got up quickly. + +Jim went to the kitchen and was happy to see his pizza waiting for him. He started eating it quickly. His mother smiled and reminded him to eat slowly and not make a mess. Jim remembered to use his fork and knife and started eating his pizza in a more careful way. + +Suddenly, the pizza slices became a bit messy. There was sauce and cheese all over Jim's face and hands. His mother laughed and reminded him to be careful when he eats. Jim smiled and used a napkin to clean up the mess. The pizza was delicious, and Jim enjoyed it very much. +Once upon a time there was a mummy bear who wanted to find honey. She had heard a rumor that there was honey to be found in the woods. So, she put on her coat and set out, hoping to find some. + +She followed a path that seemed to lead deep into the woods, but it wasn't easy. She had to walk through tall, scratchy bushes and go around big, giant rocks. + +However, after walking for a long time, she suddenly spotted a tree with a beehive. The bees were buzzing around it and the honey smelled so sweet! The mummy bear was delighted and quickly began to collect the yummy honey. + +After a while she had collected enough to take home with her. But when she got back, her little cubs were very spoiled. They wanted all the honey for themselves! + +Mummy bear laughed and said, "No honey for you this time, my little cubs!" She was glad that her long walk had lead her to something so sweet! +Sam and Molly were the best of friends. They liked to do many things together, like run in the park, go on the swing and play tag. Every day they had lots of fun. + +One day, they decided to do something special. Molly said to Sam, "Let's cook a yummy treat!" Sam smiled and said, "Okay!" + +So they found some ingredients in the kitchen and started mixing, stirring and baking. Molly kept asking what would happen once the treat was ready, but Sam just smiled and said, "You'll see!" + +Finally, after a lot of work, it was done. The delicious smell made their mouths water. Sam took it out of the oven and said, "Let's take it to the park and have a picnic!" + +Molly agreed and they headed to the park with their special treat. When they got there, they sat on the friendly swing, opened their goodie and ate it. It was the best treat ever! They laughed and had a great time. + +Molly realized why Sam wanted to cook - it was to make them happy! She smiled and hugged her best friend tight. +The mommy was walking in the nursery, pushing the crib. She had a surprise for her little one. Inside the crib there was a fuzzy, pink elephant. She was excited to show it to her 3 year old. + +The little girl came running up and gasped with delight when she saw the elephant. She hugged it close and couldn't stop talking about it. Every time she hugged the elephant, she felt so happy. + +Then, one morning, the little girl woke up and felt something different. She hugged the elephant and realized it felt a little bit hurt. She was so sad! She didn't know what to do. + +The mommy smiled and came over. She had something in her hand, a special tool that she used to push the elephant. She said, "Let's make the elephant feel better!" She used the tool to push gently on the elephant, and soon it felt better. + +The little girl smiled with relief and hugged her elephant close. She had never been so happy! She learned an important lesson that day: if something hurts, you can push it away and make it feel better. +One day, Lucy was feeling very anxious. She was having trouble deciding what to do. Then she thought of a plan and smiled. She decided to pick some strawberries from the garden. + +The next day, Lucy went to the garden to pick the strawberries. She looked for the biggest, reddest strawberries she could find. But when Lucy tried to pick them, she found that the strawberries were too high for her to reach. + +Lucy was very upset. She started to worry that she wouldn't be able to pick any strawberries. Then she had a thought. She decided to get a chair and stand on it. + +Lucy climbed onto the chair and started picking the strawberries. She was so excited and happy. Finally, Lucy gathered enough strawberries to fill her basket. + +Lucy had been anxious at first, but she was glad she decided to get a chair. She couldn't have picked the strawberries without it. +Mum and Dad were very excited. They had a surprise for Suzy that she wouldn't soon forget. Suzy is a three year old who loves to laugh and smile. + +"What is it, Mum?" Suzy asked. "Can I open it?" + +Mum put the gift box down on the desk and said, "Yes, Suzy. This is a very special present. Go ahead and open it!" + +Suzy opened the box and gasped. Inside the box, she saw a lovely bottle of perfume. "Wow!" she exclaimed. She had never seen perfume before. + +"It's very special," Mum said. "It was gifted to me, and I'm giving it to you." She put the perfume on Suzy's wrist and said, "Now, when you put this perfume on, you'll always remember this moment." + +The next day, Suzy and Mum went to the park. As she walked around the park, Suzy noticed something. Whenever she smelled the perfume she had been given, it made her feel happy and remembered the wonderful moment with her parents. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely little girl named Sara. She loved playing around and having adventures. + +One day, Sara was walking in the park when she found something in the grass. It was a fork! She picked it up and asked her mom, "Mama, what can I do with this?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Why don't you try to solve the puzzle? See if you can figure out how all the pieces fit together!" + +Sara was so excited! She spread out the fork and started to work on it. She figured out that the handle of the fork went up, and the two prongs went down. With a few more tries, she figured out how to connect the pieces. "I did it!" She shouted with excitement. + +Her mom was so proud. She praised Sara and gave her a big hug. "You solved the puzzle, my lovely girl! You did a great job!" + +Sara smiled and hugged her mom tightly. She was so happy to have solved the puzzle and to have her mom's love and support. That was a lovely day for Sara and she never forgot it. +The sun was shining brightly and the sky was a light blue. In the middle of the sky, Jack spotted a cloud. He was so excited and he cheerfully yelled, “Cloud!â€. + +He pointed up excitedly and ran to the grassy field. His parents followed him. When they got to the field, they kneeled beside him to get a better look at the cloud. + +Jack was mesmerized. He could not get enough of the shapes the cloud was making. Suddenly his mom remarked, "It's sure gotten messy up there. Don't you think, Jack ?" + +Jack paused and then answered, "Yes, it's really messy ! " They stayed there together, admiring the cloud until it disappeared. Then they all stood up and walked home. It was a happy day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was hungry, so she walked to the forest to look for food. + +Suddenly, Sarah saw a pattern in the ground. She smiled and bent over to kiss the pattern. Suddenly, a monster came out of the ground and showed his big sharp teeth. + +The monster said in a deep voice, "You are not allowed to kiss the pattern! If you do, I will punish you!" Sarah was scared and asked, "What will you do if I do kiss it?" + +The monster said, "If you kiss the pattern, I will eat you!" Sarah was very scared and started to cry. But, she was still very hungry, so she kissed the pattern anyway. + +The monster grabbed Sarah and took her to his dark and spooky cave. He ate Sarah and she was gone forever. +Once, there was an adventurous sailor named Dave. He loved to bake in the kitchen of his boat, the Ship of Dreams. Every day, he made special cakes and cookies, and many other tasty treats. + +One day, Dave decided to make a special surprise. He mixed colorful ingredients together in a bowl, stirred it, and poured it into a pan. He popped it in the oven and set the timer, then went outside and sailed around the bay. + +When Dave returned, his surprise was ready. He pulled it out of the oven, and it smelled wonderful! He had made a colorful birthday cake, and a sailor’s hat, too. Dave was so happy with his creation! + +He shared the cake with all the sailors on the Ship of Dreams. It was delicious, and everyone had a great time. Dave was so proud of his special birthday surprise. +One hot summer day, a little girl and her mom were walking along the beach. The sand felt warm and soft between the little girl's toes. + +Suddenly, a big wave crashed in from the east. +"Ooh," said the little girl as she watched it splash against the rocks. + +Her mom smiled. "Do you want to go swimming, little one?" +The little girl nodded excitedly. + +They walked along the shore until they reached an old pier. +"Ready to jump in?" asked the mom. +The little girl looked at the deep, dark water and shook her head. + +Her mom pointed out an old boat floating in the water. "Let's jump from the boat, okay?" + +The little girl grinned and climbed on board. She took a deep breath then jumped, splashing into the cool water. + +She laughed and swam around, pouncing through the waves. + +"You had a lot of fun today, little one," said the mom. +The little girl grinned, then quickly ran back to the beach. + +In the twilight, the little girl and her mom watched the sun go down behind the pier. +The waves splashed gently against the shore - the perfect end to a perfect day. +Once there was a little girl called Sally. Sally liked to dream about playing golf. She dreamed of teeing off with a pretty golf club. Every time Sally closed her eyes she could see herself playing golf in a beautiful green field. She imagined finding her golf ball landing in the hole with a lovely 'ping' sound. + +Her daddy told her that one day she could learn to play golf. Sally was very excited! After a while they found a golf course with a nice big garden. There she could practice playing golf and have lots of fun. + +Every day Sally and her daddy would go to the golf course. Together they would take some pretty clubs and have a good time. Sally was so happy to be playing golf that she even dreamed about it when she was asleep! Every night she would dream that she was playing golf in a big, beautiful garden. + +One day, Sally even convinced her daddy to play a game with her. They had so much fun! Sally was so proud of herself for having learnt how to play golf. From then on, she knew that she would love playing golf for the rest of her life. +Once upon a time there was a mouse. The mouse was walking along a smooth path in the garden. All of a sudden, the mouse came across a big rock. It was so big that the mouse couldn't mind it. + +The mouse thought very carefully about what to do. After a minute, the mouse had an idea. He started to run and jump around the rock. Jumping around and around, the mouse soon made the rock very smooth. + +The mouse was very pleased. He was very proud that he had been able to mind the big rock. From now on, he could cross the rock without any trouble. + +The mouse happily continued on his journey. +Once upon a time, there was a big fisherman. He loved to mark the fish in the sea. Every morning he went out on his boat and took a deep breath of the morning air. Then he cast his fishing net and waited for the fish to come. + +One morning, something magical happened. The fisherman felt a tug on his line and a big fish appeared. He was so excited! He took out his marker and carefully marked the fish before releasing it back into the sea. + +He went out every day after that, and every time came back with a big fish. He was so pleased. He even showed his friends his collection of marked fish. Everyone was amazed by his skill, and he became the biggest fisherman in the town. + +The fisherman's fame spread throughout the land. He marked every fish he caught and soon people knew him everywhere. He became a hero and people said: "The big fisherman with the marked fish is the best fisherman around". + +So that's what happened to the big fisherman with the marked fish. He lived a happy life and earned the admiration of everyone around him! +Yesterday, lived a shy little mouse. He had shiny black fur, and he loved to explore. Every day, he moved around the room, looking for fun and tasty things to eat. +Yesterday, he wanted to explore a bit more. He wanted to move outside of his house and find some new places. He was a bit shy but he still wanted to be brave and explore. So he took a deep breath and stepped outside. +Outside, he found the most wonderful things. He saw some sweet flowers, and heard so many interesting sounds. He was a bit scared, but he kept moving and eventually made it back home. +Back in his house, he felt tired but so proud of himself. He had moved outside of his house but still made it back home. He was so proud that he had been brave and explored the world. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Jane. She was three years old and lived in a big house with her family. + +One day, Jane asked her mum if she could have a seat in her room. Her mum said yes, so they went to the market together. + +At the market, Jane saw a silver seat. She thought it looked very shiny and pretty, so she chose it to take home. + +When Jane got home, she quickly placed it in her room. She couldn't quite believe her luck! + +But when Jane sat on the seat, she noticed that it smelled smelly. She asked her mum why it smelled like this, and her mum said it might have been the silver colour paint they used. + +Jane decided that it would be fine to keep the seat. She took some air freshener and sprayed it on the seat so it didn't smell anymore. From then on, Jane enjoyed her silver, non-smelly seat! +Once there was a little boy who wanted a mirror. He was so glad when he saw one in his favourite shop. + +He asked his mum, "Can I have the mirror, please?" But his mum said it was too expensive. + +The little boy was sad, but he didn’t give up. He saved all his pocket money and he was sure he would one day get his mirror. + +One day he finally had enough money to buy his dream mirror. He was so glad that he could hardly wait to bring it home. + +But when he got home, the little boy was in for a big surprise. There, right in his room, was a big mirror! His mum had bought it for him while he was out shopping. + +The little boy hugged his mom and said, "Thank you! Thank you!" He was so glad he had his mirror at last. + +But a few days later, while playing with the mirror, the little boy fell and hurt himself badly. The mirror was broken and he was very sad. He had wanted his mirror, but it was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a man. His name was Bob. He was a cook. Every day he went into his kitchen and cooked good food. +One day Bob decided to try something new. He took out a big pot and began to stir. At the same time, he heard a bell ringing. He went to investigate and found out it was someone at the door. +It was a little boy. He wanted a meal. Bob welcomed the boy in and started to cook. Soon a delicious smell filled the room. The boy smiled. The food was good. +So Bob served up some food for the boy. The boy ate it up and said it was the best meal he ever had. Bob was proud that he had cooked something so good. They both agreed that it was the best meal they ever made. +The end. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three. + +One day, Lucy was outside in her garden. She wanted to measure the fence. + +She ran to fetch her measuring tape from the garden shed. Then she started to measure the fence but it was too tall. + +Suddenly, her grandpa came outside. "Let me help you, Lucy," he said. + +Together, they measured the fence until it was all done. But the sun was getting hot. "Oh no," said Lucy. "I am too hot, Grandpa!" + +Grandpa knew what to do. He went inside and brought Lucy a lovely, cool drink. + +After this, Lucy felt much better and they both completed measuring the fence. + +They both smiled and hugged, satisfied with their hard work. +Once upon a time, there lived an old man who loved to wrap himself up in a big blanket. Everyday he shuffled outside to wrap himself up and enjoy the sunshine. + +One day, it was windy and the wind kept blowing his blanket away. He tried over and over but it was no use. He was getting sad and fell to the ground. + +Just then, a kind little mouse saw what was happening and decided to help. She wrapped the man up and held tight so the wind would not take away the blanket. + +The old man was so glad for the mouse's help, he thanked her and said, "We can all help each other, no matter how small we are." + +Moral: Together we can do big things! +Once upon a time there were two friends called Tom and Jane. Tom had some gear which he wanted to take on an adventure. He asked Jane to come with him but she said she had nothing to bring. Tom told Jane she didn't need to bring anything and that he had enough for the two of them. + +So, off they went with their gear. But it quickly became a problem as the gear was too big for the two of them. Tom said they should leave some gear behind so they could travel faster. He picked up a thin bundle and said this was enough for them. + +Jane was worried at first, but Tom showed her that they had enough to complete their journey. When they reached the end of their path they both smiled. + +The moral of the story is that you don't always need to carry too much in life. Sometimes less can be more! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Peter who loved adventures. He had a special pocket which was filled with exciting things for him to explore. + +One day, Peter decided to explore outside of the house. He put on his fancy clothes, ran out the door and simply followed his feet. He was amazed to see all the creatures he discovered along the way. + +Just then, he encountered a tiny rabbit. Upon seeing Peter, the rabbit exclaimed,"Please help me! I am lost." Peter quickly offered a helping hand and brought the rabbit back to its family. + +"Thank you so much," the rabbit said. "It is important to help others and be kind, even when you are on an adventure." + +"Yes, thank you," Peter replied. "I have discovered something very valuable today- be kind and help others out." + +From then on, Peter went on many more adventures, always remembering to help anyone in need. +One day, a pig was walking with his friends. They were all having fun playing together and laughed a lot. + +Suddenly, the pig tripped and fell down. He was really embarrassed! His friends saw and started to giggle. + +The pig stood up and brushed off his clothes. He said he was OK and that he wanted to finish playing. + +He looked around, feeling a bit silly. But his friends showed him they still liked him. They went over and hugged him. + +The pig smiled and they all kept playing together. They finished playing and had lots more fun! +Once upon a time there was a young frog named Fred. He wanted to prove that he was the greatest frog in the pond. One day, Fred thought up a plan to do just that. He said to all the other frogs in the pond, "Let's have a poke contest. Whoever pokes the most wins!" + +The other frogs laughed and said, "What is a poke contest? We don't understand". Then Fred explained, "It's a game where each of us takes turns poking our neighbors. Whoever pokes the most wins!" + +At first, Fred was winning. He poked all his neighbors so much that they were too tired to poke back. Soon, the score was 4-2. + +But then, a young tadpole came swimming up to the pond. Fred peeked at the tadpole and knew right away he had met his match. The tadpole was the fastest, strongest hitter of them all! + +The other frogs were amazed to watch the match. The tadpole and Fred poked and poked yet neither could get the upper hand. Finally, the score was 27-27! + +When there was only one poke left, Fred and the tadpole each took their turn. In the end, Fred had won the match! All the other frogs cheered for him. Fred had proven that he was the greatest frog in the pond. +Once there were two animals, a fox and a rabbit, who were both running. The fox said to the rabbit “Let’s race!†The rabbit was scared of how fast the fox could run, so he said “No, I can’t beat you.†The fox said “Wait and I will repeat. I will give you a chance. If you stay in one spot, I will only run a short distance and come back. That way you have a deep chance of winning.†+ +So the rabbit agreed, and the fox ran a short distance and came back. He stood aside and let the rabbit run. To the fox’s surprise, the rabbit won the race! + +The fox was happy for the rabbit and said “Wait, and I’ll repeat. You can win again!†So the rabbit did, and won again! + +This story teaches us that if we wait and give others a chance, good things can happen. Everyone can succeed if we take turns and give each other a deep chance of success. +Ben was playing with his toy car. He raced it around the living room and moved it across the floor. He was having great fun. Ben's mommy watched and smiled. She saw something in the corner of the living room. It was a big, plastic ball. + +"Do you want to borrow it, Ben?" she asked. Ben wasso excited. He had never seen such a big, plastic ball before. He nodded his head yes and reached out for the ball. + +Just then, Ben's mommy realized something. She remembered that the ball belonged to someone else. His mommy had borrowed it from a deaf neighbor. She suddenly looked worried. + +Ben's mommy thought of a plan. She took the ball and put it back in the corner. Then she pointed to the toy car and asked Ben if he wanted to borrow it. Ben nodded and smiled. + +Now, Ben can play with the toy car whenever he wants. He just has to remember to return it when he's done. Ben has learned an important lesson about borrowing. Both him and his mommy were pleased. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Charu. Charu liked going to the mill with her mom. She liked to watch the machines make flour and the grinding stone rotate. + +One day at the mill, Charu noticed something seemed different. She saw something yummy inside the grinding stone. When she asked her mom what it was, her mom said, "That is the miller's secret recipe." + +Charu was determined to find out the recipe. She asked the miller over and over for the recipe. He kept saying no. Finally she decided to sneak into the mill at night. + +When she snuck into the mill, she heard a voice. It seemed to be coming from inside the grinding stone. She peeked inside and saw a tiny little person inside. He told her that he was the miller's secret recipe keeper. + +The tiny little person mentioned that the miller's secret recipe was a top-secret recipe. He said that he had to stay inside the grinding stone to keep it safe. + +Charu thought really hard and came up with a plan to help. She promised the tiny little person that she would keep the recipe a secret. The tiny little person agreed and he gave her the recipe. + +Charu and her mom went home happy. They had the recipe, and it was yummy. +Once upon a time, there was a family who loved being together. They were always noisy, happy and singing. + +One day, the family heard a knock at the door. When they opened it, they saw an old man. He said he was looking for someone to stay with him, but nobody said a word. + +Then the old man said: “If someone will welcome me to stay with them, I will give them a special gift.†+ +The family thought about it for a moment, and then opened their door wide and welcomed him in. The old man was so happy and gave them a special gift: a diamond. + +The family was so happy with the gift, and everyone soon found out that the old man was a kind, wise and generous person. + +The moral of the story is that no matter if we are noisy or quiet, showing kindness and welcoming others will always be rewarded. +Once upon a time, there was an animal. He stared at the world around him and wished he could say something. He was deaf. He was very quiet and often felt lonely. + +One day, he saw a little girl staring at him. Even though the animal couldn't hear her, he knew she was saying something. Then, he noticed her pointing at him. He thought maybe she wanted to be his friend. + +The little girl smiled and waved her hands. She kept talking and pointing toward the animal. The animal didn't understand what she meant but he felt something lovely inside. + +The little girl started to move closer, and the animal didn't run away. He waited until she touched his fur. She gave him a big hug and the animal felt happy for the first time. From then on, the animal had a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lilly. Lilly was three years old and very sweet. She liked to explore the world around her. + +One day, Lilly was exploring in a meadow. All around, she could see colorful flowers and tall trees. Suddenly, she saw a little dog. It looked so friendly! + +The dog said, "Hello! I am Max. Would you like to be my friend?" Lilly thought it was a great idea and said, "Yes!" +Max said, "I have something to offer you. Come back at noon and you will see." + +When the clock struck noon, Lilly returned to the meadow. There, she found a rich, delicious-looking picnic. All kinds of yummy treats were laid out for her and Max to enjoy. + +Lilly was very excited and thanked Max for his generous offer. She and Max enjoyed the picnic all afternoon. From then on, they were best friends. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a mouse and a beetle. The mouse wanted a special memory, a memory of the icy night. So he set off with the beetle through the winter woods. + +The mouse and the beetle saw beautiful things like the snow-covered tree and the frozen lake. As the night went on, the mouse and the beetle got colder and colder. + +Finally, after a long journey, they found what the mouse wanted, a frosty memory. The beetle caught it in a jar and as they watched, it turned into a little snowflake. + +The mouse and the beetle were now so happy and they held the tiny snowflake, a true icy memory of the night. + +The mouse and the beetle smiled and went home, ready to share the special icy memory with all the other animals in the woods. +Once upon a time there was a little bunny who was very anxious. He was so nervous that he hid inside a hedge. The bunny could see and hear many things, but he felt much safer there. + +One day, the bunny was surprised to see a raincloud in the sky, and it started to rain very hard. Soon, the ground outside the hedge was all soaked. The bunny was so scared that he stayed inside for a long time. + +When the sun came out again, the bunny was brave enough to peek his head out of the hedge. He saw that all the grass and flowers were sparkling in the sunshine. It was so bright and beautiful outside that the bunny was no longer anxious. All he wanted to do now was to explore and have some fun! +Once upon a time there was a cute little bunny named Biffy. He loved to hop and play around the forest all day. He always behaved himself, and never caused any trouble. + +One day, Biffy found himself hopping and dancing in the meadow. He rhythmically hopped around and around in circles, and he felt so happy! + +Suddenly, his friend Pete the Beaver came by. Pete asked Biffy, "What are you doing?" Biffy replied with a smile, "I'm just hopping around and feeling the rhythm!" + +Pete thought it was so cute that Biffy behaved himself so well; he even hopped in rhythm! He joined in happily and the two of them hopped and danced around the meadow until the sun went down. They had so much fun! +Ming and Dad were rocking in the big, cushy couch. Dad had his hands around Ming, rocking her back and forth. Ming was smiling, feeling happy and safe. + +Suddenly, Ming's older sister, Sarah, ran into the room. She was angry, looking selfish. Sarah pushed Ming away and jumped on the couch, demanding that Dad keep rocking her. + +Ming was sad. She felt angry and left out. Dad said something to Sarah but she only rolled her eyes. Dad then stood up and told her he had to rock both his daughters. + +Dad put his arms around Ming and Sarah and rocked them both. Sarah stepped away, still looking selfish. But Ming felt ok now - she was back in Dad's arms and she knew he would love both of his daughters. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Beth who loved exploring. One day she spied a deep hole in the ground and decided to take a look inside. She peered down and shouted, "What's down there?" but there was no reply. So, Beth decided to climb in. There, at the bottom she saw a strange flickering light. She stepped closer and said, "Hello?" Suddenly, the light vanished. Then, something else appeared, a result of Beth perched inside the deep hole! Beth was amazed, she had found a magic door! She ran back home to tell everyone what she'd seen. Her mum, Dad and brother were very excited when Beth told them about the deep hole and the strange light that vanished. They were so keen to know more about the mysterious door, so Beth returned to the hole the very next day. But it had vanished! When she returned home her family was disappointed, but Beth knew that one day she would find the magical door again - a result of her bravery and her love of exploration. +Once there was a smart bunny. She was always looking for something new to study. One day, she came to a turn in the road and she was confused. Should she go right or left? She thought and thought, until finally, she decided to stop and think. + +The bunny remembered her mommy's advice; "If you want to make good choices, take a moment to study your options and then decide your best route". So she stopped and looked around. She saw that the left direction was full of sharp rocks, and the right was full of soft grass. So she chose the grassy path. + +As she hopped along the grass, she found the path leading to a delicious looking carrot patch. She ate and was so happy. She realized that by taking a moment and studying her choices, she found her way to a tasty treat! + +The bunny learned an important lesson that day; it pays to be smart and study your choices when making decisions! +The little girl was in a hurry. She had to find her tuna before it was gone. She rushed to the store and asked the man behind the counter. He smiled and handed her a can. She thanked him and then ran out of the store. + +The girl ran all the way home. She opened the can and put the tuna on her plate. She smiled and ate her tuna. It was so yummy! + +When she was done eating, the little girl was very sleepy. She washed up and then laid down in bed. She soon fell fast asleep. + +The little girl had been so busy. But now she was in her bed, sleeping soundly and happily! +Once upon a time there was a loyal rabbit who lived in a forest. He was a very happy bunny who loved to eat vegetables. One day he saw a very nice carrot near a tree in the forest, and he decided to steal it. He hopped over to the carrot and grabbed it in his paws. + +Suddenly the rabbit saw another bunny hop across the forest. He was much bigger than the loyal rabbit, and he had bright red eyes. The big bunny hopped closer and said, "Give me that carrot!" The loyal rabbit was so scared he dropped the carrot and started to run away. + +The big bunny chased him for a long time, but the loyal rabbit was too fast and he soon got away. The big bunny gave up and the loyal rabbit found a safe spot to eat his carrot. He was so happy and he ate the delicious vegetable with a smile. + +The end +Once upon a time, Eliza was feeling very gloomy. She had been playing all day, but nothing could bring her a smile. + +Her mommy saw this and asked, "What's wrong Eliza?". + +Eliza replied sadly, "I'm feeling blue". + +Her mommy knew a way to comfort Eliza. In her pocket, she had a bunch of broccoli. She gave them to Eliza and said, "Here, these will make you feel better". + +Eliza was skeptical but tried them anyways. To her surprise, they were delicious! She smiled and said, "Thanks Mommy. I'm feeling better now". + +Her mommy was happy to have cheered her up and hugged her tight. From that day on, Eliza ate broccoli whenever she felt a bit gloomy. +Once upon a time there was a girl who was playing in a field of grass. She was trying to find something to do when she suddenly noticed a small lime sitting in the grass. The girl was curious and wanted to know why the lime was there so she decided to try and figure it out. + +The next day the girl picked up the lime and tried to take a bite. Suddenly the girl found herself in an unknown place, surrounded by unknown sights and sounds. She was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. It said, “Welcome to the Magic Lime Tree!†The girl felt relieved and didn't know what to expect. As she looked up, she saw a giant lime tree with hundreds of limes hanging from its branches. + +With a smile, the voice said, “I planted this tree years ago, giving just one lime for every mystery unsolved.†The girl was excited to try and find the answer and soon she started to gather clues around her. + +After asking some of the unknown creatures in the Magic Lime Tree, she eventually found the answer and solved the mystery. When she did, the tree suddenly changed and the unknown creatures appeared in their true forms. + +The girl was happy and proud to have solved the mystery of the Magic Lime Tree. +John saw a jug in the backyard. He was so excited and went straight up to it. He asked, "What's in the jug?", but there was no reply. Suddenly, a friendly voice said, "Welcome! I'm the jug fairy." John was so surprised. He asked, "Can you give me anything?" The fairy smiled and said, "Yes, I can give you something special." She gave him a beautiful yellow flower. John was so happy and said, "Thank you!" + +John couldn't wait to show his mum the flower, so he ran back to the house. But when he got there, his mum was frustrated. He asked, "What's wrong?", to which his mum replied, "I'm missing some ingredients for dinner and can't find them anywhere." + +John remembered the jug fairy and quickly ran back to the backyard. He shouted out, "Hello Fairy, can you help us?" The jug fairy replied, "Yes, I can help! I'll give you some ingredients you can use." She waved her wand and magically appeared some ingredients. John thanked the fairy and ran back to his mum with the ingredients. + +His mum was so thankful and excited. She said, "Welcome home, John. Let's make dinner now". +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sally. She liked to play in her garden and one day she went outside to play. She saw that her swing was hanging from the tree and she had an idea. She wanted to see how high she could go on the swing. + +Sally slowly pushed the swing and soon it was going very fast. But then suddenly she slipped and she was about to fall off. Sally shouted for help. + +Just in time, her dad came and caught her. He said sternly, "Sally, you must be very careful when you go on the swing. You must be slow, not too fast." + +Sally nodded and promised to be more careful. From then on, she was slow and careful when she went on the swing. +Once upon a time there was a special message. It was a safe message and the people wanted to keep it safe. So the message was split in two. One half was kept in one place and the other half was kept in another place. + +The people were very careful to make sure that no one else could see the message. They always kept it safe. + +But one day, something unexpected happened. Someone else learned about the message and they wanted to get their hands on it. So they tried to find the two parts of the message and put them back together. + +But the people weren't worried. They already knew what to do. They quickly split the message in even more parts and put them in more safe places. + +And that's how the message stayed safe. The end. +One day, Bob was very excited. He was going to get a special post! He ran to the post box and waited for his post. Bob was very excited when he saw a big truck come with a box full of post. + +Bob ran to the back of the truck and waited until the postman opened the door. He saw lots and lots of post. The postman smiled at Bob and took out a very big paper. It was very colorful and had lots of pictures on it. The postman smiled again and said "Here you go Bob". + +Bob took it to his house. He put it on a table and pressed the print button. A few minutes later, his post was printed! Bob was very happy. He thanked the postman and said bye bye. Bob was so excited to read his post and show it to his friends. +Once, there were two friends named Anna and Emma. They lived near each other and were always finding new things to talk about and share. One day, they decided to discuss how to make a delicious snack. + +Anna had an idea! She said they needed something big and salty. Emma went to her kitchen and found some big, salty salt. + +The girls sprinkled the salt on some crackers and ate the snack. It was delicious! They had so much fun discussing things and cooking together. + +From then on, Anna and Emma enjoyed discussing new recipes and trying things out. They even made different snacks with different kinds of salt. Anna added a little more salt the next time, and Emma added a little less. They always discussed what worked best so their snacks were tasty. + +Anna and Emma's salty snacks were always big hits! +Once upon a time, there was a little dog called Benny. He was a friendly dog and very playful. + +One day, Benny was playing in the garden looking for treasure. He dug and dug with his paws until he suddenly felt something wet. He looked down and saw a big puddle of water that was soaking the ground. + +Benny jumped out of the puddle and shook all the water off his fur. He barked a few times to make sure no one else was around. Suddenly, he heard a voice. + +Benny: "Who's there?" + +The voice said: "No need to worry Benny, it's just me - Grandma! I was wondering why you were barking so loudly." + +Benny: "That's because I found a big puddle of water in the garden. Did you put it there?" + +Grandma: "Yes I did, Benny. I put the puddle there to soak the dust. Now the air around us is much safer to breathe." + +Benny: "Oh! That's why it was so wet - to make us feel safe. That's wonderful, Grandma.Thank you for looking after us." + +Grandma smiled and gave Benny a hug. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a gorilla who liked to make noise. He roared and yelled and stomped. The other animals in the jungle were annoyed by Gorilla's loud behaviour. + +Gorilla did not care. He was too busy making loud noises to listen to the other animals. + +One day, he went too far. Gorilla decided to make an incredibly loud roar. It was so loud that it hurt the other animals' ears. The animals got angry and chased Gorilla away. + +Gorilla was sad and scared. He learned an important lesson: making too much noise can make the other animals angry. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to not be too loud, so you can be considerate of other people. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sally. She was quite small and really loved when it was time for a special event. Today, it was a special day - it was a firework party! + +Sally saw lots of wrapped boxes with yellow ribbons around them. She knew they were firework boxes. Sally looked at the firework in excitement and she could hardly wait. + +When it was time to see the firework, Sally went to the garden. She was so happy when she saw the yellow firework in the sky. It was so colourful and sparkled so brightly. She wanted to stay and watch forever! + +When the firework show was over, Sally wrapped herself up in a blanket and looked up at the stars. She had a big smile on her face - it was the best firework party ever! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy and she wanted to sail. She invited her mommy and daddy to come and sail with her. + +So together, they went to the park. It was a bright and sunny day. + +Lucy and her mommy and daddy went to the pond in the park. They had brought a little boat and the water was smooth. + +Lucy and her mommy and daddy got in the boat and they sailed around the pond. The boat moved in the wind and they had lots of fun. + +When they were done sailing, they went home and Lucy was very happy. She smiled and said, "I love sailing!" +There once was a little girl who had to choose. She didn't know what to pick but she knew it had to be special. She looked all around the world, down on the earth, and it was so big and vast! What should she choose? + +She decided to take a walk and explore. Everywhere she went, everything smelled and tasted so sweet. But then, one day, she came across something different. It tasted bitter! She knew that this was what she had to choose. + +She was now the proud owner of a bitter little flower. She took it home and planted it in her garden and the flower grew bigger and bigger until it was the biggest flower of them all! + +Every time she looked at the flower, she thought of how she had chosen something so special and how it had been the right choice. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty little boy called John. He was always getting himself into trouble, so his Mamma often took him to the safari. + +John loved the safari and was excited to be there. He ran around, whistled and made a lot of noise, not caring if he got himself dirty. + +Mamma told him, “John, you must always be polite and respectful when you’re here on the safari. Remember to keep your voice down and always stay clean.†+ +John ignored her, so Mamma shrugged and left him to his own devices. He ran off and kept whistling, not listening to a word his Mamma said. + +Before long, he realised the animals had gone, scared away by his whistling. He felt bad for not heeding his Mamma’s advice. + +John went home and apologised to his Mamma. That night he learnt a valuable lesson - respect and politeness are more important than getting yourself dirty in a safari. +Once upon a time, a little girl lived in a town near the sea. Everywhere she went, she loved to play games and make new friends. But one day, she found a tiny little wink. + +The wink was so small and so cute, the little girl wanted to keep it. She put it in her pocket but it kept winking at her. She was so happy, but no one believed her when she told them about the wink. + +The little girl soon realized that the wink was getting bigger and bigger. Her friends were scared of the wink and didn't want her to keep it with her. + +The little girl was determined to keep the wink, so she decided to be patient. She waited, and slowly the wink grew less and less and stopped winking altogether. + +The moral of the story is that being patient and understanding can help to solve problems. If the little girl had been impatient, she might not have been able to fix this problem and keep her new friend. +Once there was a rare spider. He perched on the highest tree branch to watch the world go by. + +One day, a 3 year old girl noticed him. She started to climb up the tree to get a closer look. + +"Hello, spider," she said. + +The spider waved one of his legs at her. She giggled in delight. + +"What are you doing up here?" she asked. + +The spider replied, "I've become really rare and so I like to look out from the highest place I can find, to see what's happening down there." + +The little girl nodded. "That's really cool," she said. + +The spider thanked her for understanding and for taking the time to talk to him. + +They said goodbye before the little girl climbed down the tree again. From the top of the tree, the spider watched her. He realised that even though he was rare, it was still possible to make friends. +Once there was a person. He was very restless. He wanted to learn new things. He went looking for ways to learn. + +He went to a classroom and saw lots of children. They were all learning how to tie their shoelaces. The person was amazed! He wanted to learn too. + +He watched the children for a while and then asked the teacher for help. The teacher showed him how to tie the laces slowly. Soon the person learned how to do it too. He was so excited! + +The person thanked the teacher and went off to learn something else. He was still very restless but now it was a good kind of restless! +Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to close the door. He reached out and grabbed the handle, but it wouldn't move. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't turn it. He asked a friend for help, but he said it was too hard. He said there was no way he could do it. + +The man was very frustrated and he thought of a way to get the door closed. He found a box with a number on it - zero. He thought it could be the key to closing the door. He put the zero on the handle and tried to turn it but it still wouldn't move. He thought it must be too easy and started to get angry. + +Suddenly, the door started to close by itself. He was so relieved that he had found a way to close the door. But when he looked out of the window, he saw that the door had led him to a dark and scary place. He was stuck and he knew he would never find his way back home. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Pete. He was a very healthy boy who always wanted to fly like a jet. + +One day, Pete asked his dad if he had a jet to fly. His dad said proudly that he had saved up all his money so he could buy Pete a jet to fly. + +Pete was so excited and started packing his sack to take with him on his adventure. He asked his dad what was inside the sack. His dad said, “You’ll find out when you get to the airport.†+ +Pete and his dad drove to the airport. When they arrived, Pete was surprised to see a big jet parked on the runway. He couldn’t believe it. His dad said, “I thought flying a jet would make you very happy and healthy.†+ +Pete was so happy he jumped into his dad’s arms and thanked him for the amazing gift. Then they both boarded the jet and flew away into the sky. Pete was so excited to have his own jet and to experience the feeling of freedom that comes from flying. +Once there was a little girl named Susie who was very compassionate. One day, Susie was at a meeting where people were talking about helping others. Everyone was discussing what they could do to make life better for people in need. + +Well, Susie wanted to help too. She thought long and hard and then had an idea. She spoke up and said that she wanted to slide down her hill and help people with her special box! The grown-ups laughed, but Susie wasn't discouraged. She knew that her idea was going to make a difference. + +And she was right. With the help of her compassionate friends, Susie started sliding down her hill with her special box. Every time she made it to the bottom, Susie gave people things that she had brought in the box. People were so thankful for Susie's help and soon the hill was filled with smiles. + +From then on, Susie's hill became a symbol of compassion and giving. The people in the meeting were so proud of Susie, and they reminded each other that work can be done in big and small ways. Everyone learned an important lesson that day: helping others through compassion can make a big difference in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who loved to pray. Every day, she would say a prayer to God. + +One day, Mommy said she was so happy because she got a new dishwasher! A dishwasher is something that washes dishes for you! + +Mommy said that she was so thankful to the Lord because it was a very good dishwasher. Mommy said that all of her dishes would now be really clean! + +Mommy said a prayer to thank God for the good dishwasher. She was so happy! And the dishes all looked so shiny. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a charming fish. The fish was always swimming in the sea, looking for something new to learn. + +Then one day, the fish saw a little girl sitting on the shore. The fish watched as the girl picked up pieces of fish food and threw them into the sea. + +The fish was curious and wanted to learn more. It swam closer to the shore so it could get a better look. + +The girl was so happy to have the fish as her friend. She named the fish Bob and they spent every day together, laughing and smiling. + +Bob loved learning new things from the girl. He learnt how to play with a beach ball, how to do somersaults in the water, and how to dance like no other fish! + +At the end of each day, the girl would give Bob a big hug and say goodbye. They were the best of friends and always had the most amazing adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly blueberry bush. Every day it would play in the sunshine and send its happy songs out into the world. + +One special day, a little boy came by. He picked one of the blueberries and popped it into his mouth. It was so sweet and juicy! He picked several more and put them in his pocket. + +The little boy thanked the blueberry bush for its wonderful fruit. He waved goodbye, being sure to thank it again as he walked away. + +The blueberry bush was glad that it was able to provide the little boy with a yummy snack. It was so happy that it danced around in the sunshine, singing its jolly song. +Billy and his mom were out in the garden. It was a gloomy day and Billy wanted some fun. Suddenly he saw a big melon. He ran towards it and shouted excitedly, "Mom, I'm going to win!" + +Billy tried to get near the melon but it was too big and round. He looked around for a way to win. He saw a stick and picked it up. He waved it around and hit the melon! + +The melon fell to the ground and cracked open. Some sweet melon juices made Billy smile. He said, "Mom, I won the melon!" His mom picked the melon and cut it into pieces. She said, "Well done, Billy! Now we can enjoy eating the melon together." Billy and his mom talked and laughed while they ate the delicious melon. They were happy and content. +Molly was a 3 year old who loved to explore. One day, she was walking through the woods with her parents. The trees were full of green leaves, and the sun shone brightly. As she walked, Molly saw a small lake nestled between the trees. + +"Can I go and explore the lake, Mommy?" Molly asked. + +"No, Molly," her mom said. "The lake isn't safe. We have to stay on the path." + +But Molly didn't want to listen. She wanted to see the lake. + +"But I want to explore and complete my adventure," she said, with a sad face. + +Molly's mom sighed. "Okay, but you have to stay on the path. And when the season changes, we have to go back home." + +Molly was so excited. She ran to the lake and looked around. She saw ducks swimming in the water and smiled. She wanted to stay and explore, but she remembered her mom's words and stayed safe. + +When the season changed, Molly said goodbye to the lake and went back home with her parents. She had completed an adventure that she would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl who wanted to have a magic adventure. She wanted to find out what it was like to see mysterious places. So she waited until the night-time to begin her search. + +When it was dark, the girl walked outside. Suddenly, the sky lit up and the girl saw a strange creature. The creature said, "You must not go any further! You must return home and be punished!" + +The girl was scared, but instead of turning back, she kept walking. The creature followed her and spoke in a menacing voice. It said, "You must stop now or else you will be punished!" + +The girl was scared, but she was also brave. She said, "I know I must wait for something magical to happen, but I will not leave until I see the mysterious place I have been searching for." + +The creature was surprised by the girl's bravery. After a while, it said, "Ok, you can keep going. But remember, it's important to always obey, or else you will be punished!" + +The girl thanked the creature and continued her adventure. Eventually, she found the mysterious place she had been searching for. It was an amazing place with wonderful things. From that day on, the girl remembered to always wait and obey, or else she'd be punished. +Once upon a time there lived a happy family. They lived in a nation full of other families. One day the family went to a market in the nation. Everywhere they went they saw things that belonged to people. Some things were strong and rigid and some were flexible. + +The family liked to visit different places in the nation. As they walked they saw that all the people were so friendly and were treated as equals, no matter where they went. The family felt like they belonged in the nation. + +One day, the family wanted to do something special. So like the other people in the nation, they went for a walk. As they walked, they saw different families living in different homes and doing different activities together. It was such a happy and flexible nation! + +The family was so happy to be in the nation because it was a place where everyone was accepted. They knew that no matter where they went in the nation, they belonged and felt at peace. +Johny was playing in the garden when he saw a horse. He was so happy and excited. He ran to the horse, but it was scared and stepped back. Johny was worried and started to cry. + +“Why are you crying, Johny?†asked his mother. + +“The horse is scared of meâ€, said Johny. + +His mother looked out at the horse and said “Don’t worry, Johny. He’s just scared. Let’s give him something to eat and he will melt.†+ +Johny got some carrots from the kitchen and went to the horse. He fed the carrots to the horse and the horse melted a little. The horse was still a bit worried, but he stayed with Johny. Soon they were both laughing and running around in the garden. +Mummy took little Jack for a walk in the park. They walked along the path in the sunshine, and little Jack was excited. + +"Mummy, look!" said little Jack, pointing excitedly at a big pink balloon. + +"That's a fake balloon, darling," mummy explained. + +"What's fake?" asked little Jack. + +"Fake means it looks real but it isn't," mummy reminded him. + +Little Jack smiled and said, "Oh, ok!" + +They kept walking along the path. Little Jack was enjoying himself, looking at the birds and trees. Mummy reminded him to stay on the path and not wander off. + +Little Jack stayed close by Mummy, singing and looking around. Finally, they got back home and mummy gave little Jack a big hug. + +"Thank you for reminding me to stay on the path," said little Jack, smiling. + +Mummy smiled back and said, "It's important to remember always to stay away from places where you can wander off. You must be careful, because the path is not always the safest place." + +Little Jack nodded and said, "Ok." +One day, a fish was swimming in the ocean. He was happy and having fun. Suddenly, he saw a shark swimming toward him. The fish was scared, but he had an idea. He swam away from the shark as fast as he could. He tried to resist the shark, but the shark was coming closer. Suddenly, a helpful dolphin appeared. He swam between the fish and the shark. He showed the fish a way to get away. The dolphin was so helpful. He showed the fish a path that the shark could not get to. The fish followed the dolphin and soon he was safe from the shark. The fish was very grateful to the dolphin for his help. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. She was 3 years old and enjoyed going on adventures in her garden. On this particular day, Lily felt like going on a special adventure. + +Lily’s mommy came outside and asked her, “Where are you going, Lily?†+ +“I’m going exploring in the wet logs, Mommy!†Lily said happily. + +So, Lily went to the wet logs and crawled inside. Inside, it was dark and a little bit scary. But soon, she saw a bright light peeking through the wet wood. “What’s that?†she thought. + +Lily crawled closer and saw a bitter tasting yellow berry. She touched it and decided it wasn’t very nice. So, she decided to explore a little more. Lily found a big, juicy red berry and immediately plucked it from the log. She bit into the red berry and it was the sweetest berry she had ever tasted! Lily enjoyed it so much. + +“Mommy! I found something yummy in the wet logs!†she yelled. + +Lily’s mommy came over and said, “That’s great, Lily! Let’s go home now so you can enjoy your sweet treat.†+ +So, Lily and her mommy went back to the +Once upon a time, there was a village. In the village, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was only three years old. + +Every day, Sue would go out to the village to play. One day, she saw a big, rough dog. The dog had big, sharp teeth. Sue was a bit scared. + +But then the dog gave her a big, wet kiss. Sue felt much better and decided to be brave. She gave the dog a big hug and a kiss too! + +Sue and the rough dog became very good friends. From then on, whenever Sue went to the village, the dog was always there to give her a big, wet kiss. +The End. +Once there was a builder who wanted to build the strongest structure in the world. He searched far and wide for the best materials, and got to work. He built walls that were so tight, nothing could come through. Day and night he worked, and before long, he had a big, strong structure that he was proud of. + +It was a beautiful structure, and everyone was amazed by it. + +But then one day, something unexpected happened - it started to rain. All the water made the structure very weak. The builder was sad that his hard work had been ruined. + +Then he had a thought. He decided to rebuild the structure and make the walls even tighter so that no water could come through. After lots of hard work and determination, the structure was finished. + +The builder's hard work paid off, and he was happy. + +The moral of the story is that if you work hard and use care and attention, you can build a strong structure that can withstand anything that comes your way. +Bill lived with his mom and dad. Bill was an intelligent puppy who was always very well behaved. One day, Bill found a club. He took it outside and played with it. His mom saw him and said, "Oh my, that looks like fun! Can I join in?" Bill happily agreed, and they spoiled the club together. They put twigs and feathers on it and pretended it was a bird. They even put a button on it and pretended it was eyes. After they were finished, they had created a wonderful masterpiece! They laughed and smiled and celebrated their creation. From then on, they saw the club as a reminder of their time together. +Tom loved dinosaurs. He had many dinosaur toys in his room. He liked to play with them and make them roar and fight. But he was fearful of the dark. He did not like to sleep alone at night. He wished he had a real dinosaur to protect him. + +One night, he saw a big star in the sky. It was very bright and shiny. He made a wish. He wished for a real dinosaur to be his friend. He closed his eyes and hoped. + +The next morning, he heard a loud noise outside his window. He jumped out of bed and looked. He could not believe his eyes. There was a real dinosaur in his backyard. It was green and scaly and had a long tail. It looked at him and smiled. Tom smiled back. He ran outside to meet his new friend. + +The dinosaur was very friendly and gentle. He let Tom pet him and ride on his back. He played with Tom's dinosaur toys and shared his breakfast. He even roared to scare away the birds and the cats. Tom was very happy. He had his wish come true. + +That night, Tom was not fearful of the dark anymore. He had his dinosaur friend to keep him company. He gave him a hug and a kiss and thanked him for being his friend. The dinosaur hugged him back and kissed him on the cheek. He told Tom he was his friend too. They both fell asleep under the shiny star. +Tommy was a boy who liked to hop. He hopped on his bed, he hopped on the couch, he hopped on the grass. He hopped everywhere he could. One day, he saw a furry spider on the wall. He wanted to hop on it and see what it would do. + +"Hi, spider!" he said. "Can I hop on you?" + +The spider was scared. He did not want to be hopped on. He tried to run away, but Tommy was faster. He hopped on the spider and squished it. The spider was hurt and sad. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" the spider cried. "Why did you hop on me? I did not do anything to you!" + +Tommy felt bad. He did not mean to hurt the spider. He just wanted to have fun. He realized that hopping on the spider was not nice. He said he was sorry. + +"I'm sorry, spider," he said. "I did not know you would be hurt. I just like to hop. Can you forgive me?" + +The spider was still in pain, but he saw that Tommy was sorry. He decided to forgive him. He said he was okay. + +"I forgive you, Tommy," he said. "But please do not hop on me again. I do not like it. You can hop on other things, but not on me. Can you promise me that?" + +Tommy nodded. He promised to never hop on the spider again. He learned that he should be careful with his hopping. He should not hop on things that are alive and can feel pain. He should hop on things that are fun and safe. He thanked the spider for forgiving him and went to hop on his ball. The spider was glad that Tommy learned his lesson and went to find a new home. They both lived happily ever after. +Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play with toys and balls. One day, they found a big sack in the park. It was brown and soft. They wanted to see what was inside. + +They opened the sack and saw many things. There were hats and scarves and gloves. There were books and pencils and crayons. There was also a fake mustache. It was black and curly. Tom and Sam laughed. They wanted to try it on. + +Tom put the mustache on his face. He looked funny. He said, "I am a grown-up. I can do what I want." Sam said, "No, you are not. You are a kid. Give me the mustache." Tom said, "No, it is mine. I found it first." Sam said, "No, we found it together. It is ours." They started to pull the mustache. + +The mustache ripped. Tom and Sam were sad. They broke the mustache. They said sorry to each other. They hugged and made up. They decided to share the other things in the sack. They put on the hats and scarves and gloves. They read the books and drew with the crayons. They had fun. + +But they did not see the man who was looking for his sack. He was a clown. He needed his sack for his show. He had an ordinary face. He did not have a mustache. He was angry. He said, "Who took my sack? Who broke my mustache? I will find them and teach them a lesson." He followed the trail of toys and balls. He came to the park. He saw Tom and Sam. He said, "Aha! There they are!" He ran towards them. Tom and Sam were scared. They did not know what to do. They ran away. The clown chased them. The end. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But they do not like to go to bed. They want to stay up and have fun. + +One night, their mom says, "It is time for bed, Anna and Ben. You have to sleep and rest. Tomorrow is a new day." Anna and Ben are upset. They do not want to sleep. They want to play more. + +They say, "No, mom, no! We do not want to sleep. We want to play. Please, mom, please!" Mom says, "No, Anna and Ben. You have to sleep. It is good for you. I will read you a story and sing you a song. Then you will feel sleepy." + +Mom takes them to their room. She reads them a story about a bear and a rabbit who are friends. She sings them a song about the stars and the moon. Anna and Ben listen to mom. They start to feel sleepy. They hug mom and say, "We love you, mom. Thank you for the story and the song." + +Mom says, "I love you, too, Anna and Ben. You are my sweet twins. Sleep well and have sweet dreams." She kisses them and tucks them in. She turns off the light and says, "Good night, Anna and Ben. The night is here to welcome you to sleep. Do not be afraid. I am here if you need me." Anna and Ben close their eyes and fall asleep. They are not upset anymore. They are happy and cozy. The night is their friend. +One day, a zebra named Zara went to the circus with her mom and dad. She was very happy to see the big tent, the funny clowns, and the colorful balloons. She wanted to see all the animals that could do tricks. + +"Look, mom, look, dad, there is a bald lion!" she said, pointing at a big cat with no mane. "Why is he bald?" + +"Maybe he is old, or maybe he likes to be bald," her mom said. "But he can still perform very well. Watch him jump through the hoop." + +Zara watched the bald lion jump through the hoop and roar. She clapped her hooves and cheered. She thought he was brave and strong. + +Then she saw a horse with a horn on its head. It was white and shiny, and it had a long tail. Zara had never seen a horse like that before. + +"Wow, what is that?" she asked. + +"That is a unicorn," her dad said. "It is a very special horse. It can perform magic." + +Zara watched the unicorn perform magic. It made flowers appear, and stars, and rainbows. She gasped and smiled. She thought it was beautiful and amazing. + +She liked the circus very much, but she liked one thing the most. It was a zebra like her, but it had stripes of many colors. It was red, and blue, and green, and yellow, and purple. It could perform dances and songs, and make everyone laugh. + +"Look, mom, look, dad, there is a zebra like me!" she said. "But he has different stripes. Why is he different?" + +"Maybe he is special, or maybe he likes to be different," her mom said. "But he can still perform very well. Watch him dance and sing." + +Zara watched the zebra perform dances and songs. He twirled and jumped and sang. She laughed and cheered. She thought he was fun and cool. + +She wanted to be his friend. She ran to the zebra and hugged him. + +"Hi, I am Zara," she said. "You are a great performer. I like your stripes. Can we be friends?" + +The zebra hugged her back. + +"Hi, I am Zane," he said. "You are a great audience. I like your stripes too. Of course we can be friends." + +Zara and Zane became friends. They played and talked and shared stories. They had a lot in common, but they also liked their differences. They were happy and proud to be zebras. +Sam was a stubborn boy. He always wanted to do things his way. He did not like to listen to his mom or dad. He did not like to share his toys or help with chores. He thought he was the best at everything. + +One day, Sam wanted to act like a pilot. He put on a hat and a scarf and pretended to fly a plane. He saw a big knob on the wall and thought it was a control. He turned it hard and made a loud noise. He did not know it was the fire alarm. + +Soon, the fire truck came with sirens and lights. The firemen ran into the house and looked for the fire. They saw Sam with the knob and the hat and the scarf. They were not happy. They told Sam he did a bad thing. He scared everyone and wasted their time. They said he could have caused a real fire. + +Sam felt sorry. He realized he was wrong. He said he was sorry to the firemen and to his mom and dad. He learned to be more careful and respectful. He learned to not act like a know-it-all. He learned to be a good boy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. But sometimes they are naughty and do not behave. They run and shout and make a mess. Mommy tells them to stop, but they do not listen. + +One day, Mommy has to go to the store. She says, "Anna and Ben, you have to behave while I am gone. Do not go near the wall. It is rough and you can hurt yourself. Stay in the garden and play nicely." Anna and Ben nod and say, "Okay, Mommy." + +But as soon as Mommy leaves, they forget what she said. They run to the wall and touch it. It is rough and hard. They think it is fun to climb on it and jump off. They laugh and scream and have a good time. + +But then, something bad happens. Ben slips and falls from the wall. He lands on the ground and cries. He has a big cut on his knee and it bleeds. Anna is scared and runs to him. She says, "Ben, are you okay? I am sorry. We should have behaved. We should have listened to Mommy." + +She hugs him and tries to make him feel better. She looks for a band-aid, but she cannot find one. She does not know what to do. She wishes Mommy was here. + +Then, she hears a car. It is Mommy. She comes back from the store. She sees Ben and Anna and the wall and the blood. She is angry and worried. She says, "What happened? Why did you not behave? Why did you go near the wall? I told you it was rough and dangerous. You could have been hurt badly." + +She takes Ben and Anna inside. She cleans Ben's wound and puts a band-aid on it. She gives them both a hug and a kiss. She says, "I love you, but you have to behave. You have to listen to me. I only want you to be safe and happy. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nod and say, "Yes, Mommy. We are sorry. We will behave. We will not go near the wall again. We love you too." Mommy smiles and says, "Good. Now, let's have some cookies and milk. And then, we can play in the garden. But nicely." Anna and Ben smile and say, "Okay, Mommy." They learn their lesson and they behave. +Tom and Lily are playful cats. They like to run, jump and chase each other. They also like to chew on things. Sometimes they chew on their toys, sometimes they chew on their food, and sometimes they chew on things they should not. + +One day, they find a big print on the wall. It is a picture of a bird. The bird is blue and yellow and has a long tail. Tom and Lily think the bird is pretty. They want to play with it. + +"Look, Lily, a bird!" Tom says. + +"Let's catch it, Tom!" Lily says. + +They run to the wall and jump on the print. They try to bite the bird, but it is hard and flat. They scratch the print, but it does not move. They make loud noises, but the bird does not fly away. + +They do not know that the print is a painting. It is a painting that Mom made. Mom loves her painting. She worked hard on it. She hung it on the wall to make the room beautiful. + +Mom hears the noises and comes to the room. She sees Tom and Lily on the wall. She sees the print. The print is torn and scratched. The bird is ruined. + +Mom is very angry. She yells at Tom and Lily. She takes them off the wall and puts them in a cage. She says they are bad cats. She says they can not play anymore. + +Tom and Lily are sad. They do not understand why Mom is angry. They do not understand why they can not play. They do not like the cage. They wish they never saw the bird. +Tom and Anna were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with pots and pans. They also liked to taste the food in the jars and bottles on the shelf. + +"Look, Anna, I found some honey!" Tom said, holding a sticky jar. "Do you want some?" + +Anna nodded and opened her mouth. Tom poured some honey on a spoon and gave it to her. Anna smiled and licked the spoon. "Yummy!" + +Tom wanted some honey too, but the jar was too heavy for him. He tried to lift it, but it slipped from his hand and fell on the floor. The jar broke and the honey spilled everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Tom cried. "We made a big mess!" + +Anna looked at the honey and the glass on the floor. She was scared. She knew their mom would be angry. She did not want to get in trouble. She ran to the door and said, "Bye, Tom, I have to go home now!" + +Tom was surprised and sad. He wanted Anna to stay and help him clean up. He did not want to be alone. He called after her, "Anna, wait! Don't leave me!" + +But Anna did not listen. She ran out of the door and did not look back. Tom heard her footsteps get distant. He felt alone and sad. He did not know what to do. He shrugged and sat on the floor, surrounded by honey and glass. He waited for his mom to come home and yell at him. He wished Anna was his friend. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with blocks. They make a big stack of blocks in their room. They want to see how high they can build it. + +"Look, Tim, our stack is taller than the lamp!" Sam says. + +"Yes, it is! Let's add more blocks!" Tim says. + +They find more blocks in their toy box and add them to the stack. The stack gets higher and higher. They are very happy. + +But then, their mom calls them. "Tim, Sam, it's time for dinner! Come downstairs!" + +"Oh, no! We have to go!" Tim says. + +"But we are not done with our stack!" Sam says. + +"Can we delay dinner, mom?" Tim asks. + +"No, you can't. Dinner is ready and it will get cold. Come on, boys, you can play with your blocks later." Mom says. + +Tim and Sam are sad. They don't want to leave their stack. They think their stack is famous. They think everyone will want to see it. + +"Mom, can we show you our stack first?" Sam asks. + +"Okay, but hurry up. Show me your stack and then come downstairs." Mom says. + +Tim and Sam run to their room and show mom their stack. Mom is surprised. She thinks their stack is very big and very good. + +"Wow, boys, your stack is amazing! You are very clever and creative. I'm proud of you." Mom says. + +"Thank you, mom!" Tim and Sam say. + +They hug mom and then go downstairs. They eat their dinner and tell mom about their stack. Mom listens and smiles. She thinks they are very sweet and very happy. +Anna likes to write in her journal every day. She writes about what she does, what she sees, and what she feels. She draws pictures with her crayons too. She has a special place to keep her journal, under her pillow. + +One day, Anna comes home from school and runs to her room. She wants to write about the new friend she made, Lily. She lifts her pillow, but her journal is not there. She looks around her room, but she cannot find it. She feels sad and scared. Who took her journal? + +She hears a knock on her door. It is her brother, Max. He is holding her journal in his hand. He has a big smile on his face. + +"Look what I found, Anna!" he says. "Your journal! It is so funny! You write like a baby!" + +He opens the journal and starts to read it out loud. He makes fun of Anna's words and pictures. He laughs and laughs. + +Anna feels angry and hurt. She wants her journal back. It is hers, not his. She wonders why he is so mean to her. + +"Give it back, Max!" she shouts. "It is not funny! It is not yours! It is mine!" + +She tries to grab her journal, but Max is bigger and stronger. He holds it high above his head. He keeps laughing and teasing her. + +Anna starts to cry. She wishes Max would stop. She wishes he would be nice to her. She wishes he would understand her. She wonders if he ever feels sad or scared too. +Anna and Ben were adventurous twins who liked to explore the park. They had a whistle each that their mom gave them. She said, "If you get lost or need help, blow your whistle and I will come." + +One day, they saw a big hill with a lot of trees and flowers. They wanted to see what was on the other side. They ran up the hill, leaving their mom behind. They did not hear her call them to stop. + +They reached the top of the hill and saw a pond with ducks and frogs. They were happy and ran to the pond. They forgot to look where they were going. They did not see the hole in the ground. Anna stepped on it and fell in. She screamed and cried. Ben heard her and ran to the hole. He saw her in the dark. He was scared and did not know what to do. + +He remembered the whistle. He blew it as hard as he could. He hoped mom would hear it. He also shouted, "Anna, Anna, are you okay?" + +Anna heard him and said, "Ben, Ben, I'm hurt and scared. Get me out of here!" + +Mom heard the whistle and the shouts. She panicked and ran to the hill. She saw Ben by the hole. She asked, "Where is Anna?" + +Ben pointed to the hole and said, "She fell in. She's in there. Help her, mom!" + +Mom looked in the hole and saw Anna. She said, "Don't worry, Anna. I'm here. I'll get you out. Hold on." + +She reached in and grabbed Anna's hand. She pulled her out of the hole. She hugged her and checked her for injuries. She had some scratches and bruises, but nothing serious. She said, "You're okay, Anna. You're brave. I'm proud of you." + +She also hugged Ben and said, "You're a good brother, Ben. You did the right thing. You used the whistle and called for help. I'm proud of you too." + +Anna and Ben said, "We're sorry, mom. We should have listened to you. We won't run away again." + +Mom said, "It's okay, my loves. I'm glad you're safe. Let's go home and have some cookies and milk. And next time, we'll explore the park together." +Lily and Ben were playing pirates in the garden. They had a big cardboard box for a ship, a broom for a mast, and a scarf for a flag. They pretended to sail on the sea and look for treasure. + +"Ahoy, matey!" Ben shouted. "I see an island ahead! Maybe there is gold and jewels there!" + +"Let's go and find out!" Lily said. She grabbed a shovel and a bucket. "We can dig for treasure and be rich!" + +They jumped out of the box and ran to the sandbox. They started to dig and dig, hoping to find something shiny and expensive. + +"Look, look!" Lily cried. "I found something! It's a hook!" + +She held up a metal hook that was buried in the sand. It was rusty and bent, but it looked like a pirate hook. + +"Wow, that's cool!" Ben said. "You can join it to your hand and be a pirate captain!" + +"Really?" Lily asked. "How do I do that?" + +Ben took the hook and wrapped a bandana around Lily's hand. He tied the hook to the bandana. "There, now you have a hook hand! You look awesome!" + +"Thank you, Ben!" Lily said. She smiled and waved her hook. "Arrr, I'm the pirate captain now! And you are my first mate! Come on, let's go back to our ship and sail away!" + +They ran back to the box and climbed inside. They pretended to steer the ship and sing pirate songs. They had a lot of fun with their hook and their treasure. They were the best pirate friends ever. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play together at school and at home. They had a secret place under the big tree, where they hid their toys and books. They also had a secret code to talk to each other, so no one else could understand them. + +One day, they saw a new boy in their class. His name was Sam. He had a big smile and a lot of stickers. He was very popular. He talked to everyone and shared his stickers. Tom and Lily wanted to be his friends too, but they were shy. + +At recess, they saw Sam go to their secret place under the tree. They followed him quietly. They saw him open their box and take out their toys and books. He laughed and threw them on the ground. He ripped their books and broke their toys. He did not care. + +Tom and Lily were very angry and sad. They ran to Sam and shouted, "Stop! Those are ours! You are mean!" Sam looked at them and said, "So what? I can do what I want. You are silly and boring. Your secret place is dumb. Your code is stupid. Your toys and books are old. You are not popular. Go away!" + +Tom and Lily felt hurt and cried. They picked up their things and tried to fix them. They wiped their tears and hugged each other. They said, "We don't need him. We have each other. We are best friends. Our secret place is cool. Our code is fun. Our toys and books are special. We are happy." They smiled and went back to their class. They did not talk to Sam anymore. They did not want to be his friends. They had their own secret. +Lily liked to skip. She skipped in the park, she skipped in the garden, she skipped in the house. She skipped with her doll, she skipped with her dog, she skipped with her mom. But her favorite person to skip with was her uncle. + +Her uncle was very tall and had long hair. He was funny and kind. He always played with Lily and made her laugh. He could skip very fast and very high. He could skip on one foot and on two feet. He could skip backwards and forwards. He could skip like a frog and like a bird. + +One day, Lily and her uncle went to the park. They skipped on the grass, they skipped on the path, they skipped on the bridge. They saw many things. They saw flowers and trees, they saw ducks and squirrels, they saw swings and slides. Lily wanted to try them all. + +"Uncle, uncle, can we go on the swing?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, Lily, let's go on the swing," her uncle said. + +They skipped to the swing and took turns. Lily pushed her uncle and he pushed her. They went higher and higher. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their face. They smiled and shouted. + +"Uncle, uncle, this is fun!" Lily said. + +"Yes, Lily, this is fun!" her uncle said. + +They skipped to the slide and slid down. They skipped to the seesaw and bounced up and down. They skipped to the sandbox and made castles. They had a lot of fun. + +Lily loved to skip. She loved her uncle. She was happy. +Lila and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big bird with a red hat. It was a parrot. The parrot was on a tree. It looked sad. + +"Hello, parrot. Why are you sad?" Lila asked. + +"Help, help. I am lost. I want to go home. But I can't fly. My wing is hurt." The parrot said. + +"Oh, poor parrot. We can help you. We can rescue you." Ben said. + +Lila and Ben climbed the tree. They reached the parrot. They tried to hold it gently. But the parrot was scared. It bit Lila's hand. Lila cried out. She let go of the parrot. The parrot flew away. It was not hurt. It was lying. + +"Ha, ha, ha. You are silly. You are not my friends. You are my lunch. I was hungry. I wanted to eat you. But you are too fast. Bye, bye, lunch." The parrot said. + +Lila and Ben were shocked. They felt angry and sad. They climbed down the tree. They ran away from the park. They did not want to see the parrot again. They did not want to play in the park anymore. They had a bad day. +Sara and Ben liked to play with their cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They also had a big cabinet where they kept their cars when they were not playing. Sara and Ben were competitive. They always wanted to have the best cars and the most cars. + +One day, they decided to play park with their cars. They took out their cars from the cabinet and made a park on the floor. They had roads, trees, and parking spaces. They pretended to drive their cars around the park and park them in the spaces. Sara and Ben had fun, but they also wanted to win. + +"I have more cars than you," Sara said to Ben. "Look, I have six cars and you have five. I win!" + +"No, you don't," Ben said to Sara. "Look, I have bigger cars than you. My cars can park in two spaces at once. I win!" + +Sara and Ben argued. They did not want to share the park or the cars. They started to push and pull the cars from each other. They made a big mess on the floor. They also made a lot of noise. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was going on. She saw Sara and Ben fighting over the cars and the park. She was not happy. + +"Sara and Ben, stop it right now!" she said. "You are not playing nicely. You are being selfish and rude. You have to share the park and the cars. If you can't do that, you have to put them back in the cabinet and play with something else." + +Sara and Ben did not want to put their cars back in the cabinet. They liked their cars and their park. They wanted to keep playing. But they also did not want to make their mom angry. They looked at each other and felt sorry. + +"Sorry, mom," Sara said. + +"Sorry, mom," Ben said. + +They decided to share the park and the cars. They said sorry to each other and gave each other a hug. They played park with their cars again, but this time they were not competitive. They were friendly and happy. They had more fun that way. Their mom smiled and gave them a kiss. She was proud of them. +Lila and Ben are playing with their rubber ducks in the bathtub. They make the ducks swim and splash in the water. Lila has a yellow duck and Ben has a blue duck. + +"Look, my duck is faster than yours!" Ben says. He pushes his duck hard and it zooms across the tub. + +"No, my duck is faster!" Lila says. She pushes her duck harder and it zooms past Ben's duck. + +But then, Lila's duck goes too fast and flies out of the tub. It lands on the floor with a thud. + +"Oh no, my duck!" Lila cries. She tries to reach for her duck, but she is too small and the tub is too high. + +"Don't worry, I'll rescue your duck!" Ben says. He is a little bigger and stronger than Lila. He climbs out of the tub and runs to the floor. He picks up Lila's duck and brings it back to her. + +"Here you go, Lila. Your duck is safe and sound." Ben says. He gives Lila her duck and hugs her. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother." Lila says. She hugs Ben back and smiles. + +They put their ducks back in the tub and continue to play. They are happy and they love each other. They have chubby cheeks and rubber ducks. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys and eat snacks. One day, Mom gives them some bread and butter for a snack. Tom likes butter a lot. He puts a lot of butter on his bread. Lily only puts a little butter on her bread. + +Tom sees Lily's bread and thinks it looks better than his. He wants to have more butter. He is jealous of Lily. He looks for more butter in the kitchen. He finds a big jar of butter on the counter. He takes the jar and runs to his room. + +Lily sees Tom run away with the jar of butter. She is confused and sad. She likes to share with Tom. She follows him to his room. She knocks on the door and says, "Tom, can I have some butter too?" + +Tom does not answer. He is busy eating butter from the jar. He does not want to share with Lily. He thinks he is happy, but he is not. He feels sick and guilty. + +Mom hears Lily and Tom. She goes to their room and sees what Tom has done. She is angry and disappointed. She takes the jar of butter from Tom and says, "Tom, this is not nice. You should not take all the butter for yourself. You should share with Lily. She is your sister and your friend. You made her sad and you made yourself sick. You need to say sorry to Lily and to me." + +Tom realizes he has been bad. He feels sorry for Lily and for Mom. He says, "I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry, Mom. I was jealous of your bread and I wanted more butter. But I was wrong. I don't need more butter. I need you. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily sees Tom's tears and hugs him. She says, "I forgive you, Tom. I love you. You are my brother and my friend. You can have some of my bread and butter if you want." + +Mom sees Tom and Lily hug and smiles. She says, "I forgive you too, Tom. I love you. You are my son and my friend. You can have some of my bread and butter too. But next time, please ask before you take something. And remember, sharing is caring." + +Tom and Lily nod and say, "Yes, Mom. Thank you, Mom." They go to the kitchen and eat their bread and butter together. They are happy and full. They are not jealous anymore. They are grateful. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to go to the farm with Mom and Dad. The farm has many animals. Anna and Ben want to learn about them. + +One day, they see a new animal in the stable. It is big and brown and has a long tail. It makes a loud sound. "What is that?" Anna asks. + +"That is a horse," Mom says. "He is new here. He came from another farm. He is shy and scared. We have to be gentle and quiet with him." + +Anna and Ben want to pet the horse. They walk slowly to the stable. They say hello to the horse. The horse looks at them with big eyes. He sniffs them with his nose. He does not make a sound. + +"Can we touch him?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, but be careful," Dad says. "He might not like it. You have to let him smell your hand first. Then you can stroke his neck or his back. Do not touch his ears or his mouth. He might bite." + +Anna and Ben do what Dad says. They let the horse smell their hands. Then they touch his fur. It is soft and warm. The horse relaxes a little. He makes a soft sound. He likes Anna and Ben. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They smile at the horse. They say thank you to him. They have learned something new today. They have made a new friend. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Anna has a purple bear. She loves her bear very much. She values her bear. Ben has a red car. He likes to zoom his car on the floor. + +One day, they go to the park. They bring their toys with them. They see a big slide. They want to try the slide. They leave their toys on a bench. They run to the slide. They take turns to slide down. They have fun. + +But when they come back to the bench, they see a mean boy. The mean boy has their toys. He is holding Anna's purple bear and Ben's red car. He laughs at them. He says, "These are my toys now. You can't have them back. They are silly and ugly." + +Anna and Ben are sad and angry. They want their toys back. They say, "No, they are not your toys. They are our toys. We value our toys. They are not silly and ugly. They are nice and pretty. Give them back to us." + +The mean boy does not listen. He runs away with their toys. He thinks he is smart and strong. He does not value other people's things. He is not kind. + +Anna and Ben chase him. They shout, "Stop, stop, give us our toys back." They see a big girl. The big girl is kind. She sees what is happening. She stops the mean boy. She says, "Hey, what are you doing? Why are you taking their toys? That is not nice. That is wrong. You should value other people's things. You should be kind." + +The mean boy is scared. He drops the toys. He runs away. He does not say sorry. He is not brave. + +The big girl picks up the toys. She gives them back to Anna and Ben. She says, "Here you go. These are your toys. They are very nice. I like the purple bear and the red car. You value your toys. You are kind." + +Anna and Ben are happy. They thank the big girl. They hug their toys. They say, "Thank you, thank you, you are very kind. You helped us. You are our friend." + +The big girl smiles. She says, "You are welcome, you are welcome, you are very kind too. You are my friends. Do you want to play with me?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, yes, we want to play with you. You are fun." + +They go to the slide. They play together. They have more fun. They value their toys. They value their friends. They are kind. +Lila and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They looked for a stick to give him a staff, like a king. + +"Here, I found one!" Ben said. He ran to the snowman and put the stick in his hand. + +"Wow, he looks brilliant!" Lila said. She admired the snowman's staff. "Can we pretend he is a magic king?" + +"Sure!" Ben said. He pretended to bow to the snowman. "Hello, your majesty. What can we do for you?" + +The snowman did not say anything. He just smiled with his carrot nose. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a snow plow coming down the street. It was clearing the snow from the road. + +"Oh no!" Lila said. "It's going to hit our snowman!" + +"Quick, hide behind the tree!" Ben said. He grabbed Lila's hand and they ran to a nearby tree. + +They watched as the snow plow came closer and closer to their snowman. They hoped it would stop or turn away. + +But it did not. It crashed into the snowman and broke him into pieces. The hat, the scarf, the carrot, and the staff flew in the air. + +Lila and Ben felt very sad. They had worked hard to make their snowman. They liked him a lot. + +They came out from behind the tree and looked at the mess. + +"Maybe we can make another one," Ben said. He tried to cheer up Lila. + +"Maybe," Lila said. She picked up the staff from the ground. It was still cold and hard. She felt a strange tingling in her hand. + +She waved the staff in the air and said, "Freeze!" + +To their surprise, the snow plow stopped moving. It was frozen in place. The driver looked confused and scared. + +Lila and Ben gasped. They realized the staff was really magic. + +"Wow, you did it!" Ben said. He smiled at Lila. "You are brilliant!" + +Lila smiled back. She felt happy and powerful. + +"Let's go make another snowman," she said. "And this time, we'll make him a queen!" +Anna likes to look at small things with her microscope. She has a book with pictures of bugs and flowers that she can see under the lens. She likes to find the same things in her garden and put them on a slide. + +One day, she finds a big spider in a web. She wants to see it with her microscope, but she is afraid to touch it. She asks her brother Tom to help her. Tom is older and he is not scared of spiders. + +"Tom, can you catch the spider for me?" Anna says. + +"OK, but you have to be careful. Spiders can bite," Tom says. He takes a jar and a lid and goes to the web. He puts the jar over the spider and slides the lid under it. He closes the jar and brings it to Anna. + +"Here you go. Now you can see the spider with your microscope," Tom says. + +Anna is happy. She takes the jar and puts it on the table. She takes a slide and a tweezers. She opens the jar and tries to pick up the spider with the tweezers. But the spider is fast and angry. It jumps out of the jar and runs away. + +Anna is scared. She drops the tweezers and the slide. She screams and runs to Tom. Tom hugs her and tries to calm her down. + +"It's OK, Anna. The spider is gone. It won't hurt you," Tom says. + +Anna cries. She is sad and sorry. She broke her slide and lost her spider. She wanted to see it with her microscope. + +"Tom, I'm sorry. I broke my slide and I lost my spider. I wanted to see it with my microscope," Anna says. + +Tom is kind. He wipes her tears and smiles. + +"Don't worry, Anna. I have another slide for you. And we can find another spider or something else to look at. Come on, let's go back to the table. I'll help you with your microscope," Tom says. + +Anna feels better. She smiles and nods. She goes back to the table with Tom. They look at the book and find a picture of a butterfly. They go to the garden and catch a butterfly. They put it on the slide and look at it with the microscope. It is very pretty and soft. Anna is happy. She thanks Tom and gives him a hug. They have fun with the microscope. +Lily liked to pray every night before she went to sleep. She would kneel by her bed and talk to God. She would thank him for her family, her friends, and her toys. She would also ask him to help her be good and kind. + +One night, she heard a loud noise outside her window. She got scared and ran to her mom and dad's room. She saw them sleeping in their big bed. She shook her mom and said, "Mom, mom, there is a noisy thing outside. What is it?" + +Her mom woke up and hugged her. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's just the wind. It's blowing the leaves and the branches. It can't hurt you. Come, let's go back to your room and pray together." + +They walked back to Lily's room and knelt by her bed. They prayed to God and asked him to keep them safe and calm. They also thanked him for the wind, because it made the air fresh and clean. + +Then, her mom tucked her in and gave her a kiss. She said, "Good night, Lily. I love you. Do you want a prune for a snack? They are sweet and juicy." + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please. I love prunes. Thank you, mom. I love you too. Good night." + +Her mom gave her a prune and turned off the light. Lily ate the prune and felt happy. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of flying with the wind and talking to God. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big cave. They want to go inside. + +"Can we go in the cave?" Lila asks Ben. + +"I don't know. It looks dark and scary," Ben says. + +"Maybe there is something fun in the cave. Maybe there is a treasure or a toy," Lila says. + +"Or maybe there is a monster or a spider," Ben says. + +They are both curious and afraid. They hold hands and walk to the cave. + +Inside the cave, they see a lot of rocks and dirt. They also see a big box. The box is cheap. It is made of cardboard and tape. It has a picture of a cake on it. + +"Look, a cake!" Lila says. + +"Maybe it is a real cake. Maybe someone left it here for us," Ben says. + +They open the box. Inside the box, there is no cake. There is only a note. The note says: "Ha ha, fooled you. This is not a cake. This is a joke. Do not eat the box. It is bad for you." + +Lila and Ben are sad and angry. They do not like the joke. They do not like the cheap box. They do not like the cave. + +"Let's go out of the cave. This is a bad place," Lila says. + +"Yes, let's go. This is not fun. This is mean," Ben says. + +They leave the box and the note in the cave. They run out of the cave. They go back to the park. They play with their ball and their bike. They forget about the cave and the box. They are happy again. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play and have fun. But sometimes they are naughty and do not listen to Mom and Dad. One day, Mom and Dad tell them they are going to a festival. A festival is a big place with many people, games, food and music. Sara and Ben are very happy and excited. + +But on the way to the festival, Sara and Ben start to fight in the car. They pull each other's hair, kick each other's legs and shout loud words. Mom and Dad are angry and sad. They tell Sara and Ben to stop, but they do not stop. Mom and Dad say they will punish them if they do not behave. + +Sara and Ben do not want to be punished. They want to go to the festival and have fun. They look out of the window and see the sky is clear and blue. They see the sun is bright and warm. They see the trees are green and the flowers are colorful. They think the festival will be beautiful and fun too. + +They decide to stop fighting and say sorry to each other. They say sorry to Mom and Dad too. Mom and Dad smile and hug them. They say they are proud of them for being good and kind. They say they can go to the festival and have fun, but they have to listen and be careful. + +Sara and Ben nod and say yes. They are happy and excited again. They hold each other's hands and look at the festival. They see many people, games, food and music. They hear laughter and cheers. They smell popcorn and candy. They feel joy and love. They think the festival is the best place ever. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the store with Sue's mom. They see many things in the store. They see toys, books, candy, and clothes. + +"Can we look at the toys, mom?" Sue asks. + +"Sure, but stay close to me, okay?" Sue's mom says. + +Tom and Sue run to the toy aisle. They see cars, dolls, balls, and puzzles. They want to play with everything. They pick up some toys and make noises. + +"Vroom, vroom!" Tom says, holding a car. + +"Hello, I'm Lily!" Sue says, holding a doll. + +They are having fun. But then, they hear a loud voice. + +"Hey, you two! Put those toys back! You can't play with them here!" the voice says. + +Tom and Sue look up. They see a big man with a red face. He is wearing a badge that says "Manager". He looks angry. He is the boss of the store. + +"Who are you?" Tom asks. + +"I'm the manager. And you are making a mess. This is not a playground. This is a store. You have to pay for the toys if you want them. Now, put them back and go away!" the manager says. + +He is very bossy. Tom and Sue feel scared. They don't like the manager. They put the toys back and run to Sue's mom. + +"Mom, mom, there is a mean man in the store. He yelled at us. He is the boss. He is very bossy. We don't like him," Sue says. + +Sue's mom hugs them. She is not happy. She goes to the manager. She talks to him. She tells him he was rude and unfair. She tells him he should be nice to the kids. She tells him he should apologize. + +The manager feels ashamed. He knows he was wrong. He goes to Tom and Sue. He says he is sorry. He says he was having a bad day. He says he likes kids. He says he will give them a toy each as a gift. + +Tom and Sue are surprised. They are happy. They thank the manager. They choose a toy each. Tom picks a car. Sue picks a doll. They hug the manager. They are friends now. + +They go home with Sue's mom. They play with their new toys. They are happy. They learned something. They learned that sometimes people are bossy because they are sad or angry. They learned that sometimes people can change and be nice. They learned that it is good to be kind and forgiving. They learned that it is fun to meet new people. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with their bikes in the park. Lily had a pink bike with a basket and a bell. Ben had a blue bike with a horn and a light. + +One day, they saw a new bike in the park. It was shiny and red, with big wheels and a pedal. Lily and Ben wanted to try it. They ran to the bike and asked the owner if they could have a turn. + +The owner was a boy named Max. He was older and bigger than Lily and Ben. He looked at them and said, "No, you can't. This is my bike and it's very special. You are too small and messy to ride it. Go away." + +Lily and Ben felt sad and angry. They thought Max was mean and rude. They said, "That's not fair. You should share your bike with others. It's more fun to play together. You are selfish and nasty. We don't like you." + +Max didn't care. He said, "I don't care. I don't need friends. I have the best bike in the world. You can't touch it. Go away." + +Lily and Ben went away. They decided to ignore Max and play with their own bikes. They had fun riding around the park, ringing their bell and horn, and waving to other children. They made new friends who liked to share and be kind. + +Max was left alone. He rode his bike for a while, but he got bored. He looked around and saw Lily and Ben having fun with their friends. He felt lonely and sorry. He wished he had been nicer to them. He wanted to join them, but he was afraid they would refuse. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. It's better to be kind and generous than selfish and rude. You can make more friends by being nice and respectful. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to make tall stacks of different colors and shapes. Lily was good at balancing the blocks, but Ben sometimes knocked them over by accident. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big stack!" Ben said, pointing to his tower of blocks. "It is taller than you!" + +Lily smiled and clapped her hands. "Wow, Ben, that is a very big stack! Can I see it?" She walked over to Ben's tower and touched one of the blocks gently. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise from outside. It sounded like thunder, but it was not raining. Lily and Ben looked at each other and felt scared. What was that noise? + +They ran to the window and saw a big truck on the street. The truck was carrying a lot of dirt and rocks. The truck driver was honking his horn and shouting at another car that was in his way. + +"Beep beep! Move, move!" the truck driver said. + +The noise was so loud that it made the floor shake. Ben's tower of blocks started to wobble and fall. The blocks crashed to the ground and made a big mess. + +"Uh oh!" Ben said. "My stack is gone!" + +Lily hugged Ben and said, "It's okay, Ben. We can make another stack later. Let's go to Mommy and Daddy. They will make us feel better." + +They ran to their parents, who were in the kitchen. They told them what happened and how they felt. Mommy and Daddy hugged them and said, "Don't worry, Lily and Ben. The truck will go away soon. It was just a noisy truck. It can't hurt you. You are safe with us." + +Lily and Ben felt less scared. They thanked their parents and asked if they could have some cookies. Mommy and Daddy smiled and said, "Of course, you can. You are such brave kids. We love you very much." +Bunny and Fox were friends. They liked to play in the forest. One day, they saw a big red ball near a tree. Bunny wanted to play with the ball. Fox said, "No, Bunny, that is not a ball. That is a trap. It will catch you and hurt you. We should go away." + +But Bunny did not listen. He hopped to the ball and touched it with his nose. Snap! The ball closed around his tail. Bunny cried, "Ow, ow, ow! Help me, Fox! It hurts!" + +Fox ran to Bunny and tried to open the ball. But it was too hard. He could not open it. He said, "I am sorry, Bunny. I don't know how to help you. We need to find someone who can." + +Bunny was very worried. He said, "What if no one can help me? What if I lose my tail? I like my tail. It is soft and fluffy. I regret touching the ball. I should have listened to you, Fox. You are a good friend." + +Fox said, "Don't worry, Bunny. I will not leave you. We will find someone who can help you. Maybe Bear or Owl or Mouse can help you. They are smart and strong and kind. Come on, let's go and look for them. I will drag the ball with you. We will be okay." + +Bunny and Fox left the tree and looked for help. They hoped to find someone who could open the ball and free Bunny's tail. They learned a lesson. They learned to be careful and to listen to their friends. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Tom has a new book. It has many pictures and words. Tom is happy. He wants to show Sam his new book. + +"Look, Sam, this is my new book. It is very nice. Do you want to see?" Tom says. + +"Yes, Tom, I want to see. Can I hold it?" Sam says. + +"OK, Sam, you can hold it. But be careful. Do not make it dirty or tear it." Tom says. + +Sam takes the new book from Tom. He looks at the pictures and words. He likes the book too. He sees a mint on the table. He likes mints. He takes the mint and puts it in his mouth. + +"Sam, what are you doing? That is my mint. Give it back!" Tom says. + +"No, Tom, it is my mint. I found it. It is yummy." Sam says. + +"Sam, that is not fair. You are mean. Give me back my mint and my book." Tom says. + +"No, Tom, I will not. I like your mint and your book. They are mine now." Sam says. + +Tom is angry. He tries to take back his mint and his book from Sam. Sam does not let go. They pull and push. The book falls on the floor. The mint falls out of Sam's mouth. It lands on the book. It makes a wet spot on the book. The book is dirty. The words are gone. Tom and Sam are sad. They cry. They have no mint and no book. They have no friend. +Lily and Max were scared of the big storm. They heard the wind howl and saw the rain pour. They hugged their mom and dad in the living room. + +"Mom, what is that?" Lily asked, pointing at the TV. + +"That is a hurricane, sweetie. It is a very big and strong storm that can break things and make a lot of noise," Mom explained. + +"Will it break our house?" Max asked. + +"No, honey, our house is safe. But some people's houses might get hurt by the hurricane. They will need help to fix them," Dad said. + +Lily and Max felt sad for the people who had hurt houses. They wanted to help them. + +"Can we do something for them, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Well, we can pray for them and send them some of our toys and clothes. That might make them happy," Mom said. + +"And we can draw them pictures and write them nice words. That might make them smile," Max said. + +"That's a great idea, kids. You are very kind and generous. You can help restore their hope and joy," Dad said. + +Lily and Max smiled and ran to their room. They picked some of their favorite toys and clothes and put them in a big box. They also drew colorful pictures and wrote "We love you" and "Be brave" on them. They gave the box to their mom and dad. + +"Thank you, kids. You are amazing. We are very proud of you," Mom and Dad said. + +They hugged their kids and took the box to the car. They drove to the shelter where the people who had hurt houses were staying. They gave them the box and saw their faces light up. They thanked them and hugged them. + +Lily and Max felt happy and warm. They had helped restore some happiness to the people who had hurt houses. They had learned that even a big storm could not stop them from being kind and caring. They had learned that love was stronger than a hurricane. +Lily and Ben were playing in the yard. They liked to search for bugs and rocks and flowers. They had a big jar to keep their finds. + +"Look, Lily, I found a shiny wire!" Ben said, holding up a thin metal piece. "It looks like a snake, but it does not move." + +"Let me see, Ben!" Lily said, reaching for the wire. "Maybe we can make a necklace with it." + +But Ben did not want to share. He pulled the wire away from Lily. "No, it is mine! I found it first!" + +Lily was angry. She wanted the wire too. She tried to grab it from Ben. They started to tug and pull and shout. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom said, coming out of the house. She saw the wire in their hands. She looked worried. "That is not a normal wire. That is a dangerous wire. It can hurt you. Drop it now!" + +Lily and Ben dropped the wire. They did not know why it was dangerous. They felt scared and sorry. + +"Mom, what is wrong with the wire?" Lily asked. + +Mom explained. "The wire is from the old fence. It has electricity in it. If you touch it, it can shock you. It can make you sick or worse. You should never play with wires like that. Only with safe toys." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They understood. They hugged Mom and said sorry. They did not want to play with the wire anymore. They wanted to play with their jar of bugs and rocks and flowers. They were happy again. +Tim and Kim are twins who like to play with their toys. But sometimes they fight over who gets to play with what. One day, they both want to play with the same red car. They pull and tug and shout at each other. + +"Give me the car!" Tim says. "It's mine!" + +"No, it's mine!" Kim says. "You had it yesterday!" + +They are so loud and rude that their mom hears them from the kitchen. She comes to their room and sees them fighting. She is not happy. + +"Stop it, both of you!" she says. "You are being very naughty. You need to share and take turns. If you don't, I will punish you. Do you understand?" + +Tim and Kim nod, but they are still angry. They don't want to share the car. They want to have it all for themselves. They think of a way to trick their mom. + +"OK, mom, we will share," Tim says. "We will play a game. Whoever wins the game gets to play with the car for the rest of the day. Is that fair?" + +Mom thinks for a moment. She thinks that maybe a game will help them get along. She says yes, but she warns them to be nice and not cheat. + +"OK, what game do you want to play?" she asks. + +Tim and Kim look at each other and smile. They have the same idea. They say, "Rock, paper, scissors!" + +Mom thinks that is a simple and fun game. She says, "OK, go ahead. But remember, no cheating!" + +Tim and Kim get ready to play. They count to three and show their hands. Tim shows rock. Kim shows scissors. Tim wins. + +"Ha, ha, I win!" Tim says. "The car is mine! Victory!" + +Kim is sad. She wants to play with the car too. She thinks Tim is mean. She says, "No fair! You cheated! You saw what I was going to show!" + +Tim says, "No, I didn't! You are a sore loser! You are just jealous!" + +They start to argue again. They are loud and rude. Mom hears them again. She comes back to their room. She sees them fighting. She is very angry. + +"That's it, enough!" she says. "You are both being very bad. You lied to me. You didn't share. You didn't play fair. You are both punished. No car for either of you. Give it to me. Now!" + +Tim and Kim are shocked. They don't want to give up the car. They try to beg and cry. But mom is firm. She takes the car and puts it on a high shelf. She says, "You can't play with the car until you learn to be nice and respectful. Go to your beds and think about what you did. No more games for today." + +Tim and Kim are sad and sorry. They go to their beds and lie down. They wish they had been nicer and shared the car. They realize they were silly and selfish. They say sorry to each other and hug. They say sorry to mom and promise to do better. Mom smiles and forgives them. She says, "I love you, but you need to learn from your mistakes. Maybe tomorrow you can play with the car again. But only if you share and take turns. OK?" + +Tim and Kim say OK. They hope they can play with the car again. They hope they can be good and have fun. They hope mom is happy. They say good night and fall asleep. +Tim and Mia are playing with their toys in the living room. They have cars, dolls, blocks and books. They make noises and stories with their toys. They have fun. + +But then, Mom comes and says, "It's time for nap, kids. You need to rest and sleep for a while. Come on, let's go to your beds." + +Tim and Mia do not want to nap. They want to play more. They say, "No, Mom, no nap. We are not tired. We are strong. We can play all day." + +Mom smiles and says, "I know you are strong, but even strong kids need nap. Nap is good for you. It makes you grow and learn and feel happy. And when you wake up, you can play more. How about that?" + +Tim and Mia think for a moment. They like to grow and learn and feel happy. They also like to play more. They say, "OK, Mom, we will nap. But can we bring our toys?" + +Mom nods and says, "Sure, you can bring one toy each. But you have to put on your shirts first. It's cold in your room. You don't want to catch a cold, do you?" + +Tim and Mia shake their heads. They don't want to catch a cold. They put on their shirts. Tim chooses his blue car. Mia chooses her pink doll. They hug their toys and follow Mom to their room. + +Mom tucks them in and kisses them. She says, "Sweet dreams, my strong kids. I love you." + +Tim and Mia say, "We love you too, Mom." They close their eyes and nap. They dream of playing more. +Ben was a boy who liked to play with bugs. He would catch them in a jar and look at them. He did not care if the bugs were scared or hurt. He thought he was smarter and stronger than them. + +One day, he found a big beetle with shiny wings. He wanted to keep it for himself. He put it in his jar and took it home. He did not give it any food or water. He did not make any holes in the lid. He just watched it suffer. + +The next day, he woke up feeling sick. He had a fever and a rash. He felt very bad. His mom took him to the doctor. The doctor said he had been bitten by the beetle. The beetle had a poison that made people sick. The doctor gave him some medicine and told him to rest. + +Ben was sorry for what he did. He realized he had been mean and selfish. He learned that bugs are living things too. They have feelings and needs. They deserve respect and kindness. He decided to be more humble and gentle with bugs. He let the beetle go and said he was sorry. He hoped the beetle would forgive him and be happy. He also hoped he would get better soon. He understood that suffering is not fun for anyone. +One day, Lily and her mom went to the park. Lily loved to play on the swings and slide. She saw a big red truck with a loud sound. It was an ambulance. + +"Mom, what is that?" Lily asked. + +"That is an ambulance, Lily. It helps people who are hurt or sick. Sometimes, it takes them to the hospital," mom said. + +"Why does it make that sound?" Lily wondered. + +"It makes that sound to tell other cars to move out of the way, so it can go fast," mom explained. + +Lily nodded. She wanted to see the ambulance closer. She ran towards it, but she did not see a hole in the ground. She tripped and fell. She scraped her knee and cried. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried. + +Mom ran to Lily and hugged her. She checked her knee and saw a little blood. + +"Oh, Lily, I'm sorry. You have a boo-boo. Let me get a band-aid for you," mom said. + +She took out a band-aid from her purse and put it on Lily's knee. Lily stopped crying. She looked at the band-aid and smiled. It had a picture of an adorable puppy on it. + +"Look, mom, a puppy!" Lily said. + +"Yes, it is a puppy. It is very cute. Do you like it?" mom asked. + +"I love it. Thank you, mom. You are the best," Lily said. + +Mom kissed Lily's cheek and hugged her again. + +"You are welcome, Lily. You are the best, too. I love you," mom said. + +They walked back to the swings and slide. Lily played happily. She forgot about the ambulance and the hole. She only remembered the puppy and the hug. +Sara is a big girl. She likes to do things by herself. She is independent. She does not need help from Mom or Dad. She can dress herself, brush her teeth, and make her bed. + +One day, Sara wants to make a cake. She sees a box of cake mix in the kitchen. She thinks it is easy. She does not ask Mom or Dad. She takes the box, a bowl, and a spoon. She pours the mix in the bowl. She adds some water and some eggs. She does not measure. She stirs the mix. It is lumpy and runny. + +She puts the bowl in the oven. She turns the knob. She does not know what the numbers mean. She waits for the cake to bake. She does not set a timer. She does not check the oven. She plays with her toys. + +Soon, she smells something bad. She runs to the kitchen. She sees smoke coming out of the oven. She opens the oven door. She sees a black, burnt, bubbly mess. She screams. + +Mom and Dad hear the scream. They run to the kitchen. They see the smoke, the mess, and Sara. They are angry and scared. They turn off the oven. They take out the bowl. They open the windows. They fan the smoke. + +They look at Sara. They say, "Sara, what did you do? You are in big trouble. You could have started a fire. You could have hurt yourself. You should not use the oven by yourself. You should always ask us for help. You are not ready to make a cake. You are still a little girl." + +Sara feels sad and sorry. She says, "I'm sorry, Mom and Dad. I wanted to make a cake for you. I wanted to be independent. I wanted to be a big girl. I did not know it was hard. I did not know it was dangerous. I will not do it again. I will listen to you. I love you." + +Mom and Dad hug Sara. They say, "We love you too, Sara. We are glad you are safe. We are proud of you for trying new things. But you have to be careful and ask for help when you need it. You are a big girl, but you are also our baby. We are here to help you and teach you. Maybe next time, we can make a cake together." +Sara likes to watch videos on her tablet. She likes to see animals and songs and stories. She has a video of her grandma and grandpa singing to her. She watches it every day. + +One day, her mom says, "Sara, do you want to mail a video to grandma and grandpa? They miss you and want to see you." + +Sara says, "Yes, mom, I want to mail a video. How do I do that?" + +Mom says, "You can use my phone to make a video. You can say hello and tell them what you are doing. Then I will help you send it to their email." + +Sara takes mom's phone and says, "Hi, grandma and grandpa. I love you. I watch your video every day. I am playing with my dolls and my blocks. I made a house for them. Look!" She shows them her house. "I hope you are happy and healthy. Bye!" + +Mom says, "That was a very nice video, Sara. You are a good girl. Let's mail it now." She helps Sara press some buttons on the phone. "There, we did it. Grandma and grandpa will be very happy to see your video." + +Sara smiles and hugs mom. She says, "Thank you, mom. I love you too." +Lila and Ben were playing with their toy soldiers and tanks in the backyard. They liked to pretend they were in a war and had to fight the bad guys. They made loud noises and moved their toys around the grass and dirt. + +"Bang! Bang! You're dead, Ben!" Lila shouted, pointing her toy gun at her brother. + +"No, I'm not! You missed me, Lila!" Ben said, hiding behind a bush. "I have a big tank and it can shoot you!" + +Lila did not believe him. She knew he was lying. She was persistent and wanted to win the war. She ran towards the bush and tried to grab his tank. + +"Stop it, Lila! That's mine!" Ben cried, holding on to his toy. "You're cheating!" + +They both pulled and tugged at the tank, making it break into pieces. They looked at the broken toy and felt sad. They had ruined their game. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I didn't mean to break your tank," Lila said, feeling sorry. + +"I'm sorry, too, Lila. I shouldn't have lied to you," Ben said, feeling sorry. + +They hugged each other and said they were sorry. They decided to stop playing war and play something else. They picked up their toys and went inside to find their mom. They learned that war was not fun and that they should not lie or cheat. They loved each other and wanted to be nice. +Tom and Mia are playing with magnets. They like to stick them on the fridge and make shapes. Tom has a big red magnet and Mia has a small blue one. They are having fun. + +But then Tom sees Mia's blue magnet and wants it. He says, "Give me your magnet. It is nicer than mine." Mia says, "No, it is mine. You have your own magnet." Tom gets angry and tries to grab Mia's magnet. Mia holds it tight and says, "Stop it, Tom. You are mean." + +They pull and tug on the magnet until it slips from their hands and falls on the floor. The magnet lands on a dirty spot where the dog was eating. It gets covered with crumbs and fur. Tom and Mia look at the magnet and feel sad. They both say, "Oh no, the magnet is dirty. It is ruined." + +They start to cry and hug each other. They say, "We are sorry. We should not fight over the magnet. We should share and be nice." They pick up the magnet and wipe it with a cloth. They stick it on the fridge and make a heart shape. They smile and say, "We are friends. We love magnets." +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the park. They have a ball, a kite and a bike. They have fun together. + +One day, they see a small bug on a flower. It has wings and a long nose. Sara says, "Look, Ben, a mosquito!" Ben says, "Yes, a mosquito. It can bite us. We should go away." + +But Sara likes the bug. She thinks it is cute. She says, "No, Ben, it is not bad. It is cute. I want to touch it." She reaches out her hand to the bug. + +The bug does not like Sara. It does not think she is cute. It thinks she is food. It flies to her hand and bites her. Sara feels a sting and a bump. She says, "Ow, ow, ow! It hurts!" + +Ben hears Sara cry. He runs to her and sees the bug. He says, "Sara, I told you. It is a mosquito. It is not cute. It is mean. Come, let me help you." He takes her hand and blows on the bump. He says, "It will be okay. Don't cry. Let's go home and put some ice on it." + +Sara nods and says, "Okay, Ben. Thank you. You are a good friend. I am sorry I did not listen to you. Next time, I will be careful." They hug and go home. They still have fun together. But they do not play with mosquitoes anymore. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a radio. The radio plays music. Tom and Jen like to dance and sing. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. The dog is wide and has black fur. The dog runs to Tom and Jen. The dog barks loud. Tom and Jen are scared. They run away from the dog. + +The dog sees the radio. The dog likes the radio. The dog bites the radio. The radio makes a bad noise. The dog shakes the radio. The radio breaks. + +Tom and Jen are sad. They want their radio back. They see the dog with the radio. They are angry. They shout at the dog. + +"Bad dog! Give us our radio!" Tom says. + +"Go away, dog! You are mean!" Jen says. + +The dog does not listen. The dog growls. The dog runs to Tom and Jen. Tom and Jen are brave. They kick the dog. The dog yelps. The dog drops the radio. The dog runs away. + +Tom and Jen are happy. They have their radio back. The radio is broken, but it still plays music. Tom and Jen dance and sing. They are friends. They have fun. +Lily was playing with her toy fireman in the garden. She liked to pretend that he was saving people and animals from fires. She made him climb up a ladder and set a hose on a tree. She said, "Fireman, you are so brave and good. You help everyone who is in trouble." + +But then she heard a loud noise from the street. She saw a big fire truck with lights and sirens. It stopped in front of her house. She ran to the gate and saw real firemen jumping out of the truck. They had helmets and coats and axes. They ran to her neighbor's house, where smoke was coming out of a window. + +Lily was scared and curious. She wanted to see what was happening. She followed the firemen to the house. She saw them break the door and go inside. She heard them shout and cough. She saw them come out with a woman and a cat. They were covered in soot and ash. They put them on the ground and gave them water and blankets. + +Lily was amazed and happy. She clapped her hands and said, "Firemen, you are so brave and good. You saved the woman and the cat. You are heroes." + +One of the firemen heard her and smiled. He came to her and knelt down. He said, "Thank you, little girl. But we are not heroes. We are just doing our job. We are humble firemen. We help everyone who is in trouble." + +He gave her a hug and a sticker. He said, "You have a nice toy fireman. He looks like me. Do you want to be a fireman when you grow up?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She said, "Yes, I do. I want to be a brave and good and humble fireman. Just like you." +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park and whistle songs. One day, Lily saw a big truck with a crane. She wanted to see it up close. + +"Tom, look at the big truck! Let's go and whistle to the driver!" Lily said. + +"No, Lily, that is not safe. The truck is working. It can hurt us. We should stay away," Tom said. + +But Lily did not listen. She ran to the truck and whistled loudly. The driver did not hear her. He moved the crane and hit Lily with a big metal hook. Lily fell down and cried. + +"Help! Help! Lily is hurt!" Tom shouted. + +Some people came and called an ambulance. They took Lily to the hospital. Tom followed them. He was very scared and sad. + +At the hospital, the doctor said Lily needed an operation. She had a big cut on her head and a broken arm. The operation was long and hard. Tom waited and waited. He hoped Lily would be okay. + +But Lily was not okay. The operation did not work. Lily died. Tom was very sad. He wished he had stopped Lily from going to the truck. He wished he could whistle with her again. He missed his best friend. +Sara was very sad. She did not get an invitation to Lily's birthday party. Lily was her best friend. They played together every day at school. Why did Lily not want her to come? + +Sara wept in her room. She hugged her teddy bear and cried. She did not want to talk to anyone. She felt very lonely and hurt. + +Then, there was a knock on the door. It was Lily. She had a big smile and a pink envelope in her hand. She said, "Sara, I'm sorry. I made a mistake. I forgot to give you your invitation. You are my best friend. Please come to my party. It will be fun. We will have cake and games and balloons." + +Sara wiped her tears and smiled. She was happy again. She took the invitation and opened it. It was very pretty. It had flowers and hearts and glitter. It said, "You are invited to Lily's birthday party. Come and celebrate with me." + +Sara hugged Lily and said, "Thank you, Lily. I'm sorry I was sad. I'm glad you are my friend. I can't wait to go to your party. It will be fun. We will have cake and games and balloons." +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the lab. The lab was a big room with many things to see and touch. Lily and Ben liked to look at the flowers in the lab. They were very pretty and had many colors. + +One day, they saw a new flower in the lab. It was red and had a big bud. Lily and Ben wanted to see the flower bloom. They asked the lab man, who was very kind and smart, when the flower would bloom. + +The lab man said, "This flower is very special. It only blooms at night, when the moon is full. You have to be very patient and wait for the right time. Then you will see a beautiful surprise." + +Lily and Ben were very curious and excited. They decided to sneak into the lab at night, when the moon was full. They wanted to see the flower bloom. They did not tell the lab man or their parents. They thought it was a fun adventure. + +They went to the lab and found the red flower. It was still closed. They waited and waited, but nothing happened. They started to feel bored and sleepy. They wondered why the flower did not bloom. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was the lab man. He had come to check on the flower. He saw Lily and Ben and was very angry. He said, "What are you doing here? You should not be in the lab at night. It is dangerous and wrong. You could have hurt yourselves or the flower. You did not listen to me or your parents. You were very naughty and foolish." + +Lily and Ben felt very sorry and scared. They realized they had made a big mistake. They said, "We are sorry, lab man. We wanted to see the flower bloom. We thought it would be fun. We did not mean to be bad." + +The lab man said, "I understand, but you have to learn to be patient and respectful. The flower has its own time and way to bloom. You cannot force it or rush it. You have to wait and watch with care and wonder. That is how you enjoy the beauty of nature. And you have to follow the rules and listen to the adults. They are there to help you and protect you. That is how you stay safe and happy." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "We are sorry, lab man. We will be patient and respectful. We will follow the rules and listen to the adults. We will not sneak into the lab again." + +The lab man said, "I forgive you, but you have to go home now. It is late and you need to sleep. Maybe tomorrow, you can come back and see the flower bloom. If you are lucky and good, you might see a beautiful surprise." + +Lily and Ben said, "Thank you, lab man. We will go home now. We hope to see the flower bloom tomorrow. We are sure it will be a beautiful surprise." + +They hugged the lab man and left the lab. They went home and slept. They dreamed of the red flower and the moon. They learned to be patient and respectful. They learned to follow the rules and listen to the adults. They learned to appreciate the beauty of nature. They learned a valuable lesson. +Lily and Tom were playing soccer in the park. They both wanted to win the game and score many goals. They kicked the ball hard and ran fast. + +"Strike, Lily, strike!" Tom shouted as he passed the ball to Lily. + +Lily tried to strike the ball, but she missed. The ball rolled away and hit a big stone. The stone was ancient and had writing on it. Lily and Tom did not know what the writing said. + +"Oops, sorry, stone," Lily said. "Are you okay?" + +The stone did not answer, but it made a loud noise. It was a magic stone, and it was angry. It shook the ground and threw the ball far away. + +"Run, Tom, run!" Lily screamed as she saw the stone move. + +Lily and Tom ran away from the stone. They were scared and sorry. They learned a lesson. They should not play near ancient things. They should respect them and be careful. They should also not care so much about winning and scoring. They should have fun and be kind. +Mia loves animals. She has a dog, a cat, and a fish. She likes to play with them and give them food and water. She wants to provide for them and make them happy. + +One day, she sees a new animal in her backyard. It is brown and furry, with a long tail and big ears. It is a squirrel. Mia is very enthusiastic. She runs to the kitchen and gets some nuts. She wants to share with the squirrel. + +She goes outside and calls to the squirrel. "Hello, squirrel! Do you want some nuts? They are yummy and crunchy. Come here, I have some for you." She holds out her hand with the nuts. + +The squirrel is curious, but also shy. It looks at Mia and the nuts. It smells them and makes a chittering sound. It comes closer, but not too close. It is afraid of the dog and the cat. + +Mia smiles and waits. She is patient and gentle. She says, "Don't be scared, squirrel. My dog and my cat are nice. They won't hurt you. They are my friends, and you can be my friend too. Please, take some nuts." + +The squirrel decides to trust Mia. It hops to her hand and takes a nut. It nibbles it and makes a happy sound. Mia giggles and strokes its fur. The squirrel likes Mia. It takes another nut and sits on her lap. + +Mia is very happy. She has a new animal friend. She says, "Thank you, squirrel, for coming to visit me. You are very cute and soft. I hope you come back again. I will provide more nuts for you." The squirrel nods and cuddles with Mia. They are both very enthusiastic. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a new slide. It is big and shiny. They want to try it. + +"Me first!" Sara says. She runs to the slide. She has red shoes. They are new and pretty. + +"No, me first!" Tom says. He runs after Sara. He has blue shoes. They are old and thin. + +They get to the slide at the same time. They push and pull. They both want to go first. + +"Stop!" a voice says. It is Mom. She is watching them. She is not happy. + +"Sara, Tom, what are you doing?" Mom asks. "You are friends. You should share. You should not fight." + +Sara and Tom look at Mom. They look at each other. They feel sorry. + +"Sorry, Mom," Sara says. + +"Sorry, Mom," Tom says. + +"Sorry, Sara," Tom says. + +"Sorry, Tom," Sara says. + +They hug. They smile. + +"Good," Mom says. "Now, you can take turns. Sara, you can go first. Tom, you can go next. Be careful. Have fun." + +Sara and Tom nod. They say thank you. They go to the slide. They take turns. They have fun. They are friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore new places. One day, she went for a walk with her mommy and daddy. They walked and walked until they came to a big cliff. Lily was worried because it looked very high and scary. + +But then, her daddy had an idea. He took out a picnic basket and said, "Let's have a picnic on the cliff!" Lily's mommy opened the basket and took out some yummy sandwiches and fruit. They sat down and ate their picnic while looking out at the beautiful view. + +Lily was so happy that her daddy had made her worries go away. She loved being on the cliff and seeing everything from up high. When they were done with their picnic, they packed up the basket and walked back home. Lily couldn't wait to tell her friends about her adventure on the cliff. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They were waiting for a new baby to arrive. The mom and dad were very excited to meet their infant. They were also very happy to have a big family. + +One day, the baby finally arrived! Everyone was so happy to see the new infant. They took care of the baby and gave it lots of love. The baby grew up to be a happy child too. + +The moral of the story is that family is important and we should always be happy when new members arrive. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to have a picnic in the park. They packed sandwiches, fruit, and juice boxes in a basket and walked to the park. + +When they arrived, they saw a big grill. It was shiny and black. Lily's friend asked if they could use the grill to cook their sandwiches. They asked a park ranger, who said it was okay. The grill was brilliant! They cooked their sandwiches and ate them on a blanket under a tree. + +After they finished eating, they played games and sang songs. Lily's mom came to pick her up, and she was happy to hear about their picnic. Lily told her mom about the brilliant grill and how her friend asked to use it. They all had a fun day in the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat apples. One day, she asked her mommy, "Can we get more apples?" + +Her mommy replied, "Sure, let's go to the store. We can buy apples and other fruits too." + +They went to the store and bought lots of fruits including apples. When they got home, Lily put the apples in the refrigerator. The refrigerator was big and blue. + +Lily's mommy said, "Good job, Lily. Now we have lots of fruits to eat." Lily smiled and said, "I love apples!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going on adventures and exploring new places. One day, he decided to go on an adventure to find a tall island. He packed his bag with some snacks and set off on his journey. + +After walking for a while, Timmy met a friendly bird. "Hello little boy, where are you going?" asked the bird. "I'm looking for a tall island," replied Timmy. "I can help you get there," said the bird. Timmy was happy to have some help and followed the bird. + +Finally, they reached the tall island. Timmy was so excited to explore it. He climbed up to the top of the island and looked around. But suddenly, the ground shook and Timmy fell off the island into the water. The friendly bird tried to help him, but it was too late. Timmy didn't know how to swim and he drowned. + +Moral of the story: Always be careful when going on adventures and never forget to learn how to swim. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very eager to try some yummy celery that he saw in the garden. He hopped over to the garden and started nibbling on the celery. Suddenly, he saw his friend, a little mouse named Molly. + +Molly asked, "What are you eating, Benny?" + +"I'm eating celery. It's so yummy!" Benny replied. + +Molly tried some celery too, but she didn't like it. "I regret trying that. It's too bitter for me," she said. + +Benny felt bad that Molly didn't like the celery. "I'm sorry you don't like it, Molly. Maybe we can find something else to eat together," Benny suggested. + +Molly smiled and said, "That sounds like a great idea!" And so, Benny and Molly went on an adventure to find something else to eat together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new cat named Mittens. Mittens was white and fluffy. Lily loved Mittens very much. + +One day, Lily went to the park with Mittens. They played and had fun. But when it was time to go home, Lily forgot Mittens at the park. She was very sad and cried a lot. + +But then Lily remembered that Mittens was at the park. She went back and found Mittens playing with some other cats. Lily was so happy to see Mittens again. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to bring Mittens home with her. And they lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's neighbor, Mrs. Smith, came to visit. Mrs. Smith was an old lady who needed help with her groceries. + +Lily's mommy said, "Lily, can you go and help Mrs. Smith carry her groceries?" Lily said, "Yes, mommy!" So, Lily went outside to help Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Smith was very happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! You are such a good helper." + +Later that day, Lily received a surprise gift from Mrs. Smith. It was a pretty necklace with a heart pendant. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mrs. Smith! You are such a nice neighbor." Mrs. Smith smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad I could make you happy." + +From that day on, Lily and Mrs. Smith became good friends. Whenever Mrs. Smith needed help, Lily was always there to help her. And whenever Lily needed help, Mrs. Smith was always there to help her too. They were happy neighbors who helped each other and made each other feel less helpless. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and drink tea with her mommy. One day, Lily's mommy made her some tea, but it was too hot! Lily said "ouchie" because it hurt her tongue. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went to the park. They heard a loud noise from the swings. Lily's mommy said "that's too loud, let's go play somewhere else." They found a slide that was not too loud and had fun going down it. + +As they were leaving the park, Lily's mommy saw a sharp rock on the ground. She told Lily to be careful and not touch it because it could hurt her. Lily said "okay mommy" and they went home for some more tea. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was very curious and loved to explore. One day, he saw a big ball and started to play with it. Suddenly, he heard a loud sound and the ball broke! Max was sad and didn't know what to do. + +He decided to go to the veterinarian to ask for help. "Hello, Mr. Vet! My ball broke, can you fix it?" Max asked. The veterinarian smiled and said, "Of course, Max! Let me take a look." + +After a few minutes, the veterinarian fixed the ball and gave it back to Max. Max was so happy and thanked the veterinarian. "You're welcome, Max. Just be careful not to break it again," the veterinarian said. Max wagged his tail and ran off to play with his newly fixed ball. +Once upon a time, there was a car that needed new tires. The car drove to the tire shop and asked the worker to show them some tires. The worker was ignorant and showed the car the wrong tires. The car didn't know any better and bought the wrong tires. When the car drove away, the tires didn't work well and the car had trouble driving. The car learned to always ask questions and not be ignorant when buying tires. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little bear named Benny. Benny loved to explore the woods and try new things. One day, he saw some lumber lying on the ground. Benny wanted to know what it was, so he went over to investigate. + +He tried to lift the lumber, but it was too heavy for him. Benny decided to ask his friend, the squirrel, for help. The squirrel was able to lift the lumber with ease and explained to Benny that it was used to build things like houses and furniture. + +Benny was very curious about this and wanted to try building something himself. He asked the squirrel to teach him how to use the lumber. Together, they built a small birdhouse and placed it in a nearby tree. Benny was so proud of what he had accomplished and couldn't wait to try building more things in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy boy named Timmy. He loved to run and play outside. One day, he went to the stadium with his friends to play soccer. They had so much fun kicking the ball and running around. + +But then, the game was finished and it was time to go home. Timmy was so excited that he ran too fast and tripped over his own feet. He fell down and hurt himself badly. His friends tried to help him, but he was in too much pain. + +Timmy had to go to the hospital and couldn't play soccer for a long time. He was sad that he couldn't run and play with his friends anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big brown bear named Benny. Benny lived in a forest with his friends, the birds and the bees. One day, Benny wanted to go on an adventure, so he asked his friends if they wanted to come along. + +The birds said, "We can't fly that far, Benny. But we welcome you to come back and tell us about your adventure!" + +The bees said, "We can't leave our hive, Benny. But we can tie a string around your paw so we can help you find your way back." + +Benny was happy with his friends' help and set off on his adventure. He walked and walked until he found a river. He wanted to cross it, but he didn't know how. Just then, a little boy came along. + +"Can you help me cross the river?" asked Benny. + +The little boy smiled and said, "Sure, I can tie a rope around your waist and pull you across." + +Benny was grateful for the little boy's help and continued on his adventure. He saw many new things and met many new friends. When he returned to the forest, he told the birds and bees all about his adventure. They were happy to hear his story and welcomed him back with open arms. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very clumsy and often fell down. One day, Lily was playing in the park with her friend, Timmy. They were having a great time on the swings and slides. Suddenly, Lily fell and hit her head on the ground. + +"Ouch!" cried Lily. "My head hurts." + +Timmy was worried and asked, "Are you okay, Lily?" + +"I don't know," said Lily. "I think I forgot something." + +"What did you forget?" asked Timmy. + +"I forget what we were playing," replied Lily. + +Timmy helped Lily up and they decided to play something else that was safer. They played a game of tag and had lots of fun. From that day on, Lily was more careful and didn't forget to be careful when playing. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Benny saw a big jet flying high in the sky. He wondered where the jet was going. + +Benny asked his friends if they knew where the jet was going, but they didn't know. Benny decided to follow the jet to find out. He hopped and hopped, following the jet until he reached a big airport. + +At the airport, Benny saw lots of big planes and jets taking off and landing. He was amazed by all the noise and commotion. Benny realized that he was too small to fly on a jet, but he was happy to have seen one up close. Benny hopped back to the forest to tell his friends about his adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant with a long nose called Trunky. Trunky had a big trunk that he used to pick up food and water. One day, Trunky was walking in the forest when he saw a little bird who was lost. Trunky tried to help the bird by giving him a ride on his back. + +But the bird was not careful and he started to peck at Trunky's ear. Trunky tried to tell the bird to stop, but the bird didn't listen. Trunky then shrugged his shoulders and the bird fell off his back. The bird was hurt and couldn't fly anymore. + +Trunky felt very sad and tried to help the bird, but it was too late. The bird had died. Trunky felt very bad and wished he could have been more careful. From that day on, Trunky was very careful and always made sure to watch out for other animals in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she saw an igloo and wanted to go inside. But the door was too small, and she couldn't fit. + +Lily cried and said, "I want to go inside the igloo, but it's too small!" + +Suddenly, a kind man walked by and saw Lily. He said, "Don't be frustrated, little one. I can help you make your own igloo!" + +Lily was so happy and thanked the man. They built an igloo together, and Lily was finally able to go inside. She felt warm and cozy, and she didn't cry anymore. She was grateful for the man's help and happy to have her own igloo to play in. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars, especially his blue one. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to go to the store and buy some copper pennies. Timmy was very excited to help his mom, so he put on his shoes and went to the store. + +When he got there, he asked the cashier for some copper pennies. The cashier gave him a handful and Timmy put them in his pocket. On his way back home, Timmy saw a bird with a broken wing. He wanted to help the bird, so he sent a message to his mom asking for help. + +His mom came and they took the bird to the vet. The vet said the bird needed surgery, but they didn't have enough money. Timmy remembered the copper pennies in his pocket and gave them to the vet. The vet was very grateful and was able to fix the bird's wing. Timmy was happy that he could help the bird and he learned that even a small act of kindness can make a big difference. +Once upon a time, Jack and Jill went to a fancy store. They saw a toy model of a car that they really liked. It was very expensive, but they wanted it so much. + +Jill asked the store worker, "Can we buy this toy car, please?" + +The worker said, "Yes, I can serve you. It costs a lot of money, but it's a good model of a car." + +Jack and Jill were so happy to have their new toy car. They played with it all day long and had so much fun. They even pretended to serve each other drinks while they played with their new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to sleep in his cozy bed. One day, he woke up and saw a print on his wall. The print was of a bright sun with light shining everywhere. Teddy thought it was so pretty! He wanted to make a print like that too. So, he got some paper and drew a picture of the sun with his crayons. He was so proud of his print that he hung it on his wall and went back to sleep, dreaming of the bright light. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a mask that she loved to wear when she played pretend. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to the store to buy some things. When they got there, Lily saw that the store was empty. There were no people and no toys to play with. She felt bored and tired, so she started to yawn. + +Lily's mom saw her yawning and knew it was time to go home. On the way back, they saw a group of kids wearing masks and playing outside. Lily was happy to see them and asked if she could join in. They said yes and Lily had so much fun playing with her mask. When they were done, Lily's mom told her it was time to go home and take off her mask. + +Lily took off her mask and felt happy and tired from playing. She went to bed and fell asleep quickly, dreaming of all the fun she had with her mask and new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch cartoons on the TV screen. One day, she was watching her favorite show when suddenly, the screen went black. + +Lily's mom came to check on her and asked, "What happened, Lily?" + +"The screen struck," Lily replied. + +"Oh no," said her mom. "I will try to fix it." + +Lily was tired and fell asleep while her mom fixed the TV screen. When she woke up, the screen was fixed and she could watch her cartoons again. She was very happy and said, "Thank you, mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a big brown horse. The horse lived in a big field with lots of grass to eat. One day, a big storm came and the lightning struck the tree in the field. The horse got scared and ran away. + +The next day, a kind farmer came to the field and saw the tree was broken. He cleaned up the tree and picked up all the sticks. Then he saw the horse was gone. He looked for the horse everywhere and finally found him in a nearby field. + +The farmer brought the horse back to the field and gave him some fresh hay to eat. The horse was happy to be back in his clean field and thanked the farmer with a neigh. From that day on, the horse was not scared of storms anymore and stayed safe in his field. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together every day, but on one Sunday, they started to quarrel. They both wanted to play with the same toy car, and neither of them would let the other have a turn. + +Their quarrel turned into a big fight, and they both felt sad. But then, they decided to talk it out and share the toy car. They both played with it together and had a successful time. From that day on, they learned to share and play nicely with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went for a walk in the forest. The trees were tall and green, and the birds were singing. Suddenly, Lily saw a mysterious cave. She decided to explore it. + +Inside the cave, Lily saw a shiny rock. She decided to take it with her. As she walked deeper into the cave, she saw a big spider. It was scary, but Lily was brave. She decided to keep going. + +Finally, Lily found her way out of the cave. She looked at the shiny rock and smiled. She was happy she decided to explore the mysterious cave in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a man who was very bald. He had no hair on his head at all! One day, he put on his favorite clothes and went for a walk. As he walked, he saw a cat stretching in the sun. The man smiled and stretched too. + +Suddenly, a gust of wind blew by and took the man's hat away. The man ran after it, but the wind was too strong. He chased it all the way to the park where he saw a group of kids playing. They saw the man chasing his hat and decided to help. + +Together, they stretched their arms and caught the hat before it flew away. The man was so happy and grateful for their help. He thanked them and gave them all a big hug. From that day on, the man became friends with the kids and they played together in the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her dolls and building sandcastles at the beach. One day, Lily was playing with her friend, Timmy, when she saw a big castle on the hill. + +"Wow, that's a big castle!" said Lily. + +"Yes, it is!" replied Timmy. "Do you think we can go inside?" + +"I don't know," said Lily. "Maybe we can ask the king if we can come in?" + +So, they went to the castle and asked the king if they could come inside. The king was very nice and said they could come in if they promised to be independent and not break anything. + +Lily and Timmy explored the castle and saw all the beautiful things the king owned. They even got to sit on the king's throne! They had so much fun and were very happy they got to visit the castle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big piggy bank that was very heavy. She wanted to know how much it weighed, so she asked her mommy to help her. They put the piggy bank on a scale and found out that it weighed 10 pounds! + +Lily loved to put pennies in her piggy bank. She would save them up and count them every day. One day, she counted all her pennies and found out that her piggy bank was empty! She was sad that she didn't have any pennies left to put in. + +But then, Lily had an idea. She decided to do some chores around the house to earn more pennies. She helped her mommy with the dishes and cleaned up her toys. Soon, she had enough pennies to fill up her piggy bank again. She was very happy and proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside. One day, she fell down and hurt her knee. It was red and sore, and it made her cry. + +Lily's mom came to comfort her. She wiped away her tears and gave her a big hug. Lily felt better, but she was still fearful of falling again. Her mom told her not to worry and that she would always be there to help her. + +Later that day, Lily saw a sad puppy weep. She felt sorry for him and gave him a hug too. The puppy licked her face and wagged his tail. Lily smiled and knew that everything was going to be okay. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the flowers in her garden. One day, her mommy asked her if she wanted to have tea with her. Lily said yes and they went inside. + +Mommy made some tea and put it in two adorable cups. Lily was so happy to have tea with her mommy. "This tea is yummy," said Lily. "I know, it's my favorite," replied mommy. + +After they finished their tea, Lily went back outside to look at the flowers again. She saw a butterfly and said, "Look mommy, a butterfly!" Mommy came outside and they watched the butterfly together. It was a beautiful day and they were happy to spend it together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat nuts. One day, his mom gave him a nut to eat. But when he opened it, he saw that it was spoiled. + +Timmy said, "Mommy, this nut is spoiled. I don't want to eat it." + +His mom replied, "That's okay, Timmy. We'll throw it away and get you a fresh nut." + +Timmy learned that it's important to check if something is spoiled before eating it. He also learned that it's okay to say no if he doesn't want to eat something. From that day on, Timmy always checked his nuts before eating them and never ate a spoiled nut again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around. One day, Timmy's mom told him to put on his shirt before going outside. But Timmy didn't want to wear his shirt because it was too hot outside. + +Timmy's mom said, "You have to wear your shirt or else you'll get sunburnt." But Timmy didn't listen and ran outside without his shirt on. + +As Timmy was playing, he started to feel hot and uncomfortable. He wanted to stop playing and go inside to cool off. But he couldn't because he was afraid of getting in trouble for not wearing his shirt. + +Finally, Timmy realized that his mom was right and that wearing his shirt was important. He went inside, put on his sweet shirt, and felt much better. From then on, Timmy always wore his shirt when he played outside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kangaroo named Joey. Joey had a mommy kangaroo who loved him very much. One day, Joey was very impatient and wanted to go play outside. + +Mommy kangaroo said, "Joey, we need to wait for Daddy kangaroo to come home. He has something very important to show us." + +Joey didn't understand why they had to wait. But then, Daddy kangaroo came home with a big bag. He said, "Look inside, Joey. This is something very valuable." + +Joey looked inside the bag and saw a shiny new toy. He was so happy and forgot all about being impatient. From then on, Joey knew the value of waiting for something special. +Once upon a time, a big lion lived in the jungle. He was very strong and brave. One day, he saw a shiny thing on the ground. It was a golden coin! The lion picked it up and showed it to his friend, a little bird. + +"Look, look!" said the lion. "I found a shiny coin!" + +The little bird was amazed. "Wow, it's so shiny!" she said. + +But then, the lion saw something sad. A mouse was lying on the ground, dead. + +"Oh no!" said the lion. "This poor mouse is dead. We must be careful in the jungle." + +The little bird nodded her head. "Yes, we must be careful," she said. And they both flew away, leaving the shiny coin behind. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fluffy dog named Max. Max was very loyal to his owner, a kind lady named Sarah. Sarah loved Max very much and Max loved her too. + +One day, Sarah went to the store to buy a new armchair. Max wanted to come too, so Sarah brought him along. Max was very excited to go to the store with Sarah. + +When they got to the store, Sarah found a beautiful armchair that she loved. Max sat next to her and wagged his tail happily. Sarah decided to buy the armchair and take it home. Max was so happy to be with Sarah and the new armchair. They went home and Max snuggled up on the armchair with Sarah. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Timmy saw a black hose on the ground. He picked it up and started to play with it. He sprayed water all over the flowers and trees. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom came outside and saw what he was doing. She told Timmy to stop playing with the hose because it could prevent the flowers from growing. Timmy didn't want to hurt the pretty flowers, so he put the hose down and went to play with his toys inside. + +From that day on, Timmy knew not to play with the hose when he saw it on the ground. He didn't want to prevent the flowers from growing or make his mom upset. Instead, he played with his toys and had fun inside. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around and play with his friends, but he was always afraid to talk to new animals. One day, Benny and his friends were playing hide-and-seek when Benny suddenly disappeared! His friends looked everywhere for him, but they couldn't find him anywhere. + +After a while, they noticed a small spot in the bushes that looked like it was moving. They cautiously approached the spot and found Benny hiding inside. Benny had been too shy to say hello to his friends when they walked by, so he decided to hide instead. + +His friends were sad that Benny didn't want to play with them, but they knew that Benny was a shy bunny. They decided to help him come out of his shell by playing more games together and encouraging him to talk to new animals. Eventually, Benny started to feel more confident and he didn't disappear anymore. In fact, he became one of the most talkative bunnies in the forest! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars and he had a big collection of toy cars. One day, Timmy was playing with his favorite car when he accidentally broke it. He was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +His mom saw him crying and asked, "What happened, Timmy?" + +"I broke my car," Timmy said sadly. + +His mom looked at the car and said, "This car is ancient, Timmy. It's been in our family for a long time. You need to be more careful with it." + +Timmy felt even sadder when he heard that. He thought his mom was going to punish him for breaking the car. But instead, his mom hugged him and said, "I know you didn't mean to break it. Let's try to fix it together." + +Timmy felt happy again and hugged his mom back. He learned that accidents happen, but it's important to take responsibility and try to make things right. +One day, there was a little girl named Lily. She had long hair that always got tangled. Her mommy would comb her hair every morning. But Lily didn't like it. She would cry and be upset when her mommy combed her hair. + +One morning, Lily's mommy came into her room and said, "Lily, we have to comb your hair. We don't want it to be messy." Lily replied, "No, mommy! I don't want to be upset." + +Her mommy said, "I know it's not fun, but if we don't comb your hair, it will be messy all day. We can raise your hair up in a ponytail if you want." Lily thought about it for a moment and then said, "Okay, mommy. You can comb my hair and raise it up." + +After her mommy combed her hair and raised it up in a ponytail, Lily looked in the mirror and smiled. She liked how her hair looked and wasn't upset anymore. From that day on, Lily didn't mind getting her hair combed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, no matter the weather. One day, she went outside to play with her friends, but it was very hot outside. Lily's mom told her to be careful and drink lots of water. + +Lily's friends wanted to play hide-and-seek, but Lily was too tired. She sat down under a tree and fell asleep. In her dream, she saw a big storm coming. She woke up and saw that the sky was getting dark. She knew it was time to go home. + +Lily ran home as fast as she could, but the storm was too strong. The wind blew hard and the rain fell heavily. When she got home, she was grateful to be safe and dry. Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm so glad you're okay. You were smart to come home when you did." From that day on, Lily always listened to her mom's advice about the weather. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat steak. One day, she went to the grocery store with her mom to buy some steak for dinner. Lily's mom told her to be careful with the steak because it was delicate and could break easily. + +Lily saw a big steak and said, "Mommy, can we get this one? It's so big!" Her mom replied, "No, Lily. That one is too big. We only need a small one. Plus, we don't want to waste food." + +Lily was sad, but then she saw a smaller steak and said, "Mommy, can we get this one instead?" Her mom said yes and they bought the steak. When they got home, Lily helped her mom cook the steak. As they were eating, Lily said, "Mommy, I want more steak. Can we increase the amount we cook next time?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around in the park. One day, she fell down and hurt her knee. She cried and cried until a kind nurse came to lift her up. The nurse had strong arms and made Lily feel safe. + +"Are you okay, little one?" the nurse asked. + +Lily nodded and wiped her tears. "Thank you for lifting me up," she said. + +The nurse smiled and patted Lily's head. "It's my job to help people feel better," she said. "Just like how your mommy and daddy take care of you when you're sick." + +Lily felt grateful for the nurse's help and hugged her. "You're so strong!" she said. + +The nurse laughed. "Well, I have to be strong to lift people like you!" + +From that day on, Lily knew that if she ever got hurt again, there would always be a kind nurse with strong arms to lift her up and make her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she wanted to draw a picture of her family. She took out her crayons and paper, but she didn't have any ink to draw with. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, can I have some ink to draw with?" + +Her mom replied, "I'm sorry, Lily. We don't have any ink. But you can try using your crayons to draw your picture." + +Lily tried using her crayons, but she got angry because the colors weren't as bright as she wanted them to be. She went back to her mom and said, "Mommy, I'm angry because my picture doesn't look pretty." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. You can keep trying and practicing. Soon, you'll be able to draw a beautiful picture." + +Lily felt better and kept trying. She drew her family with her crayons and was happy with her picture. She showed it to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I did it!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "I'm so proud of you, Lily. You tried your best and did a great job." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They walked along a row of trees and saw some pretty flowers springing up from the ground. + +Lily wanted to pick some flowers, but her mommy told her not to because they belonged to the park. They continued walking until they reached a big pond. The water looked filthy and Lily wrinkled her nose. + +Suddenly, a group of ducks sprang out of the water and started quacking loudly. Lily clapped her hands and giggled. She loved seeing the ducks play. After a while, they went back home and Lily fell asleep dreaming of the pretty flowers and playful ducks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel with her family to different places. One day, they went to a faraway land that was very hot. They saw people digging for oil in the ground. Lily's dad explained that oil is a rare resource that we use to make things go. + +Lily was curious and asked why people were digging for oil. Her dad told her that it was important to use it wisely and not waste it. He said that we should take care of our planet and use our resources carefully. Lily learned that we should be grateful for what we have, and not take things for granted. + +From that day on, Lily made a promise to herself to be more mindful of how she used things, especially rare resources like oil. She knew that traveling was a privilege and that she should appreciate every moment of it. She also knew that taking care of the planet was important so that others could enjoy it too. +Once upon a time, there was a big green frog. He lived in a valley with lots of flowers and trees. The valley was very clean and the frog loved to jump around in it. + +One day, the frog saw a little bird that was stuck in a tree. The frog wanted to help the bird, so he tried to lift it out of the tree. But the frog was too small and he couldn't lift the bird. + +The frog was sad that he couldn't help the bird. Later that day, a big storm came and the valley flooded. The frog tried to swim to safety, but the water was too strong. The frog was swept away by the water and he never saw the valley again. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess. She loved to play outside in the rain. One day, she went outside and it was very wet. She jumped in puddles and laughed. But then, a big storm came and destroyed everything in the kingdom. The princess was sad because her castle was gone. But her friends helped her build a new castle and they all lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big sun that would rise every morning. The sun was so bright and made everything look happy. One day, a thief came to the town and stole some toys from the children. The children were sad and the thief was very bad. The next day, the sun rose again and the children played outside. They were playing very loud and having fun. The thief heard them and felt bad for what he did. He decided to return the toys and never steal again. From that day on, the sun rose every morning and the children played happily together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, when she woke up, she saw that it was very foggy outside. She got excited because she had never seen fog before. + +Lily and her friends went to the park to play. They ran around and played hide-and-seek in the fog. The fog was so deep that they could barely see each other. But they didn't mind because they were having so much fun. + +As the day went on, the fog started to clear up. Lily was sad because she wanted to play in the deep fog some more. But she knew that she could always come back another day to play in the fog again. And that made her very happy. The end. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. Lily wants to go first. She climbs up the ladder. Tom waits at the bottom. + +"Look at me, Tom!" Lily says. She sits on the slide. She is ready to go down. + +But then she sees a white note on the slide. It has some words on it. Lily does not know what they mean. She picks up the note. She tries to read it. + +"What is that, Lily?" Tom asks. He is curious. He wants to see the note too. + +"I don't know, Tom. It is a note. It has words. But I can't read them." Lily says. She shows the note to Tom. + +Tom looks at the note. He can't read it either. He thinks it is boring. He wants to slide. + +"Let me see, Lily." Tom says. He tries to take the note from Lily. + +But Lily does not want to give it to him. She thinks it is important. She wants to keep it. + +"No, Tom. It is mine. I found it." Lily says. She holds the note tight. + +Tom gets angry. He wants the note too. He pushes Lily. + +Lily falls off the slide. She drops the note. She hurts her knee. She starts to cry. + +Tom feels bad. He did not mean to hurt Lily. He picks up the note. He gives it back to Lily. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong. I should not have pushed you." Tom says. He helps Lily get up. + +Lily stops crying. She takes the note. She forgives Tom. + +"It's okay, Tom. I'm sorry too. I should have shared with you." Lily says. She hugs Tom. + +They are friends again. They decide to leave the note on the slide. Maybe someone else can read it. They go to play on the swings. They have fun. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to eat corn. They had a big bowl of corn on the table for dinner. Mom said they had to share and be tidy. + +Tom wanted to eat all the corn by himself. He took a big spoon and put some corn on his plate. Then he took another spoon and put more corn on his plate. He did not pass the bowl to Lily. + +Lily was angry. She wanted some corn too. She said, "Tom, pass me the corn. It is not fair. You have too much corn. I have no corn." + +Tom said, "No, I want all the corn. It is yummy. You can have something else." + +Lily said, "No, I want corn. Mom said we have to share. You are being mean and greedy." + +They started to argue and shout. The corn spilled on the table and on the floor. Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. + +She saw the mess and the angry twins. She said, "Tom and Lily, what are you doing? You are not being tidy or nice. You have to share and pass the corn. You have to say sorry and clean up." + +Tom and Lily felt bad. They said sorry to each other and to Mom. They passed the corn and took some on their plates. They helped Mom to wipe the table and the floor. They ate their corn and said it was good. They learned to share and be tidy. +Ben and Jen are twins. They live on a farm with Mom and Dad. They like to play with the animals and the plants. Sometimes they help Mom and Dad with the farm work. + +One day, Mom gives them a big apple to share. She says, "This is a special apple. It is very sweet and juicy. You can split it and eat it together." + +Ben and Jen are happy. They say, "Thank you, Mom!" They run to the yard with the apple. They find a big rock. They put the apple on the rock. They look for a stick to split the apple. + +But they cannot agree on who will split the apple. Ben says, "I will split it. I am older and stronger." Jen says, "No, I will split it. I am smarter and faster." They start to fight. They pull the stick from each other. They say, "It is mine! It is mine!" + +The apple falls from the rock. It rolls to the pig pen. The pigs see the apple. They run to the apple. They eat the apple. They make loud noises. They are very happy. + +Ben and Jen stop fighting. They see the pigs eating their apple. They are sad. They say, "Oh no! Our apple is gone! The pigs ate it!" They cry. They are very sorry. + +Mom hears them crying. She comes to the yard. She sees the pigs and the apple core. She sees Ben and Jen. They are dirty and sad. She says, "What happened, Ben and Jen? Where is your apple?" + +Ben and Jen tell Mom what happened. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We wanted to split the apple. But we fought. And the pigs ate it." They hug Mom. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We love you." + +Mom hugs them back. She says, "I love you, too, Ben and Jen. I am sorry you lost your apple. But I am glad you learned a lesson. Fighting is not good. Sharing is good. Next time, you can split the apple nicely. And you can enjoy it together." + +Ben and Jen nod. They say, "Yes, Mom. We will share. We will not fight." They smile. They say, "Can we have another apple, please?" + +Mom smiles. She says, "Maybe later. First, you have to wash your faces and hands. You are very dirty. Come on, let's go to the house." She takes them to the house. They wash up. They hug Mom again. They say, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best." +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a big pool with water. They have toys and balls in the pool. + +One day, Tom wants to go in the pool. He says to Anna, "Let's go in the water. It is fun and cool." But Anna does not want to go. She says, "No, I don't like the water. It is wet and cold." Tom says, "Please, Anna. Don't be stubborn. Come with me." But Anna shakes her head. She says, "No, no, no." + +Tom is sad. He goes to the pool alone. He puts on his hat and his floaties. He crawls into the water. He splashes and laughs. He throws the balls and the toys. He has a lot of fun. + +Anna watches Tom from the grass. She sees him having fun. She feels lonely. She thinks, "Maybe the water is not so bad. Maybe I can try it." She crawls to the pool. She touches the water with her hand. It is not so cold. It is nice. She smiles. She says, "Tom, can I join you?" Tom is happy. He says, "Yes, Anna. Come in. The water is fun and cool." Anna puts on her hat and her floaties. She crawls into the water. She splashes and laughs. She plays with the balls and the toys. She has a lot of fun. + +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play in the water. They are not stubborn anymore. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to help Mom in the kitchen. Mom is making a cake for Dad's birthday. She tells Lily and Ben to get some eggs and flour. + +Lily takes the eggs from the fridge. She is careful not to drop them. Ben gets the flour from the cupboard. He is strong and can lift the big bag. They bring the eggs and flour to Mom. + +Mom says, "Thank you, Lily and Ben. You are very good helpers. Now we need to weigh the eggs and flour. Can you help me with that?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They want to learn how to weigh. Mom shows them how to use the scale. She puts a bowl on the scale and turns it on. She says, "This is how we measure how much something is. We use grams. Can you say grams?" + +Lily and Ben repeat, "Grams!" + +Mom says, "Good. Now we need 200 grams of flour. Can you pour some flour into the bowl until the number on the scale says 200?" + +Lily and Ben take turns to pour some flour into the bowl. They watch the number on the scale go up. When it says 200, they stop. Mom says, "Well done! You did it!" + +Mom takes the bowl of flour and puts it on the stove. She says, "The stove is where we cook things. It is very hot. We have to be careful not to touch it. Can you say stove?" + +Lily and Ben repeat, "Stove!" + +Mom says, "Good. Now we need to crack the eggs and put them in another bowl. Can you help me with that?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They like to crack eggs. Mom gives them each an egg and shows them how to tap it gently on the edge of the bowl and open it. They try to do the same. They hear a pop and see the egg come out. They giggle. + +Mom says, "Good job! You cracked the eggs. Now we need to mix them with a fork. Can you do that?" + +Lily and Ben take the fork and stir the eggs in the bowl. They see the eggs turn yellow and smooth. They say, "Wow!" + +Mom says, "You are doing great! Now we need to add some sugar and butter and vanilla to the eggs and mix them some more. Then we will add the flour and mix it again. Then we will pour the batter into a cake pan and put it in the oven. The oven is part of the stove. It is very hot too. We have to be slow and careful when we put things in and take things out. Can you say slow?" + +Lily and Ben repeat, "Slow!" + +Mom says, "Good. Now let's finish the cake. It will be yummy and Dad will be happy. I love you, Lily and Ben. You are the best helpers ever." + +Lily and Ben hug Mom and say, "We love you too, Mom. You are the best Mom ever." +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big squash plant that grew many squashes. Some were big and some were small. Some were green and some were yellow. + +One day, they decided to pick some squashes and sell them to their neighbors. They made a sign that said "Squash for sale. Cheap." They put the sign on a table and put the squashes on the table too. + +Soon, a lady came by and saw the sign. She smiled and said, "Hello, Ben and Mia. What a nice squash plant you have. How much are your squashes?" + +Ben and Mia looked at each other. They did not know how much to ask. They had never sold anything before. They wanted to be fair and nice. + +"Please, lady, you can have any squash you want. You can pay what you think is good," Ben said. + +The lady was surprised and pleased. She picked a big yellow squash and gave Ben and Mia a shiny coin. "Thank you, Ben and Mia. This is a very cheap and good squash. You are very kind and smart." + +Ben and Mia thanked the lady and put the coin in a jar. They were happy and proud. They hoped more people would come and buy their squashes. They liked to share their garden with others. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box in the living room. It was full of shiny things and colorful papers. They wanted to decorate the box and make it their own house. + +"Let's put this star on the top," Lily said, holding a glittery sticker. + +"No, I want this heart," Ben said, grabbing a red paper. + +They started to argue and pull the things from each other. They made a big mess and tore some of the papers. + +Mom came in and saw the box and the twins. She was not happy. She had a thick book in her hand and a cup of coffee in the other. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "This box is for Grandma's birthday. I was going to wrap it and put her present inside." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They did not know it was for Grandma. They liked Grandma very much. She always gave them hugs and cookies. + +"We're sorry, Mom," they said. "We wanted to decorate the box and make it our house." + +Mom sighed. She put down her book and her coffee. She hugged the twins and said, "I know you were having fun, but you should always ask before you use something that is not yours. It is not nice to take or break other people's things. How would you feel if someone did that to your toys?" + +Lily and Ben thought about it. They would feel sad and angry. They did not want to make Grandma or Mom feel that way. + +"You're right, Mom," they said. "We're sorry. Can we help you fix the box and wrap it for Grandma?" + +Mom smiled. She said, "Yes, you can. But first, let's clean up this mess. And then, maybe we can have some cookies and milk. And maybe, later, we can find another box for you to decorate and make your own house." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They helped Mom clean up and wrap the box. They learned to respect other people's things and to ask before they use them. They also learned that decorating can be fun, but only if they do it with love and care. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to pretend they were astronauts and explore space. They had a big cardboard box that they used as a rocket. They put stickers and drawings on it to make it look like a real rocket. + +"Are you ready, Lily?" Ben asked. "We are going to mail ourselves to space!" + +"Yes, I'm ready, Ben!" Lily said. "But how do we mail ourselves?" + +Ben pointed to the flap on the box. "We just close this and write 'To Space' on it. Then we wait for the mailman to come and take us away." + +Lily nodded. She was a little scared, but she trusted Ben. He was her big brother and he always had fun ideas. They climbed into the box and closed the flap. They heard Ben's mom in the kitchen, but they did not tell her what they were doing. They wanted it to be a surprise. + +They waited and waited in the dark. They heard noises outside, but they did not know what they were. They imagined they were flying through the stars and planets. They talked about what they would see and do in space. They hoped they would meet some friendly aliens. + +Suddenly, they felt the box move. They heard a loud thump. They opened the flap and peeked out. They saw a big truck with a sign that said 'Mail'. They saw a man in a blue uniform holding their box. He looked surprised and confused. + +"Hey, what are you kids doing in here?" he asked. "This is not a toy. This is mail. You can't mail yourselves to space. That's dangerous and silly." + +Ben and Lily felt ashamed and scared. They did not know what to say. They wanted to go back home. They wanted to see their mom. They wanted to hug their toys. + +"Sorry, mister," Ben said. "We were just playing. We did not mean to cause trouble." + +The man sighed. He put the box down and opened it. He helped Ben and Lily out. He looked at the address on the box. He saw it was the same as the house next door. + +"Is this where you live?" he asked. + +Ben and Lily nodded. + +"OK, then. Come on, I'll take you back. But don't ever do this again, OK? It's not safe. And it's not how you get to space. If you want to learn about space, you should read some books or watch some shows. Maybe one day, you can be real astronauts. But for now, you should stay on the ground and play with your toys." + +Ben and Lily agreed. They followed the man to their house. They saw their mom waiting for them. She looked worried and angry. She hugged them and scolded them. She thanked the mailman and apologized to him. She took them inside and gave them some cookies and milk. She told them they were grounded for a week. + +Ben and Lily felt sorry for what they did. They learned their lesson. They decided to play with their toys in a different way. They still liked to pretend they were astronauts, but they did not try to mail themselves to space anymore. They knew it was not a good idea. They knew it was better to stay home and be safe. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys on the porch. They liked to pretend they were pirates and had a big ship and a treasure chest. Tom had a wooden sword and Lily had a hat with a feather. + +"Arrr, I am Captain Tom and this is my ship!" Tom said. "You are my first mate, Lily, and we have to guard the treasure from the bad pirates!" + +"Arrr, yes, Captain Tom!" Lily said. "We are brave and strong and we can fight anyone who tries to take our treasure!" + +But then they heard a loud bark and saw a big dog running towards them. The dog was black and brown and had sharp teeth. It looked angry and hungry. Tom and Lily were scared and dropped their toys. + +"Help, help, it's a monster!" Lily cried. "Run, Tom, run!" + +Tom and Lily ran into the house and slammed the door behind them. The dog jumped on the porch and sniffed their toys. It grabbed Tom's sword with its mouth and shook it hard. It broke the sword into pieces and threw them on the floor. Then it did the same with Lily's hat. It tore the feather and the hat and made a big mess. + +Tom and Lily watched from the window and felt sad and angry. They wanted their toys back. They wanted the dog to go away. They wanted to play pirates again. + +"Bad dog, bad dog, go away!" Tom shouted. "You are not a pirate, you are a thief! You broke our toys and ruined our game!" + +The dog heard Tom and looked at him. It wagged its tail and barked. It wanted to play with Tom and Lily. It did not know it had done something wrong. It thought the toys were for it. + +But Tom and Lily did not want to play with the dog. They were afraid of it. They felt ashamed that they had run away and left their toys. They wished they had been brave and strong like pirates. They wished they had a real sword and a real hat. They wished they had a friend who would help them. +Tom and Lily were playing in the yard when they saw big dark clouds in the sky. They heard a loud noise like a big lion roaring. They ran inside the house and asked their mom what was happening. + +Mom said, "There is a hurricane coming. It is a very strong wind that can blow things away and make a lot of rain. We have to stay inside and be safe." + +Tom and Lily were scared. They hugged their mom and went to the living room. They saw their toys and books on the floor. They wanted to play with them, but mom said, "No, we have to put them away. The hurricane can break the windows and soak everything. We don't want our things to get wet and ruined." + +Tom and Lily helped mom put their toys and books in a big box. They put the box in the closet. Then they sat on the couch and waited for the hurricane to pass. They looked outside and saw the trees bending and the water splashing. They saw a blue car flying in the air and landing on the roof of the house across the street. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. + +"That's scary!" Lily said. + +Mom said, "Don't worry, we are safe here. The hurricane will go away soon. Then we can go outside and see if we can help our neighbors. Maybe they need some food or water or a hug." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They felt better. They snuggled with mom and sang a song. They hoped the hurricane would go away soon and the sun would come out again. +Tim and Lily liked to play number games. They counted their toys, their fingers, their steps. They had fun and learned a lot. One day, they decided to play a new game. They called it number exercise. + +"Let's see who can do more exercises," Tim said. "We can count how many we do. Like this: one, two, three, four..." + +He started to do jumping jacks. Lily nodded and joined him. She said the numbers too. They did ten jumping jacks, then ten push-ups, then ten sit-ups. They were tired, but happy. + +"Let's do more," Tim said. "How about we do twenty of each?" + +Lily shook her head. She was too tired. She wanted to rest. + +"No, thank you," she said. "I think ten is enough. You can do more if you want, but I'm done." + +Tim frowned. He wanted to do more. He wanted to win. He thought Lily was lazy. He was not generous. He did not share his game. + +"Fine," he said. "But I'm going to do more. And I'm going to count louder. Like this: ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR..." + +He started to do more jumping jacks. He counted very loud. He did not care if Lily heard him. He did not care if he hurt her feelings. He did twenty jumping jacks, then twenty push-ups, then twenty sit-ups. He was very tired, but proud. + +"I did it," he said. "I did more than you. I win. You lose. Ha ha ha." + +He looked at Lily. He expected her to be sad. He expected her to say sorry. He expected her to ask him to play again. But she did not. + +She looked at him. She was not sad. She was angry. She did not say sorry. She did not ask him to play again. She said something else. + +"You are mean," she said. "You are not my friend. You are not fun. You are loud. You are rude. You are selfish. I don't like you. Go away." + +She got up and left. She took her toys with her. She did not look back. She did not say goodbye. + +Tim was shocked. He did not expect that. He did not like that. He felt bad. He felt lonely. He felt sorry. He wanted to say sorry. He wanted to play again. He wanted to be friends. But it was too late. + +Lily was gone. The game was over. The end. +Sara liked to number things. She had a sheet of paper with many boxes. She wrote one, two, three, and so on in the boxes. She was very proud of her sheet. She showed it to her mom and dad. They said she was very smart and gave her a hug. + +One day, Sara wanted to number something else. She saw a big cake on the table. It looked yummy. She thought it would be fun to number the slices. She took a knife and cut the cake into pieces. She wrote one, two, three, and so on on the pieces with frosting. She was very happy with her work. + +But when mom and dad came home, they were not happy. They saw the cake and the numbers. They said Sara was very naughty. They said the cake was for grandma's birthday. They said Sara ruined the cake and made a mess. They said Sara had to say sorry to grandma and help clean up. + +Sara felt very bad. She did not mean to make mom and dad angry. She did not mean to spoil grandma's birthday. She said sorry to grandma and helped clean up. She learned that she should not number things that are not hers. She learned that she should ask before she touches something. She learned that she should be careful with knives and frosting. She hugged mom and dad and grandma and said she loved them. They said they loved her too and gave her a kiss. They said she was still smart, but she had to be more respectful. They said they would make a new cake for grandma. They said Sara could have a small slice if she was good. Sara said she would be good. She said she would number her sheet of paper instead. She said she liked cake, but she liked her family more. +Lily was playing in her room with her dolls. She liked to dress them up in different clothes and make them talk. She had a lot of clothes for her dolls, but she did not have enough hangers to hang them in her closet. She asked her mom if she could have some more hangers. + +"Mom, can I have more hangers for my dolls?" she called. + +"Sure, honey, I have some extra hangers in my room. You can come and get them," her mom answered. + +Lily ran to her mom's room and saw a pile of hangers on the bed. She picked up some of them and felt how soft they were. They were not like the hard plastic hangers she had in her room. They were covered with fluffy fabric and had cute animals on them. + +"Wow, these hangers are so soft and pretty! Can I have them, mom?" she asked. + +"Of course, sweetie, they are yours. I got them for you as a surprise. Do you like them?" her mom asked. + +"I love them, mom! Thank you so much! They are perfect for my dolls!" Lily said. + +She hugged her mom and ran back to her room with the soft hangers. She hung her dolls' clothes on them and admired how they looked. She was very happy with her new hangers. She thanked her mom again and continued to play with her dolls. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the forest near their home. The forest has many trees and animals. Tom and Lily like to look for birds and bugs and flowers. + +One day, they go to the forest and see something new. There is a big fire in the forest. The fire is red and orange and loud. The fire makes smoke and heat. The fire burns the trees and the animals. Tom and Lily are scared. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Tom says. "The fire is bad. It can hurt us." + +"Where do we run, Tom?" Lily says. "The fire is everywhere." + +"Follow me, Lily. I know a way out." Tom says. He holds Lily's hand and runs. He runs to a big rock. The rock is rough and hard. The rock is not on fire. Tom and Lily hide behind the rock. + +They wait for a long time. They hear sirens and horns. They see lights and water. They see people and trucks. The people and trucks are firefighters. The firefighters fight the fire. They use water and tools. They stop the fire. + +Tom and Lily are happy. They are safe. The firefighters see them and help them. They give them water and hugs. They take them to their home. + +"Thank you, firefighters." Tom and Lily say. "You are brave and good. You saved the forest and us." + +"You are welcome, Tom and Lily." The firefighters say. "You are smart and strong. You stayed calm and found a safe place. You are heroes too." +Lily liked to draw with her pencil. She drew many things: flowers, stars, animals, and people. She drew her family, her friends, and her teacher. She drew on paper, on cardboard, and on the wall. + +One day, she drew a big picture of her grandma. Grandma was elderly, but she was very kind and funny. She had white hair, glasses, and a smile. Lily used many colors to make her picture beautiful. She was very proud of her picture. + +She wanted to show her picture to grandma. She asked her mom to help her hang it on the wall. Mom said yes, and they found a tape and a good spot. They hung the picture on the wall, next to a clock and a photo. + +Grandma came to visit that afternoon. She saw the picture and smiled. She hugged Lily and said, "Thank you, my dear. This is a wonderful gift. You are a very good artist." Lily was happy. She loved her grandma and her pencil. +Sara liked to create things with her toys. She had many blocks, dolls, cars and animals. She liked to make stories with them and pretend they were alive. Sometimes she watched television with her mom and dad, but she liked to create more. + +One day, she decided to create her own television. She took a big cardboard box and cut a hole in it. She drew buttons and dials on the sides. She found some old magazines and cut out pictures of people and animals. She glued them on pieces of paper and made them into slides. She put the slides in the box and moved them around. + +She called her mom and dad to see her television. "Look, I made a television!" she said proudly. "Do you want to watch my show?" + +Her mom and dad smiled and sat down on the couch. Sara turned on her television and showed them her slides. She made voices for the characters and told them what was happening. She had a slide of a charming princess who lived in a castle, a slide of a brave knight who fought a dragon, a slide of a funny clown who made jokes, and a slide of a cute puppy who did tricks. + +Her mom and dad clapped and cheered for her show. They told her she was very creative and clever. They hugged her and kissed her. Sara felt happy and proud. She liked to create things with her toys. She liked to make her mom and dad happy. She liked to watch her own television. +Lily was sad. She did not want to go to school. School was difficult and boring. She wanted to stay at home and play with her toys. + +"Come on, Lily, it's time to get ready," her mom said. "You have to go to school. You will learn new things and make new friends." + +Lily shook her head. She did not want to learn new things or make new friends. She wanted to play with her old things and her old friends. She grabbed her favorite doll and hugged it tight. + +"No, no, no!" she cried. "I don't want to go to school!" + +She ran to her room and slammed the door. She threw her doll on the bed and started to tear its dress. She was angry and scared. + +Her mom knocked on the door. She opened it and saw Lily and the doll. + +"Oh, Lily, what have you done?" she asked. "Why did you tear your doll's dress? She was your best friend." + +Lily looked at her mom and the doll. She felt sorry and sad. She did not mean to tear the dress. She loved her doll. + +"I'm sorry, mom," she said. "I'm sorry, doll. I was mad. I don't want to go to school." + +Her mom hugged her and kissed her. She picked up the doll and the dress. + +"It's okay, Lily," she said. "I understand. School can be difficult sometimes. But it can also be fun and exciting. You can do many things at school. You can draw, sing, read, write, count, play, and more. You can meet new people who can be your friends. You can share your doll with them and they can share their toys with you. School is not so bad, Lily. You can try it and see." + +Lily looked at her mom and the doll. She felt curious and brave. She wanted to try new things and meet new people. She wanted to share her doll and play with other toys. + +"Okay, mom," she said. "I will try school. But can you fix my doll's dress?" + +"Of course, Lily," her mom said. "I will fix it for you. And I will be here when you come back from school. I will be proud of you, Lily. You are a good girl." + +Lily smiled and hugged her mom and her doll. She was ready to go to school. She hoped it would be fun and exciting. She hoped she would make new friends. She hoped her doll would like it too. +Lily and Ben like to play in the garden. They see many things that make them happy. They see flowers, birds, bees and butterflies. They also see ants. Ants are very small and busy. They work hard and carry things. + +One day, Lily and Ben find a big ant hill. They watch the ants go in and out. They see some ants with wings. They are the queen ants. They are very beautiful. They can fly and order the other ants. Lily and Ben want to be like them. + +They pretend to be queen ants. They make paper wings and stick them on their backs. They find some sticks and use them as crowns. They tell each other what to do. They order the flowers, the birds, the bees and the butterflies. They have fun. + +But they forget about the ants. The ants do not like Lily and Ben. They think they are mean and loud. They want them to go away. They bite their feet and legs. They make them itch and hurt. + +Lily and Ben cry. They run away from the ant hill. They take off their wings and crowns. They say sorry to the ants. They learn to be nice and quiet. They do not order anyone anymore. They play with the ants. They are friends. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were explorers, looking for treasure and adventure. They saw a big pipe sticking out of the ground. It looked like a secret tunnel. + +"Let's go inside!" Tom said. "Maybe we'll find something cool!" + +"OK, but be careful!" Lily said. "It might be dark and scary!" + +They crawled into the pipe. It was dark and damp. They heard strange noises. They felt something tickle their feet. + +"Look, Tom!" Lily said. "There are bugs in here! Big bugs!" + +Tom looked down. He saw ants, spiders, and worms crawling on the floor of the pipe. They were bigger than his hand. He felt afraid. + +"Let's get out of here!" Tom said. "These bugs are too big!" + +They tried to turn around, but they couldn't. The pipe was too narrow. They felt trapped. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. "We're stuck in the pipe!" + +No one heard them. They felt alone and sad. + +They wished they had never gone into the pipe. They wished they were back in the garden, playing with their toys and their dog. + +They didn't know that something strange was happening to them. They didn't know that the pipe was magic. They didn't know that they were shrinking. + +Soon, they were smaller than the bugs. They could see the light at the end of the pipe. They could see the grass and the flowers. They could see their dog, Spot, running towards them. + +"Spot, Spot!" they called. "We're here! We're here!" + +Spot heard them. He saw them. He sniffed them. He licked them. + +He thought they were lovely. He thought they were his new toys. He picked them up with his mouth. He carried them to his basket. He laid down with them. He wagged his tail. + +He was happy. He had found treasure and adventure. He had found Tom and Lily. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. They have a big box of toys. They have cars, balls, dolls, and a hammer. + +One day, they want to play with the hammer. They both grab the hammer. They pull and pull. They do not want to share. They are angry. + +"Give me the hammer!" Tim says. + +"No, it is mine!" Sam says. + +They hear a loud noise. It is Mom. She is not happy. She sees the hammer. She sees the broken vase. She sees the mess. + +"Who did this?" Mom says. + +Tim and Sam are scared. They do not want to get in trouble. They look at each other. They do not know what to say. + +They wish they were nice. They wish they were dependable. They wish they played with other toys. They wish they said sorry. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a shiny thing on the grass. It was a crystal. It was very pretty and sparkly. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. "It's like a rainbow!" + +"Can I touch it?" Ben asked. + +Lily shrugged. "I don't know. It looks delicate. Maybe it will break." + +Ben was curious. He wanted to touch the crystal. He reached out his hand. + +"I dare you to touch it!" Lily said. + +Ben touched the crystal. It felt smooth and cold. He smiled. + +"It's not breaking!" he said. "It's strong!" + +Lily was surprised. She wanted to touch it too. She reached out her hand. + +"Can I touch it?" she asked. + +Ben nodded. "Yes, you can. It's nice!" + +Lily touched the crystal. It felt smooth and cold. She smiled. + +"It is nice!" she said. "Can we keep it?" + +Ben nodded. "Yes, we can. It's ours!" + +Lily and Ben hugged the crystal. They were happy. They had found a treasure. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play with their toys in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is not on a leash. It runs towards them and barks. + +"Go away, dog!" Tom says. He picks up a stick and waves it at the dog. He wants to display that he is not afraid. He hopes the dog will leave them alone. + +But the dog does not go away. It growls and shows its teeth. It is a threat. It wants to bite Tom and Anna. Tom and Anna are scared. They hug each other and cry. + +"Help, help!" they shout. They hope someone will hear them and save them. + +A man hears them. He is the dog's owner. He runs to the park and sees the dog. He is angry. He calls the dog and puts a leash on it. He says sorry to Tom and Anna. + +"I'm sorry, kids. My dog is not kind. He is bad. He escaped from the house. He should not be here. Are you okay?" he says. + +Tom and Anna nod. They are okay. They are glad the man came. They thank him. + +"It's okay. I'm sorry again. Be careful, kids. Don't play with strange dogs. They can be dangerous. Bye," he says. He takes the dog away. + +Tom and Anna are happy. They are safe. They hug each other and smile. They go back to their toys and play. They are friends. +Sam and Tom were brothers. They liked to play with cars and balls and blocks. One day, they saw a shiny thing on the table. It was an ashtray. It had some gray stuff and a red stick in it. + +"Look, Tom, what is this?" Sam asked. + +"I don't know, Sam. Maybe it is a toy. Can we play with it?" Tom said. + +They took the ashtray and went to their room. They put it on the floor and pretended it was a spaceship. They made noises and moved it around. + +"Zoom, zoom, we are going to the moon!" Sam said. + +"Beep, beep, we are ready to land!" Tom said. + +They did not remember that the red stick was a fire. They did not see the smoke. They did not hear the alarm. They did not smell the burn. + +Soon, the ashtray was very hot. It set the carpet on fire. The fire spread to the curtains and the bed. The room was full of flames. + +"Help, help, it is hot!" Sam cried. + +"Help, help, we are trapped!" Tom screamed. + +But no one heard them. No one came to save them. They were too late. Sam and Tom were gone. The ashtray was still on the floor. It was not a toy. It was a bad thing. +Lily liked to watch the birds in the park. She liked their colors and their songs. She wanted to have a bird of her own. One day, she saw a man selling birds in cages. She ran to him and asked, "Can I have a bird, please?" + +The man looked at Lily and said, "No, you can't. These birds are not for kids. They are expensive and need a lot of care. Go away, you are bothering me." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She thought the man was very rude. She wanted to help the birds. She waited until the man was busy with another customer. Then she sneaked behind his stall and opened one of the cages. She took out a yellow bird and said, "Don't worry, little bird. I will release you. You can fly free in the sky." + +She threw the bird in the air and watched it fly away. She smiled and felt happy. But the man saw what she did and shouted, "Hey, you! You stole my bird! Come back here, you little thief!" + +Lily was scared and ran away. She ran to her mom, who was waiting for her near the swings. She hugged her mom and said, "Mom, I did something bad. But I also did something good. I released a bird from a cage. The man was rude and mean. He wanted to keep the birds locked up." + +Her mom looked at her and said, "Lily, I understand that you love birds and you wanted to help them. But you can't take things that don't belong to you. That is wrong and it hurts other people. You have to say sorry to the man and give him back his money." + +Lily nodded and said, "OK, mom. I'm sorry. I will do that. But can we also buy some seeds and feed the birds in the park? Maybe they will be happy and sing for us." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can do that. That is a nice thing to do. Come on, let's go." +Lily was a big girl who liked to help her mom. She helped her mom make the bed, fold the clothes and water the plants. She felt happy when her mom said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good helper." + +One day, Lily saw her mom was sad. Her mom had a red ear and it hurt a lot. Lily asked, "Mom, what is wrong with your ear?" + +Her mom said, "I have an ear infection, Lily. It makes my ear feel hot and sore. I need to go to the doctor and get some medicine." + +Lily wanted to help her mom feel better. She said, "I can help you, mom. I can give you a hug and a kiss. I can get you some water and a pillow. I can sing you a song and read you a book." + +Her mom smiled and said, "You are very sweet, Lily. You are the best helper ever. You make my ear feel a little bit better." + +Lily hugged her mom and said, "I love you, mom. You will be okay. The doctor will make your ear easy again." +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were animals or cars or superheroes. They had a lot of fun, but they also made a lot of mess. + +Mom was in the kitchen, making dinner. She was very busy and tired. She had a lot of work to do and she felt weak. She wanted to relax, but she had no time. She heard Ben and Lily shouting and laughing. She smiled, but she also wished they would be quieter. + +The phone rang. It was Dad. He was calling from his office. He wanted to say hello and ask how they were. Mom answered the phone and tried to sound happy. She told Dad that she loved him and that Ben and Lily were fine. She also told him that she was weak and that she needed to relax. + +Dad heard Mom's voice and he knew she was not happy. He felt sorry for her and he wanted to help her. He told her that he loved her too and that he was proud of her. He also told her that he had a surprise for her. He said he would be home soon and that he had something to make her relax. + +Mom was curious and excited. She wondered what the surprise was. She thanked Dad and said goodbye. She hung up the phone and smiled. She felt a little better. She decided to finish dinner and then relax with Dad and the kids. + +Ben and Lily heard Mom talking on the phone. They stopped playing and ran to her. They wanted to know who it was and what they said. They asked Mom many questions. Mom told them it was Dad and that he had a surprise for them. She also told them that they had to help her clean up the mess and set the table. She said they had to be good and quiet and let her relax. + +Ben and Lily nodded and agreed. They loved Dad and they loved surprises. They also loved Mom and they wanted her to be happy. They helped her with the chores and then waited for Dad to come home. They wondered what the surprise was. They hoped it was something fun and relaxing. +Sara and Ben are playing in the living room. They have many toys and books, but they are bored. They want to do something new and fun. + +They notice a big envelope on the table. It is white and has a red stamp on it. They wonder what is inside. They think it is a letter from their grandma, who lives far away. + +They run to the table and grab the envelope. They try to open it, but it is hard. They pull and tear, but they cannot see what is inside. + +"Stop!" Mom says. She comes into the living room and sees the mess. She is angry. "That is not your envelope. That is mine. It is very important. You should not touch it." + +Sara and Ben feel sorry. They did not know it was Mom's envelope. They thought it was a surprise for them. + +"Sorry, Mom," they say. "We wanted to see what was inside. We thought it was from grandma." + +Mom sighs. She is not happy, but she loves Sara and Ben. She hugs them and says, "I know you were curious, but you should always ask before you touch something that is not yours. This envelope has some papers that I need for my work. They are fast and easy to lose. You could have ruined them." + +Sara and Ben nod. They understand. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We will not touch your things again. Can we help you fix the envelope?" + +Mom smiles. She says, "Thank you, Sara and Ben. That is very kind of you. Yes, you can help me. We can use some tape and glue to put the envelope back together. Then we can write a letter to grandma and put it in another envelope. How does that sound?" + +Sara and Ben smile too. They say, "That sounds great, Mom. We love you and we love grandma. Can we draw some pictures for her too?" + +Mom says, "Of course you can. She will love that. Come on, let's go to the kitchen and find some paper and crayons. And some cookies too. You are good kids, and I am proud of you." +Tom was excited to go to the university with his mom. She worked there and sometimes she took him to see her office and the big library. Tom liked to look at the books and the pictures on the walls. + +Today, mom had a special surprise for Tom. She said they would meet someone he would recognize. Tom wondered who it could be. He thought maybe it was his dad, who also worked at the university, or his grandma, who sometimes visited them. + +They walked along the hall and mom knocked on a door. The door opened and Tom saw a friendly face. It was his teacher, Miss Lee! Tom was so happy to see her. He ran to her and gave her a hug. + +"Hello, Tom! I'm so glad you came to see me!" Miss Lee said. "Do you know why I'm here?" + +Tom shook his head. He did not know. + +"I'm here to learn more things, just like you do at school. The university is a place where people can learn many things, even when they are grown up. Isn't that cool?" Miss Lee explained. + +Tom nodded. He thought that was very cool. He wanted to learn more things too, like how to read and write and count. + +"Maybe one day you can come to the university too, Tom. You are a very smart and curious boy. I'm sure you would enjoy it here." Miss Lee said. + +Tom smiled. He liked that idea. He liked Miss Lee and he liked the university. He was excited to learn more things with her and his mom. He thanked Miss Lee for the surprise and said goodbye. He hoped to see her again soon. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. They have a big box of gum. Gum is sweet and sticky. They can make shapes with gum. + +One day, they see a new boy in the park. His name is Sam. He has a bike and a hat. He looks fun. Lily and Ben want to play with him. + +"Hi, Sam!" Lily says. "We are Lily and Ben. Do you want to play with us?" + +Sam smiles. He likes to make new friends. "Sure, I want to play with you. What are you playing?" + +"We are playing with gum. We can make animals and stars and cars. Do you like gum?" Ben asks. + +Sam nods. He likes gum too. He has some in his pocket. "I like gum. Can I join you?" + +Lily and Ben are happy. They say yes. They give Sam some gum. They sit on the grass and start to make shapes. They are ready to have fun. + +They make a dog, a cat, a bird, a sun, a moon, and a bike. They show each other their shapes. They laugh and talk. They are having a good time. + +They are friends. They like to play with gum. They are happy. +Lily was a kind goat who lived on a farm. She liked to play with her friends, the chickens, the pigs and the cows. She also liked to eat grass and hay, and drink water from the pond. + +One day, a new goat came to the farm. His name was Max, and he had big horns on his head. He looked very strong and proud. He said to Lily, "Hello, I am Max. I am the best goat on this farm. I can run faster, jump higher and weigh more than you. Do you want to see?" + +Lily was curious, but also a little scared. She said, "Okay, I will see. How can we know who weighs more?" + +Max said, "We can use the scale. It is a big thing that tells you how heavy you are. You stand on it, and it shows a number. The bigger the number, the heavier you are. Come, I will show you." + +They went to the barn, where the farmer kept the scale. Max went first, and stood on the scale. It showed 80. He said, "See, I weigh 80. That is a lot. Now, you try." + +Lily went next, and stood on the scale. It showed 60. She said, "I weigh 60. That is less than you." + +Max said, "Ha, I told you. I am the best goat. You are too small and weak. You should not play with me. Go away." + +Lily felt sad and hurt. She did not understand why Max was so mean. She ran away, and looked for her friends. She found them near the pond, and told them what happened. They said, "Don't worry, Lily. You are a kind goat. We like you. Max is not nice. He does not know how to be a friend. You can play with us." + +Lily smiled, and felt better. She said, "Thank you, friends. You are kind too. I am happy to play with you." + +They played together, and had fun. They did not care about the scale, or the horns, or the numbers. They cared about each other. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play outside with their ball. One day, they go to the street with their ball. They see a big dog. The dog is red and has long hair. The dog looks angry. + +"Hello, dog!" Ben says. He wants to pet the dog. He goes near the dog. + +"Ben, no!" Lily says. She is scared of the dog. She pulls Ben back. "The dog can bite!" + +The dog barks loud. He shows his teeth. He runs to Ben and Lily. He wants to bite their ball. + +"Help!" Ben and Lily scream. They drop their ball and run away. They go to their house. They close the door. + +The dog bites their ball. He makes a hole in it. He is happy. He takes the ball and goes away. + +Ben and Lily are sad. They lost their ball. They hug each other. + +"Mom, dad!" they call. "A red dog bit our ball!" + +Mom and dad come. They see their twins. They are dirty and scared. They hug them. + +"It's okay," mom says. "We can get you a new ball." + +"Really?" Ben and Lily ask. + +"Yes, really," dad says. "But next time, be careful. Don't go near strange dogs. They can be dangerous." + +"Okay," Ben and Lily say. They learn their lesson. They love their mom and dad. They hope the red dog is nice to other kids. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with boats. They have a big tub of water in the garden. They put their boats in the water and make them sail. + +"Look, my boat is fast!" Tom says. He has a red boat with a white sail. + +"My boat is pretty!" Lily says. She has a yellow boat with a blue sail. She puts an orange on her boat. The orange is round and sweet. + +"Why do you have an orange on your boat?" Tom asks. + +"Because it is fun!" Lily says. "And it makes my boat smell good!" + +They watch their boats sail in the water. They splash and laugh. + +But then, a big wind comes. It blows hard and makes the water move. The boats tip and rock. The orange falls off Lily's boat. + +"Oh no, my orange!" Lily cries. She tries to reach for it, but it is too far. + +Tom sees Lily is sad. He wants to help. He takes his boat and sails it to the orange. He picks up the orange and sails it back to Lily. + +"Here, Lily, I have your orange!" Tom says. He gives her the orange. + +"Thank you, Tom, you are very kind!" Lily says. She smiles and hugs him. + +They share the orange. They peel it and eat it. It is juicy and yummy. They are happy. + +They put their boats in the water again. They make them sail. They are careful not to lose their oranges. They are friends. +Sam liked to play with his toy cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He liked to make them race and crash on the floor. Sometimes he pretended to be a mechanic and fix his cars with his tools. + +One day, he saw a big shiny car outside his window. It was a wealthy man's car. It had a long nose and a loud roar. Sam wanted to see the car up close. He ran outside and crossed the street. He did not look for cars or people. + +"Hey, kid, what are you doing?" a voice shouted. It was the mechanic who worked at the garage. He saw Sam running towards the wealthy man's car. He was afraid Sam would get hurt or damage the car. He ran after Sam and grabbed his arm. + +"Ow, you cut me!" Sam cried. He felt a sharp pain on his arm. The mechanic had a wrench in his hand. He did not mean to cut Sam, but he was in a hurry. He looked at Sam's arm and saw a small cut. It was bleeding a little. + +"I'm sorry, kid, I didn't mean to cut you. Are you okay?" the mechanic said. He felt bad for hurting Sam. He took a cloth from his pocket and wrapped it around Sam's arm. He tried to calm him down. + +Sam stopped crying. He looked at the mechanic and the car. He felt curious and scared. He did not know the mechanic or the wealthy man. He wondered why they had such a big car. + +"Who are you? Who is he?" Sam asked, pointing at the car and the man. + +"I'm a mechanic. I fix cars. He is a wealthy man. He owns the car. He pays me to fix it. It is a very expensive car. You should not touch it or run near it. It is dangerous. You could get hurt or break it. Do you understand?" the mechanic explained. + +Sam nodded. He understood a little. He liked cars, but he did not like to get cut or yelled at. He decided to go back to his toy cars. They were safer and more fun. + +"Can I go now?" Sam asked. + +"Yes, you can go. But be careful. And don't cross the street without looking. And don't play with strangers' cars. Okay?" the mechanic said. + +"Okay. Thank you. Bye." Sam said. + +He ran back to his house. He hugged his toy cars. He was happy to have them. He did not want a big shiny car anymore. He liked his small colorful cars better. +Lily was a gifted girl who liked to make things with her hands. She could twist paper, clay, and yarn into shapes and patterns. She made animals, flowers, and stars for her friends and family. + +One day, she wanted to make a candle for her mom's birthday. She asked her dad to help her. He gave her some wax, a wick, and a mold. He showed her how to melt the wax and pour it into the mold. He told her to be careful, because the wax was hot. + +Lily waited for the wax to cool down. Then she took the candle out of the mold. It was white and smooth. She wanted to make it more colorful. She found some crayons and peeled off the paper. She used a knife to cut small pieces of crayon and sprinkled them on the candle. She put the candle in the oven for a few minutes, until the crayon melted and made swirls of color. + +She took the candle out of the oven and let it dry. She was proud of her work. She wrapped the candle in a shiny paper and tied a ribbon around it. She wrote a card that said, "Happy birthday, Mom. I love you. Lily." + +She gave the candle to her mom the next morning. Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "Thank you, Lily. This is a beautiful candle. You are so gifted and creative. I love you, too." She lit the candle and put it on the table. They had a yummy breakfast and sang happy birthday. Lily was happy. She had made a special gift for her mom. +Sara and her mom went to a hotel for a vacation. They had a big room with a soft bed and a window. Sara liked to look out the window and see the cars and the trees and the birds. + +One day, Sara saw a man with a cart outside their door. He had many towels and sheets and soap on the cart. He knocked on the door and said, "Hello, I am here to clean your room. May I come in?" + +Sara's mom said, "Yes, please. Thank you for your help." She opened the door and let the man in. He smiled and said, "You're welcome. I hope you enjoy your stay." + +Sara watched the man as he changed the sheets, made the bed, cleaned the bathroom, and emptied the trash. She saw that he had a name tag that said, "Leo". She thought he was very nice and hard-working. + +She wanted to do something thoughtful for him. She looked around the room and saw a glass of water on the table. She picked it up and walked to the cart. She saw a bottle of water on the cart. She opened it and poured some water into the glass. She filled the glass to the top. Then she put the bottle back on the cart and the glass next to it. + +She said, "Leo, I filled a glass of water for you. You must be thirsty after working so much. Here you go." + +Leo looked at the glass and then at Sara. He was surprised and touched by her gesture. He said, "Thank you, Sara. That is very thoughtful of you. You are very kind and sweet. I appreciate it very much." + +He took the glass and drank the water. He felt refreshed and happy. He said, "You made my day, Sara. Thank you again." + +Sara smiled and said, "You're welcome, Leo. Thank you for cleaning our room. You are very good at your job." + +They both smiled and said goodbye. Sara and her mom left the room and went to have fun. Leo finished his work and went to his next room. He felt glad that he met Sara and that she filled a glass of water for him. He thought she was a special girl. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play and learn together. One day, they go to the park with their teacher. The teacher gives them a task. She says, "I want you to observe the animals and plants in the park. What do you see? What do they do? How are they different?" + +Anna and Ben are excited. They take their notebooks and pencils. They walk around the park. They see birds, squirrels, flowers, trees, and more. They draw and write what they observe. They also talk to each other. + +"Look, Ben, this bird has a red head and a black body. It is very pretty. It sings a nice song. Do you know what it is called?" Anna asks. + +"I think it is a cardinal. My dad told me about it. It is a gifted bird. It can remember where it hides its seeds. It can also copy other sounds. It is very smart," Ben says. + +"Wow, that is amazing. I want to learn more about it. Can we watch it for a while?" Anna says. + +"Sure, let's observe it. Maybe it will do something funny or interesting," Ben says. + +They sit on a bench and observe the cardinal. They see it fly, hop, peck, and sing. They smile and laugh. They have fun. + +Soon, the teacher calls them. It is time for lunch. They join the other children. They share their notebooks and pencils. They show and tell what they observed. The teacher praises them. She says, "You did a great job. You are very gifted. You have good eyes and ears. You have good words and pictures. You are good observers and learners." + +Anna and Ben are happy. They thank the teacher. They eat their lunch. They enjoy their food and their friends. They look forward to observing more things in the park. They love to play and learn together. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park when they saw a big panda. The panda was black and white and had a round belly. Lila and Ben liked pandas and wanted to say hello. + +"Hello, panda!" Lila said, waving her hand. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The panda looked at Lila and Ben and growled. It was not a friendly panda. It was a fierce panda. It had sharp teeth and claws and it did not like strangers. + +"Go away, little humans!" the panda said, showing its teeth. "This is my park and you are not welcome here!" + +Lila and Ben were scared of the fierce panda. They trembled and backed away. They did not want to make the panda angry. + +"Sorry, panda!" Ben said, holding Lila's hand. "We did not know you lived here. We will leave you alone." + +The panda snorted and watched them go. It was glad that the little humans were gone. It did not like to share its park with anyone. + +Lila and Ben ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. They told her about the fierce panda and how they trembled. + +"Wow, that sounds scary!" their mom said, hugging them. "But you did the right thing. You should never bother wild animals. They can be dangerous and unpredictable." + +Lila and Ben nodded. They learned their lesson. They decided to play with their toys instead of the panda. They hoped the panda would find a friend who was not a human. +Sam and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the backyard. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to make them zoom and crash on the grass. + +"Let's sort our cars by color," Sam said. "I have red, blue, and yellow cars. What do you have?" + +"I have green, purple, and pink cars," Lily said. "And I have one white car. It is very pale. It looks like snow." + +They put their cars in piles according to their colors. They counted how many cars they had in each pile. They had fun sorting their cars. + +But then they saw a big tire lying on the ground. It was dirty and old. It had no air in it. It looked like it came from a truck. + +"Wow, look at that tire!" Sam said. "It is huge! Can we play with it?" + +"Sure, let's play with it," Lily said. "Maybe we can roll it or sit in it or hide in it." + +They ran to the tire and tried to lift it. But it was too heavy for them. They pushed it and pulled it, but it did not move. + +"It is too hard to play with this tire," Sam said. "It is too big and too heavy. And it is not colorful like our cars." + +"Let's go back to our cars," Lily said. "They are more fun and easier to play with. And they are bright and pretty like the sun and the flowers." + +They left the tire alone and went back to their cars. They picked up their favorite cars and made them zoom and crash again. They laughed and smiled. They were happy playing with their cars. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to swing on the swings. They swing high and low. They have fun. + +One day, it is very cold. Tom and Sam wear hats and coats. They go to the park. They see the swings. They run to the swings. They want to swing. + +But there is a cop in the park. He is big and strong. He has a badge and a hat. He says, "Stop! You cannot swing today. The swings are wet and icy. You can slip and fall. You can hurt yourself. You have to wait until the swings are dry and safe." + +Tom and Sam are sad. They want to swing. They do not want to wait. They think the cop is mean. They say, "We do not care. We want to swing. We are not afraid. You cannot tell us what to do." + +They run to the swings. They try to swing. But the cop is right. The swings are wet and icy. Tom and Sam slip and fall. They hurt themselves. They cry. + +The cop comes to them. He is not mean. He is kind. He says, "I told you so. The swings are wet and icy. You should have listened to me. I am here to help you. I am here to keep you safe. You have to follow the rules. The rules are for your good." + +Tom and Sam are sorry. They say, "We are sorry. We should have listened to you. You are not mean. You are kind. You are here to help us. You are here to keep us safe. We will follow the rules. The rules are for our good." + +The cop smiles. He says, "That's good. I am glad you learned your lesson. Now, let me help you. Let me take you to your mom and dad. They will take care of you. They will make you feel better. And maybe tomorrow, the swings will be dry and safe. And you can swing again. But only if you follow the rules." + +Tom and Sam nod. They say, "Thank you. You are a good cop. You are a good friend. We will follow the rules. And we will swing again. But only if the swings are dry and safe." + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches the value of listening to authority, following the rules, and being safe. +Tim and Mia were playing in the living room. They had many toys and books, but they wanted to make a fort with the furniture. They moved the chairs, the table, the sofa and the pillows. They made a big and cozy fort. + +"Look at our fort, Mia! It is so cool!" Tim said. + +"Yes, Tim! We can hide here and read stories!" Mia said. + +They crawled inside the fort and picked up a book. They started to read together. They felt happy and peaceful. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was their big brother, Sam. He came into the living room and saw the fort. He did not like it. He wanted to watch TV. + +"Hey, what are you doing? You made a mess with the furniture! Move it now!" Sam shouted. + +He grabbed the sofa and pulled it away. The fort collapsed. Tim and Mia fell out. They were scared and angry. + +"Sam, stop it! You are mean! You ruined our fort!" Tim cried. + +He ran to Sam and slapped him on the arm. Sam slapped him back. They started to fight. + +"Ow! Stop it! You are hurting me!" Mia cried. + +She tried to stop them, but they pushed her away. She fell on the floor. She felt sad and hurt. + +Mom heard the noise and came into the living room. She saw the mess, the fight and the tears. She was shocked and mad. + +"Stop it, all of you! What is going on here? Why are you fighting? Why did you move the furniture?" Mom yelled. + +She separated Tim and Sam and hugged Mia. She looked at them with a stern face. + +"I am very disappointed in you. You should not slap each other. You should not ruin each other's games. You should not make a mess with the furniture. You should be kind and respectful to each other. You should be peaceful and quiet. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Tim, Sam and Mia nodded. They felt sorry and ashamed. + +"We are sorry, Mom. We were wrong. We will not do it again. We will clean up the mess. We will say sorry to each other. We will be peaceful and quiet." They said. + +Mom smiled and kissed them. She helped them to clean up the mess and to fix the fort. She gave them a book and a snack. She told them to play nicely and to read quietly. She left them in the living room. + +Tim, Sam and Mia looked at each other. They said sorry to each other. They hugged each other. They crawled inside the fort and picked up the book. They started to read together. They felt happy and peaceful. +Tom and Lily were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They wanted to give him eyes and a mouth, but they did not have any stones. + +"Look, there is some coal in the shed!" Tom said. He ran to the shed and took some pieces of coal. They were black and hard and dirty. + +"Be careful, Tom. Coal is not good to touch. It can make your hands and clothes dirty," Lily said. + +Tom did not listen. He was very happy to have coal for the snowman. He put two pieces of coal for the eyes and one for the mouth. He stepped back and looked at the snowman. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman. You are very handsome now," Tom said. + +The snowman did not say anything. He just smiled with his coal mouth. + +"Tom, you are very intelligent. You made the snowman look real," Lily said. + +Tom smiled too. He was proud of his work. He did not mind that his hands and clothes were dirty. He had fun with Lily and the snowman. +Tom and Ann are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big rock. It has a crack in it. + +"Look, a crack!" Tom says. "Maybe there is something inside." + +"Let's open it!" Ann says. "Maybe we can find a treasure." + +They take turns to hit the rock with a stick. The crack gets bigger and bigger. They hear a hiss. + +"What is that?" Tom asks. + +"Maybe it is a snake!" Ann says. "I don't like snakes. They are scary and bitter." + +They drop the stick and run away. They hear a loud boom. They turn around and see smoke and fire. + +The rock was not a rock. It was a bomb. Someone had sent it to the park to hurt people. But Tom and Ann were lucky. They ran away in time. + +They hug each other and cry. They are sad and scared. They want to go home. + +"Who would send a bomb to the park?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know," Ann says. "But they are very bad and mean. They don't like children. They don't like fun." + +They find a grown-up and tell them what happened. The grown-up calls the police and the firemen. They come and put out the fire. They take the bomb away. They ask Tom and Ann questions. + +Tom and Ann are brave. They tell them everything. They help the police and the firemen. They are heroes. + +The police and the firemen thank them and give them stickers and candy. They say they are proud of them. They say they are sorry for the bomb. + +Tom and Ann smile. They are happy. They still like the park. They still like to play. They still like to find things. But they don't like cracks. They don't like bombs. They don't like bitter snakes. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to look for things on the ground. They found leaves, stones, bugs and twigs. Twigs were their favorite. They could make things with twigs. + +"Look, I made a house with twigs!" Anna said. She lay some twigs on the grass and made a square. Then she put more twigs on top to make a roof. + +"That's a fine house, Anna!" Ben said. He wanted to make something too. He lay some twigs on the grass and made a circle. Then he put more twigs inside the circle to make a face. + +"Look, I made a person with twigs!" Ben said. He gave the person two eyes, a nose, a mouth and some hair. + +"That's a fine person, Ben!" Anna said. She liked Ben's person. She moved her house closer to Ben's person. "Now they can be friends!" she said. + +"Yes, they can be friends!" Ben said. He smiled at Anna. They were happy with their twigs. They played with them until it was time to go home. +Lila and Tom went to the park with Mom. They saw many birds and flowers. They liked to feed the ducks and geese. Mom gave them some bread to share. + +"Look, Tom, a swan!" Lila said. She pointed to a big white bird on the pond. "It is so pretty and graceful. Can we feed it too?" + +Tom nodded. He tore a piece of bread and threw it to the swan. The swan swam closer and ate the bread. It looked happy. + +"Quack, quack!" The swan said. Lila and Tom were surprised. They did not know swans could talk. + +"Hello, swan. What is your name?" Lila asked. + +"I am not a swan. I am a duck. A very big duck. The biggest duck in the world. Quack, quack!" The swan said. + +Lila and Tom laughed. They thought the swan was funny and silly. They gave it more bread. + +"Mom, come and see. This swan thinks it is a duck. It is crazy!" Tom called. + +Mom came and saw the swan. She smiled and shook her head. + +"That is not a swan, my dears. That is a goose. A very big goose. And it is not crazy. It is just playing with you. Geese can make different sounds. Quack, quack!" Mom said. + +Lila and Tom learned something new. They liked the goose. They said goodbye and thanked it for the fun. The goose waved its wing and said, "Quack, quack!" +Tom and Sue were going to have a baby soon. They wanted to buy a crib for the baby to sleep in. They went to the store and saw many cribs. Some were big, some were small, some were white, some were brown. They liked a white crib with a blue blanket and a teddy bear. It was very pretty. + +"Can we buy this crib, please?" Tom asked the store man. + +"Sure, but it is very expensive. You have to pay a lot of money for it," the store man said. + +Tom and Sue had saved some money for the baby. They counted their money and gave it to the store man. They were very proud of their new crib. They put it in their car and drove home. + +They were very happy and excited to see the crib in their room. They wanted to surprise their baby with it. They carried the crib to their room and opened the door. But they saw something very bad. There was a fire in their room. The fire had burned their bed, their clothes, their books, and their pictures. They were very scared and sad. + +"Help! Help! Fire!" Tom and Sue shouted. They ran out of the room and called the fire man. The fire man came with a big truck and a hose. He sprayed water on the fire and put it out. He checked the room and saw the crib. + +"I'm sorry, but your crib is ruined. The fire melted the plastic and burned the blanket and the teddy bear. It is not safe for the baby," the fire man said. + +Tom and Sue cried. They had lost their crib and their things. They had no place to sleep and no place for the baby. They felt very sorry and angry. They wished they had never bought the crib. They wished they had bought something else. They wished they had a different story. +Sara and Ben were playing soccer in the park. They both wanted to win the trophy. The trophy was shiny and big and had a star on top. Sara and Ben kicked the ball very hard and ran very fast. + +"Ha, I will take the trophy!" Ben said. He was close to the goal. + +"No, I will take the trophy!" Sara said. She was close to Ben. + +They both reached the ball at the same time. They both pushed and pulled. The ball flew out of their hands and rolled away. + +"Oh no, where is the ball?" Ben said. + +"Look, there is the ball!" Sara said. She pointed to the other side of the park. + +They both ran after the ball. They did not see the dog. The dog saw the ball. The dog liked the ball. The dog ran after the ball too. + +The dog was faster than Sara and Ben. The dog got to the ball first. The dog bit the ball. The ball popped. The dog was happy. Sara and Ben were sad. + +"Bad dog, bad dog!" Ben said. He was angry. + +"Bye bye, ball, bye bye, trophy!" Sara said. She was sad. + +They both walked back to the trophy. They both wanted the trophy. They both reached for the trophy. They both grabbed the trophy. + +"Let go, it is mine!" Ben said. + +"No, let go, it is mine!" Sara said. + +They both pulled and tugged. The trophy was heavy and slippery. The trophy fell out of their hands and crashed to the ground. The trophy broke. The star fell off. The trophy was not shiny and big anymore. Sara and Ben were shocked. + +"Oh no, what have we done?" Ben said. + +"We were not careful, we were silly!" Sara said. + +They both looked at the trophy. They both felt sorry. They both said sorry. + +"Sorry, Ben, I was too greedy!" Sara said. + +"Sorry, Sara, I was too mean!" Ben said. + +They both hugged. They both smiled. + +"Maybe we can share the trophy!" Sara said. + +"Maybe we can fix the trophy!" Ben said. + +They both picked up the pieces of the trophy. They both walked to the bench. They both tried to glue the trophy back together. They both had fun. They both learned a lesson. They both were friends. +Tom is a big boy. He goes to school with his friends. He likes to play and learn new things. But today he has an exam. He has to lift some things and show how strong he is. + +Tom is nervous. He does not like exams. He thinks they are weird and hard. He wishes he could play instead. He looks at the things he has to lift. There is a ball, a book, a bag and a box. + +"Are you ready, Tom?" the teacher asks. She smiles and holds a paper and a pen. She wants to write how Tom does. + +Tom nods. He tries to be brave. He lifts the ball first. It is easy. He lifts it high and puts it down. The teacher writes something. + +"Good job, Tom. Now lift the book," the teacher says. + +Tom lifts the book. It is a bit heavy. He lifts it to his chest and puts it down. The teacher writes something. + +"Very good, Tom. Now lift the bag," the teacher says. + +Tom lifts the bag. It is very heavy. He lifts it with both hands and grunts. He lifts it to his waist and puts it down. The teacher writes something. + +"Wow, Tom. You are very strong. Now lift the box," the teacher says. + +Tom looks at the box. It is the biggest and heaviest thing. He is scared. He does not think he can lift it. He tries to lift it, but it does not move. He tries again, but it does not move. He feels sad and tired. + +"I can't lift it," he says. + +The teacher comes to him and hugs him. + +"That's okay, Tom. You did your best. You don't have to lift it. You did very well on the exam. I'm proud of you," she says. + +Tom feels better. He smiles and hugs the teacher back. + +"Thank you, teacher. Can I play now?" he asks. + +"Of course, Tom. You can play with your friends. You deserve it," the teacher says. + +Tom runs to his friends. He is happy. He does not mind exams anymore. He thinks they are weird, but fun. He likes to lift things and show how strong he is. +Sara was a big girl who liked to play with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a doll named Lily. Sara took Lily everywhere and did everything with her. She dressed her, fed her, and read her stories. + +One day, Sara's cousin Ben came to visit for a week. Ben was a little boy who liked to play with cars and trucks. He saw Sara's toys and wanted to play with them too. He grabbed Lily from Sara and said, "This is my doll now. You can play with my cars." + +Sara was very sad and angry. She tried to get Lily back, but Ben was stronger and faster. He ran away with Lily and threw her on the couch. Sara cried and said, "No, Lily is mine. Give her back. You are mean." + +Ben did not listen. He laughed and said, "No, Lily is mine. You are a baby. Go away." He went to play with his cars and left Lily on the couch. Lily was scared and hurt. She felt helpless and alone. + +Sara ran to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Sara. Ben is not nice. He should not take your toys without asking. He should share and be kind. Let's go talk to him and get Lily back." + +Sara and her mom went to Ben and asked him to give Lily back. Ben said, "No, Lily is mine. I like her. She is pretty." Sara said, "But Lily is my doll. I love her. She is my friend. You can play with her, but you have to ask me first. And you have to be gentle and careful. You can't throw her or hurt her. That is not nice." + +Ben looked at Lily and saw that she had a tear in her eye and a rip in her dress. He felt sorry and ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I was mean. I didn't know you loved Lily so much. I was selfish and rude. Can I give Lily back to you and say sorry to her?" + +Sara smiled and said, "Yes, you can. Thank you, Ben. That is very nice of you. I forgive you. And you can play with Lily if you want, but you have to be nice to her and to me. Can we be friends?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes, we can. I'm sorry, Lily. You are a beautiful doll. Can I hug you?" He hugged Lily and gave her to Sara. Sara hugged Lily and said, "I'm so happy, Lily. You are safe and happy. I love you." + +Sara and Ben played together with Lily and the cars. They shared and had fun. They learned to be kind and respectful to each other and to their toys. Their moms were proud of them and happy. They had a good week. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Today, they see a big pool of water. It is shiny and blue. + +"Can we swim in the water?" Lily asks Ben. + +Ben shakes his head. "No, we can't. Mommy says the water is dirty and cold. We need to stay away from it." + +Lily feels sad. She likes to swim. She thinks the water looks fun. She sees some ducks swimming in the water. They look happy. + +"Look, Ben, the ducks can swim. Why can't we?" Lily says. + +Ben shrugs. "I don't know. Maybe ducks are different from us. Maybe they like dirty and cold water. Maybe they are not normal." + +Lily does not like Ben's answer. She thinks ducks are normal. She thinks they are cute and friendly. She wants to swim with them. + +She runs to the edge of the pool. She is about to jump in. Ben sees her and shouts. + +"Lily, stop! Don't swim in the water! It is dangerous!" + +Lily does not listen. She jumps in. She feels the water on her skin. It is dirty and cold. She does not like it. She starts to cry. + +Ben runs to get help. He finds a man with a big stick. The man is a guard. He sees Lily in the water. He is angry. + +"Hey, kid, what are you doing? Get out of the water! You are not supposed to swim here! This is not a normal pool. This is a pond. It is for ducks, not for kids!" + +The man uses his stick to pull Lily out of the water. He wraps her in a towel. He scolds her. + +"You are very naughty. You could have got sick or hurt. You should listen to your friend. He is smart. He knows the rules. You should shut your mouth and open your ears. Do you understand?" + +Lily nods. She is wet and cold and scared. She is sorry. She hugs Ben. Ben hugs her back. + +They go home with the man. He calls their mommies. They tell them what happened. Their mommies are worried and angry. They hug them and dry them and warm them. They tell them to be careful and follow the rules. They tell them to be normal. + +Lily and Ben say sorry. They promise to be good. They learn their lesson. They do not swim in the pond again. They play in the park with normal toys. They are still friends. They are happy. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box under a tree. It has a sign that says "Do not open". Ben and Sam are curious. They want to see what is inside the box. + +"Let's open it!" Ben says. "Maybe it has a toy or a candy." + +"No, we can't!" Sam says. "The sign says no. It could be dangerous or dirty." + +"Who cares?" Ben says. "It could be a secret. Come on, it will be fun." + +Ben and Sam start to pull the sign off the box. They hear a loud noise. It is a dog. A big, angry dog. It comes out of the box and barks at them. Ben and Sam are scared. They run away, but the dog is faster. It bites Ben on the leg. Ben cries. Sam tries to help him, but the dog bites him too. Ben and Sam fall down. They are hurt and bleeding. + +The dog owner comes out of the tree. He is a weird man. He has a long beard and a dirty coat. He laughs. He says, "You should have listened to the sign. That was my dog. He does not like strangers. He likes to sit in the box. It is his home. Now you will pay for your mistake." + +The weird man takes out a rope. He ties Ben and Sam to the tree. He says, "You will stay here until I decide what to do with you. Maybe I will give you to my dog. Maybe I will sell you to the circus. Maybe I will make you my slaves. You will never see your parents again." + +Ben and Sam are very sad. They wish they had not opened the box. They wish they had listened to Sam. They wish they had never met the weird man and his dog. They wonder if anyone will find them and save them. They hope so, but they doubt it. They have no hope. They have no friends. They have no fun. They have only a secret. A bad secret. A secret that they will never forget. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with many leaves. They want to climb the tree. + +They hold hands and walk to the tree. They look for a good branch to climb. Lily sees a branch that is low and strong. She leans on the branch and pulls herself up. She smiles and says, "Come on, Ben!" + +Ben tries to follow Lily, but he is scared. He thinks the branch is too high. He holds on to the branch and says, "No, Lily, I can't!" + +Lily looks at Ben and says, "Don't be scared, Ben. It's fun up here. Look, I have a surprise for you!" She reaches into her pocket and takes out a shiny stone. She found it on the ground. It is unusual. It has many colors and sparkles in the sun. + +She shows the stone to Ben and says, "This is for you, Ben. It is a magic stone. It will make you brave and happy. Do you want it?" + +Ben sees the stone and his eyes grow big. He likes the stone. He wants it. He forgets his fear and says, "Yes, Lily, I want it!" + +He leans on the branch and pulls himself up. He sits next to Lily and takes the stone. He says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. This is a beautiful stone. I love it!" + +Lily and Ben hug and smile. They look at the sky and the birds and the flowers. They feel brave and happy. They have fun in the tree. They have a magic stone. They are friends. +Lily likes to go to the park with her mom. She likes to play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. But her favorite thing is to do tricks on the monkey bars. She is very flexible and can bend and twist her body in many ways. + +One day, she sees a big sign at the park. It says: "Monkey Bar Contest. Show your skills and win a medal." Lily wants to join the contest. She asks her mom if she can. + +"Sure, Lily. You are very good at the monkey bars. But you have to be careful and follow the rules. Do you want to practice first?" her mom says. + +"Yes, mom. I want to practice. I want to win a medal. It will be shiny and pretty," Lily says. + +Lily and her mom go to the monkey bars. Lily does her best tricks. She swings, flips, hangs and spins. She is very fast and strong. She makes her mom proud. + +The next day, Lily goes to the park again. She wears her favorite dress and her lucky shoes. She is ready for the contest. There are many other kids who want to join. They all wait for their turn. + +When it is Lily's turn, she goes to the monkey bars. She smiles and waves to her mom. She hears the whistle and starts her tricks. She does the same ones as yesterday, but even better. She is very confident and happy. + +She finishes her tricks and jumps down. She hears the crowd clap and cheer. She looks at the judge. He holds a medal in his hand. He gives it to Lily. + +"Congratulations, Lily. You are the winner of the monkey bar contest. You are very flexible and talented. You deserve this medal," he says. + +Lily takes the medal and puts it around her neck. It is shiny and pretty. She hugs her mom and says: "Thank you, mom. I did it. I won a medal. I love you." + +"I love you too, Lily. You are amazing. I am very proud of you," her mom says. + +They go home together, happy and proud. Lily shows her medal to everyone. She keeps it in a special place. She always remembers the day she won the monkey bar contest. +Tim and Mia went to the farm with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like cows, pigs, sheep and chickens. They liked to feed them and pet them. But their favorite animal was the goose. The goose was big and white, with a long neck and a yellow beak. The goose made a loud sound, like "honk, honk". + +"Can we hang with the goose, Mom?" Tim asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. The goose might bite you if you get too close," Mom said. + +Tim and Mia followed the goose around the farm. They tried to talk to it, but the goose only honked back. They gave it some bread, but the goose ate it very fast and wanted more. They ran after it, but the goose was faster and flew away. + +"Come back, goose!" Mia shouted. + +The goose landed on the roof of the barn. It looked down at Tim and Mia and honked again. + +"How can we get the goose, Tim?" Mia asked. + +Tim had an idea. He saw a ladder leaning against the barn. He grabbed Mia's hand and climbed up the ladder. He was careful not to fall. He reached the roof and saw the goose. + +"Hello, goose!" Tim said. + +The goose was surprised to see Tim and Mia. It stopped honking and tilted its head. It walked closer to them and sniffed them. It seemed to like them. It let them touch its feathers and its beak. It even nuzzled them with its neck. + +"Wow, the goose is nice!" Mia said. + +"Yes, it is. Maybe it was lonely and wanted some friends," Tim said. + +They played with the goose for a while. They made funny sounds and gestures. They laughed and had fun. The goose was happy too. It flapped its wings and wagged its tail. + +Mom and Dad saw them on the roof. They smiled and took a picture. They thought Tim and Mia and the goose were perfect together. +Lily and Tom were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were pirates and look for treasure. They used a lamp as their map and a pillow as their ship. + +"Look, Tom, I found the treasure!" Lily said, holding the lamp. "It is shiny and pretty!" + +Tom ran over to see. He wanted to touch the lamp, but Lily stopped him. + +"No, Tom, you can't touch it. It is expensive. Mommy said so. She said we have to be careful with it." + +"What does expensive mean?" Tom asked. He did not know that word. + +Lily tried to explain. She thought for a moment. + +"Expensive means it costs a lot of money. Money is what you use to buy things. If you have a lot of money, you can buy a lot of things. If you have a little money, you can buy a few things. If you have no money, you can buy nothing." + +Tom nodded. He understood a little bit. + +"So, if the lamp is expensive, it means it cost a lot of money to buy it?" + +"Yes, Tom, that's right. And if we break it, Mommy will be sad and angry. She will have to use more money to fix it or buy a new one. And then she will have less money to buy other things, like toys or ice cream." + +Tom did not want to make Mommy sad or angry. He did not want to have less toys or ice cream. He decided to leave the lamp alone. + +"Okay, Lily, I won't touch it. Let's find another treasure. Maybe we can use this book as our map. It has pictures of animals and colors. Do you want to see?" + +Lily smiled. She liked books. She put the lamp back on the table and followed Tom to the couch. They opened the book and looked at the animals and colors. They forgot about the lamp and had fun. +Tom and Lily liked to play pretend. They had many toys and costumes to dress up as different animals and people. One day, they found a big gray trunk in the attic. It was soft and long and had a hole at the end. + +"What is this?" Lily asked. + +"It is an elephant nose!" Tom said. "Let's play elephant!" + +They put the trunk on their faces and made loud noises. They stomped around the room and pretended to eat leaves and drink water. They had fun being elephants. + +But then, something strange happened. The trunk started to feel real. It moved by itself and sprayed water. Tom and Lily felt their ears grow bigger and their skin become rough. They looked at each other and saw that they had become elephants! + +"Wow!" Tom said. "We are real elephants!" + +"Wow!" Lily said. "This is amazing!" + +They were happy and excited. They wanted to explore the world as elephants. They went to the window and saw a big green field with trees and flowers. They wanted to go there and play. + +But then, they heard a loud voice. It was their mom. + +"Tom! Lily! What are you doing up there? Come down for lunch!" + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They realized they had a problem. How would they explain to their mom that they had become elephants? How would they fit through the door? How would they change back? + +They wished they had not played with the trunk. They wished they had been more careful. They wished they had listened to their mom. +Lily and Ben were playing hide and seek in the park. Lily was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Ben ran behind a big tree and waited for Lily to find him. He was very quiet and still. + +Lily looked around the park and called out, "Ben, where are you? I can't see you!" She walked past the big tree, but did not notice Ben. She went to the swings, the slide, and the sandbox, but Ben was not there. She started to feel sad and worried. + +Ben heard Lily's voice and felt sorry for her. He decided to come out of his hiding spot and surprise her. He jumped out from behind the tree and shouted, "Boo! Here I am, Lily!" He smiled and waved at her. + +Lily turned around and saw Ben. She was so happy and relieved. She ran to him and hugged him. She said, "Ben, you are a very good hider! You scared me! I'm glad you are here!" She smiled and kissed him. + +Ben and Lily laughed and hugged. They decided to play another game. They saw a man walking a big dog. The dog had a steak in his mouth. The steak looked yummy and juicy. Ben and Lily wanted to pet the dog and share the steak. They ran to the man and the dog and said, "Hello, can we play with your dog? He has a nice steak!" + +The man looked at Ben and Lily and smiled. He said, "Sure, you can play with my dog. His name is Rex. He is very friendly and old. He is an ancient dog. He likes children and steaks. You can pet him and give him some of the steak, if you want." + +Ben and Lily were very happy. They thanked the man and petted Rex. Rex wagged his tail and licked their faces. He let them have some of his steak. It was delicious. Ben and Lily played with Rex and the man for a long time. They had a lot of fun. They forgot about hiding and seeking. They made new friends. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big pond with ducks and fish. Sara wanted to feed them some bread. + +"Look, Ben, ducks!" Sara said. She ran to the pond with a piece of bread. + +Ben followed her. He saw something shiny in the water. It was a hook. Someone had left it there after fishing. + +"Look, Sara, hook!" Ben said. He pointed to the hook. + +Sara looked at the hook. She was curious. She wanted to touch it. + +"Hook, hook, hook!" she said. She reached for the hook. + +"No, Sara, no!" Ben said. He knew hooks were sharp and could hurt. He grabbed Sara's hand and pulled her away. + +"Ow, Ben, ow!" Sara said. She did not like Ben pulling her hand. + +"Sorry, Sara, sorry!" Ben said. He did not want to hurt Sara. He wanted to protect her. + +"Hook bad, Sara. Hook hurt. No touch hook." He said. + +Sara looked at Ben. She saw he was worried. She understood he was trying to help. + +"Thank you, Ben. Thank you." She said. She hugged Ben. + +They went back to their mom. She was sitting on a bench. She had a book. + +"Mom, mom, we saw ducks and fish and hook!" Sara said. She was excited. + +"Really? That sounds fun. And unusual. What did you do with the hook?" Mom said. + +"We did not touch the hook. Ben said hook bad. Ben said hook hurt. Ben saved me." Sara said. + +Mom smiled. She was proud of Ben and Sara. + +"That was very smart and brave of you, Ben. And very good of you, Sara, to listen to Ben. Hooks are dangerous. You should never touch them. I'm glad you are safe and happy." Mom said. + +She gave them both a kiss and a cookie. They ate the cookie and told mom more about the ducks and the fish. They did not mention the hook again. +Sam and Tom were friends who liked to play soccer. They had a ball and two sticks for a goal. They took turns to kick the ball and try to score. Sam was good at soccer, but Tom was not. Tom got angry when Sam scored more goals than him. + +"Stop it, Sam! You are too fast!" Tom shouted. + +"It's just a game, Tom. Don't be mad," Sam said. + +But Tom was mad. He wanted to win. He waited for Sam to kick the ball again. Then he ran to Sam and slapped him hard on the face. Sam fell down and cried. + +"Ow! Why did you do that, Tom? That hurt!" Sam said. + +Tom did not say sorry. He picked up the ball and ran away. He thought he had won the game. But he was wrong. + +Sam got up and wiped his tears. He saw a big dog running towards Tom. The dog was hungry and angry. It wanted the ball. It barked and jumped on Tom. Tom dropped the ball and screamed. The dog bit Tom on the leg. Tom was scared and hurt. + +"Help! Help!" Tom cried. + +Sam heard Tom's cry. He felt sorry for Tom. He ran to help him. He threw a stick at the dog. The dog let go of Tom and chased the stick. Sam grabbed Tom's hand and pulled him away. They ran to Sam's house. Sam's mom saw them and hugged them. + +"Are you okay, boys? What happened?" Sam's mom asked. + +"Tom slapped me and ran away. Then a dog attacked him. I saved him," Sam said. + +"Tom, why did you slap Sam? That was not nice," Sam's mom said. + +Tom looked down and felt ashamed. He knew he had been bad. He said sorry to Sam and Sam's mom. + +"I'm sorry, Sam. I'm sorry, Sam's mom. I was angry and stupid. You are a good friend, Sam. Thank you for saving me," Tom said. + +Sam smiled and forgave Tom. He was a good friend, too. He shared his ball and his band-aid with Tom. They played soccer again, but this time they played nice. They did not care who scored more goals. They just had fun. They learned a lesson. Slapping is bad. Helping is good. Friends are better. +Anna wanted a haircut. She saw a picture of a girl with short hair and a pink bow. She thought it was very pretty. She asked her mom to take her to the salon. + +"Are you sure you want to cut your hair, Anna?" her mom asked. "It will take a long time to grow back." + +"Yes, mom, I'm sure. I want to look like the girl in the picture," Anna said. + +They went to the salon and Anna showed the picture to the lady. The lady smiled and said, "OK, let's do it. Sit here and don't move." + +The lady took a big scissors and started to cut Anna's hair. She cut and cut and cut. Anna felt her hair falling on her shoulders and the floor. She started to feel scared. She looked in the mirror and saw that her hair was very short. She did not look like the girl in the picture. She looked like a boy. + +"Mom, I don't like it!" Anna cried. "I want my hair back!" + +"I'm sorry, Anna, but it's too late. You have to wait for your hair to grow back," her mom said. "It's not so bad. You still look very sweet." + +Anna did not think so. She regretted asking for a haircut. She wished she had listened to her mom. She did not feel pretty. She felt sad. She put on a hat and hoped that no one would see her haircut. +Ben liked to play with his toy boats in the bath. He had a big navy boat that was blue and white. He liked to pretend it was a real boat that went on adventures. He also had a small yellow boat that was his friend. + +One day, Ben was playing with his boats when he heard his mom call him. "Ben, time to get out of the bath and get ready for bed!" she said. Ben did not want to stop playing. He said, "Just one more minute, mom!" + +But Ben forgot to watch the time. He kept playing with his boats until the water got cold. He did not hear his mom call him again. He was having too much fun. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was his navy boat. It had a button that made it beep and flash. Ben had pressed it by accident. The navy boat was reminding him that it was late. Ben looked at the clock and saw that it was past his bedtime. He felt sorry for making his mom wait. + +He quickly got out of the bath and dried himself. He put on his pajamas and brushed his teeth. He took his boats with him to his room. He hugged his navy boat and said, "Thank you for reminding me, navy boat. You are a good friend." He also hugged his yellow boat and said, "You are a good friend too, yellow boat. I am grateful for both of you." He put his boats on his shelf and went to bed. He dreamed of sailing with his boats on the sea. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. Ben has a big rock. Mia has a soft zebra. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, a new boy comes to play. His name is Sam. Sam sees Ben's rock and wants it. He says, "Give me your rock. It is mine." Ben says, "No, it is my rock. I found it." Sam gets angry and pushes Ben. Ben falls down and cries. + +Mia sees what Sam does. She runs to Ben and helps him up. She says, "Sam is mean. He is not a good friend. You are my friend. You are reliable. You always share your toys with me." She gives Ben her zebra. She says, "Here, you can hold my zebra. It is soft and nice. It will make you feel better." + +Ben smiles and hugs Mia. He says, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good friend. You are reliable. You always help me when I am sad." He gives Mia his rock. He says, "Here, you can have my rock. It is big and strong. It will protect you from Sam." + +Mia and Ben play with the rock and the zebra. They are happy. They do not play with Sam. Sam is alone. He is sad. He learns that being mean is not good. He learns that being reliable is good. He says sorry to Ben and Mia. He asks if he can play with them. Ben and Mia say yes. They share their toys and have fun. They are all friends. The end. +Sara liked to play with her toy soldiers. She had many of them, in different colors and shapes. She liked to make them march and fight and talk to each other. She had a big box where she kept them when she was not playing. + +One day, her mom came into her room and said, "Sara, we need to remove some of your toys. You have too many, and we need to make space for your new baby brother. You can choose some toys to keep, and some to give away to other children who have less." + +Sara did not like this. She loved all her toys, especially her soldiers. She did not want to give them away. She said, "No, mom, I need all my soldiers. They are my friends. They are beautiful and brave and fun. I don't want a baby brother. He will cry and make noise and take my toys." + +Mom smiled and hugged Sara. She said, "I know you love your soldiers, but you can't keep all of them. You have to share and be generous. Your baby brother will also be your friend, and he will love you and play with you. He will not take your toys, he will have his own. And he will be beautiful and brave and fun, too. Just like you." + +Sara thought for a while. She looked at her soldiers. She looked at her mom. She looked at her big belly, where the baby was. She felt a little curious and a little excited. She said, "OK, mom, I will remove some of my soldiers. But not all of them. I will keep my favorite ones, and give the rest to other children. But you have to promise me that you will let me see the baby when he comes out. And that you will still love me and play with me." + +Mom kissed Sara and said, "Of course, my sweet girl. I promise you that. I love you very much, and I always will. And I'm sure you will love your baby brother, too. He will be lucky to have a big sister like you." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big machine with many buttons and lights. They wanted to try it. + +"Can we play with the machine?" Lily asked her mom. + +"No, you can't. The machine is not for kids. It is for grown-ups. It is not available for you." Mom said. + +But Lily and Ben did not listen. They ran to the machine when mom was not looking. They pushed the buttons and pulled the levers. The machine made loud noises and flashed colors. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Ben said. + +"Look, I can make it go faster!" Lily said. + +They did not see the sign that said "Danger. Do not touch. This machine can shut and hurt you." + +Suddenly, the machine shut with a bang. Lily and Ben were trapped inside. They screamed and cried. Mom heard them and ran to the machine. She tried to open it, but it was locked. She called for help, but no one came. + +Lily and Ben were very scared and sorry. They wished they had listened to mom. They wished they had not played with the machine. They did not know if they would ever get out. The machine was dark and cold. The end. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings and the slide. They also liked to look for bugs and flowers. + +As they were walking, they saw a big hill with a cave. They were curious and wanted to see what was inside. Mom said they could go, but they had to be careful and stay together. + +They climbed the hill and peeked into the cave. It was dark and quiet. They heard a soft snore. They tiptoed inside and saw a big, green dragon sleeping on a pile of rocks. He had wings, scales, horns, and a long tail. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben whispered. + +"Shh, don't wake him up!" Lily whispered back. + +But it was too late. The dragon opened his eyes and saw the two children. He yawned and stretched. He smiled and said, "Hello, little ones. Who are you?" + +Ben and Lily were scared, but they tried to be polite. They said, "Hello, Mr. Dragon. We are Ben and Lily. We came to see the cave. We are sorry to bother you." + +The dragon was surprised, but he was also polite. He said, "No bother at all. I am glad to meet you. I am Dino, the friendly dragon. I live here alone. Do you want to be my friends?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They were not scared anymore. They thought Dino was nice and fun. They asked him questions about his life and his cave. He told them stories and jokes. He showed them his treasures and his toys. They played and laughed together. + +Mom came to look for them. She was worried, but she was also amazed. She saw the children and the dragon having a good time. She said, "Hello, Dino. You are a very polite dragon. Thank you for taking care of my children." + +Dino said, "You are welcome, Mom. They are very polite children. Thank you for letting them visit me." + +Ben and Lily hugged Dino and said goodbye. They promised to come back soon. They went home with Mom. They told her all about their new friend. They were happy and proud. They had met a dragon. +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play on the beach. They find many things on the sand. They find shells, rocks, sticks and seaweed. They want to decorate a big sandcastle. + +"Look, Jen, I have a big shell. It can be the door of the castle," Tim says. + +"Wow, Tim, that is a nice shell. I have some rocks. They can be the windows of the castle," Jen says. + +They work hard to build the castle. They use sticks to make flags and seaweed to make grass. They are happy with their castle. It looks pretty. + +But then, a big wave comes. It is from the ocean. The ocean is angry. It wants to take back the things on the sand. The wave is fast and strong. It hits the castle. It breaks the castle. It takes the shells, the rocks, the sticks and the seaweed. It leaves nothing but wet sand. + +Tim and Jen are sad. They cry. They smell the seaweed. It is smelly. They do not like the ocean. The ocean is mean. It ruined their castle. They go home. They do not want to play on the beach anymore. The end. +Anna and Ben are best friends. They like to play together in the park. Sometimes they follow the birds and the squirrels. They have fun watching them hop and run. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is brown and fluffy. He has a collar and a leash, but no one is holding it. The dog looks friendly and happy. He wags his tail and barks. + +Anna and Ben have an urge to pet the dog. They love animals. They walk slowly towards the dog. The dog sees them and runs to them. He licks their faces and jumps on them. Anna and Ben giggle and hug the dog. + +But then they hear a voice. It is the dog's owner. He is looking for his dog. He calls his name. The dog's name is Buddy. Buddy hears his owner and runs to him. He is a good and dependable dog. He loves his owner. + +Anna and Ben wave goodbye to Buddy and his owner. They are happy they met a new friend. They hope to see him again. They go back to playing in the park. They follow their own urges and have fun. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a sandbox and a slide. They also have a dog named Spot. + +One day, Ben finds a bone in the sandbox. He thinks it is a treasure. He shows it to Mia. Mia says it is not a treasure. It is Spot's bone. She wants to give it back to Spot. + +"No, it is mine!" Ben says. He runs away with the bone. Mia chases him. They run around the garden. They make a lot of noise. + +Spot hears them. He wakes up from his nap. He sees his bone in Ben's hand. He barks and runs after Ben. Ben gets scared. He drops the bone and climbs up the slide. + +Spot gets the bone. He is happy. He digs a hole in the garden. He buries the bone. He wags his tail. + +Mia comes to the slide. She sees Ben. She says, "Are you okay?" + +Ben nods. He is not angry anymore. He says, "Sorry, Mia. I was silly. It is Spot's bone. He can have it." + +Mia smiles. She says, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. Do you want to play with me?" + +Ben smiles. He says, "Yes, please. Let's go to the sandbox. Maybe we can find another treasure." + +They slide down together. They hold hands. They go to the sandbox. They have fun. + +Spot watches them from his hole. He has a good view. He sees his bone. He sees his friends. He is happy. He is green. He is a green dog. He likes to be green. He thinks it is a treasure. +Sara and Tom went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. Sara found a big shell that was pink and shiny. She showed it to Tom and said, "Look, Tom, I found a pretty shell. Can I keep it?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, you can keep it. It is very pretty. But be careful, Sara. Some shells have animals inside. They might bite you or pinch you." + +Sara did not listen to Tom. She was too happy with her shell. She wanted to fill it with water and make a fountain. She ran to the water and dipped her shell in. She felt something move inside her shell. She screamed and dropped it. + +A crab came out of the shell and snapped its claws. It was angry and scared. It wanted to go back to its home. Sara was scared too. She ran back to Tom and hugged him. She said, "Tom, you were right. There was an animal in my shell. It was a crab. It tried to bite me." + +Tom hugged Sara and said, "It's okay, Sara. The crab did not hurt you. It just wanted to be left alone. Next time, we should check the shells before we take them. Maybe we can find some empty ones and make a necklace." + +Sara nodded and said, "Yes, Tom. That sounds like fun. I'm sorry I did not listen to you. You are a good brother." + +Mom and Dad came and gave Sara and Tom a snack. They said, "You two are very brave and smart. We are proud of you. Do you want to play some more or go home?" + +Sara and Tom looked at each other and smiled. They said, "We want to play some more. We love the beach. But we will be careful with the shells." + +They ate their snack and then went back to the sand. They found some empty shells and made a necklace. They also made a sandcastle and a moat. They had a lot of fun. They were not restless anymore. They were happy. +It was night time and Lily wanted to see the moon. She looked out of her window and saw a big, round, white ball in the sky. She smiled and said, "Mommy, can I go outside and say hello to the moon?" + +Mommy came to her room and said, "It's very cold outside, Lily. The air is icy and you might get sick. You have to dress warm if you want to go out." + +Lily nodded and ran to her closet. She picked a pink coat, a purple hat, a green scarf, and yellow boots. She put them on and said, "Look, Mommy, I'm ready!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "You look very colorful, Lily. But don't forget your gloves. Your hands will be very cold without them." + +Lily found her gloves and put them on too. She said, "Thank you, Mommy. Can we go now?" + +Mommy took her hand and said, "Yes, let's go. But we have to be quick. The moon will go to sleep soon." + +They went outside and saw the moon shining brightly. Lily waved and said, "Hello, moon! You are very pretty. Do you like my clothes?" + +The moon did not answer, but Lily thought she saw it wink. She giggled and said, "I think the moon likes me, Mommy." + +Mommy hugged her and said, "I'm sure it does, Lily. You are very sweet. But now we have to go back inside. It's time for bed." + +Lily said, "Okay, Mommy. Good night, moon. See you tomorrow." + +They went back inside and Lily took off her clothes. She put on her pajamas and brushed her teeth. She climbed into her bed and Mommy tucked her in. She kissed her and said, "I love you, Lily. Sweet dreams." + +Lily said, "I love you too, Mommy. Sweet dreams." + +She closed her eyes and dreamed of the moon. +Mia liked to dig in the dirt. She had a big shovel and a bucket. She wanted to find something fun. She dug and dug and dug. + +One day, she saw a hole in the dirt. She looked inside. She saw a mole. The mole was unusual. It had a hat and a coat. It had a bag and a map. It looked at Mia and smiled. + +"Hello, little girl," the mole said. "Do you want to go on an adventure?" + +Mia was surprised. She had never heard a mole talk. She nodded. She liked adventures. + +"Great," the mole said. "Follow me. I know a secret place. But we have to be quick. The bad fox is looking for me. He wants my map. He is very mean and greedy." + +Mia was curious. She wanted to see the secret place. She wanted to help the mole. She grabbed her shovel and bucket. She followed the mole into the hole. They went deeper and deeper and deeper. +Lily was a curious girl who liked to look at the sky. She saw many things in the sky, like clouds, stars, and birds. One day, she saw a pigeon on the roof of her house. She wanted to talk to the pigeon and make friends with it. + +She ran to the back yard and found a piece of bread. She broke it into small pieces and threw them on the grass. She hoped the pigeon would come down and eat the bread. She waited and watched. + +The pigeon saw the bread and flew down. It landed on the grass and pecked at the bread. Lily was very happy and smiled. She walked slowly to the pigeon and said, "Hello, pigeon. I am Lily. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The pigeon looked at Lily and tilted its head. It was not afraid of Lily, but it was also curious. It cooed and flapped its wings. Lily reached out her hand and gently touched the pigeon's feathers. The pigeon did not fly away. It stayed with Lily and ate more bread. + +Lily and the pigeon became friends. They played and talked in the back yard. Lily learned many things from the pigeon, like how to fly, how to find food, and how to sing. The pigeon learned many things from Lily, like how to share, how to laugh, and how to hope. They were very happy together. +Sara and Ben were friends. They liked to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, Sara found a big envelope in her room. It was pale and had a red stamp on it. + +"Look, Ben, what is this?" Sara asked, showing him the envelope. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a letter from someone. Can you open it?" Ben said, curious. + +Sara nodded and tore the envelope. Inside, there was a paper with many words and a picture. The picture was of a man and a woman. They looked sad. + +"Who are they?" Ben asked, pointing at the picture. + +Sara looked at the words. She could not read them, but she saw her name and Ben's name. She felt a lump in her throat. + +"They are my mom and dad. They say they are going to part. They say they don't love each other anymore. They say they are sorry. They say they love me and Ben. They say they will see us soon." Sara said, trying not to cry. + +Ben did not understand. He liked Sara's mom and dad. They were always nice to him. Why did they want to part? Why did they not love each other anymore? Why did they leave Sara and Ben alone? + +"That is not fair. That is not nice. That is bad. I don't like this letter. I don't like this picture. I don't like this envelope." Ben said, angry. + +He grabbed the paper and the picture and ripped them. He threw them on the floor. He stomped on them. He shouted. + +Sara cried. She hugged Ben. She wished her mom and dad would come back. She wished they would love each other again. She wished they would not part. She wished this envelope never came. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and chase each other. They also liked to look at the flowers and the birds and the bugs. Sometimes they saw a big hill far away. They wondered what was on the other side of the hill. + +"Let's go to the hill," Tom said. "Maybe we can find something fun there." + +"OK," Lily said. "But we have to be back before dinner. Mommy said so." + +They took their backpacks and their water bottles and started to walk. They walked and walked and walked. The hill seemed to get bigger and bigger, but also farther and farther. They felt tired and thirsty and hungry. + +"Are we there yet?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe we should go back. It's getting dark and cold." + +They turned around and tried to find their way home. But they could not see their house or their garden or their mom. They only saw trees and rocks and shadows. They heard strange noises and felt scared. + +"Tom, I want to go home," Lily said. "I want to have dinner. I want to see Mommy." + +"Me too," Tom said. "But I don't know where to go. We are lost." + +They hugged each other and cried. They wished they had never left their garden. They wished they had listened to their mom. + +Suddenly, they saw a light in the distance. It was a flashlight. It was their dad. He had come to look for them. He heard their cries and found them. + +"Tom, Lily, I'm here," he said. "I'm so glad I found you. You are safe now. Let's go home." + +He picked them up and carried them to his car. He drove them home and gave them hugs and kisses. He set them on the couch and wrapped them in blankets. He gave them soup and bread and milk. He told them he loved them and he was not angry. He told them they had to be careful and not wander off. + +"Sorry, Dad," Tom said. + +"Sorry, Dad," Lily said. + +They ate their dinner and felt warm and happy. They learned their lesson. They never went to the distant hill again. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in every season. In winter, they make snowmen and throw snowballs. In spring, they pick flowers and chase butterflies. In summer, they splash in the pool and eat ice cream. In autumn, they jump in the leaves and collect acorns. + +One day, in autumn, Sara and Ben find a big pumpkin in their garden. They want to carve it and make a lantern. They ask their mom for a knife and a spoon. Mom says they can help her, but they have to be careful. + +Mom cuts the top of the pumpkin and gives it to Sara. Sara tries to fit it on her head like a hat, but it is too big. She laughs and says, "Look, mom, I have a pumpkin head!" + +Mom gives the spoon to Ben. Ben scoops out the seeds and the pulp from the pumpkin. He squeezes them in his hands and feels the slimy juice. He says, "Ew, mom, this is gross!" + +Mom says, "Don't worry, Ben, we can wash your hands later. And we can roast the seeds and eat them. They are yummy!" + +Mom helps Sara and Ben draw a face on the pumpkin. They make two eyes, a nose, and a mouth. Mom cuts out the face and puts a candle inside the pumpkin. She lights the candle and turns off the lights. + +Sara and Ben see the pumpkin glow in the dark. They smile and say, "Wow, mom, this is cool!" + +Mom says, "You did a great job, Sara and Ben. You made a beautiful lantern. Let's put it outside and show it to everyone!" + +Sara and Ben hug mom and say, "Thank you, mom. We love you!" + +Mom hugs them back and says, "I love you too, Sara and Ben. You are my sweet pumpkins!" +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see many things in the park. They see trees, flowers, birds, and bugs. + +One day, they see a big fly. The fly is black and shiny. It has big eyes and wings. It buzzes around a flower. + +"Look, a fly!" Anna says. + +"What is it doing?" Ben asks. + +"Maybe it is looking for food," Anna says. + +They watch the fly for a while. They see it land on the flower. They see it rub its legs. They see it fly away. + +They discuss the fly. They ask each other questions. They share their ideas. + +"Why does it have big eyes?" Ben asks. + +"Maybe it can see many things," Anna says. + +"Why does it have wings?" Anna asks. + +"Maybe it can fly fast and far," Ben says. + +"Why does it rub its legs?" Ben asks. + +"Maybe it is cleaning itself," Anna says. + +They think the fly is very organized. It knows what to do and how to do it. They admire the fly. + +They decide to play a game. They pretend to be flies. They buzz around the park. They land on different things. They rub their legs. They have fun. They laugh. They are happy. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the farm. They see many animals in the farm. They see cows, pigs, chickens and goats. + +One day, they see a new goat in the farm. The goat is black. The goat has big horns and a long beard. The goat looks scary. + +"Hello, black goat," Tom says. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The black goat does not answer. The black goat seems angry. The black goat makes a loud noise. The black goat runs towards Tom and Sue. + +"Help!" Tom and Sue shout. "The black goat is chasing us!" + +They run away from the black goat. They run to the farmer. The farmer is kind. The farmer sees the black goat. + +"Don't be afraid," the farmer says. "The black goat is not mean. The black goat is just lonely. The black goat is new here. The black goat needs friends." + +The farmer takes the black goat to the other goats. The other goats are nice. They welcome the black goat. They play with the black goat. + +Tom and Sue watch the black goat. The black goat seems happy. The black goat makes a soft noise. The black goat smiles. + +"Maybe the black goat is not so scary," Tom says. + +"Maybe the black goat is just like us," Sue says. + +They decide to give the black goat a chance. They go to the black goat. They pet the black goat. They talk to the black goat. + +"Hello, black goat," they say. "We are sorry we ran away. We want to be your friends." + +The black goat likes Tom and Sue. The black goat nods. The black goat licks their hands. + +"Hello, friends," the black goat says. + +They all laugh. They all play. They all have fun. The black goat is not lonely anymore. The black goat is part of the farm. The black goat is part of the family. +Tom is a dog. He has a lot of fur and a big spot on his back. He likes to run and play and bark. He lives with Anna and her mom and dad. They are his family and he loves them. + +One day, Tom sees a cat in the yard. He does not like cats. They are mean and sneaky and hiss. He runs after the cat and barks loud. The cat is scared and runs away. Tom is happy and proud. He thinks he is a good dog. + +But Anna is not happy. She is sad and angry. She likes cats. She thinks they are cute and soft and purr. She does not like Tom barking loud. She thinks he is a bad dog. She tells him to go away and does not pet him. + +Tom is sad and confused. He does not understand why Anna is mad at him. He thinks he did a good thing. He wants to make Anna happy. He loves her. + +He tries to find a way to say sorry. He looks around and sees a flower. He thinks Anna likes flowers. They are pretty and smell nice. He picks the flower with his mouth and brings it to Anna. He drops it at her feet and wags his tail. + +Anna sees the flower and smiles. She thinks Tom is sweet and smart and sorry. She picks up the flower and hugs Tom. She kisses his spot and tells him he is a good dog. She pets him and plays with him. + +Tom is happy and relieved. He understands that Anna is not mad at him anymore. He kisses her back and barks soft. He thinks she is a good girl. He loves her. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys, but sometimes they fight. One day, their mom gives them a task. She says, "You have to clean your room before you can watch TV. You can help each other or do it by yourself. But you have to finish the task." + +Anna and Ben look at their room. It is very messy. There are toys, books, clothes, and crayons everywhere. Anna thinks, "This is a hard task. I need help." She says to Ben, "Ben, can you help me clean the room? We can do it faster together." + +But Ben is selfish. He does not want to help Anna. He says, "No, I don't want to help you. I want to watch TV. You can do it by yourself." He runs to the living room and turns on the TV. + +Anna is sad and angry. She thinks, "Ben is selfish. He does not care about me. He only cares about himself." She starts to clean the room by herself. She picks up the toys, the books, the clothes, and the crayons. She puts them in their places. She works hard and fast. + +Soon, she finishes the task. She goes to the living room and sees Ben watching TV. She says, "Mom, I finished the task. Can I watch TV now?" + +Mom comes and sees the clean room. She is proud of Anna. She says, "Good job, Anna. You did the task very well. You can watch TV now. But Ben cannot watch TV. He did not do the task. He was selfish. He has to go to his room and think about what he did." + +Anna smiles and sits on the couch. She watches TV and enjoys it. Ben cries and goes to his room. He feels sorry and wishes he had helped Anna. He learns a lesson. He thinks, "Next time, I will not be selfish. I will help Anna. I will do the task." +Ben and Lily were eager to play with the new toy car that their dad brought home. It was shiny and red, and it had a remote control that made it move and beep. They ran to the living room and put the car on the floor. + +"Let me try first!" Ben said, grabbing the remote. + +"No, me!" Lily said, pulling the remote. + +They both struggle to hold the remote, and the car starts to go back and forth, bumping into the sofa and the table. + +"Stop it! You're breaking the car!" Dad said, coming into the room. He took the remote from them and looked at the car. It had a dent on the front and a scratch on the side. He sighed and shook his head. + +"Look what you did. This car is made of steel, not plastic. It's not a toy for little kids. It's a toy for grown-ups. You have to be careful with it, or it will get damaged." + +He put the car on a high shelf, where Ben and Lily could not reach it. + +"Sorry, dad," Ben and Lily said, feeling sad. + +"It's okay. I know you were excited, but you have to learn to share and be gentle. How about we play with something else? I have a puzzle and a book that you might like." + +He took out the puzzle and the book and sat down with Ben and Lily on the floor. They forgot about the car and started to have fun with the puzzle and the book. They took turns and helped each other, and dad smiled and praised them. They were happy and learned a lesson. +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They see a big cane leaning on the wall. Lily wants to measure how tall it is. + +"Look, Ben, a cane! Let's measure it!" Lily says. + +"OK, how do we measure it?" Ben asks. + +Lily thinks for a moment. She has an idea. + +"We can use our feet! Come on, stand next to the cane and put your foot next to it. Then move your foot to the end of the cane and count how many feet it is!" Lily says. + +Ben likes the idea. He stands next to the cane and puts his foot next to it. He moves his foot to the end of the cane and counts. + +"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten! The cane is ten feet!" Ben says. + +"Wow, that's very long! Let me try too!" Lily says. + +She stands next to the cane and puts her foot next to it. She moves her foot to the end of the cane and counts. + +"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten! The cane is ten feet for me too!" Lily says. + +They are both happy. They have measured the cane with their feet. + +"Can we measure something else?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, what do you want to measure?" Lily asks. + +Ben looks around. He sees a flower. It is yellow and mild. It smells nice. + +"How about this flower?" Ben says. + +"OK, let's measure it!" Lily says. + +They go to the flower and bend down. They use their fingers to measure it. + +"One, two, three, four, five, six! The flower is six fingers!" Ben says. + +"That's not very long. But it's very pretty!" Lily says. + +They smell the flower and smile. They have measured the flower with their fingers. +Tim and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys in the bath. They have a boat, a duck, a frog and a cord. The cord is long and red. They use it to make the boat go fast. + +One day, Mom says, "Time to bathe, Tim and Mia. Come on, let's go." Tim and Mia run to the bathroom. They take off their clothes and jump in the tub. Mom fills the tub with warm water and bubbles. She gives them their toys and says, "Have fun, but be careful with the cord. Don't wrap it around your neck or pull it too hard. It might break or hurt you." + +Tim and Mia nod and say, "Okay, Mom." They start to play with their toys. They make the boat zoom across the water with the cord. They make the duck quack and the frog hop. They splash and giggle. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, Tim has an idea. He says, "Mia, look what I can do. I can make the boat go faster and faster. Watch this." He wraps the cord around his hand and pulls it hard. The boat flies out of the water and hits the wall. The cord snaps and the boat breaks. Tim and Mia gasp. + +Mom hears the noise and comes in. She sees the mess and says, "Oh no, what happened? Are you okay?" Tim and Mia look at each other. They feel bad. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We broke the boat and the cord. We were playing too rough. We didn't listen to you." + +Mom sighs and says, "I'm glad you're not hurt, but you have to be more careful. The cord was not a toy. It was a part of the boat. It was impressive how fast it made the boat go, but it was also dangerous. You could have hurt yourself or each other. Next time, please listen to me and play gently." + +Tim and Mia nod and say, "Yes, Mom. We're sorry. We love you." Mom hugs them and says, "I love you too. Now, let's clean up this mess and finish your bath. Then, we can read a story and go to bed." Tim and Mia smile and say, "Okay, Mom. Thank you." They help Mom clean up and finish their bath. They learn their lesson and have a good night. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. Today, they are playing with masks. Lily has a cat mask and Ben has a dog mask. They pretend to be animals. + +"Meow, meow, I am a cat. I like to drink milk," Lily says. + +"Woof, woof, I am a dog. I like to drink water," Ben says. + +They go to the kitchen to find something to drink. They see a big jug of juice on the table. They want to drink the juice. + +"Can we have some juice, please?" Lily asks Mom. + +"Sure, you can have some juice, but you have to take off your masks first," Mom says. + +Lily and Ben take off their masks. They drink the juice from cups. The juice is sweet and yummy. + +"Thank you, Mom. The juice is good," Lily says. + +"You're welcome, my sweeties. I'm proud of you for playing nicely and sharing," Mom says. + +Lily and Ben smile. They put on their masks again. They go back to play. They are happy. +Sam and Lily are twins. They like to play together, but they do not like the same food. Sam likes regular food, like bread and cheese and apples. Lily likes different food, like noodles and fish and grapes. + +One day, Mom says, "It is time for lunch. What do you want to eat?" Sam says, "I want regular food, please." Lily says, "I want different food, please." Mom says, "I have both. You can choose." She puts two plates on the table. One has regular food, and one has different food. + +Sam runs to the table and picks the plate with regular food. He starts to eat. Lily walks to the table and looks at the plate with different food. She does not like it. She says, "I do not want this. I want regular food, too." She tries to take Sam's plate. Sam says, "No, this is mine. You wanted different food. Go away." He pushes Lily. Lily cries. She says, "That is not fair. You are mean. I am hungry." She pushes Sam back. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the table. She sees Sam and Lily fighting over the plate with regular food. She says, "Stop it, both of you. You cannot share one plate. You have to eat what you chose. If you do not like it, you can try something else later. But you have to be nice to each other. Say sorry and hug." Sam and Lily say sorry and hug. They sit down and eat their food. They do not like it, but they do not fight. They hope that Mom will make something better for dinner. +Anna likes to dress up in her mom's clothes. She puts on a big hat, a long dress, and some shiny shoes. She looks in the mirror and smiles. She feels happy and pretty. + +She wants to show her mom how she looks. She runs to the kitchen, where her mom is washing dishes. She says, "Mom, look at me! I am a princess!" + +Her mom turns around and sees Anna. She laughs and hugs her. She says, "You are a beautiful princess, Anna! But be careful with those shoes. They are too big for you. You might fall and hurt yourself." + +Anna nods and says, "Okay, mom. I will be careful." She walks slowly to the living room, where her dad is reading a book. She says, "Dad, look at me! I am a princess!" + +Her dad looks up and sees Anna. He smiles and claps his hands. He says, "You are a wonderful princess, Anna! But be careful with that dress. It is too long for you. You might trip and rip it." + +Anna nods and says, "Okay, dad. I will be careful." She walks slowly to the bathroom, where her brother is brushing his teeth. She says, "Brother, look at me! I am a princess!" + +Her brother looks at her and spits out his toothpaste. He says, "You are a silly princess, Anna! But be careful with that hat. It is too big for you. You might drop it and clog the drain." + +Anna nods and says, "Okay, brother. I will be careful." She walks slowly to her bedroom, where her doll is waiting for her. She says, "Doll, look at me! I am a princess!" + +Her doll says nothing, but Anna knows she likes her. She puts the hat, the dress, and the shoes on her doll. She says, "Now we are both princesses, doll! We are happy and pretty!" + +She hugs her doll and lies down on her bed. She closes her eyes and dreams of castles and crowns. She is a happy princess. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a small hut near the trees. They want to go inside. + +"Who lives in the hut?" Anna asks. + +"Maybe a fairy or a gnome," Ben says. + +They run to the hut and open the door. They see a swing inside. It is made of rope and wood. It looks fun. + +"Let's try the swing!" Ben says. + +He jumps on the swing and pushes with his feet. He swings high and low. He laughs. + +"Me too!" Anna says. + +She waits for her turn. But Ben does not stop. He swings faster and faster. He does not share. + +"Ben, let me swing!" Anna says. + +"No, it is my swing!" Ben says. + +He swings so hard that he hits the wall. He falls off the swing and hurts his arm. He cries. + +Anna runs to him and helps him up. She is sad and angry. + +"Ben, you are not nice. You should share. Sharing is good. Now you are hurt and we cannot play," she says. + +Ben is sorry. He knows he was wrong. He says sorry to Anna. + +"Anna, I am sorry. You are right. Sharing is good. Can we still be friends?" he says. + +Anna smiles. She is kind. She says yes. + +They hug and make up. They decide to leave the hut and play something else. They learn a lesson. Sharing is good. Friends are good. +Anna and Ben like to watch videos on the big screen. They sit on the sofa and eat popcorn. They laugh and clap when they see funny animals and people. + +One day, they watch a video about a jolly clown. The clown has a red nose, big shoes and a funny hat. He makes balloons and jokes. He rides a bike and falls down. Anna and Ben think he is very funny. + +"Look, Ben, he has a flower on his hat!" Anna says. + +"Ha ha, it can squirt water!" Ben says. + +They giggle and squirt water at each other with their cups. + +But then, the video ends. The screen goes black. Anna and Ben are sad. + +"Can we watch it again, please?" Anna asks. + +"Me too, me too!" Ben says. + +They look at their mom, who is sitting next to them. She smiles and hugs them. + +"Okay, okay, one more time. But then, it's time for bed, okay?" she says. + +"Okay, mom, thank you!" Anna and Ben say. + +They press the button and the video starts again. They are happy and jolly. They watch the clown and laugh. They love the video. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play all day. She had long hair that covered her eyes and ears. She did not like to get a haircut, because she thought it would hurt. She always said no when her mom asked her to go to the salon. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the park. Lily saw many kids playing on the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. She wanted to join them, but her mom said, "Lily, you need a haircut first. Your hair is too long and messy. It can get in your way and make you fall. Come on, let's go to the salon. It won't hurt, I promise." + +Lily did not listen to her mom. She ran away from her and hid behind a tree. She said, "No, no, no! I don't want a haircut! I want to play!" Her mom looked for her and called her name, but Lily did not answer. She was busy playing by herself. + +Soon, Lily got tired and sleepy. She lay down on the grass and closed her eyes. She did not notice a big bee flying near her. The bee saw Lily's hair and thought it was a flower. It landed on her hair and tried to get some nectar. Lily felt something tickle her head. She opened her eyes and saw the bee. She screamed and jumped up. She was scared and hurt. The bee had stung her. + +Her mom heard her scream and ran to her. She hugged her and said, "Lily, are you okay? What happened?" Lily cried and said, "Mom, a bee stung me! It was on my hair! It hurt!" Her mom said, "Oh, Lily, I'm sorry. Let me see. It's just a small sting. I'll put some ice on it. It will feel better soon. But you see, this is why you need a haircut. Your hair is too long and it attracts bees. If you had a haircut, the bee would not have bothered you." + +Lily realized her mom was right. She said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I should have listened to you. I was wrong. I don't want to play with bees. I want a haircut. Can we go to the salon now?" Her mom said, "Of course, Lily. I'm glad you changed your mind. Come on, let's go. You'll look beautiful with a haircut. And you'll be safer too." + +Lily and her mom went to the salon. Lily was brave and did not cry. She got a nice haircut that showed her eyes and ears. She liked her new look. She said, "Mom, thank you. I love my haircut. It doesn't hurt. It feels good. Can we go back to the park now? I want to play with the other kids." Her mom said, "Sure, Lily. Let's go. But remember, always listen to your mom. She knows what's best for you." + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your mom. She knows what's best for you. +Lily loved her dog Max. He was big and brown and soft. He liked to play with her and lick her face. But one day, Max got sick. He did not want to eat or run or bark. He only lay on his bed and made sad noises. + +Lily was very worried. She asked her mom, "What is wrong with Max? Can we help him?" + +Her mom said, "We need to take him to the veterinarian. She is a doctor for animals. She can check him and give him medicine." + +Lily nodded. She put on her coat and zipped it up. She helped her mom put Max in the car. They drove to the veterinarian's office. It was dark outside and Lily felt scared. + +When they got there, the veterinarian was very nice. She smiled and said, "Hello, Lily. I'm Dr. Lee. I'm going to take a look at Max and see what's wrong. Don't worry, he's in good hands." + +She took Max to a room with a table and some machines. Lily and her mom waited in another room with some chairs and books. Lily picked a book with pictures of animals and read it to her mom. + +After a while, Dr. Lee came back with Max. He looked happier and wagged his tail. Dr. Lee said, "Max had a bad tummy ache. I gave him some medicine and some water. He should feel better soon. But he needs to rest and eat only soft food for a few days." + +Lily hugged Max and thanked Dr. Lee. She was so glad that Max was okay. She said, "You are the best veterinarian ever, Dr. Lee. Thank you for helping Max." + +Dr. Lee smiled and said, "You're very welcome, Lily. You are a good friend to Max. He's lucky to have you." + +Lily and her mom took Max home. They gave him a warm blanket and a bowl of soup. Lily cuddled with him and sang him a song. Max licked her face and closed his eyes. Lily felt happy and sleepy. She said, "Good night, Max. I love you." + +Max said, "Woof." He loved her too. +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a boy playing with a ball. He looked fun. She wanted to play with him. + +"Mom, can I play with him?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, honey. But first, you have to introduce yourself. That means you tell him your name and ask him his name," Mom said. + +Lily nodded. She walked to the boy and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. What's your name?" + +The boy smiled and said, "Hi, I'm Max. Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, please. Can I kick the ball?" Lily said. + +"Of course. Here, I'll pass it to you," Max said. + +He kicked the ball to Lily. She kicked it back. They had fun playing with the ball. They laughed and ran and shared. + +The result was that Lily and Max became friends. They were glad they met each other. They played until it was time to go home. + +"Bye, Max. See you next time," Lily said. + +"Bye, Lily. You're a good friend," Max said. + +They hugged and waved. Lily and Max were happy. They looked forward to playing again. +Anna and Ben were playing in the backyard. They had a big box that they turned into a fort. They pretended to be brave knights who had to protect the fort from dragons and monsters. + +"Roar! I am a scary dragon! I will burn your fort with my fire!" Ben said, making a loud noise and waving his arms. + +"No, you won't! I am a strong knight! I will stop you with my sword!" Anna said, holding a stick and running towards Ben. + +They had fun chasing each other and fighting with their pretend weapons. They laughed and shouted and did not see that their dog, Spot, was watching them. + +Spot was a friendly dog, but he did not like loud noises. He thought that Ben was hurting Anna and that he had to protect her. He ran towards Ben and barked and jumped on him. + +"Hey, stop it, Spot! You are not a dragon, you are a dog! You are ruining our game!" Ben said, trying to push Spot away. + +"Spot, no! Ben is not a bad guy, he is my brother! We are just playing!" Anna said, running to help Ben. + +Spot did not listen. He kept barking and jumping and licking Ben's face. Ben felt embarrassed. He did not like being attacked by a dog in front of his sister. He wished Spot would leave him alone. + +"Spot, go away! You are a silly dog! You don't understand anything!" Ben said, feeling angry and sad. + +Spot looked at Ben with his big eyes. He did not understand why Ben was mad at him. He thought he was doing a good thing. He wanted to make Ben happy. He wagged his tail and licked Ben's face again. + +Anna saw that Ben was upset. She felt sorry for him and for Spot. She had an idea. She picked up a ball and threw it far away. + +"Look, Spot! A ball! Go get it, boy!" Anna said, pointing to the ball. + +Spot heard the word "ball" and forgot about everything else. He loved balls. He ran after the ball as fast as he could. + +"Good boy, Spot! You are a smart dog! You can play with the ball!" Anna said, clapping her hands. + +Ben saw that Spot was gone. He felt relieved. He got up and dusted himself off. He looked at Anna and smiled. + +"Thanks, Anna. You are a nice sister. You saved me from the dog!" Ben said, hugging Anna. + +"You are welcome, Ben. You are a fun brother. You make me laugh!" Anna said, hugging Ben back. + +They decided to play something else. They forgot about the fort and the dragon and the sword. They played with the ball and with Spot. They had fun in the backyard. They were happy. +Tom and Sue are playing with blocks. Tom wants to build a big tower. Sue wants to build a house. They have many blocks, but not enough for both. + +"Give me more blocks!" Tom demands. "I need them for my tower!" + +"No, I need them for my house!" Sue says. "You have enough already!" + +They start to pull and push the blocks. They are angry and loud. They do not share or take turns. + +"Stop it!" Mom says. She comes into the room. She sees the mess and the fighting. She is serious and cross. "You are not playing nice. You are not listening. You are not being kind. You have to go to your rooms. Now!" + +Tom and Sue cry and whine. They do not want to go to their rooms. They want to play with the blocks. But Mom does not listen. She takes them by the hand and leads them away. + +The blocks are left on the floor. The tower and the house are not finished. They are broken and sad. The blocks are lonely and bored. They wish Tom and Sue would come back and play with them. But they do not. The end. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big bird in the sky. It was amazing. It had many colors on its wings. It was a parrot. + +"Wow, look at the parrot!" Anna said. + +"I want to see it closer!" Ben said. + +They ran after the parrot. The parrot flew to a tree. It landed on a branch. It opened its beak and said, "Hello, hello!" + +"Hello, parrot!" Anna and Ben said. + +The parrot opened its wings and showed its colors. It dropped a feather. The feather was red and blue and green. It was shiny. + +"Look, a feather!" Anna said. + +She picked up the feather. She gave it to Ben. + +"Here, you can have it. It is a gift from the parrot," she said. + +"Thank you, Anna. It is a beautiful feather," Ben said. + +He put the feather in his pocket. He smiled. + +The parrot said, "Goodbye, goodbye!" + +It flew away. Anna and Ben waved. + +"Goodbye, parrot! Thank you for the feather!" they said. + +They went back to their mom. They showed her the feather. She said, "What an amazing feather! Where did you get it?" + +They told her about the parrot. She said, "What an amazing story! You are very lucky to see a parrot and get a feather." + +They hugged their mom. They were happy. They had an amazing day. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play at the park. They see a big pond with many ducks. They want to feed the ducks. + +"Look, Ben, I have some bread for the ducks. Do you have some too?" Lila asks. + +"Yes, I have some bread too. But I also have something else. I have pebbles. I like to collect pebbles. They are shiny and smooth. Do you want to see?" Ben says. + +"Sure, show me your pebbles. Maybe the ducks like pebbles too," Lila says. + +Ben opens his backpack and takes out a handful of pebbles. He shows them to Lila. They are different colors and shapes. Lila thinks they are pretty. + +"Wow, you have many pebbles. Where did you find them?" Lila asks. + +"I found them on the ground. I look for them everywhere. They are my treasure. Do you want to have some?" Ben says. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are very kind. I will take one pebble. It is pink and round. It looks like a candy. Can I have it?" Lila says. + +"Of course, you can have it. It is yours. But don't eat it. It is not candy. It is not delicious. It is hard and yucky. Only bread is delicious. Let's give the bread to the ducks. They are hungry. Come on, Lila, let's go," Ben says. + +Lila and Ben run to the pond. They throw the bread to the ducks. The ducks quack and swim. They eat the bread. They are happy. Lila and Ben are happy too. They watch the ducks and smile. They hold their pebbles in their hands. They are friends. +Lily was a shy girl who liked to draw and read. She did not talk much to the other kids at school, because she was afraid they would laugh at her. One day, a new boy named Max came to her class. He had curly hair and a big smile. He sat next to Lily and said hello. + +"Hi, I'm Max. What's your name?" he asked. + +"Lily," she whispered. + +"That's a pretty name. Do you like to joke?" he said. + +Lily shook her head. She did not like jokes, because she did not understand them. + +"Why not? Jokes are fun. They make you laugh and feel happy. Do you want to hear one?" he said. + +Lily nodded. She wanted to be polite and friendly. + +"Okay, here's one. What do you get when you cross a snowman and a dragon?" he said. + +Lily thought hard. She did not know what a snowman or a dragon was. + +"I don't know," she said. + +"Ash!" he said, and laughed. + +Lily looked confused. She did not get the joke. She did not know what ash was. + +Max saw her face and stopped laughing. He realized that she did not know the words he used. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to confuse you. Ash is the black stuff that comes from fire. A snowman is made of snow, and a dragon is a big animal that breathes fire. So if they meet, the snowman melts and the dragon makes ash. Do you see?" he explained. + +Lily nodded. She understood now. She smiled a little. + +"That's funny," she said. + +Max smiled back. He was glad that she liked his joke. + +"Do you want to hear another one?" he asked. + +Lily nodded again. She wanted to hear more jokes. She liked Max. He was nice and funny. He taught her new words and made her laugh. She felt less shy and more happy. + +The moral of the story is: Jokes can help you make friends and learn new things. Don't be afraid to try new words and laugh at yourself. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Sara has a big doll. Ben has a small car. One day, Sara asks Ben, "Can you lend me your car? I want to play with it." + +Ben says, "No, you have your doll. You cannot have my car. It is mine." + +Sara feels sad. She says, "Please, Ben. I will give it back to you. I just want to try it." + +Ben says, "No, no, no. Go away. You are a bad friend." + +Sara cries. She runs away. She sees a big dog. The dog is angry. It barks at Sara. It bites her leg. Sara screams. Ben hears her. He runs to help her. He throws his car at the dog. The dog runs away. + +Sara is hurt. She bleeds. Ben is sorry. He says, "I am sorry, Sara. I was a bad friend. I should have lent you my car. Are you okay?" + +Sara says, "No, I am not okay. You were mean to me. You made the dog bite me. You are not my friend anymore." + +Ben cries. He says, "Please, Sara. Forgive me. I will be a good friend. I will share my car with you." + +Sara says, "No, it is too late. You cannot share your car with me. You cannot share your world with me. You are alone." + +The moral of the story is: You should be kind and generous to your friends. If you are selfish and greedy, you will lose them and be unhappy. +Anna liked to fly kites with her dad. They went to the park and found a big hill. Dad gave Anna a red kite with a long tail. He said, "Hold the string tight and run with the wind. Then let go and watch your kite fly high." + +Anna did what dad said. She ran and ran, and let go of the string. The kite flew up in the sky, and Anna felt happy. She saw the kite dance and swirl with the clouds. She smiled and clapped her hands. + +But then, a gust of wind came and blew the kite away. The string broke and the kite flew out of sight. Anna felt sad and frustrated. She wanted her kite back. She cried and said, "Dad, where is my kite? I want my kite!" + +Dad hugged Anna and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. Sometimes kites fly away, but we can always get a new one. You did a great job flying your kite. You deserve a reward. How about we get some ice cream on the way home?" + +Anna nodded and wiped her tears. She liked ice cream. She said, "OK, dad. Thank you. I love you." Dad said, "I love you too, Anna. You are my brave and smart girl." They held hands and walked to the car. Anna felt better. She still missed her kite, but she was happy to have dad and ice cream. +Tom and Lily went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, but their favorite was the rhinoceros. The rhinoceros was big and strong, and had a horn on his nose. He was eating grass and leaves from a big pile. + +Tom and Lily wanted to touch the rhinoceros, but Mom and Dad said no. They said the rhinoceros might hurt them with his horn or his feet. They said they had to stay behind the fence and watch from far away. + +Tom and Lily were sad, but they listened to Mom and Dad. They waved at the rhinoceros and said hello. The rhinoceros looked at them and made a loud noise. He sounded like he was saying hello back. + +Then the rhinoceros did something funny. He took some grass and leaves in his mouth and spit them out. He made a big mess on his face and his horn. Tom and Lily laughed. They thought he was playing with them. + +The rhinoceros saw them laughing and smiled. He wanted to play more. He looked around and saw a big pool of water. He ran to the pool and jumped in. He splashed and rolled in the water. He washed his face and his horn. He wiped his eyes with his ears. He was happy and clean. + +Tom and Lily clapped and cheered. They thought the rhinoceros was very smart and funny. They said goodbye and thank you to the rhinoceros. They told Mom and Dad they loved the rhinoceros. Mom and Dad smiled and hugged them. They said they loved them too. They had a fun day at the zoo. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to eat cereal for breakfast. But today, they forget to eat cereal. They are too busy playing with their toys. + +"Look, Mia, I have a powerful robot. It can make noises and move its arms." Tom says. + +"That's cool, Tom, but I have a pretty doll. It can sing and change its clothes." Mia says. + +They play and play until their mom comes in. + +"Tom, Mia, what are you doing? You forgot to eat your cereal. It's getting late. You have to go to school." Mom says. + +Tom and Mia look at each other. They feel sorry. They love their mom and they love school. + +"Sorry, mom. We were having fun. Can we eat our cereal now?" Tom says. + +"Please, mom. We are hungry. We will be quick." Mia says. + +Mom smiles. She is not angry. She knows they are good kids. + +"Okay, okay. You can eat your cereal. But hurry up. I don't want you to miss the bus." Mom says. + +Tom and Mia run to the kitchen. They pour milk on their cereal. They eat fast and happy. They thank their mom and give her a hug. They grab their backpacks and run to the bus. + +They don't forget to eat their cereal again. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to slide and swing and run. But Lily saw something new. It was a big red button on a pole. + +"What is that?" Lily asked Tom. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe it makes a sound or a light." + +Lily wanted to find out. She ran to the button and reached for it. + +"Wait, Lily!" Tom said. "Maybe it is not for us. Maybe it is for grown-ups." + +But Lily did not listen. She pushed the button hard. Then she heard a loud siren and saw a bright flash. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "What did I do?" + +Tom ran to her and hugged her. He was scared too. + +"Please, please, make it stop!" Lily cried. + +A man came out of a small house near the button. He was wearing a blue suit and a hat. He looked angry. + +"Who pushed the button?" he asked. "That is the fire alarm. You should not touch it. It is only for emergencies." + +Lily and Tom felt sorry. They did not know it was a fire alarm. They thought it was a toy. + +"We are sorry, sir," Tom said. "We did not mean to. We were just curious." + +The man sighed. He turned off the siren and the flash. He looked at Lily and Tom. + +"Next time, ask before you touch something you don't know," he said. "You could have caused a lot of trouble. Now go back to your parents and tell them what happened." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They ran back to their parents, who were sitting on a bench. They told them the truth. Their parents were not happy, but they were glad they were safe. + +They gave them a warm hug and a kiss. They said they loved them, but they also said they had to be more careful. + +Lily and Tom learned their lesson. They never pushed the button again. They played with other things in the park. They had fun, but they also listened to grown-ups. +Ben and Mia were best friends. They liked to play together on the island. The island was a big rock in the pond. They had to use a boat to get there. + +One day, they found a box on the island. It was shiny and had a lock. Ben wanted to open it. He said, "Maybe there is a treasure inside. Let's find the key." + +Mia was not sure. She said, "Maybe it is not ours. Maybe someone else left it here. We should not touch it." + +Ben did not listen. He tried to break the lock with a stick. He hit it hard and made a loud noise. Mia was scared. She said, "Stop it, Ben. You are making too much noise. Someone will hear us and get mad." + +Ben did not stop. He hit the lock again and again. Then he heard a voice. It was the farmer who owned the pond. He said, "Hey, you kids. What are you doing on my island? Get off my boat and shut the box. It is mine." + +Ben and Mia were very sorry. They did not know it was the farmer's island and boat and box. They said, "We are sorry, sir. We did not mean to bother you. We will leave now." + +The farmer was not happy. He said, "You better leave and never come back. And don't touch my things again. They are not for you." + +Ben and Mia got on the boat and rowed away. They felt bad. They did not have fun on the island. They learned a lesson. They should not take what is not theirs. And they should listen to each other. Mia was dependable. She knew what was right. Ben should have listened to her. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in a garden. The tree had many branches, and they were all very long. One day, a man came to the garden and looked at the tree. He decided that the tree needed to be pruned. + +The man took a big pair of scissors and started cutting the branches. He cut some branches that were too long and some that were too short. When he finished, the tree looked very different. + +The next day, some children came to the garden to play. They saw the tree and were very happy. They climbed on the branches and played hide and seek. They even found a playful squirrel who was jumping from branch to branch. The tree was now a perfect place to play! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her dollhouse. One day, Lily's mom asked her to put away her toys. + +Lily replied, "Okay, Mommy. I will put my toys away." + +She picked up her dolls and put them in their beds. She put her toy cars in a box and her blocks on the shelf. When she was finished, she counted her toys and said, "Mommy, I have zero toys on the floor!" + +Her mom was happy and said, "Great job, Lily! You put your toys away so high." Lily smiled and felt proud of herself. From that day on, Lily always put her toys away when her mom asked. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his blocks. He had many different colors of blocks, and he liked to build tall towers. + +One day, Timmy's friend Johnny came over to play. Johnny was very slow at building with blocks, but Timmy didn't mind. He was happy to have a friend over. + +Timmy asked Johnny to bring some of his own blocks to play with. Johnny went home and came back with his blocks. Timmy was very happy to have even more blocks to play with. They built a big tower together, and it was the tallest one they had ever made. + +When it was time for Johnny to go home, Timmy was sad to see him go. But he was happy that they had such a fun time playing with their blocks. Timmy couldn't wait for Johnny to come back and play again. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the big blue sea with his fish friends. One day, Nemo saw a shiny scale floating in the water. He wanted to play with it, so he swam closer. + +Suddenly, Nemo heard a loud noise. It was a big, scary shark! Nemo was so scared that he didn't know what to do. He remembered that his mommy told him to always call for help if he was in danger. So, Nemo called out for his fish friends to help him. + +His friends heard his call and quickly swam to him. Together, they scared the shark away. Nemo was so happy that he thanked his friends with a big hug. From that day on, Nemo knew that he was never alone in the big blue sea, and he always kept an eye out for any shiny scales that might mean danger. +Once upon a time, there was a little penguin named Puddles. Puddles was very glad because he had lots of friends to play with in the snow. One day, Puddles decided to go ice skating with his friends. + +As they were skating, Puddles started to feel scared because he didn't know how to skate very well. His friends were all very good at it, but Puddles kept falling down. + +Just then, a kind old walrus named Wally came over to teach Puddles how to skate. Wally showed Puddles how to balance and glide on the ice. Puddles was so happy and grateful that he gave Wally a big hug. + +From that day on, Puddles practiced skating every day and soon he became the best skater in the whole penguin colony. And whenever he saw Wally, he would wave and shout "Thank you for teaching me!" +Once upon a time, there was a cow named Daisy. She was a very obedient cow who always listened to her farmer. One day, Daisy saw a shiny bell on the ground. She picked it up and put it on her neck. The bell started to ring and Daisy felt happy because she thought it made her look pretty. + +But the bell was too loud and it scared the other animals on the farm. They didn't like the noise and they didn't like Daisy for making it. Daisy realized that being pretty was not as important as being a good friend to the other animals. So she took off the bell and gave it back to the farmer. + +The other animals were happy and they forgave Daisy. They realized that she was still an obedient and kind cow. Daisy learned that it's important to be considerate of others and not just think about yourself. From that day on, she was known as the kindest cow on the farm. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a red ball that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy was playing with his ball outside when he accidentally hit it too hard and it went flying into his neighbor's yard. + +Timmy went to his neighbor's house to ask for his ball back. His neighbor, Mrs. Smith, was a kind lady who was always happy to help. She went to get the ball, but when she came back, she had a frozen thumb! + +"Oh no, my thumb is frozen!" Mrs. Smith said. "I can't give you your ball back right now, but I will when my thumb is better." + +Timmy was grateful that Mrs. Smith was going to give him his ball back. He said, "Thank you, Mrs. Smith! I hope your thumb gets better soon." + +And so, Timmy went back home and waited patiently for his ball. A few days later, Mrs. Smith came over with his ball and a big smile on her face. "Here's your ball, Timmy! And my thumb is all better now." + +Timmy was so happy to have his ball back and grateful to Mrs. Smith for being kind and helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved doing yoga with her mommy. They would stretch and bend their bodies in all sorts of ways. Lily loved feeling strong and flexible. + +One day, Lily and her mommy went to a park for a picnic. They brought a big basket full of yummy snacks. Lily's mommy told her to be careful not to spill anything. Lily was so excited that she didn't listen. + +As they were eating, Lily accidentally knocked over the basket and all the snacks fell out. Her mommy was angry and told her she was being ignorant. But then, Lily had an idea. She could fill the basket with flowers from the park and make it look pretty. Her mommy smiled and they had a lovely picnic surrounded by beautiful flowers. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Max who lived in the jungle. Max loved to swing from tree to tree and eat bananas. One day, Max's friend Ellie the elephant came to him and said, "Max, I need your help. I lost my dependable hat, and I can't find it anywhere." + +Max knew he had to help his friend, so he searched high and low in the jungle. Finally, he found Ellie's hat stuck in a tree. Ellie was so happy to receive her hat back and said, "Max, you are such a good friend. I can always depend on you." + +Max smiled and replied, "That's what friends are for, Ellie. We should always help each other when we can." From that day on, Max and Ellie's friendship grew stronger, and they knew they could always count on each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around in the grass. One day, Timmy found an arrow on the ground. He picked it up and looked at it. The arrow was very sharp and pointy. + +Timmy decided to show the arrow to his friends, but they were all busy playing with other toys. Timmy felt lonely and sad. He sat down on the grass and looked at the arrow. The arrow was wet from the morning dew. Timmy used his shirt to dry the arrow off. + +After the arrow was dry, Timmy decided to play with it by himself. He pretended he was a brave knight and the arrow was his sword. Timmy had a lot of fun playing with the arrow and he didn't feel lonely anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue was very nice and loved to fly high in the sky. One day, Blue saw a flag waving in the wind. Blue flew down to see the flag up close. + +"Hello, flag!" said Blue. "You look very nice today." + +"Thank you, Blue," said the flag. "I'm happy to be flying in the wind." + +Blue smiled and said, "I love to fly too! Maybe we can fly together sometime." + +The flag agreed and they both flew off into the sky, feeling happy and free. From that day on, Blue and the flag became great friends and flew together often. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom took him on the subway to visit his grandma. Timmy was excited to ride the subway because he had never been on it before. + +When they got off the subway, Timmy's mom told him they had to walk a deep path to get to grandma's house. Timmy was a little scared, but he held his mom's hand tightly and followed her. As they walked, Timmy started to jog because he was so excited to see his grandma. + +Finally, they arrived at grandma's house and Timmy gave her a big hug. He was happy that he had gone on the subway and jogged along the deep path to see his grandma. From that day on, Timmy loved going on adventures with his mom and exploring new places. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear jewelry, especially her purple necklace. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to clean her room. Lily started to struggle because she didn't want to clean her room. She just wanted to play with her toys. + +But then, Lily remembered something her mommy had told her before. She said, "If you don't clean your room, you won't be able to find your favorite jewelry." So, Lily decided to clean her room. It was hard work, but she knew it was the right thing to do. + +After she finished cleaning, Lily found her purple necklace and put it on. She felt proud of herself for doing the right thing. From that day on, Lily always remembered to clean her room and take care of her things. The moral of the story is that sometimes we have to struggle to do the right thing, but it's always worth it in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on journeys with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went on a journey to the beach. The sky was so blue and the waves were big. Lily loved to clap her hands when the waves crashed onto the shore. + +They walked along the beach and collected seashells. Lily found a pretty blue one and showed it to her mommy. Her mommy said it was very pretty and they should take it home. Lily clapped her hands and said, "Yay!" + +On the journey back home, Lily fell asleep in the car. When she woke up, they were home. She remembered the blue seashell and ran to find it. She showed it to her daddy and he said it was the prettiest seashell he had ever seen. Lily clapped her hands and smiled. She was so happy to have gone on a journey to the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily found a present in her room. She was so excited to open it! She tore the paper off very fast and found a beautiful doll inside. She hugged the doll tightly and smiled. + +But then, Lily's little brother came into the room and wanted to play with the doll too. Lily didn't want to share and started to cry. Her mom came in and saw what was happening. She told Lily that it's important to share and make others happy too. Lily realized she was being selfish and gave her brother a turn to play with the doll. + +Lily felt much better and her brother was happy too. From that day on, Lily learned to share and make others happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was very tough and liked to play with his ball. One day, Max saw a little boy eating ice cream. Max wanted some too, so he barked and shouted at the boy. The boy was scared and dropped his ice cream. + +Max ate the ice cream, but it made him sick. He started to feel bad and couldn't stop shouting. His owner took him to the vet, but it was too late. Max had eaten too much cream and it made him very sick. Max passed away and his owner was very sad. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a very hairy man who needed a haircut. He went to the barber who had a big pair of scissors. The barber started to cut the man's hair, but suddenly he heard a loud snap. The scissors broke! + +The barber didn't know what to do, so he tried to fix them. But he couldn't. The hairy man got angry and started to yell. The barber felt sad and scared. + +In the end, the hairy man left without paying and the barber was very upset. He didn't have any money to buy new scissors and had to close his shop. From that day on, he never cut anyone's hair again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Sundays because that was the day she got to see her grandma. Lily's grandma was very old, but she was always happy and kind. + +One Sunday, Lily's mom told her that they couldn't go see grandma because she was sick. Lily was sad and asked her mom if grandma would be okay. Her mom said she didn't know, but they would call her later to check. + +Later that day, Lily's mom called grandma and she said she was feeling better. Lily was happy and asked her mom if they could go see grandma now. Her mom said yes, but they had to be careful because grandma was still a little sick. + +When they got to grandma's house, they saw that she looked very ugly. Her face was all red and puffy. Lily was scared and asked her mom why grandma looked like that. Her mom explained that grandma had a bad reaction to some medicine she took. + +Lily's mom told her that it's important to always check with a doctor or a grown-up before taking any medicine. Lily nodded and hugged her grandma. She was happy that she could see her, but she also learned an important lesson about being careful with medicine. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She loved to play with her pink ball in the park. One day, she accidentally threw her ball too high and it got stuck in a tree. She tried to get it back but she couldn't reach it. + +Just then, a generous man walked by and saw Lily's problem. He climbed the tree and was able to release the ball from its branches. Lily was so happy and grateful that she gave the man a big hug. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to be more careful when playing with her ball in the park. And whenever she saw the generous man again, she would always wave and say hello. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Tuna. Tuna was very pale and didn't like to swim too much. One day, Tuna decided to settle down and find a nice spot to rest. Tuna saw a pretty rock and thought it would be a good place to rest. Tuna swam over to the rock and settled down. Tuna felt much better and was happy to have found a nice spot to rest. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play baseball with his friends. One day, Timmy's dad gave him a big, red baseball bat. Timmy was so happy! He ran outside to play with his friends. + +Timmy swung the bat and hit the baseball. It flew high up into the sky. Timmy's friend, Billy, ran to catch it. But he wasn't gentle and he accidentally cut the baseball with his sharp nails. Timmy was sad, but his dad said they could buy a new baseball. Timmy was happy again and they all played baseball together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to eat at the restaurant with his mommy and daddy. One day, they went to an independent restaurant that Timmy had never been to before. + +While they were eating, Timmy accidentally broke his glass of water. He felt sad because he didn't mean to break it. But the restaurant owner was very nice and said it was okay. + +After they finished eating, Timmy's mommy and daddy told him they were proud of him for being so well-behaved at the restaurant. Timmy felt happy and proud too. From that day on, Timmy always remembered to be careful with his glass at restaurants. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the beach with her family. One day, while playing in the water, she saw a dolphin swimming. It was so pretty with its pale skin. + +Lily shouted, "Look, mommy! A dolphin! It's swimming!" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, Lily! Dolphins are great swimmers. They can swim very fast." + +Lily was so happy to see the dolphin swim. She wished she could swim like the dolphin too. Maybe one day she could be a great swimmer like the dolphin. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small village with her mom and dad. One day, Lily and her parents went for a walk in the forest. Suddenly, they saw a big bear appear in front of them. The bear looked very hungry and Lily was scared. + +"Mommy, I'm scared," said Lily. + +"It's okay, Lily. We'll just stay very still and quiet," said her mom. + +The bear sniffed around for a while and then wandered off into the forest. Lily was relieved that they were safe. + +When they got back to the village, Lily's dad made her favorite meal because she was hungry after their adventure. Lily felt happy and safe in her cozy home with her loving family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily wanted to wear her mommy's pretty dress, but it was too big for her. She asked her mommy if she could borrow it, and her mommy said yes. + +Lily was so happy and put on the dress. She looked in the mirror and said, "Wow, I look incredible!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, you do." + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother came in the room and said, "Lily, can I borrow your crayons?" Lily said, "Yes, you can borrow them, but you have to give them back when you're done." Her brother said, "Okay, I will." + +Lily felt happy that she could help her brother and wear her mommy's dress. She felt like she had a new skin and was ready to have a fun day with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved dinosaurs and had a big collection of toy dinosaurs. One day, Timmy saw a big dinosaur toy in the store. He wanted it so badly, but his mom told him they could not afford it. Timmy felt sad and wished he was rich. + +The next day, Timmy went to the park and saw a boy who had no toys. Timmy decided to share his toy dinosaurs with the boy. The boy was very happy and thanked Timmy. They played together for a long time and had lots of fun. + +When it was time to go home, Timmy felt happy. He realized that winning toys was not as important as making new friends and sharing his toys. Timmy learned that being kind and generous was the richest thing he could ever be. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and pick flowers. One day, she found a frog that was green and slimy. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, Mommy! I found a green frog!" exclaimed Lily. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Wow, that's so cool! Do you think the frog likes its green skin?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I think so! It looks happy hopping around in the grass." + +Her mom nodded and they watched the frog for a little while longer before letting it hop away. From that day on, Lily loved looking for green things in nature and thinking about how they might feel. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a jar in the grass. It was empty and had a lid on it. She thought it was pretty and decided to keep it. + +Later that day, Lily's mom made some lemonade. She poured it into the jar and put it in the fridge. The jar was weak and started to crack. Lily didn't notice. + +The next day, Lily's friend came over to play. They went outside and played hide-and-seek. Suddenly, they heard someone shout. It was Lily's mom. She was shouting because the jar had broken and the lemonade spilled all over the fridge. Lily felt bad for not noticing the weak jar. From then on, she made sure to be careful with her things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very nosy and always wanted to know what was happening around her. One day, she saw her mom baking cookies in the kitchen and asked if she could help. Her mom said yes and Lily was so happy. + +Lily helped her mom mix the ingredients and put the cookies in the oven. She was so excited to see what the cookies would look like when they were done. After a little while, the cookies were ready and they smelled so good. Lily and her mom took the cookies out of the oven and let them cool down. + +When it was time to eat the cookies, Lily was so happy. She took a bite and it was the best cookie she had ever tasted. She gained a new love for baking with her mom and they spent more time together in the kitchen. From that day on, Lily loved to help her mom bake and they made lots of yummy treats together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Ben. Ben loved to play outside in the forest. One day, Ben found a cave. It was dark and scary inside the cave, but Ben was brave. He went inside and explored. + +When Ben came out of the cave, he saw his friend, a little bird named Lily. Lily had made a messy nest in a tree. Ben wanted to help his friend, so he waved his paw and said, "I can help you clean your messy nest!" + +Ben and Lily worked together to clean the nest. They picked up sticks and leaves and put them in a pile. When they were finished, the nest was clean and cozy. Ben and Lily sat in the nest and watched the sunset. They were happy to have each other as friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. Sarah loved to play with her toys and climb up the stairs. One day, Sarah's mom asked her to send a letter to her grandma. Sarah was so excited to help her mom that she ran up the stairs to get the letter. But when she got to the top, she tripped and fell down the stairs. She was embarrassed because her mom saw her fall. But her mom hugged her and said it was okay. They sent the letter together and Sarah felt happy that she could help her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to a big hall with her mommy and daddy. The hall had many doors and windows. It was very big and bright. + +Lily saw a funny clown in the hall. The clown had a red nose and big shoes. Lily laughed and clapped her hands. She realized the clown was making her happy. + +After the show, Lily and her family went home. Lily told her mommy and daddy how much she loved the funny clown. They realized that Lily had a great time at the hall. They promised to take her back soon. +One day, Timmy and his mom went to the store. Timmy wanted to buy some candy, but his mom said they didn't have enough money in their wallet. Timmy was sad and started to cry. + +Suddenly, a man with a big truck came and said, "Do you need help?" Timmy's mom said yes, and the man helped load their groceries into the truck. But then, the man's wallet fell out of his pocket and it was very dark outside, so they couldn't find it. + +Timmy said, "I can help!" and he used his flashlight to look for the wallet. They finally found it and the man was very grateful. He gave Timmy some candy as a thank you. Timmy was so happy and forgot all about being sad before. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a smart toy that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy was running in the park and he slipped on a banana peel! His toy fell out of his pocket and rolled away. + +Timmy was very sad because he couldn't find his toy. He looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. Just when he was about to give up, he saw his toy stuck in a tree! Timmy was so happy that he jumped up and down with joy. + +From that day on, Timmy was more careful when he ran in the park. He didn't want to slip and lose his toy again. And every time he played with his toy, he made sure to be extra smart and take good care of it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty pink room. In the room, there was a shiny knob on the door. The knob was so shiny that it sparkled in the light. One day, a little girl came into the room and saw the shiny knob. She wanted to touch it, so she reached out her hand and turned the knob. The door opened and she saw a big surprise! +Once upon a time, a brave otter named Ollie lived in a big river. One day, Ollie met a little girl named Lily who was playing by the river. + +"Hi Ollie! What are you doing?" asked Lily. + +"I'm swimming and looking for food," replied Ollie. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a bug on Ollie's fur. She picked up a spray bottle and said, "Let me help you, Ollie. I will spray the bug away." + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a kind friend," said Ollie. + +From that day on, Ollie and Lily played together every day by the river. And whenever Ollie had a bug on his fur, Lily would spray it away. They became the best of friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he was playing with his friend, Tommy. + +Tommy said, "I want to race you! Let's see who is faster!" + +Timmy replied, "Okay! But let's make it competitive. Whoever wins gets a sticker!" + +The two boys lined up their cars and shouted, "Ready, set, go!" They zoomed down the hallway, but Timmy's car got stuck on a crack in the floor. Tommy won the race. + +Timmy was sad, but Tommy gave him a sticker anyway. "You're still my friend, Timmy. That's what matters," he said. + +Timmy smiled and said, "Thank you, Tommy. You're a good friend. Even though I didn't win, I remain happy because I got a sticker and a good friend like you." + +As they played with their cars, steam rose from the toy engine. The boys pretended they were driving real cars and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a rag on the ground and decided to pick it up. She thought it was pretty and wanted to wear it as a scarf. + +Lily went home and showed her mom the rag. "Look, Mommy! I found a pretty rag. Can I wear it as a scarf?" she asked. Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. You can wear anything you like." + +Lily was so happy and put the rag around her neck. She ran outside to show her friends. One of her friends, a nosy little boy, asked, "Why are you wearing a rag as a scarf?" Lily replied, "Because it's pretty and I like it." Her friend smiled and said, "That's cool. I want to wear a rag too!" And so, Lily and her friend played together, both wearing rags as scarves. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Max who loved to play hockey. Max was very good at playing hockey and he loved to play with his friends. One day, Max and his friends went to the park to play hockey. Max's friends were not very good, but Max was happy to play with them anyway. + +As they played, Max saw a big bird in the sky. He stopped playing and gazed up at the bird. The bird had big wings and was flying very high. Max thought it was very cool. + +After a while, Max's friends got tired and went home. Max went home too, but he couldn't stop thinking about the bird. He told his mom about it and she said it was an eagle. Max was very happy that he got to see an eagle while playing hockey with his friends. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily wanted to bake cookies. She went to the kitchen to get the ingredients, but she couldn't find the sugar in the drawer. She looked and looked, but it wasn't there. + +Lily decided to climb on a chair to reach the high shelf where the sugar was kept. But that was dangerous! Her mommy always told her not to climb on chairs. But Lily really wanted to bake cookies, so she climbed up anyway. + +Suddenly, the chair wobbled and Lily fell down. She hurt her arm, and she still couldn't find the sugar. She started to cry. But then, her mommy came into the kitchen and saw what had happened. She hugged Lily and helped her find the sugar. They baked the cookies together and they were delicious. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved sausages more than anything in the world. He would always ask his mom to make him sausages for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. + +One day, Timmy's big brother Tommy decided to tease him. Tommy took Timmy's beloved sausage and hid it in his backpack. Timmy was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Later that day, Tommy felt guilty for what he did and decided to be successful in making it up to Timmy. He went to the kitchen and cooked Timmy the biggest and tastiest sausage he had ever seen. Timmy was overjoyed and forgave his brother. From that day on, Tommy never teased Timmy again and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved wearing her favorite cap, which was pink and had a cute bow on it. One day, Lily went to play outside and forgot to take off her cap. It started to rain and her cap got all wet and spoiled. + +Lily's mom saw her and asked, "What happened to your cap, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "It got wet and spoiled, Mommy." + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, we'll get you a new one." + +Lily was happy and said, "Yay! I can't wait to get a new cap." + +So, they went to the store and got Lily a new cap that was even prettier than the old one. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I love my new cap!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play in the snow. She put on her coat, hat, and mittens to keep warm. + +Lily loved to build snowmen and make snow angels. But today, she couldn't find one of her mittens. She looked and looked, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily was sad because she really liked her mittens. She didn't want the fun to end because she was missing one. But then, her mom found the missing mitten and everything was great again. Lily could go back to playing in the snow and having fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a teddy bear named Teddy. Teddy was Timmy's best friend. Timmy promised to always take care of Teddy. + +One day, Timmy and Teddy went to the park. It started to rain and Timmy forgot to bring an umbrella. Teddy got wet and Timmy felt sad. Timmy wished he had a dependable umbrella to keep Teddy dry. + +The next day, Timmy's mom surprised him with a new umbrella. Timmy was happy and promised to always bring it with him. Now, whenever it rains, Timmy and Teddy can stay dry and not get soaked. Teddy is happy and Timmy is happy too because he kept his promise. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bun Bun. Bun Bun loved to jump and hop around in the fields. One day, Bun Bun's mom told him that he had to learn math. Bun Bun thought math was boring and didn't want to learn it. + +But then, Bun Bun's friends started playing a game where they had to jump over different numbers. Bun Bun realized that math could be fun if he turned it into a game. He started practicing his math skills by jumping over numbers and counting them out loud. + +Soon, Bun Bun became really good at math and he was no longer bored by it. He even started teaching his friends how to play the math jumping game. From that day on, Bun Bun loved to jump and do math! +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Floppy. Floppy loved to eat carrots. One day, Floppy found a very big carrot that didn't fit in his mouth! He tried and tried, but it just wouldn't fit. + +Floppy was sad because he wanted to eat the big carrot. But then, he had an idea! He decided to share the carrot with his friends. + +Floppy's friends thought the big carrot was adorable and they all nibbled on it together. They were happy because they could all enjoy the big carrot, even though it didn't fit in Floppy's mouth. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside on her porch. One day, her mommy sent her a letter in the mail. It was so interesting to see her name on the envelope! + +Lily opened the letter and read it with her mommy. It was an invitation to her cousin's birthday party. Lily was so excited! She asked her mommy if she could go and her mommy said yes. + +On the day of the party, Lily wore her prettiest dress and her mommy sent her off with a big hug. She had so much fun at the party, playing games and eating cake. When it was time to go home, Lily felt happy and tired. She couldn't wait to tell her mommy all about the interesting things she did at the party. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden and look for treasure. One day, she found an unusual rock that sparkled in the sun. She believed it was a magical treasure and she was very happy. + +Lily took the rock to her mommy and showed her. Her mommy thought it was just a regular rock, but Lily believed it was special. She put the rock in a special box and kept it safe. + +Every day, Lily would look at her treasure and believe that it was magical. She even told her friends about it and they all thought it was very cool. Even though it was just a rock, Lily believed it was the most special treasure in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet lived in a tree with many branches. One day, Tweet was flying around when she saw a beautiful, graceful butterfly. + +"Hello, butterfly! Where do you belong?" Tweet asked. + +"I belong in the garden, where the flowers are," replied the butterfly. + +Tweet thought for a moment and said, "I wish I could fly as graceful as you." + +The butterfly smiled and said, "You are graceful in your own way, Tweet. You belong in the sky, soaring through the clouds and singing your beautiful songs." + +Tweet felt happy and proud of herself. She knew she belonged in the sky, and she loved her home in the tree with all its branches. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy went to the beach with his mom and dad. While playing in the water, Timmy saw an octopus. The octopus had eight long arms and Timmy thought it was very cool. + +Timmy was eager to touch the octopus, but his parents told him to be careful. Suddenly, a big wave came and pulled Timmy away from the shore. Timmy was scared, but the octopus came to his rescue. The octopus wrapped its arms around Timmy and pulled him back to the shore. + +Timmy was very grateful to the octopus and thanked it for saving him. From that day on, Timmy always remembered the kind and helpful octopus at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a clown named Bobo. Bobo liked to play and make kids laugh. He wore a big red nose and funny clothes. He was a very happy clown. + +One day, Bobo found a magic ring. The ring could make things shrink. Bobo put the ring on his finger and said, "Shrink, shrink, shrink!" Suddenly, Bobo became weak and small like a toy. + +Bobo was scared, but he knew he had to be brave. He said, "Grow, grow, grow!" and he became big and strong again. Bobo learned that being small and weak was not fun. He decided to only use the magic ring to make kids laugh and be happy. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little purple bird named Mimi. Mimi lived in a small cave with her best friend, a tiny green frog named Fifi. One sunny day, Mimi and Fifi were playing together when they found a big, shiny ball. They both wanted to play with it, but they didn't know how to share. + +Mimi said, "I want to play with the ball first!" Fifi said, "No, I want to play with it first!" They couldn't agree, so they decided to search for a way to share the ball. + +They asked a big, friendly bear for help. The bear said, "Why don't you both play with the ball together? You can roll it, kick it, and even throw it to each other!" Mimi and Fifi thought that was a great idea. They played with the ball together, and they had so much fun! + +From that day on, Mimi and Fifi always shared their toys and played together. They learned that sharing is caring, and it made their friendship even stronger. And they lived happily ever after in their little cave. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a young boy named Tim. Tim was always full of energy and loved to play outside. One day, Tim saw a big tree with a lot of pretty leaves. He wanted to climb the tree, but his mom told him not to. She said, "Tim, don't climb the tree. You might fall and get hurt." Tim felt frustrated. + +Tim tried to resist the urge to climb the tree, but it was very hard. He thought about how much fun it would be to climb up and see the whole town from the top. He imagined sitting on a big branch and looking at all the houses and people below. As Tim's mind wandered, he became more and more excited. + +Finally, Tim couldn't resist any longer. He started to climb the tree, even though his mom said no. As he climbed higher and higher, he felt very proud of himself. But then, Tim slipped and fell. He got a big boo-boo on his knee. Tim cried and his mom came running to help him. She said, "Tim, I told you not to climb the tree. Now you're hurt." Tim knew his mom was right, and he promised to listen to her next time. +Once upon a time, there was a kind squirrel. The squirrel liked to play with his friends in the big park. One day, the squirrel found an acorn on the ground. The acorn seemed very special. + +The squirrel showed the acorn to his friends. They all wanted to see it. The squirrel was very happy to share his acorn. He was a kind friend. + +But then, a big bird saw the acorn too. The bird wanted the acorn for himself. The bird took the acorn from the squirrel and flew away. The squirrel and his friends were sad. They could not play with the acorn anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a large jet. The jet was very big and could fly very high in the sky. The jet loved to help people go to new places. + +One day, the jet met a little bird who wanted to visit her friends far away. The jet said, "I recommend you fly with me. I can take you there fast and safe." The little bird was happy and said, "Yes, please take me to my friends." + +So, the large jet and the little bird flew together in the sky. They saw many pretty things like trees, houses, and rivers. Soon, they reached the place where the bird's friends were. The little bird thanked the jet, and they became good friends. The large jet was very happy to help the little bird. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big toy jeep under his bed. He was very happy to see it. He wanted to play with it all day. Tim took the jeep outside to show his friend, Sally. + +"Look at my jeep!" Tim said to Sally. "It is big and fun to play with!" + +Sally was happy to see the jeep too. They played with the jeep all day, driving it in the grass and on the sidewalk. They had so much fun together. + +But then, something bad happened. The jeep got stuck in the mud. Tim and Sally were sad. They did not know what to do. A big dog saw them and came to help. The dog pulled the jeep out of the mud with its strong teeth. + +Tim and Sally were very grateful to the dog. They said, "Thank you, dog, for helping us!" The dog wagged its tail and was happy too. From that day on, Tim, Sally, and the dog became best friends and played with the jeep every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big comet in the sky. It was shiny and bright. The comet wanted to be friends with the animals on Earth. + +One day, a strong bird saw the comet. The bird wanted to help the comet come down to Earth. The bird tried to carry the comet on its back. It was a hard job, but the bird was successful. + +The comet was happy on Earth. It played with the bird and other animals. They all became good friends. The comet and the bird were very happy together. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim found an iron toy car. The car looked very sad and helpless. Tim wanted to help the car, so he took it home. + +At home, Tim asked the car, "Why are you so sad?" The car told Tim, "I suffer because I am all alone and I cannot move." Tim felt bad for the car and wanted to solve the problem. + +Tim decided to fix the car. He put new wheels on it and gave it a big hug. The car was so happy, it could move again! Tim and the car played together all day, and they became best friends. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a clumsy boy named Tim. He loved to play with his friends at the club. Every day, they would run, jump, and laugh together. + +One day, Tim's mom said, "We are going on a trip. You need to pack your bag." Tim was excited and started to pack his toys, clothes, and snacks. + +At the club, Tim told his friends, "I am going on a trip. I packed my bag." His friends were happy for him, but they would miss him. They hugged and said, "Have fun, Tim! We will see you when you come back." + +On the trip, Tim had a great time with his family. He thought about his friends at the club and couldn't wait to tell them all about it. + +When Tim came back, he shared his stories with his friends at the club. They laughed and played together, happy to be together again. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his ball. He would play with it all day long. One day, Spot wanted to play with his ball in the yard, but there was a big wall in the way. + +Spot thought it would be easy to jump over the wall. He tried and tried, but he could not jump high enough. Spot felt sad, but he did not give up. He knew he could find a way to succeed. + +Then, Spot had a great idea. He found a big box and put it next to the wall. Spot jumped on the box and then jumped over the wall. He was so happy that he succeeded. Now, Spot could play with his ball in the yard all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a nation. In this nation, there were many people. Some were nice, and some were naughty. One day, a little boy named Tim was walking down the street. He saw a naughty dog. The dog was barking and making a mess. + +Tim went up to the dog and said, "Stop being naughty, dog!" The dog stopped barking and blinked at Tim. The dog looked sorry for being naughty. Tim said, "Let's be friends, dog." The dog wagged its tail and they became friends. + +Together, Tim and the dog walked around the nation. They helped other naughty animals learn to be nice. The nation became a happier place because of Tim and his dog. And every time they helped someone, the dog would blink and wag its tail. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Sam. Sam loved to play with yarn. One day, Sam saw a big ball of yarn. It was red and looked so fun to play with. Sam was very happy. + +Sam played with the yarn all day. It was hot outside, but Sam didn't care. He was having too much fun. Then, Sam saw his friend, the dog named Max. Max looked at the yarn and had a guess. He guessed that the yarn would roll far away. + +Max was right! The yarn started to roll away. Sam and Max ran after it. They ran and ran. The yarn rolled into the woods. They found the yarn by a big tree. Sam and Max were tired, but they were happy to find the yarn. + +Sam and Max played with the yarn all day. They had lots of fun together. They took the yarn back home and played some more. The hot day was full of fun and games for Sam and Max. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fierce dog named Max. Max liked to play with his ball all day. One day, Max saw a jar on the ground. The jar was big and shiny. + +Max wanted to get the ball in the jar. He tried to push the ball with his nose, but it did not go in. Max did not know what to do. He looked at the jar and he looked at the ball. Max shrugged his shoulders. + +Then, Max had an idea. He picked up the ball with his mouth and dropped it from high up. The ball went into the jar. Max was very happy. He barked and wagged his tail. Max had lots of fun playing with the jar and the ball. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She had a favorite sweater. It was red and warm. Sally loved her sweater so much. She wore it every day. + +One day, Sally's friend, Timmy, saw her sweater. He wanted it too. "Give me your sweater!" Timmy said. Sally did not want to give it to him. They started to quarrel. They were not being compassionate to each other. + +Their quarrel got louder and louder. Their teacher, Miss Brown, heard them. She came over and took the sweater away. "No one gets the sweater now," she said. Sally and Timmy were sad. They learned that fighting was not the way to solve problems. +One day, a boy named Tim found a secret box under his bed. He was very happy. Inside the box, he found many colorful socks. Tim wanted to find the socks that match. + +Tim went to his friend, Sue. He said, "Sue, I found a secret box with socks. Can you help me find the socks that match?" Sue was excited and said, "Yes, Tim! Let's find the matching socks." + +Together, they looked at the socks. They saw red socks, blue socks, and yellow socks. The weather was mild, so they sat outside to match the socks. They found two red socks, two blue socks, and two yellow socks that match. Tim and Sue were very happy that they found the matching socks from the secret box. +Once upon a time, there was a fat mule. The fat mule lived on a big farm. The farm had many animals like cows, pigs, and chickens. The fat mule liked to play with all the animals. + +One day, the fat mule saw a big apple on the ground. The fat mule wanted to eat the apple. But, a little boy also wanted the apple. The little boy tried to take the apple away from the fat mule. + +The fat mule did not want to share the apple. The fat mule was mad. So, the fat mule bit the little boy. The little boy cried and ran away. The fat mule ate the apple all by itself. + +The other animals saw what happened. They did not like what the fat mule did to the little boy. The animals did not want to play with the fat mule anymore. The fat mule was sad and alone. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim had a fake bell. He loved to play with it all day long. One day, he went to the park with his mom and took his fake bell with him. + +At the park, Tim met a girl named Lily. She saw his fake bell and asked, "What's that?" Tim said, "It's my bell, but it's not real. I like to play with it." Lily wanted to play too, so they both played with the fake bell together. + +Then, Tim had an idea. He told Lily, "Let's spread the fun!" They went to other kids in the park and shared the fake bell. They all played and had fun. The fake bell made everyone happy, and Tim and Lily made many new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim went on a safari with his mom and dad. They wanted to find many animals. They were excited to see lions, elephants, and zebras. + +As they walked, they saw a big icy lake. The lake was so cold that it was frozen. Tim saw a penguin on the ice. The penguin said, "Brrr, it's cold here! Can you help me find my friends?" + +Tim, his mom, and dad helped the penguin look for his friends. They walked around the icy lake and saw many footprints. They followed the footprints and found the penguin's friends. They were all playing together. + +The penguin was happy to find his friends. He thanked Tim, his mom, and dad for their help. They all played together on the icy lake, sliding and laughing. Tim and his family had a great time on their safari adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a noisy bird who loved to sing. The bird lived in a big tree near a little house. In the house, lived a kind lady who liked to sew. One day, while the lady was sewing, she lost her needle. She looked everywhere, but she could not find it. The noisy bird saw the lady was sad and wanted to help. + +The next day, the noisy bird was flying around and saw something shiny on the ground. It was the needle! The bird picked it up and flew back to the tree. The bird wanted to give the needle back to the kind lady but did not know how. Then, the bird had a great idea. + +The bird started to sing very loudly near the window of the little house. The kind lady heard the noisy bird and went outside to see what was going on. When she saw the bird, she noticed it was holding her needle in its beak. The bird let the needle fall into the lady's hand. The kind lady was so happy to have her needle back and thanked the noisy bird. From that day on, they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a hotel. It was a nice hotel where people went to sleep when they were sleepy. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to the hotel with her mom and dad. Lily was very sleepy, but she did not want to go to bed. She wanted to play with her toys. + +Lily's mom and dad told her it was time for bed. Lily began to cry. She was very sad because she did not want to sleep. Her mom and dad hugged her and told her a bedtime story. + +After the story, Lily felt better. She was still sleepy, but now she was ready to sleep. She closed her eyes and went to sleep in the hotel with her mom and dad. + +The next morning, Lily woke up happy. She was not sleepy anymore. She played with her toys and had a fun day with her mom and dad at the hotel. +Once upon a time, in a cold place, there was a penguin. The penguin was sad because it was hard to find food. The penguin needed food to be strong and happy. + +One day, the penguin went to find food. It saw a big, dangerous fish. The fish said, "I can supply food for you, but only if you help me first." The penguin was scared, but it needed food. + +The penguin helped the fish, and the fish gave the penguin food. The penguin was happy and strong again. The penguin learned that it was good to help others, even if it was a little scary. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue liked to play on her porch with her toy water spray. She would spray her toy plants and pretend they were growing big and strong.