diff --git "a/TinyStories_1122.txt" "b/TinyStories_1122.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1122.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +They hug Anna's dad. They are very happy. They forget about the coffee and the boring talk. They want to ride their bikes. They put on their helmets. They get on their bikes. They pedal and laugh. They have a lot of fun. Their moms and Anna's dad watch them. They smile and clap. They are proud of them. They are happy too. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their dog, Spot. Spot is a big, brown dog. He is very dependable. He always comes when they call him and he never runs away. + +One day, Sara and Ben decide to play hide and seek. Sara counts to ten and Ben runs to hide. Spot follows Ben. Sara looks for them behind the trees, the swings, and the slide. She cannot find them. + +"Ben, Spot, where are you?" Sara calls out. She hears a bark from the other side of the park. She runs towards the sound. She sees a fence with a hole in it. She thinks Ben and Spot went through the hole. + +Sara crawls through the hole. She sees a big street with many cars. She is scared. She does not see Ben or Spot. She hears another bark. She looks to her left. She sees Ben and Spot standing on the sidewalk. They are safe. + +"Sara, I'm sorry. I wanted to hide in the alley, but Spot saw a cat and chased it. He ran across the street. I followed him. I was afraid he would get hit by a car. But he was dependable. He stopped and waited for me. Then we saw you coming. Are you okay?" Ben says. + +Sara hugs Ben and Spot. She is happy they are okay. She is also angry. "Ben, you were very silly. You should not go through the fence. You should not cross the street. You could have been hurt. You made me worry. Next time, let's hide in the park. Okay?" Sara says. + +Ben nods. He is sorry. He knows Sara is right. He loves his sister and his dog. He says, "Okay. Let's go back to the park. And let's stay together. We are a team. Right, Spot?" Spot barks and wags his tail. He agrees. They are a team. They crawl back through the hole and run to the park. They play some more. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play together. They have a big box of toys. Sometimes they share, sometimes they fight. + +One day, they find a letter in the mail. It is for them. It is from Grandma. Grandma lives far away. She sends them nice things. + +Lily and Ben open the letter. They see a card with a picture of a rainbow. They also see two stickers. One sticker is a star, one sticker is a heart. + +Lily likes the star sticker. Ben likes the heart sticker. They both want the same sticker. + +"I want the star sticker!" Lily says. + +"No, I want the star sticker!" Ben says. + +They pull the sticker. They tear the sticker. They cry. + +Mom hears them. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the torn sticker and the sad twins. + +"What happened?" Mom asks. + +"Grandma sent us stickers, but we both wanted the star sticker," Lily says. + +"And we ripped it," Ben says. + +Mom hugs them. She says, "I'm sorry, sweeties. Grandma wanted you to be happy. She loves you both. Maybe you can find a way to fix the sticker. Or maybe you can share the heart sticker. Or maybe you can make your own stickers. You are very creative." + +Lily and Ben think. They wipe their tears. They say, "Thank you, Mom. You are very kind. You encourage us to be nice. We love you." + +They look at the card. They see the rainbow. They see the colors. They have an idea. + +They get some paper and crayons. They draw their own stickers. They cut them out. They glue them on the card. They make a new sticker for each color of the rainbow. + +They show Mom their card. They say, "Look, Mom. We made new stickers. We have one for each of us. And one for you. And one for Grandma. We will send her a thank you card. We will tell her we love her. And we will tell her we are sorry for tearing the star sticker." + +Mom smiles. She says, "That is very sweet of you. And very fair. I'm proud of you. Grandma will be happy to see your card. And she will love your stickers. You are very thoughtful." + +Lily and Ben hug Mom. They say, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best. You help us to be good. We love you." + +They put their card in an envelope. They write Grandma's name and address. They put a stamp on it. They go to the mailbox. They drop their card in the mail. They wave goodbye to their card. They hope Grandma will get it soon. They are happy. They have learned to share. And to say sorry. And to make things. And to be grateful. And to love. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play hide and seek. One day, they play in the park. Tim is the seeker. He counts to ten. Kim runs to find a good spot. She sees a big box. She thinks it is a good place to hide. She goes inside the box. + +Tim looks for Kim. He does not see her. He looks behind the trees, under the slide, and in the sandbox. He does not find her. He feels sad. He calls her name. He hears a muffled voice. It comes from the box. He runs to the box. He tries to open it. It is locked. He sees a sign on the box. It says "Jail". He is scared. + +Kim is inside the box. She is hidden. She does not like it. It is dark and stuffy. She hears Tim calling her. She tries to answer. She wants to get out. She pushes the lid. It does not move. She struggles. She feels trapped. + +Tim and Kim cry for help. They hope someone will hear them. They wish they did not play hide and seek. They want to go home. They are sorry. +Anna liked to sing. She sang all the time. She sang in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She sang when she was happy, when she was sad, and when she was bored. She sang loud and soft, high and low, fast and slow. She sang songs she knew and songs she made up. She sang to her toys, to her mom, to her dad, and to her cat. + +One day, Anna heard a new word: opera. She asked her mom what it meant. Her mom said opera was a kind of singing that was very beautiful and very hard. She said opera singers had to train for a long time and sing in front of many people. She said opera was a kind of art. Anna wanted to learn more. She asked her mom to show her some opera on the TV. + +They watched a show with opera singers. They wore fancy clothes and sang in a big house. They sang in a language Anna did not know. They sang with big voices and made big faces. Anna was amazed. She wanted to sing like them. She wanted to be an opera singer. + +The next day, Anna decided to practice opera. She put on a dress and a hat. She took a brush and pretended it was a microphone. She stood on a chair and sang to her cat. She tried to copy the opera singers. She sang loud and high. She sang in a language she did not know. She sang with big voice and made big faces. She sang and sang and sang. + +But then, something bad happened. Anna's voice got dry. She could not sing anymore. She tried to sing, but only a squeak came out. She tried again, but only a cough came out. She tried harder, but only a cry came out. She felt a pain in her throat. She felt a tear in her eye. She felt ashamed. She had ruined her voice. She had ruined her dream. She had ruined opera. + +She got off the chair and ran to her mom. She hugged her mom and sobbed. Her mom asked her what was wrong. Anna told her everything. She told her how she wanted to sing opera, how she practiced, how she lost her voice, how she felt ashamed. Her mom listened and hugged her back. She told her not to worry. She told her she was proud of her for trying something new. She told her she was sorry for her pain. She told her she loved her no matter what. + +She told her opera was not ruined. She told her opera was still beautiful and hard. She told her opera singers sometimes got dry voices too. She told her opera singers had to rest and drink water and take care of their voices. She told her opera singers had to be patient and brave and have fun. She told her Anna could still sing opera if she wanted to. She told her Anna could still sing anything she wanted to. She told her Anna had a wonderful voice and a wonderful heart. + +Anna felt better. She smiled and thanked her mom. She drank some water and rested her voice. She cuddled with her cat and watched some more opera on the TV. She learned some new words and some new songs. She sang them softly and gently. She sang them with joy and love. She sang them to her mom, to her dad, and to her cat. She sang them to herself. She sang them to opera. +Tom and Ben are friends. They like to play chess. Chess is a game with black and white pieces. You move the pieces on a board with squares. You try to catch the king of the other color. + +One day, Tom and Ben are playing chess in the park. It is a gray day. The sky is gray. The clouds are gray. The grass is gray. Tom and Ben are not happy. They want to see the sun and the blue sky. + +Tom has a good idea. He urges Ben to move his pieces faster. He says, "Let's play chess fast. Then we can finish the game and go home. Maybe the sun will come out later." + +Ben agrees. He moves his pieces faster. Tom moves his pieces faster. They play chess fast. They do not think a lot. They make mistakes. They lose pieces. They laugh. + +Soon, they finish the game. Tom catches Ben's king. He says, "I win! You lose!" Ben says, "That's okay. It was fun. Let's go home." + +They pack their chess board and pieces. They say goodbye to the park. They walk home. They look at the sky. They see a yellow spot. The sun is coming out. The sky is not gray anymore. It is blue. Tom and Ben are happy. They smile. They say, "Maybe we can play chess again tomorrow." +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play in their room with their toys. They had a big yellow ball that they could roll and bounce. They also had a baby doll that they called Infant. Infant was their friend. They liked to feed her, dress her, and sing to her. + +One day, Lily had an idea. She wanted to make Infant fly. She found a long string and tied it to Infant's arm. Then she climbed on a chair and hung Infant from the lamp. "Look, Ben, Infant is flying!" she said. "She is so happy!" + +Ben looked at Infant. He saw her swinging in the air. He thought she looked funny. He wanted to make her fly faster. He pushed the ball at Infant. The ball hit Infant and made her spin. "Whee, Infant is flying!" he said. "She is so fun!" + +But Infant was not happy. She was scared. She did not like to fly. She wanted to be on the ground with Lily and Ben. She started to cry. "Waa, waa, waa!" she said. "Help me, help me!" + +Lily and Ben heard Infant cry. They felt sorry for her. They realized they had been mean to her. They wanted to make her feel better. They climbed on the chair and took Infant down. They hugged her and said sorry. "We love you, Infant," they said. "We will not make you fly again." + +Infant stopped crying. She felt safe and loved. She smiled at Lily and Ben. "I love you, too," she said. "You are my friends." +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to travel with their mom and dad. They go to many places and see many things. They have a big bag with their clothes and toys. + +One day, they travel to a farm. They see cows, pigs, chickens and horses. They want to pet the horses, but mom says they have to be careful. Horses are big and strong, and sometimes they can be tough. + +"Can we brush the horses, mom?" Sam asks. He likes to brush his hair and make it smooth. + +"Maybe, if the farmer lets us," mom says. "But you have to listen to him and do what he says. He knows how to take care of the horses." + +The farmer is nice. He shows Sam and Ben how to brush the horses gently. He gives them a big brush with soft hairs. He tells them to start from the neck and go to the tail. He tells them to avoid the ears and the eyes. + +Sam and Ben take turns brushing the horses. They like how the horses feel. They are warm and soft. The horses make funny noises and move their heads. They seem to like being brushed. + +"Good job, boys," the farmer says. "You are very gentle and kind. The horses like you. Do you want to ride them?" + +Sam and Ben are excited. They nod and say yes. The farmer helps them get on the horses. He holds the reins and walks with them. Sam and Ben feel like they are flying. They smile and laugh. + +They have a lot of fun at the farm. They thank the farmer and the horses. They hug mom and dad. They travel back home. They are happy and tired. They dream of horses and brushes. +Lily liked to play with her toys in the bathtub. She had a duck, a boat, a fish and a frog. She made them swim and splash and talk to each other. She was having fun until she saw a hole in her frog. Water was coming out of it and the frog was getting smaller and smaller. + +"Oh no, my frog!" Lily cried. She picked up the frog and showed it to her mom, who was sitting on a chair near the bathtub. "Mom, look! My frog is broken! He has a hole and he is leaking!" + +Mom looked at the frog and frowned. "I'm sorry, Lily. Your frog is old and worn out. He can't hold water anymore. We need to replace him with a new one." + +"Replace him?" Lily asked. "What does that mean?" + +"It means we get rid of the old one and get a new one that works better. Like when we replaced your old shoes with new ones, remember?" Mom explained. + +Lily nodded. She remembered her old shoes. They were pink and had flowers on them, but they were too small and had holes in them. Mom took them away and gave her new shoes that were blue and had stars on them. They were bigger and had no holes in them. + +"Can we replace my frog with a new one that is green and has spots on it?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, we can do that. But first, we need to finish your bath. Come on, let's wash your hair and rinse off the soap." Mom said. + +Lily agreed. She put her frog on the edge of the bathtub and took the shampoo bottle from Mom. She squeezed some shampoo on her hand and rubbed it on her hair. She made bubbles and laughed. She was about to rinse her hair when she heard a loud splash. + +She turned around and saw her frog in the water. He had fallen off the edge and landed in the bathtub. He was still leaking and getting smaller and smaller. + +"Mom, look! My frog is in the water! He is drowning!" Lily shouted. + +Mom looked and saw the frog. She reached for it and took it out of the water. She shook it and squeezed it. Water came out of it and the frog was almost flat. + +"Oh, Lily, I'm sorry. Your frog is ruined. He can't swim or play anymore. He is a stupid frog." Mom said. + +Lily felt sad. She liked her frog, even if he had a hole and was leaking. He was not a stupid frog. He was her friend. + +"Mom, don't say that. He is not a stupid frog. He is my frog. I love him." Lily said. + +Mom smiled and hugged Lily. She kissed her on the cheek and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. You're right. He is not a stupid frog. He is your frog. And you love him. And I love you." + +Mom put the frog in a plastic bag and threw it in the trash. She said they would go to the store tomorrow and buy a new frog for Lily. A green one with spots on it. Lily nodded and smiled. She hoped the new frog would be nice and fun and not have a hole in it. She finished her bath and dried off. She put on her pajamas and went to bed. She dreamed of her new frog and her old frog. She was happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They share a room in a small house. They like to play with their toys, but they do not like to clean up. Their room is very messy. There are dolls, cars, books, and blocks everywhere. + +One night, Lily and Ben go to bed. They are very tired. They close their eyes and fall asleep. They have a dream. In their dream, they are in a big house. The house has many rooms. Each room has different toys. There is a room with a train set, a room with a dollhouse, a room with a puzzle, and a room with a piano. + +Lily and Ben run from room to room. They play with all the toys. They have a lot of fun. They do not worry about cleaning up. They laugh and sing. They are very happy. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is their mom. She is in their room. She is angry. She sees the mess. She says, "Lily and Ben, wake up! It is time to get ready for school. Look at this mess! You have to clean up your room right now!" + +Lily and Ben open their eyes. They are not in the big house. They are in their small room. They see their mom. They see the mess. They are not happy. They say, "Oh no! It was only a dream!" + +They wish they could go back to the big house. But they know they have to clean up their room. They get out of bed. They start to pick up their toys. They hope they can have the same dream again. +Lily loved to dance. She danced at home, at school, and at the park. She wanted to perform for everyone. She dreamed of being a star. + +One day, her mom took her to the sea. Lily was so happy. She saw the big blue water, the white sand, and the pretty shells. She also saw a big stage. There was a sign that said: "Sea Dance Show. Today at 4:00." + +Lily wanted to see the show. She asked her mom if they could stay. Her mom said yes. They found a seat and waited. Lily was excited. + +The show started. Lily saw dancers in colorful costumes. They danced like fish, like waves, like seaweed. They danced with music and lights. Lily clapped and cheered. She thought they were amazing. + +Then, something happened. One of the dancers fell down. She hurt her ankle. She could not dance anymore. The other dancers looked worried. The music stopped. The show was in trouble. + +Lily saw her chance. She jumped out of her seat. She ran to the stage. She said: "I can dance! I can help!" The dancers looked at her. They saw her adorable smile. They saw her sparkling eyes. They saw her love for dance. They said: "OK. Come with us." + +Lily joined the dancers. They taught her some moves. They gave her a costume. They started the music again. Lily danced with them. She danced like a star. She performed for everyone. The audience loved her. They clapped and cheered. They gave her flowers. Lily was so happy. She made her dream come true. +Tim and Jen like to play with glue. They have a big bottle of glue and many things to stick. They stick paper, buttons, feathers, and more. They make funny pictures and animals with glue. + +One day, they find a big spring in the garage. It is shiny and long and can stretch and bounce. Tim and Jen want to play with the spring. They think it will be fun to stick things on the spring with glue. + +They take the spring and the glue to the backyard. They stick paper, buttons, feathers, and more on the spring. They make a colorful and silly spring. They laugh and clap their hands. + +But then, something happens. The spring starts to move. It moves fast and hard. It shakes off the things that Tim and Jen stuck on it. The paper, buttons, feathers, and more fly in the air. The spring jumps and bounces all over the yard. It knocks over the flowers, the toys, and the chairs. + +Tim and Jen are scared. They run away from the spring. They hide behind the tree. They hug each other and cry. They do not like the spring anymore. They want to stop the spring. + +Mom and Dad hear the noise. They come to the backyard. They see the spring and the mess. They are surprised and angry. They catch the spring and put it back in the garage. They tell Tim and Jen to clean up the yard. They tell them not to play with glue and spring again. + +Tim and Jen are sorry. They say sorry to Mom and Dad. They pick up the paper, buttons, feathers, and more. They throw away the glue. They do not want to play with glue and spring again. They learn their lesson. +Lily and Max were playing with their toy soldiers. They had two teams, red and blue. Lily was the leader of the red team and Max was the leader of the blue team. They made a fort with pillows and blankets and pretended to fight. + +"Bang, bang, bang!" Lily shouted, throwing a soft ball at Max's fort. "You are losing, blue team!" + +"No, we are not!" Max shouted back, throwing a ball at Lily's fort. "You are losing, red team!" + +They kept throwing balls at each other, but none of them hit. They were both good at hiding and dodging. They were both strong and brave. + +But then, Lily had an idea. She sneaked out of her fort and ran to Max's fort. She grabbed his toy flag and ran back to her fort. + +"Ha, ha, ha!" Lily laughed. "I have your flag, blue team! You have to surrender!" + +Max was surprised and angry. He ran after Lily and tried to get his flag back. But Lily was faster and smarter. She held the flag high and said, "Say my name, blue team! Say Lily is the best!" + +Max did not want to say that. He wanted to win. He wanted to be the best. But he had no choice. He had no flag. He had to surrender. + +"Fine," Max said, with a sad face. "Lily is the best." + +Lily smiled and gave Max a hug. She said, "You are also the best, Max. You are my friend. Do you want to play something else?" + +Max nodded and smiled back. He said, "Yes, let's play something else. You are my friend, too." + +They put away their toy soldiers and their fort. They decided to play with their dolls and cars. They had fun and shared their toys. They were both happy. +Tom is a lazy goat. He likes to sleep all day and eat grass. He does not like to play with the other goats or help with the farm work. He has a big horn on his head, but he never uses it for anything good. + +One day, a big dog comes to the farm. He is mean and loud. He barks at the chickens and the cows. He tries to bite the sheep and the pigs. The other goats are scared of the dog. They run away and hide behind the fence. But Tom is too lazy to move. He stays on the hill and keeps sleeping. + +The dog sees Tom and thinks he is a good snack. He runs towards him and shows his teeth. He wants to bite Tom's horn and make him cry. Tom wakes up and sees the dog. He is afraid, but he is also angry. He does not want to be a snack. He wants to be left alone. + +"Go away, dog!" Tom says. "You are not nice. You are mean. Leave me and my friends alone!" + +The dog laughs. He does not care what Tom says. He thinks Tom is weak and silly. He jumps on Tom and tries to grab his horn. + +But Tom is not weak or silly. He is brave and smart. He uses his horn to push the dog away. He hits the dog on the nose and makes him yelp. He hits him again and again, until the dog runs away. + +The other goats see what Tom does. They are happy and proud. They come out of their hiding place and cheer for Tom. They thank him for saving them from the dog. + +"Tom, you are a hero!" they say. "You are not lazy. You are strong and kind. You used your horn for something good. We are sorry we were mean to you. Can you please be our friend?" + +Tom smiles. He feels good. He likes to be a hero. He likes to be a friend. He says yes to the other goats. He decides to play with them and help with the farm work. He still likes to sleep and eat grass, but not all day. He also likes to use his horn for good things. He is a happy goat. +Ben and Mia were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They wanted to climb the tree and see the sky. + +"Look, Ben, a fly!" Mia said. She pointed to a small bug with wings. "It is very fast and can zip in the air." + +"Wow, a fly!" Ben said. He tried to catch the fly with his hand, but it was too quick. "It is fun to watch the fly zip." + +They followed the fly to the top of the tree. They saw a big hole in the trunk. They looked inside and saw something shiny. + +"What is that, Mia?" Ben asked. He reached for the shiny thing. + +"It is a coin, Ben," Mia said. She looked at the coin and saw a picture of a man with a crown. "It is very old and ancient. Maybe it is from a king." + +"Maybe the fly brought it here," Ben said. He smiled and put the coin in his pocket. "It is a gift from the fly. Thank you, fly!" + +They heard the fly buzz and zip away. They waved to the fly and climbed down the tree. They were happy and proud of their coin. They showed it to their mom and dad and told them the story of the fly and the ancient coin. +Tom and Lily were playing with blocks in their room. They liked to build towers and houses and cars with the blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks to choose from. + +"Look, I made a big tower!" Tom said, showing Lily his creation. "It is taller than me!" + +"That is very good, Tom!" Lily said, clapping her hands. "Can I help you make it bigger?" + +"Sure, Lily. You can use these blocks here." Tom said, pointing to a pile of blocks. "But be careful, do not make it fall." + +They worked together to add more blocks to the tower. They were having fun and laughing. + +But then, they heard a loud noise from outside. It was their dog, Rex, barking and running. Rex was a big and friendly dog, but he sometimes liked to chase things. He saw the tower of blocks and thought it was a toy. He ran towards it, wagging his tail. + +"Oh no, Rex!" Tom and Lily shouted. "Stop, stop, stop!" + +But Rex did not stop. He jumped on the tower and knocked it down. The blocks flew everywhere and made a mess. Rex was happy and licked Tom and Lily's faces. + +"Bad dog, Rex!" Tom said, frowning. "You ruined our tower!" + +"Sorry, Tom. Sorry, Lily." Rex said, in his dog way. "I just wanted to play with you. I did not mean to harm your blocks." + +Tom and Lily looked at Rex and saw his big eyes and his harmless smile. They could not stay mad at him for long. They hugged him and petted him. + +"It is okay, Rex." Lily said, smiling. "We love you. But next time, please do not touch our blocks. They are not for you." + +"Okay, Lily. Okay, Tom." Rex said, nodding. "I will keep away from your blocks. But can we play something else together?" + +"Sure, Rex. We can play fetch or tug or hide and seek." Tom said, picking up a ball. "Come on, let's go outside and have fun." + +They left the room and went outside, leaving the blocks behind. They played with Rex and had a good time. They forgot about the tower and the mess. They were happy. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big slide that looked like a zigzag. Ben wanted to try it, but Lily was frightened. + +"Come on, Lily, it's fun!" Ben said. "You can keep me company on the slide." + +"No, thank you, Ben," Lily said. "It's too high and too fast. I want to stay on the swings." + +Ben shrugged and ran to the slide. He climbed up the ladder and sat on the top. He looked down and saw the zigzag slide. He smiled and pushed himself off. + +"Whee!" he shouted as he slid down. He felt the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He liked the slide a lot. + +But then he saw something that made him scared. There was a big dog at the end of the slide. It was barking and jumping. It looked angry and hungry. + +"Help!" Ben cried as he got closer to the dog. He wished he had stayed with Lily on the swings. + +Lily heard Ben's cry and looked at the slide. She saw the dog and Ben. She felt sorry for Ben and brave for him. She ran to the slide and picked up a stick. + +"Go away, dog!" she shouted. She waved the stick at the dog. "Leave Ben alone!" + +The dog saw Lily and the stick. It stopped barking and jumping. It ran away from the slide. It was frightened of Lily and the stick. + +Ben slid to the end of the slide and got off. He hugged Lily and thanked her. + +"You're welcome, Ben," Lily said. "You're my brother and I love you." + +They went back to their mom and told her what happened. She was proud of them and gave them a hug. + +They decided to play on the swings together. They liked the swings a lot. They were happy and safe. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big dragon with green scales and red wings. The dragon could roll on the floor and make a loud roar. Anna and Ben loved to roll with the dragon and pretend they were flying. + +One day, their mom said they had to share the dragon with their cousin Lily, who was coming to visit. Anna and Ben did not like that. They thought Lily was spoiled and always wanted their toys. They decided to hide the dragon under their bed and not let Lily see it. + +When Lily arrived, she saw Anna and Ben playing with their other toys. She asked them if they had a dragon. Anna and Ben said no, they did not have a dragon. Lily did not believe them. She looked around the room and saw a green scale sticking out from under the bed. She ran to the bed and pulled out the dragon. + +"Ha! I found it! This is a cool dragon! I want to play with it!" Lily said, holding the dragon in her arms. + +"Hey, that's ours! Give it back!" Anna and Ben shouted, running after Lily. + +Lily ran away with the dragon, but she did not see the toy car on the floor. She tripped over the car and fell down. The dragon flew out of her hands and hit the wall. The dragon broke into pieces. Its scales, wings, and head fell off. + +Lily started to cry. Anna and Ben stared at the broken dragon. They felt sad and angry. Their mom heard the noise and came to the room. She saw what happened and scolded Lily for being greedy and careless. She told Anna and Ben to be more generous and careful with their toys. She said she would try to fix the dragon, but it might not be the same. + +Anna and Ben hugged each other and wished they had not hidden the dragon. They learned a lesson that day. They realized that sharing was better than fighting, and that toys were not as important as friends. +Lisa and Tom are playing with paper and scissors. They want to make snowflakes for the winter. Lisa cuts a big circle from a white paper. Then she folds it and cuts some holes in it. She opens it and sees a beautiful snowflake. + +"Look, Tom, I made a snowflake!" Lisa says. She is very happy. + +Tom looks at Lisa's snowflake. He likes it too. He wants to make one as well. He takes a blue paper and cuts a circle. But his circle is not very round. It has some bumps and edges. He folds it and cuts some holes. But his holes are too big and too many. He opens it and sees a mess. + +"Look, Lisa, I made a snowflake!" Tom says. He is not very happy. + +Lisa looks at Tom's snowflake. She does not like it. She thinks it is ugly. She laughs at Tom. + +"Ha ha, Tom, that is not a snowflake! That is a rag!" Lisa says. She is very mean. + +Tom feels sad and angry. He does not like Lisa's laugh. He wants to make her stop. He takes his scissors and raises them. He wants to cut Lisa's snowflake. + +"Stop, Tom, stop!" Lisa says. She is very scared. She holds her snowflake tight. + +Mom hears Lisa's scream. She runs to the room. She sees Tom with the scissors. She sees Lisa with the snowflake. She is very mad. + +"Tom, put down the scissors! Lisa, give me the snowflake!" Mom says. She is very loud. + +Tom and Lisa are very sorry. They drop the scissors and the snowflake. Mom picks them up. She looks at them. + +"Tom, you know you should never raise scissors at anyone. That is very dangerous. You could hurt Lisa or yourself. You need a time out." Mom says. She is very serious. + +"Lisa, you know you should never laugh at anyone. That is very rude. You could hurt Tom's feelings. You need to say sorry." Mom says. She is very fair. + +Tom and Lisa nod. They know Mom is right. They go to their corners. They think about what they did. They feel bad. + +Mom looks at the snowflake. She sees it is very expensive. It is not paper. It is a real snowflake. It is shiny and sparkly. It is a gift from Grandma. She sent it from Alaska. She loves Lisa and Tom very much. + +Mom sighs. She knows Grandma will understand. She puts the snowflake in a safe place. She hopes it will not melt. She loves Lisa and Tom very much. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a doll and Ben had a car. They were having fun, but Ben wanted to play with the doll too. He asked Sara, "Can I have your doll for a bit?" + +Sara said, "No, this is my doll. You have your car. Go away!" + +Ben was angry. He saw a pair of scissors on the table. He thought, "I will cut her doll's hair. Then she will be sorry." + +He grabbed the scissors and ran towards Sara. Sara saw him and screamed, "Stop! Don't touch my doll!" + +But Ben did not stop. He tried to cut the doll's hair, but he missed. He cut Sara's finger instead. Sara felt a sharp pain in her finger. She cried out, "Ow! Ow! Ow! You hurt me!" + +Ben dropped the scissors and looked at Sara's finger. He saw blood. He felt scared and sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I didn't mean to hurt you. Are you okay?" + +Sara was still crying. She said, "No, I'm not okay. You made me bleed. You are mean!" + +She ran to their mom, who was in the kitchen. She showed her finger and told her what happened. Mom hugged Sara and cleaned her wound. She put a band-aid on it and kissed it. She said, "There, there. It will be okay. You are brave." + +She looked at Ben, who was standing in the corner. He looked sad and ashamed. She said, "Ben, what you did was very wrong. You could have hurt Sara badly. You should never play with scissors. They are sharp and dangerous. Do you understand?" + +Ben nodded. He said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I'm sorry, Sara. I'm sorry, mom." + +Mom said, "I'm glad you are sorry. But sorry is not enough. You have to make it up to Sara. You have to share your toys with her and be nice to her. Can you do that?" + +Ben nodded again. He said, "Yes, mom. I can do that." + +He walked to Sara and gave her his car. He said, "Here, Sara. You can play with my car. I'm sorry I hurt you. Can we be friends again?" + +Sara looked at him and smiled. She said, "Okay, Ben. We can be friends again. Thank you for your car. Do you want to play with my doll?" + +Ben said, "Yes, please. I like your doll. She has pretty hair." + +They hugged and played together. Mom smiled and watched them. She hoped they learned their lesson. She hoped they would be careful and kind. She hoped they would love each other. +One day, Tom and Mia went to the park with their mom. They saw many flowers, birds and trees. They also saw a big pond with ducks and fish. Tom and Mia liked to feed the ducks with bread. + +"Look, mom, the ducks are hungry!" Tom said. + +"Yes, they are. Be careful not to get too close to them. They might bite you." Mom said. + +Tom and Mia broke the bread into small pieces and threw them into the pond. The ducks came to eat the bread. They quacked and splashed. Tom and Mia laughed and clapped. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud bark. A big dog ran towards them. It was black and hairy. It had a red collar and a yellow spot on its back. It looked angry and scary. + +"Run, Tom, run!" Mia shouted. + +Tom and Mia dropped the bread and ran away. The dog chased them. It wanted to play, but it did not know how to be gentle. It jumped and growled. + +"Help, mom, help!" Tom and Mia cried. + +Mom heard them and came to their rescue. She picked up a stick and waved it at the dog. She shouted at the dog to go away. + +"Bad dog, bad dog! Leave my children alone!" Mom said. + +The dog was afraid of mom and the stick. It turned around and ran away. It went back to its owner, who was sitting on a bench. He was reading a book and did not see what the dog did. + +"Sorry, sorry, I did not see him. He is usually friendly, but he likes to chase things." The owner said. + +Mom was angry and worried. She hugged Tom and Mia and checked if they were hurt. + +"Are you OK, Tom? Are you OK, Mia?" Mom asked. + +Tom and Mia nodded. They were not hurt, but they were scared and sad. They did not want to play with the ducks anymore. They wanted to go home. + +"Let's go home, mom. We don't like the park anymore. It is too dark and scary." Tom and Mia said. + +Mom agreed. She took their hands and walked with them to the car. She told them that the park was not always dark and scary. Sometimes it was bright and fun. She said that they could come back another day, when the dog was not there. She said that they could also play with other animals, like cats, rabbits and hamsters. She said that they were brave and good children. + +Tom and Mia felt better. They smiled and hugged mom. They said that they loved mom and the park. They said that they would come back another day, but only if the dog was not there. They said that they would also like to play with other animals, especially cats, because they had spots too. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a snake on the grass. It is long and green and has black spots. + +"Look, a snake!" Tom says. He wants to touch it. + +"No, Tom, don't!" Lila says. She is scared. "Snakes can bite. They can hurt you." + +"But I want to test it. I want to see if it is soft or hard. Maybe it is friendly." Tom says. He moves closer to the snake. + +Lila grabs his hand and pulls him back. "Tom, it is not important to test the snake. It is important to be safe. Come on, let's go to the swings. They are more fun." Lila says. + +Tom thinks for a moment. He likes the swings. He likes Lila. He does not want to make her sad. He nods and follows her. He leaves the snake alone. + +The snake watches them go. It is glad. It does not like to be tested. It likes to be quiet and warm. It curls up on the grass and goes to sleep. +Mia was scared of the wild storm. She heard the loud thunder and saw the bright lightning. She hid under her blanket and sucked her thumb. She wanted her mom and dad to comfort her. + +She heard a knock on her door. It was her big brother, Leo. He came in with a flashlight and a teddy bear. He smiled at her and said, "Don't be afraid, Mia. I'm here to keep you company. The storm will be over soon." + +He sat on her bed and gave her the teddy bear. He turned on the flashlight and made funny shadows on the wall. He told her a story about a brave princess and a friendly dragon. Mia liked the story and felt less scared. She hugged the teddy bear and smiled at Leo. + +"Thank you, Leo. You are a good brother. I love you," she said. + +"I love you too, Mia. You are a brave sister. Now, let's try to sleep. The storm can't hurt us. We are safe and cozy," he said. + +He turned off the flashlight and tucked her in. He kissed her forehead and said, "Good night, Mia. Sweet dreams." + +He lay down next to her and held her hand. She closed her eyes and felt comforted. She stopped sucking her thumb and cuddled with the teddy bear. She fell asleep with Leo by her side. The storm was still wild, but they didn't mind. They had each other. +Lily liked to jog with her dad. Every morning, they jogged around the park. Lily felt happy and strong when she jogged. She saw birds, flowers, and other people jogging too. + +One day, Lily saw a big sign in the park. It said: "Fun Run for Kids". Lily asked her dad: "What is that, dad?" + +Her dad said: "It is a race for kids. You can jog with other kids and have fun. And if you finish the race, you get a medal." + +Lily wanted a medal. She said: "Can I join, dad? Please, please, please!" + +Her dad smiled and said: "Of course, Lily. You are a good jogger. Let's sign up." + +The next day, Lily and her dad went to the park again. Lily wore her new shoes and her favorite shirt. She saw many kids wearing numbers on their shirts. They were all ready to jog. + +Lily felt a little scared. She said to her dad: "Dad, there are so many kids. They look fast. Can I do it?" + +Her dad hugged her and said: "Lily, you are amazing. You can do anything you want. Just jog at your own pace and enjoy the race. I will be cheering for you." + +Lily nodded and said: "Okay, dad. I love you." + +The race started. Lily jogged with the other kids. She heard her dad shouting: "Go, Lily, go!" She saw the birds, the flowers, and the other people jogging too. She felt happy and strong. + +She jogged and jogged until she reached the finish line. She saw a lady holding a medal. The lady smiled and said: "Well done, Lily. You finished the race. Here is your medal." + +Lily took the medal and put it around her neck. She felt proud and excited. She ran to her dad and said: "Dad, look! I got a medal!" + +Her dad hugged her and said: "I am so proud of you, Lily. You are a great jogger. And you know what? You are not ordinary. You are extraordinary." +Jack and Jill liked to play on the porch. They had a swing, a ball, and a toy car. But one day, the swing broke. The rope snapped and the seat fell to the ground. Jack and Jill were sad. + +"Let's fix it!" Jack said. He got some tape and tried to stick the rope back together. But it did not work. The tape was not strong enough. The swing was still broken. + +"Let's ask Dad!" Jill said. She ran inside the house and looked for Dad. But Dad was not there. He had gone to work. Jill saw a note on the table. It said: "Back soon. Love, Dad." + +Jill ran back to the porch and told Jack. "Dad is not here. He left a note. He will be back soon." + +"Maybe we can wait for him," Jack said. He sat on the porch and looked at the broken swing. He felt uncomfortable. He wanted to swing and have fun. + +But they waited and waited, and Dad did not come back. The sun went down and the sky turned dark. Jack and Jill got scared. They heard noises in the bushes and saw shadows on the wall. They did not know what to do. + +They ran inside the house and locked the door. They hoped Dad would come back soon. But he did not. He had a car accident on the way home. He was hurt and taken to the hospital. Jack and Jill did not know. They cried and cried, and the swing stayed broken. +Ben loves to play with his toy train. He has a big engine and many cars. He likes to make the engine go fast and pull the cars along the track. He makes noises like "choo-choo" and "toot-toot". + +One day, Ben spills his juice on the engine. The juice makes the engine sticky and dirty. Ben is sad. He does not want to play with his engine anymore. He puts it away in a box and forgets about it. + +His mom sees the box and opens it. She finds the engine and sees the juice stains. She knows Ben loves his engine. She decides to wash it for him. She takes a cloth and some water and gently cleans the engine. She makes it shiny and new again. + +She puts the engine back on the track and calls Ben. Ben comes and sees his engine. He is surprised and happy. He hugs his mom and says thank you. He plays with his engine again and makes it go fast and pull the cars along the track. He makes noises like "choo-choo" and "toot-toot". + +Ben learns a lesson. He learns to take care of his toys and not to spill juice on them. He learns to be grateful for his mom and her kindness. He learns to be jolly and have fun with his engine. +Ben and Mia were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they brought a cooler with them. Inside the cooler, they had juice and cookies. They were very happy. + +They saw a big dog in the park. The dog was brown and fluffy. It looked friendly. Ben and Mia wanted to pet the dog. They walked towards the dog with a smile. They said, "Hello, dog. Can we play with you?" + +The dog barked and wagged its tail. It seemed to like Ben and Mia. But then, it saw the cooler. It smelled the juice and cookies. It wanted to eat them. It ran towards the cooler and knocked it over. The juice and cookies spilled on the grass. The dog started to lick them. + +Ben and Mia were sad and angry. They shouted, "No, dog! That's our juice and cookies! Go away!" They tried to pull the cooler away from the dog. But the dog was bigger and stronger. It growled and snapped at them. + +Then, they heard a whistle. It was the dog's owner. He was an intelligent man. He knew how to train his dog. He called the dog's name and told it to stop. The dog obeyed and came back to him. He apologized to Ben and Mia. He said, "I'm sorry, kids. My dog is very hungry. He didn't mean to ruin your juice and cookies. Here, I have some more in my bag. You can have them." He gave them some juice and cookies from his bag. He also gave them a toy ball. He said, "This is for the dog. You can play with him if you want. He likes to fetch." + +Ben and Mia were surprised and happy. They thanked the man and took the juice and cookies and the ball. They decided to give the dog another chance. They threw the ball and the dog chased it. They laughed and played with the dog. They forgot about the spilled juice and cookies. They had a lot of fun. They learned that sometimes, things can go wrong, but they can also go right. They smiled. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with boats in the harbor. They use sticks and leaves to make their boats. They pretend they are sailors and pirates. + +One day, they find a big boat in the harbor. It is red and white and has a flag. They want to use it for their game. They climb on the boat and look around. They see a cabin with a bed and a table. They think it is comfortable. + +"Wow, this is a nice boat!" Tom says. "Let's pretend it is our ship and we are the captains!" + +"Okay!" Mia says. "But we have to be careful. Maybe someone owns this boat and they will be angry if they see us." + +They play on the boat for a while. They pretend to steer the boat and look for treasure. They have fun. + +But then they hear a loud voice. It is a man. He is the owner of the boat. He is angry. + +"Hey, you kids! Get off my boat! This is not a toy! You are trespassing!" he shouts. + +Tom and Mia are scared. They run to the edge of the boat and jump off. They swim to the shore. They are wet and cold. + +They look at the man. He is still shouting. He is waving his arms. He looks mean. + +They feel sorry. They did not mean to make him angry. They just wanted to play. + +They say sorry to the man. They say they will not use his boat again. They hope he will forgive them. + +They go home. They hug their moms. They feel comfortable. They are still friends. They still like to play with boats. But they do not use the big boat in the harbor anymore. They use their own boats. They are happy. +Lily and Tom are friends. They live in a big country with many trees and animals. They like to play outside and see new things. One day, they find a white house in the woods. It looks old and empty. + +"Let's go inside and look," Tom says. He is brave and curious. + +"No, Tom, we should not," Lily says. She is scared and careful. "It is not our house. Maybe someone lives there. Maybe they are angry." + +But Tom does not listen. He runs to the door and opens it. He rushes inside and calls, "Lily, come on, it is fun!" + +Lily does not want to go, but she does not want to be alone. She follows Tom and enters the house. It is dark and dusty. There are many things on the floor and on the walls. Some things are broken and some things are shiny. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom says. He picks up a shiny thing. It is a knife. It has a long blade and a silver handle. It looks sharp and dangerous. + +"Tom, put that down!" Lily says. She is afraid and worried. "That is not a toy. You can hurt yourself or me." + +But Tom does not listen. He swings the knife and laughs. He says, "Lily, look, I am a pirate! I can fight and win!" + +He runs to Lily and pretends to stab her. Lily screams and tries to get away. She is not playing. She is really scared. She runs to the door and tries to open it. But it is locked. She cannot get out. + +"Tom, stop, please, stop!" Lily cries. She begs and pleads. "You are not a pirate. You are my friend. Please, let me go!" + +But Tom does not listen. He is not Tom anymore. He is a pirate. He is angry and mean. He chases Lily and catches her. He stabs her with the knife. He does not know what he is doing. He does not see the blood. He does not hear the pain. + +Lily falls to the floor and does not move. She does not breathe. She does not live. She is gone. + +Tom drops the knife and looks at Lily. He is not a pirate anymore. He is Tom again. He is sad and sorry. He says, "Lily, Lily, wake up, please, wake up!" + +But Lily does not wake up. She does not answer. She does not smile. + +Tom cries and cries. He is alone and lost. He does not know what to do. + +The end. +Sara likes to go to the park with her mom and dad. She has a bag with her toys and snacks. She likes to play with her ball, her doll and her car. She also likes to eat her apple, her cheese and her cookie. + +One day, Sara sees a big dog at the park. The dog is brown and furry. It looks friendly, but Sara is scared of dogs. She runs to her mom and dad and hugs them. The dog runs after her and barks. + +Sara's mom and dad tell her not to worry. They say the dog is nice and just wants to play. They ask the dog's owner to come and get the dog. The owner is a boy with a red hat. He says he is sorry and calls the dog. The dog comes to him and licks his face. + +Sara feels better and smiles. She wants to play again. She goes to her bag and opens it. But she sees that her bag is empty. There are no toys and no snacks. She is sad and angry. She looks around and sees the dog. The dog has her ball, her doll and her car in his mouth. He also has crumbs on his nose. He ate her apple, her cheese and her cookie. + +Sara cries and shouts. She wants her toys and snacks back. The dog wags his tail and drops her toys. He thinks it is a game. Sara's mom and dad come and help her. They pick up her toys and clean them. They say they are sorry and give her a hug. They say they will buy her new snacks. + +The boy with the red hat comes and says he is sorry too. He says his dog is naughty and likes to take things. He says he will give Sara his candy and his juice. He says he wants to be her friend. Sara stops crying and looks at him. She thinks for a moment. She says okay. She takes his candy and his juice. She says thank you. She says she will share her toys with him. She says they can be friends. + +The dog barks and wags his tail. He likes Sara and the boy. He wants to play with them. Sara, the boy and the dog go to the slide and have fun. Sara's mom and dad watch them and smile. They are happy. They say it is a good day. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to throw the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they would jump high to catch the ball. They had a lot of fun. + +One day, a stranger came to the park. He had a big bag and a hat. He looked at Tom and Lily and smiled. He said, "Hello, little ones. Do you want to see what I have in my bag? I have some tasty treats for you." + +Tom and Lily did not know the stranger. They felt scared. They did not want to go near him. They remembered what their mom and dad had told them. They said, "No, thank you. We don't talk to strangers. We don't take anything from strangers. Go away!" + +The stranger did not like what Tom and Lily said. He got angry. He said, "Don't be rude. I just want to be your friend. Come here and take a look. You will like what I have." + +He tried to grab Tom and Lily's ball. But Tom and Lily were quick. They jumped away from him and ran to the other side of the park. They shouted, "Help! Help! There is a bad stranger in the park!" + +Some people heard Tom and Lily's shouts. They came to see what was wrong. They saw the stranger with the big bag and the hat. They knew he was not a good person. They called the police. The police came and took the stranger away. + +Tom and Lily were safe. They hugged each other and thanked the people who helped them. They learned a lesson. They said, "We will never talk to strangers or take anything from strangers. We will always stay together and be careful." They went back to playing with their ball. They were happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Tom wants to go on the slide, but Mia is scared. + +"Come on, Mia, it's fun!" Tom says. He runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. + +"No, Tom, it's too high!" Mia says. She stays on the ground and looks for another toy. + +Tom slides down the slide and laughs. He sees a boy with a ball. The boy winks at Tom and throws the ball to him. + +"Hi, I'm Sam. Do you want to play with me?" the boy says. + +Tom catches the ball and smiles. He likes the ball. He forgets about Mia. + +"Sure, I want to play with you!" Tom says. He throws the ball back to Sam. + +Mia sees Tom and Sam playing. She feels sad. She wants to play with Tom, but he ignores her. He does not look at her or talk to her. + +Mia walks away from the slide. She sees a girl with a doll. The girl smiles at Mia and holds out the doll. + +"Hi, I'm Lily. Do you want to play with me?" the girl says. + +Mia looks at the doll and nods. She likes the doll. She hopes Lily will be nice to her. + +"Yes, I want to play with you!" Mia says. She takes the doll and hugs it. + +Lily and Mia sit on a bench and play with the doll. They talk and giggle. They have fun. + +Tom and Sam get tired of the ball. They look for another toy. They see the bench where Lily and Mia are playing. + +"Hey, look, there's Mia!" Tom says. He remembers Mia and feels sorry. He wants to play with her again. + +"Let's go and say hi!" Tom says. He runs to the bench. + +But Mia and Lily do not want to play with Tom and Sam. They are happy with the doll. They ignore Tom and Sam. They do not look at them or talk to them. + +Tom and Sam feel sad. They wish they had not ignored Mia. They wonder if they can still be friends. +Lila and Ben were friends who liked to play on the farm. They saw a mule in the field and wanted to ride on it. The mule was old and tired and did not want to move. Lila and Ben tried to pull and push the mule, but it did not work. The mule was stubborn and stayed still. + +Lila and Ben got angry and started to yell at the mule. They said mean things and threw stones at it. The mule felt sad and hurt. It wished they would leave it alone. The mule did not like Lila and Ben. + +Then, Lila and Ben saw a basket of apples on the porch. They were hungry and ran to get some. They did not ask or say thank you. They ate all the apples and left the basket empty. The farmer saw them and was very mad. He said they were rude and greedy. He said they could not play on the farm anymore. He sent them away. + +Lila and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They realized they had been bad to the mule and the farmer. They wished they had been kind and polite. They learned a lesson. They learned to respect animals and people, and to share and be grateful. They hoped the mule and the farmer would forgive them. They hoped they could be friends again. +Lily loved her pony, Brownie. She liked to brush his fur and feed him carrots. She also liked to play with him in the field. One day, she had a new idea. She wanted to mix some colors and paint Brownie. + +She found some paints and a brush in the barn. She poured some red, blue and yellow into a bowl. She stirred them with the brush. She made a purple color. She smiled and ran to Brownie. + +"Brownie, I have a surprise for you!" she said. "I want to make you look pretty. Can I paint you?" + +Brownie looked at her with his big eyes. He did not understand what she was saying. He liked Lily, but he did not like the smell of the paint. He shook his head and neighed. + +"Please, Brownie, don't be serious!" Lily said. "It will be fun. Look, I made purple. It is your favorite color. You will be a purple pony!" + +She tried to touch Brownie with the brush. But Brownie did not want to be a purple pony. He moved away from her. He ran to the other side of the field. He hid behind a tree. + +Lily was sad. She did not mean to scare Brownie. She wanted to play with him. She put down the brush and the bowl. She walked to the tree. She called Brownie's name. + +"Brownie, I'm sorry. I won't paint you. Come out, please. I miss you." + +She heard a snort from behind the tree. She peeked around. She saw Brownie's nose. He looked at her. He saw that she was sorry. He came out from behind the tree. He walked to her. He nuzzled her cheek. + +Lily hugged him. She said, "I love you, Brownie. You are the best pony. You don't need to be purple. You are perfect the way you are." + +Brownie licked her face. He said, "I love you, too, Lily. You are the best girl. You don't need to paint me. You are creative the way you are." + +They smiled at each other. They went back to the barn. They washed off the paint. They played some more. They were happy. +Anna and Ben like to help Mom in the kitchen. They put on their aprons and wash their hands. Mom gives them a big bowl of eggs and milk. She says, "We are going to make pancakes today. Do you know how to fold the batter?" + +Anna and Ben shake their heads. They have never folded anything before. Mom shows them how to use a big spoon to gently mix the batter. She says, "You have to fold the batter like this, so it stays light and fluffy. Can you try?" + +Anna and Ben take turns to fold the batter. They are careful not to stir too hard or too fast. They watch the batter become smooth and creamy. They are proud of their work. Mom smiles and says, "You are doing great! Now let's cook the pancakes on the pan." + +Mom heats up a big pan on the stove. She sprays some oil on it. She scoops some batter and pours it on the pan. She waits until bubbles form on the surface. Then she flips the pancake with a spatula. She says, "Look, the pancake is golden and ready. Who wants the first one?" + +Anna and Ben shout, "Me, me, me!" They run to the table and grab their plates. Mom puts a pancake on each plate. She adds some butter and syrup. She says, "Enjoy your pancakes, my jolly helpers. You did a wonderful job today." + +Anna and Ben take big bites of their pancakes. They are warm and sweet and delicious. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We love pancakes. And we love folding the batter with you." They give Mom a big hug and a kiss. Mom hugs them back and says, "I love you, too, my sweeties. You make me very happy." +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play in the park. They had a big slide, a swing, and a seesaw. One day, they saw a new thing in the park. It was a long and thin wood that was high in the air. It looked like fun. + +"Let's try it!" Ben said. He ran to the wood and climbed on it. He tried to balance on the wood, but it was hard. He wobbled and fell off. He hurt his knee and cried. + +"Are you okay?" Mia asked. She ran to Ben and hugged him. She saw a band-aid in her pocket and put it on his knee. + +"Thank you, Mia. You are a good sister," Ben said. He smiled and felt better. + +"Can I try the wood?" Mia asked. She wanted to balance on the wood too. + +"Okay, but be careful. It is not easy," Ben said. He watched Mia climb on the wood. She was slow and careful. She held her arms out and looked ahead. She balanced on the wood and walked to the end. She was happy and proud. + +"Wow, Mia! You did it!" Ben said. He clapped and cheered for Mia. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother," Mia said. She jumped off the wood and hugged Ben. + +They played some more in the park. They had fun and were healthy. They learned that balancing is hard, but they can do it if they try. They also learned that being kind and helpful is good. They loved each other and were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to drive them on the carpet and make noises. Lily had a red car and Ben had a blue car. They also had a big magnet that they found in the garage. + +"Look, Lily, I can make my car stick to the magnet!" Ben said, holding the magnet near his car. "It's so cool!" + +"Can I try?" Lily asked, reaching for the magnet. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said, pulling the magnet away. "You have your own car, go play with that!" + +"But I want to see the magnet too!" Lily said, feeling sad. "That's not fair, Ben. You are being rude!" + +Ben did not listen. He kept driving his car and the magnet around the living room, ignoring Lily. He did not see that the magnet was getting close to the TV. Suddenly, the TV made a loud noise and the screen went black. + +"Uh-oh," Ben said, dropping the magnet and the car. "What happened?" + +Mom came into the living room and saw the broken TV. She was very angry. + +"Ben, what did you do?" she asked. "Did you use the magnet near the TV?" + +Ben nodded, feeling scared. He knew he had done something bad. + +"Ben, you know that magnets can damage electronics. You should not play with the magnet in the house. And you should not be rude to your sister. She wanted to share with you, but you did not share with her. That's not nice. You need to say sorry to Lily and to me." + +Ben looked at Lily, who was still holding her red car. He felt sorry for making her sad and for breaking the TV. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "I'm sorry, Mom. I was wrong. Can I share the magnet with you, Lily?" + +Lily smiled and nodded. She gave Ben a hug. + +"It's okay, Ben," she said. "I forgive you. Let's share the magnet and the cars. But not near the TV!" + +Mom smiled too. She was glad that Ben and Lily learned their lesson. + +"Good," she said. "Now, let's go outside and play. But be careful with the magnet. And remember to be kind to each other." +Tom and Jen moved to a new house with Mom and Dad. They had many boxes to unpack. Tom and Jen wanted to help. They looked for their toys and books. + +They found a big box in the corner of their room. It had a label that said "Tom and Jen's stuff". They opened the box and saw many things they liked. They saw dolls, cars, puzzles, and crayons. + +"Look, Jen, our old teddy bears!" Tom said. He took out two brown bears with red bows. He gave one to Jen and hugged the other. "I missed them so much!" + +"Me too, Tom!" Jen said. She hugged her bear and smiled. "Let's put them on our beds. They will be happy here." + +They carried their bears to their beds. They saw something on the wall. It was gray and dusty and had many thin strings. It looked like a spider's home. + +"Yuck, what is that?" Tom asked. He pointed at the wall. + +"That is a cobweb," Jen said. She remembered what Mom told her. "It means a spider lived here before. But it is gone now. We can clean it with a cloth." + +"Let's do that," Tom said. He found a cloth in the box. He climbed on his bed and reached for the cobweb. He wiped it off the wall. It was easy. + +"Good job, Tom!" Jen said. She climbed on her bed and did the same. She wiped off another cobweb. It was easy too. + +"Thank you, Jen!" Tom said. They looked at their clean wall. They felt proud. They put their bears on their pillows. They looked at each other and smiled. + +"We did it, Jen!" Tom said. + +"We did it, Tom!" Jen said. + +They hugged their bears and each other. They liked their new room. They liked their new house. They were happy. +Sam was sick. He had a fever and a cough. He felt weak and tired. He lay in his bed and did not want to play. + +His mom called the nurse. The nurse came to their house. She wore a white coat and a mask. She had a bag with tools and medicine. + +"Hello, Sam. I am Nurse Jane. I am here to help you feel better," the nurse said. She smiled at Sam and touched his forehead. "You are very hot. I need to pass this thing on your arm. It will tell me how fast your heart is." + +Sam was scared. He did not like the thing on his arm. It was tight and cold. He wanted to cry. He held his mom's hand. + +"It's okay, Sam. The nurse is very nice. She will not hurt you. She will give you some medicine to make your fever go down. You will be fine soon," his mom said. She kissed his cheek and hugged him. + +The nurse passed the thing on Sam's arm. She looked at a small screen. She nodded and took the thing off. She opened her bag and took out a spoon and a bottle. + +"This is syrup. It tastes like cherry. It will help you stop coughing and sleep well. Can you open your mouth and take some?" the nurse asked. + +Sam nodded. He opened his mouth and took some syrup. It was sweet and sticky. He made a face and swallowed. + +"Good boy. You are very brave. Now you need to rest and drink a lot of water. I will come back tomorrow to check on you. I hope you feel better soon," the nurse said. She put her tools and medicine back in her bag. She waved at Sam and his mom and left. + +Sam felt a little better. He was still weak and tired, but he did not cough as much. He snuggled with his mom and closed his eyes. He hoped he would be well soon and play with his friends again. +Sara liked to peek at what Mommy was cooking in the kitchen. She would sneak up behind Mommy and lift the edge of her apron to see the pots and pans. Mommy would smile and say, "What are you doing, Sara? Do you want to help me make dinner?" + +Sara would nod and say, "Yes, Mommy, I want to help!" Mommy would give her a spoon and a bowl and let her stir some things. Sara felt happy and lively. She liked to make noises with the spoon and the bowl. + +One day, Sara wanted to peek at what Mommy was cooking again. She saw Mommy take a big knife and cut some meat. Sara thought the knife looked shiny and sharp. She wanted to touch it. She waited until Mommy turned around to get some salt. Then she reached for the knife on the cutting board. + +But the knife was too heavy and slippery for Sara. It fell from her hand and landed on her foot. Sara felt a big pain and screamed. Mommy heard her scream and ran to her. She saw the blood on the floor and on Sara's foot. She picked up Sara and wrapped a towel around her foot. She said, "Oh, Sara, what have you done? You should never touch the knife. It is very dangerous. You could have hurt yourself badly." + +Sara cried and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy, I'm sorry. I just wanted to peek." Mommy hugged her and said, "I know, Sara, I know. But you have to be careful and listen to me. Now we have to go to the hospital and get your foot fixed. It will hurt a lot. And we can't have dinner tonight. We have to throw away the meat. It is not good anymore." + +Sara felt sad and scared. She wished she had not touched the knife. She wished she had not peeked. She wished she had just stirred the bowl. She learned a hard lesson that day. Peeking can be fun, but it can also be dangerous. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play at the shore. They liked to build sand castles, collect shells and splash in the water. But they also had to behave, because their mom was watching them. + +One day, they saw a big boat on the water. It had a flag and a horn and looked very fun. Sam and Lily wanted to go on the boat, but they knew they had to ask their mom first. + +"Mom, can we go on the boat?" they asked. + +"No, my loves, the boat is too far and too big for you. You have to stay on the shore where it is safe and comfortable," their mom said. + +"But mom, we want to see the boat. It looks so cool. Please, please, please," they begged. + +"I'm sorry, but no. The boat is not for you. You have to behave and listen to me. Maybe we can see the boat another day, but not today," their mom said. + +Sam and Lily were sad and angry. They did not want to behave. They wanted to go on the boat. They thought their mom was mean and boring. They decided to sneak away from their mom and swim to the boat. + +They waited until their mom was busy reading a book. Then they ran to the water and jumped in. They swam as fast as they could to the boat. They did not see the waves and the rocks and the fish. They only saw the boat. + +But the boat was not as fun as they thought. It was loud and dirty and smelly. It had ropes and hooks and nets that hurt them. It had people who shouted and scolded them. It had no place to play or rest or eat. It was not comfortable at all. + +Sam and Lily were scared and sorry. They wanted to go back to the shore. They wanted to see their mom. They wanted to behave and listen to her. They cried and called for her. + +Their mom heard them and saw them. She was very worried and angry. She ran to the water and waved to the boat. She asked the people to bring her children back. She hugged them and kissed them and scolded them. + +"Sam and Lily, what did you do? You were very naughty and foolish. You could have been hurt or lost or worse. You did not behave and listen to me. You made me very sad and scared," she said. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We were wrong. We wanted to see the boat, but it was not fun. It was bad. We want to stay on the shore with you. We want to behave and listen to you. We love you, mom," they said. + +Their mom was still angry, but she was also happy and relieved. She forgave them and told them to never do that again. She took them back to the shore, where they had a snack and a nap. They felt comfortable and safe on the shore with their mom. They learned their lesson and never tried to go on the boat again. +Lily liked to play hide and seek with her big brother Tom. They took turns to hide and find each other in the house. Lily was good at hiding in small places, like under the bed or behind the sofa. Tom was good at finding her, but sometimes he cheated and looked where she was before he counted. + +One day, they were playing hide and seek and Lily found a new place to hide. It was in the closet in the hall, where Mom kept her coats and shoes. Lily crawled inside and closed the door. She heard Tom count to ten and then say, "Ready or not, here I come!" + +Lily waited and waited, but Tom did not find her. She heard him run around the house, looking in all the usual places. She heard him call her name, but she did not answer. She wanted to surprise him and win the game. She smiled and hugged her teddy bear. + +But then, she heard something else. She heard music. It was loud and fast and noisy. It came from Tom's room. Lily did not like the music. It hurt her ears and made her scared. She wondered why Tom was playing music and not looking for her. She felt angry and sad. She thought Tom was rude and mean. She wanted to stop the music and tell him to find her. + +She opened the closet door and ran to Tom's room. She saw him sitting on his bed, with headphones on his ears and a book in his hands. He did not see her or hear her. She shouted, "Tom, stop the music! It's too loud! You're rude! You're supposed to find me!" + +Tom looked up and saw Lily. He took off his headphones and said, "Oh, hi, Lily. I forgot we were playing hide and seek. I got bored and decided to read a book and listen to music. Sorry, I didn't mean to be rude. You hid very well. You win the game." + +Lily did not feel happy. She felt hurt and betrayed. She threw her teddy bear at Tom and said, "No, you don't say sorry. You cheated and you lied. You're a bad brother. I don't want to play with you anymore." She ran away, crying. + +Tom felt sorry and ashamed. He realized he had been rude and unfair. He picked up the teddy bear and ran after Lily. He said, "Lily, wait, please. I'm sorry, I really am. I was wrong and you were right. You're a good sister. I want to play with you again. Please, forgive me." + +Lily stopped and looked at Tom. She saw he was sincere and regretful. She felt sorry and kind. She said, "OK, Tom, I forgive you. But don't do that again. And don't play that music. It's awful. Let's play something else. Something nice and fun." + +Tom nodded and smiled. He said, "OK, Lily, I won't do that again. And I won't play that music. Let's play something else. Something nice and fun. How about we play with your teddy bear? He looks lonely." + +Lily nodded and smiled. She said, "OK, Tom, let's play with my teddy bear. He's not lonely. He's happy. He likes you and me. He likes to play hide and seek too. But not in the closet. It's dark and scary." + +Tom agreed and hugged Lily and the teddy bear. They went to Lily's room and played hide and seek with the teddy bear. They had fun and laughed and forgot about the music and the closet. They were happy and friendly. They were good brother and sister. +Anna likes to print pictures with her crayons. She prints flowers, stars, and animals on big papers. She gives some pictures to her mom and dad, and some to her friends. She is very happy when they say they like her pictures. + +One day, Anna wants to print a picture of her bike. She loves her bike. It is red and shiny, and has two pedals. She can ride very fast and make loud noises with her horn. She prints her bike on a yellow paper, and adds some stickers for fun. + +But then, she feels sleepy. She prints too many pictures today, and her eyes are tired. She puts down her crayons and paper, and goes to her bed. She takes her teddy bear with her, and cuddles with him. She closes her eyes and dreams of riding her bike in the park. + +The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hill. They want to race to the top. + +"Who can run faster?" Anna asks. + +"Me!" Ben says. "I am very fast." + +"Let's see!" Anna says. "Ready, set, go!" + +They start to run up the hill. Anna is in front. Ben tries to catch up. He sees a stick on the ground. He has an idea. + +"Look, Anna!" he shouts. "A snake!" + +Anna stops and looks. She sees the stick. She is not scared. She knows it is a joke. + +"Nice try, Ben!" she says. "But that is not a snake. That is a stick. You are funny." + +She runs again. Ben laughs. He runs after her. They reach the top of the hill. They are both happy. + +"You are brave, Anna," Ben says. "You did not scream." + +"You are fast, Ben," Anna says. "You almost won." + +They hug. They are good friends. They like to race and joke. They have fun in the park. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play hide and seek in the garden. Sara counts to ten and then looks for Ben. She sees a big bush with purple flowers. She thinks Ben might be hiding there. She walks to the bush and peeks behind it. + +"Boo!" Ben shouts and jumps out. He makes Sara laugh and scream. He holds a bunch of grapes in his hand. He picked them from the vine. "Do you want some grapes?" he asks Sara. + +"Yes, please!" Sara says. She loves grapes. They are sweet and juicy. She takes a grape and puts it in her mouth. But the grape is very hot! It burns her tongue. She spits it out and cries. "Ow, ow, ow! That grape is hot!" + +Ben looks at the grape. He sees a red spot on it. He remembers that Mom told him not to eat the grapes that have red spots. They are not ripe. They are hot from the sun. He feels sorry for Sara. He gives her a hug and says, "I'm sorry, Sara. I didn't know the grape was hot. Here, have a good grape. This one is green and cool." + +Sara stops crying and smiles. She takes the good grape and bites it. It is delicious. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. I forgive you." + +They share the rest of the grapes and enjoy them. They are careful to avoid the hot ones. They finish their snack and then play hide and seek again. They have fun in the garden. +Tom and Lily were playing in the attic. They liked to find old things and make up stories about them. They saw a big box with a shiny thing inside. It was a phone, but not like the ones they had at home. It had a long cord and a round thing to turn. + +"Let's call someone!" Tom said. He picked up the phone and put it to his ear. He turned the round thing and waited. + +"Hello, hello, who is this?" a voice said. It sounded angry and scary. + +Tom dropped the phone and ran to Lily. "There is someone in the phone!" he cried. + +Lily was curious. She picked up the phone and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. Who are you?" + +The voice said, "I'm Mr. Jones, the owner of this house. What are you doing in my attic? Get out of there, you little rascals!" + +Lily was scared too. She dropped the phone and ran after Tom. They went down the stairs and out of the door. They never went back to the attic again. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned that they should not play with things that are not theirs. They learned that they should not call strangers. They learned that the attic was full of dust and terrible things. They learned to be careful and respectful. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and share snacks. One day, they find a big red apple in the kitchen. Lily wants to eat the apple, but Ben says no. + +"Let me have a bite, please," Lily says. "I am hungry and I love apples." + +"No, it is mine," Ben says. "I found it first. You can have something else." + +Lily is sad and impatient. She does not want something else. She wants the apple. She tries to grab the apple from Ben, but he holds it tight. They pull and tug and shout. + +"Give it to me!" + +"Go away!" + +Suddenly, the apple slips from their hands and falls on the floor. A big dog runs into the kitchen and sees the apple. He is hungry too. He chews the apple in one bite and swallows it. He licks his lips and wags his tail. + +Lily and Ben are shocked and angry. They look at the dog and then at each other. They have no apple and no snack. They have no toys and no fun. They have no friends and no love. They cry and cry. The end. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big dog with a red collar. The dog was running and barking. Tom and Lily liked dogs, so they ran after the dog. + +"Hello, doggy!" Tom said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The dog stopped and looked at Tom and Lily. He wagged his tail and licked their faces. He was very friendly. + +"Wow, he likes us!" Lily said. "Can we keep him?" + +Tom and Lily looked at the dog's collar. There was a tag with a name and a number. There was also a small card with a picture of the dog and some words. + +"What is this?" Tom asked, pointing at the card. + +"That is a license," Lily said. She could read some words. "It means the dog has a home and a person who loves him." + +"Oh," Tom said. He felt sad. He wanted the dog to be his. + +Just then, a man came running to the park. He was looking for the dog. + +"Rex, Rex, where are you?" he called. + +The dog heard the man and ran to him. He jumped on him and licked his face. + +"Rex, there you are!" the man said. He hugged the dog. "I'm so sorry, I left the gate open and you ran away. You scared me so much!" + +The man looked at Tom and Lily. He smiled and thanked them. + +"Thank you for finding my dog," he said. "He is very special to me. He is not ugly, he is beautiful." + +Tom and Lily looked at the dog. He was big and hairy and had a crooked nose. But he was also happy and kind and fun. + +"You're welcome," they said. "He is a good dog." + +The man asked them their names and where they lived. He said he wanted to be their friend and invited them to visit him and Rex sometime. + +Tom and Lily agreed. They said goodbye to the dog and the man. They went back to their parents, who were waiting for them. + +They told them about the dog and the man. They said they had a new friend. + +Their parents were proud of them. They said they did a good thing. They said they were welcome to play with the dog anytime. +Sam and Mia liked to play with magnets. They had many magnets of different shapes and colors. They liked to stick them on the fridge and make pictures. One day, they found a new magnet in a box. It was round and shiny. It looked like a coin. + +"Wow, look at this magnet!" Sam said. "It is so shiny. I want to keep it." + +"No, I want it!" Mia said. "It is mine. I saw it first." + +They both grabbed the magnet and pulled hard. The magnet was very strong. It did not let go. Sam and Mia started to fight. They shouted and pushed each other. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom said. She came into the kitchen and saw them fighting. She was angry. "What are you doing? Give me that magnet. It is not a toy. It is dangerous." + +Mom took the magnet from them. She looked at it closely. She was confused. It did not look like a normal magnet. It had some words on it. She could not read them. They were in a strange language. + +"Where did you get this magnet?" Mom asked. "It is not from your box. It is not a magnet at all. It is a button. A very bad button. It can make a big boom. It can hurt people. It can hurt you." + +Mom was scared. She did not know what to do. She tried to put the button back in the box. But it was too late. The button started to beep. It started to glow. It started to shine brighter and brighter. + +"Run!" Mom yelled. "Run away from the button. It is going to explode. Run!" + +Sam and Mia were scared too. They did not understand. They did not want to run. They wanted to stay with Mom. They wanted to hug her. They wanted to say sorry. + +But they could not. The button made a big boom. It made a big fire. It made a big noise. It made a big hole. It made Sam and Mia and Mom go away. Forever. +Lily loved her furry toy bear. She took him everywhere with her. She hugged him, played with him, and slept with him. He was her best friend. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and dad. She brought her bear with her, of course. She saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She climbed up the ladder, holding her bear in her arm. She was very excited. + +But when she reached the top, she saw a big dog. The dog was barking and jumping. Lily was scared. She dropped her bear and slid down. She ran to her mom and dad and cried. + +The dog saw the bear and thought it was a toy. He grabbed it in his mouth and ran away. Lily saw this and panicked. She screamed and tried to chase the dog. She wanted her bear back. + +Her mom and dad saw what happened and ran after her. They caught up with the dog and asked his owner to give the bear back. The owner was sorry and said he didn't know the bear was Lily's. He gave the bear back to Lily. + +Lily was so happy. She hugged her bear and thanked the owner and the dog. She checked her bear for any damage. He was a bit dirty and wet, but he was still furry and soft. She kissed him and said she was sorry. + +She learned a lesson that day. She learned to be careful with her things and not to panic. She also learned that dogs can be nice and friendly. She still loved her bear, but she also made a new friend. +Tom was a boy who liked to play outside. He liked to run, jump, and climb trees. One day, he saw a spider on a leaf. He wanted to touch it, but his mom told him to be careful. + +"Spiders can bite, Tom. Some of them can make you sick. You should not bother them," his mom said. + +"But mom, it is so small and pretty. It has eight legs and a shiny back. I just want to see it closer," Tom said. + +He did not listen to his mom. He reached out his hand and tried to grab the spider. But the spider was scared and angry. It bit Tom's finger and ran away. Tom cried out in pain and ran to his mom. + +"Mom, mom, it hurts! The spider bit me!" he sobbed. + +His mom looked at his finger. It was red and swollen. She took him inside and washed his wound. She put some cream and a bandage on it. + +"Tom, you should have listened to me. Spiders do not like to be touched. They are not toys. They are living things that have feelings and need space. You should be polite and respect them," his mom said. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I was curious and foolish. I did not mean to hurt the spider. I hope it is okay," Tom said. + +"I'm sure it is, Tom. And I hope you learned your lesson. Next time, you can look at the spiders from a distance, but do not touch them. They will leave you alone if you leave them alone. And your finger will heal soon if you take care of it," his mom said. + +Tom nodded and hugged his mom. He felt sorry for the spider and for himself. He decided to be more polite and careful with the animals he saw outside. He realized that they were not his toys, but his friends. +Tom and Anna liked to play with the horses in the stable. They fed them carrots and apples and brushed their fur. But one day, they saw a new horse in the stable. It was big and black and had a white star on its forehead. + +"Wow, look at that horse!" Tom said. "Let's go and say hello." + +But Anna was scared of the new horse. She thought it looked mean and angry. She hid behind Tom and shook her head. + +"No, Tom, I don't want to. Let's play with the other horses." + +Tom frowned. He wanted to meet the new horse. He thought it looked cool and strong. He pulled Anna's hand and tried to make her come with him. + +"Come on, Anna, don't be silly. It's just a horse. Maybe it's lonely and needs a friend." + +But Anna pulled her hand back and ran away. She ignored Tom and went to the other side of the stable. She found a brown horse that she liked and hugged its neck. + +Tom was mad at Anna. He thought she was rude and cowardly. He ignored her and went to the new horse. He reached out his hand and touched its nose. The horse snorted and moved its head away. Tom tried again, but the horse did not like him. It kicked its legs and neighed loudly. + +"Hey, stop that!" Tom said. "I'm trying to be nice to you." + +But the horse did not listen. It was scared and angry. It did not want Tom to touch it. It bit Tom's arm and made him cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom screamed. "Help, help, help!" + +Anna heard Tom's scream and looked up. She saw him lying on the ground, holding his arm. She saw the new horse standing over him, looking fierce. She felt guilty for leaving Tom alone. She ran to him and helped him get up. + +"Tom, Tom, are you okay?" Anna asked. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I should have stayed with you." + +Tom was in pain and in shock. He hugged Anna and sobbed. He was sorry for being mad at her. He realized that she was right. The new horse was mean and angry. + +"Anna, Anna, it's okay. I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I should have listened to you." + +They hugged each other and walked away from the new horse. They went to the farmer and told him what happened. The farmer was sorry and gave Tom a bandage and a candy. He said he would take the new horse to another stable, where it could be calm and happy. + +Tom and Anna learned a lesson that day. They learned to respect each other's feelings and to be careful with strangers. They also learned to love the horses in the stable, even if they were not new or cool. They were their friends. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big black bird on the fence. It was a raven. The raven had a shiny key in its beak. + +"Look, the raven has a key!" Tom said. "I wonder what it can unlock." + +"Maybe it can unlock the shed," Lily said. "Let's follow it and see." + +They ran after the raven, but it flew away. They followed it to the woods, where they saw a small hut. The raven landed on the roof and dropped the key into a hole. + +"Maybe the key is for the hut," Tom said. "Let's go and check." + +They went to the hut and tried the door. It was locked. They looked for the hole where the key fell, but they could not find it. + +"Maybe the raven hid the key," Lily said. "Maybe it does not want us to unlock the hut." + +"Maybe the raven is naughty," Tom said. "Maybe it stole the key from someone." + +They heard a voice from inside the hut. It was an old woman. + +"Who is there?" she asked. "What do you want?" + +Tom and Lily were scared. They felt guilty for trying to unlock the hut. + +"Sorry, miss," Tom said. "We were just curious. We saw a raven with a key and we followed it here." + +"A raven with a key?" the old woman said. "That is my pet raven. He likes to collect shiny things. He took my key and flew away. I have been stuck in here for a long time. Can you help me get out?" + +Tom and Lily felt sorry for the old woman. They looked for the key again, and this time they found it. They unlocked the hut and opened the door. The old woman came out and hugged them. + +"Thank you, children," she said. "You are very kind. I will give you a reward. Come inside and I will show you." + +Tom and Lily followed the old woman into the hut. They saw many shiny things that the raven had collected. There were coins, rings, necklaces, and bracelets. The old woman let them choose one thing each. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They thanked the old woman and said goodbye. They ran back to the garden with their shiny things. The raven was on the fence again. He looked at them and cawed. + +"Maybe the raven is not so naughty after all," Lily said. "Maybe he just wanted to share his shiny things with us." + +"Maybe," Tom said. "But next time, he should ask first." +Lily and Tom were twins. They liked to walk in the park with their mom and dad. But today, Lily was lazy. She did not want to walk. She wanted to sit on the bench and eat a cookie. + +"Come on, Lily," Tom said. "Let's go see the ducks. They are fun. They quack and swim and eat bread." + +"No, Tom," Lily said. "I don't want to see the ducks. I want to stay here. You go." + +Tom was sad. He liked to play with Lily. He did not want to go alone. But he also liked the ducks. He decided to go. He took some bread from mom and walked to the pond. + +Lily watched Tom walk away. She felt a little bad. But she was also happy. She had the cookie all to herself. She took a big bite. It was yummy. She smiled. + +But then, she felt something wet on her leg. She looked down. She saw a leak. Her juice box had a hole in it. The juice was dripping on her pants. She was mad. She tried to stop the leak. But it was too late. Her pants were wet and sticky. + +She cried. She wanted mom and dad. She wanted Tom. She wanted a new juice box. She wanted a new cookie. She wanted to go home. + +She looked at the pond. She saw Tom. He was having fun. He was feeding the ducks. The ducks were happy. They quacked and swam and ate bread. + +Lily wished she had gone with Tom. She wished she had not been lazy. She learned a lesson. Next time, she would walk with Tom and see the ducks. And she would share her cookie. +Lily and Sam love to play with their toy reindeer. They have a big one and a small one. The big one is brown and the small one is white. They like to pretend that the reindeer can fly and take them to the North Pole. + +One day, they find a big box under the tree. It has a red bow and a tag that says "To Lily and Sam, from Santa". They open the box and see a new toy. It is a rocking reindeer. It has a soft fur and a shiny nose. It can rock back and forth and make a sound. + +"Wow!" Lily says. "It is so pretty and light. Can we try it?" + +"Yes!" Sam says. "Let's take it to the living room. We can rock and fly with it." + +They take the rocking reindeer to the living room and take turns to sit on it. They rock and rock and feel the wind in their hair. They imagine that they are flying with the real reindeer and seeing the snow and the stars. + +"Thank you, Santa!" they say. "We love our rocking reindeer. It is the best toy ever." +Lily and Max were playing hide and seek in the park. Lily was the seeker and Max was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then shouted, "Ready or not, here I come!" + +She looked around for Max, but he was very good at hiding. She checked behind the trees, under the benches, and in the bushes, but she could not find him. She started to feel fearful. What if Max was lost or hurt? What if he did not want to play with her anymore? + +She called out, "Max, where are you? Please come out! I'm sorry if I made you mad. I promise I'll be nice to you. Please don't hide from me!" + +Max heard Lily's voice and felt sorry for her. He was not mad at her, he just wanted to have fun. He decided to surrender and show himself. He came out from behind a big rock and waved at Lily. + +"Here I am, Lily! I'm not lost or hurt. I still want to play with you. I was just hiding very well. You did not make me mad. I'm sorry I made you fearful." + +Lily ran to Max and hugged him. She was happy to see him. She said, "Thank you, Max, for coming out. You are very good at hiding. You scared me a lot. I'm happy you still want to play with me. I'm sorry I was not nice to you. I promise I'll be nicer to you." + +Max hugged Lily back. He said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are very good at seeking. You found me at last. You don't have to be sorry. I promise I'll be nicer to you too." + +They smiled at each other and decided to play another game. They were not fearful or mad anymore. They were friends. +Sam and Ben were brothers who liked to visit their grandpa's ranch. They loved to see the cows, horses, and chickens, and to play in the big pond. Grandpa always had sweet treats for them, like cookies and milk, or apple pie and ice cream. + +One day, Sam and Ben decided to have a diving contest in the pond. They took turns jumping from the wooden dock into the water, trying to make the biggest splash. Sam was older and bigger than Ben, so he thought he was better at diving. He teased Ben and said, "You dive like a baby duck. Watch me, I'll show you how to dive like a shark!" + +Ben felt sad and angry. He wanted to prove Sam wrong, and to make Grandpa proud. He waited for his turn, and then ran to the edge of the dock. He closed his eyes and jumped as high and far as he could. He hoped to dive deep and fast, like a shark. + +But Ben did not know that there was a big rock under the water, near the dock. He hit his head on the rock and felt a sharp pain. He cried out and tried to swim up, but he was dizzy and scared. He felt something pull him down. It was Sam, who had seen what happened and dived in to help him. + +Sam grabbed Ben and brought him to the surface. He shouted for Grandpa, who was nearby. Grandpa ran to the dock and helped Sam and Ben out of the water. He checked Ben's head and saw a small cut. He wrapped a bandage around it and hugged him. He said, "You're a brave boy, Ben. And you're a good brother, Sam. I'm proud of both of you. Now let's go inside and have some sweet treats. You deserve them." +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside in the park. One day, it rains a lot and there are many puddles on the ground. Tom and Mia put on their boots and coats and go to the park. + +"Look at that big puddle!" Tom says. "Let's jump in it!" + +"OK!" Mia says. They run to the puddle and jump in it. Splash! The water is cold and wet, but they laugh and have fun. + +"Can you twist in the puddle?" Tom asks. "Like this!" He twists his body and makes the water splash more. + +"I can twist too!" Mia says. She twists her body and makes the water splash more. They twist and jump and splash until they are very wet. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud bark. A big dog is running towards them. The dog is black and hairy and has sharp teeth. Tom and Mia are scared. They stop jumping and twisting and look at the dog. + +"Go away, dog!" Tom shouts. "We don't want to play with you!" + +But the dog does not go away. It comes closer and closer and growls. Tom and Mia back away from the puddle. They want to run, but they are too afraid. + +"Help!" Mia cries. "Who will save us?" + +Then, they see a small cat. The cat is white and fluffy and has blue eyes. The cat walks to the puddle and looks at the dog. The cat is not scared. The cat is brave. + +"Meow!" The cat says. "This is my puddle! You can't have it!" + +The dog is surprised. It stops growling and looks at the cat. The cat is very small, but it is very fierce. It hisses and scratches and bites the dog. The dog is hurt and scared. It runs away from the puddle and the cat. + +"Wow!" Tom says. "That cat is amazing! It saved us from the dog!" + +"Thank you, cat!" Mia says. "You are very brave and kind!" + +The cat purrs and rubs against Tom and Mia. They pet the cat and hug it. They are happy and safe. They go back to the puddle and play with the cat. They twist and jump and splash and laugh. They are friends. +Tim and Sam are friends who like to play soccer. They have a small ball and two goals made of sticks and rocks. They are very enthusiastic and run and kick the ball a lot. + +One day, they decide to play a game and see who can score more goals. Tim is good at dribbling the ball and Sam is good at shooting the ball. They take turns to be the goalie and the striker. + +Tim scores the first goal and shouts, "Yay! I scored! I am the best!" Sam feels sad and tries harder to score. He kicks the ball very hard and it goes past Tim into the goal. Sam says, "Ha! I scored too! I am also the best!" + +They keep playing and scoring until the score is four to four. They are both tired and thirsty, but they want to win. They agree to play one more goal and see who is the winner. + +Tim gets the ball and runs towards Sam's goal. Sam runs after him and tries to stop him. Tim is about to shoot when Sam tackles him and makes him fall. The ball rolls away and Sam gets it. He runs towards Tim's goal and shoots. The ball goes in and Sam scores the last goal. He jumps and cheers, "I won! I won! I am the best!" + +Tim is angry and hurt. He feels like crying. He says, "No fair! You pushed me! You cheated! You are not the best!" + +Sam feels sorry for Tim. He says, "I'm sorry, Tim. I didn't mean to push you. I just wanted to win. You are a good player too. You scored four goals. That's a lot!" + +Tim calms down and says, "It's okay, Sam. I'm sorry too. I was too proud. You are a good player too. You scored five goals. That's more!" + +They hug and make up. They decide to share the ball and the score. They say, "We are both the best! We are both winners!" + +They go to fill their bottles with water and drink. They are still enthusiastic and want to play more. They say, "Let's play again tomorrow! But this time, let's play together, not against each other. Let's be a team!" +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Ben had a car. Lily liked her doll, but she also wanted to play with Ben's car. She asked him, "Can I have your car, please?" + +Ben said, "No, this is my car. You can play with your doll." + +Lily felt envious of Ben's car. She thought it was more fun than her doll. She tried to grab the car from Ben, but he held it tight. They started to fight over the car. + +Mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw them pulling and pushing the car. She said, "Stop it, both of you! You need to share your toys and play nicely." + +She took the car from them and gave them each a piece of tape. She said, "You can use this tape to make something new with your toys. Maybe you can make a dress for your doll or a sticker for your car. Be creative and have fun." + +Lily and Ben looked at the tape and their toys. They felt sorry for fighting. They said, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Ben." + +They decided to quit fighting and try to make something new with their toys and tape. They helped each other and had fun. They learned to share and be happy. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived by a creek. He loved to fish in the creek every day. One day, a little girl came to the creek to play. She saw the old man and said, "Hello! What are you doing?" + +"I am fishing," said the old man. "Do you want to join me?" + +"Yes, please!" said the little girl. + +So, they fished together and had lots of fun. But soon, it was time for the little girl to go home. "I have to go now," she said. + +"Okay," said the old man. "Thank you for keeping me company. You woke up my old bones!" + +The little girl giggled and said, "You're welcome! See you tomorrow!" And with that, she ran back home, happy and excited to come back to the creek the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at herself in the mirror and make silly faces. One day, her mom told her it was time to clean up her toys. But Lily was persistent in wanting to play with them. + +"Lily, please clean up your toys," said her mom. + +"I don't want to," replied Lily. + +"Please don't ignore me, it's important to clean up," said her mom. + +Lily looked at herself in the mirror again and thought about what her mom said. She realized her mom was right and started to clean up her toys. From then on, Lily listened to her mom and didn't ignore her anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird lived in a tree with lots of leaves. One day, the bird flew far away and found a big pool of water in the middle of the desert. The pool of water was called an oasis. The bird was very thirsty, so it drank from the pool. The water was so good that the bird wanted to stay there forever. + +But then, the bird saw something impressive. It was a big, shiny rock that sparkled in the sun. The bird wanted to get closer to the rock, so it flew over to it. But as the bird got closer, it started to question whether it was a good idea to leave the oasis. What if there was no more water anywhere else? The bird decided to stay at the oasis and enjoy the water instead. And so, the little bird lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a rag doll that she loved very much. The doll was old and worn, but Lily still played with it every day. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. While she was playing on the swings, she saw a graceful butterfly flying around. She wanted to catch it, but it flew away too fast. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went to the store. While they were there, Lily saw a new doll that she really wanted. She asked her mom if she could have it, but her mom said no. Lily was sad, but she didn't say anything. + +When they got home, Lily went to her room and saw her rag doll on the bed. She hugged it tightly and whispered, "I love you." Suddenly, the butterfly from the park flew into the room and landed on the rag doll. The doll started to glow and came to life! The doll smiled at Lily and replied, "I love you too." From that day on, Lily never wanted a new doll again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved presents! One day, Lily got a little present from her mom. She was so happy to have it! But then, she lost it. She looked all over her room but couldn't find it. She was sad and cried a little. + +Her mom saw her crying and asked what was wrong. Lily said she lost her little present. Her mom hugged her and said not to worry. They searched the whole house together and finally found the little present under the couch. Lily was so happy again! She hugged her mom and said thank you. From then on, she made sure to keep her little presents in a safe place. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very happy because her mommy had given her a big bag of sugar. Lily loved sugar so much! She decided to share it with her best friend, a little bunny named Fluffy. + +Lily and Fluffy sat on the grass and gazed at the clouds in the sky. The clouds were so white and fluffy, just like Fluffy! They saw a big cloud that looked like a castle and another one that looked like a dragon. Lily was amazed by how wide the sky was and how many clouds there were. + +After a while, Lily took out her bag of sugar and gave Fluffy a little bit. Fluffy nibbled on it and then licked his little bunny paws. Lily was happy to share her sugar with her best friend and they continued to gaze at the beautiful sky together. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the wide world around her. One day, she saw a big, colorful butterfly and ran to catch it. But the butterfly flew away. Lily's mom saw her sad face and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +Lily explained, "I wanted to catch the butterfly, but it flew away." + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. Butterflies are very fast. You have to be even smarter and faster to catch one. Maybe we can try again tomorrow." + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay, Mommy. I'll be smarter and faster tomorrow." And with that, she went to bed, dreaming of catching the wide-winged butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars and watching cartoons. One day, he went to the park with his mom and saw a big, shiny missile in the sky. He pointed up and asked his mom, "What is that?" + +His mom replied, "That's a missile. It's like a big rocket that goes really fast." + +Timmy was amazed and asked, "Can I ride in a missile?" + +His mom laughed and said, "No, missiles are too dangerous for people to ride in. They are used to protect our country." + +Timmy thought about this and said, "Wow, that's really intelligent. I have a question, Mom. Can we go home and watch cartoons now?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Of course, let's go home and watch your favorite show." And so, Timmy and his mom walked home, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike in the park. One day, she saw a big tray of cookies on a table. She wanted to ride her bike over to get some cookies, but her mommy said no. + +Lily was sorry and said, "Mommy, I won't ride my bike to the cookies." Her mommy said, "Okay, but you have to stay close to me." So, Lily walked with her mommy to get the cookies. + +But then, a big dog came and scared Lily. She ran away and accidentally knocked over the tray of cookies. The cookies were all broken and nobody could eat them. Lily's mommy was sad and said, "Lily, I told you not to ride your bike. Now, we can't have any cookies. That's a bad ending." +Once upon a time, there was a man who had no hair on his head. He was bald. He went to a store to buy some food. He saw a sign that said "No pets allowed yet". He thought it was strange because he didn't have a pet. So he went inside and bought some apples and bananas. When he came out, he saw a little puppy waiting for him. He realized that the sign meant that they were not allowing pets in the store yet, but they might in the future. He was happy to see the puppy and decided to take him home. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky lived in a pond with other ducks. One day, Ducky wanted to go to the other side of the pond. So, Ducky started to swim across the pond. + +As Ducky was swimming, the clouds in the sky became very dark and gloomy. Ducky was scared but kept swimming. Suddenly, a big wind started to blow and Ducky was struggling to cross the pond. + +Just when Ducky thought she couldn't make it, a friendly frog appeared and offered to help. The frog hopped on Ducky's back and together they crossed the pond safely. From that day on, Ducky and the frog became good friends and always helped each other whenever they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big heart that was always filled with love for everyone she met. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a little boy all alone on the swings, so she went over to introduce herself. + +"Hi, my name is Lily. What's your name?" she asked with a smile. The little boy looked up and said, "My name is Max." Lily noticed that Max looked sad and his heart seemed empty. She wanted to help him feel better, so she asked him if he wanted to play with her. + +They played together on the slide and swings, and Lily made Max laugh with her silly jokes. By the end of the day, Max's heart was full of happiness and he was grateful that Lily had introduced herself to him. From that day on, they became best friends and played together every day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures and explore the world around her. One day, she decided to go on a journey to find a treasure that her dad had told her about. + +As she walked through the forest, she saw a big tree with a dull bark. She decided to poke the tree with a stick to see if anything would happen. Suddenly, a squirrel appeared and started to chase her! + +Lily ran as fast as she could, but the squirrel was right behind her. She finally found a cave to hide in and waited for the squirrel to leave. When she came out of the cave, she saw a shiny object on the ground. It was the treasure her dad had told her about! She was so happy and couldn't wait to show her dad what she had found. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy cars. One day, Timmy's mommy gave him a package. Inside the package was a new toy car! This toy car was very powerful and could go very fast. + +Timmy was so happy to have a new toy car. He played with it all day long. He showed it to his friends at the park and they were all very impressed. Timmy loved that his new toy car was included in his collection of toys. + +From that day on, Timmy played with his new toy car every day. He loved how fast it could go and how it was different from all his other toy cars. Timmy was very grateful for the package his mommy gave him and he knew that he had a very special toy car that was now included in his toy family. +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, her mom took her to the beach. Lily was so eager to see the big waves and feel the sand between her toes. + +As they walked along the shore, Lily saw a man folding a big kite. She thought it was so cool and asked her mom if they could buy one too. Her mom said they could, but first they had to play in the water and wait for the tide to come in. + +Lily splashed and played in the water, waiting for the tide to come closer. Finally, it was time to go back to their blanket and have a snack. But before they left, Lily's mom showed her how to fold a paper boat. Lily was so proud of her little boat and couldn't wait to come back to the beach and make more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a brother named Max. Max was very big and strong. He loved to play with Lily and make her laugh. One day, they went to the park together. Max pushed Lily on the swing and they both laughed and laughed. + +Then, Max saw a tree with some apples on it. He shook the tree and the apples fell down. They were deep red and looked so yummy! Max picked one for Lily and one for himself. They both took a big bite and it was so juicy and delicious. They sat under the tree, eating their apples and talking about all the fun things they wanted to do together. + +After they finished their apples, they went to play on the slide. Max went down first and Lily followed after him. They had so much fun sliding down and climbing back up. Lily felt so happy to have such a great brother who loved to play with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books and had a big bookshelf in her room. One day, she was looking for a perfect book to read, but couldn't find one. Suddenly, her phone rang and it was her friend inviting her to play outside. + +Lily was so excited to play that she forgot to put her books away. When she came back, she saw that her bookshelf had fallen down and all her books were ruined. She was so sad that she cried and cried. + +From that day on, Lily learned to always put her things away and not to leave them out. She also learned that accidents can happen and sometimes things don't end up perfect. +Once upon a time, there was a happy elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to play her trumpet and make music. She would play her trumpet every day and make all the animals in the jungle happy. + +One day, Ellie met a new friend named Timmy the monkey. Timmy was very cheerful and loved to dance. Ellie and Timmy became good friends and would play together every day. + +Ellie trusted Timmy and would let him play her trumpet. Timmy was not very good at playing the trumpet, but Ellie didn't mind. She was just happy to have a friend to play with. + +From that day on, Ellie and Timmy played together every day and made beautiful music with Ellie's trumpet. They trusted each other and were always cheerful when they were together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Tim decided to make a great sandcastle at the beach. He used his hands to make the sandcastle and it was so big and tall. Tim was very happy with his great sandcastle. + +Suddenly, a big wave came and knocked down the sandcastle. Tim was sad, but he didn't give up. He decided to make an even greater sandcastle. Tim worked hard and used a bucket to make the sandcastle even bigger. This time, he made sure it was strong enough to withstand the waves. + +Tim's friends saw his great sandcastle and they all wanted to help make it even bigger. Together, they made the greatest sandcastle anyone had ever seen. Tim was so proud of what he and his friends had made. They all played around the sandcastle and had a great time. From that day on, Tim and his friends always made great sandcastles whenever they went to the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Tim's mom told him they were going to have a picnic at the park. Tim was very excited and started to plan what he would bring to eat. + +Tim's mom told him to pack some sandwiches, fruit, and a drink. Tim planned well and packed everything he needed. When they arrived at the park, Tim's mom spread out a blanket and they started to eat. Suddenly, Tim heard a loud noise in the distance. + +Tim's mom told him not to worry, it was just a thunderstorm coming. Tim remembered the plan he made earlier and quickly packed everything up before the rain started. Thanks to Tim's good planning, they made it home before the rain poured down. Tim was proud of himself for planning well and keeping his family safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a best friend named Max who lived next door. One day, Lily wanted to play with Max, but he was playing with another friend. + +Lily felt jealous and sad. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I want to play with Max, but he's playing with someone else. I feel jealous." + +Her mommy said, "It's okay to feel jealous, but don't worry. Let's call Max and see if he can come play with you." + +So, they called Max and he came over to play with Lily. They had so much fun together! But then, they accidentally broke a vase. They knew they were in trouble, so they went to Lily's mommy and told her what happened. + +Lily's mommy wasn't angry, but she said, "You need to be careful. Don't worry, we'll fix the vase together." And they did. From that day on, Lily learned that it's okay to feel jealous sometimes, but it's important to talk about it and call for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wander around her house and explore new things. One day, she found a serious looking book on the shelf. + +Lily picked up the book and asked her mom, "What is this book about?" + +Her mom replied, "It's a storybook about a princess who goes on an adventure to save her kingdom." + +Excited, Lily began to read the book. As she read, she imagined herself as the brave princess in the story, wandering through forests and battling dragons. + +After finishing the book, Lily told her mom, "I want to be like the princess and go on an adventure too!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "You can go on your own adventure right here in our house. Use your imagination and see where it takes you." + +So, Lily continued to wander around her house, imagining all sorts of exciting adventures she could have. And she knew that with her trusty book by her side, anything was possible. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the market with his mommy. They would buy fruits, vegetables, and sometimes even a toy. + +One day, Timmy saw a rough-looking man at the market. The man was eyeing Timmy's mommy's purse. Timmy didn't like the way the man looked at his mommy's purse. He knew the man wanted to steal it. + +Timmy quickly grabbed his mommy's purse and held onto it tightly. The rough-looking man walked away empty-handed. Timmy felt proud that he protected his mommy's purse from the thief. From that day on, Timmy always kept a close eye on his mommy's purse at the market. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go to the aquarium and see all the fish and sea creatures. One day, Timmy saw an octopus in a tank. The octopus had eight arms and was very big. Timmy thought the octopus was cool. + +Timmy went to get his mom to show her the octopus. "Mommy, look at the octopus!" Timmy said. His mommy came over and saw the octopus too. "Wow, that's a big octopus," she said. + +The octopus started to display its arms and move around. Timmy thought it was being very thoughtful and wanted to take it home. But his mommy said they couldn't take the octopus home because it belonged at the aquarium. + +Timmy was sad, but he knew the octopus was happy in the tank. As they were leaving, Timmy waved goodbye to the octopus. But as they walked away, they heard a loud splash. The octopus had escaped from the tank and was now on the floor. Timmy and his mommy were scared and didn't know what to do. The bad ending was that the octopus didn't survive out of the water and died. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie was flying high up in the sky when it suddenly started to rain. The birdie got very wet and tired, so it looked for a shelter. It found a cozy nest in a tree and rested there. + +The nest was very expensive because it was made of shiny gold and sparkling diamonds. The birdie felt very lucky to have found such a nice shelter. It rested there for a while, enjoying the warmth and dryness. + +After the rain stopped, the birdie flew away from the expensive nest, feeling happy and refreshed. It knew that it could always come back to the shelter if it needed to rest again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her soft teddy bear every day. One Sunday, Lily and her mommy went to the park to play. There, they met a new friend named Timmy. Timmy had a soft puppy that Lily loved to pet. They played together all day and had so much fun! After that Sunday, Lily and Timmy met every week to play together. They became best friends and loved to cuddle with their soft toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a wallet that he loved to carry around. It was small and green, and he kept his favorite toy car inside. One day, Timmy's mom told him that he was getting bigger and that his wallet was too small. She said he needed a bigger one to hold more toys. Timmy was excited to grow bigger and get a new wallet. + +The next day, Timmy went to the store with his mom to pick out a new wallet. He found one that was big and blue, and it had a picture of his favorite superhero on it. He was so excited to show it to his friends. When they got home, Timmy's mom helped him transfer his toy car to the new wallet. He was ready to go play with his friends now that he had a bigger wallet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved eating oatmeal for breakfast every day. But one day, she accidentally dropped her bowl and it broke into pieces. + +Lily's mom came into the kitchen and saw what happened. She said, "Oh no, your bowl is broken. Don't worry, we can get you a new one." + +Lily felt sad because she loved her old bowl. But her mom was compassionate and gave her a big hug. She said, "It's okay to feel sad. Let's clean up the pieces and we'll find a new bowl that you'll love even more." + +Lily smiled and felt better. She knew her mom would take care of her, even when things break. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she was walking with her loyal dog, Max, when they saw a big billboard. It had a picture of a yummy ice cream cone on it. + +Lily looked up at the billboard and said, "Imagine if we could have that ice cream, Max! It looks so delicious." Max barked happily in agreement. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice behind them. It was the ice cream man! He said, "Hey there, little girl! Would you like some ice cream?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please!" She picked out her favorite flavor and enjoyed it with Max by her side. From then on, Lily always looked for the ice cream man's billboard whenever she went for a walk with Max. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside and running around. One day, she fell down and hurt her knee. It was bleeding and it hurt a lot. + +Her mommy came running and asked, "What happened, sweetie?" + +Lily replied, "I fell down and my knee hurts. It's rough." + +Mommy knew what to do. She got a bandage and put it on Lily's knee. "Does it feel better now?" she asked. + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, thank you mommy. You know how to make me feel better." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to go to the beach. One day, she saw a jellyfish in the water. It was very pretty, but Lily's mom told her to stay away because jellyfish can sting. + +Later, Lily met a bossy crab who told her to build a sandcastle. But Lily didn't want to build a sandcastle, she wanted to collect seashells. + +When Lily's mom came back, she asked Lily what she did at the beach. Lily recommended that they come back again and look for more seashells. Her mom agreed and they went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the green grass. One day, it started to rain and Benny got very wet. He didn't like the rain because it made his fur all wet and long. + +Benny decided to go under a tree to stay dry. There, he met a little bird who was also trying to stay dry. The bird was shivering and looked very sad. Benny felt sorry for the bird and invited him to share his dry spot under the tree. + +The bird was very happy and thanked Benny for his kindness. From that day on, Benny and the bird became good friends. Benny learned that even though rain can make him uncomfortable, it's important to help others in need. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy bird who was very proud of her baby bird. The baby bird was learning how to fly and mommy bird was happy to watch. One day, mommy bird set up a special surprise for baby bird. She woke up early and gathered lots of yummy worms for breakfast. Baby bird was so happy and felt very proud of mommy bird. They ate breakfast together and then went for a fun fly. It was a great day! +Once upon a time, there was a big parade. Lots of people were walking and some were riding on horses. They all had colorful clothes and hats. A man with a big drum was playing it loudly. It made a big sound like "boom boom boom". + +A little girl was watching the parade with her mom. Her mom held her hand tight so she felt safe. The girl wanted to march in the parade too. She started to walk like the people in the parade. Her mom smiled and said, "you can march in the parade too, but you need a drum like that man". + +The little girl was so happy. She found a small drum and started to play it. It made a small sound like "tap tap tap". She marched with the parade and felt so proud. Everyone clapped for her and she felt even safer with her mom by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the world around her. One day, she went on an adventure in the forest with her best friend, a teddy bear named Teddy. + +As they were walking, Lily discovered a shiny rock on the ground. "Look Teddy, I found a pretty rock!" she exclaimed. Teddy replied, "Wow, that's so cool! But let's make sure it's safe before you pick it up." + +Lily carefully examined the rock and realized that it was safe to touch. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. As they continued their journey, they saw a distant mountain in the distance. "I wonder what's over there," said Lily. Teddy replied, "Maybe we can go explore it next time!" And with that, they continued their adventure, excited for what they might discover next. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady who loved to buy ice cream from the vendor. She would visit him every day and buy a cone with sprinkles on top. One day, the vendor said to her, "Why do you come here every day? Do you not get bored of the same thing?" The lady replied, "No, I love the taste and I like to stay loyal to my favorite vendor." + +The vendor smiled and said, "Thank you for being my loyal customer. I will make sure to always have your favorite ice cream ready for you." The lady smiled back and said, "Thank you, you are always so kind to me." + +From that day on, the lady continued to visit the vendor every day and they became good friends. She would stay and chat with him while enjoying her ice cream. The vendor was happy to have such a loyal customer and a new friend. And the lady was happy to have found a kind and friendly vendor to buy her ice cream from every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park. One day, she met a boy named Max. Max asked Lily if she wanted to play on the slide with him. Lily said yes and they went to the slide. + +As they were sliding down, they heard a loud bell ringing. Lily was frightened and asked Max what the sound was. Max told her it was just the bell on the church tower. Lily felt better knowing it was just a bell. + +After they finished playing, Lily and Max sat on a bench and talked. Lily told Max that she was happy to have made a new friend. Max smiled and said he was happy too. They decided to meet at the park again the next day. And they lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cookies, especially the chocolate chip ones her mom made. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to bake cookies together. Lily was so excited, she could hardly contain herself. + +As they mixed the ingredients, Lily's mom asked her to order the things they needed. Lily was happy to help and told her mom what to add next. Finally, they put the cookies in the oven and waited. + +While they waited, Lily's mom asked her to find the switch to turn on the kitchen light. Lily looked around and found the switch on the wall. She flipped it and the room lit up. + +After a few minutes, the cookies were ready. Lily's mom took them out of the oven and put them on a plate. They looked and smelled delicious. Lily couldn't wait to eat them. She took a bite and it was the best cookie she had ever tasted. She was so happy they had made them together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved dinosaurs very much. He had many toy dinosaurs that he played with every day. One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. His friend wanted to play with Timmy's favorite dinosaur, but Timmy didn't want to share. + +Timmy's friend was sad and went home. Timmy felt bad for not sharing his toy. He realized that it was not nice to be selfish. The next day, Timmy went to his friend's house with his favorite dinosaur. His friend was happy to see Timmy and they played together. + +After playing for a while, Timmy's friend said, "It's too hot outside, let's go inside." Timmy agreed and they went inside to play with more toys. Timmy felt good about sharing his toy and choosing to do the right thing. He learned that it feels good to be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, Lily wanted to get her favorite cereal from the shelf. But when she looked, she saw that the box was spoiled. She felt sad and wanted to cry. + +Her mommy saw her sad face and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her that her cereal was spoiled. Her mommy hugged her and said they could go to the store to get a new box. But when they got to the store, Lily accidentally tore a bag of chips. She felt embarrassed, but her mommy told her it was okay and they could still get the cereal. Lily was happy again and they went home to enjoy their breakfast together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to go on road trips with her family. One day, they were driving down the road when Lily saw a big billboard with a picture of a cool toy on it. + +"Mommy, look at that cool toy! Can we get it?" Lily asked. + +"Not today, sweetie. Maybe another time," her mom replied. + +Lily was sad, but she tried to remember the toy so she could ask for it later. + +As they continued driving, Lily saw another billboard with a picture of a playground. "Mommy, can we go to the playground?" she asked. + +"Sure, we can stop there on our way back," her mom said. + +Lily was excited and couldn't wait to play. When they finally arrived at the playground, Lily saw something that made her remember the cool toy from earlier. It was a toy just like the one on the billboard! + +"Mommy, look! It's the cool toy from the billboard!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "See, sometimes things work out even better than we expect." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved candy very much. One day, she went to the store with her mom and saw a big jar of candy. She wanted to taste it so badly, but her mom said they didn't have enough money to buy it. + +Lily felt sad, but she didn't give up. She waited until her mom wasn't looking and sneakily took a piece of candy from the jar. It tasted so good, but she knew she shouldn't have done it. + +Later that day, Lily's tummy started to feel funny. It was because the candy was too strong for her little body. She felt sick and had to go to bed early. From then on, Lily knew that stealing wasn't a good thing to do and that she should always listen to her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy was walking through the forest when he saw a tunnel. He wanted to explore the tunnel, but he was scared. He felt helpless and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, a wise owl flew by and saw Timmy. The owl asked Timmy what was wrong. Timmy explained that he wanted to explore the tunnel, but he was too scared. The owl recommended that Timmy ask his friends to come with him. + +Timmy thought this was a good idea, so he went to find his friends. Together, they all went into the tunnel. It was dark, but they had each other to help them. They explored the tunnel and found some yummy cheese at the end. Timmy was glad he asked for help and had his friends with him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his favorite whistle. He would blow it all day long, and it made him so happy. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his room. Timmy didn't want to clean up, he just wanted to play with his whistle. But his mom said he had to clean up before he could play. + +Timmy started to clean up, but he got distracted by his whistle. He blew it and blew it, and suddenly, the whistle disappeared! Timmy looked everywhere, but he couldn't find it. He started to cry and his mom came to see what was wrong. When she found out the whistle was missing, she got very angry. + +Timmy's mom told him that he should have listened and cleaned up his room instead of playing. She said that sometimes when we don't do what we're supposed to do, bad things can happen. Timmy learned his lesson, but he was still sad about his lost whistle. From that day on, he always made sure to clean up before he played. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat apples because they were so delicious. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friend, Timmy. + +Timmy saw that Lily had an apple and said, "I feel hungry. Can I have some of your apple?" + +Lily replied, "Sure, you can have a bite. It's really delicious." + +Timmy took a bite and said, "Mmm, this apple is really good. Thank you, Lily!" + +Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, Timmy. Sharing is caring!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved robots and he had a big collection of them. Every night before bed, he would organize his robots on his shelf. + +One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. He brought his favorite robot with him. While he was playing, he accidentally left his robot on the bench. When it was time to go home, Timmy realized his robot was missing. + +Timmy was sad, but his mom told him they would go back to the park and look for the robot. When they arrived, Timmy saw his robot sitting on the bench where he left it. He was so happy to be reunited with his favorite toy. From then on, Timmy made sure to always keep his robots organized and close by. +Once upon a time, there was a big park with a statue. The statue was a big man who looked very important. Sometimes people would come and wave at the statue. + +But one day, something troubled the statue. A bird had made a nest on his head! The statue didn't want to move and hurt the bird's home. So, he stayed very still and let the bird live there. + +The people who came to the park still waved at the statue, but now they also waved at the bird on his head. And the statue was happy to have a new friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a butterfly flying in the sky. She followed the butterfly and it led her to a beautiful garden. The flowers were so pretty and colorful, and the sun was shining brightly in the noon sky. + +Lily felt happy and light as she explored the garden. She saw a little bird perched on a branch, and it led her to a pond. The water was so clear and cool. Lily splashed around and had fun. + +As the sun began to set, Lily knew it was time to go home. She followed the path back and saw her mommy waiting for her. She ran to her mommy and gave her a big hug. Lily was so happy that the butterfly and the bird had led her to such a wonderful place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she found a delicate flower in her garden. It was very pretty and smelled nice. + +Lily picked the flower and showed it to her mom. Her mom told her that the flower was very delicate and she needed to be careful with it. Lily listened to her mom and held the flower gently. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. One of her friends started to speak a language that Lily didn't understand. Lily felt confused and didn't know what to do. But then, she remembered what her mom had told her about being careful with delicate things. So, she decided to ignore her friend's language and just have fun playing. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little bird with a red head. He loved to fly and sing in the trees. One day, he met a big, ignorant cat who wanted to eat him. The bird tried to fly away, but the cat caught him and bit his head. + +The bird's head was hurt, and he couldn't fly anymore. He felt sad and alone. The cat walked away, leaving the poor bird all alone. The bird's head was now part of the ground, and he couldn't move anymore. + +The other animals in the forest saw what happened and felt sad for the little bird. They tried to help him, but it was too late. The bird had died because of the bad cat. The animals made a small grave for the bird and sang a song to honor him. From that day on, they all remembered the little bird with the red head who was part of the forest forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, I have to go to work now. You need to be independent and stay home by yourself for a little while." + +Lily was sad, but she said, "Okay, Mommy. I'll remain here and play with my toys." + +As her mom left, Lily heard a strange noise outside. She looked out the window and saw a little bird that had fallen from its nest. Lily knew she had to help the bird, but she didn't know how. + +Suddenly, Lily remembered a story her mom had told her about a kind man who helped animals. She decided to try and help the bird just like the man in the story. + +Lily worked hard to make a little nest for the bird and put it back up in the tree. The bird was happy and flew away. When her mom came home, Lily was proud to tell her what she had done. Her mom was so happy and proud of her independent little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in his backyard. One day, he was digging in the dirt when he found a skeleton. He was scared at first, but then he realized it was just a toy. + +Timmy decided to show his friend, Billy. But when Billy came over, he was being rude. He started to disturb Timmy's toys and even broke one of them. Timmy was very upset and asked Billy to leave. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom told him that it's important to be kind and not disturb other people's things. Timmy realized he didn't want to be rude like Billy. He apologized to his mom for getting upset and promised to be a good friend from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved her pillow very much. It was soft and fluffy, and she liked to hug it when she went to sleep. But one day, Lily's pillow got dirty. She spilled juice on it by accident and it left a big stain. + +Lily didn't mind the stain too much at first, but then she noticed that it started to smell bad. She knew she had to clean it. She asked her mommy for help and together they put the pillow in the washing machine. After it was washed and dried, Lily's pillow looked and smelled much better. She was happy to have her clean and fluffy pillow back. +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 woke up and realized that it was her birthday! She was so happy and excited. + +Lily's mommy and daddy gave her a modest present. It was a pretty dress with flowers on it. Lily loved it so much that she wore it all day long. She played with her toys and had a fun day with her family. + +As the day was ending, Lily realized that her birthday was over. She felt a little sad, but her mommy and daddy told her that she could have another birthday next year. Lily went to bed, happy and dreaming of her next birthday. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends, but they were not there. She looked around and saw a big, navy blue box. She thought it would be fun to hide inside. + +As she was hiding, she heard some boys coming. They were being mean and calling her names. Lily felt scared, but she remembered her mom telling her to be brave. She stayed hidden and waited for the boys to leave. + +When they were gone, Lily came out of the box and went home. She told her mom what happened and her mom said, "Lily, it's important to be brave and stand up for yourself, but sometimes the bravest thing you can do is hide and wait for the danger to pass." + +From that day on, Lily knew that being brave didn't always mean being loud and strong. Sometimes, being brave meant knowing when to hide and wait for the right time to come out. +Once upon a time, there was a nice gray bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to hop around and eat carrots. One day, Fluffy met a mean gray wolf. The wolf said to Fluffy, "I am going to bite you!" + +Fluffy was scared and ran away as fast as she could. She met a wise old owl who asked her why she was running. Fluffy told the owl about the mean gray wolf. The owl said, "Don't worry, Fluffy. You can use your nice teeth to bite the wolf back!" + +Fluffy was surprised. She didn't know she could bite the wolf. She went back to the wolf and said, "I am not afraid of you. If you try to bite me again, I will bite you back!" The wolf was scared and ran away. Fluffy learned that sometimes you have to stand up for yourself and use your own strength to protect yourself. +Once upon a time, a bunny named Benny was playing in the garden. Benny saw a big vase and wanted to jump over it. So, he ran fast and jumped high. But, he couldn't jump high enough and broke the vase. + +Benny felt sad and scared. He didn't want to get in trouble. Suddenly, a bird flew by and saw what happened. The bird asked Benny what happened. Benny told the bird that he broke the vase and was afraid. The bird said, "Don't worry, I will help you." + +The bird went to the owner of the vase, who was a deaf old lady. The bird told her what happened and said that Benny was sorry. The old lady said, "Thank you for telling me. I am not mad. Accidents happen." Benny was relieved and happy. He thanked the bird and the old lady. From that day on, Benny was more careful when he jumped. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to watch television. He would sit in front of the television for hours and hours, watching his favorite shows. One day, his mom told him that he needed to stop watching so much television and go outside to play with his friends. + +Timmy didn't want to stop watching television. He said, "But Mom, I love watching TV. It's so much fun!" + +His mom replied, "I know it's fun, but it's also important to be competitive and play with your friends. Plus, too much TV is not good for you." + +Timmy thought about what his mom said and decided to wrap up his TV time for the day. He went outside and played with his friends, and he had so much fun! He realized that playing with his friends was just as fun as watching television, and it was good for him too. The moral of the story is that it's important to have a balance between watching TV and playing with friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, while she was playing, she saw a hedge. It was so big and green! She decided to play hide and seek with her teddy bear behind the hedge. + +As she was hiding, she heard her mom calling her for lunch. She tried to move, but she couldn't. She was stuck! It was so cold outside that Lily had frozen to the ground! She started to cry, but then she heard a voice. + +"Are you okay?" asked a man. He saw that Lily was stuck and needed help. He carefully lifted her off the ground and brought her inside where it was warm and safe. Lily was so happy and grateful to the man who had saved her. From then on, she always remembered to be careful when playing outside in the cold. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike, but his mom always made him wear a helmet. Timmy thought the helmet was stupid and didn't want to wear it. + +One day, Timmy was riding his bike and he hit a big bump. He fell off his bike and hit his head on the ground. It hurt a lot! Timmy wished he had listened to his mom and worn his helmet. + +After that, Timmy always wore his helmet when he rode his bike. He didn't want to get hurt again. He even told his friends to wear their helmets too. If they didn't, he would have to slap some sense into them! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write on her paper. One day, she wanted to write a letter to her grandma. But it was difficult for her to spell some words. + +Lily went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, can you help me write a letter to grandma? It's difficult for me." + +Her mommy said, "Of course, Lily. Come sit on the couch with me and we'll write the letter together." + +Lily and her mommy sat on the couch and wrote a letter to grandma. They talked about how much they missed her and how excited they were to see her soon. When they finished, Lily said, "Thank you, mommy. Writing with you is so much fun!" +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 and saw a beautiful spring. The water was so clear and sparkly! + +Lily wanted to go in the water, but her mom said she couldn't because her clothes were dirty. So, Lily went home and asked her mom if she could clean her clothes. Her mom said yes, and Lily got to work. + +She put all her dirty clothes in the washing machine and added some soap. After the clothes were clean, she hung them up to dry. When they were dry, she folded them neatly and put them away in her drawer. Now, Lily was tidy and ready to go back to the park and play in the spring. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a tree. The tree had big green leaves and a brown trunk. One day, the leaves started to fall off the tree. The tree was sad because it didn't want to be naked. But then, a kind person came and hugged the tree. The person was compassionate and wanted to make the tree feel better. + +As the tree stood there, it started to rot. The kind person noticed and knew that the tree needed help. So, the person called some friends and they worked together to save the tree. They gave it water and took off the rotting parts. The tree felt better and was happy again. + +From that day on, the tree was grateful for the compassionate person and the friends who helped. And even though the leaves still fell every year, the tree knew that it would always have someone to help it. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a top that was her favorite. It was pink and had a picture of a unicorn on it. One day, Lily was playing in the park when she saw a boy crying. She went over to him and asked, "Why are you sad?" + +The boy said, "I lost my ball and I can't find it." + +Lily said, "Don't worry, I'll help you look for it. I care about you." + +They looked and looked, but they couldn't find the ball. Lily felt bad that they couldn't find it. She said, "I'm sorry we couldn't find your ball. But, let's play with my top instead. It's not the same, but it's still fun." + +The boy smiled and they played with Lily's top. It wasn't the fanciest toy, but Lily was modest and happy to share it with her new friend. They had a great time playing together and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy buttons, pushing them fast and slow. One day, her mommy told her they needed to mail a letter. Lily was excited to help, so they walked to the mailbox together. + +Lily's mommy gave her the letter and showed her where to put it. She pressed the button and the mailbox opened. Lily dropped the letter inside and watched it disappear. "We mailed it!" she exclaimed happily. + +As they walked back home, Lily thought about how fast the letter would travel to its destination. She couldn't wait for the person to receive it and read the message inside. From that day on, Lily loved to mail letters and push buttons. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cat named Mittens. One day, Lily saw Mittens struggle to climb up a tree. She said, "Mittens, what's wrong?". Mittens meowed and Lily knew something was wrong. + +Lily went inside and turned on the TV. She saw the news and learned that there was a rare bird in the area. She thought maybe Mittens was trying to catch the bird. + +Lily went back outside and saw Mittens still struggling. She said, "Mittens, don't worry. I'll help you." She climbed up the tree and got Mittens down safely. Mittens meowed happily and Lily felt proud of herself for helping her cat. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong bear named Benny. Benny lived in the forest with his animal friends. One day, Benny went to the store to buy some honey. But when he got there, he saw that all the honey was gone! He asked the store owner what happened, and the store owner said that someone had taken all the honey. + +Benny was very sad because he loved honey so much. But then, he had an idea! He decided to surprise his animal friends by making his own honey. He gathered all the flowers he could find in the forest and made his own honey. When he brought it back to his friends, they were so happy and surprised! They loved the honey that Benny made even more than the honey from the store. + +From that day on, Benny always made his own honey and shared it with his friends. They all lived happily ever after in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird named Billy. Billy loved to fly around and sing songs. One day, Billy saw a shiny trumpet on the ground. He picked it up with his beak and flew to his friend, a squirrel named Sammy. + +"Look, Sammy!" Billy said, "I found a trumpet!" + +Sammy looked at the trumpet and said, "Wow, that's cool! Can I try playing it?" + +Billy nodded his head and Sammy blew into the trumpet. But as soon as he did, a mosquito flew into his mouth and bit him! + +"Ouch!" Sammy cried, "That mosquito bit me!" + +Billy giggled and said, "Don't worry, Sammy. I'll teach you how to play the trumpet without getting bit!" And so, Billy taught Sammy how to play the trumpet and they had a fun time making music together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a diary that she wrote in every day. One day, Lily accidentally spilled water on her diary and it got all wet. She was very sad because she didn't want to lose all her stories. + +Lily's brother, Max, saw how sad she was and wanted to help. He suggested they try to dry the diary using a hair dryer. Lily was excited and they started to dry the diary together. + +But then, Max got distracted and left the diary too close to the hair dryer. Suddenly, the diary started to burn! Lily screamed and Max quickly grabbed the diary and threw it in the sink. They were both scared but thankfully, they were able to put out the fire. + +Lily was sad that her diary was burned but she was also happy that her brother saved the day. They hugged and promised to always be careful with fire. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her family. One day, they went to the lake to ride in a kayak. It was a lovely day and the sun was shining bright. + +As they were paddling, Lily noticed that her dad's hands started to tremble. She asked him if he was okay and he said he was just a little nervous. Lily told him that it was okay to be nervous and that they were all having fun together. + +After a while, they reached the other side of the lake and got out of the kayak. Lily's mom told her that it's important to always support and encourage others, especially when they are feeling scared or nervous. Lily nodded and smiled, happy that she could help her dad feel better. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always be there for her family and friends, just like they were there for her on the kayak adventure. And she learned that sometimes, even when things are scary, they can still be fun and exciting. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance all around her room. She would twirl and spin and jump up and down. One day, her mommy turned on the television and they watched a show about dancing. The people on the TV were very thin and they moved their bodies in a special way. Lily was amazed by how they danced. + +After the show, Lily asked her mommy if she could learn to dance like the people on the TV. Her mommy said yes and they signed up for a dance class. Lily practiced every day and soon she became very good at dancing. She was so happy and proud of herself. Now she could dance just like the people on the television! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's dad took him to the store to buy a new toy car. Timmy saw a big cart full of toy cars and got very excited. + +Timmy's dad asked the store worker to recommend a toy car for Timmy. The worker showed them a red car with big wheels. Timmy loved it and his dad bought it for him. + +When they got home, Timmy played with his new toy car and raced it against his other cars. It was very competitive and Timmy had a lot of fun. From that day on, Timmy loved his new toy car and played with it every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily saw a cobweb in the corner of her room. It was a mysterious thing for her, and she didn't know what it was. + +Lily's mommy came into the room and saw the cobweb too. She told Lily that it was made by a spider. The spider makes the cobweb to catch flies and bugs to eat. + +Lily thought that was interesting and asked her mommy if she could feed the spider. Her mommy said no, because the spider can take care of itself. From that day on, Lily liked the mysterious cobweb in her room because she knew it was made by a spider who was feeding itself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit the museum with her mom and dad. They would look at all the cool things and learn about history. + +One day, Lily saw a boy who was embarrassed because he didn't know anything about the museum. Lily felt sad for him and wanted to help. She told him all the things she knew and showed him around. + +The boy was happy and grateful. Lily's parents were proud of her for being kind and helpful. They told her that it's always good to help someone who doesn't know something. + +From that day on, Lily knew that it's important to share what you know and help others. She felt happy that she could make someone else happy too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little green bird named Tweety who loved to whistle. Every day, Tweety would fly around the forest and whistle his favorite tunes. All the animals in the forest loved to hear his beautiful whistling. + +One day, a big mean cat named Tom came to the forest. Tom didn't like Tweety's whistling and wanted to catch him. Tweety was scared and didn't know what to do. He tried to fly away, but Tom was too fast. + +Just when Tom was about to catch Tweety, a kind rabbit named Bugs came to the rescue. Bugs loved Tweety's whistling and didn't want anything bad to happen to him. Bugs chased Tom away and Tweety was safe again. From that day on, Tweety and Bugs became best friends and would whistle together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named George. George loved to walk around the jungle and see all the other animals. One day, he saw a monkey with a big camera. The monkey said he wanted to record George's voice. George was happy to help. + +The monkey took George's picture and recorded his voice. George sounded funny when he heard it back. Then, the monkey showed George how to see the pictures and hear the recordings on his little port. George was amazed and wanted to show all his friends. + +From that day on, George and the monkey were good friends. They would often take pictures and record sounds of the other animals in the jungle. George loved to see all the pictures on his little port and listen to the sounds they recorded. He was grateful to have such a good friend who taught him how to use the camera and the port. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write on her paper. She always kept her pencils and crayons in a store box. + +One day, Lily's mom made her a yummy sandwich for lunch. It had peanut butter and jelly. Lily loved it so much that she wanted to write about it in her journal. She wrote, "Today, I had a yummy sandwich for lunch." + +Later that day, Lily went to her store box to get her crayons. She noticed something strange inside. It was a note that said, "Look under your bed." Lily was scared but curious. She went to her room and looked under her bed. To her surprise, there was a new coloring book and markers! She was so happy and wrote, "I found a surprise under my bed!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sister named Sarah. One day, Lily saw Sarah smoking a cigarette. "Sarah, that's not good for you," Lily said. + +"I know, Lily. I'm trying to quit," Sarah replied. + +Lily felt lucky that she didn't smoke. She wanted to help Sarah quit smoking. "Maybe we can do something else instead of smoking," Lily suggested. + +Sarah smiled. "That's a good idea, Lily. Let's go for a walk and see if we can find something that fits our interests." + +Lily and Sarah went for a walk and found a park. They played on the swings and slides, and Sarah felt happy that she didn't need to smoke anymore. They both felt lucky to have each other as sisters. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was an ordinary boy who loved to play with his toys and eat candy. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park to play. While they were there, Timmy saw two boys fighting over a toy. + +Timmy didn't like to see the boys fight, so he asked his mom to explain what was happening. She told him that sometimes people get upset when they want something that someone else has. Timmy felt sad for the boys and decided to share his toys with them. + +The boys stopped fighting and started playing with Timmy's toys. They all had so much fun together that they forgot about the fight. Timmy was happy that he could make new friends and help them have a good time. From then on, whenever Timmy saw someone fighting, he would try to explain why it wasn't nice and share his toys to make them happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy fruits, especially limes. One day, her mommy offered her a lime to eat. Lily was so happy and said "yes please!" + +She took a big bite of the lime and made a silly face because it was so sour. But Lily still loved it because it was so yummy. She ate the whole lime and asked for more. + +Her mommy was so happy that Lily liked the lime and offered her some more fruits to try. Lily tried some oranges and apples but still liked limes the best. From that day on, Lily would always ask for limes whenever she wanted a yummy snack. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and swing on the swings. One day, while she was playing, she saw a skeleton. It was very scary, but Lily wasn't afraid. She went up to the skeleton and touched it. It felt smooth, like a rock. + +Lily asked the skeleton why it was weeping. The skeleton told her that it was lonely and had no friends to play with. Lily felt sad for the skeleton and decided to be its friend. She played with the skeleton every day and they had lots of fun together. + +Soon, other children saw Lily playing with the skeleton and they wanted to be friends too. The skeleton was no longer lonely and it never wept again. Lily was happy because she made a new friend and helped someone who was sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and going to the park. One day, Lily's aunt came to visit. Her aunt was wearing a funny hat that Lily thought was fake. + +Lily asked her aunt, "Why are you wearing a fake hat?" + +Her aunt replied, "It's not fake, it's just a silly hat I like to wear." + +Lily and her aunt played together all day and had lots of fun. As her aunt was leaving, she gave Lily a toy car and said, "Always be kind and share with others." + +Lily learned that it's important to not judge things as fake and to always pass kindness to others. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly rabbit named Bun. Bun loved to eat squash, but one day he couldn't find any in his garden. He searched and searched, but all the squash was gone! + +Bun saw his friend, a squirrel, passing by and asked if he knew where the squash went. The squirrel said he didn't, but he saw a mischievous raccoon sneaking around the garden earlier. + +Bun hopped over to the raccoon and asked him if he took the squash. The raccoon denied it, but Bun noticed some squash seeds on his paws. The raccoon finally admitted to taking the squash and promised to never do it again. + +Bun forgave the raccoon and even shared some of his squash with him. From then on, the raccoon and Bun became good friends and shared the garden's squash together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved strawberries very much. She had a nice day picking them from the garden. She put them in a basket and went to show her friend, Tim. + +When she got to Tim's house, Tim said, "I want to eat all your strawberries!" Lily said, "No, they are mine." But Tim kept teasing her, saying, "I'm going to take them!" + +Lily didn't listen to Tim and left the strawberries on the table while she went to play. When she came back, all the strawberries were gone! Tim had eaten them all! Lily felt very sad and wished she had listened to her mommy when she said not to trust Tim. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a wife. His wife was very nice and she had smooth hair. One day, the man wanted to count how many apples he had. He asked his wife to help him count the apples. They counted together, one, two, three, four, five! They had five apples! The man was happy and gave his wife one apple to eat. They both enjoyed eating the apples together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play on the beach. One day, she saw a jellyfish on the sand. It was slimy and squishy, but Lily knew not to touch it because it could hurt her. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went to a modern store to buy some toys. They saw a lot of cool things like shiny cars and colorful balls. Lily's favorite toy was a stuffed bear that she could hug and rub. + +When they got back to the beach, Lily saw that the jellyfish was still there. She remembered her mom telling her to be careful, but she also wanted to help the jellyfish. So, she used a stick to gently rub the jellyfish back into the water. Lily felt proud that she was able to help the jellyfish and keep herself safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to make some pancakes. So, she went to the kitchen to get a pan. But when she looked in the cupboard, there was no pan there. + +Lily asked her mom, "Where is the pan?" Her mom replied, "I don't know, let's plan to find it." They looked everywhere but still couldn't find the pan. + +Lily started to feel anxious because she really wanted pancakes. Her mom saw how sad she was and said, "Don't worry, we can use a different pan." They found a different pan and made delicious pancakes together. Lily was very happy and thanked her mom for helping her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy started to tease Timmy and take his toys away. Timmy didn't like it and started to cry. + +Timmy's mom saw what was happening and asked Billy to stop teasing Timmy. Billy didn't listen and kept teasing Timmy. Suddenly, the fireman came to their house because there was a fire nearby. Timmy and Billy watched as the fireman put out the fire. + +After the fire was out, the fireman talked to Timmy and Billy. He told them that it's not nice to tease others and take their things away. He said that working together and being kind to each other is important. Timmy and Billy listened and promised to be kind to each other from then on. The fireman smiled and left. Timmy and Billy played together happily, and Timmy's bitter feelings went away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to make sandwiches for her family. One day, she made a sandwich with cheese and ham, but she was careless and forgot to fold it properly. + +When her dad took a bite, the sandwich fell apart and made a big mess. Lily felt sad and realized that she should have been more careful when making the sandwich. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to fold her sandwiches neatly so they wouldn't fall apart. She learned that being careful was important and it made her feel proud to make delicious sandwiches for her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she saw a jar on the table. She wanted to see what was inside, so she tried to lift it. But it was too heavy for her little hands. + +Lily asked her mommy for help. Her mommy came and lifted the jar for her. They looked inside and saw some yummy cookies. Lily was so happy! She took a cookie and said sorry to her mommy for trying to lift the heavy jar by herself. + +From that day on, Lily knew that it's okay to ask for help when something is too heavy or too hard to do. And she always said sorry when she made a mistake. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the lovely sunshine. One day, her mom called her inside for lunch, but Lily insisted on playing a little longer. + +As she was playing, she saw a butterfly flying around. She chased after it, but accidentally tripped and fell down. She started to cry, so her mom came outside to see what happened. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" her mom asked. + +"I fell down and it hurt," Lily replied. + +Her mom gave her a hug and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. Let's go inside and have some lunch." + +Lily insisted on bringing the butterfly inside with her, so they could watch it fly around while they ate. It was a lovely lunch with the butterfly as their guest. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike, but he never wore his helmet. His mom always told him to wear it, but he thought it looked silly. + +One day, Timmy was riding his bike when he saw his friend Billy. Billy said, "Hey Timmy, why aren't you wearing your helmet? You should always wear it, it's kind of like a superhero's cape!" + +Timmy laughed and said, "No way, helmets are for babies!" + +Just then, Timmy hit a rock and fell off his bike. He hit his head and got hurt really bad. His mom rushed him to the hospital, but it was too late. Timmy didn't make it. + +The moral of the story is to always wear your helmet when you ride your bike. It may look silly, but it can save your life. Don't be like Timmy, listen to your mom and your friends when they tell you to be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect rocks. One day, she found a very special rock that was ancient, which means it was very old. She decided to decorate the rock with some pretty flowers she found. + +Lily showed her mom the decorated rock and her mom was very proud of her. They put it on display in their garden for everyone to see. Lily was very happy that she could make something so beautiful with just a rock and some flowers. + +From that day on, Lily continued to collect rocks and decorate them with different things like stickers, paint, and glitter. She loved making things look pretty and sharing them with her family and friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved popcorn very much. One day, her mom made some popcorn for her to eat while watching a movie. Lily was so happy and ate all the popcorn. + +Later that evening, Lily went to church with her family. When it was time to pray, Lily saw everyone kneel down. She felt nervous because she didn't know what to do. But then she remembered her mom telling her that it's okay to just sit and think about God. + +After church, Lily's family went back home and watched another movie. This time, Lily didn't eat too much popcorn because she remembered that too much of it can make her tummy hurt. She felt proud of herself for remembering that. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big fire in the town. People were running here and there. A fireman came to the rescue. He was very famous in the town. He had a big hat and a red truck. + +A little girl saw the fireman and asked him, "What are you doing?" + +The fireman replied, "I am here to help. Please stay away from the fire. It's dangerous." + +The little girl said, "Thank you for warning me. You are my hero!" + +The fireman smiled and continued to put out the fire. Everyone was safe because of him. +Once upon a time, there was a little pig named Billy. Billy lived on a farm with his family and friends. One day, Billy was looking for some food to eat when he saw a big juicy apple on a tree. + +Billy tried to reach the apple, but it was too high up. He became frustrated and started to cry. Just then, his friend Tommy appeared and asked, "What's wrong, Billy?" + +"I want that apple, but it's too high up," Billy replied. + +Tommy said, "Don't worry, I'll help you get the apple." And with that, Tommy climbed up the tree and picked the apple for Billy. + +Billy was so happy and thanked Tommy for his help. From that day on, Billy knew that if he ever needed help, he could count on his friends to appear and lend a hand. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the sand at the beach with her bucket and shovel. One day, she saw a big boat in the ocean. It was so big, it looked like a giant whale. + +Lily felt proud of herself when she built a sandcastle as tall as her. She looked up at the boat and wondered where it was going. She asked her mommy, who said it was going to a faraway place. + +Later that day, when Lily was saying her prayers before bed, she asked God to keep the boat safe on its journey across the ocean. She hoped it would reach its destination without any problems. +Once upon a time, there was a hero. He was very strong and kind. He always helped people who were in trouble. One day, he saw a little girl who was lost. She was crying and didn't know how to get home. The hero smiled at her and asked her where she lived. The little girl told him her address and the hero took her home. The little girl was so happy and she smiled too. She told her mom about the hero who helped her. Her mom was very grateful and said the hero was very honest and brave. From that day on, the little girl always smiled when she thought about her hero. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to chew on gum all day long. One day, her mommy said, "Lily, you need a license to drive a car when you grow up." + +Lily asked, "What's a license?" + +"It's a special paper that says you can do something," mommy explained. + +Lily thought about this for a moment and then asked, "Can I have a license to chew gum all day?" + +Mommy laughed and said, "Of course you can, Lily. Just remember to be quiet when you chew so you don't disturb others." + +Lily smiled and continued to chew on her gum, happy that she had her very own license to do so. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to hop and play in the meadow. He loved to listen to the rhythm of the birds singing and the leaves rustling in the wind. One day, Benny's mom told him to stay in the meadow and be obedient while she went to get some carrots for dinner. + +Benny was having so much fun hopping and playing that he forgot to be obedient. He hopped out of the meadow and into the forest. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. Something had happened! Benny was scared and didn't know what to do. He tried to find his way back to the meadow, but he was lost. + +Just when Benny thought he would never find his way back home, he saw his mom hopping towards him. She had been looking for him and was happy to see him. Benny was so happy to see his mom and promised to always be obedient from now on. +One day, a red crayon and a blue crayon were in a box. They did not like each other. They were jealous of each other's color. The red crayon said, "I am the best color. I belong at the top of the box." The blue crayon said, "No, I am the best color. I belong at the top." + +The red crayon and the blue crayon started to fight. They pushed and shoved to be at the top of the box. The other crayons in the box did not like the fight. They wanted the red crayon and the blue crayon to be friends. + +A yellow crayon had an idea. The yellow crayon said, "Let's all draw a picture together. We can show that all colors are good and belong in the box." The red crayon and the blue crayon agreed to try. They stopped fighting and started to draw. + +The crayons drew a big, beautiful picture with all the colors. The red crayon and the blue crayon saw how nice the picture looked with all the colors together. They learned that every color is special and belongs in the box. The crayons became friends and were happy to be together. +Once upon a time, there was a messy dog named Bobo. He liked to play in the mud and make a big mess. One day, Bobo saw a pretty cat named Luna. He wanted to be friends with her. He admired how clean and pretty she was. + +Bobo tried to clean himself up, but he was still messy. He wanted to be like Luna. So, he decided to take a nap and dream about being clean. While Bobo was napping, Luna came by and saw him sleeping. She thought he was funny and messy. + +When Bobo woke up from his nap, Luna was gone. He was sad because he did not get to be friends with her. The moral of the story is that we should always be clean and tidy if we want to make good friends. +One day, a cat named Tom was in the park. Tom saw a dog stuck in a tree. The dog was sad and scared. Tom wanted to help the dog. + +Tom called the police. The police came with a big, flexible ladder. They put the ladder on the tree. The dog said, "Thank you for helping me, Tom!" + +The police climbed the ladder and helped the dog get down. Tom and the dog became friends. They played together in the park. The moral of the story is: always help others when they need it. +One day, a girl named Lily wanted to go on a trip. She had a big pink bag. She needed to pack her things before she could go. Lily put her clothes, toys, and snacks in the bag. She was very excited. + +Before leaving, Lily needed to take a shower. She went into the bathroom and turned on the water. The warm water felt nice on her skin. She washed her hair and body with soap. When she was all clean, she turned off the water and dried herself with a towel. + +Lily put on her favorite pink dress and her shoes. She picked up her big pink bag and went downstairs. Her mom and dad were waiting for her. They all got in the car and drove away. Lily was so happy to go on her trip with her family. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a deaf girl named Lily. She had a toy robot that she loved very much. One day, her toy robot broke and it made Lily very sad. She wanted to fix her robot, but she didn't know how. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mom, my robot is broken. Can you help me fix it?" Her mom looked at the robot and saw that it had a big zero on it. "Oh, Lily, this is a special robot. Let's try to fix it together," her mom said. + +So, Lily and her mom worked hard to fix the robot. They put all the pieces back together and made it work again. When they were done, Lily was so happy. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, Mom, for helping me fix my robot." From that day on, Lily and her robot had many more fun days together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She had a cat named File. File was a healthy cat. They played together every day. + +One day, Sue and File went to the park. They saw a big tree. File wanted to climb the tree. Sue helped File climb the tree. They saw a sharp stick on the tree. Sue was careful, so File did not get hurt. + +Sue and File had a fun day at the park. They went home and told their mommy about the sharp stick and the big tree. Mommy was happy that Sue and File had a good time. Sue and File went to bed, excited for their next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a child named Tim. Tim loved to taste new foods. One day, Tim saw a light, shiny fruit on a tree. He wanted to taste it. + +Tim asked his mom if he could taste the light, shiny fruit. His mom said yes. Tim was happy. He picked the fruit from the tree and took a big bite. + +The fruit was sweet and juicy. Tim loved the taste. He shared the fruit with his mom. They both smiled and laughed. The light, shiny fruit made their day happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big, clean room with lots of toys. He loved to play with his toys all day. But at night, Tim was scared of the dark. He thought there were nightmares hiding in his room. + +One night, Tim heard a tiny voice. "Hello, can I join you?" it said. Tim looked around and saw a small, friendly monster under his bed. The monster was not scary; it was cute and wanted to play. "Sure, you can join me," Tim said with a smile. + +Together, they played with the toys and had a lot of fun. The friendly monster chased away all the nightmares, so Tim was not scared anymore. Now, every night, Tim and the monster would play together and have a great time. Tim learned that even in the dark, there could be good friends to help him feel safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little gray bunny named Bob. Bob loved to rush and play in the green grass. One day, while playing, he saw a big blue ball. He hopped over to the ball and gave it a big push. The blue ball rolled and rolled. + +As the blue ball rolled, it bumped into a small gray mouse named Max. Max was surprised and said, "Hey, who pushed the blue ball?" Bob hopped over and said, "It was me, I'm sorry." Max smiled and said, "That's okay, let's play together." + +Bob and Max became good friends. They would rush and play with the blue ball all day. They had so much fun in the sun. At the end of the day, they would lay in the green grass and look at the sky. They were very happy to have each other as friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally was very independent. She liked to do things all by herself. One day, Sally found a shiny pin on the floor. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +Sally went to her friend Timmy's house to play. She said, "Timmy, look what I found!" Timmy looked at the pin and said, "Wow! That's pretty, but be careful. It's sharp." Sally didn't remember that pins can be sharp. + +Sally and Timmy played all day. When it was time to go home, Sally put her hand in her pocket. She felt a sharp pain. She had forgotten about the pin and it poked her finger. Sally cried because it hurt. She learned that pins can be dangerous and she should be more careful. +Once upon a time, there was a park. In the park, there were many toys. The toys were organized in a nice way. The kids loved to play with them. + +One day, a toy broke. It was a small car. The kids were sad. They did not know what to do. Then, a kind man came to the park. He saw the broken toy and wanted to help. + +The kind man knew how to repair the toy. He fixed the small car. The kids were very happy. They said, "Thank you!" to the kind man. They learned that helping others is a good thing to do. And they promised to take care of their toys and keep the park organized. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a cat named Tom. Tom was a clean cat who loved to deliver things to his friends. One day, he heard a sound coming from his friend Jerry's house. + +Tom went to Jerry's house and asked, "What is that sound?" Jerry, the little mouse, said, "I am sad because I lost my toy. Can you help me find it?" Tom wanted to help his friend, so they both started looking for the toy. + +They looked inside and outside the house, but they could not find the toy. Tom and Jerry were very tired and sad. In the end, they did not find the toy and went to bed with a bad feeling. +Once upon a time, there was a big pumpkin. It was very expensive. It was in a big farm. The farmer liked the pumpkin a lot. + +One day, the farmer wanted to yield the pumpkin. He tried to pick it up, but it was too heavy. He called his friend to help him. They tried together, but they could not yield the pumpkin. + +The farmer was sad. He thought of an idea. He got a big truck to move the pumpkin. But the truck was too fast. It hit the pumpkin and broke it. The pumpkin was gone. The farmer was very sad. The end. +One day, a little boy named Tim went out to play. He saw a big puddle. Tim jumped in the puddle and got very wet. He felt dizzy from spinning around in the water. Tim's friend, Sue, came to play too. + +"Pass me the ball," said Sue. Tim passed the ball to Sue, but he was still dizzy. The ball went the wrong way, and Sue got wet too. Sue was not happy. She did not want to be wet. + +Tim said, "I'm sorry, Sue. I didn't mean to make you wet." Sue was still not happy, but she knew Tim was sorry. They decided to play a new game. They ran around and soon, their clothes got dry. Tim and Sue had fun and were friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play in his big yard. One day, Spot saw a squirrel and started to chase it. He ran very fast, but he did not see a big rock. Spot stumbled and fell down. He felt weak and sad. + +Spot's friend, Sam, saw what happened. Sam was a kind boy who lived next door. He ran to help Spot. "Are you okay, Spot?" Sam asked. Spot didn't answer, but Sam could see that Spot was hurt. Sam picked up Spot and carried him inside the house. + +Sam put Spot near the warm fireplace. Spot felt better and started to wag his tail. Sam smiled and said, "You will be okay, Spot. Just rest near the fireplace." Spot was very happy to have a friend like Sam. They sat by the fireplace, and soon Spot felt strong again. They played together all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. He was very excited because his dad gave him his own axe. Tom wanted to help his dad cut wood in the yard. + +One day, Tom's friend Sam came to visit. Sam saw the axe and said, "Wow! You have your own axe! Can I try it?" Tom was proud and replied, "Yes, but be careful." + +Together, Tom and Sam took turns using the axe. They cut small pieces of wood and made a big pile. Then, they showed their work to Tom's dad. He was happy and said, "Good job, boys! You did great work with your own axe, Tom!" Both boys smiled and felt proud. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely scooter. The scooter was very sad because it had no friends. One day, the scooter saw a big ball stuck in a tree. The scooter wanted to help and save the ball. + +The scooter tried to talk to the ball. "Hi, ball! I can save you," said the scooter. The ball looked down and said, "Thank you, scooter. I want to be free." + +The scooter tried to push the tree, but it was too big. It tried to jump, but it was too small. The scooter tried and tried, but it could not save the ball. The ball stayed stuck in the tree, and the scooter stayed lonely. +Once upon a time, in a little town, there was a small earthquake. The little houses shook and the people were scared. But the earthquake was not strong, so no one was hurt. + +In this town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was playing with his toy car when the earthquake happened. After the shaking stopped, Tim saw that his toy car had vanished. He looked under the table and behind the couch, but he could not find it. + +Tim asked his mom for help. They looked all around the house for the toy car. Finally, they found it under Tim's bed. Tim was happy to have his toy car back, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. She had a big bag of laundry that she needed to clean. Mary was not happy because she wanted to play outside with her friends. + +Mary's friends were playing in the park. They were having so much fun. Mary looked at them and felt envious. She wished she could play with them too. But first, she had to finish her laundry. + +As Mary was doing her laundry, she saw her friends playing with a ball. She realized that she could finish her laundry fast if she did not watch them. So, Mary worked very hard and finished her laundry quickly. Then, she went outside to play with her friends. They all had a great time together, and Mary was happy that she finished her laundry. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park to play. He saw a wide tree and thought it would be fun to unpack his toys and play there. He took out his toy cars and a big bottle of juice. As he played, a girl named Sue came over. + +"Can I play too?" Sue asked. Tim said, "Yes, but you have to share my bottle of juice." Sue agreed, and they both played with the cars and drank from the bottle. + +But soon, the bottle was empty. Tim and Sue both wanted the last sip of juice. They argued and couldn't agree on who should get it. Then, Tim had an idea. "Let's play rock-paper-scissors. The winner gets the last sip!" Sue agreed, and they played. Sue won and got the last sip of juice. They both smiled and continued playing with their cars under the wide tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little ball named Bounce. Bounce was very proud because he could jump high. He lived in a house made of mint. Bounce loved his mint house and the smell it had. + +One day, Bounce met a new friend named Minty. Minty was a tiny bug who also loved the smell of mint. Bounce said, "Hi, I am Bounce. I can jump high. Do you want to play with me?" + +Minty said, "Yes! I would love to play with you, Bounce." So, they played together all day. Bounce would jump high, and Minty would laugh and clap. They had a lot of fun. + +At the end of the day, Bounce and Minty were tired. They sat down near the mint house. Bounce said, "I am happy we are friends, Minty." Minty smiled and said, "Me too, Bounce." And from that day on, Bounce and Minty were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She loved to talk with her friends, play with her toys, and explore her house. One day, Sue found a big drawer in her room. It was filled with many things like clothes, books, and toys. Sue was very happy to find this drawer. + +Sue wanted to be independent and do things by herself. She decided to clean the drawer all alone. She took out all the things from the drawer and put them in their right places. Sue felt proud of herself for doing a big job without any help. + +After Sue finished cleaning the drawer, her mom came into the room. She saw what Sue had done and was very happy. Sue's mom gave her a big hug and said, "Good job, Sue! You are learning to be independent and do things by yourself. That is very important." Sue learned that talking with others is good, but being independent and doing things by herself is also very important. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little train. This train loved to go on the track. It went fast and slow, up and down. The train was always happy to help. + +One day, a big hill was on the track. The brave train wanted to go up the hill. Some trains were scared, but not the brave train. The brave train said, "I can do it!" It tried and tried, but the hill was too big. + +The brave train did not give up. It said, "I insist! I can go up the hill!" The brave train tried again. This time, it went up, up, up the hill. All the other trains clapped and cheered. The brave train was very proud to help. +Once upon a time, there was a big hall where all the kids loved to play. In this hall, there was a fun game. The game was to throw a ball and not miss the big red spot on the wall. + +One day, a new kid named Tim came to play. He was very good at the game. He never missed the red spot. All the other kids were happy for Tim, but they were also sorry they could not play as well as him. + +Then, one day, Tim missed the red spot. He felt bad and was sorry. But all the other kids told him it was okay. They said, "We all miss sometimes. What matters is that we keep trying and have fun." Tim learned that it was okay to miss and that being kind to others was more important than being the best at the game. +Once upon a time, there was a big, ugly bug. This bug lived in a small garden. The bug was sad because it was ugly. It had no friends. The other bugs did not want to play with it. + +One day, the ugly bug found a pretty flower. It wanted to attach itself to the flower to feel happy. The flower had a special power. The power made the ugly bug feel better. The bug was no longer sad. + +Soon, the other bugs saw the ugly bug was happy. They wanted to be friends with the ugly bug. The ugly bug learned that being happy is more important than being pretty. The moral of the story is that being happy and kind is more important than how we look. +One day, a little girl named Sue went to the park. She saw a big mushroom. It was so big that she wanted to touch it. Sue went close to the mushroom and gave it a rub. The mushroom felt soft and nice. + +A silly bird was flying in the sky. The bird saw Sue and the big mushroom. The bird thought the mushroom was a house. The bird was a bit stupid. It flew down and tried to go inside the mushroom. But it could not go in because it was not a house. + +Sue laughed at the silly bird. She knew it was just a mushroom, not a house. The bird felt a little sad but then it laughed too. Sue and the bird became friends. They played in the park all day long. They had so much fun together. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a group of animals. They were all friends and liked to play together. One day, they found a big piece of steel. It was strong and flexible, so they decided to use it to make a slide. + +The animals worked together and united to build the slide. The dog said, "Let's all help and make it the best slide ever!" They all agreed and started to work. The cat used its paws to shape the steel, while the rabbit and squirrel helped to hold it in place. + +When the slide was ready, the animals took turns to try it. They laughed and had so much fun. The slide was strong and flexible, just like their friendship. And from that day on, the animals were even more united and happy. +Once upon a time, there were twin cats. They were very clear cats. One cat was big, and one cat was small. The big cat liked to say, "I am strong!" The small cat liked to say, "I am fast!" + +One day, the twin cats went to play in the woods. They were having fun. The big cat said, "Let's climb a tree!" The small cat said, "Yes, let's do it!" They climbed and climbed. The big cat was strong, and the small cat was fast. + +Then, the sky got dark. It started to rain. The twin cats were scared. The big cat said, "We need to go home!" The small cat said, "Yes, let's go!" They tried to climb down the tree, but it was too wet. They slipped and fell. The twin cats did not make it home. +One day, a sheep named Sam was eating grass. Sam was a perfect sheep. He was fluffy and white. Sam had a friend, a rabbit named Rob. Rob liked to speed and jump around. + +One day, Rob wanted to play a game. "Let's race!" said Rob. Sam was not sure. He was not fast. But he wanted to try. So, they started the race. Rob was very fast. Sam tried to speed, but he was slow. + +Sam was sad. He lost the race. But Rob said, "Don't be sad. You are a perfect sheep. You are good at other things." Sam smiled. He knew that being a perfect sheep was more important than being fast. And they stayed best friends. +One day, a quiet cat named Sam went for a walk. Sam liked to go on walks in the sun. He saw a patch of soft grass and sat down. The grass was green and felt nice. + +Sam saw a bird in the sky. The bird flew down and sat next to Sam. The bird was nice and they became friends. They played in the patch of grass and had fun. + +The bird had to go home. Sam was sad, but the bird gave Sam a sign. The sign said "friends". Now, Sam had a sign to remember his new friend. And they played together again the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a creative girl named Lucy. She loved to paint. One day, Lucy had an idea. She wanted to paint something big and fun. She looked around and saw a big, round thing. It was her dad's stomach. Lucy smiled and knew just what to do. + +Lucy got her paint and brush. She started to paint on her dad's stomach while he was sleeping. She painted a big sun, a tree, and a happy face. Lucy was having so much fun. She knew her dad would be so surprised when he woke up. + +Finally, her dad woke up. He looked at his stomach and saw the pretty paint. At first, he was shocked, but then he laughed. He knew that his creative little girl had done it. Lucy smiled and said, "Surprise, Daddy!" Her dad hugged her and they both laughed. From that day on, they painted together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little gray cat. The cat was very sad because it had no friends. It lived in a small house with a big patch of grass in the front yard. + +One day, a little girl walked by the house. She saw the gray cat sitting on the patch of grass. The little girl walked up to the cat and said, "Hi!" The cat looked at her and said, "Meow." + +The little girl gave the gray cat a big hug. The cat felt happy and gave the little girl a soft purr. They played on the patch of grass all day. The gray cat was not sad anymore because it had found a new friend in the little girl. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Tim's mom said, "Tim, let's do some exercise today!" Tim was very excited to exercise with his mom. + +They went outside and started to exercise. Tim's mom showed him how to do a jump, and Tim tried to do it too. But then, Tim saw his friend Sam with a fake toy snake. Tim wanted to play with the fake snake, so he stopped exercising and ran to Sam. + +Tim and Sam played with the fake snake for a long time. They laughed and had lots of fun. Tim's mom came over and said, "Boys, it's time to finish our exercise!" Tim and Sam said, "Okay!" They all exercised together and had a great day. +One day, a shy cat named Tim went to the park. He saw a big chair and wanted to sit on it. But there was a big dog named Max sitting on the chair. Tim was sad because he wanted to sit on the chair too. + +Tim walked up to Max and said, "Please, can I sit on the chair?" Max looked at Tim and said, "No, I was here first." Tim was sad but he did not give up. He thought of a way to get the chair. + +Tim took a deep breath and said, "I demand to sit on the chair!" Max was surprised by Tim's words. He got up and let Tim sit on the chair. Tim was happy and Max learned to share. They both played in the park and became good friends. +One day, a peaceful cat named Sam went for a walk. Sam had a big nose, and he could smell everything. He liked to smell the pretty flowers and the yummy food his mom made. + +As Sam walked, he saw his friend, a dog named Max. Max was sad because he did not receive a toy he wanted. "I wanted a red ball, but I did not get it," said Max. Sam wanted to help Max feel better. + +Sam thought about what to do. Then he had a good idea! He said, "Max, let's go find a red ball together!" Max smiled and they went to look for a red ball. They found one under a tree and played all day. Max was happy, and Sam was happy to help his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle human named Tom. Tom had a big, green tree in his yard. Every day, he would sit under the tree and watch the birds. Tom knew something fun would happen soon. + +One day, a little bird flew down to Tom. The bird was lost and scared. Tom wanted to help the bird, so he gave it some food. The bird was happy and stayed with Tom. They knew they would be friends. + +A few days later, the little bird saw something shiny in the tree. It was a key! Tom and the bird used the key to open a small box they found. Inside the box was a map. They followed the map and found a big treasure chest full of gold and toys. The fun thing Tom knew would happen had come true. Tom and the bird were very happy and played with their new toys together. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Wednesday. Wednesday was a very safe cat. She always looked both ways before crossing the road. She never went too far from her home. + +One day, Wednesday saw a big ball stuck in a tree. She wanted to help get the ball down. She tried to jump, but she could not manage. She tried to climb, but she could not manage. Wednesday felt sad. + +Then, a kind dog came to help. The dog said, "I will help you, Wednesday." The dog tried to jump and climb too, but he could not manage. So, they asked a tall giraffe for help. The giraffe reached up with her long neck and got the ball down. Wednesday and the dog were happy and safe. They learned that asking for help is good and can make things easier. +Once upon a time, in a hot land, there was a big hive. In the hive, many bees were making honey. The bees loved their hive and worked hard every day. + +One day, a little bee named Buzz did not want to work. He refused to help the other bees. He just wanted to play and have fun. The other bees were not happy with Buzz. They needed his help to make honey. + +Buzz saw his friends were sad. He felt bad for not helping. So, he decided to work hard with them. Together, they made a lot of honey. The bees were happy again, and their hive was the best in the hot land. +Once upon a time, there was a farm. On this farm, there were many animals. There was a big cow, a little pig, and a clumsy dog. The dog loved to play with the other animals, but sometimes he would trip and fall. The animals would laugh, but they still loved the clumsy dog. + +One sunny day, the clumsy dog found a bone. He was so happy! He wanted to keep the bone safe, so he decided to bury it. He dug a hole in the ground with his paws. Then, he put the bone in the hole and covered it with dirt. The clumsy dog was proud of himself for burying the bone. + +The next day, the clumsy dog wanted to play with his bone again. He went to the spot where he buried it and started to dig. The other animals saw him digging and came to help. Together, they found the bone and the clumsy dog was very happy. They all played with the bone and had lots of fun on the farm. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby cat named Sam. Sam loved to eat and play all day. He had a job to catch mice in the big house where he lived. But Sam was not very good at his job. He was too slow and the mice would run away. + +One day, Sam met a little mouse named Tim. Tim was scared of Sam at first. But Sam said, "Don't be scared, I just want to talk." Tim stopped running and looked at Sam. Sam asked, "Can you help me be better at my job?" Tim thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I can help you." + +Sam and Tim became good friends. They played together and Tim taught Sam how to be fast and catch mice. Soon, Sam was very good at his job. The people in the big house were happy with Sam. And Sam was happy too, because he had a new friend in Tim. +One day, a bee named Bob went out to find honey. He saw a big flower and said, "This flower will have fine honey!" Bob went inside and got the honey. He was very happy. He wanted to display his honey to his friends. + +Bob went back to his bee house. He told his friends, "I found the best honey today!" His friends were excited. They asked, "Where is it? Can we see it?" Bob said, "I will show you soon, but first, we must do something fun together." + +The bees played a fun game. They laughed and had a good time. Then, Bob said, "Now, I will show you the honey." He displayed the fine honey to his friends. They all loved it and said, "Bob, you found the best honey ever!" They all enjoyed the honey together and were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a fine boy who loved to play with his toy weapon, a big, soft sword. He would swing it around and pretend he was a brave knight. + +One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. At the park, he saw a girl sitting on a seat and crying. Tim walked up to her and asked, "Why are you crying?" The girl said, "I lost my toy and I am sad." Tim thought for a moment and decided to give her his toy weapon. The girl stopped crying and smiled. + +From that day on, Tim and the girl became best friends. They learned that sharing and being kind to others made them happy. And that is the moral of the story: always be kind and share with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to visit his friend, the big cat named Whiskers. They liked to play and eat together. One day, Spot found a big sausage. It was very yummy. Spot wanted to share the sausage with Whiskers. + +Spot took the sausage to Whiskers' house. Whiskers saw the sausage and said, "Wow, Spot! That is a big sausage. Are you serious about sharing it with me?" Spot nodded his head and said, "Yes, Whiskers! I am very serious. I want to share it with you because you are my best friend." + +So, Spot and Whiskers ate the big sausage together. They were very happy and full. After they ate, they played and laughed all day. Spot and Whiskers were very happy to be best friends who shared everything, even big sausages. +Once upon a time, there was a big, mysterious box. Inside the box, there was a yummy steak. A dog and a cat both saw the box. + +The dog and the cat both wanted the steak. They started to fight over it. They pulled and tugged on the steak, but neither one would let go. + +In the end, they both got tired and let go of the steak. The steak fell on the ground and got dirty. The dog and the cat were sad because they could not eat the dirty steak. + +The dog and the cat did not finish the steak. They learned that fighting is not good. If they had shared, they could have enjoyed the tasty steak. +Once upon a time, there was a painter. He loved to paint. His favorite color was blue. The painter had a friend. The friend was sad. + +The painter wanted to help his friend. He had an idea. He said, "I promise to make you happy." He took his blue paint and started to paint. He painted a big blue sky with a big blue sun. He painted blue trees and blue flowers. + +The friend saw the painting and smiled. He was happy now. The painter was happy too. They played under the blue sky all day. And they were the best of friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a large tree with a swing. A little boy named Tim loved to play on the swing every day. One day, Tim saw a big hand print on the tree. He was very curious about the large hand print. + +The next day, Tim went to the swing again. He saw a big man with large hands. The big man smiled and said, "Hi, I'm Tom. I made the hand print on the tree." Tim was happy to meet Tom, and they became friends. + +Tom helped Tim swing higher and higher. They had so much fun together. Tim was glad he found the large hand print on the tree, because it led him to his new friend, Tom. And they played on the swing every day, laughing and having fun. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there lived a thin squirrel named Sam. Sam loved to find and eat acorns. One sunny day, Sam went out to look for some yummy acorns. + +As Sam walked, he saw a big acorn appear under a tree. "Wow!" said Sam, "That's a big acorn!" Sam picked up the acorn and started to eat it. But then, he heard a small voice from the tree. + +"Hi, Sam!" said the voice. It was a little bird named Bella. "Can I have some of your acorn?" Bella asked. Sam smiled and shared his acorn with Bella. They both ate the acorn together and had a fun day in the big green forest. +One day, a rare bird named Spring was flying in the sky. Spring saw a big tree and sat on it. On the tree, there was a small house. A tiny mouse lived in the house. The mouse saw Spring and came out to say "hi". + +"Hi, I am Spring," said the bird. "Do you want to play with me?" The mouse was happy and said, "Yes! Let's play together." They played and had a lot of fun. After playing, Spring had an idea. + +"I have an invitation to a party. Will you come with me?" Spring asked the mouse. The mouse was excited and said, "Yes! I would love to go to a party with you." They went to the party and met many new friends. Spring and the mouse were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little dog named Zip. Zip loved to run and play with his friend, a small cat named Lily. They would play all day in the big green park. + +One day, Zip and Lily found a big red ball in the park. They played with it, rolling and chasing it. Zip had an idea. He whispered to Lily, "Let's hide the ball and find it later." Lily nodded, and they hid the ball behind a big tree. + +A few days later, Zip and Lily went back to the park to find the red ball. They looked behind the big tree, but the ball was gone! They felt sad and wondered where the ball had gone. As they walked around the park, they saw a new friend, a bunny, playing with the red ball. Zip and Lily smiled and joined the bunny. They all played together and became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle bunny named Bob. Bob lived in a hot place with lots of sand. One day, Bob was very thirsty. He hopped and hopped, looking for water. He saw a green place far away. "That must be an oasis!" he thought. + +As Bob hopped closer, he saw a big bird named Betty at the oasis. Betty was picking berries from a bush. Bob said, "Hi Betty! Can I have some water, please?" Betty looked at the bunny and said, "I will give you water if you help me pick berries." + +Bob was not happy. He was too thirsty to pick berries. But he knew he needed water. So, he said, "Okay, I will help you." Bob and Betty picked berries together. After they picked many berries, Betty let Bob drink water from the oasis. + +Bob drank the water and felt much better. He thanked Betty for her help. From that day on, Bob and Betty became good friends. They always helped each other and shared the oasis. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little girl named Lily. She had a magic steel ball. The steel ball was cold to touch, but it could glow in the dark. Lily loved her magic ball. + +One night, Lily went to her friend Tim's house. She showed him the magic ball. "Look, Tim!" said Lily. "My ball can glow!" The ball started to glow in the dark room. Tim was very happy and clapped his hands. "Wow, Lily! That's so cool!" he said. + +Lily and Tim played with the magic ball all night. They made shadows on the wall with the glowing ball. They laughed and had lots of fun. The cold steel ball made them feel warm inside because it was so magical. And that's how Lily and Tim had the best playtime ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a very anxious boy. He always worried about losing his things. One day, Tim got a new wallet. He was very happy with his new wallet. He put his money and his favorite picture in it. + +Tim went to the park to play. He played with his friends and had lots of fun. But, when it was time to go home, Tim could not find his wallet. He looked everywhere in the park. He was very sad and worried. + +Then, Tim saw a big leaf on the ground. He picked it up and found his wallet under it. The leaf had covered his wallet! Tim was so happy to find his wallet. He thanked the leaf and went home with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim in the big blue sea. One day, Fin saw a little girl named Lily at the beach. Lily wanted to swim, but she was scared of the water. + +Fin swam close to Lily and said, "Don't be scared, I can help you swim." Lily smiled and went into the water with Fin. They swam together, and Lily was not scared anymore. They had lots of fun in the water. + +After they swam, Lily's mom gave her some warm cocoa to drink. Lily shared her cocoa with Fin. They both liked the cocoa very much. From that day on, Lily and Fin were the best of friends, and they swam together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big pit. In the pit, there was a small cat. The cat was sad because it could not get out. It wanted to be safe and play with its friends. + +One day, a kind boy named Tim saw the cat in the pit. He wanted to help the cat. So, Tim set a plan to get the cat out. He got a long rope and put it in the pit. The cat climbed up the rope and got out. + +Now, the cat was safe and happy. It played with Tim and its friends. They had so much fun together. The cat was glad that Tim helped it out of the pit. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play hide and seek with his dog, Max. Max was a big, happy dog who liked to wag his tail all the time. + +One day, Tim's mom cooked a big, juicy steak for dinner. Tim and Max smelled the yummy steak and their mouths watered. Max looked at Tim with his big, serious eyes, and Tim knew Max wanted a bite of the steak too. + +Tim had an idea. He took the steak from the table and told Max, "Let's play hide and seek with the steak!" Max wagged his tail and they ran outside. Tim hid the steak in the bushes and Max started to look for it. Max sniffed and sniffed until he found the steak. Tim and Max shared the yummy steak and had the best day ever. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a silly bracelet. He loved his bracelet very much. Tim wore the bracelet every day. He played with it all the time. + +One day, Tim went to play with his friends. He showed them his silly bracelet. They all liked it too. Tim hoped they would play with it too. They played with the bracelet and had a lot of fun. + +But then, Tim's bracelet broke. The beads fell off and went everywhere. Tim was very sad. His friends tried to find the beads, but they could not find them all. Tim's silly bracelet was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside. One sunny day, he saw a package on the ground. It was a mild day, so he was very happy. + +Tim wanted to see what was inside the package. He tried to lift it, but it was too heavy. He tried again and again, but he could not lift it. He asked his mom for help. She said, "Let's try together." + +They both tried to lift the package. It was still hard, but they did it together. They opened the package and found a big, red ball inside. Tim was so happy. He played with the ball all day long, and he knew that when he needed help, his mom would always be there for him. +Once upon a time, there was an honest boy named Tim. He was walking down the street when he saw a shiny coin on the ground. He picked it up and looked around to see if anyone had lost it. + +Tim saw an old lady who seemed sad. He walked up to her and asked, "Did you lose this coin?" The old lady looked at the coin and said, "Yes, that is mine. Thank you for being honest and giving it back to me." + +The old lady was so happy that she gave Tim a big hug. Tim felt good for being honest and helping someone. From that day on, Tim always tried to do the right thing and be an honest friend to everyone he met. +Once upon a time, a little orange fish lived in the sea near a beach. The fish loved to play in the water and make friends with other fish. One day, the orange fish saw a big, shiny thing on the beach. It was very pretty and the fish wanted to see it up close. + +The orange fish swam to the beach and flopped onto the sand. It was very hot and hard for the fish to breathe. The fish tried to get back to the water, but it was too far away. The fish started to feel sad and regret coming to the beach. + +In the end, the little orange fish could not get back to the water. The fish lay on the hot sand and could not play with its friends anymore. The orange fish had a bad ending because it went too far from the sea. +Once there was a little fish named Fin. He lived in the big ocean with his family. Fin liked to swim and play with his friends all day long. One day, the water in the ocean became very hot. Fin and his friends did not like the hot water. + +Fin's mom told him that the hot water was because of a change in the weather. She said it was important to stay cool and safe. Fin had an idea. He and his friends could swim deeper in the ocean to find cooler water. + +Fin and his friends swam down, down, down, and found a nice, cool spot to play. They were very happy with the change. They played and swam in the cool water all day. When it was time to go home, they said goodbye and swam back up to their families. Fin was glad he could help his friends find a fun place to play away from the hot water. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot had a long tail and loved to play. One day, Spot saw a ball on the roof. He wanted to get the ball, but he did not know how. Spot looked around for help. + +Spot saw a long stick near a tree. He thought the stick could help him get the ball. Spot picked up the stick with his mouth and carried it to the house. He looked up at the roof and wagged his long tail. + +Spot used the long stick to reach the ball on the roof. He pushed the ball with the stick and it fell down. Spot was so happy! He picked up the ball and ran to his friends. They all played with the ball and had a fun day. Spot knew that if he looked for help, he could do anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog who had no owner. The little dog was very sad because he wanted someone to own him. He was eager to find a home. + +One day, the little dog saw a little girl. The little girl was eager to have a dog of her own. She looked at the little dog and said, "I want to be your owner. Will you be my dog?" + +The little dog was so happy! He wagged his tail and jumped up and down. He was eager to go home with the little girl. The little girl took him to her house, and they played all day long. + +From that day on, the little dog had an owner. The little girl and the little dog were very happy together. They were the best of friends, and they loved each other very much. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little monkey was playing in the trees. He was jumping and swinging from branch to branch. The sun was shining, and the monkey was very happy. + +After a while, the monkey began to feel tired. He let out a big yawn and decided to take a nap. He found a soft spot on a branch and curled up to sleep. + +When the monkey woke up, he saw that he had knocked over a bird's nest while he was sleeping. The bird looked sad. The monkey felt sorry for the bird. He helped the bird fix the nest and put it back in the tree. The bird was happy again, and the monkey and the bird became good friends. +One day, a little girl named Mia went for a walk in the park. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. Mia saw a big rock that was smooth. She wanted to touch it. + +Mia walked up to the rock and said, "Hello, Mr. Rock! Can I touch you?" The rock didn't say anything, but Mia thought it was okay. She put her hand on the rock and felt how smooth it was. She liked the way the rock felt. + +As it got late, the sky turned dark. Mia knew it was time to go home. She said goodbye to the smooth rock and walked back to her house. When she got home, she told her mom all about the rock and how she touched it. Her mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a fun adventure, Mia!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird loved to sleep in the sunshine. Every day, the bird would find a nice spot in the tree to sleep. The sunshine made the bird feel warm and happy. + +One day, the bird saw a rich man with lots of things. The man looked sad. The bird thought, "Why is he sad with so many things?" The bird decided to share the sunshine with the man. The bird flew down and sang a happy song for the man. + +The man smiled and sat down in the sunshine with the bird. They both enjoyed the warm sunshine together. The man learned that being rich is not just having things, but also enjoying the simple things in life, like sunshine and a friend. And the bird was happy to share the sunshine with him. +Once upon a time, there was a little flower named Bloom. Bloom was a very successful flower. He had many friends in the garden. Yesterday, Bloom and his friends were playing in the sun. + +Bloom saw a new flower in the garden. Her name was Lily. Lily was shy and did not have any friends. Bloom wanted to help Lily. He said, "Hi Lily! Do you want to play with us?" Lily looked happy and said, "Yes, I would love to!" + +But some flowers did not want Lily to join. They said, "No, Lily cannot play with us. She is too small." Bloom did not like this. He said, "That is not nice. We should be kind to everyone." Bloom and his friends talked and decided to let Lily play with them. + +In the end, Bloom and his friends had a great time with Lily. They learned that being kind to others is important. And Lily was happy to have new friends. +Once there was a dog named Spot. Spot was an obedient dog who loved to play with his toys. One day, Spot's mom told him to clean his room. "Spot, please put your toys away in the cupboard," she said. Spot nodded and started to put his toys away. + +While cleaning, Spot found a toy he had not seen in a long time. It was his favorite bone! Spot was so happy to find it. He remembered that he had tried to bury it in the yard a long time ago. But now, he wanted to keep it safe, so he put it in the cupboard with his other toys. + +The next day, Spot's friend, Max, came to play. Max saw the bone in the cupboard and asked, "Can we play with this?" Spot said, "Yes, but we have to be careful. It's my favorite toy." They played all day and had so much fun. In the end, Spot was glad he had put the bone in the cupboard, so he could share it with his friend. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to play outside. It was very hot. Tim felt thirsty. He wanted to drink something cold. He thought of a plan. + +Tim went to his friend, Sam. He said, "Let's get some ice and make a thick, cold drink. We can share it." Sam agreed. They went to the store and bought ice. + +They put the ice in a cup and tried to drink it. But the ice was too thick! They could not drink it. Tim and Sam did not know what to do. + +Sam said, "Let's ask Mom for help." They went to Tim's mom. She helped them crush the ice and mix it with water. Now, the drink was perfect! + +Tim and Sam drank the cold drink. They were happy. The hot day was not a problem anymore. They played outside all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big bookshelf in his room. He loved to read books before bedtime. One day, Tim saw a terrible mess near his bookshelf. The books were all over the floor. Tim felt sad. + +Tim's mom saw him and said, "What's wrong, Tim?" Tim pointed at the mess and said, "Books on the floor. I am sad." Tim's mom smiled and said, "Let's clean up together." Tim and his mom picked up the books and put them back on the bookshelf. + +After they cleaned up, Tim's mom read him a story from one of the books. Tim listened and smiled. He was happy again. Tim learned that when there is a mess, it's better to clean up and smile than to be sad. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom loved to play with his toy motorcycle. It was a cheap toy, but Tom did not care. He played with it every day. + +One day, Tom took his motorcycle to the park. He saw another boy with a big, shiny motorcycle toy. Tom felt sad. He thought his toy was not as good as the other boy's toy. + +Tom walked up to the boy and said, "I like your motorcycle." The boy just shrugged and said, "Your toy is cheap." Tom felt bad, but he knew he loved his motorcycle no matter what. He went home and played with his motorcycle, happy to have his favorite toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to prepare yummy food for her family. She liked to see their happy faces when they ate her food. + +One day, Sue made a big cake. She put on a funny face and showed it to her mom. Her mom laughed and felt grateful. Sue was happy that her mom liked her funny face. + +Sue's family ate the big cake together. They all had happy faces and said thank you to Sue. Sue felt grateful for her family and their happy faces. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small house with a green lawn, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside on the lawn with his dog, Spot. They would run, jump, and laugh all day long. + +One sunny day, Tim asked his mom, "Can I play outside with Spot today?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tim. I will allow you to play outside, but don't forget to wear your hat." + +Tim and Spot ran out to the green lawn and started to play. They played catch with a red ball. Spot would run very fast to catch the ball and bring it back to Tim. They played until the sun began to set. + +As the sky turned pink and orange, Tim's mom called out, "Tim, it's time to come inside!" Tim and Spot ran back to the house, tired but happy from their fun day on the green lawn. They couldn't wait to play again the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a big bell. The bell lived in a safe place in the town. Every day, the bell would ring to tell the people it was time to wake up and go to sleep. + +One day, a little girl named Anna wanted to write a letter to the bell. She wanted to say thank you for helping her know when to wake up and go to sleep. She took a paper and a pen and wrote, "Dear Bell, thank you for being my friend." + +Anna gave the letter to her mom. Her mom said, "We will go to the bell and give it your letter." They walked to the safe place where the bell was. Anna gave the letter to the bell. She felt happy because she made a new friend. +One day, a little girl named Jane had a big box of junk. She wanted to move the box to her room. Jane tried to push the box, but it was very heavy. She asked her big brother, Sam, to help her move the box. Sam was strong and he could move the box easily. + +As they moved the box, they found old toys and games inside. Jane and Sam were glad to see the toys. They started to play with the toys and had a lot of fun. They played with cars, dolls, and balls. They laughed and smiled as they played together. + +After they finished playing, Jane and Sam put the toys back in the box. They moved the box to Jane's room. Jane was very glad that Sam helped her move the box. They both felt happy and went to tell their mom about the fun they had with the old toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little cup named Cuppy. Cuppy lived in a big kitchen with many other cups. One day, Cuppy heard the other cups talking about a dangerous place called "The Edge". The Edge was the end of the kitchen counter, and cups that went there could fall and break. Cuppy was scared but curious. + +Cuppy asked the other cups, "What can we do if we get too close to The Edge?" The wise old cup said, "If you ever find yourself near The Edge, you must escape as fast as you can!" Cuppy listened carefully and thanked the wise old cup. + +One day, while the kitchen was busy, Cuppy was accidentally pushed closer and closer to The Edge. Cuppy remembered what the wise old cup said and tried to escape. Cuppy wiggled and wobbled until finally, a kind hand picked Cuppy up and moved Cuppy back to safety. From that day on, Cuppy knew how important it was to stay away from dangerous places like The Edge. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a hidden ice shop. The shop was run by a kind man named Tom. Tom loved to give ice to all the kids in the town. + +One sunny day, a little girl named Lily came to the shop. She asked Tom, "Can you give me some ice, please?" Tom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily!" He gave her a big cup of ice. + +Lily took the ice and shared it with her friends. They all played and laughed together, enjoying the cold treat. The hidden ice shop became their favorite place to visit. And Tom was always happy to give ice to everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely rabbit. It lived in a little hole in the ground. The rabbit was sad because it had no friends to play with. + +One day, the rabbit went out to look for friends. It saw a big tree and started to tremble. The tree was so tall and scary. The rabbit was very afraid, but it wanted to find a friend. + +The rabbit climbed up the tree, but it was not safe. The tree shook, and the rabbit fell down. The rabbit got hurt and was still lonely. It went back to its hole, feeling sad and scared. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was a strong boy with big muscles. He loved to run, jump, and play all day. He was always ready for fun with his friends. + +One day, Tim did something bad. He took a toy from his little sister, Sue. Sue was very sad and cried. Tim's mom saw what happened and knew she had to punish him. She told Tim that he could not play outside with his friends today. + +Tim felt bad for making his sister cry. He said sorry to Sue and gave her toy back. He learned that it was not nice to take things from others. From that day on, Tim was kind and always shared with Sue. He knew he was ready to be a good big brother. +Once upon a time, there was a barber named Tim. Tim was very good at cutting hair. He was also very flexible. He could bend and twist his body easily. This made him a great barber because he could reach everyone's hair without a problem. + +One day, a little boy named Jack came into the barber shop. Jack did not want a haircut. He started to complain. "I don't want a haircut! I want to go home!" he said loudly. Tim smiled at Jack and said, "Don't worry, Jack. I will be gentle and quick." + +Tim was so flexible that he could cut Jack's hair without the little boy even noticing. Jack stopped complaining and started to smile. "Wow, Tim! That was easy!" said Jack. Tim smiled back and said, "I'm glad you liked it, Jack." + +From that day on, Jack loved going to the barber shop. He never complained about getting a haircut again. And Tim, the flexible barber, continued to make all the kids in the town happy with his gentle and quick haircuts. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the shop with her mom. Lily loved the shop because it had many toys and sweet treats. She looked around and saw a big, pretty doll. Lily wanted the doll so much, but her mom said they could not buy it. + +Lily felt sad and thought of a plan. When her mom was not looking, she tried to peek and take the doll. But a shop man saw her and said, "No, no! You cannot do that!" Lily felt ashamed and her face turned red. She knew it was wrong to take things without asking. + +The shop man told Lily's mom what happened. Lily's mom was very upset and they had to leave the shop without buying anything. Lily felt even more ashamed and cried all the way home. She learned that it is not good to take things without asking, and she never tried to do it again. +Once upon a time, a gifted dog named Spot lived in a small house. Spot loved to sit on the porch and watch people walk by. One sunny day, he saw a little girl named Amy walking with her mom. + +"Mom, can I play with Spot?" Amy asked. + +"Yes, but be nice," her mom said. + +Amy went to the porch and said, "Spot, let's play!" Spot was very happy and wagged his tail. They played with a ball and had lots of fun. After a while, Amy became tired and wanted to go home. + +"Mom, I want to go home now," Amy demanded. + +"Okay, say bye to Spot," her mom said. Amy hugged Spot and they said goodbye. Spot went back to his porch, knowing he had made a new friend. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the store with her mom. Mia wanted to buy something special. She looked around and saw a big book called a dictionary. Mia thought it was a useful thing to have. + +Mia asked her mom if she could buy the dictionary. Her mom said yes, so they took it to the man at the store. The man said the dictionary was a good choice. Mia was very happy. + +When they got home, Mia looked at the dictionary. She learned many new words. Mia shared the useful dictionary with her friends. They all liked it very much. Mia was glad she bought the special book. +One day, a red bird and a black cat were playing in the park. The sun was hot and it could burn their skin if they stayed out too long. The cat wore a chain around its neck, which was shiny and pretty. They saw a big tree with lots of shade and decided to rest under it. + +"Let's hide from the sun," said the cat. "I don't want to get too hot and burn." The bird agreed, and they sat under the tree, talking and laughing. The cat played with its chain, making it sparkle in the sunlight. + +After some time, the sky turned dark, and it started to rain. The cat and the bird were happy that they were under the tree, which kept them dry. The rain stopped, and they saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. The cat's black fur was now wet, and the chain around its neck was wet too. + +"Look at the rainbow," said the bird. "It's so pretty!" The cat looked up and smiled. "Yes, it is," it replied. "And we are safe and dry under the tree. We were so smart to hide here." + +From that day on, the red bird and the black cat always played under the big tree, rain or shine. They knew it would keep them safe from the sun's burn and the rain's wet drops. And the cat's chain always sparkled, just like their friendship. +One day, a little bunny named Spring was hopping in the woods. She had soft, fair fur that made her look very pretty. Spring loved to play with her friends, the birds and squirrels. + +Spring's mom called her home for a bath. She used shampoo to make Spring's fair fur clean and shiny. Spring liked the bubbles from the shampoo, and she splashed in the water. + +After her bath, Spring went back to the woods to play. She felt so happy and clean. Her friends said her fair fur looked very nice. Spring smiled and played with them until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man. He liked to go for walks in the sun. One day, while he was walking, he saw his shadow on the ground. He thought it was funny because his head looked very round. + +The bald man wanted to show his friends his funny shadow. He asked them to come outside with him. They all stood in the sun. The bald man displayed his shadow on the ground. His friends laughed and thought it was very funny too. + +They all played with their shadows for a while. They made big shadows and small shadows. They made their shadows dance and jump. The bald man was happy that he could make his friends laugh with his funny shadow. They all had a great day playing together in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a pink bunny. The pink bunny had a friend, a little bird. The little bird had a copper coin. The pink bunny wanted to play with the copper coin. The little bird said, "I can lend you the copper coin, but you have to give it back." + +The pink bunny took the copper coin and played with it. But then, a big dog came. The big dog wanted the copper coin too. The pink bunny did not want to give the copper coin to the big dog. The big dog was not happy. + +The little bird saw the big dog and the pink bunny. The little bird flew to them and said, "We can all play with the copper coin together." The big dog, the pink bunny, and the little bird played with the copper coin. They were all happy and had fun. +Once upon a time, there was a noisy bird named Chirpy. Chirpy loved to sing and play with his friends. One day, Chirpy found a magic color rock. The rock was very pretty and shiny. + +Chirpy showed the rock to his friend, Bunny. Bunny said, "Wow! That's a cool rock!" Chirpy and Bunny played with the rock. They found out that the rock could make things shrink. They had fun making things small. + +One day, Chirpy and Bunny decided to shrink themselves. They touched the rock and said, "Shrink!" They became very tiny. They had fun playing in the grass like bugs. After a while, they wanted to be big again. They touched the rock and said, "Grow!" They became big and were happy. They promised to be careful with the magic color rock. +Once upon a time, there was a funny painter. He liked to paint all day. He painted big and small pictures. He painted animals, trees, and houses. The painter was very happy. + +One day, the painter met a little girl. She saw his pictures and said, "Wow! Your pictures are so nice!" The painter smiled and said, "Thank you!" The little girl asked him to paint something for her. The painter was happy to help. + +The painter thought and thought. Then he said, "I have an idea!" He painted a big, funny cat. The cat had a big smile and a long tail. When the little girl saw the cat, she laughed. She mentioned to the painter that it was the best picture she had ever seen. They both smiled and had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had an incredible sock. The sock was very special because it could talk. + +One day, Mia lost her incredible sock. She looked everywhere but could not find it. She was very sad. Mia said to her mom, "Mom, I can't find my incredible sock. I miss it so much." + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Mia. We will find it." They looked all around the house, and finally, they found the incredible sock under Mia's bed. The sock said, "I was hiding! I'm sorry, Mia." + +Mia was very happy to find her incredible sock. She told the sock, "I will never let you go again. I regret losing you." From that day on, Mia and her incredible sock were always together, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a purple bird. The bird loved to sing. Every day, the bird sang a pretty song. + +One day, the bird saw some rice on the ground. The bird ate the rice. The rice was very yummy. The bird was very happy. + +A girl heard the bird's song. She wanted to record the song. She used a box to record the bird's song. Now, the girl could listen to the pretty song any time she wanted. The girl, the bird, and the song were all very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to wander around his house and play with his toys. He had a messy room with lots of toys, like cars, balls, and his favorite, a big roll of tape. Tim loved to use the tape to stick his toys together and make new ones. + +One day, Tim's mom told him that they were going to have a big party at their house. She said that all of Tim's friends would come over to play. Tim was very excited, but he knew that he had to clean his messy room before the party. So, he started to pick up his toys and put them away. + +As Tim was cleaning, he found his big roll of tape. He remembered how much fun it was to play with the tape. He had an idea! Tim used the tape to pick up all the little toys and stick them together. It made cleaning up his room much easier and more fun. When his room was all clean, Tim was ready for the party. + +The day of the party arrived, and all of Tim's friends came over. They played games, ate cake, and had a great time. When Tim's friends saw the big ball of toys stuck together with tape, they all wanted to play with it. Tim was so happy that he had found the tape while cleaning his room. + +And so, Tim and his friends played with the taped-together toys all day long. The party was a big success, and Tim learned that cleaning his room could be fun when he used his imagination. From that day on, Tim never had a messy room again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had a smooth, soft teddy bear named Ted. Mia loved to play with Ted all day long. They would play in the park, eat together, and even sleep together. Ted was Mia's best friend. + +One day, Mia fell down and felt a lot of pain in her knee. She cried and cried because it hurt so much. Her mommy came to help her. Mommy put a band-aid on Mia's knee and gave her a hug. Mia still felt sad and the pain was still there. + +Then, Mia remembered her best friend, Ted. She hugged Ted very tight. Ted was there to comfort her. With Ted by her side, Mia felt better and the pain went away. Mia and Ted were happy again, and they continued to play together every day. +One day, a little ant was walking in the park. The ant saw a big rock in its way. The ant wanted to go past the rock, but it was too big. The ant felt poor and small. + +A kind bug came to help the ant. The bug tried to push the rock, but it was too heavy. The bug said, "I can't move it." The bug gave a shrug, not knowing what to do. + +Then, a strong bird saw the ant and the bug. The bird wanted to help too. The bird used its beak to pick up the rock. The rock was moved, and the ant could go on. The ant was happy and said, "Thank you!" to the bug and the bird. +One day, a blue cat named Tom found a big can of tuna. He was very happy because he loved to eat tuna. Tom wanted to eat it all by himself. But then, his friend, a small dog named Tim, came over and saw the tuna. + +"Can I have some tuna too?" asked Tim. + +"No, it's mine!" said Tom, not wanting to share. + +Tim was sad and walked away. Tom started to eat the tuna, but it did not taste as good as he thought it would. He felt bad for not sharing with his friend. + +Tom went to find Tim and said, "I am sorry, Tim. We can share the tuna." + +They both ate the tuna together and it tasted much better. They were both happy and learned that sharing with friends is more fun than being alone. +One day, a little dog named Spot went to the park. He saw a big toy that could spin. Spot wanted to play on it. He ran to the toy and jumped on. + +Spot began to spin around and around. He was having so much fun! His ears flopped in the wind as he spun faster and faster. Spot felt very fit and strong. + +Soon, Spot's friend, a cat named Fluffy, came to the park. Fluffy saw Spot spinning and wanted to join. "Can I spin too?" asked Fluffy. "Yes, come on!" said Spot. They both spun and laughed together. They were happy and had a great day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to whistle. One day, he found an object on the ground. The object was round and red. + +The little bird picked up the object with his beak. He thought it looked delicious. He flew up to his nest and showed his friends. + +His friends thought it was delicious too. They all took turns whistling and eating the object. They were very happy and had a fun day together. +One day, a musician named Tom went to the park. He was fearful because he had never played music outside before. Tom had a big bag full of things to sort. He sat down on the grass and started to sort his things. + +A little girl named Lily walked up to Tom. She asked, "What are you doing?" Tom said, "I am a musician. I am sorting my things to play music here." Lily was excited and wanted to help. She sat down next to Tom and they sorted the things together. + +After they finished sorting, Tom started to play music. At first, he was fearful, but with Lily by his side, he felt better. Soon, other kids came to listen and dance to the music. Tom was happy that he played music in the park, and he was not fearful anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Tim. Tim loved to jump all day long. He would jump on the grass, on the rocks, and even on the tree. One day, Tim saw a big, tough oven in the woods. He was very curious and wanted to jump on it. + +Tim's mom told him, "Don't jump on the oven, it can be hot and hurt you." But Tim did not listen to his mom. He thought he was very tough and could jump on anything. So, while his mom was not looking, he went to the oven and jumped on it. + +The oven was very hot, and Tim got hurt. He cried and cried, and his mom came running to help him. Tim learned that he should always listen to his mom because she knows what is best for him. The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents, as they want to keep you safe. +One day, a little kid named Tim went to the park to play. He took his big red ball with him. Tim loved to bounce his ball and watch it go high in the sky. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. It was a great day to play outside. + +As Tim bounced his ball, he saw a small, frightened cat in a tree. The cat was scared and did not know how to come down. Tim wanted to help the cat, so he had an idea. He said, "Don't worry, kitty! I will help you!" + +Tim bounced his ball very high, and it hit the tree branch where the cat was sitting. The cat jumped onto the ball and then onto the ground. The cat was safe and happy. Tim felt proud that he could help the frightened cat. + +The cat looked at Tim and said, "Thank you for helping me! You are very kind!" Tim smiled and said, "You're welcome, kitty! I'm glad you're okay!" Tim and the cat played together in the park for the rest of the day. They became the best of friends, and Tim learned that it was nice to help others when they were scared. +Once upon a time, in a young farm, there lived a boy named Tom. Tom loved to play with his dog, Max, and eat corn. Every day, Tom and Max would run around the farm and have fun. + +One day, while Tom and Max were playing, a big bird came and took their corn. Tom and Max were very sad. They wanted their corn back. Tom had an idea. He would send Max to get the corn from the big bird. + +Max ran fast to catch the big bird. He barked and jumped, but the big bird was too high. Max did not give up. He kept trying to get the corn back. Finally, the big bird dropped the corn, and Max brought it back to Tom. + +Tom was so happy that Max got the corn back. They ate the corn together and played all day. From that day on, Tom and Max knew they could face any problem together. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Tom. He liked to help people in his town. One day, he went to the store to buy some sugar. + +On his way home, he saw a little girl crying. She was lost and could not find her mom. Tom wanted to help her. He held her hand and said, "Don't worry, I will help you find your mom." + +They walked and walked, asking people if they knew the little girl's mom. Finally, they found her mom. The mom was so happy and thanked Tom for his help. Tom went home and made a sweet cake with the sugar he bought. He shared the cake with his new friends, the little girl and her mom, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to draw with his pencil. One day, he could not find his pencil. He looked everywhere but it was not available. Tim was sad. + +His mom saw him and urged him to look in his toy box. Tim thought about it and remembered he had put the pencil there the other day. He went to the toy box and started to look for it. + +Tim found his pencil in the toy box, just like his mom said. He was so happy! Now he could draw again. Tim learned to always listen to his mom's advice. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a cool cat named Tim. Tim liked to help his friends. One day, his friend Sam the squirrel needed help. Sam had lots of leaves in his yard. He wanted to make the yard clean. + +Tim wanted to support Sam. So, he went to find a rake. A rake is a tool to help move leaves. Tim found a rake and went to Sam's yard. They started to work together. + +They raked the leaves into a big pile. It was fun to see the leaves move. When they were done, the yard was clean. Sam was happy and said "Thank you, Tim!" Tim felt good because he could support his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was going to her grandma's house for a sleepover. Lucy was very excited and packed her bag with all her favorite things. When she got to her grandma's house, she started to unpack her bag. + +As Lucy unpacked, she found a pretty picture. It was an image of her family. She felt confused because she didn't remember packing it. She showed the image to her grandma. Grandma smiled and said, "That picture is to remind you of your family's love, even when we are not together." + +Lucy learned that love is always with us, even when we are apart from our family. She felt happy and safe at her grandma's house. From that day on, Lucy always kept the image with her to remember the love of her family. And that is the story of little Lucy and the special image. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was very weak, but he loved to play with his friends. One day, Spot saw a big sign in the park. The sign said, "Party in the Park! All animals are welcome!" Spot was very excited and wanted to invite his friends. + +Spot went to his friend, Kitty the cat. He said, "Kitty, I saw a sign for a party in the park. Let's go together!" Kitty was excited too, and they both went to invite their friend, Birdy the bird. "Birdy, come to the party with us!" said Kitty. Birdy was happy and agreed to go with them. + +On the day of the party, Spot, Kitty, and Birdy went to the park. They saw many other animals there. They played games, ate yummy food, and danced. Spot was not weak anymore because he was having so much fun with his friends. They all had a great time at the party and went home very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a fireman named Tom. Tom loved to wake up early every morning. He would put on his red hat and big boots. Tom was very good at his job. + +One day, Tom met a dog named Max. Max was a big, brown dog with a wagging tail. Max was jealous because he wanted to be a fireman too. He wanted to wear a red hat and big boots like Tom. + +Tom saw that Max was sad and had an idea. He found a small red hat and little boots for Max. Now, Max could be a fireman too. Every morning, Tom and Max would wake up early and go to work together. They were a great team and the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved to organize her toys. One day, Lucy's mom made spaghetti for dinner. Lucy thought it was a good idea to organize the spaghetti too. She took the spaghetti and put it in different bowls. She was very happy. + +Later, Lucy and her mom went outside to play. It was very icy and cold. They played and laughed, but Lucy couldn't stop thinking about her organized spaghetti. She wondered if it would be okay in the kitchen. + +As they played, Lucy saw a big, icy hill. She had an idea! She told her mom that they should go inside and get her organized spaghetti. Lucy's mom agreed and they went inside to get the bowls of spaghetti. + +They took the bowls of spaghetti outside and put them at the top of the icy hill. Lucy and her mom watched as the spaghetti slid down the hill like a fun slide. They laughed and clapped as the spaghetti went faster and faster. + +At the end of the day, Lucy and her mom were happy. They had so much fun with the organized spaghetti on the icy hill. They knew it was a day they would always remember. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max liked to play outside all day. He would run and jump on the ground. One day, Max saw a big dog. The big dog looked very serious. Max wanted to be friends with the big dog. + +Max decided to follow the big dog. The big dog walked and Max walked too. They went to a park with lots of kids. The big dog stopped and looked at Max. Max was happy to be with the big dog. The big dog saw a ball on the ground and picked it up with his mouth. + +Max and the big dog played with the ball. They had lots of fun. Then, the big dog's owner came. The owner was happy to see Max and the big dog playing. Max learned that it's good to be kind and make new friends. The big dog and Max became best friends and played together every day. And they always shared their toys and had fun. +Once upon a time, there was a pink cat. The pink cat lived in a big, fun house. The house had many rooms and a big yard to play in. The pink cat loved to play with her toys on the floor. + +One sunny day, the pink cat was playing with her toys on the floor. She heard a knock on the door. She went to see who it was. It was her friend, the blue dog. The blue dog said, "Can I come and play with you?" + +The pink cat was happy and said, "Yes, come in!" The blue dog came in, and they played with the toys on the floor. They had so much fun playing together. The pink cat and the blue dog became best friends. They played together every day on the floor and had many fun days. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park. She was very excited. She wanted to play on the swings and slide. As she played, she saw a shiny hook on the ground. She thought it was pretty and picked it up. + +Lily saw her friend Tim at the park. She ran to him and said, "Look, Tim! I found a shiny hook!" Tim looked at the hook and said, "Be careful, Lily. Hooks can be sharp." Lily didn't listen and kept playing with the hook. + +As they played, Lily tripped and fell. The hook poked her hand. She cried and felt sad. Tim tried to help, but it was too late. Lily learned that hooks can be dangerous and she should have listened to her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She loved to sing and dance. One day, Sue got a new toy. It was a microphone. She was so happy. + +Sue wanted to unpack her new toy. But her big brother, Tom, took it. He wanted to play with it too. Sue was sad. She wanted her microphone back. + +Sue told Mom about the problem. Mom said, "Share the microphone and take turns." So, Sue and Tom shared the microphone. They sang and danced together. Now, Sue felt comfortable and happy. They had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a deaf man named Tom. Tom had a big barrel in his house. He loved his barrel very much. + +One sunny day, Tom's friend, Sam, came to visit. Sam saw Tom's barrel and thought it was his. They started to quarrel about the barrel. "It's mine!" said Sam. "No, it's mine!" said Tom. + +A wise old lady saw them quarrel and came to help. She told them to share the barrel and be good friends. Tom and Sam listened to her. They stopped the quarrel, shared the barrel, and played together. They were happy friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a funny frog named Fred. Fred loved to jump and play all day. He had many friends in the forest. + +One day, Fred and his friends decided to have a jumping race. They wanted to see who could jump the farthest. The race started when the sun began to set. The sunset was very pretty and made the sky look like a big orange ball. + +Fred jumped and jumped as hard as he could. His friends jumped too, but Fred jumped the farthest. They all laughed and clapped for Fred. The funny frog won the race, and they all played together until the sun went to sleep. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a smart cat named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy ball. One day, Tim's ball rolled out the door. He needed to find it. + +Tim saw his friend, Dog. "Did you see my ball?" asked Tim. Dog said, "Yes, it went that way. But you need to rush or it will be gone." Tim thanked Dog and ran to find his ball. + +Tim found his ball near the exit of the park. He was so happy! He rushed back home with his ball. From that day on, Tim always kept his ball close to him. +Once upon a time, there was a small dog named Spot. Spot was very confused. He had lost his owner, and he did not know where to look. He walked around, looking for his owner. + +One day, Spot met a big cat named Fluffy. Fluffy saw that Spot was sad. "Why are you sad?" Fluffy asked. Spot said, "I can't find my owner. Can you help me guess where he is?" Fluffy thought for a moment and then said, "Let's look in the park!" + +Spot and Fluffy went to the park. They saw many kids playing and having fun. Spot looked around, but he could not find his owner. He was still confused. Just then, a little boy saw Spot and ran to him. "Spot!" the boy yelled. "I've been looking for you!" + +Spot was so happy to see his owner! He jumped and licked the boy's face. Fluffy was happy too. "We guessed right!" Fluffy said. Spot wagged his tail and thanked Fluffy for helping him find his owner. From that day on, Spot, Fluffy, and the little boy were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a pet rock named Rocky. They were best friends. One day, Tim and Rocky went to play outside in the park. They saw a dirty puddle and decided to jump in it. They had a lot of fun playing in the dirty water. + +After playing, Tim said to Rocky, "You are very dirty now. Let's go home and clean you up." Rocky, being a patient rock, agreed. They walked back to their house, holding hands and laughing. + +When they got home, Tim filled a bowl with water and gently put Rocky in it. He said, "Now, we will wash the dirt off of you, my friend." Tim cleaned Rocky with care, and soon, Rocky was shiny and clean again. They were both very happy and continued to play together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tower in a big forest. Many animals lived there. One day, a small bird named Timmy came to the tower. Timmy wanted to speak with the animals in the tower. He was very excited. + +Timmy flew up to the tower and saw a big lion. The lion looked dangerous. Timmy was scared, but he wanted to speak to the lion. So, he said, "Hello, Mr. Lion. My name is Timmy. Can we be friends?" The lion smiled and said, "Yes, Timmy, we can be friends." + +Timmy and the lion became good friends. They played in the forest and spoke to the other animals. The dangerous lion was not so dangerous after all. Timmy and the lion lived happily in the big tower. +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent dog named Max. Max was very smart and could do many tricks. One day, Max's owner, Sam, wanted to send a message to his friend Tom, who lived next door. + +Sam wrote the message on a piece of paper and gave it to Max. Max held the message in his mouth and ran to Tom's house. But on the way, Max saw a cat. Max liked to chase cats, so he forgot about the message and started to chase the cat. + +The cat ran away and Max remembered the message. He picked it up and went to Tom's house. Tom got the message and was very happy. Max went back to Sam, who was proud of his intelligent dog. From that day on, Max never forgot a message again. +Once upon a time, in a big blue sea, there was a small yacht. The yacht was very adventurous and loved to sail. One sunny day, the yacht met a big fish. + +"Hello, big fish!" said the adventurous yacht. "Do you want to come with me and sail the sea?" + +The big fish thought for a moment and said, "Yes, I would love to! But I need water to live. Can you help me stay wet?" + +The adventurous yacht had an idea. It used its sail to splash water on the big fish. This way, the big fish stayed wet, and they sailed together. + +As they sailed, the sun became very hot, and the water on the big fish began to dry. The yacht noticed and quickly splashed more water on the big fish. They worked together and had lots of fun. + +The moral of the story is: When we help each other, we can have great adventures and make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She loved to bake. One day, Lucy decided to bake a big cake. She put flour, sugar, and eggs into a bowl. She mixed it all up and put it in the oven. The cake smelled very good. + +When the cake was done, Lucy took it out of the oven. She put sweet frosting on top. She wanted to share the cake with her friends. So, she invited them to her house for a dance party. + +At the dance party, Lucy and her friends had so much fun. They danced and laughed. They ate the big, rich cake that Lucy baked. Everyone loved the cake. It was the best day ever. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little rabbit with soft fur. The rabbit loved to play hide and seek with his friends. One day, while playing, the rabbit saw a big red apple on the ground. The rabbit thought the apple would taste good. + +The little rabbit with soft fur took a bite of the apple. It was sweet and juicy. He wanted to share it with his friends. But a naughty squirrel saw the rabbit with the apple and wanted it all for himself. The squirrel quickly ran and tried to take the apple away from the rabbit. + +The rabbit did not want to be naughty like the squirrel. He decided to share the apple with the squirrel and all his friends. They all took turns tasting the apple and enjoyed it together. The naughty squirrel learned that sharing was more fun than being selfish. From that day on, the squirrel was not naughty anymore, and they all played happily together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and turn around in circles. One day, Lily found a small, obedient dog in her yard. The dog was very good and did what Lily asked. + +Lily said to the dog, "Let's dance and turn together!" The dog wagged its tail and started to dance with her. They danced and turned in the sun, having lots of fun. + +As they danced, Lily's mom came outside. She saw the dog and smiled. "Lily, you found a new friend!" she said. "Let's keep the dog and you can dance and turn together every day." Lily and the dog were very happy, and they danced and turned together forever. +Once upon a time, there was a big black cat named Luna. Luna lived in a small house with a nice lady. The nice lady had a pretty vase on a table. Luna liked to look at the vase every day. + +One day, Luna felt very sleepy. She let out a big yawn. Luna saw a small ball near the pretty vase. She wanted to play with the ball, but she was too sleepy. Luna thought, "I will play with the ball tomorrow." + +The next day, Luna woke up and remembered the ball. She jumped on the table to play with it. As Luna played, she hit the pretty vase by accident. The vase fell and broke. The nice lady was sad, but Luna learned to be more careful when playing near the pretty vase. +Once upon a time, there was a silly dog named Spot. Spot liked to spread his toys all over the floor. He had a red ball, a blue bone, and a soft bear. Spot loved to play with all of them. + +One day, Spot's mom put a leash on him. They went for a walk in the park. Spot was so happy! He wagged his tail and jumped around. He saw other dogs and kids playing. + +At the park, Spot saw a big tree. He wanted to spread his toys under the tree and play. Spot's mom laughed at the silly dog. She let him play with his toys. Spot had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a clever cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play in the kitchen. She would jump on the table and look at all the yummy food. + +One day, Kitty's owner, a little girl named Amy, told Kitty, "You must leave the kitchen. It is not safe for you to play here." Kitty was sad, but she knew Amy was right. + +Kitty found a new place to play outside. She saw birds, chased butterflies, and had lots of fun. Kitty knew she was clever for listening to Amy and staying safe. And every day, Amy would come outside to play with her best friend, Kitty. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy pipe that he loved to play with all day. He would pretend to be a sailor, a pirate, or even a musician with his pipe. + +One day, Tim and his friend Sue were playing with the pipe. Sue wanted to use the pipe as a telescope, but Tim disagreed. He wanted to use it as a flute. They both looked guilty because they didn't want to make each other sad. + +In the end, they decided to take turns with the pipe. First, Sue used it as a telescope to look at far away things. Then, Tim used it as a flute to make sweet music. They played happily together and learned that sharing was the best way to have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable dog named Spot. Spot loved to help his family. One day, Spot's little girl, Lily, lost her toy in the closet. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Spot said, "Don't worry, Lily! I will help you find your toy!" So, Spot and Lily went to the closet to start looking for the toy. They looked high and low, but they couldn't find it. + +Then, Spot had an idea. He said, "Lily, let's take everything out of the closet!" They took out all the things from the closet. Finally, they found the toy! Lily was happy, and Spot was proud to be a dependable friend. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in all kinds of weather. One day, it was very sunny and warm. Lily wanted to wear her pretty red dress and go outside to play with her friends. + +Lily put on her red dress and went outside. The sun was shining brightly, and the weather was just right for playing. Lily and her friends played fun games like tag and hide-and-seek. They laughed and had a great time together. + +After a while, the weather started to change. It became cooler, and the sky got cloudy. Lily knew it was time to go home. She said goodbye to her friends and went inside. Her mom helped her wear a warm sweater to stay cozy. They sat down and had some sweet cookies together, talking about Lily's fun day outside. +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent cat named Tom. He had a toy car that he loved to play with. The toy car needed a battery to go fast. + +One day, Tom's toy car stopped moving. He knew he needed to supply a new battery to make it go fast again. Tom asked his friend, a little girl named Sue, to help him find a battery. + +Sue and Tom looked everywhere for a battery. They looked under the bed, in the toy box, and even in the kitchen. Finally, they found a battery in the drawer. Tom put the battery in his toy car, and it started to go fast again. Tom and Sue were very happy, and they played with the toy car all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She had a difficult question. She wanted to ask her friend Tim, but he was not home. So, she wrote a message on a paper and put it in his mailbox. + +Later, Tim found the message and read it. He did not know the answer to her difficult question. He felt sad that he could not help his friend. Tim tried to think and think, but the answer was still not clear. + +In the end, Sally never got an answer to her difficult question. She felt sad too. Both Sally and Tim learned that sometimes, questions are hard to answer. They promised to keep learning and trying together. +Once upon a time, in a wide park, there was a pigeon named Pete. Pete was a happy pigeon who loved to play and fly. He had many friends in the park, but his best friend was a girl named Amy. Amy came to the park every day to play with Pete. + +One sunny day, Pete and Amy were playing hide and seek. Pete hid behind a big tree, and Amy looked around to find him. "I hope I can find Pete soon!" said Amy. Pete giggled and flew to another tree. Amy heard him and ran to the tree. "I found you, Pete!" she said with a big smile. + +Pete and Amy played all day long in the wide park. They laughed and had so much fun together. As the sun began to set, Amy said, "I have to go home now, Pete. I'll come back tomorrow to play!" Pete nodded and waved goodbye. He couldn't wait for another day of fun with his best friend. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty card. It had many colors and shapes. The card was very attractive. It was in a little shop. People liked to look at it. The card had a special sign on it. The sign was a big star. + +One day, a little girl saw the card. She loved the sign and the colors. She wanted the card very much. She asked her mom to buy it for her. But her mom said no. The little girl was sad. She really wanted the card. + +The little girl thought about the card all day. She wanted to see the sign and the colors again. She went back to the shop. She took the card without asking. This was not good. The shop owner saw her and called her mom. The little girl got in big trouble. She was very sad and sorry. +Once upon a time, in a small place, there lived a compassionate girl named Lily. Lily liked to help everyone in her place. One day, Lily saw a small bird who could not fly. + +Lily said to the bird, "Why can't you fly?" The bird said, "My wing hurts, and I cannot stand on it." Lily felt sad for the bird and wanted to help. + +Lily took the bird to her mom. Her mom was kind too. They put a soft band on the bird's wing. The bird felt better. Soon, the bird could stand and fly again. The bird and Lily became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful house. In this house, there lived a child. The child had many toys to play with. The child loved to play all day long. + +One day, the child was playing with a ball. The ball was big and colorful. The child kicked the ball and it went far away. The child ran to get the ball and saw a door. The door was a little bit open. + +The child went close to the door and pushed it. The door opened all the way. Inside the room, there were more colorful toys. The child was very happy. The child played with the new toys and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a compassionate cat named Tom. Tom liked to help his friends. He always made them feel happy and safe. Tom was a good friend to all the animals in the town. + +One day, Tom heard a bell ringing. He knew that the bell meant it was time for all the animals to relax and play. Tom went to the park to meet his friends. They all played fun games like catch and hide-and-seek. They laughed and had a good time together. + +After playing, Tom and his friends sat under a big tree. They talked and shared their food. The sun was warm, and the animals felt very relaxed. They knew that they were lucky to have a compassionate friend like Tom. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Lily found a small, tired dog. The dog had a stitch on its leg. Lily wanted to help the dog feel better. + +Lily said, "Don't worry, dog. I will rub your leg to help you." She gently rubbed the dog's leg near the stitch. The dog wagged its tail, happy that Lily was helping. + +After a while, the tired dog started to feel better. It stood up and played with Lily. They had fun together all day. At the end of the day, the dog licked Lily's face and said, "Thank you, Lily!" +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a weak little boy named Tim. Tim loved to carry his big book of history with him everywhere. He would sit under a big tree and read about the past. + +One day, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue saw Tim with his history book and wanted to learn too. They sat under the tree and Tim helped Sue read the book. They became good friends. + +As they read the history book together, Tim and Sue became stronger. They carried the book together and learned more about the past. They were not weak anymore, and they were very happy. +One day, a girl named Sue went to the beach with her mom. They had a perfect day playing in the sand and water. Sue found a pretty shell and showed it to her mom. "Look, Mom! I found a pretty shell!" said Sue. + +Her mom looked at the shell and smiled. "That's an oyster, Sue. Sometimes, there's a surprise inside," said her mom. Sue was excited to see what was inside the oyster. + +Sue tried to open the oyster but it was too hard. She asked her mom for help. Her mom used a tool to tear the oyster open. Inside, they found a beautiful pearl. Sue was very happy with her special surprise. +Once upon a time, there was a big motor. It was a very graceful motor. One day, the motor went to the park. It wanted to play with the other motors. But the other motors did not want to play with the big, graceful motor. This made the big motor very sad. + +The big motor saw a sign. The sign said, "Play with me!" The big motor wanted to play. So, the big motor went to the sign. The sign was happy to play with the big motor. They played and played all day long. + +The other motors saw the big motor and the sign playing. They wanted to play too. So, the other motors went to the big motor and the sign. They all played together. The big motor was not sad anymore. The big motor, the sign, and the other motors were all friends. They played every day at the park. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with cardboard boxes. He would make modern houses, cars, and even a big castle. + +One day, Tim saw a little girl named Sue, who was sad. Sue had no toys to play with. Tim had an idea. He said, "Sue, come play with me. We can make fun things with cardboard." + +Sue was happy and went to play with Tim. They found a big cardboard box and started to make a modern house. Tim would point at the parts they needed to cut and fold. Sue would follow his directions and help him. + +As they played, more kids came and wanted to join. They all worked together and made a big cardboard town. They had so much fun making their modern town with simple cardboard. + +In the end, Tim, Sue, and all their friends were very happy. They learned that they could have fun and make amazing things with just a little cardboard and some imagination. +Once upon a time, there was a long train. The train had many cars. One day, the train had to load a lot of toys for the kids in the town. The train was very happy to help. + +On the way to the town, the train saw a fire. The fire was big and scary. The train wanted to help put out the fire. So, the train went to the river and loaded water in its cars. + +The train was very fast and strong. It went back to the fire and helped put it out. The town was safe and the kids were happy. The train was a hero. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a taxi. The taxi was yellow and shiny. It liked to have fun and go on big trips. The taxi was very adventurous. + +One day, the taxi went to the park. It saw kids playing and having fun. The taxi wanted to play too. It drove around the park and made the kids laugh. They all had a great time. + +At the end of the day, the taxi went back home. It was happy and tired. The taxi had a big adventure at the park. The taxi could not wait for the next fun day. +One day, a little girl named Lily was playing in her yard. She saw a big, round squash. It was very big and very round. Lily wanted to stand on the squash to see how tall she could be. But her mom said, "No, Lily. Don't stand on the squash. It might break." + +Lily felt sad, but she listened to her mom. Later, when her mom went inside, Lily thought, "Maybe I can stand on the squash just for a little bit." So, she stood on the squash. But just like her mom said, the squash broke! + +"Oh no!" said Lily. She felt guilty because she didn't listen to her mom. Her mom came outside and saw the broken squash. "Lily, did you stand on the squash?" her mom asked. + +"Yes, Mom. I'm sorry," said Lily. "I didn't listen to you and now the squash is broken." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We all make mistakes. Next time, remember to listen." Lily felt better and promised to listen to her mom from now on. +One day, a little shrimp was swimming in the sea. He saw a big sign near a rock. The sign had a picture of a fish on it. The shrimp was curious and wanted to know what the sign said. + +The shrimp swam closer to the sign. He started to feel dizzy because the water near the sign was moving fast. The shrimp tried to read the words on the sign, but they were hard to understand. + +A kind fish saw the dizzy shrimp and swam over to help him. The fish told the shrimp that the sign said, "Be careful! Fast water ahead!" The shrimp thanked the kind fish and they swam away from the fast water together. The shrimp felt happy and safe with his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to look up at the sky. He saw the sun, the moon, and the stars. He wanted to go high up and see the planets. + +One day, Tim met a big, friendly bird. The bird said, "I can help you see the planets. I can provide a ride high up in the sky." Tim was very happy. He climbed on the bird's back, and they flew up, up, up. + +They went so high that Tim could see the whole planet. He saw the green trees, the blue sea, and the tall mountains. Tim and the bird had fun flying high in the sky. When they came back down, Tim said, "Thank you for the ride." The bird smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tim. I'm glad I could provide a fun adventure for you." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was a gifted child who could draw pretty pictures. She had many friends who loved playing with her. + +One day, Lily saw a big box. It had a pretty bow on it. She hoped that it was a gift for her. She was so excited, she could not wait to open it. + +Lily opened the box, and inside she found a toy. It was a little doll. She loved the doll so much. She played with it all day and all night. She was so happy to have a new friend. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big owl. The owl liked to collect things. It had many things in its nest. The owl lived in a far away tree, in a distant forest. + +One day, the owl went out to find more things to collect. It found a pretty rock, a shiny stick, and a soft feather. The owl was very happy with its new things. + +The owl flew back to its distant home. It put the rock, the stick, and the feather in its nest. The owl looked at its collection and felt happy. The owl loved to collect things and lived happily ever after. +One day, a thin cat named Tom found a cane. He thought it was a fun toy. He played with the cane all day. He did not let any of his friends play with it. This made his friends sad. + +One of Tom's friends, a dog named Max, said, "Tom, let me play with the cane too." But Tom said, "No, it is mine. I found it first." Max was very sad and walked away. + +Later, Tom saw Max stuck in a big hole. Max could not get out. Tom knew he had to help his friend. He thought about the cane. Tom said, "Max, hold on to the cane. I will pull you out." Max held the cane, and Tom pulled him out of the hole. Tom then let Max play with the cane, and they were happy friends again. +One day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk with her mom. They saw a dog on the street. The dog looked upset. Lily wanted to help the dog feel better. + +Lily's mom said they should look for the dog's license. The license would tell them where the dog lived. They looked at the dog's collar and saw the license. It had the dog's name and address on it. + +Lily and her mom took the upset dog home. The dog's owner was so happy to see them. The dog was happy too. Lily felt good because she helped the dog find its home. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his basketball. He would bounce it and throw it into a hoop. He played every day after school. + +One day, Tim saw a girl named Sue. Sue wanted to play basketball too. Tim said, "Do you want to play with me?" Sue said, "Yes, I do!" They played together and had lots of fun. + +Tim taught Sue how to work hard and play basketball well. They became good friends and played basketball every day. They were both kind and happy, and they always had fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she found a dull nail on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mommy. + +"Mommy, look at this dull nail. Can we throw it away?" asked Lily. + +"No, we can't just throw it away. We need to be careful with nails. They can hurt us," replied her mommy. + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother came running towards her. He accidentally slapped the nail out of her hand and it flew away. + +"Oops, sorry Lily," said her brother. + +"It's okay. We just need to be more careful," said Lily. + +From that day on, they always made sure to watch out for nails and never played too rough around them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a big balloon on the ground. She wondered how it got there. + +Lily tried to lift the balloon, but it was too heavy for her. Then, a boy came along and helped her lift the balloon. They played with it together and had fun. + +After a while, Lily and the boy saw a man walking by. He had a modest smile on his face. They wondered why he was smiling. The man saw them playing with the balloon and said, "It's nice to see kids having fun." + +Lily and the boy smiled back at the man. They felt happy and grateful that he noticed them playing. They continued to play with the balloon until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy was playing with his toys. He wanted to learn about the days of the week, so his mom showed him a calendar. "Look, Timmy," she said. "This is a calendar. It tells us what day it is and what day is coming next." Timmy was happy to learn something new. + +The next day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her carry some heavy boxes. "Can you help me, Timmy?" she asked. "These boxes are very heavy." Timmy tried his best, but the boxes were too heavy for him to carry. "It's too heavy, Mommy," he said. "I can't do it." + +Later that week, Timmy's family was supposed to go on a vacation. But they forgot to check the calendar and missed their flight! Timmy was sad because he was looking forward to the trip. "We missed our vacation," he said. "I wish we remembered to check the calendar." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to wear pretty dresses. She had a favorite dress that she wore every day, but it started to get old and worn out. So, her mom told her that they would go to the store to get a new dress. + +At the store, Lily saw a rare dress that she really wanted. It was so beautiful and sparkly! But her mom said it was too expensive and they couldn't afford it. Lily was sad, but she understood. + +A few days later, there was a knock on the door. It was the delivery man with a package for Lily. Inside was the rare dress she had wanted! It turns out, her mom had saved up some money and surprised her with the dress. Lily was so happy and grateful. She learned that sometimes, good things come to those who are patient and grateful. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to fly his kite in the park. One day, a man with a bald head came to the park too. Timmy was curious and asked the man why he was bald. The man explained that he had lost all his hair because he was sick, but he was feeling better now. Timmy learned that sometimes people get sick and lose their hair. + +As Timmy was flying his kite, he noticed that it wasn't going very high. He tried to run faster to make it go higher, but it didn't work. Timmy asked the man for help. The man showed Timmy how to make the kite go higher by holding the string tighter. Timmy was excited to learn something new and his kite soared high in the sky. + +From that day on, Timmy was happy to fly his kite and he always remembered what he had learned from the man with the bald head. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy took her on a tour of the city. They saw tall buildings, colorful cars, and lots of people. Lily was so happy and excited! + +As they walked, Lily saw a big dog. The dog was wagging its tail and Lily wanted to pet it. But when she got close, the dog shook its body and Lily got all wet! She laughed and her mommy wiped her face with a towel. + +After a while, they went to a park with a big carousel. Lily went on the ride and it made her feel dizzy. She closed her eyes and held on tight. When it was over, she wanted to go again! + +At the end of the day, Lily was tired but happy. She hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you for the tour. I had so much fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a big castle where a king lived. He was very old and had a long white beard. He liked to sit on his throne and tell stories to his subjects. + +One day, a group of people came to the castle. They were carrying ropes and ladders. They wanted to hang a big banner outside the castle walls. The king watched them from his window and wondered what they were doing. + +Later that day, the people finished hanging the banner. It said, "Happy Birthday, Your Majesty!" The king was surprised and happy. He realized that he had forgotten his own birthday. He thanked the people and had a big feast to celebrate. From that day on, he never forgot his birthday again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big castle. The castle was so large that it had many rooms for the king and queen and their friends. One day, a bad guy came with a missile. The missile was like a big rock that could hurt people. + +The king and queen were scared. They needed to protect their castle and their friends. They asked their brave knight, Sir Lancelot, to help them. Sir Lancelot was very brave and he had a big shield to protect himself. + +Sir Lancelot went outside the castle and saw the bad guy with the missile. Sir Lancelot said, "You cannot hurt us with your missile. We will protect our castle and our friends!" The bad guy saw that Sir Lancelot was very brave and he ran away. + +The moral of the story is that we should always protect our friends and our home from bad guys. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack loved spicy food and always wanted to eat it. One day, Jack's mom cooked a spicy curry for dinner. Jack was very happy and ate a lot of it. + +After dinner, Jack went to the bathroom to wash his hands. He turned the faucet on, but it was stuck. Jack tried to turn it off, but it wouldn't yield. Suddenly, the faucet broke and water started to spray everywhere. + +Jack's mom came running to the bathroom and saw what had happened. She asked Jack, "Did you try to force the faucet? Sometimes things don't yield when we force them." Jack felt bad and apologized to his mom. + +The moral of the story is that we should always be patient and gentle with things, and not force them to yield. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her favorite toy when she fell down and hurt her knee. She cried and cried because it hurt so much. + +Her mommy came running and gave her a big hug. She put a bandage on Lily's knee to make it feel better. + +The next day, Lily's mommy gifted her a new toy to make her feel better. Lily was so happy and hugged her mommy tight. She knew her mommy was very gifted at making her feel better when she was hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, fluffy dog named Max. One day, Lily wanted to make a picture for her mommy's birthday. She asked Max to help her. Max was a reliable dog and always helped Lily. + +Lily got some paper and cut it into a heart shape. Max watched carefully. "What should we do next?" asked Max. "We need to color the heart," replied Lily. Max got some crayons and they started coloring the heart together. + +After they finished coloring, Lily said, "We need to complete the picture with a message." Max thought for a moment and said, "I love you, Mommy!" Lily smiled and said, "That's perfect, Max! Thank you for helping me." Max wagged his tail happily. They gave the picture to Lily's mommy and she loved it very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Max. Max loved to eat cheese. He would run around all day looking for cheese to eat. One day, Max saw a big block of cheese in a busy kitchen. He wanted to eat it, but he was afraid of the busy cooks. + +Max had an idea. He decided to record the sound of the kitchen so he could listen to it later and find out when it was safe to get the cheese. He found a quiet spot and pressed the record button on his little recorder. Then he went to sleep, dreaming of the delicious cheese he would soon eat. + +The next morning, Max listened to the recording. He heard the sounds of the busy kitchen and waited until it was quiet. Then he ran to the block of cheese and took a big bite. It was the best cheese he had ever tasted! Max was so happy that he recorded the sound of himself eating the cheese so he could listen to it again later. From that day on, Max knew that recording things could be very helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and pretend that they were real. One day, she was playing with her toy airplane and pretending to be a pilot. + +Suddenly, her toy airplane started to shrink! Lily was surprised and didn't know what to do. She looked at her toy airplane and saw that it was now as small as a tiny bug. + +Lily picked up her toy airplane and said, "Oh no! My airplane is so small now. What happened?" + +Just then, her toy airplane spoke and said, "I'm sorry Lily, I accidentally flew too close to a sour lemon and it made me shrink." + +Lily was amazed that her toy airplane could talk! She said, "Don't worry, little airplane. I'll take care of you and make you big again." And with that, Lily went to find a way to make her toy airplane big again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. One day, her mommy told her they were going to visit her grandma's house. Lily was very excited because she loved her grandma's house. + +When they arrived, grandma took them to her garden. Lily saw a big patch of flowers that looked very pretty. She wanted to touch them, but grandma told her to be careful and not to ruin the patch. + +After playing in the garden, they went inside for dinner. Grandma had made a fancy meal with lots of delicious food. Lily was very happy and ate everything on her plate. + +As they were leaving, grandma gave Lily a small bag of seeds and said, "Remember, just like this patch of flowers, you need to take care of the things you love. If you do, they will grow and become even more beautiful." Lily smiled and promised to take care of her new seeds. From that day on, she always remembered to take care of the things she loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy told her they were going to the park. Lily was excited because she loved playing on the swings and slides. + +When they got to the park, Lily saw a big, brown dog. She wanted to play with him, but her mommy said they didn't know if the dog was friendly. Lily was sad, but she understood that safety was important. + +Later, Lily and her mommy were walking on a path when they heard a loud noise. It sounded like thunder, but it wasn't raining. Lily's mommy told her it was a truck driving by. Lily was scared at first, but then she laughed and said the noise was silly. + +As they were leaving the park, Lily saw a quick rabbit run across the grass. She pointed and said, "Look, mommy, a bunny!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, he's very fast." Lily was happy she got to see the bunny. + +When they got home, Lily's daddy asked her if she had fun at the park. Lily said yes and told him all about the dog, the noise, and the bunny. Her daddy smiled and said, "I'm glad you had a good time. Ice cream is available for dessert!" Lily was so happy she clapped her hands and said, "Yay, ice cream!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very good at drawing and coloring. His teacher said he was gifted. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a task. She asked him to separate his toys into two piles. Timmy did a good job and his mom was very proud. After he finished, Timmy went back to drawing and coloring. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch animals at the zoo. She had a favorite animal, a big elephant who she always visited first. + +One day, Lily saw a new animal at the zoo. It was a giraffe, and it was very tall! Lily was so excited to watch the giraffe and see what it would do. + +But then, Lily noticed something strange. The elephant she loved to watch seemed jealous of the new giraffe. The elephant was making loud noises and trying to get Lily's attention. + +Lily felt sad for the elephant, but she still wanted to watch the giraffe. She decided to visit the elephant first and give it some extra love and attention. And then, she watched the giraffe with a happy heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat spaghetti. She ate it for dinner every night. One day, Lily's mom made her spaghetti for lunch. But Lily forgot to eat it! + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her if she ate her spaghetti. Lily said, "I forgot." Her mom said, "That's okay, Lily. Maybe we can have it for dinner tonight." + +As they were eating dinner, Lily noticed something mysterious in her spaghetti. It was a tiny toy! "Mom, look!" Lily exclaimed. "There's a mysterious toy in my spaghetti!" + +Lily's mom looked and saw the toy. "That's strange," she said. "I wonder how it got in there." They both laughed and enjoyed their spaghetti dinner with a mysterious surprise. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a regular doll that she loved very much. One day, Lily's little brother came into her room and accidentally destroyed her doll. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. + +But then, Lily's mommy came in and saw what had happened. She gave Lily a big hug and said that she would buy her a new doll. Lily felt a little better knowing that she would have a new doll soon. + +The next day, Lily and her mommy went to the toy store and picked out a new doll. Lily was so happy and hugged her new doll tight. She forgot all about the old doll that was destroyed and played with her new doll all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very clumsy, which means she often tripped and fell down. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean her room. Lily was not happy about this, but she knew she had to obey her mom. + +Lily started cleaning her room, but she didn't know where to put everything. Her mom told her to put her clothes in the closet. Lily opened the closet and saw that it was very messy. She didn't want to put her clothes in there because she was afraid they would get lost. + +Her mom allowed her to take her time and organize the closet. Lily worked hard and finally got everything in its place. She was proud of herself for being able to clean her room and organize the closet. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her room clean and tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to dance and would often hop around his garden to his favorite tunes. One day, Benny heard music coming from a nearby field and decided to check it out. + +As he got closer, he saw a group of animals having a dance competition. Benny was so excited to join in, but he was afraid he wouldn't be good enough. "Can I dance too?" Benny asked. + +"Of course you can!" said a friendly squirrel. "Everyone is welcome to join in the fun." + +Benny hopped onto the dance floor and started to move his little bunny feet. He was having so much fun that he didn't even notice when a big, scary fox tried to catch him. But Benny was quick and managed to escape just in time. + +After the competition, all the animals congratulated each other on their great moves. Benny was so happy that he had made new friends and had a chance to show off his dance skills. From that day on, he knew that he could be competitive and still have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a baby who couldn't sleep. The little infant was very restless and kept crying all night long. His mommy tried everything to make him stop crying, but nothing worked. + +One day, a wise old owl came to visit the baby and his mommy. The mommy asked the owl, "What can I do to make my baby sleep?" + +The owl replied, "Your baby needs fresh air. Take him for a walk outside." So the mommy took the baby for a walk and the baby breathed in the fresh air. Suddenly, the baby sneezed and then fell asleep. + +The mommy realized that sometimes the simplest things can have the biggest impact. From that day on, she made sure to take her baby for a walk every day. The moral of the story is that fresh air can help you sleep, even if you're a restless little infant who can't stop crying. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to go for walks with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went for a walk in the forest. They saw many animals like birds, rabbits and deer. Suddenly, they saw a fierce tiger. + +Lily's mommy said, "We need to go back home now." But Lily said, "I want to see the tiger." Lily's daddy said, "No, it's not safe. We need to go home." But Lily didn't listen and walked towards the tiger. + +The tiger roared and Lily got scared. She tried to run away, but the tiger caught her. Lily's mommy and daddy tried to save her, but they couldn't. The tiger took Lily away and she was never seen again. From that day on, Lily's mommy and daddy never went for a walk in the forest again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pretty dress. One day, Lily went on a search for her missing teddy bear. She looked under her bed and in her toy box, but he was nowhere to be found. + +Lily's mom asked her, "What's wrong, sweetie?" Lily replied, "My teddy bear is lost, and I can't find him anywhere." Her mom said, "Don't worry, we'll find him. Let's search the whole house together." + +As they searched, Lily started to feel a bit mild and tired. But then, she heard a sound coming from the living room. It was her teddy bear, who had been hiding behind the couch the whole time! Lily was so happy that she started to dance and twirl around with her teddy bear in her arms. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to ride her tricycle. She would pedal around her yard every day and look at all the pretty flowers. + +One day, Lily's dad brought home a big red bike with two wheels. "Wow, that's impressive!" Lily said, looking at the shiny bike. + +Her dad smiled and said, "Yes, it's a big girl bike. But don't worry, you'll ride it one day." + +Lily was excited but also a little scared. She knew she would have to practice a lot to ride the big bike. But she was determined to learn, and every day she would pedal her tricycle and look at the big red bike, dreaming of the day she would ride it. And one day, after lots of practice, she did! +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue was very hungry and wanted to eat some seeds. Blue went to the garden to find some seeds but couldn't find any. Blue saw a little girl named Lily and asked, "Do you have any seeds?" + +Lily replied, "No, but I have some bread. Do you want some?" + +Blue said, "Yes, please. I am very hungry." + +Lily gave Blue a piece of bread. Blue ate it and felt better. Suddenly, a big bird came and tried to take Blue's feather. Blue was scared and didn't know what to do. Lily saw what was happening and quickly attached the feather back to Blue's body. The big bird flew away and Blue was safe again. Blue thanked Lily and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy in the kitchen. One day, they decided to make some yummy shrimp for dinner. Lily thought the shrimp looked beautiful with their pink color and curly tails. + +As they were cooking, Lily's mommy asked her, "Do you want to help me stir the shrimp?" Lily nodded her head excitedly and grabbed a spoon. "I love cooking with you, mommy!" she said. + +After a few minutes, the shrimp were ready and they sat down to eat. "These are delicious, mommy!" Lily exclaimed. "Thank you for cooking them with me." Her mommy smiled and gave her a big hug. "I love cooking with you too, Lily," she said. And they both enjoyed their beautiful shrimp dinner together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to color pictures with her crayons. One day, she was coloring a picture of a flower when her mom came in and said, "Lily, it's time to eat something healthy for lunch." + +Lily replied, "Can I finish coloring first?" + +"Of course," said her mom. "When you're done, we'll fold up the picture and put it on the fridge." + +After lunch, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted to go for a walk. Lily said yes and they went outside. They saw a butterfly and Lily said, "Look at the pretty colors on its wings!" + +Her mom said, "Yes, it's very colorful. And when we exercise and eat healthy, we stay healthy too." + +Lily smiled and said, "I want to color a picture of a healthy butterfly next!" +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who loved to sing. He lived in a big tree with lots of leaves. One day, a little girl came along and saw the birdie. She said, "Hello little birdie, you sing so pretty!" The birdie was happy and sang a song for the little girl. + +But then, the little girl saw that the tree was spoiled. It had trash all around it and was dying. She said to the birdie, "Oh no! Your home is not good. We need to clean it up and make it pretty again." So, the little girl and the birdie worked together to clean up the tree. + +After they were done, the little girl said, "Now your home is beautiful again, and you can sing even better!" The birdie was so happy, and he sang a beautiful song for the little girl. The moral of the story is that we should take care of nature and help each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug named Benny. Benny was very small and had six legs. One day, Benny wanted to explore the big, wide world outside of his cozy home. So, he crawled out of his little hole and onto the ground. + +As Benny was crawling, he saw a shiny belt lying on the ground. It was so pretty and sparkly. Benny thought it would be fun to climb onto the belt and go for a ride. But as he climbed onto the belt, it started to move and make a very noisy sound. + +Benny got scared and quickly crawled off the belt. He realized that sometimes things that look fun can be noisy and scary. So, he decided to go back to his cozy home and stay there for a while. Benny learned that it's important to be careful and not take risks that might be too noisy or scary. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to explore and play in the pond with her friends. One day, Ducky found a shiny new toy and she wanted to show it to her friends. However, her friends were busy playing and they didn't have time to see her toy. + +Ducky felt sad and decided to stay by herself. As the sun began to rise, Ducky realized that her friends were more important than any toy. She went back to her friends and they were happy to see her. They played together and had fun. + +From that day on, Ducky learned that it's important to stay with your friends and not let material things make you feel bad. She was happy to have her friends and didn't care about toys anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with puzzles. One day, Lily's favorite puzzle went missing. She looked for it everywhere, but she couldn't find it. + +Lily's little brother, Timmy, noticed that she was sad. He asked her what was wrong. Lily told him about her missing puzzle. Timmy wanted to help his sister, so he started looking for the puzzle too. + +After a while, Timmy noticed something hidden under the couch. It was Lily's puzzle! She was so happy to have it back. Lily learned that it's always good to have someone to help you when you're feeling down. Timmy learned that being helpful to others can make them happy. + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy played together and helped each other whenever they could. They knew that being kind and helpful was the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the library with her mommy to read books. One day, Lily saw an unknown boy sitting in her favorite reading spot. She asked him if he wanted to read together, but he just wanted to tease her and say no. + +Lily felt sad, but she didn't give up. She found another spot to read and picked out a book about a princess. As she read, she imagined herself as the princess and the unknown boy as the mean dragon she had to defeat. + +After a while, the unknown boy came over and asked if he could read with her. Lily was happy to share her book and they had fun reading together. She realized that sometimes people tease because they are afraid of something new, but it's always better to try and make new friends instead. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mother went to the store to buy some food. Lily saw a toy she really wanted, but her mother said they couldn't buy it today. + +Lily was sad and started to cry. Her mother hugged her and said, "Don't be scared, we can come back and pay for the toy another day." + +Lily felt better and stopped crying. She looked up at her mother and said, "Thank you, mother. You always make me happy." Her mother smiled and they continued shopping together. +Once upon a time, there was a clever bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat broccoli, but he always lost his broccoli whenever he went to the market. One day, Benny met a friendly squirrel named Sammy. + +"Hello, Benny! Why do you look so sad?" asked Sammy. + +"I lost my broccoli again. I can't find it anywhere," replied Benny. + +"Don't worry, I can help you find it. Let's look together," said Sammy. + +So, Benny and Sammy searched all over the market. They looked high and low, left and right, until they finally found Benny's lost broccoli. Benny was so happy that he gave Sammy a big hug. + +"Thank you, Sammy! You are the best friend ever!" said Benny. + +From that day on, Benny and Sammy were the best of friends and they always helped each other whenever they lost something. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his drum. He would bang on it all day long and make lots of noise. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going to have a surprise visitor. Timmy wondered who it could be. He hoped it was someone who liked drums too. + +Later that day, the surprise visitor arrived. It was Timmy's cousin, Tommy. Tommy was a bossy kid who always wanted things his way. Timmy was worried that Tommy wouldn't like his drum. But when Tommy saw the drum, he smiled and said, "Can I add my own beat?" Timmy was happy to share his drum and they played together all afternoon. +Once upon a time, there was a famous cat named Mittens. Mittens lived in a big house with her family. One day, Mittens saw a rat in the house. The rat was very scary and made Mittens feel scared too. + +Mittens tried to catch the rat, but it was too fast. Mittens asked her family for help, but they were too busy. Mittens felt sad and scared because she didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, Mittens had an idea. She decided to shoot the rat with a toy gun. Mittens was very brave and shot the rat. The rat ran away and Mittens felt happy and proud. From that day on, Mittens was known as the famous rat shooter in the house. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily went inside to wash her hands. She turned on the faucet, but no water came out. Lily started to frown because she couldn't wash her hands. + +Suddenly, Lily's neighbor, Mrs. Johnson, knocked on the door. Mrs. Johnson was a very kind and generous lady. She asked Lily what was wrong and Lily told her about the broken faucet. Mrs. Johnson offered to help and fixed the faucet in no time. Lily was so happy that she gave Mrs. Johnson a big hug. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to be kind and generous like Mrs. Johnson. And whenever she had a problem, she would remember to ask for help just like she did with the broken faucet. +Once upon a time, there was a big village with lots of houses and people. One day, a little girl went for a walk and found an unusual rock. She picked it up and showed it to her friends. They all wanted one too! The little girl demanded that they all go on a treasure hunt to find more unusual rocks. They searched all over the village and found many rocks, each one more unusual than the last. They were all very happy and went home with their treasures. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bird who lived in a nest. The nest was high up in a tree. The bird was very happy in its nest. But one day, the tree caught fire and the nest began to burn. The bird was scared and flew away. It felt lonely without its nest. The bird searched for a new home and finally found a new nest. It was not as cozy as the old one, but the bird was happy to have a new place to live. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a fancy dress that she loved to wear. One day, Lily woke up to the sound of an alarm. "What's that noise?" she asked her mommy. + +"It's just the alarm clock, sweetie. We have to get up and get ready for the day," her mommy replied. + +Lily got dressed in her fancy dress and asked her mommy, "Where are we going today?" + +"We're going to the park," her mommy said. + +Lily was very excited and said, "I want to follow you, mommy!" + +So they walked to the park together, and Lily had so much fun playing on the swings and slides. At the end of the day, Lily said, "I had so much fun following you today, mommy. Can we do it again tomorrow?" +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly high in the sky and sing beautiful songs. One day, Tweety saw a string on the ground and thought it would be fun to play with. So, Tweety picked up the string and started to fly with it. + +As Tweety was flying, the string got tangled in some trees. Tweety tried to free the string, but it was too difficult. Tweety felt tired and wanted to rest, but couldn't because of the tangled string. Tweety felt sad and wished it had never picked up the string. + +Tweety learned an important lesson that day: sometimes things that seem fun can cause problems. It's important to think before we act and make sure we don't get too distant from what's important in life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, her mom gave her a fragile toy that she had to be careful with. Lily was very happy to have a new toy, but she didn't know how to take care of it. + +Lily's mom said, "Be careful with your new toy, Lily. It can easily break if you move it around too much." + +Lily promised to take care of her toy and put it on a shelf where it would be safe. But when her friend came over to play, Lily forgot about her promise and took the toy down from the shelf. She started to move it around and play with it, but then it fell and broke into many pieces. + +Lily felt very sad and cried. Her mom came to her and said, "Remember, Lily, when we have something fragile, we have to be careful with it. Just like the big windmill that moves slowly and carefully. It's important to take care of the things we have." + +Lily learned her lesson and promised to be more careful with her toys from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved ponies. She had a pony named Sparky who was very thin and needed to eat more hay. One day, Lily and Sparky went for a walk in the forest. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a big bear! The bear wanted to eat Sparky. + +Lily urged Sparky to run as fast as he could. But Sparky was too weak to run fast. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. Then, she had an idea. She picked up a stick and hit the bear on the nose. The bear ran away, and Lily and Sparky were safe. + +After that, Lily knew she needed to give Sparky more hay so he could be strong and healthy. She promised to take good care of him, and Sparky promised to always protect Lily. From that day on, they went on many adventures together, and Lily always made sure Sparky had plenty to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady named Mrs. Smith. She was very generous and loved to help people. One day, she was walking on the street and saw a little boy named Timmy. + +Timmy said, "Hi Mrs. Smith, can you let me cross the street? The traffic is very busy." + +Mrs. Smith replied, "Of course, Timmy! I will help you cross the street safely." + +Timmy was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mrs. Smith! You are so kind and generous." + +Mrs. Smith smiled and said, "It's my pleasure, Timmy. Always remember to be careful when crossing the street." +Once upon a time, there was a kind doctor named Dr. Bear. He had a big hospital with lots of rooms. One day, a patient came to see Dr. Bear because he had a boo-boo on his arm. + +Dr. Bear said, "Don't worry, we have a band-aid available to help you feel better." + +The patient said, "Thank you, Dr. Bear. Can you cut the band-aid to fit my boo-boo?" + +Dr. Bear said, "Of course, I can cut the band-aid to fit your boo-boo. There you go, all better now!" + +The patient smiled and said, "Thank you, Dr. Bear. You are the best!" + +Dr. Bear was happy to help his patient and they both felt good. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she found a can that could spray water. She was so happy that she started to spray everything she could find. She sprayed the flowers, the grass, and even her dog. + +As she was playing, she saw a butterfly. She wondered where it came from and where it was going. She followed it until it landed on a flower. She watched it for a long time and wondered how it could fly so beautifully. + +Suddenly, Lily had an idea. She decided to make an original painting of the butterfly and the flower. She got her paints and started to paint. She painted the butterfly with all the colors she had and made the flower as pretty as she could. When she was done, she felt proud of her original painting. She hung it on her wall and looked at it every day, remembering the day she sprayed everything and wondered about the butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a little mole. The mole was yellow and he lived in a big hole. One day, the mole went outside to play in the sun. Suddenly, he saw a magic potion and he drank it. The mole started to shrink and he became very small. The little mole was scared, but then he saw a butterfly. The butterfly was also very small and they became friends. The little mole was happy and he knew he would have a great adventure with his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in her garden with her furry cat, Snowball. One day, Lily's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with Snowball, but Snowball didn't like Billy. Snowball disagreed with Billy and ran away. + +Lily was sad that Snowball ran away, but she knew that Snowball didn't like Billy. So, Lily and Billy decided to play in the garden without Snowball. They played hopscotch, jumped on the trampoline, and had a picnic. + +Later that day, Snowball came back to the garden. Lily was happy to see Snowball, but Snowball still disagreed with Billy. So, Lily and Billy played with Snowball separately. They all had fun in the garden, even though they disagreed about playing together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a team of animals who loved to play together. They were the best of friends. One day, they decided to play a game of tag. The game was so much fun that they played it all day long. + +As the sun began to set, the animals got tired and decided to take a break. Suddenly, one of the animals had a crazy idea. They suggested that they play the game in reverse! + +The other animals thought it was a great idea and they all agreed to play the game in reverse. They started to run backwards and it was so funny to watch. They laughed and giggled as they chased each other in reverse. + +After a while, they got tired and decided to call it a day. As they were leaving, one of the animals said, "That was the craziest game of tag ever!" The others nodded in agreement and they all went home, happy and tired from their fun day together. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a ball. He loved to kick the ball high into the sky. He would play with it every day after school. He would run and laugh as the ball bounced around the yard. + +One day, Tim kicked the ball too hard. It flew over the fence and landed in a big box. The box had a lock on it. Tim wanted to get his ball back, but the lock was very tight. He tried to open it, but he couldn't. + +Tim asked his friend, Sam, for help. Sam had a key that could open the lock. They used the key, and the lock opened! Tim got his ball back and was very happy. From that day on, Tim and Sam played together, kicking the ball and having lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy dog named Spot. Spot was always running and falling down. One day, Spot saw a big red door. He wanted to enter and see what was inside. + +Inside the room, Spot found a little girl named Sally. Sally was sad. Spot wanted to make her happy. He made a promise to be her friend and play with her every day. + +Sally and Spot played and had fun. They ran, jumped, and laughed together. Even though Spot was clumsy, he kept his promise to be Sally's friend. They were happy and had many fun days together. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy hunter. He lived in a small house near the woods. He liked to hunt and play with his big, round ball. One day, the hunter was very tired, but he wanted to play before going to bed. + +He took his ball and started to roll it around the yard. The ball was going fast and it rolled into the woods. The hunter was sad because he could not find his ball. He looked and looked, but it was gone. + +In the woods, there was a big, mean bear. The bear saw the ball and wanted it for himself. The sleepy hunter saw the bear with his ball and asked, "Please, can I have my ball back?" The bear growled and said, "No, it's mine now!" The hunter was scared but he knew he had to be brave. + +He thought of a plan. He told the bear, "If you give me my ball, I will give you some yummy food." The bear thought about it and agreed. The hunter gave the bear some food, and the bear gave the hunter his ball. + +The sleepy hunter was happy to have his ball back. He thanked the bear and went back to his small house. The hunter played with his ball until he was too tired to play anymore. Then, he went inside and fell fast asleep. +Once, there was a boy named Tim. He loved to eat rice. His mom would make him rice every day. Tim was a careful boy. He would always listen to his mom and dad. + +One day, Tim's mom told him not to eat the rice she made. She said it was bad and it would rot. Tim did not want to eat bad rice. He wanted to be a good and careful boy. + +Tim's friend, Sam, came to play with him. Sam was hungry and saw the rice. Tim told Sam not to eat the rice because it would rot. Sam listened to Tim and they played together without eating the rice. + +Tim's mom was happy that Tim and Sam were careful. She made them new rice to eat. They all learned that it is important to listen and be careful. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived an adorable little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his friends in the park. One sunny day, as Spot was running, he found a shiny metal thing on the ground. + +Spot picked up the metal thing and showed it to his friend, Kitty. "Look, Kitty! I found something shiny!" said Spot. Kitty looked at the metal thing and said, "Wow, it's so pretty! Let's show it to our other friends!" + +So, Spot and Kitty went around the village showing their shiny metal thing to all their friends. They all thought it was very special. When it was time to go home, Spot and Kitty didn't know where to put their new treasure. + +They decided to lay the metal thing under a big tree in the park, so it would be safe. Every day, Spot, Kitty, and their friends would visit the tree to look at the shiny metal thing and play together. They were all very happy, and the adorable little dog named Spot became a hero in the village. +One day, a messy hunter named Tom went to sail on the sea. He wanted to catch a big fish for his dinner. Tom was very messy because he never cleaned his boat. His boat was full of old nets, smelly fish, and dirty clothes. + +Tom met a wise old fish in the sea. The fish said, "Tom, you must clean your boat. A clean boat will help you catch more fish." Tom did not listen to the wise old fish. He thought he knew better. + +The next day, Tom tried to catch a big fish. But his messy boat scared the fish away. Tom was very sad. He remembered the wise old fish's words. Tom cleaned his boat and made it nice and tidy. The next time he went to sail, he caught a big fish for his dinner. Tom learned that being clean and tidy helps you do better things. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily had a magic eraser. This eraser was very special. It could make things vanish when Lily wanted them to go away. Lily was a very obedient girl, and she always listened to her mom and dad. + +One sunny day, Lily was playing in her room when she saw a big spider on the wall. She was scared and called her mom. "Mommy, there is a big spider in my room!" she said. Her mom came into the room and saw the spider. "Don't worry, Lily. We can make it vanish with your magic eraser," her mom said. + +Lily took her magic eraser and gently touched the spider. The spider vanished, and Lily was very happy. She gave her mom a big hug and said, "Thank you, Mommy!" From that day on, Lily knew that her magic eraser could help her when she was scared. And she always remembered to be an obedient girl and listen to her mom and dad. +Once upon a time, there was a busy bee named Bob. Bob had a very important job. He had to manage all the honey money for his bee friends. Bob liked his job, but he was always very busy. + +One day, Bob had a big pile of honey money to count. He started counting, but he was so busy that he got mixed up. He didn't know what to do. He asked his friend, a wise old owl, for help. The owl told Bob to take a deep breath and try again. + +Bob listened to the wise old owl. He took a deep breath and started counting the honey money again. This time, he managed to count it all without getting mixed up. All the bees were happy, and they thanked Bob for doing such a good job. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful ant named Andy. Andy loved to polish pebbles to make them shiny. He lived in a big ant hill with his family and friends. + +One sunny day, Andy found a dull pebble near the ant hill. He wanted to make it shiny for his friend, Betty the bee. Andy worked hard to polish the pebble, rubbing it with his tiny legs. After a while, the pebble became shiny and pretty. + +Andy gave the shiny pebble to Betty, who was very happy. She thanked Andy for his hard work and told him that he was a very helpful friend. All the other ants and bees saw how happy Betty was and learned that being helpful to others can make everyone happy. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a baby named Tim. Tim was very stubborn. He did not like to listen to his mommy and daddy. One day, Tim's mommy told him a story about a magic word that could make things vanish. + +The next day, Tim was playing with his toys. He remembered the magic word from the story. He wanted to see if it would work. He said the magic word and his toy car vanished! Tim was very surprised, but also happy that the magic word worked. + +Later, Tim's mommy and daddy were looking for the toy car. They asked Tim if he knew where it was. Tim didn't want to tell them about the magic word. But then he thought about how sad they were. Tim decided to say the magic word again, and the toy car came back! Tim's mommy and daddy were so happy. From that day on, Tim was not as stubborn and listened to his mommy and daddy more. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there lived many animals. They were all friends and played together every day. In the middle of the forest, there was a very tall tree. All the animals wanted to climb the tree to see the whole forest. + +One day, a crazy little monkey came to the forest. He saw the tall tree and wanted to climb it too. The other animals told him to be careful, but the crazy monkey didn't listen. He just wanted to have fun and climb the tree as fast as he could. + +The crazy monkey started to climb the tree very fast. But he didn't look where he was going and fell down. The other animals ran to help him. They took care of the crazy monkey until he was better. The crazy monkey learned that it is important to be careful and listen to friends. +Once upon a time, in a big zoo, there was a happy lion named Leo. Leo was very excited because today was a special day. All the animals were going to perform in a big show for the kids who came to visit. + +Leo's best friend, Tim the tiger, was going to dance. The monkeys were going to sing. And Leo, the big, strong lion, was going to jump through a hoop. All the kids were excited to see the show too. + +After the show, all the animals got a special treat. Leo got a big, yummy steak to eat. He shared it with Tim, and they laughed and talked about the fun show they did. All the animals were very happy, and the kids went home with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a tidy little house. The house had a pretty hedge around it. The hedge was green and tall. The house and the hedge were a perfect match. They looked nice together. + +One day, a friendly cat came to the house. The cat liked the hedge. The cat played in the hedge all day. The cat chased a butterfly and climbed the hedge. The cat was happy in the hedge. + +At night, the cat went into the tidy house. The house was warm and cozy. The cat slept in the house. The cat was very happy. The cat, the house, and the hedge were a perfect match. They lived together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little duck named Daisy. Daisy loved to play in the pond near her home. One sunny day, Daisy went to the pond to splash and have fun. + +As Daisy was splashing in the pond, she saw a big cauliflower floating in the water. "Oh, what is this?" she asked her friend, Froggy, who was sitting by the pond. Froggy hopped closer and said, "That's a cauliflower, Daisy. It's a yummy food!" + +Daisy and Froggy decided to take the cauliflower out of the pond and share it with their friends. They had a big yummy feast, and all the animals were happy. After eating, they all went back to the pond to splash and play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys. One day, she found a new object in her toy box. It was a small, round ball. Lily was very happy and played with the ball all day. + +As she played, she saw her friend, Tim, looking sad. Lily realized that the ball was Tim's. She felt sorry that she had taken his toy without asking. Lily decided to give the ball back to Tim and say sorry. + +When Lily gave the ball back to Tim and said sorry, Tim smiled. He was happy to have his toy back. They both played with the ball together and had a great day. From that day on, Lily and Tim knew the importance of sharing and saying sorry. +Once upon a time, there was a young prince who loved to slide. He had a big slide in his yard. Every day, he would go outside and slide down it, laughing and having fun. + +One day, a little girl came to the prince's yard. She saw the prince on the slide and said, "Can I slide too?" The prince said, "Yes, you can slide with me!" So, they both went up the slide and slid down together, laughing and having fun. + +But then, the sky turned dark, and it started to rain. The slide became very slippery. The young prince and the little girl tried to slide again, but they slipped and fell. They both got hurt and cried. The rain did not stop, and they could not play on the slide anymore. The young prince and the little girl were sad, and they went home with their bad day. +One day, a little girl named Amy went for a walk. She saw a big bin. The bin was full of things people did not want. Amy was a thoughtful girl. She wanted to do something nice. + +Amy saw a toy near the bin. The toy was dirty. She picked it up and said, "I will clean you and give you to a friend. They will be happy." + +Amy took the toy home and washed it. The toy looked new again. She gave the toy to her friend, Tim. Tim was very happy. He said, "Thank you, Amy. You are very thoughtful." + +Amy felt good. She knew that doing nice things made her and her friends happy. From that day on, Amy always tried to do nice things for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little rat. The rat was not nice. He was rude. The rude rat liked to play in the mud. He would get very dirty. + +One day, the rude rat saw a cat. The cat was clean and pretty. The rude rat wanted to be clean too. So, he asked the cat, "How do I get clean like you?" + +The cat said, "You must wipe the mud off." The rude rat found a cloth and started to wipe the mud off. He wiped and wiped until he was clean. + +The rude rat felt happy. He was not rude anymore. He said thank you to the cat. From that day on, the rat and the cat were friends. They played together and stayed clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat. The cat liked to rest on the porch. It was a sunny day, and the cat was very happy. + +One day, a big dog came by. The dog was ignorant. He did not know that the porch was the cat's special place to rest. The dog saw the cat and wanted to play. + +The cat did not want to play with the dog. The cat was scared. The dog did not understand and kept trying to play. The cat ran away, but the dog followed. The cat could not rest on the porch anymore. The cat was sad, and the dog did not know why. +Once upon a time, there was a lively little girl named Lucy. She loved to play with her friends in the park. One sunny day, Lucy had an idea. She wanted to invite her friends for a fun adventure. + +Lucy said to her friend Tom, "Let's go on the subway and explore the city!" Tom was very excited and said, "Yes, let's go!" They asked their moms and dads if they could go. The moms and dads said it was okay, but they had to go with them. + +So, Lucy, Tom, and their moms and dads went on the subway. They saw many new things and had a great time. They laughed and played games on the subway ride. When they got off the subway, they found a big, beautiful park to play in. Lucy and Tom were so happy they invited each other for this fun day. +One day, a young boy named Tim went for a jog. He liked to run fast. The sun was up in the sky, and it was a happy day. Tim saw a big rock on the ground. He did not know that this rock was not just any rock, but a small comet that fell from the sky. + +Tim took the comet home and showed it to his mom. She did not know it was a comet, too. They put the comet in Tim's room. At night, the comet started to glow. It was very pretty. Tim was happy to have a shiny rock in his room. + +But the comet was not a good rock. It started to grow bigger and bigger. Tim's room got very hot. The house started to shake. The comet got so big that it broke the house. Tim and his mom were very sad. The comet was not a nice rock after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a cat named Tom. Amy and Tom loved to play together. + +One day, Amy found a flexible brush. She thought it was fun to play with. She showed the brush to Tom and said, "Tom, look at this fun brush! Let's play with it!" + +Tom meowed and played with the brush. Amy served Tom his food in a little bowl. Tom was very happy. + +Then, Amy and Tom played with the brush all day long. They had a lot of fun together. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a big dream. She wanted to find love and light in the world. Every day, she would look for them in her house, in her yard, and at the park. + +One day, Lily saw a light in her room. She looked under her bed and found a small, glowing heart. Lily knew that this was love. She picked it up and it made her feel warm and happy. She wanted to share this love with others. + +Lily took the love heart outside and showed it to her friends. As they touched the heart, they felt the love and light too. They all played together, laughing and smiling. The love and light made everyone happy, and Lily's dream came true. +Once upon a time, in a small house, lived a little boy named Tim and his dog, Max. They loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Tim's mom told him to be careful when playing with Max. She made Tim promise to stay close to the house and not go too far away. Tim said, "Yes, mom, I promise." + +Tim and Max went outside to play. They ran and jumped in the grass. But soon, Max saw a butterfly and started to chase it. Tim knew he made a promise to his mom, so he told Max to remain near the house. Max listened and stopped chasing the butterfly. + +They continued to play near the house, being careful not to break Tim's promise to his mom. Tim and Max had lots of fun and stayed safe. When it was time to go inside, Tim's mom was happy that he kept his promise. She gave Tim and Max a big hug and a yummy treat. +Once upon a time, there was a famous crocodile. He lived in a big river. All the animals knew him. They were scared of him because he was very big and strong. + +One day, a little bird flew to the crocodile. The bird said, "Hello, Mr. Crocodile. Can you allow me to sit on your back?" The crocodile said, "Yes, little bird, you can sit on my back." So the bird sat on the crocodile's back. + +They became friends. They played together every day. But one day, the crocodile was very hungry. He thought about eating the little bird. When the bird sat on his back, the crocodile opened his big mouth and ate the bird. The other animals saw this and were very sad. + +The moral of the story is: be careful who you trust. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Amy had a modest party. She invited all her friends to come and play. At the party, there was a cute pony named Daisy. Daisy had a pink tail and loved to run around. + +Amy and her friends clapped and said, "Yay! We love Daisy!" Daisy liked the clapping and danced for them. The children laughed and clapped more. They took turns riding on Daisy's back. + +At the end of the party, Amy said, "Thank you, Daisy, for making our party fun!" Daisy neighed happily. All the children hugged Daisy and clapped one more time. They knew that Daisy was the best pony ever. +One day, a little girl named Sue wanted to bake a cake. She went to the kitchen and put all the things she needed on the table. Sue was very happy to bake her first cake. + +Sue's house had an old wall in the backyard. The old wall was not strong, and it could fall down. While Sue was baking, the wind started to blow very hard. The old wall began to shake and looked like it would fall. + +Sue's big brother, Tom, saw the wall shaking. He ran to the old wall and pushed it with all his strength. Tom did not want the wall to fall on Sue's cake. He pushed and pushed until the wind stopped. Sue's cake was safe, and the old wall did not fall. Sue and Tom were very happy, and they ate the cake together. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was a happy dog, but he had one ugly heel. Max didn't care about his ugly heel, he just wanted to play and have fun. + +One day, Max met a kind cat named Lucy. Lucy saw Max's ugly heel and felt sad for him. She told Max, "You should pray for your heel to get better." Max didn't know how to pray, so Lucy showed him. + +Max and Lucy prayed together every day. Soon, Max's ugly heel started to look better. Max was very happy and thankful for his new friend, Lucy. They played and had fun together, and Max's heel was not ugly anymore. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Amy went to a store with her mom. They wanted to order a mystery box. Amy was very excited. She couldn't wait to see what was inside the mystery box. She asked her mom, "Can we order the mystery box now, please?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, let's order it!" They ordered the mystery box and went home. Amy was so happy. She couldn't wait for the mystery box to come. + +A few days later, the mystery box came. Amy and her mom opened it. Inside, they found a toy cat. But the toy cat looked angry. Amy was a little scared of the angry cat. She said, "Mom, why is the cat angry?" + +Her mom looked at the angry cat and said, "Maybe the cat is angry because it was in the box for so long. Let's play with it and make it happy!" Amy and her mom played with the angry cat toy. Soon, the cat didn't look angry anymore. Amy was happy, and she loved her new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was bald and loved to play outside. One day, he saw a big monster in the woods. The monster was green and had big teeth. Tim was scared. + +Tim ran home to his mom and said, "Mom, I saw a monster in the woods!" His mom hugged him and said, "Don't be scared, Tim. We will pray for the monster to go away." + +That night, Tim and his mom prayed together. They asked for the monster to leave the woods and not scare Tim anymore. The next day, Tim went back to the woods to play. + +To his surprise, the monster was still there. But this time, the monster was sad. Tim asked the monster, "Why are you sad?" The monster said, "I am sad because I have no friends. Everyone is scared of me." + +Tim felt bad for the monster. He said, "I will be your friend." They played together and had lots of fun. From that day on, Tim and the monster were the best of friends, and Tim was not scared anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bird named Bob. Bob lived in a big tree. One day, Bob found an egg. The egg was very special. Bob wanted to take care of the egg. + +Bob tried to keep the egg warm. He put it in his nest. He tried to sit on the egg. But the egg was too big. Bob did not succeed. He was sad. He needed help. + +Bob asked his friends for help. They all tried to keep the egg warm. They took turns sitting on the egg. They all worked together. One day, the egg started to crack. A baby bird came out of the egg. Bob and his friends succeeded. They were all very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was going to take an exam at school. He felt scared because he thought he was slow. Tim did not want to be the last one to finish the exam. + +One day, Tim decided to ask his teacher for help. The teacher told him that it was okay to be slow. She said that it was better to take time and do things right than to rush and make mistakes. Tim felt better after talking to his teacher. + +On the day of the exam, Tim took his time and did his best. He did not worry about being slow. When the exam was over, Tim was happy because he did well. The other kids learned from Tim that it was good to take their time too. The moral of the story is that it's okay to be slow, as long as you try your best. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to dress up in fancy clothes and have tea parties with her toys. One day, she decided to have a special meal with her friends, the teddy bear, the doll, and the bunny. + +Lily set up a table with plates and cups. She put on her fancy dress and said, "Please, teddy bear, doll, and bunny, come to my meal." They all sat down at the table, and Lily served pretend food to her friends. + +While they were eating, Lily's mom came into the room. She saw how well Lily shared her meal with her friends. "Lily," said her mom, "you are very good at sharing. Please remember to always share with your friends." + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, Mommy, I will always share with my friends." + +The moral of the story is to always share with your friends and be kind to them. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his silver ball. He would run and jump, and his friends would laugh and clap. + +One day, Spot and his friends went to play near the big tree. Spot was very happy, but then he saw a big cat. The cat wanted to take Spot's silver ball. Spot did not want to give his ball to the cat. They both started to pull the ball, but the cat was very strong. + +Spot began to suffer because he was sad and tired. His friends saw this and they all came to help. They all pulled the ball together. The cat saw that they were strong and gave up. Spot and his friends won, and they all played with the silver ball again. They were very happy and cheered, and Spot learned that friends can help when you suffer. +One day, a boy named Tim went on a trip with his mom and dad. They went to a peaceful park with lots of trees and flowers. Tim was very happy to be outside with his family. + +While they were at the park, Tim saw a big, red ball. He asked his mom, "Can I play with the ball?" His mom said, "Yes, let's play together!" So, Tim, his mom, and his dad played with the ball. They had lots of fun. + +After playing, they sat down for a picnic. Tim's mom gave him a yummy sandwich and some fruit. They all enjoyed their food and the peaceful day at the park. Tim loved the trip and was very happy to spend time with his mom and dad. +Once upon a time, there was a little dragon. He lived in a big cave with his mom and dad. The little dragon loved to play with his friends, but sometimes he wanted to play when they were not available. + +One day, the little dragon insisted, "Mom, I want to play with my friends now!" His mom said, "Wait, they are not here. Let's play later when they come." But the little dragon did not want to wait. + +The little dragon went outside and saw a big rock. He thought it looked like fun. He played with the rock and it fell on his foot. "Ouch!" he cried. His mom came and helped him. She said, "Next time, wait for your friends. It is safer to play with them." The little dragon learned to be patient and wait for his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty kitten named Lucy. She lived in a small house with her best friend, a little girl named Lily. They loved to play together all day long. + +One day, Lucy saw a big cake on the table. She wanted to eat it, but Lily said, "No, Lucy! That cake is for my mom's birthday. We must wait for her." Lucy sighed and agreed to wait. + +Later, when Lily's mom came home, they all enjoyed the cake together. Lucy was happy she waited, and she learned that it's important to be patient and listen to our friends. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy cat named Kitty. Kitty loved her red scarf. She wore it every day. But one day, her scarf got a big hole in it. Kitty was very sad. + +Kitty's friend, Doggy, saw her sad face. Doggy wanted to help Kitty. He knew how to repair things. So, Doggy took the scarf and fixed the hole. Kitty was very happy to see her scarf like new again. + +From that day on, Kitty and Doggy became best friends. They learned that helping each other made them both happy. The moral of the story is: when you help others, you make friends and feel good too. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to a large shop with her mom. They wanted to buy food for their family. Lily liked to help her mom find things in the shop. + +In the shop, Lily saw many things she could recognize. She saw apples, bananas, and bread. She also saw a dessert that she liked. It was a big, yummy cake. Lily asked her mom if they could buy the dessert for everyone to share. + +Her mom said yes, and they took the large dessert home. Lily and her family ate the yummy cake after dinner. They were all very happy and Lily felt proud that she could help her mom at the shop. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his favorite toy, a red ball. He would chew on it all day long. Spot and his best friend, a little boy named Tim, would play fetch with the red ball in the park. + +One sunny day, Tim and Spot went to the park to play. Tim threw the ball, and Spot ran to catch it. But when Spot found the ball, he also found a match lying on the ground. Spot picked up both the ball and the match in his mouth and brought them back to Tim. + +Tim saw the match and knew it was not safe for Spot to chew on. He took the match away and said, "Good job, Spot! You are a loyal friend for bringing this to me." Tim threw the red ball again, and Spot happily chased after it. From that day on, they continued to have fun playing in the park, and Spot knew he was a loyal friend to Tim. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tim. He loved to play outside with his friends. One sunny day, he was running in the park when he tripped and fell on his knee. It hurt a lot, but he was brave and did not cry. + +Tim's friend, Lily, came over to help him. She said, "Oh no, Tim! You fell and hurt your knee. Let's find your mom to help you." They looked around, but they could not see Tim's mom. They were lost. + +Tim and Lily walked around the park, looking for Tim's mom. They asked a nice man, "Have you seen our mom?" The man said, "I saw a lady over there by the big tree." Tim and Lily went to the big tree and found Tim's mom. She hugged them and helped Tim with his hurt knee. They were happy to be together again. +Once upon a time, there was a big wardrobe in a small room. The wardrobe was full of pretty clothes. A little girl named Amy loved to play dress-up with the clothes in the wardrobe. + +One cold day, Amy heard a strange noise coming from the wardrobe. She was curious and wanted to find out what it was. She opened the door and saw a small, cold, and shivering cat inside. Amy felt sorry for the cold cat and wanted to help. + +Amy decided to poke the cat gently to see if it was okay. The cat looked up at her and meowed. Amy knew what to do. She took a warm blanket from the wardrobe and wrapped it around the cold cat. The cat was happy and warm now. They became best friends and played dress-up together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big flag with lots of colors. He liked to march around his house with the flag. One day, Tim wanted to march with his flag outside. + +Tim asked his mom, "Can I go outside and march with my flag?" His mom said, "Yes, Tim. But you must stay safe and play in the yard." + +So, Tim went outside with his flag. He marched around the yard, waving his flag high. He felt happy and safe. His dog, Spot, came to play with him. Spot ran around Tim as he marched. + +Tim's mom watched them from the window, smiling. She was glad Tim was having fun and staying safe. Tim and Spot played until the sun went down. Then, they went inside to rest. Tim knew he could march with his flag again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little dog named Spot. Spot loved to eat jelly. One day, he found a big jar of jelly on the kitchen table. He wanted to eat it all, but he was too small to reach the table. + +Spot had a friend named Kitty. Kitty was good at jumping. Spot asked Kitty to help him get the jelly. Kitty jumped onto the table and pushed the jar down for Spot. They were both happy and started to eat the jelly. + +After a while, Spot's tummy hurt. He ate too much jelly. Spot began to complain. Kitty told Spot not to eat so much next time. They both learned a lesson and decided to share their treats with each other. From that day on, Spot and Kitty enjoyed their jelly together without any more complaints. +Once upon a time, there was a little kitten named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play and touch everything with her tiny paws. One day, she saw a spicy red pepper on the table. + +Fluffy was very curious about the spicy red pepper. She wanted to touch it and play with it. But her mommy cat said, "No, Fluffy, don't touch the spicy red pepper. It might hurt you." + +Fluffy didn't listen to her mommy cat. She jumped on the table and touched the spicy red pepper. Suddenly, her paw started to feel hot and it hurt a lot. Fluffy cried and ran to her mommy cat for help. + +Mommy cat licked Fluffy's paw and made it feel better. Fluffy learned her lesson and promised to listen to her mommy cat from now on. They both cuddled and played together, and Fluffy never touched a spicy red pepper again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy dog that he loved very much. The toy dog was clean and had a pretty pattern on it. Tim took his toy dog everywhere he went. + +One day, Tim and his toy dog went to play in the park. They played on the swings and the slide. Then, Tim saw a big tree with lots of leaves. He wanted to shake the tree to see the leaves fall down. So, he put his toy dog on the ground and shook the tree. The leaves fell down like rain, and Tim was happy. + +But when Tim picked up his toy dog, it was not clean anymore. The pretty pattern was covered in dirt. Tim was sad. He took his toy dog home and asked his mom to help him clean it. His mom said, "Next time, be careful where you put your things, so they stay clean and pretty." Tim learned that taking care of his things was important. From that day on, he always made sure to keep his toy dog clean and safe. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was deaf, but he was very happy. He liked to play with his ball and run in the park. + +One hot day, Max was playing with his ball in the park. A big dog named Sam came to the park too. Sam wanted to have Max's ball. Max did not want to give his ball to Sam. They both wanted the ball, and this made them sad. + +Max's friend, a little girl named Lily, saw the two dogs. She wanted to help them. Lily found another ball and gave it to Sam. Now Max and Sam both had a ball to play with. They were happy and became good friends. They played together in the park every day. +One day, a little girl named Mia found a small, dirty teddy bear. The teddy bear had a big stitch on its tummy. Mia wanted to help the teddy bear. + +Mia took the teddy bear to her mom. She said, "Mom, can we wash the teddy bear? It is dirty." Her mom said, "Yes, we can wash it. But first, we need soap and water." + +Mia and her mom washed the teddy bear. They scrubbed it with soap and water. The teddy bear became clean and soft. But the big stitch on its tummy was still there. Mia felt frustrated. She wanted the teddy bear to be perfect. + +Mia's mom saw that she was frustrated. She said, "Mia, don't be sad. The stitch makes the teddy bear special. It shows that someone loved it before." Mia smiled and hugged the teddy bear. She was happy to have a new friend with a special stitch. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved to mix things. One day, he decided to mix all the colors he could find in his paint box. + +Tom mixed red and blue, and he got purple. He mixed yellow and blue, and he got green. He mixed all the colors and got a big brown puddle. Tom was very happy and felt successful. + +Tom's mom came into the room and saw his colorful mess. She said, "Wow, Tom! You mixed so many colors!" Tom smiled and said, "Yes, Mom! I am a successful mixer!" They both laughed and cleaned up the mess together, and Tom went on to mix more colors another day. +One day, a good dog named Max found a radio. He liked to listen to it and dance. Max wanted to serve his friends by sharing the radio with them. He took the radio to the park to play with his friends. + +At the park, Max met a big cat named Tom. Tom wanted the radio all for himself. Max did not want to give the radio just to Tom. They both wanted the radio, and they did not know what to do. + +Max had an idea. They could take turns with the radio. Max would serve Tom and let him play with the radio first. Then, Max would get a turn. Tom liked the idea, and they both played with the radio. They danced and had fun together. In the end, Max and Tom became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very tired from playing outside all day. + +Lily's mom said, "It's time to go inside now. Let's put on your coat." + +Lily replied, "I'm too tired to put on my coat. Can you help me?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, I'll wrap you up nice and warm." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy. You're the best." And they went inside to rest. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toy cars. One day, he wanted to load his toy cars into his toy truck to take them on an adventure. + +Timmy's mom came into the room and asked him what he was doing. "I'm loading my cars into my truck," Timmy said. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a loud noise. He looked at the clock on the wall and saw that it was time for his nap. "Sorry, Mom," Timmy said. "I forgot it was nap time." + +Timmy's mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Timmy. You can play with your cars after your nap." Timmy climbed into bed and fell asleep, dreaming of all the adventures he would have with his toy cars and truck. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park and met a boy named Jack. Jack was playing with his shield when Lily approached him. + +"Hi Jack, what are you doing?" asked Lily. + +"I'm playing with my shield. Wanna play with me?" replied Jack. + +Lily raised her hand and said, "Yes, please!" + +They played together for a while, running around the park and using their shields to protect themselves from imaginary monsters. When they got tired, they sat down and talked. + +"You're very clever, Lily," said Jack. + +"Thank you, Jack. You're very good at using your shield," replied Lily. + +They smiled at each other and became good friends. From that day on, they played together every time they went to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends saw a big, dark cloud in the sky. They knew it was going to rain soon, so they rushed to get home. + +As they were walking, Lily's clever friend Emma said, "I have an idea! Let's build a fort to hide from the storm." They quickly gathered sticks and leaves to make their fort. + +Just as they finished building, the storm came rushing in. The wind was so strong, it knocked down their fort. Lily and her friends were scared, but they remembered Emma's clever idea. They huddled together and waited for the storm to pass. + +After the storm, Lily and her friends saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. They were happy they were safe and proud of their clever idea. From that day on, they always looked for ways to be clever and stay safe during storms. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy gave her a task to clean up her toys. But Lily didn't want to do it, so she ran away to play outside. It started to rain, and Lily got all wet. She went back inside and saw her toys were still a mess. + +Lily's big brother, Jack, saw her sad face and decided to help her. He started to tease her, saying "You're too little to clean up your toys!" But then he saw how sad she was and decided to help her instead. Together, they cleaned up all of the toys and Lily was very happy. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes tasks can be hard, but it's always better to try and do them instead of running away. And it's never nice to tease someone, even if you're just playing around. +Once upon a time, there was a big bird called an ostrich. The ostrich had long legs and a big body. One day, the ostrich saw a light in the sky. The light was very bright and it made the ostrich curious. The ostrich wanted to know what the light was, so he asked his friend, a little bird. The little bird flew up to the sky to see what the light was and came back to tell the ostrich that it was just the sun. The ostrich was happy to know what the light was and went on his way. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a silly cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to play in the street with his friends. One day, Mittens found a shiny ball in the street. He played with it all day long and forgot to go home. + +When Mittens finally went home, his owner was very mad. She said, "Mittens, you are a silly cat! You spoiled your dinner and made me worry." Mittens felt sad and promised to be more careful next time. + +The next day, Mittens went back to playing in the street with his friends. They found a toy truck and played with it for hours. Mittens remembered what happened the day before and made sure to go home on time. His owner was happy and gave him a treat. Mittens was happy too and knew he had learned an important lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to snuggle in her cozy blanket at night. One night, Lily couldn't sleep because her blanket was too hot. She decided to fold it neatly and put it away. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise outside. She peeked out the window and saw a big, scary monster. She tried to be quiet, but the monster heard her. It came into her room and scared her so much that she couldn't move. + +Lily wished she had her blanket to hide under, but it was too late. The monster took her away and she never saw her blanket again. From that day on, Lily learned to always be quiet and careful, especially at night. +Once upon a time, there was a patient dog named Max. Max loved to play fetch with his owner, but one day he lost his ball in the woods. Max searched and searched, but he couldn't find it. He started to feel sad and stupid for losing his ball. + +But then, Max realized something. He remembered that he had another ball at home! Max ran back to his house and found his other ball. He was so happy and excited to play again. + +From that day on, Max learned to be patient and not feel stupid when things didn't go as planned. He knew he could always find a solution if he thought hard enough. And he continued to play fetch with his owner every day. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Benny. Benny was hopping around in the forest when he saw a big, scary bear. The bear looked angry and Benny knew he was in danger. Benny tried to run away, but the bear was too fast. Benny was so scared that he started to cry. + +Suddenly, a charming prince appeared out of nowhere. He saw that Benny was in trouble and decided to save him. The prince bravely fought the bear and scared him away. Benny was so happy that he hugged the prince and thanked him for saving him from the threat. + +From that day on, Benny and the prince became best friends. They went on many adventures together and had lots of fun. Benny was grateful to have such a charming friend who was always there to save him from any danger. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went on a picnic with her mommy and daddy. They brought yummy sandwiches and sweet fruit to eat. Lily felt very happy to be outside with her family. + +As they ate, a kind man walked by and offered them some cookies. "Thank you, sir! You are very generous," said Lily's mommy. The man smiled and walked away. + +After they finished eating, Lily's daddy asked her, "How do you feel, Lily?" "I feel full and happy," she replied. They all laughed and played games together, feeling grateful for their wonderful picnic. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, fluffy cat named Mittens. One day, Lily and Mittens were playing hide-and-seek. Mittens found a good hiding spot under the bed. Lily looked all around, but she couldn't find Mittens. + +Suddenly, Mittens winked at Lily from under the bed. Lily saw Mittens' eyes peeking out from his hiding spot. She giggled and crawled under the bed to give him a big hug. + +After they finished playing, Lily's mom came in to clean the room. She had to separate all the toys and put them away in their proper places. She found Mittens' toy mouse hidden behind the dresser and put it back in his toy box. Mittens was happy to have his toy back and snuggled up with Lily for a nap. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a unique teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. While playing, Lily fell and hurt her shoulder. Her friends wanted to help, but they didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a kind lady happened to be walking by and saw Lily crying. She came over and asked what happened. Lily told her about her hurt shoulder. The lady knew just what to do and helped Lily feel better. + +Afterward, Lily and her friends thanked the lady for her help. The lady smiled and said, "Always remember to help others when they need it. It's important to be kind and caring." From that day on, Lily made sure to help others whenever she could, just like the kind lady had helped her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and paint pictures of the pretty landscape she saw outside her window. One day, Lily's mom took her to a big art show. Lily saw all the beautiful paintings and wanted to be successful like the artists there. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mommy, how do I start to be a successful artist like them?" Her mom smiled and said, "You can start by practicing every day and never giving up on your dreams." Lily felt happy and excited to start practicing more. + +When they got home, Lily grabbed her paintbrush and started to paint. She painted the landscape she saw outside her window and felt proud of her work. She showed her mom and her mom said, "Wow, Lily! Your painting is so beautiful!" Lily smiled and felt happy that she started to follow her dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and read her magazines. One day, Lily's mommy was making a cake and asked Lily to help. + +"Can you mix the eggs and sugar together, Lily?" asked mommy. + +"Yes, I can!" said Lily excitedly. She grabbed the bowl and mixed the ingredients with a spoon. + +Suddenly, Lily's mommy looked troubled. "Oh no, we don't have any milk!" she said. + +"Don't worry, mommy. I'll go get some from the store," said Lily. She put on her shoes and went to the store. + +When Lily came back with the milk, her mommy was so happy. "Thank you, Lily! You're such a good helper," she said. Lily smiled and went back to reading her magazine. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy loved playing baseball. He had a special baseball bat and ball that he used every day. One day, while playing, his ball disappeared! He looked everywhere but it was nowhere to be found. + +Timmy was sad because he loved his baseball. He asked his friends if they had seen it, but no one had. Suddenly, an ordinary-looking man appeared and asked Timmy what was wrong. Timmy explained that his baseball was missing. + +The man asked Timmy to describe his ball, and Timmy told him it was small and white with red stitches. The man said he had seen a ball like that earlier and took Timmy to a nearby field. There, they found Timmy's baseball! Timmy was so happy and thanked the man. The conflict was resolved and Timmy could continue playing with his favorite baseball. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One Wednesday, it started to rain and Lily felt miserable. She didn't want to play outside in the rain, but her friends didn't mind. + +Lily's mom told her that it was okay to stay inside and play games or read books. Lily thought that sounded like a good idea. She played with her toys and read some books. + +Later that day, the rain stopped and the sun came out. Lily's friends came over and asked her to play. Lily was happy to see them, and she didn't mind that it was still wet outside. They played together and had lots of fun. + +From that day on, Lily learned that even on a miserable Wednesday, there are still lots of things to do and have fun with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who had a charming pet dog named Max. Lily loved Max very much and would always wave at him when she came home from school. Max would wag his tail and bark happily. + +One day, Lily saw a little bird outside her window. She wanted to play with the bird, but Max barked and scared the bird away. Lily felt sad and told Max that he shouldn't scare the bird because it was a living thing too. + +Max felt bad and understood what Lily was saying. From then on, whenever Lily saw a bird, Max would stay quiet and let the bird play. Lily was happy that Max had learned to be kind to all living things, and they continued to wave at each other every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the sun. She would run and jump and laugh all morning until noon. + +One day, Lily went on a big spinning ride at the park. It made her feel dizzy, but she still enjoyed it! After the ride, she sat down to rest and eat her lunch. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a butterfly fluttering by. She got up and followed it until she found a beautiful flower garden. She enjoyed looking at all the pretty colors and smelling the sweet smells. + +Lily was so happy and tired from her adventure that she took a nap right there in the garden until the sun went down. From that day on, she visited the garden every noon to enjoy the flowers and the butterflies. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to talk to her friends and family. One day, Lily's mom gave her a treat for being good. It was a yummy chocolate cookie! But Lily accidentally dropped it on the ground and it got dirty. She was sad, but her mom said they could wash it off and it would be clean again. So they washed the cookie and Lily got to enjoy her treat. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside and explore. One day, he found a cactus in his backyard. It looked different from all the other plants he had seen before. + +Timmy's mom came outside and asked, "What are you doing, Timmy?" + +"I found a cactus! It looks different!" Timmy exclaimed. + +His mom said, "Be careful, cacti have prickly needles. Don't touch it." + +Timmy nodded and said, "Okay, Mom. Can we feed it water?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Sure, we can give it some water. Let's go get a watering can." + +So, Timmy and his mom went inside to get a watering can and fed the cactus some water. From that day on, Timmy made sure to take care of the different looking cactus in his backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a village. She loved to draw and paint pictures. One day, she drew a beautiful picture of her village. She was so proud of her original picture that she wanted to show it to everyone. + +Lily went to her friend, Timmy, and showed him her picture. Timmy accidentally spilled juice on the picture and it got ruined. Lily was sad and asked Timmy if he could fix it. Timmy said he couldn't fix it and ran away. + +Lily went home crying and showed her mom the ruined picture. Her mom tried to fix it but it was too late. Lily was so upset that she tore the picture into pieces. She never wanted to draw again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play games, especially hide-and-seek. One day, Timmy discovered a new game called "Treasure Hunt". His mom told him that he had to find a hidden treasure in the backyard. + +Timmy was very excited and started looking for the treasure. He searched everywhere, behind the trees and under the bushes. Suddenly, he found a shiny box. He opened it and found some tasty candies inside. He was so happy and ran to his mom to show her what he had discovered. + +But when he got to his mom, she told him that the candies were not for him. They were for his little sister's birthday party. Timmy was very sad and started to cry. His mom explained to him that he should not take things that do not belong to him. Timmy learned his lesson and promised to never do it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy cube that she loved to play with every day. One day, Lily's little brother, Max, wanted to play with the cube too. But Lily didn't want to share her toy. + +"Please, Lily, can I play with your cube?" Max asked. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily replied. + +Max felt sad and went to hide under the table. Lily noticed that the cube looked different. It was empty! She realized that she didn't need the cube to have fun. She went to Max and said, "Let's play together!" + +Max was happy and they played together all day. They even found the cube and played with it together. From that day on, Lily learned that sharing was fun and her brother was her best friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big, tall giraffe named Jerry. Jerry loved to eat leaves from the tall trees in the forest. One day, Jerry was walking through the forest when he saw a little mouse stuck in a trap. The mouse was crying and asking for help. + +Jerry felt sad for the mouse and wanted to help him. But he didn't know what to do. He thought for a while and then he remembered that he had a cane that he could use to break the trap. He had to choose between eating leaves or saving the mouse. Jerry chose to save the mouse and used his cane to break the trap. The mouse was very happy and thanked Jerry for his help. From that day on, Jerry felt proud of himself for making the right choice. +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 an ugly treasure box. It was dirty and dusty. + +Lily decided to take the treasure box home and clean it. She got a cloth and some water and began to polish the box until it shone like new. When she opened the box, she found some beautiful shiny stones inside. + +Lily was so happy to have found such a special treasure. She put the stones in her pocket and ran back to the park to show her friends. They were amazed at how pretty the stones were and they all decided to go on a treasure hunt together. From that day on, Lily and her friends went on many treasure hunts and found many beautiful things to polish and treasure forever. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved the ocean and he loved sharks. He always talked about how great they were and how he wanted to see one up close. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him to the beach. While they were swimming, Timmy saw a great big shark in the water. He was so excited! + +But then, a man came up to Timmy's mom and offered to buy her a drink. She left Timmy alone in the water for just a minute. In that minute, the shark attacked Timmy and he didn't make it. + +Timmy's mom was so sad and wished she had never left him alone. She learned that it's important to always keep an eye on your loved ones, especially when there are dangerous things around like sharks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she had too many. So, her mom told her to put some of them in the attic. Lily didn't know what an attic was, but her mom showed her. It was a small room at the top of the house where they kept old things. + +Lily climbed up the ladder and put some of her toys in the attic. She saw a big chair and decided to sit in it. It was very comfy! Then, her mom called her for dinner. They had spaghetti and meatballs, which was Lily's favorite. She said, "Mmm, this is yummy!" and ate it all up. After dinner, Lily went to bed and dreamed about the fun she would have playing with her toys in the attic. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily's mom gave her a new toy. It was a big, red ball. + +Lily was very happy and started playing with the ball. She threw it up in the air and caught it. But then, her little brother came and wanted to play too. He took the ball and ran away. + +Lily got very upset and cried. Her mom came and asked her what was wrong. "My brother took my ball," Lily said. "I want it back." + +Her mom told her to go look for her brother and ask him nicely to give the ball back. Lily went to find her brother and finally recognized him playing with her ball. She asked him nicely to turn the ball back to her. Her brother gave the ball back and Lily was happy again. "Thank you, brother. You're perfect," she said. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very restless and could not sit still for long. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to count the taps in the bathroom. Timmy started counting and he realized that there were ten taps in the bathroom. + +Timmy's mom was happy and said, "Good job, Timmy! You counted all the taps correctly." Timmy was proud of himself and felt happy that he could do something right. + +From that day on, whenever Timmy felt restless, his mom would ask him to count something. Timmy learned that counting could help him focus and calm down. He also learned that it's important to listen to his mom and try his best. + +The moral of the story is that counting can help us focus and calm down when we feel restless. We should always try our best and listen to our parents. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, while they were playing, they saw an alligator in the pond. It was big and green and had sharp teeth. + +Lily and her friends were scared of the alligator, so they decided to stay away from the pond. But Lily couldn't stop thinking about the alligator. She wondered where it came from and why it was in the pond. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her messy room. Lily didn't want to do it, but she knew she had to. While she was cleaning, she thought about the alligator again. She wondered if the alligator had a messy room too. But then she realized that alligators don't live in houses like people do. They live in the water! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat popcorn while watching her favorite movies. One day, she went to the store with her mom and saw a toy camera. She asked her mom if she could have it, and her mom said yes. + +Lily went home and started to record herself eating popcorn. She was having so much fun! Suddenly, her little brother came in and asked if he could have some popcorn too. Lily said yes and shared her popcorn with him. + +After they finished eating, Lily's mom came in and said, "You two are so lucky to have each other." Lily smiled and said, "I'm going to record this moment so we can watch it later!" And so, Lily recorded the moment of her and her brother sharing popcorn, and they watched it over and over again, feeling grateful for each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, she looked up at the sky and saw a bright star. She gazed at it for a long time, wondering where it came from. She asked her mom, but her mom didn't know either. + +Lily wanted to know more about the unknown star, so she decided to do some research. She went to the library and read books about stars. She learned that stars are big balls of fire in the sky and that they are very far away from Earth. + +From this experience, Lily learned that it's important to be curious and to always seek knowledge. She also learned that there are many things in the world that are unknown, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't try to learn more about them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to festivals with her family. One day, she saw a cute puppy at the festival. + +"Can I pet the puppy?" Lily asked her mom. + +"Sure, but be gentle," her mom replied. + +Lily slowly approached the puppy and gently petted it. Suddenly, the puppy's owner entered the scene. + +"Hi there! Do you like my puppy?" the owner asked. + +"Yes, he's so cute!" Lily exclaimed. + +"I'm glad you like him. Would you like to hold him?" the owner asked. + +Lily's eyes widened with excitement. "Yes, please!" she replied. + +Lily held the puppy and smiled from ear to ear. She was so happy to have entered the festival and met the cute puppy and its owner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat cookies. One day, her mommy went to the store to get some coffee. When she came back, Lily wanted to help her mommy. So, her mommy let her load the coffee into the cupboard. + +Lily's big sister, Emily, was jealous that Lily got to help mommy. Emily wanted to help too, but she was too busy playing with her phone. Emily decided to take Lily's toys away to make her feel bad. + +Lily was sad and cried a lot because she loved her toys. Emily didn't care and kept playing with her phone. When their mommy came back, she saw what happened and was very angry at Emily. Emily felt bad and said sorry, but it was too late. Lily was still sad and didn't want to play anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy found a figure that looked unusual. It was not like his other toys. Timmy picked it up and looked at it closely. He did not know what it was or where it came from. Timmy's mom saw him holding the figure and asked him where he got it. Timmy just shrugged his shoulders and said he didn't know. Timmy's mom thought it was strange but didn't worry too much about it. Timmy continued to play with his toys, including the unusual figure, and had a fun day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big monster. The monster was slow and moved very slowly. One day, the monster went to the river to swim. The monster loved to swim in the river. The water was cool and refreshing. The monster swam and swam until it was time to go home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat candy. But Lily didn't like to clean up after herself. She would leave her toys all over the floor and throw her candy wrappers in the bin, even if it was already full. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys and take out the bin. But Lily didn't want to. She wanted to keep playing with her toys and eat more candy. So, she ignored her mom's request. + +The next day, Lily woke up and couldn't find her favorite toy. She looked everywhere but it was nowhere to be found. She realized that she had left it on the floor and her mom had thrown it in the bin. Lily felt sad and missed her toy. She learned that it's important to clean up after yourself and not make a mess. That way, you won't lose anything important or miss anything large. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play games on her computer. One day, Lily was playing a game when suddenly the computer stopped working. She tried to fix it, but she couldn't. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't play her games anymore. She wished she was lucky enough to have a new computer. + +The next day, Lily's dad surprised her with a new computer. She was so happy and grateful. She knew that her old computer had to end so that she could have a new one. Now, Lily could play her games again and she felt very lucky to have such a kind dad. +One day, a small boy named Timmy was sitting on his couch. He was watching his favorite cartoon on TV. Suddenly, he started to complain to his mom that he was hungry. "Mommy, I'm hungry. Can I have a snack?" he said. + +His mom smiled and said, "Sure, Timmy. What would you like to eat?" + +Timmy thought for a moment and said, "I want a small bag of chips, please." + +His mom got him a bag of chips and Timmy happily munched on them while watching his cartoon. After a while, he started to complain again. "Mommy, I'm bored. Can we play a game?" + +His mom nodded and they played a fun game together. Timmy was happy and forgot all about complaining. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with blocks. She had many different kinds of blocks, some were big and some were small. But her favorite blocks were the ones that were flexible. They could bend and twist in many different ways. + +One day, Lily wanted to build a big tower with her blocks. But she couldn't reach the top because she was too small. So, she asked her big brother to help her. He got the blocks from the shelf and gave them to her. Lily started to build the tower higher and higher. She was so happy that she could get to the top with her brother's help. + +Finally, the tower was finished and it was very tall. Lily was so proud of herself and her brother. She hugged him and said, "Thank you for helping me get the blocks. I couldn't have done it without you!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with dough and make funny shapes. One day, she went to the store with her mom and saw a weird toy in the window. It was a robot that could display different colors on its belly. + +Lily asked her mom if she could have the robot, but her mom said no. Lily was sad, but she remembered the dough in her pocket. She decided to make her own robot out of dough. She rolled and shaped the dough until it looked just like the robot in the store window. + +Lily was so proud of her creation that she displayed it on the kitchen table for everyone to see. Her mom was impressed and told Lily that she was a very talented artist. From that day on, Lily realized that she didn't need to buy toys to have fun - she could make her own! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a blue bird flying in the sky. She ran after it and the bird landed on a tree branch. + +"Hello, little birdie!" Lily said. "What is your name?" + +"My name is Blue," the bird replied. + +Lily had a question for Blue. "Do you want to be friends with me?" + +"Yes, I would love to be your friend," Blue said happily. + +From that day on, Lily and Blue played together every day. They would meet in the park and have fun together. They were the best of friends and always had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cereal every morning for breakfast. One day, she woke up and went to the kitchen to get her cereal. But when she opened the cupboard, she saw that there was no cereal left! + +Lily was sad because she really wanted to eat cereal. She asked her mom to buy more cereal, but her mom said they couldn't go to the store until later. Lily didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, her little brother pointed to a box of cereal on the top shelf. Lily couldn't reach it, but her brother could! He got the cereal down for her and she was so happy. She poured herself a big bowl of the delicious cereal and ate it all up. From then on, Lily always checked the top shelf for cereal. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike around the park. One day, she saw a boy with a colorful crayon drawing on the sidewalk. + +"Wow! That's pretty!" said Lily. + +"Thanks," said the boy. "Do you want to draw too?" + +"Yes!" said Lily, excitedly. But when she reached for the crayon, the boy pulled it away. + +"No! This is my crayon!" he said. + +Lily felt sad. She didn't want to fight, so she rode away on her bike. But then she had an idea. She went home and got her own colorful crayons. She came back to the park and shared them with the boy. They drew together and had fun. From that day on, they were friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was flying in the sky, looking for some food to eat. Suddenly, it saw a big tree with lots of fruits on it. The bird got very excited and started to fly towards the tree. + +But when it got closer, it saw that there was a big, scary cat sleeping under the tree. The bird got very scared and didn't know what to do. It thought and thought, and then it had an idea. It decided to dive down and grab a fruit from the tree. + +The bird flew down and grabbed a fruit, but as it was flying away, the cat woke up and started to chase it. The bird flew faster and faster, and then it saw a rainbow in the sky. It flew towards the rainbow and suddenly, the cat stopped chasing it. The bird felt very relieved and happy that it had escaped from the cat. It continued to fly until it found a safe place to eat its fruit. But when it got there, it saw that the fruit was empty inside! The little bird felt sad, but it was still happy that it had escaped from the cat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she was digging in her garden when she saw a little mole. "Hello, little mole!" said Lily. "What are you doing here?" + +"I'm looking for food," said the mole. "I'm very hungry." + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I have an idea! I have a useful shovel that we can use to dig for food together." So, Lily and the mole worked together to dig for food and soon they found some tasty carrots. The mole was very happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! You are my best friend." + +From that day on, Lily and the mole played together every day and always used the shovel to find food. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on walks with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went on a walk in the woods. Lily was so excited to see all the trees and flowers. She saw a trail and wanted to follow it. + +As they walked, Lily picked up some rocks and sticks. She was having so much fun that she didn't notice she was dropping them along the way. When they got back to their car, Lily realized she had lost all her treasures. + +Her mommy and daddy explained to her that it's not nice to litter and leave a trail of trash. They taught her to always pick up after herself and keep the environment clean. From that day on, Lily made sure to never drop anything on her walks again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new dress that she loved to wear. One day, she was walking in the park when she saw a butterfly. + +"Wow! Look at that butterfly! It can fly so high!" Lily exclaimed. + +The butterfly landed on a flower and Lily went closer to see it. "Hello, little butterfly. Do you like sugar?" she asked. + +The butterfly didn't answer, but Lily saw that it was eating the sugar from the flower. "Yum! That looks delicious!" she said. + +Suddenly, the butterfly flew away. "Bye-bye, butterfly! Come back soon!" Lily said, waving her hand. She was sad that the butterfly had left, but she was happy that she got to see it up close. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to sing. One day, she went to a talent show with her friends. She was so excited to sing her favorite song on stage. But when it was her turn, she couldn't be heard very well. She felt sad and embarrassed. + +Suddenly, a boy named Timmy came up to her and gave her a microphone. "Here, use this," he said. Lily was surprised and grateful. With the microphone, she could sing louder and clearer. Everyone could hear her beautiful voice. + +After the show, Lily thanked Timmy for his unusual kindness. "I observed how sad you looked, and I wanted to help," Timmy explained. Lily learned that sometimes, people can surprise you with their kindness. She also learned that it's important to observe others and try to help when they need it. +Tom and Mia were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. They had a big pan that they used to make pretend soup. They filled the pan with water and added some toys and spoons. They stirred and tasted their soup and said, "Yum, yum, yum!" + +One day, their mom came home with a new pan. It was shiny and red and had a lid. She said, "Look, kids, this is a special pan for making real soup. It belongs to me, so please don't touch it. It is very hot and can hurt you." + +Tom and Mia were curious about the new pan. They wanted to see what it looked like inside. When their mom was busy in the living room, they sneaked into the kitchen and climbed on a chair. They reached for the lid and tried to lift it. + +But the lid was heavy and hot. It slipped from their hands and fell on the floor with a loud bang. The water in the pan splashed and burned their fingers. They cried out in pain and fear. + +Their mom heard the noise and ran into the kitchen. She saw the mess and the tears. She was angry and scared. She said, "What have you done? I told you not to touch my pan. You could have been seriously hurt. You are very naughty and careless." + +But then she saw their red and swollen fingers. She felt sorry for them. She was compassionate. She said, "Oh, my poor babies. Come here, let me hug you and put some ice on your fingers. I'm sorry I shouted at you. I was just worried about you. I love you very much." + +Tom and Mia hugged their mom and said, "We love you too, mom. We're sorry we touched your pan. We won't do it again. We have our own pan for pretend soup. It belongs to us." +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a tall slide. Sara wants to go on the slide, but Tom is scared. + +"Come on, Tom, it is fun!" Sara says. "You can go with me." + +"No, no, no, it is too high!" Tom says. "I will fall and hurt myself." + +Sara thinks of a way to make Tom brave. She sees a bag of salt on a bench. She takes some salt and puts it in her hand. + +"Look, Tom, I have magic dust!" Sara says. "If you sprinkle some on your head, you will not be scared anymore." + +Tom does not know that Sara is lying. He believes her. He takes some salt and sprinkles it on his head. + +"OK, Sara, I will try the slide," Tom says. + +They climb up the stairs and sit on the slide. Sara holds Tom's hand. They slide down fast and laugh. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Tom says. "The magic dust worked!" + +Sara smiles. She is happy that Tom is happy. She does not tell him that the magic dust is only salt. She thinks that sometimes a little lie can be good. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks. They liked to make towers and bridges and houses. Lily had a lot of red blocks and Ben had a lot of blue blocks. They shared some of their blocks with each other, because they were polite. + +But then Ben saw a yellow block that Lily had. He wanted it very much. He asked Lily, "Can I have the yellow block, please?" + +Lily said, "No, Ben, this is my yellow block. You have many blue blocks. You can use them." + +Ben was angry. He did not like to hear no. He tried to grab the yellow block from Lily's hand. Lily held it tight. She did not want to give it to Ben. + +Ben was very angry. He pinched Lily's arm hard. Lily cried out loud. She dropped the yellow block. Ben took it and ran away. + +Lily was hurt and sad. She told the teacher what Ben did. The teacher was mad at Ben. She made him give back the yellow block to Lily. She also made him say sorry to Lily. But Lily did not want to play with Ben anymore. She did not trust him. + +Ben was sad and lonely. He had the yellow block, but he had no friends. He wished he had been polite to Lily. He looked at the yellow block. It had a zigzag on it. He did not like it anymore. He threw it away. +Lily did not like her tutor. He was always making her repeat words and sounds that she did not know. He said it was good for her, but Lily felt miserable. She wanted to play with her toys and watch cartoons, not sit at a table and look at books. + +One day, her tutor came with a new book. It had pictures of animals and their names. He pointed at a picture of a big cat with stripes and said, "This is a tiger. Can you say tiger?" + +Lily looked at the picture and said, "Tiger." + +"Very good," the tutor said. "Now repeat after me. T-i-g-e-r." + +Lily sighed and said, "T-i-g-e-r." + +The tutor smiled and turned the page. He pointed at a picture of a small bird with a long tail and said, "This is a peacock. Can you say peacock?" + +Lily looked at the picture and said, "Peacock." + +"Very good," the tutor said. "Now repeat after me. P-e-a-c-o-c-k." + +Lily groaned and said, "P-e-a-c-o-c-k." + +The tutor nodded and turned the page. He pointed at a picture of a big fish with a horn and said, "This is a narwhal. Can you say narwhal?" + +Lily looked at the picture and said, "Narwhal." + +"Very good," the tutor said. "Now repeat after me. N-a-r-w-h-a-l." + +Lily had enough. She threw the book on the floor and said, "No! I don't want to repeat! I don't like narwhals! I don't like you!" + +The tutor was shocked. He tried to pick up the book and calm Lily down, but she ran away to her room and slammed the door. She grabbed her teddy bear and hugged it. She felt angry and sad. She wished her tutor would leave her alone. +Ben and Lily were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big truck with a sign that said "Ice Cream". They ran to the truck and asked for ice cream. + +"What kind do you want?" the man in the truck said. + +"I want chocolate!" Ben said. + +"I want strawberry!" Lily said. + +The man gave them their ice cream and said, "That will be two dollars each." + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They only had one dollar each. They did not have enough money to pay for the ice cream. + +"Can we have it for cheap?" Ben asked. + +"Sorry, no," the man said. "You have to pay the full price or give back the ice cream." + +Ben and Lily did not want to give back the ice cream. They liked ice cream very much. They looked around and saw a lady with a big fan. The fan was blowing cool air on her face. + +"Maybe she can help us," Lily said. + +They walked to the lady and said, "Hello, we need your help. We have ice cream but we do not have enough money to pay for it. Can we give you our ice cream and you give us your fan?" + +The lady looked at them and smiled. She liked children and she liked ice cream too. + +"Sure, why not?" she said. "I have another fan at home. You can have this one. It will help you stay cool in the sun." + +She took their ice cream and gave them her fan. Ben and Lily thanked her and ran back to the park. They played with the fan and felt the breeze on their faces. They were happy. They had gained a new fan and a new friend. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with their bicycles in the park. They have fun riding fast and slow, and going up and down the hills. + +One day, Anna sees a new bicycle in the park. It is big and shiny, and has a basket and a bell. Anna wants to try it. She leaves her bicycle on the grass and runs to the new bicycle. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Ben says. "That's not your bicycle. That's someone else's bicycle. You can't take it." + +"But I just want to try it for a little bit," Anna says. "It looks so nice. Please, Ben, let me try it." + +"No, Anna, you can't," Ben says. "That's not right. What if the owner comes back and sees you on their bicycle? They will be angry and sad. And what if someone takes your bicycle while you are gone? You will be angry and sad too. You have to leave the new bicycle alone and come back to your bicycle." + +Anna thinks for a moment. She knows Ben is right. She does not want to make anyone angry or sad. She does not want to lose her bicycle either. She leaves the new bicycle and runs back to her bicycle. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Anna says. "You are a good friend. You are fair. Thank you for telling me the truth." + +"It's okay, Anna," Ben says. "I'm glad you are back. You are a good friend too. Come on, let's play with our bicycles some more." + +Anna and Ben smile and ride their bicycles together. They have fun in the park. They are happy. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They ran to the slide and took turns sliding down. They had a lot of fun. + +Then they saw a big pile of leaves. They wanted to play with the leaves. They jumped into the pile and threw leaves in the air. They laughed and giggled. + +But then they saw something scary. Under the leaves, there was a skeleton. It had bones and no skin. It had a skull and teeth. It looked like a monster. + +"Mom, look!" Tom shouted. "There is a skeleton in the leaves!" + +Mom came over and looked. She was not scared. She smiled and said, "That is not a real skeleton. That is a fake skeleton. Someone put it there for Halloween. Halloween is a day when people dress up and pretend to be scary." + +"Oh," Tom said. He felt better. He was not scared anymore. + +"Can we play with the skeleton?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, why not?" Mom said. "But be careful. Don't break it." + +Tom and Lily picked up the skeleton. They decided to wrap it with leaves. They made it look like a hairy leaf monster. They put leaves on its head, arms, legs, and body. They had fun making the skeleton look silly. + +Then they put the skeleton on the slide. They pushed it down. The skeleton slid down and landed on the ground. The leaves fell off and the bones rattled. + +Tom and Lily laughed. They thought it was funny. They ran to the skeleton and hugged it. They were not scared of the skeleton anymore. They liked the skeleton. They named it Leafy. They played with Leafy until it was time to go home. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red car. They took turns to drive the car and make noises. Vroom, vroom, beep, beep! + +One day, they saw a new toy in the living room. It was a shiny blue car, with lights and sounds. It looked like a real car, but smaller. Tom and Lily wanted to play with it. They ran to the car and touched it. + +"Stop!" said Mom. "That is not your toy. That is a fake car. It belongs to your cousin. He will come to visit us soon. You can play with him then." + +Tom and Lily felt sad. They liked the blue car. They did not want to wait. They looked at Mom. She was angry. She gave them a lecture. + +"A lecture is when I tell you something important. You have to listen and learn. You have to be nice and share. You have to respect other people's things. You have to say sorry when you do something wrong. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They said sorry to Mom. They went back to their big red car. They played with it and had fun. They decided to wait for their cousin. They hoped he would like their car too. They wanted to be friends. +Lily and Ben were playing with a puzzle on the floor. They liked puzzles. They had many pieces with different colors and shapes. They tried to fit the pieces together to make a picture. + +"Look, Lily, I found the piece for the dog's nose!" Ben said, holding a black piece. + +"Good job, Ben! Let me see!" Lily said, reaching for the piece. + +But then, they heard a loud noise from the kitchen. It was Mom. She was making cookies. They smelled delicious. + +"Kids, come here! The cookies are ready!" Mom called. + +Lily and Ben jumped up and ran to the kitchen. They forgot about the puzzle. They wanted cookies. + +"Wow, Mom, they look yummy!" Lily said, looking at the tray of golden cookies. + +"Can we have one, please?" Ben asked, licking his lips. + +"Of course, you can. But first, wash your hands. And be careful, they are hot!" Mom said, smiling. + +Lily and Ben washed their hands and took a cookie each. They bit into them and made happy sounds. + +"Mmm, these are delicious, Mom! Thank you!" they said. + +"You're welcome, my sweeties. I'm glad you like them. But don't eat too many, or you won't have room for dinner!" Mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They ate their cookies slowly and enjoyed them. They remembered the puzzle on the floor. + +"Mom, can we go back to the puzzle?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can. But don't make a mess, and clean up when you're done, okay?" Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom. We will. Come on, Ben, let's finish the puzzle!" Lily said. + +They ran back to the puzzle and started to look for the pieces again. They had fun playing with the puzzle. They did not stop until they made the whole picture. They were proud of themselves. They showed Mom their puzzle. + +"Wow, you did a great job, kids! That's a beautiful puzzle!" Mom said. + +"Thank you, Mom. We like puzzles. They are fun!" Lily and Ben said. + +They hugged Mom and thanked her for the cookies and the puzzle. They were happy. They loved Mom. Mom loved them. +Ben and Mia like to play with gems. Gems are shiny and pretty. They have many colors. Ben and Mia have a box of gems. They like to number them and sort them. + +One day, they find a new gem in the box. It is big and green. It sparkles in the sun. Ben and Mia are very happy. They want to number it and sort it. + +"Look, Mia, this is a jolly gem!" Ben says. "It is so bright and nice. How many gems do we have now?" + +Mia counts the gems. She uses her fingers. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. We have ten gems, Ben. And this is the biggest one!" + +Ben and Mia smile. They put the jolly gem in the middle of the box. They make a circle of the other gems around it. They sing a song about gems. They are very jolly too. They love to play with gems. +Sam and Mia were bored. They had nothing to do. They looked at their toys, but they did not want to play with them. They looked at their books, but they did not want to read them. They looked at their TV, but they did not want to watch it. + +"Let's go outside," Sam said. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +"OK," Mia said. "But what can we do outside?" + +They put on their coats and hats and went outside. It was cold and snowy. They saw some kids making a snowman, but they did not want to join them. They saw some kids sledding, but they did not want to try it. They saw some kids having a snowball fight, but they did not want to get wet. + +"This is boring," Sam said. "There is nothing to do outside." + +"Look!" Mia said. "There is a penguin!" + +Sam and Mia ran to the penguin. It was black and white and had a yellow beak. It was standing on a patch of ice near a pond. It looked at them with curious eyes. + +"Hello, penguin," Sam said. "Where did you come from?" + +The penguin did not answer. It tilted its head and blinked. + +"Can you talk?" Mia asked. "Can you say something?" + +The penguin did not answer. It opened its mouth and made a loud noise. + +"Roar!" the penguin said. + +Sam and Mia were surprised. They did not know that penguins could roar. They thought it was funny and silly. + +"Roar!" Sam said, copying the penguin. + +"Roar!" Mia said, copying the penguin. + +"Roar!" the penguin said, copying them. + +They laughed and roared together. They had fun with the penguin. They forgot that they were bored. They made a new friend. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park, draw pictures and share snacks. One day, they saw a big house with many windows. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's go and look," Tom said. He was nosy and curious. + +"No, we can't," Lily said. She was careful and scared. "That's not our house. Mommy said we should not go to strangers' houses." + +"But I want to see," Tom said. He pulled Lily's hand and walked towards the house. + +"Please, Tom, stop," Lily said. She tried to pull back. "Promise me you won't go inside. Promise me, Tom." + +Tom looked at Lily. He saw that she was sad and worried. He did not want to make her cry. He liked her very much. + +"Okay, okay, I promise," Tom said. He let go of Lily's hand. "But can we look from the window? Just a little bit?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She did not like the idea, but she did not want to upset Tom either. She nodded. + +"Okay, but only from the window. And only for a minute. And we have to be quiet and careful. And we have to run away if we see anyone. Deal?" + +"Deal," Tom said. He smiled and hugged Lily. They walked to the house and peeked from the window. They saw a big room with a sofa, a table, a TV and some toys. They also saw a cat sleeping on the sofa. + +"Wow, look at that cat," Tom said. He pointed at the cat. "It's so fluffy and cute. I wish I had a cat." + +"Shh, Tom, be quiet," Lily said. She looked around nervously. "Someone might hear us." + +They watched the cat for a while. Then they heard a loud noise. It was the door of the house opening. They saw a man and a woman coming in. They looked angry and surprised. + +"Hey, who are you?" the man shouted. He saw Lily and Tom at the window. "What are you doing here? Go away!" + +Lily and Tom were scared. They broke their promise. They ran away as fast as they could. They did not stop until they reached the park. They were out of breath and shaking. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Tom said. He looked at Lily with sorry eyes. "I should have listened to you. That was a bad idea. Are you mad at me?" + +Lily looked at Tom. She was still scared, but she was also glad that they were safe. She forgave him. + +"No, I'm not mad at you," Lily said. She hugged Tom. "But don't do that again, okay? Promise me, Tom." + +"I promise, Lily," Tom said. He hugged her back. "I promise." +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play together. They have many toys in their room. Sometimes they share, sometimes they fight. + +One day, Mom and Dad have a meeting. They tell Lily and Max to be quiet and good. They give them some snacks and books. They go to the office and close the door. + +Lily and Max are bored. They do not want to read or eat. They want to play. They see a big box in the corner. They think it is a fun toy. They open the box and find many papers and pens. + +Lily and Max are happy. They take out the papers and pens. They start to draw and write on them. They make funny faces and shapes. They laugh and giggle. + +Mom and Dad hear the noise. They are angry. They stop the meeting and open the door. They see Lily and Max and the mess. They scream. + +"Lily and Max, what are you doing? These are important papers for the meeting! You ruined them!" + +Lily and Max are scared. They do not understand. They think they were playful. They start to cry. + +Mom and Dad are sorry. They hug Lily and Max. They say they love them. They say they should not play with the papers and pens. They say they should ask before they touch. + +Lily and Max say they are sorry. They say they love Mom and Dad. They say they will not do it again. + +Mom and Dad smile. They say it is okay. They say they will clean up the mess. They say they will finish the meeting later. They say they will play with Lily and Max after. They say they are proud of their twins. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play together, but sometimes they fought. One day, Lily got sick. She had a fever and a sore throat. Mommy took her to the doctor. Ben had to remain at home with Daddy. + +"Can I go to the doctor too?" Ben asked Daddy. + +"No, you have to stay here. The doctor is only for sick people. You are not sick, you are healthy," Daddy said. + +"But I want to see the doctor. He has a white coat and a stethoscope. He gives stickers and lollipops. Lily always gets them. I never get them," Ben said. He felt envious of Lily. + +Daddy hugged Ben and said, "I know you want to see the doctor, but you don't need to. You should be happy that you are healthy. Lily is not happy. She is in pain and she has to take medicine. She would rather be at home with you. And she will share her stickers and lollipops with you when she comes back. I promise." + +Ben thought about what Daddy said. He realized that Daddy was right. He did not want to be sick like Lily. He wanted to play with Lily. He hoped that Lily would get better soon. He said, "Okay, Daddy. I will wait for Lily. I love Lily. I hope the doctor makes her feel good." + +Daddy smiled and said, "I love you too, Ben. And I'm sure the doctor will make Lily feel good. He is a very good doctor. Now, why don't we play a game while we wait for Mommy and Lily?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes, let's play a game. Can we play with the cars?" + +"Sure, we can play with the cars. Let's go to the living room and find them," Daddy said. + +Ben and Daddy went to the living room and played with the cars. They had fun and forgot about the time. Soon, they heard the door open. It was Mommy and Lily. They came back from the doctor. Lily looked tired, but she smiled when she saw Ben and Daddy. She ran to them and hugged them. She said, "Hi, Ben. Hi, Daddy. I missed you. The doctor was nice. He gave me a sticker and a lollipop. Do you want some?" + +Ben smiled and said, "Hi, Lily. I missed you too. I'm glad you are back. The doctor was nice to you. Thank you for sharing your sticker and lollipop. I love you." + +Lily said, "I love you too, Ben. And I love you, Mommy and Daddy. Thank you for taking care of me." + +Mommy and Daddy said, "We love you too, Lily. And we love you, Ben. You are both our precious twins. Now, let's go to the kitchen and have some soup. It will make you feel better, Lily. And it will make you grow stronger, Ben." + +Lily and Ben said, "Okay, let's go to the kitchen and have some soup. We are hungry." + +They all went to the kitchen and had some soup. They ate and talked and laughed. They were a happy family. They were not envious of anyone. They were grateful for what they had. +Anna liked to help her mom with the house. She liked to dust, sweep and fold clothes. She wanted to gain money like her mom did. Mom had a job at the store. She sold things to people and was very friendly. + +One day, Anna asked her mom, "Can I have a job too?" + +Mom smiled and said, "You are too little to have a job, but you can help me with a special task." + +"What is it?" Anna asked. + +Mom took out a big jar of coins. "This is my tip jar. People give me these coins when they like my service. You can help me count them and put them in different piles." + +Anna was excited. She liked to play with coins. She and mom sat on the floor and started to count. Anna learned how to make piles of five, ten and twenty coins. She also learned the names of the coins: penny, nickel, dime and quarter. + +Mom praised Anna for her good work. "You are very smart and helpful, Anna. You have gained a lot of skills today. And you know what? You can keep some of the coins for yourself. You have earned them." + +Anna was very happy. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love my job." +Lily and Ben went to the park with their mom. They saw a big pond with many ducks and swans. Lily loved the swans. They were white and graceful. She wanted to touch one. + +"Mom, can I touch a swan?" Lily asked. + +"No, Lily, swans can bite. They don't like people to touch them. You can look at them from here, but don't go near them," mom said. + +But Lily did not believe mom. She thought mom was just scared. She wanted to be brave and friendly. She saw a swan that was alone on the edge of the pond. She thought it was sad and lonely. She ran to the swan and reached out her hand. + +"Hello, swan. I want to be your friend. Don't be afraid. I won't hurt you," Lily said. + +But the swan was not sad or lonely. It was angry and territorial. It did not want Lily to be near it. It saw Lily's hand and snapped at it. It bit Lily hard and made her cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow! Mom, help!" Lily screamed. + +Mom heard Lily and ran to her. She saw the swan biting Lily's hand and shooed it away. She picked up Lily and hugged her. + +"Lily, are you okay? Let me see your hand. Oh, Lily, you have a big wound. We have to go to the doctor. Why did you touch the swan? I told you not to," mom said. + +Lily was in pain and in trouble. She was sorry and scared. She wished she had listened to mom. She was not brave or friendly. She was foolish and hurt. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I didn't believe you. I thought the swan was nice. I wanted to be its friend. But it was mean and bit me. I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry," Lily said. + +Mom was worried and angry. She was not grateful for Lily's curiosity. She was upset for Lily's disobedience. She took Lily to the doctor. The doctor cleaned and bandaged Lily's hand. He said Lily was lucky. The swan could have broken her finger. He said Lily had to be careful and listen to her mom. He said swans were not pets. They were wild animals. + +Lily learned a hard lesson. She never touched a swan again. She never wanted to be its friend again. She was afraid of swans. She hated swans. She wished she had never seen a swan. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play dress-up. They have many clothes and hats and shoes in a big box. They take out the clothes and try them on. + +"Look, Sara, I wear a big coat and a funny hat!" Tom says. He laughs and spins around. The coat is too long and heavy for him. He trips and falls on the floor. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" Sara asks. She wears a dress and a necklace. The dress is too small and tight for her. The necklace is too long and shiny for her. She bends down to help Tom. + +"I'm okay, Sara, but the coat is too heavy for me. And the hat is too big for me. They make me fall down." Tom says. He takes off the coat and the hat. He puts them back in the box. + +"Let's try something else, Tom. Something that fits us better." Sara says. She takes off the dress and the necklace. She puts them back in the box. + +They look for other clothes in the box. They find a shirt and a skirt for Sara, and a sweater and pants for Tom. They put them on and look at each other. + +"Much better, Sara. You look pretty in the shirt and the skirt." Tom says. + +"Thank you, Tom. You look nice in the sweater and the pants." Sara says. + +They smile and hug each other. They are happy with their new clothes. They do not notice that the floor is messy with clothes and hats and shoes. They do not hear their mom calling them for lunch. They keep playing dress-up. +Lily was very scared of the dark. She did not like to sleep in her room when the sun went down. She thought there were terrible things hiding under her bed and in her closet. She always asked her mom or dad to stay with her until she fell asleep. + +One night, her mom told her a story about a brave girl who was not afraid of the dark. The girl had a special toy that helped her relax. It was a soft bunny that glowed in different colors. The girl hugged the bunny and watched the colors change. She felt calm and happy. She told the dark that it was her friend and that it could not hurt her. She closed her eyes and dreamed of nice things. + +Lily liked the story and asked her mom if she could have a bunny like that. Her mom smiled and said she had a surprise for her. She gave her a box and told her to open it. Lily opened the box and saw a soft bunny that glowed in different colors. She was so happy and thanked her mom. She hugged the bunny and watched the colors change. She felt calm and happy. She told the dark that it was her friend and that it could not hurt her. She closed her eyes and dreamed of nice things. She was not scared of the dark anymore. +Sara loved her doll very much. She named her doll Lily and took her everywhere. She played with Lily, talked to Lily and hugged Lily. Lily was her best friend. + +One day, Sara went to the park with her mom and Lily. She saw some other kids playing on the swings and slides. She wanted to join them, but she did not want to leave Lily alone. She asked her mom if she could take Lily with her. + +"No, Sara, you can't take Lily with you. She might get dirty or lost. You have to leave her here with me. You can play with her later. Just behave and have fun, okay?" her mom said. + +Sara did not like that. She wanted to be with Lily. She did not listen to her mom. She said, "No, mom, I want Lily. She is my friend. I don't want to play with other kids. They are mean. Lily is nice." + +She grabbed Lily from her mom and ran to the swings. She did not see the big boy who was swinging fast. He bumped into Sara and made her fall. Lily flew out of her hands and landed on the ground. Sara cried and ran to get Lily. But it was too late. A big dog saw Lily and thought she was a toy. He ran to Lily and bit her. He tore Lily apart and ran away with her. + +Sara screamed and cried. She lost her doll. She lost her best friend. She was very sad. Her mom came to hug her and said, "I'm sorry, Sara, I'm so sorry. You should have listened to me. You should have behaved. Now Lily is gone. You were lucky to have her, but you were not careful. I'm sorry, Sara, I'm sorry." + +Sara did not say anything. She just cried and cried. She wished she had behaved. She wished she still had Lily. She wished she was lucky. But she was not. She was very unlucky. She was very unhappy. The end. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree. Tom wants to climb the tree. He says to Anna, "Look, a big tree! Let's climb it!" + +Anna is scared. She says to Tom, "No, Tom, it is too high. We can fall and hurt ourselves. Mom and dad will be angry. Let's play on the slide instead." + +Tom is independent. He does not listen to Anna. He says, "I am not scared. I am brave. I can climb the tree. You are a baby. You stay on the ground." + +Tom runs to the tree. He grabs a branch and pulls himself up. He climbs higher and higher. He feels happy and proud. He looks down and sees Anna. He says, "Ha ha, Anna, look at me! I am on the top of the tree! You are so small and silly!" + +Anna is sad and worried. She says, "Tom, please come down. It is not safe. You can slip and fall. Please, Tom, please!" + +But Tom does not listen. He wants to climb higher. He sees a file on a branch. He thinks it is a toy. He reaches for the file. But the file is sharp. It cuts his hand. Tom screams. He lets go of the branch. He falls to the ground. He hits his head. He does not move. + +Anna cries. She runs to Tom. She says, "Tom, Tom, are you okay? Wake up, Tom, wake up!" + +But Tom does not wake up. He is hurt. He is still. He is gone. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play with toys and books. One day, a big package came to their house. It had a red bow on it. Lily and Ben wondered what was inside. + +"Maybe it is a new toy for us!" Lily said. + +"Or a big cake!" Ben said. + +They ran to the package and tried to open it. But it was too hard. The package was fat and heavy. They pulled and pushed, but nothing happened. + +"Let me try!" Lily said. She grabbed the bow and yanked it. But the bow did not come off. It was stuck. + +"No, let me try!" Ben said. He kicked the package with his foot. But the package did not move. It was strong. + +They started to fight. They shouted and cried. They wanted to see what was inside the package. + +"Stop, stop!" Mom said. She came into the room and saw the mess. She was not happy. She picked up the package and put it on the table. + +"This is not for you," she said. "This is for your grandma. It is her birthday. We have to send it to her." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They did not know it was for grandma. They loved grandma. They wanted to make her happy. + +"Can we say sorry to the package?" Lily asked. + +"Can we draw a picture for grandma?" Ben asked. + +Mom smiled. She hugged them and said yes. She gave them some paper and crayons. They drew a picture of themselves and the package. They wrote "We love you, grandma" on it. They put it inside the package and sealed it. + +"Thank you, Lily and Ben," Mom said. "You are very sweet. Grandma will love your picture and your package." + +Lily and Ben felt happy. They had tried to open the package, but they had learned to share and care. They hoped grandma would like her package. They wondered what was inside. +Lily and Tom are playing with dough in the kitchen. They like to make shapes and pretend they are baking. Lily makes a star and Tom makes a snake. + +"Look at my star!" Lily says. "It is so pretty and shiny!" + +"Look at my snake!" Tom says. "It is so long and scary!" + +They show each other their dough shapes and laugh. They are having fun. + +But then, Mom comes in. She sees the dough on the table, on the floor, on the chairs, and on the kids. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asks. "You made a big mess!" + +"We are playing with dough!" Lily and Tom say. "We are working hard!" + +Mom shakes her head. She sees the dough is dirty. It has hair and dust and crumbs in it. She does not want the kids to eat it. + +"You cannot play with dough like this!" Mom says. "It is not good for you! You need to clean up!" + +Lily and Tom are sad. They like their dough shapes. They do not want to throw them away. + +"But we worked hard!" Lily says. "Can we keep them?" + +Mom thinks for a moment. She has an idea. + +"You can keep them, but only if you do something for me," Mom says. "You need to help me make real dough. Then we can bake cookies together. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Tom smile. They like cookies. They nod and say yes. + +"Okay, then," Mom says. "Let's go wash our hands first. Then we can work with clean dough." + +Lily and Tom follow Mom to the sink. They wash their hands and dry them. Then they go back to the kitchen. They help Mom measure, mix, and roll the dough. They cut out shapes with cookie cutters. They put them on a baking sheet. They put them in the oven. + +Soon, the kitchen smells good. The cookies are ready. Mom takes them out and lets them cool. She gives Lily and Tom each a cookie. They take a bite. They are delicious. + +"Yum!" Lily and Tom say. "Thank you, Mom!" + +"You're welcome," Mom says. "Thank you for helping me. You worked well." + +Lily and Tom hug Mom. They are happy. They learned something new. They played with dough and made cookies. They cleaned up their mess. They had a good day. +Lily and Ben went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many things on the beach, like shells, crabs, and birds. + +One day, they found a big sack on the sand. It was blue and soft and had long strings. Lily and Ben thought it was a toy. They picked it up and ran to Mom and Dad. + +"Look what we found!" they shouted. "Can we play with it?" + +Mom and Dad looked at the sack and gasped. They knew it was not a toy. It was a jellyfish. A jellyfish can sting and hurt people. + +"Drop it, drop it!" Mom and Dad said. "That's a jellyfish, not a toy. It's dangerous!" + +Lily and Ben dropped the sack and backed away. They felt scared and sorry. They did not know it was a jellyfish. They thought it was playful. + +Mom and Dad hugged them and explained. They said jellyfish live in the water and sometimes come to the shore. They said jellyfish are not bad, but they have to be careful around them. They said they can look at them, but not touch them. + +Lily and Ben nodded and said sorry. They learned something new that day. They decided to play with other things on the beach, like balls, buckets, and kites. They still had fun and enjoyed the sun. They did not touch the jellyfish again. +Tom and Lily went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and giraffes. But their favorite was the otter. The otter was brown and furry, and had a thick tail. It liked to swim and play in the water. + +"Look, mom, the otter is sliding on the rock!" Tom said, pointing at the pool. + +"Yes, it is having fun," mom said. "Do you want to feed it some fish?" + +"Yes, yes, please!" Lily said, clapping her hands. + +Mom bought some fish from the zookeeper and gave them to Tom and Lily. They walked to the edge of the pool and threw the fish to the otter. The otter caught the fish with its mouth and ate them happily. + +"Hello, otter, do you like the fish?" Lily asked. + +The otter made a squeaky noise and nodded its head. + +"Can we pet you, otter?" Tom asked. + +The otter swam closer to them and let them touch its fur. + +"Be gentle, Tom and Lily," mom said. "Don't pull its tail or ears. Mind the otter." + +"OK, mom, we will mind the otter," Tom and Lily said. They stroked the otter softly and smiled. The otter smiled back and gave them a wet kiss. They laughed and hugged the otter. + +They had a lot of fun with the otter. They thanked the zookeeper and said goodbye to the otter. They waved at the otter as they left. The otter waved back and slid on the rock again. +Lily liked to go to class. She had many friends in class. They liked to play and learn new things. Lily's teacher was nice and funny. She made jokes and songs for the class. + +One day, the teacher said they would have a special class. They would go to the park and have a picnic. Lily was happy. She liked the park and the picnic. She packed her bag with a sandwich, a juice and a cookie. + +At the park, the teacher showed them different animals and plants. She told them funny stories about them. The class laughed and asked questions. They saw birds, squirrels, flowers and trees. They also played games and sang songs. + +Lily had a lot of fun. She shared her sandwich, juice and cookie with her friends. She also made a new friend. His name was Ben. He was new in class. He was shy and quiet. Lily said hello and invited him to play. Ben smiled and said thank you. He played with Lily and her friends. + +Lily was happy. She liked her class. She liked her teacher. She liked her friends. She liked the park and the picnic. She liked to include everyone. She had a good day. +Tom liked to read novels. He had many novels in his room. He did not like to share his novels with anyone. He was selfish. + +One day, his friend Lily came to his house. She saw his novels and wanted to read one. She asked Tom, "Can I read one of your novels, please?" + +Tom said, "No, you cannot. These are my novels. I own them. You cannot touch them." + +Lily was sad. She said, "But I like novels too. And you have so many. Can't you share one with me?" + +Tom said, "No, I cannot. Go away. Leave me alone." + +Lily was angry. She said, "You are not a good friend. You are selfish. You only care about yourself." + +She left his room and went to play with his sister, who was nice and shared her toys. Tom stayed in his room with his novels, but he felt lonely and unhappy. He realized that novels are not as fun as friends. He wished he was not so selfish. +Sara likes to feed her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Lily. Lily has a pink dress and long hair. Sara pretends that Lily is hungry and gives her some milk and cookies. She says, "Here you go, Lily. Drink your milk and eat your cookies. They are yummy and good for you." + +One day, Sara finds a sock on the floor. It is a big sock, with stripes and holes. Sara thinks it is a funny sock. She wonders if Lily would like it. She picks up the sock and goes to her room. She sees Lily sitting on her bed, waiting for her. She says, "Hello, Lily. I have a surprise for you. Do you want to see?" + +Lily does not answer, because she is a doll. But Sara thinks she nods. She shows her the sock and says, "Look, Lily. This is a sock. It is soft and warm. You can wear it on your foot, or on your hand, or on your head. Do you want to try?" + +Lily still does not answer, but Sara thinks she smiles. She puts the sock on Lily's head and says, "There, Lily. You look so cute. The sock is harmless. It will not hurt you or make you dirty. Do you like it?" + +Lily does not say anything, but Sara thinks she likes it. She hugs Lily and says, "I love you, Lily. You are my best friend. Do you want to feed the sock some milk and cookies?" + +Lily does not reply, but Sara thinks she agrees. She pours some milk and breaks some cookies and puts them in front of the sock. She says, "Here you go, sock. Drink your milk and eat your cookies. They are yummy and good for you." + +Sara and Lily feed the sock and have a tea party. They are happy and have fun. They do not know that the sock belongs to Sara's brother, who is looking for it everywhere. He does not think the sock is funny or cute. He thinks it is his sock and he wants it back. But he does not find it, because Sara and Lily hide it under the bed. They do not want to share it. They think it is their sock and they love it. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big map of the world. They liked to point at different places and pretend they were there. + +One day, they saw a picture of a beautiful island with palm trees, sand and water. They both wanted to go there. + +"I wish I could live on that island," Lily said. "It looks so fun and nice." + +"Me too," Ben said. "Maybe we can dream about it tonight." + +They agreed to try to dream about the island and meet there in their dreams. They said goodbye and went to their homes. + +That night, Lily closed her eyes and thought hard about the island. She imagined herself lying on the sand, swimming in the water and climbing the trees. She felt happy and relaxed. + +Ben also closed his eyes and thought about the island. But he did not feel happy. He felt envious. He wanted the island to be his alone. He did not want to share it with Lily or anyone else. He imagined himself pushing Lily away, taking all the toys and fruits and making a big fence around the island. He felt greedy and mean. + +In their dreams, Lily and Ben met on the island. Lily smiled and waved at Ben. She wanted to play with him and share the island. But Ben did not smile. He glared at Lily and shouted at her. + +"Go away! This is my island! You can't have any of it!" + +He threw sand and sticks at Lily. He grabbed her toys and fruits and ran to his fence. He locked the gate and laughed. + +Lily felt sad and hurt. She did not understand why Ben was so mean. She cried and wished she could go home. + +But she could not. She was stuck on the island with Ben. And Ben was stuck on the island with no one but himself. They both had a bad dream. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be envious and greedy. Share and be kind. Or you might end up alone and unhappy. +Sara and Ben like to play with gears. They have a big box of gears in different colors and shapes. They can make cars, robots, and animals with gears. Sometimes they share their gears, and sometimes they fight over them. + +One day, Sara and Ben are making a big gear tower. They use red, blue, and yellow gears to make a tall and strong tower. They are very happy and proud of their tower. They want to show it to their mom and dad. + +But then, a big wind comes and blows their tower down. The gears fall and break. Sara and Ben are very sad and angry. They cry and yell at each other. They say it is the other's fault. They do not want to play with gears anymore. + +Mom and dad hear the noise and come to see what is wrong. They see the broken gears and the sad and angry kids. They hug Sara and Ben and tell them it is okay. They say the wind was too strong and the tower was too weak. They say it is not their fault. They say they can fix the gears and make a new tower. + +Sara and Ben stop crying and yelling. They feel better. They say they are sorry to each other. They hug and kiss. They say they still like to play with gears. They say they want to make a new tower. Mom and dad help them pick up the gears and fix them. They make a new tower, but this time they make it lower and wider. They say it is stronger and safer. They are happy and proud again. They show their tower to mom and dad. Mom and dad smile and clap. They say they are proud of Sara and Ben. They say they are good at playing with gears. They say they love them. They hug and kiss them. Sara and Ben hug and kiss them back. They say they love them too. They say they are happy. They play with gears until it is time for dinner. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box of post in the hall. The post is for their parents and neighbors. + +"Look, Lily, post!" Tom says. "Let's play postman and postwoman. We can put the post in different places." + +"OK, Tom, that sounds fun!" Lily says. "But we have to be careful. We don't want to lose the post or make a mess." + +They take some post from the box and run around the house. They put the post under the sofa, in the fridge, in the bathtub, and in the trash. They think they are very successful and clever. + +"Ha ha, this is so funny!" Tom says. "The people will be so surprised when they find their post!" + +"Yes, they will!" Lily says. "But we have to hurry. We have to put all the post before Mom and Dad come home." + +They take more post from the box and go outside. They put the post in the mailbox, in the tree, in the car, and in the doghouse. They laugh and giggle. + +"Wow, we are the best postman and postwoman ever!" Tom says. "We put the post everywhere!" + +Suddenly, they hear a loud noise. It is Mom and Dad. They are home from work. They see the post all over the house and the yard. They are very angry and sad. + +"Tom! Lily! What have you done?" Mom says. "This is not a game! This is important post! You have ruined it!" + +"Daddy, we are sorry!" Lily says. "We were just playing. We wanted to be successful." + +"Playing? Successful?" Dad says. "This is not playing. This is bad. Very bad. You have to say sorry to everyone. And you have to clean up this mess. Now!" + +Tom and Lily start to cry. They feel very bad. They wish they had not played with the post. They wish they had listened to Lily. They wish they had a good ending. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big watch on the grass. It is shiny and has many colors. + +"Wow, look at this watch!" Lily says. "It is so pretty. Can I have it?" + +"No, I saw it first. It is mine!" Ben says. "You can play with something else." + +Lily is sad. She wants the watch too. She thinks Ben is not nice. She says, "That is not fair. We can share the watch. Or we can take turns." + +Ben shakes his head. He does not want to share. He says, "No, this is my watch. Go away!" + +Lily is angry. She does not want to go away. She says, "No, you go away! You are a meanie!" + +They start to yell at each other. They do not listen to each other. They pull the watch from each other. The watch breaks. The colors fall out. They are both shocked. + +They look at the broken watch. They feel sorry. They say, "Oh no, what have we done? We broke the watch. It was so pretty. Now it is gone." + +They look at each other. They feel sad. They say, "We are sorry. We were not good friends. We should have shared. We should have been nice." + +They hug each other. They say, "We are friends. We can play together. We can find something else to play with." + +They see a big drum in the park. It is loud and fun. It is available. They say, "Look, a drum! We can play with the drum. We can make music." + +They run to the drum. They take turns to hit the drum. They make a rhythm. They march to the rhythm. They smile and laugh. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom and Lily are squirrels. They like to play in the park. They find many acorns on the ground. They want to save them for winter. + +"Look, Lily, I found a big acorn!" Tom says. He picks up the acorn with his paws. He tries to put it in his mouth, but it is too big. + +"Let me help you, Tom," Lily says. She pushes the acorn with her nose. She pushes and pushes, but the acorn does not fit. + +"Ouch, Lily, you hurt my mouth!" Tom says. He drops the acorn and rubs his mouth. + +"Sorry, Tom, I was trying to help," Lily says. She feels bad. + +"Maybe we can find a smaller acorn," Tom says. He looks around and sees a small acorn under a leaf. He picks it up and puts it in his mouth. It fits perfectly. + +"Good job, Tom, you found a small acorn!" Lily says. She claps her paws. + +"Thank you, Lily, you are a good friend," Tom says. He smiles and wags his tail. + +They run to their tree and hide their acorns in a hole. They are ready for winter. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. They see a big hill with many flowers. They want to climb the hill and pick some flowers. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go to the hill!" Lily says. + +"OK, Lily, let's go!" Ben says. + +They rush to the hill, holding hands. They are happy and excited. They see many colors and smells. They pick some flowers and put them in their pockets. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is a dog. A big, black dog. It is barking and running towards them. It looks angry and scary. + +Lily and Ben are afraid. They drop their flowers and turn around. They want to go back to the park. But the dog is faster. It is getting closer and closer. + +"Help, help!" Lily and Ben scream. + +They see a man. He is the dog's owner. He has a leash in his hand. He is running after the dog. He has a worried face. He is shouting at the dog. + +"Rex, Rex, stop! Come back here! Don't chase the kids!" + +He catches the dog and puts the leash on him. He is sorry and embarrassed. He walks to Lily and Ben. + +"I'm so sorry, kids. Are you OK? My dog is not bad, he just likes to play. He didn't mean to scare you." + +Lily and Ben are still scared, but they are also relieved. They nod their heads. They are OK. + +The man gives them some candy and some flowers. He says he is sorry again. He takes his dog and leaves. + +Lily and Ben hug each other. They are glad they are safe. They go back to the park. They find their mom and dad. They tell them what happened. They show them the candy and the flowers. + +Mom and dad are proud of them. They say they are brave and smart. They hug them and kiss them. They say they love them. + +Lily and Ben smile. They love their mom and dad. They love the park. They love each other. They are happy. +Lily and Max were hungry. They wanted a snack. They went to the kitchen and opened the freezer. They saw a big box of ice cream. They smiled. + +"Let's eat ice cream!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Max said. + +They took the box out of the freezer and opened it. They saw many colors of ice cream. They took big spoons and dug in. They did not use bowls or plates. They ate the ice cream right from the box. + +They chewed and licked and slurped. They made a lot of noise. They also made a lot of mess. The ice cream dripped on their hands and faces and clothes. The box was half empty and sticky. + +Mom came into the kitchen. She saw Lily and Max and the ice cream and the mess. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asked. + +"Eating ice cream!" Lily and Max said. + +"You can't eat ice cream like that! You need bowls and plates and napkins! And you need to ask me first! Look at this mess!" Mom said. + +She took the box and the spoons and put them back in the freezer. She gave Lily and Max some wet wipes and told them to clean themselves up. She said they had to help her clean the kitchen too. + +Lily and Max felt sorry. They said they were sorry. They liked ice cream, but they did not like making Mom angry. They learned their lesson. Next time, they would ask Mom before eating ice cream. And they would use bowls and plates and napkins. And they would not make a mess. +Ben and Lily were waiting for their grandma to arrive. They loved their grandma very much. She always brought them toys and sweets and told them funny stories. Today was a special day. It was grandma's birthday. + +"Can we give her our card now?" Lily asked Ben. They had made a big card for grandma with crayons and stickers. They had written "Happy Birthday Grandma" and drawn hearts and flowers. + +"Not yet, Lily. We have to wait until she comes in. Then we can say 'Surprise!' and give her our card and a hug," Ben said. He was the big brother and he knew how to make grandma happy. + +They heard a car stop outside. They ran to the window and saw grandma get out. She had a big smile on her face and a big bag in her hand. + +"Grandma, grandma, grandma!" they shouted and ran to the door. They opened it and jumped on grandma. + +"Surprise!" they said and gave her their card and a hug. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" grandma said and kissed them. "This is the best birthday ever. You are the best grandchildren ever. I love you so much." + +She opened their card and looked at it. She smiled and said, "This is the most beautiful card I have ever seen. You are so clever and creative. I will keep it forever." + +She opened her bag and took out two toys. One was a red car for Ben and one was a pink doll for Lily. + +"These are for you, my darlings. I hope you like them," she said and gave them the toys. + +"We love them, grandma. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" they said and played with their toys. + +They had a lot of fun with grandma. They ate cake and sang songs and told stories. They were very happy. They loved their grandma very much. +Ben and Lily liked to play at the park. They liked to swing, climb and run. But their favorite thing was to slide on the big track. The track was long and fast and made them feel happy. + +One day, they went to the park with their mom. They saw a new track that was bigger and faster than the old one. It looked fun and exciting. Ben and Lily wanted to try it. + +"Can we slide on the new track, mom?" they asked. + +"OK, but be careful. It's very high and steep. Hold on tight and don't let go," mom said. + +Ben and Lily ran to the new track. They waited for their turn. Then they climbed up the steps and sat on the top. They looked down and saw the ground far away. They felt scared and excited. + +"Are you ready, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, Ben. Let's go!" Lily said. + +They pushed themselves and slid down the new track. They went very fast and felt the wind in their hair. They screamed and laughed. They liked the new track. + +But then something bad happened. The new track had a bump at the end. Ben and Lily did not see it. They flew off the track and landed on the grass. They hurt their arms and legs and heads. They cried and cried. + +Mom heard them and ran to them. She saw them on the ground and felt sad and angry. She picked them up and hugged them. She checked their wounds and said: + +"Oh, Ben and Lily. You are hurt. Why did you slide on the new track? It's not safe. It's not for little kids. You should have stayed on the old track. The old track is ordinary, but it's good. It doesn't hurt you. You were silly and naughty. Now we have to go to the doctor. Come on, let's go." + +Ben and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They wished they had listened to mom. They wished they had not slid on the new track. They wished they had stayed on the old track. The old track was ordinary, but it was better. They learned their lesson. They never slid on the new track again. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they saw a shiny thing in their mom's room. It was a diamond ring that their dad gave to their mom. Anna and Ben wanted to play with the ring, so they took it and ran to their room. + +"Look, Ben, it is so pretty and sparkly!" Anna said, holding the ring in her hand. + +"Can I see it, Anna? Please?" Ben asked, reaching for the ring. + +"No, it is mine! I saw it first!" Anna said, pulling the ring away from Ben. + +Ben was sad and angry. He tried to grab the ring from Anna, but Anna was stronger. They started to fight and yell. Their mom heard them and came to their room. + +"What is going on here? Why are you fighting?" their mom asked, looking at them. + +"Anna took your ring and she won't share it with me!" Ben said, pointing at Anna. + +"Anna, is that true? Did you take my ring?" their mom asked, looking at Anna. + +Anna felt scared and guilty. She nodded and gave the ring back to her mom. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to play with it. It was so shiny and pretty," Anna said, looking down. + +Their mom hugged them and said, "I know you like shiny things, but you can't take things that are not yours. The ring is very special to me and your dad. It is not a toy. And you should always share with your brother. He is your best friend. How would you feel if he took something from you?" + +Anna and Ben looked at each other and said, "We're sorry, mom. We're sorry, brother. We're sorry, sister." + +They hugged each other and their mom. Their mom smiled and said, "It's okay. I forgive you. But next time, ask me before you touch anything in my room. And remember, sharing is caring." + +Anna and Ben learned their lesson. They never took anything from their mom's room again. And they always shared their toys and played nicely. They were happy twins who loved each other and their mom. +Sam liked to write. He had a big book and many colors. He wrote his name, his mom's name, and his dog's name. He wrote about the sun, the moon, and the stars. He wrote about his toys, his friends, and his dreams. + +One day, it was very cold outside. Sam could not go to the park or play with his ball. He was sad. He wanted to write, but he had no more paper. He looked around his room. He saw his wall. It was white and empty. He had an idea. + +He took his colors and went to his wall. He started to write. He wrote big and small. He wrote fast and slow. He wrote happy and sad. He wrote a mighty story. He was proud. + +But his mom was not. She came into his room and saw his wall. She was angry. She said, "Sam, what did you do? You cannot write on the wall. That is bad. You have to clean it up. Now!" + +Sam was scared. He did not want to make his mom angry. He did not know writing on the wall was bad. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to write. I had no more paper. I wrote a mighty story. Do you want to hear it?" + +His mom sighed. She was still angry, but she also loved Sam. She said, "OK, Sam. Tell me your mighty story. But after that, you have to help me clean the wall. And next time, ask me for more paper. OK?" + +Sam nodded. He smiled. He told his mom his mighty story. She listened. She smiled too. She said, "That is a mighty story, Sam. You have a good imagination. But you also have to follow the rules. Writing is good, but not on the wall. OK?" + +Sam said, "OK, mom. I understand. I'm sorry. I love you." + +They hugged. They cleaned the wall. They got more paper. Sam wrote more stories. His mom read them. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were going to visit their grandma for the weekend. They were very excited, because grandma always had fun games and yummy treats for them. They packed their bags with their favorite toys and clothes, and got in the car with mom and dad. + +The car ride was very long, and Ben and Lily got bored and sleepy. They started to argue about who could play with the hero doll, a special toy that they both liked. Ben said he should have it, because he was older and stronger. Lily said she should have it, because she was smarter and nicer. They pulled and tugged at the doll, until it ripped in half. Ben and Lily both cried, and mom and dad were very angry. + +When they arrived at grandma's house, they were still sad and mad. Grandma greeted them with a big hug and a smile, and told them to unpack their bags and make themselves at home. She said she had a surprise for them in the living room. Ben and Lily followed her, hoping it was something good. + +They were amazed to see a huge pile of toys on the couch. Grandma said she had bought them some new toys, because she knew they loved to play. She said they could choose any toy they wanted, and share with each other. Ben and Lily looked at the toys, and saw cars, dolls, books, puzzles, and more. They also saw two hero dolls, exactly like the one they had broken. They looked at each other, and felt sorry for what they had done. + +They hugged each other, and said they were sorry. They thanked grandma for the toys, and each picked a hero doll. They decided to play together, and have fun. They forgot about their fight, and their long car ride. They were happy, and not sleepy anymore. They were glad they had each other, and grandma. They were the heroes of their own story. +Bunny and Fox were friends who liked to play in the forest. One day, they saw a human house with a big window. Bunny was curious and wanted to look inside. Fox was scared and told Bunny to stay away. + +"Bunny, humans are bad. They can hurt us. We should not go near their house," Fox said. + +"Bunny, don't be a baby. I just want to see what they have. I dare you to come with me," Bunny said. + +Bunny hopped to the window and peeked inside. He saw a human family sitting on a couch. They had a big TV, a fluffy rug, and a shiny lamp. Bunny thought they looked cozy and happy. He wished he had a house like that. + +Fox followed Bunny and saw the same thing. He also saw a big dog sleeping on the floor. He thought the dog looked scary and hungry. He wished he was back in the forest. + +"Bunny, let's go. This is not our place. The dog might wake up and chase us," Fox said. + +Bunny did not listen. He wanted to see more. He jumped on the window sill and tapped on the glass. He wanted to say hello to the humans. + +The humans heard the noise and looked at the window. They saw Bunny and Fox and were surprised. They thought they were cute and funny. They smiled and waved at them. + +The dog heard the noise and looked at the window. He saw Bunny and Fox and was angry. He thought they were intruders and prey. He growled and barked at them. + +Bunny and Fox were startled and scared. They realized they made a mistake. They jumped off the window sill and ran away as fast as they could. The dog chased them and tried to catch them. + +Bunny and Fox ran to the forest and hid behind a tree. They were safe but shaken. They breathed hard and looked at each other. + +"Bunny, I'm sorry. I should have listened to you. You were right. Humans are bad. They have a mean dog. We should not have gone near their house," Fox said. + +"Bunny, I'm sorry. I should not have dared you. You were right. We should be happy with what we have. We have a nice forest. We don't need a house like that," Bunny said. + +Bunny and Fox hugged and forgave each other. They learned their lesson. They decided to never go near the human house again. They went back to their homes and slept peacefully. They were sleepy but happy. +One day, a curious boy named Tom saw a big red truck outside his house. He wanted to see what was inside, so he ran to the truck and climbed in. He saw many buttons and levers and a big horn. He pressed the horn and it made a loud noise. He was very happy. + +But he did not know that the truck belonged to a fireman who was helping his neighbor. The fireman had left the truck for a moment to get his hose and ladder. He heard the horn and ran back to the truck. He saw Tom inside and was very angry. + +"Hey, what are you doing here? This is not a toy, this is a fire truck! You could have caused an accident!" the fireman shouted. + +Tom was scared and sorry. He did not mean to make trouble. He just wanted to see the truck. He started to cry. + +"I'm sorry, mister. I was curious. I like fire trucks. They are cool and brave. They save people from fires," Tom said. + +The fireman softened his voice. He saw that Tom was just a little boy who loved fire trucks. He remembered that he was once like that too. + +"It's okay, kid. I understand. Fire trucks are cool and brave. But they are also dangerous. You have to be careful and respectful. They are not for playing. They are for saving," the fireman said. + +He took Tom out of the truck and gave him a hug. He showed him his hose and ladder and his helmet and coat. He told him how he saved people from fires and how he trained to be a fireman. He also gave him a sticker with a fireman badge. + +Tom was amazed and grateful. He learned a lot from the fireman. He thanked him and said he wanted to be a fireman when he grew up. The fireman smiled and said he was proud of him. + +The end. +Lila and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun with their cars, dolls, blocks and books. They liked to share and take turns with their toys, because they knew they had value. Value means they are good and important. + +But then, something strange happened. Lila's favorite doll, Anna, vanished. Vanish means to go away and not be seen. Lila looked everywhere for Anna, but she could not find her. She felt sad and scared. She asked Ben, "Have you seen Anna? She is my best doll. She has a pink dress and yellow hair." + +Ben shook his head. He had not seen Anna. He felt sorry for Lila. He said, "Maybe she is hiding. Let's look for her together. Maybe she is under the sofa, or behind the curtain, or in the closet." + +They searched all over the living room, but they could not find Anna. They were about to give up, when they heard a noise. It was a meow. Meow is the sound that cats make. They looked at the window, and they saw their cat, Fluffy, sitting on the sill. Fluffy had something in her mouth. It was Anna! + +Lila and Ben ran to the window. They were alert. Alert means to be ready and watchful. They said, "Fluffy, drop Anna! She is not your toy. She is Lila's doll. She has value. She is good and important." + +Fluffy looked at them with her green eyes. She did not want to drop Anna. She liked to play with her. She thought she was a soft and tasty toy. But she saw that Lila and Ben were angry and serious. She knew they loved Anna. She did not want to make them sad. She opened her mouth and let Anna go. + +Lila and Ben were happy. They thanked Fluffy for giving Anna back. They hugged Anna and checked if she was okay. She was a little dirty and wet, but she was not hurt. She smiled at them with her stitched mouth. She was glad to be with them again. + +Lila and Ben learned a lesson. They learned to be careful with their toys, and to keep them away from Fluffy. They also learned to be kind to Fluffy, and to give her some of their other toys that she could play with. They knew that Fluffy had value too. Value means to be good and important. They all had value, and they all loved each other. +Lily liked to sing. She sang all the time. She sang in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She sang loud and soft, high and low, fast and slow. She sang songs she knew and songs she made up. + +One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, do you want to go to the opera with me? The opera is a place where people sing very well. They sing stories with music and costumes and lights. It is very fun and beautiful." + +Lily was very happy. She said, "Yes, mom, I want to go to the opera. Can I sing too?" + +Mom said, "No, Lily, you cannot sing at the opera. You have to be quiet and listen. The singers at the opera have practiced a lot and they are very good. They serve the music and the story with their voices. They make the people feel happy or sad or scared or excited with their singing. You can sing at home or at school or at the park, but not at the opera." + +Lily said, "OK, mom, I will be quiet and listen. But can I clap and cheer when they are done?" + +Mom said, "Yes, Lily, you can clap and cheer when they are done. That is how you show them that you liked their singing and their story. They will be very happy to hear you clap and cheer. They will see that you are a cheerful and kind girl who loves music." + +Lily and mom went to the opera. They saw a big building with many people and many seats. They sat in their seats and waited for the show to start. Lily saw a big curtain on the stage. She wondered what was behind it. + +Soon, the lights went down and the music started. The curtain opened and Lily saw the singers. They wore colorful and shiny costumes. They moved and danced and acted. They sang with big and beautiful voices. Lily listened and watched. She was amazed and curious. She felt happy and sad and scared and excited with the singers. She forgot to sing. She only wanted to hear and see the opera. + +When the opera was over, the singers bowed and smiled. The people clapped and cheered. Lily clapped and cheered too. She was very loud and proud. She said, "Mom, that was the best thing ever. I love the opera. Can we go again?" + +Mom said, "Yes, Lily, we can go again. I'm glad you enjoyed it. You were a very good girl. You did not sing at the opera. You listened and learned. You served the music and the story with your ears and your eyes. You made the singers and me very happy with your clapping and cheering. You are a cheerful and kind girl who loves music." +Lily and Ben are hungry. They want to eat spaghetti for dinner. Mom is cooking spaghetti in the kitchen. She tells them to wash their hands and set the table. + +"Come on, Ben, hurry!" Lily says. She runs to the sink and turns on the water. She rubs her hands with soap and rinses them. She grabs a towel and dries them. + +"I'm coming, I'm coming!" Ben says. He walks slowly to the sink. He likes to play with the water and the soap. He makes bubbles and pops them. He laughs. + +"Lily, Ben, dinner is ready!" Mom calls. She puts a big pot of spaghetti on the table. She also has a bowl of sauce and a plate of cheese. + +"Yay, spaghetti!" Lily says. She runs to the table and sits on her chair. She takes a fork and a spoon and serves herself some spaghetti. She adds some sauce and cheese on top. + +"Ben, hurry!" Mom says. "Your spaghetti is getting cold." + +"Okay, okay!" Ben says. He turns off the water and dries his hands. He runs to the table and sits on his chair. He sees that Lily has a lot of spaghetti on her plate. He wants some too. He serves himself some spaghetti. He adds some sauce and cheese on top. + +"Thank you, Mom, for the spaghetti!" Lily and Ben say. + +"You're welcome, my little ones!" Mom says. She smiles and sits on her chair. She serves herself some spaghetti. She adds some sauce and cheese on top. + +They all eat their spaghetti and enjoy their dinner. They talk and laugh and have fun. They love spaghetti. They love each other. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with shapes on the floor. They had red circles, blue squares, green triangles and yellow stars. Lily liked the yellow stars best. She wanted to have them all for herself. + +"Give me that star!" she said to Ben, who was holding one. + +"No, it is mine!" Ben said. "You have many stars already." + +Lily was angry. She grabbed the star from Ben's hand and ran to her room. She shut the door and put all the stars on her bed. She smiled and said, "Now I have all the yellow stars. They are so pretty and shiny. I don't need any other shapes or colors." + +Ben was sad. He knocked on Lily's door and said, "Lily, please come out and play with me. I miss you. We can share the shapes and have fun together." + +But Lily did not answer. She did not hear Ben. She was too busy looking at her stars. She did not notice that the room was dark and lonely. She did not see that the stars were not so bright without the sun. + +After a while, Lily felt bored and tired. She wanted to play with Ben and the other shapes. She wanted to see the sun and the sky. She realized that having all the stars was not so fun after all. She felt sorry for being mean to Ben. + +She opened the door and saw Ben sitting on the floor. He looked up and smiled. He said, "Lily, I'm glad you came out. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily nodded and hugged Ben. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I was selfish and greedy. I don't need all the stars. You can have some too. We can share and be happy." + +Ben and Lily played with the shapes on the floor. They made patterns and pictures with the red circles, blue squares, green triangles and yellow stars. They laughed and had fun. They learned that sharing is caring and that friendship is more valuable than anything. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a can of paint near the slide. It is red paint. + +"Look, paint!" Lily says. "Let's paint the slide!" + +Tom nods. He likes red. He takes the can and opens it. He pours some paint on the slide. It is shiny and wet. + +Lily takes a stick and dips it in the paint. She draws a big heart on the slide. She smiles. "I love paint!" she says. + +Tom and Lily spring on the slide. They slide down fast. They laugh. They have fun. + +But then, a man comes. He is angry. He is the park keeper. He sees the paint on the slide. He sees Tom and Lily. He shouts. + +"Hey, you two! What are you doing? You made a mess! This is bad! Very bad! You have to clean it up!" + +Tom and Lily are scared. They did not know it was bad. They thought it was fun. They look at the man. They look at the paint. They are sorry. + +"Sorry, mister," Tom says. "We did not mean to be bad. We just wanted to play." + +"Sorry, mister," Lily says. "We like paint. But we did not know it was your slide." + +The man sighs. He is still angry, but he sees that Tom and Lily are young. He sees that they are sorry. He decides to be kind. + +"OK, OK," he says. "But you have to help me clean it up. And no more paint, OK? Paint is for paper, not for slides." + +Tom and Lily nod. They say OK. They help the man clean the slide. They use water and soap. They scrub hard. They make the slide clean again. + +The man thanks them. He tells them to be careful next time. He tells them to play nicely. He gives them a smile. + +Tom and Lily smile back. They say thank you. They say goodbye. They go to play somewhere else. They do not use paint anymore. They use crayons. They draw on paper. They are good. +Lily loved to collect things. She had a big box full of shiny stones, pretty shells, soft feathers and colourful buttons. She liked to look at them and sort them and make patterns with them. Sometimes she shared them with her friends and they played together. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mum and dad. She saw a lot of new things to collect. She saw a shiny coin, a sparkly ring, a fluffy scarf and a red hat. She wanted to put them in her box, but her mum and dad said no. They said those things belonged to other people and it was not nice to take them. Lily felt sad and angry. She did not understand why she could not have them. + +She saw a table with a lot of cups and plates and spoons. They had tea and cake and biscuits on them. Lily liked tea and cake and biscuits. She thought maybe she could have some. She ran to the table and grabbed a cup and a plate and a spoon. She did not see the lady who was sitting there. The lady shouted and the cup and the plate and the spoon fell to the ground. They broke into pieces. The tea and the cake and the biscuits spilled everywhere. Lily got wet and sticky and dirty. The lady was very angry and so were Lily's mum and dad. They said Lily was naughty and rude and she had to say sorry. Lily felt scared and ashamed. She did not mean to make a mess. + +Lily said sorry to the lady and to her mum and dad. She cried and hugged them. They said they loved her and they forgave her, but she had to learn to ask before she took things. They said they would help her find some nice things to collect that did not belong to anyone. They said they would make some tea and cake and biscuits at home and share them with her. Lily felt a little better. She still loved to collect things, but she also wanted to be kind and polite. She hoped the lady would be happy again. She hoped she would find some new friends to play with. She hoped she would not feel miserable anymore. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toy cars and trucks. One day, they find a big iron box in the garage. It is heavy and hard and has a lock on it. + +"Wow, what is this?" Tim asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it has something inside," Sam says. + +They try to open the lock, but it is too tight. They need a key or a tool. + +"Let's go ask Dad. Maybe he knows," Tim says. + +They run to the house and find Dad in the kitchen. He is making a sandwich. + +"Dad, Dad, we found a big iron box in the garage. Can you help us open it?" Sam says. + +Dad smiles and puts down his knife. He follows them to the garage. + +"Ah, this is an old supply box. It belonged to your grandpa. He was a soldier in the war," Dad says. + +"What is a supply box?" Tim asks. + +"It is a box that has things you need, like food, water, medicine, or clothes. Your grandpa used it when he was far away from home," Dad says. + +He takes a key from his pocket and unlocks the box. He opens the lid and shows them what is inside. + +There are some cans of beans, some bottles of water, some bandages, some socks, and some pictures. + +"Who are these people?" Sam asks, pointing to a picture of a group of men in uniforms. + +"These are your grandpa's friends. They were in the same team. They fought together and helped each other," Dad says. + +He picks up another picture of a young woman with a pale face and a red dress. + +"And this is your grandma. She was your grandpa's wife. He loved her very much. He carried this picture with him all the time," Dad says. + +He looks sad and hugs the picture. + +Tim and Sam feel sorry for Dad. They hug him too. + +They decide to leave the supply box alone. They think it is very special and important. + +They go back to their toy cars and trucks. They play and have fun. They are happy to have Dad and each other. +Sam and Ben were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big melon in their neighbor's garden. It was green and round and looked very sweet. + +"Let's take the melon and eat it," Sam said. He was older and liked to do bad things. + +"No, we can't do that," Ben said. He was younger and liked to do good things. "The melon belongs to the neighbor. It is not ours." + +But Sam did not listen. He jumped over the fence and grabbed the melon. He ran back to Ben and said, "Come on, let's go. We have a melon now." + +Ben was scared and sad. He did not want to steal the melon. He wanted to be honest and kind. But he followed Sam because he was his brother. + +They ran to the park and found a shady spot under a tree. They cut the melon and took a bite. But the melon was not sweet. It was bitter and sour and made them spit. + +"Yuck, this melon is awful," Sam said. He was frustrated and angry. He threw the melon away and said, "Let's go home. This was a waste of time." + +Ben looked at the melon and felt sorry. He said, "Maybe the melon was not ripe yet. Maybe the neighbor was waiting for it to grow sweet. Maybe we should have asked him first." + +Sam did not say anything. He knew Ben was right. He knew he had done a bad thing. He felt ashamed and sorry too. + +They walked home quietly and hoped the neighbor would not find out. But the neighbor did find out. He saw the melon on the ground and the fence broken. He knew who did it. He went to their house and told their mom. + +Their mom was very angry and disappointed. She made them go back to the neighbor and apologize. She also made them work in his garden for a week to make up for the melon. + +Sam and Ben learned their lesson. They learned that stealing is wrong and that they should respect what belongs to others. They also learned that being greedy does not pay off and that being honest and kind is better. They never stole a melon again. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play games. Today they play a game with cards. Ben has a lot of cards. Sam has a few cards. Ben wants to win the game. He says, "I have more cards than you. I will win the game. You will lose the game." + +Sam feels sad. He does not like to lose. He says, "No, you will not win the game. I will win the game. You will lose the game." He tries to get more cards from Ben. Ben does not let him. They start to fight. They pull and push each other. They yell and cry. + +Mom hears them. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the cards and the brothers. She is not happy. She says, "Stop fighting. You are not playing nice. You are making a mess. You are making me uncomfortable. You need to share the cards and take turns. You need to say sorry to each other." + +Ben and Sam stop fighting. They look at Mom. They look at each other. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, brother." They hug each other. They share the cards and take turns. They play the game again. They have fun. They do not care who wins or loses. They are happy. Mom is happy too. She smiles and says, "Good job, brothers. You are playing nice. You are making me comfortable. I love you both." +Anna and Ben were adventurous twins who liked to explore the forest near their house. One day, they found a big stone that looked like a dinosaur egg. They wanted to take it home and show their mom and dad. + +"Look, Ben, a dinosaur egg!" Anna said, pointing at the stone. + +"Wow, it's so big and round!" Ben said, touching the stone. "Let's roll it to our wagon." + +They tried to roll the stone, but it was too heavy and stuck in the mud. They pushed and pulled, but the stone did not move. + +"Help, help!" they shouted, hoping someone would hear them. + +A man who was walking his dog heard their cries and came to see what was wrong. He saw the twins and the stone and smiled. + +"Hello, kids, what are you doing here?" he asked. + +"We found a dinosaur egg and we want to take it home, but it's too heavy and stuck," Anna said. + +"That's not a dinosaur egg, that's a stone," the man said. "It's been here for a long time. It's part of the forest." + +"But we like it, it's so cool," Ben said. + +"I understand, but you can't take it home. It belongs here. It's too big and heavy for your wagon. It might break it or hurt you. And it might prevent other animals and plants from growing here. Why don't you leave it here and come back to visit it whenever you want?" the man suggested. + +Anna and Ben thought about it and decided the man was right. They said goodbye to the stone and thanked the man for his help. They promised to come back and see the stone again. They got on their wagon and went home, happy and adventurous. +Tim and Sam were friends who liked to play near the old mill. The mill had a big wheel that turned with the water. Sometimes they threw stones in the water and watched them splash. + +One day, Tim found a shiny coin on the ground. He was very happy and showed it to Sam. Sam wanted the coin too. He said, "Tim, can I see your coin for a moment?" Tim said, "OK, but be careful. It is mine." Sam took the coin and ran away. He said, "Ha ha, now it is mine!" + +Tim was very sad and angry. He ran after Sam and shouted, "Sam, give me back my coin! That is not fair!" Sam did not listen. He ran to the mill and tried to hide behind the wheel. But he was not careful. He slipped and fell into the water. The water was cold and fast. Sam was scared and cried for help. + +Tim heard Sam's cry. He ran to the mill and saw Sam in the water. He wanted to help him, but he did not know how. He saw a long stick near the wheel. He grabbed the stick and reached out to Sam. He said, "Sam, grab the stick! I will pull you out!" + +Sam saw the stick and grabbed it. Tim pulled hard and removed Sam from the water. Sam was wet and shivering. He said, "Tim, thank you for saving me. I am sorry for taking your coin. It was wrong and mean. Can you forgive me?" Tim said, "Yes, I forgive you. But you have to be honest and share. That is what friends do." Sam nodded and gave back the coin to Tim. He said, "You are right. You are a good friend. Can we still play together?" Tim smiled and said, "Yes, we can. But let's play somewhere else. The mill is not safe." + +The end. + +Moral value: Honesty is the best policy. Friendship is more valuable than money. Help others in need. Be careful around dangerous places. +Ben and Lily are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. They see a big hill with green grass. They want to climb the hill and see what is on the other side. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go up the hill!" Ben says. He puts on his red cap and runs to the hill. + +"Wait for me, Ben!" Lily says. She puts on her blue cap and follows Ben. + +They climb and climb and climb. They are tired and thirsty, but they keep going. They want to reach the top of the hill. They see some flowers and some rocks and some bugs. They say hello to the flowers and the rocks and the bugs. + +They finally reach the top of the hill. They look around and see the park, the trees, the sky, and the sun. They also see a big lake with some ducks and some fish. They are happy and excited. + +"Wow, look at the lake, Lily! It is so big and shiny!" Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben, it is beautiful! And look at the ducks and the fish! They are so cute and funny!" Lily says. + +They sit on the grass and watch the lake. They take off their caps and lie on the grass. They feel the sun on their faces and the wind in their hair. They close their eyes and smile. + +"Ben, are you fine?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, Lily, I am fine. Are you fine?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, Ben, I am fine. I like the hill and the lake and the ducks and the fish. And I like you, Ben. You are my best friend." Lily says. + +"I like you too, Lily. You are my best friend too. And I like the hill and the lake and the ducks and the fish. And I like our caps. They are nice and warm." Ben says. + +They hug each other and lie on the grass. They are fine and happy. They are best friends. +One day, Tom and Anna went to the park with their mom. They liked to jog and play on the swings and slides. They saw a big dog with a ball in its mouth. Tom wanted to play with the dog and the ball, but Anna was scared of the dog. + +"Can I play with the dog, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Only if the dog's owner says yes, and you are gentle and kind," mom said. + +Tom ran to the dog and said, "Hi, dog. Can I play with you and your ball?" + +The dog wagged its tail and dropped the ball. Tom picked it up and threw it. The dog ran after it and brought it back. Tom and the dog had fun. + +Anna watched from afar. She wanted to join, but she was still scared. She saw the dog's owner, a nice lady, sitting on a bench. She walked to her and said, "Hi, lady. Can I pet your dog?" + +The lady smiled and said, "Of course, dear. His name is Rex. He is very friendly and clever. He likes to play and cuddle." + +Anna reached out her hand to touch Rex, but he barked and jumped on her. Anna was startled and fell down. She started to cry. + +"Rex, no! Bad dog!" the lady said. She pulled Rex away and helped Anna up. "I'm so sorry, dear. He didn't mean to hurt you. He was just excited to see you." + +Anna was still crying. She ran to her mom and hugged her. Mom comforted her and said, "It's okay, Anna. Don't be afraid. Rex is a good dog. He just wanted to say hello. He didn't know you were scared. Sometimes dogs do that when they are happy." + +Tom came over and said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I didn't know you were scared of Rex. He is a nice dog. He played with me and the ball. Do you want to try again?" + +Anna looked at Rex. He looked sad and sorry. He licked her hand and wagged his tail. Anna felt sorry for him too. She wiped her tears and said, "Okay, Tom. I'll try again. But you have to stay with me." + +Tom nodded and said, "Okay, Anna. I'll stay with you. We can play with Rex and the ball together. He is a clever dog. He can catch and fetch." + +Anna smiled and said, "Okay, Tom. Let's play with Rex and the ball together. He is a friendly dog. He can bark and cuddle." + +The lady smiled and said, "You are very brave, Anna. And you are very kind, Tom. You are good siblings. Rex likes you both. You can play with him anytime." + +Mom smiled and said, "You are very good, Tom and Anna. You learned to share and care. You made a new friend. Rex is a lucky dog." + +Tom, Anna, Rex, and the lady jogged and played in the park. They had fun. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big house on the hill. It was dark and scary. + +"Let's go see the house," Tom said. He liked to be brave. + +"No, Tom, don't go. Mom said it is a bad house. A witch lives there," Lily said. She was afraid. + +Tom did not listen. He ran to the house. He knocked on the door. It opened by itself. Tom went inside. + +Lily followed him. She did not want to be alone. She saw a big room with a lot of books and jars. There was a fire in the corner. And there was a woman. She was old and bald. She had a long nose and a black dress. She was the witch. + +"Who are you?" the witch asked. She looked angry. + +Tom and Lily were very scared. They did not say anything. + +"Are you here to steal my things?" the witch asked. She pointed at them with a stick. + +"No, no, we are sorry. We just wanted to see the house," Tom said. He tried to be nice. + +"Too late. You are in trouble now. I will turn you into frogs," the witch said. She started to say some words. + +Lily and Tom ran to the door. They wanted to get out. But the door was locked. They could not open it. + +"Help, help!" they shouted. They hoped someone would hear them. +Lila was a dog who lived with a human family. She liked to play with the human children, who gave her toys and treats. Sometimes, they would throw a ball for her, and she would run and catch it. Then, they would say, "Good girl, Lila! Shake!" and hold out their hand. Lila would put her paw in their hand and shake it. She liked to make them happy. + +One day, Lila was alone in the house. The human family had gone out in their car. Lila was bored and lonely. She looked for something to do. She saw a big bag on the floor. It smelled like food. Lila was hungry. She went to the bag and tore it open with her teeth. Inside, she found many boxes and cans. She tried to open them, but they were hard and metal. She could not bite them. She was frustrated. + +She saw one box that was different. It was soft and paper. She bit it and it ripped. Inside, she found a shiny thing. It was round and flat. It had a hole in the middle. It looked like a toy. Lila picked it up with her mouth and shook it. It made a loud noise. Lila was surprised. She shook it again. It made the same noise. Lila was curious. She liked the noise. She ran around the house, shaking the shiny thing. + +She came to the living room, where there was a big machine. It had a screen and buttons. The human family liked to watch it. Sometimes, Lila watched it too. She saw pictures and heard sounds. She saw the shiny thing had a picture on it too. It looked like a human face. Lila wondered if it was a friend. She went to the machine and put the shiny thing in the hole. She hoped it would make more noise. + +But nothing happened. The machine was silent and dark. The shiny thing was stuck. Lila tried to pull it out, but it did not move. She barked and whined. She was scared. She had broken the machine. She had broken the human family's toy. She thought they would be angry. She wished they would come back. + +She heard a noise outside. It was the car. The human family was back. Lila ran to the door and wagged her tail. She hoped they would not be mad. She hoped they would still love her. She saw the human children get out of the car. They saw her and smiled. They ran to her and hugged her. They said, "Lila, we missed you! How are you?" Lila licked their faces. She was happy. + +The human parents came in. They saw the mess in the kitchen. They saw the broken machine in the living room. They saw the shiny thing in the hole. They said, "Oh no, Lila! What have you done?" They looked angry and sad. Lila lowered her head and tucked her tail. She was sorry. + +But then, the human parents sighed and smiled. They said, "Lila, you are a naughty dog, but we love you. You did not know better. You were bored and lonely. We should have left you some toys and treats. We are sorry too." They petted her and kissed her. They said, "Come on, let's clean up this mess. And then, let's play with you. Do you want to shake?" They held out their hand. Lila put her paw in their hand and shook it. She liked to make them happy. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was the tea set. They would pretend to have tea parties with their stuffed animals and dolls. They would pour pretend tea from the pot into the cups and say "cheers" and "yum". + +One day, they decided to have a tea party in their bedroom. They put on their bathrobes and set up the tea set on a small table. They invited their best stuffed friends: Lily the bunny, Max the dog, and Zoe the zebra. They poured tea for everyone and had a lot of fun. + +But then, Ben wanted to pour more tea for himself. He reached for the pot, but Sara said "No, Ben, that's mine. You already had enough. Let me pour for you." Ben did not like that. He wanted to pour by himself. He said "No, Sara, I can do it. Give me the pot. It's my turn." Sara did not want to give up the pot. She said "No, Ben, you can't. You might spill it. I'm older by two minutes. I know better." They both pulled on the pot and started to argue. + +Suddenly, the pot slipped from their hands and fell on the floor. The pretend tea spilled everywhere. It made a big mess. Sara and Ben stopped arguing and looked at the mess. They felt bad. They had ruined their tea party. They had made their bathrobes wet. They had upset their stuffed friends. + +They heard their mom coming up the stairs. They knew they were in trouble. They quickly picked up the pot and the cups and put them back in the box. They took off their bathrobes and threw them in the hamper. They hugged their stuffed friends and said "sorry". They hoped their mom would not be too angry. + +Their mom opened the door and saw them sitting on the bed. She smelled the pretend tea and saw the wet spot on the floor. She knew what had happened. She said "Sara, Ben, what did you do?" Sara and Ben looked at each other and said "We're sorry, mom. We had a tea party and we fought over the pot and we spilled the tea and we made a mess and we're sorry." Their mom sighed and said "I'm glad you're sorry, but you know you shouldn't fight over your toys. You should share and take turns. And you shouldn't play with the tea set in your bedroom. You should play with it in the kitchen or the living room. And you shouldn't wear your bathrobes when you play. You should wear your clothes. Do you understand?" Sara and Ben nodded and said "Yes, mom, we understand. We won't do it again. We're sorry." Their mom smiled and said "It's okay. I forgive you. But you have to clean up the mess and put on some dry clothes. And then you can have some real tea and cookies with me in the kitchen. How does that sound?" Sara and Ben smiled and said "That sounds good, mom. Thank you. We love you." Their mom hugged them and said "I love you too. You're my dependable twins. Now, let's go and have some tea and cookies." They all went to the kitchen and had a nice tea party. They did not fight over the pot. They shared and took turns. They said "cheers" and "yum". They were happy. +Sara did not like haircuts. They made her sit still and feel itchy. She liked her long hair. It was soft and shiny. She could make braids and ponytails with it. + +One day, Mom said Sara had to get a haircut. She said her hair was too long and messy. She took Sara to a salon. There was a lady with scissors and a comb. She smiled at Sara and said hello. + +Sara was scared. She did not want the lady to cut her hair. She tried to run away, but Mom held her hand. She cried and kicked. She said no, no, no. + +The lady was patient. She said she would be gentle and fast. She said Sara would look pretty and fresh. She said she had a surprise for her. + +Sara stopped crying. She was curious. What was the surprise? She let the lady comb her hair and snip snip snip. It did not hurt. It felt ticklish. + +When the lady was done, she showed Sara a mirror. Sara gasped. Her hair was short and bouncy. She looked like a new girl. She liked it. + +The lady gave Sara the surprise. It was a snap. A snap was a clip with a flower on it. It was pink and sparkly. Sara loved it. She said thank you and put it on her hair. + +Mom was happy. She said Sara looked beautiful and smart. She said she was proud of her. She gave her a hug and a kiss. + +Sara smiled. She liked haircuts. They were fun and nice. She liked her snap. It was pretty and special. She liked her mom. She was old and sweet. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big house with a tall chimney. They wanted to see what was inside the chimney, so they climbed over the fence and ran to the house. + +"Look, there is a ladder!" Tom said, pointing to a metal ladder that lead to the roof. "Let's go up and see the chimney!" + +"OK, but be careful!" Sara said, following Tom up the ladder. They reached the roof and saw the chimney. It was black and round and had a metal cap on top. + +"I wonder what is in there?" Tom said, trying to lift the cap. "Maybe there is a bird or a mouse or a treasure!" + +"Or maybe there is nothing!" Sara said, pulling Tom back. "It could be dangerous! What if there is smoke or fire or a bad man?" + +But Tom did not listen. He lifted the cap and looked inside the chimney. He saw something unusual. It was a red hat with a white ball on the end. He reached in and pulled it out. It was attached to a long coat and a big bag. + +"Wow, look what I found!" Tom said, holding the hat and the coat and the bag. "It's Santa Claus!" + +Sara gasped. She looked inside the chimney and saw a pair of boots and a white beard. She heard a voice say, "Ho ho ho! Help me out, please!" + +Tom and Sara were scared. They did not know what to do. They dropped the hat and the coat and the bag and ran down the ladder. They jumped over the fence and ran back to their home. + +They never told anyone what they saw in the chimney. They wondered if it was a real Santa Claus or a fake one. They hoped he was not angry with them. They decided to be good and never climb on roofs again. +Tim and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big beetle in the grass. Tim wanted to keep it as a pet, but Tom wanted to tear it apart and see what was inside. + +"Give me the beetle!" Tom said, pulling on one of its legs. + +"No, leave it alone!" Tim said, holding on to another leg. + +They both pulled hard, and the beetle made a loud noise. It was scared and hurt. + +A woman saw them and came over. She was their neighbor, and she was very kind. She had a mild voice and a mild smile. + +"What are you doing, boys?" she asked. + +"We found a beetle!" Tim said. + +"We want to see what's inside!" Tom said. + +The woman shook her head. She took the beetle gently from their hands and put it on a leaf. + +"Beetles are living things, just like you and me," she said. "They have feelings and needs. They don't like to be torn apart or hurt. They like to be free and happy. How would you feel if someone did that to you?" + +Tim and Tom looked at each other. They felt sorry for the beetle. They had not thought about how it felt. + +"We're sorry, beetle," they said together. + +The woman smiled. She gave them each a hug. + +"That's good, boys," she said. "You learned a valuable lesson today. Always treat others the way you want to be treated. That's called the golden rule. Can you remember that?" + +Tim and Tom nodded. They thanked the woman and said goodbye. They watched the beetle fly away. They felt happy too. They had learned to be kind and respectful. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to pretend they were dragons and knights. Lily had a red scale that she wore on her back. Ben had a sword and a shield that he made from cardboard. + +They heard a loud noise outside. They ran to the window and saw that it was raining hard. The sky was dark and the wind was blowing. They wanted to go outside and play in the puddles, but their mom said no. + +"Mom, please let us go outside!" Lily begged. "We can wear our boots and coats!" + +"No, sweetie, it's too cold and wet. You might get sick. Why don't you play inside with your toys?" Mom said. + +"But we are bored of our toys. We want to play in the rain!" Ben said. + +Mom shook her head. "I'm sorry, but you have to stay inside until the rain stops. Maybe you can read a book or draw a picture instead." + +Lily and Ben were not happy. They went back to the living room and sat on the couch. They did not want to read or draw. They wanted to play in the rain. + +Lily looked at her scale. She had an idea. She whispered to Ben. "Hey, Ben, I have a plan. Let's pretend we are dragons and we can make our own rain!" + +Ben smiled. He liked Lily's idea. "How do we do that?" he asked. + +Lily pointed to the kitchen. "We can get some cups and fill them with water. Then we can throw the water in the air and make it rain!" + +Ben nodded. He thought that sounded fun. They got up and sneaked to the kitchen. They found some cups and filled them with water. They ran back to the living room and threw the water in the air. They laughed and shouted as they made their own rain. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw the water on the floor and the furniture. She saw Lily and Ben with their cups and their wet clothes. She was not happy. + +"Lily and Ben, what are you doing?" Mom asked. "You made a big mess!" + +Lily and Ben stopped. They looked at Mom. They looked at the water. They realized they did something wrong. They felt sorry. + +"We were pretending we were dragons and we made our own rain," Lily said. + +"We wanted to play in the rain, but you said no," Ben said. + +Mom sighed. She understood they were bored, but they should not have thrown water in the house. She said, "I know you wanted to play in the rain, but you can't make your own rain inside. You could have hurt yourself or broken something. You have to clean up this mess and change your clothes. And you have to say sorry." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We won't do it again." + +Mom smiled. She said, "It's okay. I forgive you. But next time, please listen to me and find another way to play. Maybe tomorrow the rain will stop and you can go outside." + +Lily and Ben hugged Mom. They said, "We love you, Mom. Thank you for forgiving us." + +Mom hugged them back. She said, "I love you too, my little dragons. Now let's clean up and have some hot chocolate." +Anna liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had a pretty dress and a shiny diamond on her neck. Anna loved to brush Lily's hair and make her talk. + +One day, Anna's brother Ben came into her room. He was bored and wanted to play with Anna. He saw Lily on the bed and grabbed her. "Give me that doll!" he said. "I want to see the diamond!" + +Anna was angry and scared. She did not want Ben to take Lily. She tried to pull Lily back, but Ben was stronger. He yanked Lily away and ran out of the room. "No!" Anna cried. "Lily is mine! Give her back!" + +Anna ran after Ben, but he was faster. He ran down the stairs and into the kitchen. He saw his mom making cookies. He hid Lily behind his back and smiled. "Hi, mom!" he said. "Can I have a cookie?" + +Mom looked at Ben and saw his smile. She knew he was up to something. She also heard Anna's cries. She had a feeling Ben had done something bad. She was a compassionate mom. She loved both her children, but she did not like when they fought. She decided to find out what was going on. "Ben, what are you hiding?" she asked. "Did you take something from Anna?" + +Ben felt guilty. He knew he had been wrong to take Lily. He did not really care about the diamond. He just wanted to tease Anna. He quit hiding Lily and showed her to mom. "I'm sorry, mom," he said. "I took Anna's doll. I was just playing." + +Mom took Lily from Ben and looked at her. She saw the diamond on her neck. She recognized it. It was not a real diamond. It was a button that mom had sewn on Lily's dress. She had given Lily to Anna when she was a baby. She smiled and hugged Ben. "It's okay, Ben," she said. "I'm glad you're sorry. But you know you shouldn't take things from Anna. She loves Lily very much. How would you feel if she took something from you?" + +Ben thought about it. He had a toy car that he loved very much. He would be sad and angry if Anna took it. He realized how Anna felt. He felt sorry for her. He wanted to make her happy. He said to mom, "Can I give Lily back to Anna? And say I'm sorry? And maybe share a cookie with her?" + +Mom nodded and smiled. She was proud of Ben. He was learning to be compassionate too. She said, "Yes, you can. That's very kind of you, Ben. Come on, let's go find Anna." + +They went upstairs and found Anna in her room. She was crying on her bed. She saw mom and Ben coming in. She saw Lily in mom's arms. She jumped up and ran to them. She hugged Lily and mom. She looked at Ben. She saw his face. He looked sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I was mean to take Lily. I don't want the diamond. I want you to be happy. Can we be friends?" + +Anna smiled and wiped her tears. She said, "Thank you, Ben. I'm sorry I yelled at you. I love Lily, but I love you too. You're my brother. Can we play together?" + +Ben smiled and nodded. He said, "Yes, we can. And we can share a cookie too. Mom made some for us." + +They hugged each other and mom. They went downstairs and ate cookies. They played with Lily and the car. They had fun. They learned to be compassionate. They were happy. +Lily loved spaghetti. She wanted to eat spaghetti every day. But her mom said no. She said spaghetti was not good for breakfast. She said Lily had to eat other things too. + +One morning, Lily was very hungry. She saw a big pot of spaghetti on the stove. It was left over from last night. Lily thought it looked yummy. She wanted to eat some. She did not ask her mom. She climbed on a chair and reached for the pot. + +"Stop!" her mom shouted. She ran into the kitchen. She was very angry. She saw Lily holding the pot. She saw the spaghetti falling on the floor. She saw the sauce splashing on the walls. She saw the mess. + +"What are you doing?" her mom asked. She was very grumpy. She did not permit Lily to touch the spaghetti. She did not permit Lily to make a mess. She did not permit Lily to waste food. + +Lily was scared. She dropped the pot. She started to cry. She said she was sorry. She said she was hungry. She said she loved spaghetti. + +Her mom did not listen. She did not hug Lily. She did not comfort Lily. She did not forgive Lily. She took Lily to her room. She locked the door. She said Lily had to stay there all day. She said Lily had to learn her lesson. + +Lily was sad. She was hungry. She was lonely. She did not love spaghetti anymore. She wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she had eaten something else. She wished she had a good ending. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys in the playroom. Anna likes to keep the toys tidy. She puts them in boxes and on shelves. Ben likes to make a mess. He throws the toys on the floor and under the sofa. + +One day, Anna and Ben are playing with a yellow ball. It is Anna's favorite toy. She cares for it a lot. She does not want it to get dirty or lost. Ben wants to play catch with the ball. He throws it to Anna. Anna catches it and throws it back. They have fun. + +But then, Ben throws the ball too hard. It flies over Anna's head and hits the window. The window breaks and the ball falls outside. Anna is very sad and angry. She runs to the window and looks at the ball. It is on the grass, near the road. + +"Ben, you are bad!" Anna shouts. "You broke the window and the ball! You do not care for my toys!" + +"Sorry, Anna," Ben says. "I did not mean to. It was an accident. Please do not be mad at me." + +Anna does not listen. She cries and runs to her mom. She tells her what happened. Her mom hugs her and says she will fix the window and get the ball. She tells Anna to calm down and forgive Ben. She says Ben is her friend and he cares for her. + +Anna thinks about what her mom says. She feels a little better. She goes back to the playroom and sees Ben. He looks sad and sorry. He has picked up some of the toys and made them tidy. + +"Hi, Anna," Ben says. "I am sorry for what I did. I care for you and your toys. Can we still be friends?" + +Anna looks at Ben. She sees he is trying to be nice. She remembers they have fun together. She decides to forgive him. + +"OK, Ben," Anna says. "We can still be friends. But next time, be careful with the ball. It is my favorite toy." + +"OK, Anna," Ben says. "I will be careful. Thank you for being my friend." + +They hug and smile. They play with the toys again. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are best friends. They like to play in the garden. They have a tent, a ball, and a tea set. They pretend to have a picnic. + +"Can you zip the tent, Ben?" Lily asks. She holds the tea pot. "I will make tea for us." + +Ben nods. He pulls the zip. The tent is closed. He crawls inside. He sees two cups and a plate of cookies. He smiles. "You are a brilliant cook, Lily." + +Lily giggles. She pours tea for Ben and herself. She gives him a cookie. "Thank you, Ben. You are a brilliant helper." + +They sip their tea and eat their cookies. They talk about their favorite animals and colors. They are happy. They love their tent and their tea. They love each other. +Anna loves her dog, Spot. Spot is big and brown and has a white spot on his nose. Anna likes to play with Spot in the yard. They run and jump and roll in the grass. + +One day, Anna sees a little cat in the yard. The cat is gray and has green eyes. Anna thinks the cat is cute and wants to pet it. She walks slowly to the cat and says, "Hello, kitty. Do you want to be my friend?" + +But Spot does not like the cat. He thinks the cat is bad and wants to chase it away. He barks and runs to the cat and tries to bite it. The cat is scared and hisses and scratches Spot on his heel. Spot yelps and runs away. + +Anna is sad and angry. She says, "Spot, you are mean! You hurt the kitty and made it run away. That is not fair!" She goes to Spot and looks at his heel. It is red and bleeding. Anna feels sorry for Spot. She says, "Spot, I am sorry. You are hurt. Let me help you." She gets a bandage and wraps it around Spot's heel. She gives Spot a hug and a kiss. She says, "Spot, I love you. But you have to be nice to the kitty. The kitty is not bad. The kitty is just scared. Can you be friends with the kitty?" + +Spot looks at Anna and licks her face. He says, "Woof, woof. I love you, too. I am sorry. I will be nice to the kitty. I will be friends with the kitty." Anna smiles and says, "Good boy, Spot. You are a good dog. Come on, let's go find the kitty and say sorry." They walk to the yard and look for the cat. They see the cat hiding under a bush. Anna says, "Hello, kitty. We are sorry. We want to be your friends. Can you come out and play with us?" The cat looks at Anna and Spot and sees that they are kind and gentle. The cat comes out and says, "Meow, meow. I am sorry, too. I was scared. I want to be your friends. I will play with you." Anna, Spot, and the cat play together in the yard. They run and jump and roll in the grass. They are happy and have fun. They are friends. The end. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their jeep in the yard. The jeep is red and big and has four wheels. Ben and Sam take turns to drive the jeep and make vroom-vroom noises. + +One day, the sun is very hot and bright. Ben and Sam are thirsty and tired. They want to go inside and drink some water. But they forget to take their jeep with them. They leave it in the yard under the sun. + +After a while, the jeep gets very hot. The sun burns the jeep. The jeep starts to smoke and smell bad. The jeep is on fire! + +Ben and Sam see the fire from the window. They are scared and sad. They run outside and shout for help. + +"Mom! Dad! Our jeep is burning!" Ben cries. + +"Oh no! What happened?" Mom asks. She comes out with a bucket of water and pours it on the jeep. The fire goes out. + +"I'm sorry, boys. Your jeep is ruined. The sun was too hot for it. You should have brought it inside." Dad says. + +Ben and Sam hug their mom and dad. They are sorry too. They loved their jeep. + +"Can we get a new jeep, please?" Sam asks. + +"Maybe. But first, you have to learn to take care of your toys. And don't play with fire. Fire is dangerous." Mom says. + +Ben and Sam nod. They understand. They go inside and drink some mild juice. They hope they can get a new jeep someday. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and make castles. One day, they found something shiny in the sand. It was a small soldier made of metal. He had a hat, a gun and a belt. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben said. "It's a soldier! He must be very brave and strong." + +Lily looked at the soldier and frowned. She did not like him. He was ugly. He had a mean face and a dirty uniform. He looked scary and bad. + +"I don't like him," Lily said. "He is ugly. He is not a good soldier. He is a bad soldier. He hurts people." + +Ben was angry. He liked the soldier. He wanted to keep him. He thought he was cool and fun. + +"No, he is not!" Ben said. "He is a good soldier. He protects people. He is my soldier. You can't have him." + +Ben and Lily started to fight. They pulled and pushed the soldier. They shouted and cried. They did not want to share. + +A big dog was watching them. He was hungry and curious. He saw the shiny soldier in the sand. He thought it was a toy or a snack. He ran towards Ben and Lily. He barked and jumped. + +Ben and Lily were scared. They let go of the soldier. The dog grabbed him in his mouth. He ran away with him. + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They felt sad and sorry. They lost the soldier. They wished they had not fought. They hugged and said sorry. + +They decided to play together again. They made a new castle in the sand. They hoped the dog would not come back. They hoped the soldier would be okay. +Sam and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and find worms. They had a big jar to keep the worms in. They wanted to have many worms as pets. + +"Look, I found a big worm!" Sam said, holding up a long, wriggly thing. "He is so cool!" + +"Wow, he is big!" Lily said. "Can I hold him?" + +"OK, but be gentle," Sam said. He gave the worm to Lily. Lily smiled and stroked the worm. + +"Hello, wormy," she said. "You are so soft and slimy. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The worm did not say anything. He just wiggled in Lily's hand. + +"Let's bury him in the ground," Sam said. "He will be happy there. He can make more holes and find more worms." + +"OK," Lily said. She was not sure. She liked the worm. She wanted to keep him in the jar. But she did not want to make Sam sad. She followed Sam to a hole he had dug. + +"Here, put him in," Sam said. He pushed the worm into the hole. He covered him with dirt. + +"There, he is safe and warm," Sam said. He smiled. + +Lily did not smile. She felt sorry for the worm. She wondered if he was scared and lonely. She wanted to dig him out. But she did not say anything. + +They went back to their jar. They had many worms in it. But Lily did not care. She missed the big worm. She wished she had kept him. + +The next day, they went to the garden again. They wanted to see the big worm. They ran to the hole where they had buried him. + +But the hole was gone. There was a big hole next to it. And there was a big paw print in the dirt. + +"Oh no!" Sam said. "What happened?" + +Lily knew what happened. She saw a flash of fur and a tail behind a bush. It was the cat. The cat had smelled the worm. The cat had dug him out. The cat had eaten him. + +Lily felt a tear roll down her cheek. She wished she had said something. She wished she had saved the worm. She wished she had been his friend. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play with fire. They had a box of matches that they stole from their dad. They would sneak out to the backyard and light things on fire, like leaves, sticks and paper. They thought it was fun to watch the flames and the smoke. + +One day, they found a big pile of wood that their dad had chopped for the winter. They decided to make a huge fire with it. They piled up the wood and lit a match. The fire grew very fast and very hot. It made a lot of ash that flew in the air. Anna and Ben were scared and ran away. + +The fire was so big that it reached the tall tree next to the house. The tree caught fire and the fire spread to the roof. The house was on fire too. Anna and Ben saw the fire from the street and cried. They saw their mom and dad come out of the house. They were angry and sad. + +"Anna! Ben! What have you done?" their mom shouted. "You could have burned the whole house down! You could have hurt yourselves and us! How could you be so foolish and dangerous?" + +"We're sorry, mom. We're sorry, dad. We didn't mean to. We just wanted to play with fire. We didn't know it would be so bad." Anna and Ben said. + +"You didn't know? You didn't know that fire can burn and destroy and hurt? You didn't know that you should never play with fire or matches? You didn't know that you should listen to us and obey us?" their dad said. + +"No, we didn't know. We were stupid. We were bad. We're sorry. We're sorry. We're sorry." Anna and Ben said. + +Their mom and dad hugged them and said, "We're glad you're safe. We're glad we're safe. But you have to learn from your mistake. You have to be careful and responsible. You have to respect fire and life. You have to pray and ask God to forgive you and help you." + +Anna and Ben nodded and said, "We will, mom. We will, dad. We will pray and ask God to forgive us and help us. We will never play with fire or matches again. We love you, mom. We love you, dad." + +They all prayed together and thanked God for saving them. They looked at the house and saw the firemen putting out the fire. They saw the ash and the damage. They felt sad but also grateful. They learned a hard lesson that day. They learned to never play with fire. +Sara liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair, a pink dress, and shiny shoes. Sara always gave Lily the best toys and clothes. + +One day, Sara's friend Anna came to visit. Anna brought her own doll, Mia. Mia had curly hair, a blue dress, and glittery shoes. Sara thought Mia was very pretty, but she loved Lily more. + +Sara and Anna played with their dolls in Sara's room. They had tea, combed their hair, and sang songs. Sara was happy to share her toys with Anna, except for one thing. She did not want to share Lily's shoes. + +Sara saw Anna looking at Lily's shoes. She thought Anna wanted to take them. She felt jealous. She hugged Lily and said, "These are my shoes. You can't have them." + +Anna was surprised. She did not want to take Lily's shoes. She just wanted to see them. She said, "I don't want your shoes. I have my own shoes. See? They are glittery. I like them." + +Sara looked at Mia's shoes. They were glittery. They were very pretty. She felt curious. She said, "Can I see your shoes?" + +Anna smiled. She said, "Sure. You can see them. You can even try them on. We can swap shoes for a while. It will be fun." + +Sara and Anna swapped shoes. They put them on their dolls. They discovered that Lily looked good in glittery shoes, and Mia looked good in shiny shoes. They laughed and played some more. They were not jealous anymore. They were happy. +Lily and Tom 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 tray with some cookies and milk that her mom gave her. She wanted to share with Tom, so she said, "Tom, do you want a cookie? They are yummy!" + +Tom nodded and smiled. He liked cookies a lot. He reached for the tray, but Lily pulled it away. She said, "No, not this one. This one is mine. You can have another one." She pointed to a different cookie on the tray. + +Tom felt sad and angry. He wanted that cookie. He thought Lily was being mean and selfish. He decided to bite her. He opened his mouth and bit her arm hard. Lily screamed and dropped the tray. The cookies and milk spilled on the floor and made a big mess. + +Mom heard the scream and came running. She saw Lily crying and Tom biting. She was very upset and angry. She said, "Tom, what are you doing? That is not nice. You do not bite your sister. That hurts. You are in big trouble. Go to your room right now." + +Tom let go of Lily's arm and looked at Mom. He saw her face and knew he did something bad. He felt sorry and scared. He said, "But Mom, she did not give me the cookie. She was funny. She took it away." Mom said, "That is no excuse. You do not bite for a cookie. You ask nicely or you wait your turn. You need to say sorry to Lily and help clean up the mess. Then you go to your room and think about what you did." + +Tom said sorry to Lily and helped Mom clean up the mess. He saw Lily's arm and saw the bite mark. He felt bad. He wished he did not bite her. He wished he had a cookie. He went to his room and cried. He did not have any fun. He had a bad day. +Lily was a curious girl who liked to touch everything. She wanted to know how things felt and what they did. One day, she went to the farm with her mom and dad. She saw many animals there, like cows, pigs, sheep and chickens. + +"Can I touch the chicken, mom?" Lily asked, pointing to a brown hen that was pecking the ground. + +"Be careful, Lily. The chicken might not like it. You have to be gentle and quiet," mom said. + +Lily nodded and walked slowly to the chicken. She reached out her hand and touched its soft feathers. The chicken looked at her and clucked. + +"Hello, chicken. You are so pretty. Do you have a name?" Lily said softly. + +The chicken tilted its head and clucked again. Lily smiled and stroked its back. The chicken seemed to like it and stayed still. + +"Look, mom. The chicken likes me. We are friends," Lily said happily. + +Mom smiled and took a picture of Lily and the chicken. She was proud of her curious and kind daughter. She hoped Lily would always love animals and learn from them. +Sara and Tom were playing on the beach. They liked to build castles with sand and shells. They had a bucket, a shovel and a rake. They worked hard and made a big castle with a tower and a moat. + +"Look at our castle, Tom! It is so pretty!" Sara said. + +"Yes, it is, Sara! We are good builders!" Tom said. + +They were happy and proud of their castle. They decided to go and get some water to fill the moat. They left their bucket and shovel near the castle and ran to the sea. + +But when they came back, they saw a big dog near their castle. The dog was sniffing and digging the sand. He was curious and wanted to play. He did not know that the sand was a castle. + +"Oh no, Tom! The dog is ruining our castle!" Sara cried. + +"Go away, dog! Leave our castle alone!" Tom shouted. + +They ran to the dog and tried to scare him away. But the dog was bigger and stronger than them. He barked and growled at them. He was not afraid of them. + +Sara and Tom were scared of the dog. They trembled and hid behind their bucket. They wished they had a reliable friend to help them. + +Then they heard a familiar voice. + +"Rover, come here! Bad dog! What are you doing?" It was their dad. He had seen the dog and came to rescue them. + +He grabbed the dog by the collar and pulled him away from the castle. He apologized to Sara and Tom and said that the dog was his friend's and he was just looking after him for a day. He said that the dog was friendly but playful and did not mean to harm their castle. + +Sara and Tom were relieved and happy to see their dad. They hugged him and thanked him. + +"It's okay, kids. I'm sorry about your castle. Do you want to build another one?" their dad asked. + +"Yes, please, dad! And can you help us?" Sara and Tom said. + +"Of course, I will. I'm your reliable friend, remember?" their dad said. + +They smiled and nodded. They picked up their bucket and shovel and rake and followed their dad to a new spot on the beach. They forgot about the dog and the ruined castle. They were ready to have fun and build a new castle with their dad. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with animals. One day, they go to the farm with their mom and dad. They see cows, pigs, chickens and horses. Lily and Tom are happy. + +They hear a loud noise. It is a horse. The horse is in the stable. The stable is on fire. The horse is scared. Lily and Tom are scared too. They run to their mom and dad. + +"Mom, dad, the stable is on fire! The horse is in there!" Lily cries. + +"Help, help, the horse is in there!" Tom shouts. + +Mom and dad call the firemen. The firemen come fast. They have a big truck. They have a hose. They spray water on the fire. The fire goes out. + +One fireman goes inside the stable. He comes out with the horse. The horse is fat and brown. He is not hurt. He is happy. Lily and Tom are happy too. + +"Thank you, thank you, you rescued the horse!" Lily and Tom say to the fireman. + +"You're welcome, you're welcome, you are brave kids!" the fireman says to Lily and Tom. + +The horse neighs. He likes Lily and Tom. He lets them pet him. They give him a carrot. He eats it. He is hungry. They take him to a new stable. He is safe. Lily and Tom are happy. They love the horse. The horse loves them. They are friends. +Tommy was sad. He had a bad dream. He saw a big monster with sharp teeth and scary eyes. The monster chased him and wanted to eat him. Tommy ran and ran, but the monster was faster. Tommy screamed and woke up. + +He looked around his room. It was dark and quiet. He felt alone and scared. He wanted his mommy and daddy. He called for them, but they did not hear him. He started to cry. + +Then he heard a soft sound. It was his teddy bear. His teddy bear was his best friend. He always slept with him. His teddy bear said, "Don't cry, Tommy. I'm here. I will comfort you. You are brave and strong. The monster was not real. It was only a dream. You are safe with me." + +Tommy hugged his teddy bear. He felt his warm fur and his gentle heartbeat. He felt better. He said, "Thank you, teddy bear. You are very generous. You always help me. You are my hero." + +His teddy bear smiled. He said, "You are welcome, Tommy. You are my hero too. You always share your toys and your snacks with me. You always play with me and tell me stories. You are very kind." + +They snuggled together. They closed their eyes. They fell asleep. They had sweet dreams. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But they do not like to share. They always fight over who gets what. + +One day, mom brings home a big box. She says it is a gift for them. Lily and Ben are curious. They want to see what is inside. They run to the box and tear the paper. + +Inside the box, there is a doll and a car. The doll has long hair and a pink dress. The car has four wheels and a horn. Lily and Ben look at the toys. They both want the car. + +"I want the car!" Lily says. + +"No, I want the car!" Ben says. + +They pull the car from each other. They shout and cry. Mom hears them and comes to the room. + +"Stop fighting, please!" mom says. "You have to share. You can take turns playing with the car. And you can also play with the doll. She is very pretty." + +Lily and Ben look at the doll. They do not like the doll. She has a strange face and unknown eyes. They think she is scary. + +"I hate the doll!" Lily says. + +"Me too!" Ben says. + +They push the doll away. They do not want to play with her. They only want the car. + +Mom sighs. She does not know what to do. She thinks maybe they will like the doll later. She puts the doll on the shelf. She hopes they will be nice to her. She hopes they will learn to share. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big basket on a bench. The basket has many muffins inside. They look yummy and smell good. + +"Who left these muffins here?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone forgot them," Ben says. + +"Can we have one?" Lily says. + +"I don't know. Maybe we should ask first," Ben says. + +But Lily is hungry. She takes a muffin from the basket. She bites it. It is sweet and soft. She likes it. + +"Wow, this is a good muffin!" Lily says. + +Ben is curious. He takes a muffin too. He bites it. It is salty and crunchy. He does not like it. + +"Yuck, this is a bad muffin!" Ben says. + +He spits it out. He looks at the muffin. It has cheese and ham inside. He thinks it is strange. + +"That is an interesting muffin," Ben says. + +Lily and Ben hear a voice. It is a man. He is walking towards the bench. He looks angry. + +"Hey, you kids! What are you doing with my muffins?" the man says. + +Lily and Ben are scared. They drop the muffins. They run away. + +"Sorry, mister!" they say. + +They hide behind a tree. They watch the man. He picks up the muffins. He puts them back in the basket. He sits on the bench. He eats a muffin. He smiles. + +Lily and Ben learn a lesson. They should not take things that are not theirs. They should ask before they eat. They should not judge a muffin by its cover. Some muffins are interesting, but not all muffins are good. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a red ball and a blue bike. They share the ball and the bike. They are happy. + +One day, Anna and Ben bring sandwiches to the park. Anna has a cheese sandwich. Ben has a ham sandwich. They sit on a bench and eat their sandwiches. They are hungry. + +But then, Anna sees Ben's sandwich. She thinks it looks better than hers. She wants to try it. She says to Ben, "Can I have a bite of your sandwich?" + +Ben says, "No, this is my sandwich. You have your own sandwich." + +Anna says, "But I want to taste your sandwich. It has ham. I like ham." + +Ben says, "But I like ham too. And you have cheese. Cheese is good." + +Anna says, "No, cheese is not good. Ham is better. Give me your sandwich." + +Ben says, "No, you give me your sandwich." + +Anna and Ben start to quarrel. They pull each other's sandwiches. They tear them apart. They make a mess. They are angry. + +A bird flies by. It sees the sandwiches on the ground. It thinks they look yummy. It swoops down and grabs a piece of ham. It flies away. + +Anna and Ben stop quarreling. They look at the bird. They look at their sandwiches. They are sad. + +They say, "Oh no, our sandwiches are gone. We have nothing to eat." + +They look at each other. They feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry. We were silly. We should have shared our sandwiches." + +They hug each other. They are friends again. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are young friends who like to play together. One day, they find a big box of masks in the attic. They are very happy and excited. They want to try on the masks and pretend to be different animals and people. + +Lily picks a mask that looks like a cat. She puts it on and says, "Meow, meow, I am a cat. Can you guess who I am, Ben?" Ben looks at her and laughs. He says, "You are Lily, silly. I can see your hair and your dress. You are not a cat. You are a girl." + +Ben picks a mask that looks like a pirate. He puts it on and says, "Arr, arr, I am a pirate. Can you guess who I am, Lily?" Lily looks at him and giggles. She says, "You are Ben, funny. I can see your shoes and your pants. You are not a pirate. You are a boy." + +They keep trying on different masks and asking each other to guess who they are. They have a lot of fun and make a lot of noise. They forget that it is almost time for lunch. They hear their moms calling them from downstairs. They take off their masks and run to the stairs. They say, "Bye, bye, masks. We will play with you again later." They hug each other and go to eat their lunch. They are happy and hungry. They love their masks and their friend. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide that looked fun. But there was a sign that said, "Only for kids who are four or older." Tom and Sam were only three, but they wanted to try the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide," Tom said. "No one will know." + +"But that is not the law," Sam said. "The law is what the sign says. We have to follow the law." + +Tom frowns. He thinks Sam is not normal. He thinks Sam is scared. He says, "You are a baby. I am not. I will go on the slide." + +Tom runs to the slide and climbs up. He feels proud and happy. He slides down fast and laughs. He looks at Sam and says, "See? It is easy. You should try it too." + +Sam shakes his head. He says, "No, thank you. I will wait for you here." + +Tom goes on the slide again and again. He thinks he is the best. He does not see the big boy who comes to the park. The big boy is four and he wants to go on the slide too. He sees Tom and he gets angry. He says, "Hey, you! Get off the slide! You are too small. You are breaking the law." + +Tom is scared. He says, "No, I am not. I can go on the slide. It is fun." + +The big boy pushes Tom off the slide. Tom falls and hurts his knee. He cries and runs to Sam. Sam hugs him and says, "I am sorry, Tom. Are you okay?" + +Tom says, "No, I am not. The big boy was mean. He hurt me. He said I broke the law." + +Sam says, "Yes, you did. The law is there to keep us safe. If we do not follow the law, we can get hurt or make others angry. We should listen to the law and wait until we are four to go on the slide." + +Tom nods. He says, "You are right, Sam. You are normal. You are a good friend. I am sorry I called you a baby. I was wrong. I will follow the law from now on." + +Sam smiles. He says, "It is okay, Tom. I forgive you. Let's go play somewhere else. Maybe we can find a swing or a sandbox." + +Tom and Sam hold hands and walk away. They are happy and they are friends. They have learned a lesson. The law is good. The law is not to be broken. The law is to be followed. +Ben and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, Ben saw a big chest under a tree. He ran to it and opened it. Inside, he found many toys and books. + +"Wow, look at this!" he shouted. "This is the best chest ever!" + +Lily came over and looked inside. She saw a doll that she liked. She reached for it, but Ben stopped her. + +"No, this is my chest!" he said. "I found it first. You can't have anything!" + +Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted to play with the doll. She also wanted to share the chest with Ben. + +"That's not fair!" she said. "You can't keep everything for yourself. You should invite me to play with you. We are friends, remember?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He liked Lily, but he also liked the chest. He didn't want to give anything away. + +"Fine, you can play with me," he said. "But only if you do what I say. And you can't touch anything else in the chest." + +Lily didn't like this. She wanted to have fun, not follow orders. She wanted to choose what to play with, not be told. + +"No, thank you," she said. "That's not how friends play. I'm going to find someone else to play with. Someone who is nice and shares." + +She turned around and walked away. Ben watched her go. He felt lonely and sorry. He realized he had been mean and selfish. He wanted to make up with Lily. He grabbed the doll and ran after her. + +"Lily, wait!" he called. "I'm sorry. I was wrong. You can have the doll. And you can play with anything in the chest. Please come back and play with me. Please be my friend again." + +Lily heard him and stopped. She looked back and saw him holding the doll. She smiled and ran back to him. She took the doll and hugged it. + +"Thank you, Ben," she said. "That's very kind of you. I forgive you. I'm glad you are my friend again." + +They hugged and went back to the chest. They played with the toys and books. They had a lot of fun. They were alert and careful not to lose anything. They were happy and grateful. They were good friends. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big lemon tree with many yellow fruits. Anna said, "Let's pick some lemons and make lemonade. We can sell it to the people who walk by and get some money." + +Ben liked the idea. He said, "Yes, let's do that. We can be rich and buy many toys and candy." They took a basket and climbed the tree. They picked as many lemons as they could and put them in the basket. + +They went to the kitchen and asked their mom for help. Mom said, "Sure, I can help you. But you have to supply some sugar and water to make the lemonade. And you have to be careful with the knife and the juicer." She gave them a big bowl, a knife, a juicer, and some cups. + +Anna and Ben worked hard to make the lemonade. They cut the lemons, squeezed the juice, added the sugar and water, and stirred the mixture. They tasted it and said, "Mmm, it's good and sour. We have the best lemonade in the world." + +They poured the lemonade into the cups and took them outside. They set up a table and a sign that said, "Lemonade for sale. Only 25 cents a cup." They waited for the customers to come. Soon, they saw a lady with a dog walking by. They waved and said, "Hello, do you want some lemonade? It's fresh and yummy." + +The lady smiled and said, "Sure, I would love some lemonade. It's a hot day and I'm thirsty. How much is it?" Anna and Ben said, "Only 25 cents a cup. We made it ourselves with our own lemons." The lady said, "Wow, that's impressive. You are very clever and hard-working. Here, take 50 cents and keep the change. You deserve it." + +Anna and Ben thanked the lady and gave her a cup of lemonade. They watched her drink it and saw her face light up. She said, "This is the best lemonade I ever had. You are right, it's fresh and yummy. Thank you for supplying me with such a treat. Good luck with your business." She walked away with her dog, happy and refreshed. + +Anna and Ben looked at each other and smiled. They felt proud and happy. They said, "We did it. We sold our first cup of lemonade. We are rich. We have 50 cents. We can buy many toys and candy. But first, let's drink some lemonade ourselves. We earned it." They clinked their cups and drank their lemonade. They said, "Cheers. To us and our lemonade." They laughed and enjoyed their lemonade. They hoped for more customers to come. They had a lot of lemonade to share. +Sara and Ben are twins. They are three years old. They like to play and have fun. Today is their birthday. They are very happy. + +Mom and Dad have a big gift for them. It is in the living room. It is wrapped in colorful paper. Sara and Ben want to see what is inside. + +"Can we open the gift now, Mom?" Sara asks. + +"Not yet, sweetie. You have to guess what it is first," Mom says. + +"Is it a toy?" Ben guesses. + +"Maybe," Mom says. + +"Is it a book?" Sara guesses. + +"Maybe," Mom says. + +"Is it a cake?" Ben guesses. + +"No, silly. A cake is not a gift. A cake is for eating," Mom says. + +Sara and Ben think hard. They want to guess right. They look at the gift. It is big and round. It makes a soft sound. + +"Is it a ball?" Sara guesses. + +"Is it a drum?" Ben guesses. + +Mom and Dad smile. They say, "You are both close, but not quite. Do you want a hint?" + +"Yes, please!" Sara and Ben say. + +Mom and Dad say, "The gift is alive. It is a friend for you. It has fur and a tail. It likes to play and cuddle. It can say 'woof'." + +Sara and Ben gasp. They know what it is. They say together, "It is a puppy!" + +Mom and Dad nod. They say, "Yes, it is a puppy! Do you want to meet him?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, yes, yes!" + +Mom and Dad unwrap the gift. They lift the puppy out of the box. He is brown and white. He is cute and fluffy. He wags his tail. He licks Sara and Ben's faces. He says, "Woof, woof!" + +Sara and Ben hug the puppy. They say, "We love you, puppy! Thank you, Mom and Dad! This is the best gift ever!" + +Mom and Dad hug Sara and Ben. They say, "You are welcome, kids. We love you, too. Happy birthday!" + +The puppy sniffs the air. He smells something. He says, "Woof, woof!" + +Mom and Dad laugh. They say, "Oh, no. The puppy is smelly. He needs a bath. Come on, kids. Let's go wash him." + +Sara and Ben giggle. They say, "OK, Mom and Dad. Let's go wash the smelly puppy." + +They all go to the bathroom. They wash the puppy. They dry him. They brush him. He looks shiny and clean. He smells good. He says, "Woof, woof!" + +Sara and Ben say, "Good boy, puppy! You are not smelly anymore. You are our new best friend." + +The end. +Lily and Ben were playing pretend in the garden. They had a big box that they used as a stage. Lily wore a dress and a hat. Ben wore a coat and a tie. They wanted to act like grown-ups. + +"Hello, darling," Ben said in a deep voice. "Would you like some wine?" He held a plastic cup with water. + +"Yes, please," Lily said in a high voice. "You are so kind." She took the cup and pretended to sip. + +They heard a noise behind them. It was Lily's mom. She came to see what they were doing. + +"What are you two doing?" she asked with a smile. + +"We are acting, Mommy," Lily said. "We are having a fancy dinner." + +Lily's mom looked at the box, the dress, the hat, the coat, the tie, and the cup. She laughed. + +"That's very creative," she said. "But you know you can't drink wine, right? It's only for grown-ups." + +"We know, Mommy," Ben said. "It's not real wine. It's just water." + +Lily's mom nodded. She was glad they were having fun. + +"Can we keep playing, Mommy?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, sweetie," Lily's mom said. "But don't forget to drink some real water too. It's a hot day." + +"Okay, Mommy," Lily said. "Thank you." + +Lily's mom kissed them both and left them to their game. They continued to act like ordinary grown-ups, but they felt very special. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big red strawberry on a plant. They both wanted to eat it. + +"Me first!" Tom said. + +"No, me first!" Lily said. + +They pulled and pulled on the strawberry, but it did not come off. They pulled so hard that they fell on the ground. The strawberry flew in the air and landed on their dad's head. + +Dad was bald and had no hair. He was reading a book on a chair. He felt something wet and sticky on his head. He looked up and saw the strawberry. + +"Hey, what are you two doing?" he asked. + +Tom and Lily got up and ran to their dad. They saw the strawberry on his head and laughed. + +"Sorry, dad. We wanted the strawberry, but it became a hat for you!" Tom said. + +"Yeah, a funny hat! You look like a clown, dad!" Lily said. + +Dad smiled and took the strawberry off his head. He split it in half and gave one piece to Tom and one piece to Lily. + +"Here, you can share the strawberry. But next time, ask me before you pick anything from the garden, okay?" he said. + +"Okay, dad. Thank you!" Tom and Lily said. + +They ate the strawberry and hugged their dad. They thought he was the best dad in the world, even if he was bald. +Lily and Tom were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were pirates and look for treasure. Lily had a paper hat and a wooden sword. Tom had a bandana and a plastic hook. + +"Arrr, matey, I see a shiny vase on the shelf. Maybe it has gold inside!" Tom said, pointing to a blue vase with flowers. + +"Let's go get it, captain!" Lily said, following Tom. + +They climbed on the couch and reached for the vase. But they were not careful and the vase fell down. It broke into many pieces on the floor. Lily and Tom were scared. They heard their mom coming. + +"Oh no, what have you done?" Mom said, seeing the mess. She was angry and sad. The vase was a gift from grandma. + +"We're sorry, mom. We were playing pirates and we wanted to see the vase. We didn't mean to break it," Lily said, crying. + +"It's okay, sweetie. I know you didn't do it on purpose. But you have to be more careful with things that are not yours. And you have to tell me when you make a mistake. Don't try to hide it," Mom said, hugging Lily and Tom. + +She helped them clean up the broken vase. Then she gave them a regular vase from the kitchen. She filled it with water and put some new flowers in it. + +"Here, this is for you. You can play with it, but gently. And don't put it on the shelf. Put it on the table, where it's safe," Mom said, smiling. + +"Thank you, mom. We love you. And we love the new vase. It's very pretty," Lily and Tom said, hugging Mom. + +They learned their lesson and never tried to touch the shelf again. They played with the regular vase and made up new stories. They were happy and careful pirates. +Lily liked to record her voice with her toy phone. She would say funny things and then listen to them. She thought it was very fun. + +One night, she had a bright idea. She wanted to record her mom and dad when they said good night to her. She hid her toy phone under her pillow and waited for them. + +Soon, her mom and dad came to her room. They gave her a hug and a kiss and said, "We love you, Lily. Sweet dreams." Lily smiled and said, "I love you too. Good night." She pressed the button on her toy phone and recorded their voices. + +The next morning, Lily was very happy. She wanted to hear her mom and dad's voices again. She took out her toy phone and pressed the button. But instead of hearing, "We love you, Lily. Sweet dreams." she heard a loud snore. + +Lily was confused. She looked at her toy phone and saw that it had another button. She had pressed the wrong button. She had recorded her own snore instead of her mom and dad's voices. + +Lily felt silly. She laughed and said, "Oops. That's not what I wanted to record." She tried to find the right button and record her mom and dad's voices again. Maybe next time, she would get it right. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. Today, they find a big box and a long rope. They have an idea. + +"Let's make a car!" Anna says. "We can drive to the park and have a picnic." + +"OK!" Ben says. "I will be the driver. You can be the passenger." + +They tie the rope to the box. They put some pillows and blankets inside. They also take some food and water. They are ready to go. + +Anna and Ben sit in the box. Ben holds the rope and pretends to steer. Anna makes car noises. They drive along the sidewalk. They see some birds and flowers. They wave to their neighbors. + +They arrive at the park. They find a nice spot under a tree. They get out of the box. They spread the blankets on the grass. They eat their food and drink their water. They feel warm and happy. + +"This is fun!" Anna says. "We are good drivers." + +"Yes, we are!" Ben says. "And we are good friends." + +They smile and hug. They play some more. Then they drive back home. They have a great day. +Lily and Tom were playing with a big toy car. The car had many buttons and lights and sounds. Lily liked to squeeze the red button and make the car honk. Tom liked to squeeze the blue button and make the car flash. + +"Let me squeeze the red button!" Tom said. He tried to take the car from Lily. + +"No, it's my turn!" Lily said. She held the car tight. + +They pulled and pushed and shouted. The car fell on the floor. The buttons broke. The car was quiet and ugly. + +Lily and Tom felt sad. They looked at the car. They looked at each other. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Tom said. "I was mean." + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Lily said. "I was mean too." + +They hugged and said sorry. They picked up the car and tried to fix it. They played with the car together. They shared the buttons and the lights and the sounds. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and make mud pies. They saw a stream of water coming from the hose. They ran to it and splashed each other. + +"Let's make a bridge!" said Ben. He found some sticks and stones and put them over the stream. "Now we can cross it!" + +Lily nodded and followed him. She picked up a leaf and pretended it was a boat. She put it on the water and watched it float. "Look, Ben, my boat is sailing!" + +But then a gust of wind blew the leaf away. It landed on the grass, far from the stream. Lily ran after it. She did not see the big rock in her way. She tripped and fell. She scraped her knee and started to cry. + +Ben heard her and came to help. He saw the blood on her knee and felt sorry. He took off his scarf and wrapped it around her wound. "Don't cry, Lily, I'll cover it for you. It will get better soon." + +Lily stopped crying and smiled. She hugged Ben and thanked him. "You are a good brother, Ben. You are very kind." + +They went back to the stream and played some more. They forgot about the leaf and the rock. They had fun until their mom called them for lunch. She saw their dirty clothes and their muddy faces. She shook her head and sighed. "You two need a bath. And a tidy room. Come on, let's go inside." + +Lily and Ben followed her. They did not mind the bath or the tidy room. They were happy. They had each other. And they had a stream. +Lily got a new dress for her birthday. It was pink and had flowers on it. She liked it very much. She wanted to wear it to the park with her friends. + +She looked for shoes that would match her dress. She had many shoes, but none of them were pink. She saw a pair of green shoes. They were mint shoes. They smelled like mint. Lily liked mint. She thought they would match her dress. + +She put on the mint shoes and the new dress. She looked at herself in the mirror. She smiled. She thought she looked pretty. She ran to her mom and dad. She showed them her outfit. They smiled too. They said she looked lovely. + +They took her to the park. She met her friends there. They played on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They had fun. Her friends liked her new dress and her mint shoes. They said they matched well. Lily was happy. She had a good day. +Lily and Ben were having lunch with Mom and Dad. They liked to eat pizza and salad. Mom gave them each a napkin to wipe their mouths. Lily was a good girl and used her napkin. Ben was a clumsy boy and dropped his napkin on the floor. + +"Ben, pick up your napkin, please," Mom said. + +But Ben did not listen. He wanted to play with his toy car. He zoomed his car on the table and made loud noises. He bumped his car into Lily's plate and made her salad fall. Lily was sad and angry. + +"Ben, stop that, you are making a mess," Lily said. + +But Ben did not listen. He thought it was funny. He laughed and clapped his hands. He clapped so hard that he knocked over his glass of juice. The juice spilled all over the table and the floor. Mom and Dad were mad and shocked. + +"Ben, what have you done?" Mom said. + +But Ben did not listen. He tried to run away from the table. He slipped on the juice and fell down. He hurt his knee and his head. He cried and cried. Mom and Dad ran to help him. They were worried and sorry. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Dad said. + +But Ben did not answer. He was in pain and scared. He wished he had listened to Mom and Dad. He wished he had used his napkin. He wished he had not been so clumsy. He had a bad lunch and a bad day. +Lily and Ben were twins who lived on a farm. They liked to play with the animals and help their mom and dad. One day, they saw a big pile of hay in the barn. They wanted to climb on it and have fun. + +"Let's go, Ben!" Lily said. "We can make a fort with the hay!" + +"Okay, Lily!" Ben said. "But be careful, the hay is high!" + +They ran to the barn and started to climb the hay. They used their hands and feet to reach the top. They felt happy and proud. + +"Look, Lily, we did it!" Ben said. "We are so high!" + +"Yes, Ben, we are!" Lily said. "But how do we get down?" + +They looked around and saw that the hay was too high to jump. They also saw that there was no ladder or rope to help them. They felt scared and sad. + +"Help, help!" they shouted. "We are stuck on the hay!" + +Their mom and dad heard them and came to the barn. They saw their twins on the hay and felt worried. + +"Lily, Ben, what are you doing?" their mom asked. "How did you get up there?" + +"We climbed the hay, mom!" Lily said. "We wanted to have fun!" + +"But you didn't think, Lily!" their dad said. "You didn't think about how to get down!" + +"We are sorry, dad!" Ben said. "We were silly!" + +Their mom and dad used a ladder to get them down. They hugged them and kissed them. + +"We are glad you are safe, Lily and Ben!" their mom said. "But you have to be more careful next time!" + +"Yes, mom, we will!" Lily and Ben said. "We learned our lesson!" + +They thanked their mom and dad and went to play with the animals. They decided to have fun in a normal way, not in a dangerous way. They also decided to think before they act. They were happy and smart. +Ben and Sam were friends who liked to play games. They played with cars, balls, puzzles and cards. Sometimes they won and sometimes they lost, but they always had fun. + +One day, they decided to play a new game. It was called Memory. They had to turn over cards and find the pairs. The one who found the most pairs was the winner. Ben was very good at this game. He had a good memory and he was fast. Sam was not so good. He forgot where the cards were and he was slow. + +Ben found many pairs and Sam found only a few. Ben was happy and he said, "I win! I win! I am the best!" Sam was sad and he said, "You win. You win. You are the best." But he did not like to lose. He felt angry and he wanted to play again. + +They played again and again, but Ben always won and Sam always lost. Sam became more and more angry and he started to cry. He said, "This game is not fair! You cheat! You always win!" Ben said, "I don't cheat! I just remember! You always lose!" + +They stopped playing and they stopped being friends. They did not talk to each other and they did not share their toys. They were both unhappy and restless. + +Their teacher saw them and she asked, "What is wrong, Ben and Sam? Why are you not playing together?" They told her about the game and how Ben always won and Sam always lost. The teacher said, "I see. But you know, winning and losing are not the most important things in a game. The most important thing is to have fun and to be kind to each other. Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose, but you can always accept the victory or the defeat with a smile and a hug. That is how you show respect and friendship. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Sam thought about what the teacher said. They realized that she was right. They looked at each other and they said, "We are sorry. We were not kind. We were not friends." They smiled and they hugged. They said, "Let's play again. But this time, let's have fun and let's accept the victory or the defeat with a smile and a hug." + +They played again and they had fun. Sometimes Ben won and sometimes Sam won, but they always congratulated each other and they always shared their toys. They were happy and they were friends. They learned that accepting the victory or the defeat with a smile and a hug is the best way to play. +Anna likes to join her mom when she writes letters to her friends. Mom has a big box of envelopes, papers, pens and stickers. Anna helps mom choose an envelope and a sticker for each letter. + +One day, mom writes a letter to her grandma, who lives far away. Mom tells Anna that grandma is very delicate and needs a lot of love and care. Mom says that grandma will be happy to get a letter from them. + +"Can I write something to grandma too?" Anna asks. + +"Of course, my dear. Here, take this paper and this pen. You can draw a picture or write your name or anything you want," mom says. + +Anna takes the paper and the pen and starts to draw. She draws a big heart, a sun, a flower and a smiley face. She also writes her name in big letters. She is very proud of her work. + +"Look, mom, this is for grandma. Do you think she will like it?" Anna says. + +Mom looks at Anna's drawing and smiles. She hugs Anna and says, "I think grandma will love it. It is very beautiful and sweet, just like you. Let's put it in the envelope and seal it with a sticker." + +Mom and Anna put the paper in the envelope and choose a sticker with a butterfly. They stick it on the envelope and write grandma's address. Mom says they will go to the post office later and send the letter. + +Anna is very happy. She hopes grandma will get the letter soon and feel better. She loves to join mom in writing letters. She thinks it is a fun and nice way to say hello to people. +Lily and Max were playing in the backyard. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs and rocks. Sometimes they found shiny things or funny things. But today they found something scary. + +"Look, Lily, look!" Max shouted. He held up a big white thing with holes and teeth. "What is this?" + +Lily ran over and looked at the thing. She felt uncomfortable. She did not like the thing. It looked like a face, but a bad face. A face that was not alive. + +"I think it is a skull," Lily said. She remembered the word from a book. "A skull is what is inside your head. It is what holds your brain." + +Max's eyes got big. He was excited. He liked to learn new things. He wanted to know more about the skull. + +"Wow, a skull! How did it get here? Whose skull is it? Can we keep it?" he asked. + +Lily shook her head. She did not want to keep the skull. She wanted to get rid of it. She thought the skull was creepy. She thought it might belong to someone who was hurt or lost. + +"No, Max, no. We cannot keep the skull. We have to tell Mommy. Maybe she knows what to do with it. Maybe she can call someone who can help. Come on, let's go," she said. + +She took Max's hand and pulled him away from the skull. She hoped Mommy would not be mad. She hoped the skull would not follow them. She hoped they would not find any more skulls. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars and blocks. They shared their snacks and hugs. They always said, "I love you, friend." + +One day, they went to the park with their moms. They saw a big slide and ran to it. Lily went first. She slid down fast and laughed. Ben followed her. He slid down slower and smiled. They did it again and again. + +Then, a mean boy came. He pushed Ben and took his place. He said, "This is my slide. Go away, baby." Ben was sad and scared. He wanted to cry. Lily saw him and got angry. She said, "No, this is our slide. You are mean. Leave Ben alone." + +The mean boy laughed. He said, "You are silly. You are a girl. You can't tell me what to do." He pushed Lily and made her fall. Lily hurt her knee and elbow. She cried. Ben ran to her and helped her up. He said, "I love you, friend. Are you okay?" + +The mean boy saw them and made a face. He said, "Ew, you love her? You are a baby. You are embarrassed." He pointed at them and shouted, "Look, everyone. They love each other. They are babies. Ha ha ha." + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They felt embarrassed. They looked around and saw other kids laughing at them. They felt alone and sad. They wished they could go home. They wished they could resist the mean boy. But they couldn't. They hugged each other and cried. They didn't feel love anymore. They felt hate. +Tom and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. They have a toy gun that makes noise. They pretend to be cops and robbers. + +One day, they go to the park with the toy gun. They see a chubby man sitting on a bench. He has a big bag next to him. Tom says, "Let's play with him. He looks like a robber. I will be the cop and you will be my helper." + +Ben nods. They run to the chubby man. Tom points the toy gun at him and says, "Stop, robber! Give me your bag or I will shoot you!" + +The chubby man is scared. He thinks the toy gun is real. He says, "Please, don't shoot me! This is not a bag of money. It is a bag of medicine. I need it for my heart." + +Tom does not listen. He thinks the chubby man is lying. He says, "You are a bad robber. I will shoot you now!" He pulls the trigger. The toy gun makes a loud noise. + +The chubby man is very scared. He has a heart attack. He falls to the ground. He does not move. He does not breathe. + +Tom and Ben are shocked. They drop the toy gun. They run away. They do not know what to do. They do not know they have killed the chubby man. They have done a very bad thing. +Sara and Ben like to play in the club. The club is a big box with a door and a window. They have toys and books and snacks in the club. They are happy in the club. + +But one day, Ben wants to leave the club. He says he is bored. He wants to play with the ball in the yard. Sara does not want to leave the club. She says she likes the club. She wants to read a book in the club. They are not happy in the club. + +Sara and Ben start to yell at each other. Sara says Ben is silly. Ben says Sara is stubborn. They do not listen to each other. They do not share the toys or the snacks. They are mad in the club. + +Mom hears them yell. She comes to the club. She asks them what is wrong. She tells them to stop yelling. She tells them to be nice to each other. She tells them to take turns. She tells them to have fun in the club. + +Sara and Ben listen to Mom. They say sorry to each other. They hug each other. They decide to play with the ball in the yard for a while. Then they decide to read a book in the club for a while. They share the toys and the snacks. They are happy in the club. +Lily liked to soar in the air. She had a big swing in her backyard. She would push and push with her legs until she was very high. She felt like a bird. + +One day, she wanted to show her friend Ben how high she could soar. She invited him to come over and play. Ben came with his mom. He wore new shoes. They were shiny and red. + +"Look at my shoes!" Ben said. "They are fast and cool. Do you like them?" + +Lily nodded. She liked Ben's shoes. But she liked her swing more. She said, "Come and see my swing. I can soar like a bird. Do you want to try?" + +Ben shook his head. He did not like swings. He said, "Swings are boring. I want to run and jump. My shoes are good for that. Come and play with me." + +Lily felt sad. She wanted to play with Ben, but she also wanted to soar. She said, "Please, just one time. It is fun. I will show you." + +Ben sighed. He was grumpy. He did not want to make Lily happy. He said, "Fine. But only one time. Then we play with my shoes." + +Lily smiled. She ran to her swing. She climbed on and started to push. She pushed and pushed until she was very high. She said, "Look, Ben! Look how high I am! I am soaring!" + +Ben looked. He saw Lily soaring. He felt jealous. He wanted to soar too. He said, "Let me try. Let me try." + +Lily stopped her swing. She got off and said, "OK. You can try. But be careful. It is fast." + +Ben jumped on the swing. He pushed with his legs. He pushed and pushed until he was very high. He said, "Wow! This is fun! I am soaring!" + +Lily clapped. She was happy. She said, "See? I told you. It is fun. Do you like it?" + +Ben nodded. He liked it. He said, "Yes. I like it. Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." + +Lily smiled. She said, "You are welcome, Ben. You are a good friend too." + +They soared together. They laughed and shouted. They had fun. + +But then, something bad happened. Ben's shoe fell off. It flew in the air. It landed on the roof of Lily's house. Ben stopped his swing. He looked at his shoe. He said, "Oh no! My shoe! My new shoe! How will I get it?" + +Lily looked at his shoe. She said, "Oh no! I am sorry, Ben. I don't know how to get it. Maybe we can ask my dad. He has a ladder." + +Ben felt sad. He felt angry. He said, "No. I don't want to ask your dad. I want my shoe. Now. It is my shoe. It is my new shoe. It is my fast and cool shoe." + +He got off the swing. He ran to the house. He cried and screamed. He was very grumpy. + +Lily felt bad. She felt sorry. She said, "Ben, please. Don't be grumpy. It is OK. We can get your shoe. It is not lost. It is just on the roof. Please, don't be mad." + +But Ben did not listen. He did not want to play with Lily anymore. He did not want to soar anymore. He only wanted his shoe. He said, "No. I don't want to play with you. I don't want to soar with you. You are a bad friend. You made me lose my shoe. Go away." + +He ran to his mom. He told her what happened. He said, "Mom, I want to go home. I don't like Lily. She is a bad friend. She made me lose my shoe. My new shoe. My fast and cool shoe." + +His mom hugged him. She said, "Oh, Ben. I am sorry. I know you love your shoe. But it is not Lily's fault. It was an accident. She did not mean to make you lose your shoe. She is a good friend. She wanted to share her swing with you. She wanted to have fun with you. She wanted to soar with you." + +Ben looked at his mom. He looked at Lily. He saw her face. She was sad. She was sorry. She was a good friend. He felt bad. He felt sorry. He said, "Mom, you are right. It was an accident. Lily is a good friend. She did not mean to make me lose my shoe. She wanted to share her swing with me. She wanted to have fun with me. +Tim and Lily went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like monkeys, lions, and elephants. They were happy and excited. They wanted to see the rhinoceros next. The rhinoceros was big and gray, with a horn on its nose. + +But the rhinoceros was upset. It did not like the noise and the people. It wanted to be alone. It started to run and charge at the fence. The fence was not strong enough. It broke and the rhinoceros got out. It was angry and scared. + +Tim and Lily were too close to the rhinoceros. They did not see it coming. They tried to run away, but it was too fast. It caught them with its horn and threw them in the air. They screamed and cried. Mom and Dad screamed and cried too. They could not help them. The rhinoceros hurt them very badly. They did not get up. They were gone. The end. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to ride their bikes on the path. Tom had a big bike with two pedals. Lily had a small bike with four pedals. Tom thought his bike was better than Lily's bike. + +One day, Tom saw a big hill on the path. He wanted to go fast down the hill. He said to Lily, "Look at me, I can go faster than you. My bike has two pedals, your bike has four pedals. Your bike is poor." Lily felt sad. She said, "No, my bike is not poor. My bike is good. I can go fast too." + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He rode his bike to the top of the hill. He said, "Bye bye, Lily. See you at the bottom." He pushed his pedals hard and went down the hill. He felt the wind in his hair. He felt happy. + +But Tom did not see the big rock on the path. He hit the rock with his front wheel. His bike stopped, but he did not. He flew off his bike and dived into the air. He landed on the grass with a thud. He hurt his knee and his elbow. He cried. + +Lily saw what happened. She rode her bike down the hill. She was careful to avoid the rock. She reached Tom and got off her bike. She said, "Tom, are you okay? I'm sorry you hurt yourself." She gave him a hug. + +Tom felt sorry too. He said, "Lily, I'm sorry I was mean to you. Your bike is not poor. Your bike is good. You are a good friend." He hugged her back. + +They helped each other get up. They walked their bikes to the bench. They put a band-aid on Tom's knee and elbow. They shared a juice box. They smiled. They were friends again. +Anna likes to play with her yellow key. She found it in a box of old things. She does not know what it opens, but she likes to pretend it is a magic key. She puts it in her pocket and goes outside. + +She sees a big dog in the park. The dog is brown and furry. It barks at Anna. Anna is scared. She runs away from the dog. She drops her yellow key on the grass. + +The dog sees the yellow key. It thinks it is a toy. It picks it up with its mouth and runs away. Anna cries. She wants her yellow key back. + +She sees a boy in the park. The boy is nice. He has a red ball. He sees Anna crying. He asks her what is wrong. Anna tells him about the dog and the yellow key. The boy understands. He wants to help Anna. + +He sees the dog in the corner of the park. The dog is still holding the yellow key. The boy has an idea. He throws his red ball to the dog. The dog likes the red ball. It drops the yellow key and chases the ball. The boy runs to the yellow key and picks it up. He gives it to Anna. + +Anna is happy. She hugs the boy and thanks him. She puts her yellow key back in her pocket. She plays with the boy and the red ball. The dog plays with them too. It is not mean. It just wanted to play. Anna, the boy, and the dog are friends. They understand each other. +Tom is a boy who likes to sort things. He sorts his toys by color, shape and size. He sorts his books by how big they are. He sorts his clothes by how warm they are. He likes to sort everything. + +One day, Tom sees his mom sort some pills. She has a big bottle with many pills inside. She takes some pills out and puts them in a small box. She says, "These are my pills. I need to take them every day. They help me feel better." + +Tom is curious. He asks, "What are pills, mom?" + +Mom says, "Pills are like small candies, but they are not for eating. They have medicine inside. They make you healthy when you are sick. But you should never touch them or take them without me. They can be dangerous for you." + +Tom nods. He says, "I understand, mom. Can I help you sort them?" + +Mom smiles. She says, "Sure, Tom. You can help me sort them. But you have to be very careful and slow. Do not drop them or mix them up. Listen to me and I will tell you what to do." + +Tom is happy. He likes to help his mom. He likes to sort things. He sits next to mom and helps her sort the pills. He is very careful and slow. He listens to mom and does what she says. He sorts the pills by color, shape and size. He puts them in the small box. He feels proud. + +Mom says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good helper. You sorted the pills very well. Now we are done. Let's put the bottle and the box away. And let's wash our hands." + +Tom says, "You are welcome, mom. I like to sort things with you. And I like to wash my hands. Can we sort something else later?" + +Mom says, "Maybe, Tom. Maybe we can sort something else later. But now it is time for lunch. Let's go and eat." + +Tom says, "Okay, mom. Let's go and eat. I am hungry." + +They go and eat. They have a good lunch. They are happy. They love each other. +Tom and Mia were playing near the sea. They liked to look at the water and the boats and the birds. Sometimes they found shells and rocks and seaweed. + +One day, they saw a big cliff that was very high and steep. They wanted to go closer and see what was on top of it. They asked their mom if they could go. + +"Be careful, kids," their mom said. "The cliff is very high and the path is very tight. Don't go too far and don't look down." + +Tom and Mia nodded and started to climb the path. They held hands and helped each other. They saw flowers and bugs and lizards on the way. They wondered what else they would see. + +When they reached the top of the cliff, they gasped. They saw a beautiful view of the sea and the sky and the land. They saw more boats and birds and even a rainbow. They felt the wind and the sun on their faces. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Tom said. + +"I love it!" Mia said. + +They hugged and smiled. They were happy they climbed the cliff. They wondered what other adventures they would have. +Anna and Ben were playing with their colorful toys in the bathtub. They had a lot of fun making bubbles, splashing water and pretending to be fish. Anna had a yellow duck and Ben had a blue boat. + +"Look, Anna, my boat can go fast!" Ben said, moving his boat across the water. + +"Wow, Ben, your boat is cool! Can I try?" Anna asked, reaching for the boat. + +"No, Anna, it's mine! You have your duck!" Ben said, pulling the boat away. + +Anna felt sad and angry. She wanted to play with the boat too. She grabbed the boat from Ben and threw it out of the bathtub. + +"Hey, Anna, that's not nice! Give me back my boat!" Ben shouted, getting out of the bathtub. + +Anna laughed and stuck out her tongue. She didn't care about Ben's feelings. She only wanted the boat. + +Ben ran to get his boat, but he slipped on the wet floor. He fell down and hit his head on the edge of the sink. He started to cry and bleed. + +Anna saw Ben crying and bleeding. She felt scared and sorry. She didn't mean to hurt Ben. She only wanted to play. + +"Ben, Ben, are you okay?" Anna asked, getting out of the bathtub. + +But Ben didn't answer. He only cried and bled. Anna tried to help him, but she didn't know what to do. She started to cry too. + +Mom heard the cries and ran to the bathroom. She saw Ben and Anna on the floor. She saw the blood and the water. She saw the boat and the duck. + +She gasped and yelled. She picked up Ben and wrapped a towel around his head. She called Dad and the doctor. She told Anna to stay in the bathtub. + +Anna stayed in the bathtub. She felt cold and wet. She felt lonely and guilty. She wished she had shared the boat with Ben. She wished she had been nice to Ben. She wished Ben was okay. + +She yawned and closed her eyes. She hoped Mom and Dad would forgive her. She hoped the doctor would fix Ben. She hoped Ben would play with her again. + +She hoped the bad ending would change. +Tom and Lily liked to play with the big barrel in the yard. It was blue and round and had a hole on the top. Sometimes they put things inside the barrel, like toys or rocks or leaves. Sometimes they tried to fit inside the barrel themselves, but it was hard. + +One day, Tom had a serious idea. He said to Lily, "Let's roll the barrel down the hill and see what happens." Lily thought that sounded fun, so they pushed the barrel to the top of the hill. Tom climbed inside the barrel and said, "Ready, set, go!" Lily gave the barrel a big push and watched it roll down the hill. + +The barrel went very fast and made a loud noise. It bumped into a tree and a fence and a car. Tom felt dizzy and scared inside the barrel. He wanted to get out, but he could not. He shouted, "Help, help, help!" + +Lily ran after the barrel, but she could not catch it. She saw the barrel go into the street and hit a big truck. The truck stopped and the driver got out. He was angry and he yelled, "Who put this barrel in the road? This is very dangerous!" + +He lifted the barrel and saw Tom inside. Tom was crying and he said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" The driver was surprised and he said, "Are you okay, kid? How did you get in there?" Tom said, "It was a game, but it was a bad game. I won't do it again, I promise!" + +The driver took Tom out of the barrel and gave him a hug. He said, "You're lucky you're not hurt, kid. That was a very silly thing to do. Don't ever play with barrels again, okay?" Tom nodded and said, "Okay, okay, okay!" + +Lily came to the truck and said, "I'm sorry, too. I pushed the barrel. It was my fault, too." The driver said, "You're sorry, too? Well, that's good. But you should know better, too. Barrels are not toys, they are for storing things. You could have caused a big accident, you know?" + +He took Tom and Lily back to their yard and put the barrel back where it was. He said, "Now, go inside and tell your parents what you did. And don't ever play with barrels again, understand?" Tom and Lily said, "Yes, sir, yes, sir, yes, sir!" + +They went inside and told their parents what they did. Their parents were very serious and they said, "That was very naughty and very dangerous. You could have been hurt or hurt someone else. You are grounded for a week, no TV, no games, no candy. And you have to apologize to the truck driver and the people whose things you hit." + +Tom and Lily said, "We're sorry, we're sorry, we're sorry!" They learned their lesson and they never played with barrels again. They found other games to play that were safer and more fun. +Tom and Sue were playing in the yard when they saw a big, dark cloud in the sky. It was spinning very fast and making a loud noise. They were scared and ran inside the house. + +"Mom, mom, there is a tornado outside!" Tom shouted. + +Mom was in the kitchen, stirring a pot of soup. She looked out the window and saw the tornado too. She turned off the stove and grabbed Tom and Sue. + +"Come on, kids, we have to go to the basement. It's safer there," she said. + +They ran down the stairs and hid under a big table. They heard the wind howling and things crashing outside. They hugged each other and hoped the tornado would go away soon. + +After a while, the noise stopped and the sky cleared. Mom said it was okay to go back upstairs. They walked carefully and saw a lot of mess. The tornado had broken some windows, knocked down some trees, and thrown some toys around. + +"Look, mom, there is my bike!" Sue cried. "It's all bent and twisted. Poor bike!" + +"And there is my kite!" Tom said. "It's all ripped and dirty. Poor kite!" + +Mom hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, kids, the tornado took some of your things. But I'm glad you are safe and sound. That's what matters most. We can get new things later. Maybe we can even help some other people who lost more than us. What do you think?" + +Tom and Sue nodded and smiled. They knew mom was right. They were lucky to have each other and a home. They decided to share some of their soup with their neighbors who had also been hit by the tornado. They hoped everyone would be okay. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog has a message on its collar. Lily wants to read the message. She goes near the dog. + +"Hello, dog. What is your name?" Lily asks. She tries to see the message. + +The dog growls. It does not like Lily. It bites Lily's hand. Lily cries. She runs to Tom. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The dog bit me!" Lily says. She shows Tom her hand. It has a red mark. + +Tom is angry. He shouts at the dog. "Bad dog! Why did you bite Lily? She was polite to you. You are not polite. Go away!" + +The dog barks. It runs away. Tom hugs Lily. He says, "I'm sorry, Lily. Are you okay?" + +Lily nods. She says, "I'm okay, Tom. Thank you. But I still want to know the message." + +Tom says, "Maybe we can ask someone else. Someone who knows dogs. Come on, let's go find a grown-up." +Lily and Ben liked to play chess with their dad. Chess was a game with black and white pieces that moved on a board with squares. Lily and Ben learned how to move the pieces from their dad, who was very good at chess. They wanted to be good too, so they practiced a lot. + +One day, Lily and Ben found their chess board broken. Some of the pieces were missing, and some of the squares were torn. They were very sad, because they loved their chess board. They asked their dad what happened. + +"I'm sorry, kids," their dad said. "I was cleaning the attic, and I dropped a box on your chess board. I didn't mean to break it. I know how much you like it." + +"Can you fix it, dad?" Lily asked. + +"I'll try, honey," their dad said. "But it might take some time. Why don't you play something else for now?" + +Lily and Ben nodded, but they were not happy. They wanted to play chess, not something else. They went to their room, and looked for another game. But they did not find anything that they liked as much as chess. + +They decided to go back to the attic, and see if they could help their dad fix the chess board. They climbed the stairs, and opened the door. They saw their dad sitting on the floor, with a big smile on his face. He had a new chess board in his hands, with shiny new pieces. + +"Surprise!" their dad said. "I was just kidding. I didn't break your chess board. I bought you a new one, for your birthday. I wanted to make you excited. Do you like it?" + +Lily and Ben were very excited. They ran to their dad, and hugged him. They thanked him for the new chess board, and said they loved it. They asked him to play with them, and he agreed. They set up the board, and started to play. They had a lot of fun, and forgot about the old chess board. They were happy, and so was their dad. He was proud of his kids, who were good at chess. He thought it was a good game, and a good surprise. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to play near the old mill. The mill was big and had a wheel that turned with the water. Sometimes they saw ducks and fish in the water. They liked to throw stones and watch the ripples. + +One day, they saw a dog near the mill. The dog was dirty and thin and looked sad. Tom and Sue wanted to help the dog, but they were afraid to go near it. They threw some bread and cheese to the dog, but it did not eat. It just whimpered and licked its paw. + +"What is wrong with the dog?" Sue asked. + +"I think it is hurt. Maybe it stepped on something sharp," Tom said. + +They decided to go closer to the dog and see if they could help. They walked slowly and talked softly to the dog. The dog wagged its tail a little and let them touch it. They saw that its paw had a big cut and was bleeding. + +"We need to rescue the dog. We need to take it to the vet," Sue said. + +"Yes, but how? The dog is too big for us to carry," Tom said. + +They looked around and saw a cart near the mill. The cart had some hay and a rope. They had an idea. They put some hay on the cart and lifted the dog onto it. They tied the rope to the cart and pulled it along the road. + +They were almost at the vet's when they met a man. The man was big and had a beard. He looked angry and shouted at them. + +"Hey, you kids! What are you doing with my cart and my dog? Give them back to me right now!" he said. + +Tom and Sue were scared and stopped. They recognized the man. He was the owner of the mill. He was very rude and mean to everyone. He did not take good care of his dog. + +"Your dog is hurt. We are taking it to the vet. You should be nice to your dog, not rude," Sue said. + +The man laughed and grabbed the rope. He tried to pull the cart away from them. + +"My dog, my cart, my rules. I don't need a vet. I don't need you. Go away, you brats!" he said. + +Tom and Sue did not go away. They held on to the rope and pulled back. They did not want to let the man take the dog. They wanted to rescue the dog. + +They pulled and pulled and pulled. The man pulled and pulled and pulled. The rope snapped and the cart rolled away. The man fell on the ground and cursed. Tom and Sue ran after the cart and caught it. They got on the cart and rode away with the dog. + +They reached the vet's and told him what happened. The vet was kind and gentle. He cleaned the dog's paw and put a bandage on it. He gave the dog some food and water and a hug. He thanked Tom and Sue for rescuing the dog. + +"You are very brave and good kids. You saved the dog's life. The dog is lucky to have you as friends," he said. + +He asked them if they wanted to keep the dog. Tom and Sue looked at each other and nodded. They loved the dog and the dog loved them. They named the dog Millie, after the mill where they found her. + +They took Millie home and introduced her to their parents. Their parents were happy and proud of them. They agreed to let them keep Millie. They gave Millie a bath and a bed and a collar. They played with Millie and taught her some tricks. They took Millie for walks and visits to the vet. + +Millie was happy and healthy. She never saw the rude man again. She never missed the old mill. She had a new home and new friends. She had Tom and Sue. They had rescued her. They had rescued each other. +Tim and Lily were camping with their dad in the woods. They liked to sleep in a big tent and roast marshmallows on the fire. But they did not like the mosquitoes that buzzed around them and bit them. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried as she scratched her arm. "The mosquitoes are so mean! They make me uncomfortable!" + +"I know, me too," Tim said. "They make me itchy and red. How can we make them go away?" + +Their dad smiled and gave them a can of spray. "This is a special spray that mosquitoes do not like. If you spray it on your skin and clothes, they will leave you alone. Do you want to try it?" + +"Yes, please!" Tim and Lily said. They took turns spraying themselves and each other. They made sure to cover every part of their body. They even sprayed their hair and their shoes. + +"Wow, it smells funny," Lily said. "But I don't hear any more mosquitoes. Do you, Tim?" + +"No, I don't," Tim said. "I think the spray worked. Thank you, dad!" + +"You're welcome, kids," their dad said. "Now, let's get into the tent and get some sleep. Tomorrow, we can go fishing and hiking and have more fun." + +Tim and Lily nodded and followed their dad into the tent. They snuggled into their sleeping bags and closed their eyes. They felt happy and safe. They did not feel any more uncomfortable bites. They managed to get rid of the mosquitoes. They had a good night. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big bottle of wine on the table. It was red and shiny. + +"Let's try some wine," Ben said. "It looks yummy." + +"No, Ben, we can't," Lily said. "Wine is for grown-ups. Mommy and Daddy will be angry." + +Ben did not listen. He climbed on a chair and reached for the bottle. He pulled the cork out with his teeth. He took a big sip of wine. + +"Yuck!" Ben spat. "This is not yummy. This is sour and bitter. Bleh!" + +Lily laughed. She saw Ben's face. It was red and funny. + +"See, I told you," Lily said. "Wine is not for us. We should drink juice or milk." + +Ben felt sick. He wanted to hide the bottle. He did not want Mommy and Daddy to know. He looked around. He saw a big plant in the corner. He had an idea. + +He ran to the plant. He poured the wine into the pot. He hoped the plant would like it. He put the bottle back on the table. He tried to put the cork back in. He could not manage. He gave up. + +He and Lily went back to their toys. They forgot about the wine. + +Soon, Mommy and Daddy came home. They saw the bottle on the table. They saw the cork on the floor. They saw the plant in the corner. It was wilting and brown. + +They looked at Lily and Ben. They knew what happened. + +"Lily, Ben, did you drink the wine?" Mommy asked. + +Lily and Ben felt scared. They did not want to lie. They wanted to be honest. + +They nodded. They said sorry. + +Mommy and Daddy were not happy. They were also not very angry. They knew Lily and Ben were young. They knew they were curious. They knew they learned their lesson. + +They hugged Lily and Ben. They said they loved them. They said they should never drink wine again. They said they should always tell the truth. + +Lily and Ben felt better. They said they loved Mommy and Daddy. They said they would never drink wine again. They said they would always be honest. +Lily liked to read novels. She had many novels with pictures and words. She liked to read them on her bed with her yellow blanket. She read them every day after lunch, before her nap. + +One day, Lily wanted to read a new novel. She asked her mom to give her one. Her mom said, "You can read this novel, Lily. It is about a princess and a dragon. But you have to nap after you read it, okay?" + +Lily nodded and took the novel. She went to her bed and opened it. She saw many colorful pictures and big words. She tried to read them, but they were hard. She felt angry and sad. She wanted to read the novel, but she could not. + +She threw the novel on the floor and cried. She did not want to nap. She wanted to read a novel she could understand. She did not like the princess and the dragon novel. + +Her mom heard her cry and came to her room. She saw the novel on the floor and Lily on the bed. She hugged Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I did not know the novel was too hard for you. Do you want to read another novel with me?" + +Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She said, "Yes, please. Can we read the novel about the bunny and the carrot?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course. That is a good novel. Let's read it together, and then we can nap." + +Lily smiled and picked up the novel. She snuggled with her mom and her yellow blanket. She read the novel about the bunny and the carrot. She liked it a lot. She felt happy and sleepy. She napped with her mom and her yellow blanket. She dreamed of bunnies and carrots. +Anna and Mia are sisters. They like to play with their mom's makeup. They think it is fun to put lipstick and eyeshadow on their faces. But they know they have to be careful and not make a mess. + +One day, they are playing with the makeup in their room. They hear their mom call them from downstairs. "Anna! Mia! Time for lunch!" their mom says. They want to go and eat, but they also want to finish their makeup. They are restless and hungry. + +"Let's go, Anna," Mia says. "We can play more later." + +"But I want to put more lipstick on," Anna says. "It makes me look pretty." + +"You are pretty without lipstick, silly," Mia says. "Come on, mom is waiting for us." + +They put the makeup back in the drawer and run downstairs. They see their mom smiling at them. She has a plate of sandwiches and fruits for them. She also has a napkin in her hand. + +"Hello, my beautiful girls," she says. "You look very colorful today. Did you have fun with the makeup?" + +"Yes, mom, we did," Anna and Mia say. "But we were careful and not make a mess." + +"That's good," their mom says. "But you still have some lipstick and eyeshadow on your faces. Here, let me wipe them off with this napkin." + +She gently cleans their faces with the napkin. They giggle and hug her. They sit down and eat their lunch. They are happy and full. They thank their mom for the food and the makeup. They love their mom very much. +Sara and Sam were twins. They liked to play with their toys and share their snacks. But they did not like to share their books. Sara liked books with thick pages and big pictures. Sam liked books with thin pages and small words. + +One day, Sara found a new book in her room. It was a book about animals. It had thick pages and big pictures. Sara was very happy. She opened the book and started to look at the animals. + +"Can I see your book?" Sam asked. He came into Sara's room and saw the book. + +"No, this is my book. You have your own books," Sara said. She hugged the book and turned away from Sam. + +"But I want to see the animals too. Please, let me see your book," Sam said. He tried to take the book from Sara. + +"Go away, Sam. This is my book. You can't have it," Sara said. She pushed Sam and made him fall. + +Sam started to cry. He was hurt and sad. He ran out of Sara's room and went to find Mom. + +Mom heard Sam crying and came to see what was wrong. She saw Sam's red face and his scraped knee. She hugged Sam and asked him what happened. + +"Sara pushed me. She wouldn't let me see her book. She was mean to me," Sam said. + +Mom frowned. She was angry with Sara. She went to Sara's room and saw Sara with the book. + +"Sara, why did you push Sam? Why didn't you let him see your book?" Mom asked. + +"Because this is my book. I don't want to share it. Sam has his own books," Sara said. + +Mom shook her head. She was disappointed with Sara. + +"Sara, that is not a nice way to treat your twin. You should share your things with him. He is your brother and he loves you. You should love him too. You should accept him as your twin," Mom said. + +"But I don't want to accept him as my twin. I want to be alone. I don't want to share anything with him. He is annoying and boring. I don't love him," Sara said. + +Mom gasped. She was shocked and hurt by Sara's words. She felt a pain in her heart. + +"Sara, how can you say that? How can you be so selfish and cruel? You don't know how lucky you are to have a twin. Some children don't have any siblings or friends. They are lonely and sad. You should be grateful and kind to Sam. He is your twin and he needs you. You need him too. You are twins and you belong together," Mom said. + +"I don't care. I don't want to be twins. I don't want to belong with him. I want to be by myself. I want to keep my book and my toys and my snacks. I don't want to share anything with him. I don't want to accept him as my twin," Sara said. + +Mom sighed. She was sad and hopeless. She realized that Sara was not going to change her mind. She decided to leave Sara alone with her book. She took Sam with her and went to the living room. She hugged Sam and told him that she loved him. She told him that he was a good twin and a good son. She told him that she was proud of him. + +Sara stayed in her room with her book. She looked at the animals and smiled. She thought she was happy. She thought she didn't need Sam. She thought she didn't need Mom. She thought she didn't need anyone. + +But she was wrong. She was not happy. She was lonely and angry. She missed Sam. She missed Mom. She missed their hugs and their smiles and their words. She wanted to say sorry. She wanted to say that she loved them. She wanted to say that she accepted them as her family. + +But it was too late. Sam and Mom had left. They had gone to the park. They had met other twins and other moms. They had made new friends. They had played and laughed and had fun. They had forgotten about Sara. They had accepted that Sara didn't want them. + +Sara cried. She wished she had been nicer to Sam. She wished she had shared her book with him. She wished she had accepted him as her twin. She wished she had been a good sister and a good daughter. She wished she had a second chance. + +But she didn't. She had lost her twin and her mom. She had lost her family. She had lost everything. She had nothing but her book. And her book couldn't hug her or smile at her or love her. Her book was just a book. And she was just alone. +Tom was a brave boy who liked to play with his sword. He made it from a stick and some tape. He pretended he was a knight who fought bad guys and dragons. He had a red cape and a big hat. + +One day, he went to the park with his mom and his dog. He saw a big hill with some rocks and flowers. He wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. He told his mom he was going to explore. She said okay, but be careful. + +Tom ran up the hill with his sword and his dog. He felt like a hero. He saw a big rock that looked like a castle. He decided to pick some flowers and put them on the rock. He thought it would make it look nice. He did not see the bee that was on one of the flowers. + +The bee was angry that Tom took its flower. It buzzed and flew at Tom's ear. Tom did not hear it because he was deaf. He was born that way. He could not hear anything, but he could see and feel and smell and taste. He liked to use his hands to talk. + +The bee stung Tom's ear. It hurt a lot. Tom felt a sharp pain and dropped his sword. He cried and touched his ear. His dog barked and chased the bee away. His mom heard him and ran up the hill. She saw Tom's ear was red and swollen. She hugged him and said sorry. She took him to the car and gave him some ice and medicine. She said he was very brave and she was proud of him. + +Tom felt better after a while. He still had his sword and his cape and his hat. He smiled and thanked his mom and his dog. He said he still liked to play with his sword, but he would be more careful with the flowers. He said he still wanted to be a knight, but maybe not today. He said he wanted to go home and have some cookies. His mom nodded and said okay. She drove him home and gave him some cookies. He was happy. He loved his mom and his dog. They loved him too. +Lila and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big cake on a table near the swings. It looked yummy and sweet, with white sugar on top. They wanted to taste it, but they knew it was not theirs. + +"Who do you think made this cake?" Lila asked Tom. + +"Maybe it is for a party," Tom said. "Or maybe someone forgot it here." + +They looked around, but they did not see anyone. The cake was alone on the table. + +"Maybe we can have a little bite," Lila said. "Just a tiny one. No one will notice." + +Tom nodded. He was hungry and curious. They walked to the table and reached for the cake. + +But as soon as they touched it, they heard a loud voice. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" the voice said. "That is my cake!" + +Lila and Tom turned around and saw a man with a hat and a apron. He looked angry and sad. He was the baker who made the cake. + +"I worked hard to make this cake for my daughter's birthday," he said. "It is not for you. It is for her. She is coming soon with her friends. How could you be so rude and greedy?" + +Lila and Tom felt ashamed and scared. They did not mean to hurt the baker or his daughter. They just wanted to try the cake. + +"We are sorry, sir," Lila said. "We did not know it was your cake. We thought it was for anyone." + +"We were just curious," Tom said. "We did not eat it. We only touched it." + +The baker looked at the cake. It was still whole and pretty, but it had two small finger marks on the sugar. + +He sighed and shook his head. + +"You should not touch things that are not yours," he said. "Especially not a cake. It is not nice or polite. It is not humble." + +He took a cloth and wiped the finger marks off the cake. He made it look clean and dry again. + +"Please, go away and leave my cake alone," he said. "And learn to be more humble and respectful." + +Lila and Tom nodded. They said sorry again and ran away. They felt bad and sorry for what they did. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be humble and not to touch things that are not theirs. They learned to respect the baker and his cake. +Anna and Ben are playing at the beach. They like to dig holes in the sand with their shovels. They want to see how deep they can go. + +"Look, Anna, I found a shell!" Ben says, holding up a shiny thing. + +"Wow, that's pretty!" Anna says. "Can I see?" + +Ben gives her the shell. Anna looks at it and sees a hole in it. She puts it to her ear. + +"Hello, is anyone there?" she asks. + +She hears a small voice answer. "Hello, who are you?" + +Anna is surprised. She thinks the shell is talking to her. + +"Hi, I'm Anna. Who are you?" she asks. + +"I'm Sally. I live in the shell. I'm a snail," the voice says. + +Anna is curious. She wants to know more about Sally. + +"Wow, you're a snail? How do you live in the shell? How do you talk to me?" she asks. + +Sally explains. "I have a soft body and a hard shell. I can move around with my foot. I can talk to you because the shell is like a phone. It picks up the sound of your voice and sends it to me." + +Anna thinks that's amazing. She wants to be friends with Sally. + +"That's so cool! Can we be friends?" she asks. + +Sally is happy. She likes Anna. + +"Sure, we can be friends. You're very nice," she says. + +Anna smiles. She gives the shell back to Ben. + +"Ben, guess what? I made a new friend. Her name is Sally and she's a snail. She lives in this shell. Do you want to talk to her?" she says. + +Ben is curious. He takes the shell and puts it to his ear. + +"Hello, Sally?" he says. + +He hears a small voice answer. "Hello, Ben. You're Anna's friend, right?" + +Ben nods. He thinks Sally is very friendly. + +"Yes, I'm Anna's friend. We're playing at the beach. Do you like the beach?" he says. + +Sally nods. She thinks the beach is very fun. + +"Yes, I like the beach. There are many things to see and do. Sometimes I go out of my shell and explore. But I have to be careful of the big waves and the birds. They can hurt me," she says. + +Ben feels sorry for Sally. He wants to help her. + +"That's not good. We can protect you. We can dig a deep hole in the sand and put you in it. Then you'll be safe and cozy," he says. + +Sally likes that idea. She thinks Ben is very kind. + +"Thank you, Ben. That's very nice of you. I would like that very much," she says. + +Ben and Anna dig a deep hole in the sand. They put Sally in it and cover her with some sand. They make sure she can breathe and hear them. + +"There, now you're safe and cozy, Sally. We'll come back and visit you later, okay?" Anna says. + +"Okay, thank you, Anna and Ben. You're the best friends ever. I'll wait for you here," Sally says. + +Anna and Ben wave goodbye to Sally. They go back to playing at the beach. They are happy. They have a new friend. +Tim and Lily were playing with a big red ball in the park. They liked to bounce the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they bounced it very high and it went over the fence. Then they had to run and get it back. + +One day, they bounced the ball too hard and it flew over the fence and into the street. They saw a big truck coming fast. They were scared. They shouted, "Stop! Stop! Our ball!" + +The truck driver saw the ball and the children. He slammed on the brakes and stopped the truck. He got out and picked up the ball. He was angry. He said, "You kids are very silly. You could have been hurt. This ball is not for the street. It is for the park. Be careful next time." + +He gave the ball back to Tim and Lily. They were sorry. They said, "Thank you, sir. We are sorry. We will be careful. We are grateful for your help." + +The truck driver smiled. He said, "You're welcome. I'm glad you're okay. Have fun, but stay in the park." + +He got back in his truck and drove away. Tim and Lily ran back to the fence. They saw a flame on the other side. It was a firework. Someone was celebrating something. They watched the flame go up in the sky and burst into many colors. They clapped and cheered. They said, "Wow! That's beautiful!" + +They bounced the ball again, but not too high. They were happy and safe. They learned a lesson. They were grateful for the truck driver and the flame. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to find pebbles and make shapes with them. Lily made a heart and Ben made a star. + +"Look, Lily, I made a star!" Ben said, showing his pebble star to Lily. + +"That's nice, Ben. I made a heart!" Lily said, showing her pebble heart to Ben. + +They smiled and hugged each other. They were good friends. + +Then they saw a big dog running towards them. It was barking and wagging its tail. Lily and Ben were scared. They did not know the dog. + +"Go away, dog!" Lily said, raising her pebble heart in the air. + +But the dog did not go away. It came closer and closer. It wanted to play with them. + +"Help, help!" Ben said, raising his pebble star in the air. + +Then they heard a voice. It was the dog's owner. He was a man with a serious face and a hat. + +"Rover, come here!" the man said, in a loud voice. + +The dog stopped and looked at the man. It obeyed and ran back to the man. + +"I'm sorry, kids. He's a friendly dog, but he's too excited. He won't hurt you." the man said, in a kind voice. + +Lily and Ben were relieved. They thanked the man and waved goodbye to the dog. + +They went back to their pebbles and continued to play. They were happy and safe. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play knights. They had wooden swords and shields that their dad made for them. They pretended to fight dragons and bad guys in the backyard. + +One day, they saw a big bird in the sky. It was black and had a long beak and claws. Tom said, "Look, a dragon! Let's go and fight it!" Sam said, "No, it's too scary. It might hurt us." Tom said, "Don't be a baby. We have swords and shields. We can beat it." + +Tom ran towards the bird, waving his sword and shouting. Sam followed him, but he was afraid. The bird saw them and flew down. It opened its beak and made a loud noise. Tom tried to hit it with his sword, but the bird was too fast. It bit Tom's arm and made him drop his sword. Tom cried out in pain and fell to the ground. + +Sam saw his brother was hurt. He was very scared, but he loved his brother. He picked up Tom's sword and shield and ran to help him. He held the shield in front of Tom and pointed the sword at the bird. He said, "Go away, bad bird! Leave my brother alone!" + +The bird was surprised by Sam's courage. It did not want to fight anymore. It flew away and left them alone. Sam helped Tom get up and hugged him. He said, "Are you okay, Tom?" Tom said, "Yes, thank you, Sam. You saved me. You are a brave knight." Sam said, "You are welcome, Tom. You are my brother. I love you." + +They went back to their house and told their mom what happened. She cleaned Tom's wound and gave them both a hug and a cookie. She said, "I'm proud of you, boys. You learned a valuable lesson today. Fighting is not always the best way to solve problems. Sometimes, you need to be careful and listen to your fears. And sometimes, you need to be brave and help your friends. But always, you need to love and respect each other." + +The end. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. They have many toys, but their favorite is the sink. They turn on the water and make bubbles. They splash and laugh. + +One day, mom says, "Lily and Ben, it is time to leave. We are going to the park." Lily and Ben are happy. They love the park. They have a slide and a swing there. They say, "Okay, mom. We are coming." + +But they do not turn off the water. They forget. They run to the door with their coats and hats. Mom says, "Wait, did you turn off the water?" Lily and Ben look at each other. They say, "Oh no, we forgot!" + +They run back to the kitchen. They see the water is overflowing. The sink is full. The floor is wet. Mom says, "Oh no, what a mess! You have to turn off the water, Lily and Ben. You cannot leave it on. It is not normal. It is bad." + +Lily and Ben feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We did not mean to. We were excited to go to the park." Mom says, "It is okay, I know. But you have to be careful. Water can be dangerous. And we have to clean up now. No park today." + +Lily and Ben are sad. They help mom clean up. They turn off the water. They wipe the floor. They put away their toys. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We will not do it again. Can we go to the park tomorrow?" Mom says, "Yes, you can. If you are good. And if you remember to turn off the water." Lily and Ben say, "We will, we promise. We love you, mom." Mom says, "I love you too, Lily and Ben." They hug and smile. +Lily likes to polish her nails. She has many colors of polish. She has red, pink, blue, yellow and green. She likes to make her nails look pretty. + +One day, she finds a new color of polish. It is brown. She thinks it is a funny color for nails. She wants to try it. She opens the bottle and puts some polish on her nails. + +"Look, Mommy!" she says. "I have brown nails!" + +Mommy looks at Lily's nails. She smiles. She thinks Lily is very creative. + +"Wow, Lily, you have brown nails!" she says. "They look like chocolate. Do you like them?" + +Lily looks at her nails again. She thinks they do look like chocolate. She likes chocolate. She nods. + +"Yes, Mommy, I like them," she says. "They are yummy." + +Mommy laughs. She hugs Lily. + +"You are very sweet, Lily," she says. "But don't eat your nails, okay? They are not real chocolate. They are only polish." + +Lily laughs too. She knows Mommy is joking. She does not eat her nails. She only polishes them. She likes to polish her nails. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a woman with a big bag. The woman looks sad and tired. + +"Hello, woman. Why are you sad?" Anna asks. + +"I have to carry this bag to my home. It is very heavy and far. I have no one to help me," the woman says. + +"That is not easy. We can help you," Ben says. + +"Really? You are very kind. But are you sure? The bag is heavy and far," the woman says. + +"Yes, we are sure. We are strong and fast. We can take turns to carry the bag. It will be easier and fun," Anna says. + +"Thank you, Anna and Ben. You are very good friends. I recommend you to always help others who need it. It will make you happy and them happy," the woman says. + +Anna and Ben smile and nod. They help the woman carry the bag to her home. They have fun and feel proud. The woman thanks them again and gives them some cookies. They say goodbye and go back to the park. + +The moral of the story is: Helping others is easy and rewarding. It is good to be kind and generous. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play games in their room. Sometimes they play with cars, sometimes they play with blocks, sometimes they play with animals. But their favorite game is to make a fort with their sheets. + +They use chairs and pillows and books to hold up the sheets. They make a door and a window and a roof. They pretend they are in a castle or a spaceship or a jungle. They have fun inside their fort. + +But Tim and Sam are also competitive. They want to be the best at everything. They want to have the biggest fort, the most toys, the most snacks. They start to argue and fight. They pull and tug and push the sheets. They make the fort fall down. + +"Hey, stop it!" Tim shouts. "You ruined my fort!" + +"No, you did!" Sam yells. "You took my car!" + +They are angry and sad. They don't want to play anymore. They sit on opposite sides of the room. + +Then they hear a noise. It is their dog, Rex. Rex likes to play too. He sees the sheets on the floor. He thinks they are fun. He runs and jumps and bites the sheets. He makes holes and rips and tears. He makes a big mess. + +"Rex, no!" Tim and Sam cry. "Leave the sheets alone!" + +They run to stop Rex. They try to grab the sheets. But Rex is fast and strong. He escapes from their hands. He runs around the room with the sheets in his mouth. He wags his tail and barks. + +Tim and Sam look at each other. They see Rex having fun. They see the sheets flying. They see the mess. They start to laugh. + +They forget their fight. They join Rex. They play with the sheets. They make a new game. They are happy again. They are brothers. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they see a red taxi outside their house. They want to ride the taxi. + +"Can we ride the taxi, Mommy?" Anna asks. + +"No, sweetie, the taxi is not for us. It is for someone else. We have our own car," Mommy says. + +But Anna and Ben do not listen. They sneak out of the house and run to the taxi. They open the door and get inside. They pretend to be the driver and the passenger. + +"Where do you want to go?" Ben asks. + +"I want to go to the park," Anna says. + +"OK, let's go!" Ben says. He turns the wheel and pushes the buttons. + +But the taxi is not a toy. It is a real car. It starts to move. It goes fast and loud. It scares Anna and Ben. They scream and cry. + +"Help! Help!" they shout. + +The taxi driver hears them. He is angry. He stops the taxi and gets out. He sees Anna and Ben in his car. He yells at them. + +"What are you doing in my taxi? You are bad kids! You could have caused an accident! Get out of my taxi now!" he says. + +He grabs Anna and Ben and pulls them out of the taxi. He calls Mommy on his phone. He tells her what happened. He is very mad. + +Mommy comes to the taxi. She is worried and sad. She sees Anna and Ben. They are dirty and scared. They have scratches and bruises. She hugs them and says sorry to the taxi driver. + +She takes them home. She scolds them and puts them in time out. She says they are not allowed to play with cars and trucks for a long time. She says they have to learn to be good and listen. + +Anna and Ben are sorry. They feel bad. They wish they did not ride the taxi. They wish they stayed home and played with their toys. They say sorry to Mommy and the taxi driver. They say they will never do it again. +Anna loved her doll very much. She called her doll Lily and played with her every day. She gave Lily hugs and kisses and told her stories. She took Lily with her to the park, to the store, and to bed. + +One day, Anna went to the park with her mom and Lily. She saw some other kids playing on the swings and slides. She wanted to join them, but she was nervous. She did not know the other kids and they looked big and loud. She held Lily tight and stayed close to her mom. + +"Hi, can I play with you?" a girl asked Anna. She had curly hair and a red dress. She smiled at Anna and Lily. + +Anna looked at the girl and then at her mom. Her mom nodded and said, "It's okay, Anna. You can make a new friend. I'll be right here." + +Anna nodded and walked with the girl to the swings. The girl said her name was Mia and she liked dolls too. She asked Anna if she could see Lily. + +Anna gave Lily to Mia. Mia looked at Lily and said, "She's very pretty. Can I pull her hair?" + +Anna felt scared. She did not want Mia to pull Lily's hair. She loved Lily's hair. It was long and soft and yellow. She said, "No, please don't pull her hair. It will hurt her." + +Mia frowned and said, "It won't hurt her. She's just a doll. Dolls don't feel anything. Watch, I'll show you." She pulled Lily's hair hard. + +Anna cried out and grabbed Lily back. She hugged Lily and checked her hair. She was angry and sad. She said, "You're mean, Mia. You hurt Lily. Lily is not just a doll. She's my friend. I don't want to play with you." + +Anna ran to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Anna. Mia was not nice to you and Lily. You did the right thing to stand up for your friend. Let's go home and have some cookies and milk." + +Anna smiled and said, "Okay, mom. Thank you. I love you and Lily." She kissed her mom and Lily and went home. She was happy to have her doll and her mom. She did not need Mia. She hoped to find a better friend next time. +Sara likes to read books with her mom. She likes to see the pictures and hear the stories. Mom tells her to be careful with the books and not to tear the pages. + +One day, Sara finds a big book on the shelf. It has many pages and many pictures. Sara wonders what the book is about. She wants to read it with mom, but mom is busy in the kitchen. Sara decides to look at the book by herself. + +She opens the book and sees a picture of a castle. She wonders who lives in the castle. She turns the page and sees a picture of a dragon. She wonders if the dragon is friendly or scary. She turns the page and sees a picture of a princess. She wonders if the princess is happy or sad. + +Sara is so curious that she forgets to be careful. She turns the pages too fast and too hard. She hears a rip. She looks and sees that she has torn a page. She feels bad. She knows mom will be angry. + +She closes the book and puts it back on the shelf. She runs to the kitchen and hugs mom. She says sorry for tearing the page. Mom is surprised and asks her what page. Sara tells her about the big book and the pictures. Mom is not angry, but she is sad. She tells Sara that the book is very old and very special. It was her grandma's book. She says that Sara should not look at the book without her. + +Sara feels sorry for mom and for grandma. She says she will not touch the book again. She says she will be careful with all the books. Mom smiles and hugs her. She says she loves her and she is proud of her for telling the truth. She says they can read the book together later and learn about the castle, the dragon and the princess. Sara is happy and says thank you. She learns that books are precious and that honesty is important. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their toys. They liked to make sand castles and run around the slides. But it was very hot today, and they felt thirsty and tired. + +"Let's go home, Lily," Ben said. "We need some water and a nap." + +"No, I want to play more," Lily said. "It's fun here. You are stupid if you want to leave." + +Ben was sad. He did not like when Lily called him stupid. He did not think he was stupid. He thought he was smart and careful. He knew that too much heat was bad for them. + +"Please, Lily, listen to me," Ben said. "The heat can make us sick. We can play again tomorrow. Mom and dad are waiting for us. They will be worried if we stay too long." + +Lily did not listen. She was stubborn and wanted to do what she wanted. She picked up her toys and ran away from Ben. She did not care about him or mom and dad. + +Ben did not know what to do. He wanted to go home, but he did not want to leave Lily alone. He was scared that something bad might happen to her. He decided to follow her and try to make her come with him. + +But Lily was too fast and did not look where she was going. She ran across the street without looking for cars. She did not see the big truck that was coming. The truck honked and braked, but it was too late. It hit Lily and made a loud noise. + +Ben saw everything and screamed. He ran to Lily and saw that she was hurt. She was bleeding and not moving. He cried and called for help. He wished he could make her better. He wished she had listened to him. He wished they had gone home. He wished she had not called him stupid. He wished they had not played in the heat. He wished they had stayed together. +Anna and Ben were playing in their room. They had an enormous sheet that they used to make a tent. They put the sheet over their bed and some chairs. They crawled inside and pretended they were camping. + +"Look, I have a flashlight!" Ben said. He turned it on and off. He made funny shadows on the sheet. + +"Wow, that's cool!" Anna said. She giggled. She had a teddy bear that she hugged. "Can I try the flashlight?" + +"OK, but be careful. It's mine." Ben said. He gave the flashlight to Anna. She took it and shone it around. + +Anna saw a big hole in the sheet. She was curious. She poked the hole with the flashlight. The hole got bigger. The sheet ripped. + +"Oh no!" Anna said. She dropped the flashlight. She looked at Ben. He was angry. + +"What did you do?" Ben said. He grabbed the sheet and pulled it off the tent. He saw the big rip. He frowned. "This was Mom's sheet! She will be mad!" + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I didn't mean to." Anna said. She felt bad. She regretted poking the hole. She wanted to fix it. + +"Sorry is not enough. You ruined it!" Ben said. He threw the sheet on the floor. He stomped out of the room. + +Anna was sad. She wished she could make Ben happy again. She picked up the sheet and the flashlight. She had an idea. She ran after Ben. She hoped he would forgive her. +Sara and Ben like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the big box. The box has many labels on it. The labels have words and pictures of things that are in the box. Sara and Ben like to spin the box and see what label comes up. Then they pretend to be what the label shows. + +One day, they spin the box and see a label with a doctor and a nurse. Sara says, "Let's be doctors and nurses. We can help sick people." Ben nods and says, "OK. I will be the doctor and you will be the nurse. We need to be serious and careful." They find some hats and coats and put them on. They also find a stethoscope and a bandage. + +They look around and see their teddy bear on the floor. Sara says, "Oh no, our teddy bear is sick. He needs our help." Ben says, "Don't worry, we are here. I will check his heart and you will wrap his paw." They go to the teddy bear and pretend to examine him. Sara says, "He has a boo-boo on his paw. It hurts." Ben says, "I have a bandage. I will make it better." He wraps the bandage around the teddy bear's paw and says, "There, all done. He will be fine soon." + +Sara and Ben hug the teddy bear and say, "We love you, teddy bear. You are brave and strong." The teddy bear smiles and says, "Thank you, doctor and nurse. You are kind and smart." Sara and Ben are happy. They spin the box again and see what label comes up next. They have fun playing with their toys. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for worms. They found many worms of different sizes and colors. They put them in a bucket and gave them names. + +"Look at this one!" Ben said. "He is very big and fast. I call him Speedy. He can speed through the dirt like a car." + +Lily looked at the worm. She saw that it was long and shiny. She liked it too. She wanted to hold it in her hand. + +"Can I touch him?" she asked. + +"OK, but be careful. He might tickle you." Ben said. He lifted the worm from the bucket and handed it to Lily. + +Lily felt the worm wriggle in her palm. She giggled. She thought it was funny and cute. She brought it close to her face and said, "Hello, Speedy. You are a good worm. I like you." + +The worm seemed to like Lily too. It curled up into a ball and then stretched out again. It made a soft sound like a whistle. + +"Wow, he can talk!" Lily said. "What is he saying?" + +Ben listened to the worm. He thought he understood. He smiled and said, "He is saying he likes you too. And he is proud of his name. He thinks he is the best worm in the garden." + +Lily and Ben hugged the worm. They felt happy and proud too. They decided to keep Speedy as their pet and share him with their other worms. They played with him until it was time to go inside. They said goodbye to Speedy and put him back in the bucket. They promised to come back and play with him again. Speedy waved his tail and whistled. He was happy and proud too. He had found two new friends. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a mailbox near the road, where the mailman came every day. + +One day, Ben and Lily decided to play a game. They took some of their toys and put them in the mailbox. They thought it was funny to hide them there. They did not think about the mailman or the letters. + +The next day, the mailman came as usual. He opened the mailbox and saw the toys. He was very surprised and confused. He did not know what to do with them. He said, "Who put these toys in the mailbox? This is not a regular place for toys. This is a place for letters. Someone might need these letters. This is not a nice thing to do." + +Ben and Lily heard the mailman. They felt bad. They ran to the mailbox and said, "We are sorry, mailman. We put the toys in the mailbox. We were playing a game. We did not mean to make trouble. We did not think about the letters." + +The mailman smiled. He said, "I'm glad you are sorry. It's good to play games, but you have to be careful where you play. The mailbox is not a toy. It is a tool. It helps people communicate. You have to respect the mailbox and the letters. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They said, "We understand, mailman. We will not put toys in the mailbox again. We will respect the mailbox and the letters. Thank you for teaching us." + +The mailman gave them a hug. He said, "You're welcome, kids. You are good kids. You learned a lesson today. I hope you have fun with your toys, but in the right place. Goodbye." + +He took the letters and left. Ben and Lily took their toys and went back to their yard. They played with their swing, their slide and their sandbox. They were happy and they did not forget the mailman's words. + +The end. +Lily liked to paint. She had many colors and brushes. She painted on paper, on walls, on her face. She painted flowers, stars, animals. She was happy when she painted. + +One day, she wanted to paint a circle. She took a big brush and a red color. She made a big dot on the paper. Then she moved the brush around the dot. She tried to make a circle, but it was hard. The circle was not round. It was bumpy and messy. Lily was sad. She wanted a nice circle. + +She asked her mom for help. "Mom, can you help me paint a circle?" she said. Mom smiled and hugged her. "Of course, Lily. Let me show you a trick." Mom took a small plate and put it on the paper. She traced the edge of the plate with a pencil. She lifted the plate and showed Lily. "Look, a perfect circle!" she said. Lily clapped her hands. "Wow, mom, you are so smart!" she said. + +Mom gave Lily the pencil and the plate. "Now you try, Lily. You can use the plate as a guide. Then you can paint inside the circle with any color you like." she said. Lily nodded and took the pencil and the plate. She put the plate on another paper and traced the edge. She lifted the plate and saw a nice circle. She was happy. She took the red color and the big brush. She painted inside the circle. She made a beautiful red circle. She was proud. + +She showed her mom her painting. "Look, mom, I did it! I painted a circle!" she said. Mom smiled and praised her. "You did a great job, Lily! I love your circle! It is bright and cheerful!" she said. Lily hugged her mom. "Thank you, mom, for helping me. I love you!" she said. Mom kissed her cheek. "I love you too, Lily. You are my little artist!" she said. They hugged and laughed. They were happy. +Tim and Lily were playing hide and seek in the garden. Tim was the seeker and Lily was the hider. Lily ran behind a big bush and waited for Tim to find her. She was very quiet and still. + +Tim looked around the garden and called out, "Lily, where are you? I can't see you. Do you surrender?" He hoped Lily would give up and come out of her hiding place. + +But Lily did not answer. She wanted to win the game. She thought Tim would never find her behind the bush. She smiled to herself and stayed hidden. + +Tim got tired of looking for Lily. He decided to play a trick on her. He went inside the house and got a plate from the kitchen. He put some mud and worms on the plate and carried it back to the garden. He walked towards the bush where Lily was hiding and said, "Lily, I have a surprise for you. Come out and see what I have for you." + +Lily heard Tim's voice and thought he had a nice surprise for her. She was curious and hungry. She came out of the bush and saw Tim holding the plate. She said, "What is it, Tim? Is it a snack?" + +Tim laughed and said, "Yes, it is a snack. A snack for you. Here, take it." He pushed the plate towards Lily and showed her the mud and worms. + +Lily screamed and cried. She was scared and disgusted. She did not like the mud and worms. She did not like Tim's trick. She said, "Tim, you are mean. You are not my friend. Go away." + +Tim felt bad. He did not mean to make Lily cry. He wanted to make her laugh. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was just joking. Please don't be mad at me. Can we still be friends?" + +But Lily did not listen. She ran away from Tim and the plate. She went inside the house and told her mom what Tim did. Her mom was angry and scolded Tim. She said, "Tim, you are in trouble. You should not play with mud and worms. You should not scare your sister. You should say sorry to her and clean up the mess." + +Tim was sad and ashamed. He wished he had not played the trick on Lily. He wished he had found her and said, "You win, Lily. You are the best hider." He wished he had shared a real snack with her. He wished he had been a good brother. But it was too late. He had lost the game and Lily's trust. He had to surrender the plate and his fun. He had to face the consequences of his actions. He had a bad ending. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to slide, swing and run. Mom said they had to go home soon, because it was getting dark. She gave them each a nice hug and said, "I have to go to the store for a minute. You can stay here and play, but don't go far. I'll be back soon. Here is the key to our house, in case you need it. Put it in your pocket and don't lose it, okay?" + +Lily and Tom nodded and said, "Okay, mom. We'll be good." They watched mom walk away and waved to her. Then they continued to play. They saw a big dog near the fence. It looked friendly and wagged its tail. Lily and Tom liked dogs. They went to pet it and say hello. + +The dog was happy to see them. It licked their faces and let them scratch its ears. It was very soft and warm. Lily and Tom laughed and said, "You're a nice dog. What's your name?" The dog barked and wagged its tail more. It seemed to like them too. + +But then, the dog saw something shiny in Tom's pocket. It was the key to their house. The dog was curious and wanted to play with it. It jumped on Tom and tried to grab the key with its mouth. Tom was surprised and scared. He shouted, "No, dog! That's our key! We need it! Let go!" + +Lily heard Tom and ran to help him. She tried to pull the key away from the dog. But the dog was strong and stubborn. It didn't want to let go. It growled and tugged harder. Lily and Tom were afraid. They cried, "Mom, help! The dog has our key!" + +Mom heard their cries and came back. She saw the dog and the key. She was angry and worried. She yelled, "Bad dog! Drop the key! Now!" She ran to the fence and opened the gate. She grabbed the dog by the collar and pulled it away from Lily and Tom. She took the key from its mouth and checked if it was okay. She was relieved that it was not broken or bent. + +She hugged Lily and Tom and said, "I'm sorry, kids. I shouldn't have left you alone. Are you okay? Did the dog hurt you?" Lily and Tom shook their heads and said, "No, mom. We're okay. But the dog was not nice. It took our key and wouldn't give it back." + +Mom said, "I know, kids. The dog was naughty and greedy. It didn't know that the key was important. It thought it was a toy. But you did well to try to get it back. You were brave and smart. I'm proud of you." + +She gave them another hug and said, "Let's go home now. It's late and we're tired. We'll lock the door with our key and have a nice dinner. And we'll never leave the key in our pocket again, right?" Lily and Tom nodded and said, "Right, mom. We learned our lesson. We love you." They held mom's hand and walked home. They were happy to be safe and together. +Tommy was a naughty dog. He liked to run away from his home and chase cats and birds. He did not listen to his owner, who always told him to stay in the yard. One day, Tommy saw a big hole in the fence. He thought it was a good chance to have some fun. He squeezed through the hole and ran to the street. + +There were many cars and people on the street. Tommy was not afraid. He barked and jumped and ran. He saw a black cat on the other side of the road. He wanted to catch it. He did not look at the red light. He did not hear his owner calling him. He ran across the road. + +But he was too late. A big car was coming fast. It could not stop. It hit Tommy hard. Tommy felt a lot of pain. He flew in the air and landed on the ground. He could not move. He could only whimper. He saw his owner running to him. He saw the tears in his owner's eyes. + +"Tommy, Tommy, why did you do that?" his owner said. "You are a naughty dog. You should have stayed in the yard. You should have worn your collar. Now you are hurt. I don't know if you will be okay." + +Tommy felt sorry. He regretted running away. He regretted chasing the cat. He regretted being a naughty dog. He wanted to say sorry to his owner. He wanted to lick his owner's face. He wanted to go back to his home. But he could not. He closed his eyes. He did not open them again. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys in Sara's room. One day, Sara has a new toy. It is a big doll with long hair and a pink dress. Sara loves her new toy. She shows it to Tom. + +"Look, Tom, this is my new toy. Her name is Anna. She is very pretty, right?" Sara says. + +Tom nods. He likes the doll too. He wants to touch her hair and dress. He asks Sara, "Can I play with Anna? Can I hold her?" + +Sara thinks for a moment. She does not want to share her new toy. She says, "No, Tom, you can't. Anna is mine. You can play with your car." + +Tom feels sad. He does not like Sara's answer. He says, "But Sara, we are friends. Friends share toys. Please, let me play with Anna. Just for a little bit." + +Sara shakes her head. She says, "No, Tom, you can't. Anna is mine. Go away." + +Tom gets angry. He does not like Sara's words. He says, "Fine, Sara, if you don't share, I don't want to be your friend. I will take Anna anyway." + +Tom grabs the doll from Sara's hands. Sara screams. She pulls the doll back. They tug and pull. They fight over the doll. The doll is not happy. She feels pain. She cries. + +"Stop, stop, please stop!" the doll says. + +But Sara and Tom do not hear her. They keep fighting. They do not see what happens. The doll's dress rips. Her hair falls out. Her arm breaks. She is broken. + +Sara and Tom stop fighting. They look at the doll. They see what they did. They feel bad. They say, "Oh no, oh no, what have we done?" + +The doll does not answer. She is broken. She does not smile. She does not talk. She does not play. + +Sara and Tom are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Anna. We are sorry, Sara. We are sorry, Tom. We were not good friends. We did not share. We hurt you." + +They hug the doll. They hug each other. They say, "We will be better friends. We will share. We will fix you." + +They try to fix the doll. They sew her dress. They glue her hair. They tape her arm. They say, "We love you, Anna. We hope you feel better." + +The doll feels a little better. She smiles a little. She says, "Thank you, Sara. Thank you, Tom. You are good friends. I love you too." + +Sara and Tom are happy. They play with the doll. They play with the car. They share. They pass the night. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were playing with cardboard boxes in the backyard. They liked to pretend they were houses, cars, boats, and anything else they could imagine. Lily had a big cardboard box that she decorated with stickers and crayons. Ben had a smaller cardboard box that he found in the garage. He wanted to have a bigger box like Lily, but he was too shy to ask. + +One day, Lily went inside to get some juice. She left her cardboard box in the yard. Ben saw his chance to play with it. He ran over to the box and climbed inside. He pretended he was a king in a castle. He felt happy and proud. + +But then, Lily came back. She saw Ben in her box and got angry. "Hey, that's my box!" she shouted. "Get out of there!" + +Ben was scared. He tried to get out of the box, but he was too big. He pushed and pulled, but he was stuck. He started to cry. + +Lily felt sorry for him. She realized she had been mean. She went over to the box and helped Ben. She pulled him gently until he was free. "I'm sorry, Ben," she said. "I shouldn't have yelled at you. Do you want to share my box?" + +Ben nodded. He wiped his tears and smiled. "Thank you, Lily," he said. "You are very kind. Can I share my box with you, too?" + +Lily nodded. She hugged Ben and said, "Of course. We can play together. Sharing is fun." + +They took their boxes and made a big fort. They played happily for the rest of the day. + +The moral of the story is: Be generous and kind to your friends. Don't be greedy or selfish. Sharing is fun. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks. They build houses and towers and cars with the blocks. They have many colorful blocks: red, blue, yellow, green, and more. + +One day, they have a fight. Ben wants to use all the blue blocks for his car. Mia wants some blue blocks for her house. They both pull and push the blocks. The blocks fall down and break. Ben and Mia are sad and angry. + +"Give me the blue blocks!" Ben says. + +"No, they are mine!" Mia says. + +They do not want to share. They do not want to play together. + +Mom sees the fight. She comes to Ben and Mia. She is not happy. + +"Ben, Mia, what are you doing?" Mom says. "Why are you fighting? You are friends. You should share and play nicely." + +Ben and Mia look at Mom. They look at the blocks. They look at each other. They feel sorry. + +"Sorry, Mom," Ben says. + +"Sorry, Mom," Mia says. + +Mom smiles. She hugs Ben and Mia. + +"It's okay. I'm glad you are sorry. Now, can you fix the blocks and play together again?" Mom says. + +Ben and Mia nod. They pick up the blocks. They fix the blocks. They make a big car and a big house with the blocks. They use all the colors. They share and play nicely. + +"Look, Mom, we fixed it!" Ben says. + +"Yes, we did!" Mia says. + +Mom claps. She is happy. + +"Good job, Ben and Mia! You are good friends. I'm proud of you," Mom says. + +Ben and Mia smile. They hug Mom. They hug each other. They are happy. +Tim and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys and watch TV. But they were not humble. They always wanted more and more things. They did not say thank you to their mom and dad. + +One day, their mom and dad went to the store. They told Tim and Sam to stay at home and be good. They left their wallet on the table. Tim and Sam saw the wallet. They had a bad idea. + +"Let's take some money from the wallet," Tim said. "We can buy more toys and candy." + +"Yes, let's do that," Sam said. "Mom and dad will not know." + +They took some money from the wallet and ran to the store. They bought many toys and candy. They were very happy. They did not think about their mom and dad. + +But their mom and dad came back soon. They saw the wallet was empty. They were very angry and sad. + +"Who took our money?" their mom asked. + +Tim and Sam were scared. They tried to hide their toys and candy. + +"We did," Tim said. "We wanted more things." + +"You are very naughty," their dad said. "You spoiled our wallet and our trust. You do not deserve these things." + +He took away their toys and candy. He made them return the money to the store. He also made them say sorry to their mom and dad. + +Tim and Sam cried. They realized they did a bad thing. They wished they were humble and grateful. But it was too late. They spoiled their day and their parents' love. +Sam and Tom were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big bull in the field next to their house. The bull had horns and a ring in his nose. He looked angry and scary. + +"Let's go see the bull!" Sam said. He was brave and curious. He wanted to touch the bull and make him run. + +"No, Sam, that's a bad idea!" Tom said. He was careful and smart. He knew the bull could hurt them. "The bull is not our friend. He is big and strong and mean. We should stay away from him." + +But Sam did not listen to Tom. He was ignorant and stubborn. He thought he knew better than Tom. He ran to the fence and climbed over it. He zipped towards the bull and shouted, "Hey, bull, look at me!" + +The bull heard Sam and saw him. He did not like Sam. He felt annoyed and threatened. He lowered his horns and charged at Sam. He was fast and furious. + +"Sam, run, run!" Tom cried. He was scared and worried. He wanted to help Sam, but he could not reach him. He watched in horror as the bull caught Sam and tossed him in the air. + +Sam screamed and flew. He felt pain and fear. He landed on the ground and did not move. He was hurt and bleeding. He wished he had listened to Tom. + +The moral of the story is: Do not be ignorant and stubborn. Listen to your brother who is careful and smart. Stay away from the bull who is big and strong and mean. He is not your friend. He can hurt you. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big round thing on a table. It is red and green and yellow. It smells good. + +"What is that?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know. Let's go and see," Ben says. + +They run to the table. There is a man there. He is smiling. + +"Hello, children. Do you want to try some pizza?" he says. + +"Pizza?" Anna and Ben say. + +"Yes, pizza. It is a round bread with cheese and sauce and other things on top. It is very tasty," the man says. + +He gives them each a slice. Anna and Ben take a bite. They make a funny face. + +"Ow! It is spicy!" Anna says. + +"It hurts my tongue!" Ben says. + +They spit out the pizza. They drink some water. + +"I'm sorry, children. I forgot to tell you. This is a spicy pizza. It has hot peppers on it. Some people like it, but some people don't. Do you want to try another pizza? I have one with cheese and ham. It is not spicy," the man says. + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They shake their heads. + +"No, thank you. We don't like pizza," they say. + +They run away from the table. They go back to the park. They play with their toys. + +"Pizza is bad," Anna says. + +"Yes, pizza is bad. Let's never eat it again," Ben says. + +They are happy. They are friends. They like to play in the park. +Tom and Sue were hungry. They saw a big steak on the table. It smelled good. They wanted to eat it. + +But Mom said, "No, no, no. That steak is not for you. It is for Dad. He will be home soon. If you touch it, you will be in trouble. And the steak is hot. It will hurt your mouth. Leave it alone." + +Tom and Sue did not listen to Mom. They waited until she went to the bathroom. Then they ran to the table. They grabbed the steak. They bit it. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" they cried. The steak was very hot. It burned their tongues. It hurt a lot. + +Mom heard them. She came back. She saw what they did. She was very angry. She said, "I warned you. You were naughty. You did not obey me. Now you have no steak and no dessert. And you have to go to bed early. You are in big trouble." + +Tom and Sue were sad. They wished they had listened to Mom. They learned their lesson. They never touched the steak again. +Anna likes to read. She likes to look at the pictures and the letters in the books. Sometimes she can read some words by herself. She likes to read with her mom and dad. + +One morning, Anna sees her dad reading a newspaper. A newspaper is a big paper with many pictures and words. Anna wants to read the newspaper too. She goes to her dad and says, "Dad, can I read the newspaper with you?" + +Dad smiles and says, "Sure, Anna. Come here and sit with me. I will show you some of the pictures and words in the newspaper." + +Anna sits on dad's lap and looks at the newspaper. Dad points to a picture of a dog and says, "This is a dog. It says woof woof. Can you say woof woof?" + +Anna says, "Woof woof. I like dogs. They are cute and friendly." + +Dad points to another picture of a car and says, "This is a car. It says vroom vroom. Can you say vroom vroom?" + +Anna says, "Vroom vroom. I like cars. They are fast and fun." + +Dad and Anna read the newspaper together. They see many pictures and words. They learn new things and have fun. + +Mom comes to the kitchen and sees dad and Anna reading the newspaper. She says, "Wow, you two are very busy. Are you ready for breakfast?" + +Dad and Anna say, "Yes, we are ready. We are hungry." + +Mom says, "OK, let's go to the table. I have made some pancakes and juice for you." + +Dad and Anna put the newspaper away and go to the table. They thank mom for the breakfast and eat it. They are happy and full. They love to read and they love each other. +Lily was a cute girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna, who had long hair and a pink dress. Lily liked to pretend that Anna was her sister and they went on adventures together. + +One day, Lily and Anna went to the park with Lily's mom. Lily saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She took Anna with her and climbed up the ladder. She was very excited and happy. She looked down and saw her mom smiling at her. + +"Are you ready, Lily?" her mom asked. + +"Yes, Mommy, I'm ready!" Lily shouted. She put Anna on her lap and slid down the slide. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She laughed and said, "Whee!" + +But when she reached the bottom, something went wrong. Anna flew out of her lap and landed on the grass. Lily was shocked and scared. She looked at Anna and saw that her nose was broken. Anna's nose was made of plastic and it had snapped off. Lily felt a big tear roll down her cheek. She ran to Anna and picked her up. + +"Anna, Anna, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" she cried. She hugged Anna and tried to put her nose back on. But it didn't work. Anna's nose was gone. + +Lily looked around and saw that some other kids had seen what happened. They pointed at Lily and Anna and laughed. They said, "Look at that silly girl and her broken doll! She has no nose! Ha ha ha!" + +Lily felt very embarrassed and sad. She wished she could hide. She wished she could fix Anna. She wished the kids would stop laughing. + +Her mom saw what happened and came to Lily. She knelt down and hugged Lily and Anna. She said, "It's okay, Lily, it's okay. It was an accident. Anna is still your doll and she still loves you. And I love you too. You don't have to be embarrassed. Those kids are not nice. They don't know how to be kind." + +Lily sniffed and looked at her mom. She said, "Thank you, Mommy. You're the best. Can we go home and fix Anna?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, sweetie. We can go home and fix Anna. And maybe we can give her a new nose. A nose that is even cuter than before. How about that?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She said, "Yes, Mommy, that sounds good. I love you, Mommy. And I love you, Anna. You're still my sister." + +Her mom kissed Lily and Anna and said, "I love you too, Lily. And I love you too, Anna. You're both very cute. Come on, let's go home." + +They walked away from the park, holding hands and holding Anna. They didn't care about the kids who laughed. They only cared about each other. They were happy. +Lily likes to print. She has a big book with many pictures. She can print the pictures with her crayons. She likes to print flowers and animals and cars. + +One day, she finds a new picture in her book. It is a daisy. A daisy is a flower with a yellow middle and white petals. Lily thinks it is pretty. She wants to print it. + +She takes her yellow crayon and prints the middle of the daisy. Then she takes her white crayon and prints the petals. She prints one, two, three, four, five petals. She is happy with her daisy. + +She shows her daisy to her mom. Her mom smiles and says, "What a beautiful daisy, Lily! You are a good printer!" + +Lily feels proud. She wants to print more daisies. She prints one, two, three, four, five more daisies. She makes a big bunch of daisies. + +She shows her daisies to her dad. Her dad smiles and says, "What a lovely bunch of daisies, Lily! You are a great printer!" + +Lily feels happy. She wants to give her daisies to someone. She thinks of her friend, Ben. Ben is her neighbor. He likes to play with her. But he is sick today. He has a cold. He cannot come out and play. + +Lily has an idea. She takes her bunch of daisies and runs to Ben's house. She knocks on the door. Ben's mom opens the door. She sees Lily and her daisies. + +"Hello, Lily," she says. "What do you have there?" + +Lily says, "I have daisies for Ben. I printed them for him. I hope he feels better soon." + +Ben's mom smiles and says, "That is very sweet of you, Lily. Ben will love your daisies. Come in, I will take you to him." + +Lily follows Ben's mom to his room. She sees Ben lying on his bed. He looks sad and tired. He has a red nose and a cough. + +"Hi, Ben," Lily says. "I brought you something." + +Ben looks up and sees Lily and her daisies. He smiles and says, "Hi, Lily. What did you bring me?" + +Lily says, "I brought you daisies. I printed them for you. They are pretty and happy. Like you." + +Ben says, "Thank you, Lily. They are very pretty and happy. Like you. You are a good friend." + +Lily and Ben hug. They look at the daisies. They feel better. They talk and laugh and play. They are not lazy. They are happy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They also make snowballs and throw them at each other. + +"Let's have a race!" Tom says. "We can slide down the hill on our sleds. The first one to reach the bottom is the win!" + +"OK!" Sam says. "But be careful. The snow is icy and slippery. You might fall off your sled." + +They take their sleds to the top of the hill. They count to three and then push off. They go very fast and feel the wind in their faces. They laugh and shout as they slide down. + +Tom is ahead of Sam. He thinks he will be the win. But then he sees a big rock in his way. He tries to steer his sled away from the rock, but it is too late. He hits the rock and his sled breaks. He falls off and rolls in the snow. + +Sam sees Tom fall. He feels sorry for him, but he also wants to be the win. He slides past Tom and reaches the bottom of the hill. He jumps off his sled and raises his arms. "I am the win!" he says. + +He looks back at Tom. He sees him lying in the snow, covered in white. He is not moving. He is not laughing. He is not shouting. He is sad. + +Sam feels bad. He runs up the hill to help Tom. He helps him stand up and brush off the snow. He sees that his sled is broken. He says, "I'm sorry, Tom. Your sled is broken. It doesn't fit anymore." + +Tom looks at his sled. He feels sad. He says, "It's OK, Sam. You are the win. You slid faster than me. You are good at sliding." + +Sam smiles. He says, "Thank you, Tom. But you are good at making snowmen. Your snowman is bigger and nicer than mine. You are good at making things fit." + +Tom smiles. He says, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend. You are kind and helpful. You make me happy." + +They hug each other. They are friends. They don't care who is the win. They care about each other. They go back to their snowman and play some more. They have fun in the snow. +Tom and Lily were playing with blocks in their room. They liked to build towers and bridges and houses with the blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks to choose from. + +One day, they heard a loud noise outside. It sounded like a big truck or a monster. They were fearful of the noise. They did not know what it was. They ran to the window and looked out. + +They saw a big yellow truck with a long arm and a claw. The truck was picking up the trash cans and dumping them into a big hole in the back. The truck made a lot of noise when it did that. It also made a beep beep sound when it moved. + +Tom and Lily were curious about the truck. They wanted to see it better. They decided to go outside and watch it. They put on their shoes and coats and ran to the door. + +But before they opened the door, they remembered to call their mom. They knew they had to ask her before they went outside. They did not want to get in trouble or get lost. They called, "Mom, can we go outside and see the truck?" + +Their mom heard them and came to the door. She saw the truck and smiled. She said, "Sure, you can go outside and see the truck. But stay close to me and be careful. The truck is big and loud and can hurt you if you get too close." + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom." They followed their mom outside and watched the truck from a safe distance. They were not fearful anymore. They were amazed by the truck and how it worked. They asked their mom many questions about the truck and learned new words. They had fun watching the truck until it finished and drove away. Then they went back inside and played with their blocks again. They were happy. +Sam and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But they did not like the mosquitoes. The mosquitoes were small and mean. They bit Sam and Lily and made them itch. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sam said. "Go away, mosquitoes! You are bad!" + +"Me too, me too!" Lily said. "They hurt me! I want to go home!" + +But their mom was not there yet. She was coming in a sack. A sack was a big bag with wheels. Mom used it to carry things from the shop. Sam and Lily saw mom coming. They ran to her. + +"Mom, mom, mom!" they said. "The mosquitoes are biting us! Can we go home?" + +Mom looked at them. She saw their red spots. She felt sorry for them. But she was also grumpy. She had a lot of things in the sack. The sack was heavy and hard to pull. She was tired and hot. + +"Sam, Lily, I know you are unhappy," she said. "But you have to wait a little bit. I have to put the things in the car. Then we can go home. Can you help me?" + +Sam and Lily did not want to help. They wanted to go home. They wanted to scratch their spots. They wanted to cry. But they saw mom's face. She was not happy. She needed help. They loved mom. They wanted to make her happy. + +"OK, mom, we will help you," they said. "But can we have some ice cream later?" + +Mom smiled. She was glad they were good. She hugged them and kissed them. + +"Of course, you can have some ice cream later," she said. "You are my sweeties. Thank you for helping me. Now let's go to the car. And don't worry about the mosquitoes. They will go away soon." +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a shiny thing on the ground. It was money! They ran to pick it up, but they both wanted it. + +"Give me the money, it's mine!" Lily said. + +"No, it's mine, I saw it first!" Ben said. + +They pulled and tugged at the money, but it ripped in half. They both cried and dropped the pieces. + +A man who was walking by saw what happened. He came over and asked them what was wrong. + +"We found money, but we fought over it and now it's broken!" Lily said. + +"That's too bad," the man said. "Do you know what money is for?" + +The twins shook their heads. + +"Money is for buying things you need or want, like food or toys. But money is not the most important thing in the world. Do you know what is?" + +The twins thought for a moment. + +"Friends?" Lily said. + +"Family?" Ben said. + +"That's right," the man said. "Friends and family are more important than money, because they love you and care for you. Money can't buy love or happiness. You should share what you have and be kind to each other. That will make you glad." + +The twins nodded and hugged each other. They said they were sorry for fighting and gave the man the pieces of money. + +"Thank you for teaching us," they said. + +The man smiled and said, "You're welcome. I'm glad you learned something today. Now go and have fun with your friends and family." + +The twins ran off to play, feeling glad and grateful. They learned that money is not everything, and that sharing and kindness are more valuable. +Lily and Sam were friends. They liked to play with blocks and draw with crayons. One day, they found a big circle on the floor. It was a hoop. They wanted to play with it. + +Lily said, "I saw it first. It is mine." Sam said, "No, I saw it first. It is mine." They both pulled the hoop. They were angry. They did not want to share. + +The hoop broke. It was not a circle anymore. It was two half-circles. Lily and Sam were sad. They did not have a hoop to play with. They did not have a friend to play with. + +Lily said, "I am sorry. I was mean. Can we be friends again?" Sam said, "I am sorry, too. I was mean. Yes, we can be friends again." They hugged. They forgave each other. + +They looked at the half-circles. They had an idea. They put them together. They made a heart. They were happy. They learned to share and to forgive. +Sara and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and make mud pies. Sara found a shiny thing in the dirt. She picked it up and looked at it. + +"Look, Ben, I found a pretty thing!" she said. + +Ben came over and saw the thing. It was a metal spoon with a pointy end. He wanted to have it. + +"Give me the thing, Sara. It is mine!" he said. + +"No, it is mine. I found it first!" Sara said. + +They both pulled on the thing. It was very sharp. It cut Sara's hand and Ben's finger. They cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The thing hurts!" they said. + +Mama heard them and ran to the garden. She saw the blood and the thing. She took the thing away and threw it in the trash. She washed their wounds and put band-aids on them. + +"Shh, shh, shh. It is okay, Sara and Ben. The thing was bad. It was not a toy. It was a knife. You should never play with knives. They are very sharp and dangerous. They can hurt you and others. Do you understand?" she said. + +Sara and Ben nodded. They were sorry and scared. They hugged Mama and said they were sorry. + +"It is okay, my loves. I forgive you. But please be careful next time. Only play with safe things. Now, let's go inside and have some cookies and milk. That will make you feel better." she said. + +They went inside with Mama. They felt peaceful and happy. They ate their cookies and drank their milk. They forgot about the sharp thing. They played with their toys and books. They were good children. +Anna and Ben love to play music. They have a band with their toys. Anna plays the drum and Ben plays the guitar. They sing songs and have fun. + +One day, they want to serve tea to their band. They have a tea set with cups and plates. They fill the cups with water and pretend it is tea. They put cookies on the plates and pretend they are cakes. + +They call their band to the table. "Come, come, band! We have tea and cakes for you!" they say. They give a cup and a plate to each toy. They are very happy. + +But then, a big problem happens. Their dog, Spot, sees the cookies and wants to eat them. He runs to the table and jumps on it. He knocks over the cups and plates and grabs the cookies. He makes a big mess. + +Anna and Ben are very sad and angry. They shout at Spot. "Bad dog, bad dog! You ruined our tea party! Go away, go away!" they say. They try to get the cookies back, but Spot runs away with them. + +Spot feels sorry. He knows he did a bad thing. He wants to make Anna and Ben happy again. He thinks of a way to say sorry. He finds a flower in the garden and brings it to them. He wags his tail and looks at them with his charming eyes. + +Anna and Ben see the flower and Spot's eyes. They feel sorry for him too. They know he did not mean to be bad. They forgive him and hug him. They say, "It's okay, Spot. We love you. You are part of our band too." They give him a cookie and a cup of water. They have a new tea party with him. They are happy again. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the garden. They saw many flowers, bugs and birds. They also saw a big pot with green plants. Lily said, "What are these?" + +Ben said, "These are herbs. Mommy uses them to cook. They smell good." + +Lily was curious. She wanted to smell the herbs too. She jumped on the pot and reached for the plants. But the pot was too high and she fell down. She hurt her knee and started to cry. + +Ben was scared. He did not want Lily to be sad. He jumped off the pot and ran to her. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Are you okay?" + +Lily said, "No, I'm not okay. My knee hurts. And the pot is broken. Mommy will be mad." + +Ben said, "Don't worry, Lily. I have an idea. We can fix the pot with some tape. And we can put some ice on your knee. It will make it feel better." + +Lily liked Ben's idea. She was still sad, but she felt a little better. She said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend." + +Ben smiled. He was happy to help Lily. He said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are a good friend too." + +They went to the kitchen and got some tape and ice. They fixed the pot and put some ice on Lily's knee. They were enthusiastic to play again. They decided to play with the ball instead of the herbs. They had fun in the garden. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big animal with a long nose. It is an elephant. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben says. "What is it?" + +"It is an elephant," Mia says. "My mom told me. It can use its nose to drink water and pick up things. Its nose is called a trunk." + +"Can I touch it?" Ben asks. + +"Maybe. But be careful. It is very big and strong," Mia says. + +They go closer to the elephant. The elephant sees them and makes a loud sound. Ben and Mia are scared. + +"Hello, little ones," the elephant says. "Don't be afraid. I am friendly. My name is Ellie." + +"Hello, Ellie," Ben and Mia say. "We are Ben and Mia. We are friends." + +"I am happy to meet you," Ellie says. "Do you want to learn something from me?" + +"Yes, please," Ben and Mia say. + +"OK. I will teach you how to use your trunk. It is very fun and useful," Ellie says. + +She shows them how to curl her trunk and spray water in the air. She also shows them how to pick up a bunch of bananas and peel them with her trunk. + +"Wow, that is amazing," Ben and Mia say. + +"Do you want to try?" Ellie asks. + +Ben and Mia nod. Ellie gives them each a banana. They try to peel it with their hands, but it is hard. They look at Ellie and her trunk. + +"Can we use your trunk?" Ben asks. + +"Sure. But be gentle. My trunk is sensitive," Ellie says. + +She lets them hold her trunk and guide it to their mouths. They take a bite of the banana. It is delicious. + +"Mmm, thank you, Ellie," Ben and Mia say. + +"You are welcome, Ben and Mia. You are very smart and polite. I like you," Ellie says. + +They hug Ellie and her trunk. They are happy. They have a new friend. +Tom and Lily were on the same team. They had to give each other stickers when they did something good. Tom liked to give stickers to Lily, but Lily did not like to give stickers to Tom. She wanted to keep all the stickers for herself. + +One day, they had to draw a picture of their team. Tom drew a big heart with their names inside. He gave the picture to Lily and said, "Here, this is for you. You are my friend." Lily looked at the picture and frowned. She did not say thank you. She tore the picture in half and threw it away. She said, "I don't want your picture. It is ugly. You are not my friend." + +Tom felt very sad. He did not understand why Lily was so mean. He picked up the pieces of his picture and ran to the teacher. He showed her what Lily did and said, "Lily is not nice. She hurt my feelings. She does not share stickers. She does not like our team." + +The teacher hugged Tom and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. Lily was very rude. She should not have done that. You made a beautiful picture. You are a good friend. You are a good team player." She gave Tom a new sheet of paper and some stickers. She said, "Here, you can make a new picture. You can give it to someone who will appreciate it. You can also give some stickers to your other team mates. They will be happy to get them." + +Tom smiled and said, "Thank you, teacher. You are very kind. I will make a new picture. I will give stickers to my other team mates. They are nice. They like our team." He went back to his seat and started to draw. He felt better. + +Lily watched Tom from her seat. She saw him giving stickers to his other team mates. She saw them smiling and thanking him. She saw him making a new picture. She felt bitter. She wished she had stickers. She wished she had friends. She wished she had a team. She realized she had made a mistake. She wanted to say sorry to Tom, but she did not know how. She felt lonely. +Sara and Ben were playing with blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and bridges. Sara had a big block that was red and blue. She wanted to put it on top of her tower. But the block was too big. It did not fit. + +"Look, Ben, this block is too big. It does not fit on my tower. What can I do?" Sara asked. + +Ben looked at Sara's block and tower. He had an idea. He took off his shoe and sock. He showed Sara his toe. + +"Look, Sara, this is my toe. It is small and round. It can fit in the hole of your block. Watch!" Ben said. + +He put his toe in the hole of the block. The block wobbled a little, but it stayed on his toe. Ben lifted his foot and put the block on top of Sara's tower. The tower was very tall and impressive. + +"Wow, Ben, you are so smart! You made my tower impressive with your toe. Thank you!" Sara said. + +They both smiled and clapped. They were happy with their tower. They kept playing with blocks and toes. They had a lot of fun. +Sara and Ben like to play with their cart. They put toys and books and snacks in the cart and push it around the yard. They pretend they are going on a big adventure. + +One day, they see a big dog in the street. The dog is fierce. It has sharp teeth and loud bark. It runs towards Sara and Ben and their cart. Sara and Ben are scared. They try to run away, but the cart is too heavy. + +The dog catches up with them and jumps on the cart. It bites and tears the toys and books and snacks. It growls and snaps at Sara and Ben. Sara and Ben cry and scream for help. + +No one hears them. The dog is too fierce. It hurts Sara and Ben and their cart. Sara and Ben are very sad and hurt. The dog is very bad. The end. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see some red berries on a bush. They look yummy. + +"Let's gather some berries," Tom says. "We can eat them for a snack." + +"OK," Lily says. They pick some berries and put them in a basket. + +They find a bench and sit down. They each take a berry and put it in their mouth. But the berries are not yummy. They are sour! + +"Yuck!" Tom says. He spits out the berry. "These berries are bad. They make my mouth hurt." + +"Me too," Lily says. She spits out the berry too. "They are not sweet. They are sour." + +They look at the basket. It is full of sour berries. They do not want to eat them. + +"What can we do with them?" Tom asks. + +Lily thinks for a moment. She has an idea. + +"I know," she says. "We can give them to the ducks. Maybe they like sour berries." + +"Good idea," Tom says. They get up and carry the basket to the pond. They see some ducks swimming in the water. + +"Hello, ducks," Lily says. "We have some berries for you. Do you want some?" + +The ducks hear Lily and Tom. They swim to the shore. They are hungry. + +Tom and Lily pour the berries on the ground. The ducks come and eat them. They do not mind the sour taste. They quack happily. + +"Look, Tom," Lily says. "The ducks like the berries. They are not sour for them." + +Tom smiles. He puts his arm around Lily's shoulder. + +"You are smart, Lily," he says. "You found a good way to use the sour berries." + +Lily smiles too. She hugs Tom. + +"You are kind, Tom," she says. "You are a good friend." + +They watch the ducks eat the berries. They are happy. They are friends. +Mia and Ben were having lunch with their mom. They had soup and bread and cheese. Mia liked soup, but Ben did not. He made a face and pushed his bowl away. + +"Ben, you have to eat your soup. It is good for you," mom said. + +"No, I don't like soup. It is yucky," Ben said. + +Mia laughed and said, "Soup is yummy. You are silly, Ben." + +Ben frowned and picked up his fork. He pretended it was a rocket and made zooming noises. He flew his fork around the table and over his soup. + +"Ben, stop playing with your fork. It is not a toy," mom said. + +But Ben did not listen. He flew his fork faster and higher. He did not see the ceiling fan above him. His fork hit the fan and flew back at him. It landed on his nose and made him sneeze. + +"Achoo!" Ben sneezed. His soup splashed all over him and his fork fell on the floor. He was wet and sticky and filthy. + +"Mia, mom, help!" Ben cried. + +Mia and mom gasped and ran to Ben. They helped him clean up and gave him a hug. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" mom asked. + +"Yes, I'm okay. But I'm sorry, mom. I was naughty," Ben said. + +"It's okay, Ben. But next time, please eat your soup and be careful with your fork," mom said. + +"I will, mom. And I will try to like soup," Ben said. + +Mia smiled and said, "That's good, Ben. And maybe you can share your cheese with me." + +"Okay, Mia. And maybe you can share your bread with me," Ben said. + +They hugged and kissed and finished their lunch. They learned their lesson and had fun. +Lily and Ben were playing with their blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and cars. Lily had a lot of blocks, but Ben had only a few. Ben was envious of Lily's blocks. He wanted to have more. + +"Can I have some of your blocks, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"No, they are mine. You have your own blocks," Lily said. + +"But you have so many. I have only a few. Please share with me," Ben said. + +"No, no, no. Go away, Ben. Leave me alone," Lily said. + +Ben was sad and angry. He decided to take some of Lily's blocks when she was not looking. He waited until Lily went to get some water. Then he quickly grabbed some of her blocks and hid them under his shirt. He ran back to his spot and pretended to play with his blocks. + +Lily came back and saw that some of her blocks were missing. She looked around and saw Ben's shirt bulging. She knew he had taken her blocks. She was very mad. + +"Ben, give me back my blocks. You stole them from me," Lily said. + +"No, I didn't. These are my blocks. Go away, Lily. Leave me alone," Ben said. + +Lily ran to Ben and tried to pull his shirt. Ben pushed her away. They started to fight over the blocks. They yelled and cried and hit each other. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily and Ben fighting over the blocks. She was very disappointed. + +"Lily, Ben, stop fighting. What is going on here?" mom said. + +"Lily has too many blocks. She won't share with me. I want more blocks," Ben said. + +"Ben took some of my blocks. He is a thief. I want my blocks back," Lily said. + +Mom shook her head. She took the blocks from both of them and put them in a box. She said, "You both behaved very badly. You should not be envious of what others have. You should not take what is not yours. You should not fight over toys. You should share and be kind. You have to learn to play nicely. Until then, you will not have any blocks. They will remain in this box. You will have no reward for your bad behavior. Go to your rooms and think about what you did." +Lily liked to design clothes for her dolls. She used paper, scissors, glue and stickers to make dresses, hats and shoes. She was very proud of her work and showed it to her friends. + +One day, a new girl came to play with Lily and her friends. Her name was Zoe and she had a lot of dolls too. But Zoe's dolls wore fake clothes. They were shiny and plastic and had buttons and zippers that did not work. Zoe said that her dolls were better than Lily's because they looked like real clothes. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She said to Zoe, "Your dolls are not better. Your clothes are fake and boring. My clothes are real and fun. I design them myself and they are different and beautiful." + +Zoe laughed and said, "You are silly. You make your clothes from paper and glue. They are not real. They are ugly and cheap. You are not a designer. You are a baby." + +Lily's friends stood up for her. They said to Zoe, "You are mean and rude. Lily is a great designer. She is creative and smart. She makes her clothes from what she has and she is happy. You are not a good owner. You do not care about your dolls. You only care about how they look." + +Zoe felt ashamed and sorry. She said to Lily, "I am sorry. I was wrong. Your clothes are not ugly and cheap. They are lovely and special. You are a good designer and a good friend. Can you teach me how to design clothes like you?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Of course. I can share my paper, scissors, glue and stickers with you. We can design clothes together and have fun. And we can be friends too." + +The moral of the story is: Do not judge others by their appearance. Be kind and respectful. Share your talents and your things. Make friends with different people. +Sara was very curious about the big box that her aunt brought for her birthday. She wanted to peek inside and see what was in it. She thought it might be a doll, or a book, or a puzzle. She loved her aunt very much and knew she always gave her nice things. + +But her aunt told her to wait until the party. She said it was a surprise and a very expensive gift. She said Sara would love it and be very happy. She put the box on the table and went to help Sara's mom in the kitchen. + +Sara waited for a while, but she could not stop thinking about the box. She decided to sneak into the living room and take a quick peek. She was very careful not to make any noise. She lifted the lid of the box and looked inside. + +She saw a big, fluffy, white bunny. It had long ears, a pink nose, and a red bow around its neck. It was the most beautiful bunny Sara had ever seen. She gasped and reached out to touch it. + +But the bunny was not happy to see Sara. It was scared and angry. It bit Sara's finger hard and made her scream. It jumped out of the box and ran away. It knocked over a vase and a lamp and made a big mess. + +Sara's aunt and mom heard the scream and the crash. They ran into the living room and saw Sara crying and bleeding. They saw the bunny hiding under the couch. They saw the broken vase and lamp. They were very upset and angry. + +They scolded Sara for peeking and ruining the surprise. They said she was naughty and selfish. They said she had to go to her room and stay there. They said they would not give her any cake or ice cream. They said they would take the bunny back to the store. + +Sara felt very sorry and sad. She wished she had not peeked. She wished she had listened to her aunt. She wished she could hug the bunny and say sorry. She wished she could have a happy birthday. But it was too late. She had spoiled everything. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park with their mom. They see a big slide and want to go on it. Mom says they can, but they have to be careful. She gives them her camera and tells them to take a picture of each other at the top of the slide. + +Tom goes first. He climbs up the ladder and sits on the slide. He smiles and holds the camera. Lily says, "Say cheese!" and Tom says, "Cheese!" Lily presses the button and the camera makes a click sound. Tom slides down and laughs. + +Now it is Lily's turn. She climbs up the ladder and sits on the slide. She smiles and holds the camera. Tom says, "Say cheese!" and Lily says, "Cheese!" Tom presses the button and the camera makes a click sound. But then, Lily drops the camera. It falls down and hits the ground. Lily gasps and slides down. + +"Oh no! The camera!" Lily cries. She runs to the camera and picks it up. She looks at it and sees a crack on the screen. She feels sad and scared. She thinks mom will be mad at her. + +Tom runs to Lily and hugs her. He says, "It's okay, Lily. It was an accident. Mom will not be mad at you. She will be happy that you are safe. The camera is just a thing. You are more important." + +Lily hugs Tom back. She says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good brother. I'm sorry I dropped the camera. I hope it still works." + +They go back to mom and show her the camera. Mom looks at it and says, "Oh, what happened?" They tell her what happened and say they are sorry. Mom says, "Don't worry, my loves. I'm not mad at you. I'm glad you had fun and you are safe. The camera is not broken. It just has a scratch. It can still take pictures. See?" She turns on the camera and shows them the pictures they took. They see their smiling faces on the slide. They smile too. + +Mom says, "These are beautiful pictures. You did a great job. I'm proud of you. How about we go get some ice cream to celebrate?" Tom and Lily say, "Yes, please!" They hold mom's hand and walk to the ice cream shop. They are happy. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But sometimes they would quarrel over who got to play with the red ball. The red ball was their favorite toy, and they both wanted it. + +One day, they had a big quarrel over the red ball. Tom said it was his turn, but Mia said she had it first. They shouted and pulled the ball from each other. They did not share or say sorry. They were very angry and sad. + +Then they saw a graceful bird flying in the sky. It was white and shiny, like a star. It sang a beautiful song that made them stop and listen. They looked at each other and felt sorry for their quarrel. They realized that the red ball was not as important as their friendship. + +They decided to share the red ball and play together. They said sorry and hugged. They smiled and laughed. They watched the bird fly away, like a star. They were happy and glad. They learned a lesson that day. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big box under a tree. It has a sign that says "True". + +"What is True?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a game. Let's get it and see." Ben says. + +They run to the box and open it. Inside, they find many things. There are books, toys, puzzles, and pictures. They are all very interesting. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily says. She picks up a book that has a picture of a lion on the cover. "It says this is a lion. It lives in Africa. It is big and loud and has a mane." + +"Cool!" Ben says. He picks up a toy that has wheels and buttons. "It says this is a car. It can go fast and make noises. It has lights and doors and a horn." + +They look at each other and smile. They think True is a very good game. They learn many new things and have fun. They decide to share True with their other friends. They think they will like it too. +Ben and Mia were playing with magnets in their room. They liked to see how the magnets stuck together or pushed away from each other. They also liked to make shapes and patterns with the magnets on the fridge. + +"Look, Mia, I made a star!" Ben said, holding up his magnet. + +"Wow, Ben, that's good!" Mia said, clapping her hands. "Can I try?" + +"Sure, here you go," Ben said, giving her his magnet. He took another one from the box and tried to make a circle. + +But then, they heard a loud noise from outside. It sounded like a big truck or a monster. They felt fearful and ran to the window to look. + +"What is that?" Mia asked, holding Ben's hand. + +"I don't know," Ben said, shaking. "It's scary!" + +They saw a big yellow machine with a long arm and a big claw. It was tearing down the old house next door. The machine made a lot of dust and noise. + +"Mommy, Daddy, help!" Ben and Mia cried, running to the door. + +Their parents came and hugged them. They explained that the machine was not a monster, but a crane. It was helping to build a new house for their neighbors. + +"It's okay, Ben and Mia, it's not scary, it's just noisy," their mom said, stroking their hair. + +"It's not going to hurt us?" Mia asked, looking at the crane. + +"No, sweetie, it's not going to hurt us. It's just doing its job," their dad said, smiling. + +"Can we go back to play with our magnets?" Ben asked, feeling better. + +"Of course, you can. But be careful not to lose them, they are small and shiny," their mom said, giving them a kiss. + +Ben and Mia nodded and went back to their room. They played with their magnets and forgot about the crane. They were not fearful anymore. They were happy. +Tom was a big dog with red fur. He liked to run and play in the park with his friends. But he had a problem. He had a flea on his back. The flea made him itch and scratch all the time. Tom tried to shake the flea off, but it was too small and fast. + +One day, Tom saw a big bowl of soup on the kitchen table. It smelled good and hot. Tom was hungry and curious. He jumped on a chair and looked at the soup. He saw a spoon next to the bowl. He thought maybe he could use the spoon to stir the soup and find the flea. He reached for the spoon with his paw. + +But Tom did not know that the soup was very hot. He did not know that the spoon was metal. He did not know that his mom was watching him from the door. When he touched the spoon, he felt a sharp pain in his paw. He yelped and dropped the spoon. The spoon fell into the soup and made a big splash. The soup spilled over the bowl and onto the table. The flea jumped off Tom's back and into the soup. + +Tom's mom ran into the kitchen and saw the mess. She was angry and scared. She grabbed Tom by the collar and pulled him away from the table. She checked his paw and saw that it was red and sore. She said, "Tom, you are a bad dog! You should not touch the soup! You could have burned yourself and the flea! Now you have to go to the vet and get a bandage and a flea treatment!" + +Tom felt sorry and ashamed. He whimpered and licked his paw. He wished he had not tried to stir the soup. He wished he had not had a flea. He wished he had listened to his mom. He learned his lesson. He never touched the soup again. He never had a flea again. He was a good dog. +Lily was a hairy dog who lived with a nice family. She liked to play with her toys, eat her food, and sleep on her bed. But she did not like to wear her collar. She thought it was too tight and itchy. She always tried to take it off or hide it. + +One day, Lily saw a big hole in the fence. She was curious and wanted to see what was on the other side. She thought maybe there were more toys, food, and beds. She took off her collar and put it under her bed. Then she ran through the hole and into the street. + +Lily was not happy. She saw many cars, people, and noises. She was scared and lost. She did not know how to go back home. She wished she had her collar. Her collar had her name and her family's phone number. If someone found her, they could call her family and bring her back. + +A kind lady saw Lily and felt sorry for her. She picked her up and looked for her collar. She did not see any collar. She did not know who Lily belonged to. She took Lily to a shelter. The shelter was a place where many dogs and cats lived. They did not have a family. They waited for someone to adopt them. + +Lily was sad. She missed her family. She missed her toys, food, and bed. She learned a lesson. She learned that her collar was important. It was not just a tight and itchy thing. It was a way to show that she had a family who loved her. She hoped that her family would find her soon. She hoped that they would forgive her for running away. She hoped that they would put her collar back on and never take it off again. +Tom and Lily were playing with blocks. They wanted to build a huge tower that reached the sky. They stacked the blocks one by one, very carefully. They were very proud of their tower. + +"Look, Lily, our tower is so big!" Tom said. + +"Yes, Tom, it is. We are very good at building!" Lily said. + +But then, a naughty cat came into the room. The cat saw the tower and wanted to play with it. The cat jumped on the table and ran towards the tower. Tom and Lily saw the cat and shouted. + +"Stop, cat, stop! Don't touch our tower!" Tom and Lily said. + +But the cat did not listen. The cat reached the tower and hit it with its paw. The tower fell down and the blocks scattered everywhere. Tom and Lily were very sad. They cried. + +"Bad cat, bad cat! You ruined our tower!" Tom and Lily said. + +The cat felt sorry. The cat did not mean to make Tom and Lily cry. The cat wanted to make them happy. The cat picked up a block with its mouth and brought it to Tom and Lily. The cat put the block on the floor and looked at them. + +"Meow, meow. I'm sorry. I want to help you." The cat said. + +Tom and Lily stopped crying. They looked at the cat and the block. They saw that the cat was trying to be nice. They smiled. + +"Thank you, cat. You are not so bad. You can help us." Tom and Lily said. + +They took the block from the cat and started to build their tower again. The cat helped them by bringing more blocks. They worked together and soon they had a new tower. It was even bigger and better than the first one. They succeeded. + +"Wow, Lily, our tower is huge!" Tom said. + +"Yes, Tom, it is. And we did it with the cat!" Lily said. + +They hugged the cat and the cat purred. They were very happy. They gave the cat a high five with their fingers. They were friends. +Lila and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were knights and princesses. They had a big box that they used as a castle. They also had a toy dragon that they took turns to play with. + +One day, Lila had the dragon and Tom wanted it. He said, "Give me the dragon, Lila. I want to play with it." + +Lila said, "No, Tom. It is my turn. You had it yesterday." + +Tom was angry. He said, "Fine. Then I will send you a wet surprise." + +He ran to the hose and turned it on. He aimed it at Lila and the box. He said, "Take that, Lila. You and your dragon are wet now." + +Lila screamed. She did not like to be wet. She ran out of the box and grabbed the dragon. She said, "That is not nice, Tom. You made me and the dragon wet. You are a mean knight." + +Tom felt sorry. He saw that Lila was sad and wet. He said, "I am sorry, Lila. I was just joking. I did not mean to make you wet. Can we share the dragon and play together?" + +Lila nodded. She said, "Okay, Tom. But you have to be a nice knight. And you have to help me dry the dragon and the box." + +Tom agreed. He said, "Okay, Lila. I will be a nice knight. And I will help you dry the dragon and the box." + +They hugged and smiled. They went to get some towels and dried the dragon and the box. Then they played together with the dragon. They had fun and forgot about being wet. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big cage with a bird inside. The bird is lively. It sings and hops and flaps its wings. + +"Look, a bird!" Anna says. "It is pretty and happy." + +"I want to give it a hug," Ben says. "Can we open the cage?" + +Anna shakes her head. "No, we can't. The cage is locked. And the bird is not ours. It belongs to someone else." + +But Ben does not listen. He finds a stick and tries to pry the cage open. He makes a lot of noise. The bird gets scared. It stops singing and hides in a corner. + +"Stop, Ben, stop!" Anna says. "You are hurting the bird. And someone might hear you and get angry." + +But Ben does not stop. He pushes harder and harder. Suddenly, the cage breaks. The bird sees a chance to escape. It flies out of the cage and into the sky. + +"Yay, the bird is free!" Ben says. He claps his hands and smiles. + +But Anna is not happy. She is sad and worried. She looks at the broken cage and the empty sky. + +"Ben, what have you done?" she says. "You have made a big mistake. The bird was not happy. It was lonely and trapped. And now we have lost it. How will we find it again? How will we say sorry to its owner?" + +Ben looks at Anna. He sees her tears and hears her voice. He feels sorry too. He hugs Anna and says: + +"I'm sorry, Anna. I was wrong. I did not think. I just wanted to give the bird a hug. But I should have listened to you. You are a good friend. Can you forgive me?" + +Anna hugs Ben back and says: + +"I forgive you, Ben. You are a good friend too. But we have to fix this. We have to find the bird and the owner. We have to tell them the truth. Maybe they will forgive us too." + +They hold hands and run to look for the bird and the owner. They hope they are not too late. They hope they can make things right. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big billboard near the park. The billboard had a picture of a new toy that looked fun and shiny. Lily and Tom wanted the toy very much. + +"Let's ask our moms to buy us the toy," Lily said. + +"OK, let's go," Tom said. + +They ran to their moms, who were sitting on a bench. They showed them the billboard and asked for the toy. + +"Sorry, kids, but we can't buy you the toy," their moms said. "It is too expensive and we have other things to pay for." + +Lily and Tom felt sad and angry. They did not understand why their moms said no. They thought their moms did not love them. + +They went back to the park and sat on the swings. They did not want to play anymore. They looked at the billboard and wished they had the toy. + +Then, they saw a boy walking with his dad. The boy had the toy that Lily and Tom wanted. He was holding it in his hands and smiling. Lily and Tom felt even sadder and angrier. + +They watched the boy and his dad go to the ice cream truck. The boy asked for a big cone with three scoops. The dad looked at his wallet and shook his head. + +"Sorry, son, but we can't afford that," the dad said. "We spent all our money on the toy. We can only get a small cone with one scoop." + +The boy felt sad and angry. He did not understand why his dad said no. He thought his dad did not love him. + +He took the small cone and bit it. It was not very tasty. He looked at his toy and wished he had the ice cream. + +Lily and Tom saw the boy and his dad. They felt sorry for them. They realized that the toy was not worth it. They realized that their moms loved them and wanted them to be happy. + +They went to their moms and hugged them. They said they were sorry for being rude and that they did not need the toy. + +Their moms smiled and hugged them back. They said they were proud of them and that they loved them very much. + +They gave them some money and said they could buy some ice cream if they wanted. + +Lily and Tom felt happy and grateful. They ran to the ice cream truck and bought two cones with two scoops each. They shared them with the boy and his dad. They became friends and played together. + +They looked at the billboard and laughed. They did not want the toy anymore. They had something better. They had love and friendship. + +The moral of the story is: Don't let things make you greedy and unhappy. Be thankful for what you have and share with others. Love and friendship are more valuable than toys. +Tom and Lily love to go to the park on Sunday. They like to swing, run, and play with their ball. But their favorite thing is to slide on the big slide. They wait in line and take turns to slide down. + +One Sunday, there are many children at the park. Tom and Lily have to wait a long time to slide. Lily gets bored and starts to whine. + +"Lily, be patient," Tom says. "We will slide soon." + +"But I want to slide now!" Lily says. "It's not fair!" + +Tom tries to calm her down. He points to the birds, the flowers, and the clouds. He tells her stories and jokes. He gives her a hug. + +"Lily, look!" Tom says. "The line is shorter now. We are almost there." + +Lily smiles and nods. She holds Tom's hand and they walk to the slide. They slide down together and laugh. They are happy and proud. They are patient and kind. They are the best siblings. +Sara liked to play with her toys in her room. She had dolls, cars, blocks and books. But her favorite toy was a big iron. It was dull and heavy, but Sara liked to imagine that it was a spaceship. She would put it on her bed and pretend to fly to the moon and the stars. + +One day, Sara's mom came into her room and saw the iron on the bed. She was not happy. She said, "Sara, why are you playing with the iron? It is not a toy. It is dangerous. You could hurt yourself or make a fire. Put it back in the closet, please." + +Sara was sad. She did not want to stop playing with her iron. She said, "But mom, it is my spaceship. I like to imagine that I go to space and see aliens and planets. It is fun." + +Sara's mom smiled. She said, "I understand, Sara. But you can imagine that with other toys, too. How about this? I will give you a cardboard box and some stickers. You can decorate it and make it look like a spaceship. Then you can play with it on the floor and pretend to go to space. Would you like that?" + +Sara nodded. She said, "Yes, mom. That sounds good. Thank you." She gave her mom a hug and put the iron back in the closet. Then she took the cardboard box and the stickers and started to make her own spaceship. She was happy. She still liked to imagine, but she also liked to be safe. +Sara liked to write on the calendar. She wrote her name, her birthday, and her favorite things. She wrote on every page, even the ones that were not hers. She did not care if her mom, dad, or brother wanted to write on the calendar too. + +One day, her brother Tom saw the calendar. He was angry. He wanted to write on the calendar too. He wanted to write when his soccer game was, and when his friend's party was. He said to Sara, "Why did you write on the calendar? You are selfish. You did not leave any space for me. You are a bad sister." + +Sara was sad. She did not want to be selfish or bad. She did not know that the calendar was for everyone. She said to Tom, "I'm sorry. I like to write on the calendar. I did not know you wanted to write too. Can we share the calendar?" + +Tom thought for a moment. He was still angry, but he saw that Sara was sorry. He said to Sara, "Okay, we can share the calendar. But you have to erase some of the things you wrote. You have to leave some space for me and mom and dad. And you have to ask before you write on the calendar. Do you understand?" + +Sara nodded. She said, "I understand. I will erase some of the things I wrote. I will ask before I write on the calendar. I will share the calendar with you and mom and dad. I'm sorry, Tom. I love you." + +Tom smiled. He said, "I love you too, Sara. Come on, let's go and find an eraser." +Lily loved roses. She had a rose in a pot on her window. She watered it every day and talked to it. She said, "You are my rose. You are so pretty and smell so good. I own you and you are mine." + +One day, Lily's friend Ben came to play. He saw the rose and wanted to touch it. He said, "Can I see your rose? It is so pretty and red. I like roses too." + +Lily said, "No, you can't. This is my rose. I own it and you don't. You can look but don't touch." + +Ben was sad and angry. He said, "That is not fair. You are not nice. You should share your rose. Sharing is good." + +Lily said, "No, I won't share. This is my rose and I love it. Go away and leave me alone." + +Ben was very sad and angry. He grabbed the rose and tried to pull it out of the pot. He said, "If I can't have it, you can't have it either. I will take it and run away." + +Lily was very scared and angry. She screamed and tried to stop Ben. She said, "No, don't do that. You are hurting my rose. Give it back to me. You are a bad friend." + +They both pulled and tugged on the rose. The rose was very hurt and sad. It lost some of its petals and leaves. It said, "Please, stop. You are both hurting me. I don't belong to anyone. I am a rose and I just want to grow and bloom. Please, let me go." + +Lily and Ben heard the rose and stopped. They looked at the rose and saw how hurt and sad it was. They felt very sorry and ashamed. They said, "We are sorry, rose. We didn't mean to hurt you. We were selfish and mean. You are a rose and you are beautiful. You don't need to be owned by anyone. You just need to be loved and cared for." + +They put the rose back in the pot and hugged each other. They said, "We are sorry, rose. We are sorry, friend. We will be nice and share. We will love and care for you, rose. You are our friend too." + +The rose smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily and Ben. You are my friends too. You are both nice and kind. You both fit in my heart." +Sara likes to write. She has a long pencil and a big book. She writes her name and some letters. She is happy. + +But then, her baby brother comes. He wants to play with Sara. He grabs her pencil and book. He scribbles on the pages. He tears some pages. He laughs. + +Sara is angry. She cries. She says, "No, no, no! Give me back my pencil and book! You are bad!" + +Her mother hears Sara and her brother. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the mess. She is sad. She says, "Oh, no, no, no! What have you done? You are naughty!" + +She takes the pencil and book from her brother. She gives them to Sara. She says, "I'm sorry, Sara. Your brother is too little. He doesn't know how to write. He only knows how to play." + +She gives her brother a rag. She says, "Here, you can play with this. It is soft and colorful. You can make shapes with it. But don't tear it. Be gentle." + +Sara hugs her mother. She says, "Thank you, mama. I love you. And I love my brother, too. But he needs to learn how to write. Can you teach him?" + +Her mother smiles. She says, "Yes, I can. But not now. Now, you can write some more. And I will read to your brother. Maybe he will learn some words. And maybe he will be nice." + +Sara nods. She says, "OK, mama. That sounds good. I will write a story. And you can read a story. And we can all be happy." +Lila liked to cook with her mom. She helped to wash the fruits and veggies, to stir the soup, and to cut the cheese. She wanted to cook something new today. She saw a big bird in the fridge. It had wings and a beak. She asked her mom if they could cook the bird. + +Her mom said no. She said the bird was rare and special. She said they had to save it for a big day. She said they could cook something else. But Lila was curious. She wanted to see how the bird tasted. She wanted to cook the wings. + +When her mom went to the bathroom, Lila took the bird out of the fridge. She put it on the counter. She found a knife and a pan. She tried to cut the wings. But the bird was too hard and the knife was too dull. She could not cut the wings. She got angry. She pushed the bird off the counter. It fell on the floor with a loud thud. + +Her mom heard the noise. She came back to the kitchen. She saw the bird on the floor. She saw the knife and the pan. She saw Lila with a frown. She was very mad. She asked Lila what she did. Lila said she wanted to cook the wings. Her mom said she was naughty. She said she ruined the rare bird. She said she had to go to her room. + +Lila felt sad. She did not mean to ruin the bird. She just wanted to cook something new. She said she was sorry. She hugged her mom. Her mom hugged her back. She said she loved her. She said they could cook something else together. She said they could make a cake. Lila liked cake. She smiled. She said she liked to cook with her mom. +Ben and Lily went to the lake with their dad. They wanted to catch some fish for dinner. Dad gave them each a rod and a bucket. He showed them how to put a worm on the hook and throw the line in the water. + +"Be patient and quiet," he said. "The fish will come if they are hungry." + +Ben and Lily waited and waited. They saw some ducks and frogs, but no fish. They started to feel bored and hungry. + +"Can we go home now?" Lily asked. + +"Not yet," Dad said. "We have to catch some fish first." + +Just then, Ben felt a tug on his rod. He pulled hard and lifted a big fish out of the water. It was shiny and silver, with red spots. + +"Wow, look at my fish!" Ben shouted. "It's so big and pretty!" + +Lily clapped her hands. She was happy for Ben, but also a little jealous. She wanted to catch a fish too. + +"Can I measure your fish?" she asked. + +"Sure," Ben said. He put his fish in the bucket and took out a ruler. He laid the fish next to the ruler and looked at the numbers. + +"My fish is 12 inches long!" he said proudly. + +"That's very good," Dad said. "You caught a trout. They are very yummy." + +Lily looked at her rod. She hoped she would catch a fish soon. She threw her line in the water again and waited. + +Suddenly, she felt a tug too. She pulled hard and lifted a fish out of the water. It was brown and green, with a long mouth and sharp teeth. + +"Wow, look at my fish!" Lily shouted. "It's so scary and cool!" + +Ben looked at Lily's fish. He was surprised and a little scared. He didn't know what kind of fish it was. + +"Can I measure your fish?" he asked. + +"Sure," Lily said. She put her fish in the bucket and took out the ruler. She laid the fish next to the ruler and looked at the numbers. + +"My fish is 15 inches long!" she said proudly. + +"That's very good," Dad said. "You caught a pike. They are also very yummy." + +Ben and Lily smiled at each other. They were both happy. They had caught two fish for dinner. They hugged their dad and thanked him for taking them to the lake. + +"Let's go home and cook our fish," Dad said. "I bet they will taste delicious." + +Ben and Lily agreed. They packed their rods and buckets and walked back to the car. They couldn't wait to eat their yummy fish. +One day, a young kid named Sam went to the park with his mom. He liked to play on the swings and the slide, and to run on the grass. He saw many other kids playing too, and he wanted to make some friends. + +He saw a girl with a red hat and a blue dress. She was playing with a ball. Sam liked balls too, so he ran to her and said, "Hi, can I play with you?" The girl smiled and said, "Sure, my name is Lily. What is your name?" Sam told her his name, and they started to play with the ball. + +They threw the ball to each other, and sometimes they missed and had to chase it. They laughed and had fun. They also talked about their favorite things, like animals and colors and snacks. They found out that they had a lot in common. + +They played for a long time, until Sam's mom called him. It was time to go home. Sam said goodbye to Lily, and gave her a hug. He said, "You are my new friend. Can we play again?" Lily nodded and said, "Yes, you are my new friend too. See you soon!" Sam waved to her, and ran to his mom. He was happy. He had found a new friend. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play and share. But they do not like the same cereal. Lily likes sweet cereal with milk. Ben likes dry cereal with no milk. + +One morning, they have a big fight. Lily says, "Your cereal is yucky. It is like cardboard. You should sell it to the trash can." Ben says, "Your cereal is too sugary. It is like candy. You should sell it to the dentist." + +They are very angry. They do not want to eat or talk. They go to school with frowns. + +At school, they learn about hunger. They see pictures of children who have no food. They feel sad and sorry. They think about their cereal at home. + +After school, they run to the kitchen. They hug and say, "I am sorry. I was mean. Your cereal is not bad. It is just different." They decide to mix their cereals and share. They also decide to sell some of their cereals to help the hungry children. + +They eat and smile. They learn that cereal is good, but kindness is better. +Sara was a smart girl who liked to learn new things. She wanted to be a doctor when she grew up, so she could help people who were sick or hurt. She had a toy doctor kit with a stethoscope, a thermometer, a bandage and an x-ray. + +One day, she asked her mom if she could join her at work. Her mom worked at a hospital, where she took x-rays of people's bones. Sara thought that was very cool and wanted to see how it worked. Her mom said yes, but she had to be very quiet and careful. + +Sara and her mom went to the hospital and put on special aprons to protect them from the x-rays. Sara saw a big machine that looked like a camera. Her mom said that was the x-ray machine, and it could take pictures of what was inside people's bodies. Sara was amazed and curious. + +"Can I see an x-ray, mom?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, honey. Look at this one. This is an x-ray of a boy's arm. He broke his bone when he fell from his bike. Do you see the crack?" Her mom pointed to a white line on the dark image. + +"Yes, I see it. Does it hurt?" Sara asked. + +"Yes, it hurts a lot. But the doctor will put a cast on his arm to help it heal. And he will get a lot of stickers and hugs." Her mom said. + +"I want to give him a hug too. He is very brave." Sara said. + +"You are very brave too, Sara. And very smart. I'm proud of you for joining me today. You learned a lot about x-rays, didn't you?" Her mom said. + +"Yes, mom. I love x-rays. And I love you." Sara said. + +They hugged and smiled. Sara was happy to join her mom at work and learn something new. She still wanted to be a doctor when she grew up. And maybe, one day, she would take x-rays too. +Jill liked to play with her doll. She gave her doll a name, Anna, and a dress, pink. She wanted to make Anna look pretty, so she tried to tie a bow in her hair. But Jill did not know how to tie. She pulled and twisted the ribbon, but it did not make a bow. It made a knot. + +Jill was frustrated. She wanted to ask Mom for help, but Mom was busy in the kitchen. She could not leave Anna alone, because Anna might get lost or hurt. Jill had to keep Anna safe. She looked around the room for something to hold Anna. She saw a big box. It had a lid and a handle. Jill thought it was perfect. + +She put Anna in the box and closed the lid. She carried the box to the kitchen. She was proud of herself. She had found a way to keep Anna safe and to show Mom her doll. She hoped Mom would like Anna and teach her how to tie a bow. + +But when she got to the kitchen, she saw a problem. The box was too big. It did not fit on the table or the counter. Jill tried to put it on a chair, but it was too heavy. She lost her balance and dropped the box. The box fell to the floor and opened. Anna flew out of the box and landed on the stove. + +Jill was scared. She saw flames and smoke. She heard a loud noise. She screamed. Mom heard her scream and ran to the kitchen. She saw Anna on the stove and grabbed her. She turned off the fire and threw Anna in the sink. She hugged Jill and told her it was okay. + +Jill was sorry. She did not mean to make a mess or hurt Anna. She told Mom what she had done. She said she wanted to tie a bow in Anna's hair and keep her safe in the box. Mom understood. She said Jill was a good girl for trying to take care of Anna, but she should not play with fire or put things on the stove. She said she would help Jill fix Anna and teach her how to tie a bow. + +Jill was happy. She thanked Mom and said she loved her. She looked at Anna in the sink. She was wet and dirty, but she was still her doll. Jill smiled and said she loved Anna too. She hoped Anna would forgive her and still be her friend. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big truck stop near their house. The truck has many boxes and letters. It is the mail truck. + +"Look, Anna, mail!" Ben says. He runs to the truck. He wants to see the mail. + +"Wait, Ben, be careful!" Anna says. She follows him. She is worried. The truck is big and loud. + +The mail man is chubby and kind. He sees the twins. He smiles. He gives them each a letter. The letters are from their grandma. She lives far away. + +"Thank you, mail man!" Anna and Ben say. They are happy. They love their grandma. + +"You're welcome, kids!" the mail man says. He goes back to the truck. He has more mail to deliver. + +Anna and Ben open their letters. They see pictures and stickers. They see words. They cannot read the words. They are too small. + +"Mom, mom, look!" Anna and Ben say. They jump up and down. They run to their mom. They show her the letters. + +"Wow, how nice!" their mom says. She hugs them. She reads the letters to them. She tells them what grandma says. + +Grandma says she misses them. She says she is proud of them. She says she will visit them soon. She says she loves them very much. + +Anna and Ben smile. They feel warm and happy. They love their grandma too. They want to see her soon. They want to hug her and kiss her. + +They decide to write a letter back. They draw pictures and put stickers. They ask their mom to write some words. They say they miss her. They say they are good. They say they love her very much. + +They put the letter in an envelope. They write grandma's name and address. They put a stamp on it. They wait for the mail truck to come back. + +They wave to the mail man. They give him the letter. They say thank you. + +The mail man takes the letter. He says you're welcome. He says he will send the letter to grandma. He says he hopes they see her soon. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They hope grandma gets their letter soon. They hope she likes it. They go back to play. They wait for the day they can see grandma again. +Sara and Ben are playing in the sandbox. They are making a big castle with sand and sticks and stones. They are having fun, but they are also getting very filthy. Their hands and faces and clothes are covered with sand and dirt. + +"Look at our castle, Ben! It is so big and strong!" Sara says. + +"Yes, it is, Sara! We are very good builders!" Ben says. + +But then they hear their mom calling them from the porch. "Sara! Ben! Time to come inside and get cleaned up! You are filthy!" + +Sara and Ben do not want to stop playing. They want to keep making their castle. They pretend they do not hear their mom. + +"Sara! Ben! Did you hear me? Come inside now!" their mom says again, louder. + +Sara and Ben still do not listen. They keep playing with the sand and the sticks and the stones. + +Their mom is not happy. She walks over to the sandbox and sees how filthy they are. She is not angry, but she is firm. + +"Sara and Ben, you have to listen to me. You cannot play in the sand all day. You have to come inside and get cleaned up. You have to wash your hands and your faces and change your clothes. You do not want to get sick or itchy, do you?" + +Sara and Ben look at their mom. They see that she is right. They do not want to get sick or itchy. They want to be clean and healthy. + +"Okay, mom. We will come inside and get cleaned up," Sara says. + +"Sorry, mom. We were having fun, but we will listen to you," Ben says. + +Their mom smiles and hugs them. She takes them inside and helps them wash their hands and their faces with soap and water. She gives them clean clothes to wear. She also gives them some lotion to rub on their skin. The lotion smells nice and makes their skin soft and smooth. + +"There, now you are clean and fresh. How do you feel?" their mom asks. + +"We feel good, mom. Thank you for the lotion. It feels nice," Sara says. + +"We feel good, mom. Thank you for helping us. We love you," Ben says. + +Their mom kisses them and says, "I love you too, Sara and Ben. You are my sweet and smart children. But next time, please listen to me when I call you, okay?" + +"Okay, mom. We will listen to you next time," Sara and Ben say. + +They hug their mom and go to their room to play with their toys. They are happy and clean. They still like the sand and the sticks and the stones, but they also like the soap and the water and the lotion. They know that their mom wants the best for them. They know that listening to her is important. They are good children. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to travel with their mom and dad. They have a big car that can go very fast. Sometimes they go to the beach, or the park, or the zoo. + +One evening, they are going to visit their grandma and grandpa. They live far away, so they have to travel for a long time. Tom and Lily are bored in the car. They want to play, but they have no toys. They start to fight. + +"Give me the purple book!" Tom says. He likes purple. It is his favorite color. + +"No, it is mine!" Lily says. She likes purple too. It is also her favorite color. + +They pull the book from each other. They make loud noises. Mom and dad are angry. + +"Stop it, Tom and Lily!" Mom says. "You have to share. The book is for both of you." + +"But I want it!" Tom says. + +"So do I!" Lily says. + +They keep fighting. The book rips in half. They both cry. + +Mom and dad are very sad. They stop the car. They take the book from Tom and Lily. They throw it in the trash. + +"Look what you did!" Dad says. "You ruined the book. It was a gift from grandma and grandpa. They will be very disappointed." + +Tom and Lily feel bad. They say sorry to mom and dad. They hug each other. They promise to be nice. + +They get back in the car. They travel to grandma and grandpa's house. They are happy to see them. They give them big hugs and kisses. Grandma and grandpa have a surprise for them. They have a new book. It is purple. It is for both of them. + +Tom and Lily smile. They thank grandma and grandpa. They share the book. They read it together. They are happy. They love to travel. They love their family. +Lily was a big girl who liked to test new things. She wanted to learn how to ride a bike like her big brother. She had a small bike with two wheels and a bell. She put on her helmet and gloves and went outside. + +"Can you help me, Sam?" she asked her brother. "I want to ride my bike, but I don't know how." + +"Sure, Lily, I can help you," Sam said. "But you have to listen to me and be brave. Riding a bike is fun, but you might fall sometimes. That's okay, you just have to get up and try again." + +Sam held Lily's bike and helped her get on. He told her to put her feet on the pedals and hold the handlebars. He pushed her gently and ran beside her. + +"Good, Lily, good! You're doing it!" he cheered. "Now, look ahead and balance. Don't be scared. I'm right here." + +Lily felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She liked riding her bike. She rang her bell and smiled. She was so happy that she forgot to watch where she was going. She did not see the big rock on the road. She hit the rock and lost her balance. She fell off her bike and scraped her knee and elbow. She cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts, Sam, it hurts!" she sobbed. + +Sam ran to her and picked her up. He hugged her and checked her wounds. He saw some blood and dirt, but nothing serious. + +"Shh, shh, Lily, it's okay, it's okay," he said. "You're fine, you're fine. You just have a little scratch. Let me see. Here, I have a band-aid in my pocket. I'll put it on your knee and elbow. There, does that feel better?" + +Lily sniffed and nodded. She looked at her band-aid and felt proud. She had a brave mark. She wiped her tears and smiled. + +"Thank you, Sam, you're a good brother," she said. "Can we try again? I want to ride my bike some more." + +"Of course, Lily, of course," Sam said. "But this time, be careful and watch where you're going. And don't forget to use your brakes. They're on your handlebars. You squeeze them with your fingers and they make your bike stop. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and got back on her bike. She put her feet on the pedals and held the handlebars. She squeezed her brakes and felt them work. She was ready to test them. + +"Okay, Sam, let's go!" she said. "But don't let go of me. Hold my heel until I say so." + +Sam smiled and held her heel. He pushed her gently and ran beside her. He let go of her when she said so. He watched her ride her bike and cheered. He was proud of his little sister. She was a big girl who liked to test new things. She was fine. +Lily was a little girl who loved to play with her toys. She had a lion toy that was her favorite. She liked to hug it, pretend it was roaring, and make it run around the house. But one day, she played too hard with her lion and it ripped. She saw a big hole in its side and some stuffing coming out. She felt very sad and cried. + +She ran to her mom and showed her the broken lion. "Mom, mom, look at my lion! It is hurt! Can you fix it?" she asked. + +Mom looked at the lion and smiled. "Don't worry, Lily. I can repair it for you. I have a needle and some thread. We can sew the hole and make it as good as new. Do you want to help me?" + +Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She followed mom to the kitchen, where mom got the needle and thread. She chose a yellow thread that matched the lion's fur. She showed Lily how to thread the needle and make small stitches. Lily watched carefully and tried to do the same. She was very careful not to poke herself or the lion. + +Soon, the hole was closed and the lion looked whole again. Mom tied a knot and cut the thread. She gave the lion back to Lily and hugged her. "There you go, Lily. Your lion is repaired. You did a great job helping me. How do you feel?" + +Lily smiled and hugged her lion. She felt very happy and proud. She thanked mom and kissed her. She said to her lion, "You are all better now, lion. I love you very much. Let's go play some more, but gently this time." She ran to her room with her lion, feeling very glad. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play soccer. They have a ball and two goals in their backyard. They want to improve their skills. They practice every day after school. + +One day, their dad comes home with a surprise. He has tickets for a big soccer game. He says they can go to the stadium and watch the best players. Sam and Ben are very happy. They hug their dad and thank him. + +They go to the stadium with their dad. It is very big and loud. There are many people wearing different colors. They cheer and sing for their teams. Sam and Ben are amazed. They see the players run and kick and score. They clap and shout with the crowd. + +At halftime, their dad buys them some snacks. They sit and eat and talk. Sam says, "Dad, this is so fun. I want to be like them. How can I improve my soccer?" Dad smiles and says, "You are doing great, Sam. You just need to keep practicing and learning. And have fun. That's the most important thing." + +Ben nods and says, "Yes, dad. You are right. This is the best day ever. I love soccer. It is so exciting. Sometimes it is crazy. Did you see that goal? It was amazing." Dad laughs and says, "Yes, Ben. It was crazy. But in a good way. I'm glad you enjoy it. Now, let's watch the second half. Maybe we will see more crazy goals." Sam and Ben agree. They finish their snacks and go back to their seats. They watch the game with their dad. They have a lot of fun. They improve their love for soccer. +Sara liked to do yoga with her mom. Yoga was fun and good for her body. She learned to stretch and breathe and make shapes with her legs and arms. Sometimes, she helped her mom with the yoga poses. She held her mom's hand or pushed her mom's back or gave her mom a hug. + +One day, Sara and her mom were doing yoga in the living room. They put a mat on the floor and turned on some music. Sara wanted to help her mom with a hard pose. The pose was called a bridge. Her mom had to lie on her back and lift her hips and chest up. Sara thought she could make the pose easier for her mom. + +She went behind her mom and put her hands on her mom's feet. She pushed her mom's feet up, up, up. She thought she was helping her mom, but she was not. She was hurting her mom. Her mom felt a sharp pain in her back. She cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! Sara, stop! You are hurting me! Let go of my feet!" + +Sara was scared. She let go of her mom's feet. She saw her mom's face. Her mom looked angry and sad. Sara felt bad. She did not mean to hurt her mom. She wanted to help her mom. + +She ran to her mom and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to help you. I did not want to hurt you. Are you okay?" + +Her mom shook her head. She said, "No, Sara. I'm not okay. You made my back worse. You should not help me with yoga. You should listen to me and do your own poses. You are not useful. You are a bad helper." + +Sara felt worse. She started to cry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you. Please don't be mad at me." + +Her mom did not say anything. She did not hug Sara. She did not say she loved her. She just lay on the floor and groaned. Sara felt alone and sad. She wished she never helped her mom with yoga. She wished she could make her mom happy again. But she did not know how. The end. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big tree with many flowers. They wanted to smell the flowers and see the bees. + +"Look, Lily, there are bees in the tree. They make honey in their hive. Do you want to see?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, Tom, I want to see. But we have to be quiet. We don't want to disturb the bees. They might sting us," Lily said. + +They tiptoed to the tree and looked up. They saw a big hive hanging from a branch. It was brown and round and had a hole. They heard a buzzing sound from inside. + +"Wow, that's a big hive. I wonder how much honey is in there. Do you think we can get some?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know, Tom. Maybe we should not touch it. Mom said we should not take things that are not ours. And the bees might get angry," Lily said. + +But Tom was curious and greedy. He wanted to taste the honey. He found a long stick and poked the hive with it. + +"Stop, Tom, stop! You are disturbing the bees. They will come out and sting us. Let's go away," Lily cried. + +But it was too late. The bees felt the stick and came out of the hive. They were angry and scared. They saw Tom and Lily and flew towards them. They stung them on their faces and arms and legs. Tom and Lily screamed and ran away. They dropped the stick and the flowers. + +Mom heard their screams and came out of the house. She saw them covered with red spots and swelling. She was worried and angry. She took them inside and put some ice and cream on their stings. She scolded them for disturbing the bees and taking their honey. + +"You should not disturb the bees. They are living things. They have a right to their hive and their honey. They work hard to make it. You should respect them and leave them alone. You should be ashamed of yourselves," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They cried and said sorry to Mom and to the bees. They learned their lesson. They never disturbed the bees again. +Sara was sad. She had a bad day at school. Some kids were mean to her and said she was not smart. She ran home and cried in her room. + +Her mom heard her and came to see her. She hugged her and said, "Sara, you are smart and kind and brave. Don't listen to those kids. They are wrong and mean. I love you very much." + +Sara felt a little better, but she was still sad. She wanted to play with someone who liked her. She looked around her room and saw her cat, Fluffy. Fluffy was a beautiful cat. She had soft fur and green eyes and a pink nose. She liked to cuddle and purr. + +Sara called Fluffy and Fluffy came to her. She picked her up and hugged her. Fluffy licked her face and purred. Sara smiled and said, "Fluffy, you are my best friend. You always make me happy. You are a good and beautiful cat." + +Fluffy meowed and snuggled with Sara. Sara felt warm and comforted. She was not sad anymore. She had her mom and her cat who loved her. She said, "Thank you, mom. Thank you, Fluffy. I love you both very much." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the big park. They saw many trees, flowers, birds and bugs. They also saw a big oak tree with many acorns on the ground. Tom and Lily wanted to collect some acorns for their game. + +"Look, Lily, acorns!" Tom said. "Let's search for the biggest ones!" + +"OK, Tom, but we have to be careful. Mom said not to go too far from the bench. She is reading a book there and she can see us," Lily said. + +Tom and Lily searched for acorns under the oak tree. They found some big ones, some small ones, some brown ones and some green ones. They put them in their pockets and their hats. They were having fun. + +But then, Tom saw something shiny on the other side of the park. It was a red balloon tied to a fence. Tom liked balloons. He wanted to have it. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go get that balloon!" Tom said. + +"But, Tom, that's too far! Mom said not to go too far! And that balloon is not ours! It belongs to someone else!" Lily said. + +"I don't care. I want it. It's so pretty. Come on, don't be a baby!" Tom said. He ran towards the balloon. He was naughty. + +Lily was scared. She did not want to go with Tom. She did not want to be naughty. She wanted to stay near Mom. She shouted, "Tom, come back! Tom, come back!" + +But Tom did not listen. He reached the balloon and tried to untie it. He did not see the big dog that was guarding the fence. The dog saw Tom and barked loudly. It was angry. + +Tom was surprised. He dropped the balloon and ran away. He was scared. He cried, "Help! Help!" + +Lily heard Tom's cry. She saw the dog and the balloon. She felt sorry for Tom. She ran to help him. She shouted, "Mom! Mom!" + +Mom heard Lily's shout. She saw Tom and Lily and the dog and the balloon. She was worried. She ran to them. She hugged them and said, "Are you OK? Are you OK?" + +Tom and Lily were OK. They were not hurt. But they were sad. They said, "We're sorry, Mom. We're sorry." + +Mom said, "It's OK. I'm glad you're OK. But you have to listen to me. You have to be careful. You have to be good. You can't be naughty. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They said, "We understand, Mom. We won't be naughty again. We love you, Mom." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Tom and Lily. Now, let's go back to the bench. And let's give the acorns to the squirrels. They will like them more than you." + +Tom and Lily agreed. They gave the acorns to the squirrels. The squirrels were happy. They thanked Tom and Lily. Tom and Lily smiled. They learned their lesson. They did not want to be naughty again. They wanted to be good. +Anna and Ben went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and zebras. But Anna's favorite animal was the ostrich. The ostrich had a long neck, big eyes, and feathers. + +"Can I touch the ostrich, Mom?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, honey, but be gentle. The ostrich might be scared of you," Mom said. + +Anna walked slowly to the fence, where the ostrich was eating some grass. She reached out her hand and rubbed the ostrich's feathers. They were soft and warm. + +"Hello, ostrich. You are so pretty. Do you like me?" Anna said. + +The ostrich looked at Anna and made a funny sound. It sounded like a snort. + +"Did the ostrich talk to me, Dad?" Ben asked. + +"I think so, buddy. Maybe it said hello back," Dad said. + +Anna and Ben smiled. They liked the ostrich. They gave it some more grass and rubbed its feathers again. The ostrich snorted again and nodded its head. + +The end. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. Sometimes they ask their mom and dad questions. Mom and dad try to answer them. + +One day, Sara and Tom see a newspaper on the table. They do not know what it is. They see many words and pictures. They want to read it. + +"Mom, what is this?" Sara asks, pointing to the newspaper. + +"It is a newspaper, Sara. It has stories and information about the world," mom answers. + +"Can we read it?" Tom asks. + +"Well, it is difficult to read, Tom. You need to know many words and letters. You are still learning them," mom answers. + +"But we want to know the stories," Sara says. + +"Maybe I can read some to you later. But now it is time for lunch. Come on, let's go to the kitchen," mom says. + +Sara and Tom put the newspaper back on the table. They follow mom to the kitchen. They hope to hear some stories from the newspaper after lunch. They think the newspaper is very interesting. +Lily and Tom are best friends. They like to play in the park every day. They swing, slide, and run with their dog, Spot. They are very happy. + +One day, Tom has to go away with his family. He tells Lily, "I will miss you, Lily. You are my best friend. Will you wait for me?" Lily feels sad. She says, "I will miss you too, Tom. You are my best friend. I will wait for you. When will you come back?" Tom says, "I don't know. Maybe in two weeks. I will write you a letter. Can you write me back?" Lily nods. She says, "Yes, I can write you back. I will draw you a picture too. I love you, Tom." Tom says, "I love you too, Lily." They hug and kiss. + +Lily goes home with her mom. She feels lonely. She misses Tom. She looks at the picture of them on the fridge. They are smiling and holding hands. She thinks Tom has a beautiful smile. She wishes he was here. + +The next day, Lily gets a letter from Tom. She is very excited. She opens it and sees his handwriting. He says, "Dear Lily, I miss you a lot. I am in a big city. There are many cars and buildings. It is very noisy. I don't like it. I want to be with you in the park. How are you? How is Spot? I drew you a picture of me and you. I hope you like it. Write me back soon. Love, Tom." Lily looks at the picture. It is them in the park. They are swinging and smiling. She thinks Tom has a beautiful mouth. She kisses the picture. + +She writes him back. She says, "Dear Tom, I miss you too. I am in our park. There are many flowers and birds. It is very quiet. I don't like it. I want to be with you in the city. I am fine. Spot is fine. He misses you too. He barks at your letter. I drew you a picture of me and you. I hope you like it. Write me back soon. Love, Lily." She looks at the picture. It is them in the city. They are sliding and laughing. She thinks Tom has beautiful eyes. She hugs the picture. + +She waits for his next letter. She hopes he will come back soon. She loves him. He loves her. They are best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy helicopter. He would make it fly up and down, left and right, and all around. One day, Timmy's little sister Sarah came to play with him. She wanted to play with the helicopter too, but Timmy didn't want to share. + +Sarah got upset and started to cry. Timmy felt bad and decided to let her play with the helicopter. But then, Sarah accidentally dropped the helicopter and it broke into pieces. Timmy got really angry and started to yell at Sarah. + +Their mom came into the room and saw what happened. She told Timmy that it wasn't nice to yell and that accidents happen. She also said that they could try to fix the helicopter together. Timmy and Sarah worked together to glue the pieces back together. They had to wait for the glue to dry, so they decided to go outside and play on the big rock in their backyard. It was a hot day, but they had fun playing together and forgot all about their fight. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty princess who lived in a big castle. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs all day long. One day, she went for a walk in the forest and stumbled over a big rock. She fell down and hurt her knee. + +Suddenly, a hero appeared! He had a strong sword and a big shield. He helped the princess stand up and asked if she was okay. The princess thanked the hero and said she was fine. The hero walked with her back to the castle and they became friends. + +From that day on, the hero visited the princess every day. They played together and had lots of fun. The princess was happy to have a new friend and the hero felt proud to be a hero. They lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books about fairies and princesses. One day, while she was walking in the forest, she saw a mushroom. It was big and round, and it looked like it was smiling at her. + +Lily picked up the mushroom and took it home with her. She wanted to show it to her mom. But when her mom saw the mushroom, she was embarrassed. She told Lily that it was a poisonous mushroom and she should never pick it up again. + +Lily was sad. She didn't know that the mushroom was bad. She promised her mom that she would never do it again. From that day on, she only read books about mushrooms and made sure to ask her mom before picking anything up in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who went to a restaurant for dinner. He asked for a napkin to wipe his mouth, but the waiter forgot to bring one. The bald man got upset and started to complain. + +The waiter apologized and brought him a napkin, but the bald man still felt angry. He didn't want to forgive the waiter and shrugged his shoulders when the waiter tried to apologize again. + +Later that night, the bald man had trouble sleeping. He realized that he had been too harsh on the waiter and felt sorry for his behavior. The next day, he went back to the restaurant to apologize to the waiter and make things right. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to forgive others when they make mistakes, even if they forget to bring you a napkin. +Once upon a time, there was a little spider named Sammy. Sammy lived in a big cobweb in the corner of a room. One day, Sammy saw a fly buzzing around and he wanted to catch it. So, Sammy started to race towards the fly. + +Sammy was very fast and he caught the fly in no time. He was so happy because he knew it would be a delicious meal. He ate the fly and then went back to his cobweb to rest. + +As Sammy was resting, he noticed that his cobweb was getting bigger and bigger. He realized that he needed to clean it up. So, he started to spin a new cobweb. It was hard work, but Sammy was determined to make his home clean and beautiful again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a furry cat named Mittens. One morning, Lily wanted some toast for breakfast. She put the bread in the toaster but it got stuck. She asked her dad to help her. He pressed a button and the toast popped up. It was warm and crispy. Lily put some butter on it and enjoyed her yummy breakfast with Mittens by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved trains and would watch them go by his house every day. One day, he saw a big, shiny engine with an original whistle. He thought it was the coolest thing he had ever seen. + +Timmy ran to his mom and said, "Mommy, I want to see that engine again. It had an original whistle!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I'm sure we'll see it again soon." + +The next day, Timmy and his mom went to the train station. They waited and waited until they heard a loud whistle. It was the original engine! Timmy was so happy he could hardly contain himself. He looked up at his mom and said, "Mommy, I love trains!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys every day. One day, her mom told her that they were going to the store to buy some new toys. Lily was so excited and couldn't wait to see what toys they would get. + +When they got to the store, Lily saw a big teddy bear that she really liked. She asked her mom if they could get it, but her mom said it was too expensive. Lily was sad and didn't understand why they couldn't get the teddy bear. + +Later that day, Lily's mom gave her a piggy bank and told her to start saving her money. Lily didn't know what that meant, but her mom explained that she could put her coins in the piggy bank and save them for something she really valued, like the teddy bear. + +Months went by and Lily saved up enough money to buy the teddy bear. She was so happy and proud of herself. When she got home, she showed her dad her new toy. He was so impressed and told her how proud he was of her. Lily felt so happy and not ashamed anymore that she had saved up her money to get something she really wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cozy room with a soft rug on the floor. One day, Lily spilled some juice on her rug and it made a bad stain. + +Her mom came in and saw the stain. "Oh no, Lily! We have to hurry and clean this up before it sets," her mom said. + +Lily helped her mom clean the rug with soap and water. "It's okay, Mommy. It's not a bad stain anymore," Lily said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Thank you for helping me, Lily. You're such a good helper." And Lily felt happy that she could help her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a dove named Blue. Blue was white and fluffy. Lily loved Blue very much. + +One day, Blue got dirty and Lily had to wash him. She filled a bowl with water and gently washed Blue with soap. Blue made little cooing sounds and Lily giggled. + +After the wash, Blue looked fierce with his feathers all fluffed up. Lily hugged him and said, "You look so handsome, Blue!" Blue cooed happily and Lily smiled. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep Blue clean and happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. He had a big smile on his face every day because he loved to play with his toys. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a tray with cookies on it. Timmy was so happy and cheerful because he loved cookies! He ate one and then another and then another. The cookies were so yummy! + +After he finished eating, Timmy saw his little sister crying. She was sad because she had lost her favorite toy. Timmy wanted to make her feel better, so he gave her a big hug. His sister felt happy again and Timmy felt happy too because he loved his sister very much. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly elephant named Ellie. Ellie had a big trunk that she used to pick up things like leaves and sticks. She loved to walk around the jungle and meet new friends. + +One day, Ellie met a little bird who couldn't whistle. The bird was sad because all of its friends could whistle and it felt left out. Ellie decided to teach the bird how to whistle. She showed the bird how to pucker its beak and blow air out. + +The bird practiced every day and soon it could whistle a beautiful tune. Ellie was so proud of the little bird and happy that she could help it. The moral of the story is that it's important to help others and share your skills and knowledge. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat jelly. One day, Timmy's mom made him a sandwich with jelly on it. Timmy was so happy and ate it all up. + +After he finished, Timmy's mom suggested that he wash his hands. Timmy didn't want to because he was too excited to play. But his mom explained that his hands were delicate and needed to be clean so he wouldn't get sick. + +Timmy listened to his mom and went to wash his hands. He realized that it was important to take care of his body so he wouldn't get sick. From that day on, Timmy always listened to his mom's suggestions and made sure to keep his hands clean before eating his favorite jelly sandwiches. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her markers, making lots of pretty pictures. One day, Lily's mom gave her a big piece of paper and told her to draw whatever she wanted. + +Lily drew a funny picture of a cat with a big smile on its face. She showed it to her mom, who thought it was very cute. "Let's raise this up on the fridge, so everyone can see it!" said her mom. + +Lily was so happy that her picture was on the fridge. Every time she walked by, she would point to it and say "That's my funny cat!" From that day on, Lily kept drawing more pictures and her mom would always raise them up on the fridge. It made Lily feel proud and happy knowing that her art was on display for everyone to see. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved potatoes. One day, she went to the store with her mommy to buy some potatoes. When they got home, Lily's mommy asked her to open the bag of potatoes. + +"I can do it, mommy!" said Lily. She tried to open the bag, but it was too heavy for her little hands. + +"It's okay, Lily. Let me help you," said her mommy. She opened the bag and took out a little potato. "Look, Lily. This potato is perfect for you to cook with." + +Lily was so happy. She held the little potato in her hands and said, "Thank you, mommy. I can't wait to cook with it!" +Once upon a time, Tommy was playing with his toy gun. He loved pretending to be a cowboy and shooting bad guys. But one day, his mom saw him playing with the gun and got very scared. She knew guns were dangerous and could hurt people. So, she told Tommy he had to remove the gun from his toy box and never play with it again. + +Tommy was sad, but he understood that his mom was trying to keep him safe. He removed the gun from his toy box and put it away in a drawer. From then on, he played with other toys like his teddy bear and his toy cars. + +One day, Tommy met a boy who was deaf. He couldn't hear anything, but he was very good at reading lips. Tommy was amazed by how the boy could understand everything he said without even hearing his voice. They became friends and played together every day. Tommy learned that just because someone is deaf, it doesn't mean they can't do amazing things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her hoop outside. One day, she wandered far from her house and got lost. She felt scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, she saw a friendly puppy who was wagging its tail. The puppy led her back to her house. Lily was so happy that she gave the puppy a big hug. + +But then, her mom came outside and saw that Lily was gone. She was very angry and worried. When she saw Lily and the puppy, she was relieved and hugged Lily tightly. From then on, Lily never wandered too far from her house again. +Once upon a time, there was a man with a big mustache. He was very patient and kind. He loved to measure things with his ruler. One day, he measured the distance between two trees and found out they were very far apart. He decided to build a bridge to connect the two trees. + +He worked very hard every day, measuring and cutting the wood. Finally, the bridge was ready. He was so happy and proud of his work. He walked across the bridge, but suddenly it broke and he fell into the water. + +The man tried to swim, but his big mustache got tangled in the wood and he couldn't breathe. Sadly, he drowned and his body was never found. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was feeling very lonely because she had no friends to play with. One day, she saw a bird outside her window and she wanted to be its friend. She started talking to the bird every day and it made her happy. + +One day, Lily's mommy got sick and had to go to the hospital. Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do. She remembered her grandma telling her that when she feels sad, she can pray and it will make her feel better. So, Lily prayed for her mommy to get better soon. + +A few days later, Lily's mommy sent her a message. It said that she was feeling better and would be coming home soon. Lily was so happy and ran outside to tell her bird friend the good news. But when she got outside, she saw that the bird had died. Lily was very sad again and didn't know what to do. She prayed for her bird friend to be happy in bird heaven. The end. +One day, a little girl named Lily was playing in her room. She had a big folder with all her drawings inside. Suddenly, the folder fell on the floor and all her drawings went everywhere. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then her mom came in and saw what happened. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will help you pick up your drawings." Together, they picked up all the pictures and put them back in the folder. + +Lily was so happy that her mom helped her. She said, "Mom, you're crazy good at helping me!" Her mom smiled and gave her a big hug. From that day on, Lily knew that if she ever needed help, her mom would always be there for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys and running outside. One day, Timmy's mom said to him, "Timmy, we're going to the park on Wednesday. I promise!" + +Timmy was very excited to go to the park. He loved going down the slide and swinging on the swings. He couldn't wait for Wednesday to come. + +On Wednesday, Timmy woke up early and got dressed. He was so excited to go to the park. But when they got there, it was very cloudy and dark. The sun wasn't shining and it was hard to see. Timmy was sad because he couldn't play on the slide or the swings. + +Timmy's mom said, "I'm sorry Timmy, I promised we would go to the park on Wednesday. But the weather is too dark and we need to go home." Timmy was disappointed but he knew his mom couldn't control the weather. They went home and Timmy played with his toys instead. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books with her mommy every night before bed. One day, while they were driving in the car, they got a flat tire. Lily's mommy had to change the tire to make the car fit to drive again. + +Lily watched as her mommy worked to fix the tire. She asked if she could help, but her mommy said she was too little. So instead, Lily grabbed a book from her bag and started to read it out loud. Her mommy smiled and listened as Lily read the story. + +After the tire was fixed, they got back in the car and continued on their way. Lily felt happy knowing she helped by reading a story while her mommy fixed the tire. From that day on, every time they went on a car ride, Lily made sure to bring a book to read just in case they got a flat tire again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the summer because it meant she could play outside all day. One day, her mommy told her that they were going to get a package delivered to their house. Lily was excited because she loved getting packages. + +The next day, the doorbell rang and Lily's mommy answered it. A man was standing there with a big box. He said, "I have a package for Lily's family." Lily's mommy signed for the package and brought it inside. Lily was so excited to see what was inside the box. + +When they opened the box, they found a big inflatable pool! Lily was so happy because now she could play in the water all summer long. She said to her mommy, "Thank you for delivering the pool, mommy. I can't wait to play in it!" +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She loved to sail on her boat with her family. They would go on adventures and see lots of fish in the water. Lily loved the smell of the ocean and the perfume her mom wore. It made her feel happy and safe. One day, Lily's boat sailed to a faraway island. They found a treasure chest full of gold and jewels. Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to show her friends. From that day on, Lily sailed on her boat with her treasure and perfume, feeling very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved his brother very much. One day, the little boy found a shiny rock on the ground. He thought it was very pretty and wanted to keep it for himself. But his brother saw the rock and asked if he could have it. + +The little boy started to feel fearful that his brother would take the rock and he wouldn't have it anymore. But then he remembered how much he valued his brother and how much he loved him. So he gave the rock to his brother and they both felt very happy. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to value the people we love more than things we find on the ground. Sharing with others can make us feel even happier than keeping things for ourselves. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build things with his toys. He would use his blocks to make tall towers and his Legos to make cool cars. Timmy was very creative and loved to make new things every day. + +One day, Timmy wanted to build something extra special. He decided to make a fort out of blankets and pillows. He tied a knot in the blanket to hold it up and used his pillows to make walls. Timmy was very proud of his fort and couldn't wait to show his mom. + +When his mom came home, Timmy showed her his fort. She was so impressed with his creative idea and how he used the knot to hold up the blanket. Timmy was so happy that his mom liked his fort and he couldn't wait to build something else tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his marbles. He had a big bag of them and would spend hours playing with them. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy was very adventurous and loved to explore new things. + +Timmy showed Billy his bag of marbles and they started to play together. But then, Billy saw a big hill and urged Timmy to climb it with him. Timmy was scared, but Billy kept urging him to climb up. Timmy finally agreed and they climbed up the hill. + +At the top of the hill, they found a big field filled with flowers. They started to play with their marbles in the field, but then a big bully came along. The bully wanted to take Timmy's marbles and a conflict began. Billy was very brave and stood up to the bully, telling him to leave Timmy alone. The bully finally left and Timmy and Billy continued to play with their marbles, happy to have each other as friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to walk in the park with his mommy. One day, they saw a musician playing his guitar under a tree. Timmy was curious and wanted to go see the musician. + +"Mommy, can we go see the musician?" Timmy asked. + +"Sure, let's go," his mommy replied. + +As they walked closer, the musician smiled and played a song just for Timmy. Timmy clapped and danced along to the music. After the song was over, Timmy said, "Thank you, musician. You play so good." + +The musician smiled and said, "Thank you, little one. Keep being curious and exploring the world around you." Timmy and his mommy walked away, happy and filled with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He had a loud roar that scared all the animals in the forest. One day, a little girl with a red coat came to the forest. She saw the lion and wanted to pet him. But the lion didn't like that and he roared loudly. The little girl got scared and ran away. + +The lion was very hungry and he couldn't find any food. He decided to follow the little girl's scent. He found her and he was very happy. He ate her nose and ran away. The little girl cried and cried. She went home and told her mommy what happened. Her mommy was very sad and angry at the lion. She went to the forest and found the lion. She hit him with a stick and the lion died. The little girl was sad and the forest was quiet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she was walking around when she saw a mysterious frog. + +"Look!" Lily said excitedly. "A frog!" + +The frog looked at Lily and said, "Hello there. What brings you to my pond?" + +Lily was surprised that the frog could talk. "I was just exploring," she replied. + +"Well, you're welcome to stay and explore," said the frog. "Just be careful not to fall in the water." + +Lily smiled and continued to look around the garden, feeling happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat applesauce and always used a napkin to wipe her mouth. One day, Lily's mommy bought her a special napkin that was very pretty and expensive. Lily was so happy and used it every day. + +One day, Lily's little brother came and wanted to play with her. But Lily didn't want to play with him because he always made a mess. So, she decided to separate herself from him and went to her room to play alone. + +At dinnertime, Lily's mommy noticed that her expensive napkin was missing. She asked Lily where it was and Lily remembered that she had used it earlier. She went to her room and found the napkin on the floor. She felt bad for not taking care of it and promised to be more careful next time. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Billy who loved to play soccer. He had a big game coming up and he wanted to score a goal. He practiced really hard every day and felt lucky that he was on a good team. + +On the day of the game, Billy felt nervous but excited. He was ready to score! The game started and Billy's team was doing well. They were winning by one point. Then, something bad happened. Billy got hurt and had to sit on the bench. He couldn't play anymore. + +Billy felt sad and disappointed. He wanted to speak to his coach and tell him how he felt. But he didn't want to make his team lose. In the end, Billy's team lost the game. Billy learned that sometimes things don't go as planned, but he was still lucky to have a great team and friends who cared about him. +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 down the street, she saw a mailbox. She wondered what was inside. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. It was her friend, Max. "Hey, Lily, what are you doing?" Max asked. + +"I'm looking at the mailbox. I wonder what's inside," Lily replied. + +Max looked at her with a big smile. "Let's go check it out together!" he said. + +As they approached the mailbox, Lily noticed a piece of paper with a note on it. It said, "Thank you for being kind and sharing your toys with others." Lily realized that it was important to not be selfish and to share with others. From that day on, Lily and Max always shared their toys and were kind to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. He loved to play his flute and march around the house. One day, he saw his mom cooking in the kitchen. + +"Mommy, can I play my flute while you cook?" Timmy asked. + +"Of course, Timmy. That sounds cheerful," his mom replied. + +So Timmy played his flute and marched around the kitchen while his mom cooked. Suddenly, his little sister came into the room. + +"I want to march too!" she exclaimed. + +"Okay, let's march together!" Timmy said. + +So they marched around the kitchen together, playing the flute and laughing. It was a cheerful day for Timmy and his family. +Once upon a time, there was a squirrel who lived in a big tree. The squirrel had a lot of nuts that he wanted to keep safe. He put the nuts in a pile and tried to balance them on a branch. But the nuts kept falling down. + +One day, the squirrel saw a bald eagle flying above the tree. The squirrel was scared because he thought the eagle would take his nuts. The eagle flew away, but the squirrel was still worried. + +The next day, the squirrel saw the eagle again. This time, the eagle was carrying a big stick. The squirrel was even more scared. But then, the eagle dropped the stick and it landed perfectly on the branch. The squirrel realized that the stick was the perfect way to balance his nuts. He put the stick on the branch and balanced his nuts on top. They stayed there safe and sound. The squirrel was very happy and thanked the eagle for helping him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a unique teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily's little brother dared her to leave her teddy bear outside at night. Lily didn't want to, but she didn't want to look like a scaredy-cat, so she did it anyway. + +That night, Lily went to bed without her teddy bear. She was scared and couldn't sleep. She heard a strange noise and got out of bed to investigate. She saw a shadow moving outside her window. She tried to open the window, but the knob was stuck. She was trapped. + +Lily's parents found her the next morning, still trying to open the window. She was okay, but her teddy bear was gone. Lily learned that it's not worth it to do something just because someone dares you to, and that her teddy bear was more important than being 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, while she was playing in the park, she found a weird looking box. It was covered in strange symbols and had a lock on it. + +Lily was curious and wanted to know what was inside the box. She tried to open it, but it wouldn't budge. She decided to ask her mom for help. Her mom said they needed a key to open the lock. + +Lily was determined to solve the mystery of the box. She looked around the park and found a key hidden in the grass. She ran back to the box and tried the key. It worked! Inside the box was a well of treasures, full of shiny jewels and sparkling coins. Lily was so happy that she solved the puzzle of the box and found the well of treasures. From that day on, she always kept an eye out for more mysteries to solve. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy went outside to play with his friend Billy. They decided to play catch with a black ball. + +Timmy threw the ball to Billy and Billy threw it back to Timmy. They had so much fun! But then, Timmy accidentally threw the ball too hard and it hit his mom's flower pot. The flower pot fell over and broke into many pieces. + +Timmy felt very bad about breaking the flower pot. But then his mom came outside and saw what happened. She told Timmy that it was okay and that accidents happen. She gave him a hug and they went inside to get a new flower pot. Timmy was happy that his mom wasn't mad and he learned that it's important to be careful when you throw things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy food like pizza and ice cream. One day, her mommy made her a sandwich, but Lily didn't like it. She started to worry that she wouldn't have anything else to eat. + +Later that day, Lily went to play outside with her friends. They ran around and had fun, but the ground was rough and made her knees hurt. She went back inside and told her mommy about her sore knees. Her mommy gave her a band-aid and a big hug. + +Lily felt better and ate some fruit for a snack. She wasn't worried anymore because she knew her mommy would always take care of her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to buy a pretty diamond for her mommy's birthday. She went to the store and looked at all the diamonds. Some were very expensive, but Lily wanted to find a cheap one. + +She looked and looked, but couldn't decide which diamond to buy. Then, she saw a shiny diamond that was not very expensive. She decided to buy it for her mommy. + +On her mommy's birthday, Lily gave her the diamond. Her mommy was so happy and said it was the most beautiful diamond she had ever seen. Lily was happy too because she had made her mommy smile. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They loved to play together every day. One day, they started to quarrel over a toy. They both wanted to play with it at the same time. + +One of the friends got angry and shouted loudly. His mouth was open wide. The other friend felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +After a while, they both calmed down and talked about what happened. They said sorry to each other and hugged. From that day on, they learned to share their toys and never quarreled again. +Once upon a time, there was a big storm. The wind was very strong and it made everything move. Suddenly, a tornado appeared! It was a big, spinning cloud that could destroy everything in its path. But then, a helpful superhero came to save the day. He had a magic power that could strike the tornado and make it disappear. The superhero was very brave and he saved the town from the tornado. Everyone was very happy and they thanked the superhero for being so helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved animals and he had a special toy rhinoceros that he always played with. One day, Timmy went to the zoo with his mom and dad. They saw a real rhinoceros there and Timmy was so excited! + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. It was a fierce lion that had escaped from its cage! Everyone was scared and didn't know what to do. Timmy's dad said, "We need to solve this problem quickly before anyone gets hurt." + +Timmy had an idea. He ran back to his toy rhinoceros and brought it to the lion. The lion saw the rhinoceros and thought it was a real one. The lion was scared of the fierce rhinoceros and ran back to its cage. Everyone was safe again thanks to Timmy's clever idea. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who lived in a big tree. The little birdie was very happy because he could fly and sing all day long. One day, the little birdie met a squirrel who was collecting nuts. + +"Hello, little birdie! Do you want to play with me?" asked the squirrel. + +"Yes, please!" replied the little birdie. + +The squirrel showed the little birdie how to whistle, and the little birdie was so happy that he could whistle too! + +After playing for a while, the little birdie saw a post and said, "Look, a post! I can sit on it and rest my wings." + +The squirrel said, "You're so independent, little birdie! You can fly and sing and rest wherever you want." + +The little birdie smiled and said, "Thank you, squirrel. I'm so happy to have a friend like you." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a special shirt that he loved to wear. It was his favorite shirt because it was so soft and cozy. One day, Timmy went outside to play and it was very cold. He started to shiver and his teeth chattered. + +Timmy's mom saw him shivering and brought him inside. She gave him a warm blanket to wrap around himself and some hot cocoa to drink. Timmy felt much better and stopped shivering. + +After he finished his cocoa, Timmy's mom took his shirt and put it in the laundry. She told him that his shirt was very rare and special, so she had to take extra good care of it. Timmy was happy to hear that his shirt was special and couldn't wait to wear it again. +Once upon a time, there was a clear lake where swans lived. One day, a little girl went to the lake to see the swans. She saw a beautiful swan with white feathers. + +The little girl said, "Hello, swan! You are so pretty. Can you display your wings for me?" + +The swan opened its wings and displayed them. The little girl was very happy and said, "Wow, your wings are so big!" + +The swan said, "Thank you. I love to display my wings. It makes me feel happy." + +The little girl smiled and said, "I am happy too. Thank you for showing me your pretty wings." Then she waved goodbye to the swan and went home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. Max loved to dance and move to the rhythm of the music. He would often dance around the house, making his mom and dad smile. + +One day, Max's mom asked him to clean up his toys. Max didn't want to stop dancing, but his mom urged him to clean up. Max grumpily started picking up his toys, but he couldn't find his favorite truck. He looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Max's mom suggested that maybe the naughty cat had taken it. Max didn't believe her, but he went to look for the cat anyways. As he searched, he heard a strange rhythm coming from behind the couch. He peeked behind it and saw the cat playing with his truck! + +Max was so happy to find his truck, but he was also mad at the cat for being naughty. He took his truck back and told the cat to be more careful with his toys. From then on, Max made sure to put his toys away so the naughty cat wouldn't take them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very pretty with long blonde hair and big blue eyes. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the gym to play. Lily was very excited to go and promised her mommy that she would be good. + +When they got to the gym, Lily saw all the colorful balls and toys and started to play. She made a new friend named Timmy and they played together. Timmy said to Lily, "You're so pretty, do you want to play catch with me?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please!" + +They played catch for a while and then Lily's mommy said it was time to go. Lily said goodbye to Timmy and promised to come back and play with him again. She had so much fun at the gym and couldn't wait to go back again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved lollipops and always had one in her hand. One day, she went to the park to play. She saw a boy sitting alone on a bench and he looked sad. Lily went to him and said, "Hi, what's wrong?" The boy said, "I lost my lollipop." Lily felt bad for him and said, "Don't worry, we can talk and play together." They had a fine time together and Lily even shared her lollipop with him. From that day on, they were friends and always played together at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Timmy saw a big, dark cloud in the sky. He asked his mommy what it was. + +"That's a tornado, Timmy," his mommy said. "It's very dangerous. We need to go inside and stay safe." + +Timmy was scared of the thick, black cloud. He held his mommy's hand tightly as they went inside. Suddenly, the power went out and it became very dark. + +"Mommy, I'm scared," Timmy said. + +"It's okay, Timmy," his mommy said. "We have a flashlight. Let's shine it around and make shadow puppets until the storm passes." + +Timmy smiled and they played until the storm was over. He learned that even when things are scary, there's always a way to make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to crawl around the house like a little bug. He would crawl under the table and behind the couch. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was raining outside and he needed to use his umbrella to stay dry. Timmy thought the umbrella looked silly, but he didn't want to get wet so he took it with him outside. As he walked, he noticed the raindrops bouncing off the umbrella and it made him giggle. Timmy had so much fun playing in the rain with his silly umbrella. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch TV. Her favorite show was about a princess and her friends. One day, Lily's mom made her a yummy ice cream cone. It was so hot outside that the ice cream started to melt quickly. Lily was excited to eat it, but it was melting too fast. She ran inside to get a napkin, but when she came back, the ice cream had melted all over her hand. She was sad, but her mom gave her a new ice cream cone and they watched TV together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who had a charming smile. One day, Lily went to a party and saw a big present with a beautiful wrap. She wanted to open it, but her mommy said, "No, sweetie. That present is not for you." + +Lily was sad and asked her mommy, "Can I request a present, please?" Her mommy smiled and said, "Sure, what do you want?" Lily thought for a moment and said, "I want a dollhouse." + +Her mommy said, "Okay, I will get you a dollhouse for your birthday." Lily was so happy and gave her mommy a big hug. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be patient and kind when she wanted something. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the mud and dirt. One day, her mom asked her to wear a suit to a fancy party. Lily didn't understand why she couldn't wear her favorite filthy clothes. + +"Why can't I wear my dirty clothes, Mommy?" asked Lily. + +"Because we need to look nice and clean for the party," explained her mom. + +Lily didn't like the idea of wearing a suit, but she understood that it was important to look nice sometimes. At the party, Lily saw how happy her mom was when she looked nice. She realized that sometimes it's important to make other people happy, even if it means wearing a suit. + +From that day on, Lily learned to appreciate the importance of looking nice and clean. She still loved to play in the mud, but now she made sure to change into clean clothes afterwards. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved olives. One day, she went to the store with her mommy and saw a big jar of olives. She begged her mommy to buy it for her, but her mommy said no. + +Lily was sad and cried, "I want olives! Olives are my favorite!" + +Her mommy said, "Don't be stupid, Lily. We can't buy everything we want." + +Lily was still sad, but she listened to her mommy. They left the store and went home. But when they got home, Lily saw that her daddy had brought home a surprise - a jar of olives! + +Lily was so happy and hugged her daddy. She said, "Thank you, daddy! I love olives so much!" And her daddy smiled and said, "I knew you would be happy. I had to return to the store to get them for you." +Once upon a time, there were two people who loved each other very much. They decided to get married and have a big party with all their friends and family. The party was enormous, with lots of food and music. + +After the party, the couple sat down to discuss their future together. They talked about where they wanted to live and what kind of things they wanted to do. They both agreed that they wanted to be happy and make each other happy too. + +Years went by and the couple grew old together. They still loved each other and talked about everything. They were very happy that they had decided to get married and spend their lives together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with colorful ink pens. One day, she was drawing a mysterious creature with big eyes and long tentacles. + +Lily's mom came in and asked, "What are you drawing, sweetie?" + +"I'm drawing a mysterious monster," Lily replied. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's very creative. But it's almost lunchtime. Let's go feed your tummy." + +Lily put down her ink pen and followed her mom to the kitchen. She ate her sandwich and drank her juice, feeling happy and full. After lunch, she went back to her drawing and finished her mysterious monster. She showed it to her mom, who was very proud of her little artist. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy's toy car got stuck on top of a rough rock. Timmy tried to get it off but he couldn't. + +Then, Timmy's dad came and saw the toy car. He took out a sharp knife and cut the rough rock into two pieces. Timmy was so happy that he hugged his dad. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to never leave his toy car on top of a rough rock again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk with her dog, Max. One day, Lily and Max went to the attic to find her soft teddy bear. + +"Max, do you see my teddy bear?" asked Lily. + +"No, Lily. I don't see it," replied Max. + +Lily looked around and finally found her teddy bear. She hugged it tightly and said, "Thank you, Max. You are my best friend." + +Max wagged his tail and licked Lily's face. They walked down the stairs together, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant who wanted to go to the shop. The ant crawled and crawled until it reached the shop. Inside the shop, the ant saw a big, tidy jar of honey. The ant wanted the honey so badly, but it didn't have any money to buy it. + +Suddenly, a big, mean spider appeared and said, "I can give you the honey, but you have to do something for me first." The ant was scared, but it really wanted the honey. "What do I have to do?" asked the ant. + +"You have to bring me all the food in your ant hill," said the spider. The ant was sad, but it didn't want to lose the chance to get the honey. So, it went back to its ant hill and brought all the food to the spider. + +But when the ant came back to the shop, the spider was gone, and so was the jar of honey. The ant was left with nothing and felt very sad. It learned that it's not good to trust mean spiders and to always be careful when making deals. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a lot of animals. He had cows, pigs, and chickens. One day, a rude little boy came to the farm and started teasing the animals. The farmer saw what the boy was doing and told him to stop. + +The boy did not listen and continued to be rude to the animals. The farmer warned him that if he did not stop, he would punish him. The boy just laughed and kept teasing the animals. + +Later that day, the boy went to the chicken coop and started throwing rocks at the chickens. Suddenly, a big rooster came out and chased the boy away. The boy was scared and ran back to the farmer. The farmer asked him what happened and the boy told him everything. + +The farmer then punished the boy by making him clean the animal pens for a week. The boy learned his lesson and never came back to the farm to be rude to the animals again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily found a big basket in the backyard. She was curious and wondered what was inside. She tried to guess but couldn't figure it out. + +Lily decided to take the basket inside to show her mom. Her mom looked serious when she saw the basket. She opened it up and inside was a bunch of colorful eggs! Lily was so happy and started to jump up and down. Her mom explained that the eggs were for Easter and they could decorate them together. + +Lily and her mom spent the whole day decorating the eggs and putting them back in the basket. They had so much fun together. Lily was so excited to show her dad when he came home from work. He was happy too and they all had a great time together. From that day on, Lily loved Easter and always looked forward to finding the basket of eggs. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved very much. One day, Timmy's friend came over and wanted to play with the car. Timmy said, "No, it's mine!" and didn't want to share. + +Timmy's friend got very upset and started to cry. Timmy felt terrible and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he had an idea. He gave his friend a big kiss and said, "I'm sorry, let's play together!" + +Timmy learned that it's important to share and be kind to others. From that day on, he always shared his toys and made sure to give his friends lots of kisses. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a big red balloon rise up into the sky. It went higher and higher until she couldn't see it anymore. + +Lily wondered where the balloon went. It was a mystery to her. She asked her mom, but even her mom didn't know. Lily felt dizzy thinking about it. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom took a walk in the park. They saw a group of birds rise up into the sky. Lily was amazed. She pointed and said, "Look, Mommy! The birds are rising up high!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, they are. It's called flying." + +Lily was happy to learn something new. She still wondered about the balloon, but now she knew that some things rise up high and it's not always a mystery. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a long hair and loved to play with her dolls. One day, Lily's mom gave her a calendar with pictures of animals on it. Lily was very happy and put it on her wall. + +The next day, Lily's friend came to play with her. They played dress up and danced around the room. Suddenly, Lily's mom came in and showed her friend a picture of Lily when she was a baby. Lily felt embarrassed because she was wearing a diaper in the picture. + +After her friend left, Lily looked at her calendar and saw a picture of a giraffe. She thought the giraffe was very funny and it made her forget about her embarrassment. From that day on, Lily loved her calendar and looked at it every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in her backyard. One day, she saw a big pipe sticking out of the ground. It looked scary, but she was curious. She asked her mommy what it was for, but her mommy didn't know. + +Lily decided to explore the pipe. She crawled inside and it was dark and quiet. She heard a noise and got scared. "Who's there?" she said. "It's just me, a friendly worm," said a little voice. Lily was relieved and they became friends. + +As the sun started to set, the worm said, "I have to go to sleep now. Goodnight, Lily." Lily said goodnight and crawled out of the pipe. She went to bed dreaming of her new friend and the adventures they would have together. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily had a lovely toy. It was a soft and cuddly teddy bear. One day, Lily wanted to send her teddy bear to her grandma who lived far away. She put the teddy bear in a box and wrote her grandma's name on it. + +Lily's mommy helped her take the box to the post office. The kind lady at the post office took the box and said she would send it to Lily's grandma. Lily was happy that her grandma would soon receive her lovely teddy bear. + +A few days later, Lily's grandma called her on the phone. She said she had received the box and opened it to find the lovely teddy bear inside. Lily was so happy to hear that her teddy bear had arrived safely to her grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw pictures with his crayons. One day, Timmy drew a picture of a house, but he made a mistake and wanted to fix it. He looked for his eraser, but he couldn't find it. + +Timmy's mommy saw him looking for his eraser and gave him a new one. Timmy was happy because he could fix his drawing and make it better. He showed his mommy the improved picture and she was very proud of him. + +Later that day, Timmy accidentally spilled juice on the carpet. He felt guilty and knew he needed to clean it up. His mommy helped him and they worked together to improve the mess. Timmy learned that it's important to take responsibility for his mistakes and try to make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go outside to run and jump. One day, Lily's mom gave her a calendar with lots of pictures on it. Lily thought it was pretty and wanted to hang it up in her room. + +Lily's best friend, Timmy, came over to play. Lily wanted to invite him to a tea party with her toys. She asked, "Timmy, would you like to come to my tea party?" Timmy said yes and Lily was happy. + +Lily and Timmy had a mighty fun time at the tea party. They drank pretend tea and ate pretend cake. After they finished playing, Lily showed Timmy her new calendar. They looked at all the pictures together and talked about what they saw. Lily was so happy to have her friend over and to share her new calendar with him. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They loved to drink juice together. One day, the juice spilled on the floor and made a big mess. The little girl said, "Uh-oh! We need to clean it up!" + +The dad said, "Don't worry, I'll repair the cup so it won't spill again." He took the cup and went to fix it. The little girl was sad because she wanted her juice right away. + +After a while, the dad came back with the cup. The little girl was so happy to see it. She took a sip of her juice and smiled. "It tastes so good!" she said. The dad was happy to see his daughter happy. + +But then, the little girl accidentally knocked over the cup again. The juice spilled all over the floor, and the cup broke into many pieces. The little girl was sad, and the dad couldn't repair it anymore. They both felt bad, but the dad said, "It's okay, we can always get a new cup." The little girl nodded, but she still felt sad because she loved that bright pink cup. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy went to the park with his mom. Timmy loved to play with his ball, but it was very hot outside. Timmy's mom gave him a bottle of water to use to drink when he got thirsty. Timmy drank all the water and then poured some on his head to cool off. His mom said, "Timmy, don't get your shirt wet!" Timmy laughed and said, "It's okay, Mom. The water is clear and it will dry soon." Timmy had fun playing at the park and was happy he had water to use to stay cool. +Once upon a time, there was a big engine. It had a rough sound when it moved. The engine was very strong and could pull heavy things. One day, the engine had to act fast because a tree fell on the train tracks. The train driver saw the tree and quickly stopped the engine. Then, he got out and moved the tree so the engine could go again. The engine was very happy that the driver acted fast and saved the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little piggy named Peppa. Peppa loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, Peppa and her friends decided to play in a big barn. The barn was very big and dull, with nothing but hay and old tools inside. + +Peppa and her friends took turns hiding behind the hay bales and giggling. Peppa found a great spot to hide behind a big pile of hay. She was so good at hiding that her friends couldn't find her! + +After a while, Peppa got bored of hiding and decided to come out. Her friends were surprised and happy to see her. They all laughed and played together in the dull barn until it was time to go home. Peppa went to bed that night, dreaming of more fun games to play with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she saw a great big letter in her mailbox. She was so excited to open it and see what was inside. + +Lily's mom helped her open the letter and inside was an invitation to a party. "Yay! I can't wait to enter the party!" Lily exclaimed. + +At the party, Lily met a new friend named Sarah. They played together and had so much fun. But when it was time to go home, Lily realized she had lost her favorite toy. + +Sarah said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find it." Together, they searched and searched until they found the toy. Lily was so happy and grateful to have a great friend like Sarah. + +The moral of the story is that true friends are always there to help you, even when you lose something important. +Once upon a time, there was a shy tomato. It was so shy that it didn't want to come out of the garden. One day, a little boy came to the garden and saw the tomato hiding. + +"Hello, tomato! Why are you hiding?" asked the little boy. + +"I'm shy," replied the tomato. "I don't want anyone to see me." + +"Don't be shy," said the little boy. "I will keep you safe and take care of you." + +So, the little boy picked the tomato and took it home. He kept it on the kitchen counter and took good care of it. The tomato felt happy and safe with the little boy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play in the park and look for pretty rocks. One day, she found a shiny gem on the ground. It was so pretty and sparkly that she wanted to keep it forever. + +Lily showed the gem to her mommy and said, "Look mommy, I found a good gem!" Her mommy smiled and said, "That's a beautiful gem, Lily. Where did you find it?" + +Lily said, "I found it in the park. Can you supply me with a special box to keep it in?" Her mommy nodded and gave Lily a small box to put her gem in. Lily was so happy to have her gem safe in its new home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet bunny named Fluffy. One day, Fluffy went outside to play and got stuck in a trap. Lily saw Fluffy and cried, "Oh no! Fluffy is stuck in the trap!" + +Lily's mom came outside and saw Fluffy. She said, "We need to clean the trap to get Fluffy out." They cleaned the trap and Fluffy was free! Lily was so happy and said, "Mom, you're the best! Fluffy is safe now." + +After that day, Lily always made sure to watch Fluffy when he went outside to play. She didn't want him to get stuck in an enormous trap again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet loved to fly high up in the sky and see all the pretty things below. One day, Tweet saw a shiny necklace on the ground and decided to swoop down and pick it up. But as Tweet flew down, the tide came in and the water got higher and higher. + +Tweet tried to fly away, but the necklace was too heavy and Tweet got stuck in the water. Luckily, a kind fish saw what happened and swam over to help. The fish pulled the necklace off of Tweet's foot and Tweet was able to fly away safely. + +Tweet learned an important lesson that day. It's important to be careful when flying and not get distracted by shiny things. And it's also important to help others when they're in trouble, just like the fish helped Tweet. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a beautiful flower with bright purple petals. It smelled so good, she wanted to taste it. + +Her mother saw her and said, "Lily, don't eat that flower. It's not for eating. It's for looking at and smelling." + +Lily didn't understand why she couldn't taste the flower. She asked her mother, "Why can't I taste it?" + +Her mother kneeled down to her level and explained, "Sometimes things are meant to be looked at and enjoyed, not tasted. Just like how we can't eat a pretty painting, we can't eat a pretty flower." + +Lily understood and promised to only smell and look at the flowers from then on. And she learned that sometimes things are meant to be appreciated in different ways. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big cupboard in her room where she kept all her toys. One day, she found a fake spider and decided to hang it from the cupboard handle to scare her brother. + +But when Lily's brother saw the fake spider, he got scared and ran out of the room. Lily felt bad and tried to take the spider down, but it was stuck. + +She pulled and pulled, but the spider wouldn't come off. Suddenly, the cupboard started to shake and everything inside fell out. The fake spider had caused the cupboard to break and all of Lily's toys were ruined. She was very sad and learned that playing tricks can have bad consequences. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went on a trip to the beach. Lily was so excited to play in the sand and swim in the ocean. + +While they were packing for the trip, Lily saw her mommy putting on some makeup. "Mommy, why do you wear makeup?" she asked. "I wear it to make myself pretty," her mommy replied. + +As they were walking on the beach, they found a dead crab. "Ew, what is that?" Lily asked. "It's a dead crab," her daddy explained. "It's not alive anymore." + +After a fun day at the beach, they went back to their hotel room. Lily was tired and ready for bed. "Goodnight, mommy and daddy," she said. "Goodnight, Lily," they replied. And with that, they all fell asleep, dreaming of their next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the grassy lawn with her toys. One day, her dog ran all over the lawn and made it very muddy. Lily's mom was sad because the lawn was ruined. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can we fix the lawn?" Her mom said, "Yes, we can restore it, but it will take time." Lily was patient and waited for the lawn to be fixed. + +After a few weeks, the lawn was green and pretty again. Lily's mom said, "It's important to take care of things we have, like our lawn. We should be patient and wait for things to get better if they are broken." Lily learned that it's important to take care of what we have and be patient when things go wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and search for treasure. One day, she found a shiny rock that she thought was a treasure. She was so happy! + +But then, a terrible thing happened. Lily accidentally tore her favorite dress while playing. She was so sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her mom saw that Lily was upset and gave her a big hug. She told Lily that it was okay and that she could help her fix her dress. Lily felt better knowing that her mom was there to help her. + +In the end, Lily realized that her mom was her true treasure and that even if things tear or break, she will always have her family to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family who went on a trip to the beach. They brought a big bag with them. When they arrived, the little girl asked her mom, "Can we unpack the bag now?" + +The mom said, "Sure, let's unpack the bag." They took out their towels, sunscreen, and snacks. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was an octopus! + +The little girl was scared, but her dad said, "Don't worry, I am loyal to my family. I will protect you." The dad went to talk to the octopus and found out that it was just lost and scared too. They helped the octopus find its way back to the ocean and everyone was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved balloons. He loved to watch them float up in the sky. One day, Timmy's mom bought him a big red balloon. + +Timmy was so happy! He played with his balloon all day long. But then, the balloon popped. Timmy was sad. His mom saw that he was sad and asked him why. + +"I'm sad because my balloon popped," Timmy said. "I really liked it." + +His mom hugged him and said, "Let's discuss what we can do to make you feel better." Together, they decided to go get a new balloon. And Timmy was happy again! +Once upon a time, there was a little pig named Pinky. Pinky loved to wander around the farm and play with his animal friends. One day, Pinky saw a big, red barn in the distance. He wanted to explore it, so he wandered over to it. + +As he got closer, he noticed the barn had a thick layer of hay inside. Pinky was so excited to jump and play in the hay, but he heard a voice say, "Stop! That's my barn!" + +It was the farmer, and he didn't look happy. Pinky tried to explain that he just wanted to play, but the farmer didn't listen. He shooed Pinky away and locked the barn. + +Pinky was sad and wandered back to his pen. He told his mother what happened, but she just said, "That's what happens when you don't listen to others." Pinky learned his lesson and never wandered too far again. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named John. He loved to stand outside and feel the wind on his face. One day, a little girl named Sarah saw John standing outside and asked him why he liked the wind so much. John told her that the wind was generous and gave him fresh air to breathe. + +Sarah didn't understand what "generous" meant, so John explained it to her. He told her that being generous meant being kind and giving to others. Sarah thought about this for a moment and said, "I want to be generous too!" + +From that day on, Sarah started to do little things for others, like sharing her toys and helping her mom with chores. John was proud of Sarah for being so generous and he continued to stand outside and feel the wind on his face, knowing that it was a generous gift from nature. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to her friend's house to play. Her friend's mom asked if she wanted to stay for dinner. Lily said "yes please!" + +At dinner time, they had steak. Lily loved steak, but she didn't have any at home. She asked her friend's mom if she could borrow the recipe, so she could make it at home. Her friend's mom said "sure, it's available anytime!" + +After dinner, Lily went home and told her mom all about her day. She said "Mom, I had steak for dinner! And I borrowed the recipe so we can make it at home too!" Her mom was happy to hear about Lily's fun day and they made the steak together. It was delicious! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the forest near her house. One day, while she was walking, she stumbled over a big rock and fell down. She cried for a while, but then she saw a beautiful pine tree. It was very tall and had green leaves. Lily felt better and decided to talk to the pine tree. + +"Hello, Mr. Pine tree. You are so graceful and pretty," said Lily. + +"Thank you, little girl. What brings you to the forest today?" replied the pine tree. + +"I was just playing and stumbled over a rock. But now I am happy because I found you," said Lily. + +The pine tree smiled and said, "I am glad to make you happy. You can always come back and talk to me whenever you want." From that day on, Lily always visited the pine tree in the forest and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and watch cartoons on the TV. One day, Lily's mom asked her to send a message to her dad using her toy phone. Lily was excited and happy to help her mom. She pressed the buttons on the toy phone and sent the message to her dad. + +After a few minutes, Lily's dad replied that he couldn't receive the message. He said that there was a problem with the network. Lily didn't understand what that meant, but she knew that her dad was far away and she couldn't see him. She felt sad and wanted to hug her dad. + +Lily's mom explained to her that the network was like a deep hole that the message couldn't go through. Lily didn't like the sound of that. She wanted her dad to come home and play with her. But her mom said that he couldn't come home because he was too far away. Lily felt even sadder and started to cry. She missed her dad so much. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who wore an apron. She was cooking yummy food in the kitchen. Her little girl came into the kitchen and said, "Mommy, I'm sleepy." + +The mommy said, "Why don't you go take a nap?" The little girl said, "Can you come with me?" The mommy smiled and said, "Of course!" + +They went to the little girl's room and the mommy tucked her in bed. The little girl said, "I love you mommy." The mommy said, "I love you too sweetie." Then the little girl fell asleep and had sweet dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the bathroom to wash her hands. She turned on the faucet, but it was very hard to turn. She struggled and struggled, but she couldn't get it to work. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom came in and saw her struggling. "What's wrong, sweetie?" she asked. "The faucet won't work," Lily said, pointing to the sink. "Let me help you," her mom said. + +Together, they turned the faucet and the water came out. But Lily's hand hurt from struggling so much. "It's okay," her mom said, giving her a hug. "Sometimes things are hard, but we can always ask for help." From then on, Lily knew that whenever she struggled, she could ask her mom for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to celebrate her birthday every year with her family and friends. One day, her mom asked her what kind of birthday party she wanted. + +Lily said, "I want a unique party with lots of balloons and cake!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a great idea! We can tie the balloons to the chairs and have a big cake with lots of frosting." + +Lily was so excited and couldn't wait for her birthday party. When the day finally came, all of her friends came over and they had a fun time playing games and eating cake. Lily felt so happy and loved. + +As the party came to an end, Lily's mom said, "This was a great party. Let's celebrate every year like this!" + +Lily smiled and hugged her mom, knowing that her birthday would always be a special day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear fancy clothes. One day, her mom took her to a store where they sold clothes. Lily saw a beautiful dress made of soft cloth. She really wanted it. She asked her mom if she could have it. Her mom said she could, but they had to order it first. Lily was very happy and excited. She couldn't wait to wear her new fancy dress! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and catch butterflies. One day, she took a nap under a big tree. When she woke up, she saw that her sandwich was spoiled because she forgot to put it away. + +Lily felt sad because she was hungry and her sandwich was no good to eat. But then, she remembered that her mom always had some yummy snacks in her bag. So, she went inside to ask her mom for a snack. Her mom gave her some grapes, which were sweet and juicy. Lily was happy and ate them all up. + +After that, Lily went back outside to catch more butterflies. She felt better because she had a nap and a snack. She caught so many butterflies that day and put them in a jar to watch them fly around. Lily had a fun day and went to bed happy that night. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together at the park every day. One day, Timmy found a toy car and wanted to play with it. But Tommy also wanted to play with it, and they started to quarrel. + +Their quarrel got louder and louder, and soon they were shouting at each other. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise coming from the lab nearby. They went to investigate and found a little puppy stuck in a cage. They felt helpless and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, they remembered their quarrel and realized how silly it was. They decided to work together to free the puppy. Timmy climbed on Tommy's shoulders and reached the cage. They opened the door and the puppy jumped out, licking their faces. + +From that day on, they never quarreled again and became the best of friends. They also visited the lab often to play with the puppy and help the scientists with their experiments. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack. Jack wanted to build a big house for his wife. He asked his friend, Tom, to help him build the house. Tom said, "Sure, I can help you build the house." + +Jack and Tom worked hard every day to build the house. They used wood, bricks, and nails to build the house. Jack's wife was very happy when she saw the big house. She said, "Thank you, Jack and Tom. You are very obedient friends." + +Jack and Tom smiled and said, "We are happy to help." Jack's wife was very happy to have a big house to live in. She said, "I love my new house. Thank you, Jack and Tom." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved basketball and wanted to play with the big kids, but he was too scared. One day, Timmy's mom encouraged him to be brave and try to play with the big kids. + +Timmy went to the park and saw the big kids playing basketball. He watched them for a while and then one of the big kids asked him if he wanted to play. Timmy was nervous, but he remembered what his mom said and decided to be brave. + +Timmy played basketball with the big kids and he had so much fun! He was so happy that he was brave and tried something new. When he got home, he told his mom all about it and she was so proud of him. From that day on, Timmy played basketball with the big kids every day and he was the happiest he had ever been. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to clean her room. Lily didn't want to clean her room because she wanted to play with her toys. But her mommy said, "Lily, you have to clean your room now." + +Lily went to her closet to put her toys away but she heard a strange noise coming from inside. She asked her mommy, "Mommy, what's that noise?" Her mommy said, "It's probably just the wind, Lily. Don't worry about it." + +But Lily was curious, so she opened the closet door and saw a big, scary monster inside! The monster was very cold and scary. "What do you want?" Lily asked the monster. The monster said, "I'm just looking for a place to hide. Can I stay in your closet?" + +Lily didn't want the monster to stay in her closet because she was scared, but she didn't want to be mean. So she said, "Okay, you can stay in my closet, but you have to be quiet." From that day on, Lily and the monster became friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a spider named Sammy. Sammy lived in a big house with a family. The family liked Sammy because he would eat bugs that came into the house. + +One day, the family decided to clean the house. They used a broom to sweep the floors and dust the shelves. They saw a lot of cobwebs in the corners of the rooms. The family said, "We need to store all of our things in boxes so we can clean the house better." + +Sammy heard the family talking and got scared. He didn't want to lose his home. He said, "Please don't store my home! I promise to keep it clean!" But the family didn't listen and put all their things in boxes, including Sammy's home. Sammy was very sad and had to find a new home. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to others and be kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly high in the sky and feel the wind on her feathers. One day, while flying, she saw a big group of animals having a meeting in the forest. Tweetie was curious and decided to fly down and join them. + +When she landed, she saw that they were all talking about how to help their friend who was sick. Tweetie had an idea and said, "I can fly to the city and get some medicine for your friend!" The animals were very happy and thanked Tweetie for her generous offer. + +Tweetie flew to the city and got the medicine. When she came back to the forest, she gave the medicine to the sick animal. The animal felt better and all the animals were very happy. They thanked Tweetie again for being so generous and helpful. From that day on, Tweetie was known as the kindest bird in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma's house, where she always had fun playing with her dolls. One day, Lily saw a cobweb in the corner of the room. She asked her grandma, "What's that?" Her grandma replied, "That's a cobweb, dear. It's made by spiders." Lily thought it looked funny and giggled. + +Later that day, Lily's cousin Timmy came to visit. They played together and had a great time. When it was time for Timmy to go home, Lily said, "I don't want you to leave. Can't you stay longer?" Timmy replied, "I wish I could, but I have to go. Maybe we can play again soon." Lily felt sad, but she knew she would see Timmy again soon. + +As Lily was getting ready for bed that night, she saw the cobweb again. She remembered her grandma's words and thought about how spiders make their homes. Lily smiled and went to sleep, dreaming of the next time she would visit her grandma's house and play with Timmy. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Lily. She loved to dress up in pretty dresses and play with her shiny pennies. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. While she was playing, a big dog came and scared her friends away. + +Lily was very scared, but she remembered that she had a penny in her pocket. She thought if she threw the penny, the dog would go away. So, she threw the penny as hard as she could. But the penny hit the dog on the nose and made him very angry. + +The dog chased after Lily and she ran as fast as she could. But the dog was faster and he caught her. Lily's parents were very sad when they heard what happened. They missed their clever little girl who loved to dress up in pretty dresses and play with her shiny pennies. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and go on adventures. One day, he decided to go to the park to play. + +When he got to the park, he saw some other kids playing with a ball. Timmy wanted to play too, but he was shy. He thought to himself, "Maybe I can join their club." + +Timmy walked up to the other kids and said, "Can I play too?" The other kids said, "Sure! You can join our club." Timmy felt safe and happy. + +They all played together and had so much fun. Timmy thought to himself, "I'm glad I joined their club. I made new friends and had a great time." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go outside to see the trees and flowers. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. They saw a bird with pretty feathers and Lily wanted to touch it, but her mom said no because it was important to let the bird keep its sight. + +Later on, Lily saw a boy steal a toy from another child. She knew it was wrong to steal and told her mom. Her mom thanked her for being honest and told her that stealing is ugly and hurts other people. Lily felt good for doing the right thing and promised to always be honest. +Once upon a time, there was a small ant who lived in a big forest with lots of other ants. The ant loved to explore and play with his friends every day. One day, a big storm came and destroyed their home. The ant and his friends were very sad and miserable because they had nowhere to live. + +The ant thought of a plan to solve their problem. He told his friends that they could build a new home by working together and creating a network of tunnels underground. All the ants agreed and they started working together to build their new home. + +After many days of hard work, the ants had built a new home that was even better than their old one. They were very happy and proud of what they had accomplished. The moral of the story is that when we work together, we can overcome any problem and achieve great things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw her mom making a cake in the kitchen. + +Lily: "Mommy, can I help you make the cake?" + +Mom: "Sure, sweetie. You can help me put the ingredients in the bin." + +Lily was so excited to help her mom. She put the flour, sugar, and eggs in the bin. Then, she helped her mom mix the ingredients together. + +Suddenly, Lily started to feel dizzy. + +Lily: "Mommy, I feel dizzy." + +Mom: "It's okay, Lily. You just need to sit down and rest for a bit." + +Lily sat down and watched her mom finish making the cake. When it was done, they both had a slice and it was delicious! From that day on, Lily loved to help her mom make cakes, but she always made sure to take breaks and not get too dizzy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved ice cream cones. He would always ask his mom for a cone after dinner. One day, Timmy went to the ice cream store with his mom. He saw a big cone and asked his mom to buy it for him. His mom said no because it was too big and not regular size. + +Timmy started to cry and scream. He didn't understand why he couldn't have the big cone. His mom explained to him that sometimes things are not always what they seem. Just because something looks big and fun, doesn't mean it's good for us. Timmy heard what his mom said and stopped crying. He realized that it was better to have a regular sized cone that was just right for him. From that day on, Timmy learned to appreciate the things he had and not always want more. +Once upon a time, a jolly boy named Timmy wanted to send his toy car to his friend. He asked his mommy, "Can we send my automobile to Johnny's house?" + +Mommy said, "Sure, we can put it in a box and send it in the mail. But we need to make sure it's safe." + +Timmy smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy! Johnny will be so happy to get my car." + +After they packed the automobile, mommy took it to the post office and sent it to Johnny. When Johnny got the car, he called Timmy and said, "Thank you for sending me your cool car. I love it!" + +Timmy was happy to hear that his friend liked the car. He said, "You're welcome, Johnny. I'm glad you like it!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. They played on the swings and slid down the slide. After a while, they sat on a bench and watched the sunset. + +Lily said, "Mommy, the sunset is so pretty. It makes me feel calm." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's beautiful. We should always be thankful for the little things in life, like this sunset." + +Lily nodded and said, "I'm thankful for you and daddy and the sunset." + +Her parents hugged her and said they were thankful for her too. They all watched the sunset together and felt happy. + +The moral of the story is that we should be thankful for the simple things in life, like spending time with loved ones and watching a beautiful sunset. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big field near her house. One day, she was running and she slipped on a banana peel. + +"Ouch!" cried Lily as she fell down. + +Her friend, a mighty dog named Max, came running over to see if she was okay. + +"Lily, are you okay?" asked Max. + +"Yes, I'm okay," said Lily as she got up and brushed herself off. "Thanks for checking on me, Max." + +From that day on, Lily was more careful when she ran in the field and Max always stayed close by to make sure she was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a shelf in his room where he kept his toys. One day, Timmy wanted to raise the shelf higher so he could put more toys on it. He asked his dad for help, but his dad was nervous because he didn't want the shelf to fall. + +Timmy's dad carefully raised the shelf higher and Timmy was so happy because he could put more toys on it now. Timmy played with his toys all day and when it was time for bed, he put them back on the shelf. He was so proud of his shelf and happy that his dad helped him raise it. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie lived in a tree on top of a hill. One day, the birdie wanted to go see what was in the valley. So, the birdie flew down to the valley. + +In the valley, the birdie saw a big, mean cat. The cat wanted to get the birdie, but the birdie was too quick. The birdie flew away and the cat couldn't catch it. + +Later that day, the birdie flew back up to its tree on top of the hill. The birdie was happy to be back home, safe and sound. It felt fine and knew it was lucky to have gotten away from the cat in the valley. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear her green blouse. One day, Lily's mom set out her green blouse for her to wear to school. Lily was so happy to wear her favorite blouse. + +At school, Lily played with her friends and they had so much fun. But during lunchtime, Lily accidentally spilled some juice on her green blouse. She was sad because she thought her mom would be upset. + +When Lily got home, she showed her mom the stain on her blouse. But her mom just smiled and said, "It's okay, we can wash it." Lily was so relieved and happy that her mom wasn't mad. They washed the blouse and it was as good as new. From then on, Lily made sure to be extra careful when wearing her favorite green blouse. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside. One day, it started to rain really hard and the water began to rise. The flood was coming! + +Lily's mom told her they needed to leave their house because it wasn't reliable anymore. They had to jog to their neighbor's house to stay safe. Lily was scared, but she held her mom's hand tightly and jogged as fast as she could. + +When they arrived at their neighbor's house, they were safe and dry. Lily was happy to be with her mom and their reliable neighbors. They played games and sang songs until the rain stopped and the flood went away. From then on, Lily always made sure to listen to her mom and be prepared for anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived near a big river with her family. They liked to go there and play in the water. + +One day, Lily's dad gave her a toy boat to play with in the river. She put it in the water and watched it float away. She observed how the boat moved with the current of the river. + +Lily's dad told her to be careful and not go too far away from him. He said the river can be dangerous if you're not careful. He was a reliable dad and always took good care of her. + +Lily had fun playing with her toy boat and observing the river. She knew she could always count on her dad to keep her safe. +Once upon a time, there was a rich kangaroo who lived in a big house in the forest. He had lots of toys and food, but he was very lonely. One day, he decided to take a walk to find some friends. + +As he hopped through the forest, he saw a group of animals playing together. He wanted to join them, but they didn't want to play with him because he was too rich. The kangaroo felt sad and went back to his big house. + +Later that day, the animals heard a loud noise coming from the kangaroo's house. They went to investigate and saw that a big storm had knocked down all of his toys and food. The animals decided to help the kangaroo clean up his house and became his friends. From then on, they all played together and had fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red was very happy because he had a dependable engine that never broke down. One day, Red was driving down the road when he heard a loud horn. He started to panic because he didn't know where the noise was coming from. + +Red looked all around and saw a big truck with a horn on top. The truck was honking because he needed to pass Red. Red moved over to the side of the road and let the truck pass. + +After the truck was gone, Red continued on his way. He realized that even though he panicked, he was able to handle the situation because he had a dependable engine. From that day on, Red felt more confident and happy knowing that he could handle any situation that came his way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily saw a grape on the ground. She picked it up and ate it. It was juicy and sweet. + +Later that day, Lily and her friends were playing hide and seek. Lily hid behind a big tree. Suddenly, she saw a fierce dog running towards her. She was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, she remembered the grape. She threw it towards the dog and it ran after it. Lily quickly ran away and found a safe place to hide. + +From that day on, Lily always kept a grape with her when she played in the park. She knew that if she ever saw a fierce dog again, she could use it to distract them and keep herself safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant who wanted to talk to his friends. He saw them playing in the park and wanted to join them, but he was too small to be seen by anyone. The ant tried to climb up a flower, but he fell and hurt himself. + +One day, a little girl came to the park with her mom. She saw the ant and picked him up gently. She asked him if he wanted to talk to his friends, and the ant nodded his head. The girl put the ant in a jar and took him to the playground. + +When they arrived, the ant's friends were surprised to see him. They were happy to see him, but they noticed that he didn't fit in the jar. The ant was sad, but the little girl had an idea. She took the lid off the jar and let the ant crawl out. The ant was free to talk to his friends and play with them. From that day on, the ant and his friends had many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write in her notebook. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. She brought her notebook with her, but she accidentally dropped it in a puddle of mud. Lily was sad because her notebook was dirty and wet. + +Lily's mom saw her sad face and asked her what was wrong. Lily showed her the dirty notebook. Her mom told her not to worry and took the notebook to wash it. After washing it, the notebook looked as good as new! + +Lily learned that even when things make us sad, we can always find a way to make them better. She was happy to have her notebook back and continued to draw and write in it every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to go on tours with her family. One day, they went on a tour to a big castle. Lily was so excited to see the castle! But when they got there, Lily's little brother Jack started to cry. Jack said he hated the castle and didn't want to go in. + +Lily's mom said to Jack, "Don't be jealous of the castle, Jack. It's just a big building. You can have fun too!" Jack stopped crying and decided to go inside with the rest of the family. + +As they walked through the castle, Lily pointed out all the cool things she saw. Jack started to have fun too! He even found a secret room that no one else saw. When they left the castle, Jack said to Lily, "Thank you for showing me the castle. I had fun!" Lily smiled and said, "I'm glad you liked it, Jack." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet dog named Max. One day, Lily and Max went to the park to play. They saw a boy teasing a human. The human looked very sad. + +Lily asked the boy, "Why are you teasing that human? That's not nice." + +The boy replied, "Because he's stupid." + +Lily felt very angry. She told the boy to stop teasing the human and be kind to him. The boy listened to Lily and stopped teasing the human. The human felt happy and thanked Lily and Max for being such good friends. From that day on, Lily and Max always stood up for those who were being teased and made sure everyone was treated with kindness and respect. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside with his toy cars. One day, Timmy's dad took him to the park to play. Timmy was excited to play, but he noticed that one of his toy cars had a flat tire. + +Timmy's dad told him that they could fix the tire when they got home. Timmy wondered if they could fix it right there in the park. But his dad said they didn't have the tools they needed. + +Later that day, Timmy and his dad were driving home when they heard a loud noise. Timmy's dad pulled over and saw that the tire on their car had blown out. They didn't have a spare tire, so they had to wait for someone to come help them. + +Timmy was sad because he couldn't play with his toy cars anymore. He wondered if they would ever get home. Finally, a kind stranger stopped to help them. But it was too late, they had missed dinner and Timmy was very hungry. The bad ending was that they had to go to bed without eating. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers to put in her vase. One day, Lily's friend dared her to climb a tall tree. Lily was scared, but she wanted to be brave, so she climbed up the tree. When she got to the top, she felt very proud of herself. + +As she climbed back down, Lily accidentally knocked over her vase and it broke into many pieces. She was sad because it was her favorite vase. But then she had an idea! She used the broken pieces to create a beautiful mosaic on the ground. Her friend thought it was very clever and they both had fun jumping on the colorful pieces. From then on, Lily was known as the clever girl who turned a broken vase into something beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, her mommy asked her to help with baking cookies. Lily put on her apron and helped her mommy mix the dough. + +Suddenly, the sun began to shine through the window and it was so harsh that it made Lily squint her eyes. She said to her mommy, "The sun is too bright, can we close the curtains?" + +Her mommy replied, "Of course, sweetie. Thank you for helping me with the cookies. You are the best helper ever!" And Lily smiled with pride as she closed the curtains and continued to bake with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a teddy bear that she owned. One day, Lily went to the park and saw a boy who was very mean. He took away her teddy bear and said he had the power to do it. Lily felt sad and didn't understand why the boy was so mean. + +Lily's mom noticed that she was upset and asked her what happened. Lily told her about the boy and her teddy bear. Her mom explained that the boy was ignorant and didn't know how to be kind. She also told Lily that she had the power to be kind and to share her toys with others. + +Lily realized that she didn't need to be sad because she still owned her teddy bear and she had the power to make others happy by sharing. From that day on, Lily made sure to always be kind to others and share her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a shiny diamond on the ground. She reached down to pick it up and it sparkled in the sun. + +Lily was very happy to have found the diamond. She showed it to her mommy and daddy. They were surprised and thought it was very pretty. + +Later that day, Lily and her family went to a modern museum. There were many colorful paintings and sculptures. Lily liked the bright colors and interesting shapes. She even saw a big statue that she could reach up and touch. + +Lily had a fun day and was happy to have found the diamond. She went to bed that night with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat candy. One day, Lily went to the park to play, but she forgot her favorite toy at home. She felt sad and started to cry. + +A kind lady saw Lily crying and asked her what was wrong. Lily told the lady that she forgot her toy at home. The lady smiled and said, "Don't worry, I can provide you with a toy to play with." + +Lily was happy again and played with the new toy. She realized that sharing and kindness could make someone happy. From that day on, Lily made sure to share her toys with her friends and make them smile. She learned that kindness is a rare and special thing that can make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a little egg on the ground. It had a crack in it! She was very serious about taking care of the egg. + +Lily knew that she needed to clean the egg. She got a cloth and some water and gently wiped the egg clean. Then, she made a cozy nest for the egg to rest in. Every day, she checked on the egg and made sure it was safe. + +Finally, one day, the egg cracked open and a little bird emerged! Lily was so happy that she had taken care of the egg and helped the bird be born. From that day on, the little bird followed Lily everywhere she went. They became the best of friends and had many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy had a jacket. It was blue and warm. One day, Timmy went outside to play in the park. He was having fun until he fell down and got a big hole in his jacket. Timmy was sad because he loved his jacket very much. + +When Timmy got home, his mom saw the hole in his jacket. She was not angry, but she asked Timmy to show her how it happened. Timmy examined his jacket and showed his mom the hole. He was ashamed because he knew he shouldn't have been running so fast. + +Timmy's mom hugged him and told him it was okay. She said they would fix the jacket together. Timmy felt happy again because he knew his mom loved him and his jacket. +Once upon a time, there were three friends who loved to play outside. They always played the same games, but one day they wanted to try something different. They decided to play with a rope. They took turns jumping over the rope and having fun. + +As the sun started to set, they realized it was time to go home. But one friend whispered, "Let's play one more game!" They all agreed and kept playing. Suddenly, the rope got tangled around one friend's neck and he couldn't breathe. The other friends tried to help, but it was too late. + +The friends were very sad and realized that playing with something different can be dangerous. They promised to always be careful and look out for each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved lollipops! One day, he saw a big, colorful lollipop in the store. He wanted it so much! But he didn't have enough money to buy it. + +Suddenly, a kind lady came up to him and said, "Hi there, little boy! Are you nervous about something?" Timmy replied, "Yes, I want that lollipop, but I don't have enough money." The lady smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll buy it for you." + +Timmy was so happy! He thanked the lady and sat down on a nearby seat to enjoy his lollipop. As he licked the sweet candy, he thought to himself, "I'm so lucky to have met such a kind lady today." +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She went on a trip with her family. They had a lot of luggage with them, like bags and suitcases. Lily's bag was pink and had her name on it. + +On the trip, they went to a park. Lily saw a big slide that looked fun but scary. Her dad promised to go down the slide with her. Lily was happy and excited. + +Later, they went to a museum. Lily thought it was a bit dull because there were no toys to play with. But then she saw a big dinosaur skeleton and thought it was cool. + +At the end of the trip, Lily was tired but happy. She promised to tell all her friends about the fun things she did on her trip. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. One sunny day, she went to the park and saw a big slide. She ran towards it and slid down it with a big smile on her face. + +Suddenly, she saw her friend, Timmy, walking towards her. "Hi Lily! Do you want some candy?" Timmy asked. Lily's eyes widened with excitement. "Yes please!" she replied. + +Timmy reached into his pocket and pulled out a bag of candy. Lily picked out her favorite flavor and ate it happily. "Thank you, Timmy!" she said with a grin. + +As the sun began to set, Lily realized it was getting distant. She said goodbye to Timmy and ran home to her mommy. "Mommy, I had so much fun at the park today! Timmy gave me candy and we went down the big slide!" she exclaimed. + +Her mommy smiled and hugged her tightly. "I'm glad you had a good time, Lily. Now it's time for dinner," she said. Lily's tummy rumbled with hunger and she followed her mommy to the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a pink car named Rosie. Rosie loved to drive really fast and feel the wind in her hair. One day, Rosie was driving on a road when she saw a big wreck. The wreck was a mess and Rosie felt sad for the people who got hurt. + +But then, the sun came out and started to shine on the wreck. Rosie saw how the light made everything look better. She decided to help and started to push the wreck out of the road. Soon, other cars stopped to help too. Together, they were able to move the wreck out of the way. + +Afterwards, Rosie felt happy that she could help. She realized that even when things look bad, there is always a way to make them better. And when the sun shines, it can make everything look beautiful again. +Once upon a time, there was a pink cat named Kitty. One day, Kitty was playing outside when she saw a flea on her fur. "Oh no, what should I do?" asked Kitty. "I don't like fleas on me." + +Just then, a dog named Max walked by. "Hi Kitty, what's wrong?" asked Max. "I have a flea on me and I don't like it," said Kitty. "Don't worry, I can help you," said Max. + +Max did a little jump and caught the flea in his mouth. "Thank you, Max!" said Kitty. "You're welcome," said Max. From that day on, Kitty and Max became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and have fun. One day, Lily and her friend Timmy went to the park to play. They ran around and laughed, and everything was perfect. + +Suddenly, a mist rolled in and it became hard to see. Lily and Timmy got scared, and they couldn't find their way back home. They called out for help, but no one answered. + +After a while, they got very cold and tired. Lily said to Timmy, "I wish we could go back home and have some hot chocolate." But they were lost in the mist, and they never found their way back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to eat something yummy. She went to a restaurant with her mom and dad. When they sat down, the waiter gave them a menu. Lily looked at the pictures and saw a picture of a burger. She said, "Mommy, I want that one." + +Mommy said, "That's a kind choice, Lily. Daddy, what do you want to have?" + +Daddy said, "I want to have the chicken sandwich." The waiter came back and took their order. Soon, their food came and they all ate happily. Lily loved her burger and said, "This is the best meal ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a little nose that she liked to wiggle. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. There, she saw some little ducks swimming in the pond. Lily wanted to feed them, so her mommy gave her some bread. Lily tore the bread into little pieces and threw them to the ducks. The ducks were very happy and ate all the little pieces of bread. After that, Lily and her mommy went home and had some yummy dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They went to the playground and Lily saw a big slide. She climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. It was so much fun! + +After playing on the slide, Lily and her parents went to get some ice cream. Lily picked strawberry ice cream because she liked the sour taste. Her mommy asked her what number scoop she wanted and Lily said "two!" because she was very hungry. They sat on a bench and enjoyed their ice cream together. It was a happy day at the park for Lily and her family. +Once upon a time, there was a humble little mouse named Mickey. Mickey lived in a small hole in the wall of a big house. One day, Mickey woke up and saw that it was a bright and sunny day outside. He wanted to go out and play in the grass. + +But, Mickey was scared of the big cat that lived in the house. He didn't want the cat to see him and chase him. So, he came up with a plan. He found a bottle of water and sprayed it all over himself. Now, he looked like a wet little mouse and the cat wouldn't be able to smell him. + +Mickey went out and played in the grass all day long. He was very happy and had a lot of fun. When it started to get dark, he went back to his hole in the wall and went to sleep. From that day on, Mickey wasn't scared of the cat anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build things with his blocks. He would build tall towers and strong forts. One day, Timmy decided to build a brilliant castle. + +He worked hard all day, stacking and balancing his blocks. When he was finished, he stood back to admire his creation. It was the most beautiful castle he had ever built. + +But trouble was brewing. Timmy’s little sister, Sally, wanted to play too. She didn’t understand that the castle was delicate and could fall apart easily. Timmy tried to explain, but Sally didn’t listen. She ran towards the castle and accidentally knocked it down. Timmy was sad, but he knew he could always build another brilliant castle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with rocks and collect them in her pockets. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and found a shiny black rock that looked like coal. She was so happy and put it in her pocket too. + +Later that day, Lily was playing with her rocks and got confused about which one was her favorite. She picked up the shiny black rock and held it close. Suddenly, she realized that it wasn't a rock at all, but a piece of coal! She was so surprised and excited to have found something so special. + +From then on, Lily loved to show her friends the shiny black coal and tell them all about how she found it. She knew it wasn't a rock, but it was still her favorite thing to collect. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the warm sun. He had a calendar in his room with pictures of animals on it. Timmy's mommy would manage the calendar and help him know what day it was. + +One day, Timmy's mommy said they were going on a trip to the beach. Timmy was so excited! He packed his bucket and shovel and put them on the calendar so he wouldn't forget. When they got to the beach, Timmy felt the warm sand between his toes and ran to the water to play. He managed to build a big sandcastle with his bucket and shovel. + +As the sun started to set, Timmy and his mommy sat on the beach and watched the waves. Timmy was so happy he could hardly manage to contain his excitement. He looked at the calendar and saw that tomorrow was another day to play in the warm sun. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little puppy named Spot. Spot loved to run and play outside with his friends. One day, Spot's mommy noticed he wasn't feeling well. She took his temperature with a thermometer and found out he had a fever. + +To help Spot feel better, his mommy gave him some medicine and told him to rest. Spot felt very hot and his head hurt. He wished he could go outside and play with his friends, but he knew he needed to rest. + +As Spot lay in his bed, he noticed a candle burning on the dresser. He watched the flame dance and flicker. He thought about how hot it must be, just like he was feeling. But he knew he couldn't touch it because it would hurt him. Spot closed his eyes and fell asleep, dreaming of running and playing with his friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch videos on his tablet. One night, Timmy’s mommy told him it was time for bed. Timmy was sad because he wanted to watch more videos, but he knew he needed to sleep. + +As Timmy lay in bed, he felt calm and cozy under his blankets. He closed his eyes and soon fell asleep. In his dreams, he was watching a video about a funny puppy. When he woke up the next morning, he felt happy and rested, ready for a new day of playing and watching videos. + +From that night on, Timmy knew that sleeping was important so he could have more energy to do the things he loved, like watching videos and playing with his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to dance. She would twirl and jump around her room every day. One day, her mom gave her a piece of gum to chew while she danced. Lily thought it was very tasty. + +As she danced, Lily saw a dancer outside her window. She was so excited and wanted to show the dancer how useful the gum was. She ran outside and offered the dancer a piece of gum. The dancer was happy and thanked her. + +But then, the dancer started choking on the gum. Lily didn't know what to do and ran to get her mom. Sadly, the dancer didn't make it. Lily learned that sometimes things that seem useful can be dangerous. She never forgot about the dancer and made sure to always be careful with gum. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pastries, especially the ones with sprinkles on top. One day, she went to the bakery with her mommy and saw a big display of all kinds of pastries. They were so colorful and yummy-looking! But one pastry caught her eye. It was a gray one with no sprinkles. + +Lily asked the baker why the pastry was gray and not as pretty as the others. The baker explained that it was a special kind of pastry called a "mooncake" and it was supposed to be gray. Lily decided to try it and was surprised to find out that it was actually really delicious. + +From that day on, Lily didn't judge pastries by their color or appearance. She learned that sometimes things that look different can still be wonderful. And whenever she saw a display of pastries, she always made sure to try something new and different. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear a pretty pink dress every day. One day, her mom took her to a store to buy a new dress. They saw a very ugly dress with a big buckle on it. Lily didn't like it, but her mom said they should buy it anyway. + +The next day, Lily wore the ugly dress to school. All of her friends laughed at her and she felt sad. When she got home, she told her mom she didn't like the dress. Her mom said they could sell it back to the store. + +The next day, Lily and her mom went back to the store. The store owner saw the ugly dress and said he would buy it back for a lot of money. Lily was happy and used the money to buy a pretty new dress. She wore it to school and all of her friends loved it. From then on, Lily always picked out her own clothes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and make noise with her toys. One day, her mom asked her to come inside because it was starting to rain. Lily didn't want to stop playing, but she knew she had to listen to her mom. + +As she was playing inside, she noticed that her favorite toy was getting wet. She was sad because she didn't want her toy to get ruined. Her mom saw how sad she was and said, "Don't worry, we can change your toy to a dry one." + +Lily was happy again and hugged her mom. She learned that sometimes things change, but it's important to listen to your parents and not make too much noise inside the house. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars and trucks all day long. One day, Tim's mom gave him a new toy truck made of steel. It was different from all his other toys because it was very strong and shiny. + +At first, Tim didn't want to accept the new toy because he was used to playing with his old ones. But then, he realized that the steel truck was really cool and he loved how it looked. He started playing with it and had lots of fun. + +Tim's friends came over to play and they saw the different steel truck. They also thought it was really cool and they all wanted to play with it too. Tim was happy to share his new toy with his friends and they all had a great time playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play outside. One day, Timmy's mommy signed him up for a race at the park. Timmy was so excited to run and maybe even win a medal. + +On the day of the race, Timmy put on his sneakers and lined up with the other kids. The race started and Timmy ran as fast as he could. But then, he stumbled on a rock and fell down. He got back up and kept running, but he was behind the other kids now. + +Timmy didn't give up though. He kept running and running until he crossed the finish line. And guess what? Timmy won a medal! He was so happy and proud. Even though he stumbled, he didn't give up and he still won. Timmy learned that sometimes things might be hard, but if you keep going, you can still succeed. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he saw a big dump truck made of shiny metal. Timmy thought it was very cool. + +He ran up to his mom and said, "Mommy, look at the big truck! I enjoy playing with my little cars, but that truck is so much bigger and better!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, that's a kind of metal called steel. It's very strong and durable." + +Timmy nodded and continued to play with his cars, but he couldn't stop thinking about the big metal truck. Maybe one day he would have one of his own! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to dance. She practiced every day and dreamed of performing on a big stage. One day, she got the chance to audition for a dance competition. + +Lily was very nervous, but she danced her heart out. When she finished, the judges applauded her. Lily felt proud of herself and smiled from ear to ear. + +After the audition, Lily went to the park to play. She met a boy named Max who was playing with his toy boat. Lily asked him if he wanted to play together. Max said yes and showed her his toy anchor. They played together and had so much fun. + +As the sun began to set, Lily's mom came to pick her up. Lily told Max about her audition and how the judges applauded her. Max was happy for her and said, "You are a great dancer, Lily!" Lily felt even more proud of herself and thanked Max for being her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to cook outside on his grill. He would use his grill every day to cook yummy food for his family. One day, it started to rain and Timmy was miserable because he couldn't use his grill. But then, his mom had an idea. They could make grilled cheese sandwiches inside on the stove! Timmy was so happy because he could still use his grill to make yummy food, even when it was raining outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat snacks, especially cookies. One day, her mom gave her a cookie and told her to be careful not to drop any crumbs. Lily took a bite and started to shake her head because the cookie was so yummy. + +Suddenly, a bird flew by and startled Lily. She accidentally dropped her cookie and it broke into pieces. Lily was sad, but her mom told her not to worry. They picked up the pieces and put them in a bowl to make a new snack. This time, Lily was extra careful and didn't shake her head too much while eating her cookie. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color in her notebook. One day, Lily was walking in the park when she saw a boy crying. She asked him what was wrong, and he said he lost his notebook. Lily offered to help him find it. + +They looked all over the park, but they couldn't find the notebook. Lily felt uncomfortable because she couldn't help the boy. She wanted to make him feel better, so she drew a picture of a happy sun in her own notebook and gave it to him. The boy smiled and thanked her. + +But when Lily got home, she realized that she left her own notebook in the park. She felt sad and cried. The bad ending was that Lily never found her notebook again, and she couldn't draw or color anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One Sunday, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. She saw a beautiful butterfly with delicate wings and tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +Lily got tired and sat on a bench. Her mommy asked, "Are you sleepy?" Lily replied, "Yes, I yawned." Her daddy said, "Let's go home, Lily can take a nap." + +When they got home, Lily took a nap and dreamt about the butterfly. When she woke up, she saw the sun setting and said, "I had a good nap, it's not Sunday anymore." Her mommy laughed and said, "No, it's Monday now." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and make them clothes using a thread and needle. One day, Lily's mom brought her a new dress that was very comfortable to wear. Lily loved it so much that she didn't want to take it off. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted to go to the park. Lily was so excited that she ran to put on her new dress. But when she tried to put it on, the thread holding the buttons together broke. Lily was sad, and her mom said, "Don't worry, we can fix it." + +They went to the store to buy some new thread, and Lily picked out a pretty pink one. When they got home, her mom showed her how to sew the button back on. Lily was so proud of herself when she finished. Her mom said, "You did a great job, Lily. Let's go to the park now." They paused for a moment to admire Lily's new dress, all fixed and comfortable again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily wanted to go for a walk with her mom. She liked to walk to the park and see the ducks in the pond. It was a nice day outside, with the sun shining and a light breeze blowing. + +Lily and her mom walked to the park and saw the ducks swimming in the pond. Lily wanted to feed the ducks some bread, so her mom gave her some. Lily threw the bread into the pond and the ducks came over to eat it. + +But then, something bad happened. Lily accidentally fell into the pond while trying to get a closer look at the ducks. Her mom quickly pulled her out, but Lily was very cold and wet. They had to go home early and Lily was sad that she couldn't stay and play at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his new toy cars. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to clean his room. Timmy was sad because he wanted to play with his cars. But he knew he had to complete his task, so he started to pick up his toys. + +As he was cleaning, Timmy found a shiny new toy car he had never seen before. He was so happy he passed it to his mommy to show her. She was proud of him for cleaning his room and finding a new toy. + +Timmy felt so good about completing his task and finding a new toy that he played with his cars all day long. He knew that if he kept his room clean, he might find more new toys in the future. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside, but today the weather was not good. It was raining and the sky was gray. Lily's mom said, "We can't go outside today, it's too wet." Lily got frustrated because she wanted to play. + +Suddenly, Lily's brother came in and said, "Let's play a game inside!" They started playing with their toys, but then Lily accidentally broke her favorite doll. She started crying and said, "My doll is broken!" + +Her brother said, "Don't worry, we can fix it." They got some glue and put the doll back together. Lily was happy again and said, "Thank you for fixing my doll!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, Lily went for a walk in the park with her mommy. Suddenly, they got lost in the fog. It was very hard to see anything. + +Lily's mommy was scared, but Lily was not. She said, "Don't worry mommy, I can sort this out." She took her mommy's hand and led her out of the fog. They found their way back home. + +The moral of the story is that even when things get noisy and confusing like the fog, we can still find our way if we stay calm and help each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat broccoli, but she didn't like it when it was wet. One day, her mom made her some broccoli for lunch, but it was still wet. + +Lily: "Mommy, my broccoli is wet. Can you dry it for me?" + +Mom: "Sure, Lily. I'll put it in a towel to dry." + +Lily watched as her mom dried the broccoli. She was happy when it was dry because now she could eat it. + +Lily: "Yummy! This broccoli is delicious now that it's dry." + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise outside and became frightened. + +Lily: "Mommy, what was that noise? I'm scared." + +Mom: "It's just thunder, Lily. Don't be frightened. We're safe inside." +Once upon a time, there was a big temple in a faraway land. The temple was very special because it looked unique. It had a big tower and many colorful decorations. + +One day, a little girl got lost in the temple. She was scared and didn't know what to do. Luckily, a kind man saw her and wanted to help her. He asked her if she was lost and she nodded her head. + +The man took the little girl by the hand and helped her find her way out of the temple. She was so happy and grateful for his help. From that day on, she always remembered the kind man who helped her when she was lost. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Hoppy. Hoppy was very lonely because he had no friends to play with. One day, Hoppy went to the park to look for some friends to play with. + +While he was searching, he found a jar of cream. He was very excited and decided to take it with him. Suddenly, a gust of wind came and scattered the cream all over the ground. + +Hoppy was sad because he lost his cream, but then he saw some other bunnies playing in the distance. He went over to them and asked if he could play too. The bunnies were happy to have a new friend and they all played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys and going outside to play. One day, Timmy was playing with his ball when he heard a loud sound. It was thunder! Timmy got scared and ran inside to his mom. + +"Mommy, what was that loud sound?" Timmy asked. + +"That was thunder, Timmy. It's just the clouds playing a playful game," his mom explained. + +Timmy watched as the rain started to pour outside. He loved watching the raindrops disappear as they hit the ground. Timmy was happy he was inside with his mom and his toys. He knew he would be safe and sound until the thunder disappeared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and loved to explore. One day, she saw a basket and wanted to know what was inside. + +Lily asked her mom, "What's inside the basket?" + +Her mom replied, "I don't know, let's move it and find out." + +Lily and her mom moved the basket and found a cute little puppy inside. Lily was so happy and played with the puppy all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a charming box that she loved very much. One day, she went to play in the park and left her box on a bench. When she came back, the box was gone! Lily was very sad. + +Suddenly, she saw a little boy with her box. He was running away with it! Lily tried to catch him, but he was too fast. She needed help. Luckily, a big dog came to rescue her. The dog chased the boy and brought the box back to Lily. + +But when Lily opened the box, she saw that all her toys were missing! The boy had taken them. Lily was very sad again. She learned that sometimes even a rescue can have a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wake up early in the morning and play outside. One day, Timmy's mom asked him what he wanted for breakfast. Timmy said he wanted cereal, but he didn't know which one to choose. His mom recommended the one with the picture of the tiger on it. Timmy tried it and he loved it! + +Later that day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. His friend Johnny had a new toy that he wanted to show Timmy. Johnny recommended that they play with it together. Timmy thought it was a great idea and they had so much fun! + +As the day went on, Timmy started to get tired. His mom recommended that he take a nap. Timmy didn't want to at first, but he realized he was very sleepy. So, he took a nap and woke up feeling refreshed and ready to play again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Max. Max was very hungry and wanted to eat some cheese. But the cheese was in a maze, and Max didn't know how to get there. + +Max went to ask his friend, a big elephant named Ellie, for help. Ellie said she would help Max find the cheese. They walked and walked until they found the maze. + +The maze was very icy and slippery, but Ellie was strong and helped Max get through it. Finally, they found the cheese! Max was so happy, he filled his little tummy with cheese and thanked Ellie for helping him. From that day on, Max and Ellie were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun, and her favorite color was yellow. One day, she went to the park to have some fun on the swings and slide. + +While she was playing, she saw a boy with a yellow hat. She went over to him and questioned, "Can I play with you?" The boy said yes, and they had lots of fun together. They went down the slide, swung on the swings, and played catch with a yellow ball. + +After a while, Lily's mom called her to go home for dinner. She said goodbye to the boy and walked home, feeling happy and excited about her new friend. From that day on, they played together every time they saw each other at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very glad because he got to go outside and play with his friends. Suddenly, Timmy saw a comet in the sky! It was so bright and shiny. Timmy and his friends pointed at the comet and laughed because it looked like a shooting star. They ran around the yard, trying to catch the comet with their hands. Even though they didn't catch it, they had so much fun laughing and playing under the bright, shiny comet. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to race his toy cars in his bedroom. He had a big collection of cars and would spend hours playing with them. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time for bed. But Timmy didn't want to go to bed, he wanted to race his cars some more. So, he tried to be slow and quiet, hoping his mom wouldn't notice. + +But his mom did notice and told him it was time to go to sleep. Timmy got upset and started crying. He didn't want to stop racing his cars. + +His mom came up with a solution. She told Timmy that he could race his cars in the morning, but for now, it was time to go to sleep. Timmy felt much better and went to bed, dreaming of his toy cars racing around his bedroom. +Once upon a time, there was a big tank. It was filled with water and fish. The fish were happy and swam around all day. One day, a mean cat came along and wanted to eat the fish. The fish were scared and didn't know what to do. + +But then, a kind dog saw what was happening and chased the cat away. The fish were safe again. The dog became friends with the fish and they all lived happily in the tank together. The dog even brought some delicious bones to share with the fish. + +From that day on, the fish knew they could always count on their new friend, the dog. They never forgot how he saved them from the mean cat. And the dog was happy to have some new friends to play with in the tank. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bunny named Snowy. Snowy was very hungry and wanted to eat some stuff. So, Lily went to the garden to get some carrots to feed Snowy. + +Snowy was very happy when Lily gave him the carrots. He thought they were very sweet. After Snowy finished eating, Lily played with him for a while. She loved spending time with her bunny. + +As it got dark, Lily knew it was time for Snowy to go to bed. She put him in his cozy little bed and gave him a kiss goodnight. Snowy was very happy and fell asleep dreaming of sweet carrots. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his favorite red shirt every day. One day, his mom said, "Timmy, you need to wear a different shirt today. Your red shirt is dirty." + +Timmy replied, "But I want to wear my red shirt!" + +His mom said, "Okay, but you need to iron it first so it looks nice." + +Timmy didn't know how to iron, so his mom showed him how. He was so proud of himself when he finished ironing his shirt. He put it on and said, "Look, Mommy! I did it!" + +His mom smiled and said, "You look so handsome in your ironed shirt, Timmy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play in the park with her friends. One day, they saw a ghost! It was a little bit scary, but Lily was brave. She asked her friends if they saw it too. They said yes, and Lily felt better knowing she wasn't the only one who saw the ghost. + +Lily's mommy was very alert and always kept an eye on her. She saw that Lily was scared and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about the ghost in the park. Her mommy asked her some questions to find out more about what happened. Lily felt better after talking to her mommy and realized that the ghost was just a decoration for Halloween. + +From that day on, Lily wasn't scared of ghosts anymore. She knew that sometimes things can look scary, but it's important to ask questions and find out more before getting too scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb trees in her backyard. One day, Lily saw a big cloud in the sky. It was so heavy that it looked like it might fall down. + +Lily decided to climb up the tree to get a better look at the cloud. As she climbed higher and higher, she could see the cloud getting bigger and bigger. It was so big that it covered the whole sky. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. She looked down and saw that her mom was calling her for dinner. Lily quickly climbed down the tree and ran inside to eat. As she sat at the table, she told her family all about the big, heavy cloud she saw while climbing. +Once upon a time, there was a big, brown dog. His tail was long and fluffy. He loved to wag his tail when he was happy. One day, the dog was playing with a ball. He accidentally dropped it and it rolled away. + +The dog ran after the ball, but he got tired and laid down on the grass. He realized that the grass was very comfortable. He decided to take a nap. + +While he was sleeping, a little girl came by. She saw the dog and his fluffy tail. She wanted to pet him, but didn't want to wake him up. So, she sat down next to him and waited until he woke up. When he did wake up, he was happy to see the little girl. She petted his tail and he wagged it happily. They became friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a razor, but he didn't know how to use it. His dad showed him how to use it, but Timmy needed to repeat it many times before he could do it right. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to find her hidden necklace. Timmy searched and searched, but he couldn't find it. Then, he remembered what his dad said about repeating things. So, he repeated his search and finally found the necklace! + +Timmy was so happy that he could use the razor and find the hidden necklace. He ran to his parents and showed them what he had done. They were so proud of him! From that day on, Timmy knew that if he repeated things, he could do anything he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He and his mommy went to the airport to pick up his daddy who was coming back from a trip. Timmy was very excited to see his daddy again. When they got to the airport, Timmy saw many big planes flying in the sky. + +As they waited for his daddy's plane to arrive, Timmy saw a man lift a big suitcase onto a cart. Timmy's mommy told him that the man was helping someone carry their things. Timmy felt proud of the man for being so helpful. + +Finally, Timmy's daddy's plane arrived and he came out of the airport. Timmy ran to him and gave him a big hug. He was so happy to see his daddy again. They all went home together and had a big family dinner. Timmy felt proud to have his daddy back home with them. +Once upon a time, there was a big, huge dog named Max. Max loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Max was playing in the park when he saw a little boy named Timmy. + +"Hi, Max!" said Timmy. + +"Hi, Timmy!" barked Max. + +Timmy had a sheet of paper in his hand. He wanted to draw a picture of Max. But the wind was blowing, and the sheet of paper flew away. + +"Oh no!" cried Timmy. "My sheet!" + +Max saw the sheet of paper blow away too. He ran after it and used his teeth to pinch it. Then he brought it back to Timmy. + +"Wow, Max! You're so helpful!" said Timmy. + +Max wagged his tail happily. He loved helping his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Bubbles. Bubbles loved to play hide and seek with his friends in the coral reef. One day, Bubbles was swimming around when he saw a hidden cave. He was curious and swam inside. + +Inside the cave, Bubbles saw an octopus! The octopus was big and had eight arms. Bubbles was scared at first, but the octopus was friendly and invited him to play. They played hide and seek together and had so much fun. + +Before Bubbles left, he said, "Thank you for playing with me, Mr. Octopus!" The octopus smiled and said, "You're welcome, Bubbles. Come back and play anytime!" From that day on, Bubbles and the octopus were the best of friends and played together every day in the coral reef. +Once upon a time, a little birdie was flying in the forest. The birdie saw a lot of twigs on the ground. It wanted to build a nest, but it didn't know which twig to choose. The birdie looked around and saw a graceful twig on a tree. It flew up and got the twig. The birdie was happy and flew away to build its nest. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mommy told him it was time to clean up his toys. Timmy didn't want to clean up, so he played some more. + +Mommy got very serious and said, "Timmy, if you don't clean up your toys, I will have to punish you." Timmy didn't want to be punished, so he quickly cleaned up his toys. + +As he was putting away his toys, Timmy accidentally broke the knob on his toy chest. He was very sad and didn't know what to do. He told his mommy what happened and she said it was okay, accidents happen. + +Timmy learned that it's important to listen to his mommy and clean up his toys, and that accidents can happen but it's not always serious. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore the forest behind his house. One day, he saw a bush that looked very curious. He walked over to it and started to gaze at it. Suddenly, he saw a little bunny hop out from behind the bush! Timmy was so happy to see the bunny and he started to play with it. They played together for a long time and had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, Timmy said goodbye to the bunny and promised to come back and visit it again. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to stop by the curious bush and say hello to his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the park. One day, while she was playing, she fell down and hurt herself. Lily felt pain in her knee and started to cry. + +A kind lady saw Lily crying and came to help her. She cleaned her wound and put a bandage on it. Lily felt better and thanked the lady. The lady told Lily that she should be careful when playing so that she wouldn't get hurt again. + +But Lily didn't listen and continued to play recklessly. She fell again and this time, she hurt herself even more. The pain was unbearable and Lily felt miserable. The lady came back to help her, but this time, she couldn't restore Lily's health. Lily learned her lesson and realized that she should have listened to the lady's advice. The moral of the story is to always listen to those who care about you and to be careful when playing. +Once upon a time, there was a shy bunny who wanted to go on a journey. One day, the bunny realized that he needed to be brave and explore the world. So, he packed a small bag with carrots and hopped into the forest. + +As he was hopping, he met a friendly bird who showed him the way to a beautiful meadow. The bunny was amazed by the colorful flowers and the sweet smell of the grass. He realized that there was so much to see and discover in the world. + +After a while, the bunny got tired and decided to rest under a big tree. As he was munching on his carrots, he felt happy and proud of himself for going on this journey. From that day on, the shy bunny was no longer afraid to explore the world and he went on many more adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a big ocean with his friends. One day, Nemo saw a jellyfish. The jellyfish was great and had long tentacles. Nemo was scared and swam away. + +Later that day, Nemo was tired and decided to sleep. He closed his eyes and fell asleep. While he was sleeping, he dreamed about the jellyfish. In his dream, the jellyfish was friendly and they became friends. + +When Nemo woke up, he realized it was just a dream. He swam around the ocean with his friends and had fun. Nemo never saw the jellyfish again, but he wasn't scared anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big, blue ocean with his friends. One day, Timmy found a shiny shell on the beach. The shell was green and he liked it very much. + +Timmy decided to take the shell back to his home. But when he tried to pick it up, he couldn't. The shell was stuck in the sand. So, Timmy shook the sand around the shell until it came loose. + +Finally, Timmy was able to take the shell home with him. He showed it to all his friends and they thought it was very pretty. Timmy was very happy to have found the green shell and he kept it in his home forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing games and having fun. One day, she went to a carnival with her mom and dad. She saw a big wheel with lots of colors and lights. She wanted to ride it so badly. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mommy, can we ride the big wheel? Please, please, please!" Her mom said yes and bought tickets for them. When they got off the ride, the man at the booth gave Lily a prize. She was so happy when she saw it was a teddy bear. + +Lily hugged her teddy bear and said, "I'm so happy. I got a prize!" Her mom and dad smiled and said, "We're happy too, Lily. We had so much fun at the carnival." And that's how Lily had a happy day at the carnival with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk on a trail in the forest. She saw lots of trees and heard birds singing. Suddenly, she saw a squirrel running up a tree. She was so happy that she started to applaud. + +The squirrel was embarrassed because he thought Lily was making fun of him. But Lily explained that she was just clapping because she thought he was amazing. The squirrel felt better and they became friends. They continued to walk down the trail together, enjoying the beautiful forest. +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 hill that she had never seen before. It was big and green and she wanted to climb it. + +As she climbed the hill, she saw a boy named Jack. Jack was crying and he told Lily that he was lost. He didn't know where he was or how to get home. Lily felt sad for Jack and wanted to help him. + +She told Jack that he could come with her and they could find his home together. Jack was happy and they became friends. As they walked, Jack told Lily that he wanted to marry her when they grew up. Lily didn't know what that meant, but she smiled and said okay. + +Eventually, they found Jack's home and his family was happy to see him. Lily felt proud that she helped Jack and happy to have a new friend. She looked back at the hill and realized that there were still many unknown things in the world to discover. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a shiny head of hair that sparkled in the sun. One day, Lily was playing in the park when she saw a dead bird on the ground. She felt sad and wanted to help the bird. + +Lily picked up the bird and tried to make it shine like her hair, but it didn't work. She asked her mom what to do, and her mom said they could bury the bird in the garden. So, they dug a hole and said a prayer for the bird. + +Lily felt better knowing the bird was now resting peacefully. She continued to play in the park, feeling grateful for the shining sun and her own healthy head. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very sad because she lost her lollipop. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She started crying and her mommy came to comfort her. + +"Don't worry, Lily. We will find your lollipop," said her mommy. + +Lily stopped crying and hugged her mommy. "I want my lollipop back. It was perfect," she said. + +"I know, sweetie. We will keep looking for it," her mommy replied. + +Together, they searched the house and finally found the lollipop under the couch. Lily was so happy and hugged her mommy again. "Thank you for helping me find my lollipop. You are the best mommy ever," she said. + +Her mommy smiled and hugged her back. "I will always be here to comfort you and help you find your things," she said. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to collect things. He had a big box where he kept all his collections. One day, Timmy went to the park to collect some leaves. He saw a man selling cheap toys, but Timmy didn't want any of them. Instead, he saw a shiny spear and he wanted to collect it. + +Timmy asked the man how much the spear cost. The man said it was very cheap and Timmy was happy. He used all his money to buy the spear and put it in his collection box. Timmy was so proud of his new collection. He showed it to his friends and they thought it was amazing. From that day on, Timmy loved collecting spears and other things that he found interesting. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass. One day, she found a magic potion and drank it. Suddenly, she started to shrink! + +Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. She saw a ladybug nearby and asked for help. "Please, can you help me? I'm shrinking!" said Lily. + +The ladybug was glad to help and said, "Don't worry, I'll take you to the wise owl. She knows everything about magic!" The ladybug carried Lily on her back and flew to the wise owl's tree. + +The wise owl listened to Lily's story and gave her an antidote to make her grow back to her normal size. Lily was so glad and thanked the ladybug and the wise owl. From that day on, she never drank any strange potions again and continued to play in the grass with her new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went on a trip with her family to the beach. They drove for a long time in their car until they finally arrive at the beach. Lily was so happy to see the ocean! + +They found a spot on the sandy side of the beach and set up their umbrella. But then, they saw a little crab who was in trouble. The crab had gotten stuck in a plastic cup and couldn't get out. Lily's dad helped the crab and freed him from the cup. The crab was no longer troubled and went back to the ocean. + +Lily had a great day at the beach and was happy that the crab was okay. She can't wait to go back again someday. The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a gate. The gate is big and green. It has a sign on it. The sign says "Do not enter". + +Anna and Ben are curious. They want to see what is behind the gate. They look around. No one is watching. They open the gate and go inside. + +Behind the gate, there is a garden. The garden has many flowers and fruits. Anna and Ben see strawberries, apples, oranges, and grapes. They are hungry. They pick some fruits and eat them. + +The fruits are sweet and juicy. They taste very good. Anna and Ben are happy. They eat more and more fruits. They do not see the bee. + +The bee is angry. The bee lives in the garden. The bee thinks Anna and Ben are stealing his food. The bee buzzes and stings Anna on the nose. + +Anna cries. Her nose hurts. Ben is scared. He drops his fruits and runs. He helps Anna get out of the gate. They run back to the park. + +Anna and Ben learn a lesson. They should not go behind the gate. They should not eat fruits that are not theirs. They should listen to the sign. The sign is right. The gate is not for them. The gate is for the bee. +Lila and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a vendor who sold ice cream. Lila wanted to buy a cone with chocolate and vanilla. Ben wanted to buy a cup with strawberry and banana. + +"Let's share," Lila said. "You can have some of mine and I can have some of yours." + +"No, thank you," Ben said. "I like what I like and you like what you like. We can buy our own." + +Lila was bossy. She did not like that Ben did not agree with her. She tried to take his money and buy the ice cream for him. + +"Hey, stop that!" Ben said. "That's my money and my choice. You can't tell me what to do." + +The vendor saw them fighting and shook his head. He did not like bossy children. He said to them, "If you can't be nice to each other, you can't have any ice cream. Go away and come back when you can agree." + +Lila and Ben felt sad and ashamed. They realized they were being rude and selfish. They said sorry to the vendor and to each other. They decided to buy one cone and one cup and share them. They learned that it was okay to disagree, but not to be bossy. They enjoyed their ice cream and their friendship. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play at the park. Sara has a red coat. Ben has a blue coat. They run to the swings and take turns. + +"Push me, Ben!" Sara says. Ben pushes Sara on the swing. Sara goes high and laughs. + +"Push me, Sara!" Ben says. Sara pushes Ben on the swing. Ben goes high and smiles. + +They swing and swing until they are tired. Then they sit on the grass and eat their snacks. Sara has a banana. Ben has a cookie. + +"Can I have some of your cookie?" Sara asks. + +"Can I have some of your banana?" Ben asks. + +They share their snacks and say thank you. + +"You are a good friend, Sara," Ben says. + +"You are a good friend, Ben," Sara says. + +They hug and giggle. They are silly and happy. They love to swing. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in their yard. They had a big tree with a swing, a sandbox, and a slide. They also had a dog named Spot who was very friendly and fun. + +One day, Ben and Lily saw a big box in their yard. They ran to see what was inside. They opened the box and found a lot of toys. There were dolls, cars, books, and puzzles. They were very glad and excited. + +"Wow, look at all these toys!" Ben said. "They must be for us!" + +"Maybe they are from Santa!" Lily said. "He knows we are good kids!" + +They started to take out the toys and play with them. They did not notice that Spot was curious and came to sniff the box. He saw a hole in the side of the box and crawled inside. He found a stuffed bear and started to chew on it. + +Ben and Lily heard a noise from the box. They stopped playing and looked inside. They saw Spot with the bear in his mouth. They were very angry and sad. + +"Spot, no!" Ben shouted. "You ruined our toy!" + +"Bad dog!" Lily cried. "You are not our friend!" + +They grabbed the bear from Spot and threw it away. They pushed Spot out of the box and yelled at him. Spot was very scared and sad. He ran away and hid under the tree. + +Ben and Lily went back to playing with the toys. They did not care about Spot. They did not know that the toys were not from Santa. They were from their neighbor, Mr. Lee, who was moving away and wanted to give them to the twins. He had left a note on the box, but Ben and Lily did not see it. + +Mr. Lee came to the yard to say goodbye to the twins. He saw them playing with the toys and smiled. He also saw Spot under the tree and frowned. He went to the twins and asked them. + +"Hello, Ben and Lily. Do you like the toys I gave you?" + +The twins looked up and saw Mr. Lee. They were surprised and confused. + +"You gave us the toys?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, I did. I am moving to another town and I wanted to share them with you. I hope you enjoy them." Mr. Lee said. + +"Thank you, Mr. Lee. They are very nice." Lily said. + +"But why did you not read the note I left on the box?" Mr. Lee asked. + +"What note?" Ben asked. + +Mr. Lee showed them the note. It said: + +"Dear Ben and Lily, + +I am moving to another town and I want to give you these toys. They were mine when I was a kid and they made me very happy. I hope they make you happy too. Please take good care of them and share them with your friends. And don't forget to love your dog. He is a good boy and he loves you very much. + +Your friend, + +Mr. Lee" + +The twins read the note and felt very sorry. They realized they had been wrong to think the toys were from Santa. They also realized they had been mean to Spot. They looked at Spot and saw him looking at them with sad eyes. + +"Spot, we are sorry." Ben said. "We were not nice to you. We did not believe you were our friend." + +"Spot, we love you." Lily said. "You are a good boy. We want to play with you." + +They ran to Spot and hugged him. Spot wagged his tail and licked their faces. He was very happy. + +Mr. Lee smiled and said, "I am glad you learned your lesson. Toys are fun, but friends are more important. Always be kind and grateful to your friends. And always believe in yourself and your dreams." + +Ben and Lily nodded and said, "Thank you, Mr. Lee. We will remember that. We will miss you." + +They waved goodbye to Mr. Lee and thanked him again for the toys. They decided to share them with their friends and play with Spot. They were very glad and happy. They learned to believe in themselves and their friends. And they never forgot Mr. Lee's words. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and look for bugs. They saw a big old tree with many branches. They wanted to climb it and see what was up there. + +They helped each other to reach the lowest branch. They pulled themselves up and looked around. They saw many leaves and birds and squirrels. They also saw a shiny thing in the corner. It was a cobweb with many drops of water on it. It looked like a necklace of pearls. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. "It is so pretty!" + +Lily nodded. "It is. Do you think a spider made it?" + +Tom shrugged. "Maybe. Or maybe a fairy. It is like magic." + +They moved closer to the cobweb. They wanted to touch it and see how it felt. But as they did, they heard a voice. + +"Excuse me, please. That is my home. Could you leave it alone?" + +They turned and saw a small spider on the cobweb. It was brown and furry and had eight eyes. + +They were scared and surprised. They did not know spiders could talk. + +"Sorry, Mr. Spider," Lily said. "We did not mean to bother you. We just liked your cobweb. It is very beautiful." + +The spider smiled. "Thank you, little girl. That is very kind of you. I worked hard to make it. It keeps me warm and catches my food." + +Tom and Lily felt sorry for the spider. They did not want to hurt him or his home. + +"Can we be your friends, Mr. Spider?" Tom asked. "We like to play and learn new things." + +The spider nodded. "Of course, little boy. I like to make new friends. You can come and visit me anytime. But please be careful not to break my cobweb. It is very delicate." + +Tom and Lily agreed. They thanked the spider for letting them see his cobweb. They said goodbye and climbed down the tree. They were happy to have met a new friend. They learned that spiders are not scary, but amazing. They decided to look for more wonders in the garden. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They had a big bucket of water and some cups. They liked to pour water on the flowers and on each other. + +"Look, Lily, I can pour water on that gate!" Tom said. He pointed to the wooden gate that led to the road. He filled his cup and ran to the gate. + +"Be careful, Tom!" Lily said. "There is a fierce dog on the other side of the gate. He might bark at you or bite you!" + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He poured water on the gate and laughed. But then he heard a loud growl. The fierce dog was angry. He jumped on the gate and tried to push it open. + +"Help, Lily, help!" Tom cried. He dropped his cup and ran back to Lily. He was scared and wet. + +Lily hugged Tom and said, "Don't worry, Tom, I am here. The dog can't get through the gate. He is just noisy. Next time, listen to me and don't pour water on the gate. Let's go inside and have some cookies." +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and stories with their cars, dolls, and animals. But then, Ben saw something shiny on the shelf. It was a small bottle with a red cap and a label that said "Shrink". + +Ben was curious. He wanted to see what was inside the bottle. He climbed on the couch and reached for the shelf. Lily saw him and said, "No, Ben, don't touch that! It's not a toy!" + +But Ben did not listen. He grabbed the bottle and opened the cap. He smelled something strange and felt a tickle in his nose. He sneezed and dropped the bottle. The liquid inside spilled on the floor and on Ben and Lily. + +Suddenly, Ben and Lily felt very weird. They looked at each other and screamed. They had shrunk! They were now as small as ants. They saw their toys and the couch and the shelf as big as mountains. They were scared and cold and hurt. + +They tried to call for their mom, but she did not hear them. She was in the kitchen, making lunch. She did not know what had happened to her children. She did not see the bottle or the liquid or the tiny Ben and Lily. + +Ben and Lily did not know what to do. They wanted to go back to their normal size. They wanted to hug their mom and play with their toys. They wanted to say sorry for being naughty. But they did not know how. They did not know if they would ever grow again. They did not know if they would ever be happy again. They cried and cried and wished they had never touched the bottle. They wished they had listened to Lily. They wished they had not shrunk. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the woods. They have a tent and a fire. They have a camp. + +One day, Tom and Sam find a big stick. They both want the stick. They pull and pull. The stick does not move. They are stubborn. + +They start to yell. "It is mine!" Tom says. "No, it is mine!" Sam says. They are angry. + +Then, the stick makes a loud sound. It splits in two. Tom and Sam fall back. They look at the stick. They have two sticks now. + +They stop yelling. They look at each other. They feel silly. They say sorry. They hug. + +They go back to their camp. They use the sticks to roast marshmallows. They are happy. They share. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But Lily's favorite thing was the big tree. She wanted to climb it and see the sky. + +"Come on, Ben, let's climb the tree!" Lily said. + +"I don't know, Lily. It looks too high. I'm anxious," Ben said. + +"Don't be anxious, Ben. It's fun. Look, I'll show you. Just grab the branch and pull yourself up," Lily said. + +She grabbed the branch and pulled herself up. She smiled and waved at Ben. + +"See, Ben? It's easy. Come on, you can do it," Lily said. + +Ben wanted to be brave like Lily. He grabbed the branch and tried to pull himself up. But the branch was slippery and he lost his grip. He felt a fall and landed on the ground. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried. + +Lily heard Ben's cry and climbed down quickly. She ran to him and hugged him. + +"Ben, are you okay? I'm sorry, Ben. I didn't mean to make you fall," Lily said. + +Ben was hurt and scared. He had a bump on his head and a scratch on his arm. He hugged Lily back and sobbed. + +"It's okay, Lily. It's not your fault. I just wanted to be like you. But I'm not good at climbing," Ben said. + +Lily felt bad for Ben. She wanted to make him feel better. + +"You don't have to be like me, Ben. You're good at other things. You're good at swinging and running and telling jokes. You make me laugh, Ben. You're my best friend," Lily said. + +Ben smiled a little. He felt happy to hear Lily's words. + +"Really? You're my best friend too, Lily. Thank you for being nice to me," Ben said. + +They hugged again and smiled. Then they saw a lady running towards them. It was Ben's mom. She had heard Ben's cry and came to check on him. + +"Ben, Lily, what happened? Are you okay?" she asked. + +Lily and Ben told her what happened. She checked Ben's bump and scratch and gave him a kiss. + +"You're very brave, Ben. And you're very kind, Lily. I'm glad you're friends. But next time, be careful with the tree. It's too high for you. How about we go get some ice cream instead?" she said. + +Lily and Ben nodded and cheered. They liked ice cream. They held hands and followed Ben's mom. They forgot about the fall and the tree. They were happy to have each other. +Tom and Lily were playing in the attic. They liked to look at the old things that their grandma kept there. They found a big box with a lot of books and pictures. They opened the box and saw a shiny thing. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"It is a star," Tom said. "Grandma told me that she got it from a friend who flew in a plane." + +"Can we fly with it?" Lily wondered. + +"Maybe," Tom said. "Let's try." + +They took the star and held it in their hands. They closed their eyes and wished very hard. They felt a warm breeze and a soft sound. They opened their eyes and saw that they were flying in the sky. They saw the clouds and the birds and the sun. They felt happy and free. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Tom said. + +"Yes, it is!" Lily agreed. + +They flew for a while and enjoyed the view. But then they started to feel cold and hungry. They also missed their grandma and their home. + +"Can we go back?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "How do we do that?" + +They looked at the star and hoped that it would help them. They closed their eyes and wished very hard. They felt a strong wind and a loud noise. They opened their eyes and saw that they were falling. They screamed and held each other. + +"Help!" Tom shouted. + +"Help!" Lily echoed. + +They saw the attic window getting closer and closer. They were scared and uncomfortable. They thought they would crash and get hurt. But then they felt a soft cushion and a gentle hand. They opened their eyes and saw their grandma smiling at them. + +"Are you okay, my dears?" she asked. + +"Yes, grandma," Tom said. + +"Yes, grandma," Lily said. + +They hugged their grandma and thanked her. They told her about their adventure and showed her the star. + +"Where did you find this?" grandma asked. + +"In the box," Tom said. + +"In the box," Lily said. + +Grandma looked at the star and smiled. She knew a secret that they didn't. She kissed them and said, "This is a magic star. It can make your dreams come true. But you have to be careful and wise. Flying is fun, but home is better. Don't you agree?" + +"Yes, grandma," Tom said. + +"Yes, grandma," Lily said. + +They nodded and smiled. They put the star back in the box and closed it. They decided to play something else in the attic. They were happy and safe. They never flew again, but they always remembered their magic star. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with a ball in the park. One day, they see a big white dog in the park. The dog is friendly and wants to play too. + +"Hi, dog!" Tom says. "Can we play with you?" + +The dog wags his tail and barks. He runs to the ball and picks it up with his mouth. He brings it back to Tom and Sam. + +"Good dog!" Sam says. "Can you kick the ball to us?" + +The dog drops the ball and kicks it with his paw. The ball flies in the air and lands near a tree. Tom and Sam run to get the ball. + +But the ball is not there. They look around and see a hole in the tree. The ball is inside the hole. + +"Oh no!" Tom says. "How can we get the ball?" + +"Let's search for a stick!" Sam says. "Maybe we can poke the ball out." + +They search for a stick, but they cannot find one. They see the dog coming to them. He has a stick in his mouth. + +"Look!" Sam says. "The dog has a stick!" + +The dog drops the stick and wags his tail. He barks and nudges the stick with his nose. + +"Thank you, dog!" Tom says. "You are very smart!" + +They take the stick and go to the tree. They poke the ball out of the hole. The ball rolls to the dog. He picks it up and kicks it to Tom and Sam. + +They play with the ball and the dog for a long time. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. The dog is happy too. He is their new friend. +Lily liked to paint. She had many colors of ink and a big paper. She painted flowers and trees and birds. She was happy. + +One day, she saw a new ink. It was black and shiny. She wanted to try it. She opened the bottle and dipped her brush. But the ink was not ink. It was glue. + +Lily did not know. She painted with the glue. It was sticky and messy. It ruined her paper and her brush. She was sad. + +She tried to wash the glue off. But it was hard. The glue stuck to her hands and her clothes and her hair. She was mad. + +She cried and cried. Her mom came and saw the mess. She was not happy. She scolded Lily. She said, "You should not use things you do not know. You should ask before you try. You should be careful and respectful. You made a big problem." + +Lily was sorry. She learned a lesson. She said, "I am sorry, mom. I wanted to paint something great. But I made a mistake. I will not do it again." + +Mom hugged Lily. She said, "I love you, Lily. But you have to clean up now. And you have to use your own ink next time. Glue is not for painting. It is for sticking things together." + +Lily nodded. She cleaned up the mess. She threw away the glue. She was not happy. She wished she had not used the glue. She wished she had painted something great. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. Tom has a red car. Mia has a blue doll. They want to trade toys. Tom gives Mia his car. Mia gives Tom her doll. + +But then Tom sneezes. Achoo! He sneezes on the doll. The doll is wet and messy. Mia does not like it. She wants her doll back. She cries. + +Tom is sorry. He did not mean to sneeze on the doll. He tries to clean it. He wipes it with a cloth. But the doll is still messy. He does not know what to do. + +He sees a yellow ball. He likes the ball. He thinks Mia will like it too. He picks up the ball. He gives it to Mia. He says, "I am sorry. I sneezed on your doll. Do you want this ball? It is yellow and round and fun." + +Mia looks at the ball. She likes the ball. She smiles. She says, "Thank you. I like the ball. It is yellow and round and fun. You can have my doll. It is blue and soft and nice." + +Tom and Mia are happy. They trade toys. They play with the ball and the doll. They are friends. They do not sneeze. The end. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play games. One day, they play a game with cards. Lily has a red card and Sam has a blue card. They turn the cards over and see who has the bigger number. + +Lily has a five and Sam has a three. Lily wins. She is happy. She says, "I win, I win!" Sam is sad. He says, "I lose, I lose!" + +Lily sees that Sam is sad. She wants to make him feel better. She says, "Do you want to play again?" Sam says, "Yes, please." + +They play again. This time, Sam has a six and Lily has a four. Sam wins. He is happy. He says, "I win, I win!" Lily is sad. She says, "I lose, I lose!" + +Sam sees that Lily is sad. He wants to make her feel better. He says, "Do you want to play again?" Lily says, "No, thank you." + +Sam says, "Why not?" Lily says, "I don't like this game. It makes me sad when I lose." + +Sam says, "I'm sorry. I don't want to make you sad. I want to be your friend. Do you want to play a different game?" + +Lily says, "Yes, please. What game do you want to play?" + +Sam says, "How about we play pretend? We can pretend we are going on a trip. We can pack our bags and go to the park. We can see the birds and the flowers and the swings. We can have fun together." + +Lily says, "That sounds like a good game. I like to play pretend. I like to go on trips. I like to have fun with you." + +They pack their bags and go to the park. They see the birds and the flowers and the swings. They have fun together. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily loved to swim in the pool with her mom and dad. She liked to splash and kick and float on her back. She felt happy and free in the water. + +One day, she saw a birdcage in the garden. It was big and shiny and had a door. Inside, there was a bird with blue and yellow feathers. It was beautiful and sang a pretty song. + +Lily wanted to say hello to the bird. She ran to the cage and opened the door. She reached out her hand to touch the bird. But the bird was scared and flew away. + +"Come back, bird!" Lily cried. "I want to be your friend!" + +But the bird did not come back. It flew high in the sky and disappeared. + +Lily felt sad and sorry. She did not mean to scare the bird. She closed the cage and ran to her mom and dad. + +"Mama, Papa, I made a mistake!" she said. "I let the bird go and it flew away!" + +Her mom and dad hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. You did not know. The bird was not happy in the cage. It wanted to be free and swim in the air. Maybe it will find a new friend in the trees." + +Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She understood. She still liked the bird, but she wanted it to be happy too. She smiled and said, "Can we swim in the pool again?" + +Her mom and dad said, "Yes, of course. Let's go and have some fun!" + +They went to the pool and swam and played. Lily felt happy and free again. She sang a pretty song, just like the bird. +Tom likes to write. He has a big book and a red pen. He writes his name, his mom's name, and his dog's name. He writes big and small letters. He writes happy and sad faces. He likes to write a lot. + +One day, Tom goes to the park with his mom and his dog. He brings his book and his pen. He wants to write in the park. He sees a lot of things to write about. He sees birds, flowers, swings, and slides. He writes them in his book. + +But then, he smells something smelly. He looks around. He sees a big pile of trash. He sees flies and worms. He sees a buckle. He thinks the buckle is shiny and pretty. He wants to write about the buckle. He goes to the trash pile. + +His mom sees him. She says, "No, Tom, don't go there! That's dirty and smelly! Come back here!" She runs to him. She picks him up. She puts him in his car seat. She buckles him up. She says, "We have to go home and take a bath. You are dirty and smelly too!" + +Tom is sad. He doesn't want to leave the park. He doesn't want to take a bath. He wants to write about the buckle. He cries. He says, "But mom, I like the buckle! It's shiny and pretty! I want to write about it!" + +His mom says, "I'm sorry, Tom, but the buckle is not good for you. It's from the trash. It's dirty and smelly too. Maybe we can find another buckle for you. A clean and nice one. Then you can write about it. OK?" + +Tom thinks. He says, "OK, mom. I love you. But I still like to write." + +His mom says, "I love you too. And I like that you like to write. You are a good writer, Tom." She smiles. She drives him home. She gives him a bath. She gives him a clean and nice buckle. He writes about it in his book. He is happy. +Lily and Sam went to the theater with Mom and Dad. They wanted to see a show with funny animals and songs. They sat in big chairs and waited for the show to start. + +But when the lights went down and the music began, Lily felt scared. She did not like the loud noises and the dark. She wanted to go home. She started to cry and shout. + +"Mom, Mom, I don't like it here! I want to go home!" she said. + +Mom tried to calm her down and hug her. She said, "Lily, it's okay. It's just a show. The animals are not real. They are people in costumes. They are here to make us laugh and have fun. You don't have to be afraid." + +But Lily did not listen. She kept crying and shouting. She made a lot of noise. Some people in the theater looked at her and said, "Shh, shh, be quiet. You are ruining the show." + +Sam felt bad for his sister. He knew she was in panic. He wanted to help her. He said, "Lily, look at me. I'm here with you. I'm your brother. I'm tough. I can protect you from anything. Do you want to hold my hand?" + +Lily looked at Sam. She saw his kind eyes and his big smile. She felt a little better. She nodded and took his hand. She said, "Thank you, Sam. You are tough. You are a good brother." + +Sam smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are a good sister. And you are tough too. You can do this. Let's watch the show together. Maybe we will like it." + +Lily and Sam watched the show together. They saw the funny animals and heard the songs. They laughed and clapped. They forgot their fear. They had fun. + +Mom and Dad were proud of them. They said, "You did great, Lily and Sam. You were brave and kind. We love you very much." + +Lily and Sam hugged them and said, "We love you too. And we liked the show. It was fun." +Lisa and Ben are hungry. They go to the kitchen to find some food. They open the fridge and see many things. They see cheese, milk, eggs, and juice. They also see something green and long. They do not know what it is. + +"What is that?" Lisa asks. + +"I don't know. Let's see." Ben says. + +They take out the green thing and look at it. It has many sticks and leaves. It smells fresh and crunchy. They break off a stick and taste it. + +"Mmm, it's good!" Lisa says. + +"It's a little bitter, but I like it." Ben says. + +They eat more sticks and leaves. They feel happy and full. + +They hear Mom coming back from the store. They run to the door to greet her. + +"Hi, Mom! We found something in the fridge. It's green and long and good. Do you know what it is?" Lisa asks. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. + +"Yes, I do. It's celery. It's a vegetable. It's good for you. I'm glad you like it. You are very smart to discover it." Mom says. + +"Really? It's celery? We love celery. It's perfect!" Ben says. + +They show Mom the celery and share it with her. They enjoy their snack together. They are a happy family. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the park with their mom. They wanted to fly their kite in the sky. They had a big kite with many colors. It was a healthy thing to do, mom said. + +They ran with the kite and let it go. The wind was strong and made the kite fly high. Tom and Lily were happy and clapped their hands. They watched the kite dance in the air. + +But then, something bad happened. The wind blew too hard and broke the string. The kite flew away and they could not catch it. Tom and Lily were sad and cried. They lost their kite. + +Mom hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my loves. It was an accident. We can get a new kite another day. The wind did not mean to be mean. It was just playing too." + +Tom and Lily nodded and wiped their tears. They still liked the wind, but they wished it was more gentle. They went home and had some juice and cookies. They felt better and smiled again. They hoped their kite was happy too, wherever it was. +Lily and Max liked to draw with crayons. They had many colors and they made pictures of animals, flowers and cars. One day, they saw a big rainbow in the sky. It had all the colors they liked. + +"Wow, look at the rainbow!" Lily said. "It is so pretty!" + +"I want to draw a rainbow too!" Max said. "I can make a better one than you!" + +Lily and Max were competitive. They always tried to do things faster and better than each other. They got their crayons and paper and started to draw. + +Lily used red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. She made a big curve on her paper. She was happy with her rainbow. + +Max used the same colors, but he made his curve smaller. He wanted to add more things to his picture. He drew a sun, a cloud, a tree and a bird. He thought his picture was more complete. + +"Look at my rainbow!" Lily said. "It is big and bright!" + +"Look at my picture!" Max said. "It has more things and it is complete!" + +They showed each other their drawings. They both liked what they saw. + +"Your rainbow is big and bright!" Max said. + +"Your picture has more things and it is complete!" Lily said. + +They smiled and hugged. They were not competitive anymore. They were proud of each other. They put their pictures on the wall and looked at the real rainbow in the sky. They were happy. +Sara and Ben like to play with their ball. Their ball is big and pink. They can roll it, kick it, and catch it. They have fun with their ball. + +One day, they go to the park with their ball. They see a hill. They want to roll their ball down the hill. They think it will be fun. They run to the top of the hill with their ball. + +But when they get to the top, they see a big dog. The dog is black and has sharp teeth. The dog barks at them. Sara and Ben are scared. They drop their ball and run away. + +The dog sees the ball. The dog likes the ball. The dog runs to the ball and bites it. The ball pops. The dog is happy. The dog runs away with the ball. + +Sara and Ben are sad. They lost their ball. They go back to their mom. Their mom hugs them and says, "Don't worry. I have another ball for you. It is blue and has stars. Do you want to play with it?" + +Sara and Ben smile. They say, "Yes, please. Thank you, mom." They take the blue ball and go to play. They are not scared anymore. They are happy. +Lily liked to help her mom with the mail. She would grab the envelopes from the mailbox and bring them inside. She would look at the pictures and words on them and try to guess who they were from. + +One day, she saw a lovely envelope with a big red heart on it. It had her name on it, too. She was very excited. She ran inside and showed it to her mom. + +"Who is it from, mom?" she asked. + +Mom smiled and opened the envelope. She took out a card with a picture of a kitten and a flower. She read the words to Lily. + +"Dear Lily, I love you very much. You are my sweet and smart granddaughter. Happy Valentine's Day! Love, Grandma." + +Lily hugged the card and smiled. She loved her grandma very much, too. She wanted to say thank you. She grabbed a crayon and a paper and drew a picture of herself and her grandma holding hands. She wrote "I love you, Grandma" with her best letters. She put the picture in the envelope and gave it to her mom. + +"Can we send this to Grandma, mom?" she asked. + +"Of course, we can, Lily. Grandma will be very happy to see your lovely picture. You are a very kind and thoughtful girl." Mom said. + +Lily and mom went to the mailbox and put the envelope inside. They waved goodbye to the mailman. Lily hoped Grandma would get her picture soon. She felt very happy and warm in her heart. +Lily was a little girl who liked to see new things. She liked to see animals, flowers, stars, and books. She wanted to learn more about the world. But her brother Tom was not like her. He did not like to see anything. He only liked to play with his toys and watch TV. He did not want to learn anything. He was miserable. + +One day, Lily and Tom went to the park with their mom. Lily saw a big tree with many leaves. She ran to the tree and touched the bark. She said, "Mom, what is this tree called? How old is it? How does it grow?" + +Mom smiled and said, "This is an oak tree, Lily. It is very old and very wise. It grows by taking water and sunlight from the earth and the sky. It gives us shade and oxygen. It is a wonderful tree." + +Lily nodded and said, "Wow, I want to be like the oak tree. I want to be wise and wonderful. How can I be wise, Mom?" + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "You can be wise by seeing new things, asking questions, and listening to others. You can be wise by being kind, brave, and curious. You can be wise by loving yourself and the world." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom. I love you and the world." + +Tom heard their conversation and rolled his eyes. He did not care about the oak tree or being wise. He saw a swing and ran to it. He pushed another kid off the swing and took it for himself. He said, "This is my swing. Go away. I don't want to share." + +The other kid cried and ran to his mom. Tom laughed and swung higher and higher. He did not see the branch that was above his head. He did not see the bird that was sitting on the branch. He did not see the poop that the bird dropped on his face. + +Tom screamed and jumped off the swing. He ran to his mom and said, "Mom, a bird pooped on me. It is gross and smelly. Help me." + +Mom frowned and said, "Tom, that was not nice of you to push the other kid off the swing. That was not wise of you to be selfish and rude. That was not lucky of you to get pooped on by a bird. Maybe you should see things differently. Maybe you should learn something from the oak tree and from Lily." + +Tom wiped his face and said, "No, I don't want to. I don't like the oak tree or Lily. I don't like anything. I am miserable." + +Mom shook her head and said, "Tom, you are making yourself miserable. You can choose to be happy and wise. You can choose to see new things, ask questions, and listen to others. You can choose to be kind, brave, and curious. You can choose to love yourself and the world. It is up to you." + +Tom looked at his mom and then at Lily. Lily was still by the oak tree, smiling and learning. Tom felt a little bit sorry and a little bit curious. He wondered what it would be like to be like Lily and the oak tree. He wondered what it would be like to be wise and wonderful. He wondered what it would be like to see new things. He wondered what it would be like to be happy. +Lily liked to play with her toy cow. She named it Moo and gave it grass and water every day. She liked to hug it and make it say "moo". She did not like to share it with her brother Tom. + +One day, Tom wanted to play with Moo. He grabbed it from Lily and ran away. Lily was very angry and sad. She chased after Tom and shouted, "Give me back Moo! Moo is mine!" + +Tom did not listen. He ran to the kitchen and saw Mom cooking something on the stove. He smelled something good and asked, "What is that, Mom?" + +Mom said, "That is beef, Tom. We are going to have it for dinner." + +Tom did not know what beef was. He looked at the meat and saw that it was brown and red. He looked at Moo and saw that it was black and white. He thought they looked the same. He had a bad idea. + +He said, "Mom, can I have Moo for dinner?" + +Mom was shocked. She said, "No, Tom, you can't have Moo for dinner. Moo is a toy, not food. Beef is food. Beef comes from dead cows." + +Tom did not understand. He said, "But Moo is a cow. I want to eat Moo. I demand to eat Moo!" + +Lily heard Tom and was scared. She ran to the kitchen and saw Tom holding Moo over the stove. She screamed, "No, Tom, don't do it! Don't hurt Moo!" + +She grabbed Moo from Tom and hugged it tight. She cried, "Moo is not dead. Moo is alive. Moo is my friend. You are mean, Tom. You are a bad brother." + +Mom was angry and sad. She said, "Tom, you are in big trouble. You can't play with Moo anymore. You can't have beef for dinner either. You have to go to your room and think about what you did." + +Tom was sorry and sad. He said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't know. I just wanted to try something new." + +He went to his room and cried. He wished he had not been so greedy and mean. He wished he had been nice to Lily and Moo. He learned a hard lesson that day. +Sara and Tom like to travel. They have a big car that can go very fast. Sometimes they go to the beach, or the park, or the zoo. They always have fun and see new things. + +One day, they decided to travel to Grandma's house. Grandma lived far away, so they had to drive for a long time. Sara and Tom brought some snacks and drinks to eat on the way. They put them in a small fridge that they plugged into the car. + +But Sara and Tom were careless. They did not close the fridge well. They did not check if the fridge was cold. They did not listen to the fridge's beep. They just played and sang and looked out the window. + +When they arrived at Grandma's house, they were hungry and thirsty. They opened the fridge to get their snacks and drinks. But they were in for a bad surprise. The snacks and drinks were warm and spoiled. The fridge had stopped working. The food was yucky and smelly. + +Sara and Tom felt sad and sorry. They had wasted their food and money. They had no snacks and drinks to share with Grandma. They had been careless with the fridge. They learned a lesson. Next time, they would be more careful and check the fridge. +Lily liked to play with her mom's jewelry box. She liked to look at the shiny things inside. She liked to put them on her fingers and ears and neck. She liked to pretend she was a princess. + +One day, she found a very pretty ring in the box. It had a big diamond that sparkled like a star. Lily wanted to wear it and show it to her friends. She put it on her finger and ran outside. + +She played with her friends in the park. They played on the swings and the slide and the sandbox. They had a lot of fun. But then, Lily saw that her ring was dirty. It had sand and dirt on it. It did not sparkle anymore. Lily was sad. + +She ran back to her house. She wanted to wash her ring and make it pretty again. She went to the bathroom and turned on the faucet. She put her ring under the water and rubbed it with her fingers. She hoped it would shine again. + +But then, something bad happened. The ring slipped off her finger and went down the drain. Lily heard a splash and then nothing. She tried to reach for it, but it was gone. Lily started to cry. She had lost her mom's pretty diamond ring. She did not know what to do. She was scared and sorry. +Tom loved to surf. He had a big board that was blue and white. He liked to go to the beach with his dad and catch the waves. He wanted to be a good surfer like his dad. + +One day, the waves were very big and fast. Tom was scared, but he wanted to try. He followed his dad into the water and waited for a good wave. He saw one coming and paddled hard. He stood up on his board and balanced. He felt the wind and the spray on his face. He was surfing! + +He was so happy and proud. He looked at his dad and smiled. His dad smiled back and gave him a thumbs up. Tom had succeeded. He had surfed a big wave. + +But then he felt a bump under his board. He looked down and saw a big fish. It was gray and had a fin. It was a shark! Tom was very scared. He screamed and fell off his board. The shark swam away. It was not hungry. + +Tom's dad heard him and came quickly. He grabbed Tom and his board and brought them back to the shore. He hugged Tom and checked if he was okay. He was okay, but he was very tired and shaken. He did not want to surf anymore that day. + +He said to his dad, "I surfed a big wave, but I also saw a shark. It was scary. I don't like sharks." + +His dad said, "You did great, Tom. You surfed a big wave and you were brave. But sharks are scary, I agree. Sometimes they come to the beach, but they usually don't bother us. They are just curious. But it's okay to be scared and to take a break. You can surf again another day." + +Tom nodded and snuggled with his dad. He was tired, but he was also happy. He had surfed a big wave and he had succeeded. He was a good surfer like his dad. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a lot of dolls and cars and blocks. She also had a dog named Spot, who was her best friend. Spot was a good dog, but sometimes he liked to bite things. + +One day, Lily's parent came home from work and saw that Spot had bitten the sofa. There were holes and fluff everywhere. Lily's parent was very angry and shouted at Spot. Spot ran away and hid under the bed. Lily saw what happened and felt very sad. + +She went to her room and found Spot. She hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Spot. You shouldn't bite the sofa. It's bad. But I still love you. You're my best friend." Spot licked her face and wagged his tail. He felt sorry too. + +Lily and Spot came out of the room and saw Lily's parent. Lily's parent looked at them and sighed. Lily's parent said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was too harsh. I know Spot is a good dog, but he needs to learn not to bite things. It's dangerous and messy. Can you help me teach him?" Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I can. I'll show him what he can bite and what he can't. Like his toys and bones, not the sofa and shoes." Lily's parent smiled and said, "That's a good idea. Thank you, Lily. You're a good girl." Lily's parent hugged her and Spot. They all felt happy and ashamed. They decided to clean up the sofa and play together. +Tom likes to help his mom cook. He likes to stir the pot and smell the food. Today, mom is making soup with chicken and carrots and noodles. Tom likes soup a lot. + +Mom tells Tom to be careful, because the pot is very hot. She shows him how to feed the soup to the pot with a big spoon. She says the soup needs more water and salt. Tom watches the steam come out of the pot. He thinks it looks like a cloud. + +When the soup is ready, mom and Tom sit at the table. They have bread and butter and cheese too. Mom gives Tom a small bowl of soup. She says it might be spicy, because she put some pepper in it. Tom takes a sip of soup. He feels a tickle in his mouth and nose. He coughs and says, "Spicy!" + +Mom smiles and gives him a glass of milk. She says, "Sorry, Tom. I forgot you don't like spicy food. Next time, I will make it less spicy for you." Tom drinks the milk and feels better. He says, "It's okay, mom. I still like your soup. And I like to help you cook." Mom hugs him and says, "I love you, Tom. And I love your help." They finish their soup and bread and cheese. They are happy and full. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a shiny penny on the ground. Lily picks it up and says, "Look, Ben, I found a penny! It is mine!" + +Ben says, "No, Lily, it is mine! I saw it first!" He tries to grab the penny from Lily, but she holds it tight. + +They start to pull and tug on the penny. They are both angry and sad. They do not want to share. + +A big dog sees them and runs over. He barks loud and jumps on them. Lily and Ben are scared. They drop the penny and hug each other. They are nervous. + +The dog sniffs the penny and licks it. He thinks it is a treat. He picks it up with his mouth and runs away. + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They say, "Sorry, friend. I was mean. You can have the penny." + +They say, "No, sorry, friend. You can have the penny." + +They smile and hug. They do not care about the penny anymore. They are happy. They go to play on the swings. +Lila and Ben liked to play with their toy boats. They had a big tub of water in the backyard, and they pretended it was the sea. They made waves with their hands, and sailed their boats around. + +One day, they decided to make a port for their boats. They used some blocks and sticks to build a dock and a tower. They were very proud of their port, and they parked their boats there. + +But then, a big dog came into the backyard. The dog saw the port and the boats, and he thought they were toys for him. He ran over to the tub, and jumped in. He splashed the water everywhere, and bit the boats. He knocked over the blocks and sticks, and destroyed the port. + +Lila and Ben were very sad and angry. They shouted at the dog, and tried to save their boats. But it was too late. The dog had ruined everything. + +The dog did not understand why they were mad. He thought he was just having fun. He wagged his tail, and licked their faces. He was a silly dog, who did not know how to play with boats. +Lily and Ben were going to a hotel with Mom and Dad. They were very happy. They liked to see new places and sleep in big beds. They packed their bags and got in the car. + +It was a long drive to the hotel. Lily and Ben played games and sang songs in the car. They looked out the window and saw trees and houses and cows. They also saw some dark clouds in the sky. They hoped it would not rain. + +When they got to the hotel, it was raining hard. The rain made everything wet. Lily and Ben put on their raincoats and boots. They helped Mom and Dad carry their bags. They ran to the hotel door. They did not want to get too wet. + +Mom and Dad checked in at the hotel. They got a key for their room. They took the elevator to the fourth floor. They found their room and opened the door. Lily and Ben were excited to see their room. It had two big beds, a TV, a fridge and a bathroom. They jumped on the beds and turned on the TV. They were happy. + +Mom and Dad said they could go to the pool later. The pool was in the hotel. It was warm and clean. Lily and Ben liked to swim and splash. They hoped the rain would stop soon. They wanted to have fun at the hotel. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found their dad's keys on the table. They wanted to drive his car, like they saw him do every morning. They took the keys and ran to the garage. + +They got inside the car and put the keys in the hole. They turned the keys and heard a loud noise. They were scared, but also excited. They pushed some buttons and moved some sticks. The car started to move. They did not know how to stop it. + +The car drove out of the garage and into the street. It hit a mailbox and a trash can. It made a lot of noise and smoke. People came out of their houses and looked at them. They shouted and waved their arms. Tom and Lily were very afraid. They wanted to go back home. + +A policeman came and stopped the car. He opened the door and took out Tom and Lily. He was angry and asked them what they were doing. Tom and Lily did not know what to say. They were ashamed. They started to cry. + +The policeman called their dad and told him what happened. Their dad came and hugged them. He was glad they were not hurt, but he was also very mad. He said they were very naughty and they had to say sorry to everyone. He also said they had to pay for the damage. He took them back home and gave them toast for breakfast. He said they had to stay in their room for the rest of the day. Tom and Lily said they were sorry and they would never do it again. They learned their lesson. +Lily liked to play with her old microscope. She got it from her grandpa, who was a scientist. He told her she could see tiny things with it, like bugs and plants and hairs. + +One day, Lily found a feather on the grass. She picked it up and ran to her microscope. She put the feather on a slide and looked through the eye-piece. She saw many colors and shapes on the feather. She was amazed. + +She called her brother, Max, to come and see. Max was older than Lily and liked to read books. He came over and looked through the microscope too. + +"Wow, this is cool!" he said. "Do you know what kind of bird this feather is from?" + +Lily shook her head. She did not know much about birds. + +Max noticed a book on the shelf. It had a picture of a bird on the cover. He took the book and opened it. He flipped through the pages until he found a feather that looked like the one on the slide. + +"Look, Lily, I found it!" he said. "This feather is from a peacock. They are very beautiful birds with long tails and bright colors. Do you want to see a picture?" + +Lily nodded. She loved pictures. Max showed her a picture of a peacock in the book. Lily gasped. She thought it was the most beautiful bird she had ever seen. + +She thanked Max for finding the feather and the book. She hugged him and said, "You are a good brother. And you are very smart." + +Max smiled and hugged her back. He said, "You are a good sister. And you are very curious." +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and hide behind the hedge. The hedge was green and tall and had many birds and bugs living in it. Sometimes they saw a furry animal with a long tail and pointy ears. It was a fox. + +One day, they heard a loud noise from the hedge. They stopped and listened. It was the fox. He was singing a song. He sang about the sun and the moon and the stars and the grass. He had a funny voice that made Lily and Ben giggle. + +"Hello, fox!" Lily shouted. "We like your song!" + +The fox poked his head out of the hedge. He saw Lily and Ben smiling at him. He felt happy and proud. + +"Thank you, thank you!" he said. "Do you want to hear more?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben said. "You are a good singer!" + +The fox sang another song. He sang about the rain and the wind and the clouds and the flowers. He made up the words as he went along. He had a lot of fun. + +Lily and Ben clapped their hands. They liked to applaud. They wanted to show the fox that they enjoyed his song. + +"Bravo, bravo!" they said. "You are a great singer!" + +The fox bowed and smiled. He liked to hear them applaud. He felt happy and proud. + +"Thank you, thank you!" he said. "You are very kind!" + +He invited them to join him in the hedge. He said he had some berries and nuts to share. Lily and Ben agreed. They followed him into the hedge. They had a picnic and a chat. They became friends. They had a lot of fun. +Ben loves to go to the market with his mom. He likes to see all the different things that people sell. He likes to smell the flowers, touch the soft fabrics, and hear the music. But his favorite part is the fruit stand. + +The fruit stand has many kinds of fruit that Ben likes to eat. There are red apples, yellow bananas, green grapes, and orange oranges. There are also some fruit that Ben does not know, but they look very pretty. They have bright colors, strange shapes, and funny names. + +One day, Ben sees a new fruit that he has never seen before. It is big and round, and has a brown skin with green spikes. It is called a pineapple. Ben is very curious about it. He asks his mom if they can buy one. + +His mom says yes, and they pay the man at the fruit stand. He gives them a big smile and a paper bag. He tells them that the pineapple is very sweet and juicy inside, and that they have to cut it open with a knife. + +When they get home, Ben and his mom go to the kitchen. His mom takes out a big knife and a cutting board. She puts the pineapple on the board and cuts off the top and the bottom. Then she cuts off the skin and the spikes. She cuts the pineapple into small pieces and puts them in a bowl. + +Ben watches his mom with wide eyes. He is amazed by how the pineapple looks inside. It is yellow and shiny, and has a nice smell. He wants to taste it. His mom gives him a piece and tells him to be careful, because it has some hard bits that he has to spit out. + +Ben puts the piece in his mouth and bites it. He feels a burst of sweetness and sourness on his tongue. He likes it very much. He spits out the hard bit and asks for more. His mom smiles and gives him another piece. She says that the pineapple is incredible, and that they are lucky to have it. + +Ben agrees. He thinks that the pineapple is the best fruit he has ever had. He thanks his mom for buying it for him. He says that he loves her, and that he loves the market. He says that he wants to go again and see what other fruit they have. His mom hugs him and says that they will. She says that she loves him too, and that he is incredible. +Tom and Jen like to play with blocks. They build towers and houses and bridges. They have fun and laugh a lot. But one day, they find a new toy in the basement. It is a big red box with a button. + +"What is this?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Let's see." Jen says. She pushes the button. The box makes a loud noise and a bright light. It shoots a fire from a hole. The fire is hot and fast. It hits the wall and the rug. The wall and the rug burn. They smell bad. + +"Uh-oh!" Tom and Jen say. They are scared. They run upstairs and tell Mom. + +Mom sees the smoke and the fire. She is angry and worried. She grabs a bucket of water and runs downstairs. She throws the water on the fire. The fire goes out. She looks at the box. It has a label. It says "Rocket Launcher. Not a toy. Danger." + +Mom turns to Tom and Jen. "What were you thinking? This is not a toy. This is a dangerous thing. You could have hurt yourself or the house. You are in big trouble." + +Tom and Jen are sorry. They cry and hug Mom. They say they are sorry. They did not know it was a rocket launcher. They thought it was a fun toy. They wanted to have success and make a big noise and a bright light. They thought it was easy to push the button. + +Mom hugs them back. She says she is glad they are safe. She says they should never play with things they don't know. She says they should always ask before they touch. She says they should learn from their mistake. She says she loves them. + +Tom and Jen say they love Mom. They say they will never play with the rocket launcher again. They say they will only play with blocks. They say they will be good. They hope Mom is not too mad. They hope the wall and the rug are not too burned. They hope they can still have fun and laugh a lot. +Lily wanted to put on her socks by herself. She liked her socks. They were pink and had stars on them. But it was hard to put them on. She tried and tried, but the sock always fell off her foot. + +"Mommy, help me!" she cried. "I can't put on my socks!" + +Mommy came to her room and smiled. "You can do it, Lily. You just need to practice. Here, let me show you." Mommy took a sock and put it on Lily's foot. She pulled it up and made sure it was snug. "See? You put your toes in the hole, and then you pull the sock up. Can you try the other one?" + +Lily nodded. She took the other sock and looked at it. She put her toes in the hole, and then she pulled the sock up. It was hard, but she did not give up. She pulled and pulled, and then the sock was on her foot. + +"I did it! I did it!" she shouted. "I put on my socks by myself!" + +Mommy clapped her hands and hugged her. "You did it, Lily! You succeeded! I'm so proud of you! And you look very pretty in your socks!" + +Lily was glad. She felt happy and proud. She liked her socks, and she liked herself. She gave Mommy a big kiss and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I love you." +Tom and Mia like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. One day, they see a big pile of leaves. They want to jump in the leaves and make a mess. + +But when they get closer, they see something move in the leaves. They hear a small sound. They are scared. What is in the leaves? + +They go very slowly to the pile. They lift some leaves and look. They see a little bird. The bird has a hurt wing. It cannot fly. It makes a sad sound. + +Tom and Mia feel sorry for the bird. They want to help it. They find a twig and a box. They lift the bird very gently and put it in the box. They use the twig to make a door. They carry the box to their mom. + +Mom says they are very kind. She says they can take the bird home and make it better. She says they need to keep the bird warm and quiet. She says they can give it some water and seeds. + +Tom and Mia are happy. They have a new friend. They name the bird Fluffy. They hope Fluffy will get well soon. They hope Fluffy will fly again. They hug the box and go home. It is getting dark. They are tired. They had a good day. +Anna was a lawyer. She liked to help people with their problems. She wore a red suit and a red hat when she went to work. She had a big book with many rules in it. She read the book and told people what to do. + +One day, Anna had a new problem. A boy named Ben had a red bike. He loved his bike very much. He rode it every day. But another boy named Tom wanted his bike. He took it from Ben when he was not looking. He rode away very fast. Ben was sad and angry. He cried and ran after Tom. + +Anna saw what happened. She stopped Tom and asked him why he took Ben's bike. Tom said he liked the bike and he wanted it. Anna said that was not fair. She said Ben had the bike first and it was his. She said Tom had to give it back. She said Tom could find another bike or share with Ben. She said that was the rule. + +Tom was not happy. He did not want to give back the bike. He said he did not care about the rule. He said he was stronger than Ben and Anna. He tried to ride away again. But Anna was smart and brave. She grabbed the bike and pulled it away from Tom. She gave it back to Ben. She said Tom had to say sorry and be nice. She said that was the rule too. + +Ben was very happy. He thanked Anna and hugged his bike. He said Anna was a good lawyer and a good friend. He asked Anna if she wanted to ride with him. Anna said yes. She enjoyed riding bikes with Ben. They had fun and laughed. Tom saw them and felt sorry. He realized he was wrong. He went to them and said sorry. He asked if he could join them. Anna and Ben said yes. They enjoyed riding bikes together. They learned to share and be kind. They became friends. Anna was a good lawyer and a good friend. She liked to help people with their problems. She wore a red suit and a red hat when she went to work. She had a big book with many rules in it. She read the book and told people what to do. +Sara and Tom are playing in the garden. They see a big nest in the tree. They want to see what is inside. + +"Let's climb the tree and look at the nest," Tom says. + +"OK, but be careful," Sara says. + +They climb the tree and reach the nest. They see four blue eggs in the nest. They are shiny and smooth. + +"Wow, look at the eggs!" Tom says. "They are so pretty. Can we touch them?" + +"No, Tom, we can't touch them," Sara says. "They belong to the bird. The bird will be angry if we touch them. We should leave them alone." + +But Tom does not listen to Sara. He reaches out his hand and picks up one of the eggs. He holds it in his palm and smiles. + +"Look, Sara, I have an egg!" he says. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud squawk. They look up and see a big bird flying towards them. The bird has brown feathers and a yellow beak. It looks very angry. + +"Put down the egg, Tom!" Sara says. "The bird is coming! It will hurt us!" + +She tries to warn Tom, but it is too late. The bird reaches the nest and sees Tom holding the egg. It opens its beak and bites Tom's hand. Tom drops the egg and screams. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" he cries. "The bird bit me! It hurts!" + +Sara helps Tom climb down the tree. They run to the house and tell their mom what happened. Their mom puts a bandage on Tom's hand and gives him a hug. + +"I'm sorry, Tom, but you should have listened to Sara," she says. "You should not touch the eggs. They are not toys. They are the bird's babies. The bird was trying to protect them. You should respect the bird and its nest." + +Tom nods and says he is sorry. He learns his lesson. He does not touch the eggs again. He and Sara watch the nest from afar. They see the bird sitting on the eggs and keeping them warm. They wonder what the bird's babies will look like. Maybe they will be furry and cute. They hope the bird will forgive them. They say sorry to the bird in their hearts. +Anna and Lily are sisters. They like to play with dolls and dress up. One day, their mom gives them a present. It is a bracelet with shiny beads. Anna and Lily both want the bracelet. They start to fight over it. + +"Give it to me!" Anna says. "It is mine!" + +"No, it is mine!" Lily says. "I saw it first!" + +They pull and tug on the bracelet. It breaks. The beads fall on the floor. Anna and Lily cry. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken bracelet and the beads. She is angry. + +"Anna and Lily, you are very selfish!" she says. "You did not behave. You did not share. You ruined the bracelet. Now, you have to pick up the beads and say sorry to each other." + +Anna and Lily feel bad. They pick up the beads. They say sorry to each other. They hug. + +Mom sees them. She smiles. + +"Anna and Lily, you are very sweet!" she says. "You behaved. You said sorry. You made up. Now, you can have another present. It is a bracelet with shiny beads. But this time, you have to share it." + +Anna and Lily are happy. They thank mom. They share the bracelet. They play with dolls and dress up. They are good sisters. +Lila and Ben were playing with their balloons in the park. They liked to blow them up and let them go. They watched the balloons fly up in the sky and make funny noises. + +"Look, Lila, mine is red like a fire truck!" Ben said. + +"Mine is yellow like a sunflower!" Lila said. + +They laughed and blew more balloons. + +But then, the sun started to go down and the sky turned pink and purple. It was evening and it was getting cold. + +"Come on, kids, it's time to go home," Mom said. + +"Can we take our balloons with us?" Lila asked. + +"Sorry, honey, but the balloons might pop in the car. Why don't you release them and say goodbye?" Mom said. + +Lila and Ben felt sad. They liked their balloons. But they knew Mom was right. + +"Okay, Mom," they said. + +They held their balloons and counted to three. + +"One, two, three, release!" they shouted. + +They let go of their balloons and watched them fly away. + +"Bye, bye, balloons! Thank you for the fun!" they said. + +They waved and hugged Mom. Then they got in the car and went home. They were cold, but they were happy. They had a good day. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play with bricks. They had many bricks of different colors and shapes, and they could build houses, cars, castles and more. They had a lot of fun with their bricks, but they also had a problem. They did not like to share their bricks with each other, and they always fought over who had more or better bricks. + +One day, their mom gave them a big box of new bricks as a surprise. They were very happy and excited, and they opened the box to see what was inside. There were many shiny and bright bricks, some with stickers, some with wheels, some with sounds. They were the best bricks they had ever seen, and they wanted to play with them right away. + +But instead of playing together, they started to argue over who would get which bricks. Tom said he wanted the red bricks, and Sam said he wanted the blue bricks. They both wanted the bricks with stickers, and they both wanted the bricks with wheels. They pulled and pushed and shouted, and they did not listen to their mom, who told them to stop and share. + +They were so busy fighting, that they did not notice a big dog that came into their yard. The dog was hungry and curious, and he smelled something in the box. He went to the box and started to sniff and bite the bricks. He chewed and tore and scratched the bricks, and he made a big mess. He spoiled the bricks, and he made them disgusting. + +When Tom and Sam finally saw what the dog had done, they were very sad and angry. They cried and screamed, and they blamed each other for the ruined bricks. They had no more new bricks to play with, and they had no more fun. + +Their mom came and saw the disaster. She was very disappointed and sorry for them. She said, "I gave you these bricks to make you happy, not to make you fight. You should have shared and played nicely, and you would have had more fun. But you were selfish and greedy, and you spoiled your own gift. Now you have to learn your lesson, and you have to clean up this mess." + +Tom and Sam realized that their mom was right, and that they had been very foolish. They felt ashamed and sorry, and they said, "We are sorry, mom. We were wrong. We should have shared and played nicely. We spoiled our own gift, and we are very sorry. Can you forgive us, mom?" + +Their mom hugged them and said, "I forgive you, my boys. But you have to promise me that you will not fight over your bricks again, and that you will share and play nicely. And you have to clean up this mess, and you have to be kind to the dog. He did not know any better, and he was hungry. Maybe you can give him some food and water, and some old bricks to play with." + +Tom and Sam nodded and said, "We promise, mom. We will not fight over our bricks again, and we will share and play nicely. And we will clean up this mess, and we will be kind to the dog. Thank you, mom, for forgiving us, and for giving us these bricks. We love you, mom." + +Their mom smiled and said, "I love you too, my boys. Now go and play, and be good." + +Tom and Sam did as their mom said, and they cleaned up the mess, and they gave the dog some food and water, and some old bricks to play with. The dog wagged his tail and licked their faces, and he became their friend. Tom and Sam also became friends, and they shared and played nicely with their bricks. They had a lot of fun with their bricks, and they learned their lesson. They never spoiled their gift again. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Sam wants to go on the slide. Mia is scared. She says the slide is too high. + +Sam says, "Don't be scared. I will go with you. We can hold hands." Mia nods. They climb up the stairs. They sit on the slide. Sam says, "Ready, set, go!" They slide down fast. They laugh and scream. + +But at the bottom, they trip. They fall on the grass. They hurt their knees. They cry. A lady comes. She is nice. She says, "Are you OK?" She gives them a band-aid. She says, "You are tough. You can slide again." + +Sam and Mia smile. They say, "Thank you." They hug the lady. They kiss her cheek. They say, "You are nice." They hold hands. They go back to the slide. They slide again. They have fun. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They had a lot of fun, but they also got very tired. + +"Let's rest for a bit," Anna said. She found a big tree with a lot of shade. She sat down under the tree and closed her eyes. + +Ben nodded. He also wanted to rest. But he saw something shiny on the ground. It was a coin. He picked it up and smiled. He had an idea. He wanted to buy some candy with the coin. + +He ran to the candy shop across the street. He did not look both ways. He was careless. He did not see the car coming. The car honked and braked, but it was too late. It hit Ben and he fell down. + +Anna heard the noise and opened her eyes. She saw Ben lying on the road. She screamed and ran to him. She was scared and sad. She wished Ben had rested with her. She wished he had not been careless. She wished he had not gone to the candy shop. She wished he had been safe. +One day, a cat saw a human in a big car. The cat was curious and wanted to see the human. The cat ran after the car, but the car was too fast. The cat could not catch the car. + +The cat was sad and tired. He saw a small house with a window. He jumped on the window and looked inside. He saw a human girl with a toy. The toy looked like a cat, but it was not a real cat. It was a soft cat. + +The cat wanted to play with the toy. He scratched the window, but the human girl did not hear him. The cat saw a door. He ran to the door and pushed it with his paw. The door was not tight. It opened a little bit. The cat squeezed through the door and went inside the house. + +The human girl was surprised to see the cat. She smiled and said, "Hello, kitty. Do you want to play with me?" She picked up the cat and hugged him. The cat felt the human girl's warm arms. He purred and licked her face. The human girl was happy and said, "You are so cute and soft. I will call you Fluffy." + +The cat liked the human girl. He decided to stay with her. He did not care about the big car anymore. He had found a new friend. He turned his head and looked at the toy cat. He thought, "You are not a real cat. You are just a toy. I am a real cat. And I have a human." He snuggled with the human girl and fell asleep. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and a big bed. One day, their mom told them that a hurricane was coming and they had to stay inside. She said the hurricane was a big wind that could break things and make noise. + +"What is a hurricane?" Sam asked. + +"It is like a giant fan that blows very hard," mom said. "But it can also bring rain and thunder and lightning. We have to be careful and listen to the radio for news." + +Sam and Lily nodded and hugged mom. They were a little scared, but they trusted mom. She gave them some snacks and water and told them to stay in their room until she came back. + +Sam and Lily decided to play with their toys and read their books. They had fun and forgot about the hurricane for a while. But then they heard a loud bang and saw the window in their room break. The wind and rain came in and made a mess. Some of their toys and books flew away. + +"Mom!" Sam and Lily cried. They were very scared now. They wanted mom to come and help them. + +But mom did not come. She was in the basement with dad and the radio. They did not hear Sam and Lily. The hurricane was too loud. + +Sam and Lily looked at each other. They had to do something. They remembered that mom had told them to crawl under the bed if something bad happened. They thought that maybe the bed would protect them from the wind and rain. + +"Let's crawl under the bed," Sam said. + +"OK," Lily said. + +They grabbed each other's hand and crawled under the bed. They found a blanket and a flashlight there. They wrapped themselves in the blanket and turned on the flashlight. They felt a little safer. + +They waited under the bed for a long time. They heard the wind and rain and thunder and lightning. They prayed for mom and dad and the hurricane to go away. + +After a while, they heard a different noise. It was mom's voice. She was calling their names. + +"Sam! Lily! Where are you?" + +Sam and Lily crawled out from under the bed. They saw mom standing in the open door. She looked wet and worried, but happy to see them. + +"Mom!" Sam and Lily shouted. They ran to mom and hugged her. + +"Thank God you are OK," mom said. "I'm so sorry I couldn't come sooner. The hurricane was very bad. It broke many things in the house and in the street. But it is over now. We are safe." + +Mom took Sam and Lily to the basement. They saw dad and the radio there. Dad smiled and hugged them too. He said they were brave and smart to crawl under the bed. + +Sam and Lily felt happy and relieved. They were glad the hurricane was over. They were glad mom and dad were OK. They were glad they had each other. They hoped their toys and books were OK too. They hoped the sun would come out soon. They hoped they could play in their room again. +Lily was a lovely girl who liked to help her mom and dad. She always said please and thank you, and she shared her toys with her friends. Every night, before she went to bed, she prayed to God and thanked him for all the good things in her life. + +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 bed and wanted to cuddle with them. But she remembered that they told her to sleep in her own bed and not to wake them up unless it was very important. + +She decided to be brave and go back to her bed. She took her teddy bear and hugged it tight. She prayed to God and asked him to protect her and her family from any danger. She also prayed for the people who made the noise, and hoped that they were not bad or hurt. + +She felt a warm and peaceful feeling in her heart. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. The next morning, she woke up and saw the sun shining through her window. She smiled and thanked God for a new day. She ran to her mom and dad's room and gave them a big hug and kiss. + +They were proud of her for being brave and praying. They told her that the noise was from some fireworks that some people set off to celebrate something. They said that fireworks were pretty and fun, but they should only be used by grown-ups and in safe places. They also said that praying was a good way to talk to God and to show love and kindness to others. + +Lily learned that she could always trust God and that he would listen to her prayers. She also learned that she should respect her mom and dad's rules and sleep in her own bed. She was a lovely girl who liked to pray and to be brave. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big red balloon tied to a bench. Sara wanted the balloon, but Tom said no. He said the balloon belonged to someone else and they should not take it. + +But Sara did not listen. She ran to the bench and grabbed the balloon. She laughed and said it was easy to get the balloon. Tom was sad and angry. He told Sara to give the balloon back, but she did not. + +Sara ran away with the balloon, but she did not see a sharp branch on the ground. The branch popped the balloon and it made a loud noise. Sara was scared and dropped the balloon. The balloon was gone. It vanished. Sara cried and looked for the balloon, but she could not find it. + +Tom came to Sara and hugged her. He said he was sorry for her, but he also said she was wrong to take the balloon. He said it was not nice to take things that are not yours. He said you might lose them or break them or hurt someone. + +Sara felt bad and said she was sorry too. She said she learned her lesson and she would not take things again. She also said she had an itch on her hand from the branch. Tom said he had a band-aid in his pocket and he gave it to Sara. He said he loved her and he would always help her. + +Sara and Tom hugged and said they loved each other too. They decided to go home and tell their mom what happened. They hoped their mom would not be mad at them. They also hoped the balloon had a good home somewhere. They learned that it was not easy to be happy with things that are not yours. +Mommy took Betsy to the park on a warm spring day. Betsy was so excited. There were lots of things to explore and do. She saw a big green square and ran over to it. + +“What is that, Mommy?†Betsy asked. + +“It’s a slide, Betsy,†Mommy answered. “Let’s go try it out.†+ +Betsy and Mommy climbed up the slide. Betsy was so proud. She couldn’t wait to slide down! She sat at the top and looked around. It was so quiet. Only the birds chirped in the trees and a leaf fell to the ground. Betsy and Mommy smiled at each other and then Betsy slipped down the slide. It was so fun! + +Betsy wanted to try again, so she and Mommy went up and down the slide a few more times. When they were finished, Mommy wanted to polish the slide for the next kids who wanted to play. She took a rag and some bright, shiny wax out of her bag and started polishing. After a few minutes, the slide was looking great. All the bumps and edges were nice and smooth. + +Betsy was so proud. She had helped make the slide look nice and shiny. She smiled at the square and knew that the next kid who wanted to slide would have lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lia. She loved to play with balloons, so she always had lots of balloons around her. One day, her favorite luminous yellow balloon popped, and she was sad. + +"Don't worry," said her mom. "Let's get a fake one!" + +So together, Lia and her mom went to the store and bought a fake balloon in the shape of a tube. The tube was filled with air and Lia loved it - it was just like a real balloon. + +Back at home, Lia hugged the tube and said, "I love you, fake balloon!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you love it. You know, once upon a time, I had a tube just like that, too. And I love it just like you love yours." + +Lia smiled and hugged the tube even tighter. She knew that their love would last forever. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Abigail. She was three years old and liked to play with her friends. + +One day, she asked her mom if she could go to the park. Her mom said yes, so Abigail put on her coat and went outside. + +When she arrived at the park, she saw that her friends were playing with a sack. Abigail asked if she could join in, and her friends said yes. They all threw the sack to each other and laughed. + +After a while, Abigail decided to try something different. She asked for the sack, and ran across the park. Then, when she was far away, she threw the sack as hard as she could. + +When it landed back in her hands, Abigail felt so proud. She shouted 'I caught it!' and waved the sack in the air. Everyone cheered. + +The sun was hot in the sky, so they decided to play a game of hide and seek. Little Abigail was the first one to find everyone else! She felt so proud and everyone was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Grace. She was so graceful, like a princess. + +One night, her mommy asked her to lift up a heavy box. It was so heavy, so heavy! But she was brave and tried her best. Her mommy said, "Good job, Grace - you are so strong." + +The next day, Grace saw something special. It was a box with a big lock! She asked her mommy, "What is inside the box, Mommy? Please tell me the truth?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "It is a secret! But I'll give you a hint. If you keep trying and lift hard, you'll find out the truth in the end." + +Grace was determined. She tried with all her might and kept lifting. After a few days of hard work, Grace was able to lift the box open! Inside was a beautiful bracelet with her name on it. + +"You did it, Grace!" said Mommy with a smile. + +Grace was so proud of herself. She felt like a princess with her graceful moves. The truth was, she was strong and brave! +Once upon a time, there was a gifted child named Mark. Mark had some exciting equipment. One day he asked his mom, "Can I touch it?". She said, "Yes, but be very careful." + +So Mark lovingly picked up his toy train. He touched its big red engine, then its black boxcar, and finally its bright yellow caboose. Mark was so happy! He wanted to touch everything in his equipment. + +He carefully picked up a big ball. It rolled away and he chased after it. Then he touched a soft doll. After that, he touched a shiny set of blocks. + +Mark's mom could not keep up with him as he touched each piece of equipment with delight. She watched and smiled as her little boy explored his own little world. +Once there were two brothers. They were called Lucas and David. Lucas was three and David was five. + +One day they were playing in the park. Lucas was running and David was chasing him. Suddenly, Lucas ran so fast that he didn't realise he was wearing too tight clothes. He couldn't move his arms and legs. + +Lucas shouted loudly, "David, help me! I can't move my arms and legs". + +David ran over to Lucas and saw why he was stuck. David unzipped his brother's clothes so he could move again. + +Lucas shouted with joy, "Thank you, David for helping me!". They hugged each other and continued playing in the park. +One day, there was a blue circle. It just hung in the sky. Every day, someone looked up and saw the blue circle. They knew it was special. + +One day, a little boy said to the circle, “Let’s go for a walk.†The blue circle said “Yes!†+ +So the little boy and blue circle started walking. The blue circle followed the little boy wherever he went. The little boy was happy to have a friend to follow him. + +The blue circle followed the little boy all day long. When the sun started to set, the little boy stopped and said, “Let’s go home now.†The blue circle said, “Okay!†+ +The little boy and the blue circle went home together. The little boy put the blue circle back in the sky. He knew it would be there in the morning. + +The little boy looked up at the blue circle and said, “Goodnight.†The blue circle just hung in the sky and smiled. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Charlie. Charlie liked to play all the time with his toys and friends. One day, Charlie went to the store to buy some candy. + +When he arrived at the store, he saw someone he didn't like. It was his old enemy, Ben. Ben always made Charlie scared. He was very mean. + +Charlie saw Ben looking around the store and he thought he'd better leave quickly. He ran to his best friend, Joe. Joe was also scared to see Ben at the store. + +Charlie and Joe quickly decided to hide behind the shelves. But then something unexpected happened. Ben started to talk in a friendly way to Charlie. Charlie was surprised. + +It turns out that Ben wanted to apologize for the way he had been treating Charlie. He said that he realized he had been too hard on him and wanted to be friends. Charlie was happy and from then on he and Ben were the best of friends. +Will hopped around the garden, feeling incredibly happy. He had found a beautiful jug and he was now determined to fill it with water. He ran over to the tap, hopped around excitedly, and then perched by the tap, with the jug in his hands. + +He looked around, hoping to spot someone to chat with. Then he saw his mom walking towards him. He hopped up to meet her with a big smile on his face. + +"Mom, look!" He said, pointing at his beautiful jug. +"How lovely! What are you going to do with it?" She asked, smiling. + +Will beamed. "Fill it with water from the tap! Can I do it, please?" + +His mom nodded and held the jug for him until it was full. Will clapped his hands in delight, and then hopped away with the jug cradled in his arms. + +He spent the rest of the morning playing around the garden and proudly showing his beautiful jug to all of his friends. His day had gotten off to a wonderful start! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Kylie and Lisa. They were both nice and liked to do many of the same things. + +One day, Kylie and Lisa went to the library. They saw all the books and were really excited. Kylie said, "Wow! This library looks nice". + +Then, Kylie and Lisa both heard a noise. They listened carefully and realized that it was music! They both started to dance to the music. + +Kylie said, "Let's go even closer so we can listen better". So, they walked around until they found where the music was coming from. + +When they got there, they saw a band. They listened to the band play their music and they both had a great time. Lisa said, "That was really nice!" + +Kylie and Lisa enjoyed their visit to the library and especially enjoyed the band. They both promised that they would come back soon. +Mum and Dad were sitting at the kitchen table. They were both eating lunch. Mum put a thick soup in the bowl. "Yum!" said Mum. + +Dad was eating a thick sandwich. "Mmm!" said Dad. + +Sensing the excitement, their three-year-old son came over. He wanted to sit at the table too. + +Mum smiled. She took a plate, put a thick slice of bread on it and sliced some cheese. She put the cheese on top of the bread and cut it into small pieces. + +The little boy smiled. "Lunch!" he said. He sat in the chair and started eating his sandwich. + +Mum and Dad watched as their son enjoyed his lunch. They were so proud. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted something very special. One night she saw a beautiful flute that she thought was very fancy. She ran to her mum and said, "mum, look, I want this flute." + +Her mum replied, "Lily, it looks fancy, but will it fit in here?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She dreamed it would fit in her room, so she reached for it and tried to pick it up. It was heavy but she managed to get it home. + +When she got home, she carefully placed the flute in her bedroom. To her surprise, the fancy flute fit perfectly in the corner where she wanted it! + +Lily was filled with joy and ran to hug her mum. She thanked her for helping her get the fancy flute. And from that day, the flute filled her room with beautiful music. +Once upon a time, there was a giant who was very clumsy and loved candy. He used to eat candy all day long and never stopped. One day, however, something changed. He suddenly hated candy. + +The giant asked a nearby child, "Why do I hate candy?" + +The child answered, "Maybe because you eat too much of it." + +The giant was surprised and wanted to know more. "Really? How can I stop hating candy?" + +The child replied, "Maybe if you try something else like fruits or vegetables instead of candy, you will not hate candy anymore." + +The giant thought about that and decided to give it a try. From that day on, he tried to eat more fruits and vegetables and less candy. Eventually, he stopped hating candy altogether. + +The end. +One day a young boy and his sister were outside playing. They ran around and laughed, kicking a ball and having fun. + +Suddenly, the boy came up with a cool idea. He said to his sister, "Let's dance!" + +His sister smiled and said, "Yay! That's a great idea!" + +So they both started dancing. They spun around and hopped and twirled. They smiled and laughed at each other, feeling happy and free. + +The sun was shining brightly, and the music was playing. They danced for a long time, until their mom called them in for dinner. + +As the boy and his sister walked to their house, they knew that dancing was always a cool idea. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very young and had just started to explore the world. She was a curious child who found joy in the most simple of things. + +One day, while exploring outside, she saw an old tree with branches drooping and roots popping out. She was reminded of her own helplessness when she couldn't repair the tree by herself. She was so sad that she sat down and started to cry. + +Just then, an old man appeared. He was carrying a spade and said, "You can help repair the tree by getting some soil to fill up the roots and help them grow." + +The little girl was so thankful that she grabbed the spade and filled the roots with the soil. After a few days, the roots had grown, and the little girl was filled with joy to see her beautiful tree now standing tall. + +The little girl learned a valuable lesson from this experience. Helping others whenever you can adds happiness to life. Even though you might feel helpless, it’s possible to help repair the world in your own small way. +Once there was a little girl who was always very frustrated. She tried so hard to do things the right way but nothing seemed to work. + +One day, the little girl wanted to go outside and play. She went to get her favourite sunglasses but she couldn't find them anywhere. She started to feel even more frustrated. + +The little girl began to guess where her sunglasses might be. She thought and thought until she remembered putting them in her teddy bear's pocket. Sure enough, when she looked there, her sunglasses were there! + +The little girl was so happy. She put on the sunglasses and went outside to play. She could finally go outside and have fun. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Zoey. Zoey loved to explore new places. One day Zoey decided to go on an adventure. She packed her suitcase and went to the big city. When Zoey arrived, she couldn't believe her eyes. She had never seen so many tall buildings! She wanted to explore them all! + +So, Zoey decided to stay in a hotel. She was so excited that she jumped up and down. The hotel staff gave her a big smile. They guessed she was on vacation and wanted to have some fun. + +At the hotel, Zoey played all sorts of fun games. She rolled down the hills, ran in the meadows, and rode on all the merry-go-rounds. She had the best time! + +When it was time for Zoey to go home, she said goodbye to the hotel staff. They smiled and waved as she left. Zoey felt a little sad leaving the hotel. The staff had been so nice. She guessed they would miss her too. +Once there was a girl named Sarah. She was three years old and very excited! She woke up one morning and got dressed in dresses and skirts. Every day she watched the grown-ups in their special uniforms. She thought it looked so special. + +One day Sarah asked her mom, "Mom, can I go to school and wear a uniform too?". Her mom said, "Yes, of course you can!" Sarah was so excited. She put on her uniform in the morning and proudly marched off to school. + +When Sarah arrived at school, she saw the other kids in their uniforms. She felt very envious of them. Sarah's mom saw her looking at the other children, so she came over and hugged her. + +"It's okay, Sarah," said her mom. "You don't have to be envious. In time you will have your own uniform and be just like the other kids. Besides, you look so cute in your uniform right now!" + +Sarah smiled and was happy to have her mom's support. She was so excited to be wearing the same uniform as the other kids. She was proud of her uniform and couldn't wait to show it off. +Once there was a boy named Sam. He was selfish and only thought about himself. +One day, Sam could not sleep, so he decided to take a bath. He filled the bathtub with warm water, and got in. + +As he was relaxing, he heard someone in the next room crying. He wondered what was wrong, so he got out of the bathtub and went to see. + +He opened the door to find a little girl, crying. She said to him, "My dolly fell in the water! Can you help me get it out?" + +But Sam was selfish, and didn't want to help. He said, "No. Go away." + +So the little girl went away, and never returned. And Sam went back to the bathtub and went to sleep, never knowing what he had done. + +But the little girl did not forget. She woke up the next morning feeling very sad. She had lost her one special friend, and would never get it back. +Once upon a time, there was a large house with a large fireplace. Inside the house, lived two children and their mom. One day, the mom said to the two children, "Let's test the fireplace!" + +The two excited children ran to the fireplace. But the fireplace was too large for them to touch. The largest one looked up at his mom and said, "Mom, can you test the fireplace?" + +The mom smiled and nodded. She lit a fire in the fireplace and it grew larger and larger. The little ones cheered and clapped, enjoying the warm and comforting fire. + +The mom went back to the two children and said, "See, the fireplace is working perfectly." Everyone laughed as the fire crackled and glowed. + +The mom gave the two children a hug and said, "You did it! You tested the fireplace!" +It was a sunny day in the park. Jimmy and his best friend, Bobby, were playing together, enjoying their little adventure. + +"Let's run around the pond," Bobby suggested. + +"Okay," Jimmy replied and they began their journey around the pond. They were laughing and having fun when Bobby noticed something strange. + +"Look at that vegetable," he paused and pointed. "It looks heavy." + +Jimmy bent down and picked up the vegetable. It was indeed very heavy. As he looked around, he noticed that the pond they were standing by had begun to swell. + +The two boys felt a wave of fear as they quickly realized what was happening. There was a storm brewing in the sky, and it was coming their way. + +Jimmy and Bobby now knew their game had been cut short. They quickly ran back to the safety of their homes, unknowingly foreshadowing a heavy rainfall that was about to come. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jenny. She had a family with her Mummy and Daddy and an older brother called James. Every morning, Jenny's Mummy would give Jenny's breakfast to her and James. Today they were having toast with jam. + +The two children were very excited as they hadn't had that in a while. Mummy said "Come on now, make sure you balance the jam on the toast, we don't want to make a mess!" + +Jenny and James spread the jam as nicely as they could. Soon they were done and they both ate the toast with huge smiles on their faces. It was delicious! + +That night, Jenny's family sat around the dinner table for dinner. It was a big night for them as her Daddy was coming back from work. Jenny was very excited and couldn't believe that everyone was all together again. + +To finish off their dinner, Daddy made the best jam sandwiches for everyone to share. They all balanced the jam perfectly on top of the toast. It was the best dinner ever! +Once upon a time there was a King. He wanted to go for a run. He was patient and waited for all his servants to line up along the path. Then, one by one, he asked each of them to come running with him. + +The King said to the first servant, "Run with me, please!" But the servant was too lazy and said "No, I don't want to run". So the King asked the second servant to come with him, but he said "No, I would rather sit and watch." + +The King was getting frustrated, so he turned to the third servant and asked him to run with him. This time, the servant said "Yes, Your Majesty, I'd be happy to run with you!" So the King and the servant ran and ran and ran until the King was all out of breath. + +When they stopped running, the King was grateful for the servant who was so patient and kind. He thanked him for running with him. The servant smiled and said, "You're welcome, Your Majesty. I'm glad I could help." + +Then the King and the servant went back to the palace, laughing and talking about their run. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who liked to take baths. Every night, he would take a bath, and his mommy would give him a bottle of shampoo. He loved the smell of the shampoo, and every night he would try to use it all up! + +But one night, the little boy didn't want to behave. He wanted to play in the tub, and try to make bubbles. But his mommy said no and told him to use the shampoo. + +So he did, but the little boy was nosy. He wanted to know what the neighbors were doing. As he sat in the tub and washed his hair, he heard laughter from next door. He stopped using the shampoo and listened to the neighbors having a party. + +The little boy just had to see what was going on. So he quickly finished his bath, put on some pajamas and ran out of the house. His mommy said, "Where are you going?" But the little boy just smiled and kept running. +Thomas was walking to the park. It was very cold outside but he still wanted to go for a walk. He looked around and then he saw a beetle. The beetle was walking very slowly and seemed to be looking for something. So, Thomas offered it a leaf. The beetle stopped and looked up at Thomas. It seemed very happy to see him and even more pleased when Thomas offered it the leaf. + +Thomas had never seen a beetle this close before. He tentatively reached out his finger to touch it, and the beetle crawled onto his finger. It felt so soft and cold. Thomas smiled as the beetle stayed on his finger. + +Thomas decided to take the beetle home with him and he asked it, "Would you like to come home with me?". The beetle seemed to think about it for a second and then it crawled up onto his shoulder. + +Thomas was delighted that the beetle had accepted his offer. As he walked home, he could feel the beetle's cold feet on his shoulder. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a big and strong dragon named Dan. He was a loyal friend to all the animals in the kingdom. Everyone in the land knew Dan was a powerful creature! + +One day, Dan started to feel very sick and hurt all over his body. He was in so much pain, he couldn't move. Dan was very sad, and the animals were worried about him. + +Then one day a wise turtle arrived. He said he could help Dan heal. The animals were excited. Dan agreed and the turtle got to work. + +The turtle said that Dan had to stay very still for a long time for months. To stay still for such a long time was very hard! Despite the difficulty, Dan stayed loyal to the turtle's instructions and worked hard. + +Finally, after months of work, Dan was feeling much better. The turtle declared him healed and the animals clapped and cheered. Dan was so happy he did a victory dance! + +The turtle said that the animals' loyalty helped him heal, and with their help they had achieved success. Dan thanked the animals, Happiness was in the kingdom. Everyone was so grateful and the land was peaceful once more. + +The moral of the story is, loyalty leads to success. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was John. One day John went for a walk in the woods. As he walked, he saw a big trap on the ground. He wondered what kind of animals would be curious enough to get caught in it. + +John walked over to the trap and saw that it was clean. He knew it must have been recently set. He decided to load it with a piece of cheese. John put the cheese in the trap and waited. + +Soon enough, a little animal came by and started to nibble on the cheese. "Hey, what are you doing? That's my cheese!" John yelled. + +The frightened animal scurried away but left the cheese behind. "That was close," said John. Then he smiled and said to himself, "I loaded my trap with a clean piece of cheese, and it worked!" +One day, Jack and his mum went on an adventure. Jack was so excited! As they walked through a big, green field, Jack saw an enormous tree. + +"Wow!" he said to his mum. "The tree looks so big. Can we climb it?" + +His mum smiled. "Of course." + +Jack scrambled up the tree, reaching out to a large branch. When he looked down, he saw something he had never seen before. It was an enormous egg! + +He called down to his mum. "Mum, look!" + +His mum smiled and said, "What is it?" + +"I think it's an egg," Jack said. + +Excited, Jack carefully grabbed the egg. With one big pull, he revealed a cracking sound. Peeking into the opened egg, he could see a colorful idea inside. It was an enormous rainbow! + +Jack and his mum smiled at each other. They were so happy to find such a beautiful, enormous idea! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joe who loved to play baseball. Every day, he grabbed his black baseball and went outside to play with his friends. They batted and threw the ball back and forth having lots of fun. + +But one day, Joe didn't want to behave. He stepped on his friend's foot and grabbed the ball away when it wasn't his turn. His friends told Joe he was being naughty, but he refused to listen. + +Joe's friends left and Joe was left with only his black baseball. He started throwing it around the garden, breaking a flower pot and smashing a window. Joe had the ball in his hand when his mum came outside. She was very angry. She yelled, "Joe, why don't you behave?!" + +Joe hung his head and sadly took the ball inside his house. Now whenever Joe plays with his black baseball, he remembers to be kind and behave. The bad ending was just a warning for Joe to never forget how to be kind. +Once upon a time, there lived a brave bird. His friends called him the Peacock, and he was proud of his bright feathers. One day, the Peacock had to deliver an important message. He started his journey, but soon he saw a dangerous forest. He was scared but he kept flying. + +Suddenly, a big owlflew in front of Peacock and said, "You must not go any further. It is too dangerous!" But Peacock replied bravely, "I must deliver this message and no matter what, I won't stop!" + +The owl was impressed with Peacock's determination and agreed to help him. He flew to the top of the tree and pecked a big feather for the Peacock. He said, "Take this feather, it will protect you in dangerous places!" + +The Peacock thanked the owl and continued his journey. After a long journey, he finally reached his destination, safely and on time. Everyone was happy to receive the message and they thanked the Peacock for his bravery. From that day on, Peacock was proud of his feather, a reminder of kindowl's help! +Becky had a new dress. It was pink with lots of sparkles on it. She wanted to wear it right away. She ran to her dresser and pulled it off the hanger. Then she quickly put it on. + +Becky looked in the mirror and smiled. She loved her dress. Then she looked around her room. She wanted something to go with her dress! Suddenly she saw her pen. It was blue with a feather on it. Becky knew just what she wanted to do. + +She picked up the pen and started to draw on her dress. She made lots of swirls and stars. When she was finished, her dress was perfect. + +Then Becky heard a knock at the door. It was the postman. He was deaf and was using sign language. Becky was curious. She watched carefully as he showed her a package. + +Becky was so excited. She thanked him and then opened the package. Inside was a big box of sparkles. + +Becky ran back to her dresser and quickly put the sparkles on her dress. Now it was even more perfect. + +Becky looked in the mirror again and smiled. She loved her sparkly dress. +Once upon a time there was a kind farmer. He was very honest and wanted to always do the right thing. Every day he would work in his field and take care of his animals. + +One day he found a pot in the field. It was heavy, and he decided that he wanted to know how much it weighed. He picked it up and carried it to his house. + +He asked his son to help him to weigh the pot. The young boy was very excited to help, so he smiled and said, "Yes, I can help you!" + +The farmer showed his son how to weigh the pot. First, he put it on one side of the weighing machine and then he added weights to the other side until it was balanced. + +"That looks about right," said the farmer. "It looks like the pot weighs five pounds." + +The farmer and his son were both very happy that they were able to figure out how much the pot weighed. With their honest work, they could make sure that they were doing the right thing. +Once upon a time there was a jolly little girl called Lucy. Every day she wore a bright yellow dress and a big smile. + +One day Lucy and her parents went on a special adventure. They took a boat and paddled down a river. As they were going along, Lucy spotted something in the water. + +“What is it?†she asked Papa. + +“It’s a strip!†he said. + +Lucy was so excited and quickly dove into the water to get it. After she had her strip, Lucy’s parents had an idea. They found a piece of string and tied the strip to it, then tied the string to the boat. + +“Let’s have some fun!†Papa called out as they sailed along. + +Lucy grabbed the string and held on tight. As the boat moved forward, she felt the strip twirling and flipping all around her. Lucy laughed and laughed until she was so jolly. + +This was the best adventure ever, she thought. +Once upon a time there was a group of people. They were all very hungry. +Suddenly, a loud noise came from outside. The group began to tremble. +They were so frightened! But when they looked outside, they saw it was only a little rabbit. +The rabbit was hopping around, so the group stopped trembling. +The rabbit noticed the group and smiled. It hopped over to them and showed them a small patch of carrots. +The group was so happy! They thanked the rabbit, then ate the carrots. They were not hungry anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a family of four who lived an ordinary life. One day, the eldest member of the family, Mama, decided to take them on an adventure. + +The family drove for miles and miles, until Mama finally stopped the car. Mama said excitedly "Everyone, get out of the car and go explore the area!" + +The family laughed and jumped out of the car. They ran and ran, until eventually everyone stopped in surprise. There in front of them was a magical cave, glittering with color. + +They all rushed inside and were amazed to discover that the cave was full of huge, sparkly jewels. They grabbed as many as they could, and ran out of the cave laughing with excitement. + +Mama said "Look at what we discovered! Now our family will be richer than ever before!" + +The end. +Once there was a handsome prince who fell in love with a beautiful princess. Every day, they would meet and talk in the garden. One day they decided to enter a marriage. + +"Let's get married," said the prince. + +"Yes, let's do it," replied the princess. + +The prince found a cheap dress for the princess and both of them got ready for their big day. The prince wore a nice suit and the princess wore her new white dress. + +The wedding day was here and the princess entered the church. All of the guests gave them a big round of applause when they entered the church. The prince and princess said their vows and finally finished the ceremony by cutting the cake. + +Everyone congratulated the prince and the princess and the two were now officially married. They celebrated with a big party and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Emma who was three years old. She was very curious and eager to explore her world. + +One day, Emma found a small door in the wall near her bedroom. Out of curiosity, she opened the door and saw a hallway with a staircase leading up to a door at the top. She decided to explore the hallway and see where it led. + +Suddenly, Emma heard murmuring voices and the sound of unfamiliar music coming from the top of the stairs. So she decided to go up and see who or what was making the noise. + +At the top of the stairs, she found two people looking up at the ceiling. Emma asked the two people, "What are you doing? What's on the ceiling?" One of them replied, "We're trying to find something that can provide us with a mystery that nobody has ever seen before." + +Emma got excited and asked if she could help. The two people smiled and let her come closer to take a look. When she looked up, there it was: an unknown design on the ceiling that none of them had ever seen before! + +The three of them were unable to make the design make any sense. So, the two people thanked Emma for her help and escorted her back down the stairs. They reminded her never to go up to the top of the stairs alone. + +From then on, Emma would often look up at the ceiling and +Once there was a little girl and she was so very hungry. She walked through the woods and saw a beautiful white swan. The swan was so graceful and the hungry little girl wished she could take it home. + +The girl stopped and said to the swan, “Can I take you home with me?†+ +The swan replied, “No, for I must stay here. But I will give you a gift. Take this egg and remember not to break it.†+ +The little girl smiled and said, “Thank you kind swan. I sure am hungry, so I will go home now.†+ +The little girl walked home, taking care not to break the egg. When she arrived home, she cracked open the egg and saw that it was filled with delicious food. + +The little girl was so happy, she had never seen anything like it before. She had been given a gift from an unusual friend, and because of that she was never hungry again. +Once there was a boy called Mark who was 3 years old. Mark had a big teddy bear. One day Mark and his big teddy bear decided it was time for a search. They wanted to find a long and special treat. + +Mark was very excited. He said to the teddy bear “Let’s go, I’m ready!†So the two set off on a long search. + +They looked and looked but couldn’t find anything. Everywhere was the same and nothing was special. Mark began to get tired so the teddy bear said “Let’s separate for a bit and we can cover more groundâ€. + +So off they went, with Mark going to one direction and the teddy bear to another. They searched and searched but with no luck. + +Finally they met back up, but to their dismay they had no luck in finding the long and special treat they had looked for. Mark was very sad and they went home. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a happy girl. She loved to perform all kinds of fun activities, but her favorite was going to the gym. There she could stretch, jump, and play with her friends. + +At the gym, she would practice doing all kinds of tricky things. She was getting really good at making shapes with her body. She was so proud of herself that she wanted to show everyone how well she had done. + +So one day, the girl asked her teacher if she could perform her new moves in front of an audience. The teacher said yes and so the girl gathered all of her friends and family together. + +On the day of the performance, the girl put on her special outfit and made her way to the gym. Everyone was so impressed by her skills that when she finished, they all cheered for her and shouted, "Well done!" + +To celebrate, the girl's mom gave her a sweet treat. She was so happy and proud of herself. The girl learned a valuable lesson: even though it might sometimes be difficult, practice can help you to achieve amazing things!