diff --git "a/TinyStories_1132.txt" "b/TinyStories_1132.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1132.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +Sarah shook her head. She said, “No, we can’t. We don’t have any money.†+ +Bob was upset. But Sarah had an idea. She said, “Let’s go to your house. Maybe Mom can make us some toast.†+ +Bob smiled. He said, "Yeah, let's go!" + +They hopped all the way to Bob's house. When they got there, his mom was so happy to see them. She said, "I was just about to make some toast - it's perfect for a snack!" + +Bob and Sarah had a great time eating the toast and hopping in the backyard. It was an amazing day. +Bob was a strong boy. He had a big tire to play with. His Mom said, “Let’s celebrate Bob’s strength! Let’s drag the tire around together!†+ +Bob said, “Wheee!†His Mom and Bob grabbed each end of the tire. They ran with the tire, around and around. They were both laughing and having a great time. + +Afterwards, Bob and his mom were both tired. His mom said, “That was so much fun! Let’s celebrate with ice cream!†+ +Bob said, “Yay! Ice cream!†So Bob and his Mom went to the ice cream store. They each got a big, yummy sundae and ate them together. + +Bob smiled with a full mouth. “This is the best way to celebrate being strong!†he said. +Once there was a brave bunny who wanted to escape from his clean but boring garden. He looked everywhere for a way out, but he couldn't find one. He was about to give up, but then he remembered that his mum had told him about tunnels! + +So he began to dig a tunnel and soon enough he escaped his garden. He felt so excited! He ran and ran, until he was so far away that he could no longer see his garden. He was so thankful to himself for reminding himself of the tunnels. + +He ran through the fields and the woods until he stumbled upon a grand castle. It and its grounds were so clean and beautiful that he never wanted to leave! He hopped to many different places in the castle, exploring and having fun. He knew it was the perfect place to escape to. + +The brave bunny stayed in the castle for many days and learned more about the land around him. He even made some new friends! After a while, he decided it was time to go home. But he promised himself that he would come back and explore the castle again whenever he wanted an escape. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy bear. He loved to take naps under a big tree branch. One day when the bear was sleeping, a bright blue bird zipped past him. The bird flew around the branch and sang a beautiful high-pitched song. The bear woke up and was amazed! He loved to watch the bird flying around the branch, zipping here and there. He watched and watched until he got too tired and fell back asleep. From then on, the bird and the bear were good friends. They would zip around the tree branch every day. The bear never got tired of watching the bird, and the bird never got tired of zipping around the tree branch. +Once upon a time, Tom and his mom went outside to organize an outdoor game. Tom found a big pile of bricks and was so excited. He wanted to use them in the game. + +His mom saw him and said, "That's a great idea, Tom. Let's organize the bricks so we can start the game." +Tom was so eager. He quickly moved the bricks around. He was determined to be very serious about it. + +After a few minutes, Tom and his mom had organized the bricks in a colorful pattern. They smiled at each other and started to play the game. + +Tom had so much fun playing with his mom and the bricks. And every time he played he would remember to be very serious about organizing the bricks. +Once upon a time there was an ugly university, in a far away land. In that university, something exciting was about to happen. All the students were very excited for this special day. They gathered around the centre of the campus, waiting for what was about to come. + +Suddenly, a big, bright light shone above the university, and out came a pink, glittery cloud. Everyone gasped with amazement. The cloud floated up above the university and out came a magical rainbow, stretching over the entire campus. + +The students all cheered with joy. They had never seen anything like it before. It made them very happy. They jumped and cheered until late in the night. All in all, it was an exciting day for everyone at the university. +Once upon a time, there was a farm near a big river. On this farm, there lived a rabbit and a fox. One day, something strange happened. The fox was walking near the edge of the river, when he noticed the rabbit. + +Fox: “What are you doing here?†+ +Rabbit: “I'm looking for something to eat.†+ +Fox: “You should go home now. It's getting dark and dangerous.†+ +Rabbit: “I'm sorry. I didn't know.†+ +Fox: “It's alright. Here, take this carrot home with you so you have something to eat.†+ +Rabbit: “Thank you! I'm sorry I caused trouble.†+ +The fox smiled and said goodbye. The rabbit went back to its hole on the farm and had a big feast with its carrot. From then on, the fox and rabbit shared a special bond and were friends forever. +Once there was a big house. Every day, a voice would come from the house. The voice would say, "Let's finish the race!" + +In the house lived a little girl. She was three years old. She wanted to join the race, but she was very small. How could she finish? + +Then she had an idea. She asked the voice to wait. She ran around the house three times. She was very proud. + +The voice cheered when she finished. She was the winner! +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Sarah and Sam. Sarah was the oldest, but they were both very good friends. + +One day they decided to have a picnic in the park. Sarah brought a big jug of lemonade. Sam was so excited when he saw it. + +"Let me introduce you to my best friend, the jug," said Sarah, smiling. + +The jug was big, round and blue. Sam was so happy to meet him. + +After a while, the jug got tired. So Sarah and Sam decided to take a break and relax in the sun. + +They were lying in the grass, feeling lazy and not wanting to move. Suddenly, Sarah heard a noise. + +"What is that?" she asked. + +Then the jug answered. "That's me, I'm singing! I'm so happy to be here with you two!" + +Sarah and Sam laughed and hugged the jug. They were all so happy to be together. +Once upon a time there was an enormous elephant who had to take an important exam. He was so scared that he began to shake. He was so afraid that he decided to take a bath to try and calm down. + +He trudged to the river, but when he arrived, he found the water was already taken by an enormous hippo. The elephant asked the hippo if he could share the water and bathe, but the hippo refused. The elephant was so upset that he started to cry. + +Suddenly, the elephant got an idea. He walked up to the hippo and asked if he could use his trunk instead of the water. The hippo was surprised, but agreed. The elephant started using the trunk to get water all over himself and used it to bathe. + +The elephant felt much calmer after the bath. He thanked the hippo and was ready to take his exam. He did very well and was so happy he was able to bathe and get ready for the exam. +Once there was a radish farmer named Tom. Tom was very gentle and he loved each and every one of his radishes. He would fold them carefully and place them in neat rows. + +One day, a strong gust of wind blew across the fields, and the radishes started to roll away. Tom ran after the radishes, but he couldn't keep up. They were rolling faster and faster, and Tom was getting very tired. + +Tom hadn't given up yet! He had to be gentle, so he started to fold the radishes, one by one. After a while, he had managed to fold all the radishes and put them back in the rows. + +Tom was very proud of himself, and he knew that his radishes were safe now. He smiled and went off to get a glass of water and was happy to have found a way to protect his radishes! +One morning, Mommy and Baby Bear woke up early and went outside. The sky was just beginning to turn pink and the sun was rising in the east. It was a long wait, but finally the sun reached the top of the sky. Mommy and Baby Bear waited and waited until they saw a long truck come down the road. Mommy and Baby Bear ran over to the truck to see what it was carrying. + +The truck driver smiled and said "Good morning! I'm here to load up the truck with wood for our firewood business". Baby Bear was so excited to see the truck. He watched as the truck driver loaded the wood, one log at a time. The logs were bigger than Baby Bear, but the truck driver was so strong that he carried them with one arm. + +At the end of the morning, the truck was all loaded. The driver said "Have a great day, everyone!" and off he drove, with all the firewood ready to deliver to its customers. As Baby Bear watched the truck drive away, he wondered what other things the long truck could be carrying. Mommy smiled and said, "You'll have to wait until tomorrow's sunrise to find out!" +Mum and Dad were worried. Little Tommy hadn't been feeling well and had been staying in bed all day. They took him to the doctor who said he had a special kind of sickness. Patiently, Dad listened to the doctor explain the sickness had been spreading around the town. Mum was ignorant and didn't understand. + +"How can it spread?", she asked. + +"It can pass from person to person", the doctor replied. + +Mum was determined to make sure Tommy was okay. She told Dad they needed to keep Tommy away from other people. Dad agreed. But then, there was a knock on the door. It was the neighbour, Mrs. Smith. + +Mum had to choose: let Mrs. Smith in and risk the sickness spreading to Tommy, or keep her out and risk looking ignorant. After much thought, Mum decided to keep Mrs. Smith out. + +Mum knew it was the best thing to do for Tommy. Even though Mrs. Smith looked a bit disappointed, Mum was thankful that she listened and stayed away. In the end, Tommy stayed healthy, and Mum and Dad were relieved. +Once there was a bear. He was all alone. He felt so sad and lonely. + +He decided to go find some food. He followed his nose and soon found a yummy bowl of honey. He quickly licked it up. + +The bear felt much better. He decided to take a walk and soon came upon a tall tree. He looked up and saw a big nest. He was so happy. He jumped up and tried to lift himself into the nest. + +But it was too high. He was so sad. Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was a little bird. She said, "Hello there bear! I can help you get up to the nest. I'll give you a lift!" + +And with that, the bird flew up and grabbed the bear's paw. She lifted him up to the nest. He thanked her over and over! The bear was so excited to have found a new friend. And they lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She loved to paint pictures and had lots of colors. One day, she wanted to paint a sail. But, her colors were all gone. + +The little girl was very sad. She sat and pouted. Then, she had an idea. She ran to her neighbor's house to borrow their colors. + +It was silly of the little girl to think she could take her neighbor's colors without asking first. So, her neighbor said "no". + +The little girl was sad but she knew what she'd done was wrong. On the way home, she remembered that if she asked nicely, people would be more likely to say yes. + +So, the next day she asked and her neighbor was very kind. She borrowed the colors and was very happy when her sail painting was finished. + +The moral of the story is to always ask nicely. We can get what we need if we are kind and polite. +Once upon a time there was a comfortable puppy lounging in its doghouse. It was snoozing comfortably and enjoying a peaceful day. Suddenly something disturbed the puppy and it woke up. + +The puppy saw a small puppy standing outside its doghouse. The small puppy said, "Hello, can I come in?" + +The other puppy replied, "Yes, of course! Please come in and make yourself comfortable." + +The small puppy entered the doghouse and said, "Thank you. How cozy this doghouse is!" + +The first puppy said, "Yes. It is very nice, isn't it?" + +They both spent a comfortable afternoon in the doghouse together napping and cuddling. The small puppy eventually left feeling content, and the first puppy was happy to have made a new friend. +One day, a robot called Bob was playing in the park. He jumped, ran and sharpened his pencil very carefully. Bob felt healthy and happy. + +But then Bob saw a squirrel. It was a very big squirrel and it ran very fast. Bob tried to catch it, but it was too quick for him. He shouted, "Stop!" + +The squirrel stopped and said, "What do you want?" +Bob said, "I want you to be my friend!" + +The squirrel laughed and said, "No way!" +But Bob was determined. He said, "Please be my friend, I'm so lonely!" + +Suddenly, the squirrel felt sorry for Bob. He said, "OK, I'll be your friend." + +Bob was very happy. From that day on, they had lots of fun playing together. They sharpened sticks and chased each other around the park. They were very healthy and happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was an intelligent young calf. He grew up on a farm and he insisted on eating beef all the time. He was determined and often refused to eat anything else. + +The other animals on the farm noticed how strong and determined the young calf was. They joked that one day he would someday be as big and as strong as a full grown cow. + +The intelligent calf was proud of himself and he was very happy that the other animals noticed him. He kept insisting on eating beef and he felt it made him stronger and smarter. + +One day, after several years, the calf became a fully grown cow. He was now much bigger and stronger than the other animals on the farm. He even had horns and could sometimes be a little difficult to handle. All the animals on the farm agreed that the calf had been right when he insisted on eating beef all that time-- it made him strong and powerful. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. One day Lucy wanted to go for a walk in the park. As she was walking she saw a big oat. She knew it was for the animals, so she was very helpful. + +Lucy started to pick up the oat and put it in the basket. But the more she picked up, the more frustrated she became. She started to get tired and decided to take a short break. She decided to look around the park. + +Suddenly, she saw a little bunny hopping around the park. She saw he was struggling to find food, so she quickly grabbed the oat and put it in front of the bunny. The bunny was so happy and started to eat right away. + +Lucy was so glad she was helpful. She picked up the rest of the oat and put it back in the basket. Lucy was very proud of herself and went home with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy was playing in the garden. He wanted to show his mum how reliable he was, so he said he'd cut some flowers with his knife. His mum smiled and said that she wanted to go and get something from inside the house. Timmy said he'd be fine, he was old enough. + +So Mum went inside, and Timmy continued to cut the flowers with his knife. He made so many silly noises and ran around the garden pretending to be a pirate on a ship. + +But then, he noticed something. His mum had rushed back inside the house, and now he started to worry. He looked around, then his eyes landed on the knife. He hadn't noticed before, but the blade was really sharp! He suddenly realised what he had done. + +He had been so busy playing and pretending, he hadn't realised that the knife had cut his finger. He could feel a lot of pain, and it had started to bleed. + +Poor Timmy was so scared of what would happen now. He knew he wouldn't be able to tell his mum he had been reliable and careful. His mum came out of the house and saw the blood on his finger. She rushed him off to the hospital to get help, but it was too late. + +The moral of the story is that even though it is important to be reliable and careful, it's also good to stop and think +Once upon a time there was a mouse who lived by the sea. One day, he was walking along the beach when he saw a wave in trouble. It was too small to swim on its own and was very scared. The mouse knew it needed help and he knew he could rescue it. + +So he got close to the wave, grabbed it carefully and brought it safely back to the sea. The wave was so happy it leapt in the mild water and thanked the mouse with a big splash. + +This showed the mouse the good you can do when you rescue something in need. With just a small act of kindness, you can make a difference. And this is a lesson we should always remember. +Once upon a time there was a group of friends who wanted to celebrate. They all liked history, so they decided to have a special celebration to remember it. + +The friends brought balloons, yummy snacks and music to the party. They all had a great time eating and dancing. + +When it was time for the festivities to end, everyone gathered together in a calm circle. They held hands and thought about all the special moments in history they wanted to remember and celebrate. + +Then they smiled and said goodbye to each other. It was a happy and special day that they all would remember. +Once there was a bear who was feeling very gloomy. He didn't know what to do, so he decided to go for a walk. But the gloomy feeling hadn't gone away. + +As he walked, he heard distant music. It was soft and gentle. He followed the sounds until he found a park full of children. They were all rocking on swings and laughing. + +The bear knew he'd found the perfect place to make him happier, so he quickly found an empty swing. He sat down and started to rock. + +As he rocked, he felt the zipper on his furry jacket rubbing against his back. It reminded him of the times he used to go on adventures with his friends. Suddenly, the gloomy feeling was gone and he felt happy. + +He kept on rocking, taking in all the laughter and warm sunshine. He stayed in that park all day, rocking and feeling happy. And eventually the bear came back home with a BIG smile! +Once upon a time, there were two pups. One was big, and one was small. One day, the big pup saw the small pup outside and said, "Hello, welcome!" The small pup replied, "Hello! What is your name?" The big pup said, "My name is Daisy. What is yours?" The small pup said, "My name is Sam." + +After a few days, Sam was getting a bit smelly. Daisy said, "Sam, you are getting smelly, let's go and have a bath." Sam said, "No, I don't want to!" Daisy replied, "It is ok, we can do it together." So Daisy and Sam went for a bath. + +After their bath, Daisy and Sam were both clean and smelled nice. Daisy said, "Now Sam, I think it is time for us to separate." Sam did not want to separate and said, "No, can't we stay together forever?" Daisy replied, "No, we can't. We each have to do our own thing, but that doesn't mean we can't still be friends!" + +The moral of this story is that even if you have to separate from something or someone that you love, it doesn't mean that you can't still be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and dad who loved to eat vegetables. But they did not have much money. So they had to be careful to find vegetables that were very cheap. + +They went to the store and they saw many nice vegetables, but they were not cheap. They wanted to make something yummy, but they just had too little money. + +Soon, their little boy found an old vegetable garden at the end of the street. The garden was filled with cheap vegetables, so they decided to pick some for dinner. + +But when they got to the garden something happened. A mean man was there, and he said the garden was his! He didn't want them to pick the vegetables. The mom and dad were sad and disappointed. + +In the end, the kind man from the market saw them and he asked the mean man to share the vegetables. The mean man thought about it and decided to let the mom and dad pick some to share. + +The mom and dad learned a very important lesson that day: it's important to be kind, and sharing things with others can make the world a better place. +Once there was a duck who wanted to soar. She was called Daisy. She wanted to soar so badly that she practiced and practiced every day. She even practiced when it was raining. + +One day, Daisy tried to leap as high as possible to reach the sky. Suddenly she thought "I have it!" and she tried something new. She wiggled her tail very fast and her wings very strong. She found that she could soar! + +Daisy soared and soared over the pond. She was so happy and shouted, "I did it! I can soar!" She flew around the pond, up and down, so flexible and free. + +Daisy loved soaring over the pond and she kept practicing. She knew that with a little effort, she could fly as high and as far as she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tommy. One day, Tommy decided to paint his room. He got out his paintbrush, some paints and started painting. + +Suddenly, Tommy heard something coming from his closet. He opened it up and saw a big furry monster! Tommy was scared, but the monster just said hello and asked him why he was painting. + +Tommy said, "I'm painting my room so it looks really nice". + +The monster smiled and asked, "Can I help?" + +Tommy was very brave and said yes. So the furry monster and Tommy painted the room together. They painted the walls blue and the windows yellow. + +When they had finished, Tommy said goodbye to his furry new friend. He was so happy that he had made a new friend and he was even more pleased with his beautiful painted room. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful reef in the middle of the ocean. All the little fishes and other creatures loved swimming around it. People would come from far and wide to see it, but only a few where brave enough to move closer. + +One day a little girl, who was only three years old, decided that she wanted to be brave. She moved closer to the reef, and saw all the beautiful colors and creatures which lived in it. She saw the colorful fish swimming in and out of the coral, and the little starfish that were hidden beneath. + +The little girl even saw a mermaid's tail in the distance! She wanted to stay and explore the reef for hours, but eventually she had to move away to go home. But before she got too far, she put her hand out and waved goodbye to the reef and its creatures. She knew she would be back soon to explore some more. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old and loved to jog. So one day, he decided to go and jog around the block. He wore his green sneakers and grabbed his book with him. + +As he jogged along, he saw a woman walking very carefully with a stack of books in her arms. Jack smiled at her and said, "Hi, what are you doing today?" + +The woman replied, "I am taking these books to the library. I need to be very careful with them." + +Jack looked at his own book and nodded. "I'm being careful too," he said. + +The woman smiled and said, "I'm sure you are! It's important to be careful when you're jogging, too." + +Jack nodded in agreement and continued on his way, taking care not to be careless. Jack learned a valuable lesson about being careful not just when he was jogging, but also in the things he did in life. +Once upon a time, a small girl called Jill was feeling anxious. She had left her book at home and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she saw a sharp knife on the ground. She was afraid of it but couldn't help looking at it. + +Jill tried to read the words on the knife. She couldn’t tell what it said, but she could tell it was special. + +Cautiously, Jill picked up the knife and peeked inside. To her delight, there was a tiny book hidden inside. She pulled it out and was fascinated by the pictures inside. + +Jill felt much safer as she read the little book. She was no longer anxious and happily enjoyed the story. +Once upon a time, there was a competitive Pine tree. It wanted to be the tallest, strongest and most beautiful pine tree in the entire forest. + +One day, a 3 year old child walked up to the pine tree and asked: +"Oh Pine tree, why are you so competitive?" + +The pine tree shrugged, and said: +"I'm competitive because I want to be the best, and I'm not afraid to work hard to achieve it." + +The 3 year old child thought about the pine tree's words for a long time, feeling inspired by its determination. The child smiled, waved goodbye to the pine tree and went on their way. + +From that day forward, the 3 year old child strived to be competitive in everything they did too. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there were two sheep in a green field. One sheep was gray, and the other was white. The gray sheep spoke to the white sheep. "We should jump the fence," he said. The white sheep was unsure but finally said, "Okay." + +The two sheep jumped the fence, and they ran and ran. But soon they were stuck in a big pond with no way out. The gray sheep looked sad. He said, "I regret jumping the fence. We are stuck here." + +The white sheep had an idea. She said, "I see a clear path through the middle of the lake. Maybe we can get out that way." The gray sheep said, "Maybe it will work!" + +Sure enough, the white sheep was right. With a lot of hard work, they managed to get out of the pond. They were very happy and were soon back in their green field. + +The gray sheep was thankful but he said, "I will never make that mistake again. I regret jumping the fence." The white sheep was glad to hear it. +Once upon a time, there was a famous boy named Joe. He was really nice and always tried to help others. One day, Joe heard about a special meeting that would bring people together to heal their hearts. Joe was so excited to learn about this meeting that he decided to go! + +When Joe arrived at the meeting, he was amazed. He saw lots of other kids and adults, all smiling and sharing stories. They were trying to heal each other with their words and kindness. Joe was so inspired by the meeting that he started telling his own stories. + +Soon enough, Joe became famous for his stories. He was known all over the world for being a great healer. Everyone was amazed by how he could heal others with his words. + +Joe kept going to the special meeting every week. Even though his stories changed over time, Joe's message of healing stayed the same. All the people at the meeting were so happy to talk with Joe and learn from him. + +At the end of the meeting, they all said, "Thank you, Joe! We love you!" +Kai was an adventurous little three year old who had a special favorite cap. It was a bright blue cap with a cool yellow stripe. He wore it wherever he went. + +One day Kai was out playing, and he forgot to take his cap. As he ran and played, he could not recognize it. He started to worry and cry, worried that he had lost his cap. + +Just then, Kai saw something shiny and yummy in the distance. Suddenly, he forgot all about his cap and ran towards the sweet smelling treat. It was a lollipop! + +Kai was so excited he started to spin and jump around. After a few minutes, he noticed his cap lying next to him on the ground. He had recognized it after all! + +Kai was overjoyed. He danced his way home with his cap in one hand and yummy lollipop in the other. +Once upon a time there was a duck called June. June liked to swim in the lake near her home. One day, June was in the lake and began to splash around. Suddenly she heard a voice in the water. It was a frog! She quickly got close to the frog and said hello. + +The frog was very attractive. He had emerald green eyes and a lime green back. He smiled at June and said, "Please don't splash so loud! It scares away my friends!" + +June was sorry that she had scared the frog's friends. She said, "I will be quieter. I promise!" June continued playing in the lake but she was careful not to splash too loudly. + +The frog smiled and said, "Thank you June. That was very nice of you. Have fun swimming!" June smiled, waved goodbye and continued to splash around in the lake. +Once there was this fisherman who went fishing in a pond. He was a bit nervous but he had to go as he wanted to feed his family. He packed his gear, put on his waders and made his way to the pond. + +The fisherman had no luck that day. He didn't catch anything. He was feeling a bit sad but he still decided to stay a little longer. The fisherman watied by the pond until he heard a noise. He saw some little fish jumping up into the sky! + +The fisherman was so excited! He was so happy that he was able to provide food for his family. He learned a valuable lesson that day - there is always something to value. The fisherman's nervousness had been worth it. The day had been a success after all! +Once upon a time, there was a jet in the sky. Everyone in the town was excited and they all smiled as they watched the jet soar above them. + +One little girl was not smiling though. She just stood and watched with a solemn face. Her friends asked her why she was so ignorant. The little girl just shrugged her shoulders and said nothing. + +The little girl had a secret. She wanted to fly the jet but she was too scared to tell anyone. Instead, she kept it to herself. + +One day, she decided to finally tell her friends her secret. She ran to the jet and hopped in. She started the engine and took off into the sky. Everyone cheered as they watched her take off. + +But then, the jet started to shake. Suddenly, the jet spun uncontrollably and crashed into the ground. Everyone was so sad. The little girl was gone and all that remained was a broken jet and an ignorant secret. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Timmy and Sally. Timmy liked to play and Sally liked to fly. + +One day, Timmy and Sally were playing in the park together. They were having so much fun that they had almost forgotten the time. + +Suddenly, Timmy panicked. It was already late in the afternoon and Sally's mom was coming to pick her up. Timmy had to find a way to get home quickly. + +"Let's go to my house," Sally said. "My mom can give me a ride home later." + +So the two friends ran to Sally's house. When they got there, Sally's mom was making coffee. + +"Oh, I'm sorry," Sally's mom said. "I didn't realize you were here. Would you like some mild coffee?" + +Timmy and Sally shook their heads. They wanted to hurry home, so they said goodbye and ran off. As they ran home, Timmy and Sally laughed and giggled, already planning their next adventure. +One day, there was a man who was worried. He was worried because it was raining and he had to get to his friend's house as soon as he could. The man heard a loud noise and looked up to see a big, whirring helicopter in the sky. He waved to the helicopter, but it didn't help. + +Soon the man was very wet. He knew he had to find a way to get to his friend's house before the rain got even worse. He thought and thought and finally, he came up with an idea. The man ran as fast as he could to the nearest park and climbed into the branches of a big tree. + +The man heard the sound of the helicopter again and he was relieved. It was his friend in the helicopter, come to save him from the rain. His friend flew the helicopter as close to the tree as possible, and the man jumped into the helicopter. + +The man was no longer worried. Thanks to his friend in the helicopter, he would make it to his friend's house dry and safe! +Lily liked to play with her dolls in the living room. She had many dolls and they all had names and stories. She pretended they were having a tea party on the couch. She poured water from a small pot into tiny cups and gave them to her dolls. + +But Lily was bored of the water. She wanted something more fun and colorful. She saw a big vase on the shelf. It was modern and shiny and had flowers in it. Lily thought the flowers would look nice in her tea party. She climbed on a chair and reached for the vase. + +"Be careful, Lily!" her mom said from the kitchen. "That vase is not a toy. It is fragile and expensive. You might break it and hurt yourself." + +Lily did not listen to her mom. She wanted the vase. She grabbed it with both hands and pulled it down. But the vase was too heavy and slippery for her. It slipped from her hands and fell to the floor. It broke into many pieces and the water and flowers spilled everywhere. + +Lily heard a loud noise and saw the mess. She felt scared and sad. She started to cry. She regretted taking the vase. She wished she had listened to her mom. + +Her mom came running to the living room. She saw the broken vase and the wet carpet. She was angry and disappointed. She said to Lily, "What have you done, Lily? You have been very naughty and careless. You have ruined the vase and made a big mess. You have to say sorry and help me clean up." + +Lily nodded and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was playing with my dolls and I wanted the flowers. I did not mean to break the vase. I regret it. Can you forgive me?" + +Her mom sighed and hugged her. She said, "I forgive you, Lily. But you have to be more careful and respectful of other people's things. The vase was a gift from your grandma. It was very special and beautiful. Now it is gone and we can't fix it." + +Lily felt sorry for her mom and her grandma. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, grandma. I love you both. Can we buy a new vase?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Maybe we can, Lily. But it won't be the same as the old one. The old one was unique and modern. We have to cherish what we have and not take it for granted." + +Lily nodded and said, "I understand, mom. I will cherish what I have and not take it for granted. I will be more careful and respectful of other people's things. I will not touch the vase again." + +Her mom kissed her and said, "That's good, Lily. I'm proud of you. Now let's clean up this mess and have some cookies. And maybe we can find some other flowers for your tea party." + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay, mom. Thank you. I love you." + +They cleaned up the mess and had some cookies. They found some other flowers for the tea party. Lily played with her dolls and her mom. They had fun and were happy. Lily did not regret anything anymore. She learned her lesson. She was a good girl. +Tom and Sue are playing with their round balls in the park. They like to throw and catch them. Sometimes they roll them on the grass. They have fun. + +An elderly lady is sitting on a bench. She is watching the children. She smiles. She has a round hat on her head. She likes hats. + +Tom and Sue see the lady. They run to her. They say hello. The lady says hello back. She asks them their names. They tell her. + +The lady says, "You have nice balls. Can I see them?" Tom and Sue nod. They give her their balls. The lady holds them. She says, "They are very round and colorful. Do you know what color they are?" + +Tom and Sue nod again. They repeat the colors. Tom says, "Mine is red." Sue says, "Mine is blue." The lady says, "Very good. You are smart. Can you say the colors again?" + +Tom and Sue repeat the colors. They like the lady. She is kind and friendly. She gives them their balls back. She says, "Thank you for sharing. You are very nice. Do you want to play with me?" + +Tom and Sue say yes. They invite the lady to join them. They throw and catch the balls. They roll them on the grass. They have fun. The lady laughs. She is happy. She likes the children. They are sweet. +Anna and Ben wanted to buy a present for their mom. They had some money in their piggy bank, but not enough. They decided to prepare a lemonade stand and sell drinks to their neighbors. + +They asked their dad for help. He gave them some lemons, sugar, water and cups. He also helped them make a sign that said "Lemonade 25 cents". He told them to be careful and polite with the customers. + +They set up their stand on the sidewalk and waited for people to come. They felt anxious. What if no one wanted their lemonade? What if they ran out of cups? What if they lost their money? + +Soon, a lady with a dog walked by. She saw their sign and smiled. She said, "Hello, children. What a nice idea. I would love a cup of lemonade. It's very hot today." She gave them a quarter and took a cup. She drank it and said, "Mmm, this is delicious. You did a great job. Thank you." + +Anna and Ben felt happy. They thanked the lady and put the quarter in their piggy bank. They hoped more people would come and buy their lemonade. They wanted to make their mom happy with a nice present. They loved their mom very much. +Lila and Ben were playing in the pool. They liked to splash each other with water. They pretended they were leopards, running and jumping in the jungle. + +"Roar!" Lila said. "I am a big leopard. I will catch you, Ben!" + +"Roar!" Ben said. "I am a little leopard. I am fast and smart. You cannot catch me, Lila!" + +They chased each other around the pool, laughing and splashing. They had fun. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was their mom. She was calling them. + +"Lila! Ben! Time to get out of the pool! It is time for lunch!" + +Lila and Ben stopped playing. They looked at each other. They were hungry. + +"Okay, mom!" they said. "We are coming!" + +They got out of the pool. They dried themselves with towels. They put on their clothes. They ran to the house. + +They were happy. They had played like leopards. They had splashed in the water. They had a good time. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big train. The train has many cars and a loud horn. Tom and Jen want to see the train up close. + +"Let's enter the train!" Tom says. "It will be fun!" + +"No, Tom, we can't!" Jen says. "The train is not for us. It is for people who go far away. And it is dangerous. We can get hurt." + +But Tom does not listen. He runs to the train. He climbs on a rail. He tries to open a door. Jen follows him. She is scared. + +"Tom, come down!" Jen says. "The train will move soon. You will be stuck. You will be lost. Please, Tom, come down!" + +But Tom does not listen. He opens the door. He enters the train. He smiles. He thinks he is brave. + +"Look, Jen, I am in the train!" Tom says. "It is cool! There are seats and windows and lights. Come, Jen, enter the train!" + +But Jen does not enter the train. She hears a whistle. She sees a man. The man is the driver. He is angry. He sees Tom. He shouts. + +"Hey, you, get out of the train!" The man says. "This is not a toy. This is my job. You are in trouble. Get out of the train now!" + +Tom is scared. He does not smile. He does not think he is brave. He runs to the door. He tries to get out of the train. But the door is locked. The train starts to move. Tom is stuck. He is lost. He cries. + +"Help, Jen, help!" Tom says. "I want to get out of the train. I want to go back to the park. I want to be with you. Help, Jen, help!" + +But Jen cannot help. She is on the rail. She is not in the train. She sees Tom. She cries too. + +"Tom, I am sorry!" Jen says. "I tried to stop you. I tried to warn you. But you did not listen. You did not do the good thing. You did the bad thing. Now you are in trouble. Now you are far away. I miss you, Tom. I miss you!" + +The train goes faster. The train goes farther. Tom and Jen cannot see each other. They cannot hear each other. They are alone. They are sad. They wish they did not enter the train. They wish they did the good thing. They wish they stayed in the park. They wish they were friends. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play dress-up with old clothes. One day, they find a big box in the attic. Inside the box, there are many things to wear. Anna sees a long, white veil. She puts it on her head and says, "I am a bride!" + +Ben sees a black hat and a thick coat. He puts them on and says, "I am a groom!" They pretend to get married. They hold hands and walk around the room. They say, "I do!" + +But then, the veil gets stuck on a nail. Anna tries to pull it, but it does not come off. She feels sad. She says, "Oh no, my veil is ruined!" + +Ben sees Anna is sad. He wants to help her. He says, "Don't worry, Anna. I will support you." He climbs on a chair and reaches for the nail. He pulls it out and frees the veil. He gives it back to Anna and says, "Here you go, Anna. Your veil is fine." + +Anna smiles. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend." She hugs him and says, "You are a good groom, too." They laugh and play some more. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the yard. One day, they saw a big pile of junk near the fence. It had old toys, clothes, books, and other things. They wanted to see what was in the junk. + +"Let's go and look at the junk," Tom said to Lily. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +"But Mom said we should not go near the junk," Lily said. "She said it is dirty and dangerous." + +"Mom is not here now," Tom said. "She is in the house. She will not know. Come on, it will be fun." + +Tom and Lily went to the junk and started to dig. They found a doll, a car, a ball, and a book. They were happy and played with the junk. + +But they did not see the big dog that lived in the house next to the fence. The dog did not like strangers near his junk. He saw Tom and Lily and got angry. He started to bark and growl. + +"Uh-oh, a dog!" Tom said. "He looks mean. Let's run!" + +Tom and Lily tried to run, but the dog was faster. He jumped over the fence and chased them. He bit Tom's leg and made him fall. He bit Lily's arm and made her cry. + +"Help! Help!" Tom and Lily shouted. "The dog is biting us!" + +Mom heard their shouts and came out of the house. She saw the dog and the junk and the twins. She was scared and angry. She grabbed a stick and hit the dog. The dog ran away, but he had hurt Tom and Lily. + +Mom took Tom and Lily to the house and called the doctor. The doctor came and gave them medicine and bandages. He said they had to stay in bed for a week. He said they were lucky the dog did not have rabies. + +Mom hugged Tom and Lily and said, "I'm sorry you got hurt. But you should have listened to me. I told you not to go near the junk. It was dirty and dangerous. And you should not take things that are not yours. The junk belonged to the dog and his owner. You made them angry. You should respect other people's things." + +Tom and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They said, "We're sorry, Mom. We were wrong. We should have listened to you. We learned our lesson. We will never go near the junk again." + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your parents and respect other people's things. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their dog, Spot. Spot is a big, black dog. He is very intelligent. He can do many tricks. + +One day, Anna and Ben want to teach Spot a new trick. They have a ball and a blanket. They tell Spot to listen. They say, "Spot, sit. Spot, stay. Spot, under." They throw the ball and cover it with the blanket. They want Spot to find the ball under the blanket. + +Spot listens. He sits. He stays. He waits. He looks at the blanket. He sniffs the air. He runs to the blanket. He lifts it with his nose. He finds the ball. He barks. He wags his tail. + +Anna and Ben clap their hands. They say, "Good boy, Spot! You are so intelligent!" They hug Spot. They give him a treat. They play with him and the ball. They have fun in the park. +Tim and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. They have a big box of toys with many things. They have cars, dolls, balls, books, and more. But their favorite toy is a puzzle. The puzzle has many pieces with different symbols. The symbols are shapes, colors, numbers, and letters. Tim and Lily like to put the pieces together and make the puzzle. + +One morning, Tim and Lily wake up early. They want to play with the puzzle. They go to their room and open the box. But they see something bad. The puzzle is gone! They only see a hairy thing in the box. It is a big rat. The rat has eaten the puzzle pieces. The rat has made a nest in the box. The rat looks at Tim and Lily and makes a loud noise. + +Tim and Lily are scared. They scream and run away. They go to their mom and dad. They tell them what happened. Mom and dad are angry. They go to the room and see the rat. They try to catch the rat. But the rat is fast and smart. The rat runs away and hides. Mom and dad can't find the rat. They can't get the puzzle back. + +Tim and Lily are sad. They cry and hug each other. They have no puzzle to play with. They have no toy to share. They have a bad day. They don't like the rat. The rat is mean and hairy. The rat has ruined their fun. The rat has made them unhappy. The end. +Lily likes to walk with her mom and dad. They go to the park and see many things. Lily sees birds, flowers, dogs and swings. She likes to swing high and feel the wind. + +One day, Lily sees something new in the park. It is a big box with many colors. She runs to the box and looks inside. She sees many things that are shiny and sticky. They are tape. Lily likes tape. She takes some tape and plays with it. + +She puts tape on her fingers and makes funny sounds. She puts tape on her hair and makes it stand up. She puts tape on her nose and makes it look long. She laughs and has fun. + +But then, she sees that the tape is not hers. It belongs to a man who is sitting on a bench. He is making something with the tape and paper. He is calm and does not see Lily. Lily feels bad. She knows that she should not take things that are not hers. + +She runs to the man and says sorry. She gives him back the tape. The man smiles and says it is okay. He shows Lily what he is making. It is a kite. He says he will fly the kite with the wind. He asks Lily if she wants to help him. + +Lily nods and smiles. She helps the man with the tape and paper. They make a beautiful kite with many colors. They walk to a big field and fly the kite high. Lily feels happy. She learns that tape can make many things. She also learns that it is good to share and say sorry. +Tim and Jen like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big red car. The car can make sounds and move by itself. Tim and Jen like to pretend they are driving the car to different places. + +One day, they decide to take the car to the park. They put the car in a bag and walk with their mom. They are very careful with the car. They do not want to break it or lose it. The car is very special. Their dad gave it to them for their birthday. He said it was a very good car and it had a high price. + +At the park, they find a nice spot to play. They take the car out of the bag and turn it on. The car makes a loud vroom and starts to move. Tim and Jen laugh and chase the car. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, something bad happens. The car goes too fast and hits a rock. The car makes a sad beep and stops. Tim and Jen run to the car and see that it is broken. The front wheel is bent and the light is cracked. They feel very sad and scared. They do not know what to do. + +They hear their mom calling them. It is time to go home. They pick up the car and put it back in the bag. They hope their mom will not see the car. They hope their dad will not be angry. They hope they can fix the car or get a new one. They love their car and they do not want to lose it. They walk back to their mom, holding the bag very tight. They wonder what will happen when they return home. +Tommy was a little boy who liked to play with his toys. He had a lot of cars, trains, and blocks that he could make into different shapes. He also had a teddy bear that he loved very much. He called him Coco, because he was brown and soft like cocoa. + +One day, Tommy's mom told him that they had to go to the store. She said he could bring one toy with him, but he had to mind her and not run away or touch anything. Tommy wanted to bring Coco, but he was afraid he might lose him or get him dirty. He decided to leave him on his bed, where he would be safe. + +Tommy and his mom went to the store and bought some milk, eggs, and bread. Tommy was a good boy and stayed close to his mom. He saw some other toys in the store, but he did not ask for them. He thought of Coco and how he was waiting for him at home. + +When they came back, Tommy ran to his room to get Coco. But he was not on his bed. He looked under the pillow, in the closet, and in the toy box. He could not find him anywhere. He felt very sad and troubled. He wondered where Coco was and if he was okay. + +He went to his mom and told her that Coco was gone. His mom hugged him and said she was sorry. She said maybe Coco had fallen off the bed and rolled under it. She helped Tommy look under the bed, and there he was! Coco was a little dusty, but he was still brown and soft and smiling. Tommy was so happy to see him. He hugged him and said he was sorry for leaving him. + +His mom said it was okay, and that she was proud of him for being a good boy at the store. She said she had a surprise for him. She took him to the kitchen and made him a cup of hot cocoa. She said it was like Coco, but you could drink it and it would make you warm and cozy. Tommy smiled and thanked his mom. He drank his cocoa and cuddled with Coco. He felt very happy and not troubled anymore. He loved his mom and his teddy bear. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big green box under a tree. They run to the box and open it. + +"Wow!" Lily says. "Look at all the toys!" + +Ben sees a ball, a car, a doll, and a book. He picks up the ball and throws it to Lily. Lily catches it and laughs. + +They play with the toys for a while. Then they hear a voice. + +"Hello, children. Do you like your surprise?" + +They turn around and see a man with a red hat and a white beard. He is smiling. + +"Who are you?" Ben asks. + +"I am Santa Claus. I brought you these toys because you have been good this year." + +Lily and Ben are amazed. They have never met Santa Claus before. + +"Thank you, Santa!" they say together. + +"You're welcome, children. Now, I have to go. I have more surprises to deliver. But remember, be kind, be brave, and be happy. Merry Christmas!" + +Santa waves and walks away. Lily and Ben wave back. They hug each other and look at their toys. They are very happy. They have found a wonderful surprise. +Lily wanted to play with her big sister's dolls. She knew they were in the cupboard in her sister's room. But her sister told her not to touch them. She said they were not for little girls like Lily. + +Lily waited until her sister went outside. Then she ran to her sister's room. She opened the cupboard and saw the dolls. They were so pretty and soft. Lily took one out and hugged it. She wanted to dress it up and comb its hair. + +But she did not see the cat. The cat was hiding under the bed. The cat saw the doll and wanted to play with it too. The cat jumped out and scratched the doll. The doll's dress tore and its hair fell out. Lily screamed and dropped the doll. + +Her sister heard the scream and came back. She saw the doll and the cat. She was very angry and sad. She yelled at Lily and the cat. She said they ruined her doll. She said she would never let Lily play with her things again. + +Lily felt very ashamed. She did not mean to hurt the doll. She just wanted to have fun. She said she was sorry and cried. She wished she had listened to her sister. She wished she had prevented the cat from attacking the doll. She wished she had left the cupboard alone. +Anna loves her mug. It is pink and has a picture of a cat on it. She drinks milk from it every morning and night. She hopes no one takes her mug away. + +One day, Anna goes to play with her friend Ben. Ben has many toys and books, but he does not have a mug like Anna's. He sees Anna's mug and likes it very much. He asks Anna if he can have it. + +Anna feels sad. She does not want to give her mug to Ben. She says no, it is her mug. Ben gets angry. He tries to grab the mug from Anna. They pull and tug, and the mug falls to the floor. It breaks into pieces. + +Anna and Ben both cry. They are sorry for what they did. They hug and say they are sorry. Ben's mom comes and sees the broken mug. She is kind and understanding. She says she will buy a new mug for Anna, and another one for Ben. She says they can share and be friends. + +Anna and Ben smile. They are happy again. They hope they can find a mug with a dog on it, because they both like dogs. They thank Ben's mom and play with the toys and books. They are careful with the mugs and do not fight over them. They are kind and good to each other. +Ben and Mia were making a cake with Mom. They liked to stir the flour and the eggs and the sugar in a big bowl. Mom said they were good helpers. + +"Can I lick the spoon?" Ben asked. + +"No, you have to wait until the cake is done," Mom said. + +"But I want to lick the spoon now!" Ben said. He was rude. He grabbed the spoon from Mia and put it in his mouth. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Mia said. She was sad. She wanted to lick the spoon too. + +"Ben, that was not nice. You have to share with your sister," Mom said. She was angry. She took the spoon from Ben and gave it to Mia. + +Ben was sorry. He did not mean to be rude. He said sorry to Mia and Mom. + +"It's okay, Ben. I forgive you," Mia said. She was kind. She gave the spoon back to Ben. + +"Thank you, Mia. You are a good sister," Ben said. He was happy. He gave Mia a hug. + +Mom smiled. She was proud. She put the cake in the oven and said, "Now, let's go for a walk while the cake bakes. Maybe we can see some birds and flowers on the way." + +Ben and Mia nodded. They liked to go for a walk with Mom. They put on their shoes and coats and went outside. They saw a blue bird, a yellow flower, and a red car. They had fun. They forgot about the spoon. They were excited to eat the cake later. +Tim liked to test his toys. He wanted to see what they could do and how they worked. He had a lot of blocks in different colors and shapes. He liked to stack them high and make towers and bridges and castles. + +One day, he decided to test how high he could stack his blocks. He took all his blocks and put them on the floor. He started to stack them one by one, carefully and slowly. He made a very tall stack that reached the ceiling. He was very proud of his stack. + +But then, his mom came into the room. She saw the stack and was not happy. She said, "Tim, you made a big mess. You need to clean up your blocks and put them away. And you need to be careful. Your stack could fall and hurt you or break something." + +Tim did not want to clean up his blocks. He wanted to keep his stack. He said, "No, mom. I want to test my stack. It is very strong and stable. It will not fall. Please let me keep it." + +His mom shook her head. She said, "No, Tim. You need to be obedient and listen to me. You can test your blocks another time, but now you need to clean up. It is time for lunch. Come on, help me put your blocks in the box." + +Tim was sad. He did not want to lose his stack. But he knew his mom was right. He needed to be obedient and listen to her. He said, "Okay, mom. I will help you. But can I take a picture of my stack first? I want to remember it." + +His mom smiled. She said, "Sure, Tim. You can take a picture of your stack. You did a good job. But next time, please ask me before you test your blocks so high. Okay?" + +Tim nodded. He said, "Okay, mom. I will ask you next time. Thank you for letting me take a picture." He took his camera and snapped a photo of his stack. Then he helped his mom clean up his blocks and put them away. He was obedient and he was happy. He had a picture of his stack and he had lunch with his mom. He wondered what he would test next. +One day, Lily and Tom wanted to play a game. They were adventurous and liked to try new things. They saw a big dish on the table. It was shiny and had flowers on it. It looked like a hat. + +"Let's play dress up with the dish!" Lily said. + +"OK, but we have to be careful. It is Mom's dish and she loves it very much," Tom said. + +They took the dish and put it on Lily's head. She looked funny and they laughed. They pretended to be kings and queens and danced around the room. + +But then, they heard Mom coming. She was back from the store. They panicked. They did not want Mom to see them with the dish. They tried to take it off Lily's head, but it was stuck. It was too tight. + +"Uh-oh, what do we do?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know, I don't know!" Lily cried. + +They heard Mom open the door. They hid behind the couch. They hoped Mom would not find them. + +But Mom saw the dish on the table was gone. She looked around and saw two feet sticking out from behind the couch. She walked over and lifted the couch. + +"Lily, Tom, what are you doing?" Mom asked. + +"Mom, we're sorry, we're sorry!" Lily and Tom said. + +They showed Mom the dish on Lily's head. They told Mom they were playing dress up and it got stuck. They said they did not mean to break it or make Mom angry. + +Mom looked at the dish. It was not broken. It was just a little dirty. She looked at Lily and Tom. They were scared and sad. She smiled and hugged them. + +"It's OK, my loves. I'm not angry. I'm glad you were having fun. But next time, please ask me before you use my dish. It is very special to me. And be careful with your heads. You don't want to hurt them," Mom said. + +"OK, Mom. We're sorry. We love you," Lily and Tom said. + +Mom took the dish off Lily's head. She washed it and put it back on the table. She gave Lily and Tom some cookies and milk. They ate and drank and told Mom about their game. They were happy and Mom was happy too. They learned to be more respectful and careful with Mom's things. They still liked to be adventurous, but they also liked to be safe. +Sara likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Lily. Lily has long hair, a pink dress and a navy hat. Sara likes to brush Lily's hair and make her talk. + +One day, Sara's brother Tom comes into her room. He sees Lily on the bed and picks her up. He says, "This doll is silly. She has a hard hat. Why does she need a hard hat?" He throws Lily on the floor and laughs. + +Sara is very angry. She runs to Tom and pushes him. She says, "Give me back my doll! She is not silly. She is pretty. Her hat is not hard. It is soft. You are mean!" She grabs Lily and hugs her. + +Tom does not care. He shrugs and says, "Whatever. Dolls are boring. I want to play with my cars." He leaves the room and slams the door. + +Sara is sad. She looks at Lily and sees that her hat is torn and her dress is dirty. She says, "I'm sorry, Lily. You are still my favorite doll. I will fix your hat and wash your dress. Don't worry. I love you." She kisses Lily and puts her on the bed. She smiles and says, "Let's play some more." +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with blocks and cars. One day, they find a big book in their room. It has many pictures and words. + +"Look, Sam, a book!" Tim says. He opens the book and points to a page. "This is a brain. It is in your head. It helps you think and learn." + +Sam looks at the book. He sees the brain. It is pink and wrinkly. He does not like it. He thinks it is ugly. + +"Yuck, Tim, a brain!" Sam says. He closes the book and pushes it away. "I do not want to see the brain. It is hard and scary. It makes my head hurt." + +Tim is sad. He likes the book. He wants to learn more. He thinks the brain is cool and amazing. He picks up the book and opens it again. + +"Sam, do not be scared. The brain is not hard and scary. It is soft and smart. It makes you happy and funny. It fills your head with dreams and stories." Tim says. He shows Sam another page. "Look, this is a rainbow. It has many colors. The brain helps you see the colors and remember their names." + +Sam looks at the book. He sees the rainbow. It is bright and pretty. He likes it. He thinks it is fun and happy. He smiles and nods. + +"Okay, Tim, a rainbow!" Sam says. He opens the book and turns the pages. "What else can the brain do? Can it help me count and sing and draw?" + +Tim is happy. He hugs Sam and nods. + +"Yes, Sam, the brain can do many things. It can help you count and sing and draw. It can help you do anything you want. The brain is your friend. It is the best thing in your head." Tim says. He and Sam look at the book and learn more. They fill their brains with new and exciting things. They have fun and love each other. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play games in the park. One day, they play a game of tag. Lily is it. She runs after Ben. Ben runs away from Lily. They laugh and have fun. + +But then, Ben sees a big puddle. He thinks it is funny to run into the puddle and splash Lily. He runs into the puddle and splashes Lily. Lily gets wet and dirty. She does not like it. She stops running and cries. + +Ben sees that Lily is sad. He feels sorry. He says, "I'm sorry, Lily. I did not mean to make you cry. I just wanted to play. Are you still my friend?" + +Lily looks at Ben. She sees that he is sorry. She says, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. But next time, please don't splash me. I don't like to be wet and dirty. I like to be clean. And yes, you are still my friend." + +Ben nods. He says, "I understand, Lily. I won't splash you again. I like to be clean, too. Can we play another game?" + +Lily smiles. She says, "Yes, we can. How about we play hide and seek?" + +Ben agrees. He says, "That sounds fun. You can hide first. I will count to ten." + +Lily and Ben play hide and seek. They are careful to avoid the puddle. They have fun and stay clean. + +The moral of the story is: Don't do things that hurt or upset your friends. Be kind and respectful. Say sorry when you make a mistake. Forgive and forget. Play nicely and have fun. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big yellow taxi parked near the swings. They wondered who was inside the taxi and what they were doing. + +"Let's peek inside the taxi," Ben said to Lily. "Maybe we can see something fun." + +"Okay, but be careful," Lily said. "We don't want to get in trouble." + +They tiptoed to the taxi and looked through the window. They saw a man wearing a funny hat and a long coat. He was talking on a phone and had a big map on his lap. + +"Hello, this is Bob the detective," the man said. "I'm on the case of the missing jewels. I think I found a clue in the park. I need backup right away." + +Ben and Lily gasped. They had never seen a detective before. He looked very unusual and exciting. + +"Wow, he's a detective!" Ben whispered. "He's looking for jewels!" + +"Maybe we can help him," Lily whispered. "Maybe we can find the jewels too!" + +They decided to follow the detective and see where he went. They ran behind the taxi as it drove away from the park. They hoped to have a big adventure. +Tommy was a naughty boy. He did not like to eat his food. He only liked to play with his toys. One day, he had a big dish of soup for lunch. He did not want to eat it. He wanted to play with his car. + +He had an idea. He decided to remove the dish from the table. He thought he could hide it under his bed. Then he could go and play with his car. He was very sneaky. He waited until his mom was busy. Then he took the dish and ran to his room. + +But he did not see his dog, Spot. Spot was hungry. He smelled the soup. He followed Tommy to his room. He jumped on the bed. He knocked over the dish. The soup spilled everywhere. It made a big mess. It stained the sheets and the carpet. It also burned Tommy's hand. Tommy cried out loud. + +His mom heard him. She came to his room. She saw the mess. She was very angry. She scolded Tommy. She said, "Tommy, you are a very naughty boy. You did not eat your food. You removed the dish from the table. You tried to hide it. You made a big mess. You hurt yourself and Spot. You have to clean up the mess. You also have to say sorry to Spot. And you have to eat your food. No more toys for you today." + +Tommy felt very sorry. He wished he had eaten his soup. He learned his lesson. He said, "Mom, I am sorry. I was naughty. I will not do it again. I will eat my food. I will clean up the mess. I will say sorry to Spot. I will be a good boy." + +The moral of the story is: Do not be naughty. Eat your food. Do not remove dishes from the table. Do not hide things. Do not make messes. Do not hurt yourself or others. Be a good boy or girl. +Anna and her family were going on a big trip. They packed their bags and got in the car. Anna was very excited. She wanted to see new things and have fun. + +But when they got to the airport, her dad said, "Oh no! I forgot something!" He looked in his bag and his face was sad. He forgot his passport. A passport is a paper that lets you go to other places. Without it, you cannot get on the plane. + +Anna's mom tried to help. She called the place where they lived and asked if someone could bring the passport. But no one was available. Available means they can do something. Everyone was busy or away. They could not help. + +Anna felt sorry for her dad. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, dad. We can still have fun here. Maybe we can go to the park or the zoo or the museum. There are many things to see and do." + +Her dad smiled and said, "Thank you, Anna. You are very sweet and smart. You are right. We can still have fun here. Maybe we can go on the trip another time, when we have our passports." + +They hugged and kissed and went to find a new plan. They did not let the forget ruin their day. They still had each other and that was the most important thing. +Lisa likes to watch her mom cook. She sits on a chair and sees how mom puts things in a big pot. Mom has many spoons, knives and forks. She keeps them organized in a drawer. Lisa wants to help mom, so she opens the drawer and takes out a spoon. + +Mom sees Lisa with the spoon and smiles. She says, "Do you want to stir the soup, Lisa?" Lisa nods and says, "Yes, please!" Mom lifts Lisa up and puts her on the counter. She gives Lisa the spoon and shows her how to stir the soup gently. Lisa feels happy and proud. She says, "I am a good helper, mom!" + +Mom hugs Lisa and says, "You are a very good helper, Lisa! And you are a good watcher, too. You watch how I cook and learn new things. Do you want to watch how I make a salad?" Lisa says, "Yes, mom! I want to watch and help!" Mom says, "Okay, let's go to the fridge and get some lettuce, tomatoes and cheese. We will need a knife, a fork and a bowl. Can you help me find them?" Lisa says, "Yes, mom! I know where they are. They are in the drawer and the cabinet. They are organized!" Mom says, "That's right, Lisa! You are a smart girl!" Lisa and mom go to the fridge and the cabinet. They get the things they need and make a salad. They have fun cooking and watching together. +Lily liked to play soccer with her friends. She was good at kicking the ball and running fast. She wanted to win the game and get a high score. But she had a problem. She forgot to bring her shoes. She only had her sandals. She was sad and worried. + +She asked her mom for help. Her mom was dependable. She always helped Lily when she needed something. Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. I have a surprise for you in the car. Come with me." She took Lily's hand and walked to the car. She opened the trunk and showed Lily a box. She said, "I bought you a new pair of shoes. They are special. They have a lock on them. You can unlock them with this key. They will make you run faster and kick harder. Do you want to try them?" + +Lily was happy and excited. She said, "Yes, mom. Thank you, mom. You are the best mom." She opened the box and saw the shoes. They were shiny and colorful. They had a lock on the side. She put them on and used the key to unlock them. She felt a tingling in her feet. She said, "Wow, mom. They feel amazing. Can I go play now?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, Lily. Go have fun. But remember, don't lose the key. You need it to lock and unlock the shoes. Keep it safe in your pocket." She gave Lily a hug and a kiss and watched her run to the field. + +Lily joined her friends and started to play. She was faster and stronger than ever. She scored many goals and helped her team win. She was proud and happy. She thanked her mom for the shoes. She said, "Mom, you are dependable. You gave me the best surprise ever. I love you, mom." She hugged her mom and smiled. She had a great day. +Tommy loved to play with his toy cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He liked to make them zoom and crash on the floor. He also liked to put labels on them. He had labels with words like "fast", "police" and "fire". He thought the labels made his cars more fun. + +One day, Tommy's mom said they were going to the store. Tommy was excited. He wanted to see more cars and labels. He asked his mom if he could bring his favorite car. It was a red car with a "fast" label. His mom said yes, but told him to wash his hands first. Tommy's hands were filthy from playing with his cars. He ran to the bathroom and washed his hands with soap and water. + +At the store, Tommy saw many things that made him happy. He saw fruits, candies, books and toys. He also saw more cars and labels. He saw a big car with a "taxi" label. He saw a yellow car with a "school" label. He saw a blue car with a "police" label. He wanted to touch them all, but his mom said no. She said they were not his cars and they belonged to other people. + +Tommy was sad. He wanted to play with the cars and labels. He held his red car with the "fast" label tightly. He thought it was the best car in the world. He decided to make it zoom and crash on the floor. He did not see the sign that said "Do not touch". He did not hear his mom calling his name. He did not notice the angry man who owned the cars and labels. He only saw his red car with the "fast" label. He was having fun. He did not know he was in trouble. +Lily loved to play the piano. She liked to make music with her fingers. She hoped to be a good piano player like her mom. + +But Lily had a problem. Her brother Max did not like the piano. He liked to play with cars and trucks. He did not like the music that Lily made. He said it was too loud and too boring. + +One day, Lily was playing the piano in the living room. She was trying to learn a new song. She was happy and proud. But Max came in and saw her. He was angry and jealous. He wanted to play with his cars and trucks in the living room. He did not want to hear Lily's piano. + +He ran to the piano and pushed Lily away. He banged on the keys with his hands. He made a lot of noise. He said, "This is how you play the piano. It is more fun and more different." + +Lily was sad and scared. She cried and ran to her mom. She told her what Max did. She said, "Mom, Max is mean. He ruined my piano. He does not like my music. He does not like me." + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Max was wrong. He should not have pushed you or banged on the piano. He should have been nice and respectful. He should have let you play your music. He should have liked you." + +Mom took Lily and Max to the living room. She made Max apologize to Lily. She made Max listen to Lily's music. She said, "Lily, your music is beautiful and different. You are a good piano player. You are a good sister. I hope you keep playing the piano. I hope you keep making music. I hope you and Max get along." +Anna and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They found a big jar of jam and a spoon. They opened the jar and started to scoop out the jam. + +"Jam is so good!" Anna said. "We can make toast and sandwiches and cake with it." + +"Yes, and we can eat some now!" Ben said. He put a big spoonful of jam in his mouth. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was Mom coming home. She opened the door and saw the mess in the kitchen. Jam was everywhere: on the table, on the floor, on the walls, on the kids. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asked. She was angry and surprised. "You disturbed the whole kitchen! Jam is not a toy! It is for eating, not for playing!" + +Anna and Ben were frightened. They knew they did something bad. They dropped the spoon and the jar. They looked at Mom with big eyes. + +"We are sorry, Mom," Anna said. "We just wanted to have fun." + +"We didn't mean to disturb you," Ben said. "We like jam a lot." + +Mom sighed. She was not happy, but she loved her kids. She knew they were curious and playful. + +"I know you like jam, but you have to be careful and clean," Mom said. "Jam is sticky and sweet. It can attract bugs and make you sick. You have to ask me before you use it." + +"OK, Mom," Anna and Ben said. They felt sorry and ashamed. + +"Now, let's clean up this mess," Mom said. "And then we can have some toast with jam. But only a little bit, OK?" + +"OK, Mom," Anna and Ben said. They smiled and hugged Mom. They learned their lesson. They would not disturb the kitchen with jam again. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. Today is very hot. Tom and Anna are thirsty and tired. + +"Let's go to the shop and buy some juice," Tom says. + +"OK, but I want to bring my fan," Anna says. She has a fan that she made by herself. It is original. It has colorful feathers and glitter. + +"Your fan is very pretty, but why do you need it?" Tom asks. + +"Because it makes me feel cool and happy," Anna says. She waves her fan in front of her face. + +Tom and Anna walk to the shop. They see a big dog on the way. The dog is friendly. It wags its tail and licks their hands. + +"Hello, dog. Do you want to play with us?" Tom says. + +The dog barks and jumps. It sees Anna's fan. It likes the feathers and glitter. It tries to grab the fan with its mouth. + +"Hey, no! That's my fan!" Anna says. She pulls the fan away from the dog. + +The dog is sad. It whines and looks at Anna. + +"I'm sorry, dog. You can't have my fan. It is mine. I made it by myself. It is original," Anna says. + +The dog understands. It nods and licks Anna's face. + +Tom and Anna smile. They pet the dog and give it a biscuit. Then they go to the shop and buy some juice. They share their juice with the dog. They are all happy and cool. +Lily was a dog who liked to chew. She chewed on bones, toys, shoes, and sometimes even books. She lived with a man who was very organized. He had a place for everything and liked to keep his home neat and tidy. + +One day, the man went out to work and left Lily alone. Lily was bored and wanted to play. She looked around and saw a big pile of papers on the desk. They looked fun and crunchy. Lily jumped on the desk and started to chew on the papers. She made a big mess and scattered the papers all over the floor. + +When the man came back, he saw the mess and was very angry. He shouted at Lily and told her to go to her bed. Lily felt sad and sorry. She did not mean to make the man mad. She just wanted to chew. + +The next day, the man bought Lily a new toy. It was a rubber ball that squeaked when she chewed on it. Lily loved the ball and played with it happily. The man smiled and petted Lily. He said he was sorry for yelling at her. He said he knew she was a good dog who just liked to chew. + +Lily wagged her tail and licked the man's face. She was glad the man was not mad anymore. She decided to chew only on her ball and not on the papers. She wanted to make the man happy and keep his home organized. +Lily and her mom went to the market. Lily liked the market. She saw many things. She saw fruits and flowers and toys and books. She wanted to touch everything. + +"Mom, can I have this?" Lily asked. She held a big teddy bear. It was soft and brown. + +"No, Lily, we have enough toys at home. Put it back, please." Mom said. She was busy looking at some clothes. + +Lily was sad. She hugged the teddy bear. She did not want to let it go. She liked the teddy bear. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. She looked up. She saw a man running. He had a mask on his face. He was holding a bag. He was running away from another man. The other man had a badge and a gun. He was shouting. + +"Stop! Thief! Stop!" The other man said. + +Lily was scared. She did not know what was happening. She saw the man with the mask run past her. He bumped into her. He made her drop the teddy bear. He kept running. + +Lily cried. She wanted her teddy bear back. She wanted her mom. + +"Mom! Mom!" Lily called. + +Mom heard Lily. She turned around. She saw Lily crying. She saw the teddy bear on the floor. She saw the man with the mask running away. She saw the man with the badge and the gun chasing him. + +Mom was worried. She ran to Lily. She picked her up. She hugged her. + +"It's okay, Lily. It's okay. I'm here. You're safe." Mom said. + +Lily hugged her mom. She felt better. She still wanted the teddy bear. But she was happy to have her mom. + +Mom saw the teddy bear. She picked it up. She gave it to Lily. + +"Here, Lily. You can have this. You were brave. You deserve a treat." Mom said. + +Lily smiled. She hugged the teddy bear. She hugged her mom. + +"Thank you, Mom. I love you." Lily said. + +"I love you too, Lily." Mom said. + +They left the market. They went home. Lily did not like the market anymore. She liked her mom and her teddy bear. They were not mysterious. They were nice. +Sara and Ben are playing in the garden. They like to run and jump and laugh. They are healthy and happy. They see a big yellow flower. Sara wants to smell it. She springs to the flower and bends down. + +"Hello, flower," she says. "You are pretty and sunny. Do you have a name?" + +The flower does not answer. Sara is sad. She wants to talk to the flower. + +Ben comes to Sara. He has a telephone in his hand. It is a toy telephone. He gives it to Sara. + +"Here, Sara," he says. "You can use this telephone to talk to the flower. Maybe the flower will hear you." + +Sara smiles. She takes the telephone and puts it to her ear. She pretends to dial a number. + +"Hello, flower," she says again. "This is Sara. I like you very much. Do you like me?" + +She waits for a reply. She hears a buzzing sound. It is a bee. The bee is on the flower. The bee is angry. It thinks Sara is trying to take the flower. + +"Buzz off, Sara," the bee says. "This is my flower. Go away or I will sting you." + +Sara is scared. She drops the telephone and runs away. Ben runs after her. They go to their mother. She hugs them and kisses them. + +"Don't worry, Sara," she says. "The bee was just protecting the flower. The flower is not a real friend. It cannot talk to you. But you have a real friend. Ben is your real friend. He gave you the telephone. He is kind and nice. You should say thank you to him." + +Sara nods. She turns to Ben. She gives him a hug. + +"Thank you, Ben," she says. "You are my best friend. I love you." + +Ben smiles. He hugs her back. + +"I love you too, Sara," he says. "You are my best friend. Let's play some more." + +They go back to the garden. They find another game to play. They are happy. The end. +Tom and Anna went to a big shop with their mom. They saw many things they liked. Toys, books, clothes, and food. Mom said they could choose one thing each. + +Tom ran to the toy aisle and picked a red car. He liked cars very much. He stared at the car and smiled. He did not look at anything else. + +Anna walked to the book aisle and picked a pink book. She liked books very much. She stared at the book and nodded. She did not look at anything else. + +Mom came to them and said it was time to go. She asked them to show her what they chose. Tom and Anna held their things and followed Mom to the counter. Mom paid for the car and the book. + +Then Mom said they could have a treat. She took them to a small shop that sold ice cream. She asked them what flavor they wanted. Tom and Anna looked at the ice cream. There were many colors and shapes. + +Tom chose chocolate. He liked chocolate very much. He stared at his cone and licked it. He did not look at anything else. + +Anna chose strawberry. She liked strawberry very much. She stared at her cone and bit it. She did not look at anything else. + +Mom chose vanilla. She liked vanilla very much. She stared at her cone and enjoyed it. She did not look at anything else. + +They ate their ice cream and felt happy. Mom said they were good kids. She said they followed her order and kept their things clean. She hugged them and kissed them. They hugged her and kissed her. + +They left the shop and went home. They played with their car and their book. They thanked Mom for the nice day. Mom smiled and said she loved them. They smiled and said they loved her. They were a happy family. +Anna and Ben are going to the zoo with Mom. They are very happy. They want to see the lions and the monkeys and the birds. Mom says they have to wear warm clothes because it is cold outside. Anna wears a pink hat and a purple coat. Ben wears a blue hat and a green coat. + +They walk to the subway station. Mom buys tickets and they go down the stairs. They wait for the train. They see many people and hear many noises. Mom says they have to be quiet on the train. Anna and Ben nod. They hold Mom's hands. + +The train comes. It is big and loud. Mom, Anna and Ben get on the train. They find seats and sit down. The train moves fast. It goes under the ground. Anna and Ben look out the window. They see lights and tunnels and wires. They think it is fun. + +Mom says they are almost at the zoo. She tells Anna and Ben to get ready. The train stops. They hear a voice say the name of the station. Mom, Anna and Ben get off the train. They follow the signs to the zoo. They are excited. They can't wait to see the animals. +Lily loved to sing. She sang every day in her crib, when she woke up, when she played, and when she went to sleep. She sang songs about stars, flowers, animals, and her family. She sang so loud and happy that everyone in the house could hear her. + +One day, Lily heard a new sound. It was a loud and deep roar, like a big lion. She looked out of her window and saw an enormous truck. The truck was carrying a big box. Lily wondered what was in the box. She wanted to see. + +She called her mommy. "Mommy, mommy, what is that?" she asked, pointing at the truck. + +Mommy came to her crib and smiled. "That is a new bed for you, Lily. You are growing so fast, you need a bigger bed. Do you want to see it?" + +Lily nodded. She was excited. She wanted a new bed. Mommy picked her up and took her to the living room. There, the truck driver and daddy were taking the box out of the truck. They opened the box and lifted a beautiful bed. It was pink and white, with flowers and butterflies on it. It had a soft mattress, a cozy blanket, and a fluffy pillow. + +Lily gasped. She loved the bed. It was so pretty and comfy. She wanted to try it. Mommy and daddy put the bed in her room, next to her crib. They helped her climb on it and tucked her in. + +"How do you like your new bed, Lily?" daddy asked. + +Lily smiled. She liked it very much. She felt like a big girl. She hugged her mommy and daddy and thanked them. Then, she sang a song for them. She sang a song about her new bed, how happy she was, and how much she loved them. Mommy and daddy listened and clapped. They kissed her and said good night. + +Lily closed her eyes and snuggled in her new bed. She felt warm and safe. She sang one more song, a song about her dreams. Then, she fell asleep. +Holly was a hippo who liked to do things by herself. She was independent and did not need help from anyone. She liked to swim, eat, and play in the big river with her friends. + +One day, Holly decided to leave the river and explore the land. She wanted to see new things and have fun. She said goodbye to her friends and walked away. She saw many animals and plants that she had never seen before. She was curious and happy. + +But after a while, Holly started to feel hot and thirsty. She missed the cool water and the shade of the trees. She also missed her friends and their games. She realized that the land was not as fun as the river. She wanted to go back. + +She turned around and walked back to the river. She hoped that her friends would still be there and that they would not be angry with her. She was sorry that she had left them. + +When she reached the river, she saw her friends waiting for her. They were happy to see her and welcomed her back. They asked her what she had seen and done. Holly told them about her adventure and what she had learned. She said that she still liked to be independent, but that she also liked to be with her friends. They hugged her and invited her to join their games. Holly agreed and jumped into the water. She was glad that she had come back. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a shiny coin on the ground. It was copper and had a picture of a man on it. + +"Look, Ben, a penny!" Anna said. "Let's share it!" + +"No, Anna, it's mine!" Ben said. "I saw it first!" + +They both reached for the coin and started to pull it. They gazed at it with greedy eyes. They wanted to have it for themselves. + +"Stop it, you two!" a voice said. It was their mom, who had followed them to the park. "What are you fighting about?" + +They showed her the coin and told her their story. Mom shook her head and smiled. + +"That's not a penny, my dears. That's a very old and rare coin. It's worth a lot of money. You are very lucky to find it." + +"Really?" Anna and Ben said. They looked at the coin with wonder. + +"Yes, really. But you know what? Money is not the most important thing in life. Being kind and sharing is. You are already wealthy, because you have each other. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They felt sorry for being selfish. They hugged each other and gave the coin to their mom. + +"Thank you, mom. We love you. And we love each other, too." + +Mom hugged them back and kissed them. She was proud of her twins. She decided to keep the coin as a souvenir of their adventure. They walked home together, happy and grateful. +Tom and Anna like to watch films. They have a big TV in the living room. Sometimes they watch funny films, sometimes they watch scary films, sometimes they watch sad films. They like different films. + +One day, Tom wants to watch a film about cars. He likes cars a lot. He thinks they are fast and loud and cool. He finds a film with cars on the TV. He says to Anna, "Let's watch this film. It has cars." + +Anna does not like cars. She thinks they are boring and noisy and dirty. She wants to watch a film about animals. She likes animals a lot. She thinks they are cute and soft and fun. She finds a film with animals on the TV. She says to Tom, "No, let's watch this film. It has animals." + +Tom and Anna start to argue. They both want to watch their film. They both think the other film is bad. They both say, "My film is good. Your film is bad. I want to watch my film." + +Mom hears them argue. She comes to the living room. She sees them fighting over the TV. She is not happy. She says to them, "Stop arguing. You are being rude and selfish. You need to share and take turns. You need to say please and thank you. You need to be nice to each other." + +Tom and Anna feel sorry. They know Mom is right. They say sorry to Mom. They say sorry to each other. They decide to watch both films. They say please and thank you. They try to find something they like in each film. They learn to be nice to each other. They have fun watching films. Mom is happy. +Lily liked to teach her teddy bear new things. She would show him how to count, how to draw, and how to say hello. She was a helpful big sister to her teddy bear. + +One day, she decided to teach him about texture. She said, "Texture is how something feels when you touch it. Some things are soft, some things are hard, some things are smooth, and some things are rough." + +She took her teddy bear around the house and let him touch different things. She said, "This is a pillow. It is soft and fluffy. You can hug it and sleep on it." She said, "This is a book. It is hard and flat. You can open it and read it." She said, "This is a spoon. It is smooth and shiny. You can use it to eat soup or yogurt." She said, "This is a brush. It is rough and prickly. You can use it to comb your hair or paint a picture." + +Her teddy bear learned a lot from Lily. He liked to feel the different textures and remember their names. He thanked Lily for being a good teacher and a helpful big sister. He gave her a big hug and said, "I love you, Lily." Lily smiled and said, "I love you too, teddy bear." They were very happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play and have fun. One day, they find a big box in the park. The box has many things inside. They see hats, scarves, glasses, and mustaches. Lily and Ben want to try them on. + +Lily puts on a red hat and a long mustache. She says, "Look at me, I am a pirate!" Ben puts on a blue scarf and a round glasses. He says, "Look at me, I am a teacher!" They laugh and make funny faces. + +Then, they hear music from a radio. The music is fast and loud. Lily and Ben want to dance. They hold hands and jump and spin. They dance like pirates and teachers. They dance with the hats, scarves, glasses, and mustaches. They dance until they are tired and happy. + +A lady sees them and smiles. She says, "You are very good dancers. Can I join you?" Lily and Ben say, "Yes, please!" The lady puts on a green hat and a curly mustache. She says, "Look at me, I am a clown!" They laugh and dance some more. They have a lot of fun with the box and the lady. They are friends. +Sara liked to bake with her mom. They made cookies and cakes and pies. Sara wore a pink skirt with flowers. She felt happy and proud. + +One day, Sara wanted to bake a surprise for her mom. She saw a box of brownies on the shelf. She thought brownies were easy to make. She did not read the instructions. She just poured the mix in a pan and put it in the oven. + +She waited for a long time. She smelled something bad. She opened the oven. The brownies were burned and black. Smoke came out. Sara was scared. She ran to get her mom. + +Mom came and saw the mess. She was angry and sad. She turned off the oven and opened the window. She said to Sara, "What did you do? You could have started a fire! You should never bake without me! You ruined the brownies and my skirt!" + +Sara looked at her mom's skirt. It had brown spots from the smoke. Sara felt sorry and ashamed. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to bake a surprise for you. I wanted to be thoughtful." + +Mom sighed and hugged Sara. She said, "I know you meant well, but you were not thoughtful. You were careless and dangerous. You need to learn how to bake properly. And you need to ask me before you use the oven. Now we have no brownies and no skirt. And we have to clean the oven and the pan. This is a bad ending." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to eat toast for breakfast. But they do not like to share. They always want the same piece of toast. + +One morning, Mom made four pieces of toast. She put them on a big plate. She said, "Anna and Ben, you can each have two pieces of toast. Be nice and share." + +Anna and Ben ran to the plate. They both saw a piece of toast with lots of jam. They both wanted it. They both reached for it. + +"No, it's mine!" Anna said. She was bossy. She tried to pull the toast from Ben. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. He was also bossy. He tried to pull the toast from Anna. + +They pulled and pulled. The toast broke in half. Jam flew everywhere. It landed on their faces, their clothes, and the floor. + +Mom saw the mess. She was not happy. She said, "Anna and Ben, look what you did! You wasted the toast and made a big mess. You need to learn to share and be kind." + +Anna and Ben felt sorry. They said, "We're sorry, Mom. We were silly and greedy. We will share and be kind next time." + +Mom smiled. She said, "That's good. Now go wash your faces and change your clothes. Then you can have some more toast. But this time, no jam." +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play games. Sometimes they are competitive. They want to win. + +One day, they play hide and seek. Lily is the seeker. Max is the hider. Max runs to the bedroom. He sees a big cloth on the bed. He thinks it is a good hiding place. He covers himself with the cloth. He waits for Lily. + +Lily looks for Max. She checks the kitchen, the living room, the bathroom. She cannot find him. She goes to the bedroom. She sees the big cloth on the bed. She thinks Max is under it. She walks to the bed. She pulls the cloth. + +"Got you!" she says. + +But there is no Max. There is only a pillow. Lily is confused. She hears a giggle. She turns around. She sees Max behind the door. He is smiling. + +"Ha ha, I tricked you!" he says. + +Lily is surprised. She is also a little angry. She thinks Max is not fair. She wants to catch him. She runs to the door. Max runs away. They chase each other. They laugh. They have fun. They are competitive, but they are also friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with tools. They have hammers, saws, and nails. They make things with wood and cardboard. One day, they find a big roll of paper. They want to use it for their project. + +Lily says, "Let's make a big house with the paper. We can cut it and glue it and paint it." + +Ben says, "No, let's make a big ramp with the paper. We can roll it and tape it and slide on it." + +They both pull on the paper. They do not want to share. They start to yell and cry. + +Mom hears them. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the paper and the tools. She says, "Stop, stop, stop. You are not being nice. You have to share the paper and the tools. You have to work together. You have to use mild words, not loud words." + +Lily and Ben feel sorry. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. They decide to use the paper and the tools for both ideas. They make a big house with a ramp. They have fun. They are happy. Mom is proud. +Lily liked to play with her toys, but she was bored of the same ones every day. She wished she had more toys, or bigger toys, or different toys. One day, she found a brush in her mom's room. It was shiny and had many colors. Lily thought it was a magic brush. + +She took the brush and ran to her room. She looked at her toys and wondered what would happen if she used the brush on them. She picked up her teddy bear and brushed its fur. Nothing happened. She picked up her doll and brushed its hair. Nothing happened. She picked up her car and brushed its wheels. Nothing happened. Lily was disappointed. The brush was not magic at all. It was just a boring brush. + +She threw the brush on the floor and went to find something else to play with. She did not see that the brush landed on her bed, next to her pillow. She did not hear that the brush made a soft sound, like a whisper. She did not know that the brush had a secret. + +The next morning, Lily woke up and stretched. She felt something strange under her pillow. She lifted it and saw the brush. She remembered that she had thrown it away. She wondered how it got back to her bed. She picked it up and looked at it. It was still shiny and colorful. But it was smaller. Much smaller. It was the size of her finger. + +Lily gasped. The brush had shrunk. It was a magic brush after all. But it was not a good magic. It was a bad magic. It made things smaller. Lily was scared. She dropped the brush and ran to her mom. She hoped that the brush would not shrink anything else. She hoped that the brush would not shrink her. +Anna was very happy today. She was going to school for the first time. She put on her new uniform. It was blue and white. She liked it very much. + +She went to the bus stop with her mom. She saw many other children there. They also wore uniforms. Some were blue and white, some were red and black, some were green and yellow. They all looked nice. + +Soon, the bus arrived. It was big and yellow. The driver was kind. He smiled and said hello to everyone. He helped Anna and her mom get on the bus. He gave Anna a sticker. It had a star on it. Anna thanked him and put it on her shirt. + +The bus drove for a while. Anna looked out the window. She saw many things. She saw houses, trees, cars, birds, and people. She wondered what her school would look like. + +Finally, the bus arrived at the school. It was a big building. It had many windows and doors. It had a playground and a garden. Anna was excited. She got off the bus with her mom. She saw her teacher. She was kind. She welcomed Anna and her mom. She showed them the classroom. It had many books, toys, and pictures. It looked fun. + +Anna said goodbye to her mom. She hugged her and kissed her. She told her she loved her. She told her she would see her later. She followed her teacher to the classroom. She was ready to learn and play. She was happy. She had arrived at school. +Lily and Ben liked to play in the park near their home. They liked to swing, slide and run with their friends. One day, they saw a new shop across the street. It had a big sign that said "Mysterious Toys". They wanted to see what was inside. + +They asked their mom if they could go to the shop. Their mom said no. She said the shop was not for children. She said it was dangerous and scary. She said they should stay in the park and play. Lily and Ben were sad. They wanted to see the mysterious toys. + +They waited until their mom was talking to another mom. Then they ran across the street to the shop. They opened the door and went inside. The shop was dark and dusty. There were many toys on the shelves. Some were big, some were small. Some were soft, some were hard. Some were cute, some were ugly. + +Lily and Ben looked around. They saw a doll, a car, a ball, a robot and a book. They wanted to touch them and play with them. They did not see the shopkeeper. He was hiding behind the counter. He had a mean smile on his face. He had a plan. + +He waited until Lily and Ben picked up a toy each. Then he pressed a button. The toys came to life. They were not nice toys. They were evil toys. They had sharp teeth, claws, spikes and lasers. They attacked Lily and Ben. They bit them, scratched them, stabbed them and burned them. Lily and Ben screamed and cried. They dropped the toys and ran to the door. But the door was locked. They could not get out. + +The shopkeeper laughed. He said, "You should have listened to your mom. You should not have come to my shop. Now you are my toys. You will stay here forever. You will never see your mom or the park again. You will only see pain and fear." + +Lily and Ben hugged each other. They were very scared and hurt. They wished they had never seen the mysterious shop. They wished they had stayed in the park and played. They wished they had obeyed their mom. But it was too late. The end. +Tom and Anna like to travel. They have a big engine that can go very fast on the road. The engine has four wheels and a shiny red color. Tom and Anna think their engine is very attractive. + +One day, they decide to travel to the park. They put on their hats and coats and get in the engine. Tom turns the key and the engine makes a loud noise. Anna says, "Wow, our engine is so strong and loud!" + +They drive on the road and see many things. They see trees and flowers and birds and houses. They wave to the people and the animals they pass by. They are very happy and excited. + +Soon, they arrive at the park. They park their engine and get out. They see a big playground with swings and slides and a sandbox. They run to the playground and play with other children. They have a lot of fun. + +After a while, they get hungry and tired. They go back to their engine and eat some sandwiches and drink some juice. They say, "Thank you, engine, for taking us to the park. You are the best engine ever!" + +They drive back home and tell their mom and dad about their adventure. They say, "We love to travel with our engine. It is very attractive and fast and loud. Can we travel again tomorrow?" +Lily was a furry cat who liked to relax in the sun. She had a red wallet where she kept her toys and treats. She was very proud of her wallet and always hid it under her bed. + +One day, Lily heard a noise in her room. She saw a big dog who was sniffing around her bed. He smelled her wallet and pulled it out with his teeth. He ran away with it, wagging his tail. + +Lily was very angry and scared. She chased the dog and meowed loudly. She wanted her wallet back. She did not like the dog at all. + +The dog ran outside and saw a boy. The boy was nice and liked animals. He saw the wallet in the dog's mouth and took it gently. He opened it and saw the toys and treats. He smiled and said, "This is not yours, dog. This is for a cat. Let's find the cat and give it back." + +He followed the sound of Lily's meows and found her in the garden. He knelt down and showed her the wallet. He said, "Is this yours, cat? I'm sorry the dog took it. He did not know better. Here you go." + +Lily was very happy and relieved. She took the wallet and rubbed her head against the boy's hand. She thanked him and gave him a treat. She liked the boy very much. + +The boy petted Lily and said, "You're welcome, cat. You're very furry and cute. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Lily nodded and purred. She wanted to be his friend. She felt safe and relaxed with him. She did not mind the dog anymore. She had a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a messy cow named Daisy. Daisy lived on a farm with many other animals. She loved to play in the mud and make a big mess. + +One day, Daisy had an idea. She wanted to design a picture using the mud. She thought it would be fun to make art with her friends. So, Daisy invited all the animals to come and play with her. + +They all had a great time making messy art with the mud. Daisy designed a big sun, and her friends made trees and flowers. When they were done, they looked at their beautiful, messy farm and smiled. They had so much fun playing together and making art. +Once upon a time, a little cat named Kitty lived in a big house. Kitty was a troubled cat because she always made a mess when she drank her milk. She wanted to be a good cat and not make a mess. + +One day, Kitty found a napkin on the table. She had an idea! Kitty put the napkin under her bowl. Now, when she drank her milk, the napkin caught the mess. Kitty was happy and felt smart. + +From that day on, Kitty always used a napkin when she drank her milk. Her messes were gone, and she was no longer a troubled cat. Kitty's family was proud of her, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a mysterious case. She loved to play with her case. She would open it, close it, and carry it everywhere. Amy enjoyed her case very much. + +One day, Amy went to the park with her case. She saw a boy named Tom. Tom was curious about Amy's case. He asked, "What's in your case, Amy?" Amy smiled and said, "It's a secret." + +Amy and Tom played together at the park. They ran, jumped, and laughed. They enjoyed their time together. They became good friends. And the mysterious case? It stayed a secret, but it always made them happy. +One day, a boy named Tim was very hungry. He wanted to eat something yummy. He thought, "I am lucky, I can have pizza today!" + +Tim went to the pizza shop with his mom. He saw many different pizzas. There was a big pizza with cheese and a small pizza with tomatoes. Tim liked the big pizza. He told his mom, "I want the big pizza, please!" + +They took the big pizza home. Tim was so happy, he wanted to shout. He said, "I love pizza! Yummy!" Tim and his mom ate the pizza together. They both felt lucky and happy. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to play outside. He saw a big tree and a small dog. The dog had a big red ball. Tim thought the dog was not normal because it had a very big nose. The dog's big nose made Tim laugh. + +Tim and the dog played with the red ball. They ran and jumped and had fun. Tim liked the dog with the big nose. The dog was very happy. Tim's friends came to play too. They all liked the dog with the big nose. + +When it was time to go home, Tim and his friends clapped for the dog. The dog was happy and wagged its tail. Tim's friends said goodbye to the dog with the big nose. Tim knew that even if the dog was not normal, it was still a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Tom. Tom lived in a small house with a fence. He liked to play near the fence every day. + +One day, Tom saw a big dog on the other side of the fence. The dog said, "Hey, fat cat! Can you tear this fence down so we can play?" Tom thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I will try." + +Tom tried to tear the fence with his paws, but it was too hard. He tried and tried, but the fence did not break. The dog said, "It's okay, fat cat. We can still be friends and talk across the fence." So, Tom and the dog became friends and talked every day through the fence. +One day, a little girl named Amy went for a walk with her mom. They saw a big ice cream shop. Amy felt lucky because her mom said, "We can get ice cream today!" + +Amy and her mom went inside and saw many colors of ice cream. Amy wanted the pink ice cream. Her mom asked the man for a pink ice cream cone. The man whispered, "This is a special cone, it can make your wishes come true." + +Amy was so happy and said, "Thank you!" She held her lucky cone and made a wish. She wished for a new toy. When they got home, Amy found a new toy waiting for her. She knew her lucky cone made her wish come true. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a big tree. The tree had a big trunk. A little squirrel lived in the tree trunk. The squirrel liked to play with his friends all day. + +One day, the squirrel's friends went away. The squirrel was sorry they left. He did not want to remain alone. So, he went to look for new friends. + +The squirrel met a nice bird and a funny rabbit. They played together and became good friends. The squirrel was happy again. He was not alone anymore. They all went back to the tree trunk and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a large fish named Bob. Bob lived in a reef with his friends. They liked to play and swim all day. + +One day, a new fish came to the reef. His name was Tim. Tim was very fast and liked to shoot through the water. Bob and his friends watched Tim and wanted to be fast too. + +Bob said to Tim, "You are so fast! Can you teach us to shoot through the water like you?" Tim smiled and said, "Yes, I can help you. Just follow me and do what I do." + +Bob and his friends followed Tim as he showed them how to shoot through the water. They practiced and soon, they were all very fast too. They had lots of fun playing in the reef together. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a rich girl named Lucy. She had a big, pretty house with many rooms. In one room, there was a drawer full of toys. Lucy loved to play with her toys, but she didn't like to share. + +One day, a new girl named Amy moved next door. Amy was not rich like Lucy, but she was kind and wanted to be friends. Lucy and Amy played together in the yard. Amy saw the drawer full of toys through the window and said, "Wow, you have so many toys! Can we play with them?" + +Lucy didn't want to share her toys, so she said, "No, we can't. They are mine." This made Amy sad, and she went home. Lucy felt bad for making her new friend sad. + +The next day, Lucy saw Amy playing with a ball in her yard. Lucy remembered how sad she made Amy and decided to take some toys from her drawer to share. She went outside and said, "Amy, I'm sorry. I want to share my toys with you." + +Amy was happy, and they played with the toys together. Lucy learned that sharing her toys was more fun than keeping them all to herself. From that day on, Lucy and Amy became best friends and always shared their toys with each other. +One day, a boy named True went to play in the park. He saw a big, round ball. It was very colorful. True wanted to play with the ball, so he poked it with his finger. + +The ball started to talk! It said, "Hi True! I am a magic ball. But be careful, there is a fake ball in the park too. It looks just like me." + +True looked around and saw another ball. It looked the same as the magic ball. True did not know which ball was the fake one. He thought for a moment and then poked the other ball. + +The other ball did not talk. True knew it was the fake ball. He went back to the magic ball and said, "I found the fake ball! Let's play together." + +The magic ball was happy. True and the magic ball played all day in the park. They had lots of fun and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab who lived near the sand. He had a big, sharp claw that he used to dig holes and find food. One day, he saw a small fish who looked upset. The little fish had lost her way and could not find her family. + +The crab wanted to help the upset fish. He knew a big rock where many fish lived. He thought maybe her family was there. The crab and the fish went on a long walk to the big rock. On their way, they saw a shiny shell. The crab used his sharp claw to pick it up. He thought it might be important later. + +When they reached the big rock, they found the little fish's family. They were so happy to see her! The crab gave the shiny shell to the fish as a gift. The fish's family thanked the crab for his help. The little fish and the crab became good friends. The moral of the story is that helping others can make you feel good and create strong friendships. +One day, a little girl named Lucy found a file in her room. She did not know what it was for, but she thought it looked fun. Lucy showed the file to her mom and asked, "Mom, what is this?" + +Her mom looked at the file and said, "This is a file, Lucy. It is used to make things smooth." Lucy wanted to try it, so her mom said, "Go ahead, but be careful not to hurt yourself." + +Lucy went outside and found a stick. She used the file to make the stick smooth. It was not bad, but it was not very good either. She guessed she needed more practice. After a while, Lucy got better at using the file. She made lots of smooth sticks and showed them to her mom. Her mom was happy and said, "Good job, Lucy! You did it!" +Once, there was a little caterpillar. He was green and small. He liked to eat leaves all day. One day, the caterpillar saw a big, red apple. He thought, "That looks good. I want to eat it." + +The caterpillar started to crawl to the apple. But then, he saw a bad ant. The ant was mean and wanted to eat the apple too. The caterpillar felt sad. He did not want to fight with the bad ant. + +So, the caterpillar paused and thought. He had an idea! He would share the apple with the bad ant. The caterpillar and the bad ant ate the apple together. They both were happy and became friends. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little boy named Tim and his old dog, Max. They loved to play and run around in the yard. One sunny day, they found a big nail on the ground. + +Tim picked up the nail and said, "Max, look what I found! Let's play with it." Max wagged his tail and barked, "Woof! Woof!" He was very excited. But when Tim threw the nail, Max tried to catch it and accidentally bit the nail. "Ouch!" Max cried. + +Tim felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Max. I didn't know that would hurt you. We should be more careful with what we play with." Max licked Tim's hand to show he was okay. From that day on, Tim and Max learned to only play with safe toys, and they lived happily ever after. + +Moral: Always be careful with what you play with. +Once upon a time, there was a big door. The door was in a distant land. It was a very pretty door. Many people wanted to see the door. + +One day, a boy named Tim wanted to go see the door. He asked his friend, Sam, "Do you want to go see the door with me?" Sam said, "Yes, let's go!" They walked and walked to the distant land. + +When they got to the door, they saw a big sign. The sign said, "Do not spread paint on the door." But Tim and Sam did not listen. They spread paint all over the door. The door did not look pretty anymore. The people in the distant land were very sad. +One day, Tom and his dog, Spot, went for a walk. They came to a cross in the path. Tom did not know which way to go. He felt stupid. Spot looked at Tom and said, "Don't be sad. I will help you." + +Spot encouraged Tom to go left. They walked and walked until they found a big park. They saw other kids playing and having fun. Tom smiled and said, "Thank you, Spot. You are a good friend." + +In the park, Tom and Spot played with the other kids. They ran, jumped, and laughed. Tom was not sad anymore. He was happy. Tom learned that even if he felt stupid, his friends could encourage him and help him find the way. +Once upon a time, there was a little kangaroo named Joey. Joey was very adventurous. He loved to jump and play all day long. + +One day, Joey decided to go on a big adventure. He hopped and hopped until he found a new place. In the new place, he saw a big tree with lots of leaves. Joey thought, "I want to surprise my friends with this tree." + +So, Joey went back to find his friends. He said, "Friends, I found something. Come with me!" His friends followed Joey to the big tree. When they saw the tree, they were so happy and surprised. + +They all played under the big tree, laughing and having fun. Joey felt proud that he could surprise his friends with his adventurous find. From that day on, the big tree became their favorite place to play. +Once upon a time, there was a shy cat named Tom. Tom was always scared to play with the other cats. One day, a big hot sun came out, and all the cats were very hot. They wanted to find a way to cool down. + +Tom had an idea. He found a big fan in a box. He thought, "If I rub the fan, it will make wind and cool us down." So, Tom started to rub the fan, and it made a nice breeze. The other cats saw this and wanted to try it too. + +But when the other cats tried to rub the fan, they fought over who could do it first. Tom didn't like the fighting, so he found more fans for everyone to use. The cats stopped fighting and took turns rubbing their fans. They all cooled down and thanked Tom. Tom felt happy and not so shy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a big box of new stuff. She loved to play with her new toys. One day, she decided to fill her box with all her favorite things. + +Sue called her friend Tim to come over and help. "Tim, can you help me fill my box with my new stuff?" Sue asked. Tim said, "Yes, I will help you, Sue!" They started to put all the new toys in the box. They had fun putting in dolls, cars, and balls. + +When the box was full, Sue and Tim sat down to play. They took turns picking a toy from the box. They laughed and played all day with the new stuff. They were happy that they filled the box together. Sue and Tim learned that playing with friends is always more fun. +Once upon a time, in a playful land, there lived a little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved music. She would sing and dance all day long. One day, she found a magic box that played music when she opened it. + +Lucy wanted to show her friend, Tom, the magic box. She ran to his house and said, "Tom, look at this magic box. It plays music!" Tom was excited and wanted to hear the music too. But when Lucy opened the box, it was silent. The music was delayed. + +Lucy was sad, but Tom had an idea. "Let's wait and try again," he said. They waited and opened the box again. This time, the music played! They danced and laughed together, enjoying the playful music from the magic box. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a curious little dog named Max went for a walk. Max loved to play in the grass. The grass was green and soft. Max liked how it felt on his paws. + +As Max was playing, he heard a small cry. He looked around and saw a tiny bird. The bird was stuck in a bush. Max wanted to help the bird. He tried to rescue the bird with his paws. + +Max was very careful. He moved the branches and the bird was free. The bird was happy and thanked Max. They became good friends and played in the grass together. Max was glad that he could rescue his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was an old farm. On this farm, there were many animals. There was a big, old cow named Bessie. Bessie was very kind and loved all the other animals on the farm. + +One day, a big wind came. It was a tornado! All the animals were scared. Bessie was scared too, but she wanted to help her friends. So, she tried to keep the other animals safe. She told them to hide in the barn. + +After the tornado went away, the farm was a mess. Bessie felt embarrass because she was too big to fit in the barn with her friends. But all the other animals were happy. They thanked Bessie for keeping them safe. + +From that day on, no one on the farm ever felt embarrass again. They knew that it was okay to be different. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom had a plan. He wanted to make the best sand cake ever. He knew he needed salt to make it successful. Tom was very excited. + +Tom went to the beach with his mom and dad. He took a bucket, a shovel, and a small bag of salt. He started to dig and build his sand cake. He put some salt on it, just like he planned. It was starting to look very good. + +At last, Tom's sand cake was done. It was big and beautiful. His plan was successful! Tom's mom and dad were very proud of him. They all clapped and cheered. They had a great day at the beach, and Tom's sand cake was the best one there. +Once upon a time, there was a thick forest. In the middle of the forest, there was a beautiful temple. Many people came to see the temple and play in the forest. + +One day, a big, mean giant came to the forest. He wanted to spoil the temple and take all the pretty things inside. The people were very sad and scared. They did not want the giant to ruin their special place. + +A brave little boy decided to stop the giant. He told the giant to go away and not spoil the temple. The giant saw how much the people loved the temple and felt bad. He said sorry and left the forest. The people were happy and thanked the brave little boy. They continued to visit the temple and play in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Tim. Tim was a very amazing kid. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Tim and his friends were playing a game. They were all having a lot of fun. + +But, Tim and his friends wanted to play a new game. They could not agree on what game to play. Some kids wanted to play tag, and some kids wanted to play hide and seek. This made the kids sad and mad. + +Then, Tim had an idea. He asked all the kids to kneel down with him. They all kneeled down in a circle. Tim said, "Let's take turns picking a game to play. That way, we can all be happy." The kids agreed and started to play many games. They all had a great time and were friends again. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to play with her toy box. One day, Mia found a magic wand inside her toy box. She was very happy. + +Mia waved the magic wand, and a big, heavy rock come to her room. "Wow!" said Mia. She waved the wand again, and the heavy rock become a big, soft bed. Mia jumped on the bed and laughed. + +Mia's friend, Tim, come to play with her. Mia showed Tim the magic wand. They waved it together, and many balloons come to the room. Mia and Tim played with the magic wand all day long, and they had lots of fun. +One day, a little fish named Tim swam near the shore. The tide was very big and strong. Tim saw a crab who looked angry. The crab was trying to mix some sand and water to make a sandcastle. + +"Hi, crab!" said Tim. "Why are you angry?" + +"I can't mix the sand and water well," said the crab. "The tide keeps washing it away." + +Tim wanted to help. He swam fast in a circle around the crab. This made the water go away. The crab could now mix the sand and water to make a sandcastle. + +"Thank you, Tim!" said the crab. They both smiled and played together until the sun went down. +One day, a little fish named Fin wanted to swim in the icy water. Fin was a happy fish who loved to play with his friends. The icy water was very cold, but Fin didn't mind. He put on his warm hat and swam with his friends. + +As Fin swam, he saw a shiny pin on the bottom of the water. He swam down to pick it up. "Wow!" said Fin. "This pin is so pretty. I want to show it to my friends." So, he swam back up to his friends and showed them the pin. + +"Look at this pin I found!" said Fin. His friends looked at the pin and thought it was very pretty too. They all swam around and played with the pin, taking turns holding it. They had so much fun in the icy water with their new toy. And at the end of the day, Fin and his friends swam back home, excited to play with the pin again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a silly cat named Tom. One day, Tom was playing with his toy mouse. He threw it up high, but it got stuck in a tree. Tom was very sad. + +A storm was coming, and the wind was blowing strong. Tom knew he needed to replace his toy mouse. He asked his friend, the dog named Max, for help. Max was big and strong, and he could jump high. Max said, "I will help you, Tom!" + +The wind blew harder, and the storm came closer. Max jumped high and grabbed the toy mouse from the tree. He gave it back to Tom, just before the rain started to fall. Tom was so happy to have his toy mouse back. They both ran inside and played together, safe and warm from the storm. +One day, a playful bunny named Ben went to the park. He saw his friend, a bird named Sally. Sally was trying to catch a butterfly. "Come and play with me, Ben!" said Sally. Ben hopped over and they tried to catch the butterfly together. + +At lunchtime, Ben and Sally sat down to eat. Ben had a yummy salad. He shared it with Sally. "Thank you, Ben!" said Sally. They talked about how fun it was to play together and catch things. + +A big cat saw Ben and Sally. He wanted to catch them. But Ben and Sally were smart. They saw the cat coming. They hid behind a big tree. The cat could not find them. Ben and Sally were safe. + +The moral of the story is that it is good to share and help your friends. When you work together, you can stay safe and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to play with her hoop. She would roll it and jump through it all day long. + +One day, Sue's friend Sam came over. Sam saw the hoop and thought it looked like fun. Sam asked Sue, "Can I borrow your hoop?" Sue was a good friend, so she said, "Yes, you can borrow my hoop." Sam was very happy. + +Sam and Sue played with the hoop together. They took turns and had a lot of fun. But then, Sam tried to do a serious trick. He tried to jump very high through the hoop. Sam fell down and started to cry. Sue hugged Sam and said, "It's okay, we can try again later." They both smiled and went back to playing with the hoop. +Once upon a time, a little monkey lived in the forest. The monkey was gentle and kind to all his friends. He liked to play, jump, and swing in the trees with his friends. They were all very happy. + +One day, the monkey fell from a tree and hurt his leg. He couldn't play or jump anymore. His friends were sad to see him in pain. They wanted to help him heal and feel better. + +A wise owl told them that a magic flower could heal the monkey's leg. The gentle monkey's friends went on a journey to find the flower. They found the flower and brought it to the monkey. As soon as the monkey touched the flower, his leg began to heal. Soon, he was able to play, jump, and swing in the trees again. The monkey and his friends were very happy and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big, scary forest. In the forest, there was a little house. In the house, there was a big chest. A girl named Lucy lived in the house. + +One day, Lucy wanted to open the chest. She was scared, but she was brave too. She walked up to the chest and opened it. Inside, she found a lot of toys and games. + +Lucy was very happy. She played with the toys and games all day. The scary forest was not so scary anymore. Lucy had fun and was never scared again. +Once upon a time, in a cheerful little town, there lived a happy boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his best friend, a dog named Spot. They would run, jump, and laugh all day long. + +One sunny day, Tim and Spot saw a big cross by the road. They wanted to join their friends on the other side. Tim looked at Spot and said, "Let's join them, Spot!" Spot wagged his tail and barked, "Woof, woof!" They held hands and crossed the road together, looking both ways to be safe. + +On the other side, they found their friends playing with a big, bouncy ball. Tim and Spot joined in the fun, laughing and playing with their friends. The sun shone brightly, and everyone had a wonderful time. And from that day, Tim and Spot always remembered to be safe and happy when they crossed the road to join their friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big, scary monster. The monster had a computer. He liked to play games on it. The monster was not good at sharing. He would always keep the computer to himself. + +One day, a little girl came to the monster's house. She wanted to play on the computer too. The monster did not want to share. The little girl was sad. She asked the monster, "Please, can I play too?" + +The monster thought about it. He did not want the little girl to be sad. So, he decided to share the computer. They played games together. The little girl was very happy. + +As they were playing, they heard a snap. It was a twig breaking outside. The monster and the little girl looked at each other. They were scared. But they went outside together to see what it was. + +When they went outside, they found a little bird. The bird had broken the twig. The monster and the little girl laughed. They were not scared anymore. They went back inside and played on the computer together, as friends. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Tim. Tim had a toy named Mr. Melt. Mr. Melt could melt into a puddle and then turn back into a toy. Tim loved to play with Mr. Melt every day. + +One sunny day, Tim and Mr. Melt were playing outside. Tim found a small card on the ground. It had a picture of a cat on it. Tim showed the card to Mr. Melt. "Look, Mr. Melt! I found a card with a cat!" said Tim. Mr. Melt smiled and said, "That's a nice card, Tim." + +Tim and Mr. Melt played with the card all day long. They made up games and had lots of fun. At the end of the day, Tim put Mr. Melt and the small card in his pocket. They went inside to eat dinner with Tim's family. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a large dog named Max. Max liked to run and play in the park. One day, Max saw a cane on the ground. He picked it up with his mouth and ran around with it. + +Max saw a little girl and ran to her. The little girl said, "Oh, a cane! My grandma needs that to walk." She took the cane from Max, and he wagged his tail. The little girl said, "Thank you, Max!" and gave him a big hug. + +Max was happy to help the little girl and her grandma. He ran and played in the park with his new friends. The little girl and her grandma said, "Max, you are a good dog!" And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty peach. The pretty peach lived in a big tree. The tree was in a green park. + +One day, the pretty peach fell from the tree. It began to bounce on the soft grass. The pretty peach bounced high and low. It was having so much fun. + +A little boy saw the pretty peach bounce. He picked it up and smiled. The boy took the pretty peach home. They became good friends and played together every day. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play with his toy measure. Tim would use it to see how tall his toys were. One day, Tim was playing with his measure when it broke. He felt very sad and miserable. + +Tim went to his mom and showed her the broken measure. His mom saw how sad he was and wanted to help. She told Tim to yell for his dad, who was in the other room. Tim yelled, "Dad, I need help!" His dad came running to see what was wrong. + +Dad saw the broken measure and knew he could fix it. He took some glue and put the pieces back together. Soon, the measure was as good as new. Tim was so happy that he could play with his measure again. From that day on, Tim was careful with his toys and always asked for help when he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He was a troubled boy because he lost his toy. Tim looked everywhere for his toy, but he could not find it. He was very sad. + +One day, Tim's mom asked him to return a sauce to their neighbor, Mrs. Brown. Tim said, "Okay, Mom!" and took the sauce to Mrs. Brown's house. When he gave the sauce to Mrs. Brown, he saw his toy on her table! + +"Mrs. Brown, that's my toy!" Tim said. Mrs. Brown smiled and said, "Oh, I found it in my yard! I'm glad you came to return my sauce, now you can have your toy back!" Tim was very happy and thanked Mrs. Brown. He returned home with his toy and was not a troubled boy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a tooth that was very wiggly. He wanted to pull it out, but it was a persistent tooth. It would not come out easily. Tim was sad. + +One day, Tim found a big string. He had an idea. Tim tied the string to his wobbly tooth. He tied the other end to a door. Tim was ready to pull his tooth out. + +Tim pulled the door very fast. The string pulled the tooth. But, oh no! The tooth did not come out. Instead, Tim fell and hurt his knee. He cried and cried. The tooth was still in his mouth. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He lived in a small house with his mom and dad. Tim loved to play outside in his yard. One sunny day, Tim decided to plant a radish in his garden. + +He dug a small hole, put the radish seed in it, and covered it with dirt. Every day, Tim would water the radish and watch it grow. One day, he saw a tiny green leaf. He was so glad. He said to his mom, "Look, mom! My radish is growing!" His mom smiled and said, "Good job, Tim! Keep taking care of it." + +Days turned into weeks, and Tim's radish grew bigger and bigger. One day, it was finally time to pick the radish. Tim pulled it out of the ground, and it was the biggest radish he had ever seen! He ran to show his mom and dad. They were so proud of him. They all sat down to eat the big radish together, and it was the best radish they had ever tasted. +Once upon a time, there was a huge ball. The ball had a spot on it. The spot was red. The huge ball wanted to play with the other balls. + +One day, the huge ball met a small ball. The small ball said, "Can you balance on me?" The huge ball said, "I can try!" So the huge ball tried to balance on the small ball. + +At first, it was hard for the huge ball to balance. But soon, the huge ball and the small ball were playing together. They had fun and became good friends. The spot on the huge ball made it special, and all the balls loved to play with it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big ear. He liked to listen to his friends and help them when they were sad. One day, Tim's friend, Sam, was very sad. Sam had a letter he wanted to mail to his grandma, but he did not know how. + +Tim wanted to help Sam. He told Sam, "Don't worry, I can show you how to mail the letter." Tim and Sam walked to the big blue mailbox. Tim showed Sam how to put the letter inside. Sam was happy and said, "Thank you, Tim! You are a good friend." + +The moral of the story is that we should always be available to help our friends when they need us. By doing this, we can make others happy and be a good friend. +One day, a big wide snowman stood in the yard. He had a big smile on his face. He liked the cold snow. A little boy named Tim saw the snowman and wanted to play with him. + +Tim ran up to the snowman and gave him a high-five. But Tim's hand was warm, and the snowman's hand started to melt. The snowman was sad. He didn't want to lose his hand. + +Tim thought of a way to help the snowman. He picked up some snow and made a new hand for the snowman. Then, Tim gently slapped the snow on the snowman's arm. The snowman was happy again. They played together all day in the snow. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Tim. Tim was not like the other kids. He had a big nose and messy hair. Some kids said he was ugly. But Tim had a secret. He could make things glow. + +One day, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue was sad. "Why are you sad?" Tim asked. Sue said, "I lost my toy in the dark cave, and I can't find it." Tim knew he could help Sue with his secret. + +Tim took Sue to the dark cave. It was very dark inside. Tim touched the walls of the cave, and they started to glow. The cave was not dark anymore. Sue found her toy and was very happy. She hugged Tim and said, "Thank you, Tim. You are not ugly. You are special." +Once upon a time, there was a big cat and a little mouse. They lived in the same house. The cat liked to play games. The little mouse was scared of the cat's sharp claws. + +One day, the cat saw the little mouse and said, "Let's play a game." The little mouse was scared but wanted to be friends with the cat. So, they played a game of catch. The cat was very generous and did not use his sharp claws. + +As they played, the cat and the little mouse became good friends. They played games every day. The cat was always generous and never used his sharp claws. The little mouse was happy to have a big friend. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a funny cat named Tom wanted to move the mail. Tom liked to help his friends, and he knew that moving the mail would make them happy. He put the mail in a big bag and started to walk down the street. + +As Tom walked, a big dog named Max saw him. Max wanted the mail, too. Max ran up to Tom and tried to take the bag away. Tom did not want to give the mail to Max. They both pulled on the bag, but neither of them could get it. + +Then, a nice bird named Sue flew down to help. Sue told Tom and Max that they could both move the mail together. Tom and Max agreed to work together, and they moved the mail to all their friends' houses. In the end, Tom, Max, and Sue were all happy, and they learned that working together is better than fighting. +Once upon a time, there was an obedient dog named Max. He loved to play near the lake. One day, Max saw a big cake. Max wanted to bake a cake too, so he went to find his friend, Cat. + +Cat wanted to help Max bake the cake. They found a big bowl and put in all the things they needed. They mixed it all up and put it in a hot box. They waited and waited for the cake to bake. + +When the cake was done, Max and Cat took it out of the hot box. They wanted to eat the cake by the lake. But when they got to the lake, they saw a big bird. The big bird saw the cake and wanted to eat it too. The bird took the cake and flew away. Max and Cat were very sad because they could not eat the cake. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong bull. He lived in a field with lots of grass to eat. One day, a little girl came to visit the bull. She was scared of him because he was so big and looked angry. + +But the bull was not angry at all. He was very friendly and wanted to be friends with the little girl. He tried to say hello, but she was too scared to reply. + +The bull was sad that the little girl was fearful of him. He wanted to make her feel better, so he brought her some flowers to show her that he was nice. But as the little girl reached out to take the flowers, the bull accidentally bumped her and she fell down. + +The little girl was hurt and had to go to the hospital. The bull felt so bad that he never wanted to see anyone again. He was very sad and lonely for the rest of his days. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the beach with her family. One day, as she was playing in the sand, she saw something in the water. It was a jellyfish! She watched it swim around for a while, but her mom told her not to touch it because it could hurt her. + +Later that day, Lily and her family went for a walk along the beach. She saw a man sitting on a bench, looking sad. Lily's mom said he looked thoughtful. Lily wanted to make him feel better, so she picked some pretty flowers and gave them to him. The man smiled and thanked her. + +As the sun began to set, Lily and her family sat on the beach and watched the waves. Lily felt happy knowing she had made someone smile and that she got to see a jellyfish up close. It was a great day at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing outside in the sunshine. One day, he found a can that could spray water. He sprayed it on the flowers and they looked happy. + +Then, Timmy's mom asked him to help her cut some paper with scissors. Timmy was careful not to hurt himself. He cut the paper into little pieces and made a pretty picture. + +After that, Timmy's mom gave him an orange to eat. It was juicy and sweet. Timmy loved the orange so much that he asked for another one. His mom smiled and gave him another one. Timmy was very happy. +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 said to her, "Lily, it's time to clean up your toys, please." Lily didn't want to stop playing, but she knew she had to obey her mom's order. + +As she was cleaning up, she heard a knock on the door. It was her friend, Timmy. "Hi Lily, can I come in and play with you?" Timmy asked. "Sure!" Lily said, "But we have to be quiet because my baby brother is sleeping." + +They played together and had so much fun, but they forgot to be quiet. Suddenly, they heard the baby crying. Lily's mom came in and said, "Girls, you need to be quiet, please. Your baby brother is trying to sleep." Lily and Timmy apologized and promised to be more quiet. From that day on, they always remembered to be quiet when the baby was sleeping. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the forest near her house. One day, she found a big log on the ground. She thought it was very interesting and decided to take it home. + +Lily's mommy helped her make a plan for the log. They decided to use it as a table for tea parties. They sanded it down and painted it pink. It looked so pretty! + +The next day, Lily invited her friends over for a tea party. They sat around the sweet pink log table and drank tea from tiny cups. Lily was so happy that she found the log and made it into something special. From that day on, the log table became a favorite spot for tea parties with friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play outside. One day, Timmy's mom told him to clean his room. Timmy didn't want to clean, he wanted to play. + +But then, Timmy's friend came over and asked him to go for a jog. Timmy was excited! He quickly pointed to his messy room and said, "I can't go until I clean!" + +Timmy's friend said, "No problem, I'll help you clean." Together, they cleaned Timmy's room and then went for a jog outside. Timmy was happy he had a clean room and got to play with his friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a furry bunny. The bunny loved to play with its toys, but it always left them on the floor. One day, the bunny's mom asked it to clean up its toys and put them in the drawer. The bunny didn't want to do it, but its mom said it was important to keep things tidy. + +The bunny started to fill the drawer with its toys. It was hard work, but the bunny felt proud of itself for being responsible. Later, when the bunny wanted to play with its toys again, it found them easily in the drawer. No more tripping over them on the floor! + +The bunny learned that it's important to clean up after itself and keep things organized. From then on, the bunny always put its toys away in the drawer. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to a restaurant with her mommy and daddy. They ordered some food and drinks. Lily's drink was so hot that she had to wait for it to cool down. + +While they waited for their food, Lily's mommy gave her a napkin to play with. Lily folded the napkin and made a little boat out of it. She whispered to her mommy that she wanted to sail the boat on the river. + +Finally, their food arrived and they all ate together. Lily was happy because she got to eat her favorite food. After they finished eating, they went home and Lily fell asleep on the way. Her mommy gently wiped her mouth with the napkin and whispered, "Sweet dreams, my little angel." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the beach and collect shells. One day, she found a big, beautiful shell and she was so happy! She showed it to her friend, Tommy. + +Tommy said, "Wow, that's a really cool shell! Can I see it?" + +Lily was a bit bossy and didn't want to share her shell. She said, "No, it's mine! You can't touch it!" + +Tommy felt sad and didn't want to be friends with Lily anymore. But then Lily realized she was being mean and said, "I'm sorry, Tommy. You can point at the shell and we can look at it together." + +Tommy smiled and they looked at the shell together. They both thought it was the most beautiful shell they had ever seen. From that day on, they were best friends again and always shared their shells with each other. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, Jack's mom took him to a big field with a big, tall mill in the middle. + +"Wow, that's so interesting!" Jack exclaimed as he looked up at the mill. + +"Yes, it is," his mom replied. "But you need to behave and stay close to me." + +Jack promised to behave and they started to walk around the mill. But then Jack saw a big red button on the side of the mill. He couldn't resist and pressed it. + +Suddenly, the mill started to spin faster and faster until it exploded! Jack and his mom were okay, but they learned a valuable lesson that day. It's important to behave and not touch things that don't belong to you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, her mommy asked her to clean up her room. + +Lily looked around and saw her toys were scattered everywhere. She knew she had to tidy up her room. She started to pick up her toys and put them away in their proper place. + +As she was cleaning, she found a triangle toy. She picked it up and blew on it. It made a funny sound. "Mommy, listen! I can whistle with this triangle toy!" she said excitedly. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That's great, Lily. Keep cleaning and you can play with your toys later." Lily continued to tidy up her room, feeling proud of herself for finding a new way to whistle. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Timmy who lived in a peaceful village. One day, Timmy was walking to the park when he saw a friendly dog. + +"Hello doggy!" Timmy said, and the dog wagged its tail. "Do you want to play with me?" + +The dog nodded its head and Timmy was very happy. They played together for a long time and had lots of fun. + +When it was time for Timmy to go home, he said goodbye to the dog. "Thank you for playing with me, doggy. You are my friend." + +The dog barked happily and Timmy went home feeling very peaceful and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly and sing all day long. One day, Tweety found a pretty photo of himself and he felt happy. He wanted to show the photo to all his bird friends. + +But then, a big and mean cat saw the photo and felt jealous. The cat wanted to catch Tweety and destroy the photo. Tweety's bird friends tried to protect him, but the cat was too strong. + +Sadly, the cat caught Tweety and destroyed the photo. Tweety's bird friends were very sad and angry at the cat. They decided to fly away and find a safer place to live without any jealous cats. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her dolls. One day, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted to go to the park or stay at home and play. Lily had to decide what she wanted to do. + +Lily thought about it for a while and then said, "I want to go to the park!" So, she and her mom got ready and went to the park. While they were there, Lily saw a group of kids playing with a noisy toy. She thought it looked like so much fun! + +When they got home, Lily told her mom that she wanted a noisy toy just like the one she saw at the park. Her mom said they could print out a picture of the toy and make one at home. Lily was so happy! She couldn't wait to make her own noisy toy. + +The next day, Lily and her mom printed out a picture of the toy and made one just like it. It was so much fun to play with, but it was also very noisy. Lily's mom reminded her that sometimes it's better to play with quiet toys so they don't disturb others. Lily agreed and decided to play with her quieter toys more often. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy bunny named Benny. He loved to lay in the sun all day and do nothing. + +One day, Benny met a little girl named Lily. She asked him, "Do you want to play with me?" + +Benny replied, "No, I'm too lazy to jump and play." + +But Lily had an idea. She took out a sparkly toy and said, "Look at this spark, Benny! If you jump and play with me, I'll let you have it." + +Benny's eyes lit up at the sight of the spark and he agreed to play with Lily. They jumped and played all day and had so much fun. Benny realized that being lazy wasn't as fun as playing with friends. From that day on, he promised to be more active and play with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to watch TV. She would watch it all day if she could. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, you need to go outside and play. You can't have TV time all day." + +Lily replied, "But Mommy, I want to watch TV. It's so flexible. I can watch anything I want." + +Mommy said, "I know, but you need to have some fresh air and exercise. It's good for you." + +Lily grumbled, but she went outside to play. She had fun playing with her friends and forgot all about TV. When she came back inside, she felt happy and healthy. She realized that it's important to have a balance between TV time and playtime. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had an amazing suit that he loved to wear. It was red and blue and had a picture of a superhero on it. Every time he wore it, he felt like he could fly. + +One day, Timmy and his mom went to the park. Timmy put on his suit and ran around, pretending to fly. Suddenly, a big gust of wind came and lifted Timmy off the ground. He was flying! + +Timmy was so happy and amazed that he was flying in his amazing suit. He flew around the park, waving to all the people below. Eventually, the wind stopped and Timmy gently landed back on the ground. He took off his suit and hugged his mom, telling her all about his amazing adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved music and wanted to play the violin. He asked his mom if he could have one, and she said yes. + +Timmy was very clumsy, and when he tried to play the violin, he made a lot of mistakes. His mom told him to keep trying and not to surrender. Timmy practiced every day, and soon he got better. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him to a music competition. Timmy played his violin, and everyone clapped. Timmy was happy because he didn't surrender and kept practicing. His mom was proud of him. +Once upon a time, there was a man. He had a big axe. The axe was very useful for him. He used it to cut wood. + +One day, the man went for a walk in the forest. He took his axe with him. While he was walking, he saw a big tree. The man thought he could cut the tree with his axe. + +So, the man started to use his axe. He hit the tree with the axe many times. Finally, the tree fell down. The man was very happy. He picked up his axe and went back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine and run around with his friends. One day, Timmy fell down and hurt his knee. It hurt a lot and Timmy cried. + +His mom came over and gave him a big hug. She said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I have a surprise for you that will make the pain go away." Timmy was curious and excited to see what his mom had in store. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom revealed a band-aid with a picture of his favorite cartoon character on it. Timmy was so happy! He put the band-aid on his knee and the pain started to go away. The band-aid was dull, but it made Timmy feel better. Timmy learned that sometimes a little surprise can make a big difference. +Once upon a time, there was a man who was very angry. He was walking down the street, mumbling to himself. Suddenly, he saw a little boy playing with his toys. The man stopped and said, "Why aren't you taking a bath?" + +The little boy looked up and said, "I don't want to bathe. I want to play with my toys." + +The man's face softened and he said, "I understand. But it's important to stay clean and healthy. How about we play together after you take a quick bath?" + +The little boy thought about it and said, "Okay, but can you play with me in the bath?" + +The man laughed and said, "Sure, let's have some fun in the water!" And they both went to take a bath together, splashing and laughing. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she went outside to play with her purple ball. She bounced it up and down and listened to the sound it made. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called her to come inside. Lily was obedient and listened to her mom. She put away her ball and went inside. Her mom gave her a big hug and told her how proud she was of her for being so obedient. + +Later that day, Lily's mom surprised her with a new purple dress. Lily was so happy and twirled around in her new dress. She listened to the sound of the fabric swishing as she spun. It was a wonderful day for Lily and she went to bed with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play by the shore and collect seashells. One day, she found a big oyster on the beach. It was wet and shiny. + +Lily picked up the oyster and showed it to her friend, Timmy. "Look, Timmy! I found an oyster!" she said. Timmy stared at the oyster with big eyes. "Wow, that's cool!" he said. + +Lily decided to take the oyster home and show it to her mom. When she got home, she put the oyster on the kitchen table. Her mom came in and saw the oyster. "That's a big oyster, Lily! Where did you find it?" she asked. + +Lily smiled and said, "I found it on the beach! It was wet and shiny!" Her mom smiled back and said, "It's very pretty. Let's keep it as a decoration." And so, the oyster sat on the kitchen table, a shiny reminder of Lily's fun day at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a big, brown dog named Max. Max was very popular in his neighborhood because he loved to play with all the children. + +One day, Max saw a yummy bone on the ground and he started to chew it. But the bone was not his, it belonged to a mean old man who lived in a house on the corner. + +The mean old man saw Max chewing his bone and he got very angry. He called the dog catcher and Max was taken to jail. Max was very sad and missed his family and friends. + +In the end, Max was never able to come back home and play with the children again. The moral of the story is to always ask before you chew something that doesn't belong to you. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy and his family went on a trip to the airport. They had a lot of luggage with them. Timmy saw that their luggage was locked. He wanted to open it, but he didn't know how to unlock it. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw an orange suitcase. It was very pretty. He wanted to see what was inside. He tried to unlock it, but it was locked too. Timmy's dad saw him and showed him how to unlock their luggage. They opened it and found all their clothes and toys inside. + +Timmy was happy to see his favorite toy. He put it in his backpack and went with his family to the airplane. They flew to a faraway land and had lots of fun. Timmy learned how to unlock his luggage and he was excited to use his new skill on their next trip. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny loved to play outside in the rain. He would jump in the puddles and get all wet. One day, Benny's mom told him to come inside because it was getting dark. Benny was having so much fun that he didn't want to stop playing. + +Finally, Benny's mom came outside and said, "Benny, it's time to come in now." Benny yawned and said, "Okay, Mom." He walked inside and saw that he had mud all over his paws. He felt ashamed because he knew his mom would be upset. + +Benny's mom saw the mud and said, "It's okay, Benny. We'll clean you up." Benny was happy that his mom wasn't mad at him. He went to bed with a smile on his face, dreaming of jumping in puddles again the next day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. He was so excited to play on the swings and slide! + +But then, Timmy's mom said it was time to go home. Timmy didn't want to leave the park, but he knew he had to return home. When they got home, Timmy's mom turned on the TV and Timmy saw a superhero using his power to save the day. Timmy wanted to be a superhero too! + +So, Timmy put on his cape and pretended to have superpowers. He felt so powerful and excited! But then, it was time for dinner and Timmy had to take off his cape. He was sad, but he knew he could return to being a superhero tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy guns. One day, Timmy's dad showed him a modern gun. Timmy was very excited to see it. He asked his dad if he could hold it. His dad said no because it was dangerous. + +Later that day, Timmy was playing with his toy guns and pretending to be a superhero. He saw a bad guy and tried to shoot him with his toy gun, but it didn't work. So, he decided to use his hands and squeeze the bad guy. The bad guy said, "ouch!" and ran away. Timmy felt proud that he saved the day without using a gun. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a hot place with no water. One day, Timmy went on a long walk. He was very thirsty and tired. Suddenly, he saw a beautiful oasis with lots of water. Timmy was so happy and said, "Thank you, oasis, for giving me water to drink." Timmy drank and drank until he was no longer thirsty. He felt rich because he had found the oasis. From that day on, Timmy would often visit the oasis and always said thank you for the water. +Once upon a time, there was a mule named Jack. Jack lived on a farm with other animals like cows and chickens. One day, Jack got bored of doing the same thing every day. He wondered what it would be like to explore the world outside of the farm. + +So, Jack decided to go on an adventure. He walked through the fields and over the hills. He saw many new things like trees, flowers, and even a river. Jack was very happy that he decided to leave the farm and go on an adventure. + +After a while, Jack got tired and decided to go back to the farm. When he got back, all the other animals were very surprised to see him. They asked him where he had been, and Jack told them about his adventure. From that day on, Jack was no longer bored, and he wondered what other adventures he could go on in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a new toy phone to play with. Timmy was so happy and he talked to his toy phone all day long. + +Timmy's mom always made sure he ate healthy food like fruits and vegetables. She said it would help him grow strong and be healthy. Timmy loved eating apples and carrots because they were so tasty. + +One day, Timmy wanted to build a big tower with his blocks. He tried and tried but he couldn't get it to stand up. But he didn't give up! Timmy kept trying and trying and finally, he succeeded! He built the tallest tower he had ever made and he was so proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very happy because she was going to see her grandma. Lily's mom told her to sit in the car seat and buckle up. But Lily didn't want to sit in the car seat. She wanted to sit on the big seat like a grown-up. + +"Please, Mommy, can I sit on the big seat?" Lily asked. + +"No, Lily. It's not safe. You need to sit in your car seat," Mommy replied. + +Lily was sad and started to cry. But then she saw a butterfly outside the window. She forgot about the big seat and was grateful for the butterfly. + +When they arrived at Grandma's house, Lily was excited to see her. But when she went to climb the steps to the front door, she tripped and fell. She scraped her knee and started to cry again. + +Grandma came outside and saw Lily crying. "What happened, sweetie?" she asked. + +"I fell on the step and hurt my knee," Lily replied. + +Grandma picked Lily up and gave her a big hug. "I'm sorry you got hurt, but I'm grateful you're here with me now," she said. + +Lily felt better and stopped crying. She knew that even though she couldn't sit on the big seat or climb the steps without falling, she was still loved and cared for. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big elephant. He was enormous! He liked to play in the park. There was a big slide in the park that he loved to slide down. + +One day, the elephant saw a black bird in the park. The bird was very small compared to the elephant. The elephant wanted to play with the bird, so he asked the bird if he wanted to slide down the slide with him. + +The bird was scared at first, but then he saw how much fun the elephant was having. So, the bird decided to slide down the slide with the elephant. They both had so much fun together! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to a new park that had a big sign with a picture of a slide on it. + +Lily was excited to play on the slide, but when she got there, she saw that it was very hard and not soft like the one at her old park. She was sad, but her mommy told her they could still have fun on the swings and the see-saw. + +After playing for a while, Lily's daddy saw a big, fluffy cloud in the sky. He asked Lily if she thought it looked like a bunny or a bear. Lily said it looked like a bunny. + +Later, as they were leaving the park, they saw a man putting up a new sign that said they were going to build a new slide that would be soft and bouncy like a pillow. Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to come back and play on the new slide. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who lived near a big lake. Every day, the bird would fly around and sing songs to all the other animals. One day, the bird met a little mouse who was very nervous because he had never been near the lake before. + +The bird told the little mouse not to be afraid and that they could sing a song together. The little mouse felt better and they flew over to the lake where they saw a big fish swimming around. + +The bird and the mouse sang a song to the fish and the fish was very happy. From that day on, the little bird and the little mouse would sing songs to all the animals by the lake and everyone was always happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went for a walk and found a shiny metal rock. It was warm in the sun. + +Lily picked up the rock and showed it to her mommy. "Look, mommy!" she said. "I found a pretty rock. It's warm!" Her mommy smiled and said, "That's nice, Lily. Can you point to where you found it?" + +Lily pointed to the ground and said, "Right there! It was hiding in the grass." Her mommy was proud of her for finding such a special rock. From that day on, Lily kept the metal rock in her pocket and showed it to everyone she met. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pretty journal that she loved to write in every day. One day, Lily's mom told her it was time for her nap. + +Lily replied, "But I want to write in my journal!" + +"You can write in it after your nap," said her mom. + +Lily took her nap and when she woke up, she went to write in her journal. But it was gone! She looked everywhere but she couldn't find it. + +Lily was very sad and cried. Her mom tried to help her find it but they never did. From that day on, Lily learned to always put her pretty journal in a safe place. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved ice-cream very much. Every day, he would ask his mommy for ice-cream. One day, Timmy's mommy took him to a store. The store had many different flavors of ice-cream. Timmy was very happy. + +Suddenly, a man walked in. He was wearing fancy clothes and had a big car outside. Timmy's mommy said he was a wealthy man. The man asked Timmy what flavor of ice-cream he liked. Timmy said he liked chocolate. + +The man smiled and revealed a surprise for Timmy. He had brought a big box of chocolate ice-cream just for him. Timmy was so happy and thanked the wealthy man for the delicious ice-cream. From that day on, Timmy always remembered the kind man who gave him the best ice-cream he ever had. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures. One day, she accidentally broke her favorite toy. It was very fragile and she was so sad. + +Lily's mom noticed she was upset and asked her what happened. Lily told her about the broken toy and her mom hugged her and said, "I love you, Lily. Let's see if we can fix it." + +They went to the drawer where her mom kept her tools and found some glue. They carefully put the toy back together and it was as good as new! Lily was so happy and hugged her mom, saying "Thank you, Mommy. You fixed my toy. I love you." +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to visit her grandparents' farm. She saw a goat in the field and got very excited. "Grandma, look! A goat!" she shouted. "Can I go pet it?" + +"Sure, but be careful and mind your manners," said her grandma. + +Lily ran over to the goat and started petting it gently. "Hello, goat. You're so soft," she said. + +The goat looked up at Lily and bleated happily. "Baa!" it said. + +Lily was so excited to meet the goat and couldn't wait to tell her friends all about it when she got home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color in her creative notebook. One day, Lily's little brother, Max, wanted to draw too. He took Lily's notebook without asking and started to scribble all over the pages. Lily saw what Max was doing and got very upset. + +"Lily, what's wrong?" asked her mom. + +"Max removed my notebook without asking and now he's ruining all my drawings!" cried Lily. + +Max looked up, surprised. "Sorry Lily," he said. "I didn't know it was yours. Can I draw with you instead?" + +Lily thought about it for a moment and then smiled. "Sure, Max. Let's draw together and make something really creative!" + +And so, Lily and Max sat down together with Lily's notebook and drew the most beautiful pictures they had ever made. From that day on, Lily and Max shared Lily's notebook and drew together whenever they wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they saw an old man sitting on a bench in the park. Lily's friend dared her to go talk to him. + +Lily felt scared, but she didn't want to be a chicken. So, she walked up to the old man and said hello. The old man smiled and they started talking. He told her stories about when he was young and how the world used to be different. + +After a while, Lily's friends came over and they all sat down with the old man. They listened to his stories and learned a lot. Lily realized that just because someone is old, it doesn't mean they don't have interesting things to say. + +From that day on, Lily and her friends would often visit the old man in the park. They would sit on the square bench and listen to his stories. Lily learned that it's important to be brave and talk to new people, because you never know what you might learn. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she wanted to pour some juice into her cup. But, she accidentally spilled the juice on the table. She felt sad because she couldn't drink the juice anymore. + +Then, Lily's mom came in and saw the mess. She felt anxious because she had to clean it up quickly before it stained the table. She asked Lily to help her buckle up the cleaning supplies. Together, they cleaned up the juice and the table was as good as new. + +Lily learned to be more careful when pouring juice and her mom was happy that they worked together to solve the problem. From that day on, they poured juice together and had fun cleaning up any spills. +Once upon a time, there was a grandpa who walked with a cane. He liked to take walks with his grandchild, but sometimes the walks were boring. One day, they went for a walk in the park, and the grandpa wanted to rest. He said, "Let's pause here for a minute." + +The grandchild looked around and saw some ducks in the pond. They started to quack loudly, and the grandchild thought it was funny. The grandpa smiled and said, "That's not boring at all!" They watched the ducks for a while, and then continued their walk. + +As they walked, the grandchild saw a squirrel climbing up a tree. The grandpa said, "Let's pause again and watch the squirrel." They stood still and saw the squirrel jump from one branch to another. The grandchild giggled and said, "That was fun!" + +Finally, they arrived back home. The grandpa said, "That was a nice walk, even though sometimes it was boring. But when we paused and watched the ducks and the squirrel, it was not boring at all!" The grandchild agreed and said, "I love walks with you, grandpa." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sit on her velvet chair and read her favorite books. One day, she went to the park and saw a boy playing with a ball. + +"Hi! What's your name?" Lily asked the boy. + +"My name is Max. Do you want to play with me?" Max replied enthusiastically. + +Lily smiled and said, "Sure! But can we sit on the grass first? My legs are tired." + +Max agreed and they sat down on the soft grass. They played together for a while and had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, Lily said goodbye to Max and went back to her velvet chair, feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a big car. Daddy drove the car and mommy sat in the front. I sat in the back and looked out the window. We drove to the park and played on the swings. It was brilliant! + +After playing, we got back in the car and drove to the ice cream shop. I wanted to taste all the flavors, but mommy said I could only pick one. I picked strawberry and it tasted so yummy! + +When we finished our ice cream, we drove back home. I was so tired from playing and eating ice cream that I fell asleep in the car. Daddy carried me inside and put me in bed. It was a fun day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cozy sweater that she loved to wear. One day, Lily went to the pool with her mom and dad. She was so excited to dive into the water! But when she got to the edge of the pool, she felt worried. + +Lily's mom and dad encouraged her to jump in and promised to catch her. So, Lily took a deep breath and dove into the water. It was so much fun! She swam around and splashed her parents. After a while, Lily got out of the pool and wrapped her sweater around her. She felt happy and proud of herself for being brave. + +From that day on, Lily couldn't wait to go back to the pool and dive into the water again. She knew that even if she felt worried at first, she could always overcome her fears and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy bunny. He would not hop or play with his friends. He just sat and ate carrots all day. One day, his friends asked him to play tag but he said no because he was too lazy. + +Then, a mean fox came to their meadow with a weapon. He wanted to hurt the bunnies but they were too fast for him. The lazy bunny was scared and didn't know what to do. But his friends let him hide behind them and they protected him from the fox. + +After that day, the lazy bunny realized that he needed to be brave and active like his friends. He promised to never be lazy again and to always be ready to help his friends. And they all lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a wise owl who owned a big club. All the animals in the forest wanted to join the club because they heard it was so much fun. But the owl only let certain animals in, and some of the animals felt left out. + +One day, a little rabbit wanted to join the club but the owl said no. The rabbit was sad and didn't understand why he couldn't join. The other animals saw how sad the rabbit was and they didn't like how the owl was being mean. + +So, the animals decided to make their own club that was open to everyone. They had so much fun together and the rabbit was so happy to be a part of it. The owl saw how much fun they were having and realized that it was better to include everyone. So, he joined the new club too and they all had fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and building structures with blocks. One day, she was playing with her favorite toy, a teddy bear, when she accidentally dropped it and lost it under the couch. She felt helpless and sad because she couldn't reach it. + +Lily's mom noticed her daughter's sadness and asked her what was wrong. Lily explained that she lost her teddy bear under the couch and couldn't get it back. Her mom tried to help her, but the couch was too heavy to move. Lily started to cry because she missed her teddy bear so much. + +As the days went by, Lily couldn't stop thinking about her lost teddy bear. She even had trouble sleeping without it. One day, her mom surprised her with a new teddy bear, but it wasn't the same. Lily still missed her old teddy bear and the structure she had built with it. + +In the end, Lily learned a valuable lesson about losing things and how it can make us feel helpless. She also learned that sometimes, things can't be replaced, and we have to learn to let go. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was only three years old, but she was already very smart with big dreams. + +Sarah had a very loyal daddy. He was always there for her when she needed him and was very supportive of her no matter what she wanted to do. Whenever she had a problem, she knew she could rely on him. + +One day, Sarah asked her daddy, "Can I have a new toy?" Daddy shook his head and said, "No, Sarah. You already have so many toys. Let’s play with them first before we get a new one." + +Sarah was a bit disappointed but she knew she could count on her loyal daddy. She smiled and said, "Okay, Daddy. We can play with my toys." + +So daddy and Sarah had a great time playing with her toys. They played games and created stories until it was time for bed. + +Sarah gave her daddy a big hug before she went to bed. She was so happy to have such a loyal daddy in her life. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl who had a really big and scary motor. Even though she was brave, she was scared of the motor. She thought that it would crash and hurt her. + +One day the girl went to the garage with her dad. He showed her how to tighten the screws on the motor so that it would be safer. Her dad said, "Be careful and make sure you fix it tight so that it doesn't scare you". + +The girl tightened the screws until she was sure that the motor was safe. From that day on, she was no longer scared of her motor because she knew that it was safe and secure. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to make sure things are safe so that we don't get scared. We learn from this story that we should be careful when fixing things, so that we stay safe. +Once there was a boy who was playing on the beach. He saw something shiny and quiet on the sand. It was a crab! The boy wanted to play with the crab so he bent down and tried to pick it up. The crab started to slide away from him so the boy ran to catch it. He kept running and sliding across the sandy beach until he caught up with the crab. + +The crab was very scared but the boy was very gentle. He scooped the crab up and moved it to a quiet spot. There was some water next to them and the boy watched as the crab started to move. The boy and the crab had so much fun together. The boy laughed and watched as the crab slid and moved around the water. + +When it was time to go home, the boy gave the crab a special goodbye and waved to the crab as he walked away. He was so happy to he had been able to play with the crab. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little bear. He lived deep in the woods with his family. One day, his mom gave him a beautiful red glove. The glove was special as it had been handed down through the family for generations. + +The little bear wanted to try the glove on but he was worried it wouldn't fit. So he asked his mom, "please will it fit?" His mom smiled and said, "I think it will fit perfectly". + +The little bear tried the glove on and it was a perfect fit! He was so excited and he waved his paw around in the air. He said with a smile, "Thank you mommy, I love my glove". His mom smiled and said, "You have to look after it now, it was a very special family heirloom". + +The little bear was so happy with his new glove. From that day on, he always made sure to take care of it. He would take it with him wherever he went and he never forgot to please protect it. +Once upon a time there was a village with a powerful river running through it. In this village lived a little girl called Tina. One day, she was feeling very sad, so she began to weep. + +As Tina wept, she heard a soft voice coming from the river. The voice asked her: "Why are you sad, Tina?" + +"I don't like living in this village," replied Tina. She wiped away her tears. + +The voice from the river said reassuringly, "It's alright, everything will be okay." + +Tina felt better, and soon her sadness disappeared. She looked around and noticed how the powerful river was protecting her village. With a smile on her face, she happily waved goodbye to the river, and walked away. +Once upon a time there was a huge fork. It was so big that it could touch the sky! Everyday it stayed in the same spot, until one day a little girl saw it. She thought it looked very interesting and wanted to take it home. + +The girl picked up the fork and tried to take it home, but it was so big she couldn't move it. Suddenly, she had an idea. She called over her friends, and together they all lifted the huge fork and carried it to the girl's house. + +The little girl's family was very happy to have such a big fork. It was almost too big to fit in the kitchen, but they managed it! Everyday they would use the fork to eat their meals, and all were happy. + +The girl and her friends were very proud of themselves for finding the huge fork and bringing it home. They thought their mission was complete. But one day, something happened that changed it all: the fork started to talk! + +The little girl and her friends couldn't believe their ears. How could a fork talk? But it was true: the huge fork could talk and it told them many stories about its life before it was found. + +The stories were very interesting and the girl and her friends learned a lot. Eventually, the stories came to an end, but the girl and her friends still remembered the huge fork and all the wonderful stories it told them. +John wanted to observe something interesting. He looked around and saw a bug. It was chubby and furry. He watched it move around. It was fun to watch! John listened carefully and could hear it buzz. He smiled and kept observing. Then the bug flew up and away. John waved good-bye and said, "Bye bye, chubby bug!" +Once upon a time there was a lively girl. She was always happy, and she loved to pray. Every night she prayed to God before bed. + +One day, the girl's mom asked her to help in the garden. The girl noticed that one of the plants was too tall, so she took a sharp knife and started to cut it down. As she prayed for strength to finish the task, the stem got shorter and shorter until it was just the right size. + +The girl was so proud of her work! After she was finished, she praised God for giving her the ability to finish the job. She was so thankful and it filled her heart with joy. + +The girl skipped happily back to the house, and her mom was very pleased with her work. From that day forward, the girl always prayed before every task, and was always so lively when she was done. +Once upon a time there was a man who had a very old suit. His suit was very worn and it had many holes in it. So the man went to a store to buy a new suit. He saw a suit that looked nice and it was very cheap! So he bought it. + +But when he got home and tried on the suit he found out something was wrong with it. It was too tight and it didn't fit. So the next day he took it back to the store where he bought it. + +The shopkeeper said he could help him with the suit, so he took it to the back of the store and started to fix it. He took out some scissors and cut a few pieces of the suit and made it a bigger size. + +Finally, when the shopkeeper was finished, the man tried on his suit again. This time it fit him perfectly! He was so happy. The cheap suit was now the perfect size and he wore it out of the store. And he lived happily ever after. +Once there was a mama and her son Johnny. Every day they would walk together to the park. One day, they saw a man who was smoking a cigar. Johnny asked, “What is smoking?†Mama said, “That’s when people blow out smoke from their mouths. It is not good for you, so please don’t do it.†Johnny nodded. + +They kept walking, and then they saw a woman sitting in the grass. She had a bottle in her hand, and she was drinking from it. Johnny said, “What is drinking?†Mama said, “That’s when people swallow liquids from a cup or bottle. Some drinks are good for you, like water, and some are not so healthy, like that one she is drinking.†Johnny nodded again. + +As they kept walking, they saw a little girl bossing her friends around. Mama said, “See how bossy she is? That’s not nice. You should always treat your friends with kindness.†Johnny smiled and nodded. + +The mama and her son had a great day at the park, learning about interesting things and reminding each other about good manners. +Once, there was a fox that liked to move around the forest. He always hopped along on his two back legs. Where ever he went there were vines swinging and blowing in the wind. + +One day he was feeling especially brave, so he decided to hop across one of the vines. For a while he felt secure and confident as he slowly moved across the Vine. + +But then he felt the vine start to move beneath his feet! He looked up to see a large eagle flying around in circles, getting closer and closer. + +The fox knew that he couldn't stay on the vine for much longer, so he quickly hopped on to the ground. The vine had been reliable for the fox up until that point, but it wasn't enough to help the fox that day. The fox was safe for now, but he never wanted to rely on a vine again. +There was a little girl named Mary. Mary was three years old and she liked to explore. One day, she went to a lab. It was a very special place and Mary was curious. + +When she arrived, she saw a lot of fragile things. She had never seen such amazing things before. She started to gather up some of the fragile things. + +"What are you doing, little girl?" asked a voice. It was the lab assistant. + +"Exploring," said Mary. + +The lab assistant smiled. "Well, please be careful. These are very fragile things and you don't want to break them." + +Mary nodded and continued to gather the fragile things. She was careful and careful to not break anything. At the end of the day, she had gathered a lot of fragile things and was very happy. +One day, there was a little boy. His name was Timmy. He had a paint set with lots of colours. Timmy wanted to use the paint to make a picture. + +But instead he accidently dropped it onto the floor. The container of paint broke, and the paint spilled everywhere! + +Timmy felt bad. He felt very guilty. He looked around to make sure nobody had seen what happened. Then he quickly cleaned up the mess. + +When it was all done, Timmy still felt guilty. But one of the neighbours noticed what had happened, and said to him, "It's okay, Timmy. Accidents happen." + +Timmy felt much better knowing that it was okay. He smiled and thanked the neighbour. From then on, Timmy was much more careful with his paint set! +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby bunny. Baby bunny loved to explore and mommy loved to go on adventures with her. + +One day, mommy said to baby bunny: "Let's have an adventure! Let's hurry to the oven and get a yummy cookie!" Baby bunny hopped with joy and they both started to hurry. + +But when they got to the oven, they found a kitty. The kitty was so cute that it made baby bunny stop. She wanted to pet the kitty but mommy said, "No, we must keep hurrying!" + +Baby bunny was so sad that she started to cry. Mommy held her close and said, "Oh sweet bunny, I'm sorry. We can't stop to pet the kitty, but we can come back here later. Have patience - good things come to those who wait." + +So baby bunny and mommy waited for a few minutes and soon enough, the kitty made friends with them. They all laughed and smiled together and enjoyed the moment. That day, baby bunny learned the lesson that no matter how cute something is, it's always important to hurry when needed. +Bubba was playing in the park. He saw a castle in the distance. It looked special, so Bubba wanted to pick it up. But it was hidden in the grass. + +His mom was nearby and saw him. She said, "No, Bubba. That castle is special. We need to leave it here." + +Bubba understood, but he was still sad. His mom said, "Don't worry. I have something special for you. Let me go get it." + +Bubba waited and waited. His mom came back with a big bowl of pasta. She said, "I know it's not a castle, but it's special too." + +Bubba was so excited he forgot all about the castle. His mom had surprised him with a special treat. And the delicious pasta was even better than the castle. +Molly was playing in her bedroom. She liked to slide around on the floor in her socks. One day, she made a tower out of her toys. She stacked the blocks one on top of the other. When she finished, she stepped back and smiled in delight. + +But then she heard a noise. It was her nosy neighbour, Mr Smith, peering in through the window. Molly quickly slid over to the window and looked out. + +“What are you doing peeking in here?†Molly asked. + +“Oh, I was just wondering if I could play with you!†Mr Smith said. + +Molly thought for a moment, and then smiled. She held back the curtain and opened the window. + +“Come in!†she said. + +So, Molly and Mr Smith spent the afternoon playing with the toys. They had so much fun that it didn’t matter that Mr Smith was nosy. + +The moral of this story is: it’s okay to have nosy neighbours, because sometimes you can make new friends. +Once there was a family that was very glad. They wanted to have some fun, so they spread around a big circle. They all ran around in it, because it was a lot of fun. When they were in the circle, they were laughing and smiling. It made them feel so glad! + +The family decided to play some more games, so they spread out different circles. They drew the circles in the ground and hopped around them, counting to see how far they could jump. Sometimes they would jump in the wrong circle, but they were laughing and enjoying themselves. + +When they were all done, they sat in the big circle again, and they were all very glad. They were so happy to play together. They hugged each other and said goodbye before they went home for the night. + +The family had a wonderful time and the circle spread smiles throughout the night. Everyone was so glad to spend time together in the big circle. +One day, Rosie and Emmy were playing outside. Rosie was throwing a ball around, while Emmy was doing yoga. + +Rosie was getting better and better at throwing, so she decided to challenge Emmy to a game. "I'm so competitive!" said Rosie. "Let's have a throwing contest." + +Emmy said she didn't want to. "Yoga isn't about competing," she said. + +But Rosie wouldn't take no for an answer. "C'mon," begged Rosie. "It'll be fun!" + +Finally, Emmy agreed and they started the competition. Emmy tried her best, but Rosie was throwing the ball much farther than her. In the end, Rosie won. + +Emmy's feelings got hurt and she began to cry. She ran inside and Rosie felt terrible. She learned that sometimes it is better not to throw a competitive game. +Once upon a time there was a brave bunny who loved to bounce. He was always hopping around and having lots of fun. One day, he hopped past a tree and saw a big box of chocolates. It was like a dream come true! He hopped closer and stuck out his paw to take a piece. + +Suddenly a big hand grabbed him. It was a mean man! The bunny was so scared but he was also brave. He wiggled free from the man's grip and quickly bounced away. + +The man chased after him, but the bunny was too fast. He could bounce so high and so far that the man couldn't catch him. Finally, he reached the box of chocolates and hopped on top. The bunny was safe! + +He ate all the chocolates and was so happy. From then on, he never forgot to be brave. The bunny still jumps and bounces around, just like always. And his favourite treat is still chocolate! +Once upon a time there was a very old lady who was very wise. She had a pet sheep and one day she took the sheep to her neighbour's house. Her neighbour was a very mean person and he had a doggy who was dead. The neighbour said he wanted the old lady's sheep to marry his doggy, but the old lady said no. She knew it was silly to marry a dead doggy. + +The old lady was sad because the neighbour was being so mean. Suddenly, she had an idea! She asked the neighbour if she could borrow his toilet and he said yes. She pulled out her biggest brush and scrubbed and scrubbed the toilet until it looked like new. + +When she was finished, the old lady put the toilet back in the neighbour's house and told him it was a gift from her. The neighbour was very surprised and thanked the old lady for her kindness. + +The old lady's gift to the neighbour showed him that kindness and generosity can go a long way. It was a lesson about being nice to people even when mean things are being said or done. The old lady smiled and walked away, knowing that she had taught an important lesson. +Once upon a time there was a proud skeleton named Jack. Jack was a brave skeleton and he decided to go on an adventure. + +Jack was about to jump over a big rock, when his mother stopped him. She said, "Wait a moment Jack! You can't jump this rock unless I permit you to do so". + +But Jack was proud. He wanted to show that he was brave enough to jump over this big rock. So he said, "Please mommy, permit me to jump! I can do it!". + +Jack's mother smiled and said, "Okay Jack, but you must be careful!". + +Finally, Jack was permitted to jump over the rock. He jumped up into the air and flew over the rock like a champion. He felt so proud of himself and thanked his mother for permitting him to do something he really wanted to do. + +The End. +Once there was a naughty little girl. Her name was Sophie and she liked to dance. Everywhere she went she'd twirl and spin and leap like a ballerina. + +One day, Sophie went to the park with her mom. There were lots of children playing in the park and Sophie heard music coming from the swings. She started dancing again. + +Sophie's mom said, "Sophie, it's time to jog around the park." She tried to make Sophie run, but Sophie just wanted to keep dancing. + +Her mom said, "No more dancing, Sophie. You can dance after you jog." + +So Sophie jogged around the park. When she was done, she stopped and decided to take a break. She started dancing again and her mom smiled. Sophie was so happy that she could finally dance again. She never got tired of it! +Billy was walking home feeling careless. On the way he saw a microphone on the ground. He loved music and couldn't wait to get it home. He felt so happy and hugged the microphone tightly. He kept walking and hugging it all the way home. + +When he finally got home, he quickly ran to show his family the microphone. But when he opened the door, he saw that his mom was in a terrible anger. She told him to put the microphone back - it was not his. Billy was very disappointed. + +He was about to return the microphone to its rightful owner, but then he remembered that this was the same person he had seen earlier who looked very angry. He was scared and decided not to return the microphone. He hid it away and tried to forget about it. + +But the careless act of not returning it caused Billy a lot of trouble. He wished he had just hugged it one last time and returned it to its rightful owner. Unfortunately, it was too late. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tim and Daisy. Both of them loved to eat things. One day, Tim found something special. It was a golden piece of candy! He was so excited and wanted to share it with Daisy. + +When Daisy saw it, she was so happy. She wanted to eat it right away. But when she tasted it, it was sour! She made a sour face, and Tim laughed at her. But Daisy didn’t give up. She kept trying and finally, the candy was sweet and delicious! + +They both enjoyed eating the golden candy and laughed together. They were so happy that they almost forgot about the sour taste. That was their special moment with the golden candy. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Tom and Bill. Tom and Bill liked to laugh together a lot. + +One day, Tom and Bill went to a new and unusual place. It was an underground cave! + +Tom said, "Look Bill! It's so cool under here!" Bill laughed. + +Then they started exploring. The cave was big and they found lots of fun things. But then they heard a loud noise. It sounded like a laugh. + +Tom and Bill looked around, but they couldn't see anyone. The laugh was very loud, but it seemed to be coming from under the ground. + +Tom and Bill looked at each other, confused. Then the laughter stopped, and the underground cave was silent. + +Tom smiled and said, "That was very unusual. I wonder who - or what - was laughing down there!" + +And to this day, Tom and Bill still wonder about the mysterious laughter! +Once upon a time there were two friends called Jack and Bella. They were watching some wild mules running in the meadow. Jack asked Bella, "How do you feel when you see these wild mules running so fast?" + +Bella said, "I feel like running with them! It looks like so much fun." + +So they did! Jack and Bella ran after the wild mules and had the best time together. The mules wouldn't stop and neither did Jack and Bella. They ran until they were too tired and sat under a tree in the meadow. + +They looked back at the mules running around and Bella said, "Look, Jack! Those wild mules are still running and having fun. I'm glad we came out here today." + +Jack smiled and said, "Me too. I'm so happy we got to feel so wild and free together." +Once upon a time there was a girl who was playing outside in the sunshine. She had her favorite bucket and shovel and she decided to go to the pond and play. When she got to the pond she could see lots of little bugs swimming around. She giggled as she watched them splash in the water. Then she reached into her pocket and saw a penny. She smiled as she thought of the penny wish she was going to make at the pond. + +She threw the penny into the water and it made a big splash! Suddenly, the girl felt something heavy on her foot. She looked down and saw the penny had sunk to the bottom of the pond and was now resting on her foot! She smiled and bent down to pick it up. She thought carefully about her wish and made it before putting the penny back in the water. + +The girl watched as the penny made another big splash and disappeared into the depths of the pond. She said goodbye to her penny and ran off to find her friends and continue playing. +John was excited. It was his birthday today! His mom told him he was going to get a special gift. John couldn't wait! + +The day was very regular. John went to school, played with his friends and ate his dinner. But something changed when he went to bed. + +When he woke up the next morning and rubbed away the sleep from his eyes, he saw a beautiful train set in his room. It was his special birthday gift! + +John was so excited that he couldn't wait to start playing with it. He raced around the house and showed his mom and dad. They were so proud of him! + +John had a regular birthday but it changed in the most amazing way. He was so happy to get his special gift. +Once there was a little boy named Josh. He was only three and very curious. He loved to travel. + +One day, Josh heard a voice. It was coming from outside. He went to the window and saw something amazing! There was a big, modern truck outside his house. A woman was standing next to the truck and waving. + +Josh wanted to go on the truck and travel with the woman. The woman smiled and said, "Jump in!" Josh was so excited! He hopped in the truck and waved goodbye to his parents. + +The truck travelled along the roads and Josh looked out the window. He saw houses and trees and smell the fresh air through the open window. It was incredible. + +Finally, the truck stopped and Josh got out. He smiled and the woman said, "It was nice to have you with me. Let's do it again another day." Josh nodded and waved to her as she drove away. + +He had had a wonderful adventure and was looking forward to his next journey. +Once upon a time there was a bald man. He wanted to wear something on his head so he went looking for something to put on it. + +Then he found a skirt! It looked funny so he decided to try it on. He closed the skirt around his head and it made him look funny! + +Everyone laughed at him, but he liked his new look so he kept wearing it. He even went outside with it on! + +Soon, everyone knew the bald man with his special skirt. Everyone smiled when they saw him, and he was very happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was an animal called Tim. He was a fox. Tim wanted to win the stick. He saw it up on a hill, high and bright. One sunny day, Tim decided he was going to try and win the stick. + +He trotted up the hill to the bright stick. He tried to grab it, but it was too high. He gave a little sigh. + +Just then, a bird flew down. His name was Bill. He flapped over to Tim and said, “What’s wrong, Tim?†+ +Tim told Bill about the stick he wanted to win. Bill said,â€Don’t worry, buddy. I’ll help you get it.†+ +So Bill flew up to the stick and grabbed it in his beak. He flew it back down and gave it to Tim. “You can win it now,†said Bill. + +Tim was so happy he gave Bill a big hug. Then he held the stick tight. He had won it! + + +The end. +Once there was a girl and she loved to pull things. One day she saw something purple and very special. It was a cell. She walked up to it and tried to pull it. + +"Help me, please!" she said. + +Just then, a friendly bear appeared. He smiled at the girl and said, "Let me help you." He pulled the cell from the ground, and with one big tug it came loose. + +The little girl was so happy that her cell was out of the ground. She smiled and hugged the bear, thanking him for his help. + +Afterwards, the girl took her purple cell and went home. She was so happy to have it, and she promised to be extra careful with it from now on. +Once upon a time there was a bossy king who lived in a big castle. The king loved to play with his kingdom and be the boss. One day, a brave knight decided to enter the king's castle. + +The knight knocked on the big, wooden door and a maid answered. The maid said, "Who are you and why have you come here?" + +The knight replied, "I am here to see the king." + +The maid said, "Very well, the king is in his throne room, but he is a very busy and bossy person. You must be brave. Go in there and speak to him." + +The knight nodded and took a deep breath. He opened the door and entered the throne room. + +The king saw the knight and said, "You must be brave to come to me, young knight. What can I do for you?" + +The knight said, "Your majesty, I have come to request your help." + +The king nodded and agreed to help the brave knight with his request. The knight thanked the king and gave him a bow. + +The king said, "Remember to always be brave and never be afraid to enter the castle." +Once there were two friends called Bob and Tom. Both were playing outside. Bob had a crayon and Tom wanted it so he started to rush towards Bob. Bob moved away from Tom, but Tom still followed him. All of a sudden, Tom tripped on a rock and fell over. + +Tom started to cry. Bob felt sorry for Tom, so he gave him the crayon. Tom was deaf, so he could not say thank you. But Bob could see the joy on Tom’s face and knew he was grateful. + +The moral of the story is to be kind to other people, even when they don't say thank you. Knowing you’ve helped someone, even in a small way, is much more important than any words. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl who loved going to the mall. Every day she would go with her mom, who would always hug her tight, and tell her she was so brave. + +One day, the girl was walking through the mall and heard a loud bang. Her mom quickly scooped her up and ran for the door. But before they could get out, the mall filled with smoke and shouting. + +The girl was scared but tried to stay calm. Her mom told her that everything would be alright and that she would save her. Then suddenly, the fire department arrived and saved the mall from the fire. The girl was so happy and hugged her mom tightly, knowing that she always kept her safe. +Once upon a time there was a crocodile who lived in a pond. One day the crocodile met a little girl. The crocodile said, "Hi! What is your name?" The girl smiled and said her name was Sally. Sally asked, "What is your name?" The crocodile smiled and said, "My name is Croc!" + +Sally thought Croc was very friendly and wanted to play with him. She asked, "Can we have a race?" Croc was excited and said yes. + +Sally got ready to run but then she saw the sun was out. It was very hot! She started to get frustrated and said, "I don't think we can run, Croc. We'll melt!" + +Croc was a little sad. He said, "That's ok. We can just play in the water instead." So Sally and Croc splashed around and had lots of fun. +Mummy took out her teaspoon and said to her daughter, "Let's go outside and examine the garden. It looks like a jolly place." + +The daughter nodded eagerly and they went out. She looked around the garden and examined the flowers and plants. "Oh, look!" she said with excitement, pointing at a tulip, "it's so beautiful." + +Mummy smiled, "What else can you see?" + +The little girl looked carefully and noticed the butterflies gathering together. She clapped her hands in delight and said, "I can see all of the butterflies! They all look very jolly!" + +Mummy smiled again. "Very good," she said, "let's go back inside now and have a cup of tea with a teaspoon of sugar." + +And they went inside, with the daughter grinning from ear to ear. She had a jolly day examining the garden. +There once was a clumsy bear who was walking through the forest. He shivered and his nose twitched as he went, for it was cold and winter was near. Suddenly, he heard a strange sound. It was loud and it made the bear jump. He looked up to see what it was and what did his eyes see? A big, blue horn! + +The bear was scared and he took a few steps back. Then, he noticed it wasn't a dangerous horn. It was a friendly horn attached to a big truck backed up to the trees. The truck was there to pick up wood and the horn was used to let people know the truck was there. + +The bear was happy and he waved his paw at the truck. As he watched it drive away, he remembered why he was in the forest in the first place. He shivered again and walked away, happy and relieved. +One day, a little girl was exploring the woods. Suddenly, she spotted a beautiful, sparkly jewel nestled in the grass. She was so excited! She paused for a moment to look at it. + +But before she could reach for it, a big, scary dog came out of nowhere. The girl was scared so she stopped and paused. + +The dog was growling and wouldn't let her get close to the jewel. She wondered what she could do. She had to be brave if she wanted to get the jewel. + +Then, she had an interesting idea. She started singing a soft, gentle song. The dog calmed down and the girl slowly picked up the jewel. She was so proud of herself. + +The little girl went back home and showed her mom the interesting jewel she had found. Her mom was very proud of her. The little girl had learned a valuable lesson: courage is important when facing your fears! +One day, a child named Joan was feeling brave. She wanted to help clean the house. She grumbled to herself "cleeean, cleeeeaaaaan". Joan looked around and noticed the mess everywhere. Then she remembered her loyal pet, a dog named Spot. + +Joan crouched down and softly said "Spot, do you want to help me clean? We can do it together!" Spot's ears perked up and he eagerly nodded in agreement. + +Joan and Spot started the project by tidying up the living room. Joan carefully put pieces of a puzzle away, while Spot licked up crumbs from the floor. When she finished, Joan stepped back and exclaimed "Wow, now this room is nice and clean!" + +They moved on to the kitchen, where Joan used a cloth to wipe the counters. Spot also wanted to help, so Joan let him touch the floor with his paw and push food scraps into a pile. Together, they worked hard to make the kitchen sparkle. + +At the end of the day, Joan and Spot looked around the clean house and smiled. Joan thanked Spot for being so loyal, and he replied with a happy bark. They had done a wonderful job and were ready to relax. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jake. Jake enjoyed going outside to play with his friends. One day, Jake had a very big argument with his friends. Jake was so sorry. He wanted peace in his life. + +So, he decided to go for a walk alone. As he was walking, he saw a park. He decided to sit by the swings and enjoy some peace. + +He was just sitting there when he saw a rabbit. The rabbit hopped up to him and said "Hi, do you want to play?" Jake really wanted to play and said "Yes please!" + +So, they played together for a long time. Afterwards, Jake said "That was fun. Thank you for playing with me." The rabbit smiled and said "You're welcome. Enjoy the peace." + +Jake was so happy and he said an honest "Thank you!". He enjoyed the rest of the day in peaceful joy. +Once upon a time, there was a zebra. He was in a very small cage and he wanted to escape. One day, a brave 3 year old saw him. The 3 year old felt sorry for the zebra. He opened the cage and the zebra ran away! The zebra was so grateful. He galloped and galloped until he was far away. + +The 3 year old felt happy too. He smiled and waved goodbye to the zebra. The 3 year old was glad that the zebra had escaped. He watched until the zebra was out of sight. The 3 year old went home with a smile on his face. + +The end. +Bob was a very fit boy. He always tried to move a lot and he played a lot too. + +One day, Bob asked his father if they could raise the score of their game together. His father agreed, and so they started playing. Bob was very excited. + +Bob ran, jumped and danced all around the house. He was so happy that he was doing his best to raise the score. His father praised Bob as it was clear that he was really fit. + +At the end of the game, Bob and his father had raised the score to the highest. They both laughed and hugged each other, very proud of the result. Bob was so fit and happy. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Nora and Jason. Nora had a soft white wool coat which she loved so much and Jason always wanted to try it on. + +One day, when they were playing in the garden, Nora let Jason try on her wool coat. She was very excited to show it to him. + +Nora said, “See how cool it looks on you?†+ +Jason said, “Yes, I love it! You look so good in it. Can I keep it?†+ +Nora replied, “No, I'm afraid not. You must be careful and spoil it.†+ +So Jason carefully took care of the coat, and they both had a lot of fun playing while wearing it. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little bunny who really loved to hang. Every day she would hop around, finding new places to hang. + +One day she came across a very fierce weather. She wanted to hang there, but the weather was so fierce, she knew she would get hurt if she stayed too long. + +So she hopped away and found some other places to hang. Eventually she came across a nice and safe place to hang, and she stayed there all day, safe and happy. + +At the end of the day, the little bunny learned that it is important to be careful and find the right place to hang. She learned to be aware of the different weathers, and that some can be dangerous if we linger too long. +Once upon a time, there was a very clever fox. His name was Ash and he dared to do lots of things that other foxes wouldn't do. One day, Ash was feeling very brave and he decided to walk into the deep, dark forest by himself. + +He looked around and saw lots of wonderful things. He saw flowers and trees, and he heard the birds chirping. Ash kept walking further and further into the woods, he was not scared at all. Suddenly, he heard a loud roar. It was a big, scary bear! + +Ash was very scared and he ran as fast as he could away from the bear. He ran and ran until he made it out of the forest and back home safe and sound. Ash was very proud of himself for being so brave and so clever. He had managed to come back home, safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Molly. Molly was full of life. She loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, Molly was looking up at the sky and marvelling at all of its beauty. Suddenly, a shooting star descended from the sky and landed near Molly. But it wasn't a star - it was a special creature! + +The creature told Molly that he was from another planet and that the Earth needed help. He said that a long time ago, the Earth used to be full of life and beauty. But recently, things had changed and it was becoming dull and lifeless. + +The creature said that Molly could help by replacing some of the things on the Earth with new things. Molly was confused, but she agreed to help. + +Molly explored the planet and replaced anything she thought was ugly with something beautiful. As she worked, the Earth started to transform and soon it was more beautiful than ever. + +Molly smiled and said, “This looks amazing!†+ +The creature thanked her for her help, and said, “Now the Earth is as beautiful as it once was.†+Teddy and his family were very excited. They had just bought a new radio and were ready to dance. As soon as the radio was turned on, a lively beat began playing. Teddy jumped around and danced with delight. His family smiled and joined in. + +But then a loud, angry voice came out of the radio. Teddy stopped dancing and stepped back. His parents reassured him and said they would sort it out. They tried to turn down the volume, but it kept getting louder and louder. + +Suddenly, the room became calm and peaceful. Teddy's dad had figured out the problem – he had accidentally switched the radio to a static station. Teddy smiled and cheered. He resumed dancing and was soon lost in the beat again. Everyone laughed with joy and danced until they were tired. They all agreed that it was the best radio ever. +Once there was a happy hippo. She liked to laugh and have fun. One day she wanted to go for a swim. She hopped in the water and had a wonderful time. + +Suddenly, she heard a bad sound. She looked up and saw a big alligator! The hippo was so scared she started to giggle. But the alligator was not happy and he yelled "go away!" + +The hippo was scared and so she screamed. But then she remembered something, she could laugh! So the hippo began to laugh and the alligator was so surprised he couldn't move. + +The hippo's laughter was so loud and so strong, that it made the alligator feel embarrassed. Soon he swam away and the hippo was happy and laughed all the way back home. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He loved to play with his toys but one day, he was bored and he wanted something new to do. + +So Jack jumped up and ran to the kitchen to explore. He saw a big white box with a door - it was the freezer! He was excited and wanted to open it. He reached for the handle, but it was too high for him. + +Jack cried and asked his mom for help. She was happy to help, so she opened the freezer for him. Inside, Jack saw lots of cold and wet things. He was so curious, so his mom said he could take some of the wet things out to explore. + +Jack looked through the wet things, but he didn't know what to do with them. Then, he got an idea. He asked his mom if he could please put the wet things back in the freezer and she said yes. + +Jack had so much fun organizing and rearranging the wet things inside the freezer. He had a great time, and he was even a little bit cold. But he knew it was time to go when his mom said, "Time to close the freezer, Jack". + +So Jack put all the wet things back in the freezer and closed the door shut. Then he jumped down and ran off to find his next adventure! +Mum was getting ready to leave. She put her luggage in the car. + +"Where are you going Mum?", asked little Tommy. + +"I'm going on a holiday Tommy. Do you want to come?" + +Tommy shook his head. "No, I'm too little! I'll stay here with Daddy." + +Mum smiled. "Well, make sure you be good for Daddy, ok?" + +Tommy nodded. + +Just then, Daddy came in. + +"Bye bye everyone! I'm going now", said Mum. + +Daddy nodded. "Be careful, ok?" + +Mum laughed. "Of course! Don't worry. I'll be back soon". + +She waved goodbye, and then drove away. + +Daddy put his arm around Tommy's shoulder. "Let's go inside. I'll make dinner." + +Tommy smiled. He knew that dinner would be yummy. But he also knew not to be naughty while Mum was away - otherwise Daddy would be very bad. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Pete. He was three years old and he liked to explore outside. + +One day he decided to go for a walk down the path. As he walked, he noticed something strange. The path he was walking on wasn't bumpy like it usually was. Instead, it felt smooth under his feet. + +Pete felt a bit concerned and worried. He felt scared and he wanted to go back to his house. + +Just then, he heard a voice. It was his mum! + +Mum said, "What's wrong Pete? Why are you worried?" + +Pete replied, "I don't like the path. It's so smooth! I'm scared." + +Mum laughed and gave Pete a hug. + +She said, "You don't need to be scared, Pete. It's just a smooth path. See? There's nothing to worry about!" + +Pete smiled and he was no longer scared. He was happy he had his mum to help him explore the new path. +Jack had been very excited all morning. The whole family were going on a big boat for a holiday on a strange and beautiful island. Jack's mom and dad were loading up the car with their suitcases. + +"Mom, why do we need to take all this stuff with us?" asked Jack. +"Jack, we need these things to make our holiday more comfortable and flexible," his mother replied. + +The family arrived at the port and they could see the big boat. Jack couldn't believe that they were finally going on a holiday and his eyes lit up with excitement. They boarded the boat and the captain welcomed them aboard. + +"Welcome! I'm here to deliver you to our destination," the captain said. + +The family found their cabin and the captain set sail. As they sailed across the sea, Jack watched the waves crashing against the sides of the boat. After a few hours, they arrived at the beautiful island. + +Jack's excitement was unstoppable as his parents helped him off the boat. He thanked the captain for delivering them to their destination. + +"You're very welcome," the captain said with a smile. "Safe travels and enjoy your stay!" +Once upon a time there was a small boy called Tom. Tom really loved to play outdoors and explore. One day his father suggested to him that he play a game of hide and seek. Tom was so excited and quickly agreed. + +Tom's father explained the rules. He said, "You must find something small and thin that lives outside, like a mole. When you find it, call out my name and I will come find you". + +Tom ran out of the house, looking high and low for something that fit his father's suggestion. After a few minutes of searching, Tom spotted a small, thin mole. Tom was very excited; he had found the perfect animal to hide. + +Tom called out his father's name, but his father didn't seem to hear him. The mole had been scurrying off and Tom had to follow it to keep his hiding spot secret. After a few minutes of running, the mole stopped next to a big tree. Tom dashed over and hid behind it. + +"Found you!" his father called out from several feet away. Tom jumped in surprise but he was also excited. He had successfully found his hiding spot and won the game. His father praised him for his clever thinking. Tom couldn't believe how clever he had been; it made him feel so proud. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy girl. She liked to go everywhere and find out what was happening. One day, she went out and saw a strawberry. It looked lovely and juicy, so she wanted to eat it. + +But then she heard a voice. It said, “Wait! Don’t eat that strawberry. Pray for it first.†+ +The nosy girl didn’t know what prayer was, but she tried it anyway. She closed her eyes and said, “Please let this strawberry be yummy!†Afterward, she opened her eyes and reached out for the strawberry. + +It was the sweetest one she had ever tasted! She thanked the voice, and then went on her way, knowing that prayer really helped. +Once upon a time, there was a generous bear named Tom. Tom loved to eat anything and everything he could get his hands on and he was always eating. One day, Tom saw a costume shop and he decided to go and explore it. He asked the shopkeeper if he could give him something to eat. + +The shopkeeper was very generous and gave him a big bowl of ice cream. Tom loved it and thanked the shopkeeper. + +"Wait," said the shopkeeper, "I saw you looking at those costumes. Would you like a costume too?" + +Tom was very excited and said, "Yes please!" + +The shopkeeper gave him a beautiful, bright green costume. Tom thanked the shopkeeper as he put on his new costume and left the store. + +From then on, Tom was always seen wearing his generous, green costume as he traveled around eating all kinds of yummy treats. +Once there was an old man. He wanted a wheel, but he had no money to buy it. One day, he was walking down the street when he saw a little boy with a wheel. He asked if he could buy the wheel, but the boy said he was too selfish to share it. + +The old man was sad and kept walking. He soon came to a lake. There, he saw a tired frog. It was tired of jumping from one lily pad to the next. So the old man offered to make it a wheel it could use instead. + +The frog happily agreed to the deal. So the old man grabbed some sticks and some rope and he finished making the wheel for the frog. When he was done he gave it to the frog who thanked him and hopped off in its new wheel. + +The old man was happy, he had finished helping the frog and he had made a wheel. He then realised that he had been too selfish to give the little boy his wheel so he ran back and offered to buy it. The little boy accepted and the old man had his wheel. +One day, Sally the three year old was walking through her neighbourhood. She stopped when she saw a bald man standing outside the university. + +Sally wandered up to the bald man and asked, "Why are you outside the university?" + +The bald man sighed and replied, "I was hoping to get in, but couldn't." + +Sally smiled sympathetically. She offered him her lollipop, which brightened up his day. + +The next day, Sally saw the same bald man walking into the university. She asked him how he got in, and the man smiled. + +He told her that the lollipop she gave him cheered him up enough to build the courage to apply. + +Sally clapped her hands and cheered, but then sadly remembered that she had no more lollipops. Tears filled her eyes, but the bald man just smiled, knowing that he wouldn't have got into university without Sally. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl with a fancy dress. She was playing in her neighbor's lab and was getting a little bit tired. Suddenly, she saw a beautiful fancy dress. She ran over to her mom and said, "Mom, can I please put on that fancy dress?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, of course you can. You look so pretty in it!" + +The little girl was so excited. She put on her fancy dress and ran back to the lab. When she got there, everyone was so surprised at how pretty she looked. + +The little girl smiled and said, "Do you like my fancy dress?" Everyone smiled and said, "Yes, you look amazing!" + +The little girl was so happy she had a fancy dress to wear. From then on, she always wore the fancy dress when she went to play in the lab. +Once upon a time a wheat field was full of wheat. A boy named Daniel was running through the field happily and behaved very well. But then Daniel slipped and fell down. He was so helpless as he lay there in the wheat, but he didn't give up. He picked himself up and started to behave again. Daniel kept playing in the wheat field and soon he was running again. He learned that if he hadn't behaved, he wouldn't have been able to get back up and carry on playing. So now Daniel always behaves in the wheat field so he can keep playing and stay safe. The End. +A mommy and her two children went to the park one day. The oldest child was so excited. He ran around the park and played with his toys. The little brother was jealous of his older brother. He wanted to have as much fun as his brother. + +Suddenly, mommy pulled out a delicious ice cream cone. It had a big scoop of chocolate on top. The oldest child couldn't wait to take a bite. He tasted the sweet treat and smiled. + +The little brother became more jealous. He wanted a taste too! Mommy noticed and said, "You can have a taste, too!" She lifted him up to the top of the cone and he licked the delicious ice cream. Now he was just as happy as his older brother! +Once there was a spoiled girl named Carlie. She was a naughty little girl and always got whatever she wanted. One day Carlie asked her mom for a balloon. Her mom said yes, and Carlie was so excited! + +When she got the balloon all she wanted to do was play with it. She tossed it around, let it fill up the room, and loved watching it sail around the ceiling. + +One day, her mom came over and said it was time to serve dinner. But Carlie didn't want to. She said she wanted to keep playing with her balloon. Her mom said no, and that she had to stop. + +Carlie didn't listen, so her mom grabbed the balloon and popped it. She said no matter what Carlie wanted, she had to obey the rules. Carlie was so upset, she started to cry. + +There was nothing Carlie could do. The balloon was gone and all her fun was over. She had to learn a lesson and she learned it that day - spoiled kids can't always get what they want! +Once upon a time, there was a furry object. It was made out of soft and cuddly materials and it had a very happy face. The object was happy, but it wanted to be replaced with something better. + +One day, a kind mommy saw the furry object and said, "Oh, this needs to be replaced with something special!" And so, she went shopping and came back with a new and improved furry object. It was bigger, brighter, and much more fun! + +The old, worn-out furry object was thrown away. The new and improved furry object was so much better! Everyone liked it and it became the favorite toy for little children. + +Every day, the new furry object would bring a smile to everyone’s face. The old and worn-out furry object had been replaced, and now everyone was happy. +Once upon a time, a mommy and her little girl went out to a restaurant. + +Momma asked her, "What do you want to eat?" + +The girl thought for a moment and said, "Pizza!" + +Momma smiled and said, "Okay, let's go find the pizza restaurant." + +Momma and the girl went for a walk to the pizza restaurant. When they arrived, the girl was very impatient and wanted to get her pizza faster. Momma said to the girl, "You just have to be patient, sweetie. Pizza takes time to make." + +The girl answered, "I know, but I want it now." + +Momma chuckled and said, "Well, let's order our pizza and then it won't be long." + +The girl was now excited, and soon the pizza arrived. Momma and the girl enjoyed their pizza, and the girl said, "Yum!" + +Momma smiled and said, "I'm glad you enjoyed it." + +The girl answered, "Me too!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Anna. She wanted a very special pan. +One day, Grandma came to visit. She had a very old, filthy pan. Grandma decided to teach Anna how to use the pan for lots of things. She showed Anna how to make pancakes, soup, and other delicious things. +Anna enjoyed all the things she learned. She made lots of new food and was very proud of her old, filthy pan. +Grandma was also very happy. She was glad she could teach Anna something new and also happy that Anna was having so much fun. +And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there lived two young twins, Toby and Thomas. They were both fun-loving kids and loved playing with their toys. + +One day, Toby and Thomas decided to play with their blocks. They stacked them up to make a tower, which made them giggle with joy. They were having so much fun! + +Suddenly, Toby yelled out to Thomas and said, “Thomas, let’s bow before our tower!†+ +Thomas thought this was a great idea, so he and Toby bowed together. Toby then said, “We must stay calm and not break the board.†+ +So Thomas and Toby kept their hands still and stayed calm. They looked up at the tower and admired it together. After a while, they both bowed one last time and then ran off to play again. +Once there was a boy named Joe. He was very curious when he went outside. He noticed many things like birds in the sky and trees in the park. One day he was walking by and he noticed a jacket on the ground. It was a blue jacket and he thought it was very nice. + +Joe wanted to take the jacket home but he was a bit worried. He knew it was wrong to take something that did not belong to him. So he decided to ask his mom what he should do. His mom said it was foolish to take something that was not his, so Joe left the jacket on the ground. + +Joe felt proud of himself for listening to his mom and not being foolish. He walked away knowing he had done the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who was very brave. Her name was Sarah. She lived on a farm and had two cows. + +One day, the cows got lost. Sarah searched for them everywhere, but she couldn't find them. She was worried. + +Sarah kept looking until finally she saw them. The cows had gotten stuck in a bog. Sarah couldn't reach them, so she called her dad for help. + +Her dad came to the rescue. He worked hard to pull the cows out of the bog. Sarah was so glad. + +When they got home, Sarah gave the cows some milk. She was so impressed with her dad's rescue that she gave him a big hug. + +The cows and Sarah lived happily ever after. +Mummy was sitting on the floor with her laptop, watching a video. She was laughing and smiling. + +"Mummy, can I watch too?" asked the 3-year-old child. + +Mummy shook her head. "No, I'm watching a video for adults. It's too difficult for you to understand." + +The child's face became sad. "I want to watch too," said the child sadly. + +Mummy smiled and reminded the child, "Don't be sad. I'll look for a video that's more suited for your age. Let's be more modest and not watch the adult video, okay?" + +The child nodded and smiled, pleased that Mummy was taking time to look for a video for him. "Thank you Mummy!" he exclaimed. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. She was three years old and loved to decorate. Today she had an extra special mission to decorate her bedroom. She pulled out all kinds of bright colors, ribbons and sparkles. + +Sally was so excited, she ran to the kitchen to get her mom to help her. "Mom, can you help me decorate?" she asked. "Sure," said her mom. + +Mom and Sally spread the decorations around the room, taking their time to make it look perfect. When they were done, Sally noticed a blank wall. "Mom, I need a special message for this wall," she said. + +Mom thought for a moment, then smiled at Sally. "How about 'Dream Big'?" she suggested. + +Sally clapped her hands. She ran over to the wall and helped mom draw "Dream Big" in slow, loopy lettering. When they were done, Sally stepped back and smiled. She was very proud of her decoration achievements. +There was a little girl, Sheena. She loved the night time because she could see the stars in the sky. One night, Sheena asked her mummy, "What makes the stars twinkle?". Her mummy smiled and said, "It's a special bulb!". Sheena was so excited to hear this that she wanted to see the bulb. So, she asked her daddy, "Can we go and see the bulb?". + +Her daddy was very rude and instead of saying yes he said, "No! We don't need to go and see it." Sheena was very sad and she did not say anything. She just looked out of the window at the stars twinkling in the sky. She knew she would not be able to go and see the bulb, but she still wanted to know what it was. So, she asked her grandma, "Please can you tell me what the bulb looks like?". + +Her grandma was much nicer than her daddy and she said, "Yes, Sheena. The bulb is like a big, bright light that makes the stars twinkle in the sky. It is very special and beautiful". Sheena was so happy to hear this that she smiled and said thank you to her grandma. Then she looked out of the window and thanked the stars for twinkling so brightly. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who lived in a beautiful palace. She loved to play outside and look for adventure. One day, the princess found a tiny inchworm crawling on the ground. The princess shouted happily, "Oh, look! I found a little inchworm!" She carefully held the inchworm in her hands and looked at him closely. + +Suddenly, the inchworm started to change and get bigger and bigger. He soon transformed into a big and ugly monster. The princess was so scared that she let go of the inchworm and ran away. + +The next day, the princess was walking around the palace when she heard a loud voice calling her. It was the ugly monster. He said, "Princess, why did you run away yesterday? I was just trying to surprise you." + +The princess was surprised and a little scared but answered bravely, "I was scared when you got so big!" + +The monster smiled and said, "Don't worry, princess. From now on, I will only grow when you hold me." The princess smiled, took the inchworm in her hands, and carefully held him. Instantly, the inchworm changed back into his tiny size. The princess was so happy that she hugged the inchworm and took him with her everywhere she went. +Once upon a time there was a big castle with a big door. Inside, lots of people lived. Every day they would come and go, but no one could find the exit. That made them very unhappy. + +One day, a big, kind fairy came to the castle. The queen was very excited because she knew the fairy could help. The fairy waved her magic wand and suddenly a big, shiny exit appeared! + +The fairy knew the people wanted to go home so she gave them a special gift. She gave them wings so they could fly away when they wanted to leave the castle. Everyone thanked the fairy and flew away! +Once upon a time there lived a humble family. They lived in a small house, but it was big enough for them. Every day, the family would decorate something different in the house. One day, they decided it was time to decorate the fridge. + +Mummy brought out some paint and Daddy put his tool box on the kitchen table. They chose some very pretty colors. Then they painted stripes, spots and shapes on the fridge. Once it was dry, they added some glue and sparkles. + +The family was so proud of their work. They had turned an ordinary fridge into something special. The family laughed and smiled as they admired the fridge. They had made something beautiful and they wouldn't forget it. +One day, Sally was outside playing in the park. She saw a beautiful swing that she wanted to try. She named it the Regular Swing because it looked just like all the other swings. + +Sally jumped into the Regular Swing and began to swing back and forth. She felt so happy and free as she flew back and forth through the air. + +Finally, after swinging for a while, Sally became tired and decided to get out of the Regular Swing. She smiled and said goodbye to the Swing as she waved goodbye. She then ran off to play some other games. +It was morning in the playground and the sun was shining. Tommy wanted to play on the swings, but when he got there he saw that someone had made a disgusting mess! He frowned at the mess, not knowing what to do. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice from behind him: "That's not very nice, is it?" + +Tommy spun around and saw his friend Lou, smiling. + +"What can we do?" asked Lou + +Tommy thought for a moment and then said, "Let's get some buckets and brushes! We can clean it up!" + +So, Lou and Tommy got the buckets and brushes and got to work cleaning up the mess. Soon, the playground was back to normal. + +Tommy smiled and said, "That's better!" + +Lou nodded and agreed, "Much better!" +Once there was a boy called Jack. He was three years old and loved to play outside. One day, he was playing in the garden when he saw a bird. He thought it looked funny, so he decided to take it home. + +When he got back home, he put the bird in a cage. He guessed it was feeling a bit trapped. The bird was very patient, so Jack tried to think of some fun things for them to do. He sang songs, laughed, and played small games. But, no matter what he did, the bird stayed quiet. + +Then, Jack had an idea. He took the bird out into the garden and they played together. After a while, Jack started to feel helpless. He didn't know how to make the bird happy anymore. Suddenly, the bird started to chirp and flew away. + +Jack smiled as he watched the bird fly away. He guessed it had had enough of playing now. It was time for the bird to find a new home. Jack waved goodbye as the bird flew into the distance. +Once upon a time, there lived a boy named Tim. He was a very slow boy. He often had trouble getting things done very quickly. + +One day, Tim decided to go and explore the woods near his house. He walked through the woods and soon he found a big gray boulder. He thought it was beautiful and he decided to pull it. + +But he was very slow. He pulled and he pulled, but he couldn't move it. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud voice. It said, "What do you think you're doing?" + +Tim was frightened. He turned and saw an old man standing behind him. The old man was not happy. + +He said, "You must be punished for trying to move my boulder." The old man was very angry and he used his powers to punish Tim. + +Tim never returned to the woods again. He was too scared of the old man and he didn't want to be punished again. +"Mommy, why is that man so fast?" asked Sarah, pointing to a man running away from a big house. +"It's an emergency, sweetie," Mommy explained. "He needed to get away quickly." +Sarah watched as the man continued running. Then she gasped in surprise when a big dog suddenly appeared, barking and running after him. +"Don't worry," Mommy said. "The dog looks like it's playing with him. It's not going to hurt him." +But then the dog suddenly bit the man's leg. Sarah started to cry. +"It's okay," said Mommy. "The man will be okay. The bite wasn't too bad. It looks like the dog was just being fair." +Sarah nervously watched the man run away. +Mommy patted her head. "See? Everything is going to be alright." +Sarah nodded and hugged her mommy tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She loved summer and was so excited for her vacation. She woke up on the first day of the break and excitedly asked her mom, “Where are we going?†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “To a lovely beach!†The girl gasped and jumped with joy. She put on her swimming suit and met her mom outside. + +When they got to the beach, the girl ran around in the sand and laughed with joy. She splashed around in the crystal blue water and squealed with delight. + +At the end of the day, her mom said, “This was such a lovely day!†The girl smiled and nodded in agreement. + +The moral of this story is that vacations with family are so much fun and can bring a lot of joy. We should take time off and spend it with family, to be reminded of the love that binds us all together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was very confused, so he decided to explore a tunnel. As he walked through the tunnel, he didn't know what to expect. Suddenly, he saw a mountain of toys in the middle of the tunnel. He was even more confused than before. + +He didn't know what to do and he was starting to get scared. He wanted to get out of the tunnel, but he also wanted to sort through the toys. He took a deep breath and tried to sort through the toys. He was so busy sorting, he almost forgot the tunnel he was in. + +Finally, he had sorted all the toys into neat piles. He was so relieved and happy that he had sorted all the toys. He was ready to get out of the tunnel. He started walking quickly and happily. But when he got to the end of the tunnel, he became confused again. He didn't know how to get out. He was stuck! + +He thought and thought until he had a great idea. He took the toys he had already sorted and he used them to build a way out of the tunnel. It worked. He was so relieved and he ran out of the tunnel and back home. + +He was so excited to show his mom what he had done and he told her all about the tunnel, sorting out the toys and building the way out. He was very proud of himself and never wanted to go back to +Once upon a time, there was a delicate car. Every morning the car would start, and the mechanic would take it for a spin. Then, he would fill the car up with gasoline and increase the speed. + +One day, the car had a problem. The mechanic tried to fix the car, but it wouldn't run. He tried again and again but nothing seemed to work. + +The mechanic sat with deep disappointment. He noticed some kids playing nearby. He asked them, "How could this car get back on the road?" + +The kids replied, "You need to take it slow. Try to increase the speed gradually each day. Then, the car should be back to normal." + +The mechanic followed their advice and slowly increased the speed of the car each day. After a week, the car was back in perfect running condition again. + +Moral of the story: Taking things slow and gradually can help you achieve great success. +Once there was a little boy called Fred. He was a very brave boy who loved adventure. One day, Fred was playing in the park near his house when he saw something very weird. It was a tiny, inch-high castle. Fred thought it was the most amazing thing he had ever seen. He could even hear strange music coming from the castle. + +Even though the castle was small and very weird, Fred knew he had to see it. He walked slowly closer until he was right beside it. Then he cupped his hands around it and slowly lifted it up. + +Fred was so excited and tiny windows and doors opened one at a time. Then in the very center of the castle, something even more amazing began to rise - it was a colorful hot air balloon. + +Fred was amazed as the balloon rose higher and higher into the sky. He waved goodbye as it flew away until he could no longer see it. Fred watched in wonder and he knew he had just discovered the weirdest and most wonderful playground ever! +Once there was a large beach. It stretched for miles and was full of sand. There were a lot of people on the beach, but not many animals. Every day, more people came to the beach and it seemed to increase. + +One day, a large group of animals showed up. Everyone on the beach was so excited! There were rabbits, horses, and even a few cows. Everyone cheered as the animals ran around the beach. + +The animals stayed for a few days then one by one, they left. Every day that passed saw fewer animals on the beach. But more and more people kept coming. Even as the animals slowly left, the number of people increased. + +Eventually, the beach was full of people but no animals. They were all having such a good time that they didn't even notice the animals were gone. And so the large beach stayed the same but with more and more people. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Toby and Sasha. Toby was always selfish and never wanted to share his things. One day Toby was looking for something to do and remembered he wanted to fix his shirt. He asked his friend Sasha to borrow her iron. + +Sasha was really mad because Toby was so selfish. She wanted to help him, but he never wanted to help her when she needed it. Even though she was mad, Sasha still gave Toby her iron. + +Toby thanked her but didn't seem to care much. He took the iron and went off without even saying goodbye. + +The next day Toby hadn't returned the iron. Sasha was really angry and went to look for him. When she found him she pointed out that he had been really selfish not to bring back her iron. + +Toby was surprised. He had completely forgotten about the iron. Sasha had done him a favor and he hadn't even said thank you or acknowledged it. + +Toby was embarrassed and immediately went back with Sasha to return the iron. He apologized for being so selfish and thanked her for being so kind and understanding. From then on, Toby made a promise to never be selfish again. +Once upon a time, there lived a little bird. He had a number of feathers, but his favourite was bright yellow. The bird loved to fly in the sky and admire the beauty of nature all around him. He would stay up late and watch the stars twinkling in the night sky. + +One day, the bird was so tired from flying over the skies that he fell asleep in a tree. He stayed asleep until morning, when a spicy aroma filled the air. The bird's nose detected the smell and he stirred from his inner wake. + +The bird opened his eyes and saw a plate of spicy food burning on the ground. He rushed over and realized the food had been placed there by the humans living nearby. That's when the bird had the splendid idea to share the food with the first person to wake up. + +The bird flew off, waking up animals and birds as he went along. He told them about the spicy food, and soon enough, plenty of animals had come to the source to share the meal. They all enjoyed it, taking only what they needed and no more. + +At the end of the day, the bird was happy because he learned a big lesson. Sharing what we have can bring us joy, but taking too much leads to chaos! +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy bear. He had a very special shirt that he liked to wear. Every day he would perform all kinds of tricks with his shirt. He would twirl it around, jump with it and even put it on his head. + +One day, he went to the playground. While he was playing, he accidentally ripped his shirt in two. Suddenly he felt so sad and grumpy. He couldn't perform any tricks with his damaged shirt. + +But then he noticed a little boy, who was playing nearby. The boy was having so much fun spinning around, just like the bear used to do with his shirt. The bear felt happy watching the boy, and he smiled for the first time in a long time. + +The boy saw the grumpy bear smiling and he came over to give him a big hug. The bear realized that even without performing tricks with his shirt, he could still have fun! He was so happy and he thanked the little boy for making him feel that way. From that day on, the bear was no longer grumpy! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Joe. He was three years old and loved to play in his garden. + +One day, Joe and his mum wanted to take a walk. As they walked along, they saw lots of cars and buses on the road. The traffic made Joe worry because it was so loud, and there were so many cars moving around. + +Luckily, Joe's mum knew what to do. She stopped at the edge of the road, and waited until it was safe for them to cross. Then, she took Joe's hand, and they walked across the street together. + +When they reached the other side, the traffic had gone back to being normal. They could cross the road safely and keep walking. Joe wasn't worried anymore, and he and his mum could continue their walk. +The end. +Once there was a boy, who was very persistent. He loved folding things very much, especially logs. He could fold logs into different shapes and sizes. + +One day, he found the biggest log he'd ever seen. He was so excited and he wanted to fold it, so he grabbed it and started folding it. + +He was so focused on folding it, he didn't see the danger that was coming. Suddenly, the log started to roll and the boy could not stop it. The log rolled out of the forest, onto a busy street and then…BOOM! A car crashed into it. + +The boy had a very bad ending. He was sad, but he knew that he had to be more careful when folding logs. +One day, a zebra was walking through the jungle. Suddenly, something scary and loud came out of the trees and the zebra was very scared. It was a big, harsh lock and it was blocking the way for the zebra to go. The zebra looked around and saw that it was stuck. It tried to unlock the lock but it was too hard. + +The zebra was worried and frustrated. It wanted to move on and explore. Then, an animal came running out of the trees. It was a monkey and it had a funny looking key in its hands. It quickly ran up to the lock and opened it with the key. The zebra was so happy and thanked the monkey for being so helpful. + +The zebra quickly ran out of the jungle and towards the sunny beach. The harsh lock was locked forever, and the zebra was never locked in the jungle again. +Once upon a time there was a brave hippo. He lived in a big pond and he loved it very much. One day he heard a loud splash near him. He was so surprised! He didn't know what it was. + +Cautiously he swam closer and that's when he saw it - a little baby hippo! He was so brave and he swam towards the little hippo. + +He said hello and soon the baby hippo was playing in the water close to him. They had so much fun playing together! They laughed and jumped in the water. + +At night, when it was time to go home, the brave hippo said goodbye to the little baby with a smile. He was so happy he had found a friend! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Amy. Amy wanted to do something easy. + +She looked around her house for something to do that was easy. Then she saw a glass on the table. She decided to try and pick it up. So she reached out and grabbed it. It was so easy! + +But then something happened. The glass slipped out of Amy's hand and it broke on the floor. She was very sad. + +Amy's mother came in to the room and saw what had happened. She said to Amy, "Sometimes the easy things can be the hardest." + +Amy understood what her mother said. She realised that even though something looks easy, it can still be difficult and that she should think before she acts. + +From this, Amy learned a valuable lesson: think before you do something, even if it looks easy. +Once upon a time there were two friends: Tom and Mary. Mary loved Wednesday, because Wednesday was so easy! She liked to wake up, swing on the swing and play in the park. + +Tom wanted to join Mary, so he asked her: "Can I come with you today, Mary?". +Mary replied with a smile: "Yes, of course, but first we will have to lift something heavy". + +Tom was surprised but he started lifting the heavy box with Mary. Together they lifted, tugged and wiggled until the box was moved. + +Tom asked Mary why they had to lift the box, and Mary said: "It reminds us that good things come to those who work hard!" + +Tom and Mary smiled and went to the park, happy knowing they had worked hard and earned their fun day. The moral of the story is that hard work leads to success! +Once there was a big van. It was red and very special. Jack was excited. + +Jack's mother said, "Jack, can you help me with the van?" + +Jack smiled and said, "Yes, Mommy!" + +Mommy said, "Let's fold the chairs and put them inside the van." So Jack and his mother folded the chairs and put them inside the van. + +Jack said, "Wow, the van is so big!" + +Mommy said, "Yes, it is very big. Let's go for a drive!" + +So Jack and his mother went for a drive in the big red van. Jack smiled and said, "I'm so happy!" +One day, Jack wanted to learn something new. He found a blue banana. Jack was so excited. He said to the banana, “What do you think I should study?†The banana replied, “How about shapes? You can study circles and squares!†+ +Jack liked this idea. He thought it was fun to learn about shapes. He went inside and got his paper and coloured pencils. He began to draw circles and squares. He was having a lot of fun. + +After a while, Jack was really tired. He finished all of his shapes. He was so pleased with his work. He showed his blue banana. He said, “Look! I studied and made a lot of shapes.†The banana was very impressed. +The little girl wanted to do something fun. She had an idea. She wanted to record her best friend eating candy. Her friend had a big, hairy beard. She found a big box of candy and passed it to her friend. He looked happy and started eating. She grabbed her special recording pen and started recording him. He really liked the candy and smiled as he ate. The girl kept recording her friend as he ate all the candy. When he finished eating, the little girl stopped recording and smiled. Her friend was happy too. They had a lot of fun recording and eating candy together. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She loved helping people. One day she wanted to do something special. She asked her mum if she could make a request. + +Mum said yes, so Lucy put on her coat and hat and went to the park. On the way, she saw a tidy little dog with a scrunchy nose. She made a request to the dog, asking if he wanted to go for a walk together. + +The dog's tail wagged, which meant yes! So Lucy and the dog had a great time. They ran and played tag, and when it was time to go home they said goodbye. Lucy gave the dog a big hug and told him what a good friend he was. + +Back at home Lucy told her mum all about her adventure. She was very pleased with her tidy little friend and her special request. +One day, Jenny was looking up at the sky. She saw an aeroplane high above and this made her very excited. She wanted to be up in the aeroplane and see the world from up there. + +But, try as she might, Jenny could not reach the aeroplane. She hopped, she jumped, but no matter what she did, the aeroplane stayed in the sky. Jenny was feeling very lonely and frustrated. + +Then, something happened! Jenny remembered how she had struggled with other things too, and how she had managed to succeed. She took a deep breath, and she kept jumping. + +And then, finally, after all her hard work, Jenny was able to reach the aeroplane! From up there, she could see everything below and it was amazing! She was no longer lonely and she was so proud of herself. +John and his mom were on a calm walk through the park. It was a pretty and peaceful day, but John was feeling a bit bored. Suddenly, he noticed a strange cube sitting on the ground. He stopped his mom and asked, "Mom, what is that cube?" His mom smiled and said, "Oh let's go and meet it and find out!" + +John and his mom walked over to the cube. John touched it and it began to glow with a gentle light. Suddenly, the cube spoke with a deep, powerful voice. "You have come to meet me, have you? I have been out here waiting a very long time..." John and his mom looked at each other, scared of the strange cube. + +The cube began to laugh. "Do not worry, I mean you no harm. I have come to grant you a gift." It paused, then said, "But before I do, you must answer one question. Where is the most peaceful place in the world?" + +John thought for a moment and said, "I don't know." His mom said, "It's in our hearts!" The cube laughed again, and it said, "You are both wrong. The most peaceful place is inside me." In a sudden flash, the cube vanished and John and his mom stood there in shock. + +From that day forward, John and his mom never knew what became of the strange cube. But something told +One day, a woman opened the door of her house. She saw a boy in the garden and went to talk to him. + +The woman said, "Hi! Are you playing here?". + +The boy replied, "Yes! I'm passing the ball". + +The woman smiled and said, "That's great. Can I join in too?". + +The boy said, "Yes, of course!". + +The woman and the boy started to pass the ball from one to another. They laughed and had lots of fun. + +When it was time to go home, the woman said farewell to the boy. + +The boy replied, "Bye! It was nice to pass the ball with you". + +The woman smiled and went home. +Once upon a time there was a kindly old man who loved a certain deep vest. Every day he liked to take the vest outside and show it off to everyone he met. Then one day, while the man was out walking, he met a small three-year-old girl. + +The kindly old man smiled at the little girl and said, "Do you like my vest?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "Yes! It's so deep!" + +The kindly old man laughed and said, "Would you like me to offer you this deep vest as a gift?" + +The little girl was so excited that she could hardly believe her luck. She quickly thanked the kindly old man and joyfully accepted the vest. + +From then on, the little girl wore the deep vest proudly. Everywhere she went, she showed off her new vest and told everyone she met the story of how she got it. +Once there was a little boy called John. He was white and very quiet, and he lived with his family in a big house. + +One day, John and his family went to the beach. The sand was white and the waves were blue. It was one of John's favorite places. + +John and his family had a great day of swimming. Afterwards, John thanked his family for bringing him. His parents smiled and said, "You're welcome!" + +John was so happy he started to laugh. But he remembered to be quiet, for the beach was peaceful. He thanked his family again, this time in a whisper. + +The family smiled and gave John a big hug. They thanked him for making the day so special. + +John smiled and said, "you're welcome!" Everyone laughed and enjoyed the rest of the day. +Once upon a time there was a Vendor who wasn't very happy. He had only been selling the same things for a long time and he wanted to improve it somehow. + +One day, he decided to experiment. He worked really hard, but every idea he tried just didn't work. He was getting a bit dizzy. + +Just then, a 3 year old child walked up to him and said, "Don't worry! I have a great idea. If you sell something tasty and something new, you'll have lots of customers!" + +The Vendor was very surprised, but he decided to listen to the child. He quickly made some new and delicious things and put them up for sale. + +The next day, when the Vendor arrived looking overwhelmed - completely overwhelmed! - He sold out of all the new items! He was so happy and the child rejoiced with him. + +From then on, the Vendor improved his stall every day. Thanks to the wonderful idea of the 3 year old child, the Vendor was able to become much more successful! +Once upon a time there was a nosy little girl. Everywhere she went, she wanted to learn more. But she was not sure how to go about it. + +One day she was walking in the park and noticed a well in the middle of the field. She was curious and decided to take a closer look. As she got closer, the well started to talk. + +The well explained that it could teach her lots of things if she listened carefully. The girl was excited to learn, so she started to ask lots of questions. + +The little girl learned all kinds of interesting things from the well. She even got to know lots of animals from the area. After having lots of fun, the girl thanked the well for all it had taught her. + +The nosy little girl was very happy, and could hardly wait to tell her friends all about her lessons from the well. +Once upon a time, there was a truck. He was very modern with lots of shiny buttons. He was moving along the highway when he stumbled upon a record stuck in the dirt. He stopped to pick it up and was excited to listen to it. + +When he put the record on, he heard a voice. "Hello, I'm a voice recorder. What can I do for you?" Truck asked the recorder what he could do and it said he could record anything Truck wanted. Truck thought for a moment, then he said, "Can you record a song for me?" + +The recorder answered, "Of course! I can record anything you want!" So, Truck began to sing and the recorder hummed along. When they finished, the recorder said, "Your song sounds great! I was glad to be able to help you record it." + +Truck thanked him and put the record back in the dirt. He drove away with a smile, happy that he had recorded his very own song. +Molly and Jake were walking in the forest on a sunny day. Jake saw something hairy in the grass and he asked Molly, “What is it?†Molly replied, “It is a hairy bunny!†Jake smiled and ran to the bunny. He said, “Hi!†and slowly moved his hand toward the bunny. The bunny hopped away very quick. Then they saw a big tree with lots of apples on it. Molly said, “Let's get some apples!†Jake nodded and they started picking apples. When they were finished they began to smile at each other and enjoyed their snack. They felt happy and content to be together in the forest! +Once upon a time there was a wise old man who lived near a hedge. Every day he would do something a bit strange. He would take two big steps backwards, then two big steps forwards. + +One day he got curious, so he decided to try something different. He did a big jump and then started to reverse, to go backwards! He stepped and hopped the whole way around the hedge. + +It was a lot of fun and he was laughing at himself. But then something caught his eye. He saw a little bird perched on a branch in the hedge. Its feathers were deep blue and glimmering in the sun. + +The old man stopped, looked around and smiled. He knew he had to show this bird something special. So he slowly stepped up to it and whispered. Then he started to reverse around the hedge. The bird flapped along beside him and they circled round and round the hedgerow together. + +The old man was happy and full of wisdom. The bird seemed to understand him too, chirping along in agreement. And all the way round, the old man stepped and hopped, forwards and backwards, until the little bird finally flew away into the sky. +Once upon a time there was a poor little girl. She looked around and noticed a seat in the park. She was scared and didn't want to move. She observed that the seat was old and broken. She noticed it was very poor. + +The little girl was sad. She wanted to sit on the seat but it looked too broken. She didn't know what to do. + +Then, she had an idea. She found some stones and sticks and she put them around the seat to fix it. It took her some time, but she finally managed to do it. + +The little girl was so proud of her work. She sat down on the seat and smiled. She was happy she could now enjoy the sun in the park. +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old. +One day, she went to the park with her mommy. +As they walked, she saw a big orange tree. +"Mommy! What are those?" she asked, pointing to the oranges. +Her mommy said, "Those are oranges. Do you want to pick some?" + +The little girl was so excited. She opened her little basket and picked some of the oranges. Then she ran back to her mommy with her basket full of oranges. + +But when she looked in her basket, she noticed that the oranges had disappeared! + +Her mommy said, "No worries! I think some little animals took them. Let's go check the bush over there." + +When they arrived, they saw a bunny had opened all the oranges and was eating them! + +The little girl laughed. Her mommy laughed too and said, "See, I told you the oranges would not disappear!" +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit called Bunny. Bunny was very curious and liked to explore his neighbourhood. +One day, Bunny discovered a strange gate at the end of his garden. He hopped up to the gate and noticed that it was very rare. He had never seen anything like it before. +Bunny wanted to go through the gate to explore what was on the other side. But, just before he hopped into the unknown, he remembered his parents' advice that caution was always a wise choice. +So, Bunny decided to stay on his side of the gate. +The moral of the story is that it is always wise to be cautious before taking on something new and unknown. +Once upon a time there was a gloomy beach. On the beach there was a surfer. He looked all around and it was so quiet, he felt sad. He had been surfing all day and he was tired. So, he decided to settle on the sand and rest. + +He made himself comfortable and looked out over the sea. He felt peaceful and saw the sun setting on the horizon. The sky was turning beautiful colours and the sea was sparkling. Then he heard a sound over the waves - it was a surfer! + +The surfer had found the gloomy beach and was riding the waves. The surfer seemed happy and carefree while the surfer on the beach felt energised by the waves. He was so excited that he jumped to his feet and raced into the sea. + +The surfer on the beach and the surfer in the sea had a wonderful time together, laughing and having fun as the sun set on the horizon. They both felt so glad that they had decided to settle on that gloomy beach. +Mum and Dad had a very special day planned. They put on their warmest clothes and took their 3 year old daughter out for the day. + +The little girl was so excited - she loved seeing new things. They started by walking past the busy traffic. The cars and lorries were loud and hairy, but the little girl loved watching them go by. + +Next, Dad took them to an ice cream parlour. The little girl was delighted - she had a strawberry ice cream, her favourite flavour! Mum and Dad had a big ice cream too and they all shared it together. + +After that, they spent the day exploring the park. There were lots of trees to climb, and fields to run across. They even saw some furry animals, which was very exciting. + +At the end of the day, the little girl was very tired but very happy. Mum and Dad said they loved her very much and gave her a big hug. She hugged them back, content to know that she was so loved. +Once upon a time there was a baby chick called Jay. He was so small and had bright yellow feathers. One day, Jay was feeling very brave and decided to explore the forest. + +He lay in the grass, looking around to see what he could find. Suddenly, he spotted a bright green berry on a nearby bush. + +“Oh, what a tasty berry!†exclaimed Jay. He hopped over to see if it was sweet. + +But when he took a bite, Jay made the most awful face. “EEK! This berry tastes so dead!†he squawked. + +Jay quickly hurried back to his nest and hid underneath his mommy’s warm wings. But he never forgot the taste of the terrible dead berry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was 3 years old and lived in a very beautiful landscape. She loved walking around and marking the trees with her crayons. + +One day, as Jane was playing, she suddenly felt helpless. She had gotten lost and couldn’t find her way home. She looked around, but everything looked the same. She was very scared and started to cry. + +Suddenly, Jane heard a friendly voice. It was Mrs. Brown, the friendly neighbor. She had noticed Jane wandering around and was looking for her. +Mrs. Brown showed Jane the way back home and hugged her tightly. Jane was so happy that she had found her way home. + +From that day on, Jane was always careful not to get lost. Whenever Mrs. Brown saw Jane marking the trees, she made sure to keep an eye on her and make sure she wouldn’t get lost again. +Once upon a time there was a man who loved dust. He carried a bag of dust everywhere he went dusted everything he saw. He would even blow the dust around to make sure it was nice and hidden. + +One day, the man found a special dust, it was more sparkly and special than the rest. He wanted to keep this dust all for himself so he decided to put it in a secret and hidden place. + +He took his special dust and put it in a chest behind a big bookcase. He only knew where it was and no one else. He took extra care to make sure the dust was extra hidden so that no one would know where it was. + +From then on, the man would visit his secret dust each day and look at the sparkles and admire how special it was. He loved his special dust and was so happy he had found a place to keep it. +Timmy was very shy. He had never been the type to speak up or share his opinion with others. As his third birthday approached, Timmy was excited to receive presents from his family and friends. + +On the morning of his birthday, Timmy's parents gathered all of his presents together. His dad gave him a big hug and said: "I hope you enjoy all of your presents, Timmy! We are here to support you." + +Timmy lit up with a big smile when he opened his first present. He opened gifts all morning and although he was still shy, each gift made him feel special and loved. + +When all his presents were opened, Timmy's mom knelt down and said: "Timmy, I'm so proud of you for being brave and opening up all of your presents today. We will always be here to support you - no matter what." + +Timmy smiled and said "Thank you!" He knew he was safe and loved, no matter how shy he felt. He went off to play with all his presents, feeling more confident than before. +Once upon a time there was a great street full of happy people. Everyone on the street said hello to each other and looked after each other. + +One day a little family moved to the street. They were very excited to be there. + +Every day the family went for a walk up and down the street. Soon they had got to know all their neighbours. They said hello to everyone they saw and had lots of fun. + +When it was time to go home they had to say goodbye to everyone. But they knew they would come back. + +So the family stayed on the great street, and every day they had more and more fun! +The sun had just risen and it was time for Lucy to get dressed. She was so eager to put on her clothes and shoes. She looked in her bag and found her dress- the most beautiful dress she had ever seen. + +She quickly changed into her dress and put on her shoes. Then she took a deep breath and carried her bag, ready to go out. + +While walking to the park, Lucy noticed something strange. Everyone else in the park had a dress, just like hers. What a surprise! + +Lucy was so eager to see what was happening. As she got closer, she saw that it was a special occasion to celebrate the day. Everyone was there, wearing their most special dress. + +Lucy was so excited to be a part of the celebration. She felt so lucky to have found her dress and been able to join the fun. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Kelly. She was only three years old and enjoyed looking at all of the animals at the pet store. + +Today, Kelly was standing in front of the shrimp tank, which contained a variety of different sizes and colors of shrimp. She put her hands on the tank to look closer and suddenly shouted, "Mommy, look!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Those are very unique shrimp! I bet they can display all kinds of colors!" + +Kelly was amazed and kept staring at the tank. She saw a very small and cold shrimp hiding behind one of the rocks in the tank. + +"Look, Mommy! That shrimp is so cold," said Kelly. + +"Yes, you are right", replied Mommy, "All shrimps love cold water." + +Kelly smiled, happy that she could recognize the cold shrimp and that she was learning more about animals. +Once upon a time there was an enormous cricket. He was very dirty and he wanted to take a bath. He hopped to a nearby river and jumped in. He splashed around and had lots of fun. When he was done, he felt very clean. He made sure to give himself a good shake before he hopped away with a smile on his face. + +The enormous cricket skipped and jumped until he arrived home. He was very happy and his family was happy too. His mum said, "You look so clean! You did a good job bathing." + +The enormous cricket was glad he bathed and he was also happy that his family was proud of him. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Paul and Lilly. Lilly was so obedient that she always did what Paul said. + +One day, Paul said to Lilly, “I recommend you rub your feet before we go outside. It will make them feel better.†+ +Lilly nodded and said, “Okay.†Even though she was feeling a little lazy, Lilly was obedient and rubbed her feet. + +Paul and Lilly went outside, but it was very slippery. Lilly slipped and fell. She hurt her foot badly and had to go to the hospital. + +Paul was very sad that Lilly’s foot was hurt. He wished he had not recommended she rub her feet. +Once upon a time, there was a normal house. Inside the house was a fireplace. The fireplace was cold, dark and quiet. + +One day, a little girl named Mary came to visit the house. Mary had never seen a fireplace before. She was so excited to be able to explore it! + +Mary stood in front of the fireplace and looked around. She touched the stones of the fireplace and wondered what it was. Then she noticed the flames inside and gasped. + +"What's this called?" she asked. + +Her mom answered from the other room. "That's a fireplace, Mary," she said. + +Mary said the word slowly. "Fire... place." She smiled. Now she knew the name for the fireplace. + +Mary enjoyed the rest of her visit, but she couldn't forget the normal fireplace. She thought about it for a long time afterwards, and she never forgot the special sight of it. +Once upon a time there was a small girl, Sandy. One day, Sandy and her family went out for a picnic. Sandy was so excited to spend time with her family, but when they reached the park, Sandy saw something that made her very sad. + +At the park, there was a smelly pony all alone in its courtyard. Sandy asked her father why he was there and her father sadly replied, “The owner of the pony had nowhere else to keep it so he left it here.†+ +Sandy was so upset that she wanted to take the pony home with them. Her mother, who was very wise, mentioned that it would be hard for the family to help the pony since it needed a bigger place and more care than their home could provide. + +Sandy thought for a moment and then suddenly had an idea. She and her family decided to call the local animal rescue center and thankfully they took the pony. Sandy and her family then decided to look around the forest to find food and shelter for other animals who needed help. + +We must all remember that it's important to help those around us who are less fortunate. Even small actions can make a big difference. Sandy's family taught her that no matter how small we are, our compassion towards others will always have a great effect. +Once upon a time there was a rhinoceros called Mike. Mike was so nice, everyone loved him very much. One day Mike went to the park to play. + +At the park he met a little girl called Sarah. Sarah was only 3 years old. She smiled at Mike and asked, "What is your name?" + +Mike replied, "My name is Mike and I'm a rhinoceros." + +Sarah clapped her hands in excitement and said, "Nice to meet you, Mike!" + +Mike asked, "Do you want to play with me?" + +Sarah smiled and said, "Yes, I'd love to!" + +Because they had so much fun, before Sarah left she said to Mike, "I'll miss you, Mike!" + +Mike smiled at her and said, "I'll miss you too, Sarah!" +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Joe. Joe wanted to find a spot to rest, so he went off on an adventure. + +He first went to the park and looked around for a comfortable spot. He found a nice big tree, so he lay down and fell asleep. Joe was feeling very sleepy and dozed off soon afterwards. + +Joe was awoken by a loud noise. He looked around and saw a big truck. A man from the truck was bringing lots of supplies, it was the milkman! He went to every house in the village and provided everyone with fresh milk. + +Joe waved goodbye to the milkman and searched for a new spot. He noticed a small, cozy corner and quickly ran to it. Before he knew it, Joe was on a comfy pile of leaves and feeling very sleepy. + +He fell asleep in his spot and woke up feeling refreshed and happy. Joe smiled, he had found the perfect spot! +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit called Hop. Hop loved carrots and ate them every day. One day, he met a little frog named Ribbit. + +Ribbit asked Hop why he was eating carrots. Hop said, "Because I like them!" +Ribbit said, "But carrots are so stupid!" + +Hop was very angry and he told Ribbit, "That's not nice to say! Carrots aren't stupid at all, they are very tasty!" +Ribbit thought about it for a moment and then said, "Okay, I'm sorry. I'll try a carrot." + +So, Hop gave Ribbit a carrot and Ribbit ate it. Ribbit said, "Wow, carrots are delicious! I'm glad you told me to try it!" + +The two friends laughed and kept eating carrots all day. They realized that carrots were not stupid after all, they were actually very yummy! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Bobby who loved to explore. He would play in the park and explore in his backyard every day. But his parents didn't permit him to stay out late. Bobby wanted to stay out as late as possible and explore more, so one night he made a plan to stay out late secretly. + +It was a full moon and there was a giant wave rolling in the ocean. Bobby saw the wave and thought it was really funny so he wanted to run into the ocean and play. He wanted to experience the waves with his own eyes and imagine what it would be like. + +Bobby's parents warned him not to go near the ocean, but he still thought it was funny so he decided to just take one step into the water. As soon as Bobby took his first step, the wave rolled in and scooped him up! + +Bobby's parents quickly ran out into the ocean and grabbed him, carrying him back to safety. Bobby realized that his parents were right and that he should've listened to their warnings. He learned that it was important to always obey his parents and to listen to their warnings. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They both liked to do fun things together. + +One day, Jack and Jill went to the park. There was a big, red mailbox there. + +Jack said to Jill, "Let's play pretend mail! I'll have this mailbox be my house and I'll be the mailman." + +Jill smiled. "Okay," she said. + +Jack worked hard, running around the mailbox, delivering pretend mail. Jill helped him, being a kind helper. + +Soon, Jack was out of fake mail. He held up a pretend letter and said, "I'm all done delivering the mail!" + +Jill clapped and said, "That was fun!" + +Jack smiled and nodded. Then they went home, happy and tired. +Olive was a very loud girl. Everywhere she went she yelled and talked. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. As she played, she heard a strange noise coming from the sky. It sounded like singing! + +Olive was very curious and she looked up to the sky. She saw tiny little creatures with wings flying around. They were all singing and dancing in the sky. + +Olive couldn't believe it at first, but soon she realised that she was seeing fairies! She was so excited that she yelled as loud as she could. The fairies heard her and said hello. + +The fairies showed Olive around the sky. It was the most magical day of her life. All her friends were so jealous when she told them that she had seen fairies. + +Olive will never forget that day. She will always believe in fairies, no matter how old she gets. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Daisy. Daisy was very fancy and loved to pick things. + +One day, Daisy went to the store and picked some paint. She then took it home and started to paint. She painted all sorts of fancy things on her walls. + +She painted dragons and castles, houses and boats. Daisy was very happy with all of the paintings that she made! + +The walls in Daisy's house were so fancy that it looked like a castle. Daisy was so proud of her work and loved her house even more. +Sam was feeling very excited as he looked up into the sky. It had been a long time since he had seen rain! The sky was full of dark grey clouds and the wind was blowing hard. All of a sudden, droplets of water started to fall from the sky. Sam laughed as he heard the pitter-patter of the rain hitting the ground. + +Sam ran out into the rain and twirled around in circles, feeling the cool droplets on his face. He felt so happy! All of a sudden, he heard a voice calling him from the house. "Sam!" it said. "Come here for a minute!" + +Sam stopped twirling and ran back to the porch. His mom was holding a piece of paper in her hands. It was a sheet of clean, white paper. She said, "Sam, I need you to take this piece of paper outside. Do you think you can do that for me?" + +Sam nodded his head eagerly. He ran back out into the rain and looked around. Everywhere he looked, he saw pieces of paper, but they were all dirty. Sam searched and searched until he found just one piece that was dry and clean. + +He picked it up and brought it over to his mom. She was so happy and gave Sam a big hug. Together, they looked up at the sky and watched the rain pour down. Sam smiled and knew that he had made his mom very happy. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They decided to go for a walk. The sky was bright blue and the sun was shining. + +On their walk they came across a small box. Jack wanted to open it but Jill said no because it was not theirs. They decided to leave it alone. + +In the afternoon, when the sun was brighter, they came back to the small box. Jack touched it with his fingers. To his surprise, it opened and a piece of chalk came out. It was an ordinary piece of chalk. + +Jack and Jill were excited and decided to draw with it on a wall. Suddenly they were caught by their teacher and were scolded for their behaviour. The teacher reminded them that it is not ok to take things which do not belong to them. Then he released the chalk back to its box. + +Jack and Jill learnt their lesson and went home. From that day on, they reminded themselves that it is better to be kind, honest and respectful. +Once upon a time, there was a player. He was so crazy that he decided to climb a big tree. He started to climb and climb, higher and higher he went. He never stopped and eventually reached the top of the tree. "Hooray!" he shouted, feeling so proud of himself. + +He spotted something on a branch. It was a lovely bird with lots of colorful feathers. The player stopped dead and didn't move. But the bird started to flutter away. The player tried to catch it but the bird flew away too quickly. The player was sad, but he was still very happy that he had climbed to the top. + +So, the player kept climbing. He kept climbing and playing until he got tired. But he didn't give up. He kept climbing and playing until it was time to go home. So he climbed down the big tree, exhausted but content. The end. +Tommy was a very curious three-year-old. He loved to explore and learn about his world. One day, he was walking in the park with his dad when he spotted something shiny in the grass. + +"What's that, Daddy?" Tommy asked, pointing at the hoop. + +"It's a hoop, kiddo," his Dad replied. + +Tommy's eyes lit up. He wanted to try it out! He ran over and grabbed the hoop. + +"I want to play with this," he demanded. + +His Dad smiled and agreed. He helped him set it up and then handed Tommy a ball. + +Tommy started to roll the ball, but it didn't go through the hoop. He tried again and again, but it kept bouncing off. + +Tommy's face became sad and empty. + +"Don't give up, kiddo," his Dad said. "Here, let me show you how it's done." + +His Dad rolled the ball perfectly into the hoop. + +Tommy cheered and clapped. He tried again and soon mastered the trick! + +Tommy was so proud of himself. He was the happiest three-year-old in the world, and he owed it all to the hoop. +Once upon a time there was a lady who went to the park to have some fun. She saw an empty seat and decided to have a rest. + +Suddenly, a regular man came and sat on the seat. The lady asked "Permit me to join you please?" + +But the regular man said "No! This seat is only for me." + +The lady was very disappointed. She argued "But it's such a nice day. Let us both enjoy the seat!" + +The regular man thought for a while and then said "Alright. I permit you to join me, but only for a few minutes!" + +The lady was so happy and thanked the regular man. They both enjoyed the beautiful day and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time a mommy and her little girl were walking through a park. The mommy wanted to take her daughter to the nearby playground and was encouraging her to take a few steps. Suddenly they heard a loud crash. The mommy looked around and saw something shiny on the ground. It was an ashtray! The mommy was anxious and asked her daughter, "what happened?" + +The little girl looked over to her mother and said, "the ashtray fell down". She was scared so she clung tight to her mother's leg. The mommy gave her a hug and said, "It's ok. Let's go to the playground". They both smiled and walked away. + +But little did they know, more would happen later. They came back to the park after playing at the playground and the same ashtray was there. This time, it was broken into pieces. The little girl felt fearful and her mommy got worried again. + +The mommy asked the girl, "Do you remember what happened?" The little girl said quietly, "The ashtray broke". The mommy was relieved and said, "It must have been a strong wind that brought it down". She then took her daughter's hand and they went home, happy to be safe. +Once there was a little girl named Emily. She wanted to play with her friends, but she had a brick in her hand. Suddenly, the brick fell to the floor and made a loud noise. Emily was very embarrassed. + +Her friends were sad for her and said, "It's okay Emily, don't be embarrassed." They tried to help her by picking up the brick and putting it away. + +Emily felt so sorry for making a mistake. She hugged her friends and said, "Thank you for being so kind. I'm so sorry it happened." Her friends smiled and said, "It's okay, we all make mistakes sometimes." + +So Emily learned a valuable lesson; it's okay to make mistakes, and it's important to be kind to others when they feel embarrassed. +Once upon a time there was a small bunny. He was very lonely and wanted a friend. He searched and searched all over the meadows and fields, but he could not find anyone who wanted to be his friend. + +One day, he spotted a lovely little mouse scurrying away. He hopped over and said, "Hello. Will you be my friend?" The mouse looked at him with its tiny nose twitching, and said, "No, I must escape. All I can do is run away." + +The bunny was sad and watched as the mouse quickly ran away. Suddenly, he noticed a small bird sitting alone on a branch nearby. He said, "Hello little bird. Will you be my friend?" The bird answered, "Yes! I would love to be your friend. We can play together and explore the meadow." + +The bunny felt happy inside and knew that it was important to be kind and patient when it comes to making friends. He learned that friendship takes time and is worth waiting for. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind and patient when looking for friendships. It takes time, but it will always be worth the wait. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant little girl named Ella. Ella loved to sing. Every day, she would sing and dance around the house. Her singing was so beautiful, birds would come and sing along with her! + +One day, Ella's mommy gave her a special bottle. It was a big, pink bottle, filled with lots of bubble. Ella was so excited that she started to sing and dance with the bottle in her hands. + +The little girl twirled around and around, and the bubbles flew up high in the air. Ella sang and laughed, spinning around until all the bubbles were gone. + +When the bubbles were all gone, Ella held the empty bottle up to her ear and listened. She could still hear her singing echoing from the bottle. It was even more beautiful than hers had sounded before. Ella's mommy smiled and said, "Your singing is brilliant, Ella." + +Ella smiled and kept singing, even when the bubbles were gone. +Max was feeling sad, so his mommy came to him and said, "I know you're feeling sad, but I'm here to comfort you." Max nodded and hugged her tight, feeling a bit better already. + +Mommy then started to tell a story about a magical cooler. In the cooler was all kinds of yummy treats like ice cream and popsicles! Max's eyes lit up and he started to get excited. + +Mommy patiently waited for Max to stop feeling sad and and to enjoy the magical cooler story. Finally, Max began to smile and giggle. He felt much better. + +At the end of the story, Mommy said, "See how magical it can be to be patient?" Max nodded, feeling all cozy and happy. +Once upon a time there were two friends, George and Thomas. They loved to play together. One day, George and Thomas decided to discuss what their favorite food was. + +George thought pizza was the best food ever. He loved the cheesy goodness and savory sauce. Thomas thought EZ Mac was the best food. He liked the yummy cheese and creamy noodles. + +The two friends started to argue about which food was the yummiest. George thought that EZ Mac was disgusting, but Thomas thought that pizza was really yucky. They argued and argued until the sun went down. + +At the end of their discussion, the two friends were still arguing about which food was best. They were both too stubborn to agree, so they decided to just eat both of their favorite foods at the same time. What a great idea! +Once upon a time, there was a mighty bear who lived in a place far away. He wanted to explore the world and see what it had to offer, so he decided to start his journey. He grabbed his flashlight and walked out of his cozy den, ready to see the sights. + +As he started to walk, the powerful bear noticed something strange. It was dark and he had no way to light his path. So the mighty bear decided to use his flashlight to guide him, no matter how long it took. He kept the light on and it shone brightly in the dark. + +After a long time of walking, the bear finally arrived back at his den. The bear had learned that he should always be prepared, no matter where his journey took him. Although it was difficult, the bear's mighty flashlight brought him safely home in the end, and it was a lesson in being prepared that he would never forget. +Once there was a small ant who lived in the garden. He was an honest ant who appreciated the things around him and always valued the box he was in. One day he encountered a big, black fly. The fly was loud and very rude. He tried to take the ant's box, but the ant refused. The ant had the courage to stand up for what he valued and he barked at the fly to show him he wouldn't stand for any nonsense. The fly got scared and flew away. From then on, the ant value honesty more than ever and was even less afraid of insects. +Once upon a time there was a pup named Happy. Happy was a loyal pup and lived with a kind family. But one day, Happy wanted to escape and go on an adventure. So he headed to the edge of the forest where a big scale was. He tested his strength by climbing the scale but he was too small. So he decided to use his loyalty to the family to ask a bigger and stronger animal to help him. + +It was a wild fox. The fox knew Happy was loyal, so she agreed to help. She stood at the bottom and helped Happy get to the top of the scale. Happy was so happy that he was able to escape and explore the forest on his own! He was an adventurous pup and went on many fun and exciting trips. + +The fox and Happy were such good friends that when Happy wanted to explore new places, the fox always offered to help. The fox was so loyal and Happy was so grateful. + +Happy's adventures were full of fun and adventure! He was very lucky to have the loyal fox to help him escape and explore the big forest. +Once there was a small bunny who loved to skip. He would bounce around and hop across the grass. One day, the bunny wanted to explore the forest. He hopped and skipped around between the trees and came upon a branch sticking out of a tree. + +He wanted to see what was on the other side, so he jumped towards the branch. But the branch was too high and he couldn't reach it. Suddenly, a kind squirrel saw the bunny struggling to reach the branch. He offered to help the bunny by giving him a warm hug and pushing him up towards the branch. + +The bunny was thankful and smiled at the squirrel. He used the extra height from the hug to reach the branch. The bunny was overjoyed with his new discovery. + +The moral of this story is that we should always help others in need and be kind to one another. We can reach greater heights when we help one another as well. +Anna and her mom were walking around the park. Anna smiled when she saw the structures. The first structure she noticed was the big yellow slide. As she walked closer to the structure, she noticed it smelled bad. + +Anna looked up at her mom and said, "It is smelly." +Her mom said, "Yes, Anna, it is smelly. Let's keep walking and find something else to play on." + +Anna and her mom kept walking until they came to a purple seesaw. Anna smiled again. She thought the seesaw smelled much better than the yellow slide. + +She looked up at her mom and said, "Can I play on this?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can!"Anna played on the seesaw for a long time. She smiled the entire time! +Ralph was an impatient 3 year old. Whenever he was hungry, he wanted his meal right away. + +"Mommy, can I have my meal now?" He asked his mom. + +"Not yet," she replied. "It's not time for your meal yet." + +Ralph was frustrated. He wanted to eat now. He started to pull at his mom's shirt. "Mommy, please, I'm so hungry!" + +His mom pointed to the clock. "See, it's too early. Your meal will be ready in twenty minutes." + +Ralph groaned. He didn't want to wait! He kept on pulling at his mom's clothes. + +"Ralph, you need to be more patient. I promise, your meal will come soon." said his mom with a gentle smile. + +Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, Ralph's meal was ready. He was so happy that he didn't care how impatient he had been. He just wanted to eat his meal! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who had a party. He wanted to make sure all his friends were there, so he sent out invitations. Each invitation said to come have fun. + +On the day of the party, the boy's mom poured the juice. She made sure it was easy to drink. Everyone smiled when they saw the juice because they knew they would all have a good time. + +Once everyone had a glass of juice, they started to play. They all laughed and smiled together. They had a great time in the sunshine. + +At the end of the day, everyone thanked the little boy for his invitation. They were so glad they came to the party to have fun. They said it was easy and that it was the best party ever. It was a day that they would never forget. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Lucy. She loved to talk to everyone and be with her friends. + +One day, Lucy was at the park with her friends. They were all playing in the grass and having fun. Suddenly, a big group of children came walking along. These children were from a wealthy family and were not too friendly. + +The wealthy kids started playing together in their own circle. They all talked loudly and laughed together, but none of them invited Lucy and her friends to join in. + +Lucy was sad, so she decided to call out to them. "Hey! Can we join you?" she asked. + +The wealthy children ignored her at first, but then one of them looked at her and said, "No, you can't join us". + +Lucy was disappointed but accepted that she had been rejected. She told her friends, "It's okay. We don't need to join the wealthy kids' circle to have fun". + +So they all carried on playing and laughed together, without the rich children. + +The moral of this story is that it doesn't matter how wealthy you are. Everyone should be treated with respect and kindness, no matter what. +One day, an adventurous little boy named Jack went over to his friend's house. Inside, he found an amazing couch. He was so excited to explore it, he jumped right on! Jack's friend, Sara, saw him and said, "No Jack, you can't sit on the couch!" She was worried he would get in trouble. + +Jack knew he had to be careful, but he really wanted to sit on the couch. He looked around and saw a sign on the couch. It said, "This is a gifted couch and it is very special". Jack knew he shouldn't sit on it, so he told Sara, "I mustn't sit on the gifted couch. It would be wrong". + +Sara smiled and thanked Jack for not ruining the couch. She said, "I'm so glad you read the sign and remembered not to sit on it!" Jack smiled back, proud of himself for doing the right thing. From then on, he always remembered to listen to signs, no matter how tempting it was. +Once upon a time there was a small, compassionate mouse. He loved to crawl around his home, a tiny house nestled amongst the tall grass. One day, while exploring the house, the mouse found a magical shiny button. He liked it so much he decided to keep it safe and hide it away. + +The mouse was so proud of his button and showed it to all of his friends. Everyone admired how beautiful it was. Soon, all of the mice wanted a button of their own. + +But one mouse was not so kind and compassionate as the others. He wanted to steal the button and keep it for himself. He quickly crawled over to the mouse and snatched the button. The other mouse was so sad and angry at the same time. + +The mouse had been robbed of his most treasured possession and there was no way to get it back. The bad mouse quickly ran away and could never be seen again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Sam. He was so tired after a long day at school that he decided to take a nap in the swamp. As he laid down, he stretched out his tired arms and legs. Sam was so tired that he almost fell asleep, but he heard a noise. + +He opened his eyes and saw a giant green frog hopping across the swamp. Sam was amazed. He jumped up and watched the frog hopping closer and closer. Then, suddenly, the frog stretched out his long green legs and hopped away. + +Sam couldn't believe his eyes. He had never seen such a big frog, but he was delighted that he had seen it in the swamp. Sam stretched one last time to make sure he was all stretched out, and he headed back home to bed. +The little girl named Lucy was playing with her toys outside. She watched as her mom hung a large white towel on the line. Lucy looked at the towel and thought it looked so cool. She asked her mom if she could have it. Her mom said no because it was an original towel. + +Lucy was so disappointed but she didn't give up. She asked her mom if she could please have it. Her mom said ok and handed it to her. Lucy was so excited. She hugged the towel and ran around the yard with it. + +Lucy wanted to play with the towel some more, so she put her other toys in a big box. Then, she placed the box in the middle of the yard and put the towel over it. She realized that she could use it as a canopy. She jumped up and down, excited to be able to make a fort. + +Suddenly, Lucy realized that she might be able to use the towel in all kinds of ways. She started to imagine how she could make dolls out of it and even use it as a cape. She eventually made all kinds of games with the towel and had a blast playing in her little fort. + +Lucy was so happy to have her original towel and she couldn't think of a single thing she wanted more. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was only three years old and liked to explore the world around her. + +One day, she was walking on the street and stumbled upon a beautiful garden. She had never seen a garden so nice before. + +"Oh, wow! This is so nice!" exclaimed Lucy. + +As Lucy was exploring the garden, she noticed something strange amongst the flowers. It was a small box that had a paper inside. Lucy picked up the box and read the paper. It said: + +"Dear Lucy, my will is inside this box. I want you to have it. It will make you very happy." + +Lucy was so excited that she stumbled around in circles! Joyfully, she opened the box and found a will inside. She couldn't believe it was meant for her. + +That day, Lucy learned the importance of following your dreams, even when you stumble along the way. +One day, Andrew decided to invite his friend to go to the mall. On the way, Andrew heard a nosy sound coming from the sky. He looked up and saw a big, black bird flying above them. "What is it?" Andrew asked his friend, but they couldn't see it. + +When they arrived at the mall, Andrew heard the same nosy sound again. He spotted the bird perched on a store's roof. Andrew and his friend continued to explore the mall, but the bird kept following them. + +Suddenly, Andrew figured out what the bird wanted. He reached into his pocket and took out a bag of peanuts. He opened it and the bird flew down and grabbed some! Andrew's friend couldn't believe it. The bird had been so nosy because it was trying to get a snack! + +Andrew and his friend had a great time at the mall, and the bird stayed by their side. One thing was for sure: Andrew's next invitation was going to include a bag of peanuts! +Once upon a time, there was a large tree in the middle of the forest. The tree was so large that it nearly touched the sky. One day, a small bird flew down and made a promise to the tree. The bird said it would bring a novel to the tree every day - a novel filled with wonderful stories. + +The tree was very excited. Every morning the bird came back with a different novel. It had stories about dragons and fairies, castles and kings. The tree was so happy and the stories made the tree feel so special. + +But one day the bird didn't come. The tree waited, but the bird didn't show up. The tree was so sad, but the bird eventually came back with a big apology and a big promise - that it would never forget the tree again and it would keep bringing the special stories for as long as the tree was in the forest. + +The tree was so happy. From then on, every morning, the bird came back with a new novel. The tree and bird were always happy to share stories, and the happy promise of stories never stopped. +Once upon a time, there was an old knob. It had been sitting at the same spot for many years, and never moved. + +One day, something exciting happened. A small child peeked around the corner and saw the old knob. She smiled and walked up to it. She could tell it was old, but something about it seemed strange. + +The child wanted to find out more, so she took hold of the knob and tugged it. Miraculously, the knob came off, revealing a secret door behind it! Feeling curious, the child opened the door and peeked inside. To her surprise, she found a long staircase. + +Excitedly, the child glanced around to see if anyone was watching. No one was there, so she began to climb the stairs. After a few minutes, the child reached a door at the top. She could feel her heart racing as she reached for the handle and opened the door. + +Inside was a room full of toys, games, and artwork. The child gasped in amazement. She couldn't believe her eyes. This was a place she could always come to when she wanted to escape the world. She knew this was a special place. + +The child smiled and sat down. She wondered what else would happen in this place. She crossed her fingers and hoped for the best. +One morning, Jack got out of his bed. But he was not happy. Something hurt. He looked all around, but he couldn't see what was wrong. He started to cry. + +His mom saw him and ran over. She hugged him and said, "What's wrong, honey?" Jack told her he was hurt, but he didn't know why. + +Mom looked all around again. Suddenly, she saw a tiny minute wrapped around Jack's finger. Mom carefully unwrapped the minute, and Jack felt much better! + +Jack hugged mom and said, "Thanks for making me feel better." Mom hugged him back and said, "Anytime, honey." She smiled and kissed him on the forehead. + +The End! +Molly wanted a radio. She asked her mom, but her mom said no. Molly was sad. She wanted to try and find a radio all on her own. + +Molly searched the house, but she couldn't find a radio. She even looked outside, but still no radio. + +Molly decided to go to the store. She walked until she got to the store, and found a large radio. She didn't have enough money to buy it. + +Molly's mom was walking by and saw Molly in the store. She asked Molly what she was doing, and Molly told her all about the radio. Molly's mom said they could try and find a cheaper radio somewhere else. + +Molly smiled and they went looking for a cheaper radio. They found one and it was just right! Even better, Molly's mom bought it for her. + +Molly hugged her mom, so happy that she had her very own radio. +Once upon a time, there was a deaf girl named Sarah. One day, Sarah wanted to write a story. She thought and thought about what she could write. Suddenly, an idea came to Sarah's mind. She decided to write about her fun day in the park! + +Sarah went to the park with her mommy. She saw lots of different colors, shapes, and sizes of things. She saw birds, butterflies, and even a bee! + +At the park, Sarah saw a deaf man. He was writing in a notebook. Sarah asked him, "What are you writing?" + +The deaf man smiled and said, "I'm writing a story. It's about a deaf girl who went to the park." + +Sarah smiled with excitement. She said, "That's me! Can I help you write your story?" + +The deaf man said, "Sure! Let's write it together." + +So Sarah and the deaf man wrote their story together. It was the best story Sarah ever wrote! +Jimmy was a very shy metal robot. He didn't know anyone else like him and was always alone. But one day he met another robot just like him. His new friend was called Sam. + +Jimmy was so happy to have a friend. Sam valued him for being different. Jimmy quickly started to come out of his shell and he could feel himself growing with confidence. + +Sam and Jimmy had lots of fun together. They talked about all the things they liked, including metal pieces. Jimmy enjoyed collecting them and kept them all in a special metal box. + +One day, Jimmy noticed that Sam was looking a bit sad. When he asked why, Sam told him that some people weren't friendly to him because he was different. Jimmy told him that it was ok and that he should not let it bother him because he was special. + +Both of them were glad that they found each other and they gave each other a big hug. They knew that in a world filled with so much mistrust, it was important to value kindness. And that is something they would never forget. +Once upon a time there were two kids, Jack and Jane. They were best friends. One day, Jack said to Jane, "I want to buy some new equipment. Let's go to the toy shop!" So off they went to the toy shop. + +Once in the shop, Jack and Jane saw all kinds of amazing equipment. They saw soccer balls, water guns, and of course, pretend swords and shields. They wanted everything they saw! + +Jack was so excited that he said to Jane "Let's buy everything! We should buy it all!" + +Jane said, "That's a lot of equipment, Jack. We don't have enough money for all of it." + +Jack thought for a moment and then said, "Let's just buy the soccer ball. It's the most amazing one here." + +So Jack and Jane bought the soccer ball. They ran home to play with it right away. They were so happy with their amazing new equipment! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Paul. He loved marching about! Paul had an orange toy that he liked to take with him everywhere. + +One day, Paul marched into his mum's room. He saw her with a big smile on her face. She said, "Paul, look what I have for us!" It was a big orange balloon! + +Paul was so excited! He began to march around the room with his orange balloon. His mum and dad cheered as he marched and sang. + +Soon it was time for lunch. Paul marched around the garden and ate some of his mum's delicious food. He felt fine and full when he was done. + +Paul took his orange balloon and marched away until it was time to go to sleep. What a great day filled with marching and oranges! +Max was bouncing through the park, feeling glad. He smiled to himself as he ran around, enjoying the sun on his face and the grass tickling his toes. + +Just then, he spotted a pin on the ground. Excited, he ran over it. 'Oh wow!' he said to himself, bouncing up and down with joy. + +Max decided to keep the pin, so he carefully chucked it into his pocket. He bounced around the park, looking for more fun things to find. + +Out of the corner of his eye, Max could see a wooden box. He skipped over and knelt down to take a closer look. Inside was a bouncy ball! He laughed out loud as he picked it up and bounced it. + +He couldn't believe his luck. 'I'm so glad I found these treasures', he said to himself. Content, Max skipped away with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a chicken who was so sorry. She wanted to be the best chicken ever. So the chicken decided to deliver food to all her friends. But the delivery was not smooth. On the way, the chicken tripped and all the food she was delivering got scattered along the road. All the animals were very sad. They said to the chicken, "It's ok, don't be sorry. We can get new food tomorrow". + +But the chicken felt so sad that she couldn't deliver food properly that she decided to go away and never return. The animals were very sorry for the chicken and tried to tell her to stay, but she was already gone. + +The animals never saw the chicken again. They were so sorry that she left. They were so sad that she did not get to deliver any food to them. + +And that is the story of the sorry chicken who never got to deliver any food. +Sally picked up the tomato and looked at it. She wanted to use it for lunch, but it looked so juicy it might make a mess. She walked over to her dad for help. + +"Dad, can you help me? The tomato is too juicy." she asked. + +Her dad smiled. He was flexible and had an idea. + +"Let's pick some lettuce from the garden instead. We'll make a salad with that tomato." + +Sally smiled. She was excited to help. Together they went outside to the garden and picked the lettuce. After that, they washed the tomato off and cut it into pieces. + +It was the perfect lunch. Sally and her dad ate the delicious salad and were thankful they had been so flexible. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Max. She was three years old, and she loved to play outside in the sunshine. + +One day, Max spotted a big bale of hay in the field. She was so excited that she ran over to it and started jumping around. She was having so much fun. + +As Max was jumping, she heard a loud noise behind her. It was two bossy cows! They were very cross and wanted Max to go away. Max was scared because the cows were big and bossy. + +Quickly, Max grabbed some hay and ran away. She was sad because she wanted to keep playing. + +But, once she got home, Max decided that she wanted to start playing with hay again. So she asked her mum for a bale of her own, and she started having fun outside in the sunshine again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lizzie. She was three years old. One day, it began to pour rain and the sky was very dark. Soon, the water began to rise and Lizzie saw a flood everywhere. + +She was scared and asked her mom, “Mommy, what is happening?†+ +Her mom said, “There is a lot of rain and it is flooding the ground.†+ +Lizzie was very scared. She said, “Mommy, I don't want to get wet!†+ +“You won't,†replied her mom, “but we need to struggle to find higher ground.†+ +So, Lizzie and her mom set out to find higher ground. It was hard work and it rained harder and harder. Everywhere was wet and miserable. Lizzie was tired and scared, but she kept going. + +Eventually, they made it to safety. Lizzie and her mom hugged each other tight and were very relieved. Sometimes life can be difficult, but with courage and determination, you can make it through anything. +Once upon a time there was a young boy named Joe. Every day Joe likes to play with his friends and have lots of fun. One day Joe and his friends decided to play a very exciting game. Joe had never played the game before, but he was really excited to try. + +Joe’s friends explained the rules to him. “Whoever gets the most points will win! Don’t worry about losing, you’ll do great.†Joe nodded and was ready to start. + +The game began and Joe took his turn. He rolled the dice and was thrilled to get the most points. But then, something strange happened. All of Joe’s points suddenly disappeared! + +“What happened!?†asked Joe, feeling shocked and confused. His friends laughed and told him, “Well, that’s what happens when you lose!†Joe understood the lesson, and tried again. He was sure to play carefully this time. + +Finally, Joe got enough points to win the game. He was so happy, he hopped up and down with joy. His friends cheered for him, and Joe was glad he hadn’t given up. + +In the end, Joe learned that even if you’re young, with hard work and determination, you can still win! +Once upon a time there was a clock. The clock liked to measure things. One day it was very hot outside, so the clock decided to measure the sun. It peaked around the corner and the sun was so hot it made the clock run away. + +The clock felt sad and wanted to find something else to measure. Suddenly he saw a big tree! The clock raced towards the tree and measured it from top to bottom. The tree was so tall that the clock was out of breath. + +Finally the clock found something else to measure - the moon! It measured the moon until it was too dark to see. The clock was so proud of himself - even though it was very hot that day, he had managed to measure so many things! +Once upon a time there was an old king who lived in a beautiful palace. He was a kind, generous and cheerful man and everyone in the kingdom loved him. + +One day, the king was walking around the palace gardens when he saw two children playing together. They were laughing and having great fun. + +The king walked up to them and asked, “What are you playing?†+ +The children said, “We are playing a game and telling jokes to each other.†+ +The king was delighted and he decided to join in and make them laugh. He made up a funny joke and said, “Why did the elephant stand on the marshmallow?†+ +One of the children replied, “I don’t know. Why?†+ +The king said, “Because it was fit!†+ +The children laughed so hard that tears ran down their faces. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to be kind and generous to one another and make jokes when we can. Everyone needs some fun in their lives! +Once there was a young girl called Kim who was selling things on the street. She had lots of things that were very rare, like a special kind of stone that glowed in the dark. People were very interested in buying this special sight. One day, when Kim was selling her things, a rich man came to her and said: + +"I want to buy all your rare stones," said the man. + +Kim was very shocked and pleased at the same time. She thought about the money but she knew that these stones were very special. + +"No," Kim said firmly. "I'm not going to sell all my stones. Some things are too special to be sold." + +The man looked surprised but he accepted Kim's decision. He smiled and said: + +"You have a good heart. I admire that." + +That day, Kim learned an important lesson: some things in life are too special to sell. It's not always about money, but about finding the things we really value. +Once, there lived a furry cat. Her name was Mittens. She lived with her family in a cozy little cottage. One day, Mittens decided to go on an adventure. She grabbed her favorite mitten and hopped out the door. + +She explored the woods for hours until she found a tall tree. At the top of the tree sat a beautiful butterfly. Mittens wanted to show it to her family, so she decided to climb the tree. She was almost at the top, but it was hard work. + +Just as she was about to give up, she heard a voice call out. +"What are you doing there, Mittens?" It was a wise old owl. +Mittens replied, "I'm trying to get to the top of the tree." + +The owl replied, "That's no easy task. Let me help you." He flew up the tree and in a jiffy Mittens completed her mission. She proudly grabbed the butterfly and took it home for her family to see. + +Mittens had completed her adventure and she was very happy. She snuggled into her furry mitten and dreamed of the day she could do it all again. +John was walking around the park one day when he noticed a big billboard. He wanted to know what it said so he walked closer. As he read the words, he started to worry. + +John said to himself, "It says wild animals are coming in this weekend! That is not good!" He then looked around to see if anyone else was worried. + +Suddenly, John heard a voice from behind. It was his friend, Bill. "Don't worry, John," Bill said. "I think that billboard is just there to scare us!" + +John looked back at the billboard. He thought it was silly that anyone would want to do that. But he was still worried about the wild animals coming. + +So, John and Bill decided to go over to a farmer's house nearby. Maybe he knew something about the wild animals. When they got there, they learned that the farmer did know something. He said the animals were only coming to have fun in the park, not to scare anyone. + +John and Bill were relieved. They enjoyed their time in the park, free from worry. +One day there was a farmer who was out walking in the fields. He went over a hill and saw a cow wandering around. "Oh no!" said the farmer. He was very sorry because the cow was moving about and getting in the way of his crops. + +The farmer said softly to the cow, "It looks like you're lost little one. Where do you live?" +The cow looked at him and said, "Moo!" + +The farmer smiled. He knew that the cow did not know where she lived. He asked her again, "Would you like to come and live with me on my farm? I can give you some grass and some hay to eat. Would you like that?" + +Again, the cow said "Moo!" with a smile on her face. So the farmer took the cow back to his farm with him, where she stayed and had lots of food to eat. + +The farmer was so happy that he had been able to help the wandering cow. He said, "I'm so sorry that you were lost, but now you're safe and happy on my farm. Welcome home!" +One day, there was a little girl named Amy. She went to the beach with her mom and dad. + +When Amy got to the beach, she saw a cute seal in the water. She wanted to say hello, so she ran to the water. + +Her mom yelled, "Hurry back!" +Amy did not listen, and kept running. + +Suddenly, a bad wave came, and it was too strong. Amy started to cry because the wave pushed her in. + +Her dad ran over and said, "Don't worry Amy, I'm here!" He helped her and they both ran back to the beach. + +When they were safe, Amy and her dad noticed the seal was swimming away. + +Amy said, "Thank you, Dad!" +Her dad smiled and they both went home. +Once upon a time there was a nosy little girl. She always wanted to know what other people were doing and she loved to chart new paths and go on adventures. +One day she was walking through the forest when she heard a strange noise. She stopped to listen and then realized it was the sound of a river. +She immediately had a plan. She wanted to fill her ears with the sound of the river. She scurried down the hill towards the sound. +When she reached the edge of the river she ran up to it and lay down. She dipped her ears carefully just under the surface of the water and started to fill them with the sound of the river. +The nosy little girl stayed there for a long time listening to the gentle sound of the rushing water. She was so content she almost fell asleep. +When she was done, the girl got up, happy and content that she'd heard the river. She continued on her way, ready for more adventures. +Mama and Daddy said they had a surprise for Hal. Hal was excited, although he was impatient to see what it was. Mama and Daddy were having fun, teasing Hal by not showing him right away. Finally, Mommy said, "Closing your eyes will make the surprise even better." + +Hal closed his eyes and could hear Mama and Daddy rummaging around. He heard a tearing sound and Daddy said, "That should do the trick." Hal opened his eyes and saw a big, round box. Daddy said, "Let's see if we need any tape to protect it." Hal watched as Mama and Daddy wrapped the box with a big piece of tape. + +Mama and Daddy exchanged a knowing look, then Daddy said to Hal, "We're protecting something very special for you. It's going to be an amazing surprise." Hal could hardly contain his excitement. With a broad smile, Mama said, "Now let's open the box and see what we have!" + +Hal was impatient to open the box, but Mama and Daddy said he had to be really careful. As soon as Hal opened the box, he saw something that gleamed brightly. He reached in and pulled out a new toy car! + +Hal squealed with delight, and he hugged and kissed Mama and Daddy. Hal knew that when Mama and Daddy protected something, it always turned out to be the best. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lucy. She was so happy to marry her prince. On her wedding day, she looked beautiful. Her dress was pale pink and she had a pretty comb in her hair. + +When she stepped into the church, everyone smiled. She walked down the aisle and took the prince's hand. He gave her a special present - a comb with sparkling diamonds! + +Just before the happy couple said 'I do', Lucy nervously combed her hair. She wanted to look beautiful for her husband. Then she kissed him and everyone cheered. + +They walked out of the church, holding hands. They were so happy to be married. Lucy looked like a princess with her golden comb and pale dress. They would live happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a bear named Jack. He was feeling very lonely. He was walking around in the woods looking for someone to talk to. "Is anyone here?" he asked. Suddenly, he heard a loud sneeze. He looked around and he saw a rabbit. + +Jack was very happy to find a friend. "Hi rabbit! What are you doing here," he asked. + +The rabbit replied. "I'm going on a march right now. Would you like to come with me?" + +Jack was very excited and said he would join. So the two of them started their march together. They sang songs and laughed and had an amazing time. + +But then suddenly, Jack sneezed... and he kept sneezing! His nose was dripping and he could not stop. The rabbit said that he had to go back home, and so he left. + +Jack was left alone. He realised that he must have gotten a cold. He wished he had stayed at home, in the warmth and comfort of his own home. He learned that it is important to take care of yourself and stay warm. +Lizzie was walking down the street on a sunny day. She stopped when she saw a big waffle rolling down the street. She knew that she had to catch it, so she started to run. + +Lizzie chased the waffle for a while until it stopped in front of a tidy house. Lizzie was happy and she said, "There it is. I caught it!". + +The waffle heard Lizzie, and it said, "Hello Lizzie! I'm glad you caught me. Let's go inside the house and have some fun". + +Lizzie was so excited. She said, "Great idea! Let's go!" + +So the waffle and Lizzie went inside the house and had lots of fun. They played games and laughed, until it was time to go home. + +Lizzie said goodbye to her new friend and waved as she walked down the street. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He liked to zoom around in his favourite blue car. + +One day, the little boy went to the lake. But when he arrived, it was icy and there was a judge standing at the edge. + +The little boy said to the judge, "What are you doing here?" + +The judge replied, "I'm here to tell you that you are not allowed to zoom around this lake!" + +The little boy started to cry and said, "But I love to zoom around this lake so much!" + +The judge was not moved by the little boy's tears. He said in a stern voice, "No. You are not allowed to zoom around this lake. You must go home now." + +The little boy reluctantly picked up his car and zoomed away from the lake. But he knew he would never be able to zoom around this lake ever again. +"Let's go fishing, Mommy!" said Billy, clapping his hands in excitement. He had always wanted to try it. + +"OK," said Mommy. They went to the lake, got some bait, and put a line in the water. + +The sky was gloomy, and the lake was calm and silent. After a few moments, Mommy pulled up the line, and there was something on the end. + +Billy gasped. "What is it?!" + +"A shrimp," said Mommy as she weighed it on her scale. + +Billy was amazed by the little creature, and he watched as Mommy put it back in the lake. As it left his sight, he felt a heavy sadness inside him, as if the shrimp had taken a part of his heart with it. + +The sun shone brighter, and the lake sparkled. Billy and Mommy kept fishing, and soon they were laughing and smiling. Billy had acquitted a new skill: the skill to weigh a shrimp - and even though he had said goodbye to the one he had found, he knew that he had gained something greater. +Once upon a time, there lived a small boy who was very reliable. He was only three years old, but already he was helping his mother with chores. One day the small boy wanted to help his mother in the garden. He looked around for something he could use and soon spotted a rock. + +The small boy put the rock in the garden and looked at the soil around it. It didn't even move! When his mother saw this, she said to him, "That was very reliable work! We can use this rock to help us in the garden." The small boy was very proud of himself. + +The boy's mother taught him an important lesson that day. Reliable work is hard to come by and really pays off. The small boy learned to trust himself and never give up on his responsibilities. + +From then on, the small boy always put his very best into everything he did. This made the boy very proud of himself and made his mother very happy. He learned that it is important to be reliable, even at a young age. +Once upon a time there was a baby bird. The bird wanted to sing, but his mama said no. He wanted to soar high above the trees and sing his song from the sky. But his mama said it was too dangerous. + +The bird was very sad. So he decided to fly away despite his mama's warnings. He flew for days and nights, and eventually found a nice big tree. Inside the tree, he found a big bag. + +The bird was excited and he peeked inside the bag. He saw all kinds of colorful things, which made him sing with glee. He started to take the things out of the bag to play, but then suddenly he heard a loud noise. + +He hid under the bag and peered out. It was his mama! She had followed him here. She scolded him, but he could see she was glad to see he was safe. + +She hugged him tight and told him he was in trouble. But then she said that he could keep all the things he found and they were his now. + +The bird was so happy and sang his song loudly while they flew home. His mama smiled, knowing she had done the right thing. Everything was fine, and the baby bird was happy. +Sam and Ben were best friends. Sam always had lots of questions and was very curious. Today, they were playing together in the playground. + +Ben wanted to climb the ladder, but Sam wanted to swing. Ben said “let’s do what I want†and Sam said “no, let’s do what I wantâ€. They disagreed and started to argue. + +Suddenly, Sam had an idea. He said “Let’s do both! You can climb the ladder and I will swing.†Ben liked the idea but he wanted to do more climbing and less swinging. Sam said “I have a tip! We can both climb the ladder and then you can swing and I can watch.†+ +Ben thought this was a great idea and the two boys agreed. They both went up the ladder and Ben swung while Sam watched. They had a lot of fun and they were so happy they found a way to agree. +Tom was a three year old boy. He really liked to explore and learn about the world around him. + +One day, Tom wanted to go look at the traffic. He asked his mum if he could go look. "No way," his mum said firmly. "It's too dangerous." +Tom was frustrated. He wanted to go so badly! He just thought the traffic would be so fun to look at. + +Tom decided to try something else. He asked his mum, "Can we go to the park instead?" His mum thought about it for a moment and then said, "Yes, that would be okay." + +So off they went to the park. When they arrived, Tom looked up in awe at the enormous slide. He was excited and asked his mum if he could go on it. But again his mum said "No, too dangerous!" + +Tom couldn't believe it. He was angry and exasperated. He wanted to explore and have fun, but his mum seemed determined not to let him. Tom had a conflict on his hands! + +Eventually, after talking it all through, Tom's mum agreed to let him play a game of tag in the park. Tom was so happy and ran off to play. He was glad he got to have some fun after all. +Mrs Brown was baking a cake in her oven. She had to send it to school for the school fair. She was feeling very excited and nervous because she wanted the cake to be perfect. +Mrs Brown said to her daughter, "Can you help me? This is a difficult task!" +Her daughter nodded and said, "Yes, mum!" +But alas, the cake was sent too late. By the time it reached school, the cake was already stale. Everyone was disappointed and the school fair was ruined. +Mrs Brown and her daughter felt very sad. Even though they had tried their best, their efforts had all gone to waste. +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy called John. He was happy and brave. + +One day, John saw something he had never seen before. It was a strange thing, and left him feeling curious. It was a photo. + +John asked his mom, "What is that?" + +His mom said, "It is a photo of your grandma and grandpa. Do you know what a photo is?" + +John was confused but he shook his head, and said, "No, I don't know." + +His mom said, "It is a picture that can help us remember peaceful, happy times. We can look at it whenever we want and it will remind us of good memories." + +John said, "Okay. I understand now. I know what a photo is!" + +He smiled and looked at the photo. +He could feel a sense of peace and happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a compassionate girl named Emily. She saw a puppy in trouble and wanted to help. + +"Oh no!" said Emily, "that poor puppy is stuck behind a lock!" + +Emily was determined to rescue the puppy. She searched around for a key but couldn't find one. Suddenly, she saw a hammer nearby. Emily used it to carefully break the lock. + +The puppy was very scared and stepped back when Emily tried to pick her up. + +"It's okay," said Emily in a gentle voice, "I'm here to help." + +Finally, the puppy realized that Emily was compassionate and trusting of her. She allowed Emily to pick her up and carry her to safety. The puppy cuddled into her arms and Emily felt very proud of her rescue mission. + +The puppy was very happy and they both went home together. Emily and the puppy enjoyed the rest of the day with their new found friendship and excitement. +Once upon a time, there was a farmyard with lots of animals in it. One day, a little mouse was looking for somewhere safe to hide. He scurried around the farmyard, until he came across a big, deep, dark well. He peered inside and saw that it was very cold and dark, so he shivered and decided to take shelter there. + +The little mouse loved his new home as there were lots of shadows to dart around and interesting places to explore. He heard a far away voice and peered up from the well. It was a cow and it spoke in a gruff and tough tone. + +"What are you doing down that well?", it said. + +The little mouse replied, "I was finding a place to hide and it's very dark and cold here. I guess I'm brave enough to stay!" + +The cow gave a gentle nod and said, "You are indeed brave, little one. If you ever get too cold, just keep shivering and you'll be okay." + +The little mouse thanked the cow and they said their goodbyes. From then on, the little mouse was never afraid to explore the well, knowing that he was brave and tough enough to handle it! +Patty and her brother, Paul, went to the store. Patty was looking for a special thread she wanted to buy. Paul wasn't sure why Patty wanted the thread, but she told him it was for a surprise. + +When they got to the store, Patty looked around for the thread. She couldn't find what she wanted, and the thread in the store seemed too expensive. She was about to give up when Paul found the perfect thread in the discount section! It was a cheap thread and just what Patty was looking for. + +Patty and Paul were so excited, they each bought a spool of the thread. Then they went back home. Patty didn't want to tell Paul what she was planning to do with the thread, although he was very curious. + +But when they got back, Patty got out the thread and a needle and started to sew. She quickly made a beautiful quilt. Patty hugged it tightly and told Paul that she wanted to share it with him. + +Now Paul understood why Patty wanted the thread and was very excited. He knew she wanted to make a special quilt to share with him. What a thoughtful sister! +John had heard stories about the church. People whispered that it was mysterious and exciting. He had never been there, so he decided to go and find out. When he arrived, he was surprised by how dull it seemed. Everyone around him was quiet, and there was a stillness in the air. + +John couldn't help but question why the place was so boring. He stood outside and looked around, hoping to find something that would make it interesting. He noticed people coming and going, carrying things with them. But still, nothing was happening. + +As the afternoon passed, John still had no answers. He was just about to leave when he noticed something in the distance. It was a group of people singing and clapping their hands. He felt a spark of excitement as he began to approach. Suddenly John realized there was more to the church than he had expected. What had started as a dull day had become something amazing. +Once upon a time, there was a smart lady. She had a tray that glowed in the dark. Every night, it lit up the whole house. + +One day, the lady had a surprise. She put the tray on the floor and opened it. Inside was a sparkly star. It was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. + +The lady picked up the star and put it on the tray. The star started to glow brighter and brighter and brighter. + +The lady smiled and said, "Now everyone can see how special this star is!" + +The star glowed even more and lit up the whole room. Everyone was happy and amazed at the beautiful star. +One day, Joe was walking with his family in the park. He was carrying a toy truck and pushing a post with a reliable red button. Joe asked his dad, "What does that button do?" His dad replied playfully, "Let's find out." He pressed the button, and was met with a loud noise and a surprise: a giant spray of bubbles came out of the post! + +Joe's eyes widened with delight as he reached out to touch the bubbles; they were irresistible. His dad laughed and pointed out a box of bubble mix to Joe. He carefully mixed the bubble liquid and poured it into the post. Joe watched as his dad sprayed again and again. He was mesmerised. + +The next day, Joe was excited to show his family what he had made. He ran to the park and pressed the button on the post. Joe smiled as the spray of bubbles filled the air. His dad smiled, proud that his reliable son had remembered how to use the post. His mom laughed and said, "You're such a clever boy, Joe! Let's get some bubble mix for next time." Joe was delighted. He giggled and said, "Yes, let's!" +Once upon a time there was a big family who had many children. One of them was a little girl named Bella. Bella was three years old, and very curious. + +One day, Bella asked her mom if she could learn something new. Her mom smiled and said yes. She handed Bella a piece of soft, brown leather and said, "This is leather. Can you look at it and tell me what it is?" Bella thought for a moment and finally said, "Leather!" Her mom smiled and gave her a hug. + +Bella kept exploring the big leather piece. She pulled it and stretched it, then she grabbed a corner and folded it. As she played, her mom taught her new things. She taught her how to make a necklace by threading the leather. She taught her that leather can be used to make wallets, jackets, and shoes. + +Bella had so much fun learning about the leather. She was amazed at how something so big can be used to make so many things. She was so proud of herself for learning something new. +Once there was a little boy named Joe. Joe wanted to gain something, so he set off on an adventure. He found a bug and he tried to pick it up. Joe was too tight when he picked up the bug and it scurried away. Joe was very upset and he stumbled and fell on the ground. He was trying hard not to cry. Suddenly he heard a noise and out of the corner of his eye he saw a small, tight door. Joe knew that the door could be his chance to gain something. He opened it and inside was a jar filled with little treasures. Joe's face lit up! He had gained something! Joe carefully picked the jar up and carried it home with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to whistle! He would whistle all day long, much to his mother's delight. One day, while walking in the park, the little boy spotted a sparkling coin in the grass. He bent over and picked it up, then held it close to his heart. He was so excited! + +The little boy knew exactly what he wanted to do with the coin. He went to the park snack stand and bought some spicy hot chips! He was so happy to have something yummy to eat with his new found coin. + +The chips were so spicy and delicious that the little boy started to whistle. He was so happy - and so was everyone around him! Everyone started to whistle and smile along with the little boy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mama bear and a baby bear. The baby bear was naughty and had been making messes all over the house. Mama bear was getting very mad. She scolded the baby bear and told him that he couldn't do that again. + +The baby bear was very sorry and said, "Mama bear, I'm sorry. I won't do it again. Please forgive me!" + +Mama bear said, "Baby bear, I forgive you. In order to be true friends, you must always tell me the truth and be original. Can you promise me that?" + +The baby bear nodded and said, "Yes mama bear. I promise to always tell you the truth and be original." + +Mama bear smiled and said, "Good, I believe you." And from that day on, baby bear remembered to always tell the truth and be original. +Once there were two friends, a bear and a bunny, who loved to discuss things together. One day the bear asked the bunny, "Would you like to discuss something fun today?" The bunny happily agreed. + +The bear suggested playing with beans. They both laughed and the bear said, "Let's get some mild beans for our game." + +The bunny was unsure of what the bear meant so he asked, "What's ‘mild’?†The bear explained, “Mild means not too hot, not too cold - just perfect!†+ +The bunny was excited and clapped his furry hands. So they both went outside and found some perfect mild beans. They had a lot of fun discussing the game they would play with the beans. They had a wonderful day together. +One day, a 3-year-old child named Tina was playing in the park. She had run around for a long time and was feeling very tired. + +As she was sitting down, her best friend Jake came walking up. He was a 4-year-old boy and usually had lots of energy. + +Tina said, "I'm feeling very tired, Jake. I don't want to play anymore." + +But Jake replied, "Come on, let's go for a zoom! You need to get some energy back!" + +Tina had always been a bit tougher than average and even though she was tired, she couldn't help but be tempted by Jake's suggestion. + +She sighed and said, "Okay, I'll go for a zoom. Where do you want to go?" + +Jake smiled and said, "Let's go to the park next door. I heard they have this big playground with slides and swings. It'll be so much fun!" + +Tina was still feeling a bit hesitant, but Jake's enthusiasm was contagious and she eventually gave in. "All right, let's go," she said. + +The two of them ran towards the park, Jake urging Tina along every step of the way. They had so much fun that day and when it was time to go home, Tina was feeling much better and ready for their next adventure. +Bob and Ellen had a daughter. She was very young. Bob and Ellen wanted their daughter to do well in life, so every day they made her study. + +The daughter did not like studying. She wanted to play and have fun. But her mom and dad said she had to study. + +Some days the daughter's studies were rough. She wanted to give up and she got very sad. Sometimes she even cried. But Bob and Ellen would say she had to keep going, no matter how hard it was. + +One day the daughter was too sad. She knew she had to keep studying, so she shut her books, put them away and went off to bed. But Bob and Ellen were not happy. They were sad that their daughter did not want to study anymore. + +In the end, the daughter never continued her studies. Instead, she ended up spending all her free time playing and having fun. Bob and Ellen were disappointed in the end. +Once there was a boy who was very stubborn. He always wanted to ride on his dad's big motorcycle but his dad said he was too young. One day, when Dad wasn't looking, the boy decided to ride it anyway. He climbed on and started driving. + +Suddenly, Dad came out of the house and saw what was happening. He was very angry and he shouted at the boy. Then he gave the boy a punishment. The boy had to stay in his room until the next day. + +The boy was sad that he got punished, but he learned his lesson. From then on, he was more careful and he never tried to ride the motorcycle without his dad's permission. +Leo was walking in the park when he saw Jane. She was playing on her own and gathering flowers next to her goal - a tree in the middle of the park. Leo wanted to play too and he asked her if he could join. + +Jane replied in a very selfish way and told Leo that he could not play with her. Leo was very sad and started to walk away. + +But then he noticed that Jane had gathered too many flowers and they were all falling off. Leo thought this was not fair and quickly ran to help her. Then he smiled and Jane saw his kind gesture. She changed her mind and welcomed him to join her. + +Both Jane and Leo had lots of fun gathering flowers, playing games and decorating the tree with their gathered treasures. By the end of the playtime, they had a wonderful goal and it was all due to Leo's kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a normal little girl who loved to play. One day, she found a box in her backyard, and she was so excited! She tried to catch it, but it was too fast. + +She asked her mom to help her catch the box, and her mom said yes! They ran around the box, but still it was too fast. Then, her mom had an idea. She brought a big net and they both tried to catch the box. Finally, they were able to catch the box! + +The girl was so excited to see what was in the box. When she opened it, she found a toy car inside. She was so happy and thanked her mom. From then on, she always took the box and the toy car with her when she went to play. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy little bear named Ben. Ben loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick up stones with his small, clumsy paws. + +One day, Ben heard a voice. He looked up and found an old man. Ben asked the old man, "What are you doing?" + +The old man replied, "I am separating this stone into two pieces. See, you have to hit it just right!" The old man swung his hammer and separated the stone into two pieces. + +Ben was amazed and said, "That's so cool! Can I do it?" The old man smiled and gave Ben his hammer. Ben used the hammer to carefully tap the stone and separate it into two pieces. He was so proud of himself for being so brave and learning something new. + +At the end of the day, Ben went home with two stones - one from the old man and one from separation. He was so happy to have them and thanked the old man on his way out. + +The old man smiled and said, "Good! Keep exploring and learning, Ben. Great things will come of it!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Layla. She was three years old and very intelligent. Layla enjoyed playing outside in the mud. + +One day, she was playing in the mud when her mom called her. "Layla, it’s time to come inside!" she said. +Layla didn't want to leave, but she reluctantly pulled herself away from the mud. + +Just before she went inside, she heard a funny noise. She stopped and listened carefully. "What is that?" she asked. + +Suddenly, out of the mud, a little kitten popped its head up. "Meow!" it said. + +Layla gasped in surprise. She bent down and carefully pulled the kitten out of the mud. + +"I think I'll call you Muddy," she said, hugging the kitten and giving it a big kiss. + +Layla was so intelligent, she knew exactly what to do with a mud-covered kitten! +Sam and his mom were in the kitchen one day. Sam's mom said, "It's time to introduce you to milk! You'll love it." Sam was excited. + +He opened the cupboard and saw the milk inside. Sam tried to pour the milk into his cup but it spilled everywhere. He had accidentally broken the bottle! + +Sam started to cry. His mom kneeled down and said, "It's ok Sam. We can get another bottle of milk. Don't worry." She gave Sam a hug and smiled. + +Sam and his mom went to the store to get another bottle of milk. Sam was so happy to try it. His mom said, "See, that wasn't so bad was it?" + +Sam shook his head and enjoyed the delicious milk. From then on, Sam and his mom enjoyed having milk every day. +Once upon a time, there was an uncle. He was very hard. Every day, he would mark things with a pen. He would mark trees, rocks, the sky and even his friends. + +One day, a little 3 year old girl came to visit her uncle. She saw how he was marking things and wanted to join in. Her uncle saw this and gave her a pen to mark with. + +The little girl was so pleased that she started marking everything in sight! She marked the tree, the grass, the rocks and even the clouds. + +Her uncle smiled as he watched her mark. It made him feel so happy to see her so excited. Every time she marked something, she screamed with joy. + +Eventually, it was time for the little girl to go home. She hugged her uncle goodbye and thanked him for such a fun day. She had learned so much from him, and she was so proud of all the things she had marked. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He had big, green eyes and a big nose. He was very happy and was always smiling. One day, he went on a walk and saw something very special. It was a big, round, orange pumpkin! The pumpkin was so attractive that the little boy couldn't help but smile. He reached out to touch it and it felt rough and shiny. He picked it up and hugged it tight. He was so happy that he started laughing and dancing around. He couldn't wait to get home and show everyone his pumpkin. He skipped the whole way home, and when he arrived, everyone was so proud of him. They all smiled at the little boy and his pumpkin. +There was once a little girl named Lucy. She was the happiest girl in the world. Every day she would wake up with a big smile on her face. + +One day her mommy gave her some special stuff. Lucy was so excited! She thanked her mommy with a really big hug. + +The special stuff was a box full of toys and treats. Lucy opened the box to find all kinds of colorful things inside. She was so cheerful as she played with her new toys! + +She thanked mommy again and then went to show her stuff to her friends. She would tell them how her mommy had given her this special gift. + +Every time Lucy thought of the box of stuff, she was always so cheerful. She was so grateful to her mommy for the special gift. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a wild cat and a mouse. The cat and mouse lived happily together. + +But one day, the cat decided to sack the mouse from her home. Even though the mouse begged the cat to stay, the cat did not listen. She was too wild. + +The mouse was very sad because he had lost all his love for his friend. He didn't know what he was going to do without her. + +So the mouse sadly left the cat's home and he never saw her again. This was a bad ending for their story. +Once there was a little girl named Sophia. She was only three years old and very curious. One day, when she was in the garden, she found something interesting. It was a grape! + +So she quickly ran inside and said to her mother, "Mommy, I found a grape!" Her mom smiled and said, "That's nice, Sophia. What do you want to do with it?" + +Sophia thought for a moment and said, "I want to invite a friend over to share it. Can I?" Her mom said, "Yes, that's a good idea. You can share your grape with a friend." + +So Sophia went outside and looked around. She found a little bird and thought, "Maybe I can invite him to share my grape." She ran up to the bird and said, "Hi! Do you want to share my grape?" + +But the bird didn't understand. He was very ignorant and just stared at her. Sophia laughed and went back inside. She knew that if she couldn't invite the bird to share her grape, she'd just have to eat it by herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was three years old and loved to have fun! One day, Lily went outside to slide down the hill in her garden. She grabbed her sled and zoomed down the hill with a big smile on her face! + +Suddenly, Lily heard someone jogging in her garden. She looked up and saw her dad running past. Lily shouted, "Hi Daddy!" Her dad smiled and said, "Hi Lily! Want to have a race around the garden?" And so they did! + +Lily and her dad ran around the garden. They laughed and had great fun! Soon it was time for dinner, so Lily said goodbye and went inside. She couldn't wait for the next day so she could go sliding and jogging with her dad again. The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends: Martha and Samantha. They loved to talk and play together. One day they were playing in the garden and Martha noticed that Samantha was wearing a very nice jacket. + +She said to her, "Your jacket is so attractive! Where did you get it from?" Samantha replied, "My mom gave it to me. She said she bought it from the store." + +Martha really liked the jacket and wished she had one too. So, she asked Samantha if she could have it. Samantha smiled and said, "Yes, Martha, you can have the jacket. I think it will look really nice on you!" + +Martha was so happy, she hugged Samantha tightly and thanked her for being so kind. From then on, they both wore their jackets every day and talked and played together until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Aira. Aira loved to slide down the big hill behind her house. Every day she took her slide and ran to the top of the hill. She would hold onto the sides of the slick slide and go down, down, down! The wind would rush her face and it felt so good. + +One day, while Aira was sliding down the hill, she saw something sparkly. It was a big piece of coal! It looked so cool. She put it in her pocket and went home. + +When Aira got home, she showed Mummy the coal. Mummy was so happy she gave Aira a big hug. But she also told Aira that coal is very expensive so Aira should only use it for special occasions. Aira put the coal in a safe place and kept it safe. + +Aira still enjoys going down the slide, but always looks out for special pieces of coal. +Once upon a time there was a funny statue. It was a tall and silly statue. One day, it started to move. It moved its head and arms and even its legs! Everyone was very surprised. + +The people started to laugh. "How funny!" they said. The statue even started to do little dances. It spun around and jumped up and down. Everyone was smiling and laughing. + +The statue kept dancing and spinning until it was very tired. Then it stopped and smiled at everyone. Everyone clapped and cheered for the funny statue. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Clare. She was a brave and adventurous 3 year old, who always loved exploring. One day, Clare was walking along a river, when it started to rain. Suddenly, lightning lit up the sky! Clare felt scared and a little bit rough, but then she imagined what it might be like to ride the lightning in the sky. + +Clare closed her eyes and reached out her hands. Then, she started to fly! She soared through the air, feeling the rough wind on her face. As she looked down, she saw the river glistening with raindrops. It was beautiful, and she could feel the lightning buzzing all around her. + +After a while, Clare decided it was time to go home, so she flew back down to the ground. She said goodbye to the lightning and was glad that she had gone on such an adventure. Clare went home feeling brave and happy. +Once there was a 3 year old child named Jackie. She liked to wander around and explore the world. One day, she followed a butterfly and ended up in the movies. She saw her favourite cartoon up on the big screen and was so happy. She clapped and laughed and danced in her seat until the movie was over. + +On the way home, Jackie's mom noticed the ticket stub in her daughter's hand. She took the stub and asked, "Where did you get this, Jackie?" Jackie felt ashamed and hung her head as she answered, "I went to the movies." + +Jackie's mom was not happy. She said, "We don't wander away like that. It's dangerous. What if something had happened to you?" Jackie was very sorry and apologized to her mom. She promised to never wander away again. + +From that day on, Jackie was a lot more careful about where she went. She never wandered away without telling her mom first. And she never forgot how much her mom cared for her. +Once there was a big building. It was the tallest building in town and it was very special. + +Every morning, a lot of people would go to the big building. Inside, they would do different things. + +One day, the people stopped going to the building. They stayed away for a long time. Everyone was very curious. + +One morning, the people went back to the big building. They were very happy to be back. + +They took a big breath of air when they arrived. Everything was still the same. + +Inside, everyone stopped and looked around. They were glad that the big building was still there. +John was hungry. He saw a bike at the store, and he wanted it. So he asked his mom if he could buy it. His mom said no, but John kept asking. He insisted. + +Finally, his mom agreed. John was very happy and he took the bicycle home to ride. But when he was riding, he felt a sharp pain in his leg! He looked down, and there was a big bug biting him. He was so scared he screamed. + +Mom heard him, and she ran outside to see what was wrong. She saw the bug and tried to brush it away, but it wouldn't stop biting John. In the end, she had to take John to the doctor to get special medicine to make the bug stop biting him. + +It was a bad ending for John. He was still hungry, and he didn't get to keep the bicycle. He was sad and tired. He learned a lesson- to never go against mom's wishes. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient dessert that nobody had ever seen before. One day, a brave girl decided to explore the old forest to try to find it. She was scared, but she knew she had to try! + +Eventually, the girl found a secret path in the deep, dark forest. After walking for a long time, she arrived at an old, mysterious cave. She lit a torch and went inside, and to her surprise, the cave was full of sparkly treasures! + +The girl searched the cave and found something very special: an ancient dessert with beautiful colours. She was so excited that she quickly grabbed it and ran out of the forest. + +When she got home, she revealed the ancient dessert to all her family and friends. Everyone was amazed and they all enjoyed the sweet treat together. The girl was very proud of her discovery and everyone in the village was very happy. And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there lived a charming mouse. He lived in a big, open house. The house had such a nice floor and he liked to run across it all the time. + +One day, the mouse noticed a hook attached to the floor. He decided that he wanted to see what was attached to the hook. The mouse slowly went up to the hook and peered at what was attached. + +It was a sharp, shiny trap. The mouse had accidentally triggered it and he was now stuck to it! The poor mouse was in a lot of pain, and he tried to get away from the trap, but it was too late. + +The mouse sadly stayed attached to the trap until morning. He was so sad that he could no longer enjoy the charming floor of his house. The bad ending meant that he couldn't ever run across it again. +One day, a little girl named Emma decided to visit the farm. When she arrived, something weird happened. All of the animals were twisting around in circles! Emma thought it was funny and wanted to try it. She spun around and around and felt dizzy at the end. + +Then, a cow named Bessie stopped by and said, "Why are you twisting like that?" + +Emma said with a smile, "I'm having so much fun!" + +Bessie laughed and said, "Well, I think it's weird, but if it makes you happy, you can keep twisting!" + +So Emma kept going around and around until she felt dizzy again. She waved goodbye to Bessie and thanked her for letting her twist at the farm. +One day Mommy is baking in the kitchen. She has a hook in her hand, and she is using it to mix the cake batter. + +The little girl sees the hook and she says, “Mommy, what is that?†+ +Mommy smiles and says, “It’s a hook. I use it to mix the batter for my cake.†+ +The little girl is so excited that she wants to help Mommy. She jumps up and down and says, “Mommy, can I help too?†+ +Mommy laughs and says, “Of course you can! But you have to be careful, okay?†+ +The little girl takes the hook and starts to mix the cake batter. She stirs it around and around, and soon the batter is all mixed up. + +But then Mommy gets angry. She says, “No! You’re stirring too hard!†+ +The little girl looks up at Mommy, scared. She puts down the hook and tries to apologize. But Mommy just sighs and says, “It’s okay. Just be a bit more careful next time.†+ +The little girl nods and smiles, and Mommy and the little girl finish baking the cake together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to play outside, but it was very gloomy. Her mom asked her how she felt about playing outside in the rain. +The little girl thought for a moment, and then she shook her head. She wanted to play in a dry and sunny place. +Her mom smiled and said, "If you want, we can play a round game inside!" +The little girl smiled and clapped her hands. They both went into the house and the little girl grabbed some toys and a big blanket. + +They spread the blanket on the floor and the little girl asked her mom to play with her. Her mom agreed and the game started! They played for a long time and had lots of fun. When it was time to stop, the little girl hugged her mom and thanked her for the fun. + +The next day, the sun was shining and it was finally a dry day. The little girl asked if they could go outside to play a round of tag and her mom said yes. They put on their coats and ran outside to play! +Molly was a little girl who loved olives. She could often be found picking them from her mommy’s garden. + +One day when picking olives, Molly heard a quiet voice. + +“Would you allow me to pick some olives?†asked the voice. + +Molly was surprised and asked, “Who are you?†+ +“I am the olive fairy,†said the fairy. + +Molly was excited and asked, “Can I pick some olives too?†+ +“Yes, you may pick one olive,†said the fairy with a smile. + +Molly was very happy and carefully selected one of the biggest olives. After thanking the fairy, she started to head home. + +The fairy said, “Don’t forget to be kind, and never forget to rest when you are tired!†+ +Molly smiled and waved goodbye, thinking of all the things she was going to do with her olive. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Vera. Vera was very happy and smiled all day long. She had a favourite thing to do - she loved closing things! One day, she decided to go to the park with her Mum. When they arrived, they saw a tall apple tree. Vera was so excited to see it! She touched the thick bark of the tree and asked her Mum if they could pick an apple. Her Mum said yes, so Vera carefully climbed up to see if any apples were close by. + +When she looked up, Vera was amazed. She saw big, red apples wedged snugly in the branches. She called down to her Mum and asked if she could have one. Her Mum said yes, so Vera carefully plucked one of the apples from the tree and climbed back down. Her Mum laughed when she saw Vera's rosy cheeks from the effort. + +Vera was so excited that she wanted a bite of the apple straight away. Her Mum took out a sharp knife and cut the apple into two pieces. Vera smiled as she took her piece and bit into the juicy flesh. It tasted so sweet and thick - just how she liked it! +Once upon a time, there were two sisters. The first sister was small and she loved to dance. She was always dancing around and singing. The second sister was bigger and did not like to dance at all. + +One day, the first sister was dancing around in a red dress. The second sister saw her and got very mad. She said to her sister, "Dancing is silly! Stop!" + +The first sister was very sad and stopped dancing. She tried to think of a way to make her sister happy. Then she had an idea. She put on her red dress and started to spin and twirl. She crossed the room and smiled at her sister. + +The second sister was so surprised that she couldn't help but start to smile too. Soon she was dancing all around the room with her sister. Together, the two sisters twirled and spun all around the room in their red dresses. + +The two sisters danced and laughed and spun around until they both got tired. Then they hugged and went off to find something else to do together. +Once there was a little girl who was very cheerful. Everywhere she went people enjoyed seeing her smiling face, but one day she found a veil. She tried to pick it up, but when she touched it she felt sad. So she decided to ignore it. + +The little girl kept on walking and soon she was smiling again. Everywhere she went people smiled when they saw her, but the veil stayed behind. She never saw it again, but she never forgot it. + +Sometimes she would see other people ignoring things too and she would always feel a bit sad, but then she would start smiling again. She enjoyed being cheerful and brightening people's days. + +The little girl kept ignoring the veil and living her cheerful life. She was sure that one day she would find a new veil and it would make her smile. +Once upon a time there was a mom and her daughter. The daughter was very spoiled and mom always had a lot to do. + +One day, mom asked the daughter to help her with a task. The daughter was spoiled so she began to question mom. Mom wasn't happy with her daughter's questioning and asked her to listen. + +So the daughter decided to do the task. She thought it was hard, but knew it would make mom happy. As she worked, the daughter began to understand why the task was so important. + +Mom was so pleased with her daughter's effort that she rewarded her with a big hug. The daughter felt happy that she could make mom proud. + +The end! +Once there was a small boy named Bo. Bo liked to walk outside in life with his mommy. One day, Bo was playing in a high grass field. He saw something sparkle in the sun. Curious, Bo picked it up and put it in his pocket to keep it safe. + +Mommy said, "Bo, it's time to go home now!" + +But Bo shook his head. "No! I want to keep this sparkle!" + +Mommy was not sure what Bo had, but she said, "OK, but we must be careful." + +The two made their way home. When they arrived, Bo's daddy was very mad. He said, "What did you find in the grass, Bo?" + +"It's a sparkle," Bo said. + +Bo's daddy sighed. "That sparkle is very dangerous. We must prevent it from hurting anyone." + +Bo didn't understand, but he knew his daddy was right. Bo kept the sparkle in a safe place away from people. From then on, Bo always made sure to be careful in life. The sparkle was a reminder that high things can be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a mild computer. It whirred and zipped around the room like a little bird. But one day, the computer decided to do something daring. It wanted to zoom! It gathered all of its energy, and with a little help from its owner, it lifted off the ground. Around and around it whizzed, going higher and higher. Soon, the computer was zooming through the house and around the room like a wild animal! After a long day of zooming, the computer was finally exhausted. Its owner carefully placed the mild computer back into its special spot where it slept peacefully until the next day. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a nice girl named Jane. She liked to create things. She liked to make them pretty. One day she found a strip of fabric and decided to create a new dress. She worked very hard to make it perfect. + +Jane stepped back and admired her dress. It was the prettiest she had ever made. She couldn't wait to wear it. She put the dress on and soon realized that the strip was too short. She had made a mistake. + +Jane was so sad. She took off the dress and looked at it sadly. It was so pretty, but her mistake had made it useless. She couldn't create anything with it anymore. Jane felt very bad that her dress couldn't be used. She gently put it away, never to be used again. +Once upon a time there was a poor family living in a small house. One day they noticed a big billboard right by their house. Their little girl was so excited to see the billboard and asked her parents if she could have it. + +Her parents tried their best to explain to her that they did not have enough money to buy it. The little girl was so sad, she wanted that billboard. + +The little girl was determined to get that billboard. She asked her friends and family for help, but to no avail. She searched for jobs to earn enough money, but nothing worked. + +Suddenly, the little girl had an idea. She asked her parents permission to try something. She went to the billboard, took out a paintbrush, and started to paint it. When the girl was done, the billboard changed into a beautiful picture. + +The little girl was happy, and so were her parents. They sold the picture to a rich person and the family finally had enough money to get by. The little girl had changed the billboard, and her family was no longer poor. +Henry had a toy that he loved very much. It was soft, made of velvet and it was his favorite. One day, while playing in the park, Henry placed the toy down for a moment to climb the jungle gym. Then, all of a sudden, he heard one of the bigger kids say "Let's take this!" Henry hurried back, but it was too late. The kid had taken his toy. Henry was so sad that he began to cry. + +His mom noticed and asked him what was wrong. Henry said one of the bigger kids had taken his toy. His mom hugged him and said that it was alright. She said that she would make him something else he could play with. + +The next day, Henry's mom presented him with a new toy. It was made of wood and was very tough. Henry liked it and thanked his mom. He treasured it and took very good care of it. But Henry still missed his velvet toy. He tried to replace it with his tough toy, but it just wasn't the same. Henry had found something new to love, but still missed his old toy. +Tommy was very happy. His mum asked if he wanted to go to the park. He was so excited he jumped up and down and shouted "Yes, yes, yes!" + +Tommy and his mum took the train to the park. The train was big and very noisy. But Tommy wasn't scared. He thought it was very exciting. + +When they reached the park, Tommy ran around in circles. He spotted a big, soft, green hill. He asked his mum if he could roll down it. His mum smiled and said "Yes, you may. But only if you promise to be careful". + +Tommy nodded his head and said "Yes, mummy, I promise". + +So his mum said "Ok, you may go". Then he ran off and rolled down the soft hill. Every time he tumbled, he laughed. After a while, Tommy had so much fun that he forgot to stop and asked his mum if he could do it again. + +His mum smiled and said "Yes, Tommy, you may. Just use your common sense and be careful, ok?" Tommy smiled and agreed. He was so excited to do it again. + +So with his mum's permission, Tommy happily ran and rolled down the soft hill over and over again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bill and Tom. Bill was so proud of his favorite blanket. He had had it since he was a baby. Every time he looked at it, he smiled. + +One day, Bill was lonely and sad. His friends had all gone away, but he still had his blanket. He wrapped it around him tightly and soon began to feel better. + +Tom noticed this change in his friend and had a good idea. He said, "I know! I will deliver a blanket to your friends!" + +He was so proud of himself for coming up with such a great idea. He and Bill got to work right away. Together, they found some colorful fabric and made some more blankets. The next day, Tom loaded the blankets into his car and drove away. He was on a mission to bring Bill's friends some special gifts. + +When Tom returned home, everyone was so happy to see him. Bill's friends came over with bright smiles and thanked Tom for the special blanket. Bill was so proud of Tom for delivering such a thoughtful gift. Tom had made his friend's day. +One day, a brown rabbit was playing in the garden. It was hopping around, when it suddenly saw a feather. The rabbit hopped closer and sniffed it. It was a pretty white feather! + +The curious rabbit wanted to take it with him to show his parents. But just then, he heard a nosy voice. + +"No-no, that's mine!", said the voice. The rabbit looked up and saw a large bird hovering in the air. "I use that feather to make my nest. So, you have to give it back!", warned the bird. + +The rabbit was sad but he knew he couldn't take the feather away. He had to prevent the bird from being sad too. So, he hopped away and pretended he never saw the feather. + +The bird was grateful and said: "Thank you for being so kind. Now please go away!" + +The rabbit waved his paw and hopped off happily. He may not have taken the feather, but he had learnt an important lesson: that kindness can prevent a lot of bad things from happening. +Once there was family, a mom, dad, and their two little boys, Mike and Toby. Mike and Toby were very different and often disagreed about things. One day, when the boys were supposed to be playing, the mom heard Mike say, "No Toby, that's wrong and we disagree!" The mom was worried and came over to investigate, asking what they were talking about. + +Mike explained they were playing a game, and Toby wanted to take a risk that Mike felt was too dangerous. "I think it's best to be careful," Mike said. The mom fully agreed with Mike, telling them both that if they wanted to take a risk they should write down their ideas in their journals to look over together later. + +The boys held their journals in their hands, looking at them as though they held the answers to all the world's mysteries. Mike wrote down his ideas and Toby wrote down his, being careful not to cross each other's lines. After both boys were finished, they compared their journals and found that the ideas weren't as different as they thought. They agreed to try out one of Toby's ideas first to see how it went. + +The mom smiled as she watched her sons put down their journals and start playing again. The lesson had been learned: Agreeing to disagree could lead to some adventures, after all. +One day a girl went to the park with her mom. She was so excited because she knew there would be loads of delicious strawberries. All of a sudden, the girl slipped and fell on the grass. She looked around to see if anyone saw her and luckily, no one did. She quickly got up and started running towards the strawberry patch. She saw the most beautiful strawberries, they were bright red and looked so yummy! + +She quickly stuffed her pockets full with strawberries and decided to go to the nearby lake. The lake was so clear and the water was so sparkly! She dipped her feet into the water and started eating her strawberries. She loved how sweet and juicy they were. + +Suddenly, she felt something slippery under her feet. When she looked down she saw a big, juicy strawberry. She had slipped on it and that's why she ended up in the lake! She laughed out loud and decided she should pick it up so she can eat it. It was even juicier than the strawberries she had tucked away in her pocket. + +The girl smiled and ran back to the strawberry patch to get more yummy strawberries. She was so happy that she had found a delicious, slippery strawberry at the lake. +Once upon a time, there was an ant and he was very small. He was walking along a rail, looking for food. Suddenly, he saw a big, disgusting bug and he was scared. He wanted to get away, but it was too big for him to fight. He had to struggle to get away. He kept walking along the rail, but the big bug kept following him. + +The ant was so scared that he started to run. He ran and ran, trying to get away from the big bug. But the bug was faster. The ant kept running and running until he came to a hole in the ground. He quickly ran into the hole and hid. He was safe and the bug could not get him. + +The ant was so happy. He was no longer scared and he wasn't struggling anymore. He was safe and he could go back to looking for food. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Mandy. She was only three years old. + +Mandy was in the garden playing one day when she found a rake. She knew it was important to collect all the leaves on the ground. So she decided to do it. + +Mandy grabbed the rake and started to work, but then she got tired. She decided to take a break, but a funny thing happened: now she couldn't find her rake. + +Mandy was a bit frustrated, so she said out loud, "Where did my rake go?" + +At that moment, a fairy popped up and said, "Mandy, I have your rake. It's important that you took a break. You need rest too!" + +Mandy was so happy and relieved. She thanked the fairy and went back to collecting the leaves. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to take a break and rest sometimes. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to be a doctor when he grew up. He was always asking his mom lots of questions about doctors. One day, his mom said he should follow a doctor so he could learn what they do. + +The little boy was very excited, so he followed a doctor outside. The doctor walked around in the sunshine for a while and then went into a house. The little boy went to the window and tried to peek inside. He could see that the doctor was talking to a lady and she looked angry. + +The little boy was so curious! He followed the doctor back outside and all the way to the hospital. The doctor went in and the little boy stayed outside. He watched through the window and saw the doctor talking to a boy and making him feel better with a hug. + +The little boy smiled. He knew then that doctors could make people feel better. He couldn't wait to be a doctor when he was big so he could help people too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Annie. She was so excited to go on a safari to see the animals in the wild! But her mother was scared and told Annie to stay close while on the trip. + +When they arrived, Annie saw some tall trees and a nice open field. She pointed at a deer and said, "Look, Mom, a deer!" Her mom was so excited and she smiled. + +Annie started to walk away but her mom quickly grabbed her and told her not to go too far. Even though Annie felt scared, she nodded her head and stayed close. + +Then, Annie pointed at something on the ground and exclaimed, "Look, a tiger!" She took a few steps closer towards the tiger, but her mother shouted and warned her to stay back. Annie felt frightened and quickly ran back to her mom. + +Unfortunately, it was too late! The tiger caught sight of Annie and quickly jumped on her! Annie screamed and her mom quickly ran to help, but the tiger had already hurt her. + +The moral of the story is always to obey your parents, even if you don't think it's necessary! It can save you from danger. +On a nice sunny day, a white worm was zippin' around the grass. He was having such a fun time. Suddenly, a voice called out, "Where are you goin' little worm?" + +The worm looked up and saw a big brown cow staring down at him. He replied, "I'm just zippin' around having some fun!" + +The cow laughed and said, "You better get home soon, it's gettin' late." + +The worm thanked the cow and continued zippin' around until he was home. + +That night, the white worm had a dream. In it, he was zippin' around the grass again. But this time, the sun was shining brighter and there was a rainbow in the sky! The white worm was so happy. + +The next day, the white worm was outside playing again. He kept going and going until he saw something amazing. Up ahead was a big rainbow stretching across the sky! The white worm couldn't believe his eyes. He kept zippin' and zippin' until he was right under the rainbow. + +The white worm had realized his dream! He was so happy that he could zip around under the beautiful rainbow the cow had foretold the previous day. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Wally and Tima, who were always together. One day, they were walking along a trail. It was a different kind of trail with trees and flowers of different colors. They were both so excited to see what was in store. + +"Wow, this looks like so much fun!" Tima said with a smile. + +"Yes, it really does!" Wally replied. + +As they continued walking, they noticed something strange in the distance. It was a large bow! Wally and Tima were curious, so they decided to go closer. As they got near, they realised that it was an arch made of stone. + +"Wow, I've never seen anything like this before!" Tima said, her eyes wide in wonder. + +"Me too," said Wally. + +They both bowed respectfully in front of the arch, then continued their journey. As they walked, Wally and Tima could feel something special about that arch, as if it meant something more than what it appeared. + +Suddenly, they both realised that this trail was going to lead them on a different kind of journey. With that, they stuck together and enjoyed the adventure! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was so proud of her new shirt. It was bright and had a big zipper in the front. Lucy wanted to show her friends how the zipper worked, so she zipped it up and down. She was so proud! + +But when Lucy zipped up her shirt all the way, she felt something strange in her stomach. It was uncomfortable and it made her sad. She tried to zip it back down, but it wouldn't budge. + +The next day, Lucy's mom took her to doctor. The doctor said that Lucy had eaten too many snacks and her stomach was too full. The zipper had gotten stuck and couldn't move anymore. The doctor said there was nothing he could do about it. + +Lucy was very upset and she was never able to zip up her new shirt again. She was no longer proud of it. +Once upon a time, there was a frightened little bird called Jazz. Every morning, he would leave his nest and fly off to find food and fun games. + +One morning, Jazz decided to fly very far away. He heads to a far-off land which he'd never seen before. He didn't know that this land was dangerous, with dangerous animals. + +As Jazz explored, he started to get more frightened. He began to fly higher, but it was too late - a huge lion roared beneath him! Jazz was scared and decided to fly away back home as fast as he could. + +When Jazz returned home, he remembered his lesson and remembered to be more careful the next time. He learned that it's best to stick to places that are familiar, and even if you're curious, it's sometimes better to stay safe. + +Moral of the story: it's okay to explore and be curious, but it's also important to be careful and stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Chloe. She was so excited for her birthday that she could hardly wait! On the morning of her birthday, Chloe's mum woke her up early. She had lots of presents for her! Under the tree was a big box, it was heavy and Chloe couldn't open it. When she opened it, she was so excited to find new equipment for her bedroom! She had a toy kitchen, some chairs and a toy washing machine. Chloe loved them all so much and couldn't wait to play with them. With all the equipment, Chloe's bedroom looked even better. She was so happy and excited to celebrate her birthday! +Once upon a time, there was a bear named Buddy who lived in a comfortable den in a big green field. He was always looking for exciting adventures and today he was feeling particularly brave. + +He decided to go on a journey and went to a nearby forest. He jumped over logs and hopped over rocks until he arrived at a large lake. He stopped to rest and soon heard voices. + +"We could use some help," said a friendly frog. + +Buddy asked what they were doing and the frog replied that they were trying to build a boat. + +Intrigued, Buddy asked if he could help. The frog welcomed him warmly and said that they just needed someone to find some strong branches for the boat. + +Buddy was so excited and quickly set off to find the perfect branches for the boat. After a few minutes of searching, he found enough branches to complete the boat. + +The frog thanked him kindly and Buddy proudly admired his handiwork. Feeling proud and comfortable, Buddy knew it was time to go home and settle in for a well-earned rest. +Once there was a girl who loved to drive her automobile. Every day she would take it for a spin around the corner and admire the view of the high buildings. But one day as she was driving, she ran into some trouble. She found two boys quarreling in the middle of the street. She had to come to a stop to get out of the way. + +The girl was very curious, so she decided to stay and watch. She figured out that the boys were arguing about who could jump the highest. There was an old tree nearby that both boys wanted to use to test their jumping skills. + +The girl wished them luck, but deep down she wanted to join them. She thought that she could jump even higher. But she kept quiet and watched. The oldest boy took the first jump, but he only managed to get halfway to the tree. Seeing this the girl smiled to herself, she was sure she could do better. + +The second boy, who was a bit younger than the other, stepped up and gave it a try. In his full leap he flew all the way to the top of the tree, making it look easy! With a smile on her face and her heart pounding, the girl grabbed the keys to her automobile and drove home. From now on she was sure that any quarrel between them could be solved if they just jumped as high as they could! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Grace. Grace was only three years old, but she was very brave and wanted to explore the world around her. + +One day, Grace went to the theater with her mother. When they arrived, Grace was so excited and wanted to examine every corner. But her mother said no and that Grace had to stay in her seat. + +Grace was determined to explore, so when her mother wasn't looking, Grace sneaked away to explore the theater. She was having a great time until she came across a yummy-looking lollipop on the ground. Grace chased after it and quickly grabbed it from the floor. + +But the lollipop had a nasty surprise; it had a sharp, poisonous needle inside. As soon as Grace touched it, she felt a sharp pain in her hand. + +Grace's mother heard her crying and rushed to her side. But it was too late; the poison had already spread through her body. + +The doctors tried their best to save her, but sadly, Grace didn't make it. Everyone was very sad. + +The end. +One day, a little girl went outside to play. She felt so excited and alert to explore. She wanted to go to the pond, so she ran towards it. When she got there, she saw a shiny sink. She felt so curious that she wanted to touch it. She was very alert and carefully stepped into the water. + +The water felt cool and the sink had deep, soft sand. She felt a little scared, but she was very brave. She moved around in the sink and it felt so exciting. She found shells and tiny little rocks. She felt happy and alive. + +Then, it suddenly got dark. She felt scared, but she remembered she was alert and brave. She quickly climbed out of the sink, and ran back home. She was glad she felt safe. +It was a sunny day and Tommy was eager to explore. He was a very obedient boy, so his mommy gave him permission to go outside and discover. + +He wandered around his backyard and noticed a tall stand. It was so high that he had to stand on his tippy-toes to see it. He was excited and couldn't wait to check it out! + +Tommy started to climb the stand and was almost at the top. Then he stopped, and focused his eyes on the horizon. The view was stunning. He could see for miles and miles! + +He was so amazed by what he had discovered. The view was way better than anything he had imagined. From now on, the tall stand was his favourite spot in the yard. + +Whenever he was feeling down, he would walk over and look out. He'd enjoy the view and feel happy again. + +Tommy was content and grateful that his curiosity was rewarded with such a beautiful discovery. +Once there was a tall king. He wanted to go on a journey but he didn't know how. Then, one day a magical bird appeared. The bird said to the king, "I can send you anywhere you want to go". The king was so excited. He told the bird to send him to a place where there was a big garden. The bird flapped it's wings and the king was sent flying through the air. When the king arrived at the garden, it was even more beautiful than he ever imagined. He couldn't believe his eyes. He knew he had made the right decision to be sent there. He spent the day exploring and enjoying all the wonderful sights that the garden and the king were very happy. +One day, a girl was playing in the yard when she heard a noise. She slowly looked around and saw a pig. She was so excited and called out to her mom. Her mom said to her, "Come, let's see how many pigs there are." + +The girl counted the pigs and found out there were five. She was so happy and couldn't believe it. Each pig was so sweet and she wanted to give them all names. She counted them off and named them One, Two, Three, Four, and Five. + +The pig named One was her favorite and she wanted to take it home. Her mom said it was okay and the girl hugged One. One was the sweetest pig of all and the girl was so happy they could be together. + +The girl went to the store to buy food for her new pig. She found the best foods that she knew One would love. She came home with a big bag of sweet treats and gave them all to One. + +The girl and One became the best of friends and the girl was so excited to have a little pig of her own. She was so proud of the number of pigs she was able to find and the sweet friendship they shared. +One day, a 3 year old girl was playing in her backyard with her doll. Suddenly, a string appeared in her hand, and it felt magical. She had never seen a string before. She was so excited, she started to cry out of joy. + +The girl's mother heard her crying and went outside to check on her. "What are you doing, sweetheart?" her mom asked. + + +The girl showed her the string. Her mom looked at it and frowned. "This is a disgusting string," she said. "You should not touch it. Throw it away!" + +The girl was saddened by her mother's words, but she obeyed her and threw the string away. She tried to keep playing, but she couldn't stop thinking about the string. She was sad, and started to cry again. + +The girl's mother tried to console her, but it was too late. The girl's sadness had been replaced with a feeling of loss and regret. She never found out what the string was, and she never felt joy like she felt when she first saw it. She realized the string was gone forever and she cried harder. +Once there was a restless boy named Joey. He was always full of energy and wanted to explore! One day, Joey's mum told him to get ready for a special trip. She gave him a flashlight, and he was so excited! + +They left the house and went to the park. Joey's mum showed him a big cage with lots of animals inside. Joey could hardly believe his eyes! Joey's mum smiled and said, "It's time to release those animals, Joey!". + +Joey was so happy. He carefully opened the door of the cage with his flashlight and all the animals came out. Joey and his mum watched as the animals ran around the park. Joey was so proud of his mom's special surprise. Then, they went home and Joey dreamt about the amazing animals he had released from the cage. +John had a wonderful day. He was outside with his mom and they were playing a game. It was fun. + +Suddenly, John saw something very impressive. A big, brown bee was buzzing around a beautiful flower. John was excited! + +The bee was too close to John. John was scared and he wanted to run away. But the bee flew right towards him and bit him! + +John was in pain. He was also scared. He ran away and cried. + +John's mom came and hugged him. She knew how to help. She took some cream and put it on John's bite. Soon, the bite didn't hurt anymore. + +John learned an important lesson. He should be careful of bees. He shouldn't get too close! +Jack and his mommy were walking in the park. They saw a big purple gate. The gate opened and they both went to see what was on the other side. They walked through the gate and they were surprised by what they saw. In front of them, there was a big purple field full of beautiful flowers. Jack and his mommy decided to pick some flowers together. Jack was very happy and laughed as he picked a big purple flower. He was so happy to have found such a beautiful flower! Soon it was time to go home and Jack and his mommy thanked the purple gate for leading them to the magic flower field. They said goodbye and went on their way. +Once upon a time there was a frog. He was hopping around a pond. He hopped so fast that he didn't see the velvet pillow that was in the water. He splash right into it. The frog was a bit scared because it was so soft. But then the frog realised that the pillow was open. Inside he could see a secret cave. The frog decided to go inside. + +He swam around until he saw a swimming pool! The pool was filled with the most beautifull water. The frog started to swim. He enjoyed splashing around. He felt so happy and free. + +After a while he hopped back to the velvet pillow. Then he hopped away from the pond. From now on he will always remember the soft pillow and secret cave. He will also remember how he splashed in the swimming pool. It was awesome! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jack and Jill. They were both very tall. Jack and Jill were always together and on Sunday, they decided to fight. + +First, Jack and Jill got ready to fight. Jack put on his bravery and Jill put on her strength. Then they faced each other. Jack said, "Yes, I'm ready to fight". Jill said, "Me too, let's go!" + +Jack and Jill punched and kicked each other with all their might. They both wanted to win the fight but neither wanted to hurt the other. After a while, it looked like no one was winning. + +Suddenly, both Jack and Jill started to laugh and they gave each other a big hug. Jack and Jill knew that they would always be friends and fighting each other was no fun. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little dog. He was a very brave pup. One day, he went out for a walk. He was skipping around and having lots of fun. + +Suddenly he stepped on a stone and something bad happened. He was in a lot of pain. His heel was sore and swollen. He tried to be brave, but deep down he was worried. + +His mummy saw him and worried too. She quickly picked him up and rushed him to the vet. The vet gave him medicine to help the pain and make him feel better. + +The little dog was so happy when the medicine started to work. He was no longer in pain and he was happy. He was a brave pup and wasn't worried anymore. +Once there was a very intelligent bear called Jimmy. He was curious and wanted to know how things happen. One day, he came across a strange object with a label on it. He wondered what it did and tried to figure it out. + +He looked around and saw a lot of different things. He tried pushing some buttons and pulling levers but nothing happened. He became frustrated, so he decided to take a break. He sat down and thought about what was happening. + +Suddenly, he had an idea. He remembered seeing a label on the strange object, so he decided to look at it more closely. To his surprise, it said “Push this button to make it happen.†He pressed the button and he heard a loud noise. + +He was so happy that he figured it out. From that day on, Jimmy knew that being intelligent was the key to understanding how things work. He would never forget the lesson he learned that day, and it would help him in many other situations. +Once upon a time there was a cute little girl. She loved to explore the world around her. One day, while exploring in the garden, the girl lost her very special doll. She had been playing with it all day and now it was gone! + +The girl looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She was sad and started to cry. Suddenly, she heard a singing voice coming from the trees. It was a beautiful opera song. + +The girl ran to the trees and there she saw a cold, white rabbit. The rabbit was singing the lovely opera song. The girl was so happy and the rabbit was so kind. The rabbit said it had found her special doll under the tree. + +The girl thanked the rabbit and they became great friends. The girl learned many wonderful things from the rabbit. Every day they would explore, find lost things and most of all sing beautiful opera songs. They were the best of friends! +Once upon a time, there was an ignorant man who wanted a radio. He shouted, "I demand a radio!" He kept shouting until a neighbor gave him one. + +The man was very happy and he thanked the neighbor for the radio. He placed it on a table and turned it on. Suddenly, loud music filled the room and it was too loud for the man. + +He yelled and demanded that the noise be turned off. But no one listened to him and he became very angry. He tried to turn the radio off, but he couldn't figure out how. In his anger, he grabbed the radio and threw it against the wall. + +The man was still ignorant and he didn't realize that he had broken the radio. So, he continued to demand one, but no one gave him another. The man was stuck without a radio and was sad. The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Bibi and Lula. Bibi and Lula were both very wealthy. One day they went to a nearby well with a bucket. + +Lula sharpened her stick while Bibi looked down into the water. “I can see a shiny penny at the bottom of the well!†Bibi exclaimed. + +“Let’s get it!†Lula said. She finished sharpening her stick and began fishing it out of the well. She tried over and over again, and finally, she caught the penny. + +Bibi smiled. “We’re both so wealthy now,†she said. The two friends continued to explore the well, looking for new treasures. +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy in a big city. He lived in a gloomy apartment with hardly enough room to play. One day, he asked his mother if he could play outside, but she said "No! It's too dangerous to go out". + +The little boy was very sad. He sat at his desk, head in his hands. "Why can't I go out and play?", he said. + +Suddenly, the room got brighter. A little voice whispered, "Follow me!" + +The little boy looked up and saw a magic fairy. She said, "My name is Faye, and I want to show you something special". + +The fairy took the little boy to a special garden. She said, "This is my secret garden, and I permit you to play here whenever you like". + +The little boy was so happy. He spent every day in the secret garden having fun. Whenever he felt gloomy again, all he had to do was visit the secret garden and play. +"Ready, set, chew!" shouted Papa. Lucy and Papa were playing their favourite game. They were chewing their snack together. Lucy was enjoying the sweet taste of the crunchy snack. Silence filled the air as they continued to chew. + +Suddenly, they heard a wild roar. They looked up to see a huge and scary bear! Lucy ran away but Papa just stood still, frozen in fear. He had nowhere to go. + +The bear lunged at Papa, with its large teeth and robust claws. Papa screamed while trying to defend himself. Lucy could only watch in horror. The bear bit Papa's arm and chewed it viciously! Papa was in pain. + +"Help, please!" he shouted. But nobody came. Papa's arm was broken. Lucy was too scared to help. She ran away and never looked back. The silence returned, but was now mixed in with Papa's cries for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane loved to play outside but one day her bicycle got broken. She was so sad! + +Her dad told her not to worry and that they could repair it together. He grabbed a rag and some tools and they got to work. Jane helped him tighten the screws and make sure everything worked. Finally, it was done! + +The bike looked perfect! Jane was so happy and could not wait to ride outside. She put on her helmet and she raced around the garden looking for more fun things to do. + +In the end, Jane learned that with a little bit of help, you can repair anything! +Tommy was so excited for spring. The days were getting longer, and the sun was getting warmer. Everyday he looked out his window, and saw the birds flying in the sky. One day, Tommy was in his bedroom, and he saw something bright underneath his bed. He crawled around to see what it was, and he saw a new lamp! + +Tommy couldn't believe his eyes! He grabbed it, and it felt so soft and squishy. He ran to show his mom, and his mom smiled with amazement. She couldn't believe it either! They plugged it in and turned it on. The lamp glowed a beautiful orange and pink light, that filled the room with joy. + +The new lamp was perfect for spring. Every night, Tommy would look at the lamp and dream of all the fun things he could do in the warm days ahead. He knew that the new lamp would light up his days and make spring even more special. +A little boy named Jake and his mother went on a walk. Jake loved exploring the neighbourhood and spending time with his mother. + +One day, they came across a big chimney. Jake looked up and saw smoke coming out. He asked his mother what was going on. + +"Oh! It looks like someone is cooking!" his mother smiled. + +They followed the chimney and set off on an adventure. They eventually found a small house with a garden surrounding it. + +Jake asked his mother,"Is this where the smoke was coming from?" + +His mother nodded and said, "Yes, I think so." + +When they knocked on the door, an elderly woman answered. She was surprised to see them and said, "Oh, I'm sorry! I'm baking a cake and didn't mean to set off the chimney!" + +Jake and his mother laughed, and the woman invited them inside for tea and cake. They had a lovely afternoon and laughed together. Jake loved his special adventure and his mother was grateful that they were able to make a new friend. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. Every day, Jack would take a walk in the meadow and admire the rolling hills and distant mountains. He loved to watch the clouds sail by and feel the cool breeze on his face. + +One day while Jack was walking, he saw something shiny in the grass. He bent down and picked it up and found that it was a golden oat. He was excited! He pulled the oat out of the grass and looked at it closely. + +Jack decided to take the oat with him and head back home. As he was walking, he heard a voice calling to him. He turned to see a friendly old man. He had a kind face and asked Jack where he got the oat from. + +Jack told the old man that he found it in the meadow. The old man told Jack that he should always share what he finds with those in need. He said that if he gave away the oat, he might make someone very happy. + +Jack took the old man's advice and decided to find someone who needed the oat. He found a distant farmer who was struggling to make ends meet. He gave the farmer the oat and a big smile came upon his face. + +Jack was so proud that he had been able to help. From that day Jack was always sure to share what he found with those in need. He knew that even the smallest act of kindness +Once upon a time there was a girl named Molly. She loved to go to her club. Every day, she would put on her best clothes and march off to the club. Inside was a big room with lots of toys. Molly liked to play with all the toys, like dolls and blocks. + +At the club, Molly and her friends liked to eat yummy snacks. They ate crackers and apples, and drank juice. Every day was a special day for Molly at the club. + +One day, a special surprise was waiting. There were cupcakes! The cupcakes were so yummy that Molly wanted to eat them all! But her friends all wanted some too. So Molly said, "Let's share the cupcakes, it's more fun that way". + +And that's what they did! Everyone enjoyed the yummy cupcakes. Even the grown-ups at the club shared the cupcakes. It was a wonderful day at the club, and Molly was so happy. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Lucy. She was really brave and liked to explore everywhere. + +One day, Lucy came across a big leak in her garden. She saw that there was water coming up from under the ground. She was surprised and wasn't sure what to do. + +She decided to call her neighbour for help. But when he came, he shook his head and said he couldn't fix the leak. Lucy was very disappointed and she started to feel frustrated. + +That's when a crazy man came out from behind a tree. He told Lucy he knew how to fix the leak. He showed her how to close it, and then he smiled and nodded. + +Lucy thanked him and her neighbour. She was so happy to have the leak fixed. From then on, she always remembered to be brave and never give up. +Once upon a time there was a girl. Her name was Jane. She was very brave. She wanted to go on an adventure. So she decided to follow a big bird to see where it would take her. + +The bird flew to a big hill. At the top of the hill was a hotel. Jane had never seen one like it before. Inside was very messy. It was full of toys and old books. Jane smiled. She loved messes! + +Jane looked around and found a games room. She found a game she liked to play called puzzles. Jane stayed up all night playing puzzles. She forgot how late it was. + +In the morning Jane was sleepy. But she had had fun! She followed the bird back home. +Once upon a time, there was a mineral named Pat. Pat was a regular mineral and liked to explore the world. One day, there was a storm and Pat was scared. But soon Pat decided to brave the storm and look for new adventures. Pat found a secret cave full of regular minerals just like Pat. Pat decided to stay with the minerals and they picked a name for the group - the Happy Minerals. They all stayed in the secret cave and had lots of fun together, playing games, eating snacks and exploring. They were very happy and they continued to have fun until the sun came up and they all went to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl. She was very curious about the world around her and often asked questions. One day, she asked her mom, "What’s an animal?" Her mom smiled and said, "An animal is a living thing with legs and fur - like a doggie or a kitty." + +The girl was so excited to learn about animals. She wanted to see them for herself. So, her mom took her to the park, where she saw a lot of new animals - a squirrel and a duck, a rabbit and a bird. + +The girl was so happy. She learned so many new things and saw lots of new animals. "Can we come back tomorrow?" she asked her mom. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, sweetheart. We can come back tomorrow. Who knows what new animals we'll see!" +The football was big and round. It was special too. It had a big handle on it so Sarah could slide it. She was so happy! She would go outside every day and slide that football around. + +One day, Sarah showed her new football to the neighbor, Mr. Johnson. He said that she was very lucky to have such a nice toy. Sarah smiled and kept sliding her football. + +One day Mr. Johnson gave Sarah a surprise. He brought over a special football that he had been saving. It was extra big and shiny and it even lit up! Sarah thought it was amazing. + +Sarah kept sliding her special football. All her friends wanted to play with her and they had so much fun. She was so spoiled, but it was okay. She enjoyed playing with her special football. +Molly was a little girl who loved exploring new things. One day she was in her bedroom and noticed her mattress. It wasn't big, but it was light. Molly thought it would be fun to see if she could lift it up. + +So she grabbed it and tried to lift it. It was heavier than she thought! She was about to give up when her mom encouraged her to try again. “You can do it, Molly!†Molly tried one more time and was able to lift the mattress. + +She was so proud of what she had done. She showed her mom and shouted, “Look, I did it!†Her mom was very proud too and gave her big hug. From then on Molly wasn't afraid to try new things. Her mom always encouraged her and she confided in being brave and strong. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sasha who loved to ride her bicycle. She was wild and lively and so was her bike. Everywhere she went, she was the fastest and the strongest. + +One day, Sasha and her parents went to the park. It was the best park ever -- there were lots of other kids and it was sunny out. Sasha had so much fun running around and riding her bicycle. + +At the end of the day, Sasha and her parents went home. When Sasha got to the door of her house, she realized her bicycle was gone. + +Sasha's parents asked her if she knew where her bicycle was. She said she had no idea and started to cry. + +Sasha was so sad to have misse her bicycle. But then, that night, Sasha heard noise outside of her window. When she looked out the window, she saw her bicycle! It was so lively and bright that it must've followed her home! + +Sasha was so happy! Now she could go anywhere with her beloved bicycle! +Once upon a time there was a lazy soldier who was walking through the woods. He stopped to take a break under an old tree when he noticed something strange. The trees, the flowers and the insects were all frozen in time! + +He looked around and he saw that the sun was setting too quickly. He realized that a powerful wizard had cursed the forest. + +"What can I do to break the spell?" He asked the birds. But they stayed silent. + +Suddenly, an old lady appeared out of nowhere. "You must use your courage, strength, and wisdom in order to restore the forest," she said. + +The soldier immediately ran towards the wizard's castle. After a long battle, he managed to defeat the evil wizard and free the forest from the spell. + +The moral of the story is that working together with courage, strength and wisdom can help us to tackle any difficult challenge. Even the laziest soldier can be brave. +The whole family was waiting eagerly for dinner. They sat around the table, looking at a big dish in the middle. It was a steak, cooked to perfection and brown. + +But no one touched it yet. Mama said, "Let's have fun before we eat- let's play a game!" + +The kids smiled and got some cards. They spread them out on the table and then, they all clapped at the same time. + +Mama laughed and said, "Whoever gets the ace of diamonds, can have the first bite of the steak." + +The kids carefully looked at each card. All of a sudden, one of the kids screamed, "I found it!" It was the ace of diamonds. + +They all cheered and the kid enjoyed the first bite of the brown steak. Then, the steak was shared and everyone had a delicious dinner. +One day, Jimmy and his mom went to a pond. Jimmy heard lots of noises and he was curious. He thought he saw a fish! He asked his mom if he could go closer to see it better. + +They walked around the pond, and Jimmy saw all sorts of animals. He saw a playful frog hopping around and it made him laugh. He and his mom watched the frog for a long time. + +Then, something even more exciting happened. Jimmy heard a sound coming from the pond - it sounded like it might be a fish! He was so excited, he ran around the pond looking for it. But, it was too hard to find and he couldn't see it. + +Frustrated, Jimmy looked around and saw a big log lying on the side of the pond. He jumped onto it and sat down. All of a sudden he heard the sound of the fish again, coming from right beneath him! He looked down and saw lots of small black fish swimming around. He was so happy he had found them! + +Jimmy started to wave his hands around in the water and the fish followed. They were so playful and any time he moved, they would come up and splash around. He loved it! His mom watched while she laughed and they stayed there until it was time to go home. +Timmy was very impatient. He wanted to have a snack. He asked Mommy to pour him some cheese. Mommy said, "No Timmy, you have to wait." But Timmy wanted his snack now. He started to cry and screamed, "Pour me some cheese now!" + +Mommy felt frustrated, so she said, "Alright, here." She poured some cheese on his plate. Timmy smiled and started to eat. + +But the cheese was too hot and it burned his tongue! He screamed and cried. Mommy felt sad. She knew it was all her fault for giving in to his impatience. She said to him, "Timmy, I told you not to be so impatient. Remember what happened?" + +Timmy did remember. He was very sad and learned his lesson about being patient. +Tommy was a nice little boy. He loved playing in his room and making things with his toys. But one day, he was faced with something he didn't understand. His mommy told him that he had to take a test. + +Tommy asked his mommy, "What is a test?" + +"It's a way of finding out how much you know," she said. + +Tommy was scared and confused, but he didn't want to let his mommy down. He took a deep breath and stepped into the room where the test was taking place. It was a big room with lots of strange looking things, but the nice lady in the corner helped calm his nerves. + +The test was long and hard, and Tommy felt like he wasn't doing very well. All he wanted to do was go back to his room and forget about it. After what felt like forever, the test was finally over, and Tommy was relieved. + +He stepped out of the room and found his mommy waiting for him. She hugged him tightly and said, "You did very well! I'm so proud of you!" + +Tommy felt proud of himself too, and he knew that even though taking the test was hard, it was the right thing to do. From then on, he was more confident when facing new challenges. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Ava. She was 3 years old and loved to find things. + +One day, Ava's mom said, "Let's go for a walk in the park!" So, Ava and her mom went for a walk. + +As they were walking in the park, Ava found a big, incredible piece of luggage! She yelled, "Mom! I found something!" Mom said, "What is it?" + +Ava laughed and said, "Look! It's a huge piece of incredible luggage!" Ava and her mom were very excited. + +Mom said, "Let's take it home with us. We can find out who it belongs to later. But for now, let's just be happy that you found something so incredible!" Ava smiled and they took the luggage home. +Sandy had a special cone. It was made of soft and furry material. Sandy's friends came over to play and everyone wanted to touch Sandy's cone. Sandy said no. But her friends said yes. + +The friends started to pull at the cone. It was hairy and they were excited. Sandy got angry and tried to take the cone away. But the friends would not let her. + +Sandy shouted for her mum. Her mum came running and told the friends that Sandy's cone was special and not for playing with. The friends agreed and Sandy was happy again. +John and Sally were walking in the park one day. Sally was so happy to go outside and explore. She saw a stream and wanted to go number. John thought it would be a comfortable place to relax. + +They went to the stream, but it was very deep. John and Sally were scared, but they stepped into the stream anyway. They started to number, but the water was too deep. They kept trying to stay number in the stream, but they started to sink. + +John and Sally were very scared and quickly grabbed onto a tree root. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough. The stream was too deep and the current too strong. They both slid further into the stream until they couldn't reach the tree root anymore. They were never seen again. + +John and Sally learned a hard lesson that day. It's not comfortable to number in deep streams. +Once upon a time there was a lively young girl. She loved to hop around her yard whenever she could. One day, she decided to hop all the way to the river. + +When she got to the river bank, she saw a friendly frog hopping by. She smiled and said, “Hello, frog! Would you like to hop with me?†+ +The frog smiled back at her and said, “Sure! Let’s hop together!†+ +So the two of them hopped together all around the river bank, leaping high into the air. Every time they hopped, the girl would giggle and laugh. + +When they had finally hopped enough, the frog thanked the girl for the fun time and hopped away. The girl waved goodbye, then hopped all the way back home, feeling happier than ever. +One day, Jack and his friends went to the classroom. When they arrived it was very dry. +"We have to do something," Jack said. His friends agreed and they all got to work. + +They ran to the garden and found some buckets. Then they went to the nearest pond, filled the buckets with water and ran back to the classroom. + +Once back in the classroom,Jack and his friends poured the water into the soil and laughed. + +"Look, it's not so dry anymore," said Jack. His friends nodded in agreement and hugged him. They had done it! The classroom was now moist and ready for the lesson. +Once there was an elephant. He was the only one of his kind in the forest. Every day, he would take a walk to stretch his long legs. He wanted to explore the area and see what was available. + +One day he started on a new journey. He went deeper and deeper into the woods. He eventually came to a stream, and he could hear the sound of the water flowing. When he got closer, he noticed that a big red balloon was floating in the stream. + +He was curious, so he started to try and reach the balloon. He reached out with his trunk, but he couldn't quite grab it. He tried again, but it still seemed too far away. He didn't give up and finally, he was able to get the balloon. + +The elephant was so happy when he got the balloon. He carried it home and showed it to all of his friends. He was so glad that the balloon was available for him. +Once upon a time, there lived two siblings, Jack and Jane. They shared a room and the walls were full of toys. One of the toys was an adorable triangle, which they cherished very much. + +Every day they would play with the triangle together, but sometimes they would argue over who got to have it. One day, Jack wanted to keep the triangle all to himself but Jane wanted to have it too. + +Jane started to cry because she was so upset. Jack felt so bad and decided to give the triangle to Jane. He said "I give the triangle to you Jane, so we can both play with it and share it together". + +Jane smiled and hugged Jack. She said thank you for being so kind. As the two siblings played with the adorable triangle, they were both very happy and content. +Once there was a girl named Mary. Mary was three years old. She had jet black hair and the most curious eyes. + +Mary had been outside playing all day in the sunshine. She was very tired now. She wanted to go home and take a nap. + +Mary's mum told her it was time to go home. Mary didn't understand what that meant. But eventually she understood that it was time to go in. + +When they got home, Mary was very tired. She went to bed and slept a long time. When she woke up, she felt better. She was no longer tired. + +Mary learned something new that day. She learned that when her mum said it was time to go in, she should listen. She understood that tiredness was a sign that it was time to rest. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, John and Sarah. John was a very clever boy and Sarah was a very curious girl. + +One day, they were playing in the garden, when suddenly Sarah saw something very interesting. It was a package with a big label on it. + +"What is this John?" Sarah asked. +John looked at it for a minute. +"I think it is a mail," he said. + +Sarah was very excited. +"Let's open it!" + +But there was no way to open it without tape. Suddenly John had a great idea. +"Let's go to my house and I will get some tape," he said. +So they went to John's house and got the tape. + +They returned to the garden and started to open the mail. But when they finally opened it, there was nothing inside! They were very disappointed. + +And so the two friends never found out what was in the mail. It was a bad ending! +Little Sam was so excited to go to the park. He loved to play outside in the sun and find new adventures! He was about to go to the park when his mom said, "Don't go near the old tree. There's something strange about it." Sam didn't really understand what she meant, but he knew not to go near it. + +When he got to the park, Sam couldn't wait to play. He looked around and saw a baseball on the ground. He ran to get it, but something was moving behind the old tree. He took a few steps closer and saw a big furry shape in the shadows. It let out a loud roar that made Sam jump! He was so scared he picked up the baseball and ran away. + +As Sam ran back home, he couldn't help but wonder what that creature was. It frightened him so much he didn't want to go back to the park ever again. When he got home, his mom saw the sour look on his face. She said, "I told you not to go near that old tree." Sam knew that he had listened to his mom, but the creature was too scary! + +Little did Sam know, the creature he had come across was a wild bear. If he had listened to his mom, he might have avoided an unfortunate encounter! +Once upon a time there was an old man who lived all alone in his house. Every night he liked to drink a cold glass of milk. One night, he got the milk out of the fridge and it was freezing cold! He put it back in the fridge so it could get warmer. But the next day, the milk had become super cold and he couldn't drink it. The old man was very sad. + +The old man was so sad, he decided to clean his house and make it look nice again. He started sweeping and dusting and all the things he hadn't done for a long time. He worked so hard that all of a sudden, he heard a funny noise coming from the fridge. He opened the door to find out what was happening, but the whole inside was frozen! Everything in there was messy, frozen solid! + +The old man realised that he had forgotten to close the fridge door properly and now all his food had freeze-dried! He was so sad and he knew he would now have to go shopping again. But it didn't matter how much he tried, he would never be able to drink his cold glass of milk again. +John was a little boy who went to church each week with his mom. He always felt happy when he was there but one day at church he felt sad. All the other kids had their parents with them but John was alone. He asked his mom why his dad wasn't there and she sighed. She told him that his dad was too busy working and couldn't come with them. + +John was sad but he tried to enjoy church and make the best of it. As the service came to a close, the pastor asked everyone to come up to the front. All the other kids brought their parents with them and John felt even more sad. He wanted so desperately to have his dad to come up with him too. + +At the very end of the service his mom told him that his dad was actually there! He was hiding at the back of church and wanted to surprise John. His dad rushed to the front to join him and the two of them hugged tightly. John felt so much happiness in that moment that he never felt so much love from his dad before. + +This story teaches us that, no matter how busy someone is, it's important to always make time for your family. We should never forget how much love and happiness our family and friends can bring to our lives! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very excited. She wanted to go on a tour. So she asked her mom if she could go. Her mom said yes, and the little girl was so excited that she started to poke her mom with her finger to show how happy she was. + +The next day, the little girl put on her best dress and hopped into the car with her mom. Along the way, she was pointing and poking at all the different things she saw. + +Finally, they arrived at the tour. The little girl got out and was even more excited than before. She ran around poking at everything - the trees, the flowers and the gravel. + +After the tour was over, the little girl went home with her mom. She was still excited, still poking at things and singing as they drove back home. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and her friends. One day, while she was playing with her doll, her friend Emma came over. Emma was always bossy and never let Lily play with her own toys. + +Lily didn't like it, but she didn't want to make Emma mad. So, she let Emma play with her doll. But when Emma left, Lily noticed that her doll's skin was missing! She looked everywhere, but it was gone. + +The next day, Lily saw Emma playing with a new doll that had the same skin as her missing doll. She knew Emma had stolen it! Lily told Emma she knew what she did and Emma felt guilty. She gave the skin back to Lily and apologized. From then on, Emma was not so bossy and they played together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she wanted to cut an apple with a knife. But the knife was too big for her little hands. She asked her mom, "Can you help me, please?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, I can try to cut the apple for you." + +Lily watched her mom cut the apple into fine slices. "Wow, Mommy! You did it so well!" she exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. But remember, knives are very sharp and can be dangerous. Always ask for help when you need it." + +Lily nodded and promised to be careful. From then on, she always asked for help when she needed to use a knife. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bunny named Bounce. Bounce loved to jump up and down and play with his friends. One day, Bounce saw a big sign called a billboard. The billboard had a picture of a yummy carrot on it, and Bounce became very enthusiastic. He wanted to find the carrot! + +Bounce hopped around, trying to find the carrot, but he couldn't find it anywhere. He asked his friends if they knew where the carrot was, but they didn't know either. Bounce was sad, but he didn't give up. He kept bouncing and searching until he found the carrot in a garden. + +Bounce was so happy to have found the carrot that he bounced all the way back to his friends to share it with them. They were all very enthusiastic and happy to share the carrot with Bounce. From that day on, Bounce and his friends knew that if they kept bouncing and searching, they could find anything they wanted. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a desk where he liked to draw and color. One day, it started to rain outside. The rain was normal for this time of year. Timmy looked out the window and saw the rain falling from the sky. He thought it was so pretty. + +Timmy's mom came into the room and saw him looking out the window. She said, "Timmy, it's raining outside. We can't go play at the park today." Timmy was sad because he loved going to the park. But then he remembered his desk and all of his coloring books. He was happy again because he could stay inside and color while it rained outside. + +So, Timmy sat at his desk and colored all day while the rain fell outside. He was happy and didn't even mind that he couldn't go to the park. When the rain finally stopped, Timmy went outside and saw that everything was clean and shiny. He was so happy that the rain had made everything look so pretty. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a unique toy car that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. + +"Wow, Timmy! That toy car is so cool! Can I play with it?" asked Billy. + +"Sure, you can use it, but you have to be careful," replied Timmy. + +Billy played with the toy car for a while and then accidentally drove it under the couch. "Uh oh, Timmy! Your toy car is under the couch. How are we going to get it out?" asked Billy. + +Timmy thought for a moment and then said, "I know! Let's use this long stick to reach under the couch and get it out!" + +Together, Timmy and Billy used the stick to retrieve the toy car from under the couch. They continued to play with the unique toy car for the rest of the day, having lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, lazy cat named Max. Max liked to sleep all day and never played with his toys. One day, Max saw a mouse and tried to catch it, but the mouse ran away. Max was sad he couldn't catch the mouse. + +The next day, Max woke up and felt strange. He looked in the mirror and saw that he had shrunk! He was now the same size as the mouse he tried to catch. Max was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, the mouse appeared and said, "Don't worry, Max. I can help you grow big again, but you have to promise to play with me every day." Max agreed and the mouse gave him a magic seed. Max ate the seed and grew back to his normal size. From that day on, Max played with the mouse every day and was never lazy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside in the big green field behind his house. He would run and jump and play all day long. + +One day, Timmy fell down and hurt his knee. He started to cry because it hurt a lot. His mommy came running and saw that Timmy was suffering. She hugged him and said it would be fine. + +Timmy's mommy carried him back to their house and put a bandage on his knee. Timmy felt better and was happy to be inside with his mommy. But he couldn't wait to go back outside and play in the field again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and go on adventures. One day, Timmy was playing in the park when he saw a big green dragon! The dragon was very serious and looked like he was guarding something. + +Timmy was scared at first, but then he recognized the dragon from his favorite storybook. He knew that the dragon was friendly and just wanted to play. So, Timmy approached the dragon and asked if he wanted to play too. + +The dragon was happy to have a new friend and they played together for hours. They played hide-and-seek, tag, and even had a tea party with Timmy's stuffed animals. Timmy was so happy to have made a new friend, especially one as cool as a dragon. + +From that day on, Timmy and the dragon were inseparable. They went on many adventures together and had lots of fun. Timmy was grateful that he recognized the dragon from his storybook and didn't let his serious appearance scare him away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a soft teddy bear named Mr. Snuggles that she loved very much. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help pull out a file from a cabinet. Lily tried to help, but she accidentally knocked over a vase. + +Lily's mommy was upset, but Lily promised to be more careful. Later that night, Lily went to bed with Mr. Snuggles. She hugged him tightly and fell asleep. In the middle of the night, Lily woke up to a loud noise. She saw that Mr. Snuggles had fallen off the bed and was stuck under the cabinet. + +Lily tried to pull Mr. Snuggles out, but he was stuck. She cried for her mommy, but it was too late. Mr. Snuggles was gone forever. From that day on, Lily learned to be careful and always make sure her toys were safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was happy and sang a lot. One day, the bird saw some seeds on the ground. The bird wanted to gather the seeds, but there was a cage in the way. The bird was scared of the cage, but it really wanted the seeds. + +The bird thought of a crazy plan. It flew up high and then flew down really fast. The cage shook and the door opened. The bird was so happy! It hopped into the cage and gathered all the seeds. Then it flew away, singing its happy song. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who had a friendly dog named Max. One day, Timmy and Max were playing outside when Timmy needed to go to the toilet. But when he went to use it, he found out that it was broken! + +Timmy's mom came and saw what was wrong. She said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can fix it." Timmy was happy to hear that. He said, "Can Max help us, Mommy?" His mom smiled and said, "Of course, Max can help us!" + +So, Timmy and Max helped Timmy's mom fix the toilet. It was hard work, but they did it together. When they were finished, Timmy said, "Thank you, Mommy and Max. You are both my best friends!" And they all hugged each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved oranges and always wished for more. One day, she found a big basket of oranges in the kitchen. She was so happy and started to scatter the oranges all around the room. + +But then, her mom came in and saw the mess. She was not happy and told Lily to clean up the oranges. Lily didn't want to, so she made a wish that the oranges would disappear. But her wish didn't come true. + +Lily realized she had to clean up the oranges herself. She picked them up one by one and put them back in the basket. It took a long time, but she felt proud of herself for doing the right thing. From then on, she made sure to ask before scattering anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute puppy named Max. One day, Lily and Max went to the park to play. Max ran away to search for a stick. Lily looked for Max and found him near a pond. + +Lily saw a man with a camera. He was making a film of the ducks swimming in the pond. The man saw Max and asked Lily if he could film Max too. Lily said yes and the man filmed Max playing with the stick. + +After the man finished filming, he showed Lily the video. Lily was happy to see Max on the film. She said, "Max is so cute!" The man smiled and gave Lily a copy of the film. Lily and Max went home and watched the film together. They had a great day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a friend named Timmy who liked to play with her. One day, they found an ancient toy in the park. It was a big ball made of wood. + +Lily said, "I want to play with it all by myself." Timmy replied, "But it's too big for you to play alone. Let's share it!" They decided to take turns playing with the ball. + +After a while, Lily said, "I'm so happy we're sharing. You're my best friend, Timmy." Timmy smiled and said, "You're my best friend too, Lily." They played together for the rest of the day, sharing the ancient toy and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to fly. He was very enthusiastic every time he spread his wings and soared into the sky. One day, he flew too high and got tired. He needed to rest, but he couldn't find a place to land. + +Suddenly, a kind boy saw the little bird and offered him a place to rest. The bird was so grateful and said, "Thank you!" The boy was happy to help and watched as the little bird took a nap. + +Unfortunately, when the bird woke up, he realized that he had lost his way. He didn't know how to get back home. The little bird tried to fly, but he couldn't find his way. He was lost and scared. Sadly, he never found his way back home and had to live the rest of his life far away from his family and friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play with his toys, but one day he accidentally knocked over his favorite toy truck. It broke into many pieces, and Benny felt sad. + +Benny's mommy told him not to worry, and that she would help him fix it. She carefully picked up all the pieces and put them in a box. She told Benny that they needed to go to the post office to send the broken toy truck to a toy doctor who could fix it. + +When they arrived at the post office, Benny's mommy carefully wrapped the box with paper and tape. She told Benny that the toy truck was fragile, which meant it could easily break. Benny was curious and wanted to see what was inside the box, so he peeked through a tiny hole. Suddenly, he saw a big dog running towards him! Benny got scared and ran away, but his mommy caught him and told him that he should never peek into a box that is not his. Benny learned his lesson and promised to never do it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the forest near her house. One day, she found a map that led to a secret treasure. She was so excited that she ran to tell her friend Max. + +Max was a big dog who loved adventures. They followed the map and found themselves at a river. The map said the treasure was on the other side, but there was no bridge to cross. They decided to soak a log in the water and use it as a bridge. + +As they were crossing, Lily heard a loud growl. It was a bear! Max barked and stood alert, ready to protect his friend. Lily was scared, but Max chased the bear away. They finally found the treasure and shared it happily. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Max. Max loved playing with his toys and running around outside. One day, Max's friend Billy came over to play. They decided to play with Max's toy cars. + +But then, Max and Billy started to argue over who got to play with the red car. Max yelled at Billy, "That's my car! You can't play with it!" Billy didn't like being yelled at and he started to cry. + +Max felt bad and wanted to make things better. He remembered his dad had a tough hose that he could use to water the plants. Max decided to use the hose to make a fun game for him and Billy to play together. + +Max learned that yelling at his friend wasn't nice and that sharing his toys and coming up with fun games to play together was more important. From that day on, Max and Billy had lots of fun playing together and sharing their toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb trees in his backyard. One day, he found a big tree with a clear path to the top. He put on his cap and started to climb. + +As he climbed higher and higher, he felt the wind blowing through his hair. When he finally reached the top, he looked around and saw the whole neighborhood. It was a clear day and he could see for miles. + +Timmy felt so proud of himself for climbing all the way to the top. He sat down and took off his cap to cool down. From up high, he could see his house and his mommy waving at him. Timmy smiled and waved back, feeling happy and accomplished. +Once upon a time, there was an old frog who lived in a pond. One day, he saw a little bird flying above him. The frog called out to the bird, "Hello there, little bird! What are you doing up there?" + +The bird replied, "I am flying to the spring to get a drink of water. Do you want to come with me?" + +The old frog said yes and hopped onto the bird's back. They flew to the spring and the frog drank some water. He said, "This water is very refreshing. Thank you for calling me to come with you." + +The bird smiled and said, "You're welcome, Mr. Frog. I'm happy to help." And they both went back to their homes feeling happy and refreshed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch videos on her tablet. One day, Lily's mommy told her that they were going to the park. Lily was excited to play on the swings and slide. + +At the park, Lily's mommy opened a big picnic basket. Inside, there were sandwiches, fruit, and juice. Lily helped her mommy put everything on a blanket. They sat down and ate their yummy lunch. + +After they finished eating, Lily's mommy said, "Let's play a game!" She took out a frisbee and they started to throw it back and forth. Suddenly, Lily remembered her tablet. She said, "Mommy, can we watch a video?" Her mommy smiled and said, "Sure, let me get it." She reached into the picnic basket and pulled out the tablet. Lily was so happy she could watch her videos at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a kind prince. He lived in a big castle with his friends. One day, they went for a walk in the forest. Suddenly, they saw a big bear. The bear was angry and wanted to strike them. + +The kind prince said, "Don't worry, I will talk to the bear. Maybe he is just scared." The prince walked towards the bear and said, "Hello Mr. Bear, are you okay? Why are you angry?" The bear replied, "I am lost and hungry. I don't know how to go back home." + +The prince and his friends decided to help the bear. They gave him some food and showed him the way back home. The bear was happy and grateful. He said, "Thank you, kind prince. You are my hero!" From that day on, the prince and the bear became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved dinosaurs. He had a big toy dinosaur that he played with every day. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy also liked dinosaurs. He asked Timmy if he could borrow the big toy dinosaur to play with. + +Timmy thought about it for a moment and then said, "Sure, you can borrow my dinosaur. Just be kind to him." + +Billy was very happy and promised to take good care of the dinosaur. They played together for a while, pretending to be explorers in a land of dinosaurs. + +When it was time for Billy to go home, he gave the dinosaur back to Timmy and said, "Thank you for letting me borrow your dinosaur. I had a lot of fun playing with him." + +Timmy smiled and said, "You're welcome. I'm glad you had fun. Maybe we can play with the dinosaur together again soon." +Once upon a time, there was a big bull. He was very obedient and always did what his farmer told him to do. One day, the farmer let the bull out of his pen to roam around the field. The bull was happy and started to play with the other animals. + +Suddenly, the farmer called out to the bull and the bull ran back to his pen. The farmer was so happy with the bull's obedience that he gave him a big treat. The bull was very happy and ate his treat with joy. + +From that day on, the bull always listened to the farmer and was very obedient. The farmer was so proud of his bull and loved him very much. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat waffles for breakfast every day. One morning, her mom made her a bright yellow waffle that looked like the sun. Lily was so happy and ate it all up. + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home from work. He was very tired and went straight to bed. Lily wanted to make him feel better, so she decided to make him a waffle just like the one her mom made her. She worked hard in the kitchen, mixing the batter and pouring it onto the waffle maker. + +When the waffle was done, Lily carefully placed it on a plate and brought it to her dad. He woke up to the delicious smell of waffles and was so surprised and happy to see the bright yellow waffle that Lily made just for him. He felt much better and gave Lily a big hug. + +From that day on, Lily loved to work in the kitchen and make waffles for her family. She knew that it made them happy and she felt proud of herself for being such a good helper. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress that she loved to wear every day. One day, when she was playing outside, she saw a round ball on the ground. She wanted to poke it with a stick, but her mom told her not to because it might be someone's toy. + +Lily listened to her mom and didn't poke the ball. Later that day, she saw her friend Sarah playing with the same ball. Sarah told Lily that she had lost it earlier and was so happy to have found it again. Lily felt happy too because she knew she did the right thing by not poking the ball. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to our parents and be kind to others. Sometimes, doing the right thing can make us feel just as happy as if we had found a pretty ball of our own. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her white cube toy. One day, she went to the park to play. There, she saw a boy playing with a white cube too. Lily wanted to play with the boy, so she went to him and asked if she could join. The boy said yes and they played together with their white cubes. They had so much fun that they became friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sit on her long porch and watch the birds fly by. One day, Lily fell asleep and had a wonderful dream about flying with the birds. In her dream, she could see everything from high up in the sky. + +When she woke up, Lily was sad that her dream was over. But then she remembered that she could always go back to her porch and watch the birds again. She sat there for a long time, imagining what it would be like to fly with them again. + +From that day on, Lily loved to dream about flying with the birds. She knew that even though she couldn't really fly, she could always use her imagination to go on amazing adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch cartoons on TV. One day, she saw her favorite cartoon character trying to lift a heavy box. + +"Wow, that's heavy!" said the cartoon character. + +Lily wanted to help, so she asked, "Can I help you lift it?" + +"Sure, that would be great!" said the cartoon character. + +Together, they lifted the heavy box and put it in a safe place. The cartoon character thanked Lily and they became friends. From that day on, they would watch cartoons together and lift heavy things when they needed to. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing outside when he saw a cool toy in his friend's yard. He ran over to ask if he could play with it. + +His friend said, "No, you can't play with it. It's mine." + +Timmy started to complain, "But I want to play with it too!" + +Just then, Timmy's mom called him inside for lunch. When he went in, he saw his mom smoking a cigarette and using an ashtray. He asked her, "Mom, what's that thing you're using?" + +"It's an ashtray," she replied. + +Timmy didn't like the smell of the cigarette smoke and he didn't like the ashtray. He said, "Mom, can you please stop smoking? It's not cool." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat food, especially apples and carrots. One day, Lily's mommy made her a thoughtful lunch with her favorite foods. "Thank you, mommy! I value this lunch so much," said Lily. + +Lily went to school and showed her friends her yummy lunch. Her friends were jealous and asked if they could have some. Lily said no because it was only enough for her. Her friends were sad and went to the teacher to tell her what happened. + +The teacher talked to Lily and explained that it's important to share with friends. Lily felt bad and wanted to make it up to her friends. The next day, she brought extra food to share with them. But unfortunately, Lily got sick from eating too much and had to go home early. She learned that being thoughtful and sharing is important, but eating too much food can make you sick. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very restless, so his mom took him to the park. At the park, Tim saw many children playing. He wanted to play too, but he didn't know anyone. + +Suddenly, a pupil from his school came to the park. Her name was Lily. Tim was happy to see her. They played together and had a lot of fun. Tim was no longer restless. + +After playing for a while, they both sat down on a bench to rest. Tim was happy he had made a new friend at the park. From that day on, Tim would always look forward to going to the park to play with Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a big automobile. It was very wide and could fit many people inside. The automobile loved to drive fast on the road, but one day it got very tired. It needed to rest. + +The automobile found a nice spot by the side of the road and parked there. It turned off its engine and closed its eyes. It rested for a long time, listening to the birds chirping and feeling the sun on its metal body. + +After a while, the automobile felt much better. It was ready to drive again! It started its engine and hit the road once more, feeling happy and refreshed. From then on, the automobile remembered to rest when it needed to, so it could keep driving for a long time. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck was very gloomy because it had been raining all day. The driver of the truck was sad because he had to deliver a lot of boxes. + +As he was driving, he saw a little boy on the side of the road. The boy was counting the cars that drove by. The driver stopped the truck and asked the boy if he wanted to help him count the boxes. + +The boy was happy to help and they counted all the boxes together. The driver was no longer gloomy because he had a new friend to help him. They delivered all the boxes and the little boy got to ride in the truck. They both had a great day and became good friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very adventurous and loved to go on walks in the forest with her mom. One day, while they were walking, Lily found a shiny jewel on the ground. She was so excited and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, Mommy! I found a pretty jewel!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom looked at the jewel and said, "Wow, that's beautiful! We should take it home and keep it safe." + +Lily agreed and they continued on their walk, feeling happy and excited about the treasure they found. From that day on, Lily always kept her eyes open for more jewels on their adventures in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to go to the beach. She liked to play in the sand and collect seashells. One day, she saw a man fishing in the water. She went up to him and said, "Hi! What are you doing?" + +The man replied, "I am trying to catch some shrimp for dinner. But my net is not reliable, so I am not sure if I will catch any." + +Lily asked, "What are shrimp?" + +The man explained, "Shrimp are little sea creatures that people like to eat. They are very tasty!" + +Lily thought it sounded interesting and asked, "Can I help you count how many shrimp you catch?" + +The man smiled and said, "Sure! That would be great." + +Lily and the man waited patiently and soon enough, the man caught some shrimp in his net. They counted together and Lily was happy to help. The man thanked her for her help and Lily went back to playing in the sand, feeling proud of herself for being a good helper. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and feel the wind on her face. One day, while she was playing, she saw a butterfly. It was amazing! She tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +Lily's mom came outside and saw her sad face. "What's wrong, sweetie?" she asked. "The butterfly flew away," Lily replied. "Don't worry," her mom said. "Let's wipe away those tears and go look for more butterflies." + +Lily smiled and they walked around the garden, feeling the wind and looking for more amazing butterflies. They found many different colors and sizes. Lily was so happy and said, "Mom, this is the best day ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who lived in the jungle. He loved to roar very loudly and show his big teeth. One day, he saw a little girl walking by with a red dress. The lion wanted to play with her, so he said, "Hello little girl, do you want to play with me?" + +The little girl was scared of the lion, but she wanted to be brave. She said, "No, I don't want to play with you. You're too bossy." The lion didn't know what "bossy" meant, so he asked the girl. She explained that "bossy" meant that he was telling her what to do and not letting her make her own choices. + +The lion thought about it and realized that he was being bossy. He apologized to the little girl and asked if she wanted to play a game instead. She agreed and they played together for a while. Before the little girl left, she put a letter in the mailbox for the lion to read later. The lion was very happy and promised to be less bossy in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat potatoes with a mild sauce. One day, she went to the kitchen to cook some potatoes for lunch. She put the potatoes in a pot and added some water. + +While the potatoes were cooking, her little brother came in and started to disturb her. He was making loud noises and jumping around. Lily got angry and told him to stop. But he didn't listen and continued to disturb her. + +Suddenly, the pot started to shake and the water spilled over the stove. Lily was upset because her potatoes were ruined. She realized that her brother's disturbance had caused the accident. She took a deep breath and decided to forgive him. She knew that sometimes little brothers can be a bit too playful. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they were playing catch with a ball. Timmy threw the ball to his friend, but it went too far and landed in the bushes. + +Timmy went to look for the ball, but it was too dark to see. Luckily, he had a flashlight in his pocket. He turned it on and shone it in the bushes. He found the ball and threw it back to his friend. + +His friends were impressed with Timmy's clever idea to use the flashlight. They all had fun playing together until it got too late and they had to go home. Timmy was happy that he could help find the ball and have fun with his friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a big flag on a tall pole. Tim wanted to touch the flag, so he leaned on the pole. But the pole was not strong enough and it fell down with a loud sound. + +Everyone in the park looked at Tim and his mom. Tim felt ashamed and sad. His mom told him it was okay and they tried to fix the pole. But they couldn't fix it and the flag couldn't wave anymore. Tim felt even more ashamed and his mom took him home. + +Tim learned that he should be careful and not lean on things that are not strong enough. He also learned that he should listen to his mom and not touch things that are not his. Tim felt very sad that day and wished he had never touched the flag. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and look for bugs. One day, she found a snake hidden in the bushes. The snake was very long and had shiny scales. Lily was excited to see it and wanted to touch it. But her mom told her that snakes can be dangerous and she should stay away. + +The next day, Lily went back to the bushes to see if the snake was still there. She saw it again and got very excited. She wanted to show her friends, so she picked up the snake and carried it to them. But the snake was scared and bit her. Lily got very sick and had to go to the hospital. Her mom was very sad and wished she had never let Lily go back to the snake. + +From that day on, Lily never went near snakes again. She learned that even though they might be hidden, they can still be dangerous. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. There, she saw a big ball that she wanted to play with. She asked her mommy if she could have it, but her mommy said no. Lily was sad and started to cry. + +Suddenly, a boy came up to her and asked if she wanted to play with his ball. Lily was happy and said yes. They started to roll the ball back and forth to each other. But then, the ball rolled away and went into a disgusting mud puddle. + +Lily and the boy got into a little argument about whose fault it was. But then they both decided to work together to get the ball out of the mud. They rolled up their sleeves and got the ball out. Lily and the boy became friends and played together all day. They both agreed that the world was a better place when they were friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very happy because she loved taking showers. Every day, she would ask her mommy if she could take a shower. + +One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help sort the laundry. Lily was excited to help and started to pick up all the clothes. She sorted them into two piles - one pile for dark clothes and one pile for light clothes. + +After sorting the laundry, Lily went to take a shower. She sang her favorite song and splashed water all around. When she was done, she felt clean and happy. + +From that day on, Lily loved to help her mommy sort the laundry. And every time she finished, she would take a happy shower and sing her favorite song. +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle with many animals. They were all friends and played together every day. But one day, a filthy animal came to the jungle. He was very dirty and smelly. The other animals didn't want to play with him because he was so dirty. + +The filthy animal felt very lonely and sad. He asked the other animals, "Can I play with you guys?" But they all said no. The filthy animal cried and cried. Then, a kind monkey came to him and said, "Don't cry. We can unite and play together." The filthy animal was very happy and thanked the monkey. + +The animals played together and had so much fun. But then, the filthy animal got sick. He had a disease that made him very weak. The other animals were scared of getting sick too, so they didn't want to be near him. The filthy animal felt very alone again. He said to the monkey, "I thought we were friends. Why won't the others play with me?" The monkey replied sadly, "I'm sorry. They're scared of getting sick. We can't play with you anymore." The filthy animal felt even sadder and went away. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly in the sky and sing songs. One day, Tweetie met a little girl named Lily. Lily saw Tweetie flying and said, "Wow, I admire you, Tweetie! You fly so high!" + +Tweetie was happy to hear this and said, "Thank you, Lily! I love to fly and sing." + +Lily and Tweetie became good friends and played together every day. They played games like hide and seek and tag. One day, they decided to play a game of follow the leader. Tweetie flew in zigzag patterns and Lily followed on the ground. + +But suddenly, a big, mean cat appeared! The cat saw Tweetie and tried to catch her. Tweetie tried to fly away, but the cat was too fast. Lily tried to help, but she was too poor to buy a net to catch the cat. + +Sadly, Tweetie was caught by the cat and Lily was very sad. She missed her friend and wished she could have saved her. From then on, Lily never played follow the leader again, because it reminded her of her dear friend Tweetie. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat radishes but he could never find any in his garden. One day, Benny's friend, a little mouse named Mickey, came to visit him. Mickey had a big basket of radishes with him. + +Benny was so happy to see his friend and the basket of radishes. Mickey said, "I have a surprise for you, Benny. I have a special radish that is hidden in the basket. Can you find it?" Benny searched and searched until he finally found the special radish. + +Benny was so happy that he wanted to share the radish with his friend. Mickey was very happy too and they both enjoyed the radish together. From that day on, Benny and Mickey always shared their radishes with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures with her crayons. One day, she was drawing a picture of a big puzzle with lots of pieces. She wanted to figure out how to put the puzzle together, but it was too hard for her. + +Lily asked her mommy for help. Her mommy came over and looked at the puzzle. She said, "Let's solve this puzzle together!" They worked on the puzzle for a long time, but they finally figured it out. Lily felt so happy and proud. + +After they finished the puzzle, they decided to clean up all of Lily's toys and crayons. They put everything away in its proper place. Lily's mommy said, "Now everything is nice and clean!" Lily smiled and gave her mommy a big hug. She was so happy to have solved the puzzle and cleaned up her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little mole. He lived in a hole in the ground. One day, he decided to go outside and have some fun. He saw a funny bird in the sky and laughed. + +But then, the mole got tired and wanted to relax. He went back to his hole and lay down. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Ah, it felt good to relax. + +After a while, the mole heard a sound. It was the funny bird again! It was singing a song. The mole smiled and felt happy. He realized that sometimes, it's good to have fun, but it's also important to relax. From that day on, the mole made sure to take breaks and relax whenever he needed to. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved treats, especially chocolate cookies. One day, Timmy's mom baked him a fresh batch of cookies. Timmy was so happy and excited to eat them. + +As he was about to take a bite, he noticed something smelly. "Mom, these cookies smell funny," Timmy said. + +His mom replied, "Oh no! Let me smell them." She took a whiff and realized she accidentally put too much vanilla extract in the batter. + +Timmy's face scrunched up and he screamed, "I don't want smelly cookies! I want yummy ones!" + +His mom apologized and promised to make new cookies without the smelly vanilla. Timmy was happy again and couldn't wait to eat his delicious treats. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a polite cat named Tom. Tom liked to play with a square toy. He played with it every day. Tom was very happy. + +One day, Tom saw a new cat in town. The new cat was sad. Tom wanted to help. He asked the new cat to play with his square toy. The new cat said yes. They played together and had fun. + +After they played, the new cat felt better. Tom and the new cat became friends. They decided to settle down and live together in the small town. They played with the square toy every day and were always polite to each other. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little bird named Tim was in his nest. The sun began to rise, and Tim woke up. He saw his friend, the butterfly, flying nearby. The butterfly was delicate and pretty. + +"Hello, butterfly!" said Tim. "Do you want to play with me today?" The butterfly said, "Yes, let's play in the sun!" So, they played all morning. + +Later, dark clouds came, and rain started to fall. It was a big shower! Tim and the butterfly were scared. They ran to find a place to hide. They found a big tree and hid under it. + +The rain stopped, and the sun came back. Tim and the butterfly were happy again. They played for the rest of the day, and they knew they could face anything together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big toy box full of fun toys. He loved to play with his toys and share them with his friends. One day, Tim's mom said they were going to the store to buy a new toy. Tim was very excited. + +At the store, Tim saw a toy boat. He thought it was the best toy ever. He asked his mom if he could have it, and she said yes. Tim couldn't wait to play with his boat in the water. He knew it would make a big splash. + +The next day, Tim and his mom went to the park. There was a small pond there, perfect for his boat. Tim put the boat in the water and it made a big splash. But then, something terrible happened. The wind blew the boat far away. Tim was sad, but his mom promised they would come back with a longer string to get the boat. And they did, and Tim was happy to play with his boat again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to whistle and eat cherries. One day, he wore a tight red shirt and went to the park to play. + +At the park, Tim saw a big cherry tree. He was very happy and started to whistle. Tim picked some cherries from the tree and put them in his pocket. He ate a few and they were very sweet. + +Then, a big mean bird heard Tim whistling. The bird flew down and took all the cherries from Tim's pocket. Tim was very sad and cried. The bird flew away, and Tim never got his cherries back. +There was a kind sailor who liked to protect his friends. He had a big boat that he used to sail on the water. The sailor was very generous and always shared his toys and food with his friends. + +One sunny day, the sailor and his friends went on the boat to have fun. They played games, ate yummy food, and laughed a lot. The sailor made sure everyone was safe and happy. + +As the sun began to set, the sailor took his friends back to the shore. They all said "thank you" and hugged the sailor for being so generous and protecting them on their fun day. The sailor smiled and knew he had made his friends very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy was very independent. She liked to do everything by herself. One day, she saw a box in her room. She had a wonder what was inside the box. + +Lucy tried to open the box, but it was too tight. She called her friend, Tim. "Tim, can you help me open this box?" Lucy asked. Tim came over and tried to help Lucy. They both tried to fit their hands in the box, but it wouldn't open. + +Then, Lucy had an idea. She found a big rock and hit the box. The box broke open, but inside was a beautiful glass toy. The toy broke into many pieces because of the rock. Lucy and Tim were very sad. They learned that sometimes, it's better to ask for help from a grown-up. +Once upon a time, there was a big, colorful house. In front of the house, there was a lawn. The lawn was very green and pretty. Many flowers of different colors grew there. The people who lived in the house loved their lawn. + +One day, they wanted to make their lawn even more pretty. They ordered some new flowers and plants to put on the lawn. When the new flowers came, they were so happy. They put the new flowers on the lawn and watered them. + +After a few days, the new flowers grew bigger and more colorful. The lawn looked very pretty with all the flowers. The people in the house were very happy. They played on the lawn and enjoyed looking at the colorful flowers every day. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with his toys. He had a weird hammer toy that he loved a lot. He would look at it and smile. + +One day, Tim took his hammer to the park. He wanted to show it to his friends. He looked for his friends, but they were not there. Tim felt sad but still played with his hammer. + +While playing, a big dog came and took Tim's hammer. Tim was scared and tried to get it back. But the dog ran away with the weird hammer. Tim cried and went home without his favorite toy. +Once upon a time, there was a wild cat named Kitty. Kitty liked to run and play in the sun. One day, Kitty saw a little girl named Jane. Jane was sad because she lost her cup. + +Kitty said, "I will help you complete your search for the cup." Jane smiled and they looked together. They looked in the grass and under the trees. + +At last, Kitty found the cup by the big tree. Jane was so happy and said, "Thank you, Kitty!" Now Jane could drink her milk and Kitty could go back to playing in the sun. They both had a good day. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little boy named Tim. He loved to eat cereal every morning. One day, he saw a big box of his favorite cereal at the store. On the box, there was a race to win a big toy. + +Tim wanted to win the big toy, so he asked his mom if he could join the race. His mom said yes and took him to the race. There were many kids there, but Tim was not scared. He was very brave. + +The race began, and all the kids ran as fast as they could. Tim ran very fast too. In the end, Tim was the first to finish the race. He won the big toy! Tim was so happy, and his mom was proud of him. They went home and ate cereal to celebrate. +Once upon a time, there was a little flame. The flame lived in a small, organized camp. The camp was in the woods. The flame was very happy. + +One day, a big wind came. The wind blew very hard. The flame was scared. The flame did not want to go out. + +A nice girl saw the flame. She wanted to help. She took a big cover and put it over the flame. The wind could not blow the flame out. The flame was safe and happy again. The flame and the girl became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play with his toy gun. He would run around and shoot in the air, making loud noises. One day, Tim saw a big, expensive toy in the store. It was shiny and bright. He wanted it so much, but he did not have enough money. + +Tim's mom had an idea. She gave Tim a small job to do at home. Tim had to sew some clothes with a thread and a needle. Tim worked very hard. He sewed and sewed, using the thread to fix the clothes. It was not easy, but Tim did not give up. He wanted to buy the expensive toy. + +After a few days, Tim finished his job. His mom was very proud of him. She gave him the money he needed to buy the expensive toy. Tim was so happy! He went to the store, bought the toy, and played with it all day. He still liked to shoot with his toy gun, but now he had a new toy to play with too. And he learned that hard work can make your dreams come true. +Once upon a time, there was a new toy. The toy was made of string. It was a happy toy. The toy liked to play with a little boy named Tim. Tim and the toy played every day. + +One hot day, Tim and the toy went outside. They played in the sun. They had lots of fun. But the sun was very hot. The toy started to feel funny. It began to melt. + +Tim saw the toy melting. He was sad. He took the toy inside. They sat in the cool house. The toy stopped melting. Tim and the toy were happy again. From that day on, they played inside when it was hot. +Once upon a time, in a far away land, there was a big temple. Many people lived near the temple. One day, a little boy named Tim was playing near the temple. He saw a big door and wanted to see what was inside. Tim felt confused because he did not know if he should go in or not. + +Tim decided to play a game. He would guess if it was okay to go in the temple. He closed his eyes and said, "I guess it is okay to go in." So, Tim went inside the temple. Inside the temple, it was very dark and scary. Tim started to feel more confused and scared. + +Suddenly, a big angry monster came out of the shadows. The monster saw Tim and started to chase him. Tim tried to run away, but the monster was too fast. The monster caught Tim, and he was never seen again. The people near the temple were sad and learned to never go inside the temple. +Once upon a time, in a small house, lived a noisy ball named Bounce. Bounce loved to jump up and down all day. He had a friend named Spike, who was a small, pointy thing. + +One sunny day, Bounce and Spike went outside to play. They were very happy. Bounce jumped up and down, and Spike ran around. They laughed and had fun. The birds sang, and the sun was warm. + +But then, a big wind came. It blew Bounce and Spike far away from their home. They were scared and sad. They wanted to go back. So, they helped each other find their way. Bounce would jump high to see the way, and Spike would poke things to make a path. + +After a long time, Bounce and Spike found their home. They were very happy to be back. They played and laughed some more. And from that day on, they always stayed close to their home, so they would never get lost again. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a big festival. All the people in the village were happy. They danced, sang, and played games. The festival was for everyone to have fun together. + +In the village, there lived a hairy dog named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to perform tricks for the people. He could jump, roll, and even dance. At the festival, Fluffy wanted to perform his tricks for everyone. But some people did not like the hairy dog because he looked different. + +Fluffy felt sad, but he still wanted to perform. He thought, "Maybe if I show them my tricks, they will like me." So, Fluffy went to the festival and performed his best tricks. The people were amazed by Fluffy's talent. They clapped and cheered for the hairy dog. + +In the end, the people in the village learned that it is not right to judge others by how they look. They learned to love and accept Fluffy for who he was. And Fluffy was happy to have new friends who liked him for his talent and kind heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside. One day, Tim went to the park and saw a big slide. He felt fearful, but he wanted to try it. + +Tim climbed up the slide and looked down. He was scared, but he knew he could do it. He sat down and slid all the way to the bottom. Tim was so happy and proud of himself. + +Later, Tim went home for dinner. He told his mom and dad about the big slide. They were so proud of him too. From that day on, Tim was not fearful of the slide anymore. He played on it every day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big red gate near a little boy's house. The boy's name was Tim. He loved to play near the gate every day. Tim's mom always told him, "Remember, don't go too far from the gate." + +One sunny day, Tim was playing with his ball near the gate. He saw a cute dog with a wagging tail. The dog was very alert, and it barked, "Woof! Woof!" Tim wanted to play with the dog, so he asked, "Do you want to play with me and my ball?" + +The dog barked happily and played with Tim. They had a lot of fun together. But Tim remembered what his mom said about not going too far from the gate. So, he told the dog, "We must stay near the gate, so my mom can see us." + +The dog and Tim played near the gate all day long. When it was time to go home, Tim said goodbye to the dog. Tim's mom was happy to see him safe and near the gate. Tim told her about his new friend, and they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a sock on the floor. He picked it up and said, "This is an easy sock to put on!" He put the sock on his foot and went to play outside. + +While playing, he met a girl named Sue. Sue saw Tim's sock and said, "Wow, I like your sock!" Tim smiled and they played together. As they played, the sky turned dark and it started to rain. Tim and Sue ran to find shelter. + +As they hid under a tree, Tim looked down and saw his sock was wet. He was sad and said, "I wish my sock was dry." Sue told him, "Let's pray for the sun to come back." They closed their eyes and prayed together. + +But the rain did not stop. It rained harder and harder. Tim's sock got wetter and wetter. They stayed under the tree, cold and sad. The sun did not come back that day, and Tim's sock stayed wet. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He lived in a small house with his mom and dad. Tim loved to play with his red flag. One day, his mom told him to bring the flag inside the house because it was going to rain soon. + +Tim did not listen to his mom. He left the flag outside, and went to play with his toys. The sky became dark and windy. The door to their house was open, and Tim forgot to close it. + +The rain came, and the wind blew the flag inside the open door. The flag got very wet and dirty. Tim was sad because he did not listen to his mom. He learned that he should always listen to his mom and dad. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy dog. His name was Bobo. Bobo liked to play in the park with his friends. They liked to run and jump and bark. One day, Bobo saw the moon in the sky. It was big and round and shiny. + +Bobo wanted to surprise his friends. He said, "Let's play a game. I will hide and you find me." His friends said, "Okay!" So Bobo ran and hid behind a big tree. His friends looked and looked for him. They looked near the swings, and they looked near the slide. + +Then, Bobo jumped out from behind the tree and said, "Surprise!" His friends laughed and said, "You got us, Bobo!" They all looked up at the moon and smiled. They were happy to play together under the big, shiny moon. +Once upon a time, there was a rare cube. It was very special and everyone in the town loved it. The cube was shiny and pretty. It was the most beautiful thing they had ever seen. The people in the town wanted to protect the cube and keep it safe. + +One day, a big, strong man named Tom came to the town. Tom saw the rare cube and thought it was amazing. He wanted to help protect the cube too. So, Tom stood by the cube every day and made sure no one would take it. + +The people in the town were happy that Tom was there to protect the rare cube. They knew it was safe with him. And so, the town and the cube lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a lively town, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had a pretty purse. She loved her purse and took it everywhere she went. One day, Mia went to the park to play. + +At the park, Mia saw a dog. The dog was very friendly. Mia asked the dog, "Do you like my purse?" The dog looked at Mia's purse and then bowed to her. Mia was happy that the dog liked her purse. + +As they played together, a boy came and tried to take Mia's purse. The dog barked at the boy and he ran away. Mia said, "Thank you, dog, for saving my purse!" The dog bowed again. From that day on, Mia and the dog were the best of friends. + +The moral of the story is to be kind to others and they will be kind to you. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Lucy. She was an independent girl who liked to do things by herself. One day, Lucy saw her mom cut a big loaf of bread with a knife. Lucy thought it looked fun and wanted to try it too. + +Later, when Lucy's mom was in another room, she saw the knife on the table. She wanted to use it, but she remembered her mom always said, "Don't touch sharp things!" Lucy tried to resist touching the knife because she knew it was dangerous. She thought about what her mom said and decided to listen. + +When Lucy's mom came back, she saw that Lucy did not touch the knife. She was very happy and proud of Lucy for being a good listener. Lucy learned that it is important to listen to her mom and resist doing things that can be dangerous. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play ball. Every day, he would run to the porch, eager to throw his ball. He would throw it high and far, and then run to catch it. Tim had so much fun playing on the porch. + +One sunny day, Tim threw his ball very hard. It went far, far away and landed in a big tree. Tim was sad because he could not reach the ball. He tried to climb the tree, but it was too tall. Tim did not know what to do. + +Then, a friendly bird saw Tim and knew he needed help. The bird flew up to the tree and picked up the ball with its beak. The bird flew back down and gave the ball to Tim. Tim was so happy! He thanked the bird and went back to the porch to play. From that day on, Tim and the bird became best friends, and they played ball together every day. +One day, a little otter named Ollie lived near an icy pond. Ollie wanted to play with his friend, a duck named Dolly. But the water was so cold, and Ollie was scared to swim. + +"Come on, Ollie! You can do it!" said Dolly. Ollie was still scared, but he wanted to succeed and be brave. He took a deep breath and jumped into the icy water. + +At first, Ollie was very cold, but he swam fast to warm up. He played with Dolly, and they had so much fun. In the end, Ollie was happy that he tried and succeeded in swimming in the icy pond. +Once upon a time, there was a big bus. The bus went on a tour. The bus had many friends. They all unite to go on the tour together. They wanted to find the hidden treasure. + +The bus and friends went to the park. They looked for the hidden treasure. They saw a big tree. They thought the hidden treasure was there. They looked and looked, but they did not find it. + +Then, they went to the beach. They looked for the hidden treasure again. They saw a big rock. They thought the hidden treasure was there. They looked and looked, but they did not find it. + +Finally, they went to the playground. They looked for the hidden treasure one more time. They saw a big slide. They thought the hidden treasure was there. They looked and looked, and they found it! They were so happy. The bus and friends went back home and shared the hidden treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Fin. Fin loved to dive and play in the water. He had many friends who liked to play with him too. They would all swim and dive together, having lots of fun. + +One day, Fin and his friends saw a big, slow turtle. The turtle was looking for a meal. Fin and his friends wanted to help the turtle. They swam and looked for food to give to the turtle. + +They found a yummy meal and gave it to the slow turtle. The turtle was very happy and thanked Fin and his friends. From that day on, Fin, his friends, and the slow turtle all played and dived together in the water. They were all very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable dog named Mark. Mark loved to play on his rug. One day, Mark met a friendly cat named Lucy. + +"Hi, Lucy! Do you want to play on my rug with me?" Mark asked. + +Lucy said, "Yes, I would love to play on your rug!" + +So Mark and Lucy played on the rug all day. They played with a ball and a toy car. They had so much fun together. They became best friends and played on the rug every day. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom had a rare calendar that he liked to use every day. He would look at the pictures and learn the days of the week. Tom loved his calendar very much. + +One day, Tom's friend Sam came to play. Sam saw the rare calendar and wanted to use it too. Tom did not want to share his calendar with Sam. They started to fight over the calendar, and it fell on the floor. + +The calendar was torn and the pictures were ruined. Tom and Sam both felt very sad. They learned that not sharing can lead to bad things. The moral of the story is to always share with your friends. +Once upon a time, there was a filthy jeep. This jeep loved to play in the mud. It would drive through puddles and get very dirty. The jeep was happy when it was filthy. + +One day, the jeep had to separate from its friends. It was sad to say goodbye. The jeep drove away and looked for new friends to play with. + +In a new place, the jeep found a big, clean truck. They became friends and played together. The truck showed the jeep how to be clean and shiny. The jeep was happy to have a new friend, but it still missed being filthy and playing in the mud. +One day, a boy named Tim went for a walk. He wanted to see what he could find. The sun was shining, and it was a fine day. Tim was happy to be outside. + +As he walked, Tim saw a little screw on the ground. He picked it up and looked at it. It was shiny and small. Tim thought it was neat and put it in his pocket. + +Tim kept walking and saw a bird. The bird was singing a pretty song. Tim showed the bird the screw he found. The bird liked it too. They both smiled and played together. It was a fun day for Tim and the bird. +Once upon a time, in a wide field, there was a big hive. Many bees lived in the hive. The bees worked hard to make honey. One day, a small bee named Buzz wanted to part from the hive to see the world. + +Buzz said bye to his bee friends and flew away. He saw pretty flowers and met new bugs. But Buzz did not know how to find food on his own. He missed the yummy honey from his hive. + +After a long time, Buzz was very tired and hungry. He tried to go back to his hive, but he could not find it. Buzz was lost and sad. He wished he never left his hive. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went with her mom to visit her grandma's house. It was a big, old house with many rooms. Lucy liked to play and explore in the house. She knew there was a special room at the top called the attic. Lucy asked her mom, "Can I go to the attic?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, but be careful. There are many old things there." + +Lucy went up the stairs to the attic. It was dark and full of old things. She saw a big, old box in the corner. She felt excited and wanted to see what was inside. As she opened the box, she felt something poke her hand. It was a bit bitter, but she was brave and didn't cry. + +Inside the box, Lucy found a beautiful, old doll. The doll had a pretty dress and shiny hair. Lucy loved the doll and played with it all day. When it was time to go home, Lucy asked her grandma, "Can I take the doll home?" + +Her grandma smiled and said, "Yes, the doll was mine when I was a little girl. I poked my hand on the same box when I found it in the attic. Now, it's yours to love and play with." + +Lucy hugged her grandma and thanked her. She took the doll home and played with it every day, always remembering the special day she found it in the attic. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Tom. Tom loved to sleep all day and play all night. One day, Tom saw a big loop on the floor. The loop was made of soft, colorful string. Tom thought it was a fun toy to play with. + +Tom's friend, a little girl named Sally, came into the room. She saw Tom playing with the loop. Sally said, "Tom, that loop is to provide help to tie my shoes. Can I have it back, please?" Tom looked at Sally and gave her the loop. + +Sally used the loop to tie her shoes. Then she played with Tom. They had so much fun together. Tom was not lazy anymore. He learned that helping his friend made him happy. From that day on, Tom and Sally played together every day, and they always remembered to share their toys. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park. She saw a small, frightened bird on the ground. Mia wanted to help the bird, so she tried to pick it up. The bird was scared and said, "Please don't hurt me!" + +Mia smiled and said, "I won't hurt you, I want to be your friend." The bird felt better and let Mia pick it up. Mia and the bird became good friends. They played together in the park every day. + +One day, the bird saw another frightened bird on the ground. The bird told Mia, "Let's help this bird too." Mia picked up the new bird, and they all became friends. They played together in the park and had lots of fun. +One day, a boy named Tim went for a walk with his mom. They saw a big red mailbox on their way. Tim asked, "Mom, what is that?" His mom said, "That is a mailbox. We put letters in it, and they go to our friends." + +Tim wanted to try it, so he wrote a letter to his friend Sam. He put the letter in an envelope and walked to the mailbox with his mom. It was easy for Tim to put the letter in the mailbox because it was not too high. + +The next day, Tim waited for Sam to get his letter. But there was a delay. Sam did not get the letter yet. Tim felt sad. His mom said, "Don't worry, Tim. Sometimes it takes time for letters to reach our friends. Sam will get your letter soon." Tim smiled and felt better. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty bird named Lily. Lily had a friend named Tim. Tim was a small and funny squirrel. They loved to play together in the big park. + +One sunny day, Lily and Tim found a package on the ground. They were very curious about what was inside. Tim tried to open the package, but it was too hard for him. Lily used her beak to help him. They opened the package together. + +Inside the package, they found a pretty hat. Lily put the hat on her head and it looked so nice. Tim and Lily were very happy. They played all day long and when the sun went down, they closed the package and went back to their homes. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy monster. He lived in a dark forest. He liked to scare people who came to his forest. One day, a little boy named Tim came to the forest. He wanted to play. + +The hairy monster jumped out from behind a tree and said, "Boo! I will scare you!" Tim looked at the monster and said, "You can't scare me. I have a license to play in this forest." + +The monster looked at Tim and asked, "What is a license?" Tim said, "It is a paper that says I can play here and not be scared." The monster thought about it and said, "Okay, let's play together." + +So, Tim and the hairy monster played in the forest all day. They became good friends. From that day on, the monster didn't scare people anymore. He just wanted to play and have fun with his new friend, Tim. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a bossy cat. This cat loved to sleep all day. He had a favorite spot under a big tree. + +One day, a small bird came to the tree. The bird saw the cat's spot and thought it was a good place to rest. The bossy cat did not like that. He told the bird to go away. + +The bird did not want to be mean, so it found another spot. The cat went back to sleep. The bird sang a sweet song. The bossy cat learned that sharing can be nice, and they both slept happily in their spots. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Spot. Spot loved to play a sport called fetch. Every day, Spot would run and catch a ball in the park. + +One sunny day, Spot saw a big cat. The cat was sitting on a wall. Spot wanted to play with the cat. He said, "Hi, cat! Do you want to play fetch with me?" The cat looked at Spot and said, "No, I do not like that sport. I like to sit and watch." + +Spot could not resist. He wanted the cat to play with him. So, he picked up the ball and threw it. The cat watched the ball fly. Spot ran and caught the ball. The cat smiled and said, "That was fun to watch, Spot. Maybe I will try to play fetch with you one day." + +From that day on, Spot and the cat became good friends. They played together in the park every day. And sometimes, the cat even tried to play fetch with Spot. +Once upon a time, there was a man with a thick mustache. He loved his mustache very much. Every day, he would go outside to show it off to his friends. + +One day, a little bird saw the man's mustache and thought it would be a nice place to rest. The bird flew down and sat on the mustache. The man did not mind, and they became good friends. + +Together, the man and the bird would go on walks, play in the park, and have fun. The man's thick mustache was a special place for the bird, and they were happy. And so, the man and the bird lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to go on walks and find new things. One day, she saw a weird door in the woods. The door was big and had lots of colors. Lily was curious and wanted to see what was behind the door. + +Lily opened the door and found a big chamber. The chamber was full of toys and games. Lily was very happy and wanted to play with all of them. She saw a big puzzle with many pieces. Lily wanted to complete the puzzle and see the pretty picture. + +Lily worked hard and put all the pieces together. When she was done, the puzzle showed a beautiful garden with flowers and butterflies. Lily was proud of herself for completing the puzzle. She played in the chamber for a long time and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable dog named Daisy. Daisy loved to create things with her paws. One day, she decided to make a big school called a university. + +Daisy worked hard to build the university. She used big blocks and many colors. When it was done, she invited her animal friends to come and learn with her. They were all very excited. + +At the university, Daisy taught her friends how to be dependable too. One day, a little bird said, "Daisy, thank you for teaching me to be dependable. Now I can help my family and friends too!" And they all lived happily, learning and growing together. +Once upon a time, there was a thin cat. The cat liked to play near a big building. One day, the cat found a toy. The toy could shoot little balls. + +The cat played with the toy. It shot the balls at the building. The balls made a fun sound when they hit the building. The cat was very happy. + +A little boy saw the cat play. The boy wanted to play too. The cat and the boy played together. They shot the balls at the building and laughed. They became good friends and played every day. +One day, a little girl named Amy went for a walk with her mom. They saw a big flood near their house. The water was everywhere! Amy's mom said, "Oh no, our garden is under water!" + +Amy wanted to help her mom. She saw a useful stick near the water. Amy picked up the stick and said, "Mom, I can use this stick to move the water away from our garden." + +Amy's mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Amy! Let's work together to save our garden." They both used the stick to move the water away. Soon, the garden was safe and dry. Amy and her mom were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play games with his friends. One day, Tim and his friends decided to play a game to see who could find the most broken toys in the park. + +"Let's win this game!" said Tim to his friends. They all ran around the park looking for broken toys. Tim found a broken car, a broken doll, and a broken ball. His friends found some broken toys too. + +At the end of the game, they all sat on a big sheet to count the broken toys. Tim had the most broken toys, so he won the game. "Yay! I won!" Tim shouted happily. His friends clapped and cheered for him. They all had fun playing the game and helping to clean up the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a toy named Robo. Robo needed a battery to play. One day, Tim found a battery and put it in Robo. Robo came to life and they started to play together. + +Tim wanted to play dress-up with Robo. He put a big hat on Robo's head and a long cape on his back. They looked in the mirror and laughed. They were having so much fun. + +Then, Tim's friend, Sally, came over to play. Sally saw Robo and said, "That's a rude hat!" Tim was sad. He didn't want Sally to be mean to Robo. So, Tim said, "Please be nice to Robo. He's my friend." Sally said sorry and they all played dress-up together. They had a great day and learned to be kind to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red barn. It was a fun place to visit. Many animals lived in the barn. There was a cow, a pig, a horse, and some chickens. + +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to visit the barn. When she got there, she saw the animals. The cow was very big and the pig was very pink. The horse was very fast and the chickens were very loud. + +Lucy had a lot of fun at the barn. She gave the cow some food, and the cow said "moo". She played with the pig in the mud, and the pig said "oink". She ran with the horse, and the horse said "neigh". She listened to the loud chickens, and the chickens said "cluck cluck". Lucy loved her visit to the barn and couldn't wait to come back again. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk in the woods. He saw a big log on the ground. Tim sat on the log and stared at the trees and the sky. He felt very happy. + +Soon, a small squirrel came near the log. The squirrel stared at Tim, and Tim stared back. They were both very curious about each other. Tim said, "Hi, squirrel! Are you ready to play with me?" + +The squirrel nodded its head and started to run around the log. Tim laughed and chased the squirrel. They played together, running and jumping in the woods. Tim and the squirrel became good friends. + +After a while, it was time for Tim to go home. He waved goodbye to the squirrel and said, "I will come back and play with you again soon!" The squirrel waved its tail and watched as Tim walked away. They both knew they would see each other again and have more fun times together. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. While playing on the swings, she observed a bird flying high in the sky. "Look, mommy! A bird!" she shouted. Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Lily, it's a beautiful bird." + +After playing for a while, they went to a café to have some coffee. Lily's mom ordered a latte and a cookie for her. Lily observed the cookie with big eyes and said, "Yum, mommy! Can I have a bite?" Her mom smiled again and said, "Of course, sweetie. Here you go." + +As they were leaving the café, Lily observed a dog walking with its owner. She said to her mom, "Look, mommy! A doggie!" Her mom replied, "Yes, Lily, it's a cute doggie." Lily smiled and said, "I love dogs!" and they walked away happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and sing, but her favorite thing to do was play with her toy violin. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and saw a fierce dog. She was scared and didn't want to step closer to the dog. + +But then, she remembered her toy violin and started playing a happy tune. The dog stopped barking and started wagging its tail. Lily stepped closer and closer to the dog, playing her violin all the while. The dog was so happy that it started dancing along with the music. + +From that day on, Lily and the dog became best friends. They would play together in the park every day, with Lily playing her violin and the dog dancing to the music. Lily learned that even fierce dogs can be friendly if you're not afraid to step closer and make friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very curious and loved to explore. One day, Timmy's mommy took him on a safari. They saw lots of animals like lions, elephants, and zebras. Timmy was very happy. + +As they were leaving, they saw a big truck. The driver asked Timmy's mommy if she needed help loading her bags. Timmy's mommy said yes and they loaded the bags onto the truck. + +But then, the driver drove away with Timmy's mommy's bags! Timmy was sad because he lost his favorite toy. His mommy explained to him that sometimes bad people do bad things, and we have to be careful who we trust. + +The moral of the story is to always be careful and never trust strangers. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big house with his mommy and daddy. One day, they went to visit their grandma who lived in the countryside. + +While they were there, they saw a big fire in the distance. They could see smoke coming from the fire. Timmy's mommy and daddy looked anxious because they knew that the fire could get bigger and cause problems. + +They talked to grandma and decided to help the firefighters who were trying to put out the fire. They packed some water and snacks and went to the forest. They saw many animals who were suffering because of the fire. They gave them water and tried to help them escape. + +Finally, after many hours of hard work, the firefighters were able to put out the fire. Timmy and his family were very happy because they helped the animals and the forest. They went back to grandma's house and had some cookies. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, Lily's family decided to go on a trip to see an amazing bridge. + +When they got there, Lily's mom told her to pack some snacks in her backpack. Lily was so excited to help, she quickly packed some fruit and juice boxes. + +As they walked across the bridge, Lily noticed some people throwing trash on the ground. She thought it was not nice and decided to pick up the trash and put it in her backpack. + +When they got home, Lily's mom asked her what she had in her backpack. Lily proudly showed her the trash and said, "I picked up the trash, so the bridge can stay clean and pretty." Her mom was very proud of her and told her that it's important to take care of the world around us. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to pack a bag to pick up any trash she saw. She knew that even little things can make a big difference in keeping our world clean and amazing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his blocks and build tall towers. One day, Timmy decided to build a wall with his blocks. He stacked them up one by one until he had a big wall. + +But then, Timmy noticed that his wall was dirty. He wanted it to be clean and shiny. So, he got a cloth and started to clean his wall. He scrubbed and scrubbed until it was spotless. + +Timmy was so proud of his wall. He showed it to his mommy and daddy and they were very impressed. From that day on, Timmy loved to build walls and keep them clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her belt very high on her waist. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a boy playing with a ball and wanted to play too. She ran over to him and said, "Hi, can I play too?" + +The boy looked at her and said, "No, you can't play with me. You're too little." + +Lily felt sad and went to sit on a swing. She saw a bird flying high in the sky and said, "I wish I could fly too." + +Suddenly, Lily felt a tug on her belt. It was stuck on the swing and she couldn't get off. She tried to talk to the boy for help, but he had already left. Lily was stuck on the swing for a long time and no one came to help her. She felt scared and alone. Eventually, it got dark and Lily was still stuck. She cried herself to sleep on the swing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. It was her birthday and she was very excited. Her mom baked a nice cake and her dad bought her a big present. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over to celebrate with her. "Happy birthday, Lily!" Timmy said. "I brought you a present too." + +Lily opened the present and it was a book. "Wow, thank you, Timmy! I love to read books," Lily said. + +After they ate cake and played games, Lily picked up the book Timmy gave her and started to read. She read and read until she finished the whole book. + +The moral of the story is that it's nice to give presents on someone's birthday and reading books is fun and important. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures. One day, she went on a big adventure to an island with her best friend, Teddy. + +When they got to the island, they saw lots of pretty flowers and big trees. Lily felt anxious because she had never been to an island before. But Teddy said, "Don't worry, we'll have fun!" + +They explored the island and found a group of animals having a party. "What are you celebrating?" asked Lily. "We are celebrating our friend's birthday!" said the animals. Lily and Teddy joined in the celebration and had lots of fun. They sang songs, ate cake, and played games. + +After the party, Lily and Teddy went back home. Lily was happy that she went on an adventure and celebrated with new friends. She couldn't wait for her next adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie lived in a perfect birdcage in a cozy room. One day, a little girl came to the room and said to Tweetie, "Hello little birdie, are you happy in your cage?" + +Tweetie replied, "Yes, I am happy in my cage, but sometimes I shiver because it gets cold." + +The little girl felt sad for Tweetie, so she decided to take him outside to feel the warm sun. As soon as they stepped outside, Tweetie flapped his wings and flew away. + +The little girl was sad that Tweetie was gone, but she knew he was happy to be free. From that day on, she always left the window open so that Tweetie and his bird friends could visit whenever they wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play golf with his dad. They would go to the golf course every weekend and have lots of fun. Timmy was very proud of his dad because he was really good at golf. + +One day, Timmy and his dad went to the golf course, but Timmy didn't want to play. He wanted to stay home and play with his toys. His dad said it was okay and they went home. But when they got there, Timmy realized he missed playing golf with his dad. + +The next weekend, Timmy asked his dad if they could go play golf again. His dad was so proud of him for wanting to play and they had a great time together. Timmy learned that sometimes it's okay to stay home and play, but it's also important to do things with the people you love. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big bag that she liked to carry around with her everywhere she went. One day, she went to the park and found a lost puppy. The puppy was very cute and Lily wanted to take him home with her, but her bag was too small. + +Lily was very sad because she wanted to help the puppy. Suddenly, she had an idea! She asked her helpful mom to bring her a bigger bag. Her mom came back with a big bag that could fit the puppy inside. Lily was so happy and her heart felt warm. She put the puppy in the bag and walked home with it. + +As they walked, the puppy started to wag its tail and lick Lily's face. Lily's love for the puppy increased more and more. When they got home, Lily's family was happy to see the new puppy. They all hugged and played with him. From that day on, Lily and her puppy were inseparable, and her big bag was always helpful to carry him around. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny loved to eat honey, but he ate too much every day. One day, he got stuck in his cave because he was too big. Benny was nervous and scared because he couldn't fit through the small cave entrance. + +Benny's mommy came to help him and said, "Benny, you need to follow the law of eating healthy food and not too much honey. If you don't, you will get stuck again and it will be dangerous." + +Benny learned his lesson and started eating healthy food and only a little bit of honey. He was happy because he could fit through the cave entrance again and he felt strong and healthy. From then on, Benny followed the law of eating healthy food and never got stuck again. The moral of the story is that it's important to follow the rules and take care of your body. +Sally and her little brother Timmy went to the park. They saw a big slide and wanted to play on it. Sally climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. Timmy watched and said, "I want to slide too!" Sally said, "Ok, but be careful. The slide is very tall and heavy." + +Timmy climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. He was so happy and said, "That was so much fun!" Sally said, "I know, sliding is the best!" + +After they finished sliding, they went to the water fountain to get a drink. Timmy saw a button and asked, "What is that?" Sally said, "That's a tap. You can push it to get water." Timmy pushed the tap and water came out. He was amazed and said, "Wow, that's cool!" Sally smiled and said, "I'm glad you liked it." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved music. She would listen to it every day and dance around her room. One day, she went to a concert and saw a musician playing the guitar. She thought he was amazing! + +After the concert, Lily went up to the musician and said, "Hello! Can you play some more music for me?" The musician smiled and said, "Of course! I would love to serve you some more music." + +Lily was so happy and danced to the music. But then, she felt something cold on her toes. She looked down and saw that the floor was icy! She said to the musician, "It's too cold here! Can we go somewhere warmer?" The musician nodded and said, "Let's go to my cozy music studio where it's warm." + +So, they went to the musician's studio and he played more music for Lily. She danced and sang along, and they had a great time together. From then on, Lily would always remember the kind musician who served her icy concert and brought her to a warm and cozy place to enjoy more music. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy wanted to create something new. He looked around his room and saw some blocks. He decided to build a tower with them. Timmy worked hard and finally created a tall tower. + +Later, Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted a snack. Timmy said yes and his mom gave him some crackers and cheese. Timmy ate his snack and then asked his mom what fuel was. His mom explained that fuel is what makes things go, like the gas that makes a car go. Timmy thought about this and realized that he had used his own energy to create the tower. + +As Timmy went to bed that night, he thought about how he had used his energy to create something new. He felt proud of himself and realized that if he worked hard and used his energy, he could create anything he wanted. The moral of the story is that with hard work and energy, you can create amazing things. +Once upon a time, there was a family who went camping. They set up their tent and had fun roasting marshmallows. But the next morning, they saw a poor little bird trapped in the tent. They tried to help the bird, but it was too scared and flew away. + +Later that day, they went on a hike and found a sign that said "Beware of Bears". The family got scared and wanted to quit camping. But they decided to stay one more night. + +That night, while they were sleeping, a big bear came and tore through their tent. The family woke up and ran away, but they lost all their belongings and had to go home early. They learned that sometimes it's better to listen to warnings and quit when things don't feel safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little dove who liked to sleep in a hidden place. One day, the dove flew around looking for the perfect spot to sleep. She searched high and low, but she couldn't find a cozy place to rest. Just when she was about to give up, she saw a tree with a hole in it. The dove flew inside and found a nice little nook to sleep in. She closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep, feeling safe and happy in her hidden spot. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy lived on a farm with his mom and dad. One day, Timmy saw a mule in the field. The mule looked scary to him. + +Timmy ran to his mom and said, "Mommy, there is a scary mule in the field." + +His mom said, "Don't be scared, Timmy. Mules are friendly animals. Let's go see him together." + +So Timmy and his mom went to the field to see the mule. The mule was eating grass and didn't seem scary anymore. Timmy and his mom petted the mule and he even let them ride on his back. + +But then, Timmy got an idea. He wanted to follow the mule into the forest. His mom said it wasn't a good idea, but Timmy didn't listen. He followed the mule into the forest and got lost. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and not follow scary animals into the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Max saw a big red flag waving high in the sky. He barked and ran towards it. When he got there, he saw a nice lady who was mailing a letter. Max wagged his tail and said hello to her. The lady smiled and gave Max a treat. Max was very happy and ran back to his friends to show them his treat. From that day on, Max always looked for the big red flag when he went to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bear named Benny. Benny loved to eat jelly all day long. One day, Benny got stuck in a tree and couldn't get down. His friends tried to help him, but they couldn't reach him. Then, a brave squirrel came and saved Benny by climbing up the tree and bringing him down. Benny was so happy that he shared his jelly with the squirrel as a thank you. From that day on, Benny learned to be careful when climbing trees and was grateful for his helpful friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat yummy snacks like apples and carrots. One day, Lily wanted to eat an apple, so she went to the fridge to get one. But when she opened the fridge, she saw a fake apple. It looked real, but it wasn't. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't eat the fake apple. She realized that sometimes things can look good on the outside, but they're not good on the inside. Lily learned that it's important to always be honest and true. + +From that day on, Lily always checked her snacks before eating them. She knew that the fridge was a place to keep good food, not fake food. Lily felt happy knowing that she was eating real and healthy snacks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved horses and dreamed of having one of her own. One day, her parents took her to a farm to see the horses. Lily was very happy and excited. She saw a kind horse that she liked very much. + +But then, another girl came to the farm and also liked the kind horse. The two girls started to argue about who should get to ride the horse. The farmer came over and said they had to choose who would ride the horse first. + +Lily and the other girl thought about it for a while and then Lily said, "You can ride the horse first and then I will ride after." The other girl was happy with this and they both got to ride the kind horse. They had a lot of fun and became friends. From that day on, Lily knew that sometimes it's important to choose to be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her best friend, a stuffed bear named Teddy. One day, they decided to go on a walk in the park. + +As they were walking, they saw a shiny strip on the ground. Lily thought it looked interesting and picked it up. Teddy said, "What is that?" + +Lily replied, "It's a strip, Teddy. It's shiny and interesting." They continued their walk, holding hands and talking about all the fun things they wanted to do together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. The bunny loved to run around in the fields and play with his friends. One day, the bunny saw a big hole in the ground. The bunny was curious, so he went to take a closer look. + +But as he got closer, he saw that his friend, a little mouse, was stuck in the hole. The bunny was troubled and didn't know what to do. But he knew he had to help his friend. + +So the bunny ran as fast as he could to get help from the other animals. Together, they were able to rescue the little mouse from the hole. And from that day on, the bunny knew that running could help solve problems and make friends happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play in the park. Suddenly, it started to rain very hard. Lily got very wet and cold. She needed to find a shelter to stay dry. + +Luckily, Lily managed to find a little hut in the park. She went inside and closed the door. It was warm and dry inside the hut. Lily felt much better. + +While she was waiting for the rain to stop, Lily found some yummy snacks in her bag. She ate them all and felt very happy. + +The moral of the story is that if you manage to find a shelter when it's raining, you can still have a yummy time! +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his bone. He would carry it around in his mouth all day long. One day, Spot got very excited and started to jump around. He accidentally dropped his bone and it fell into a hole. Spot was very sad because his bone was thin and he knew it would break if he tried to get it out. + +Spot decided to ask his friend, the cat, for help. The cat was very clever and had an idea. She suggested they use a stick to try and get the bone out. Spot was so happy when they were successful and he could play with his bone again. From that day on, Spot was more careful with his bone and never dropped it again. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy bear. He didn't like anything and always growled. One day, he saw a cozy armchair and wanted to sit in it. But he couldn't reach it because he was so small. He asked his friend, a little bird, "please help me get in the chair?" The bird flew up and helped him climb up. The bear was so happy and snuggled in the chair. He realized that sometimes asking for help is good. From that day on, he wasn't so grumpy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big wardrobe in her room that could hold all her clothes. The wardrobe was very flexible and could bend in any way. Whenever Lily needed to find a dress, she would open the wardrobe and look inside. + +One day, it started to rain outside. Lily loved the rain and wanted to go outside and play in it. She put on her raincoat and boots and ran outside. She jumped in puddles and danced in the rain. + +When she came back inside, she went to put her raincoat in the wardrobe. But the wardrobe was too full and wouldn't bend anymore. Lily tried to push it, but it wouldn't move. Suddenly, the wardrobe fell over and all the clothes fell out. + +Lily was sad because her favorite dress got wet from the rain. She learned that sometimes things can break and it's important to be careful. +One day, a sleepy bear woke up from his long nap. He yawned and stretched his paws. "I'm hungry," said the bear. He stumbled out of his cave and saw a tree with some honey. "I want that honey," said the bear. + +The bear tried to climb the tree, but he stumbled and fell down. "Ouch!" said the bear. "I need something to help me get the honey." He saw a saw nearby and thought it might help him. + +The bear picked up the saw and started to cut the tree. "This is hard work," said the bear. Just then, a rabbit came by and asked, "What are you doing, Mr. Bear?" The bear replied, "I want some honey, but I keep stumbling. So, I'm using this saw to cut the tree down." The rabbit said, "I can help you get the honey without cutting the tree down. Let me show you." + +The rabbit showed the bear a beehive on another tree. They got the honey without any trouble. The bear was so happy and thanked the rabbit. "You're my new friend," said the bear. They hugged and went on their way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to climb trees. One day, she saw a big branch hanging from a tall tree and wanted to climb it. She asked her mommy if she could perform the climb, but her mommy said it was too high. + +Lily was sad, but then she saw a squirrel climb the branch and eat a nut. She thought it was disgusting, but also amazing. She asked the squirrel how he could climb so high and the squirrel said he practiced every day. + +So, Lily started practicing too. She climbed small branches and worked her way up to bigger ones. One day, she saw the big branch again and decided to try. She climbed and climbed until she reached the top. She felt proud and happy. + +When she got down, she told her mommy about her climb. Her mommy was amazed and said, "Lily, you performed a great feat today!" And Lily smiled, feeling happy and accomplished. +Once upon a time, there was a big fish named Finn. Finn lived in a blue ocean with his friends. One day, Finn and his friends went to see a pretty reef. They were very happy and excited to see all the colorful fish and plants there. Finn was very enthusiastic about exploring the reef. + +Suddenly, Finn saw a small fish trapped in a plastic bag. Finn knew he had to help the little fish. He swam up to the bag and used his fins to release the fish. The little fish swam away happily, and Finn felt proud of himself for helping. + +After that, Finn and his friends continued to explore the reef. They saw so many beautiful things and had a great time. Finn was happy that he could help a friend in need and enjoy the reef with his enthusiastic friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to draw circles. She drew circles on everything, even on her new dress. + +One day, she went outside to play with her friend. They played a game of tag and ran around in circles. Suddenly, the little girl's friend stopped and said, "Look, it's freezing outside!" + +The little girl didn't understand what her friend meant, but soon she felt very cold. She tried to run back home, but her feet got stuck in the frozen ground. + +Her friend tried to help her, but it was too late. The little girl was frozen in the cold and couldn't move. Her friend went to get help, but by the time they came back, it was too late. The little girl had turned into a frozen circle. +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 said it was time to leave and go to the store. Lily didn't want to go because she was having too much fun playing. But her mom was persistent and said they had to go. + +At the store, Lily saw a toy she really wanted to play with. She asked her mom if she could have it, but her mom said no. Lily was sad, but she knew she couldn't have everything she wanted. As they were leaving the store, Lily saw a little friend from her playgroup. They played together for a little while before it was time to leave and go home. + +When they got home, Lily was tired from all the playing and fell asleep quickly. She dreamt of all the fun she had that day and couldn't wait to play again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a toy horse that she loved to play with. One day, she accidentally broke the cord that held the horse's tail. She felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, her big sister came in and whispered to her, "Don't worry, I can fix it for you." Lily felt happy and watched as her sister tied a new cord onto the horse's tail. + +Afterwards, Lily wanted to play a game with her sister. They decided to have a fair race to see who could run the fastest. Lily tried her best, but her sister won. Even though she didn't win, Lily was happy because she had fun playing with her sister and her toy horse was fixed. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the store with her mom. One day, her mom said, "Lily, do you know where the cart is?" Lily looked around and saw the cart near the door. She said, "Yes, I know! It's over there!" + +Lily and her mom put their things in the cart and went to the candy aisle. Lily saw her favorite candy and said, "Mom, can we get this candy? It makes me so happy!" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. Let's put it in the cart." + +As they walked around the store, Lily saw a toy that she really wanted. She tugged on her mom's shirt and said, "Mom, can we get this toy? It will make me even happier!" Her mom said, "I don't know, Lily. Let's think about it." + +In the end, Lily's mom decided to buy the toy for her. Lily was so happy that she hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, Mommy! You're the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a charming teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her teddy bear. But then, a big boy came and took her teddy bear away. Lily was sad and cried a lot. + +The big boy refused to give the teddy bear back to Lily. She didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she saw a police officer walking by. She went to him and told him what happened. The police officer was very kind and promised to help her. + +The police officer found the big boy and asked him to give the teddy bear back to Lily. The big boy didn't want to at first, but then he realized it was wrong to take someone's toy. He gave the teddy bear back to Lily and said sorry. Lily was happy again and hugged her teddy bear tightly. She was thankful to the police officer for helping her get her steel teddy bear back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures with her crayons. Lily drew a picture of a strong superhero who could save the day. She showed the picture to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I drew a superhero!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great picture, Lily! You're such a good artist." But then her mom got a phone call and had to leave the room. Lily kept drawing and coloring her picture. + +Suddenly, Lily's big brother came in and saw her picture. He said, "That's a dumb picture, Lily. You should quit drawing." Lily felt sad and didn't want to draw anymore. She crumpled up her picture and threw it away. + +Later that day, Lily's mom came back and asked to see her picture again. But Lily said she had quit drawing and threw it away. Her mom felt sad too, because she knew Lily was a great artist. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she found a shiny gem on the ground. She was so happy and wanted to show it to her friend, Tim. + +Lily ran to Tim's house and knocked on the door. "Hi Tim, look what I found!" she said, showing him the gem. "Wow, that's so pretty!" Tim said. "Can I hold it for a little while?" he asked. + +Lily was not sure if Tim was reliable enough to take care of her precious gem. She thought for a moment and said, "Sure, but listen carefully. You have to be very careful with it and give it back to me soon." + +Tim promised to take good care of the gem and gave it back to Lily after a while. But when Lily got home, she noticed a big scratch on the gem. She was upset and went back to Tim's house to tell him what happened. + +Tim apologized and said he accidentally dropped it on the ground. "It's okay," Lily said. "But next time be more reliable and listen to what I say." From that day on, they both took better care of each other's things and never had any conflicts again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a very special envelope that her grandma gave her. It was ancient and had a beautiful design. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She brought her envelope with her because she wanted to show it to her friends. While she was playing, she accidentally dropped the envelope and it fell into the pond. + +Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do. Her friend, Timmy, saw that she was upset and asked her what happened. Lily told him that she lost her special envelope in the pond. Timmy wanted to help and said, "Don't worry, I will support you and we will find your envelope together." + +They both went into the pond and searched for the envelope. After a while, they found it and Lily was very happy. She gave Timmy a big hug and said, "Thank you for helping me, you are my best friend." From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep her special envelope safe. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the grass and play with his friends. One day, Benny's friend, a little bird named Billy, fell from his nest and hurt his wing. Benny was sad to see his friend in pain, so he hopped over to Billy and snuggled up next to him to comfort him. + +Benny knew that when he was feeling sad or hurt, being with his friends always made him feel better. So, he stayed with Billy and kept him company until his wing felt better. Soon enough, Billy was feeling cheerful again and ready to fly back up to his nest. + +Benny was happy to see his friend feeling better and even happier to be able to play with him again in the grass. From that day on, Benny knew that being there for his friends and comforting them when they were feeling down was the best thing he could do to make them feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she put on her red boots and went outside to play. But when she was playing, she fell down and her boots got dirty. She didn't like that, she hated it! + +Lily's mom saw her and said, "Oh no, your boots are weak. Let's clean them up." So they went inside and cleaned the boots together. After that, Lily was happy again and went back outside to play. She loved her red boots and didn't want them to be weak anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very bored. She had nothing to do. She wanted to play with her toys, but they were all boring. So, she decided to go outside and play. + +As she was walking, she heard a loud roar. It scared her, and she started to cry. Her mom came outside and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +Lily said, "I heard a roar, and it scared me." + +Her mom took out her flashlight and shined it around. They saw that it was just a big truck driving by. Lily giggled and said, "Truck loud!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it was. Let's go back inside and find something fun to do." And they went back inside to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy jeep in the park. One day, Timmy's jeep got stuck in a tree. Timmy tried to get it down but it was too high. + +Just then, an old man walked by and saw Timmy looking up at the tree. "What's wrong little boy?" asked the old man. "My jeep is stuck in the tree and I can't get it down," replied Timmy. + +The old man looked up and saw the jeep. "Don't worry, I'll get it down for you," he said. The old man climbed up the tree and used a sharp stick to poke the jeep until it fell down. Timmy was so happy and thanked the old man. "My jeep is not empty anymore!" exclaimed Timmy. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little bird named Billy. Billy loved to sing and would sing all day long. One day, Billy found a bottle and decided to show it to his friend, Sammy the squirrel. + +"Look Sammy, I found a bottle!" Billy chirped. + +Sammy looked at the bottle and said, "Wow, that's a pretty bottle. Can you sing a song about it?" + +Billy thought for a moment and then started to sing a song about the bottle. "Bottle, bottle, shiny and bright. I found you in the sun's warm light." + +Sammy clapped his paws and said, "That was a great song! You're such a talented singer, Billy." + +Billy blushed with happiness and continued to sing as he and Sammy played in the forest all day long. +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, scary shadow on the ground. She felt scared and wanted to run away. + +But then, her mommy came and held her hand. She told Lily to smile and not be afraid of the shadow. She explained that the shadow was just a dark shape made by the sun. Lily felt better and smiled. + +From that day on, Lily wasn't afraid of shadows anymore. She learned that sometimes things that seem scary can be explained and understood. It's important to keep an open mind and not let fear control you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a little clock in her room that she loved to play with. One day, her friend came over and saw the clock. Her friend demanded that Lily give her the clock. + +Lily didn't want to give her clock away, but her friend kept demanding it. Lily thought about it and realized that her friend wasn't being very nice. She remembered her mom telling her that it's important to be kind to others. + +So, Lily decided to be kind and give her friend the little clock. Her friend was very happy and thanked Lily. Lily felt good inside because she knew she did the right thing. From that day on, Lily learned that being kind is always the best thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint and had a big case full of colorful paints. One day, she went outside to paint in the light of the sun. + +As she was painting, her friend Timmy came over and asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +"I'm painting a picture of a flower," replied Lily. + +Timmy looked at her painting and said, "Wow, that's so pretty! The colors are so light and bright." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you! I love painting in the light, it makes everything look so pretty." + +And from that day on, Lily and Timmy painted together in the light every day, creating beautiful pictures with their colorful paints. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore and go on adventures. One day, she went on a walk with her mom and saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. "Look, Mommy! A rainbow!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's very pretty. But we have to hurry home before it starts to rain." + +Lily didn't want the adventure to end yet. "Can't we remain here a little longer? I want to see where the rainbow ends." + +Her mom thought for a moment and then agreed. They walked and walked, following the rainbow. Finally, they came to a field full of colorful flowers. Lily was so happy and felt like the most adventurous girl in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to go to the fridge and get an apple. Timmy went to the fridge and saw a little bug inside. He said, "Mommy, there's a bug in the fridge!" His mom said, "Don't worry, it's harmless. Just take the apple out and close the fridge." Timmy did what his mom said and closed the fridge. He went back to playing with his toy cars and pretended they were zooming around the room. The end. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big tree with many roots. The roots are like long arms that come out of the ground. + +"Let's build a fort with the roots!" Tim says. + +"OK, how do we do that?" Sam asks. + +"We can use sticks and leaves and rocks to make walls and a roof. Come on, help me find some!" Tim says. + +They look around and find many things to use. They start to build their fort. They put sticks and leaves between the roots. They make a door with a big rock. They are happy with their fort. + +But then they hear a loud noise. It is a dog. The dog is big and fast. It runs towards their fort. It barks and jumps and tries to get in. + +"Go away, dog! This is our fort!" Tim shouts. + +"Help, help! The dog is scary!" Sam cries. + +They are afraid of the dog. They hide inside their fort. They hope the dog will leave them alone. + +But the dog does not leave. It keeps barking and jumping. It pushes the rock with its nose. The rock is heavy, but the dog is strong. The rock moves a little bit. The door is not safe anymore. + +"Oh no, the dog is going to get in!" Tim says. + +"What can we do?" Sam asks. + +They look around their fort. They see a root that is loose. The root is long and thick. They have an idea. + +"Let's use the root to stop the dog!" Tim says. + +"OK, how do we do that?" Sam asks. + +"We can pull the root and swing it at the dog. Maybe the dog will be scared and run away. Come on, help me pull!" Tim says. + +They grab the root and pull hard. The root comes out of the ground. They swing the root at the dog. The root hits the dog on the head. The dog yelps and runs away. + +"Yay, we did it! We scared the dog away!" Tim says. + +"Wow, that was brave! We saved our fort!" Sam says. + +They are happy and proud. They hug each other. They go back to their fort. They play and have fun. They are the best friends. +Sara and Ben like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and laugh. Sara's favorite thing is the swing. She likes to go high and feel the wind in her hair. + +"Push me, Ben, push me!" Sara says to her brother. Ben pushes her gently and smiles. He likes to see Sara happy. + +But then Sara feels something on her toe. She looks down and sees a bee. The bee is black and yellow and has a smooth body. Sara is scared of bees. She thinks they will sting her. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sara cries. She lets go of the swing and falls to the ground. The bee flies away. + +Ben runs to Sara and hugs her. He looks at her toe and sees a red spot. He kisses it and says, "It's okay, Sara, it's okay. The bee is gone. You are brave." + +Sara stops crying and smiles. She hugs Ben and says, "Thank you, Ben, thank you. You are kind." + +They go back to the swing and play some more. They are happy. They are friends. +Ben and Mia like to play by the river. They have a raft that they made with sticks and rope. They take turns to sit on the raft and paddle with a big leaf. The other one watches from the shore and cheers. + +One day, the river is very fast and loud. Ben and Mia are scared. They do not want to play on the raft today. They sit on the grass and watch the water. + +"Look, there is a duck!" Mia says. She points to a brown duck that swims on the river. "It is not afraid of the water." + +"Maybe it likes the water," Ben says. He watches the duck too. "It has a big beak and webbed feet. It can swim very well." + +Suddenly, they see something else on the river. It is a man on a big raft. He wears a helmet and a jacket. He holds a long stick. He looks serious. He paddles hard to steer the raft. He goes over the rocks and the waves. + +"Wow, he is brave!" Ben says. He claps his hands. "He is having fun on the river." + +"Maybe he is a raft man," Mia says. She smiles. "He knows how to ride the raft." + +Ben and Mia watch the raft man until he disappears around the bend. They wonder where he is going. They hope he is safe. They think he is cool. They want to be like him when they grow up. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to bake cakes with Mom. Mom showed them how to mix the flour, the eggs, the sugar and the milk in a big bowl. Then she poured the batter into a small pan and put it in the oven. + +"Can we make another cake?" Tom asked Mom. + +"Sure, we have enough ingredients. But you have to be quiet, because Dad is sleeping in the next room. He is deaf, so he can't hear us, but he can feel the noise if we are too loud," Mom said. + +Tom and Sam nodded and started to mix the ingredients for another cake. But they forgot to be quiet. They banged the spoons, they dropped the eggs, they laughed and shouted. They made a lot of noise. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the mess and the noise. She was angry. + +"What are you doing? You are making too much noise! You are waking up Dad!" Mom said. + +Tom and Sam looked at Mom. They felt sorry. + +"We are sorry, Mom. We wanted to make another cake, but we forgot to be quiet," Tom said. + +"We didn't mean to wake up Dad. We love Dad. He is deaf, but he is smart and kind," Sam said. + +Mom sighed and hugged them. + +"I know you love Dad, and he loves you too. But you have to respect his sleep. He works hard and he needs to rest. Being deaf is not easy. He can't hear the birds, the music, the words. He can only see and feel. So we have to be careful with our noise. We have to be gentle and quiet," Mom said. + +Tom and Sam nodded and said sorry to Mom and Dad. They learned to be more respectful and considerate. They finished the cake and shared it with Dad. Dad smiled and thanked them. He was happy. They were happy. They had a nice cake and a nice family. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see many flowers in the park. They see red flowers, yellow flowers, and purple flowers. Lily likes red flowers. She calls them poppies. + +"Look, Ben, poppies!" Lily says. She runs to the poppies. She wants to pick one for her mom. + +"Wait, Lily, be careful!" Ben says. He runs after Lily. He sees a big rock near the poppies. He does not want Lily to hurt herself. + +But Lily does not see the rock. She stumbles on the rock. She falls down. She cries. She drops the poppy. + +"Oh no, Lily, are you okay?" Ben says. He helps Lily get up. He sees a scratch on her knee. He gives her a hug. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, I was not careful," Lily says. She sniffles. She looks at the poppy on the ground. She is sad. + +"It's okay, Lily, it was an accident," Ben says. He picks up the poppy. He gives it to Lily. "Here, this is for you. It's a regular poppy, but it's still pretty." + +"Thank you, Ben, you are a good friend," Lily says. She smiles. She holds the poppy. She feels better. + +They walk back to their moms. They show them the poppy. Their moms are happy. They give them a kiss. + +Lily and Ben are happy too. They learned to be careful. They learned to share. They learned to be kind. They are good friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. But today, the park was very foggy. They could not see very far. Lily and Ben thought it was fun to pretend they were in a mystery. + +"Let's find clues!" Lily said. She picked up a stick and drew a circle on the ground. "This is a clue. It means there is a treasure here." + +Ben nodded. He picked up a rock and threw it in the air. "This is a clue too. It means there is a monster here." + +Lily and Ben followed their clues. They walked and walked until they reached a big trash can. It was very smelly. Lily and Ben held their noses. + +"Maybe the treasure is in there," Lily said. She lifted the lid and peeked inside. She saw something shiny. She reached for it. + +But then, something jumped out of the trash can. It was a big, furry, angry cat. It hissed and scratched at Lily. Lily screamed and dropped the lid. + +"Run!" Ben shouted. He grabbed Lily's hand and they ran away from the cat. The cat chased them, but they were faster. + +They ran until they reached the swings. They climbed on them and swung high. The cat could not reach them. It meowed and walked away. + +Lily and Ben were safe. They laughed and hugged. + +"That was scary," Lily said. "But also fun." + +Ben nodded. He looked at Lily's hand. It had a scratch. He kissed it and said, "I'm sorry you got hurt. You are very brave." + +Lily smiled. She looked at Ben's face. It had a mark. She slapped it and said, "You are very silly. You threw a rock at a monster." + +Ben rubbed his cheek. He smiled too. He said, "You are right. I did. But we solved the mystery." + +They swung and swung until the fog cleared. They saw their mom and dad waiting for them. They jumped off the swings and ran to them. They told them their story. Their mom and dad hugged them and said, "You are very clever. And very lucky." + +Lily and Ben agreed. They were very clever. And very lucky. And very happy. +Tom and Anna were friends. They liked to play in the woods. One day, they found a cabin. It was old and brown. They wanted to see inside. + +"Let's go in," Tom said. He opened the door. It was dark and dusty. There were many things on the floor. + +"Wow, look at this!" Anna said. She picked up a shiny key. It was silver and had a star on it. + +"What is it for?" Tom asked. He saw a big chest in the corner. It had a lock on it. "Maybe it opens this." + +Anna ran to the chest. She put the key in the lock. She turned it. The lock clicked. She lifted the lid. + +"Tom, come and see!" Anna said. She saw something shiny and colorful inside. It looked like jewels and toys. + +Tom came to the chest. He looked inside. He smiled. He reached for a red car. He liked cars. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a bang. They turned around. The door was closed. It was locked. + +"Hey, who did that?" Tom shouted. He ran to the door. He pushed and pulled. It did not open. + +"Help, help!" Anna cried. She was scared. She dropped the key. It fell under the chest. She could not see it. + +They heard a voice outside. It was mean and angry. + +"Ha, ha, ha! I got you, you little thieves!" the voice said. "This is my cabin and my treasure. You can't have it. You will stay here forever." + +Tom and Anna were very sad. They hugged each other. They wished they never went in the cabin. They wanted to go home. But they could not. They were locked in. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. They have a big plane toy. It can fly in the air. They make sounds like vroom and zoom. + +One day, the plane toy breaks. Lily and Ben are sad. They do not know how to fix it. They ask mom for help. Mom is helpful. She has a tool box. She can fix many things. + +Mom looks at the plane toy. She sees what is wrong. She uses a screwdriver and a tape. She works hard. She fixes the plane toy. Lily and Ben are happy. They hug mom and say thank you. They also kiss the plane toy. They are glad it can fly again. + +They take the plane toy outside. They run and throw it in the air. It flies high and far. They watch it with joy. They laugh and clap. They have fun with the plane toy. They love mom and the plane toy. They are happy friends. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. Lila wants to go on the slide. Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it is fun!" Lila says. She runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. + +"No, Lila, it is too high!" Ben says. He stays on the ground and watches Lila. + +Lila reaches the top of the slide. She sees a whip on the slide. Someone left it there. Lila thinks it is cool. She picks up the whip and swings it in the air. + +"Look, Ben, I have a whip!" Lila says. She feels popular. She thinks everyone will like her whip. + +But Lila is not careful. She swings the whip too hard. The whip hits her in the face. It hurts. Lila cries. She loses her balance. She falls off the slide. + +"Ouch!" Lila says. She lands on the grass. She has a scratch on her cheek and a bump on her head. + +"Are you okay, Lila?" Ben says. He runs to Lila and helps her up. + +"I am sorry, Ben, I was silly," Lila says. She hugs Ben. She gives him the whip. "You can have it. I don't want it anymore." + +"Thank you, Lila, but I don't want it either," Ben says. He throws the whip away. "Let's go on the swings. They are safer and more fun." + +"Okay, Ben, let's go," Lila says. She smiles. She is happy to have Ben as her friend. They hold hands and walk to the swings. They forget about the slide and the whip. They have a good time. +Sara and Tom saw a puppy in the park. The puppy was alone and cold. It was icy and snowing. Sara and Tom wanted to help the puppy. + +"Let's rescue the puppy!" Sara said. "We can take it home and give it food and love." + +"OK!" Tom said. "But we have to be quick. It is getting dark and mommy will be worried." + +They ran to the puppy and picked it up. The puppy was shivering and whimpering. Sara and Tom hugged it and tried to warm it up. + +"Come on, let's go!" Sara said. "We have to cross the street and then we are home." + +They looked both ways and saw no cars. They started to cross the street. But they did not see the big truck that was coming fast. The truck did not see them either. It was too late. + +The truck hit Sara and Tom and the puppy. They flew in the air and landed on the icy ground. They did not move. They did not make any sound. They were gone. + +The driver of the truck stopped and got out. He saw what he had done. He cried and screamed. He called for help. But it was too late. + +The puppy, Sara and Tom did not rescue each other. They died. It was a bad ending. +Tim and Sam were friends. They liked to play with boats. They had a big boat that they could sail on the lake. They wanted to be famous sailors. + +One day, they saw a new boat near their neighbor's house. It was shiny and red. It had a big sail with a star on it. They wanted to try it. + +"Let's go and sail that boat," Tim said. "It looks so fast and fun." + +"But that is not our boat," Sam said. "It belongs to our neighbor. He might get angry if we take it." + +"Don't be scared," Tim said. "He is not here. He will not know. Come on, it will be fun." + +Tim and Sam ran to the boat. They climbed on it and untied it from the dock. They pushed it into the water and raised the sail. The wind blew hard and the boat moved fast. + +"Wow, this is great," Tim said. "We are sailing like famous sailors." + +They sailed around the lake. They saw ducks and fish and trees. They waved to other people on the shore. They felt happy and proud. + +But they did not see the big rock in the water. The boat hit the rock with a loud crash. The boat broke into pieces. The sail tore. The water came in. Tim and Sam fell into the water. + +They screamed for help. They were scared and cold. They could not swim. They tried to hold on to the pieces of the boat. + +The neighbor heard the noise. He ran to the lake. He saw his boat destroyed. He saw Tim and Sam in the water. He was angry and sad. + +He got his other boat and went to save them. He pulled them out of the water. He took them to the shore. He called their parents. + +Tim and Sam were in trouble. They had to say sorry to the neighbor. They had to pay for the boat. They had to stay in their rooms. They were not famous sailors. They were naughty boys. They were very sorry. +Lila and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to pretend they were firefighters and put out fires with their water guns. They had a cheap red hat and a cheap yellow coat that they shared. + +"Look, there is a flame on the candle!" Ben said, pointing to the table. "We have to work fast and save the day!" + +Lila grabbed the water gun and ran to the table. She aimed at the flame and squeezed the trigger. But nothing came out. The water gun was empty. + +"Oh no, what do we do now?" Lila asked, worried. + +Ben thought for a moment. He had an idea. He ran to the kitchen and came back with a cup of water. He handed it to Lila. + +"Here, use this!" he said. "But be careful, don't spill it on the table or the floor." + +Lila nodded. She took the cup and poured some water on the flame. The flame went out with a hiss. Lila and Ben cheered. + +"We did it, we put out the fire!" Lila said, happy. + +They high-fived each other and hugged. They were proud of their work. They were the best firefighters ever. +Lily liked to look at things with her microscope. She had a microscope that her dad gave her for her birthday. She could see tiny bugs and hairs and dust with it. She thought it was very fun and interesting. + +One day, she wanted to show her friend Ben her microscope. She invited him to her room and put the microscope on her table. She said, "Ben, do you want to see something cool? This is my microscope. It makes things look very big." + +Ben nodded and smiled. He was curious and thoughtful. He liked to learn new things. He said, "Yes, please. What can we see with it?" + +Lily said, "We can see anything we want. Let's find something small and put it on this slide. Then we can cover it with this glass and put it under the microscope. Then we can look through this eye and see it." + +They looked around the room and found a feather, a leaf, a coin, and a button. They took turns putting them on the slide and covering them with the glass. They looked through the microscope and saw the different shapes and colors and patterns. They said, "Wow!" and "Cool!" and "Amazing!" They had a lot of fun and learned a lot. + +Lily and Ben thanked each other for sharing their microscope and their discoveries. They decided to look for more things to see with the microscope next time. They were happy and proud of their microscope. They covered it with a cloth and put it away carefully. They said, "Bye, microscope. See you soon." +True is a dog. He is light brown and very soft. He likes to play with his friend Sam, who is a boy. Sam and True live in a big house with a garden. + +One day, Sam and True go to the park. They see many other dogs and people. True runs and jumps and barks. He is happy. Sam throws a ball and True catches it. He gives it back to Sam. Sam says, "Good boy, True! You are very fast and smart!" + +Then, they see a girl. She is crying. She has a pink balloon, but it is broken. The wind blew it away and it popped on a tree. Sam and True go to the girl. Sam says, "Hello, what is your name?" The girl says, "I am Lily. I am sad. My balloon is gone." + +Sam says, "I am sorry, Lily. That is not fun. Do you want to play with us?" Lily says, "Yes, please. But I have no toy." Sam says, "You can have my ball. I can share with you." He gives the ball to Lily. Lily says, "Thank you, Sam. You are very kind." + +Lily, Sam, and True play with the ball. They have fun. They laugh and smile. They are friends. True is happy. He likes to give and share. He thinks, "This is a good day." +Lily likes to feed her cat, Spot. Spot is black and white and very soft. Lily gives him some fish and milk in a bowl. Spot purrs and licks his paws. + +Lily also likes to paint. She has many colors of paint and a big paper. She dips her brush in the paint and makes shapes and lines on the paper. She paints a sun, a flower, a house and a cat. + +Lily wants to paint Spot, too. She thinks he will look pretty with some colors. She takes some black paint and tries to paint his nose. But Spot does not like it. He shakes his head and runs away. He leaves black paint on the floor, the wall and the couch. + +Lily's mom sees the mess and is not happy. She tells Lily to clean up and not to paint Spot again. Lily says she is sorry and helps her mom. She hugs Spot and says she loves him. Spot forgives her and snuggles with her. Lily learns to paint only on paper. +One day, a cat and a dog were very hungry. They saw a big pot of soup on the stove. The soup smelled good and looked hot. The cat and the dog wanted to taste the soup, but they knew it was not theirs. + +The cat had a plan. He said to the dog, "You are very flexible. You can jump high and reach the pot. I will watch for the cook and tell you when to go." The dog agreed. He liked the cat and trusted him. + +The cat waited until the cook went out of the kitchen. He said to the dog, "Now is your chance. Jump and get the soup." The dog jumped as high as he could. He put his mouth on the pot and tried to sip the soup. But the soup was too hot. It burned his tongue and made him yelp. He fell down and spilled the soup all over the floor. + +The cook heard the noise and came back. He saw the mess and the dog. He was very angry. He scolded the dog and chased him away. The cat hid under the table and laughed. He thought he was very clever. + +But the cat was not clever. He was mean and selfish. He did not care about the dog or the soup. He only wanted to surprise the dog and make fun of him. He did not know that the cook had another pot of soup in the oven. The cook took out the other pot and gave some soup to the dog. The dog was happy and grateful. He forgave the cat and hoped he would learn to be nice. + +The moral of the story is: Do not trick your friends or take what is not yours. Be kind and honest and you will get good things. +Lily and Ben were playing with their blocks. They liked to build tall towers and knock them down. Lily had a lot of green blocks and Ben had a lot of red blocks. They wanted to make a big tower with both colors. + +"Let's put your green blocks on top of my red blocks," Ben said. "Then we can have a very tall tower." + +"OK," Lily said. "But be careful. Don't make it fall." + +They started to stack the blocks one by one. They made a tall tower with green and red blocks. They were very happy. + +But then, Max came along. Max was a big boy who liked to tease Lily and Ben. He saw their tower and wanted to make them angry. + +"Look at that silly tower," Max said. "It's too tall and too green. I don't like it. I'm going to knock it down." + +He ran towards the tower and pushed it with his hand. The blocks fell down and made a loud noise. Lily and Ben were very sad. They cried and looked at their broken tower. + +Max laughed and ran away. He thought he was very funny. + +But then, he tripped on a toy car and fell on the floor. He hurt his knee and it started to bleed. He cried and looked at his wound. + +Lily and Ben heard him cry and went to see him. They saw his knee and felt sorry for him. + +"Are you OK?" Lily asked. + +"That hurts," Ben said. + +They took a tissue and wiped his knee. They helped him stand up and gave him a hug. + +"Thank you," Max said. "You are very nice. I'm sorry I knocked down your tower. That was mean. Can we be friends?" + +"Yes, we can be friends," Lily and Ben said. "But next time, don't break our things. That's not nice. We can share and play together." + +They smiled and hugged again. They learned that being kind and forgiving is better than being mean and angry. They went back to their blocks and built a new tower. This time, they invited Max to join them. He said yes and they had fun. They made a tall tower with green, red, and blue blocks. They were very happy. +Sara and Ben were playing outside with their toys. They liked to make cars and planes and animals with their blocks. They had a lot of fun together. + +Suddenly, they saw a big cloud in the sky. It was dark and scary. It was spinning very fast. It was a tornado! + +"Look, Ben, a tornado!" Sara said. "We have to go inside, now!" + +Ben nodded. He was afraid of the tornado. He grabbed his favorite toy, a blue car. He wanted to take it with him. + +But Sara saw that he left some blocks behind. She did not want to lose them. She ran back to pick them up. + +"Come on, Sara, hurry!" Ben shouted. "The tornado is coming closer!" + +Sara heard him, but she wanted to save all the blocks. She picked them up as fast as she could. She put them in a big bag. + +She was almost done, when the wind blew harder. The tornado was very near. It made a loud noise. It threw things in the air. + +Sara was scared. She dropped the bag and ran to Ben. He hugged her and they ran inside the house. + +They were safe. Their mom and dad were there. They were happy to see them. + +"Sara, Ben, are you okay?" their mom asked. "That was a very big tornado. We were worried about you." + +"We're okay, mom," Ben said. "But we left our toys outside. The tornado took them away." + +Sara felt sad. She liked her blocks. She worked hard to pick them up. She was proud of her creations. + +But she was also glad that she and Ben were safe. She knew that toys were not as important as family. + +She hugged Ben and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I should have listened to you. You were brave to take your car with you." + +Ben smiled and said, "It's okay, Sara. I'm sorry, too. I should have helped you pick up the blocks. You were brave to try to save them." + +They hugged each other and their mom and dad. They were proud of each other. They were a good team. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big orange balloon in the sky. It has a sign that says "Money". + +"Wow, look at that balloon!" Tom says. "It has money on it. I want some money. Do you want some money, Lily?" + +"Yes, I want some money too," Lily says. "But how can we get it? It is too high." + +Tom thinks for a moment. He has an idea. "I know. We can jump. If we jump very high, maybe we can reach the balloon and get some money." + +"OK, let's try," Lily says. They run to the grass and start to jump. They jump and jump and jump. But they cannot reach the balloon. It is still too high. + +They are tired and sad. They sit on the grass and look at the balloon. They wish they had some money. + +A man walks by. He sees Tom and Lily. He smiles. He has a lot of money in his pocket. He likes to share. He walks to them and says, "Hello, kids. What are you doing?" + +"We are trying to get the money balloon," Tom says. "But we cannot jump high enough." + +The man laughs. He says, "That is not a money balloon. That is an advertisement. It is for a bank. They want people to save money with them. But you don't need a balloon to have money. You can have some of mine." + +He takes out some money from his pocket and gives it to Tom and Lily. They are very happy. They thank the man and hug him. They have some money now. They can buy some candy or toys. + +They run to the store and buy some orange candy. They share it with the man. They are friends now. They laugh and eat the candy. They look at the balloon and wave. They don't need the balloon anymore. They have money and candy and a new friend. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They had a lot of fun. + +But then Ben tripped and fell. He hurt his knee. It was red and sore. He cried out loud. + +Lily ran to him. She saw his knee. She felt sorry for him. She said, "Ben, are you OK?" + +Ben said, "No, it hurts. It hurts a lot." + +Lily said, "Don't cry, Ben. I can help you. I know what to do." + +She took her hand and rubbed his knee gently. She said, "This will make it better. It will make your muscle tough. Tough like a lion. Lions don't cry when they get hurt. They roar." + +Ben felt her hand. It was warm and soft. He felt his knee. It was still sore, but not as much. He stopped crying. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. You are smart and kind." + +Lily smiled. She said, "You're welcome, Ben. You are a good friend too. You are brave and strong." + +They hugged each other. Then they got up and played some more. They were happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with crayons and paper. They enjoy making pictures of animals, flowers and cars. They have many colors to choose from: red, blue, yellow, green and more. + +One day, Tom and Mia go to the park with their moms. They see a big tree with many leaves. The leaves are different colors: some are green, some are yellow, some are orange and some are brown. Tom and Mia think the tree is very pretty. They want to make a picture of it. + +They ask their moms for paper and crayons. Their moms are helpful and give them what they need. Tom and Mia sit on a bench and start to draw. They use green for the grass, blue for the sky and many colors for the leaves. They try to make their picture look like the tree. + +When they are done, they show their picture to their moms. Their moms are proud and happy. They say Tom and Mia are very good at drawing. They put their picture on the fridge when they get home. Tom and Mia enjoy drawing and playing with colors. They are happy friends. +Mia loved to play her flute. She made pretty sounds with it and sang along. She took her flute everywhere with her, even to the park. One day, she saw some big kids playing soccer near the swings. She wanted to watch them, so she left her flute on the bench and went closer. + +But one of the big kids saw her flute and grabbed it. He laughed and said, "What is this? A toy? Let me see how it sounds." He blew hard into the flute, but it only made a loud noise. He threw the flute on the ground and kicked it. It broke into two pieces. + +Mia saw what he did and ran to her flute. She picked up the pieces and cried. She felt very sad and ashamed. She wished she had protected her flute better. She looked at the big kid and said, "You are mean! You broke my flute! It was not a toy, it was mine!" + +The big kid shrugged and said, "So what? It was just a flute. You can get another one." He walked away with his friends, leaving Mia alone. + +But then, another kid came to Mia. He was smaller than the big kid, but he had a kind face. He said, "I'm sorry about your flute. That was not nice of him. He should say sorry to you." He gave Mia a hug and said, "Do you want to play with me? I have a ball. We can share it." + +Mia smiled and wiped her tears. She said, "Thank you. You are nice. I want to play with you." She put the pieces of her flute in her bag and took the ball. She and the kind kid played together and had fun. She felt a little better and hoped she could get a new flute someday. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big red truck. The truck has a name. It is a fire truck. The fire truck makes a loud noise. It goes to help people. + +Tom and Sue run after the fire truck. They want to see what it does. They see a house with smoke. The smoke is black and bad. The fire truck stops near the house. The fire truck has a hose. The hose has water. The water is good. + +The fire truck has people. The people have a name. They are firefighters. The firefighters wear red hats and yellow coats. The firefighters use the hose to spray water on the house. The water makes the smoke go away. The water also makes the heat go away. The heat is from the fire. The fire is red and bad. + +Tom and Sue watch the firefighters. They think they are brave and kind. They want to be like them. They clap and cheer for the firefighters. The firefighters see Tom and Sue. They smile and wave at them. They give them stickers. The stickers have a name. They are fire badges. Tom and Sue are happy. They say thank you to the firefighters. They put the stickers on their shirts. They pretend to be firefighters. They go back to the park. They play with the big red truck. They have fun. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys. Ben has a trumpet. Lily has a furry bear. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, they are playing in the garden. Ben blows his trumpet very loud. Lily hugs her bear very tight. They laugh and run around. + +"Ben, Lily, come here!" Mom calls from the kitchen. "It is time for a drink and a snack." + +Ben and Lily run to Mom. They are thirsty and hungry. Mom gives them a glass of milk and a cookie each. They say thank you and drink and eat. + +"Can I try your trumpet, Ben?" Lily asks. + +"OK, but be careful. It is not a toy. It is a real trumpet. Dad gave it to me for my birthday." Ben says. + +Lily takes the trumpet and tries to blow it. She makes a funny noise. Ben laughs. Lily laughs too. + +"Can I hug your bear, Lily?" Ben asks. + +"OK, but be gentle. It is not a toy. It is a real bear. Grandma made it for me for Christmas." Lily says. + +Ben takes the bear and hugs it. It is soft and warm. Lily smiles. Ben smiles too. + +They finish their drink and snack. They give Mom a kiss and a hug. They go back to the garden. They play with their toys. They share their toys and have fun. They are happy twins. +Tom and Mia are playing in the garden. They see a big, ugly bug on a leaf. It has many legs and eyes and a hard shell. Tom wants to touch it, but Mia is scared. + +"No, Tom, don't touch it! It is ugly and it can bite!" Mia says. + +But Tom does not listen. He reaches out his hand and pokes the bug. The bug does not like that. It makes a loud noise and jumps on Tom's arm. Tom screams and shakes his arm. The bug falls on the ground and runs away. + +Tom and Mia run to their mom. She sees the bug bite on Tom's arm. It is red and swollen. She takes them inside and puts some cream on it. + +"Tom, you should not touch bugs you don't know. They can hurt you. Next time, be careful and leave them alone," she says. + +Tom feels sorry and says sorry to Mia. He does not want to touch ugly bugs anymore. He wants to play with nice things, like flowers and balls and books. + +Mia hugs Tom and says it is okay. She is not scared of him. She is glad he is not hurt too much. She says they can play together and share their toys. + +They go to their room and play with their toys. They are happy and forget about the ugly bug. The bug is also happy. It finds a dry and safe place under a rock. It does not want to see Tom and Mia again. It wants to be with other bugs like itself. +Tom likes to draw. He draws with crayons and paper. He draws cars and dogs and trees. He is very good at drawing. + +One day, he wants to show his drawings to his mom. He asks his dad to help him. His dad has a big machine that can make prints. Prints are like copies of drawings. His dad puts Tom's drawings in the machine and pushes a button. + +The machine makes a noise and prints come out. Tom is happy. He has many prints of his drawings. He can give them to his mom and his friends. + +But Tom is clumsy. He trips over a wire and falls down. The prints fly in the air and land on the floor. Some prints get dirty and torn. Tom is sad. He cries. + +His dad hugs him and says, "Don't worry, Tom. We can make more prints. But next time, be careful. I recommend you to watch where you walk. And I recommend you to put your prints in a folder. Then they will be safe and neat." + +Tom nods and says, "OK, dad. Thank you for helping me. I love you." + +His dad smiles and says, "I love you too, Tom. Now let's make some more prints and surprise your mom." +Tim and Kim like to play with signs. They find signs on the road, on the wall, on the door. They like to read the signs and say what they mean. Some signs are red, some are green, some are yellow. Some signs have words, some have pictures, some have both. + +One day, Tim and Kim see a new sign. It is big and bright and has a zigzag on it. They do not know what it means. They think it is a fun sign. They want to play with it. They run to the sign and touch it. They try to move it and turn it. They laugh and shout. + +But the sign is not a fun sign. It is a danger sign. It means there is a big hole in the road. The sign is there to tell people to be careful and not to go near the hole. But Tim and Kim do not know that. They do not see the hole. They are too busy playing with the sign. + +The sign is not very strong. It is old and rusty. It breaks when Tim and Kim pull it. It falls down and makes a loud noise. Tim and Kim are scared. They let go of the sign and look around. They see the hole. It is very big and very deep. They are very close to the hole. They try to move away, but it is too late. They slip and fall into the hole. They scream and cry. + +No one hears them. No one sees them. No one helps them. They are stuck in the hole. They are hurt and sad. They wish they had not played with the sign. They wish they had listened to the sign. They wish they had stayed away from the zigzag. But it is too late. The end. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to help their mom in the kitchen. One day, they wanted to make a dessert for their dad, who was coming home soon. They saw a box of cake mix on the shelf and decided to use it. + +"Let's make a high cake!" Lily said. "Dad will love it!" + +"OK, but how do we make it high?" Ben asked. + +Lily thought for a moment. "We can use more eggs and water. That will make the cake grow bigger in the oven." + +Ben nodded and they poured the cake mix into a big bowl. They added four eggs and two cups of water, instead of the three eggs and one cup of water that the box said. They stirred the batter with a big spoon and poured it into a cake pan. + +They put the cake pan in the oven and set the timer for 30 minutes. They were very excited to see their high cake. + +But something went wrong. The cake batter rose too much and spilled over the pan. It made a big mess in the oven and on the floor. It also smelled bad. + +"Oh no, what did we do?" Lily cried. + +"We used too much eggs and water!" Ben said. + +They heard their mom coming into the kitchen. They were afraid she would be angry. + +"Mom, we're sorry, we tried to make a dessert for dad, but we made a mistake," Lily said. + +Mom looked at the oven and the floor. She saw the cake mix everywhere. She was not angry, but she was surprised. + +"Wow, that's a very high cake!" she said. "But it's not very tasty. How did you make it?" + +"We used more eggs and water to make it high," Ben said. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. "That was very sweet of you to make a dessert for dad, but you don't need to use more eggs and water to make a cake. You just need to follow the instructions on the box. That will make the cake better." + +"Really?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, really. Next time, I'll help you make a cake and we'll improve it with some frosting and sprinkles. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They were happy that mom was not angry and that they could make a dessert for dad again. + +"Can we still eat this cake?" Ben asked. + +Mom laughed. "No, I don't think so. But we can have some ice cream instead. That's a good dessert too." + +Lily and Ben agreed. They cleaned up the mess and waited for dad to come home. They told him about their high cake and their ice cream. Dad was proud of them for trying to make a dessert and he gave them a big hug. They all enjoyed their ice cream and had a good night. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a bald man on a bike. He has a big bag on his back. + +"Look, Tim, a bald man!" Sam says. + +"What is in his bag?" Tim asks. + +They run after the bald man. They want to see his bag. The bald man does not see them. He rides fast. + +"Wait, bald man, wait!" Sam shouts. + +The bald man does not hear Sam. He turns a corner. Tim and Sam follow him. They see a big house. The bald man stops at the house. He opens his bag. + +"Wow, Tim, look!" Sam says. + +The bald man takes out many toys from his bag. He has dolls, cars, balls, books and more. He puts them on the porch of the house. + +"Who are these toys for?" Tim asks. + +"Maybe for his kids," Sam says. + +"Or maybe for us," Tim says. + +They run to the porch. They want to play with the toys. The bald man sees them. He is not happy. + +"Hey, you two, stop!" he says. "These toys are not for you. They are for the kids who live here. They are sick. They need some fun." + +Tim and Sam feel bad. They did not know the bald man was nice. They did not know the kids were sick. + +"Sorry, bald man, sorry," they say. + +They give back the toys. They listen to the bald man. He tells them about the kids. He tells them he is a doctor. He tells them he brings toys to make the kids smile. + +Tim and Sam smile too. They like the bald man. They say thank you. They say goodbye. They go back to the park. They play with their own toys. They are happy. They are friends. +Sara and Tom went to the park with Mom. They saw a big machine with many toys inside. Sara wanted a pink bear and Tom wanted a blue car. Mom said they could have one toy each, but they had to pay the machine. + +Mom gave Sara and Tom some coins. Sara put a coin in the slot and pressed a button. The machine made a noise and a claw moved. The claw grabbed the pink bear and dropped it in a hole. Sara was happy and took the bear. + +Tom put a coin in the slot and pressed a button. The machine made a noise and a claw moved. The claw tried to grab the blue car, but it missed. Tom was sad and tried again. He put another coin in the slot and pressed a button. The machine made a noise and a claw moved. The claw tried to grab the blue car, but it missed again. + +Tom was very sad and had no more coins. He started to cry. Sara saw Tom crying and felt sorry for him. She said, "Tom, you can have my bear. I don't need it. I have many bears at home. You like cars more than bears." + +Tom looked at Sara and smiled. He said, "Thank you, Sara. You are very kind. I like cars more than bears, but I like you more than cars." He hugged Sara and took the bear. + +Mom saw Sara and Tom sharing and was proud of them. She said, "You are both very kind and sweet. I have a surprise for you. I have one more coin. You can use it together and try to get the blue car." + +Sara and Tom were happy and ran to the machine. They put the coin in the slot and pressed the button. The machine made a noise and a claw moved. The claw grabbed the blue car and dropped it in the hole. Sara and Tom cheered and took the car. + +They played with the bear and the car in the park. They had a lot of fun. They thanked Mom for the coins and the toys. They thanked the machine for the toys. They thanked each other for being kind. They were very happy. +Lily was a little girl who liked to find things. She liked to find toys, books, flowers, and bugs. She liked to find things that made her happy. But she did not like to find things that made her sad or angry. + +One day, Lily was playing in the garden. She saw a big red apple on a tree. She wanted to find out how it tasted. She climbed the tree and picked the apple. She took a big bite and made a face. The apple was sour! It was not ripe yet. It made her mouth hurt. She threw the apple away and climbed down. + +She went inside the house. She smelled something good. It was dinner time. Her mom had made soup, bread, and salad. Lily was hungry. She sat at the table and waited for her mom to serve her. She hoped the soup was not sour like the apple. + +Her mom gave her a bowl of soup and a slice of bread. Lily tasted the soup. It was warm and sweet. It had carrots, potatoes, and chicken. It made her mouth happy. She ate the soup and the bread. She thanked her mom for the dinner. + +Her mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you like the soup. It's good for you. It has vitamins and minerals that help you grow and stay healthy. Sometimes, you have to wait for things to be ready. If you try to find them too soon, they might be sour or bad. But if you are patient and careful, you will find things that are good and tasty." + +Lily nodded and understood. She learned a lesson that day. She learned that finding things is fun, but not always easy. She learned that some things need time to be ripe and good. She learned that she should listen to her mom and eat her dinner. She was happy and full. She gave her mom a hug and said, "I love you, mom. You make the best soup." +Mia and Leo were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing, slide, and run. They also liked to watch the sunset. The sunset was when the sky turned pink, orange, and purple. It was very pretty. + +One day, they decided to play hide and seek. Mia counted to ten and Leo ran to find a hiding spot. He saw a big tree with a hole in it. He thought it was a good place to hide. He crawled inside the hole and waited for Mia to find him. + +Mia looked around the park. She could not see Leo anywhere. She checked behind the bushes, under the bench, and in the sandbox. She still could not find him. She started to feel sad. She wondered where Leo was. + +She walked to the big tree. She saw the hole in it. She thought maybe Leo was inside. She bent down and peeked inside the hole. She saw something furry and brown. She thought it was a bear. She was scared. She screamed and ran away. + +Leo heard Mia scream. He was confused. He poked his head out of the hole. He saw Mia running away. He saw the sunset behind her. He also saw a small squirrel next to him. The squirrel was what Mia saw. It was not a bear. It was an adorable squirrel. Leo laughed. He called out to Mia. + +"Mia, Mia, come back! It's not a bear, it's a squirrel! It's a cute squirrel!" + +Mia stopped running. She turned around and saw Leo. She saw the squirrel too. She realized she was wrong. She felt silly. She walked back to Leo. She apologized to him. + +"Sorry, Leo. I thought it was a bear. I was scared. You were very good at hiding." + +Leo smiled. He hugged Mia. He whispered to her. + +"It's okay, Mia. I'm not mad. You are very good at seeking. And you are very brave. I like you, Mia. You are my best friend." + +Mia smiled too. She whispered back to him. + +"I like you too, Leo. You are my best friend. And you are very funny. Let's watch the sunset together." + +They sat under the tree. They held hands. They watched the sunset. They were happy. +Sara and Ben were playing in the attic. They liked to look at the old things that their grandma had. They found a big chest that was locked. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Maybe there is treasure in there," Ben said. "Or a magic wand. Or a dragon." + +"Or a scary monster," Sara said. She was a little afraid of the dark attic. "How can we open it?" + +Ben had an idea. He saw a hammer on a shelf. He took it and said, "I can use this to break the lock. Stand back, Sara." + +He swung the hammer at the chest. But he missed and hit the wall. The wall made a loud noise and a hole. Light came through the hole. Sara and Ben saw a beautiful garden outside. They had never seen it before. + +"Wow," Sara said. "Look, Ben. There is a swing and a slide and a pond. And flowers and birds and butterflies. It's like a fairy tale." + +Ben dropped the hammer and ran to the hole. He helped Sara climb through it. They forgot about the chest and the attic. They ran to the garden and played happily. They had found a better treasure than anything in the chest. +One day, a fox saw a long rope on the ground. He was curious and wanted to play with it. He picked up one end of the rope and ran around the trees. He felt happy and free. + +But the rope was not a rope. It was a snake. The snake was angry and scared. He did not like the fox pulling him and twisting him. He wanted to get away. He hissed and bit the fox on the tail. + +"Ow!" the fox cried. "That hurts! Let go of me!" + +"No, you let go of me!" the snake said. "You are not nice! You are not my friend!" + +The fox and the snake started to fight. They pulled and pushed and rolled on the ground. They made a lot of noise. + +A big bear heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. He saw the fox and the snake fighting. He was hungry and wanted to eat them both. He roared and ran towards them. + +The fox and the snake saw the bear and stopped fighting. They were afraid and sorry. They realized they had been foolish and mean. They let go of each other and said: + +"Please, Mr. Bear, do not eat us! We are sorry for making noise and trouble. We will not do it again. Please, allow us to go!" + +The bear looked at them and thought for a moment. He was still hungry, but he was also kind. He decided to give them a chance. He said: + +"Okay, I will allow you to go. But you must promise me two things. First, you must not play with things that are not yours. Second, you must be nice and friendly to each other. Do you understand?" + +The fox and the snake nodded and said: + +"Yes, Mr. Bear, we understand. We promise. Thank you for being kind and allowing us to go." + +The bear nodded and said: + +"Good. Now, go and be careful. And remember, I will be watching." + +The fox and the snake thanked the bear again and ran away. They learned their lesson and became friends. They never played with ropes or snakes again. +Lily and Max are best friends. They like to play with toys and run in the park. One day, Lily has a surprise for Max. She hides a big basketball behind her back and knocks on his door. + +"Hi, Lily!" Max says. He is eager to see what she has. He loves surprises. + +"Hi, Max! I have something for you. Guess what it is!" Lily says. She smiles and wiggles the basketball. + +Max thinks hard. He looks at Lily's hands and feet. He tries to guess what she has. + +"Is it a book? A car? A hat?" Max asks. + +Lily shakes her head. "No, no, no. It is something you can bounce and throw and catch. It is round and orange and fun. Do you know what it is?" + +Max's eyes light up. He knows what it is. He loves to bounce and throw and catch. + +"Is it a basketball?" Max asks. + +Lily nods and shows him the basketball. "Yes, it is! I got it for your birthday. Happy birthday, Max!" + +Max is so happy. He hugs Lily and thanks her. He takes the basketball and bounces it on the ground. + +"Wow, this is the best surprise ever! Thank you, Lily! Do you want to play with me?" Max asks. + +Lily nods and grabs her jacket. "Yes, I do! Let's go to the park and play basketball. You are my best friend, Max!" + +They run to the park and play basketball. They bounce and throw and catch. They laugh and have fun. They are the best friends ever. +Ben and Lily were twins who loved candy. They always asked their mom for candy, but she said no. She said candy was bad for their teeth and tummy. But Ben and Lily did not listen. They wanted candy so much. + +One day, they saw a big jar of candy on the kitchen table. It was shiny and colorful and smelled sweet. They thought their mom left it for them as a surprise. They ran to the jar and opened it. They grabbed handfuls of candy and stuffed them in their mouths. + +"Yum, yum, yum!" they said. "This is the best candy ever!" + +But then, they felt something wrong. The candy was hard and bitter and made their tongues hurt. They spat out the candy and looked at it. It was not candy at all. It was pills. Pills that their mom took when she was sick. Pills that were dead. + +"Mom, mom, mom!" they cried. "We ate the dead candy! We ate the dead candy!" + +Their mom heard them and came running. She saw the jar and the pills and the twins. She was scared and angry and sad. She hugged them and called the doctor. She said they were very naughty and very lucky. She said they could have died too. + +The doctor came and checked them. He said they were okay, but they had to drink a lot of water and eat some bread. He said they should never eat anything that was not food. He said they should always listen to their mom. + +Ben and Lily felt sorry and sick. They said they were sorry and they loved their mom. They said they did not want candy anymore. They learned their lesson. They never ate the dead candy again. +Lily was a dog who liked to run and play. She had a good owner who gave her food and water and hugs. One day, Lily saw a new dog in the park. He was big and brown and had a long tail. Lily wanted to meet him and be friends. + +"Hello, I am Lily. What is your name?" Lily asked the new dog. + +"I am Max. I am new here. I came with my owner. He is honest and kind. He adopted me from the shelter." Max said. + +"That is nice. I also came from the shelter. My owner found me there and took me home. He is honest and kind too." Lily said. + +"Maybe our owners can be friends too. Do you want to play with me?" Max asked. + +"Yes, I do. Let's play fetch. I see a ball over there." Lily said. + +They ran to the ball and took turns bringing it back to their owners. They had fun and wagged their tails. They were happy to meet each other and hoped to see each other again. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pond with ducks and boats. They want to go near the pond. + +"Look, Mia, boats!" Tom says. "They sail on the water. Can we sail too?" + +"I don't know, Tom. Mom said to stay on the grass. The pond is too deep for us," Mia says. + +But Tom is curious. He crawls to the edge of the pond. He sees a small boat with a red sail. He reaches out to touch it. + +"Tom, come back! It's not safe!" Mia shouts. + +But Tom does not listen. He leans over the water. He loses his balance. He falls into the pond. Splash! + +Mia screams. She runs to get help. She sees a man with a big hat. He is the park keeper. He hears Mia's scream. He runs to the pond. + +He sees Tom in the water. He is wet and scared. He cries. The park keeper jumps into the pond. He grabs Tom. He pulls him out. He wraps him in a towel. + +"Are you okay, little boy?" the park keeper asks. + +Tom nods. He is fine. But he is sorry. He knows he was naughty. + +"I'm sorry, sir. I wanted to sail the boat. I didn't mean to fall," Tom says. + +"It's okay, little boy. But you have to be careful. The pond is not for sailing. It's for ducks and boats. You can watch them from the grass. Do you understand?" the park keeper says. + +Tom nods. He understands. He says thank you to the park keeper. He hugs Mia. He is glad she is fine too. + +They go back to their mom. She is worried. She sees them wet and dirty. She asks what happened. + +Tom and Mia tell her the truth. They say they are sorry. They say they learned their lesson. + +Mom is not angry. She is happy they are safe. She says they can have ice cream. She says they can come back to the park another day. But they have to stay on the grass. And they have to listen to her. + +Tom and Mia agree. They smile. They love their mom. They love the park. They love the ducks and boats. But they don't want to sail anymore. They are happy on the grass. +Lily loved her kitten, Max. He was soft and fluffy and liked to play with her. Sometimes, he would chase a ball or a string, and sometimes, he would curl up on her lap and purr. Lily wanted to make Max happy, so she had a plan. + +She asked her mom, "Can I make a house for Max?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, what do you need?" + +Lily said, "I need a box, a blanket, and some toys." + +Her mom helped her find a big box, a cozy blanket, and some of Max's favorite toys. They cut a hole in the box for Max to go in and out, and put the blanket and the toys inside. They also wrote "Max's House" on the side of the box with a marker. + +Lily was very proud of her plan. She put the box in a corner of her room and called Max. He came running and sniffed the box. He saw the hole and went inside. He found the blanket and the toys and started to play. He looked very happy. + +Lily said, "Do you like your house, Max?" + +Max meowed and rubbed his head against her hand. He came out of the box and jumped on her lap. He licked her face and purred. Lily hugged him and said, "I love you, Max. You are the best kitten ever." + +They snuggled together and felt peaceful. Lily's plan was a success. +Lily and Sam were playing with blocks. They wanted to build a big tower. Lily had many blocks, but Sam had only a few. Sam asked Lily, "Can I have some of your blocks, please?" + +Lily said, "No, these are my blocks. You can't have them. I need them all for my tower." + +Sam felt sad and angry. He thought Lily was selfish. He said, "That's not fair. You have so many blocks, and I have so few. You should share with me. Sharing is good." + +Lily said, "No, sharing is bad. I don't want to share. These are my blocks, and you can't touch them." + +Sam tried to grab some of Lily's blocks, but Lily pushed him away. They started to fight. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They knocked down their towers and made a big mess. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily and Sam fighting over the blocks. She said, "Stop, stop, stop! What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" + +Lily and Sam stopped fighting and looked at Mom. They both said, "He/she started it. He/she was mean to me. He/she wanted my blocks." + +Mom said, "That's not nice. You are both wrong. You should not fight over the blocks. You should play together and include each other. You should use your muscles to build, not to hurt. You should not be selfish, but be kind. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Sam nodded. They felt sorry for what they did. They said, "We're sorry, Mom. We understand. We will play together and include each other. We will use our muscles to build, not to hurt. We will not be selfish, but be kind." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "That's good. I'm proud of you. Now, let's clean up this mess and start over. You can build a bigger and better tower if you work together and share your blocks." + +Lily and Sam agreed. They said, "Yes, Mom. Thank you, Mom. We love you, Mom." + +They cleaned up the mess and started to build a new tower. They shared their blocks and included each other. They used their muscles to build, not to hurt. They were not selfish, but kind. They had fun and learned a lesson. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make houses, towers, cars and animals with the blocks. + +One day, they decide to make a big castle with all the blocks. They work hard and have fun. They put the blocks on top of each other and make walls, doors, windows and towers. They leave a space for the flag. The flag is the most important piece. It shows that the castle is theirs. + +Tom has the flag. It is a red piece of cloth with a yellow star. He wants to put it on the highest tower. He climbs on a chair and reaches for the tower. But the tower is too far. He needs Sue's help. + +"Sue, pass me the flag, please!" he says. + +"OK, Tom, I will pass you the flag," Sue says. She takes the flag from Tom and throws it to him. + +But Sue throws the flag too hard. It flies over Tom's head and lands on the floor. The flag is not on the tower. It is not on the castle. It is on the floor. + +"Oh no, the flag!" Tom and Sue say together. They look at the flag. They look at each other. They are sad. + +They jump off the chair and run to the flag. They want to pick it up and put it on the tower. But they are too late. The dog sees the flag. The dog likes the flag. The dog thinks the flag is a toy. The dog runs to the flag and grabs it with his teeth. He shakes it and tears it. He makes a big mess. + +"Bad dog, bad dog!" Tom and Sue shout. They try to get the flag from the dog. But the dog is faster and stronger. He runs away with the flag. He does not listen to Tom and Sue. He does not care about the castle. He only cares about the flag. + +Tom and Sue are very sad. They look at the castle. They look at the dog. They look at each other. They have no flag. They have no important piece. They have no fun. They cry. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play in the pool. They had a big case full of toys that they could splash with. Sometimes they played nicely, but sometimes they got competitive and wanted the same toy. + +One day, they both saw a yellow duck in the case. They both wanted the duck, so they ran to the case and grabbed it. They pulled and pulled, but neither of them would let go. + +"Mine!" Lily shouted. + +"No, mine!" Max shouted. + +They splashed each other with water, trying to make the other one drop the duck. They got wet and angry, and the duck got stretched and squeaked. + +Mom saw them and came over. She was not happy. She took the duck from them and put it back in the case. She said, "You need to share and take turns. If you can't play nicely, you can't play at all." + +Lily and Max felt sorry. They said, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, duck. Sorry, each other." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "That's better. Now, why don't you pick another toy and play together?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They looked in the case and saw a blue whale and a pink fish. They decided to share them and pretend they were in the ocean. They splashed and laughed and had fun. They were happy and so was Mom. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They had many toys, but they wanted to make something new. They saw a pair of scissors on the table. They knew scissors were for cutting, but they did not know they were sharp and dangerous. + +"Look, scissors!" Lily said. "Let's cut some paper and make shapes." + +"OK," Ben said. "But we have to be quiet. Mommy said not to touch the scissors." + +They took the scissors and some paper and went to the corner. They started to cut the paper into different shapes. They admired their work and smiled. + +"Wow, you made a star!" Lily said to Ben. + +"Thank you. You made a heart!" Ben said to Lily. + +They were having fun, but they did not hear Mommy coming. Mommy saw them with the scissors and the paper. She was very angry and scared. + +"What are you doing?" Mommy shouted. "Give me the scissors right now! You could hurt yourself or each other!" + +Lily and Ben were shocked and scared. They dropped the scissors and the paper. They started to cry. + +"I'm sorry, Mommy," Lily said. + +"Me too, Mommy," Ben said. + +Mommy picked up the scissors and the paper. She threw them in the trash. She hugged Lily and Ben and said, "I love you, but you have to be obedient. Scissors are not toys. They are very sharp and dangerous. You could cut yourself or someone else. You have to listen to me and never touch the scissors again. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said, "Yes, Mommy. We understand." + +Mommy said, "Good. Now go to your room and think about what you did. You are in big trouble. No more playing for today." + +Lily and Ben went to their room. They were very sad and sorry. They wished they had not touched the scissors. They wished they had been obedient. They had no more fun that day. +Anna loves to play pretend. She has many masks that she can wear to be different animals or people. She likes to wear her bird mask and flap her arms like wings. She pretends to soar high in the sky and see many things. + +One day, she sees a big balloon in the park. It is red and yellow and has a basket. Anna wants to go inside the balloon and soar even higher. She runs to the balloon and asks the man who is holding it. + +"Can I go in the balloon, please?" she says. + +The man smiles and says, "Sure, you can. But you have to wear this mask." He gives her a mask that covers her nose and mouth. It is blue and has a tube. + +"Why do I have to wear this mask?" Anna asks. + +The man says, "Because the air is very thin up there. This mask helps you breathe. It is a special mask for famous explorers." + +Anna feels excited. She puts on the mask and climbs into the basket. The man lets go of the rope and the balloon starts to soar. Anna feels the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She sees the trees, the houses, the cars, and the people below. She feels like a famous explorer. She waves to the man and says, "Thank you for the mask and the balloon!" + +The man waves back and says, "You're welcome, Anna. Have fun and be safe!" +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big round thing that spun. It was a merry-go-round. + +"Let's try it!" Lily said. She ran to the merry-go-round and climbed on. Ben followed her. They held on tight and waited for someone to push them. + +A big boy came and pushed the merry-go-round. It started to spin faster and faster. Lily and Ben felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laughed and shouted. + +"More, more!" Lily said. + +"Stop, stop!" Ben said. He felt sick and dizzy. He wanted to get off. + +The big boy did not hear Ben. He pushed harder and harder. The merry-go-round spun like a top. Lily and Ben felt their heads spin too. + +"Help, help!" Ben said. He let go of the merry-go-round and fell on the grass. He closed his eyes and groaned. + +Lily saw Ben fall. She felt dizzy too. She did not like the merry-go-round anymore. She needed to stop. She called to the big boy. + +"Please, stop! My friend is sick!" she said. + +The big boy heard Lily. He stopped pushing the merry-go-round. It slowed down and stopped. Lily got off and ran to Ben. She hugged him and said sorry. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" she asked. + +Ben opened his eyes and nodded. He felt better. He hugged Lily back and said thank you. + +"Let's play something else, Lily," he said. + +"Okay, Ben. What do you want to play?" she asked. + +Ben looked around and saw a sandbox. He smiled and said, "Let's make a castle!" + +Lily smiled too and said, "Yes, let's!" + +They held hands and walked to the sandbox. They forgot about the merry-go-round. They were happy again. +Mia and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big puddle in the park. Mia wanted to jump in it, but Ben was afraid of getting wet. + +"Come on, Ben, it's fun!" Mia said. She ran to the puddle and splashed in it. She laughed and made waves with her feet. + +"No, thank you, Mia. I don't like puddles. They are cold and dirty." Ben said. He stayed on the grass and watched Mia. He felt envious of her. He wished he could have fun too. + +Mia saw a duck in the puddle. She wanted to touch it. She walked slowly to the duck and reached out her hand. The duck did not like that. It quacked and bit Mia's finger. + +"Ow!" Mia cried. She ran back to Ben. She showed him her finger. It was red and sore. + +"Are you okay, Mia?" Ben asked. He felt sorry for her. He rubbed her finger gently. He gave her a hug. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I was silly. Puddles are not so fun." Mia said. She hugged him back. + +"It's okay, Mia. I forgive you. Do you want to play something else?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, please. Let's play with the ball." Mia said. + +They took their ball and played together. They forgot about the puddle and the duck. They were happy. +Anna liked to cook with her mom. She helped her mom to make soup, cake and pizza. She also liked to eat what they cooked. She was a chubby girl, but she was happy. + +One day, Anna saw a model on TV. The model was very thin and wore a pretty dress. Anna wanted to be like her. She asked her mom, "Mom, can I be a model?" + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "Anna, you are beautiful just the way you are. You don't need to be like anyone else. You have a big heart and a bright mind. That's what makes you special." + +Anna thought about it. She said, "But mom, the model looks so nice. And she has many fans. Don't you want me to have fans?" + +Her mom said, "Anna, I love you more than anyone else in the world. You are my biggest fan and I am yours. We don't need anyone else to tell us how to look or what to do. We are happy together, right?" + +Anna nodded. She said, "Yes, mom, we are happy together. I love you too. Can we cook something yummy now?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, my sweetie. Let's cook something yummy and have fun." They went to the kitchen and cooked some cookies. They ate them with milk and laughed. Anna forgot about the model and was happy with her mom. +Sam likes to jog with his dad. They jog in the park every morning. Sam likes to see the birds, the trees and the flowers. He also likes to say hello to the other joggers. + +One day, Sam sees a big dog in the park. The dog is black and white and has a long tail. The dog runs towards Sam and his dad. Sam is scared. He thinks the dog wants to bite him. + +"Dad, dad, look at the dog!" Sam cries. "It is big and fast!" + +"Don't worry, Sam," his dad says. "The dog is friendly. He just wants to play. See, he has a ball in his mouth. He wants us to throw it for him." + +Sam's dad stops jogging and bends down. He takes the ball from the dog's mouth and throws it far away. The dog chases the ball and brings it back. He wags his tail and barks happily. + +Sam's dad throws the ball again and again. The dog runs and runs. Sam watches and laughs. He is not scared anymore. He likes the dog. + +"Can we play with the dog every day, dad?" Sam asks. + +"Sure, Sam, if his owner doesn't mind. Maybe we can ask him. He is in that class over there. See, he is wearing a blue shirt and a hat. He is teaching other people how to jog." + +Sam and his dad jog to the class. They say hello to the owner and the other joggers. They ask if they can play with the dog. The owner says yes. He says the dog's name is Spot. He says Spot loves to jog and play with new friends. + +Sam and his dad are happy. They jog and play with Spot and the class. They have fun in the park. They make new friends. Sam thinks jogging is the best. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the park. One morning, they wake up and see mist outside. The mist is white and soft. It covers the trees and the grass. + +"Wow, look at the mist!" Sara says. "It is like a big blanket." + +"Can we go out and play in the mist?" Ben asks. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +"OK, but we have to wear our coats and hats. It is cold in the mist," Sara says. They put on their clothes and go outside. + +They run and jump in the mist. They feel the mist on their faces and hands. They laugh and shout. They see other kids playing in the mist too. They make new friends. + +Then, they see something cute in the mist. It is a small dog. The dog is brown and fluffy. It has a red collar. It barks and wags its tail. + +"Hello, doggy!" Sara says. "What is your name?" + +The dog comes closer and licks Sara's hand. Sara pets the dog. Ben pets the dog too. The dog likes them. + +"His name is Max," a voice says. They look up and see a boy in the mist. The boy is holding a leash. He is the dog's owner. + +"Hi, I'm Sara and this is Ben. We are twins. We like your dog. He is cute," Sara says. + +"Hi, I'm Tom. I live near the park. Max is my dog. He likes to play in the mist. He likes you too," Tom says. + +"Can we play with Max?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, he loves to play. Do you want to play fetch?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, we love to play fetch!" Sara and Ben say. + +Tom throws a ball in the mist. Max runs after it. Sara and Ben run after Max. They have fun playing in the mist with Max and Tom. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They decided to make a fort with the box and some blankets. + +"Let's put this blanket over the box," Ben said. "It will be our roof." + +"OK, and this blanket can be our door," Lily said. "We can open and close it." + +They worked hard to make their fort cozy and fun. They put some pillows and toys inside. They also made a sign that said "Ben and Lily's Fort". + +When they were done, they crawled inside their fort and smiled. They felt happy and safe. + +"Look, we have our own house," Ben said. + +"Yes, and no one can bother us," Lily said. + +They played with their toys and told each other stories. They pretended they were on an adventure in a faraway land. + +Soon, they heard their mom calling them for lunch. + +"Ben, Lily, come and eat," Mom said. + +"Can we eat in our fort?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, you can," Mom said. "But first, I want to see your fort. Can I come in?" + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They liked their mom, but they also liked their fort. + +"OK, Mom, you can come in," Lily said. "But you have to say the password." + +"What is the password?" Mom asked. + +"The password is welcome," Ben said. + +Mom smiled and said the password. She lifted the blanket door and peeked inside. + +"Wow, what a nice fort you made," Mom said. "You are very creative and clever." + +She gave them each a hug and a kiss. Then she brought them some sandwiches and juice. + +"Thank you, Mom," Ben and Lily said. + +They invited Mom to join them in their fort. They shared their lunch and their stories. They had a good time together. + +Mom was proud of her twins. They were not lazy. They were smart and playful. She loved them very much. +Sara and Tom were at the train station with their mom. They liked to watch the big trains come and go. They could see the steam coming out of the engines. They could hear the whistles and the bells. + +"Can we ride on a train, mom?" Sara asked. + +"Maybe another day, sweetie. We have to go home now," mom said. + +But Sara and Tom did not want to go home. They wanted to stay and see more trains. They saw a man with a hat and a ticket. He was going to ride on a train. + +"Where are you going, mister?" Tom asked. + +"I'm going to the city, little boy. I have to work there," the man said. + +"Can we go with you?" Sara asked. + +"No, you can't. You need a ticket to ride on a train. And you need to order one in advance. Do you have a ticket?" the man asked. + +Sara and Tom shook their heads. They did not have a ticket. They felt sad and envious. They wished they could order a ticket and go to the city. + +"Maybe next time, kids. Have a nice day," the man said. He waved and boarded the train. + +Sara and Tom watched the train leave. They saw the steam disappear. They heard the whistle fade. + +"Come on, Sara and Tom. Let's go home," mom said. + +Sara and Tom followed mom. They still wanted to ride on a train. But they knew they had to wait and order a ticket. They hoped they could do it soon. +Sara was busy. She had to clean her room, do her homework, and help Mom with dinner. She did not have time to play with her toys or read her books. She sighed. She wished she had more fun. + +"Can I go outside, Mom?" she asked. + +"Not now, Sara. You have to finish your chores. Maybe later, if you are good," Mom said. + +Sara sighed again. She did not like chores. She wanted to run and jump and laugh with her friends. She looked at her window. She saw Tim and Lily playing with a ball. They looked happy. + +"Please, Mom, can I go for a little bit?" she begged. + +Mom looked at Sara. She saw her sad face. She felt sorry for her. + +"Okay, Sara, you can go for a little bit. But only for a little bit. And you have to come back when I call you. And you have to be careful. And you have to share your toys. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Sara nodded. She smiled. She thanked Mom. She ran to her room. She grabbed her favorite toy. It was a teddy bear. She loved her teddy bear. It was soft and cuddly and brown. It had a red bow. It was a gift from Dad. It had a lot of value for Sara. + +She ran outside. She joined Tim and Lily. They were happy to see her. They asked her what she brought. + +"It's my teddy bear. His name is Ben. He is my best friend. Do you want to play with him?" Sara said. + +Tim and Lily nodded. They liked Sara's teddy bear. They took turns holding him and hugging him. They played catch with him. They made him dance and sing. They had a lot of fun. + +Sara was happy. She forgot about her chores. She forgot about her homework. She forgot about dinner. She only thought about her friends and her teddy bear. She laughed and laughed. She did not sigh anymore. +Lily and Max love to visit their grandma and grandpa at the ranch. They have many animals to play with, like cows, horses, chickens and dogs. They also have a big swing in the yard, where they can go high and low. + +One day, Lily and Max decide to swing together. They take turns pushing each other and laughing. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They are having so much fun that they don't notice the mud puddle under the swing. + +"Look out!" Grandma shouts from the porch. "You are getting all messy!" + +But it is too late. Lily and Max swing right into the mud puddle and splash all over. They are covered in brown goo from head to toe. They look at each other and giggle. + +"Oops!" Lily says. + +"Sorry!" Max says. + +Grandma and Grandpa come to help them. They are not angry, but they are surprised. They take Lily and Max to the hose and wash them off. Then they give them clean clothes and towels. + +"You two are very silly," Grandma says. "But we love you anyway." + +"We love you too, Grandma and Grandpa," Lily and Max say. "And we love the swing and the ranch. Can we swing again tomorrow?" + +"Maybe," Grandpa says. "But only if you stay away from the mud puddle." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play at the beach. They see a dolphin in the water. The dolphin is sad. It has a lock around its tail. The lock hurts the dolphin. + +"Who did this to the dolphin?" Lily asks. "We have to help it!" + +Ben nods. He runs to the boat. He gets a tool. He tries to cut the lock. But the lock is too strong. Ben can't cut it. + +The dolphin makes a noise. It is scared. It sees a big shark. The shark wants to eat the dolphin. + +"Go away, shark!" Lily yells. She throws a rock at the shark. The shark swims away. + +Ben tries again. He hits the lock hard. The lock breaks. The dolphin is free. It wags its tail. It jumps in the air. It thanks Lily and Ben. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They hug the dolphin. The dolphin hugs them back. They are friends. They play at the beach. +Tom was a stubborn boy. He did not like to share his toys with his sister Lily. He had a big chamber in his house where he kept all his toys. He locked the door and did not let Lily in. + +One day, Lily wanted to play with Tom's train. She knocked on the door and asked, "Tom, can I play with your train, please?" But Tom said, "No, this is my train. Go away!" Lily was sad and went to her room. + +Tom played with his train for a long time. He made it go fast and slow, and made noises like a real train. He had fun, but he was also lonely. He wished he had someone to play with. + +He thought of Lily. She was his sister, and she liked trains too. Maybe he could share his train with her. Maybe they could have more fun together. He felt sorry for being mean to her. + +He opened the door and went to Lily's room. He said, "Lily, I'm sorry. Do you want to play with my train?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, thank you, Tom. I'm sorry too." They hugged and went to Tom's chamber. They played with the train and other toys. They laughed and talked and had a good time. + +Tom learned to value his sister. He realized that sharing was better than being stubborn. He and Lily became good friends. They loved each other and their toys. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. But they do not like to clean up after themselves. They leave their toys everywhere on the floor. + +One day, Mom comes home from work. She sees the mess in the living room. She is very upset. She says to Lily and Ben, "You have to clean up your toys right now. Or you will not get any dessert tonight." + +Lily and Ben do not want to clean up. They say, "No, Mom. We do not want to clean up. We want to play more. Cleaning up is boring." + +Mom is angry. She says, "If you do not clean up, you will not only miss dessert, but you will also have to take a shower. You are dirty from playing all day." + +Lily and Ben hate taking showers. They say, "No, Mom. We do not want to take a shower. We are not dirty. Showers are cold and wet." + +Mom is very angry. She says, "That's it. You have to clean up and take a shower. Or you will go to bed without any story or hug." + +Lily and Ben do not want to go to bed without any story or hug. They say, "Please, Mom. Do not be mad. We will clean up and take a shower. We are sorry." + +But it is too late. Mom says, "No, you had your chance. You did not listen to me. You have to learn to be responsible and respectful. Now go to your room and get ready for bed." + +Lily and Ben cry. They go to their room. They have to clean up their toys and take a shower. They do not get any dessert, story or hug. They feel sad and lonely. They wish they had listened to Mom. + +The moral of the story is: You should always listen to your parents and clean up after yourself. Or you will face the consequences. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play near the river. They knew there were alligators in the water, but they were not afraid. They thought they were very brave and smart. + +One day, Tom said to Sam, "I dare you to touch an alligator. I bet you are too scared to do it." Sam did not want to look scared, so he said, "OK, I will do it. Watch me." + +Sam walked to the edge of the river and saw a big alligator lying on the bank. He reached out his hand to touch its tail, but the alligator moved and snapped its jaws. Sam screamed and ran back to Tom. + +Tom laughed and said, "Ha ha, you are a chicken. You ran away from the alligator. I am braver than you." + +Sam felt angry and sad. He said, "You are not brave, you are mean. You made me do something dangerous and you did not care if I got hurt. You are not a good friend." + +Tom felt sorry and ashamed. He said, "You are right, Sam. I am sorry. I was not a good friend. I should not have dared you to touch the alligator. It was not a fun game, it was a bad idea. Alligators are not toys, they are wild animals. We should stay away from them and be safe." + +Sam forgave Tom and they hugged. They decided to play somewhere else, where there were no alligators. They learned that being brave does not mean being foolish, and being a good friend means caring for each other. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big, old tree with many branches. They wanted to climb the tree and see the birds and the sky. + +"Look, Ben, there is a seat on the tree!" Anna said. She pointed to a branch that was flat and wide. "We can sit there and have a picnic!" + +"OK, Anna, let's go!" Ben said. He followed Anna to the tree. They had a basket with sandwiches and juice. They put the basket on the ground and started to climb. + +Anna was faster than Ben. She reached the branch and sat on it. She looked around and smiled. She saw many flowers and bugs and a squirrel. She waited for Ben to join her. + +Ben was slower than Anna. He had a hard time finding a place to put his legs and hands. He was scared of falling. He saw Anna sitting on the branch and called her. + +"Anna, help me! I can't climb up!" Ben said. He was hanging from a lower branch. He felt his legs getting tired. + +"Don't worry, Ben, I'm coming!" Anna said. She got up from the branch and reached for Ben's hand. She pulled him up and helped him sit next to her. She gave him a hug and a sandwich. "You did it, Ben! You are brave!" + +"Thank you, Anna, you are kind!" Ben said. He ate his sandwich and drank his juice. He felt better. He looked at the tree and said, "This is an ancient tree, Anna. It has seen many things. I wonder what stories it can tell us." + +"Maybe it can tell us stories of other children who climbed it, or of animals who lived in it, or of seasons that changed it," Anna said. She leaned her head on the tree and listened. She imagined the stories the tree could tell. She felt happy and sleepy. + +Anna and Ben fell asleep on the branch. They dreamed of the tree and its stories. They were friends with the tree. The tree was happy too. It liked having children on its seat. It whispered to them, "Sleep well, Anna and Ben. Come back soon." +Sam and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big sack near a tree. They open the sack and see many boots inside. + +"Wow, look at all these boots!" Sam says. "Let's try them on!" + +"OK, but we have to be quick. Maybe someone is looking for them," Tom says. + +They take out the boots and put them on their feet. Some boots are too big, some are too small, some are red, some are black. They laugh and run around the park with the boots. + +But then, it starts to rain. The rain is very heavy and makes the park wet. Sam and Tom get wet too. They want to go home, but they can't find their own shoes. They left them in the sack, but the sack is gone. + +"Where is the sack? Where are our shoes?" Sam cries. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone took them," Tom says. + +They look around, but they can't see anyone. They are alone in the park, with wet boots and wet clothes. They are cold and sad. They wish they never found the sack. +Sam and Mia were best friends. They liked to play in the park near the pond. One day, they saw a big alligator in the water. It had green skin and sharp teeth. + +"Wow, look at that!" Sam said. "It is so big and scary!" + +"I want to see it closer," Mia said. "Maybe it is friendly." + +"No, Mia, don't go near it!" Sam said. "It might bite you!" + +But Mia did not listen. She walked to the edge of the pond and waved at the alligator. The alligator saw her and opened its mouth. + +"Help, Sam, help!" Mia cried. "The alligator is coming!" + +Sam was scared, but he was also brave. He picked up a big stick and ran to Mia. He hit the alligator on the nose with the stick. The alligator was hurt and angry. It swam away. + +"Are you okay, Mia?" Sam asked. + +"Yes, thank you, Sam," Mia said. "You saved me. You are so gifted and strong." + +Sam hugged Mia. They were happy and safe. They decided to finish their play and go home. They never went near the pond again. They learned to be careful of alligators. +Sara and Tom were playing in their room. They had many toys, but they liked to pretend they were animals. Sara was a cat and Tom was a dog. They chased each other and made funny noises. + +"Meow, meow, I am a cat!" Sara said. + +"Woof, woof, I am a dog!" Tom said. + +They ran around the room and jumped on the bed. They had a lot of fun. + +But then they heard a loud knock on the door. It was their mom. She was not happy. + +"Kids, what are you doing? You are making too much noise!" she said. + +Sara and Tom stopped playing. They looked at each other. They knew they were in trouble. + +They quickly got off the bed and knelt on the floor. They put their hands together and made sad faces. + +"Sorry, mom, we were just playing," Sara said. + +"Please, mom, don't be mad," Tom said. + +Their mom opened the door and saw them kneeling. She smiled. She was not really angry. She was just pretending. + +She walked into the room and hugged them. + +"I'm not mad, kids, I'm just joking. You can play, but not so loud, okay?" she said. + +"Okay, mom, we understand," Sara and Tom said. + +They hugged their mom back. They were happy. They loved their mom. + +They went back to playing, but more quietly. They were normal kids. They liked to have fun. +Ben and Mia liked to play soccer. They had a big ball and two goals in the park. They ran and kicked and had fun. Sometimes they played with other kids, and sometimes they played by themselves. + +One day, Ben and Mia saw a big building near the park. It had many seats and a big field. Ben said, "Look, Mia, that is a stadium. That is where the big soccer players play. Let's go and see." + +Mia said, "No, Ben, we can't go there. That is not for us. That is for grown-ups. We have to stay in the park. Come on, let's play more soccer." + +But Ben was stubborn. He wanted to see the stadium. He said, "I want to go, Mia. I want to see the big soccer players. Maybe they will let us play with them. Come on, Mia, don't be scared." + +Mia was not scared, but she was smart. She knew that the stadium was not a place for them. She said, "Ben, listen to me. The stadium is not open. The big soccer players are not there. They only come sometimes. And they will not let us play with them. They have their own rules and teams. We have our own ball and goals. We have more fun in the park. Please, Ben, relax and play with me." + +But Ben did not listen. He was stubborn. He ran away from Mia and went to the stadium. He tried to open the gate, but it was locked. He tried to climb the fence, but it was too high. He tried to find a hole, but there was none. He was sad and angry. He wanted to see the stadium. + +Mia followed Ben and saw him trying to get in. She felt sorry for him, but she also felt mad. She said, "Ben, stop it. You are wasting time. You are being silly. You can't get in the stadium. You are making a mess. You are hurting yourself. Come back to the park and play with me." + +Ben looked at Mia and saw that she was right. He was wasting time. He was being silly. He couldn't get in the stadium. He was making a mess. He was hurting himself. He felt sorry for Mia, but he also felt proud. He said, "Mia, I'm sorry. I was stubborn. I wanted to see the stadium. But you are right. It is not for us. It is for grown-ups. We have more fun in the park. Let's go back and play soccer." + +Mia smiled and hugged Ben. She said, "I'm glad you are sorry. I'm glad you are not stubborn anymore. I'm glad you want to play soccer. Let's go back and have fun." + +Ben and Mia ran back to the park. They played soccer with their ball and goals. They ran and kicked and had fun. They forgot about the stadium. They were happy. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the park. They see many things in nature: trees, flowers, birds, bugs. They are happy and curious. + +One day, they find a small pond in the park. It has water and fish and frogs. Sara wants to touch the water. She thinks it is clean and pretty. Ben is afraid. He thinks the water is dirty and scary. He says to Sara, "Don't touch the water! It is bad for you!" + +Sara does not listen to Ben. She trusts her eyes and her heart. She says to Ben, "The water is good for nature. It is good for us too. Come and see!" She puts her hand in the water. It is cold and wet. She feels a fish tickle her fingers. She laughs and smiles. + +Ben is still scared. He does not trust the water. He does not trust Sara. He says to Sara, "Stop it! You are silly! The water is full of germs and worms. It will make you sick!" He pulls Sara away from the pond. He is angry and rude. + +Sara is sad and hurt. She does not understand why Ben is so mean. She says to Ben, "Why are you so mad? The water is fun and nice. It is part of nature. We are part of nature too. We should love it and learn from it. You are wrong, Ben. You are wrong!" + +Ben and Sara do not talk to each other. They do not play together. They go home with their mom. They are not happy and curious. They are unhappy and stubborn. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to whistle. They whistled when they played, when they ate, and when they walked. One day, they saw a big billboard on the road. It had a picture of a man whistling and a word they did not know. + +"Look, Sam, he is whistling like us!" Tim said. + +"Yes, he is. But what does that word mean?" Sam asked. + +They tried to read the word, but it was too hard. They asked a lady who was walking by. + +"Excuse me, what does that word say?" Tim asked. + +The lady smiled and said, "That word says 'dentist'. It means a person who helps you take care of your teeth." + +"Teeth?" Sam said. "Why does he whistle if he helps teeth?" + +The lady laughed and said, "He whistles because he is happy. He likes his job and he likes to make people smile. He is a regular dentist, not a scary one." + +Tim and Sam nodded. They liked to smile too. They thanked the lady and walked away, whistling a happy tune. They decided they wanted to be regular dentists when they grew up. +Lily and Tom were very happy. They were going to visit their grandma and grandpa. They had not seen them for a long time. They packed their bags and got in the car with mom and dad. + +"Are we there yet?" Lily asked. + +"Soon, sweetie. Just a little more," mom said. + +Tom looked out the window. He saw trees and cows and birds. He liked the sight. He pointed and said, "Look, Lily, a big red barn!" + +Lily looked and smiled. She liked the sight too. She said, "Maybe there are horses and chickens in the barn!" + +After a while, they arrived at grandma and grandpa's house. They saw them waiting at the door. They waved and smiled. They looked very happy. + +"Grandma! Grandpa!" Lily and Tom shouted. They jumped out of the car and ran to hug them. + +"Hello, my darlings! We missed you so much!" grandma said. + +"Welcome, welcome! You have grown so much!" grandpa said. + +They went inside the house. It was warm and cozy. It smelled of cookies and flowers. They saw a big table with lots of food and toys. + +"Wow, this is great!" Lily and Tom said. + +"We made this for you. We hope you like it," grandma and grandpa said. + +"We love it! Thank you, thank you!" Lily and Tom said. + +They ate and played and talked. They had a lot of fun. They were very happy. They loved their grandma and grandpa. And their grandma and grandpa loved them. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys in their room. But their room is not tidy. There are toys everywhere on the floor, on the bed, on the desk. Mom is not happy. + +"Tom and Sam, you need to tidy your room now!" Mom says. "It is too messy. You can't find your things. And you can't play with new toys until you tidy your room." + +Tom and Sam do not want to tidy their room. They want to play with new toys. They have some money in their piggy bank. They want to buy a hammer. They saw a hammer in the shop. It is big and shiny and makes a loud noise. + +"Let's go to the shop and buy a hammer!" Tom says to Sam. "We can use the hammer to make things. And we can hide the hammer under the bed. Mom won't see it." + +"OK, let's go!" Sam says. They take their piggy bank and sneak out of the room. They go to the shop and buy a hammer. They are very happy. + +But when they come back home, Mom is waiting for them. She sees the hammer in their hands. She is not happy. + +"Tom and Sam, where did you get this hammer?" Mom asks. "Did you tidy your room?" + +Tom and Sam look at each other. They do not know what to say. They are in trouble. +Lila and Tom are playing with their toys in the living room. They like to make noise with their cars, dolls and drums. They are having fun, but they do not hear their mom calling them for lunch. + +"Kids, it's time to eat!" mom says from the kitchen. She is making sandwiches and soup for them. She is compassionate and wants them to be healthy and happy. + +But Lila and Tom do not listen. They keep playing and making noise. They do not see their mom coming to the living room. She is not happy. She is angry. + +"Kids, I told you to come for lunch!" mom says loudly. She is holding a big spoon in her hand. She looks at the mess of toys on the floor. She is tired. + +Lila and Tom are scared. They stop playing and making noise. They look at their mom with big eyes. They do not want to make her angry. They want to make her happy. + +"Sorry, mom," Lila says. "We did not hear you. We were playing." + +"Sorry, mom," Tom says. "We did not see you. We were having fun." + +Mom sighs. She is not angry anymore. She is compassionate. She loves her kids. She knows they are young and curious. + +"It's okay, kids," mom says. "But you have to listen and see me when I call you. And you have to close your toys when you are done playing. They can get lost or broken. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, mom," Lila and Tom say. They nod their heads. They understand. + +"Good," mom says. She smiles. She gives them a hug and a kiss. "Now, let's go to the kitchen and have lunch. I made your favorite sandwiches and soup. And after lunch, you can play again. But with less noise, okay?" + +"Okay, mom," Lila and Tom say. They smile. They hold their mom's hand and follow her to the kitchen. They are hungry and happy. They love their mom. She is compassionate. +Sara and Ben are squirrels. They like to play in the big tree. They jump from branch to branch and chase each other. They are happy. + +One day, they see a shiny acorn on the ground. They both want it. They run to the acorn and try to grab it. But the acorn is too big for their paws. They struggle to hold it. They pull and tug and push. They make loud noises. + +"Let go! It is mine!" Sara says. + +"No, it is mine! You let go!" Ben says. + +They are not happy. They are angry. + +Then they hear a growl. They look up and see a big dog. The dog is hungry. The dog sees the squirrels and the acorn. The dog wants to eat them. The dog runs to them and barks. + +Sara and Ben are scared. They forget the acorn. They drop it and run. They climb the big tree and hide. They are safe. + +They look at each other and sigh. They are sorry. They hug and say: + +"I am sorry, Sara. You can have the acorn. I don't need it." + +"I am sorry, Ben. You can have the acorn. I don't need it." + +They smile and say: + +"We don't need the acorn. We have each other. We are friends." + +They are happy. They are ready to play again. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a dog named Spot who was very friendly and fun. + +One day, their mom told them that a hurricane was coming. She said they had to go inside and stay safe. Lily and Ben did not want to go inside. They wanted to play more. They said the hurricane was far away and could not hurt them. Their mom said no, the hurricane was very big and strong and could make the wind blow hard and the rain fall fast. She said they had to listen to her and go inside now. + +Lily and Ben were sad and angry. They did not like to be told what to do. They decided to sneak out when their mom was not looking. They took Spot with them and ran to the yard. They thought they could have more fun before the hurricane came. + +But they were wrong. The sky turned dark and the wind started to howl. The swing and the slide shook and rattled. The sandbox flew away with the sand. Lily and Ben were scared. They wanted to go back inside. They called for their mom, but she could not hear them. They hugged Spot and hoped he could protect them. + +Then they saw something shiny and smooth in the grass. It was a metal box with a handle. They did not know what it was, but they thought it might be a safe place to hide. They opened the box and found a blanket, a flashlight and some snacks. They realized it was a kit that their mom had prepared for the hurricane. She had put it in the yard in case they needed it. She had been smart and kind. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for not listening to their mom. They wished they had stayed inside with her. They crawled into the box with Spot and wrapped themselves in the blanket. They turned on the flashlight and ate some snacks. They waited for the hurricane to pass. They hoped their mom was okay. They promised to never sneak out again. They learned their lesson. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a little bird on the ground. It was cold and hungry. Sara and Ben felt sorry for the bird. + +"Let's take it home and care for it," Sara said. + +"OK, but we have to ask Mom first," Ben said. + +They ran to their house and showed Mom the bird. Mom said they could keep it for a while, but they had to be gentle and kind. She gave them a box, some water, and some seeds. + +Sara and Ben put the bird in the box and gave it some water and seeds. The bird ate and drank and looked happier. Sara and Ben smiled. + +"Look, it likes the seeds. They are yummy for it," Sara said. + +"Yes, and it is not cold anymore. It is warm in the box," Ben said. + +They watched the bird for a while, then Mom said it was time to let it go. She said the bird belonged to the sky, not to the box. She said they did a good thing by caring for it, but they had to let it be free. + +Sara and Ben nodded. They took the box outside and opened it. The bird flew out and chirped. It circled around them and then flew away. + +"Bye, bird. We hope you are happy," Sara and Ben said. + +They hugged each other and went back to their house. They learned that caring for others is good, but sometimes you have to let them go. +Sara and Tom were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells and crabs. Sara found a big crab that was red and shiny. She thought it was very attractive and wanted to keep it as a pet. + +"Look, Tom, I found a crab!" Sara said, holding the crab in her hand. "Isn't it pretty?" + +Tom looked at the crab and frowned. He did not think it was pretty. He thought it was scary and mean. He saw its big claws and sharp teeth. + +"Put it down, Sara, it might pinch you!" Tom said, backing away. "It's not a nice crab, it's a bad crab!" + +Sara did not listen to Tom. She thought he was silly and afraid. She wanted to show the crab to their mom and dad. She ran towards them, holding the crab in front of her. + +"Mom, dad, look what I found!" Sara shouted, smiling. "Can I keep it as a pet?" + +But Sara did not see the big wave that was coming behind her. The wave was fast and strong. It speed towards Sara and the crab. It hit them with a splash and knocked them down. The crab was angry and scared. It pinched Sara's hand with its claw. Sara screamed and let go of the crab. The crab ran away into the water. + +Sara was hurt and wet. She cried and ran to her mom and dad. They hugged her and comforted her. They put a bandage on her hand and gave her some ice cream. + +"Are you okay, Sara?" mom asked, wiping her tears. "What happened?" + +"I found a crab, but it was mean and it pinched me!" Sara said, sobbing. "I wanted to keep it as a pet, but it didn't like me!" + +Mom and dad looked at each other and sighed. They knew Sara loved animals, but they also knew she had to be careful with them. + +"Maybe next time, you should listen to Tom," dad said, gently. "He was right, some crabs are not nice and they can hurt you. You have to respect them and leave them alone." + +Sara nodded and sniffed. She learned her lesson. She decided she did not want a crab as a pet anymore. She looked at Tom and said, "I'm sorry, Tom, you were right. The crab was not pretty, it was bad. Can we play something else?" + +Tom smiled and hugged his sister. He was glad she was okay. He said, "Sure, Sara, let's play something else. How about we build a sandcastle?" + +Sara agreed and they went to play in the sand. They had fun and forgot about the crab. They did not see the crab watching them from the water. The crab was glad they left him alone. He did not want to be a pet. He wanted to be free. He speed away to find his friends. He was happy. +Lily was very hungry. She looked for some food in the kitchen, but she could not find anything. She saw a big, soft pillow on the sofa. It looked like a cake. She wondered if it would taste good. She took a bite of the pillow. + +"Yuck!" she said. "This is not a cake. This is dull and fluffy. It does not make me happy." + +She spat out the pillow and threw it on the floor. She heard a loud noise. It was her mom coming home. + +"Lily, what are you doing?" her mom asked. "Why did you eat the pillow?" + +"I was hungry, mom," Lily said. "But the pillow was not yummy. It was dull." + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. "I'm sorry, Lily. I know you are hungry. But pillows are not for eating. They are for sleeping. Come, I have some food for you. I have bread and cheese and apples. They are yummy and not dull. Do you want some?" + +Lily nodded. She was happy. She followed her mom to the kitchen. She did not want to eat the pillow anymore. She wanted to eat the food. She learned that pillows are not cakes. +Anna was a big girl who liked to help her mama and papa in their farm. She could feed the chickens, water the plants and carry the eggs to the market. She was very independent and proud of her work. + +One day, she heard a loud noise from the village. She saw smoke and fire and people running and screaming. She was scared, but she wanted to help. She asked her mama, "What is happening, mama? Can we help?" + +Her mama hugged her and said, "Some bad men came to the village and tried to take our things and hurt our friends. They set fire to the houses and the shops. But don't worry, my dear, the village people are brave and strong. They are fighting back and they will stop the bad men. We have to stay here and be safe." + +Anna nodded, but she felt sad and angry. She wished she could do something to help the village people. She looked around and saw her papa's big bucket of water. She had an idea. She said to her mama, "Mama, I have an idea. Can I take the bucket of water to the village and help put out the fire?" + +Her mama smiled and said, "That is a very good idea, Anna. But you have to be careful and stay away from the bad men. And you have to come back soon, okay?" + +Anna said, "Okay, mama. I will be careful and come back soon." She took the bucket of water and ran to the village. She saw the fire and the smoke and the bad men and the village people. She was brave and smart. She found a place where the fire was small and threw the water on it. The fire went out and the village people cheered. She did it again and again, until the bucket was empty. She helped put out many fires and saved many houses and shops. + +She was about to go back to her farm, when she saw a little boy who was trapped under a fallen beam. He was crying and hurt. She ran to him and tried to lift the beam, but it was too heavy. She shouted, "Help! Help! Someone help me!" + +A village man heard her and came to help. He lifted the beam and freed the boy. He said, "Thank you, Anna. You are a hero. You saved the boy and helped the village. You are very independent and kind." + +Anna smiled and said, "You're welcome, sir. I'm glad I could help. But I have to go back to my mama and papa now. They are waiting for me." + +She said goodbye to the boy and the man and ran back to her farm. She hugged her mama and papa and told them what she did. They were very proud of her and said, "We love you, Anna. You are a big girl who likes to help. You are very independent and brave." +Tom and Amy are twins. They like to play and eat together. But sometimes they fight over things. One day, they have soup and bread for lunch. Mom gives them each a spoon and a fork. + +Tom wants to use the fork to eat his soup. He thinks it is fun to make holes in the bread and dip it in the soup. He tries to do that, but the soup drips from the fork. He makes a mess on the table and his shirt. + +Amy sees Tom and laughs. She says, "You are silly, Tom. You can't eat soup with a fork. You need a spoon. Look, I can eat my soup with a spoon. It is easy and yummy." + +Tom feels angry. He says, "I can eat soup with a fork if I want to. It is my fork and my soup. You are mean, Amy. You always tell me what to do. That is not fair." + +Mom hears them and comes to the table. She says, "Stop fighting, Tom and Amy. You can eat your soup however you like, but you have to be careful and clean. And you have to be kind and share. That is fair. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Amy nod. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Tom. Sorry, Amy." They hug and smile. They finish their soup and bread. They use their spoons and their forks. They have fun and eat well. Mom is happy. +Anna and Ben are young twins who like to play outside. One day, they see a big tree in the park. They want to climb the tree and see the birds and the sky. + +"Look, Anna, the tree is so tall and green!" Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben, let's climb it and have fun!" Anna says. + +They run to the tree and start to climb. They use their hands and feet to hold on to the branches. They go higher and higher, until they reach the top. + +"Wow, Anna, we are so high! I can see the whole park and the cars and the people!" Ben says. + +"Me too, Ben, it's so pretty! And look, there are some birds on that branch! They are singing to us!" Anna says. + +They smile and listen to the birds. They feel happy and proud. + +But then, Anna slips and falls. She lands on the ground with a thud. She cries out in pain. She has a big cut on her knee and it bleeds. + +"Anna, Anna, are you okay?" Ben shouts. He climbs down the tree as fast as he can. He runs to his sister and hugs her. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, I'm hurt. It hurts so much!" Anna says. + +"Don't worry, Anna, I'm here. I'll help you. Come on, let's go to Mommy. She will make it better." Ben says. + +He helps Anna stand up and walk. He holds her hand and wipes her tears. They go to their mommy, who is sitting on a bench nearby. She sees them and runs to them. + +"Oh, my babies, what happened?" Mommy says. + +"Mommy, Anna fell from the tree. She has a cut on her knee. It bleeds. She needs a bandage." Ben says. + +"Oh, poor Anna, let me see. It's okay, sweetie, it's not too bad. I have a bandage in my bag. I'll clean it and put it on. It will stop the bleeding and the pain." Mommy says. + +She takes out a bandage and some water. She washes Anna's knee and puts the bandage on. She kisses it and hugs Anna. + +"There, all done. How do you feel, Anna?" Mommy says. + +"Better, Mommy, thank you. The bandage is nice and soft. And you are the best, Mommy." Anna says. + +"I love you, Anna. And I love you, Ben. You are such a brave and kind brother. You helped Anna so much. You are the best, too." Mommy says. + +She hugs them both and smiles. They hug her back and smile, too. + +They are happy and safe. They learned a lesson. Climbing trees is fun, but also dangerous. They have to be careful and watch out for each other. They have each other and Mommy. They are a family. +Tom and Mia were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a kite that their dad gave them for their birthday. It was a red kite with a long tail and a smiling face. It was their favorite toy. + +One sunny day, they decided to fly their kite in the yard. They took turns holding the string and running with the kite. They watched the kite soar high in the sky, like a bird. They saw many clouds in the sky, too. Some were white and fluffy, and some were gray and dark. They liked to imagine what the clouds looked like. Tom saw a cloud that looked like a dragon, and Mia saw a cloud that looked like a flower. + +But then, a strong wind came and blew the kite away. The string snapped and the kite flew out of their reach. They ran after the kite, but it was too fast. They saw the kite disappear behind a big tree. They felt sad and angry. They wanted their kite back. It was their favorite toy. It was expensive, too. Their dad said he paid a lot of money for it. + +They went to the tree and looked for the kite. They hoped it was stuck on a branch or on the ground. But they could not find it. They searched and searched, but the kite was gone. They started to cry. They did not know what to do. They did not want to tell their dad they lost the kite. They were afraid he would be mad at them. + +Then, they heard a voice. It was a boy who lived next door. He was holding their kite. He said he found it in his yard. He said he liked the kite, too. He said it was a nice kite. He said he wanted to keep it. He said he would not give it back. He said he would spend his time flying it. He said it was his kite now. + +Tom and Mia felt more sad and angry. They said it was not his kite. They said it was their kite. They said their dad gave it to them. They said he should give it back. They said it was not fair. They said he was mean. + +The boy did not listen. He said he did not care. He said he liked the kite more. He said he would not share. He said he would fly the kite away. He said they could not catch him. + +Tom and Mia did not give up. They ran after the boy. They tried to grab the kite. They shouted and screamed. They wanted their kite back. They did not want to lose their favorite toy. They did not want to let the boy win. They did not want to be sad and angry. They wanted to be happy and play. They wanted to fly their kite in the sky, with the clouds. +Anna and Ben were excited to go on the yacht with their dad. They had never been on a big boat before. They put on their life jackets and climbed on board. Dad showed them the cabin, the deck and the wheel. He said they could help him steer the boat. + +"Can we jump in the water, Dad?" Anna asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We have to go a bit further from the shore. Then we can stop and swim," Dad said. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They looked at the blue water and the white waves. They saw some fish and birds. They felt the wind and the sun. They were very happy. + +After a while, Dad said they could jump in the water. He stopped the boat and threw a rope with a ladder. He told Anna and Ben to be careful and stay close to the boat. He said he would join them soon. + +Anna and Ben took off their life jackets and jumped in the water. They splashed and laughed. They felt the cool water and the bubbles. They saw more fish and plants. They were having fun. + +But then, something bad happened. A big wave came and pushed the boat away. Anna and Ben tried to swim after it, but it was too fast. They shouted for Dad, but he did not hear them. He was inside the cabin, looking for his phone. He did not see the wave or the boat moving. + +Anna and Ben were scared. They did not know what to do. They held each other and cried. They hoped Dad would come back soon. They hoped someone would find them. They hoped they would be safe. But they did not know. They were alone in the water. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with grass and flowers. They wanted to climb it. + +"Let's go to the top of the hill!" Lily said. "Maybe we can see the mountain from there!" + +"OK!" Ben said. "But be careful. The hill is steep and the grass is thick. We might trip and fall." + +They held hands and started to climb. They went slowly and carefully. They saw birds and bugs and rocks. They paused to look at them. + +"Look, a butterfly!" Lily said, pointing to a yellow and black one. + +"Wow, it's pretty!" Ben said. "But don't touch it. It might fly away." + +They kept climbing. They were almost at the top. They could see the sky and the trees and the houses. They looked for the mountain. + +"Where is the mountain?" Lily asked. "I can't see it." + +"Me neither," Ben said. "Maybe it's hiding behind the clouds." + +They were disappointed. They wanted to see the mountain. They sat down on the hill and ate their snacks. They shared their cookies and juice. + +"Maybe next time we can see the mountain," Lily said. + +"Maybe," Ben said. "But I'm glad we climbed the hill. It was fun." + +They smiled and hugged. They were happy. They liked to play and explore. They liked to be together. +Sara and Ben like to play in the garden. They have a spray bottle with water. They spray the flowers and the grass. They spray each other and laugh. They like the nature. + +One day, they see a long snake in the garden. It is black and shiny. Sara and Ben are scared. They run to the house and tell mom. Mom comes out with a stick. She says the snake is not bad. It is just looking for food. + +Mom shows Sara and Ben how to spray the snake gently. The snake likes the water. It flicks its tongue and moves slowly. Sara and Ben are not scared anymore. They spray the snake and say hello. They make a new friend in the nature. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big rock. It is old and gray. It has many holes and cracks. + +"Look at this rock!" Sam says. "It is so big and old. I wonder what is inside." + +"Maybe there are bugs or worms," Mia says. "Or maybe there are treasures or jewels." + +They want to see what is inside the rock. But the rock is too heavy. They cannot lift it. + +"Let's hold it together," Sam says. "Maybe we can move it a little bit." + +They hold the rock with both hands. They pull and push. They try very hard. But the rock does not move. It is too heavy and old. + +They are tired and sad. They sit on the grass. They look at the rock. + +"Maybe we can make a game with the rock," Mia says. "We can pretend it is a castle or a mountain or a spaceship." + +"That sounds fun," Sam says. "Let's do that." + +They smile and laugh. They hold the rock and pretend. They have fun with the old rock. They are happy. +Lily liked to do yoga with her mom. Yoga was when they moved their bodies in different ways and breathed slowly. Lily felt calm and happy when she did yoga. + +One day, Lily found a big marker in her mom's bag. She wanted to draw with it. She took the marker and went to the living room, where her mom had a big white mat for yoga. Lily thought the mat was like a big paper. She started to mark on it with the marker. She made circles and lines and dots. She smiled and hummed. + +Her mom came into the living room and saw what Lily was doing. She was very angry. She shouted, "Lily, what are you doing? You are ruining my yoga mat! That marker is not for drawing, it is for writing. It is heavy and hard to erase. How could you do this?" + +Lily was scared and sad. She did not know she was doing something bad. She dropped the marker and ran to her room. She cried and hid under her bed. + +Her mom felt sorry for yelling at Lily. She knew Lily was just curious and wanted to have fun. She went to Lily's room and knocked on the door. She said, "Lily, can I come in? I want to talk to you." + +Lily peeked out from under the bed. She saw her mom's face. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I didn't mean to mark your yoga mat. I just wanted to draw." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, too, Lily. I shouldn't have shouted at you. I was just surprised and upset. I know you like to draw. But you have to ask me before you use my things. And you have to be careful with markers. They can make a big mess. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I understand. Can we still do yoga together?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, we can. But first, let's see if we can clean the mat. Maybe we can make it look nice again." + +They went to the living room and worked together to wipe the marker off the mat. It was hard, but they managed to make it look better. Then they did some yoga and felt calm and happy again. +Lily and Max were playing outside. They liked to look at the clouds and make shapes with them. Lily saw a cloud that looked like a bunny. She pointed and said, "Look, Max, a bunny cloud!" + +Max looked up and saw the cloud. He did not think it looked like a bunny. He thought it looked like a grumpy bear. He said, "No, Lily, that's a grumpy bear cloud. It has big teeth and claws. It's scary!" + +Lily did not like that. She liked bunnies, not bears. She said, "No, Max, you're wrong. It's a bunny cloud. It has long ears and a fluffy tail. It's cute!" + +Max and Lily started to argue. They raised their voices and made faces. They did not care about each other's feelings. They only cared about being right. + +The cloud heard them. It did not like to be called a bunny or a bear. It did not like to be argued over. It felt sad and angry. It decided to teach them a lesson. It gathered more clouds and made them dark and heavy. It started to rain. + +Lily and Max felt the raindrops on their heads. They looked up and saw the cloud. It did not look like a bunny or a bear anymore. It looked like a frown. It said, "Stop fighting, Lily and Max. You are making me unhappy. You should care about each other and be nice. Then I will be happy too." + +Lily and Max felt sorry. They realized they were being mean and silly. They said, "We're sorry, cloud. We didn't mean to hurt you or each other. We will care about each other and be nice. Please don't be sad or angry." + +The cloud heard them. It felt happy and relieved. It said, "Thank you, Lily and Max. You are good friends. I will be happy too." It made the rain stop and the sun come out. It changed its shape to a smile. It said, "Look, Lily and Max, a smile cloud!" + +Lily and Max looked up and saw the cloud. They smiled too. They hugged each other and said, "We love you, cloud. You are a good cloud. Thank you for teaching us a lesson." + +The end. +Anna liked to play the piano. She was smart and learned many songs. She played the piano every day in her room. She liked to make music and sing. + +One day, Anna's mom said, "Anna, we have to go to the store. Put on your coat and shoes. It is very cold outside." Anna did not want to go. She wanted to play the piano more. She said, "Mom, can I stay here and play? Please, please, please." Mom said, "No, Anna. You have to come with me. We will be back soon. Don't worry." + +Anna was sad and angry. She did not listen to mom. She said, "No, I will not go. I will play the piano. You go." Mom said, "Anna, don't be naughty. You have to listen to me. Come on, let's go." Anna said, "No, no, no." She ran to her room and slammed the door. She locked the door and played the piano very loud. + +Mom tried to open the door, but it was locked. She said, "Anna, open the door. This is not funny. You have to come with me. It is not safe to stay here alone." Anna did not answer. She played the piano louder and louder. She did not hear mom. + +Mom was worried and scared. She called dad and said, "Dad, Anna locked herself in her room and won't come out. She is playing the piano very loud. I don't know what to do. Can you come home and help me?" Dad said, "I will come home right away. Don't panic. Maybe she will calm down soon." + +But Anna did not calm down. She played the piano until her fingers hurt. She did not stop. She did not eat or drink or go to the bathroom. She did not hear anything else. She did not know that it was getting darker and colder outside. She did not know that the power went out and the heater stopped working. She did not know that mom and dad were knocking on the door and calling her name. She did not know that she was freezing. + +The end. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big beetle under a rock. The beetle is black and shiny. It has six legs and two horns. + +"Wow, look at this beetle!" Tom says. "It is so cool!" + +"Can I have it?" Sam asks. "I want to keep it as a pet." + +"No, it is mine!" Tom says. "I found it first!" + +They start to fight over the beetle. They pull and tug and shout. The beetle is scared. It tries to get away. + +A lady sees them. She is not happy. She walks over to them. + +"Stop that, boys!" she says. "You are hurting the beetle. It is not a toy. It is a living thing. It has feelings too." + +Tom and Sam feel ashamed. They let go of the beetle. The beetle runs away. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Sam says. "I was nosy. I should have asked you nicely." + +"I'm sorry, Sam," Tom says. "I was greedy. I should have shared with you." + +They hug and make up. The lady smiles. + +"That's better," she says. "You are good friends. You should be kind to each other and to the animals. They are God's creatures too." + +Tom and Sam nod. They learn their lesson. They thank the lady and go to play something else. They are happy. The beetle is happy too. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and books. Sometimes they play with Lily's computer. It has games and pictures and sounds. + +One day, Tom comes to Lily's house. He sees the computer on the table. He wants to play with it. He runs to the computer and turns it on. + +"Tom, wait!" Lily says. "That is my computer. You have to ask me first." + +But Tom does not listen. He clicks on the mouse and makes the computer do things. He laughs and says, "Look, Lily, I am smarter than you. I know how to use the computer. You don't." + +Lily feels sad and angry. She does not like when Tom teases her. She says, "Tom, stop it. You are not nice. You are not my friend." + +Tom does not care. He keeps playing with the computer. He says, "Lily, you are silly. You are a baby. You can't play with the computer. You can only play with dolls." + +Lily cries. She runs to her mom. She tells her what Tom did. Her mom hugs her and says, "Lily, I am sorry. Tom is not a good friend. He is mean and rude. You don't have to play with him. You can find other friends who are kind and respectful." + +Lily nods. She feels better. She says, "Thank you, mom. I love you. Can I play with the computer now?" + +Her mom smiles and says, "Of course, Lily. You can play with the computer. You are smart and curious. You can learn many things from the computer. But remember to share and be polite." + +Lily says, "I will, mom. I will share and be polite. And I will not tease anyone." + +She goes back to the table. She sees Tom. He is still playing with the computer. He does not see her. He does not hear her. He is distant. + +Lily says, "Tom, I don't want to play with you anymore. You are not my friend. You are not welcome here. Please go away." + +Tom looks up. He sees Lily. He sees her mom. He feels scared and ashamed. He says, "I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry, mom. I was wrong. I was mean. I won't do it again." + +Lily says, "Too late, Tom. You hurt my feelings. You have to leave. Maybe next time you will be nicer." + +Tom says, "Okay, Lily. I will. I will be nicer. Can we still be friends?" + +Lily thinks. She says, "Maybe. But you have to prove it. You have to be kind and respectful. And you have to ask me before you use my computer." + +Tom says, "I will, Lily. I promise. I'm sorry." + +He turns off the computer. He picks up his coat. He says, "Bye, Lily. Bye, mom." + +He leaves. He walks home. He thinks about what he did. He feels sorry. + +Lily watches him go. She feels happy. She says, "Bye, Tom. See you later." + +She turns on the computer. She plays with it. She learns new things. She has fun. She is happy. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toy train. They like to make it go fast and slow, and to make it stop and start. They also like to watch the steam come out of the train's chimney. It looks like white clouds. + +One day, they decide to make a tunnel for the train. They use a big cardboard box and cut a hole at each end. They put the box on the floor and put the train track through it. They are very excited to see the train go in and out of the tunnel. + +"Choo choo!" Anna says, as she pushes the train's button. The train starts to move and enters the tunnel. Ben leans over the box to see the train come out of the other hole. But he leans too much and falls on the box. The box breaks and the train stops. + +"Oh no!" Anna cries. "You broke the tunnel and the train!" + +"I'm sorry, Anna," Ben says. "I didn't mean to. I just wanted to see the steam." + +Anna is angry and sad. She loves her toy train and her tunnel. She thinks Ben is not a good friend. She picks up the train and hugs it. + +"Go away, Ben!" she says. "You can't play with me anymore!" + +Ben feels bad. He likes Anna and he likes the train. He wants to make her happy again. He thinks of a way to fix the tunnel and the train. He is brave and he does not give up. + +He finds some tape and some paper. He tapes the box back together and covers the holes with paper. He makes a new hole in the middle of the box. He puts the train track through the new hole. He pushes the train's button. The train starts to move and enters the new tunnel. + +"Look, Anna!" he says. "I made a new tunnel for the train! It has a window in the middle. You can see the steam better now!" + +Anna looks at the new tunnel. She sees the train go through the window. She sees the steam come out of the chimney. She thinks the new tunnel is very cool. She smiles and forgives Ben. + +"Wow, Ben!" she says. "You are very clever and kind. You fixed the tunnel and the train. Thank you!" + +She gives Ben a hug and they play together again. They are happy and they are friends. They both like the new tunnel and the train. They both like the steam. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the park near their homes. One day, they saw a big gate at the end of the park. The gate was made of metal and had many shapes on it. It looked very old and mighty. + +"Wow, look at that gate!" Tim said. "I wonder what is behind it." + +"Maybe a castle, or a dragon, or a treasure!" Sam said. "Let's go and see." + +They ran towards the gate, but they saw a sign that said "Do not touch". They stopped and looked at each other. + +"Do you think we should touch it?" Tim asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is dangerous. Maybe it will make a loud noise or shock us." Sam said. + +"But maybe it will open and show us something amazing. Maybe it is a magic gate." Tim said. + +He reached out his hand and touched the gate. Nothing happened. He felt the metal and the shapes. It was cold and hard. + +"See, it is not scary. It is just a gate." Tim said. + +He looked at Sam and smiled. He wanted Sam to touch it too. + +"Come on, touch it. It is fun." Tim said. + +Sam was still afraid. He looked at the sign and the gate. He did not want to touch it. + +"No, I don't want to. The sign says no. We should listen to the sign." Sam said. + +He backed away from the gate. He did not want to get in trouble. + +"Fine, be a baby. I will touch it some more." Tim said. + +He touched the gate again and again. He felt brave and curious. He did not care about the sign. + +Suddenly, the gate made a loud noise. It shook and opened. Tim and Sam saw a bright light and a strange sound. They were scared and surprised. + +"What is that?" Tim shouted. + +"I don't know. Let's run!" Sam shouted. + +They ran away from the gate as fast as they could. They did not look back. They did not want to see what was behind it. + +They ran all the way to their homes. They did not tell anyone about the gate. They did not go back to the park for a long time. They learned to never touch things that say "Do not touch". +Lily and Ben like to bake with Mom. They help her mix and pour and stir. Mom says they can make a cake for Dad. He will come home soon. + +They put the cake in the oven and wait. They smell something good. But they also hear a noise. It is a fox. The fox is hungry. He smells the cake too. He sneaks into the kitchen. He sees the oven. He thinks the cake is inside. + +The fox tries to open the oven. But it is hot. He burns his paw. He yelps and runs away. Lily and Ben hear the yelp. They run to the kitchen. They see the fox. They are scared. They call Mom. + +Mom comes and sees the fox. She is not scared. She is angry. She shoos the fox away. She checks the oven. The cake is fine. She takes it out and lets it cool. She hugs Lily and Ben. She says they are brave. + +Dad comes home and sees the cake. He is happy. He says it looks yummy. He thanks Mom and Lily and Ben. They cut the cake and share it. The fox is confused. He does not understand why the oven is hot. He does not get any cake. He goes away. He looks for something else to eat. +Lily likes to play with her guitar. She likes to make sounds and sing songs. She thinks her guitar is easy and fun. She wants to make her guitar more pretty. She has an idea. + +She finds some stickers and glue. She wants to decorate her guitar with them. She puts stickers of stars and flowers on her guitar. She puts glue on her guitar and sprinkles glitter on it. She thinks her guitar looks shiny and nice. + +But she does not know that glue and glitter are bad for her guitar. They make her guitar sticky and dirty. They make her guitar sound bad and sad. They make her guitar hard to play. + +Her mom sees her guitar and is angry. She says Lily has ruined her guitar. She says Lily has to pay for a new guitar. She says Lily can not play with her guitar anymore. She takes her guitar away. + +Lily is sad and sorry. She cries and says she is sorry. She says she only wanted to make her guitar more pretty. She says she loves her guitar. But her mom does not listen. She says Lily has to learn her lesson. She says Lily has to go to her room. + +Lily goes to her room and cries. She misses her guitar. She wishes she did not decorate her guitar. She wishes she could play with her guitar again. She thinks her guitar is not easy and fun anymore. She thinks her guitar is ugly and bad. She thinks she is a bad girl. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to slide, swing and run. But they also had to wear masks on their faces, because mom said there were germs that could make them sick. + +"Mom, can we take off our masks?" Lily asked. "They are hot and itchy." + +"No, sweetie, you have to keep them on. They are useful. They help us stay healthy and protect others," mom said. + +"But I don't like them," Ben said. "They make me feel funny." + +"I know, honey, but it's only for a little while. Soon we can leave the park and go home. Then you can take them off and have a snack," mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They wanted to go home and have cookies and milk. They tried to have fun with their masks, but they wished they could see each other's smiles. + +They saw a dog running in the grass. It had a red collar and a wagging tail. It looked friendly and happy. + +"Look, mom, a doggy!" Lily said. "Can we pet it?" + +Mom looked at the dog. She saw that it had a tag with a name and a phone number. It must have run away from its owner. + +"Maybe we can, but we have to be careful. We don't know if the doggy is friendly or not. And we have to keep our masks on," mom said. + +She called the dog. It came closer and sniffed them. It licked Lily's hand and Ben's cheek. It seemed to like them. + +"Hi, doggy, what's your name?" Lily asked. + +The dog barked. It had a mask too, but it was made of fur. It covered its nose and mouth. + +"Wow, the doggy has a mask too!" Ben said. "Is it useful?" + +Mom smiled. She thought the dog's mask was useful. It helped the dog smell and breathe. + +"Yes, it is, Ben. The dog's mask is useful for the dog. And our masks are useful for us. They are different, but they are both good," mom said. + +Lily and Ben smiled too. They thought the dog was cute and funny. They played with it until its owner came. He thanked them for finding his dog and gave them a hug. + +"Thank you for wearing your masks. You are very kind and smart," he said. + +Lily and Ben felt proud. They learned that masks could be useful and fun. They decided to keep wearing them until they could leave the park and go home. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy with their snowman. + +But then, they saw something strange. One of the snowman's eyes started to blink. Blink, blink, blink. Lily and Ben were scared. How could a snowman blink? They ran to their mom and told her what they saw. + +Mom did not believe them. She said it was just the wind or the sun. She told them to go back and play. Lily and Ben did not want to go back. They thought the snowman was mysterious and maybe alive. + +They put on their mittens and walked slowly to the snowman. They looked at his eyes. They did not blink. Maybe they were wrong. Maybe it was just the wind or the sun. + +But then, they heard a voice. A low, deep voice. It said, "Hello, Lily and Ben. I am your snowman. Do you want to be my friends?" + +Lily and Ben screamed. They ran to their mom again. They told her what they heard. Mom did not believe them. She said it was just their imagination. She told them to go back and play. + +Lily and Ben did not want to go back. They thought the snowman was mysterious and maybe evil. They wanted to stay with their mom. They did not like the snowman anymore. They wished they never made him. +Tim and Lily liked to play in the attic. It was full of old things that they could pretend with. One day, they found a big box with a lock on it. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Maybe it has toys or books or treasure," Lily said. + +"Let's try to open it," Tim said. He pulled on the lock, but it did not move. He pushed on the box, but it did not budge. He got angry and kicked the box hard. + +"Ow!" he cried. "That hurt!" + +He looked at his foot and saw a cut. Blood came out of it. He started to cry. + +Lily ran to him and hugged him. She saw a key on the floor. It must have fallen out of the lock when Tim kicked the box. + +"Look, Tim, I found the key!" she said. "Maybe we can open the box now." + +She put the key in the lock and turned it. The lock clicked and the box opened. They looked inside and saw what was in the box. + +It was a dull gray blanket. + +They felt disappointed. They had hoped for something more fun and colorful. + +They closed the box and left the attic. They decided to play with their own toys instead. They were much more fun than the dull blanket. +Lily and Max were very happy. They had a new rocket. It was big and red and shiny. They wanted to fly to the moon with it. + +"Let's pack our things for the trip," Lily said. "We need snacks and toys and blankets." + +"OK," Max said. "I will pack my teddy bear and my car and my crackers." + +They put their things in a big bag. They zipped it up. They carried it to the rocket. + +"Are you ready, Max?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I am ready, Lily," Max answered. + +They climbed into the rocket. They buckled their seat belts. They pushed a big button. + +"Three, two, one, blast off!" they shouted. + +The rocket made a loud noise. It lifted off the ground. It zoomed into the sky. Lily and Max smiled. They were on their way to the moon. +One day, Tom and Anna were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big dog with a ball in his mouth. Tom wanted to play with the dog and the ball. He ran to the dog and said, "Hi, dog! Can I have your ball?" + +The dog did not like Tom. He growled and showed his teeth. He bit Tom on his chest. Tom cried out loud. He felt a lot of pain. He suffered from the bite. Anna saw what happened and ran to Tom. She hugged him and said, "Oh, Tom! Are you okay? That was a bad dog. He was very powerful. He hurt you." + +Tom said, "It hurts, Anna. It hurts a lot. I want to go home. I want Mommy and Daddy." Anna said, "Me too, Tom. Me too. Let's go home. Maybe Mommy and Daddy can make it better." They left the park and walked home. They held hands and hoped that the bite would heal soon. They did not want to play with the dog and the ball anymore. They learned to be careful of powerful animals that can hurt them. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play together at school. One day, their teacher gave them a quiz. It had many questions about animals and colors. Lily and Max knew all the answers. They were very happy. + +But Sam, who sat next to them, was not happy. He did not know the answers. He was very angry. He wanted to make Lily and Max sad. He had a magic wand that he stole from his big brother. He waited for the teacher to look away. Then he pointed the wand at Lily and Max and whispered, "Shrink, shrink, shrink!" + +Lily and Max felt a strange tickle. They looked at each other. They were very small. They were smaller than a pencil. They were smaller than a bug. They were scared. They tried to call the teacher, but she could not hear them. They tried to climb up the desk, but it was too high. They saw Sam laughing at them. He was very mean. + +"Help, help!" Lily and Max cried. + +"Who said that?" the teacher asked. She looked around the room. She saw Sam holding a wand. She saw Lily and Max on the floor. She understood what happened. She was very angry. She took the wand from Sam. She pointed it at Lily and Max and said, "Grow, grow, grow!" + +Lily and Max felt another tickle. They looked at each other. They were big again. They were bigger than a pencil. They were bigger than a bug. They were happy. They hugged the teacher. They thanked her for saving them. + +"Sam, you are in big trouble!" the teacher said. She took Sam to the principal's office. She gave him a red mark on his quiz. She told him to say sorry to Lily and Max. He did not want to, but he had to. He was very sorry. + +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play together at school. They did not like Sam. He was very mean. They hoped he would learn to be nice. They hoped he would never use a magic wand again. +Tim and his dog Rex love to play in the park. Rex is a big, brown dog who is very loyal to Tim. He always follows him and protects him from anything scary. Tim likes to throw a ball for Rex and watch him run and catch it. + +One day, Tim and Rex see a big tree with a hole in it. Tim is curious and wants to look inside. He tells Rex to stay and walks to the tree. He puts his head in the hole and sees something shiny. It is a jar of honey! Tim loves honey and wants to take it. He reaches for the jar, but he does not see the bees that live in the hole. + +Suddenly, the bees come out and buzz around Tim. They are angry that Tim wants to take their honey. They sting Tim on his nose and his ears and his hands. Tim cries out and drops the jar. He runs away from the tree, but the bees follow him. + +Rex hears Tim's cry and sees the bees. He is not afraid of the bees. He wants to help Tim. He runs to Tim and barks at the bees. He tries to bite them and chase them away. He shakes his head and his tail and his fur. He makes the bees go away. + +Tim hugs Rex and thanks him. He is sorry that he tried to take the honey. He says he will not do it again. He says Rex is the best dog in the world. Rex licks Tim's face and wags his tail. He is happy that Tim is safe. He is loyal to Tim. They go home and have some cookies and milk. They are friends. +Sara was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Lily. Lily had long hair, a pink dress and a smile on her face. Sara took Lily everywhere, even to bed. + +One day, Sara's mom said they had to go to the store. Sara wanted to bring Lily, but her mom said no. She said Lily might get lost or dirty at the store. Sara was sad, but she did what her mom said. She put Lily on her bed and kissed her goodbye. + +Sara and her mom were gone for a long time. They bought many things at the store, like bread, milk, eggs and apples. Sara saw some toys at the store, but she did not want any of them. She only wanted Lily. + +When they came back home, Sara ran to her room. She wanted to hug Lily and tell her about the store. But when she opened the door, she saw something bad. Lily was not on her bed. She was on the floor, and her hair was cut, her dress was torn and her smile was gone. Sara saw scissors, glue and markers on the floor too. + +Sara looked around and saw her brother Tom. Tom was older than Sara and he liked to make fun of her. He was hiding behind the curtain and laughing. He said he played with Lily while Sara was gone. He said he made Lily look funny. + +Sara was very angry and very sad. She cried and screamed. She picked up Lily and tried to fix her, but she could not. Lily was broken. Sara did not want to play with her dolls anymore. She did not want to play with Tom either. She just wanted to lie on her bed and cry. She wished Lily was still her friend. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and books. But one day, Sara gets a new doll. It is big and pretty and has a pink dress. Tom likes the doll too. He wants to play with it. + +Sara says, "This is my doll. You can play with your truck." Tom is jealous. He does not want to play with his truck. He wants to play with the doll. He tries to take the doll from Sara. Sara says, "Stop! That is not nice. You have to share." + +Tom does not listen. He pulls the doll hard. Sara pulls the doll hard too. They both fall down. The doll falls down too. The doll's dress rips. Sara and Tom are sad. They both cry. + +Mom hears them cry. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the doll and the rip. She says, "What happened? Why did you rip the doll's dress?" Sara and Tom tell Mom what they did. Mom is not happy. She says, "You have to say sorry to each other. And you have to fix the doll's dress. You have to be kind and share." + +Sara and Tom say sorry to each other. They hug and say they are still friends. They find some thread and a needle. They try to fix the doll's dress. It is hard, but they do their best. They make the doll look pretty again. They are happy. They play with the doll and the truck together. They share and have fun. They learn a lesson. They do not want to be jealous again. They want to be good friends. The end. +Anna liked to play with her bow and arrow. She had a big bow that her dad made for her. She had many arrows that had soft tips. She liked to shoot them at the trees and the cans in the yard. + +One day, she saw a young bird on a branch. It was brown and yellow and had a long tail. Anna wanted to shoot it with her arrow. She thought it would be fun. She took her bow and aimed at the bird. + +"Anna, no!" her mom shouted. "Don't shoot the bird! It is alive and it has a family. It is not a toy. You will hurt it and make it sad." + +Anna lowered her bow and looked at her mom. She did not understand why she could not shoot the bird. She liked to shoot things. She said, "But mom, I want to play with the bird. It is pretty and it sings. Can I have it as a pet?" + +Her mom shook her head and said, "No, Anna, you can't have the bird as a pet. The bird belongs to the sky and the trees. It needs to fly and find food and return to its nest. It is not happy in a cage or on a string. You have to let it go and be free." + +Anna thought about what her mom said. She looked at the bird again. It was still on the branch, but it looked scared. It flapped its wings and chirped. Anna felt sorry for the bird. She said, "Okay, mom, I will not shoot the bird. I will let it go and be free. I am sorry, bird. I did not mean to scare you." + +She put down her bow and arrow and walked away. The bird flew away and returned to its nest. Anna smiled and said, "Bye, bird. Have a nice day." Her mom hugged her and said, "Good girl, Anna. I am proud of you. You are kind and gentle. You can play with your bow and arrow, but only with things that are not alive. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, mom, I understand. I will only shoot at trees and cans. Thank you for teaching me, mom. I love you." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Anna. Now, let's go inside and have some cookies. You must be hungry after playing so much." + +They went inside and had some cookies. Anna was happy and so was her mom. The end. +Lily wanted to help Mommy with the dishes. She was eager to feed the dishwasher with the dirty plates and cups. She grabbed a big plate from the table and ran to the kitchen. + +"Wait, Lily, be careful!" Mommy said. "The plate is heavy and the dishwasher is hot. Let me help you." + +But Lily did not listen. She wanted to do it by herself. She opened the dishwasher and tried to put the plate inside. But the plate was too big and it slipped from her hands. It fell on the floor and broke into pieces. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. "I broke the plate! I'm sorry, Mommy!" + +Mommy came to the kitchen and saw the mess. She was not happy. She picked up Lily and hugged her. + +"It's okay, Lily. I'm not mad at you. But you have to be more careful next time. The dishwasher is not a toy. It is a machine that cleans the dishes. You can help me by handing me the dishes one by one. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She felt sorry for breaking the plate. She wanted to make Mommy happy. She helped Mommy with the dishes and fed the dishwasher gently. Mommy smiled and thanked her. Lily felt proud and happy. She learned a lesson. She would not break any more plates. +Sara and Ben were making a cake with Mom. They liked to help Mom in the kitchen. Sara cracked the eggs and Ben poured the milk. Mom measured the flour and sugar. Then she gave Sara and Ben a big spoon each. + +"Now you can stir the batter," Mom said. "Stir it well until it is smooth and creamy." + +Sara and Ben stirred the batter with their spoons. They stirred and stirred and stirred. They made funny noises as they stirred. They pretended they were making magic potions. + +"Look, Mom, we are wizards!" Sara said. + +"Wow, you are very good at stirring," Mom said. "But be careful not to spill the batter." + +Just then, Ben felt a tickle in his nose. He sneezed loudly. Some of the batter flew out of his bowl and landed on the floor. + +"Oh no, Ben, you made a mess!" Sara said. + +"Sorry, Sara, sorry, Mom," Ben said. "I need a tissue." + +Mom smiled and gave Ben a tissue. She wiped the floor with a cloth. + +"It's okay, Ben, it was an accident," Mom said. "But maybe you should go to the bathroom and wash your hands and face." + +Ben nodded and ran to the bathroom. He washed his hands and face with soap and water. He dried them with a towel. He felt better. + +He went back to the kitchen. Sara was still stirring the batter. She had a big smile on her face. + +"Look, Ben, I finished stirring the batter," Sara said. "It's ready for the oven." + +"Good job, Sara, you are very dependable," Ben said. "Can I help you put the batter in the pan?" + +"Sure, Ben, you can help me," Sara said. "We can do it together." + +Mom helped Sara and Ben put the batter in the pan. She put the pan in the oven. She set the timer. + +"Thank you, Sara and Ben, for helping me make the cake," Mom said. "You are both very helpful and sweet." + +Sara and Ben hugged Mom. They were happy. They could not wait to eat the cake. They hoped it would be delicious. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They collect rocks and sticks and leaves. They make a big pile of them. + +"Look at our pile!" Lily says. "We have so many things!" + +"Yes, we do!" Tom says. "We are very good at collecting!" + +They are happy. They hug each other. + +But then, Ben and Sam come. They are mean. They want to take Lily and Tom's pile. + +"Hey, that's our pile!" Ben says. "We saw it first!" + +"No, you didn't!" Tom says. "We made it!" + +"Give it to us!" Sam says. "Or we will fight you!" + +Lily and Tom are scared. They don't want to fight. They don't like war. + +"Please, don't take our pile!" Lily says. "We worked hard for it!" + +"Too bad!" Ben says. "We are stronger than you!" + +They push Lily and Tom. They start to take their rocks and sticks and leaves. + +Lily and Tom cry. They run to the teacher. They tell her what happened. + +The teacher is angry. She goes to Ben and Sam. She makes them stop. She makes them give back Lily and Tom's pile. + +"That's not nice!" she says. "You can't take other people's things!" + +"But we wanted them!" Ben says. + +"Well, you can't have them!" she says. "You have to ask first. And you have to share. And you have to be kind." + +Ben and Sam are sorry. They say sorry to Lily and Tom. They ask if they can play with them. + +Lily and Tom are nice. They say yes. They let them play with their pile. + +They all play together. They make a castle with their rocks and sticks and leaves. They have fun. + +They are friends. They hug each other. + +They are happy. They don't like war. They think war is silly. +Lily and Max were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They were very cold and wanted to drink something warm. + +"Let's go inside and ask Mom for cocoa," Lily said. + +"OK," Max agreed. + +They ran to the house and knocked on the door. Mom opened it and smiled. + +"Hello, my snowflakes! Come in, come in. I have a surprise for you," she said. + +She led them to the kitchen, where there was a big pot on the stove. + +"I made you some cocoa, but it's a special kind. You have to search for the marshmallows in it. They are hiding under the foam," she said. + +Lily and Max were excited. They loved marshmallows. They each took a mug and started to search for the white treats. + +Lily found one quickly and put it in her mouth. She made a happy sound. + +"Mmm, this is yummy!" she said. + +Max searched harder, but he couldn't find any. He stirred his cocoa with his spoon, but nothing came up. + +"Mom, where are the marshmallows?" he asked. + +Mom looked at his mug and frowned. + +"Oh, dear. I think I gave you the wrong cocoa. That's not the one with the marshmallows. That's the one with the... broccoli," she said. + +Max looked at his cocoa and saw green bits floating in it. He felt sick. + +"Broccoli? In cocoa? That's disgusting!" he said. + +He put his mug down and made a face. + +"Sorry, Max. I mixed up the pots. Here, take Lily's mug. She can have yours. She likes broccoli," Mom said. + +Lily looked at Max's mug and shrugged. + +"OK, I'll try it. Maybe it's not so bad," she said. + +She took a sip and smiled. + +"It's not bad. It's different. But I still like marshmallows better," she said. + +Max was happy to have Lily's mug. He found three marshmallows in it and ate them all. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister," he said. + +Lily and Max hugged each other and drank their cocoa. + +Mom watched them and laughed. + +"You are both very brave and very sweet. I love you," she said. +Anna and Ben are young. They like to play with toys and books. They have a mom and a dad who love them. Mom and dad sometimes drink wine. Wine is a drink for grown-ups. It is red or white and comes in a bottle. + +One day, mom and dad go out. They say they will be back soon. They leave Anna and Ben with a babysitter. The babysitter is nice. She reads them stories and makes them snacks. But she does not know where the wine is. Anna and Ben do. + +Anna and Ben are curious. They want to try the wine. They think it will be fun. They sneak into the kitchen and find the wine. They open a bottle and pour some into cups. They drink the wine. It tastes bad. They make faces and spit it out. They feel dizzy and sick. + +The babysitter hears them and comes to the kitchen. She sees the wine and the cups. She is angry and scared. She calls mom and dad. She tells them what Anna and Ben did. She says they need to come home right away. + +Mom and dad are worried and sad. They hurry home. They see Anna and Ben on the couch. They look pale and tired. They hug them and say they are sorry. They say they should not have drunk the wine. They say wine is not for kids. They say they love them and they will be okay. + +Anna and Ben are sorry too. They say they were silly and naughty. They say they will not do it again. They say they love mom and dad. They pray to God to forgive them and to make them feel better. They fall asleep in mom and dad's arms. +Sara liked to design things. She used paper, crayons, scissors and glue to make cards, hats, dolls and more. She was very good at it and her friends always wanted to see her designs. + +One day, Sara found a shiny gold paper in her mom's drawer. She thought it was very pretty and wanted to use it for her designs. She took the paper and ran to her room. She cut and glued the paper to make a crown, a necklace, a ring and a bracelet. She felt like a queen. + +She showed her designs to her mom and dad. They smiled and said they were beautiful, but they also looked sad. Sara asked them why. + +"Sweetie, do you know where you got that gold paper from?" her mom asked. + +"Yes, from your drawer. Why?" Sara said. + +"That paper was very special, Sara. It was a gift from your grandma, who is in heaven now. She gave it to us on our wedding day. It was the only thing we had from her. We were saving it for a special occasion. We are happy that you like it, but we are also sad that you took it without asking," her dad said. + +Sara felt bad. She did not know that the paper was so important. She loved her grandma and missed her. She did not want to make her mom and dad sad. She said she was sorry and gave them back the paper. + +"It's okay, Sara. We forgive you. We know you did not mean to hurt us. But next time, please ask before you take something that is not yours. And remember, the most precious things are not gold or paper, but love and respect," her mom said. + +Sara hugged her mom and dad. She learned her lesson. She decided to design something else for them, using her own paper and crayons. She made a card that said "I love you" and drew a picture of her grandma. She gave it to them and they smiled and hugged her. They said it was the best design ever. Sara felt happy. She knew that love was more valuable than gold. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Lily has a pink doll and Ben has a blue car. They are having fun making noises and pretending to go on adventures. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud bang from the kitchen. They stop playing and look at each other with shock. What was that? They wonder. They feel scared and curious at the same time. + +They decide to go and see what happened. They hold hands and walk slowly to the kitchen. They peek around the corner and see a big mess. The cake that Mom was baking is all over the floor and the walls. The oven is smoking and the timer is beeping. + +Mom is standing in the middle of the mess, looking very upset. She sees Lily and Ben and says, "Oh, no! I'm so sorry, kids. The cake exploded. I forgot to check the recipe and put too much baking soda. It's a disaster!" + +Lily and Ben feel sorry for Mom. They want to help her and make her feel better. They run to her and give her a big hug. They say, "It's OK, Mom. We still love you. And we love cake, too. Even if it's not in one piece." + +Mom smiles and hugs them back. She says, "Thank you, kids. You are so sweet. And you know what? I have an idea. Why don't we cover the cake with some frosting and sprinkles and make it look like a big, pink, yummy cloud? Then we can eat it and have a party!" + +Lily and Ben think that's a great idea. They help Mom cover the cake with frosting and sprinkles. They make it look like a big, pink, yummy cloud. Then they eat it and have a party. They laugh and sing and forget about the mess. They are happy. +Ben loves to swim. He likes to splash and kick in the water. He has a big pool in his backyard. He swims there every day when it is hot. + +Ben also loves his dog. His dog is called Max. Max is a black and white dog. He is very eager and friendly. He likes to run and play with Ben. He also likes to swim in the pool. + +One day, Ben and Max are swimming in the pool. Ben throws a ball in the water. Max swims after it. He catches it with his mouth. He brings it back to Ben. Ben is happy. He says, "Good boy, Max! You are a great swimmer!" + +Ben and Max play with the ball for a long time. They have a lot of fun. They are both wet and tired. They get out of the pool. They lie down on the grass. They look at the sky. They see some clouds. They look like animals. Ben says, "Look, Max! There is a cloud that looks like a dog!" Max barks. He agrees. He thinks the cloud looks like him. Ben and Max smile. They are happy. They love to swim and they love each other. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with trains. One day, they go to the station with their moms. They want to see the big trains. + +At the station, they hear a loud sound. Choo-choo! A black train is coming. It is very big and fast. Lily and Ben are excited. They wave to the train. + +"Hello, train!" they say. + +The train stops at the station. The door opens. A man comes out. He wears a black hat and a black coat. He is the driver of the train. + +"Hello, kids!" he says. "Do you like my train?" + +"Yes, we do!" Lily and Ben say. "Can we see inside?" + +The driver smiles. He nods. He takes them by the hand. He leads them to the train. + +"Come on, I'll show you around," he says. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They meet the driver of the black train. They see the engine, the seats, and the horn. They learn many things about the train. + +They thank the driver for the tour. They say goodbye to the train. They go back to their moms. + +They had a fun day at the station. They met a new friend. They love trains. +Tom and Mia are friends who like to play together. One day, they are playing with blocks on the floor. They are building a big tower with many colors. They are very enthusiastic and happy. + +But then, Tom wants to put a blue block on top of the tower. Mia says no, she wants to put a red block. They start to argue and pull the blocks. The tower falls down and makes a loud noise. The blocks are everywhere on the floor. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what happened. She is not happy. She asks Tom and Mia why they are fighting. Tom and Mia do not answer. They look at the floor and feel ashamed. + +Mom says, "You need to share and take turns. You are friends, not enemies. Fighting is not nice. It makes you and others sad. If you want to play with blocks, you have to cooperate and respect each other's choices. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Mia nod and say sorry. They hug and make up. They start to pick up the blocks and rebuild the tower. This time, they agree to use both blue and red blocks. They are enthusiastic and happy again. + +Moral: Sharing and taking turns is important for friendship. Fighting is not nice. Cooperation and respect make everyone happy. +Mia and Ben were playing outside with their toys. They liked to dig in the dirt and make tunnels for their cars and dolls. They had a lot of fun until they saw a big, dark cloud in the sky. + +"Look, Ben, it is going to rain!" Mia said. "We have to go inside or we will get wet." + +"But I want to play more," Ben said. "Maybe the rain will not come." + +Just then, they heard a loud thunder and felt a drop of water on their noses. The rain was coming fast and hard. Mia and Ben ran to the house, leaving their toys behind. + +In the dirt, a mole was sleeping in his cozy hole. He did not like the noise of the thunder and the rain. He wanted to sleep more. But then he felt something strange in his tunnel. It was a car and a doll. They had fallen into his hole from the surface. + +The mole was confused. He did not know what these things were. He sniffed them and touched them with his nose. They did not smell like food or friends. They were hard and cold and wet. + +"Who are you?" the mole asked. "What are you doing in my hole?" + +But the car and the doll did not answer. They just lay there, silent and still. + +The mole was scared. He thought they were invaders or traps. He wanted to get rid of them. He pushed them with his paws, trying to move them out of his hole. But they were too big and heavy. He could not move them. + +The mole was stuck. He did not know what to do. He wished the rain would stop and the noise would go away. He wished he could sleep in peace. He wished he had his hole back. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw many squirrels running and jumping on the trees. Ben and Lily liked the squirrels. They wanted to play with them. + +"Mom, can we take a squirrel home?" Ben asked. + +"No, sweetie, squirrels are wild animals. They live in the park, not in our house. They need their own space and friends," mom said. + +"But they are so cute and fluffy!" Lily said. "Please, mom, just one!" + +Mom shook her head. "No, honey, it's not good for the squirrels or for us. They might bite or scratch you, or get sick or scared. They are happy in the park, and we can watch them from a distance." + +Ben and Lily felt frustrated. They really wanted a squirrel. They saw a big one sitting on a bench, eating a nut. They decided to try to catch it. + +They ran towards the squirrel, but the squirrel was faster. It jumped off the bench and ran up a tree. Ben and Lily followed it, but they could not climb as high as the squirrel. The squirrel looked down at them and made a funny noise. + +"Ha ha, you can't take me!" the squirrel said. "I am too smart and quick for you!" + +Ben and Lily felt more frustrated. They gave up and went back to their mom. + +"Mom, the squirrel was mean to us. It said we can't take it," Ben said. + +Mom smiled. "That's because the squirrel likes to be free. It doesn't want to be taken by anyone. It wants to stay in the park, where it belongs. Can you understand that?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They understood that the squirrel was happy in the park, and they were happy in their house. They decided to leave the squirrel alone, and play with their ball instead. They still liked the squirrels, but they respected their space. They learned that not everything can be taken, and that sometimes it's better to watch and enjoy. +Sam and Mia are friends who like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pond with many fish and shrimps. They want to feed them some bread. + +"Look, Mia, there are so many shrimps!" Sam says. "They are pink and small and have long tails." + +"Yes, Sam, they are very cute. Do you think they like bread?" Mia asks. + +"Let's try. I have some bread in my bag. We can break it into small pieces and throw it in the pond." Sam says. + +They take out some bread and start to feed the shrimps. The shrimps swim to the bread and eat it with their mouths. They look happy and full. + +"Wow, they are very hungry. They eat a lot of bread." Mia says. + +"Look, Mia, that shrimp is different. It is bigger and has a red spot on its head." Sam says, pointing to a shrimp that is swimming near them. + +Mia looks at the shrimp and sees that it is different. It has a red spot on its head and a blue ring on its tail. It looks very pretty. + +"Maybe it is the king of the shrimps. It is very pretty." Mia says. + +"Maybe it is. Do you think it will bow to us?" Sam asks. + +"Let's see. Hello, Mr. Shrimp, we are Sam and Mia. We are your friends. We gave you some bread. Can you bow to us?" Mia says, waving to the shrimp. + +The shrimp looks at them and seems to understand. It swims closer to them and bends its tail. It looks like it is bowing to them. + +"Wow, it bowed to us! It is very polite." Sam says. + +"Wow, it is amazing. It is very smart." Mia says. + +They clap their hands and smile. They are very happy. They have made a new friend. The king of the shrimps. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They had a lot of fun with the swings, the slide and the sandbox. Sometimes they found things in the sand, like shells, stones and coins. They kept them in a box that they called their treasure. + +One day, they found something very different in the sand. It was a small, shiny, round thing with a hole in the middle. It looked like a ring, but it was too big for their fingers. They wondered what it was and who had left it there. + +"Maybe it is a magic ring," Lily said. "Maybe it can make wishes come true." + +"Or maybe it is a secret ring," Tom said. "Maybe it can open a door to a mysterious place." + +They decided to try it out. They put the ring on a stick and held it in front of their eyes. They looked through the hole and imagined different things. They saw a castle, a dragon, a rainbow, a pirate ship and a unicorn. They felt like they were in a fairy tale. + +They had so much fun that they forgot the time. They heard their mothers calling them from the bench. They had to go home. They quickly put the ring back in their treasure box and ran to their mothers. + +"Did you have a good time?" their mothers asked. + +"Yes, we did," Lily and Tom said. "We found a magic ring. It showed us amazing things." + +Their mothers smiled and hugged them. They thought they were just playing pretend. But Lily and Tom knew they had a special memory that they would always own. +Anna loves music. She likes to sing and dance and clap her hands. She wants to learn how to play music too. She asks her mom to teach her how to play the piano. + +Mom shows Anna how to sit on the bench and put her fingers on the keys. She tells Anna to press one key at a time and listen to the sound. Anna tries to copy mom and makes some music. She feels happy and proud. + +But then Anna gets curious. She wonders what happens if she presses many keys at once. She starts to bang on the piano with both hands. She makes a lot of noise. She thinks it is fun and funny. She laughs and laughs. + +Mom tells Anna to stop. She says that is not how to play music. She says that is how to make a mess. She says Anna needs to be gentle and careful with the piano. She says Anna needs to listen and follow the rules. + +Anna feels sad and sorry. She says she is sorry to mom and to the piano. She says she wants to learn how to play music the right way. She says she will listen and follow the rules. Mom hugs Anna and says she loves her. She says they can try again tomorrow. She says they can learn together. Anna smiles and says she loves mom and music. She says she is dizzy from all the noise. She says she needs a nap. Mom agrees and takes Anna to bed. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big road near the park. The road has many cars and trucks. They are loud and fast. + +"Let's cross the road and see what is on the other side," Tom says. He is brave and curious. + +"No, Tom, we can't do that. The road is dangerous. We have to stay in the park. Mom and Dad told us so," Sue says. She is fearful and careful. + +Tom does not listen to Sue. He runs to the road. He wants to cross it. He does not look left and right. He does not see a big truck coming. + +"Tom, stop! Come back!" Sue shouts. She is scared and worried. + +The truck driver sees Tom. He honks his horn. He brakes hard. He stops the truck just in time. He does not hit Tom. + +Tom is safe, but he is very embarrassed. He knows he did a bad thing. He runs back to Sue. He is sorry and ashamed. + +"I'm sorry, Sue. I was silly and foolish. I should have listened to you. You are a good friend," Tom says. + +"It's okay, Tom. I'm glad you are okay. You are a good friend, too. But don't do that again. The road is not a place to play. Let's go back to the park and have fun," Sue says. + +They hug and smile. They go back to the park. They play and laugh. They are happy and safe. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they saw a man with a big bag of crosses on the street. He said he could sell them a cross for one coin each. + +"Look, Tom, these crosses are shiny and pretty. Let's buy one with our coins," Lily said. + +"But we don't need a cross, Lily. We have many toys at home. And what if the man is lying and the crosses are not good?" Tom said. + +Lily did not listen to Tom. She gave the man one coin and took a cross. She put it around her neck and smiled. Tom shook his head and kept his coin. + +The next day, Lily and Tom went to the park with their mom. Lily showed her cross to the other kids and said it was very special. But the other kids laughed at her. + +"Your cross is not special, Lily. It is made of plastic and it is broken. Look, it has a crack and a hole. The man who sold it to you was foolish and you were foolish too," one kid said. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She looked at her cross and saw that it was true. It was not shiny and pretty. It was cheap and bad. She wished she had listened to Tom and kept her coin. + +She ran to Tom and hugged him. She said she was sorry and asked him to share his coin with her. Tom was kind and said yes. He said they could buy something nice together. + +Lily and Tom learned a lesson. They learned to be careful and smart when they buy things. They learned to not trust foolish people who sell bad things. And they learned to love each other. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big red barn near their house. They wanted to see what was inside, so they ran towards it. + +"Wait for me, Tom!" Lily shouted. She was not as fast as her brother, and she stumbled on a rock. She fell down and hurt her knee. It was bleeding and it hurt a lot. + +Tom heard her cry and came back to help her. He saw her knee and said, "Oh no, Lily, you are hurt! I'm sorry, I should have stayed with you. Come on, let's go home and get a band-aid." + +He helped her stand up and hugged her. They walked back to their house, holding hands. They did not go to the barn anymore. + +Their mom saw them and asked, "What happened, kids? Why are you so dirty and sad?" + +Tom and Lily told her what happened. Their mom cleaned Lily's knee and put a band-aid on it. She kissed them both and said, "I'm glad you are okay, my loves. You know, you should always be careful when you play outside. And you should always stick together and help each other. That's what twins do." + +Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom, we know. We are sorry, we were curious about the barn. But we learned our lesson. We love each other and we will always be there for each other." + +Their mom smiled and said, "That's good, kids. I love you too. Now, how about some cookies and milk?" + +Tom and Lily cheered and said, "Yes, please!" + +They went to the kitchen and ate some cookies and milk. They felt better and happier. They did not care about the barn anymore. They only cared about each other. + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches the value of being careful, being helpful, and being loving. +Jill liked to write in her journal every day. She had a thick journal with many pages. She wrote about her toys, her friends, her family, and her dreams. She drew pictures with crayons and stickers. She kept her journal under her pillow, so no one could see it. + +One day, she heard her brother Tom say, "I wonder what Jill writes in her journal. Maybe she has secrets. I want to read them." Jill was scared. She did not want Tom to read her journal. She thought he would laugh at her or tell Mom and Dad. She needed to hide her journal somewhere else. + +She looked around her room. She saw her closet, her dresser, her bookshelf, and her window. She thought, "No, Tom can find my journal in any of these places. I need a better place." She had an idea. She put on her coat and boots. She took her journal and a shovel. She went outside to the backyard. + +She found a spot under a big tree. She dug a hole with her shovel. She put her journal in the hole. She covered it with dirt. She patted the dirt with her shovel. She said, "There, now Tom can't find my journal. It is safe under the tree." She smiled and went back inside. + +The next day, it snowed. It snowed a lot. It covered the whole backyard with white. Jill looked out the window and gasped. She said, "Oh no, my journal! I can't see the hole anymore. How will I find it?" She ran outside with her shovel. She tried to dig in the snow. But the snow was too deep and too cold. She could not find her journal. She started to cry. She said, "My journal, my journal, where are you?" +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to go to the park with Mom and Dad. The park has a big hill. Lily and Tom like to run up the hill and roll down. + +One day, they go to the park and see something new. There is a big picture on the hill. It is made of many colors. It looks like a landscape. Lily and Tom gaze at the picture. They see trees, flowers, animals, and a river. + +"Who made the picture?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know," Tom says. "Maybe a fairy." + +They run to the picture and touch it. It is soft and warm. It is made of wool. Someone knitted the picture. + +"Wow, it is so pretty and clean," Lily says. + +"Yes, it is," Tom says. "Let's say thank you to the fairy." + +They look around and see a lady. She is sitting on a bench. She has a basket of wool and needles. She smiles at them. + +"Hello, children," she says. "Do you like the picture?" + +"Yes, we do," Lily and Tom say. "Did you make it?" + +"Yes, I did," the lady says. "I like to knit landscapes. It makes me happy." + +"Thank you, lady," Lily and Tom say. "You are very kind and talented." + +"You're welcome, children," the lady says. "You are very sweet and polite." + +Lily and Tom hug the lady. Then they run back to Mom and Dad. They tell them about the picture and the lady. Mom and Dad are surprised and impressed. They go to see the picture and the lady. They all gaze at the landscape and admire it. They all feel happy and grateful. +Lily liked to play with her ball in the park. She would throw it high in the air and catch it again. She was very good at it. She had a lot of fun. + +One day, a stranger came to the park. He was a big man with a beard and a hat. He looked at Lily and her ball. He wanted to play too. He walked over to Lily and said hello. + +Lily was scared of the stranger. She did not know him. She did not want to play with him. She held her ball tight and said nothing. + +The stranger was angry. He was not nice. He was careless. He grabbed Lily's ball from her hands and threw it far away. He laughed and ran away. + +Lily was sad and mad. She cried and shouted. She wanted her ball back. She looked for it, but she could not find it. It was gone. + +Lily's mom heard her cry and came to her. She hugged her and asked what happened. Lily told her about the stranger and the ball. Lily's mom was sorry and angry too. She said the stranger was very bad and mean. She said she would buy Lily a new ball. + +Lily felt better. She loved her mom. She said thank you and smiled. She hoped the stranger would never come back. She hoped he would learn to be nice and careful. +Mia loves animals. She wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up. A veterinarian is a person who helps animals when they are sick or hurt. Mia has a dog named Spot and a cat named Fluffy. She likes to play with them and give them hugs. + +One day, Mia and her mom go to the veterinarian's office. They want to check if Spot and Fluffy are healthy and happy. Mia is excited to see the veterinarian. She hopes he will let her see the other animals too. + +"Hello, Mia," the veterinarian says. "Welcome to my office. You have two very cute pets. Do you take good care of them?" + +"Yes, I do," Mia says. "I feed them and brush them and cuddle them. They are my best friends." + +"That's wonderful," the veterinarian says. "You are a very good pet owner. Let me examine them and give them some treats." + +The veterinarian checks Spot and Fluffy's ears, eyes, teeth, and fur. He says they are both very healthy and strong. He gives them some treats and stickers. Mia is happy to see them wag their tails and purr. + +"Thank you, veterinarian," Mia says. "You are very nice and helpful. Can I see the other animals too?" + +"Sure, you can," the veterinarian says. "But you have to be careful. Some of them are scared or hurt. You have to be gentle and quiet." + +The veterinarian shows Mia the other animals in his office. He has a rabbit, a hamster, a bird, and a turtle. He also has a penguin. The penguin is very special. He came from a faraway place where it is very cold and icy. The penguin was injured by a seal and the veterinarian is helping him heal. + +"Wow, a penguin!" Mia says. "He is so cute and funny. Can I touch him?" + +"Yes, you can," the veterinarian says. "But be careful. He is very icy. He likes the cold. He doesn't like the heat." + +Mia gently strokes the penguin's feathers. They are soft and smooth. The penguin makes a funny noise and winks at Mia. Mia giggles and smiles. + +"I like you, penguin," Mia says. "You are very brave and cool. I hope you get better soon." + +The penguin nods and flaps his wings. He likes Mia too. He thinks she is very kind and sweet. He hopes she will come back to visit him. +Lily and Ben were bored. They wanted to play, but they had no toys available. All their toys were in a big mess on the floor. + +"Let's organize our toys," Lily said. "Then we can find what we want to play with." + +"Okay," Ben agreed. "But how do we organize them?" + +Lily thought for a moment. "We can put them in different boxes. One box for cars, one box for dolls, one box for books, and so on." + +They started to sort their toys into boxes. They had fun naming the toys and making sounds with them. + +Suddenly, they heard a strange noise. It sounded like a moan. + +"Did you hear that?" Ben asked, scared. + +Lily nodded. "It came from the closet. Maybe it's a ghost!" + +They tiptoed to the closet and opened the door. They saw a pile of clothes and shoes. And on top of the pile, they saw a white sheet with two holes. + +"Boo!" the sheet said. + +Lily and Ben screamed and ran away. + +The sheet laughed. It was not a ghost. It was their big brother, Tom, who wanted to scare them. + +"Gotcha!" Tom said. "That was a good prank." + +Lily and Ben were not happy. They felt angry and sad. + +"That was not funny, Tom," Lily said. "That was mean. You made us scared and you messed up our toys." + +"Yeah," Ben said. "We were trying to organize our toys. Now we have to start over." + +Tom felt sorry. He realized he was wrong. + +"I'm sorry, Lily and Ben," he said. "I was just joking. I didn't mean to upset you. Can I help you organize your toys?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They decided to forgive Tom. + +"Okay, Tom," Lily said. "But you have to be nice and careful." + +"Sure, Lily," Tom said. "I promise. Let's organize your toys together." + +They went back to their toys and organized them in boxes. Tom helped them and played with them. They had fun and forgot about the prank. + +They learned that organizing their toys was a good idea. And they learned that being kind and forgiving was better than being mean and angry. +Ben and Lily liked to play with paper boats. They made them from old books and newspapers. They took them to the pond and watched them sail on the water. They had fun and laughed a lot. + +One day, they found a large bottle of ink in the garage. They thought it would be fun to color their boats with it. They dipped their boats in the ink and made them black and blue and red. They were very proud of their boats and ran to the pond. + +But when they put their boats on the water, something bad happened. The ink came off the boats and made the water dirty. The fish and the ducks and the frogs did not like the dirty water. They swam away or hid under the plants. Ben and Lily saw that they had made a big mess. They felt sorry and sad. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was their dad. He had seen what they had done. He was not happy. He said, "Ben and Lily, what have you done? You have spoiled the pond and hurt the animals. You should not play with ink. Ink is for writing and drawing, not for coloring boats. You have been very naughty. You must clean up the pond and say sorry to the animals." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They knew they had done wrong. They took a bucket and a sponge and tried to clean up the pond. They worked hard and long. They also said sorry to the fish and the ducks and the frogs. They hoped they would forgive them. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be careful with ink and to respect the pond and the animals. They also learned to listen to their dad and to not be naughty. They decided to only use crayons to color their boats from then on. They still liked to play with paper boats, but they did it in a good way. +Lily liked to write with her crayons. She wrote her name, her mom's name, and her dog's name on many papers. She wrote big and small, red and blue, and sometimes she drew pictures too. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and her dog. She saw a creek with water and rocks and fish. She wanted to write on the rocks. She asked her mom, "Can I write on the rocks, please?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, you can, but be careful. Don't go too close to the water. And don't write on the fish. They don't like it." + +Lily nodded and took her crayons. She found a big rock that was dry and smooth. She wrote her name on it with a yellow crayon. She was happy. She looked for another rock. + +She saw a small rock that was wet and shiny. She wrote her dog's name on it with a green crayon. She was happy. She looked for another rock. + +She saw an ordinary rock that was brown and rough. She wrote her mom's name on it with a pink crayon. She was happy. She looked for another rock. + +But she did not see the fish that was hiding behind the ordinary rock. The fish was not happy. It did not like the pink crayon on its home. It jumped out of the water and splashed Lily with its tail. + +Lily was surprised and wet. She dropped her crayons and ran to her mom. She said, "Mom, the fish splashed me!" + +Her mom said, "Oh, no! Are you okay?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I'm okay. But the fish was mad. It did not like my writing." + +Her mom said, "Well, maybe the fish wanted to write too. Maybe it wanted to write its name on the rocks. But it only had water, not crayons." + +Lily said, "Oh, I see. Maybe I can share my crayons with the fish. Maybe then it will be happy." + +Her mom said, "That's very nice of you, Lily. But I think the fish likes the water better. Maybe you can write on the papers instead. And maybe you can draw a picture of the fish and the rocks and the creek." + +Lily said, "Okay, mom. I will do that. I like to write and draw. And I like the fish and the rocks and the creek. But I like you and my dog more." + +Her mom said, "I like you too, Lily. You are a very good writer and a very good daughter. Come on, let's go home and dry off." + +Lily said, "Okay, mom. Let's go home. And let's write some more." +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair and a pink dress. Lily liked to teach Anna new things, like how to count and how to sing. + +One day, Lily decided to teach Anna how to make coffee. She took Anna to the kitchen and showed her the coffee pot and the cups. She said, "This is coffee. It is a drink for grown-ups. It makes them wake up and feel happy. But you have to be careful, because it is very hot and bitter. If you drink too much, you can get crazy." + +Lily filled the coffee pot with water and put it on the stove. She turned on the fire and waited for the water to boil. She said, "Now we have to add the coffee. It is brown and smells good. We use a spoon to measure it and put it in the filter. Then we put the filter on the pot and wait for the coffee to drip." + +Lily did as she said and soon the coffee was ready. She poured some in a cup and added some milk and sugar. She said, "This is how I like my coffee. It is sweet and creamy. Do you want to try some, Anna?" She held the cup to Anna's mouth and pretended that Anna drank it. + +Lily smiled and said, "Do you like it, Anna? Do you feel happy and awake?" She looked at Anna's face and saw that she had a big grin. She said, "You do! You are a good learner, Anna. You learned how to make coffee. But don't drink too much, or you will get crazy. Like this!" She started to jump and run and laugh and make funny noises. She said, "I am crazy! I am crazy! I drank too much coffee!" + +Anna laughed too and joined Lily in her crazy dance. They had fun and made a lot of noise. They did not hear the door open and Lily's mom come in. She saw them and said, "What are you doing, Lily? Why are you so loud and silly? And what is that smell? Did you make coffee?" + +Lily stopped and looked at her mom. She said, "Yes, mom. I made coffee. I taught Anna how to make coffee. Do you want some? It is very good. But don't drink too much, or you will get crazy. Like us!" She giggled and hugged Anna. + +Lily's mom shook her head and smiled. She said, "You are very sweet, Lily. And very creative. But you are also very naughty. You should not play with the stove and the coffee. It is dangerous and messy. And you should not drink coffee. It is not good for you. It is only for grown-ups. And even grown-ups should not drink too much, or they will get crazy. Like you!" + +She took the cup and the pot and cleaned them. She said, "Come on, Lily. Let's go to the living room and read a book. Maybe that will calm you down. And Anna too. She can come with us. But no more coffee for you, okay?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. No more coffee for me. And for Anna. We learned our lesson. Coffee is not for us. It is for grown-ups. And it makes them crazy. Like you!" She winked and ran to the living room with Anna. She still felt happy and awake, but not crazy. She loved her mom and her doll and her coffee lesson. She thought it was a good day. +Lily loved her pony, Spot. She liked to brush his hair and feed him carrots. She wanted to show him to her friends at the farm fair. She had practiced a trick with him. She would say "jump" and he would jump over a small fence. + +The day of the fair came and Lily was excited. She put a ribbon on Spot's mane and led him to the field. There were many people and animals there. She saw cows, sheep, pigs, chickens and other ponies. She also saw her friends, Ben and Mia. + +"Look at my pony, Spot!" she said. "He can do a trick. Watch!" + +She pointed to the fence and said "jump". But Spot did not jump. He looked around and saw a big dog barking at him. He was frightened. He neighed and ran away from the fence. Lily tried to hold him, but he was too strong. He dragged her along the grass. + +"Spot, stop!" she cried. "Come back!" + +Ben and Mia ran after her. They tried to help her catch Spot. But the dog kept chasing them. It wanted to play, but it did not know that it was scaring the pony. + +"Go away, dog!" Ben shouted. "You are making Spot run!" + +The dog did not listen. It kept barking and running. Lily, Ben and Mia followed Spot across the field. They hoped he would stop soon. They were worried that he would get hurt or lost. + +Then they saw a man with a whistle. He was the dog's owner. He saw what was happening and blew the whistle. The dog heard the whistle and stopped. It ran back to the man. The man said he was sorry. He did not know that his dog would chase the pony. + +Lily, Ben and Mia caught up with Spot. He was panting and shaking. Lily hugged him and stroked his hair. She said it was okay. She said he was a good pony. She gave him a carrot. He ate it and calmed down. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, I'm okay," Lily said. "But I'm sad. I wanted to show you my trick. But Spot was too frightened to jump." + +"That's okay, Lily," Mia said. "We understand. Spot was scared of the dog. It was not his fault. We still like him. He is a nice pony." + +Lily smiled. She was glad that her friends were kind. She said thank you. She said maybe they could try the trick another day. When there was no dog around. She said she still loved Spot. He was her best friend. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toy cars. They liked to match the cars by their colors and shapes. Ben had a red car and a blue car. Lily had a yellow car and a green car. They put their cars in rows on the floor. + +But then, Max came in. Max was their big brother. He was not nice. He had a whip that he made from a rope. He liked to whip things and make loud noises. He saw Ben and Lily's cars and he wanted to play too. + +He grabbed Lily's yellow car and whipped it across the room. It hit the wall and broke. Lily cried. Ben was angry. He said, "Max, you are bad! You broke Lily's car! Give it back!" + +Max laughed. He said, "No, I like this car. It is mine now. And I want your cars too. They are fun to whip." He reached for Ben's red car. + +Ben and Lily were scared. They did not want to lose their cars. They were their favorite toys. They looked around for help. They saw their mom in the kitchen. She was making cookies. They were eager to eat them. But they were more eager to save their cars. + +They ran to their mom and told her what Max did. Their mom was angry too. She said, "Max, you are in trouble! You cannot whip your siblings' toys! That is mean and dangerous! You have to say sorry and fix Lily's car. And you have to give back the other cars. And you have to go to your room. No cookies for you!" + +Max was sad. He knew he was wrong. He said sorry to Ben and Lily and gave them their cars. He tried to fix Lily's car, but it was too broken. He went to his room and cried. + +Ben and Lily hugged their mom and thanked her. They went back to their cars and matched them again. They were happy. They shared their cookies with each other. They did not share with Max. He had to learn his lesson. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the park. The box is open. They see many things inside the box. They see a hat, a ball, a doll, a car, and a book. + +"Wow, look at all these things!" Anna says. "Can we take them?" + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe they belong to someone else." + +Anna picks up the hat and puts it on her head. "I like this hat. It is pretty. I want to keep it." + +Ben picks up the book and looks at the pictures. "I like this book. It is funny. I want to keep it." + +They take the hat and the book and run away from the box. They do not see the man who is watching them. The man is angry. He is the judge. He works in the court. The box is his. He put the things in the box for a charity. He wants to help people who have no things. + +"Hey, stop!" the judge shouts. "You can't take those things. They are not yours. They are for charity." + +Anna and Ben hear the judge. They are scared. They do not want to give back the things. They like the things. They refuse to stop. They run faster. + +The judge runs after them. He is faster. He catches them. He takes the hat and the book from them. He is very mad. + +"You are bad children," the judge says. "You are thieves. You stole from charity. You should be ashamed. You should say sorry." + +Anna and Ben are sad. They are sorry. They did not know the things were for charity. They did not want to be bad. They did not want to make the judge mad. + +"We are sorry, judge," Anna says. + +"We are sorry, judge," Ben says. + +The judge sees their sad faces. He sees their sorry eyes. He is not so mad. He is kind. He understands. He remembers he was a child once. He likes children. + +"It's okay," the judge says. "I forgive you. But you have to learn. You have to be good. You have to ask before you take. You have to share. You have to care." + +Anna and Ben nod. They agree. They want to be good. They want to ask. They want to share. They want to care. + +The judge smiles. He gives them a hug. He gives them a lesson. He gives them a chance. He gives them the hat and the book. + +"You can keep these things," the judge says. "But you have to promise me. You have to promise me you will never steal again. You have to promise me you will help charity. You have to promise me you will be good friends." + +Anna and Ben smile. They hug the judge. They thank the judge. They promise the judge. They are happy. They are good. They are friends. +Tom was a clumsy bear who lived in the forest. He liked to mail letters to his friends, but he always dropped them or got them dirty. One day, he wanted to mail a letter to his friend Sam, who lived far away. He wrote the letter with his big paw and put it in a red envelope. + +He walked to the mailbox, but on the way he tripped over a rock and fell into a puddle. The envelope got wet and muddy. He tried to clean it, but he only made it worse. He was sad and worried. He did not want Sam to think he did not care about him. + +He decided to go to the store and buy a new envelope. He hoped they had a red one, because red was Sam's favorite color. He walked to the store, but on the way he bumped into a tree and dropped the letter. A bird saw the letter and thought it was food. It flew down and grabbed it with its beak. + +Tom saw the bird and ran after it. He shouted, "Give me back my letter!" But the bird was faster and flew away. Tom was very sad and angry. He did not know what to do. He had lost his letter and his friend. + +He sat down on a bench and cried. He wished he was not so clumsy. He wished he could mail his letter to Sam. He wished he could see Sam's smile. + +Then he heard a voice. It was Sam. He had come to visit him. He had a letter in his hand. It was Tom's letter. The bird had dropped it near Sam's house. Sam had seen it and recognized Tom's writing. He had opened it and read it. He had liked it very much. He had decided to come and thank Tom in person. + +He hugged Tom and said, "I got your letter. It was very nice. I'm sorry the bird took it. But I'm glad I found it. And I'm glad I found you. You are my best friend." + +Tom smiled and hugged Sam back. He was very happy and surprised. He did not expect Sam to come. He did not expect Sam to like his letter. He did not expect Sam to be his friend. + +He said, "Thank you for coming. Thank you for liking my letter. Thank you for being my friend. You are my best friend too." + +They laughed and talked and played. They forgot about the bird and the puddle and the tree. They only remembered the letter and the hug and the smile. They were happy in the forest. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses with their blocks and dolls. They were having fun and laughing. + +Suddenly, they felt the floor shake. They heard a loud noise and saw things fall from the shelves. They were scared. They did not know what was happening. It was an earthquake. + +Tom and Lily ran to their mom, who was in the kitchen. She hugged them and told them to stay calm. She said they had to go under the table and cover their heads with their arms. She said it was safer there. + +They did what she said and crawled under the table. They felt the table move and heard more noises. They held each other and closed their eyes. They wished the earthquake would stop. + +After a while, the shaking stopped. They heard their mom say it was over. They opened their eyes and saw her smiling. She said they were okay and they did a good job. She helped them get out from under the table and gave them a warm blanket. She said they would check on their dad, who was at work, and their friends, who lived nearby. She said they would be together and help each other. + +Tom and Lily felt better. They were glad their mom was with them. They were glad the earthquake was over. They hugged their mom and thanked her. They said they loved her. She said she loved them too. They felt warm and safe. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big white truck on their street. The truck has many books inside. + +"Wow, look at all the books!" Anna says. + +"Can we get some?" Ben asks. + +A nice lady comes out of the truck. She smiles at Anna and Ben. + +"Hello, children. This is a book truck. You can borrow any book you like for free. Do you like to read?" she says. + +"Yes, we do!" Anna and Ben say. + +"Great. What kind of books do you like?" the lady says. + +"I like books about animals," Anna says. + +"I like books about cars," Ben says. + +The lady nods. She goes inside the truck and comes back with two books. She gives one to Anna and one to Ben. + +"I recommend this book for you, Anna. It has many pictures and stories about different animals. You can learn their names and sounds," she says. + +"Thank you!" Anna says. She looks at the book. It has a lion on the cover. She likes lions. They roar. + +"I recommend this book for you, Ben. It has many facts and puzzles about cars. You can learn how they work and what they can do," she says. + +"Thank you!" Ben says. He looks at the book. It has a red car on the cover. He likes red cars. They go fast. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They hug the lady and say goodbye. They go home with their books. They can't wait to read them. They love the book truck. They hope it comes back to their street soon. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play outside in nature. They see many things: trees, flowers, birds, bugs. They also see a big hill. They want to go up the hill. + +"Let's try to climb the hill," Lily says. "It looks fun." + +"OK," Tom says. "But be careful. The hill is steep and dirty." + +They start to climb the hill. They use their hands and feet. They feel the dirt on their skin and clothes. They see some rocks and sticks. They try to avoid them. + +They are almost at the top of the hill. They are happy and excited. They can see the whole park from there. + +"Look, Lily, we did it!" Tom says. "We are so high!" + +"Yes, Tom, we are!" Lily says. "We are brave and strong!" + +They smile and hug. They are proud of themselves. They don't mind being dirty. They like to try new things in nature. They are good friends. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play ball. They had a big ball that was red and a small ball that was blue. Ben liked the big ball because it was heavy and made a loud sound when he threw it. Sam liked the small ball because it was light and easy to catch. + +One day, they went to the park with their mom. They saw a big pitch with green grass and white lines. Ben said, "Let's play ball here!" Sam nodded and followed him. They put their balls on the ground and ran to the middle of the pitch. + +Ben picked up the big ball and said, "I'll throw first. You catch." He threw the ball as hard as he could. It flew in the air and landed far away. Sam ran after it, but he was fearful. He saw a big dog near the ball. The dog was black and had sharp teeth. It barked and growled at Sam. + +Sam stopped and cried, "Help! Help! There's a dog!" Ben heard him and ran to him. He saw the dog and the ball. He was scared too, but he wanted to help his brother. He picked up the small ball and said, "Hey, dog! Look at this!" He threw the small ball at the dog. The dog saw the ball and chased it. It left the big ball alone. + +Sam grabbed the big ball and ran to Ben. They hugged and said, "Thank you! Thank you!" Their mom came and said, "Are you okay? What happened?" They told her about the dog and the balls. She said, "You were very brave, Ben. You saved your brother with the small ball. And you were very smart, Sam. You called for help when you were in trouble. I'm proud of you both. You learned that size doesn't matter. What matters is how you use what you have." + +They smiled and said, "We love you, mom." They played ball again, but this time they shared both balls. They had fun and learned a lesson. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They have lunch in a bag. Tom's bag is big and heavy. Sam's bag is small and thin. + +"Can you carry my bag?" Tom asks Sam. "It is too heavy for me." + +Sam looks at Tom's bag. He sees a big sandwich, a big apple, a big cookie, and a big bottle of juice. He looks at his own bag. He sees a small sandwich, a small banana, a small cracker, and a small bottle of water. + +"No, I cannot carry your bag," Sam says. "It is too big for me. And you have too much food. You will get a tummy ache." + +Tom feels sad. He does not want a tummy ache. He wants to play with Sam. He thinks for a moment. Then he has an idea. + +"Let's share our lunch," Tom says. "You can have some of my food, and I can have some of your food. Then our bags will be lighter, and we will both be happy." + +Sam likes Tom's idea. He smiles and nods. They sit on a bench and open their bags. They share their food and drink. They say thank you and please. They enjoy their lunch. + +Then they put their bags on their backs. They are not heavy anymore. They are just right. They run to the slide and the swings. They play and laugh. They are happy. They are friends. +Mark was a little boy who liked to draw. He had many crayons and papers to make pictures. He liked to draw animals, cars, and houses. He was very proud of his drawings and showed them to his mom and dad. + +One day, Mark wanted to draw a big dragon. He took a green crayon and started to make the dragon's body. He made the head, the tail, the wings, and the legs. He wanted to make the dragon breathe fire, but he did not have a red crayon. He looked around and saw a bottle of sauce on the table. He thought the sauce looked like fire. He took the bottle and squeezed some sauce on his paper. He made a big red line from the dragon's mouth. + +"Look, mom, I made a dragon!" Mark said, holding up his paper. He was very happy with his drawing. + +But mom was not happy. She saw the sauce on the paper and on the table. She saw the sauce on Mark's hands and face. She was angry and said, "Mark, what did you do? You made a big mess with the sauce. That is not for drawing, that is for eating. You wasted the sauce and ruined your paper. Go to your room and clean yourself up." + +Mark felt sad and embarrassed. He did not mean to make mom angry. He did not know the sauce was not for drawing. He liked his dragon, but he knew he did something wrong. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I won't do it again." He took his paper and went to his room. He washed his hands and face and threw away his paper. He wished he had a red crayon. He wished mom was not angry. He wished he could draw a dragon again. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the forest behind their house. They had a secret spot where they built a hut with sticks and leaves. They would bring their toys and snacks and pretend they were explorers. + +One day, they heard a strange noise in the forest. It sounded like a growl and a snort. They were scared and hid in their hut. They whispered to each other, "What is that? Is it a bear? A wolf? A monster?" + +They peeked out of the hut and saw a big, furry animal with horns and a long tail. It was a moose! The moose was looking for food and did not see them. Tom and Lily were curious and wanted to get closer. They crawled out of the hut and followed the moose quietly. + +The moose stopped at a stream and drank some water. Tom and Lily came closer and saw that the moose had a baby with her. The baby was smaller and cuter than the mother. It had soft, brown fur and big, black eyes. It looked friendly. + +Tom and Lily smiled and waved at the baby moose. The baby moose saw them and wagged its tail. It walked towards them and sniffed them. It licked Tom's hand and nuzzled Lily's hair. Tom and Lily giggled and petted the baby moose. They whispered, "Hello, little moose. You are so sweet. We are your friends." + +The mother moose watched them and did not mind. She knew they were not harmful. She grunted and nudged the baby moose. It was time to go. The baby moose said goodbye to Tom and Lily and followed the mother moose. Tom and Lily waved and watched them disappear into the forest. They whispered, "Bye, bye, moose. Come back soon. We love you." +Lily liked lizards very much. She had many books and toys of lizards. She wished she had a real lizard as a pet. One day, her mom and dad said they had a surprise for her. They gave her a big box with holes in it. + +"What is it?" Lily asked. + +"Open it and see," her mom said. + +Lily opened the box and saw a green lizard inside. It had a long tail and a spiky back. It looked at her with its round eyes. + +"A lizard! A real lizard!" Lily shouted. She was very happy. She hugged her mom and dad and thanked them. + +"This is Leo, your new friend," her dad said. "He is a friendly lizard, but he is also hungry. He needs to eat bugs and worms every day." + +Lily nodded. She wanted to take good care of Leo. She took him out of the box and held him gently. He felt warm and scaly in her hands. + +"Hello, Leo. I am Lily. I am your new friend too," she said. + +Leo licked her nose with his tongue. He seemed to like her too. Lily smiled. She had received the best gift ever. She and Leo were going to have a lot of fun together. +Lily has dry skin. She does not like it. It makes her itch and scratch. Mommy says she needs to put lotion on her skin. Lotion is a white cream that smells nice. It makes the skin soft and smooth. + +But Lily does not want lotion. She refuses to let Mommy put it on her. She says, "No, no, no! I don't like lotion! It is sticky and cold!" She runs away from Mommy and hides under the bed. + +Mommy follows her and says, "Lily, please come out. Lotion is good for you. It will help your skin feel better. Don't you want to feel better?" + +Lily shakes her head and says, "No, I don't. I want to play with my toys. Lotion is yucky!" + +Mommy sighs and says, "Lily, I know you don't like lotion, but it is not yucky. It is nice. How about we make a deal? If you let me put lotion on you, I will let you play with your toys for a long time. And I will read you your favorite story. How does that sound?" + +Lily thinks for a moment. She loves her toys and her favorite story. She does not want to itch and scratch anymore. She says, "Okay, Mommy. I will try lotion. But only a little bit. And you have to be gentle." + +Mommy smiles and says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a brave girl. I will be gentle. And I will give you a big hug and a kiss when we are done." + +Lily crawls out from under the bed and lets Mommy put lotion on her. She feels the lotion on her skin. It is not so bad. It is not so sticky and cold. It is soft and warm. It smells nice. It makes her skin feel better. She says, "Mommy, I like lotion. It is nice." + +Mommy says, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. You did a great job. Now you can play with your toys and I will read you your favorite story. I love you, Lily." + +Lily says, "I love you, Mommy." She hugs Mommy and kisses her. She feels happy and cozy. She plays with her toys and listens to her favorite story. She does not itch and scratch anymore. She has soft and smooth skin. She likes lotion. +One day, a little girl named Lily lost her toy bear. She was very sad and cried a lot. She asked her mom and dad if they saw her bear, but they did not know where it was. They told her to look for it in her room, but she could not find it there. + +She decided to search for it outside. She put on her shoes and coat and went to the street. She looked under the cars, behind the trees, and in the trash cans, but she could not find her bear. She felt very lonely and scared. + +She saw a boy playing with a ball. She asked him if he saw her bear, but he said no. He said he was sorry and asked her if she wanted to play with him. She said no, thank you. She wanted her bear. + +She saw a lady walking a dog. She asked her if she saw her bear, but she said no. She said she was sorry and asked her if she wanted to pet her dog. She said no, thank you. She wanted her bear. + +She saw a man selling flowers. She asked him if he saw her bear, but he said no. He said he was sorry and asked her if she wanted a flower. She said no, thank you. She wanted her bear. + +She was about to give up and go home, when she saw something brown and fuzzy on a bench. She ran to it and saw that it was her bear. She was so happy and hugged it tight. She wondered how it got there. + +She looked up and saw the man with the flowers. He smiled and winked at her. He said he found her bear on the sidewalk and put it on the bench, hoping she would see it. He said he was glad she found it and wished her a good day. + +She thanked him and said he was very kind and compassionate. She gave him a big smile and a flower. She ran back to her mom and dad and showed them her bear. They were happy for her and hugged her. She learned that sometimes, when you lose something, you can find something else: a friend. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a shiny coin on the floor. They wondered what it was and who it belonged to. + +"Look, Ben, a shiny circle!" Lily said, holding the coin. + +"Maybe it is a toy," Ben said, taking the coin from Lily. "Let's see if it matches any of our toys." + +They looked around their room and tried to find a toy that had a hole or a slot for the coin. They tried to put the coin in their piggy bank, their puzzle, their car, and their phone, but none of them matched. + +"This is a bad toy," Ben said, throwing the coin on the bed. "It does not match anything." + +Lily picked up the coin and looked at it again. She saw some letters and numbers on it. She remembered that their mom had some books with letters and numbers. She thought maybe the coin was not a toy, but something else. + +"Ben, I think this is not a toy," Lily said. "I think this is money. Mom has money in her purse. Maybe this is her money." + +"Money?" Ben said, confused. "What is money?" + +"Money is what you use to buy things," Lily said. "Like ice cream, or books, or toys. Money is very expensive. You cannot play with money. You have to save it or give it back." + +Lily and Ben decided to take the coin to their mom and ask her if it was hers. Their mom was very happy and proud of them. She said the coin was hers and she had dropped it by mistake. She said the coin was worth a lot of money and thanked them for being honest and kind. She gave them a hug and a kiss and let them choose a treat from the kitchen. + +Lily and Ben learned that money is not a toy and that it is important to return things that do not belong to you. They also learned that being honest and kind makes their mom happy and proud. They enjoyed their treat and played with their toys that matched. +Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a brown teddy bear that she loved very much. Max had a red car that he liked to zoom around. They were having fun until Max saw Lily's teddy bear. + +"Can I play with your bear?" Max asked Lily. + +"No, this is my bear. You have your car," Lily said. + +"But I want your bear. It has a button on its nose. That's cool," Max said. + +He tried to grab the bear from Lily, but she held it tight. They started to pull and tug on the bear, making it cry. + +"Stop it! You're hurting my bear!" Lily shouted. + +"Give it to me! It's my turn!" Max yelled. + +They were making so much noise that their mom came to see what was wrong. + +"What's going on here?" Mom asked. + +"Lily won't let me play with her bear. It has a button on its nose," Max said. + +"Max won't leave my bear alone. He's being mean," Lily said. + +Mom looked at the bear and saw that the button on its nose was loose. She was worried that it might fall off and Max might swallow it. + +"Listen, kids. This bear is not safe to play with right now. The button on its nose is about to come off. We need to fix it before someone gets hurt," Mom said. + +She took the bear from Lily and Max and put it on the table. She got a needle and some thread from her sewing box. + +"Can you two settle down and play nicely with your other toys while I fix the bear?" Mom asked. + +Lily and Max nodded. They felt sorry for fighting over the bear. They decided to share their toys and play together. + +"Here you go, Lily. You can play with my car for a while," Max said. + +"Thank you, Max. You can play with my doll for a while," Lily said. + +They smiled at each other and hugged. Mom was happy to see them getting along. She finished sewing the button on the bear's nose and gave it back to Lily. + +"Here's your bear, Lily. It's good as new. Be careful with it, okay?" Mom said. + +"Thank you, Mom. I love my bear. And I love Max, too," Lily said. + +"I love you, too, Lily. And I love your bear, too. But I won't take it from you again," Max said. + +They hugged Mom and their bear and went back to playing. They had learned to share and to settle their problems. They were good kids. +Anna was shy. She did not like to talk to new people. She liked to play with her dolls and her cat. Her cat was soft and warm. She called her cat Lily. + +One day, Anna's mom said, "We are going to visit Grandma. She has a surprise for you." Anna was curious. She liked Grandma. Grandma was kind and funny. She always gave Anna hugs and cookies. + +Anna and her mom got in the car and drove to Grandma's house. When they got there, Grandma was waiting for them. She had a big smile and a big box. She said, "Hello, Anna. I have a gift for you. Do you want to see what it is?" + +Anna nodded. She walked to Grandma and gave her a hug. Grandma gave her the box. It was heavy and wrapped in shiny paper. Anna said, "Thank you, Grandma. What is it?" + +Grandma said, "Open it and see. I hope you like it." Anna tore the paper and opened the box. Inside was a big teddy bear. It was brown and fuzzy. It had a red bow around its neck. Anna gasped. She loved teddy bears. She took the bear out of the box and hugged it. It was soft and cozy. She said, "I love it, Grandma. It is the best gift ever." + +Grandma said, "I'm glad you like it, Anna. I made it for you. I sewed it with love. It is your new friend. You can name it whatever you want." + +Anna thought for a moment. She looked at the bear and said, "I will name it Lily. Like my cat. They can be friends too." She smiled and kissed the bear. She said, "Thank you, Grandma. You are the best grandma ever." + +Grandma said, "You are welcome, Anna. You are the best granddaughter ever. I love you very much." She hugged Anna and the bear. They were happy. + +But then, Anna felt something on her arm. It was an itch. She scratched it. It was a bug bite. She said, "Ow, Grandma. A bug bit me. It itches." + +Grandma said, "Oh, poor Anna. Let me see. Don't worry. I have something for that. Come with me." She took Anna and the bear to the kitchen. She got a bottle of lotion and a band-aid. She put some lotion on Anna's bite and covered it with a band-aid. She said, "There. That should help. The lotion will make the itch go away. The band-aid will protect it from more bugs." + +Anna said, "Thank you, Grandma. It feels better. You are very nice." She hugged Grandma again. She said, "Can I play with Lily now?" + +Grandma said, "Of course, Anna. You can play with Lily wherever you want. You can also play with my toys. I have some puzzles and books and crayons. Do you want to see them?" + +Anna said, "Yes, please, Grandma. I like puzzles and books and crayons. Can Lily play with them too?" + +Grandma said, "Sure, Anna. Lily can play with them too. She is your friend. You can share with her. Come on. Let's go to the living room. I have a big rug where you can play." + +Anna said, "Okay, Grandma. Let's go." She took Lily and followed Grandma. She was not shy anymore. She was happy. She had a new friend and a new gift. She had a lot of fun with Grandma. She had a good day. +Ben and Mia love to play in the park. They like to swing, climb and run. But their favorite thing is to slide. They slide down the big slide, the small slide and the twisty slide. They laugh and shout as they go fast. + +One day, they see a new slide in the park. It is very long and shiny. It looks like fun. Ben and Mia run to the new slide. They want to try it first. + +"Let me go first!" Ben says. + +"No, me!" Mia says. + +They push and pull. They do not share. They are not nice. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud noise. They look up. They see a big truck. The truck is full of sugar. The truck is going to the bakery. But the truck has a problem. The back door is open. Sugar is falling out of the truck. Sugar is everywhere. + +The sugar lands on the new slide. The slide becomes sticky and sweet. Ben and Mia stop fighting. They see the sugar slide. They smile. They think it is a treat. + +They climb up the ladder. They sit on the slide. They slide down the sugar slide. They go very fast. They feel the sugar on their skin, their hair and their clothes. They taste the sugar on their lips, their tongue and their teeth. They are happy. They are messy. + +They reach the end of the slide. They stand up. They look at each other. They are covered in sugar. They laugh. They hug. They are friends. + +They hear a voice. They turn around. They see a man. The man is angry. The man is the driver of the truck. The man sees the sugar slide. The man sees Ben and Mia. The man is not happy. He is not messy. + +"What have you done?" the man says. "You have ruined my sugar! You have made a mess! You have to pay!" + +Ben and Mia are scared. They do not have money. They do not know what to do. They run away. They run to their mom. They tell her what happened. They say they are sorry. They say they will not do it again. + +Their mom is not angry. She is not happy. She is surprised. She sees the sugar slide. She sees the truck. She sees the man. She shakes her head. She sighs. + +She takes Ben and Mia home. She gives them a bath. She washes the sugar off. She puts on clean clothes. She makes them a snack. She does not give them sugar. She gives them fruit. She says they have had enough sugar for today. She says they have to be careful and polite. She says they have to share and be nice. + +Ben and Mia nod. They say they understand. They say they love their mom. They hug her. They eat their fruit. They are good. They are not messy. +Jenny was sad. She missed her grandma, who went to heaven. She hugged her teddy bear and cried. Her brother Tom saw her and came to her room. + +"Why are you sad, Jenny?" Tom asked. + +"I miss grandma. She was so nice and fun. She told me stories and sang me songs. I want to see her again," Jenny said. + +Tom felt sorry for Jenny. He remembered grandma too. He loved her very much. He sat next to Jenny and put his arm around her. + +"I miss her too, Jenny. But you know what? She is always with us in our memory. We can think of her and feel her love. We can talk to her and she will hear us. We can do the things she liked and make her happy," Tom said. + +Jenny looked at Tom and smiled a little. She felt a bit better. She wiped her tears and nodded. + +"Really? Can we do that?" she asked. + +"Sure we can. Come on, let's go to the kitchen and make some cookies. Grandma loved cookies. She taught us how to make them, remember? And then we can share them with mom and dad and tell them about grandma. How does that sound?" Tom said. + +Jenny liked that idea. She got up and took her teddy bear. She followed Tom to the kitchen. She felt comfort in her brother's words and in her memory of grandma. She thought grandma would be proud of them. + +The moral value of the story is: We can find comfort and happiness in our memories of our loved ones who are gone. We can also share our feelings and memories with others who care about us. We can honor our loved ones by doing the things they liked and taught us. +Tom and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big cloud in the sky. It was white and fluffy and looked like a sheep. + +"Look, Mia, a cloud!" Tom said. "It is so big and soft. I wish I could touch it." + +"Me too, Tom," Mia said. "But it is too high. We can't reach it." + +They kept playing and watching the cloud. It moved slowly across the sky. Sometimes it changed its shape. It looked like a hat, then a fish, then a flower. + +"Wow, the cloud is magic!" Tom said. "It can be anything it wants." + +"Maybe it is generous, too," Mia said. "Maybe it can share some of its fluff with us." + +They looked at the cloud and smiled. They hoped the cloud would hear them and be kind. + +Suddenly, they felt something wet on their faces. It was rain. The cloud was raining on them. + +"Look, Tom, the cloud is giving us water!" Mia said. "It is so generous. It is sharing its fluff with us." + +Tom and Mia laughed and danced in the rain. They felt the water on their skin and hair. They thanked the cloud for its gift. + +"Thank you, cloud!" they shouted. "You are so generous. We love you!" + +The cloud heard them and smiled. It was happy to make them happy. It speeded up and moved away. It wanted to find more children to play with. +Lily was a dog who liked to play. She had a ball that she loved to chase and catch. She lived with a human who was kind to her. The human gave her food and water and cuddled her. Sometimes, the human would call her name and throw the ball for her. + +One day, Lily saw a new human outside the fence. The new human had a bag and a hat. He looked at Lily and smiled. He said, "Hello, dog. What is your name?" Lily barked at him. She did not know him. She did not want him to come near her. + +The new human did not go away. He was persistent. He tried to open the fence. He said, "Don't be afraid, dog. I just want to pet you. You are so cute and fluffy." Lily barked louder. She did not want him to pet her. She did not think he was nice. + +The human who lived with Lily heard the noise. He came outside and saw the new human. He said, "Hey, what are you doing? Leave my dog alone. She does not like strangers." The new human looked scared. He said, "Sorry, I just wanted to say hi. I like dogs." He ran away. + +Lily was happy. She wagged her tail and licked the human who lived with her. He said, "Good girl, Lily. You are very brave and smart. I am proud of you." He hugged her and gave her a treat. He said, "Let's go inside and play with your ball." Lily barked happily. She followed him and forgot about the new human. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play outside with chalk. They draw on the sidewalk with many colors. They make flowers, stars, and animals. + +One day, they see a big truck on the street. The truck is loud and dirty. It makes smoke and noise. Lily and Sam do not like the truck. They want it to go away. + +"Go away, truck!" Lily shouts. "You are bad for the air and the plants!" + +"Yes, go away!" Sam agrees. "You make our ears hurt and our eyes water!" + +The truck driver hears them. He stops the truck and gets out. He walks to Lily and Sam. He is not happy. + +"Why are you yelling at me?" he asks. "I am just doing my job. I have to deliver these boxes to the store." + +Lily and Sam are scared. They do not know what to say. They hold their chalk tight. + +The truck driver sees their drawings. He smiles a little. He remembers when he was a kid. He liked to draw with chalk too. + +"Your drawings are very nice," he says. "You are very creative. But you know, my truck is not so bad. It helps me and many people. It carries things that we need, like food and clothes and toys. Without my truck, you would not have these things." + +Lily and Sam think about this. They do not know that the truck carries these things. They feel sorry for yelling at the truck driver. + +"Sorry, mister," Lily says. "We did not know that. We thought your truck was only bad." + +"Sorry, mister," Sam says. "We did not mean to be rude. We just want to be healthy and happy." + +The truck driver nods. He understands. He wants to be healthy and happy too. + +"It's okay, kids," he says. "I forgive you. But you should know that my truck is not the only thing that makes the air dirty. There are many other things, like cars and factories and fires. We all have to do our part to take care of the earth. We have to use less, recycle more, and plant trees. Do you know what that means?" + +Lily and Sam shake their heads. They do not know what that means. + +The truck driver explains. He tells them how to save water, turn off lights, and reuse things. He tells them how to sort trash, make compost, and grow plants. He tells them how to be good to animals, birds, and bugs. He tells them how to be good to themselves, eat well, and exercise. + +Lily and Sam listen. They learn a lot. They want to do their part. They want to help the earth. + +"Thank you, mister," Lily says. "You are very smart. You teach us many things." + +"Thank you, mister," Sam says. "You are very kind. You make us feel better." + +The truck driver smiles. He is glad. He likes Lily and Sam. He gives them each a sticker. The sticker has a picture of a truck and a heart. It says, "I love my truck and the earth." + +Lily and Sam smile. They like the sticker. They stick it on their chalk. They give the truck driver a hug. + +"Bye, mister," Lily says. "Have a good day." + +"Bye, mister," Sam says. "Drive safe." + +The truck driver waves. He gets back in his truck. He starts the engine. He drives away. + +Lily and Sam wave back. They watch him go. They are happy. They have a new friend. They have a new idea. + +They look at their chalk. They look at the sidewalk. They have a new plan. + +They start to draw. They draw a big earth. They draw many trucks. They draw many hearts. + +They write with their chalk. They write, "We love our truck and the earth." +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big pile of leaves. They want to make a leaf house. + +"Let's gather the leaves and make a house!" Tom says. + +"OK, but we need a tool to move the leaves," Mia says. + +They look around and see a stick. They use the stick as a tool to gather the leaves. They make a big pile of leaves and make a hole in the middle. They crawl inside the hole. + +"Wow, this is our leaf house!" Tom says. + +"It is cozy and warm," Mia says. + +They hear a noise outside. They peek out of the hole. They see a hairy dog. The dog is sniffing the leaves. The dog sees them and barks. + +"Who are you?" the dog says. + +"We are Tom and Mia. This is our leaf house," Tom says. + +"Can I play with you?" the dog says. + +"Sure, you can be our friend," Mia says. + +They invite the dog to join them in the leaf house. They play and have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play and have fun. But sometimes they do not behave. They make a mess and do not listen to Mom and Dad. + +One day, Mom makes a big cake for them. It is chocolate and has pink frosting. Lily and Ben love cake. They want to eat it right away. But Mom says they have to wait. They have to eat their lunch first. + +Lily and Ben are not happy. They do not want to eat their lunch. They only want cake. They push their plates away. Their plates are thin and round. They make a loud noise when they hit the table. + +Mom is angry. She says they have to eat their lunch or they will not get any cake. She says they have to behave or they will go to their room. Lily and Ben do not want to go to their room. They want to stay and have cake. + +They look at each other. They have an idea. They pretend to eat their lunch. They take small bites and make yum sounds. They smile at Mom and say they are full. They ask for cake. + +Mom is not fooled. She sees their plates. They are still full of food. She says they are lying. She says they did not eat their lunch. She says they did not behave. She says they will not get any cake. She takes their plates and the cake away. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They cry and say they are sorry. They say they will behave next time. They say they will eat their lunch. But Mom says it is too late. She says they have to go to their room. She says they have to learn their lesson. + +Lily and Ben go to their room. They hug each other and say they are sorry. They say they love each other and Mom and Dad. They say they will behave better tomorrow. They hope Mom will forgive them and give them some cake. They hope the cake is still good. They hope it is not too thin. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play ball in the park. They have a red ball and a blue ball. They take turns to throw and catch the balls. + +One day, they see an enormous dog in the park. The dog is bigger than a car. It has black fur and yellow eyes. It looks scary. Tim and Sam are afraid of the dog. + +The dog runs towards them. It wants to play with the balls. It grabs the red ball in its mouth. It shakes the ball hard. The ball pops. The dog drops the ball and looks sad. + +Tim and Sam are sad too. They like the red ball. They only have the blue ball now. They want to go home. + +But then, the dog does something funny. It picks up the blue ball and puts it on its nose. It balances the ball on its nose and wags its tail. It looks like it is joking. It wants to make Tim and Sam laugh. + +Tim and Sam laugh. They are not afraid of the dog anymore. They think the dog is nice. They play with the dog and the blue ball. They throw the ball and the dog catches it. They have fun. + +The dog is happy too. It likes Tim and Sam. It likes to play with the ball. It likes to joke. It gives the ball back to Tim and Sam. It licks their faces. + +Tim and Sam say goodbye to the dog. They thank the dog for playing with them. They say they will come back to the park. They hope to see the dog again. + +They go home with the blue ball. They tell their moms about the enormous dog and the joke. Their moms are glad they had fun. They hug Tim and Sam. They are proud of them. +Lily liked to design things. She used paper, crayons, scissors and glue to make pictures and crafts. She liked to make things for her friends and family, because she was thoughtful. + +One day, she saw a bee in the garden. The bee was busy flying from flower to flower, collecting nectar and pollen. Lily thought the bee was pretty and clever. She wanted to make something for the bee. + +She got some yellow and black paper and cut out a big circle. She glued stripes on the circle to make it look like a bee. Then she cut out two small circles and glued them on top for eyes. She also cut out four thin strips and glued them on the sides for wings. + +She took her paper bee to the garden and hung it on a branch near the flowers. She hoped the bee would see it and like it. She waited and watched. + +Soon, the bee flew by and saw the paper bee. It buzzed and flew closer. It touched the paper bee with its antennae and legs. It seemed curious and happy. Lily smiled and waved at the bee. The bee waved back with its wings and flew away. + +Lily felt proud and happy. She had designed something for the bee, and the bee liked it. She was thoughtful and kind. She decided to design more things for the animals in the garden. She wondered what they would like. +Jenny liked to play with her music box. It was a gift from her grandma. It had a delicate ballerina inside that danced to a rhythm when she opened it. She loved to watch it and listen to the pretty sound. + +One day, she wanted to show it to her friend Tom. She brought it to his house and said, "Look, Tom, this is my music box. It is very special. Do you want to see it?" + +Tom nodded and reached for the music box. But he was not careful. He opened it too hard and broke the lid. The ballerina fell out and snapped in half. The music stopped. + +Jenny gasped and cried. "Tom, you broke it! You broke my music box! How could you?" + +Tom shrugged and said, "Sorry, Jenny. It was just a toy. I didn't mean to." + +Jenny was very angry and sad. She grabbed the broken pieces and ran away. She did not want to be Tom's friend anymore. She wished she never showed him her music box. She wished she still had her grandma. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys in the yard. One day, they find a big box in the trash. The box has a label that says "Apples". Tom and Sam think it is a good box to make a fort. + +They take the box to their yard and cut a door and a window. They put some blankets and pillows inside. They are happy with their fort. They go inside and pretend to be soldiers. + +But the box smells bad. The apples inside are old and rot. The sun is hot and makes the smell worse. Tom and Sam start to feel sick. + +"Yuck, what is that smell?" Tom asks. + +"It is the apples, they are rotten," Sam says. + +"Let's get out of here, this fort is gross," Tom says. + +They run out of the box and throw it away. They decide to make a new fort with a clean box. They look for a label that says something nice, like "Cookies" or "Books". They hope they will not find any more rotten things. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play with toys and pretend to be pirates. One day, they find a large sack in the attic. They open it and see many shiny coins and paper money inside. + +"Wow, look at all this money!" Ben says. "We are rich pirates now!" + +"Arr, matey, this is our treasure!" Sam says. "We can buy anything we want!" + +They put the sack on their shoulders and go downstairs. They want to show their mom and dad their treasure. But on the way, they meet a man with a mask and a gun. He is a robber. He sees the sack and wants to take it. + +"Give me that sack, you little brats!" the robber says. "It's mine!" + +"No, it's ours!" Ben and Sam say. "We found it in the attic!" + +The robber tries to grab the sack, but Ben and Sam hold on tight. They scream for help. Their mom and dad hear them and come running. They see the robber and call the police. The police come and catch the robber. They take him away. + +"Are you okay, boys?" their mom and dad ask. "What's in the sack?" + +Ben and Sam show them the money. Their mom and dad are surprised. They explain that the money is not real. It is fake money that their grandpa used to play with when he was a boy. He left it in the attic for them to find. + +Ben and Sam are a little disappointed. They thought they were rich pirates. But they are also happy. They still have their toys and their family. And they have a new story to tell. They hug their mom and dad and thank them for saving them from the robber. They decide to keep the sack and the fake money as a souvenir. They go back to their room and play some more. They are still pirates, but they are also heroes. +Lily and Ben were two cats who lived in a big house with a rich human. The human gave them food, toys and a soft bed to sleep on. They liked the human, but they also liked to explore the house and find new things. + +One day, they found a shiny box in a room they had never seen before. The box had many buttons and a screen. Lily and Ben were curious and wanted to play with the box. They jumped on the buttons and watched the screen change colors and shapes. + +"What is this?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a toy for the human," Ben said. + +They decided to discuss the box and what it could do. They talked about how it made sounds and pictures and how it could be fun or scary. They wondered if the human knew they were playing with it and if he would be angry or happy. + +They did not notice that the box was also recording their voices and sending them to the human's phone. The human was at work and heard the cats talking. He was surprised and amused. He decided to play a joke on them. He used his phone to make the box say, "Hello, Lily and Ben. I am the human. I know you are playing with my box. Please stop or I will be very mad." + +Lily and Ben heard the box talk and were shocked and scared. They thought the human was in the box and could see them. They ran away from the box and hid under the bed. They did not play with the box again. + +The human came home later and laughed when he saw the cats hiding. He gave them a hug and a treat and told them he was not mad. He explained that the box was a computer and that he could talk to them through it. He said he was sorry for scaring them and that he loved them. Lily and Ben forgave him and cuddled with him. They still liked to explore the house, but they never touched the computer again. They learned that some things were better left alone. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box of junk near the trash can. They are very happy. They want to make something with the junk. + +"Look, Mia, I have a long rope. I can wrap it around this can. It can be a drum," Tom says. + +"That is cool, Tom. I have some paper and glue. I can wrap them around this bottle. It can be a vase," Mia says. + +They work hard and have fun. They make many things with the junk. They have a drum, a vase, a hat, a necklace, and a car. + +"Wow, we are successful. We made so many things with the junk. Let's show them to our moms and dads," Tom says. + +"OK, Tom. But first, let's clean up the mess. We don't want to leave the park dirty," Mia says. + +They put the rest of the junk back in the box. They carry their things to their homes. They are proud of their work. They show their things to their moms and dads. Their moms and dads are happy and proud too. They hug and kiss Tom and Mia. They say they are very creative and smart. Tom and Mia smile. They are happy. They are friends. +Jenny and her mom went to the store. Jenny wanted a huge doll that she saw on the shelf. She asked her mom, "Can I have the doll, please?" + +Her mom said, "No, Jenny, you have enough dolls at home. And this doll is too expensive. We are here to buy food, not toys." + +Jenny was very sad and angry. She refused to listen to her mom. She grabbed the doll and ran away. She hid behind a rack of clothes. + +Her mom looked for her everywhere. She was very worried and scared. She called her name, "Jenny, where are you? Come back, please!" + +Jenny did not answer. She hugged the doll and thought it was her friend. She did not see the man who was watching her. He had a bad smile and a big bag. He wanted to take the doll and Jenny away. + +He walked towards her and said, "Hello, little girl. Do you like the doll? I have more dolls in my bag. Do you want to see them?" + +Jenny was scared of the man. She did not like his voice or his face. She screamed, "No! Go away! Help!" + +Her mom heard her scream and ran to her. She saw the man and the doll. She was very angry and brave. She pushed the man away and grabbed Jenny and the doll. She said, "Leave us alone! You are a bad man!" + +The man ran away. He was afraid of the mom and the people who saw him. He did not want to go to jail. + +Jenny and her mom hugged each other. They were very happy and relieved. Jenny said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was wrong. I don't want the doll anymore. I just want you." + +Her mom said, "I'm sorry, too, Jenny. I love you. You are more precious than any doll. Let's go home and be safe." + +They returned the doll to the shelf and left the store. They learned a lesson that day. They never refused to listen to each other again. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and find things in the dirt. Sometimes they found worms, sometimes they found stones, sometimes they found nothing. + +One day, Tom found something shiny and interesting. He picked it up and showed it to Lily. "Look, Lily, what is this?" he asked. + +Lily looked at the thing. It was long and thin and had a pointy end. It looked like a stick, but it was made of metal. "I don't know, Tom. Maybe it is a tool. Be careful, it looks sharp," she said. + +Tom touched the pointy end with his finger. It hurt. He cried out and dropped the thing. "Ow, ow, ow, it is sharp, Lily, you are right. It made a hole in my finger. I need a band-aid," he said. + +Lily felt sorry for Tom. She hugged him and said, "Don't cry, Tom, I will help you. Let's go to mom and show her your finger. Maybe she knows what the thing is. Come on, Tom, it is getting dark. We need to go inside." + +Tom and Lily ran to the house, holding hands. They left the thing in the garden. They did not know that it was a needle. They did not know that someone had lost it while sewing. They did not know that it was not a toy. They only knew that it was shiny and interesting and sharp. And that they did not want to touch it again. +Ben and Lily were playing with blocks in the playroom. They liked to build towers and houses with the blocks. They had many colors of blocks: red, blue, yellow, green and more. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big tower!" Ben said. He was excited. He showed Lily his tower of blocks. It was very tall and had many blocks on top of each other. + +"Wow, Ben, that's a great tower!" Lily said. She was excited too. She wanted to make a tower like Ben's. She looked for more blocks to use. + +But there were not many blocks left. Lily saw some blocks on Ben's tower that she liked. They were blue and shiny. She grabbed them from Ben's tower. + +"Hey, Lily, don't grab my blocks!" Ben said. He was angry. He did not like Lily taking his blocks. His tower was not so tall anymore. It started to fall down. + +"Sorry, Ben, I just wanted some blocks too!" Lily said. She was sad. She did not mean to make Ben's tower fall down. She liked Ben and his tower. + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They saw that they were both sad and angry. They did not want to fight. They wanted to play and have fun. + +"Let's share the blocks, Lily," Ben said. He was sorry. He gave Lily some of his blocks. + +"OK, Ben, let's share the blocks," Lily said. She was sorry too. She gave Ben some of her blocks. + +They smiled at each other. They were happy again. They used the blocks to make a new tower together. It was bigger and better than before. They were excited. They hugged each other and said, "We are friends!" +Lily was a thin girl who liked to run and play. She had a big dog named Spot who was her best friend. Spot had many black spots on his white fur. He liked to run and play with Lily too. + +One day, Lily and Spot went to the park. They saw many other kids and dogs there. Lily wanted to make new friends, so she ran to a boy who had a red ball. "Hi, I am Lily. Can I play with you?" she asked. + +The boy looked at Lily and Spot. He did not smile. He said, "No, you can't. This is my ball and you are too thin. And your dog is ugly. Go away!" + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not like the boy. She said, "You are mean. My dog is not ugly. He is beautiful. And I am not too thin. I am strong. You go away!" + +The boy did not listen. He threw his ball at Lily and Spot. It hit Spot on the nose. Spot barked and growled. He did not like the boy either. + +Lily hugged Spot and said, "Don't worry, Spot. We don't need him. We have each other. Let's go find someone nice to play with." + +Lily and Spot left the boy and his ball. They ran to another part of the park. There they met a girl who had a yellow kite. She smiled at Lily and Spot. She said, "Hi, I am Mia. Do you want to fly my kite with me?" + +Lily and Spot smiled back. They said, "Yes, we do. We are Lily and Spot. We like kites. You are nice." + +Mia said, "Thank you. You are nice too. And your dog is beautiful. I like his spots." + +Lily, Spot and Mia became friends. They flew the kite and had fun. They did not care about the mean boy and his ball. They were happy. +Will was a little boy who liked to play with his toys. He had a lot of cars, trains, and blocks that he could make fun things with. He also had a dog named Spot, who was his best friend. Spot liked to play with Will, but sometimes he was naughty and bit Will's toys. + +One day, Will was making a big tower with his blocks. He was very proud of his tower and wanted to show it to his mom. He went to the kitchen and said, "Mom, look at my tower! It is so tall and strong!" + +Mom smiled and said, "Wow, Will, that is a great tower! You are very clever and creative. Can I see it?" + +Will nodded and said, "Yes, Mom, come with me. But be careful, Spot might bite it." + +Mom followed Will to his room, where they saw Spot lying on the floor. Next to him, there was a pile of blocks and a broken car. Spot had bitten Will's tower and his toy car. + +Will was very angry and sad. He shouted, "Spot, bad dog! You bit my tower and my car! You ruined my toys! Go away, Spot, I don't want to play with you!" + +Spot looked at Will with his big eyes and wagged his tail. He did not understand why Will was angry. He thought he was playing with the toys, too. He wanted to say sorry to Will, but he could not talk. He only barked. + +Mom hugged Will and said, "I'm sorry, Will, Spot did not mean to hurt your toys. He is still a puppy and he likes to bite things. He needs to learn what he can and cannot bite. Maybe you can teach him with some treats and a toy bone." + +Will sniffed and said, "Really, Mom? Can I teach Spot not to bite my toys?" + +Mom nodded and said, "Yes, Will, you can. You are a good boy and a good friend to Spot. He will listen to you if you are kind and patient. Come on, let's go to the store and buy some treats and a toy bone for Spot. Then we can come back and rebuild your tower and fix your car." + +Will smiled and said, "OK, Mom, let's go. Come on, Spot, let's go, too. But no biting, OK?" + +Spot barked and followed Will and Mom. He was happy that Will was not angry anymore. He wanted to learn how to play with Will's toys without biting them. He wanted to be a good dog and a good friend to Will. +Tim and Pam were twins who liked to play tricks on their mom. One day, they decided to prepare a big shock for her. They found a rubber snake in their toy box and hid it under her pillow. They giggled and waited for her to come home from work. + +Mom came home tired and hungry. She said hello to Tim and Pam and gave them a hug. She went to her room to rest for a bit. Tim and Pam followed her quietly and peeked through the door. They saw her lie down on the bed and reach for the pillow. They held their breath. + +Mom screamed and jumped out of the bed. She saw the rubber snake and realized it was a prank. She was not happy. She looked at Tim and Pam and frowned. They knew they were in trouble. They ran to their room and shut the door. + +Mom took a deep breath and tried to calm down. She knew Tim and Pam were just having fun, but they went too far. She decided to teach them a lesson. She took the rubber snake and went to their room. She knocked on the door and said in a jolly voice, "Who wants some cookies?" + +Tim and Pam opened the door and smiled. They loved cookies. They saw Mom holding a plate of cookies and reached for them. But then they saw the rubber snake on the plate. They screamed and jumped back. Mom laughed and said, "That's what you get for scaring me!" + +Tim and Pam felt sorry and said sorry. Mom hugged them and said sorry too. She said she loved them and they should not play tricks on her again. They agreed and said they loved her too. They shared the cookies and the rubber snake and laughed together. They learned their lesson and had a happy ending. +Tim and Lily liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big camera. The camera could record stuff and show it on a screen. Tim and Lily liked to record their games and watch them later. + +One day, they decided to record a story. They put on funny hats and clothes and made up a story about a king and a queen. Tim was the king and Lily was the queen. They had a modest castle and a nice garden. They talked to each other in the camera. + +"Hello, my queen," Tim said. "You look very pretty today." + +"Thank you, my king," Lily said. "You are very kind and brave." + +They smiled and hugged. Then they heard a noise. It was their mom, who came to see what they were doing. + +"Wow, you two are very creative," mom said. "What are you recording?" + +"We are recording a story, mom," Tim said. "We are a king and a queen." + +"That sounds fun," mom said. "Can I watch it with you?" + +"Yes, mom," Lily said. "We will show you on the screen." + +They turned off the camera and went to the screen. They pressed a button and watched their story. They laughed and clapped. Mom hugged them and said they did a great job. Tim and Lily were very happy. They loved to record stuff and share it with mom. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play together. Today, they want to go to the park. But first, they have to dress. + +Tom puts on his blue shirt and his green pants. He likes blue and green. Mia puts on her orange dress and her yellow shoes. She likes orange and yellow. + +"Are you ready, Mia?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, I am, Tom. Are you ready, Tom?" Mia answers. + +"Yes, I am, Mia. Let's go!" Tom says. + +They take their lunch boxes and their hats. They go outside. The sun is bright and warm. They walk to the park. They see many flowers and birds. They are happy. + +At the park, they find a nice spot under a big tree. They sit down and open their lunch boxes. Tom has a sandwich, a banana and a juice. Mia has a salad, an apple and a water. They share their food and drink. + +"This is a good lunch, Tom. Thank you for sharing," Mia says. + +"This is a good lunch, Mia. Thank you for sharing," Tom says. + +They eat and talk. They laugh and smile. They are full and thirsty. They drink some more. + +After lunch, they play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They have fun. They make new friends. They are tired and happy. + +They go back to the tree. They pack their lunch boxes and their hats. They say goodbye to the park. They walk home. They hold hands. + +They are friends. They like to play together. They had a good day. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big tree with many birds. The birds sing songs. Lily and Ben listen to the songs. They feel happy. + +"Can we sing too?" Lily asks Ben. + +"Yes, we can. Singing is fun," Ben says. + +They sing songs with the birds. They sing about the sun, the sky, the flowers and the grass. They sing about peace and love. They sing loud and clear. + +A lady walks by. She hears the songs. She smiles and stops. She says to Lily and Ben, "You have beautiful voices. You make me happy. Thank you for singing." + +Lily and Ben smile back. They say, "You are welcome. We like to sing. Singing makes us happy too." + +They keep singing with the birds. They feel happy and peaceful. They are friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together at school. One day, they have a new teach. His name is Mr. Gray. He is very boring. He talks a lot and does not let them play. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They want to have fun. They whisper to each other. They discuss a plan. They decide to make a funny face at Mr. Gray. They think he will laugh and let them play. + +They wait for the right time. When Mr. Gray is writing on the board, they make a funny face. They stick out their tongues and cross their eyes. They hope he will see them and laugh. + +But Mr. Gray does not see them. He turns around and sees the other kids laughing. He is angry. He asks who made a funny face. The other kids point at Lily and Ben. Mr. Gray is very angry. He tells them to go to the corner. He says they are bad. + +Lily and Ben are sorry. They did not mean to be bad. They just wanted to have fun. They go to the corner and cry. They wish they had a nice teach. They wish they could play. They think Mr. Gray is very boring. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they brought their bikes to the park. Lily had a pink bike and Ben had a blue bike. + +"Can I try your bike?" Lily asked Ben. + +"OK, but be careful. It is new," Ben said. + +Lily got on Ben's bike and started to pedal. She was having fun. But then she saw a big hill. She wanted to go down the hill very fast. She forgot about Ben's bike. + +She went down the hill and crashed into a tree. Ben's bike was broken. The wheel was bent and the handle was loose. + +Ben ran to Lily and saw his bike. He was very angry and sad. + +"Lily, you broke my bike! How could you do that? You are a bad friend!" Ben shouted. + +Lily was sorry and scared. She had a scratch on her knee and tears in her eyes. + +"Ben, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to break your bike. I was just having fun. Please forgive me. You are a good friend," Lily said. + +Ben looked at Lily and saw that she was hurt and sad too. He remembered that they were best friends. He felt sorry for being angry. + +"Lily, I forgive you. I know you didn't mean to break my bike. You are a good friend too. But next time, be more careful, OK?" Ben said. + +Lily nodded and hugged Ben. They were happy again. + +They walked to the bench where their moms were sitting. Their moms saw their bikes and their faces. + +"What happened?" their moms asked. + +"We had an accident. But we are OK. We said sorry and we forgave each other. We are still best friends," Lily and Ben said. + +Their moms smiled and hugged them. They were proud of them. + +They gave them some band-aids and some juice. They told them that they would fix their bikes later. + +Lily and Ben sat on the bench and drank their juice. They looked at the sky and saw the sunshine. They felt warm and cozy. + +They decided that bikes were useful, but friends were more useful. They were glad that they had each other. +Anna was a careless girl. She did not like to tidy her room, or pack her bag, or do her homework. She always forgot to bring things to school, like her books, or her lunch, or her hat. + +One day, she had to bring a special toy to school for show and tell. She chose her teddy bear, because it was her favorite. She put it on her bed and said, "I will bring you to school tomorrow, teddy. You will see my friends and my teacher. They will like you very much." + +But in the morning, she was in a hurry. She did not eat her breakfast, or brush her teeth, or comb her hair. She grabbed her bag and ran to the bus. She did not remember to bring her teddy bear. + +At school, it was time for show and tell. Anna looked in her bag and saw nothing. She felt sad and scared. She had nothing to show and tell. She said, "I forgot to bring my toy. I am sorry, teacher. I am sorry, friends." + +The teacher and the friends felt sorry for Anna too. They said, "It is okay, Anna. We all make mistakes. But you should be more careful. You should remember to bring things to school. You should not be careless. Careless is bad. Careful is good." + +Anna learned her lesson. She said, "You are right, teacher. You are right, friends. I will be more careful. I will remember to bring things to school. I will not be careless. Careless is bad. Careful is good." + +She went home and hugged her teddy bear. She said, "I am sorry, teddy. I forgot to bring you to school. I will bring you next time. I will not leave you behind. I love you, teddy." + +The end. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big hose that could spray water. They liked to spray the flowers, the grass and each other. + +One morning, they woke up early and saw the sunrise. It was very pretty, with many colors in the sky. They wanted to go outside and play with the hose. + +But there was a problem. There was only one hose, and they both wanted it. Lily said, "I want the hose first. I saw the sunrise first." Max said, "No, I want the hose first. I got up first." They started to pull the hose from each other. They were very selfish. + +They pulled and pulled, until the hose broke. Water sprayed everywhere, but not in a fun way. It sprayed on their clothes, their faces and their hair. It sprayed on the windows, the walls and the door. It made a big mess. + +Their mom heard the noise and came outside. She was very angry. She said, "What are you doing? You broke the hose. You wasted the water. You ruined the sunrise. You are very selfish. You have to share. Go to your room and think about what you did." + +Lily and Max felt very sorry. They realized they were wrong. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We were selfish. We should have shared. We love the sunrise. We love the hose. We love each other." They hugged and said sorry to each other. + +Their mom smiled and said, "It's okay. I forgive you. But you have to fix the hose and clean the mess. And next time, take turns and play nicely." She gave them a kiss and helped them fix the hose and clean the mess. + +Lily and Max learned their lesson. They decided to share the hose and enjoy the sunrise together. They sprayed the flowers, the grass and each other. They laughed and had fun. They were not selfish anymore. They were happy. +Lily liked to play princess. She had a pink dress, a shiny crown and a wand. She also had a toy horse that she called Prince. She liked to spend time with Prince and pretend they went on adventures. + +One day, she decided to play in the garden. She put on her dress and crown and took Prince with her. She saw a big tree and said, "Look, Prince, that is our castle. Let's go inside and have a tea party." She ran to the tree and found a hole in the trunk. She peeked inside and saw a small table and two chairs. She was very happy and said, "Wow, Prince, this is perfect. Come on, let's go in." + +She crawled into the hole and sat on one of the chairs. She put Prince on the other chair and pretended to pour tea from a cup. She said, "Here you go, Prince, this is your tea. It is very yummy. Do you like it?" She made a voice for Prince and said, "Yes, thank you, Princess. You are very kind and charming. I like you very much." She smiled and said, "I like you too, Prince. You are my best friend." + +She did not notice that someone was watching her from outside. It was Tom, her big brother. He was curious and wanted to see what she was doing. He walked to the tree and looked into the hole. He saw Lily and Prince having a tea party. He thought it was funny and said, "Hey, Lily, what are you doing? Are you playing princess again?" + +Lily heard Tom and turned around. She was surprised and said, "Tom, what are you doing here? This is my castle. You can't come in." Tom said, "Why not? I want to play too. Can I be your knight?" Lily said, "No, you can't. You are too big and loud. You will break everything. Go away." Tom said, "But I want to see your castle. It looks cool. Please, let me in." Lily said, "No, no, no. This is my castle and Prince is my friend. You can't play with us. Go find your own castle." + +Tom was angry and said, "Fine, then. I don't want to play with you anyway. You are a silly princess and Prince is a dumb horse. You are no fun." He kicked the tree and ran away. Lily was sad and said, "Don't listen to him, Prince. He is mean and rude. You are not dumb. You are smart and brave. And I am not silly. I am a real princess. And we are very fun." She hugged Prince and said, "We don't need him. We have each other. And we have our castle. Let's have more tea and cake." She smiled and said, "We are happy, right, Prince?" She made a voice for Prince and said, "Yes, we are, Princess. We are very happy." They continued to play and enjoy their tea party. They did not care about Tom. They were happy in their castle. +Tom and Anna like to visit their grandma. She lives in a big house with a garden. She has a cat named Spot and a dog named Rex. They are very friendly and like to play with Tom and Anna. + +One day, grandma made a tasty jelly for Tom and Anna. It was red and wobbly and sweet. She put it in a big bowl and gave them two spoons. Tom and Anna were very happy and said thank you to grandma. + +They sat on the table and ate the jelly. It was so yummy and fun. They made funny noises with their mouths and laughed. Spot and Rex watched them and wagged their tails. They wanted some jelly too. + +But Tom and Anna ate all the jelly. There was none left for Spot and Rex. They looked sad and hungry. Tom and Anna felt sorry for them. They decided to share their cookies with Spot and Rex. They broke the cookies into pieces and gave them to the cat and the dog. + +Spot and Rex were very happy and said woof and meow to Tom and Anna. They licked their faces and paws. Tom and Anna hugged them and said they were good friends. Grandma smiled and said she was proud of them. They all had a nice visit. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big truck stop near their house. The truck had a picture of a cow and a cone on it. Ben and Lily knew it was the ice cream truck. + +"Let's go get some ice cream!" Ben said. + +"OK!" Lily said. + +They ran to the truck and waited in line. The ice cream man was very nice. He gave them each a cone with a scoop of cream on top. Ben chose chocolate and Lily chose vanilla. + +"Thank you, ice cream man!" they said. + +They walked back to their house, licking their cones. They saw a cat sitting on their fence. The cat was black and white and had a bell around its neck. The cat was very nosy. It looked at Ben and Lily and their cones. + +"Meow!" the cat said. + +"Hello, cat!" Ben said. + +"Can we pet you?" Lily said. + +The cat nodded and jumped down from the fence. It rubbed against Ben and Lily's legs. It smelled their cones and licked its lips. + +"Can we share our ice cream with you?" Ben said. + +"No, Ben!" Lily said. "Ice cream is not good for cats. It can make them sick." + +Lily was right. Ice cream had milk and sugar in it. Cats could not digest milk and sugar well. It could hurt their tummy. + +"Sorry, cat," Ben said. "You can't have our ice cream. But you can have some water and some kibble. We have some in our house." + +The cat nodded and followed Ben and Lily to their house. They gave the cat some water and some kibble in a bowl. The cat drank and ate and purred. It was happy. + +Ben and Lily finished their ice cream and threw away their cones. They felt cold and shivered. They put on their jackets and hugged the cat. + +"Bye, cat!" they said. "We have to go inside now. It's getting dark." + +The cat nodded and jumped back on the fence. It looked at Ben and Lily and their house. + +"Meow!" the cat said. + +"Bye, bye!" Ben and Lily said. + +They went inside and closed the door. They had a fun day with the ice cream and the cat. They were good twins. +Sam and Mia liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They made roads and bridges with blocks and books. They zoomed their cars on the roads and made noises like vroom and beep. + +One day, they found a new car in their toy box. It was shiny and green, like a mint. It had big wheels and a long tail. Sam and Mia wondered where it came from. They had never seen it before. They decided to try it out. + +They zoomed the mint car on the road, but it was too fast. It went over the bridge and flew into the air. It landed in a pile of pillows and blankets. Sam and Mia ran to find it, but it was hidden. They looked under the pillows and blankets, but they could not see it. + +They heard a giggle from behind the couch. They turned around and saw their big sister, Lily. She was holding the mint car in her hand. She had put it in their toy box as a surprise. She said, "I found this car at the store. I thought you would like it. It's a rocket car. It can zoom very fast and fly. Do you want to play with me?" + +Sam and Mia smiled and nodded. They liked their big sister and her surprise. They took the rocket car and zoomed it with their other cars. They had fun playing with Lily and the mint car. They said, "Thank you, Lily. We love the mint car. It's the best car ever." +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the park on Sunday. They have a red ball, a yellow bike and a blue kite. They have fun with their toys and their friends. + +But today, the sky is grey and the wind is cold. Tom and Lily feel uncomfortable in their coats. They want to zip them up, but the zips are stuck. They pull and tug, but the zips do not move. + +"Help, Mommy!" they cry. "We are cold and our zips are broken!" + +Mommy hears them and comes to the park. She sees their coats and smiles. She knows how to fix the zips. She takes a small pin from her bag and slides it under the zips. She wiggles the pin and the zips come loose. + +"There you go, my sweeties," she says. "Now you can zip up your coats and stay warm." + +Tom and Lily hug Mommy and thank her. They zip up their coats and feel cozy. They are happy to have Mommy and their toys. They play in the park until the sun comes out. +Ben and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They saw a pigeon on the grass. It was gray and white and had shiny eyes. + +"Look, a pigeon!" Ben said. He ran to the pigeon and tried to catch it. The pigeon was fearful. It flapped its wings and flew away. + +"Ben, don't do that!" Mia said. "You scare the pigeon. It is not nice." + +Ben did not listen. He saw another pigeon on a bench. He ran to the bench and jumped on it. The pigeon was fearful. It flapped its wings and flew away. + +"Ben, stop it!" Mia said. "You are not playing. You are being mean." + +Ben did not listen. He saw a big pigeon on a tree. He ran to the tree and climbed it. The pigeon was fearful. It flapped its wings and flew away. But it did not fly far. It turned around and flew back to Ben. It was angry. It opened its beak and yelled at Ben. + +"CAW! CAW! CAW!" + +Ben was fearful. He did not like the pigeon's yell. He let go of the tree and fell to the ground. He hurt his knee and cried. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Mia said. She ran to Ben and hugged him. She saw the pigeon on the tree. It was still yelling. + +"CAW! CAW! CAW!" + +Mia was brave. She looked at the pigeon and said, "Go away, pigeon! You are not nice. You scared Ben. He is sorry. He will not chase you again." + +The pigeon was quiet. It looked at Mia and Ben. It saw that Ben was sorry. It saw that Mia was brave. It nodded its head and flew away. + +Ben and Mia were friends. They said sorry to the pigeons. They played in the park. They did not run or slide or swing. They sat on the grass and watched the pigeons. They were nice. The pigeons were nice. They were happy. +Tommy likes to speed on his bike. He has a red bike with big wheels and a bell. He rides his bike every day with his friends. They speed up and down the street and have fun. + +One day, it is very cold outside. Tommy's mom says he needs to wear a mitten on each hand. She gives him a blue mitten and a green mitten. Tommy does not like the mittens. He thinks they are too big and too warm. He puts them on anyway and goes to his bike. + +He meets his friends and they start to speed. Tommy feels his hands get hot and sweaty. He does not like the feeling. He takes off his mittens and puts them in his pocket. He feels better and speeds faster. + +But then, he sees a big dog. The dog is black and hairy and has sharp teeth. The dog barks and runs after Tommy. Tommy is scared. He tries to speed away, but the dog is faster. The dog catches up with Tommy and jumps on his bike. Tommy falls off and hurts his knee. + +He cries and looks for his mittens. He wants to hold them and feel warm and safe. But he cannot find them. They are gone. He lost them when he fell. He feels sad and cold. + +Then, he sees a girl. The girl is wearing a pink coat and a purple hat. She has a smile on her face and a mitten in her hand. She walks up to Tommy and gives him the mitten. It is his blue mitten. She says she found it on the street. She says she is sorry he is hurt and asks if he is okay. + +Tommy takes the mitten and says thank you. He feels happy and grateful. He puts the mitten on his hand and feels warm and cozy. He asks the girl her name. She says her name is Lily. She says she lives in the big house on the corner. She says she is rich, but she likes to share. + +Tommy smiles and says his name is Tommy. He says he lives in the small house on the other side. He says he is not rich, but he likes to make friends. He asks Lily if she wants to speed with him and his friends. She says yes and they go to her bike. She has a yellow bike with small wheels and a basket. She puts Tommy's green mitten in the basket and they ride away. They speed together and have fun. +Tom and Amy were playing in their room. They had many toys and books. They liked to make stories with their toys. Tom had a car and Amy had a doll. + +"Look, my car can go fast!" Tom said. He pushed the car on the floor. + +"My doll can talk!" Amy said. She pressed a button on the doll's back. The doll said, "Hello, I am Lily. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Tom and Amy smiled. They liked their toys. They played for a long time. + +But then, the light in their room went off. It was dark. Tom and Amy were scared. + +"Mommy, Daddy, help!" they cried. + +Mommy and Daddy came to their room. They saw that the bulb in the lamp was broken. It did not make light anymore. + +"Don't worry, kids. We will replace the bulb. We have a new one in the kitchen," Daddy said. + +He went to the kitchen and came back with a white bulb. He put the white bulb in the lamp. He turned on the lamp. The light came back. + +"Yay, thank you, Daddy!" Tom and Amy said. + +They hugged Daddy. They were happy. They could see their toys again. + +Mommy smiled. She kissed Tom and Amy. + +"Good job, Daddy. Now, kids, it's time for bed. Say good night to your toys," Mommy said. + +Tom and Amy said good night to their car and doll. They put them in their toy box. They climbed into their beds. Mommy and Daddy tucked them in. They turned off the lamp. + +"Good night, Tom. Good night, Amy. We love you," Mommy and Daddy said. + +"Good night, Mommy. Good night, Daddy. We love you too," Tom and Amy said. + +They closed their eyes. They dreamed of their toys. They were not scared anymore. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box in the yard. It is brown and has pictures on it. + +"Wow, look at this box!" Lily says. "It is amazing. What is inside?" + +"I don't know. Let's open it and see." Tom says. He pulls the flap and looks inside. He sees many things: books, balls, dolls, cars, and more. + +"Wow, look at all these toys!" Tom says. "They are amazing. Can we play with them?" + +Lily nods. She likes toys too. She picks up a book and opens it. It has many colors and words. She tries to read it. + +"This book is amazing. It tells a story. Do you want to hear it?" Lily says. + +Tom nods. He likes stories too. He sits next to Lily and listens. Lily reads the book to him. They have fun with the book. + +Then they play with the other toys. They roll the balls, hug the dolls, drive the cars, and more. They have fun with the toys. + +They are happy. They thank the box for the amazing toys. They share and take turns. They are good friends. They have an amazing day. +Tom and Mia like to play in the park. They have a big ball that they can roll and kick and throw. One day, they see a big hill in the park. They want to roll down the hill with the ball. + +"Let's go, Tom!" Mia says. "It will be fun!" + +"OK, Mia!" Tom says. "But be careful!" + +They run to the hill with the ball. They hold the ball in front of them and lie down on the grass. They start to roll down the hill with the ball. They go faster and faster. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. + +"Whee!" Mia shouts. "This is crazy!" + +They reach the bottom of the hill. They are dizzy and happy. They look up at the sky. The sky is blue and bright. They see some white clouds that look like animals. + +"Look, Tom!" Mia says. "That cloud looks like a dog!" + +"Look, Mia!" Tom says. "That cloud looks like a cat!" + +They laugh and point at the clouds. They hug the ball and each other. They are glad they rolled down the hill. They think it was the best thing ever. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys on the big rug in the living room. But sometimes they fight over the same toy. One day, they both want to play with the red car. They grab it and pull it from each other. + +"Mine!" Lily shouts. + +"No, mine!" Ben shouts. + +They tug and tug until the car breaks in two. They both cry and drop the pieces. Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken car and the sad twins. + +"Oh, no! What happened?" Mom asks. + +"We broke the car!" Lily and Ben say. + +Mom hugs them and says, "I'm sorry, my loves. But you know you have to share your toys, right? Fighting is not nice. It can hurt you and your toys. How do you think the car feels?" + +Lily and Ben look at the car and feel sorry. They say, "We're sorry, car. We didn't mean to break you." + +Mom smiles and says, "That's good. Maybe we can fix the car later. But now, let's calm down and play nicely. How about we read a book together on the rug?" + +Lily and Ben nod and say, "Yes, please!" + +They rush to the bookshelf and pick a book. They sit on the rug with Mom and listen to her read. They forget about the car and enjoy the story. They feel calm and happy. They love Mom and each other. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a wide log on the ground. It is smooth and brown. + +"Let's balance on the log!" Lily says. She runs to the log and puts one foot on it. + +"Be careful, Lily!" Ben says. He follows her and puts one foot on the log too. + +They try to walk on the log, but it is hard. They wobble and sway. They hold each other's hands. + +"Look, we are balancing!" Lily says. She smiles and laughs. + +"Look, we are balancing!" Ben says. He smiles and laughs too. + +They walk to the end of the log and jump off. They are happy and proud. + +They hug each other and say, "We did it! We balanced on the log!" +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They like to hide and seek. Lily is the seeker. She counts to ten with her eyes closed. + +"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten! Ready or not, here I come!" she shouts. + +She looks for Ben behind the trees, the flowers, and the swing. She does not see him. She hears a giggle from the shed. She runs to the shed and opens the door. + +"Found you!" she says. + +But Ben is not alone. He is holding a big orange cat. The cat does not like to be in the shed. It hisses and scratches Ben's arm. Ben lets go of the cat. The cat runs out of the shed. It wants to escape. + +"Ow! That hurt!" Ben cries. + +"Are you okay?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, I'm okay. But the cat is gone. It was so orange and fluffy. I wanted to pet it," Ben says. + +"Maybe the cat will come back later. But now, let's play again. You can be the seeker this time. I will hide," Lily says. + +"Okay. But don't hide in the shed. There might be more cats," Ben says. + +He closes his eyes and starts to count. + +"One, two, three..." +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and smell them. They saw a big yellow flower that was very pretty. + +"Can I pick it?" Lily asked Tom. + +"No, you can't. The flower needs to stay on the plant. It is happy there," Tom said. + +"But I want to give it to Mommy. She likes flowers," Lily said. + +"Maybe we can find another flower for Mommy. Come, let's look over there," Tom said. He took Lily's hand and they walked to another part of the garden. + +They saw a small purple flower that was hiding under a leaf. It looked very shy. + +"Look, Lily, this flower is so cute. Do you like it?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, I do. Can I pick it?" Lily asked. + +Tom nodded. He helped Lily to pick the flower gently. He gave it to her. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good brother. Let's go and give it to Mommy," Lily said. + +They ran to the house, where Mommy was waiting for them. They gave her the flower and hugged her. + +"Wow, what a beautiful flower. Thank you, Lily and Tom. You are very sweet," Mommy said. + +She smelled the flower and made a funny face. + +"Ooh, this flower is very bitter. It does not smell good," Mommy said. + +Lily and Tom laughed. They did not mind. They were happy to help Mommy and make her smile. They loved her very much. +One day, Lily and Ben went to the park with their mom. They saw a big truck that sold ice cream. Lily and Ben loved ice cream, so they asked their mom if they could have some. Their mom said yes, and gave them some money. + +Lily and Ben ran to the truck and waited in line. They saw many kinds of ice cream, and they had to choose. Lily wanted chocolate, and Ben wanted vanilla. They told the man what they wanted, and he gave them each a cone with a big scoop of ice cream. + +Lily and Ben were very happy, and they licked their cones. They walked back to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. But on the way, they saw a dog. The dog was big and furry, and it barked at them. Lily and Ben were scared, and they dropped their cones on the ground. + +The dog ran to the cones and ate them. Lily and Ben were sad, and they cried. Their mom heard them and came to see what happened. She saw the dog and the cones, and she hugged Lily and Ben. She said, "I'm sorry, my loves. The dog was hungry, and he didn't mind your cones. He didn't know they were yours. But it's okay, we can get new ones." + +Lily and Ben looked at their mom, and then at the dog. The dog had ice cream on his nose, and he looked happy. Lily and Ben felt a little better, and they smiled. They said, "It's okay, mom. The dog likes ice cream, too. We can share. But next time, we will hold our cones tight." + +Their mom smiled, too, and she said, "That's very kind of you, my loves. Sharing is good, and so is being careful. But don't be embarrassed, it was an accident. Let's go get new cones, and maybe we can pet the dog, too. He looks friendly." + +Lily and Ben nodded, and they followed their mom. They got new cones, and they petted the dog. The dog licked their hands, and they laughed. They learned that sometimes things go wrong, but they can always make them right. They enjoyed their ice cream, and they had a fun day at the park. +Lila and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big tent with a sign that said "Space Adventure". They wanted to go inside and see what was there. + +They asked their mom if they could go. Mom said yes, but they had to stay together and be careful. She gave them each a ticket and a sticker. The sticker had a picture of a helmet and a word. The word was "oxygen". + +They went inside the tent. It was very dark. They could not see much. They heard strange sounds and saw flashing lights. They felt scared and excited. They held hands and walked slowly. + +They saw a man in a suit. He looked like an astronaut. He had a helmet and a backpack. He smiled and waved at them. He said, "Hello, little explorers! Welcome to Space Adventure! Do you want to learn about space?" + +Lila and Sam nodded. They wanted to learn. They liked to learn new things. They asked the man, "What is oxygen?" + +The man said, "Oxygen is a gas that we need to breathe. It is in the air. But in space, there is no air. So we have to bring oxygen with us in our backpacks. We use the helmets to connect to the backpacks. That way, we can breathe in space." + +Lila and Sam said, "Wow, that is cool! Can we try the helmets?" + +The man said, "Sure, you can. But only for a little while. They are heavy and you might get tired. And don't forget, this is just a game. You are not really in space. You are still in the park." + +Lila and Sam put on the helmets. They felt funny. They could hear their own breathing. They could see the man and each other. They pretended they were in space. They said, "Bzzz, bzzz, we are astronauts. We are exploring the stars. Bzzz, bzzz." + +They had fun. They learned something new. They thanked the man and gave him back the helmets. They went back to their mom. They told her about their space adventure. They showed her their stickers. They said, "Mom, we learned about oxygen. It is a gas that we need to breathe. It is in the air. But in space, there is no air. So we have to bring oxygen with us in our backpacks. We use the helmets to connect to the backpacks. That way, we can breathe in space." + +Mom said, "That is amazing. You are very smart. I am proud of you. Did you have fun?" + +Lila and Sam said, "Yes, we had fun. We liked the space adventure. But we also like the park. We like the air. We like to breathe." +Tom and Lily were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy. + +But then a big dog came. He saw the snowman and ran to it. He bit the hat and the scarf. He pulled the carrot nose and the rocks. He made the snowman fall down. + +Tom and Lily were very sad. They screamed at the dog. "Go away, bad dog! You broke our snowman! We don't like you!" + +The dog barked at them. He did not care. He liked to play with the snow. He thought the snowman was a toy. + +Tom and Lily ran to their mom. They told her what happened. She hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, my loves. The dog was naughty. He did not know the snowman was your friend. Let's go inside and have some hot chocolate. Maybe we can make another snowman later." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They were still sad, but they felt a little better. They went inside with their mom. They drank hot chocolate and ate cookies. They hoped the dog would not come back. They hoped their snowman would be happy in the snow. +Sara liked to paint. She had many colors and brushes. She painted flowers and trees and animals. She was a painter. + +One day, her friend Ben came to play. He saw Sara's paintings and said, "Can I paint too?" + +Sara said, "Yes, you can. But be careful. Do not make a mess." + +Ben nodded and took a brush. He dipped it in red paint and started to paint. But he did not paint on the paper. He painted on the wall. + +Sara saw what he did and frowned. She said, "Ben, no! That is bad. You cannot paint on the wall. That is not your wall. That is Mom's wall." + +Ben said, "But I like red. Red is fun. The wall is boring. I want to make it pretty." + +Sara said, "No, Ben. You have to stop. Mom will be mad. She will not let us play anymore. You have to say sorry and help me clean." + +Ben did not listen. He took more paint and painted on the sofa and the table and the floor. He made a big mess. + +Sara was sad and angry. She did not want to play with Ben anymore. She wanted him to go away. She said, "Ben, you are not my friend. You are a bad painter. You do not care about me or Mom. You only care about yourself. Go away!" + +Ben was surprised. He did not understand why Sara was so mad. He thought he was having fun. He said, "But Sara, I am your friend. I like you. I like your paintings. I was just trying to make more paintings. Why are you so mean?" + +Sara said, "You are not a good friend. A good friend is loyal. A loyal friend listens and helps and shares. You do not do any of that. You only make trouble. You have to go away and never come back." + +Ben felt sad and sorry. He realized he was wrong. He said, "Sara, I am sorry. I did not mean to make you mad. I did not know you liked the wall and the sofa and the table and the floor. I thought they were boring. I wanted to make them pretty like your paintings. But I see now that I was silly and rude. Please forgive me. Please be my friend again." + +Sara looked at Ben. She saw that he was sincere. She felt a little better. She said, "Ben, I forgive you. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will never paint on anything that is not yours. You have to promise me that you will respect Mom and her things. You have to promise me that you will be a loyal friend." + +Ben nodded and said, "I promise, Sara. I promise all of that. I will be a loyal friend. I will not paint on anything that is not mine. I will respect Mom and her things. I am sorry for the mess. I will help you clean." + +Sara smiled and said, "Thank you, Ben. I am glad you are sorry. I am glad you will help me clean. I am glad you are my friend. Come on, let's get some rags and water and soap. We have a lot of work to do." + +Ben smiled and said, "Okay, Sara. Let's do it. We are painters. We are friends. We are loyal." +One day, Tom and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big sandbox with many toys. They wanted to play there. Mom said, "OK, but be nice and share with the other kids." + +Tom and Lily ran to the sandbox and picked up some shovels and buckets. They started to dig and make castles. They had fun. But then, they saw a boy with a hat and a patch on his eye. He had a sword and a hook. He looked like a pirate. + +"Arrr, this is my sandbox!" the boy said. "You have to give me all your toys or I will make you walk the plank!" + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not want to give up their toys. They did not want to walk the plank. They looked at mom, but she was talking to another mom. They did not know what to do. + +Then, they saw a girl with a big smile and a new dress. She had a doll and a teddy bear. She came to the sandbox and said, "Hi, can I play with you?" + +The boy said, "No, you can't! This is my sandbox and these are my toys! Go away or I will make you walk the plank too!" + +The girl said, "That's not nice. You should share and be kind. There is enough room and toys for everyone. Don't you want to have friends?" + +The boy said, "No, I don't! I am a pirate and pirates don't need friends! They only need treasure!" + +The girl said, "But treasure is not as fun as friends. Friends can help you, play with you, and make you happy. Treasure can't do that. Don't you want to be happy?" + +The boy thought for a moment. He looked at the girl, then at Tom and Lily, then at his sword and hook. He felt lonely and sad. He realized that the girl was right. He said, "Maybe you are right. Maybe I do want to be happy. Maybe I do want to have friends. Can I play with you?" + +The girl said, "Of course you can! Come on, let's make a big castle together!" + +The boy said, "OK, let's do that! And I'm sorry for being mean. Can you forgive me?" + +Tom and Lily said, "Yes, we can! We are happy to be your friends!" + +The boy smiled and took off his hat and patch. He said, "Thank you! And by the way, my name is Ben. What are yours?" + +The girl said, "I'm Anna. And these are Tom and Lily." + +Ben said, "Nice to meet you, Anna, Tom, and Lily. Let's have fun!" + +They all hugged and started to play. They made a big castle and shared their toys. They had fun. Mom saw them and smiled. She was proud of them. She said, "Look, they have discovered a new friend!" + +The moral of the story is: Sharing and kindness are better than greed and selfishness. Friends are more valuable than treasure. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with cars. Tom has a red car. Lily has a blue car. They speed on the floor and make noises. + +One day, a new boy comes to play. His name is Sam. He has a yellow car. It is big and shiny. Tom and Lily want to see it. + +"Can I play with your car?" Tom asks Sam. + +"No, it is mine. You have your own car," Sam says. He is not nice. + +Lily feels sad. She likes yellow. She wants to play with Sam's car. She thinks Sam is cool. + +Tom sees Lily. He feels jealous. He loves Lily. He wants to play with her. He does not like Sam. + +"Come on, Lily. Let's play with our cars. We don't need his car. Our cars are better," Tom says. + +He speeds his red car to Lily. He bumps Sam's yellow car. Sam gets angry. He yells at Tom. + +"Hey, stop that! You are mean. You broke my car," Sam says. + +He picks up his yellow car. He runs away. He cries. + +Tom and Lily look at each other. They smile. They hug. They are happy. They speed their cars together. They are friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they want to watch a movie. They ask their moms if they can go to the cinema. + +"Can we watch the movie with the princess and the dragon?" Lily asks. + +"Can we watch the movie with the cars and the rockets?" Ben asks. + +Their moms look at each other and smile. They say, "Why don't you test both movies? You can watch one today and one tomorrow. Then you can tell us which one you like more." + +Lily and Ben agree. They are happy. They go to the cinema with their moms. They buy popcorn and juice. They sit in their seats and wait for the movie to start. + +The first movie is about a princess and a dragon. The princess is very graceful. She dances and sings. She is not afraid of the dragon. She makes friends with him. They have fun together. Lily and Ben like the movie. They clap and laugh. + +The next day, they go to the cinema again. They watch the second movie. It is about cars and rockets. The cars are very fast. They race and jump. They have a mission. They have to stop the bad rockets. Lily and Ben like the movie too. They cheer and gasp. + +After the movie, they talk to their moms. + +"Which movie did you like more?" their moms ask. + +Lily and Ben think for a moment. They look at each other and smile. + +"We liked both movies!" they say. + +Their moms hug them and say, "We are glad you enjoyed them. You are very good at testing movies. Maybe you can be movie critics when you grow up." +Tim and Sue are brother and sister. They like to play in the park with their ball. One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is black and brown and has a long tail. The dog runs to Tim and Sue and barks. + +"Hello, doggy!" Tim says. He wants to pet the dog. Sue is scared of the dog. She holds Tim's hand and says, "No, Tim, don't touch the dog. He might bite you." + +The dog sniffs Tim's hand and licks it. Tim laughs and says, "He is a nice doggy. He likes me." He tries to hug the dog. The dog growls and shows his teeth. He bites Tim's foot. Tim cries and yells, "Ow, ow, ow! The doggy bit me!" + +Sue screams and runs to get help. She sees a man with a leash. The man is the dog's owner. He hears Tim and Sue and runs to them. He pulls the dog away from Tim and says, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry! Are you OK? My dog is not obedient. He ran away from me. He is not supposed to bite people." + +Tim is still crying and holding his foot. Sue says, "Your dog is bad. He hurt my brother. His foot is bleeding. We need a band-aid." + +The man says, "I'm so sorry. Let me take you to the nurse. She will give you a band-aid and a lollipop. I will also give you my phone number. You can call me if you need anything. I will train my dog better. He will not bite anyone again." + +Tim and Sue go with the man to the nurse. The nurse cleans Tim's foot and puts a band-aid on it. She gives Tim and Sue a lollipop each. They say thank you to the nurse and the man. They go home with their ball. They tell their mom what happened. Their mom hugs them and says, "I'm glad you are OK. You were brave. Next time, be careful with strange dogs. They might not be friendly." Tim and Sue nod and say, "OK, mom. We will." They eat their lollipops and play with their ball. They hope the dog will be obedient and nice from now on. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big, hairy dog. The dog is friendly. He wags his tail and licks their faces. + +"Can we pet him?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, he is nice," Ben says. + +They pet the dog and he barks happily. He likes Anna and Ben. He follows them around the park. He runs and jumps and chases a ball. + +"Can we take him home?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know, he is not our dog," Ben says. + +They look for a tag on his collar, but they don't find one. They don't know where he lives or who he belongs to. + +"Maybe he is lost," Anna says. + +"Maybe he is lonely," Ben says. + +They decide to help the dog. They make a sign that says "Found: big, hairy dog. Call us if he is yours." They put the sign on a tree. They hope someone will see it and call them. + +They take the dog with them on their journey home. They walk and talk and laugh. The dog makes them happy. He is a good friend. + +They get to Anna's house first. They ask Anna's mom if they can keep the dog for a while. Anna's mom says yes, but only until they find his owner. + +They give the dog some water and food. They play with him in the backyard. They make him a bed out of blankets and pillows. They hug him and tell him they love him. + +They hope his owner will call soon. They don't want to lose him. But they also want him to be happy. They want him to go back to his real home. + +They wait for the phone to ring. They wait and wait and wait. The dog waits with them. He looks at them with his big, brown eyes. He knows they are his friends. + +The phone does not ring. The sun goes down. The stars come out. The dog stays with them. He sleeps on his bed. He dreams of his journey. He dreams of Anna and Ben. He dreams of being found. He is a lucky dog. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play together. One day, they decided to deliver some cookies to their neighbors. They put the cookies in a basket and walked around the street. + +They saw a big dog with a spot on his eye. He was barking and growling at them. Lily and Ben were scared and ran away. They dropped the basket and the cookies fell out. + +The dog stopped barking and sniffed the cookies. They smelled tasty. He ate one and liked it. He ate another and liked it more. He ate all the cookies and felt happy. + +Lily and Ben came back to get the basket. They saw the dog with the spot on his eye. He was wagging his tail and licking his lips. He looked friendly. Lily and Ben were surprised and curious. + +They went closer to the dog and petted him. He licked their hands and nuzzled their faces. He was not mean, he was just hungry. Lily and Ben felt sorry for him. They decided to share their lunch with him. They gave him some bread and cheese and water. He ate and drank and thanked them with a bark. + +Lily and Ben learned that sometimes, animals are not bad, they just need some food and love. They made a new friend with the dog with the spot on his eye. They named him Spot and took him home with them. They asked their parents if they could keep him. Their parents agreed and were proud of their kindness. Lily and Ben were happy and so was Spot. They delivered some cookies to their neighbors and got a dog in return. +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a small bucket and a small shovel. They dig in the soil and fill the bucket with dirt. They touch the soil with their hands and feel how soft and wet it is. + +"Look, Anna, I found a worm!" Ben says, holding up a long, slimy thing. "It is moving!" + +"Wow, Ben, let me see!" Anna says, leaning closer. She wants to touch the worm too, but she is a little scared. "Is it friendly?" + +"I don't know, Anna. Maybe it is. Maybe it likes the soil. Do you want to touch it?" Ben asks, offering the worm to Anna. + +Anna thinks for a moment. She is curious, but she is also nervous. She decides to be brave and reaches out her hand. She touches the worm gently and feels how smooth and wiggly it is. + +"It is not so bad, Ben. It is kind of cool. Can we keep it?" Anna asks, smiling. + +"Sure, Anna. We can keep it. We can make a home for it in the bucket. We can give it some soil and some leaves and some water. It can be our pet worm!" Ben says, happy. + +Anna and Ben put the worm in the bucket and cover it with some soil. They carry the bucket to a shady spot under a tree. They sit down and watch the worm. They feel proud and excited. They have a new friend. +Tom is a dog. He is old and has many spots. He likes to sleep on his rug and play with his ball. He loves his family very much. + +One day, a new dog comes to the house. He is young and has no spots. He runs around and barks a lot. He tries to take Tom's rug and ball. Tom is sad and angry. + +Tom's family sees that he is unhappy. They hug him and pet him. They tell him that they value him. They say that he is a good dog and a good friend. They give him a new toy and a treat. + +Tom feels better. He decides to share his rug and ball with the new dog. He teaches him how to play and be nice. The new dog learns and listens. He becomes Tom's friend. + +Tom is happy. He has a new friend and his old family. He has many spots and many toys. He is old and he is valued. +Sara and Tom are playing with a big box. They pretend it is a spaceship. They make noises like zoom and beep. They have fun. + +Sara notices a loop on the side of the box. It is white and round. She pulls it. The box opens. Inside, there are many toys. Sara is happy. + +"Look, Tom, look!" Sara says. "There are toys in the box. We can play with them." + +Tom looks. He sees cars and dolls and balls. He is happy too. + +"Wow, Sara, wow!" Tom says. "This is a magic box. It has toys for us. We can play with them." + +Sara and Tom take out the toys. They play with them. They share and take turns. They have more fun. They thank the loop for the toys. They think it is a magic loop. They are happy. +Lily liked to observe the birds in the park. She went there every week with her mom and dad. She saw big birds and small birds, red birds and blue birds, loud birds and quiet birds. She learned their names and their sounds. + +One day, she saw a new bird. It was big and black, with a yellow beak and sharp claws. It was sitting on a branch, watching the other birds. Lily wanted to observe it closer. She walked towards the tree, leaving her mom and dad behind. + +The big black bird saw Lily coming. It did not like her. It thought she was a threat. It opened its wings and flew down. It made a loud and angry sound. It attacked Lily with its beak and claws. + +Lily was fearful. She screamed and cried. She tried to run away, but the bird was faster. It hurt her face and her arms and her legs. She fell down and bled. + +Her mom and dad heard her scream. They ran to help her, but it was too late. The big black bird had killed Lily. They were sad and angry. They wished they had watched Lily better. They wished they had never seen the big black bird. +Lily and Ben were very happy. They moved to a new house with a big garden. They wanted to play outside and see the flowers and the bugs. + +But first, they had to unpack their toys and clothes. Mom and Dad said they could help. Lily and Ben took their boxes and opened them. They put their toys on the shelf and their clothes in the drawer. They were very fast and good. + +"Can we go to the garden now?" Lily asked Mom. + +"Yes, you can. But be careful and stay together," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben ran to the garden. They saw many things. They saw a bird with blue feathers. They saw a butterfly with yellow wings. They saw a snail with a shiny shell. They saw a cat with black fur. + +"Look, Ben, a cat!" Lily said. + +"Meow!" the cat said. + +The cat was very friendly. It came to Lily and Ben and rubbed its head on their legs. They petted the cat and gave it a name. + +"Let's call it Fluffy. It is so soft and adorable," Ben said. + +"Fluffy, do you want to play with us?" Lily asked. + +"Meow!" Fluffy said. + +Lily and Ben played with Fluffy in the garden. They threw a ball and Fluffy chased it. They made a crown of flowers and Fluffy wore it. They had a lot of fun. + +They loved their new house and their new friend. They were very happy. +Sara and Ben are playing in the pool. They like to splash and swim and have fun. Sara sees a big mop on the side of the pool. She has an idea. + +"Ben, look at the mop. Let's play with it. I will dive and you will mop me," she says. + +"OK, Sara. That sounds fun. You dive and I will mop you," Ben says. + +Sara dives into the water. She makes a big splash. Ben grabs the mop and puts it in the water. He tries to mop Sara's head. Sara laughs and swims away. Ben chases her with the mop. They play and play until they are tired. + +They get out of the pool and dry themselves with towels. They put the mop back where they found it. They are glad they had fun with the mop. They hug each other and go to have a snack. +Lily and Max are friends who like to play in the garden. The garden has many bright flowers and a big tree. Lily and Max like to pick flowers and make crowns for their heads. They also like to swing on the tree branch and pretend they are birds. + +One day, Lily and Max find a shiny stone in the garden. It is round and smooth and sparkles in the sun. Lily and Max both want the stone. They grab it at the same time and pull hard. + +"Let go! It's mine!" Lily says. + +"No, it's mine! I saw it first!" Max says. + +They quarrel and tug and shout. They do not hear the voice of Lily's mom, who comes to the garden. + +"What are you doing, children?" Lily's mom asks. "Why are you fighting over a stone?" + +Lily and Max stop and look at Lily's mom. They feel ashamed and sorry. They let go of the stone and drop it on the ground. + +"We are sorry, mom," Lily says. + +"We are sorry, too," Max says. + +Lily's mom smiles and hugs them. She says, "It's okay, children. You can share the stone and play nicely. Or you can find something else to play with. There are many things in the garden that are more fun than a stone." + +Lily and Max nod and say, "Yes, mom." + +They pick up the stone and give it to Lily's mom. Then they run to the tree and swing on the branch. They laugh and sing and forget about the stone. They are friends again. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play with boats. They had many boats of different colors and sizes. They liked to sail them in the pond near their house. Sometimes they pretended to be pirates or explorers. + +One day, they found a big bone near the pond. It was white and hard and had many teeth. They wondered what animal it came from. Maybe a dinosaur or a shark, they thought. + +"Look, Mia, a bone!" Tom said. "Let's take it to our boat and make it our treasure." + +"OK, Tom, but be careful. It looks heavy and sharp," Mia said. + +They lifted the bone and carried it to their boat. It was a red boat with a blue sail and a yellow flag. They put the bone inside the boat and sailed away. + +They were having fun until they saw a big dog running towards them. It was a black dog with a brown collar and a loud bark. It saw the bone and wanted it for itself. + +"Ruff, ruff, ruff!" the dog barked. "Give me the bone! Give me the bone!" + +Tom and Mia were scared of the dog. They were shy and did not like loud noises. They did not want to fight with the dog. + +"Let's go, Mia, let's go!" Tom said. "The dog is angry and hungry. He can have the bone. We have other treasures." + +"OK, Tom, let's go!" Mia said. "The bone is not worth it. We have other boats." + +They jumped out of the boat and ran away. The dog jumped into the boat and took the bone. He was happy and wagged his tail. He sailed away with his new treasure. + +Tom and Mia watched the dog from a safe distance. They were sad to lose their boat and their bone, but they were glad to be safe and together. They hugged each other and decided to play with another boat. They still liked to sail, but they did not like dogs. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved waffles and would eat them every day for breakfast. One day, Lily woke up and saw that it was very icy outside. She wanted to go play but her mommy said it was too cold. + +Lily decided to stay inside and color with her crayons. She asked her mommy, "Can I write my name?" Her mommy said, "Yes, you can write your name." So, Lily wrote her name on the paper and colored it in. + +After a while, Lily's tummy started to rumble. She asked her mommy, "Can we have waffles for lunch?" Her mommy said, "Sure, we can make waffles for lunch." Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to eat her favorite food. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was a youth, which means he was not very old. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. He was always happy when he was playing. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with Timmy's favorite toy, but Timmy did not want to share. This made Billy sad and they started to argue. Timmy did not want to give his toy to Billy and Billy did not want to play with anything else. + +Timmy realized that he should do something to make Billy happy. He decided to give Billy his toy to play with. Billy was happy and they both started to play together. Timmy learned that sharing can make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, her mommy asked her if she wanted some cocoa. Lily said yes and her mommy made her a warm cup of cocoa. + +After drinking the cocoa, Lily felt very sleepy. She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I think I need to take a nap now." Her mommy said, "Okay Lily, let's go take a nap together." + +Lily and her mommy went to their bedroom and snuggled under the blankets. Lily closed her eyes and fell asleep quickly. When she woke up, she felt refreshed and ready to play with her toys again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly cat. The cat had a big mustache, and all the kids loved to pet him. One day, the cat saw a bird and tried to catch it. But the bird flew away, and the cat fell into a hole. + +The cat tried to climb out, but he couldn't. Then, a mouse came by and saw the cat. The mouse said, "I can help you get out of the hole, but you must wrap your mustache around my tail." The cat did what the mouse said, and the mouse pulled the cat out of the hole. + +The cat was happy and thanked the mouse. But then, the mouse said, "Now, I want to eat your mustache." The cat was scared and tried to run away, but the mouse caught him. The mouse ate the cat's mustache, and the cat was sad. From that day on, the cat knew to be careful who he trusted. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They brought a sandwich with butter on it. The butter was white and looked yummy. Lily held the sandwich, but she accidentally dropped it on the ground. The butter got all dirty, and Lily was sad. But then, a kind bird came and ate the butter off the sandwich. Lily was happy that the bird liked the butter. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures and put them on the fridge. One day, her friend Emma came over to play. Emma saw all of Lily's pictures on the fridge and said, "Wow, Lily! Your pictures are so pretty! I wish I could draw like you." + +Lily felt happy that Emma liked her pictures, but also a bit jealous. She wanted to be the best artist in the world. As they played, Lily accidentally spilled juice all over Emma's dress. Emma was embarrassed and wanted to go home. + +Lily felt bad that she had made Emma embarrassed. She said, "I'm sorry, Emma. I didn't mean to spill juice on your dress. Let me help you clean it up." Emma forgave Lily and they continued to play together. From that day on, Lily learned that it was more important to be a good friend than to be the best artist in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the museum with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily saw a boy who looked troubled. He was crying and didn't want to look at the paintings. + +Lily wanted to help him, so she went over and said, "Don't be sad. I'll encourage you to look at the pretty pictures." The boy looked at her and smiled. Together, they walked around the museum and looked at all the different paintings. + +After they finished, the boy thanked Lily for helping him feel better. Lily felt happy that she could help someone who was feeling down. From that day on, whenever she went to the museum, she looked for someone who might need some encouragement. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a wide smile and big brown eyes. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a pretty comb to brush her hair. The comb had wide teeth and was very shiny. + +Lily loved to brush her hair with the comb. But one day, she accidentally dropped it and it broke into two pieces. She felt sad and didn't know what to do. Then, her daddy came and said he could fix it. He used some glue and reversed the broken pieces so they fit together again. + +Lily was so happy that her comb was fixed. She thanked her daddy and gave him a big hug. From that day on, she was very careful with her comb and never dropped it again. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in the forest. The tree had wide branches that stretched out to the sky. One day, a storm came and split the tree in two. The animals who lived in the forest were sad because they loved the tree and all the shade it provided. + +But then, something amazing happened. The two halves of the tree started to grow back together! The animals were so happy to see that the tree was healing. They realized that nature is very powerful and can do amazing things. From then on, they took care of the tree and watched it grow even bigger and stronger. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man named Mr. Johnson. He had a big house and many cars. One day, he was driving his favorite model car when he hit a tree. The car was damaged and he couldn't drive it anymore. + +Mr. Johnson was sad and didn't know what to do. He went to a mechanic and asked him to fix the car. The mechanic said, "It will cost a lot of money to fix this car. Maybe you should just buy a new one." + +Mr. Johnson didn't want to spend more money, so he decided to reverse his decision and sell some of his cars to buy a new one. He realized that having too much money and too many things was not always a good thing. He learned that sometimes it's better to have less and be happy than to have more and be sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to color with her crayons and make pretty pictures. One day, she was sitting on a hard chair and it made her bum uncomfortable. She wiggled and squirmed, but it didn't help. + +Her mommy noticed and said, "Lily, why don't you relax on the soft couch instead? It will be much more comfortable." So, Lily got up and went to the couch. She snuggled in and felt much better. + +She picked up her box of crayons and started to color again. She drew a rainbow with lots of colors. It made her happy and she felt very proud of her pretty picture. She was glad she could relax and color comfortably on the soft couch. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little dragon named Sparky. Sparky lived in a big cave with his mommy and daddy dragon. Sparky loved to perform for his mommy and daddy dragon. He would breathe fire and jump around the cave. + +One day, Sparky was upset because he couldn't make a big flame like his mommy and daddy dragon. They told him not to worry and that he would learn soon. So, Sparky kept practicing every day and soon he was able to make a big flame! + +His mommy and daddy dragon were so proud of him and they performed a special dance to celebrate. Sparky was so happy that he could perform like his mommy and daddy dragon. From that day on, Sparky practiced every day and became the best little dragon performer in the cave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look up at the sky at night and admire the stars. One night, she saw a shooting star and made a wish. + +She also had a friend named Timmy who was deaf. Lily didn't mind that Timmy couldn't hear because they still had fun playing together. They would play catch and draw pictures in the dirt. + +One night, Lily and Timmy were outside playing when they saw a shooting star. Lily pointed up to the sky and Timmy looked up too. Even though he couldn't hear, he could still see the beautiful night sky and admire it just like Lily did. They both made a wish on the shooting star and continued to play together under the stars. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the rain. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a little umbrella to keep him dry. + +"Wow, thank you mom! You give me umbrella!" Timmy exclaimed. + +"You're welcome, Timmy. It's a little umbrella, but it will keep you dry in the rain," Timmy's mom replied. + +Timmy went outside and opened his little umbrella. He danced and played in the rain, feeling happy and dry. Suddenly, he saw his friend Billy walking by. + +"Hey Billy, look at my little umbrella! It keeps me dry in the rain!" Timmy said. + +"Wow, that's so cool! Can I have one too?" Billy asked. + +"Sure, I'll give you one of mine!" Timmy said, happy to share with his friend. + +And so, Timmy gave Billy his little umbrella and they both played together in the rain, happy and dry. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly farmer named Jack. Jack had a big potato farm. He loved his potatoes very much. + +One day, Jack went to his farm to pour water on his potatoes. The sun was very hot, and Jack knew his potatoes needed lots of water to grow big and strong. + +As Jack poured water on his potatoes, he saw a friendly rabbit hopping by. The rabbit stopped to say hello to Jack. Jack was happy to see the rabbit and gave him a potato to eat. The rabbit was very happy and thanked Jack before hopping away. + +From that day on, Jack always made sure to pour water on his potatoes every day. And whenever he saw the friendly rabbit, he would give him a potato to eat. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lot of money in her piggy bank. One day, she wanted to buy a toy but her mom said no. Lily got very upset and started crying. Her mom told her to relax and take deep breaths. + +Lily went to her room and sat on her bed. She closed her eyes and took deep breaths, just like her mom said. After a few minutes, she felt better. She realized that she didn't need to buy a toy to be happy. + +Instead, she decided to go outside and play with her friends. It was a hot day, so they played in the sprinklers and ate popsicles. Lily had so much fun and didn't even think about the toy anymore. She realized that having fun with her friends was better than buying things with her money. +Once upon a time, a boy loved to play basketball. He had a restless spirit and always wanted to run and jump. One day, he went to the park to play with his ball. He saw a man kneel down and pick up a bird that had fallen from its nest. The boy thought it was cool and wanted to help too. + +He put his basketball in a basket and tried to climb a tree to save a bird. But he fell down and hurt himself badly. His mom came and took him to the hospital. The doctors tried to help, but the boy's injuries were too serious. Sadly, the boy passed away. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she saw a blue goose walking around the park. She thought it was so pretty and wanted to play with it. + +Lily went up to the goose and started to talk to it. "Hi there, Mr. Goose! Do you want to play with me?" she asked. But the goose just walked away. Lily was sad and forgot to tell her mom where she was going. + +As the sun started to set, Lily's mom couldn't find her. She looked everywhere, but Lily was nowhere to be found. Lily's mom was very worried and called the police. They searched for Lily all night long, but they couldn't find her. + +The next day, they found Lily's body near the park. She had fallen into a pond and drowned. The moral of the story is that you should always tell your parents where you are going and never talk to strangers, even if they are pretty blue geese. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a fairy peek out from behind a flower. The fairy was very small and had wings like a butterfly. + +Lily was so excited to see the fairy. She ran over to say hello, but the fairy flew away. Lily spun around and around until she got dizzy. She fell down and saw the fairy peek out from behind a leaf. + +Lily smiled and said, "Hi fairy! You are so pretty!" The fairy smiled back and flew over to Lily. They became friends and played together every day in the garden. From that day on, Lily never felt dizzy again because she had her fairy friend to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy with the laundry. One day, her mommy asked her to put the wet clothes on the hanger so they could dry. Lily was very excited to help. + +She put the clothes on the hanger one by one and hung them up to dry. But then, she accidentally knocked over the hanger and all the clothes fell on the floor. Lily felt very sad. + +She tried to pick up the clothes, but they were all wet and heavy. She slipped and fell on the wet floor, and the hanger fell on her head. Ouch! Lily cried and cried. Her mommy came running to see what had happened. She hugged Lily and dried her tears. + +From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful when helping with the laundry. She never wanted to have a bad ending like that again. +Once upon a time, there was a old man who loved to travel. He went to the airport to go on a trip. He was happy and excited to go on an adventure. + +At the airport, the old man saw a little boy who was crying. He went to the boy and asked him what was wrong. The boy said he lost his teddy bear. The old man tried to help the boy find his teddy bear, but they couldn't find it. + +The old man felt sad for the little boy. He decided to give the boy his own teddy bear to make him happy. The boy was so happy and hugged the old man. + +But when the old man got on the airplane, he realized he left his bag with all his things at the airport. He was sad and didn't know what to do. He couldn't go on his trip without his things. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady who lived in a tall house with lots of stairs. Every day, she would go up and down the stairs to do her chores. One day, she tripped on the stairs and hurt her leg. She couldn't go up and down anymore. + +Her friends came to visit and saw that she needed help. They decided to build a ramp so she could go up and down the stairs in her wheelchair. Now, she could go anywhere she wanted without any trouble. She was grateful to her friends for helping her. + +From that day on, the elderly lady could go up and down the stairs with ease. She was happy to be able to do her chores again and visit her friends whenever she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play with her toys. It was a hot day and the sun was shining bright. But after a while, Lily got tired and wanted to rest. She looked around and saw a big tree with lots of shade. + +Lily rushed to the tree and sat down in the shade. Ahh, it was nice and cool there. Suddenly, she heard a voice. "Hi there, little girl!" It was a friendly squirrel who lived in the tree. "What are you doing here?" asked the squirrel. + +"I'm resting," replied Lily. "It's too hot to play in the sun." + +"I know what you mean," said the squirrel. "Sometimes it's nice to take a break in the shade. It's always cold and refreshing here." Lily smiled and agreed. She was happy to have found such a nice spot to rest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went on a visit to her grandma's house. Her mom drove the car and Lily sat in the backseat. She loved looking out of the window and seeing all the interesting things outside. + +When they arrived at grandma's house, Lily ran inside and gave her a big hug. "I missed you, grandma!" she said. "I have something interesting to show you," replied grandma. She took Lily to her garden and showed her a beautiful butterfly. + +Lily was so happy to see the butterfly and said, "I love visiting you, grandma. Your house is always so interesting." They spent the whole day together, playing games and eating yummy snacks. When it was time to go home, Lily hugged her grandma and said, "I can't wait to visit you again!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her round ball and kick it around. One day, she went to the park to play with her ball, but she saw something strange. There was a man with a powerful camera, taking pictures of the trees and the flowers. + +Lily was curious and asked the man what he was doing. He said he was recording the beauty of the park, so people could see it later. Lily thought it was cool and asked if he could record her playing with her ball. The man agreed and followed her around, recording her playing and having fun. + +Days later, Lily's mom received a package in the mail. It was a video of Lily playing in the park, recorded by the man with the powerful camera. Lily was so happy to see herself on the TV, and she watched it over and over again. From that day on, Lily knew that her fun moments could be recorded and watched again later. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars. One day, he went to the park with his mom and brought his toy cars with him. He drove them on the ground, going fast and slow. + +Suddenly, Tim saw a big hole in the ground. His mom told him that it was a mine and that it was very dangerous. Tim thought it looked boring and wanted to play with his cars instead. + +But then, he saw a group of workers coming out of the mine. They were covered in dirt and looked tired. Tim realized that they must have been working hard inside the mine. He decided to slow down his cars and be more careful. He didn't want to speed and cause any accidents. + +From then on, Tim played more carefully and always remembered that there were important things happening around him, like the workers in the mine. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat chocolate. One day, she went for a walk with her mommy in the park. + +As they walked, Lily stumbled on a rock and fell down. Her mommy helped her up and asked if she was okay. "I'm okay, mommy," replied Lily. + +They continued their walk and soon came across a man selling balloons. "Can I have a balloon, mommy?" asked Lily. "No, dear. We don't have any money," replied her mommy. + +Lily was bored and wanted to go home. As they walked home, Lily saw a chocolate bar on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mommy. "Can I eat it, mommy?" she asked. "No, dear. It's not safe to eat things you find on the ground," replied her mommy. + +When they got home, Lily started feeling sick. Her mommy took her to the hospital, but it was too late. Lily had eaten a bad chocolate and it made her very sick. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big elephant named Ellie. Ellie was enormous, and she loved to play in the jungle. One day, Ellie saw a shiny copper coin on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her trunk to show her friends. + +But when Ellie got to her friends, they didn't want to play with her. They said she was too big and too noisy. Ellie insisted that she was just trying to be friendly, but her friends didn't listen. Ellie felt sad and alone. + +Then, Ellie had an idea. She went back to the copper coin and used it to make a beautiful necklace. When she showed her friends, they were amazed. They said Ellie was very creative and talented. Ellie felt happy and proud, and her friends realized that being different was okay. They all played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink cocoa every day. One day, she asked her mom if she could send a letter to her grandma. Her mom said yes and gave her a paper and a pen. + +Lily wrote a letter to her grandma and said, "I love you, grandma. I miss you. I am drinking cocoa. Do you like cocoa too?" She put the letter in an envelope and gave it to her mom. + +Her mom sent the letter to grandma. A few days later, grandma sent a letter back to Lily. Lily was so happy to receive the letter. She opened it and read, "I love you too, Lily. I miss you too. Yes, I like cocoa. You are a wise girl for drinking cocoa every day." +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong dog named Max. Max was a mighty dog who loved to play all day long. One day, Max was out for a walk when he saw a rope with a knot in it. Max tried to untie the knot, but he couldn't do it. He barked and barked, but the knot wouldn't come undone. Max didn't know what to do, so he sat down and started to guess how to untie the knot. He thought and thought, and then he had an idea! Max pulled and tugged on the rope until finally, the knot came undone. Max was so happy that he wagged his tail and ran home to tell his owner about his adventure. From that day on, Max knew that he could do anything if he just guessed and tried his best. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy seal named Sammy. He liked to sleep all day long in his cozy cave by the sea. + +One day, Sammy's friend, a little crab named Charlie, came to visit him. "Sammy, why are you always sleeping? Don't you want to play with me?" asked Charlie. + +"I'm too lazy to play," replied Sammy with a yawn. + +Charlie wanted to help his friend, so he said, "Let's pack a picnic and go on an adventure together! It will be fun!" + +Sammy liked the idea and together they packed some sandwiches and fruit. They walked along the beach until they found a nice spot to sit and eat. Sammy was happy he had such a good friend like Charlie who helped him have fun. From that day on, Sammy wasn't as lazy as before and enjoyed going on adventures with his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went on a walk with her mommy. They walked and walked until they reached an old, spooky house. + +Lily said, "Mommy, I'm scared. Can we leave now?" + +Her mommy replied, "Yes, it's important to listen to your feelings. Let's go." + +As they turned to leave, Lily saw a ghost in the window. She said, "Mommy, look! A ghost!" + +Her mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. Ghosts aren't real. Let's go home now." + +Lily felt relieved and they walked back home together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a neighbor named Sally who was very clever. One day, Timmy saw Sally outside and said hello. Sally replied with a big smile and asked Timmy how he was doing. Timmy said he was good and asked Sally if she wanted to play. Sally said yes and they played together all day. Timmy thought Sally was the best neighbor ever because she was so clever and fun to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her blanket very much. It was soft and cozy and made her feel safe. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. She was playing on the swings when a big gust of wind blew her blanket away. Lily was very sad and started to cry. + +Mommy saw how upset Lily was and promised to deliver the blanket back to her. She searched all over the park, but the blanket was nowhere to be found. Mommy was very careful not to miss any spots, but still no luck. Lily was getting more and more upset. + +Just when they were about to leave, a kind lady approached them. She had found the blanket and wanted to return it to Lily. Lily was so happy and gave the lady a big hug. Mommy was also happy and grateful that the lady was so careful with the blanket. From that day on, Lily made sure to hold onto her blanket extra tight, so it would never fly away again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to jog in the park with her mom. One day, as they were jogging, they saw a rare bird. "Look, Mommy! A rare bird!" said Lily. "Wow, that's amazing," said Mommy. + +As they continued jogging, they came across a big building. "Mommy, where is the exit?" asked Lily. "It's over there, by the big door," said Mommy. + +After they finished jogging, they sat down on a bench to rest. "Mommy, can we come back and see the rare bird again?" asked Lily. "Of course, we can come back and try to find it again," said Mommy. + +Lily was very happy that day. She got to jog, see a rare bird, and learn about exits. She couldn't wait to come back to the park and do it all again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he was very careless. One day, he was playing with his favorite toy car and he accidentally broke it. + +Timmy felt sad and didn't know what to do. His mom saw that he was upset and told him not to worry. She took the broken toy car and said she would try to fix it. + +A few days later, Timmy's mom gave him back his toy car. Timmy was so happy! He turned it on and it started to move again. He was very excited and thanked his mom for fixing it. From that day on, Timmy was more careful with his toys and made sure to always put them back in their proper place. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved Sundays because she could play with her friends. One Sunday, Lily's mom gave her an ordinary puzzle to play with. Lily wanted to add more pieces to the puzzle to make it harder. She asked her little brother to help her, but he accidentally knocked the puzzle down and broke it. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. Her mom tried to fix the puzzle, but it was too broken. Lily never got to finish her puzzle and she felt very unhappy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily wanted to play outside in her backyard. She went outside and saw that the ground was dry. She decided to draw on the ground with chalk. + +Lily's friend, Tommy, came over and saw her drawing. "Wow, Lily! That's so pretty!" he said. "Can I draw too?" + +"Of course, Tommy!" Lily said. "Here, take this chalk and write your name!" + +Tommy took the chalk and wrote his name on the ground. "Look, Lily! I wrote my name!" he said. + +Lily smiled and said, "Great job, Tommy! Let's draw more pictures together!" + +And so, Lily and Tommy spent the afternoon drawing and writing in Lily's backyard. They had so much fun together! +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the park. She saw a big tree with lots of leaves. Suddenly, she saw a stick on the ground. She picked it up and started to point it at the leaves. + +Then, she saw a lemon tree and wanted to taste a lemon. But when she did, her face turned sour because it was too sour! She didn't like it. She threw the lemon away and continued her walk. + +Finally, she saw a bird flying in the sky. She pointed at it and said, "Look! A bird!" The bird flew away and Lily smiled. She had a fun day in the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big stomach because she loved to eat candy all day long. Her mommy told her that she needed to eat regular food too, like fruits and vegetables. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She brought a big bag of candy with her. Her friends wanted some candy, but Lily didn't want to share. Her friend Tommy said, "Lily, sharing is nice. Can I have some candy, please?" + +Lily thought about what Tommy said and decided to share her candy. She gave some to Tommy and her other friends. They were happy and thanked her. Lily felt happy too because she did something nice. + +When Lily got home, she told her mommy about sharing her candy. Her mommy was proud of her and said, "See, it feels good to share. And remember, eating regular food will make your stomach happy and healthy." From that day on, Lily ate regular food and shared her candy with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very shy and didn't like to talk to new people. One day, Timmy's mommy took him to the park to play. While they were there, they saw a man selling balloons. Timmy's mommy bought him a red balloon and he was very happy. + +As Timmy was playing with his balloon, he started to feel tired. His mommy realized that he needed more oxygen to breathe. Oxygen is what we need to breathe and stay alive. Timmy's mommy took him to sit down and gave him some water. Timmy felt much better after that. + +After playing for a while longer, Timmy and his mommy went home. Timmy was very happy with his balloon and he told his daddy all about it. From that day on, Timmy wasn't as shy anymore and he liked to talk about his adventures at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a kind fairy. She had wings and could fly. She liked to help people. One day, a little girl asked the fairy for help. The girl wanted a toy, but she didn't have any money. The fairy said she would help the girl. The fairy was very generous. She gave the girl the toy and said she didn't have to pay. The little girl was very happy. She thanked the fairy and they became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the store with his mom. One day, Timmy saw a big tower of toys and he really wanted one. But his mom said they couldn't buy it today because they didn't have enough money. + +Timmy was sad, but he was also persistent. He asked his mom if he could do extra chores to earn money to buy the toy. His mom was proud of Timmy for being so determined and agreed to support him by giving him extra chores to do. + +Timmy worked hard and saved up enough money to buy the toy he wanted. He was so happy and proud of himself. From that day on, Timmy learned that if he worked hard and was persistent, he could achieve anything with the support of his family. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to play baseball. He would run and catch the ball with his friends every day. One day, it started to rain and the boy felt miserable because he couldn't play baseball with his friends. + +So instead, he decided to sing a song to make himself feel better. He sang and danced in the rain, but suddenly he slipped and fell down. He hurt his leg and couldn't play baseball for a long time. + +The boy was sad and missed playing with his friends. He tried to sing again to make himself feel better, but it didn't work this time. He felt even more miserable. The boy learned that sometimes singing can't fix everything and he had to be patient and wait for his leg to heal. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing outside when he saw a big, scary lightning in the sky. He was scared and ran to his mommy. + +"Mommy, I saw a big, scary lightning in the sky!" Timmy said. + +"It's okay, Timmy. Lightning is just a bright light in the sky. It won't touch you," his mommy said, trying to comfort him. + +"But lightning looks so tough and strong!" Timmy said, still scared. + +"Don't worry, Timmy. You are tough too. You can overcome your fears," his mommy said with a smile. + +Timmy felt better and went back outside to play. He realized that lightning was just a natural thing and he didn't need to be scared of it. From that day on, Timmy wasn't afraid of lightning anymore. +Once upon a time, a cute little girl was helping her mommy in the kitchen. Her mommy gave her a tray to hold. The little girl was so happy to help. She held the tray very carefully. + +Suddenly, the little girl's brother came running and bumped into her. The tray fell down and broke into many pieces. The little girl was sad and her mommy hugged her tight. But then her mommy said, "Don't worry, we can always get a new tray. You are still my cute little helper." The little girl smiled and felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to do math. She thought it was fun to add and subtract numbers. Her teacher said she was very good at it. + +One day, Lily saw a toy in the store. It was very attractive. It was a big, soft teddy bear. She wanted it very much, but it cost a lot of money. So Lily decided to do extra math problems every day to earn enough money to buy the teddy bear. + +She worked hard every day, doing lots of math problems. Finally, after many days of hard work, she had enough money to buy the teddy bear. She was so happy! She hugged the teddy bear and said, "I did it!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play by the river with his dog, Spot. One day, Timmy and Spot were playing fetch with a stick when the stick fell into the river. Spot jumped in to get it, but the current was too strong and he got swept away. + +Timmy was very sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. "Don't worry, Timmy. I can help," said a kind old man. "I am gifted in the art of reversing the flow of the river. Just give me a moment." + +The old man closed his eyes and focused hard. Suddenly, the river began to flow backwards and Spot came swimming back towards them with the stick in his mouth. Timmy was overjoyed and thanked the old man. "You're welcome, Timmy. Always happy to help," said the old man with a smile. From that day on, Timmy and Spot never played too close to the river again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in her garden. One day, she saw a butterfly flying high in the sky. She wanted to catch it, but it was too high for her to reach. + +Lily's mom saw her trying to catch the butterfly and asked her what she was doing. "I want to catch that butterfly, but it's too high for me," Lily said. "Don't worry, my powerful girl," her mom said. "Let's find something to help you reach it." + +They looked around the garden and found a long stick. Lily's mom held the stick and Lily climbed on her mom's shoulders. Together, they reached the butterfly and caught it. Lily was so happy and thanked her mom for being so powerful. From that day on, she knew that with her mom's help, she could reach anything she wanted in her garden. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat broccoli, but he had a problem. His garden was too small and the other animals kept eating all his broccoli before he could. + +One day, Benny saw a big, scary fox sneaking into his garden. Benny knew he had to protect his broccoli. He hopped over to the fox and asked him to leave. But the fox just laughed and said he was going to eat all the broccoli he could find. + +Benny knew he had to act fast. He hopped around the garden, pulling all the broccoli tight in his paws. He made a big pile of broccoli and hid it in a secret spot. When the fox came back, he found nothing to eat. Benny had protected his broccoli and saved the day! +Once upon a time, there was a very busy girl named Sarah. She loved to play in her backyard and do exciting things! One day, Sarah was leaning on a tree in her backyard, admiring the world around her. She loved the way the leaves danced in the wind and the look of the blue sky. + +All of a sudden, Sarah noticed something different in the corner of her eye. She looked over and saw a bird hopping around, trying to balance on a branch. She watched in awe as the bird changed its style and hopped back and forth. It was so cool! + +Sarah smiled as she watched the bird and returned to her leaning spot. She wished she could learn some of the bird's moves so she could show off her new style to her friends. + +Sarah stayed in her spot for a while, watching the busy bird from a distance. Eventually, she returned to her regular activities, feeling inspirited by the bird's skills. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. Anna liked to explore the world. One day, Anna wanted to see what was behind a big mountain. She decided to take a walk. + +When she reached the top of the mountain, Anna was surprised to meet a funny looking creature. It was small and thin, and it was surrounded by gas. The creature was friendly, and it smiled at Anna. + +Anna was excited to meet the funny creature. She asked it what it was called, and the creature told her it was called a genie. Anna offered the genie a big cake that she had made, and he said yes. + +The genie took a big bite of the cake and offered Anna a wish. Anna wished for a new toy and the genie waved his wand. A big box of toys appeared in front of Anna! + +Anna thanked the genie and said goodbye. She went back to her home with the new toys. Anna was so happy to meet the genie, and she promised to come back again soon! +Once upon a time there was a small boy who was very enthusiastic. He wanted to help everyone around him. One day he saw a lot of waste on the ground. He wanted to help clean it up. He started picking up the waste and putting it in a bin. He was so focused that he worked for a long time. When he finished, he felt very proud of his work. His enthusiasm had helped clean the place and make it look much better. He smiled and ran off to play. Everyone was very proud of him for helping. The end. +Once there was a girl named Connie. She loved to play all day in the sun. One day, she found a beautiful fine vest in the grass. She was so excited to gain it. She put it on and it made her feel so special. She ran around showing it off to all her friends. They were so impressed. They told her how pretty she looked in the fine vest. She smiled from ear to ear. Every day she would wear her fine vest. She felt so proud of what she gained that day! +Once upon a time, there was a duck. The duck was in the pond and wanted to splash around. It wiggled its feet and it made a big splash in the water. The other ducks in the pond looked on, feeling envious. + +The duck was having so much fun, it jumped around and sang out loud. Its voice echoed around the pond and made all the other ducks even more envious. The duck had a great time playing in the water. + +The other ducks watched with envy as the duck splashed around and sang. Eventually, they decided that they wanted to have fun too. So they wiggled their feet and they made a big splash too. All of the ducks were having so much fun together. They splashed and sang and felt happy. +Once upon a time there was a little fish. His name was Tuna. Tuna lived in the ocean and loved to play with his friends. One day, he heard a funny noise and asked his friends, “What’s that sound?†His friends replied, “It’s the cool ocean wind!†Tuna was excited. He swam into the wind and had a lot fun. He laughed and bounced and enjoyed the wind. He asked his friends to come join him, and they replied, “Okay!†They all played in the cool ocean wind. After a while, they got tired and swam away. But Tuna remembered the fun times they had and smiled. +Once upon a time there was a hop bunny. He hopped through the wide open plains. He hopped up hills. He hopped over streams. He hopped under trees. Every day, he hopped around looking for something new and exciting. + +One day, he hopped onto an adventure. He hopped along an unfamiliar path. He hopped past a huge mountain. He hopped across a vast lake. He hopped over an ancient bridge. His hops felt exciting and new. He was having a wonderful time. + +Finally, he hopped deep into the woods. He hopped into a small clearing full of bright, colourful flowers. He hopped around in the bright sunshine, feeling happy and adventurous. + +This amazing hop bunny was so glad he went on his adventurous hop! +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl who was very thoughtful. Every morning, the girl went to the rice fields to help her father who was a farmer. She loved to weigh the rice with her hands and feel how light it was. + +One morning, the girl was feeling very helpful and she decided to weigh more rice than usual. She gathered all the rice in her hands and weighed it carefully before placing it in her basket. + +Suddenly, she felt something very light in her hands. She looked closely and found a small bird that had been eating the rice. She held it in her hands and weighed it carefully. The bird was so light, it felt like it weighed nothing at all. + +The little girl smiled and said, "It looks like you will be having lots of rice to eat in the future!" +The little bird chirped with joy and flew away with dinner. + +From that day on, the little girl always remembered to be thoughtful. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jack and Jill. Jack wanted to show off, so he skipped through the park. Jill got jealous because she wanted to skip too but she couldn't. Jack knew this, and wanted to make Jill happy. He ran back to her and gave her a brush. Jill was so excited and hugged Jack. She brushed her hair until it glowed. Then she ran off and started to skip. Jack laughed and skipped with her. They skipped around the park until sunset. They were so happy and never stopped skipping. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cube. It was a shiny cube that turned and rolled around the room. It was bright and colourful and made everyone smile. + +The cube made a noise when it turned and it looked so much fun. Everyone wanted to play with it. The little girl wanted to play too, so she took the cube. + +She started rolling it around the room too. She liked how it rolled and how it looked when it turned. She smiled when she saw how the light shone off it. It was a good cube. + +The little girl was so happy. She kept turning the cube and rolling it. She was excited to show her family how good she was playing with the cube - they all smiled when they saw her. + +The little girl played until it was time to go home. She said goodbye to the cube but knew she would come back and play with it again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a troubled boy who had never seen the world! He was always curious to see what was beyond his home and one day, he decided to visit. He chose a leather satchel to carry his things and set out on an adventure. + +He reached a village filled with pretty flowers and friendly people. He saw many wonderful things such as a huge lake filled with colourful fish and a large castle with high walls. He even saw a beautiful river with a boat sailing by! + +The boy kept exploring and eventually he found a beautiful park with green grass and a tall tree. He had never seen something so amazing before! He sat on the steps that led up to the park and then he went for a stroll. + +He climbed the tree and ate some apples from its branches. Then, he lay down on the grass and stared up at the sky. Here, he felt so content and happy! He had finally seen something outside of his home and he was now no longer troubled. +There was once a small cell. It was so small that no one could see it. But the cell was growing. Every day, it got bigger and bigger. + +Soon, it became very big. It looked like a bright light in the sky. Everyone was amazed to see it. + +The cell kept growing and growing. Everyone watched with care. They wanted to make sure that it stayed in the sky. + +Finally, the cell stopped growing and became a big, bright star. Everyone was happy and they thanked the cell for its special light. They made sure to be careful with it every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Helen. Helen was three years old. She loved to sing and dance. + +One day, Helen's mom and dad took her to the big stage. Helen walked up on the stage, which was really tall and long. She was a bit scared, but she knew she was ready to perform. + +Helen knelt down on the stage and started to sing her favourite song. Everyone clapped and cheered for her. Helen was very happy. The audience gave her a big round of applause. + +Helen smiled, waved and stood up. She was so proud of herself and knew this would be a memory she would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lily. Lily was so glad to see the sun shining outside her window. She quickly put on her shoes and ran outside to find a way to make the day even better. + +She quickly spotted a bucket and knew just what she wanted to do. She filled the bucket with water, and then very carefully she carried it to the top of a hill. She looked around, smiled, and then she dropped the water! + +The water ran down the hill and it made a stream so Lily could play in it. She sang, laughed, and splashed around in the water. She remembered that she was glad she had decided to drop the water and make the stream. + +Lily played for hours and had so much fun. When she was finally tired, she dried off and went home. She slept very happily that night, dreaming of all the fun she had had during her watery adventure. +One day, Mandy was feeling ordinary. Nothing seemed fun or exciting. Then she had an idea - popcorn! She knew that popcorn would excite her. Mandy ran to the kitchen and opened the cupboard. Inside was a jar of popcorn. She filled the pot with a scoop of popcorn and put it on the stove. + +Soon, she could smell the popcorn popping. The aroma made Mandy excited. When the popping stopped, Mandy quickly got a bowl and started scooping up the popcorn. + +Mandy couldn't wait to eat the popcorn. She sprinkled a bit of salt on top and then grabbed her bowl. She ran to the living room, put her bowl of popcorn on the sofa and settled down to enjoy her treat. + +It was exactly what Mandy needed - the ordinary snack made her feel so excited. She ate all the popcorn until the bowl was empty. Mandy felt much better after her snack. +Molly loved grapes. She adored their sweet taste, smooth texture, and juicy goodness. Every morning, Molly would have grapes for breakfast. She'd cut them in half and pop them in her mouth. + +Today, something was different. When Molly opened the bag of grapes, she noticed they all felt very tight. She couldn't believe it! How could the grapes be so tight? + +Molly felt sad. She wanted her grapes to be softened and juicy, not hard and tight. But then, she came up with an idea. Molly smiled and ran off to get a cup. + +She filled it with water and plopped the tight grapes in the cup. After a few minutes, Molly pulled out the grapes. She smiled even bigger this time. Now, the once hard and tight grapes were soft and juicy, just the way she liked them. + +Molly happily ate every grape in the cup, savoring each and every sweet bite. And when she was done, Molly loved grapes even more than before. +Once there was a little girl. She wanted to study animals, so she went to the zoo. +The zoo was very big and had lots of different animals. She saw lions, tigers, monkeys and bears. +The girl was most interested in the monkeys. They were funny and exciting. One of the monkeys was orange and it made the girl smile. She watched it play, climb and swing around the branches. +She watched the monkeys for a long time. The girl loved studying the animals and she was sad when it was time to leave. But the next day, she would come back to the zoo to study them again. +Once upon a time, there was an owl. He was the most selfish owl anyone had ever seen! He never shared with anyone. + +One day, he spotted a caterpillar. The caterpillar asked the owl for a kiss. The owl thought it was a silly request, so he flew away. + +The caterpillar was so disappointed. He asked another animal for a kiss, but none of them wanted to kiss him. He sadly crawled away. + +Suddenly, an elephant appeared! He asked the caterpillar why he was so sad. The caterpillar told the elephant about the selfish owl. + +The elephant said, "I know the perfect animal to give you a kiss". He waved his trunk and the selfish owl appeared. + +The owl was surprised to see the caterpillar. To make up for being selfish, he gave the caterpillar a big kiss on the head. The caterpillar was so happy, he thanked the owl and skipped away. +Max was a little boy. He was 3-years-old and he loved to jump. One day he went to the park with his mom. When they arrived, Max saw a big lawn. He saw a lot of kids running and jumping around. + +Max was so excited that he quickly started to run. He jumped over little rocks, skipped around trees and then he did a flip in the grass. He felt so relieved, happy and energetic. + +Max was having so much fun that he didn't notice the time. After an hour of playing and jumping, Max began to feel a bit sleepy. His mom picked him up and they headed home. + +Max was still a bit tired, but very happy. He loved to jump around the big lawn at the park! +Once there was a girl called Mandy. Mandy was very clever. One day, she went out to play in her garden. She decided to put on a pot of water and watched the steam rise. But she made a mistake. She left the pot on and went off to play. + +Before long, her Dad came rushing out of the house, shouting for her. She felt a bit scared and started to cry. Her Dad was angry and he told her how much she had to regret leaving the pot boiling on the stove. Mandy felt really sad and apologised. + +That night, Mandy was sad. She had been so clever and had made such a silly mistake. From then on, her Dad always watched her carefully when she was cooking. + +But Mandy had learnt her lesson. She never made the same mistake again and made sure to always be extra careful when she was in the kitchen. +Once upon a time there was a cosy house. Inside the house was a big living room with a modern lamp in the corner. The lamp was a yellow colour and it gave off a warm light. + +The family who lived in the house liked the lamp but they thought it might be nice to have something else in the room too. + +So they asked a friend to come and take a look. After looking around the room the friend recommend a tall, colourful vase. The family were so pleased with this suggestion that they went out the next day to buy the vase. + +When they got back home they put the vase on the coffee table and the modern lamp in the corner. The combination of the two made the living room look extra special and the family were very happy with the results. +Once there was a mommy and a daddy. They had a sleepy little baby. The mommy and daddy wanted to make the baby's room more comfortable, so they bought some furniture. They managed to put it all together and the room looked better. + +The mommy and daddy also wanted to make sure the baby was comfortable. They manage to make the bed nice and cozy with pillows and blankets. When they were done, they put the baby in the bed. + +The baby was so cozy and sleepy. She managed to fall asleep quickly. The mommy and daddy were happy that the baby was comfortable and could sleep soundly. Now their baby can sleep peacefully every night! +Once upon a time there was a hero who was crazy. He wanted to help everyone and was full of energy! One day he had an idea. He wanted to find a special way of helping people. + +He asked all of his friends to recommend something he could do. After lots of thinking, his friends said he should play some music for everyone. The hero thought it was a great idea! + +So he played his music for everyone and it made them so happy! Everyone was clapping and smiling. Even the grumpiest people felt a little better. + +The hero had done it! He had used his crazy music to help people. He was so proud of himself. Everyone said he was a real hero. +John was feeling very anxious. He was going to meet his friend, Jim, for the first time. John was not sure what to expect. He had heard a lot about Jim, but he wasn't sure what he would be like in person. + +John decided he wanted to make a good first impression. So he stopped at a store and bought a present for Jim. It was a toy truck, and John hoped that Jim would like it. + +When John arrived at Jim's house, he was surprised to find that Jim was waiting for him outside. Jim was smiling and he welcomed John in. John was so relieved that Jim seemed so friendly. + +John took out the gift and handed it to Jim. Jim was very surprised, but he was very happy. He thanked John and they both decided to go play with it. John had made the right decision and they both had a very enjoyable day. +Once there was a boy named Jack. One night, Jack heard a loud noise coming from outside. He peeked out of his bedroom window and saw a dark ghost. Jack was scared and wanted to run away. But then he remembered his mom always said, "Pay no attention to the ghost." So, Jack stayed in his room, even though he was very afraid. + +The ghost kept hovering around Jack's house. But, Jack did not pay any attention. He scrunched up his eyes and listened to his mom's voice. Slowly, the dark ghost started to fade away. + +Jack was so relieved when the ghost finally left. He was very brave, even though he was scared. From that day on, Jack knew that he should pay no attention to ghosts. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. She was playing in the backyard, when she noticed something sparkly in the dirt. + +She bent down and picked it up. It was a shiny, sparkly rock! Sarah was so happy and she held it tight in her hands. + +But then, Sarah heard her mom calling her to come inside. She was scared and fearful that her mom would take away her sparkly rock. So she hurried inside quickly. + +When Sarah reached the kitchen, she showed her mum the sparkly rock. Her mum smiled and said, "It's a beautiful rock! You can keep it safe." Sarah was so happy and she hugged her mum and thanked her. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy family. They had a little 3-year-old girl named Lucinda. Lucinda liked to pick things. One day she picked a tiny object and ran to show her mom. + +Her mom got out the microscope to look closer. They saw that the tiny object was an ant carrying a seed! Lucinda was so excited and happy, she picked up the ant and put it outside on a blade of grass. She made sure the ant was safe from the other bugs. + +Lucinda and her mom looked through the microscope again. This time Lucinda picked out a tiny flower. It was so beautiful! They looked and looked until it was dark outside. Lucinda was so excited to show her dad when he got home from work. + +Lucinda teaches us that even the smallest things can bring us so much joy. All we have to do is pick things up, look and examine them with a microscope, and we can find something that is truly incredible! +Lilly was a three year old girl who loved to explore the outdoors. She had been to the park before, but today something was different. Today she saw something that made her very excited. + +Lilly spotted a print that had beautiful colors. It was very attractive. She was fascinated by it and wanted to take it home. + +Lilly rubbed the print between her fingers and suddenly it started to shrink! It went from being big to fitting in her tiny palm. + +Lilly was so happy with her new treasure and she took it home with her. She was amazed that something as big as the print could fit in her hand. And she was also happy to show her parents her special find. + +From that day onwards Lilly kept the print safe, and she would take it out every now and then to show it to her friends. She was always delighted to share the story of how the print had shrunk for her. +Once upon a time there was a grumpy old surfer. He was always grumpy and nothing seemed to fit him. He would try on this board and that board, but he couldn't find one that fit him. Every time he tried on a surfboard, he would grump and grump. + +One day, while grumping and grumping, he found the perfect surfboard. It was just the right size and shape and it fit him perfectly. He felt so happy, he stopped grumping. + +The grumpy old surfer had found his board and he was very excited. He went surfing every day and had so much fun. He would stay out in the water for hours. + +Finally, the grumpy old surfer was happy and he wasn't grumpy anymore. He was having so much fun on the waves, he would even smile from time-to-time! +Once upon a time there was a baby. The baby was very happy and liked to play games. One day the baby went outside. He saw a dark shape near his house and it scared him. He wanted to get away so he started to run. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He felt pain in his body. Someone had shot him! He was very scared. + +But then a kind neighbour came out. She saw what had happened and quickly called an ambulance. The ambulance came and they took the baby to the hospital. The doctors helped him and the pain began to go away. He was very happy to be safe again. + +The baby never forgot that dark day. But he realised how lucky he was to have kind neighbours and doctors to help him. He felt more safe and happy now. He never stopped playing games and always remembered to be thankful for all the good things in his life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Tuesday. On Tuesday's open days, she liked to separate her toys. She liked to lay out all of her dolls, blocks and stuffed animals on the floor. She liked to sort them into separate piles. She made one pile for her dolls, another for her blocks, and then one for her stuffed animals. + +Once she was done sorting, Tuesday liked to pretend that each pile was a different place. The doll pile was a make-believe store. The block one was a fancy palace. The stuffed animal one was a secret garden. + +But at the end of the day, Tuesday always had to separate her toys. She wanted her mommy and daddy to step on her special piles. So she put back all of the dolls, blocks and stuffed animals into their boxes. + +But that was okay, because Tuesday knew she could do it all again the next open day. +Once upon a time there was a big freezer. It was slow, so it worked very slowly. Every week the mum and dad would spoil their little girl with yummy frozen treats from the freezer. She loved it! + +One day, the freezer was feeling very slow. It moved slower and slower until it stopped working. The mum and dad were sad. They tried so hard to fix it, but it still wouldn't work. + +The little girl was very upset that the freezer was broken. She said to her mum and dad, "Please fix it so I can have more treats!" + +The mum and dad worked hard to find a way to make the freezer work again. Finally, after many attempts, they made it work. They filled it up with all the yummy treats their little girl loved. + +The little girl was so happy that she could get treats from the freezer again. She hugged her mum and dad and said thank you. From that day on, the freezer worked well and the little girl was never short of yummy frozen treats. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. Sarah had an orange toy car and liked to play with it all the time. + +One day, she forgot to bring it with her to the park. When she was at the park, she went to the playground with her friends. But she kept thinking of her orange toy car. + +She asked her mom to take her home so she could get her car. When they got home, Sarah looked everywhere for it, but she could not find it. She was so sad and about to cry. + +Just then, the doorbell rang. When Sarah's mom opened the door, a nice lawyer was standing there. She said she had Sarah's toy car and she wanted to give it back to her! Sarah was happy and thanked the lawyer. + +The lawyer smiled at Sarah and said "You should never forget your important things". Sarah thanked the lawyer again and went off to play with her orange toy car. +Once upon a time there was a clumsy bear. He loved to cook but he didn't have many ingredients. One day he found a big block of ice! He was so excited. + +He put the ice in a pot on the stove and started to cook. The ice melted into cold water and he became very thirsty. He drank all the water and he was so happy! + +He tried cooking the ice again. This time he added some sugar and fruit. He stirred and stirred until the ice was all melted into a sweet juice. He drank it all up and it tasted so yummy. + +He was so pleased with himself. Now he had two delicious snacks he could cook with the big block of ice. He was a very happy bear! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jo. Jo was very curious and wanted to know all about the world. One day, she asked her mom what the wind was. + +Mama explained "Wind is like a friendly ghost that goes whooshing around the world. Can you feel it blowing in your hair?" Jo nodded eagerly, feeling the wind blow her long, blonde hair around her face. + +Next, Mama wanted to show Jo something else about the wind. She took Jo out to the back yard and told her to hold out her arm. Jo did as Mama said and Mama told her to keep her eyes closed. Mama then gave her a few clumsy nudges with her hand, and soon, Jo could feel the wind blowing softly against her skin. + +Mama explained to Jo that the wind was like a friend that is always there. Jo smiled, feeling the wind caress her arm. She knew that no matter what happened, the wind would always be by her side. +Once upon a time there was a zebra. He was walking through the jungle, looking for something to drink. The sun was hot and he was feeling very thirsty. + +The zebra walked and walked until he came across a big puddle. It looked really wet. He lowered his head and started to drink. The water was delicious and he drank and drank until he was full. + +As the zebra finished drinking, he looked up and saw a monkey nearby. The monkey was also looking for something to drink. The zebra smiled and said, "Come, there's a big puddle over here. You can drink too!" The monkey was so happy that the zebra shared with her. + +They both drank the wet water until they were both full. Then they said goodbye and went on their way. + +The zebra was happy that he had made a new friend that day, and he would never forget the wet puddle where he had drank. +One day, there was a party. Everyone was celebrating. They were so happy that they had lots of chocolate to eat. Everyone smiled and laughed. + +But then one of the children was ashamed. He was not enjoying the party. He had no chocolate to eat. He felt sad and left the party. + +His friends saw him and ran after him. They hugged him and brought him back to the party. They gave him some chocolate and celebrated with him. Everyone was happy including the little boy! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tom. Tom was very curious and he wanted to know more about the world. + +One day, Tom found a big deep dictionary in his parents' room and he was so excited. He sat down on the floor and opened the book. He stretched his arms and tried to open it, but it was too heavy. + +Tom's mum saw him and came to help him. She said "Tom, why don't you try to stretch your arms wide and open the book up". + +Tom followed his mum's advice and stretched as wide as he could. The book opened and Tom's eyes lit up. He saw so many words and pictures that he didn't understand. He asked his mum, who smiled and said "Tom, with the help of this dictionary, you are going to learn so many things". + +Tom was so happy, he hugged his mum and said thank you. From that day onwards, Tom stretch his arms wide and opened the dictionary every day to learn more about the world. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He had a special buckle on his belt. Every day he would speak to it. He was very curious and he wanted to know why it was so ordinary. + +One day, the buckle spoke back. It told him it was here to help. It said it could help him be strong and brave. The buckle said he had been chosen to do something special. + +The boy was delighted! He took off his buckle and said thank you. And he put it back on. From that day onward, the buckle gave him strength and courage. + +He went on lots of new adventures and spoke to his buckle every day. He was never afraid, because he knew his buckle was with him. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clever mouse. He liked to explore and taste things, but his favourite thing was music. Every day he went around the house looking for something to taste, but one day he heard a beautiful sound. It was coming from a violin that was in the corner of the room. The mouse was so curious that he just had to taste it. + +He climbed up to the violin, but as soon as he put his little paw on it, the strings began to shake and a loud noise filled the room. The mouse was so amazed by the sound that he forgot to taste the violin. + +He kept listening and listening to the beautiful tunes made by the violin. After a while, he got a little brave and he dared to taste the strings. He realised it was the most delicious thing he ever tasted. + +The mouse was so happy that he had found something new to taste and to hear. From then on, he was more clever and daring when exploring new things. +Once upon a time there was an adventurous girl called Lucy. Every day Lucy would go to a big chest in a special part of the forest. She would open the chest and find lots of interesting things inside. + +One day Lucy found something very special. It was a book with a map of the forest! She was so excited that she rushed to tell her friends about the amazing find. + +She showed them the map and recommended that they go exploring. All of the friends were very excited and decided to explore the forest together. + +They set off and began to explore the forgotten paths of the forest. Lucy was the bravest of them all and recommended that the group go the deepest part of the forest. + +The friends had the most amazing adventure that afternoon. They discovered secret paths and wonders in the woods they had never seen before! + +When it was time to go home, Lucy recommended that they come back again soon and explore more of the forest. And they did just that! +Once upon a time, there was a child who loved to ride. Every day she would ride her bike to the park. The park had a special club for kids who rode their bikes. + +One day, when the child was riding to the club, her bike broke down. She felt helpless and didn’t know what to do. But then she saw a big truck come around the corner. The truck stopped and out came a friendly man. He looked at the broken bike and said he could fix it. + +He worked on the bike and gave it back to the child. Then, he helped her to the club. She was so happy! She thanked the man and he smiled. He said he was happy to help. + +The child was very grateful and rode her bike to the club every day. She made new friends and had lots of fun. She was never helpless again! +Once upon a time, there was a big car. It belonged to John and he loved it very much. One day he decided to invite his friends to go for a ride. He called up all his friends and asked them if they wanted to go on a fun ride. + +They were all very excited and said yes. They all got in the big car and John drove them away. They laughed and talked together as they drove around town. They looked out the windows and saw many interesting things. + +Afterwards, everyone thanked John for inviting them. They had a great time and promised to do it again soon. Then they all said goodbye and went home. + +John smiled as he drove his big car away. He was happy that he had made all his friends so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a tough prize. It was brown and shiny. Every day, Ben wanted to get the prize. He kept trying, but it seemed impossible. + +One day, Ben had an idea. He spread a special kind of food around the prize. Then he waited. Sure enough, a mouse came and started eating the food. Ben watched the mouse carefully. + +Suddenly, the mouse scampered away with the prize in its mouth! Ben smiled. He had made the mouse do the hard work for him! + +The end. +Once there was a big race between two friends. They each had a box of blocks. The blocks were bright and colorful. They raced to see who could make the biggest tower with their blocks. + +The first friend started to make a big block tower. He worked quickly, building one block on top of the other. He was almost at the top when his tower started to wobble, and the blocks came crashing down. + +The second friend tried his best. He was very careful and slow building his tower. He put blocks one on top of the other until, suddenly, he reached the top! His tower was the highest and the biggest of all. + +The first friend was so proud of his friend and they both cheered and laughed. It was the best race ever! +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Anna. She lived in a small house on the edge of the village. Every day, Anna would take a walk in the nearby forest to look for treasures with her wide eyes. + +One day, while she was walking, Anna saw an elderly man who was digging a hole near an old tree. Anna approached him and saw that he was digging up an old chest. Inside the chest was a golden necklace. + +The elderly man told Anna that the necklace was his, and he asked her if she could help him put the chest back in the ground. Anna gladly agreed to help. After that, the man gave Anna the necklace as a way of thanking her for her help. + +Anna was delighted with her new treasure, and she wore it around her neck every day. Over time, Anna continued to take walks in the forest and find new treasures with the help of the elderly man. + +Anna was never afraid of the forest when the elderly man was with her. Together they found many new things, and Anna learned to love the wide forest more and more. +Once upon a time there lived a beautiful princess. She had long golden hair and big blue eyes. + +The princess loved to dance and twirl around the castle's garden. One day, a handsome prince came to the castle. He had a funny mustache and was very attractive. + +The princess and the prince fell in love and soon they decided to get married. Everyone was so happy for them. + +On the wedding day, the princess wore a beautiful white gown. She looked so beautiful that everyone gasped. The prince had the prettiest mustache they had ever seen! + +The wedding was the most amazing day. Everyone was so happy for the beautiful prince and princess. They danced, laughed and enjoyed the day. Everyone was so glad that the princess and the prince had married. +John was walking in the park with his mother. He saw some sunshine and smiled. But when he saw clouds, he frowned. He ran around the park, and it was fun. + +He felt tired after a while, so he sat down. He felt the warm sunshine on his face. It made him smile again. + +John saw a snail and was impressed. The little snail was moving very slow. He laughed and followed it. He watched it for a long time. + +John forgot the clouds. He ran to his mom and hugged her. His mom smiled and said, "What a happy little boy you are!" John smiled and hugged his mom. He was happy in the sunshine. +Once upon a time there was a tree. The tree had many branches. Every day the tree would let one of its harmless branches go and it would float away. + +One day the tree had an idea. It wanted to sell one of its branches. It thought carefully and picked out a very small, harmless branch. + +The tree brought the branch to the market. It was very excited to see what the buyers would say. The buyers loved the branch and they started to bid on it. + +The tree was happy when the branch sold for a lot of money. It could not believe that its harmless little branch was worth so much. + +It used the money to buy some special treats for all its friends. From that day on, the tree was always sure to sell other harmless branches when it had some to spare. +Once there was an ant who wanted to eat his dinner. He looked around and found a fine tunnel to explore. He wiggled inside and found lots of yummy food to eat. He nibbled and chomped and ate his dinner until he was full. He was happy and proud of all the food he had eaten. He wiggled back out of the tunnel and went back home. His dinner had been very fine! +Once upon a time, there were two friends who were playing hide and seek. The first one to hide was Jack. He found a nice black volcano to hide in. + +When it was time to find Jack, his friend shouted, "Where are you?" Jack said, "I'm in the black volcano." His friend ran to find him and when he got there, he said, "I found you!" + +They both laughed and then Jack said, "Let's play again!" So, they played again and again until the sun went down. + +At the end of the day, when it was time to go home, Jack said to his friend, "Let's meet tomorrow and play again!" Everyone said, "Yay!" + +The End. +Once there was a little boy named Paddy. He was three years old and he loved to share. He had lots of toys and always made sure to share them with his friends. + +One day, Paddy's mom gave him a special gift. It was a small zipper that he could put on his toy bag. He was so excited and he couldn't wait to show it off! + +Paddy and his friends went outside to play. Suddenly, a mean girl came along and didn't want to share. She was very miserable and started saying mean things to Paddy. She tried to take his zipper away. + +But Paddy didn't give up. He was very brave and kept his zipper. He showed her that sharing is very important. He smiled and shared one of his toys with the mean girl. + +The mean girl was so surprised and changed her attitude. She was so happy to share and play with Paddy. They all had lots of fun and the day ended happily. From then on, everyone shared their toys and brought their zippers when they went outside to play. +John was a little boy. He wanted to get a good track for his special train. So he asked his mom and dad. They said it was ok. + +John went to the store. He saw lots of tracks. He looked very carefully until he found a good track for his train. He was so excited! + +John paid for the track and the lady gave him a bag. He ran all the way home. When he got home, he very carefully opened the bag and put the track together. + +John's train was so happy to have a good track. They went around and around, faster and faster. John was so proud of his new track. He had gotten the best track ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He had a very special suit and he loved it very much. One day, as he was walking with his suit, he tripped and dropped it. The boy felt very miserable. He was about to cry when a big man noticed him. The big man was very kind. He scooped up the suit and handed it back to the boy. The boy was so happy and he thanked the man with a big hug. And from that day on, the little boy was always very careful where he was walking! +It was winter and the wind was blowing. The ground was cold and Jack started to shiver. He looked around for something to stay warm. Suddenly, he saw a lake of water and he became curious. He put one foot in the water and it was icy cold. He quickly pulled his foot out and shivered even more. + +The lake looked so peaceful and Jack wanted to explore it. But then he remembered that he was very small and the lake was very big. He was a bit scared and took a step back. + +Just then, he heard some voices and saw two big people laughing. They didn't notice Jack and carried on talking. Jack felt embarrassed and stepped back even more. He realised they were being ignorant and not paying attention to their surroundings. + +Suddenly, Jack felt angry and brave. He took a deep breath and stepped into the lake again - this time with both feet. The water was cold, but Jack didn't shiver any longer. He felt brave and proud! +Once there was a duck, who liked to follow his friends around the lake. His friends were very careful to not get too close to the edge. But the duck wasn't as careful. + +One day, the duck got too close and suddenly he fell into the lake. He couldn't swim and he was scared! + +But then he saw his friends swimming to him. They took him to a safe spot in the lake, away from the edge. + +The duck's friends were so careful and kind. So after that, the duck always remembered to be careful when he followed his friends around the lake. +Once there was a little girl. She was so excited because it was time to rake leaves. She grabbed her rake and ran outside. She saw all of the leaves scattered around and began to speak. She said "I'm going to make a big pile of leaves today." + +The little girl was very determined. She raked and raked until her arms were aching. Soon enough, the leaves were all in the big pile. She was so proud of herself. That is until the wind started to blow. The leaves were all blown away again! + +The little girl was so dizzy from spinning around she fell onto the pile of leaves. She was so happy, she couldn't help but laugh. She spoke to herself, "Let's rake up the leaves again. Maybe this time I can keep them all in the big pile." + +The little girl learned a lesson that day. With a little bit of patience, she could rake up all of the leaves and keep them in one neat pile. +Once there was a little girl who liked to dress up very nicely. Every morning she would put on a beautiful dress and brush her teeth. She loved the way her tooth sparkled after she brushed it. + +One day the girl heard an amazing smell coming from the kitchen. She followed the scent and found her mom had made a delicious breakfast. She ate pancakes with her favorite fruit and smiled. + +The girl loved to dress up and eat delicious food. She was always so happy and excited to show off her sparkling tooth! +Once upon a time, there was a big sheep. The sheep was so fluffy and so big! Every day, the sheep would run and jump in the big field. + +One day, the sheep left the big field. It wanted to explore the world. So it ran and ran until it could not run anymore. + +The sheep kept running and it soon became very tired. All it wanted to do was return back to the big field. Finally, the sheep arrived back to the field. It was so happy to be home! + +The big sheep played with the other animals in the big field. Every day, it would jump and run around. And the sheep was very happy. +Jenny was very excited. Her mommy had sent her an incredible invitation. It said that she was invited to a birthday party at her best friend's house! + +Jenny put on her favorite dress and happily went to the party. The house was full of balloons and decorations that were so colorful and pretty. + +Jenny saw that her friend had set up a special rocking chair. She hopped in the chair and started to rock. It was so much fun! + +Jenny played some games, ate some yummy cupcakes and even won a prize. She couldn't believe how much fun she had. + +At the end of the day, Jenny thanked her friend for the incredible invitation. She knew that it was going to be a birthday she would remember forever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who went to the park. She saw a dirty box next to the slide and was curious. She opened it and out appeared a little puppy! The puppy was very cute, but it was also in a lot of pain. The girl could tell the puppy was hurt, so she felt sorry for it. She immediately picked it up and hugged it to make it feel better. She then decided to take the puppy home with her. On the way, she stopped a few times to clean the puppy's fur, since it was really dirty. Finally, when they got home the girl saw that the puppy was all cleaned up and she couldn't believe how cute it was! She quickly took it to the vet and the vet said that the puppy was okay. The little girl and puppy were very happy and from that day on, they became the best of friends and always had adventures together. +Once upon a time there was a pebble that wanted to go for a walk in the woods. The pebble asked the birds and animals if they wanted to come along and explore. But none of them wanted to. They were all too busy and had other things to do. + +The pebble felt sad and said goodbye to all the animals. But as it walked away, it stumbled across a very healthy looking tree. The pebble decided to stop and rest under the tree. Suddenly, it noticed a rabbit running by! + +The pebble yelled out to the rabbit and asked if it wanted to come and explore the woods with it. The rabbit said yes and the two friends spent the day playing and running around in the woods. + +When the sun started to go down, the pebble and the rabbit said goodbye to each other. The pebble was very happy. But it still missed the animal friends it had said goodbye to earlier. + +The pebble knew it would come back again one day and it smiled. +Once there was a girl called Sarah. She was only three years old. + +Sarah had a brother, called Jack. He was always teasing Sarah. He would call her silly names and tickle her. Jack thought it was fun, but Sarah didn't like it very much. + +Sarah tried to get away from Jack, so she ran to her mother. She was very safe when she was with her mother. Sarah felt better when her mum gave her a big hug. + +Jack followed them and started teasing Sarah again. Her mum told him that he shouldn't tease his sister like that. Jack didn't listen, so Sarah's mum had to put him in the naughty corner. + +Sarah was sad but also happy that she felt safe again. She went outside and saw the most beautiful light in the sky. She felt like she was in a safe place again. +John and Jane were very good friends. Every day they did fun things together. + +One day John said to Jane, "Let's borrow my brother's bike, it will make us go really high!" + +So John and Jane went to John's brother to borrow the bike. + +After they borrowed the bike, they rode to the ice-cream store. + +At the store there were so many fun flavors to choose from. John and Jane chose the same flavor - chocolate. + +They licked their ice-cream and enjoyed their ride on the bike. They laughed and smiled and it was a wonderful day together! +Once there was a mommy who had a plan. She wanted to show her kids a fun game. She told them, “Let’s play a game!†+ +The kids were excited! They all ran around and yelled. Mommy smiled. + +First, Mommy made the game rules. She said, “We’ll take turns talking. You can only use one word at a time and you can’t be too noisy!†The kids agreed. + +Mommy started. She said, “Mouth!†Then the oldest kid said, “Smile!†Everyone smiled. + +Next, it was the youngest kid’s turn. He said, “Noisy!†They all laughed—it was very noisy in the room! + +There was much happiness as they all played the game. And after they finished, Mommy was very proud of them. She said, “You did very well—we had a lot of fun!†+ + +The kids were so happy that they knew they did a good job. They loved the game and played it again and again. Mommy’s plan was a success! +Once, there was a cool owner. The owner had a big, shiny car. She was very happy with her car, and enjoyed driving it. + +One day, she decided she wanted to make something special. She bought some paint and brushes. She painted a big picture on the car - it was of a smiling sun and rainbow. It was beautiful! + +The owner was very proud of her work. She showed her friends and they thought the car looked very cool. Everyone wanted to have one just like it. The owner was very proud of the car she had made. + +She drove away, feeling happy and proud that she had made her own, cool car. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was very brave and would always look for ways to create an escape. One day, he decided to prepare something special. + +He gathered lots of items and made a special plan. He got a big box and filled it with all kinds of unique things. He cut out some of his favourite colours for the walls, found some special pieces of cloth for decoration and added some favourite snacks too. + +When the preparation was complete, the little boy opened the box to reveal a very special escape. He had created a unique little house that he could visit whenever he wanted. + +The little boy loved his special escape and used it all the time. He felt lucky to have a special place to go to whenever he wanted. And with that his adventure came to an end. +Once upon a time there were two best friends. One was called Bob and the other was called Susan. They both loved their radios. Bob's was yellow and Susan's was red. + +Bob pointed to his yellow radio and said to Susan, "I'm so lucky to have this one!". Susan looked at Bob's radio with envious eyes. She wanted one just like it. + +Bob saw the look on Susan's face and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you get one just like mine". So Bob and Susan went on a journey together. + +They went to the radio shop. Bob pointed to a yellow radio and said, "This one!". + +The shopkeeper smiled at Bob and Susan and gave them the radio. Now, Bob and Susan both had a yellow radio. They were so happy! + +They went home and turned on their radios. Then they both laughed and jumped up and down in glee. From then on, Bob and Susan listened to their radios together every single day. The End. +Billy loved to play catch with his dad. Today they met at a field with a big grassy area. Dad brought a baseball and two mitts. The mitts were dry, but the baseball was shiny and new. + +Dad carefully poured the baseball from one hand to another. Then he showed Billy how to make a fist around the ball, to hold it tight. Billy tried and smiled when he held it in his hand. + +Next, Dad threw the ball to Billy. It was a gentle throw and the baseball flew slowly through the air. Billy was so excited and tried to catch it with his mitt. But it slipped through his fingers. + +Dad came over and showed Billy how to spread his fingers apart when he caught the ball. He threw the baseball to Billy again, and this time he caught it! + +Billy was so happy he ran around the field, celebrating with a big smile on his face. He was so proud of himself and couldn't wait to play catch again! +One day, Lucy opened a drawer in her bedroom. She was looking for a special toy, but it wasn't there. She was so frustrated! + +Her mommy saw Lucy and asked her what was wrong. Lucy explained that she was looking for her favourite toy, but she couldn't find it. She was so sad. + +Her mommy suggested they go to the store. At the store, they found a new toy that was almost the same. Lucy thought it was the perfect replacement. She was so excited! + +They brought the new toy home and put it in the drawer. Lucy smiled. She was glad to have a new toy, and she was no longer frustrated. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was very cute. She liked to wander outdoors. + +One day, while she was wandering in the woods, something magical happened. A fairy appeared before her! + +The fairy smiled at the girl. She said in a very soft voice, “Hello, little one. I have something special for you.†+ +The girl was very excited. She wanted to know what the fairy had for her. The fairy waved her wand and a beautiful dress appeared in the girl’s hands. + +The girl was so happy! She thanked the fairy and ran home to try it on. + +The girl looked even cuter in her new dress. She wore it everywhere and was the happiest little girl in the whole world. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had an itchy head. He felt like something did not belong there, so he scratched it. But when he looked in the mirror, he was horrified! There was an ugly bug on his head! He tried to take it off, but it wouldn't budge. He asked his friends for help but none of them knew what to do. + +Just then, a wise old queen appeared in the room. She told him to take a deep breath and not to be so scared. She used her magic wand and in a puff of purple smoke, the bug had vanished! With a satisfied smile, the man thanked her before she disappeared. + +Since then, the man has been careful to look after his head and make sure nothing ever belonged there that shouldn't be. He never has to worry about an itchy bug again! +Once there was a girl who walked down a path with a mysterious house at the end. It was big and old. As she walked closer, she noticed a box at the door. She bent down and picked it up. Inside, she found a key. She smiled and put the key in the door and opened it. + +Inside the house she found a room full of toys. She picked up a teddy bear and hugged it. Then she picked up a ball and started playing. Suddenly, she heard a noise. + +She looked around and saw a cat. It was big and orange. She smiled, picked up the cat and held it close. The cat purred and the girl laughed. The girl and the cat were friends. + +The girl stayed the night and the next morning, she picked up the toys and put them back. She looked around one last time and felt sad to say goodbye to the mysterious house. But she knew she would always remember her adventure. +Once upon a time, there lived a lion who lived on a tall cliff. Every night the lion would stand on the cliff and roar. All the animals in the jungle would pause and listen to his roar. + +One day, the lion noticed that his cliff was broken. He could see a crack running down the side. He was scared he would fall, so he stopped roaring and hopped down the cliff. + +The lion felt sad not being able to roar from the top of the cliff anymore, but he was still happy to still be able to explore the jungle. + +Every day, he kept an eye out for a way to fix the cliff. Finally, he spotted some big rocks at the bottom of the cliff. He gathered all the rocks he could and slowly started to repair the broken cliff. + +Once the cliff was fixed, the lion ran back up and stood at the top. He took a deep breath and roared his loudest roar! All the animals in the jungle heard him and joined in the roar. The lion was so happy that his cliff was fixed, and he could roar from it again. +Once there was an ordinary farm. Every day the farmer would fold his blankets and then go out to the farm. All of the animals on the farm were happy and the farmer smiled all day long. He would fold hay for the cow, fold carrots for the rabbits, and fold straw for the sheep. + +When he finished folding all the food for the animals, the farmer went back inside to fold the warm blankets he used for naps. Then, at night, the farmer would fold the blankets again, so he could have warm blankets to sleep under. + +Every day was ordinary on the farm, but the farmer was always happy. He never forgot to fold the blankets, so he and the animals were always warm and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a festival. People from all around the world came to see it. They brought presents and decorations to make it extra special. + +One little boy wanted to find out the secret behind the festival. He asked lots of questions and went everywhere he could. Everywhere he went he found something new and exciting. He looked and asked everywhere even behind the hidden trees. + +Finally he realized that the festival was a special celebration of friendship and love. Everyone was happy and enjoying each other's company. The little boy was happy and proud that he had found the secret. + +At the end of the day, the little boy went home with a smile on his face from all the fun and answers to his questions. +Once there was a boy. He was very foolish and he thought he could drive. So he took his car and drove it down to the beach. + +The boy thought he could drive the car onto the sea. But the car stopped when the water was too deep. He was very silly and determined to keep going so he found a sail and tied it to the car. + +The boy sailed his car into the sea. But soon it started to sink! Luckily the boy was able to get out before it did, then he swam back to shore. + +The boy learnt his lesson and never tried to be too foolish again. He never drove his car into the sea again. +Jim was walking in the park, thinking about the day. He was feeling embarrassed because something had happened earlier. He looked down at the ground, still feeling upset. He saw a cut on his shoe. He bent down to take a closer look, feeling even more embarrassed. As he looked closer his heart began to tear. His shoe was cut in two and half of it was missing! He picked up the other half and started to cry, feeling embarrassed and alone. + +Suddenly, a voice came from behind him. It was the voice of a little girl. She asked Jim what was wrong. Jim told her about the cut on his shoe. The little girl looked at Jim and smiled. She asked him if he wanted some help. + +Jim nodded yes, not sure what kind of help she could offer. The girl took out a piece of string from her pocket. She tied the two pieces of the shoe together with the string and then tied a knot. She looked up at Jim and smiled even bigger. + +Jim felt relieved and thanked the girl for her help. The girl giggled, pleased that she was able to help Jim. Jim thanked the girl again and walked away with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a guard who had a very special number. It was a dry number, and the guard kept it very safe. Every day the guard would count the number and make sure it was safe. + +One day, the guard decided to take a break and went out of the castle. The guard forgot to close the door! Suddenly, a big, dry wind came and blew the number away! + +The guard was very worried and ran around trying to find the number. He looked high and low, but he could not find it. He even asked his friends to help, but they could not find it either. + +Finally, the guard remembered he had put the number in his pocket. He quickly reached inside and took out the number! The guard was so happy and hugged the special number tight. He made sure to always keep it safe from that day on! +Molly had a playdate with her friend Jane. Jane had a cool toy that made loud noises when she pushed a button. It was fun! + +Molly wanted to play with it too. She got excited and she ran. She bumped into the table and knocked it over. + +Molly was very scared and she started to cry. Jane raced over and picked up the table. She laughed at Molly and pretended to shoot at her with her finger. + +Molly was so excited that she forgot she was tired. She started to shoot back at Jane with her own fingers while they both laughed. They played until they both couldn't shoot anymore. + +Molly and Jane collapsed on the floor, happy and tired after the fun they had. They would never forget the day they had together! +Once there was a fat cat named Pat. Pat was very sad because she was feeling lonely. But one day she found a bottle of lotion. She was very excited! She opened the bottle, and then hoping it would make her feel better, she soaked herself in the lotion. After a few minutes, Pat noticed a big difference. She felt so much better! + +Pat jumped up and down, singing and dancing with happiness. She twirled and twirled around, feeling so good and so happy. She was so happy that she even played with a few of the toys she had found in the corner of the room. Finally, Pat was no longer feeling lonely. + +So from that day forward, Pat made sure to soak in lotion every day. She was the fattest, happiest little cat in all of town! +Once upon a time, there was a dog called Fido. Fido was a good dog and he liked to play in the park. Every day, he ran around, chasing his ball around the green grass. + +One day while Fido was running, he saw a girl. She was the same age as him and she had a pink bow in her hair. Fido got very excited and wagged his tail so hard it almost flew off. + +The little girl smiled and bowed at Fido. So Fido bowed back, making his back very tight. Then the little girl reached out and gently stroked his fur. Fido felt so happy that he gave her a big lick on the face!