diff --git "a/TinyStories_1686.txt" "b/TinyStories_1686.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1686.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +But Tom does not wake up. He is gone. Sam is alone with his broken car. He wishes he had shared his car with Tom. He wishes Tom had not been selfish. He wishes they could play together again. But it is too late. +Jill and Ben like to play soccer. They are good players. They have a big ball and a net. They kick the ball to each other and try to score. + +One day, they see a beautiful kite in the sky. It is red and yellow and has a long tail. It flies high and fast. Jill and Ben want to catch it. + +"Look, Ben, a kite!" Jill says. "Let's get it!" + +They run after the kite. They follow it across the field and the road. They do not see the cars or the people. They only see the kite. + +The kite goes to a big tree. It hangs from a branch. Jill and Ben reach the tree. They try to get the kite. They jump and stretch and climb. + +"Be careful, Jill!" Ben says. "The branch is weak!" + +But Jill does not listen. She wants the kite. She grabs the tail. She pulls hard. The branch breaks. Jill falls down. She hits the ground. She cries. + +Ben runs to Jill. He hugs her. He says, "I'm sorry, Jill. Are you okay?" + +Jill nods. She says, "I'm okay, Ben. But the kite is gone." + +They look up. The kite is free. It flies away. They watch it disappear. + +They are sad. They lost the kite. But they are happy. They have each other. They are good players. They are good friends. +Lily likes to make art with paper and glue. She cuts out shapes and sticks them together. She makes a big heart with red paper and writes her name on it. She is very proud of her heart. + +She wants to show her heart to her mom and dad. She runs to the living room where they are watching TV. She says, "Look at my heart! I made it for you!" She holds up her heart and smiles. + +Mom and dad are happy to see Lily's heart. They say, "Wow, Lily, your heart is beautiful! You are very clever and creative!" They hug Lily and kiss her cheek. They say, "Thank you for making us a heart. We love you very much!" + +Lily feels warm and happy. She says, "I love you too!" She asks, "Can I display my heart on the wall?" Mom and dad say, "Of course you can! Let's find a good spot for it." + +They help Lily to hang her heart on the wall with tape. They admire her heart and say, "It looks perfect there!" Lily beams with joy. She says, "I'm glad you like my heart. I made it with love!" + +She goes back to her room to make more art. She has many ideas and colors. She likes to make things with paper and glue. She likes to display her art and share it with her mom and dad. She likes to make them happy. She has a big heart. +Sara and Ben like to play in the park. They see many flowers and bees. Sara wants to catch a bee. She thinks bees are pretty and funny. + +"Look, Ben, a big yellow bee!" Sara says. She runs after the bee with a jar. Ben follows her. + +"Be careful, Sara, bees can sting!" Ben says. He is afraid of bees. He does not want to catch a bee. + +Sara does not listen to Ben. She is fast and brave. She thinks she can win the bee. She gets closer and closer to the bee. She puts the jar over the bee. + +"I got it, I got it!" Sara shouts. She is happy and proud. She thinks she is lucky. + +But the bee is not happy. The bee is angry and scared. The bee does not like the jar. The bee wants to be free. The bee stings Sara through the jar. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sara cries. She drops the jar. The bee flies away. Sara's hand is red and swollen. It hurts a lot. + +Ben runs to Sara. He hugs her and tries to comfort her. He says he is sorry. + +"Sara, you are not lucky. You are silly. You should not catch bees. Bees are not toys. Bees are alive. They need to be in the flowers." Ben says. + +Sara nods. She is sad and sorry. She learns a lesson. She does not want to catch bees anymore. She wants to go home. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were spies and look for clues. Lily had a fake spy watch that could make noises and flash lights. Ben had a fake spy hat that had a hole for his eye. + +"Look, Lily, I found a clue!" Ben said. He pointed to a big box behind the shed. "Maybe there is a treasure inside!" + +Lily ran to the box with Ben. She tried to open it, but it was locked with a rope. "We need to tie the rope, Ben. Then we can open the box." + +Ben nodded. He took the rope and tried to make a knot. But he did not know how to tie. He twisted and turned the rope, but it only got more tangled. + +"Let me try, Ben," Lily said. She took the rope from Ben. She had learned how to tie from her mom. She made a loop, crossed the ends, and pulled. She made a bow. "There, I tied the rope. Now we can open the box." + +Lily and Ben pulled the rope and the box opened. They looked inside and gasped. There was no treasure. There was only a fake snake that jumped out and hissed. + +"Ah!" Lily and Ben screamed. They ran away from the box and the snake. + +They did not see their dad laughing behind the shed. He had put the fake snake in the box as a prank. He thought it was funny, but Lily and Ben did not. They were scared and angry. + +"Dad, that was not nice!" Lily said. "You made us think there was a treasure, but there was only a fake snake!" + +"Sorry, kids, I was just joking," Dad said. "It was a fake snake, not a real one. Don't be mad at me." + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They had an idea. They smiled and said, "OK, Dad, we forgive you. But can we show you something in the garden?" + +They took Dad's hand and led him to the box. They told him to look inside. But when he opened the box, there was nothing there. Lily and Ben had taken the fake snake and put it in Dad's hat. + +"Surprise!" Lily and Ben said. They put the hat on Dad's head and the snake hissed. + +"Ah!" Dad screamed. He threw the hat and the snake away. + +Lily and Ben laughed. They had pranked Dad back. They thought it was funny, but Dad did not. He was scared and embarrassed. + +"Kids, that was not nice!" Dad said. "You made me think there was nothing in the box, but there was a fake snake!" + +Lily and Ben hugged Dad and said, "Sorry, Dad, we were just joking. It was a fake snake, not a real one. Don't be mad at us." + +Dad smiled and said, "OK, kids, I forgive you. But no more pranks, OK?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They agreed to stop pranking each other. They decided to play something else in the garden. Something that did not involve fake snakes. +Lily liked to polish her toys. She had a cloth and a bottle of spray. She made her toys shiny and clean. She was proud of her toys. + +One day, she wanted to polish her top. It was a wooden top with red and blue stripes. She loved to spin it on the floor and watch it go round and round. She took her cloth and her spray and went to the living room. + +She saw her brother Tom sitting on the couch. He was watching TV. He had a big bowl of popcorn on his lap. Lily did not like Tom. He was mean to her. He always took her toys and made fun of her. + +"Hey, Lily, what are you doing?" Tom asked. He saw her cloth and her spray. He had a smirk on his face. + +"I'm going to polish my top," Lily said. She held her top in her hand. She hoped Tom would leave her alone. + +"Your top? That's a silly toy. It's old and boring. You can't polish it. It's just wood. You need a better toy. Like my car. It's shiny and fast. And it has lights and sounds. It's much more fun than your top," Tom said. He grabbed his car from the floor and showed it to Lily. He pressed a button and the car made a loud noise. + +Lily felt embarrassed. She liked her top. She did not care if it was old or boring. She thought it was beautiful and fun. She did not like Tom's car. It was noisy and rude. She wished Tom would go away. + +She tried to ignore him. She sprayed her top with the spray. She rubbed it with the cloth. She made it shiny and clean. She smiled. She was happy. + +"Ha ha, look at you. You're wasting your time. Your top is still ugly. And you're making a mess. You're spraying the couch and the floor. Mom will be mad at you. You're a bad girl," Tom said. He laughed at Lily. He threw some popcorn at her. + +Lily felt angry. She did not like Tom. He was mean to her. He made her feel bad. He ruined her fun. She wanted him to stop. + +She had an idea. She took her top in her hand. She spun it on the floor. She aimed it at Tom. The top hit Tom's car. It knocked it off the couch. It crashed on the floor. It broke into pieces. + +Tom was shocked. He looked at his car. He saw the wheels and the lights and the sounds. They were all broken. He felt sad. He loved his car. He did not like Lily. She broke his car. He started to cry. + +Lily felt happy. She did not feel embarrassed anymore. She felt proud. She taught Tom a lesson. She showed him her top was not silly. It was strong and smart. It was a better toy than his car. + +She picked up her top from the floor. She held it in her hand. She smiled. She said to Tom, "See? My top is shiny and fast. And it has no lights and sounds. It's much more fun than your car." She walked away. She left Tom crying on the couch. She went to her room. She played with her top. She was happy. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big red balloon in the park. They wanted to see how high it could fly, so they took turns holding the string. + +"Look, Lily, the balloon is flying so high!" Tom said. + +"Yes, Tom, it is very pretty!" Lily said. + +But then a naughty bird came and saw the balloon. The bird thought it was a cherry and wanted to eat it. It flew towards the balloon and pecked it with its beak. Pop! The balloon burst and the air came out. + +"Oh no, our balloon!" Lily and Tom cried. + +The bird was scared by the loud noise and flew away. It dropped something shiny on the ground. Lily and Tom picked it up. It was a pair of sunglasses. + +"Wow, these are cool!" Tom said. + +"Maybe they belong to the bird," Lily said. + +"No, silly, birds don't wear sunglasses. Maybe they are a gift for us," Tom said. + +They put on the sunglasses and smiled. They looked very funny. + +"Let's go and show Mom and Dad," Lily said. + +They ran back to their parents, who were sitting on a bench. They showed them the sunglasses and told them what happened. + +Mom and Dad laughed and hugged them. + +"You two are very lucky," Mom said. + +"And very brave," Dad said. + +Lily and Tom felt happy. They didn't mind losing the balloon. They had a new toy and a new story to tell. +Lily was miserable. She did not like the new house. She missed her old room, her old friends, and her old school. She did not want to play with her toys or read her books. She only wanted to write in her journal. Her journal was her best friend. It had a pink cover and a lock. She wrote all her feelings and secrets in it. + +One day, her mom came into her room. She saw Lily sitting on her bed with her journal. She smiled and said, "Hi, sweetie. How are you today?" + +Lily did not look at her mom. She said, "I'm fine." + +Her mom sat next to her and said, "I know you're not fine. I know you're sad. I'm sad too. We had to move because of dad's job. But we'll make new friends and have fun here. I promise." + +Lily shook her head and said, "No, we won't. I hate it here. I want to go back." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, honey. I wish we could go back too. But we can't. We have to stay here. But we have each other. And we have your journal. Your journal is very special. It helps you express yourself. Can I see what you wrote today?" + +Lily hesitated. She did not like to share her journal. But she saw her mom's kind eyes and said, "Okay." She opened her journal and turned the pages. She showed her mom what she wrote. She wrote, "I'm miserable. I miss my old life. I don't belong here." + +Her mom read the words and said, "Oh, Lily. I'm so sorry you feel this way. You do belong here. You belong anywhere you are. You are a wonderful, smart, brave, and beautiful girl. You have so much to offer. You can make new friends, learn new things, and have new adventures. You just have to give it a chance. And I'll be here to help you. Always." + +Lily looked at her mom and felt a warm feeling in her chest. She said, "Really?" + +Her mom nodded and said, "Really. I love you so much. And I'm proud of you. And I'm glad you have your journal. It's a great way to express yourself. But you can also talk to me. Anytime. About anything. Okay?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay." She smiled and hugged her mom. She said, "I love you too, mom. And I'll try to be happy here. And I'll talk to you more. And I'll write in my journal too." + +Her mom kissed her and said, "That's my girl. Now, how about we go downstairs and have some cookies and milk? And maybe we can play a game or watch a movie. What do you think?" + +Lily said, "I think that sounds good. Let's go." She closed her journal and put it in her drawer. She took her mom's hand and went downstairs. She felt a little less miserable. She felt a little more hopeful. She felt a little more like herself. +Sam and Mia liked to play chess with their dad. Chess was a game with black and white pieces that moved on a board with squares. Dad taught them how to move the pieces and how to say "checkmate" when they won. + +One day, they found an old chess set in the attic. The pieces were made of wood and had funny shapes. Some of them looked like horses, some like castles, and some like kings and queens. Sam and Mia wanted to play with the old chess set, but dad said no. + +"These pieces are very old and fragile," dad said. "They might break or rot if you touch them. They are not toys, they are treasures. They belonged to your great-grandpa, who was a very good chess player. He was graceful and smart, and he taught me how to play chess when I was a little boy." + +Sam and Mia looked at the old chess set with wonder. They wanted to know more about their great-grandpa and his chess games. They asked dad to tell them stories about him and his chess pieces. + +Dad smiled and sat down with them. He picked up one of the pieces and showed it to them. It was a white queen, with a crown and a long dress. It had a crack on its side, but it still looked beautiful. + +"This is the most important piece in chess," dad said. "It can move in any direction, as far as it wants. It is very powerful and can capture any other piece. Your great-grandpa used to call it his queen of hearts, because he loved it very much. He said it was his lucky charm, and he always played with it on his side. He said it helped him win many chess games, even against very strong opponents." + +Sam and Mia listened to dad with awe. They imagined their great-grandpa playing chess with his queen of hearts, moving it gracefully on the board, and saying "checkmate" with a smile. They wished they could play chess like him, and they asked dad to teach them more. Dad agreed, and they went downstairs to get their own chess set. They left the old chess set in the attic, where it was safe and quiet, and where it could keep the memory of their great-grandpa alive. +Lila was a big sister now. She had a baby brother named Ben. Mom and Dad said she had to be gentle and kind to him. Lila liked to look at Ben in his crib. He was very small and thin. He had soft hair and tiny fingers. + +One day, Lila wanted to play with Ben. She went to his crib and tried to lift him up. He was heavy and he cried. Lila was scared. She wanted to make him happy. She carried him to the living room, where Mom was reading a book. + +"Mom, look! I have Ben!" Lila said proudly. + +Mom looked up and gasped. She saw Lila holding Ben with her arms. She was not holding his head or his back. Ben was still crying. + +"Lila, put him down gently, right now!" Mom said. She ran to Lila and took Ben from her. She checked if he was hurt. She hugged him and rocked him. + +"Lila, you can't carry Ben like that. He is too little and fragile. You could hurt him. You have to ask me or Dad before you touch him. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Lila nodded. She felt sorry and sad. She did not mean to hurt Ben. She just wanted to play with him. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Ben. I love you both. Can I give him a kiss?" Lila said. + +Mom smiled and nodded. She let Lila kiss Ben on his cheek. Ben stopped crying and looked at Lila. He made a small sound. + +"See, he loves you too. You are a good big sister, Lila. But you have to be careful and gentle. You can help me with Ben in other ways. You can sing to him, or bring him his toys, or tell him stories. How does that sound?" Mom said. + +Lila smiled and nodded. She liked those ideas. She wanted to be a good big sister. She wanted to make Ben happy. She hugged Mom and Ben. She said: + +"I love you, Mom. I love you, Ben. You are my family." +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys and their dog, Spot. Spot was a cute dog, but sometimes he was naughty. He liked to chew on shoes and socks and pillows. + +One day, Lily and Ben's mom had to go to the store. She told them to behave and not to make a mess. She said she would be back soon and gave them a hug and a kiss. Then she left. + +Lily and Ben decided to play with Spot in the living room. They threw a ball for him and he ran after it. They laughed and clapped. But then Spot saw mom's purse on the couch. He jumped on it and started to bite it. He tore it open and spilled the things inside. + +"Spot, no!" Lily shouted. "That's mom's purse! You're a bad dog!" + +Ben tried to grab the purse from Spot, but Spot growled and snapped at him. He bit Ben's hand and made him cry. Lily ran to help Ben, but she stepped on mom's glasses and broke them. She gasped and felt sorry. + +"Uh-oh," she said. "We're in trouble. Mom will be mad at us and at Spot. What do we do?" + +They heard a car in the driveway. It was mom. She came in and saw the mess. She saw her purse and her glasses and her papers. She saw Ben's hand and Lily's face. She saw Spot hiding under the table. She was very angry. + +"Lily and Ben, what have you done?" she yelled. "You didn't behave at all! You ruined my things and hurt yourselves and scared Spot! You're both grounded and no dessert for a week! And Spot, you're going to the vet tomorrow. Maybe he can fix your stomach, because you ate something bad." + +Lily and Ben felt sad and ashamed. They said they were sorry, but mom didn't listen. She sent them to their room and took Spot to the kitchen. They wished they had behaved and played nicely. They wished they had a cute dog, not a naughty one. They wished they had a happy ending, not a bad one. +Lily and Ben like to play in the garden. They see many flowers and bugs. They like to smell the roses and watch the bees. But their favorite flower is the poppy. The poppy is red and soft. It has a black dot in the middle. + +One day, they find a big poppy in the corner. It is bigger than their hands. They want to pick it and take it home. But Mama says no. She says the poppy is not for picking. She says the poppy is for hanging. She says the poppy is a special flower. It is for remembering. + +Lily and Ben do not understand. They ask Mama what she means. Mama tells them a story. She says the poppy grows in a faraway land. She says the poppy grows where many people fought and died. She says the poppy is a sign of hope and peace. She says the poppy is for hanging on a day called Remembrance Day. She says the poppy is for saying thank you to the people who fought and died. + +Lily and Ben listen to Mama. They feel sad and proud. They say they want to hang a poppy too. Mama smiles and hugs them. She says they can. She gives them each a little poppy. The little poppy is not real. It is made of paper and plastic. It has a pin on the back. Mama helps them pin the little poppy on their shirts. She says they can wear the little poppy on Remembrance Day. She says they can wear the little poppy to remember and to hope. Lily and Ben nod and smile. They look at the big poppy and the little poppy. They think they are both beautiful. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Tom had a car. They liked to make noises and pretend they were going on adventures. + +"Vroom, vroom, my car is fast and strong!" Tom said. + +"My doll is pretty and kind, she likes to help people!" Lily said. + +They played happily until they saw a box on the shelf. It had a picture of a fire and some sticks. They were curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's look at the box, maybe it has something fun!" Tom said. + +"Okay, but we have to be careful, mom said not to touch things we don't know!" Lily said. + +They climbed on the couch and reached for the box. They opened it and saw some small sticks with red tips. They wondered what they were. + +"Maybe they are pencils, we can draw with them!" Lily said. + +"Maybe they are candles, we can make a wish with them!" Tom said. + +They each took one stick and tried to use it. Lily rubbed it on the paper, but nothing happened. Tom scratched it on the table, but nothing happened. They were confused and disappointed. + +"These are not fun, they don't do anything!" Tom said. + +"Maybe we are doing it wrong, maybe we need something else!" Lily said. + +They looked around and saw a metal box on the floor. It had a picture of a lion and some letters. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's look at the metal box, maybe it has something we need!" Tom said. + +"Okay, but we have to be quiet, dad is sleeping in the other room!" Lily said. + +They jumped off the couch and ran to the metal box. They opened it and saw some matches. They wondered what they were. + +"Maybe they are stickers, we can decorate with them!" Lily said. + +"Maybe they are snacks, we can eat them!" Tom said. + +They each took one match and tried to use it. Lily stuck it on the wall, but it fell off. Tom bit it, but it tasted bad. They were frustrated and angry. + +"These are not fun, they don't do anything either!" Tom said. + +"Maybe we are doing it wrong again, maybe we need to do something else!" Lily said. + +They looked at each other and had an idea. They decided to try to use the sticks and the matches together. They thought it would be fun and exciting. + +"Let's rub the sticks on the matches, maybe something will happen!" Tom said. + +"Okay, but we have to be careful, it might be dangerous!" Lily said. + +They each held one stick and one match in their hands. They rubbed them together and waited. Suddenly, they saw a spark and a flame. They were surprised and scared. + +"Wow, look, it's fire!" Tom said. + +"Wow, it's so bright and hot!" Lily said. + +They dropped the sticks and the matches on the floor. The fire spread quickly and caught the paper, the table, and the couch. They smelled smoke and heard a loud noise. They were terrified and screamed. + +"Help, help, fire, fire!" Tom said. + +"Help, help, mom, dad, fire, fire!" Lily said. + +Their mom and dad heard their cries and ran to the living room. They saw the fire and grabbed a blanket and a bucket of water. They put out the fire and checked on their children. They were relieved and angry. + +"What were you doing, how did this happen?" Mom said. + +"Are you okay, are you hurt?" Dad said. + +Lily and Tom were crying and shaking. They felt guilty and embarrassed. They told their mom and dad what they did and why they did it. They said they were sorry and they learned their lesson. + +"We were playing with the box and the metal box, we wondered what they were, we tried to use them, we made fire, we were scared, we are sorry, we won't do it again!" Lily said. + +"We were curious and bored, we wanted to have fun, we didn't know they were matches, we made a mistake, we are sorry, we won't do it again!" Tom said. + +Their mom and dad hugged them and comforted them. They said they were glad they were safe and they loved them. They said they understood they were curious and they wanted to have fun, but they also said they were very naughty and they had to be more careful and responsible. They said they had to clean up the mess and they had to be punished. + +"We are happy you are okay and we love you, but we are also very upset and disappointed. You were very naughty and you could have hurt yourselves and others. You have to be more careful and responsible. You have to clean up the mess and you have to be punished. You can +One day, a boy named Tom wanted to cook something for his mom. He saw a big pot on the stove and some eggs in the fridge. He thought, "I can make egg soup for mom. She will be happy and proud of me." + +He cracked some eggs and put them in the pot. He added some water and salt. He turned on the stove and waited for the soup to boil. He did not know how to cook, but he wanted to try. + +Soon, the pot started to make a loud noise. The eggs bubbled and spilled over the edge. The stove became hot and smoky. Tom was scared and ran to his mom. + +"Mom, mom, help! The soup is angry!" he cried. + +Mom came to the kitchen and saw the mess. She turned off the stove and moved the pot away. She was not happy, but she was not angry either. She hugged Tom and said, "Tom, you are a silly boy. You cannot cook egg soup like that. You need to ask me first. Cooking is not a game. It can be dangerous." + +Tom felt sorry and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to make you happy. I love you." + +Mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Tom. But next time, let me teach you how to cook. OK?" + +Tom nodded and said, "OK, mom. Can we cook something together now?" + +Mom said, "Sure, Tom. How about some cookies?" + +Tom clapped his hands and said, "Yes, yes, cookies! I like cookies!" + +Mom and Tom cleaned up the kitchen and then cooked some cookies together. They had fun and learned something new. They ate the cookies and shared them with dad. Dad said, "These are the best cookies ever. You are a good boy, Tom. And you are a good cook, mom." + +Tom was happy and said, "Thank you, dad. I learned from mom. She is the best cook ever." + +Mom, dad, and Tom hugged and laughed. They were a happy family. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll with a pink dress and a button on her chest. Tom had a car with four wheels and a horn. They were having fun, but they also wanted to see each other's toys. + +"Can I see your doll?" Tom asked Lily. + +"OK, but be careful. She is very pretty and soft," Lily said. She gave her doll to Tom and took his car. + +Tom looked at the doll and saw the button. He wondered what it did. He pressed it, but nothing happened. He pressed it again, harder, but still nothing. He pressed it with his fingernail, but it only made a scratch. He got bored and decided to try something else. He pinched the button with his fingers, hoping it would pop out. + +"Ow!" the doll cried. "That hurts! Stop it!" + +Tom was surprised and scared. He dropped the doll and ran to Lily. + +"Lily, Lily, your doll can talk! She said ow when I pinched her button!" he said. + +Lily looked at her doll and saw the scratch on her button. She was angry and sad. + +"Tom, you are very naughty! You hurt my doll! You made her cry! Give me back my car!" she said. + +She grabbed the car from Tom and hugged her doll. She pressed the button gently and heard a sweet voice. + +"Hello, I am Daisy. I am your friend. You are very clever and kind," the doll said. + +Lily smiled and felt better. She stroked the doll's hair and said sorry. + +"Hello, Daisy. I am Lily. I am sorry Tom pinched you. He didn't know you can talk. Do you want to play with us?" she said. + +The doll nodded and said yes. Lily looked at Tom and saw he was sorry too. She decided to forgive him and share her toys. + +"Tom, do you want to play with Daisy and me? She can talk and sing and tell stories. She is very clever and nice. But you have to be gentle and not pinch her button," she said. + +Tom nodded and said yes. He said sorry to Lily and Daisy and promised to be gentle. He took his car and made it go vroom vroom. Lily pressed Daisy's button and made her sing a song. They played together happily and forgot their fight. +One day, a dog and a cat were walking in the park. They saw a big bird lying on the grass. The bird was not moving. The dog went closer and sniffed the bird. + +"Is the bird dead?" the dog asked the cat. + +"Yes, the bird is dead," the cat said. "It cannot fly or sing anymore." + +The dog felt sad for the bird. He wanted to say goodbye to the bird. He lowered his head and bowed to the bird. + +"Goodbye, bird," the dog said. "You were a beautiful and happy friend." + +The cat also felt sorry for the bird. He joined the dog and bowed to the bird. + +"Goodbye, bird," the cat said. "You were a brave and clever friend." + +The dog and the cat stayed with the bird for a while. They remembered how the bird used to soar in the sky and chirp in the trees. They thanked the bird for sharing the park with them. + +Then, the dog and the cat decided to go back to their home. They walked together, side by side. They were glad that they had each other as friends. They hoped that the bird was in a peaceful and sunny place. +Sara and Ben like to play with words. They have a big book with many words and pictures. They point at the words and say them out loud. Sometimes they make up funny sentences with the words. + +One day, they find a new word in the book. It is "spin". They do not know what it means. They look at the picture. It shows a girl spinning a hoop around her waist. Sara and Ben think it looks fun. + +"Let's try to spin!" Sara says. She picks up a hoop from the toy box and puts it around her waist. She tries to move her hips to make the hoop spin, but it falls to the floor. + +"It is hard to spin," Sara says. "Can you do it, Ben?" + +Ben takes the hoop and tries to spin it too. He also fails and the hoop rolls away. He runs after it and bumps into the trash can. The trash can falls over and spills smelly garbage on the floor. + +"Yuck!" Ben says. "The trash can is smelly. We need to clean it up." + +Sara and Ben get a broom and a dustpan and start to sweep the garbage. They put it back in the trash can and close the lid. They wash their hands and go back to the book. + +"Maybe we need to practice more to spin," Sara says. "Or we can find another word to play with." + +Ben nods and flips the page. He sees a word that makes him smile. + +"Look, Sara," he says. "The next word is 'jump'. We can do that!" + +Sara and Ben put the book down and start to jump up and down. They laugh and have fun. They like to play with words. +Sara was a popular girl. She had many toys and clothes. She liked to show them to her friends. She also liked to polish her toys and make them shiny. She thought that made her toys better than others. + +One day, Sara invited Lily to her bedroom. Lily was a new girl in school. Sara wanted to make friends with her. She said, "Look at my toys, Lily. They are so shiny and pretty. Do you want to play with them?" + +Lily nodded. She liked Sara's toys. They looked fun and nice. She picked up a doll and said, "This doll is beautiful. Can I brush her hair?" + +Sara frowned. She did not like Lily touching her doll. She said, "No, you can't. That is my doll. You can only look at her. I polish her every day. She is very special." + +Lily felt sad. She put down the doll and said, "Sorry, Sara. I didn't mean to upset you. Can I play with something else?" + +Sara shook her head. She said, "No, you can't. You can only watch me play. I don't want you to ruin my toys. They are too good for you." + +Lily felt angry. She did not like Sara's words. She thought Sara was mean and rude. She said, "Fine, Sara. I don't want to play with you. You are not a good friend. You are selfish and greedy. You only care about your toys. You don't care about people." + +Sara gasped. She did not like Lily's words. She thought Lily was jealous and nasty. She said, "How dare you, Lily. You are not welcome in my bedroom. You are not my friend. You are a liar and a thief. You want to take my toys. You want to make them dirty and ugly." + +Lily and Sara started to yell at each other. They did not listen to each other. They did not try to understand each other. They only wanted to hurt each other. + +Then, something bad happened. Sara pushed Lily. Lily fell down. She hit her head on the edge of the bed. She did not get up. She did not move. She did not make a sound. + +Sara stopped yelling. She looked at Lily. She saw blood on the floor. She felt scared. She felt sorry. She felt alone. She cried. She wished she had been nicer to Lily. She wished she had shared her toys with Lily. She wished she had been a better friend to Lily. But it was too late. Lily was gone. And Sara was left with her shiny toys. And her empty bedroom. +Sara was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair, a pink dress, and a smile. Sara liked to pretend that Lily was her sister and they went on adventures together. + +One day, Sara's mom said they had to visit a distant woman. Sara did not know who the woman was, but mom said she was an aunt. Sara did not want to go. She wanted to stay home and play with Lily. She asked mom if she could bring Lily with her, but mom said no. Mom said Lily was too big for the car and the woman did not like dolls. + +Sara was sad and angry. She did not understand why mom did not allow her to bring Lily. She did not care about the distant woman. She hugged Lily and said she would miss her. She put Lily on her bed and told her to wait for her. + +Mom took Sara to the car and they drove for a long time. Sara was bored and quiet. She looked out the window and wished she was with Lily. She did not like the car or the road or the trees. She wanted to go back home. + +When they arrived at the woman's house, Sara saw that it was big and old. The woman came out and hugged mom. She looked at Sara and smiled, but Sara did not smile back. The woman said she was happy to see Sara and that she had a surprise for her. She took Sara's hand and led her inside. + +Sara did not want to go inside. She wanted to stay in the car and go back home. She did not like the woman or her house or her surprise. She wanted to see Lily and play with her. She missed her doll and her bed and her room. She wished mom would allow her to bring Lily. She wished the woman was not so distant. +Lily and Max were playing in the park when they saw a big pile of leaves. They ran over and jumped into the leaves, laughing and throwing them in the air. But then, Lily felt something hard and cold under her hand. She pulled it out and saw a white bone. It was part of a skeleton! + +"Look, Max, I found a skeleton!" Lily said, holding the bone. + +"Wow, let me see!" Max said, reaching for the bone. + +But Lily did not want to share. She held the bone tightly and said, "No, it's mine! I found it first!" + +Max felt sad and angry. He wanted to see the bone too. He tried to grab it from Lily, but she pushed him away. They started to fight over the bone, pulling and shouting. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice behind them. It was a man dressed in a black suit and a black hat. He had a big bow around his neck. He looked very serious and scary. + +"Excuse me, children, but that bone belongs to me," the man said. + +Lily and Max stopped fighting and looked at the man. They felt scared and confused. + +"Who are you?" Lily asked. + +"I am Mr. Bones, and I am a skeleton," the man said. "That bone is part of my leg. I lost it when I was playing in the leaves too. Can you please give it back to me?" + +Lily and Max looked at the bone and then at the man. They saw that he had a hole in his leg where the bone was missing. They felt sorry for him. + +"Sorry, Mr. Bones, we didn't know it was your bone," Max said. "Here, you can have it back." + +"Thank you, Max, you are very kind," Mr. Bones said. He took the bone and put it back in his leg. He smiled and said, "You know, children, it is not nice to fight over things. You should share and be friends. That way, you will have more fun and less trouble." + +Lily and Max nodded and said, "You are right, Mr. Bones. We are sorry for fighting. We will share and be friends from now on." + +Mr. Bones nodded and said, "That's good to hear. Now, if you don't mind, I have to go. I have a date with Miss Pumpkin. She likes my bow. Goodbye, children, and have fun!" + +He waved and walked away, leaving Lily and Max in the park. They looked at each other and smiled. They hugged and said, "We are sorry for being mean. We are friends again." + +They decided to play in the leaves again, but this time, they shared and helped each other. They had a lot of fun and forgot about the skeleton. They learned that sharing is caring and that fighting is bitter. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and a big bed with soft pillows. Sometimes they shared their things and played nicely, but sometimes they fought and yelled at each other. + +One day, they were playing with their dolls and cars. Tom wanted to play with Lily's pink doll, but Lily said no. She said it was her doll and Tom could not have it. Tom got angry and grabbed the doll from Lily's hands. Lily yelled, "Give it back! It's mine!" + +Tom yelled, "No! I want it! It's mine now!" He ran to the bed and hid under the pillow. Lily ran after him and tried to pull the pillow away. They both pulled and pulled until the pillow ripped and the feathers flew everywhere. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to their room. She saw the mess and the broken pillow and the twins still yelling and fighting. She was very angry and sad. She said, "What have you done? This is not how you treat your things or your sister. You are both very naughty and unkind. You have to clean up this mess and say sorry to each other. And no more playing today. You have to go to bed early." + +Tom and Lily stopped yelling and looked at their mom. They felt bad and scared. They knew they had done something wrong. They wished they had played nicely and shared their things. They said sorry to their mom and to each other. They helped to clean up the mess and put the broken pillow in the trash. Then they went to bed early and cried. They had no fun and no toys and no pillow. They had a bad day. +Tim and Mia are friends who like to play in the park. They run, slide, and climb on the toys. But their favorite thing is to swing on the swings. They swing high and low, fast and slow, and laugh and sing. + +One day, they see a big drain near the swings. It is round and dark and has holes. They wonder what is inside. Tim says, "Let's go and look. Maybe there are bugs or coins or treasures." Mia says, "OK, but be careful. It might be scary or dirty or wet." + +They leave their swings and walk to the drain. They bend down and peer into the holes. They see nothing but shadows and dirt. They are disappointed. Tim says, "This is boring. Let's go back to the swings." Mia says, "Wait, I hear something. Listen." + +They hear a low rumble and a splash. They look at each other and scream. Water is coming out of the drain. It is a mighty flood. It is brown and smelly and cold. It is coming towards them. They run away from the drain. They run to their swings. They are wet and scared and sad. + +They sit on their swings and cry. They hug each other and say, "We are sorry. We are silly. We should not have gone to the drain. We should have stayed on the swings. The swings are fun and safe and dry." They swing again and try to forget the drain. They swing high and low, fast and slow, and laugh and sing. +Tom and Anna were playing in the park. They saw a big cross made of stone. It was very old and had letters on it. + +"Who put this cross here?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone who lived a long time ago," Anna said. + +They touched the cross and felt how cold and hard it was. They wondered what the letters meant. + +"Maybe it is a secret code," Tom said. + +"Or a magic spell," Anna said. + +They tried to read the letters, but they did not know them. + +"Let's make up our own words for them," Tom said. + +"OK. This one is 'zoo', and this one is 'cake'," Anna said. + +They laughed and made up silly words for all the letters. They had fun with the cross. + +A man came to the park. He was wearing a hat and a coat. He had a camera and a notebook. He saw Tom and Anna playing with the cross. + +"Hello, children. Do you know what this cross is?" he asked. + +"No, sir. We are just playing with it," Tom said. + +"This cross is very ancient. It is from a time when people spoke a different language. It is very important and rare. I am here to study it and take pictures of it," the man said. + +He looked at the cross and wrote down some notes. He took out his camera and snapped some photos. + +"Can we help you, sir?" Anna asked. + +"No, thank you. You can keep playing, but please be careful. Don't damage the cross. It is very precious," the man said. + +He smiled and went back to his work. + +Tom and Anna nodded. They decided to leave the cross alone. They went to the swings and the slide. They played some more and had fun. + +They forgot about the cross and the man. They were happy and relaxed. +Lily liked lemons. She liked to squeeze them and make juice. She liked to smell them and make faces. She liked to peel them and eat them. She had a big lemon tree in her garden. She picked lemons every day. + +One day, Lily saw an unusual lemon on the tree. It was very big and shiny. It had spots of different colors. Lily wanted to pick it and see what it was like. She reached for the lemon, but it moved away. Lily was surprised. She tried again, but the lemon moved again. Lily was curious. She followed the lemon as it moved around the tree. + +The lemon led Lily to a dark corner of the garden. There was a hole in the ground. The lemon went into the hole. Lily wanted to see where it went. She went into the hole too. It was dark and cold. Lily felt scared. She wanted to go back. She looked for the lemon, but it was gone. It had vanished. Lily was alone. She cried for help, but no one heard her. She was stuck in the hole. She wished she had left the unusual lemon alone. +Lily and Ben were playing in the farm. They liked to see the animals and hear their sounds. They saw cows, pigs, chickens, and a goat. The goat was white and had horns and a beard. He was eating grass near the fence. + +"Hello, goat!" Lily said. She walked to the fence and reached out her hand. The goat came closer and sniffed her hand. He made a noise like "baa". + +"Can I pet you, goat?" Lily asked. She touched his fur gently. The goat liked it and licked her hand. Lily giggled. + +"Look, Ben, the goat is nice!" Lily called to her brother. Ben was busy picking flowers. He looked up and saw Lily and the goat. + +"Wow, you made a friend, Lily!" Ben said. He ran to the fence and joined them. He also petted the goat and gave him a flower. The goat ate the flower and made another noise like "baa". + +"Let's clap for the goat, Ben!" Lily said. She clapped her hands and smiled. Ben clapped his hands too. The goat looked at them and wagged his tail. + +"Clap, clap, clap, goat!" Lily and Ben said. They were happy to play with the goat. + +But then they heard a distant sound. It was their mom calling them. + +"Lily, Ben, time to go home!" Mom said. She was waiting by the car. + +"Bye, goat, we have to go!" Lily said. She waved to the goat. Ben waved too. + +"Bye, bye, baa!" The goat said. He watched them leave. + +Lily and Ben got in the car and buckled their seat belts. They looked out the window and saw the goat still standing by the fence. + +"Thank you, goat, for playing with us!" Lily and Ben said. They blew him a kiss. + +The goat smiled and blew them a kiss back. He hoped to see them again. +Lily liked to wash her toys every day. She had a big tub of water and a sponge. She would scrub her dolls, cars, blocks and animals until they were clean and shiny. Then she would dry them with a towel and put them away in her toy box. + +One day, Lily decided to do something different. She wanted to make a stack of her toys. She thought it would look nice and organized. She took out all her toys from the box and started to pile them up on the floor. She put the big ones at the bottom and the small ones at the top. She made a very tall stack that reached the ceiling. + +"Wow, Lily, that's a great stack!" her mom said, coming into the room. "But be careful, it might fall down and make a mess." + +Lily smiled and said, "No, mom, it won't fall. It's very strong and stable. See?" She tapped the stack gently with her finger. Nothing happened. + +"OK, Lily, but don't leave it there for too long. You have to put your toys back in the box when you're done playing," her mom said. + +"OK, mom, I will," Lily said. But she didn't. She liked her stack too much. She wanted to keep it for ever. + +The next day, Lily woke up and ran to her room. She wanted to see her stack again. But when she got there, she saw something terrible. Her stack was gone. All her toys were scattered on the floor. Some were broken or dirty. Lily started to cry. + +"What happened?" she asked, sobbing. + +Her mom came in and hugged her. "I'm sorry, Lily, but your stack fell down last night. It was too high and unstable. It made a loud noise and woke me up. I tried to fix some of your toys, but some were beyond repair. I'm sorry, honey, but you have to learn to put your toys away after playing. It's safer and neater that way." + +Lily nodded, still crying. She realized her mom was right. She had been careless and foolish. She wished she had listened to her mom. She learned a hard lesson that day. She never made a stack of her toys again. She always washed them and put them back in the box. She still liked to play with them, but she also liked to keep them organized. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play pretend. Today they pretend to be in a restaurant. Lily is the cook and Tom is the waiter. + +Lily makes some food with her toys. She puts some blocks on a plate. She says, "This is kangaroo meat. It is very hard and yummy." She gives the plate to Tom. + +Tom takes the plate and walks to the table. He sees a teddy bear sitting there. He says, "Hello, teddy. I am your waiter. I have your food. It is kangaroo meat. It is very hard and yummy." + +The teddy bear does not say anything. It just looks at Tom. Tom puts the plate in front of the teddy bear. He says, "Enjoy your food. Do you want anything else?" + +The teddy bear still does not say anything. It just looks at the plate. It does not like kangaroo meat. It likes honey and berries. It thinks the blocks are not food. It is sad and hungry. + +Lily sees the teddy bear. She says, "Tom, the teddy bear does not like kangaroo meat. It likes honey and berries. We have to make something else for it." + +Tom says, "Oh, I am sorry, teddy. I did not know. We will make something else for you. What do you want?" + +The teddy bear nods and smiles. It points to a jar of honey and a bowl of berries. It says, "Thank you, Lily and Tom. You are very nice. I want honey and berries. They are soft and sweet." + +Lily and Tom make some honey and berries for the teddy bear. They put them on a plate. They serve the plate to the teddy bear. The teddy bear is happy and eats the honey and berries. It says, "Mmm, this is very good. You are very good cooks. I like your restaurant." + +Lily and Tom are happy too. They say, "You are very welcome, teddy. We are glad you like our food. We like to play pretend with you." + +They all hug and laugh. They have fun playing pretend. They are good friends. The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the backyard with their toy automobiles. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. Lily had a red automobile and Ben had a blue one. + +"Look, my automobile is faster than yours!" Lily said, as she pushed her toy along the grass. + +"No, mine is faster!" Ben said, and he pushed his toy harder. But he pushed too hard, and his automobile flew out of his hand and hit the window of the house. The window made a loud noise and cracked. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Ben said together. They ran to the window and saw the crack. They felt guilty. They knew they had done something bad. + +"Mommy will be so angry!" Lily said, and she started to cry. + +"Maybe she won't see it," Ben said, and he tried to hide his automobile behind a bush. + +But Mommy did see it. She came out of the house and looked at the window. She saw the crack and the toy automobile. She was not happy. + +"Who did this?" she asked, and she looked at Lily and Ben. + +Lily and Ben did not say anything. They looked at the ground and hoped Mommy would not be too mad. + +Mommy sighed. She knew they were sorry. She said, "I know you like to play with your automobiles, but you have to be careful. You could have hurt someone or broken something. You have to tell me the truth. Who broke the window?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They knew they had to tell the truth. They did not want to lie to Mommy. They loved Mommy. + +"It was me," Ben said, and he took out his automobile from behind the bush. "I pushed it too hard and it hit the window. I'm sorry, Mommy." + +Mommy nodded. She said, "Thank you for telling me the truth, Ben. I'm glad you are honest. But you still have to pay for the window. You have to do some extra chores and save some money. Do you understand?" + +Ben nodded. He said, "Yes, Mommy. I understand. I will do some extra chores and save some money. I will be more careful next time." + +Mommy smiled. She said, "That's good, Ben. I'm proud of you. And you, Lily, thank you for not blaming Ben. You are a good sister. You can help him with his chores and save some money too. Do you want to do that?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, Mommy. I want to help Ben. I'm sorry too, Mommy." + +Mommy hugged them both. She said, "I love you, Lily and Ben. I know you are good kids. You just made a mistake. But you can learn from it and do better. I believe in you." +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big ball and a small bike. They take turns to kick the ball and ride the bike. + +One day, they go to the park with their moms. But when they get there, they see a sign. The sign says: "Park closed. Work in progress. Sorry for the delay." Lily and Tom are sad. They want to play in the park. + +"Mom, why is the park closed?" Lily asks. + +"Mom, when will the park open?" Tom asks. + +"The park is closed because they are fixing some things. They want to make the park better and safer for you. The park will open soon, but we don't know when. Sorry for the delay." The moms say. + +Lily and Tom look at the sign. They see some workers and some machines. They hear some noises. They are curious. + +"Mom, can we watch the workers?" Lily asks. + +"Mom, can we see the machines?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, you can watch the workers and see the machines. But you have to stay with us and be careful. The workers and the machines are busy and can be dangerous." The moms say. + +Lily and Tom nod. They hold their moms' hands and walk to the fence. The fence is wide and has holes. They can see through the holes. They see the workers and the machines. They see the workers digging, hammering, painting, and planting. They see the machines moving, lifting, cutting, and mixing. They see the park changing. + +"Wow, look at that!" Lily says. + +"Cool, look at this!" Tom says. + +They watch the workers and the machines for a long time. They forget about the ball and the bike. They forget about the delay. They are happy. They can't wait to see the new park. They hope the new park will have a big start. They want to play in the new park. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and look for treasures. One day, they found a shiny jewel in the sand. It was red and sparkled in the sun. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. "It's so pretty!" + +"Let me see!" Max said. He tried to grab the jewel from Lily's hand. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. She held the jewel tight. "I found it first!" + +Max was angry. He pulled Lily's hair. Lily cried out. She let go of the jewel. Max snatched it and ran away. + +"Give it back!" Lily shouted. She ran after Max. She was sad and mad. + +Max ran to the slide. He climbed up and slid down. He laughed. He thought he was clever. He looked at the jewel. He wanted to keep it. + +But then he saw a big dog. The dog was black and had sharp teeth. The dog barked. It sounded harsh. The dog wanted the jewel too. + +Max was scared. He dropped the jewel. The dog ran to get it. Max ran away. He wished he had not taken the jewel from Lily. + +Lily saw what happened. She felt sorry for Max. She also saw the jewel on the ground. She picked it up. She ran to Max. + +"Are you okay?" she asked. + +Max nodded. He was still shaking. He looked at Lily. He felt bad. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "I was mean to you. Can we share the jewel?" + +Lily smiled. She held the jewel in her hand. She held out her other hand to Max. + +"Okay, Max," she said. "We can share. We are friends." + +They hugged. They looked at the jewel together. They decided to bury it in the sand. They made a map to find it later. They played some more. They were happy. +Lily and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the park near their homes. One day, they saw some flowers that were very pretty. They were pink and white and yellow. They smelled good too. + +"Look, Sam, the flowers are blooming!" Lily said. "They are so nice!" + +"Yes, they are, Lily. Do you know what they are called?" Sam asked. + +Lily shook her head. She did not know the names of the flowers. She only knew they were flowers. + +"They are called tulips," Sam said. "My mom told me. She likes tulips a lot." + +Lily nodded. She liked tulips too. She wanted to pick one for her mom. She reached out her hand to touch a pink tulip. + +"Wait, Lily, don't do that!" Sam said. "You can't pick the flowers. They belong to the park. If you pick them, they will die." + +Lily stopped. She did not want to make the flowers die. She wanted them to live and bloom. She looked at Sam with a sad face. + +"Sorry, Sam. I didn't know. I just wanted to give one to my mom. She likes flowers too," Lily said. + +Sam smiled. He had an idea. He took out his phone from his pocket. He asked Lily to stand next to the tulips. He took a picture of her and the flowers. + +"Here, Lily. You can show this picture to your mom. She will like it. It is like a gift," Sam said. + +Lily looked at the picture. She saw herself and the tulips. They were very pretty. She smiled too. She hugged Sam. + +"Thank you, Sam. You are a great friend. I will show this picture to my mom. She will love it," Lily said. + +They held hands and walked to the pond. They saw some ducks and fish. They threw some bread to them. They watched them eat and swim. They saw the water make waves. They heard the wind blow. They felt happy. They had a fun day in the park. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hill with many trees and flowers. They wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Ben said. "It looks like fun!" + +Lily was a little scared. She had never been to the hill before. She thought there might be wild animals or bugs that could hurt them. + +"I don't know, Ben," Lily said. "It looks too high and too wild. Maybe we should stay here." + +Ben saw that Lily was afraid. He wanted to help her feel brave. He took her hand and smiled. + +"Don't worry, Lily," Ben said. "We can do it together. I will encourage you and you will encourage me. We will be careful and have fun. Maybe we will find something cool on the other side. Come on, Lily, you can do it!" + +Lily looked at Ben. She saw that he was kind and excited. She felt a little more brave. She squeezed his hand and nodded. + +"Okay, Ben," Lily said. "Let's go. We can do it together." + +They started to climb the hill. They helped each other over the rocks and the roots. They saw many birds and butterflies and flowers. They heard the wind and the water. They felt the sun and the breeze. They were happy and curious. + +They reached the top of the hill. They looked around and saw a clear lake with many fish and frogs. They also saw a rainbow in the sky. They were amazed and delighted. + +"Wow, Lily, look!" Ben said. "We did it! We found something cool! Isn't it beautiful?" + +"Yes, Ben, it is!" Lily said. "We did it! We were brave! Thank you for encouraging me, Ben. You are a good friend." + +"Thank you for encouraging me, too, Lily. You are a good friend, too." Ben said. + +They hugged and smiled. They decided to play by the lake for a while. They had a lot of fun. They were glad they climbed the hill. They learned something new and saw something wonderful. They were proud of themselves and each other. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play and sing together. One day, they see a big poster on the wall. It has a picture of a lady with a long dress and a man with a hat. They are singing in a big house with many seats. The poster says "Opera". + +"What is opera?" Lily asks Tom. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a game. Do you want to play opera?" Tom says. + +"Yes, let's play opera. How do we play?" Lily says. + +"Maybe we have to travel to the big house and sing very loud. And wear fancy clothes. And make funny faces. Like this." Tom says. He puts on his mom's scarf and his dad's hat. He makes a big smile and sings "La la la la la". + +Lily laughs. She puts on her sister's dress and her brother's glasses. She makes a sad face and sings "Boo hoo hoo hoo hoo". + +They run to the big house. They see many people going inside. They follow them. They find two seats in the front row. They sit down and wait. + +The lights go down. The music starts. The lady and the man come on the stage. They sing very loud. They wear fancy clothes. They make funny faces. Lily and Tom watch and listen. They are amazed. + +The lady and the man sing for a long time. They tell a story with their songs. Sometimes they are happy. Sometimes they are sad. Sometimes they are angry. Sometimes they are scared. Lily and Tom feel the same way. They clap and cheer and cry and gasp. + +The opera ends. The lady and the man bow. The people clap and cheer. Lily and Tom clap and cheer too. They are very happy. They have played opera. + +They get up and leave. They see the lady and the man outside. They are pale. They look tired. They smile and wave. + +"Thank you for singing. You are very good. We like opera." Lily says. + +"Thank you for watching. You are very sweet. We are glad you like opera." The lady says. + +"Can we play opera again?" Tom says. + +"Of course you can. Opera is for everyone. Just use your imagination and your voice. And have fun." The man says. + +Lily and Tom hug the lady and the man. They say goodbye. They run back home. They tell their mom and dad about their adventure. They play opera some more. They are very happy. They love opera. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big red poppy in the grass. Lily wanted to pick it and smell it. Ben wanted to open it and see what was inside. + +"Let me have it!" Lily said. She pulled the poppy from Ben's hand. + +"No, I want it!" Ben said. He pulled it back from Lily's hand. + +They pulled and pulled until the poppy was broken. The petals fell to the ground. The seeds spilled out. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. She felt sad. She liked the poppy. It was pretty and soft. + +"Look what you did!" Ben said. He felt angry. He wanted to open the poppy. It was fun and curious. + +They both started to cry. They heard their mom calling them. + +"What's wrong, my loves?" Mom said. She came to the garden. She saw the broken poppy and the tears. + +"We broke the poppy!" Lily and Ben said. They felt sorry. + +Mom hugged them and wiped their tears. She said, "It's okay. The poppy was a gift from nature. Sometimes things break. But we can still enjoy them. Look, there are more poppies in the garden. And the seeds can grow new poppies. Why don't we plant them together?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They smiled. They said, "Yes, let's do that!" + +They followed Mom to the flower bed. They planted the seeds. They watered them. They hoped they would grow. + +They said, "Thank you, poppy. Thank you, Mom." + +They hugged each other. They felt happy. +Lily and Ben were going to the park with Mom. They liked to play on the swings and slide. But when they got in the car, they saw a big sign on the road. It was a billboard. It had a picture of a snowman and some words. + +"What does it say, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"It says, 'Return your books to the library or the snowman will melt'," Mom said. + +"Why?" Ben asked. + +"Because the library wants people to bring back the books they borrowed. And because it is very cold outside. It is icy," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They remembered they had some books from the library at home. They liked the books. They had stories about animals and colors and shapes. But they did not want the snowman to melt. They liked snowmen too. + +"Mom, can we go back home and return our books?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, sweetie. That is very nice of you. The library will be happy. And the snowman will be happy too," Mom said. + +She turned the car around and drove back home. Lily and Ben got their books and put them in a bag. Then they went back to the car and drove to the library. They gave their books to the librarian. She smiled and thanked them. + +"Good job, Lily and Ben. You are very good readers. And very good friends to the snowman," she said. + +Lily and Ben smiled too. They felt good. They returned their books to the library. And they saved the snowman. Then they went to the park and played on the swings and slide. They had a lot of fun. +Lily and Ben like to design things with nature. They go to the park and find leaves, sticks, stones and flowers. They make pictures and shapes on the grass with what they find. + +"Look, I made a house!" Lily says, pointing to a square of sticks and a roof of leaves. + +"That's nice, Lily. I made a car!" Ben says, showing her a line of stones and two circles of flowers. + +They are having fun, but then the sun gets very hot and the grass gets very dry. Lily and Ben feel thirsty and tired. + +"Let's go home and drink some water," Lily says. + +"OK, but can we take our designs with us?" Ben asks. + +"No, we have to leave them here. They belong to nature," Lily says. + +"Can we come back and see them tomorrow?" Ben asks. + +"Maybe, but they might change. Nature likes to change things," Lily says. + +They say goodbye to their designs and walk home, holding hands. They are happy they have each other. +Anna and Ben were bored. They had no toys to play with. They had no books to read. They had no friends to visit. They only had each other. + +"Let's play a game," Ben said. "Let's pretend we are grown-ups. We can have tea and talk." + +"Okay," Anna said. "But where can we get tea?" + +Ben looked around. He saw a big pot on the stove. It had steam coming out of it. He thought it was tea. He did not know it was hot water. + +"I have an idea," he said. "You stay here. I will get the tea." + +He ran to the kitchen. He climbed on a chair. He reached for the pot. He did not see the sign that said "Do not touch". + +Anna heard a loud scream. She ran to the kitchen. She saw Ben holding his hand. He was crying. He had touched the pot. It was very hot. It had burned him. + +"Ben, what did you do?" Anna asked. + +"I wanted to get tea," Ben said. "But it was not tea. It was hot water. It hurt me." + +Anna felt sorry for Ben. She hugged him. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. You should not touch things you do not know. It can be dangerous. Come on, let's go to mom. She will make you feel better." + +They went to mom. Mom saw Ben's hand. She was worried. She put some ice on it. She gave him a kiss. She said, "Ben, you were very brave. But you should be more careful. You should always ask before you touch something. Especially if it is hot. Do you understand?" + +Ben nodded. He said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I'm sorry. I will not touch things I do not know again." + +Mom smiled. She said, "That's good, Ben. I'm glad you learned your lesson. Now, how about some real tea? And some cookies? And a story?" + +Anna and Ben smiled. They said, "Yes, please, mom. That sounds fun." + +They went to the living room. They had tea and cookies and a story. They were not bored anymore. They were happy. +Anna loved to look at the stars at night. She had a book with pictures of stars and planets and moons. She liked to find them in the sky with her daddy. He told her stories about the stars and how they were very far away and very old. + +One night, daddy said there was something special in the sky. He said it was a comet, a big ball of ice and dust that flew very fast around the sun. He said it had a long tail that glowed in the dark. He said they could see it if they went outside after dinner. + +Anna was very excited. She wanted to see the comet. She ate her dinner very fast and put on her coat and hat. She took her book and her flashlight. She followed daddy outside to the backyard. He pointed to a spot in the sky where the comet was supposed to be. + +But Anna could not see the comet. She saw only clouds. Big, gray, fluffy clouds that covered the whole sky. She felt sad and angry. She said the clouds spoiled everything. She said she hated the clouds. She threw her book and her flashlight on the ground. + +Daddy hugged her and said he was sorry. He said sometimes things did not go as planned. He said they could try again another night. He said the comet would be in the sky for a few more days. He said maybe the clouds would go away. + +He picked up her book and her flashlight and gave them back to her. He said he had a surprise for her. He said he had a telescope in the garage. He said they could use it to see the stars and the planets and the moons. He said they could even see the comet if it was not too cloudy. + +Anna smiled. She liked surprises. She liked telescopes. She said she wanted to see the telescope. She said she still wanted to see the comet. She said maybe the clouds would not spoil everything. She said maybe the clouds would make a wide hole for the comet to shine through. She said she loved the stars. She said she loved daddy. She followed him to the garage. +Tommy liked his new armchair. It was big and soft and blue. He liked to sit in it and read his books or play with his toys. He felt very happy in his new armchair. + +But one day, his sister Lily came into the living room. She saw the new armchair and wanted to sit in it too. She said, "Move, Tommy, I want to sit there. It's my turn." + +Tommy did not want to move. He said, "No, Lily, this is my armchair. I got it for my birthday. You have your own chair. Go away." + +Lily did not go away. She tried to push Tommy out of the armchair. Tommy pushed her back. They started to fight and yell. They made a lot of noise. + +Mommy heard the noise and came into the living room. She saw Tommy and Lily fighting over the new armchair. She was not happy. She said, "Stop, Tommy and Lily. What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" + +Tommy and Lily stopped fighting. They looked at Mommy. They felt bad. They said, "Sorry, Mommy." + +Mommy said, "You should not fight over the armchair. You should share and take turns. You should think of each other's feelings. Do you understand?" + +Tommy and Lily nodded. They said, "Yes, Mommy, we understand." + +Mommy said, "Good. Now, why don't you sit in the armchair together and read a book or play a game? You can have fun and be nice to each other." + +Tommy and Lily liked that idea. They climbed into the new armchair and hugged each other. They picked a book and read it together. They smiled and laughed. They felt happy in the new armchair. +Anna was sick. She had a bad cough and it hurt to breathe. Her lung was not well. Mommy took her to the doctor, but he said she needed to go to the big hospital. Anna was scared. She did not like the big hospital. It was noisy and cold and smelled funny. + +Mommy said they had to go, because the big hospital had a machine that could help Anna's lung. She said the machine would give Anna clean air and make her feel better. She said Anna was very brave and strong. She said she loved Anna very much. She said they would pray to God to help Anna's lung. + +They got in the car and drove to the big hospital. Anna saw many people and cars and buildings on the way. Some of them were pretty and some of them were filthy. Anna did not like the filthy ones. They made her cough more. She wished they were clean and nice. + +They got to the big hospital and Mommy took Anna to a room. There was a bed and a window and a TV and a machine. The machine had a tube and a mask. The doctor came and said hello to Anna. He said he was going to put the mask on Anna's face and turn on the machine. He said the mask would give Anna clean air and make her lung better. He said it might feel funny at first, but it would not hurt. He said he would be back soon to check on Anna. + +Mommy hugged Anna and kissed her. She said she was proud of Anna. She said she would stay with Anna and hold her hand. She said they would pray to God to help Anna's lung. She said God was good and he loved Anna very much. She said everything would be okay. Anna nodded and smiled. She trusted Mommy and God. She put on the mask and felt the clean air. She closed her eyes and prayed to God to help her lung. She hoped she would feel better soon. +Lily and Tom were going to the park with their mom. They got in the car and mom drove. Lily and Tom liked to look out the window and see the trees, the houses and the people. + +But soon they saw many cars on the road. The cars were not moving. Mom said, "We are in traffic. We have to wait until the road is clear." Lily and Tom were sad. They wanted to play in the park. + +They saw a green light. The green light meant go. But the cars in front of them did not go. They saw a man in a big truck. He was angry. He honked his horn and shouted at the other drivers. He did not care about the green light. He wanted to go first. + +Mom said, "That man is not nice. He is not following the rules. He is making the traffic worse. We should be patient and polite. That is the right thing to do." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They agreed with mom. They did not like the angry man. They liked the green light. They hoped the cars would move soon. They learned that being patient and polite is better than being angry and rude. +Tom and Lily went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like monkeys, lions, and giraffes. They were very happy and excited. + +Then they came to the pond where the alligators lived. Tom and Lily wanted to see them, but they were too far away. Mom and Dad said they could sit on a bench and watch them with binoculars. + +"Look, there is a big alligator!" Tom said, pointing to the water. "He has a long tail and sharp teeth. He is scary!" + +"I see him, too!" Lily said, holding the binoculars. "But he is not scary, he is cool! He is lively, he is swimming and splashing. He is having fun!" + +Suddenly, the alligator jumped out of the water and landed on the bench next to Tom and Lily. They screamed and dropped the binoculars. The alligator opened his mouth and showed his teeth. + +"Hello, little ones!" the alligator said. "Don't be afraid, I just want to play with you. You look lively, too. Do you want to join me in the pond?" + +Tom and Lily were very surprised and scared. They did not want to play with the alligator. They ran to Mom and Dad and hugged them. + +"Mom, Dad, help!" they cried. "The alligator can talk and he wants to play with us!" + +Mom and Dad looked at the bench and saw the alligator. He was smiling and waving his tail. He did not look mean, he looked friendly. + +"Hello, big ones!" the alligator said. "I'm sorry, I did not mean to scare your little ones. I'm lonely, I have no friends here. Can we be friends?" + +Mom and Dad did not know what to say. They had never seen a talking alligator before. They looked at Tom and Lily, who were still shaking and hiding behind them. + +"Maybe we can be friends, but not in the pond," Mom said. "The pond is too dangerous for us. How about we sit on the bench and talk to you?" + +The alligator nodded and jumped back to the bench. He waited for Mom and Dad and Tom and Lily to join him. He was happy, he had found some lively friends. +Tom and Sue were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big teddy bear. They called him Chubby, because he was soft and round. + +One day, their mom made a yummy dessert for them. It was a cake with chocolate and cream. She put it on the table and told them to wait until after dinner. "Don't touch the cake, or you will spoil your appetite," she said. + +Tom and Sue nodded, but they could not stop looking at the cake. It smelled so good, and it looked so tasty. They wanted to have a bite, just a little one. They thought their mom would not notice. + +They sneaked to the table and reached for the cake. But as they did, they heard a loud growl. It was Chubby, who was lying under the table. He did not like to be disturbed when he was sleeping. He jumped up and barked at them. + +Tom and Sue were scared and ran away. They bumped into their mom, who was coming back from the kitchen. She saw the cake and the teddy bear. She knew what they had tried to do. + +She was not happy. She scolded them for being naughty and greedy. She said they had to go to their room without any dessert. She took Chubby with her and gave him a hug. He was a good bear, who protected the cake. + +Tom and Sue felt sorry and ashamed. They wished they had listened to their mom. They learned their lesson. They never tried to disturb Chubby or the dessert again. +Lily and Sam like to play with clay. They have many colors of clay. They can make animals, cars, flowers and more. They kneel on the floor and roll the clay with their hands. + +"Look, I made a snake!" Sam says. He shows Lily his long green clay snake. He makes it wiggle and hiss. + +"That's cool!" Lily says. She likes snakes. She made a pink clay snake. She puts it next to Sam's snake. "They can be friends." + +Sam nods. He has an idea. He takes some yellow clay and makes a sun. He puts it on the wall. "Now they have a sunny day." + +Lily smiles. She takes some blue clay and makes a river. She puts it on the floor. "Now they have water to drink." + +Sam and Lily are happy. They play with their clay snakes, sun and river. They make them talk and sing. They have fun. They do not see that their mom is watching them. She thinks they are very creative. She is proud of them. She takes a picture of their clay art. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to walk with their mom and dad in the park. They see many things: trees, flowers, birds, dogs, and people. Sometimes they see famous people on TV or in books. They want to be famous too. + +One day, they see a big sign in the park. It says: "Walk for a good cause. Help children who are sick and need medicine. Join us today and get a medal and a picture." Lily and Ben think this is a good way to be famous. They ask their mom and dad if they can join. + +"Sure, you can join," mom says. "But you have to walk a long way. Are you sure you can do it?" + +"Yes, we can do it," Lily and Ben say. "We are strong and brave. We want to help and be famous." + +Mom and dad smile and sign them up. They get a number and a sticker. They start to walk with many other people. They feel happy and excited. + +But after a while, they start to feel tired. Their legs hurt and their mouths are dry. They see a water station and a bench. They want to stop and rest. + +"Mom, dad, can we stop?" Lily asks. "We are tired." + +"Me too," Ben says. "We walked a lot. Can we get our medal and picture now?" + +Mom and dad look at them and hug them. They are proud of their twins. + +"You did a great job, Lily and Ben," dad says. "You walked very far and helped a good cause. You are famous in our hearts." + +"But we didn't finish the walk," Lily says. "We didn't get our medal and picture." + +"That's okay," mom says. "You don't need a medal and picture to be famous. You just need to be kind and generous. And you are. We love you very much." + +Lily and Ben smile and hug their mom and dad. They feel happy and proud too. They don't need a medal and picture to be famous. They have each other and their family. And that's enough. +Sam and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with their toys, read books, and eat yogurt. They always shared their yogurt with each other, because they were loyal friends. + +One day, they went to the park with their moms. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They wanted to try them all. They ran to the slide first, and took turns sliding down. They laughed and had fun. + +Then they went to the swing, and pushed each other gently. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They smiled and sang. + +Finally, they went to the sandbox, and picked up some shovels and buckets. They started to make sand castles and sand pies. They decorated them with sticks and stones and leaves. + +But then, a mean boy came to the sandbox. He had no toys, and no friends. He looked at Sam and Lily's sand creations, and felt angry. He wanted to ruin them. He grabbed a handful of sand, and threw it at Sam's sand castle. It fell apart, and Sam cried. + +"Hey, stop that!" Lily shouted at the mean boy. She was very brave, and wanted to protect her friend. She picked up her yogurt cup, and threw it at the mean boy. The yogurt splashed on his face and shirt, and he screamed. + +"Yuck, what is this?" he yelled, wiping his face. He ran away, crying and whining. + +Sam and Lily hugged each other, and thanked each other. They were loyal friends, and they stood up for each other. Their moms came to the sandbox, and saw what happened. They praised Sam and Lily for being brave and kind, and gave them new yogurt cups. They ate their yogurt, and felt happy. They had a great day at the park. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. They have fun with their friends and their toys. But sometimes they fall and hurt themselves. + +One day, Anna and Ben are playing tag. Anna is it and she chases Ben. Ben runs fast and tries to hide behind a tree. But he does not see a big rock on the ground. He stumbles on the rock and falls down. He cries out loud. He has a cut on his knee and it bleeds. + +Anna hears Ben and runs to him. She sees his knee and feels sorry. She hugs him and says, "It's okay, Ben. I will help you." She takes out a band-aid from her pocket. She opens the wrapper and peels off the paper. She sees a zipper on the band-aid. She thinks it is funny. She says, "Look, Ben. A zipper band-aid. You can zip up your knee and make it better." + +Ben stops crying and looks at the band-aid. He sees the zipper and smiles. He says, "That is cool, Anna. Thank you." He lets Anna put the band-aid on his knee. He feels the zipper and says, "It tickles." He laughs. + +Anna and Ben are happy again. They get up and hold hands. They see a black cat on the fence. They wave to the cat and say, "Hello, kitty." The cat meows and jumps off the fence. It runs away. Anna and Ben run after the cat. They forget about the rock and the cut and the band-aid. They play and have fun. They are good friends. +Lily and Tom were playing in the bathroom. They liked to pretend they were monkeys and hang from the shower curtain. They made funny noises and swung back and forth. + +"Look at me, Lily!" Tom said. "I can hang with one hand!" + +Lily looked at Tom and clapped. "You are very good, Tom!" she said. "I am proud of you!" + +Tom smiled and tried to hang with no hands. He grabbed the shampoo bottle and squeezed it hard. The shampoo squirted out and hit his eyes. He screamed and let go of the curtain. He fell on the floor and bumped his head. + +Lily was scared and ran to Tom. She saw blood on his forehead and shampoo in his eyes. She cried and called for Mom. + +Mom heard the noise and ran to the bathroom. She saw Tom and Lily and gasped. She picked up Tom and wrapped a towel around his head. She rinsed his eyes with water and hugged him. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. "Why were you hanging from the curtain? Why did you use the shampoo like that?" + +Lily sniffed and told Mom what they were doing. She said she was sorry and that they were just playing. + +Mom was angry and sad. She said they were naughty and careless. She said they could have hurt themselves badly. She said they had to go to the doctor and get stitches. She said they had to throw away the shampoo and the curtain. She said they had to stay in their room and think about what they did. + +Lily and Tom felt bad and ashamed. They wished they had not played in the bathroom. They wished they had listened to Mom. They wished they had not used the shampoo. They wished they had not hung from the curtain. They wished they had a happy ending. +Ben and Mia are best friends. They like to play with cars and dolls and blocks. One day, Ben has a big idea. He wants to invite Mia to his house for a tea party. He runs to his mom and asks her. + +"Mom, can I invite Mia for tea?" he says. + +"Sure, Ben. That sounds like fun. When do you want to invite her?" his mom says. + +"Right now!" Ben says. + +"Okay, but you have to clean your room first. It's very messy. You have ten minutes, okay?" his mom says. + +Ben nods and runs to his room. He tries to clean up his toys, but he gets distracted. He sees his favorite car and starts to zoom it around. He sees his teddy bear and gives it a hug. He sees his crayons and draws a picture. He forgets about the time. + +Meanwhile, Mia is waiting for Ben to call her. She is bored. She has nothing to do. She looks out the window and sees a big rainbow. She thinks it's incredible. She wishes Ben could see it too. + +"Ring, ring!" The phone rings. It's Ben. + +"Hi, Mia. Do you want to come to my house for tea?" he says. + +"Yes, Ben. I would love to. Can I come now?" she says. + +"Sure, Mia. Come now. I have a surprise for you." he says. + +Mia is excited. She wonders what the surprise is. She puts on her shoes and coat and runs to Ben's house. She knocks on the door. Ben opens it. He smiles. + +"Hi, Mia. Come in. I have something to show you." he says. + +He takes her hand and leads her to his room. He opens the door. Mia gasps. She sees a big mess. Toys are everywhere. There is no space for tea. + +"Ben, what is this?" she says. + +"This is my surprise, Mia. This is my room. Do you like it?" he says. + +Mia doesn't like it. She thinks it's very dirty. She feels sad. She wanted to have tea with Ben, not play in a mess. + +"Ben, this is not a surprise. This is a problem. We can't have tea here. We have to clean up first." she says. + +Ben looks at his room. He realizes he made a mistake. He forgot to clean up. He feels sorry. He wanted to make Mia happy, not sad. + +"Mia, I'm sorry. I was going to clean up, but I got busy. I wanted to invite you for tea, but I ran out of minutes. Can you help me?" he says. + +Mia sees that Ben is sorry. She decides to forgive him. She is still his best friend. She nods. + +"Okay, Ben. I'll help you. But next time, please remember to clean up before you invite me. And maybe we can see the rainbow too. It's incredible." she says. + +Ben hugs Mia. He thanks her. He is glad she is still his best friend. He nods. + +"Okay, Mia. I'll remember. And yes, we can see the rainbow too. It's incredible." he says. + +They start to clean up together. They put the toys in the boxes. They make the bed. They clear the table. They make room for tea. They finish in no time. They are proud of their work. They smile. + +"Now, let's have tea, Mia. And then, let's see the rainbow, Ben." they say. + +They have tea. They have cookies. They have fun. They see the rainbow. They think it's incredible. They are happy. They are best friends. The end. +Anna loved strawberries. They were red and sweet and juicy. She liked to pick them from the garden with her mom. One day, she saw a big strawberry on a green leaf. She reached for it, but it was too high. + +"Mom, can you help me?" she asked. + +"Sure, honey. Let me lift you up." Mom said. She put Anna on her shoulders and moved closer to the strawberry. + +Anna smiled and grabbed the strawberry. It was soft and fragile in her hand. She wanted to eat it right away, but then she remembered something. + +"Mom, can we pray first?" she asked. + +"Of course, honey. Why do you want to pray?" Mom said. + +"I want to thank God for the strawberry. And for you. And for everything." Anna said. + +"That's very nice of you, honey. Let's pray together." Mom said. They closed their eyes and said a prayer. + +"Thank you, God, for the strawberry. And for Mom. And for everything. Amen." Anna said. + +"Amen." Mom said. They opened their eyes and smiled. + +"Can I eat it now?" Anna asked. + +"Yes, you can. Enjoy it, honey." Mom said. + +Anna bit into the strawberry. It was red and sweet and juicy. She was happy. She shared it with Mom. They were both happy. They hugged and kissed. They loved strawberries. And they loved God. And they loved each other. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with blocks and make towers. They have many blocks with numbers on them. Lily can count to ten. Tom can count to five. + +One day, they are playing with blocks in the garden. Lily makes a big tower with ten blocks. She is very proud. She shows Tom her tower. "Look, Tom, I can count to ten. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten!" + +Tom looks at Lily's tower. He feels angry. He can't count to ten. He wants to make a big tower too. He tries to take some of Lily's blocks. Lily says, "No, Tom, these are my blocks. You have your own blocks. Go and make your own tower." + +Tom does not listen. He grabs a block from Lily's tower. The tower falls down. Lily cries. She is very sad. She says, "Tom, you are a bad friend. You broke my tower. You are not reliable. You are not nice." + +Tom feels sorry. He did not mean to make Lily cry. He wants to say sorry. But he does not know how. He is shy. He does not have many words. He thinks of a way to show Lily he is sorry. He picks up a block with a number on it. He gives it to Lily. He says, "Lily, I am sorry. I like you. You are my friend. Here, have this block. It has a number on it. You like numbers." + +Lily looks at the block. It has a six on it. She likes six. She smiles. She says, "Thank you, Tom. I like six. You are my friend too. I forgive you. But don't break my tower again. OK?" + +Tom nods. He says, "OK. I won't break your tower again. I will help you make a new tower. A bigger tower. With more numbers. Can we count together?" + +Lily says, "Yes, we can count together. That sounds fun. Let's start with one." + +They hug. They are happy. They start to make a new tower. They count together. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten! + +The end. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big slide, a swing, and a zip line. The zip line is fun. You hold on to a handle and go fast from one tree to another. + +One day, Lily and Ben go to the park. They see a new boy. He is sad. He has no friends. He wants to play on the zip line, but he is scared. + +"Hi, I am Lily. This is Ben. What is your name?" Lily asks the new boy. + +"I am Sam. I am new here. I want to try the zip line, but I don't know how," Sam says. + +"Don't worry, Sam. We can help you. It is easy and fun. You just have to hold on tight and let go. We will catch you at the end," Ben says. + +Lily and Ben show Sam how to use the zip line. They take turns and cheer for each other. Sam is happy. He is not scared anymore. He likes the zip line. He likes Lily and Ben. + +"Thank you, Lily and Ben. You are very kind. You are my friends. Can we play again tomorrow?" Sam asks. + +"Of course, Sam. We are happy to play with you. You are our friend too. See you tomorrow," Lily and Ben say. + +Lily, Ben, and Sam hug and say goodbye. They go home with a smile. They learned that the zip line is fun, but friendship is more fun. They learned that being kind is good, and it makes new friends. They learned that the end of the zip line is not the end of the fun. +Tom was an adventurous boy who liked to explore new places. One day, he saw a big hill behind his house and wanted to climb it. He asked his mom if he could go, but she said no. She said it was too far and too dangerous. + +"But mom, I want to see what is on the other side of the hill," Tom said. "Maybe there are animals or flowers or treasures." + +"Maybe there are, but you are too young to go by yourself," mom said. "You can go when you are older and with someone else. Now, eat your oat and drink your milk. They will make you strong and healthy." + +Tom was not happy. He ate his oat and drank his milk, but he still wanted to go to the hill. He thought mom was not looking, so he sneaked out of the house and ran to the hill. He started to climb, but it was harder than he thought. The hill was steep and rocky, and he slipped and scratched his knees. He was scared and tired, but he kept going. + +When he reached the top, he looked around. He did not see any animals or flowers or treasures. He only saw more hills and trees and clouds. He felt lonely and sad. He wished he had listened to his mom. He wondered how he would get back home. He started to cry. + +"Tom, where are you?" he heard a voice. It was his mom. She had followed him and found him on the hill. She hugged him and said, "I'm so glad you are safe. I was worried sick about you. Why did you run away?" + +"I'm sorry, mom," Tom said. "I wanted to see what was on the other side of the hill. I was adventurous." + +"I know, Tom, and I'm proud of you for being curious and brave. But you also have to be careful and obedient. You can't go to places that are too far and too dangerous without me or someone else. You could get hurt or lost or in trouble. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, mom, I understand," Tom said. "I won't do it again. I love you, mom." + +"I love you too, Tom," mom said. "Now, let's go home and clean your wounds and have some cookies. And maybe later, we can read a book about the animals and flowers and treasures that are on the other side of the hill." + +Tom smiled and nodded. He learned his lesson. He was still adventurous, but he also knew when to question and when to listen. He was happy to have his mom and his home. He was a good boy. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play music. Tom had a drum and Sam had a guitar. They made a band and played songs for fun. One day, they saw a poster for a music contest. The poster said: "Do you have a band? Do you want to win a prize? Come and play your best song at the park on Saturday!" + +Tom and Sam were excited. They wanted to win the prize. They practiced their song every day. They thought they were the best band in town. They did not listen to other bands. They did not say hello to other kids. They were not humble. + +On Saturday, they went to the park with their drum and guitar. They saw many other bands there. Some had pianos, some had flutes, some had violins. Tom and Sam laughed at them. They said: "Our band is better than yours. Our song is louder and faster. We will win the prize for sure!" + +They waited for their turn to play. When it was their turn, they went on the stage. They played their song very loud and very fast. They did not match their sounds. They did not match their beats. They did not match their words. Their song was a mess. The people in the park did not like their song. They did not clap. They did not cheer. They booed. + +Tom and Sam felt sad and ashamed. They did not win the prize. They did not have fun. They learned a lesson. They learned that being humble is good. They learned that matching is important. They learned that playing music is not only about being loud and fast. It is also about being in harmony and making people happy. + +They said sorry to the other bands. They said hello to the other kids. They listened to their songs. They learned from them. They became humble. They became better friends. They became better musicians. They matched their sounds. They matched their beats. They matched their words. They played their song again. This time, it was beautiful. The people in the park liked their song. They clapped. They cheered. They smiled. Tom and Sam smiled too. They were happy. +Anna liked to write in her journal every day. She wrote about what she saw, what she felt, and what she dreamed. She used her crayons to draw pictures and stickers to decorate the pages. She thought her journal was very powerful, because it helped her remember and imagine things. + +One day, Anna went to the park with her mom. She saw a boy playing with a ball. He looked friendly and fun. Anna wanted to play with him, but she was shy. She held her journal close to her chest and watched him from a bench. + +"Hi, what's your name?" the boy asked, walking up to her. He smiled and bounced his ball. + +Anna felt nervous, but she also felt curious. She opened her mouth and said, "Hi, I'm Anna. What's your name?" + +"I'm Leo. Do you want to play with me?" the boy asked, holding out his ball. + +Anna nodded and put her journal on the bench. She took the ball and threw it to Leo. They laughed and ran around the park, playing catch and tag. + +After a while, they sat down on the bench, tired and happy. Anna picked up her journal and showed it to Leo. + +"This is my journal. I write and draw in it every day. It's very powerful," she said, proudly. + +"Wow, that's cool. Can I see?" Leo asked, politely. + +"Sure, you can see. But you have to be careful. It's very special to me," Anna said, handing him her journal. + +Leo looked at the journal with interest. He saw Anna's words, pictures, and stickers. He liked them a lot. He said, "You're very good at writing and drawing. I like your journal. It's very powerful." + +"Thank you. You're very good at playing and being nice. I like you. You're very powerful," Anna said, smiling. + +They hugged and decided to be friends. They introduced each other to their moms and agreed to play again soon. They exchanged their journals and promised to write and draw something for each other. They felt happy and powerful. They had made a new friend. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. Sam has a new toy. It is a rocket. He wants to show Mia his rocket. + +"Look, Mia, look!" Sam says. "I have a rocket. It can fly in the sky. It makes a loud noise. Vroom, vroom!" + +Mia looks at Sam's rocket. She thinks it is cool. She wants to play with it too. She asks Sam, "Can I hold your rocket, please?" + +Sam nods. He gives Mia his rocket. Mia holds it in her hands. She feels how smooth and shiny it is. She pretends to fly it in the air. She makes a loud noise too. Vroom, vroom! + +They are having fun. They are busy playing with the rocket. They do not see that Mom is watching them. She smiles. She is happy that Sam and Mia are friends. She thinks they are cute. She says, "You two are very good at sharing. I am proud of you." +One day, a fox and a rabbit were playing in the forest. They liked to run and jump and chase each other. They were very competitive and always wanted to win. + +"Let's have a race!" said the fox. "The first one to reach the big tree is the winner!" + +"Okay!" said the rabbit. "But you have to give me a head start, because you are faster than me!" + +The fox agreed, and let the rabbit run ahead. He waited for a few seconds, then started to chase him. He was sure he could catch up and win the race. + +But as he ran, he felt very tired. He had been playing all day, and he had not eaten or rested. He started to slow down and yawn. He could not run as fast as before. + +The rabbit saw that the fox was falling behind. He was happy, because he thought he would win the race. He ran faster and faster, until he reached the big tree. + +"I won! I won!" he shouted. "I am the fastest in the forest!" + +He looked back and saw the fox lying on the ground, yawning and panting. He felt sorry for him, and went to see if he was okay. + +"Are you alright, fox?" he asked. "You look very tired." + +The fox nodded, and said, "I am alright, rabbit. But you are right, I am very tired. I played too much, and did not eat or rest. That is why you won the race. You were smarter and more careful than me." + +The rabbit smiled, and said, "Thank you, fox. You are very brave and strong. But sometimes, you need to take care of yourself, and not be too competitive. Playing is fun, but resting and eating are important too." + +The fox agreed, and thanked the rabbit for being his friend. They decided to share some carrots and berries, and then take a nap under the big tree. They learned that being competitive is not always good, and that being kind and helpful is better. +Sara liked to teach her dolls how to do things. She had a big sack full of dolls and toys. She took them out of the sack and put them on the rug. She said, "Today we are going to learn how to make a yummy cake." + +She gave each doll a bowl and a spoon. She pretended to put flour, sugar, eggs and milk in the bowls. She said, "Mix, mix, mix. This is how you make the batter." She stirred her bowl with her spoon. She made the dolls stir their bowls too. + +Then she took a big pan and said, "Now we are going to pour the batter in the pan. Be careful, it is heavy." She lifted her bowl and poured some batter in the pan. She helped the dolls pour their batter too. She said, "Good job, dolls. You are very smart." + +She put the pan in the oven and said, "Now we have to wait for the cake to bake. It will take some time. Let's sing a song while we wait." She sang a song about cakes and candles and birthdays. She made the dolls sing with her. + +After a while, she said, "The cake is ready. Let's take it out of the oven. It smells yummy." She opened the oven and took out the pan. She put it on the table and said, "Look, dolls. We made a yummy cake. Do you want some?" She cut the cake and gave each doll a slice. She said, "This is for you. You worked hard. Enjoy your cake." She ate her slice and said, "Mmm, this is delicious. You are the best dolls ever. I love you." She hugged her dolls and put them back in the sack. She said, "Thank you for playing with me. See you tomorrow." She smiled and went to bed. +Anna liked to play with her hat. It was red and big and had a flower on it. She wore it every day, even when it was hot or cold. She liked to pretend she was a princess or a pirate or a doctor with her hat. + +One day, she saw a boy crying in the park. He had no hat and his head was cold. Anna felt sad for him. She wanted to help him. She was a compassionate girl. She took off her hat and gave it to him. + +"Here, you can have my hat. It will keep you warm and happy," she said. + +The boy stopped crying and smiled. He thanked Anna and put on the hat. It was too big for him, but he liked it. He felt grateful and cozy. + +Anna felt happy too, but also a little cold. She had no hat now. She wondered if she did the right thing. She liked her hat very much. She missed it. + +But then, she saw her mom coming. Her mom had a surprise for her. She had a new hat. It was blue and small and had a star on it. It was perfect for Anna. + +"Look, Anna, I found this hat for you. It was on sale and I thought you would love it. It is very light and soft. It does not weigh much at all," her mom said. + +Anna was overjoyed. She hugged her mom and thanked her. She put on her new hat and felt warm and happy again. She liked her new hat even more than her old one. + +She looked at the boy with her old hat. He was playing and laughing with his friends. He looked warm and happy too. She waved at him and he waved back. They became friends. + +Anna learned that sharing was good. She felt proud of herself. She was a compassionate girl. She had a new hat and a new friend. She had a wonderful day. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to travel with their mom and dad. They went to many places and saw many things. Sometimes they took a big plane, sometimes they took a small car, and sometimes they took a fast train. + +One day, they went to a big city where their dad had to work. He worked in a big building with many windows and doors. He said he had to talk to many people and write many papers. He said he would be back soon. + +Sam and Lily stayed with their mom in a small hotel. They were bored and wanted to play. They asked their mom if they could go outside and explore. Their mom said yes, but they had to be careful and stay close. + +Sam and Lily put on their hats and coats and went outside. They saw many cars and buses and people. They heard many noises and smells. They walked and walked until they saw a big park. They ran to the park and saw many trees and flowers and animals. + +They saw a big pond with ducks and swans. They saw a big slide and a big swing. They saw a small house with a sign that said "Playground". They went inside the house and saw many toys and books and games. + +They saw a big box with a hole. They looked inside the hole and saw something shiny. They pulled the box and opened it. Inside the box, they found a hidden treasure. They found many coins and jewels and crowns. + +They were very happy and excited. They put on the crowns and pretended to be kings and queens. They played with the coins and jewels and made up stories. They forgot about the time and the place. + +They heard a voice outside the house. It was their mom. She was looking for them and calling their names. She sounded worried and angry. + +"Sam! Lily! Where are you? Come out right now!" she said. + +Sam and Lily heard their mom and felt scared and sorry. They took off the crowns and put them back in the box. They closed the box and pushed it back to the hole. They ran out of the house and hugged their mom. + +"Mom, we're sorry. We found a hidden treasure and we wanted to play. We didn't mean to make you worry. Please don't be mad," they said. + +Their mom looked at them and sighed. She was glad they were safe and sound. She was also curious about the hidden treasure. She smiled and hugged them back. + +"It's okay, my loves. I'm not mad. I'm happy you had fun. But you have to be careful and listen to me. This is a big city and you can get lost or hurt. Next time, tell me where you're going and don't go too far. Okay?" she said. + +Sam and Lily nodded and said okay. They said they were sorry again and they loved her. They asked her if she wanted to see the hidden treasure. She said yes and they took her to the house. They showed her the box and the hole and the treasure. She was amazed and surprised. + +"Wow, this is amazing. Where did you find this? Who does it belong to? How did it get here?" she said. + +Sam and Lily shrugged and said they didn't know. They said they just found it and played with it. They said it was fun and pretty. + +Their mom said it was fun and pretty, too. But she also said it was not theirs and they had to leave it there. She said someone might be looking for it or missing it. She said they had to be honest and fair. + +Sam and Lily agreed and said they understood. They said they didn't want to keep it or take it. They said they just wanted to look at it and play with it. They said they were happy to share it. + +Their mom said they were good and kind. She said she was proud of them and she loved them. She said they could look at it and play with it for a little while longer. But then they had to go back to the hotel and wait for their dad. + +Sam and Lily said okay and thanked their mom. They looked at the treasure and played with it for a little while longer. They made up more stories and had more fun. They were happy and grateful. + +They put the treasure back in the box and closed it. They pushed the box back to the hole and hid it. They said goodbye to the treasure and the house and the park. They went back to the hotel and waited for their dad. + +Their dad came back from work and hugged them. He asked them how their day was and what they did. They told him about the big city and the big park and the hidden treasure. He listened and smiled and said wow. + +He said they had a great adventure and a great story. He said he was glad they had fun and learned something. He said he was sorry he +Lily liked to play with her tablet. It had a screen that showed her games and videos. She did not like to share her tablet with her brother Tom. Tom wanted to play with the tablet too, but Lily said no. She said it was hers and she was not done. + +One day, Mom told Lily and Tom to get ready for lunch. She said they had to put away their toys and wash their hands. Lily did not want to stop playing with her tablet. She said she was not hungry and she wanted to watch one more video. Mom said no, she had to yield the tablet and come to the table. Lily said no again. She was spoiled and did not listen to Mom. + +Mom got angry and took the tablet away from Lily. She said Lily was being rude and selfish. She said Lily had to go to her room and think about what she did. Lily cried and screamed. She said Mom was mean and she wanted her tablet back. Mom said no, she had to learn to share and be nice. Lily did not like that. She was sad and mad. + +Tom felt sorry for Lily. He knew she liked her tablet a lot. He also liked to play with it, but he was not spoiled. He listened to Mom and did what she said. He went to the table and ate his lunch. He said thank you to Mom and asked if he could have a cookie. Mom said yes, he could have a cookie. She said he was a good boy and she was proud of him. + +After lunch, Tom went to Lily's room. He knocked on the door and asked if he could come in. Lily said yes, he could come in. She was still sad and mad, but she was also lonely. She missed her tablet and her brother. Tom said he was sorry that Mom took her tablet away. He said he wanted to play with her and make her feel better. He said he had a cookie for her. Lily smiled and said thank you. She said she was sorry that she did not share her tablet with him. She said she wanted to play with him and make him feel better too. They hugged and ate the cookie. They played with their toys and had fun. They learned to yield and share. They were happy. +Anna and Ben were bored. They had no toys to play with. All their toys were in a big box that their mom said they could not open until they moved to a new house. + +"Let's pretend we are in a jungle," Ben said. "We can use the pillows and blankets to make a tent and the chairs to make a bridge." + +"OK," Anna said. "But we have to be quiet. Mom is working in the other room." + +They took the pillows and blankets from their beds and made a cozy tent on the floor. They used the chairs to make a bridge over the carpet. They pretended the carpet was a river with crocodiles and snakes. + +"Roar!" Ben said. "I am a lion. I am the king of the jungle. You are a monkey. You have to do what I say." + +"No, I am not a monkey," Anna said. "I am a tiger. I am strong and brave. You have to share the jungle with me." + +They started to argue. They pushed and pulled the pillows and blankets. They knocked over the chairs. They made a lot of noise. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Mom said. She came into the room and saw the mess. She was not happy. "You are supposed to be quiet and play nicely. You have made a big mess and you have broken the rules. Now you have to clean up and go to bed early. No more pretending for today." + +Anna and Ben felt sorry. They knew they had done wrong. They said sorry to Mom and helped her clean up. They learned that pretending is fun, but they have to respect the rules and the things that are available. They also learned that they have to share and cooperate with each other. They promised to do better next time. +Sara and Ben like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the boat. The boat is big and red, and it can float on water. Sara and Ben keep their boat in a box with a lock. They have a key to unlock the box. + +One day, Sara and Ben want to play with the boat in the bathtub. They go to the box and look for the key. But they cannot find the key. They look everywhere, but the key is gone. + +"Where is the key?" Sara asks. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe we lost it." + +Sara and Ben are sad. They cannot play with the boat without the key. They sit on the floor and cry. + +Mom hears them crying and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the box and the boat. + +"Why are you crying?" Mom asks. + +"We can't play with the boat," Sara says. "We can't find the key." + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She says, "Don't worry, I have the key. I took it to keep it safe. You have to be careful with keys. They are easy to lose." + +Mom gives them the key and helps them unlock the box. She says, "Next time, you should be more organized. You should put the key in a special place, so you can find it when you need it." + +Sara and Ben nod and say, "Thank you, Mom. We will be more organized." + +They take the boat and run to the bathtub. They fill the tub with water and put the boat in. They make the boat go up and down, left and right. They have fun with the boat. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and drawings. They were very creative and made up stories and games with their toys. Sometimes they were loud and their mom or dad would tell them to be quiet. + +One day, they were playing with their blocks and cars. They built a big city with roads and buildings and bridges. They zoomed their cars around and made noises like horns and sirens and engines. They had fun, but they also made a lot of noise. + +Their mom came to their room and said, "You are making too much noise. Your baby sister is trying to sleep. You need to settle down and play quietly." She gave them a kiss and left. + +Anna and Ben looked at each other. They did not want to wake up their baby sister. They loved her and wanted her to sleep well. But they also wanted to play with their blocks and cars. They thought hard and came up with a creative idea. + +They took a big blanket and draped it over their bed. They made a tent with the blanket and crawled inside. They brought their blocks and cars and some books and a flashlight. They whispered to each other and played in their tent. They made a new story about their city and their cars. They had fun, but they also played quietly. + +Their mom came back to their room and peeked inside. She saw them playing in their tent and smiled. She was proud of them for being creative and settling down. She said, "You are good twins. You are playing nicely and quietly. Your baby sister is sleeping well. I love you." She gave them another kiss and left. + +Anna and Ben smiled and hugged each other. They loved their mom and their baby sister. They loved their tent and their blocks and cars. They settled down and played until it was time for dinner. +Tim and Lily were twins who loved to play outside. They liked to run, jump, and climb on the big tree in their yard. One day, they saw a big orange pumpkin on their porch. It was almost Halloween, and their mom had bought it for them to carve. + +"Wow, look at the pumpkin!" Tim said. "It is so big and round. Can we carve it now, mom?" + +"Not now, Tim," mom said. "You have to wait until daddy comes home. He will help you make a face on the pumpkin. But you can touch it and roll it if you want." + +Tim and Lily were happy. They touched the pumpkin and felt how smooth and hard it was. They rolled it on the porch and tried to lift it. It was very heavy. They laughed and had fun with the pumpkin. + +After a while, they got tired. They decided to rest on the porch and watch the pumpkin. They lay down on a soft blanket and cuddled with their teddy bears. + +"Tim, do you think the pumpkin can talk?" Lily asked. + +Tim thought for a moment. He smiled and said, "Maybe. Maybe it can say, 'Hello, I am a pumpkin. I am not crazy. I am just orange and round.'" + +Lily giggled. She said, "That is silly, Tim. Pumpkins cannot talk. They are just for carving and eating. But I like our pumpkin. It is a nice pumpkin." + +Tim nodded. He said, "Me too. I like our pumpkin. It is a good pumpkin. I wonder what face we will make on it. Maybe a happy face. Or a scary face. Or a funny face." + +They closed their eyes and imagined different faces on the pumpkin. They were very excited for Halloween. They fell asleep on the porch, dreaming of the pumpkin. Mom smiled and covered them with another blanket. She thought they were very cute and sweet. She was proud of her twins. +Tom and Lily wanted to make a cake for their mom. They found a big jar of chocolate in the cupboard. They tried to open it, but it was too tight. + +"Let me try," Tom said. He pulled and twisted the lid, but it did not move. He felt miserable. He wanted to surprise his mom with a yummy cake. + +"Maybe we can ask dad for help," Lily said. She ran to the living room, where dad was reading a book. "Dad, dad, can you open this jar for us?" she asked, holding the jar. + +Dad looked at the jar and smiled. "Sure, sweetie, let me see." He took the jar and twisted the lid. It made a loud pop. He opened the jar and gave it back to Lily. "There you go. What are you going to do with this chocolate?" + +"We are going to make a cake for mom," Lily said. "She will be so happy." + +"That's very nice of you," dad said. "Do you need any help?" + +"No, thank you, dad. We can manage," Tom said. He took the jar from Lily and ran to the kitchen. He and Lily mixed the chocolate with some eggs, flour, and sugar. They poured the batter into a pan and put it in the oven. + +They waited for the cake to bake. They smelled the chocolate and smiled. They were not miserable anymore. They were excited to see their mom's face when she saw the cake. They hoped she would like it. They loved her very much. +Lila and Ben were twins, but they were very unique. Lila liked to play with dolls and sing songs, and Ben liked to build towers and make noises. They also liked different foods. Lila loved broccoli, but Ben hated it. He said it was green and yucky. + +One day, their mom made broccoli for dinner. She put some on Lila's plate and some on Ben's plate. She said they had to eat it all before they could have dessert. + +Lila was happy. She picked up a broccoli and said, "Yum, yum, yum!" She ate it with a big smile. + +Ben was sad. He looked at his broccoli and said, "No, no, no!" He pushed it away with a frown. + +Lila saw Ben's broccoli and said, "Can I have your broccoli, Ben? I love broccoli!" + +Ben said, "No, you can't have it, Lila! It's mine!" + +Lila said, "But you don't like it, Ben. Why do you want it?" + +Ben said, "Because I want to protect it, Lila. It's my broccoli, and I don't want anyone to touch it!" + +Lila said, "But you're not eating it, Ben. It's going to waste. Please, let me have it!" + +Ben said, "No, no, no! Go away, Lila!" + +Lila was sad. She wanted to share with Ben, but he was being mean. She started to cry. + +Their mom heard them and came to the table. She saw Lila crying and Ben holding his broccoli. She said, "What's going on here?" + +Lila said, "Ben won't let me have his broccoli, mom. He says he wants to protect it, but he doesn't like it. He's being selfish!" + +Ben said, "No, I'm not, mom. It's my broccoli, and I can do what I want with it. I don't have to share with Lila. She has her own broccoli!" + +Their mom was angry. She said, "Ben, that's not nice. You should share with your sister, especially if you don't like something. Sharing is caring, and caring is good. If you don't share, you don't get dessert. And you have to eat your broccoli, or you don't get anything else." + +Ben was scared. He didn't want to lose his dessert, or his food. He said, "But mom, I don't like broccoli. It's green and yucky. I can't eat it. Please, don't make me eat it!" + +Their mom said, "Too bad, Ben. You have to eat it. It's good for you. It makes you strong and healthy. And you have to share with Lila. She likes broccoli, and she's being nice to you. You should be nice to her, too. Now, give her some of your broccoli, and eat the rest. Or you'll go to bed hungry and sad." + +Ben was mad. He didn't want to eat his broccoli, or share with Lila. He wanted to keep his broccoli, and his dessert. He said, "No, no, no! I won't do it, mom. You can't make me do it. I hate broccoli, and I hate you!" + +He threw his broccoli at his mom, and it hit her in the face. It made a big mess, and it hurt her. She was shocked and hurt. She said, "Ben, how dare you do that? That's very rude and mean. You don't throw food at people, especially your mom. You don't say you hate people, especially your mom. You're in big trouble, young man. You're going to your room, right now. And you're not getting any dessert, or any food, or any toys, or any stories, or any hugs, or any kisses. You're going to stay in your room, alone, until you say you're sorry, and you mean it." + +She grabbed Ben by the arm, and dragged him to his room. She closed the door, and locked it. She left him there, crying and screaming. + +Lila was shocked and sad. She saw her mom crying and hurt. She saw her brother crying and angry. She saw the broccoli on the floor and on the table. She said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make Ben mad. I just wanted some broccoli. I love broccoli, and I love you." + +She hugged her mom, and kissed her. She said, "Can I help you clean up, mom? And can I have some dessert, mom? And can I have a story, mom? And can I have a hug, mom? And can I have a kiss, mom?" + +Her mom +Sam was hungry. He wanted to eat steak. Steak was his favorite food. It was brown and juicy and yummy. He smelled steak in the kitchen. He ran to the kitchen and saw Mom. + +"Mom, can I have steak?" he asked. + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can have steak, but you have to wait a little bit. It is not ready yet. It is still in the oven." + +Sam pouted and said, "But I am hungry now. I don't want to wait." + +Mom said, "I know, honey, but you have to be patient. Why don't you play with your toys for a while? I will call you when the steak is done." + +Sam sighed and said, "Okay, Mom. I will play with my toys. But please hurry up." + +He went to his room and picked up his truck. His truck was rough and big and loud. He liked to make it go vroom vroom on the floor. He pretended that his truck was delivering steak to his house. He said, "Here comes the steak truck. Beep beep. Watch out. The steak truck is coming." + +He played with his truck for a long time. He forgot that he was hungry. He had fun with his truck. He heard Mom calling him from the kitchen. + +"Sam, the steak is ready. Come and eat." + +He put down his truck and ran to the kitchen. He saw his plate with a big piece of steak on it. He said, "Wow, Mom, thank you. The steak looks delicious." + +He sat down and ate his steak. He said, "Mmm, this is the best steak ever. I love steak. And I love you, Mom." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Sam. I am glad you enjoyed your steak. And I am proud of you for being patient and playing with your toys." + +Sam smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best mom ever. Can I have more steak?" + +Mom laughed and said, "Maybe later. First, you have to finish your vegetables." +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. Lily wore a new blouse that was pink and pretty. She was happy. + +But then a big dog came. It was not a nice dog. It barked and growled and showed its teeth. Lily and Ben were scared. They did not know what to do. + +"Help!" Lily cried. "The dog is bad!" + +Ben wanted to protect Lily. He was brave. He picked up a stick and waved it at the dog. He shouted, "Go away, dog! Leave us alone!" + +The dog was confused. It did not like the stick or the noise. It stopped barking and growled. It looked at Ben and Lily. It did not know if it should attack or run. + +Then Lily's mom came. She heard the cry and the bark. She saw the dog and the stick. She ran to the garden. She was angry. + +"Bad dog!" she yelled. "Get out of here!" + +She threw a stone at the dog. The dog was more confused. It did not like the stone or the yell. It decided to run. It turned and ran away. + +Lily and Ben were safe. They hugged each other. They were happy. + +Lily's mom hugged them too. She was proud. + +"Good job, Ben!" she said. "You protected Lily. You are a hero!" + +"Thank you, Ben!" Lily said. "You are my friend!" + +Ben smiled. He was happy too. + +He looked at Lily's blouse. It was dirty and torn. He felt sorry. + +"Sorry, Lily," he said. "Your blouse is bad." + +Lily looked at her blouse. She did not care. She smiled. + +"It's OK, Ben," she said. "My blouse is not important. You are important." +Tom and Lily were adventurous kids. They liked to explore new places and have fun. One day, they saw a big hill with a zigzag path. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Tom said. "Maybe we will find something cool!" + +"OK, Tom!" Lily said. "But we have to be careful. The path looks steep and rocky." + +They started to climb the hill, following the zigzag path. They hoped to reach the top soon. They saw some birds, some flowers, and some bugs on the way. They were happy and curious. + +But then, something bad happened. Tom slipped on a loose stone and fell down the hill. He rolled and bumped and hurt himself. He cried out loud. + +"Lily, help me!" Tom shouted. "I'm hurt!" + +Lily was scared and sad. She ran down the hill to help Tom. She saw that he had scratches and bruises all over his body. He was bleeding and in pain. + +"Oh, Tom, I'm sorry!" Lily said. "You need a doctor!" + +She tried to lift Tom, but he was too heavy. She didn't know what to do. She looked around, but there was no one else. They were alone and lost. + +The moral of the story is: Be careful when you go on an adventurous trip. Don't go too far from home or from people who can help you. Sometimes, things can go wrong and you can get hurt. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play together. One day, they decided to mail a letter to their grandma, who lived far away. They wrote "We love you, Grandma" on a piece of paper and drew some pictures of flowers and hearts. Then they put the letter in an envelope and went to the mailbox. + +On the way, they saw a rabbit nibbling on a carrot in a garden. Anna and Ben loved animals, so they stopped to watch the rabbit. The rabbit was brown and fluffy, and had long ears and a twitchy nose. It looked very happy with its carrot. + +"Can we pet the rabbit?" Anna asked Ben. + +"Maybe, but we have to be very quiet and patient," Ben said. "Rabbits are shy and run away if they hear loud noises or see strangers." + +Anna and Ben nodded and crept closer to the rabbit, holding out their hands gently. The rabbit saw them and stopped eating. It looked at them with curious eyes, but did not run away. Anna and Ben smiled and waited for the rabbit to come to them. + +After a while, the rabbit hopped closer and sniffed their hands. It felt their fingers with its whiskers and licked them softly. Anna and Ben giggled and stroked the rabbit's fur. The rabbit seemed to like them and let them pet it for a long time. + +Anna and Ben were so happy that they forgot about their letter. They played with the rabbit until it was time to go home. Then they said goodbye to the rabbit and thanked it for being their friend. They remembered their letter and ran to the mailbox. They put the letter in the slot and waved to their grandma in their minds. + +They learned that if they are patient and kind, they can make new friends and have fun. They also learned that they should not forget their promises and duties, even when they are having fun. They hoped that their grandma would like their letter and be proud of them. +Tommy loved to play with his toy aeroplane. He liked to make it fly in the air and make zooming noises. He pretended he was a pilot and went on adventures. He kept his aeroplane in a special box with a lock. He had a key to open the lock, but he did not let anyone else touch it. + +One day, his cousin Lily came to visit. She saw the box and wanted to see what was inside. She asked Tommy if she could play with his aeroplane. Tommy said no. He said it was his and he did not share. Lily was sad and angry. She wanted to play with the aeroplane too. She thought Tommy was mean and selfish. + +When Tommy was not looking, Lily took the key from his pocket. She ran to the box and tried to unlock it. She wanted to take the aeroplane and fly it herself. But she did not know how to use the key. She twisted it the wrong way and broke it. The lock was stuck and the box would not open. Lily was scared and sorry. She did not mean to break the key. She did not know what to do. + +Tommy heard a loud snap and saw Lily holding the broken key. He was very angry and sad. He shouted at Lily and said she was naughty and bad. He said she ruined his aeroplane and he would never forgive her. Lily started to cry and said she was sorry. She said she just wanted to play with him and his aeroplane. She said she did not know how to unlock the box. She said she was embarrassed and ashamed. + +Tommy and Lily were both unhappy and hurt. They did not talk to each other for a long time. They sat on opposite sides of the room and glared at each other. Their parents saw them and asked what was wrong. They told them what happened and showed them the broken key and the locked box. Their parents were disappointed and sad. They said they should not fight over a toy and they should be kind and share. They said they would try to fix the key and the lock and open the box. They said they hoped Tommy and Lily would make up and be friends again. They said they loved them both and wanted them to be happy. +Anna liked to imagine that she was a princess. She had a copper crown that she made from a wire. She wore it every day and pretended that she ruled a big castle. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and her brother. She saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. She ran to the slide, but she was careless. She forgot to take off her crown. + +"Anna, wait!" her mom shouted. "Your crown!" + +But Anna did not hear her. She climbed up the ladder and slid down. Her crown got caught on the slide and pulled her hair. + +"Ow!" Anna cried. "That hurts!" + +Her mom and her brother ran to her. They helped her get off the slide and untangled her crown from her hair. + +"Are you okay, Anna?" her mom asked. + +Anna nodded. She felt a little bump on her head, but it was not too bad. She looked at her crown. It was bent and twisted. + +"I'm sorry, Anna," her mom said. "Your crown is broken." + +Anna felt sad. She liked her crown. She imagined that it was shiny and beautiful. + +"It's okay, mom," Anna said. "I can make a new one." + +She smiled. She still had her imagination. She could make anything she wanted. She hugged her mom and her brother. + +"Can we go on the swings now?" she asked. + +"Sure, Anna," her mom said. "But be careful, okay?" + +Anna nodded. She put her broken crown in her pocket. She would fix it later. She ran to the swings with her brother. She imagined that she was flying. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with toys and books. But they do not like to share. They always fight over who gets what. Mom and Dad are sad and tired of their fights. + +One day, Mom and Dad have an idea. They take Tim and Kim to a club. The club is a place where kids can play and learn. There are many toys and books and games. There are also teachers and helpers who are nice and fun. + +Tim and Kim are excited. They run to the toys and books. But they still do not share. They grab and pull and yell. The other kids do not like them. They do not want to play with them. The teachers and helpers try to help them. They say, "Please share. Sharing is good. Sharing is fun. Sharing makes friends." + +But Tim and Kim do not listen. They keep fighting. They make a big mess. They make a lot of noise. They make everyone unhappy. + +Mom and Dad come to pick them up. They see the mess and the noise. They see the unhappy faces. They are not happy. They say, "Tim and Kim, what did you do? Why did you not share? Why did you not listen? Why did you not relax and have fun?" + +Tim and Kim feel bad. They see that they were wrong. They say, "We are sorry. We were selfish. We were rude. We did not relax and have fun. We did not act normal. We want to share. We want to listen. We want to relax and have fun. We want to act normal. We want to make friends." + +Mom and Dad smile. They hug them. They say, "We are glad you learned your lesson. Sharing is good. Sharing is fun. Sharing makes friends. Relaxing and having fun is normal. Fighting and making a mess is not. We love you. We are proud of you." + +Tim and Kim smile. They hug them back. They say, "We love you too. We are sorry. We will do better. We will share. We will listen. We will relax and have fun. We will act normal. We will make friends." + +The next day, they go back to the club. They share the toys and books. They listen to the teachers and helpers. They relax and have fun. They act normal. They make friends. They are happy. Everyone is happy. +Tom is a big boy. He likes to play with his cars and trucks. He has a red car, a blue truck, and a yellow bus. He makes them go zoom and beep on the floor. + +One day, Tom sees a new car outside his window. It is white and has a loud siren. It is a fire car. Tom likes fire cars. He wants to see the fire car up close. + +He runs to the door and puts on his shoes. He tells his mom, "I want to see the fire car, mom. Can I go outside?" His mom says, "Yes, but be careful. Hold my hand and look both ways." + +Tom and his mom go outside. They see the fire car and the fire people. The fire people wear uniforms. They have helmets, coats, and boots. They look strong and brave. Tom thinks they are cool. + +One of the fire people sees Tom and his mom. He smiles and waves. He says, "Hello, little boy. Do you like fire cars?" Tom nods and says, "Yes, I do. They are fast and loud." The fire person says, "Do you want to see inside the fire car?" Tom says, "Yes, please." + +The fire person opens the door and helps Tom climb inside. He shows him the steering wheel, the buttons, and the radio. He says, "This is how we drive the fire car and talk to the other fire people. We go to places where there is fire and we put it out with water. We also help people who are hurt or stuck." + +Tom listens and looks. He is amazed. He says, "Wow, that is awesome. You are a hero." The fire person says, "Thank you, but we are just doing our job. We like to help people and keep them safe." + +He gives Tom a sticker that says, "I love fire people." He says, "This is for you, little boy. You can wear it on your shirt. Maybe one day, you can be a fire person too." Tom says, "Thank you, fire person. You are very nice." + +He hugs the fire person and says goodbye. He comes out of the fire car and holds his mom's hand. He says, "Mom, I want to be a fire person when I grow up. I want to wear a uniform and drive a fire car and help people." His mom says, "That is a wonderful dream, Tom. I am proud of you. You can be anything you want to be." + +They go back to their house. Tom plays with his cars and trucks. He pretends they are fire cars and fire people. He makes them go to places where there is fire and put it out with water. He also helps people who are hurt or stuck. He says, "Zoom, beep, siren. I am a fire person. I am a hero." He is happy. +Ben was a big boy who liked to climb. He saw a tall pole in the park and wanted to climb it. He told his mom, "I want to climb the pole, mom. I can do it by myself. I am independent." + +His mom said, "No, Ben, the pole is too high and dangerous. You might fall and hurt yourself. You need to stay with me and play with your toys." + +But Ben did not listen to his mom. He ran away from her and went to the pole. He grabbed the pole and started to climb. He felt proud and happy. He looked down and saw his mom looking for him. He shouted, "Look, mom, I am climbing the pole! I am independent!" + +His mom saw him and was scared. She yelled, "Ben, come down right now! You are not independent, you are naughty! The pole is not for climbing, it is for holding a flag. You might break the pole or the flag. Come down, Ben, come down!" + +But Ben did not listen to his mom. He wanted to climb higher and higher. He reached the top of the pole and touched the flag. He smiled and said, "I did it, mom, I did it! I am independent!" + +But then, something bad happened. The pole was old and weak. It could not hold Ben's weight. It snapped and broke. Ben and the flag fell down to the ground. Ben screamed and cried. He was hurt and scared. His mom ran to him and hugged him. She was angry and sad. She said, "Ben, why did you do that? Why did you not listen to me? You are not independent, you are foolish! You could have died, Ben, you could have died!" + +Ben felt sorry and ashamed. He said, "I am sorry, mom, I am sorry. I wanted to climb the pole. I wanted to be independent. I did not mean to break the pole or the flag. I did not mean to hurt myself or you. Please forgive me, mom, please forgive me." + +His mom said, "I forgive you, Ben, I forgive you. But you need to learn to obey me and be careful. You are not independent, you are my son. I love you, Ben, I love you." + +She took him to the doctor and he got a bandage and a lollipop. He learned his lesson and never climbed the pole again. He played with his toys and his mom and was happy. He was not independent, but he was loved. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play with toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a red jet that could fly in the air. They pretended to be pilots and went on adventures with the jet. + +One day, they saw a big cake on the table. It looked yummy and sweet. They wanted to eat some, but their mom said no. She said the cake was for their dad's birthday and they had to wait until he came home. + +Tim and Kim were sad. They went back to their room and played with the jet. But they could not stop thinking about the cake. They had a plan. They decided to sneak out of their room and fly the jet to the table. They thought their mom would not see them. + +They waited until their mom was busy in the kitchen. Then they flew the jet out of the window and into the living room. They landed the jet on the table and grabbed a big piece of cake. They were very happy and ate the cake fast. + +But they did not know that their mom had seen them. She was angry and came to the table. She saw the jet and the cake and knew what they had done. She said, "Tim and Kim, you are very naughty! You ate the cake without permission! Now you will become fat and the jet will not fly anymore!" + +Tim and Kim were scared and sorry. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We were hungry and the cake looked good. Please don't be mad at us. We love you and dad." + +Their mom sighed and hugged them. She said, "I love you too, but you have to learn to listen and share. The cake was for your dad and he will be sad if he sees it. And the jet is your toy and you have to take care of it. Now you have to clean the table and the jet and say sorry to your dad when he comes home." + +Tim and Kim nodded and did what their mom said. They cleaned the table and the jet and waited for their dad. They hoped he would not be too mad at them. They learned their lesson and never ate cake without permission again. +Lily liked math. She liked to count and add and take away. She had a math book with many fun problems. She wanted to show her math book to her grandma, who was elderly and lived with her. + +One day, she took her math book and ran to grandma's room. She knocked on the door and said, "Grandma, grandma, can I show you my math book? It is very fun and I can do many problems." + +But grandma did not answer. Lily opened the door and saw grandma lying on the bed. She looked very still and pale. Lily felt scared and sad. She ran to grandma and shook her. She said, "Grandma, grandma, please wake up. Please look at my math book. Please talk to me." + +But grandma did not wake up. She did not look at Lily's math book. She did not talk to Lily. She was dead. Lily did not know what dead meant, but she knew something was very wrong. She started to cry and scream. + +Her mom and dad heard her cry and scream. They ran to grandma's room and saw what happened. They were shocked and sad too. They hugged Lily and tried to calm her down. They said, "Lily, Lily, we are so sorry. Grandma had a heart strike. That means her heart stopped working. She is gone now. She can't see or hear or talk to you anymore." + +Lily did not understand. She said, "But why? Why did her heart strike? Why did she go? Why can't she come back? I love her. I want to show her my math book. I want to hear her voice. I want to hug her." + +Her mom and dad did not have an answer. They said, "We don't know, Lily. We don't know. Sometimes these things happen and we can't stop them. We love her too. We miss her too. We are very sad. But we have to say goodbye. We have to remember her and keep her in our hearts." + +Lily did not like this. She did not want to say goodbye. She did not want to remember. She wanted to see and hear and hug grandma. She wanted to show her math book. She wanted to have fun. She was very angry and sad. She threw her math book on the floor and said, "No, no, no. I hate math. I hate heart strikes. I hate goodbyes. I want grandma. I want grandma. I want grandma." +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a huge tree with many green leaves. Lily wanted to pick some leaves for her mom. She asked Tom to help her. + +"Tom, can you pick some leaves for me? They are so pretty and green. Mom will like them," Lily said. + +"OK, Lily. I will help you. But we have to be careful. The tree is very big and high," Tom said. + +They found a long stick on the ground. They used the stick to reach the leaves. They picked some leaves and put them in a bag. They were happy. + +But then, Tom saw something shiny on the tree. It was a pin. Tom liked shiny things. He wanted to pick the pin. + +"Look, Lily. There is a pin on the tree. It is shiny and sharp. I want to pick it," Tom said. + +"No, Tom. Don't pick the pin. It is not for us. It can hurt you. It can make you bleed. Leave it alone," Lily said. + +But Tom did not listen to Lily. He used the stick to poke the pin. He tried to pick it. But the pin was stuck on the tree. Tom pushed harder. He pushed too hard. + +The stick broke. The pin flew off the tree. It hit Tom in the eye. Tom screamed. He dropped the stick. He dropped the bag. He held his eye. He cried. + +Lily was scared. She ran to Tom. She saw blood on his face. She saw the pin on the ground. She was sorry. She wished Tom had listened to her. + +"Tom, Tom, are you OK? I'm sorry. I'm sorry. It's my fault. I wanted to pick the leaves. I made you help me. I'm sorry," Lily said. + +But Tom did not answer. He did not hear Lily. He did not see Lily. He only felt pain. He only saw red. He was not OK. He needed help. He needed a doctor. He might lose his eye. He might never see again. He was very sad. Lily was very sad. They were not happy. They had a bad ending. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys in their room. But they do not like to clean up after they play. They are lazy. They leave their toys on the floor and on the bed. + +One day, their mom tells them to clean up their room. She says, "Boys, you need to put away your toys. It is not nice to make a mess. Someone can trip and get hurt." But Tom and Sam do not listen. They say, "No, mom. We want to play more. Cleaning is boring." + +Mom is not happy. She says, "Okay, boys. If you do not clean up your room, you will not get any dessert after dinner. You will also have to go to bed early." But Tom and Sam do not care. They think mom is joking. They keep playing with their toys. + +Later, dad comes home from work. He is tired. He wants to see his sons and give them a hug. He goes to their room. He does not see the toys on the floor. He steps on a car. He slips and falls. He hurts his back. He says, "Ouch! What is this? Who left these toys here?" + +Tom and Sam hear dad. They are scared. They run to see him. They see him on the floor. They see the car under his foot. They feel sorry. They say, "Dad, we are sorry. We did not clean up our room. We were lazy. We did not listen to mom. Are you okay?" + +Dad is angry. He says, "Boys, you were very naughty. You did not obey your mom. You did not care about your room. You did not think about others. You made me fall and hurt myself. You need to learn a lesson. You will not get any dessert. You will go to bed early. And you will clean up your room right now." + +Tom and Sam are sad. They say, "Yes, dad. We are sorry. We will clean up our room. We will not be lazy again. We will listen to mom. We will think about others. We love you, dad. Please forgive us." + +Dad is still angry. But he also loves his sons. He says, "I love you, too, boys. But you need to be more responsible. You need to take care of your things. You need to respect your parents. You need to be careful of your actions. You never know what can happen if you are lazy." + +Tom and Sam nod. They hug dad. They help him get up. They go to clean up their room. They learn their lesson. They are not lazy anymore. They are good boys. +Lily and Ben are pupils in the same class. They like to play together at break time. One day, they decide to pretend they are pirates and look for treasure. + +They find a big cardboard box and use it as a ship. They put on hats and scarves and say "Arrr!" and "Ahoy!" They pretend to sail on the sea and fight other pirates. + +But then, Sam comes along. He is a bigger pupil and he is not very nice. He sees Lily and Ben and says, "What are you doing? This is my box. You can't play with it. Go away!" + +Lily and Ben are scared of Sam. They don't want to give up their ship. They say, "No, this is our box. We found it first. You can't have it. Go away!" + +Sam gets angry. He pushes Lily and Ben and tries to take the box. Lily and Ben push back and try to keep the box. They start to shout and cry. + +Miss Lee, their teacher, hears the noise. She comes over and sees the pupils fighting. She is not happy. She says, "Stop it, all of you! What is going on here? Why are you fighting over a box?" + +Lily and Ben tell Miss Lee that they were pretending to be pirates and that Sam wanted to take their box. Sam tells Miss Lee that he saw the box first and that Lily and Ben were being mean. + +Miss Lee sighs. She says, "You are all being silly. It is just a box. You can share it and play together. Or you can find something else to play with. There are many toys and games in the playground. You don't need to fight over a box." + +Lily and Ben look at Sam. Sam looks at Lily and Ben. They feel a little sorry for being rude. They say, "Sorry, Miss Lee. Sorry, Sam. Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Ben." + +Miss Lee smiles. She says, "That's better. Now, why don't you all play nicely and have fun? You can pretend to be pirates or anything else you want. But remember to be kind and respectful to each other." + +Lily and Ben nod. Sam nods. They agree to share the box and play together. They say, "Thank you, Miss Lee. Thank you, Sam. Thank you, Lily. Thank you, Ben." + +They put the box back and climb inside. They put on their hats and scarves and say, "Arrr!" and "Ahoy!" They pretend to sail on the sea and find treasure. They are happy and busy. They are friends. +Tom and Lily are playing with their toys in the garden. Tom has a big truck and Lily has a doll. Tom likes to make loud noises with his truck and drive it over the grass. Lily likes to dress her doll and hug it. + +"Look at my truck, Lily! It is so fast and strong!" Tom says. He zooms his truck near Lily's doll and makes it fall. "Oops, sorry!" he says. + +Lily is sad. She picks up her doll and checks if it is okay. She sees a tear in the doll's dress. She cries. "You hurt my doll, Tom! You are mean!" + +Tom feels bad. He does not want to make Lily cry. He wants to be her friend. He thinks of a way to make her happy. He looks at his truck and has an idea. + +"Lily, don't cry. I have something for you." He says. He brings his truck to Lily and offers it to her. "You can play with my truck, Lily. It is yours now. I am sorry for hurting your doll." + +Lily stops crying. She looks at Tom and his truck. She sees that he is sorry and wants to share. She smiles. "Thank you, Tom. You are nice. But I don't want your truck. It is yours. You like it." + +Tom is surprised. He thought Lily would like his truck. He wonders what she likes. He looks at her doll and has another idea. + +"Lily, can I play with your doll?" He asks. "I can fix her dress. I have some tape in my pocket." + +Lily nods. She gives her doll to Tom. She sees that he wants to help. She is happy. "Okay, Tom. You can play with my doll. You are kind." + +Tom takes the doll and the tape. He carefully sticks the tape over the tear in the dress. He makes the doll look nice again. He gives the doll back to Lily. + +"Here you go, Lily. Your doll is fine now. She is pretty." He says. + +Lily hugs her doll and Tom. She is glad. "Thank you, Tom. You are good. You are my friend." + +Tom hugs Lily and his truck. He is glad too. "You are welcome, Lily. You are good too. You are my friend." + +They play together with their toys in the garden. They are happy. They are friends. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to share and take turns with each other. But their mom was not like them. She was a selfish woman who wanted everything for herself. She had a big room with a lot of shiny things that she never let them touch. + +One day, their mom went out to buy some food. She told them to stay in the living room and not to go near her room. She locked the door with a key and put it in her pocket. Anna and Ben nodded, but they were curious. They wondered what was in their mom's room that was so special. + +When their mom was gone, they tiptoed to her door. They tried to open it, but it was locked. They looked for the key, but they could not find it. They saw a small window on the door. They climbed on a chair and peeked inside. They saw a lot of shiny things that sparkled and glittered. They saw necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, and more. They also saw a big dollhouse with tiny furniture and people. They wanted to play with them. + +"Wow, look at all these things!" Anna said. "Mom has so many toys. Why does she not share with us?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "She is very selfish. She does not care about us. She only cares about herself." + +"Let's try to get in," Anna said. "Maybe we can find a way to unlock the door." + +They looked around and saw a paper clip on the floor. They picked it up and tried to use it as a key. They inserted it in the lock and twisted it. They heard a click. They pushed the door and it opened. + +"Yay, we did it!" Anna said. "Let's go inside and play with the toys." + +They ran inside and grabbed the shiny things and the dollhouse. They put them on the floor and started to play. They did not notice that the door closed behind them. They did not notice that the lock was broken. They did not notice that their mom came back. + +Their mom saw the door open and the toys on the floor. She was angry. She shouted, "Anna! Ben! What are you doing in my room? How did you get in? You are very naughty! You broke my lock and my toys!" + +She ran to the door and tried to open it. But it was locked. She pulled and pushed, but it did not budge. She looked for the key, but she could not find it. She realized that she left it in the car. She banged on the door and yelled, "Let me in! Let me in! This is my room! These are my toys!" + +But Anna and Ben did not hear her. They were too busy playing. They smiled and said, "No, this is our room. These are our toys. You are very selfish. You do not share with us. You only care about yourself." +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play in the garden. One day, they see a big tree with red fruits. They are cherries. Lily and Tom love cherries. + +They run to the tree and try to reach the cherries. But they are too high. Lily and Tom are sad. They want to eat the cherries. They look around and see a ladder. The ladder is old and dirty. But Lily and Tom do not care. They want to use the ladder. + +They drag the ladder to the tree. It is heavy. Lily and Tom are strong. They lift the ladder and lean it on the tree. They climb the ladder carefully. They notice the cherries are shiny and sweet. They pick some cherries and put them in a basket. They are happy. They eat some cherries and share them with their mom and dad. They say thank you to the tree. They are good twins. +Lily liked to play in the garden. She liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. One day, she saw a caterpillar on a leaf. It was green and fuzzy and had many legs. + +Lily wanted to touch the caterpillar. She asked her mom, "Can I touch it?" Her mom said, "Yes, but be gentle. Caterpillars are very small and soft. They can get hurt easily." + +Lily reached out her hand and touched the caterpillar. It tickled her finger. She giggled and said, "Hello, caterpillar. What are you doing?" The caterpillar did not answer. It curled up into a ball. + +Lily was curious. She asked her mom, "Why did it do that? Is it scared?" Her mom said, "Maybe. Some caterpillars do that when they feel threatened. They try to hide from predators. Predators are animals that want to eat them." + +Lily felt sorry for the caterpillar. She said, "Don't be scared, caterpillar. I won't hurt you. I just want to be your friend." She stroked the caterpillar gently. It uncurled and moved its head. It looked at Lily with its tiny eyes. + +Lily smiled and said, "See? I'm nice. You don't have to be scared of me." The caterpillar seemed to relax. It crawled on Lily's hand and made a soft sound. Lily felt happy. She said, "I think it likes me. Can I keep it, mom?" Her mom said, "No, honey. Caterpillars belong in the garden. They need to eat leaves and grow. Maybe one day, it will turn into a butterfly. Then you can see it fly." Lily nodded and said, "Okay. Bye, caterpillar. Have a good day." She put the caterpillar back on the leaf and waved. The caterpillar waved back with one of its legs. Lily and her mom went back to the house. Lily had learned a lot about caterpillars. She hoped to see the caterpillar again. She wondered what it would look like as a butterfly. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they go to the lake with their moms. The lake is big and blue. Lily and Tom see ducks and fish in the water. + +"Look, Tom, ducks!" Lily says. She points to the ducks. They are brown and white. They swim and quack. + +"Wow, Lily, fish!" Tom says. He points to the fish. They are colorful and shiny. They splash and swim. + +Lily and Tom want to feed the ducks and fish. They ask their moms for some bread. Their moms give them some bread. They break the bread into small pieces. They throw the pieces into the water. + +The ducks and fish come to eat the bread. They are happy and hungry. Lily and Tom are happy too. They laugh and clap. + +"Hello, ducks and fish!" Lily says. "We are Lily and Tom. We are your friends." + +"Hello, Lily and Tom!" the ducks and fish say. "We are ducks and fish. We are your friends too." + +Lily and Tom meet new friends at the lake. They are cheerful and kind. They have fun together. They love the lake. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with blocks and cars and books. One day, they found a big box in the park. It had many things inside: a ball, a hat, a doll, and a knife. + +"Wow, look at all these things!" Tim said. "Let's take them home and share them." + +"OK, but I want the knife," Sam said. "It is shiny and sharp. I can cut things with it." + +Tim was scared of the knife. He knew it could hurt him or Sam. He said, "No, Sam, the knife is not for us. It is for grown-ups. It is dangerous. We should leave it here." + +Sam did not listen to Tim. He said, "No, Tim, the knife is mine. I found it first. You can have the other things. Go away." + +Tim was sad and angry. He said, "Sam, you are not being honest. You are not being a good friend. You are being greedy and mean. I don't want to play with you anymore." + +He took the ball, the hat, and the doll, and walked away. Sam stayed with the knife. He tried to cut a stick, but he slipped and cut his finger. He cried out in pain and dropped the knife. He saw blood on his hand. He was scared and sorry. He wished Tim was there to help him. + +He ran after Tim and said, "Tim, Tim, I'm sorry. I was wrong. The knife is bad. It hurt me. Please forgive me. Please be my friend again." + +Tim heard Sam and turned around. He saw Sam's finger and felt sorry for him. He said, "Sam, I'm glad you are sorry. I forgive you. But you have to be more careful. You have to be more honest. You have to be a better friend. Life is more important than things. Friends are more important than things." + +He gave Sam the doll and said, "Here, take this. It will make you feel better. It is soft and nice. I can share it with you." + +Sam smiled and hugged Tim. He said, "Thank you, Tim. You are a good friend. You are honest and kind. I will share with you too. I will be a good friend too." + +They went home together, holding hands. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that sharp things can hurt, but honest words can heal. They learned that life is precious, and friends are priceless. +Tom is a boy who likes to dig in the dirt. He has a shovel and a bucket. He digs and digs until he finds a hole. He thinks it is a mole hole. He wants to see the mole. + +He puts his shovel in the hole and tries to scoop out the mole. But he does not find the mole. He only finds more dirt. He gets angry and throws his shovel away. He sees a hose nearby. He has an idea. + +He runs to the hose and turns it on. He puts the hose in the hole and lets the water run. He thinks the water will soak the mole and make it come out. He waits and waits. But he does not see the mole. He only sees a lot of water. + +The water fills the hole and overflows. It makes a big puddle. It soaks the dirt and the grass. It soaks Tom's shoes and socks. It soaks his shovel and bucket. It soaks his mom's flowers and vegetables. + +Tom's mom sees the mess and gets angry. She turns off the hose and scolds Tom. She tells him to clean up and go inside. She says he wasted a lot of water. She says water is not cheap. She says he has to pay for it with his allowance. + +Tom feels sorry and sad. He does not want to pay for the water. He does not want to lose his allowance. He wishes he never tried to find the mole. He wishes he played with something else. He learns a lesson. He says he will not dig in the dirt again. He says he will be more careful with water. He says he will be a good boy. +Lily liked to read novels. She had many novels in her room. Some were big, some were small, some had pictures, some had only words. She liked to read them all. + +One day, she found a new novel on her bed. It was a gift from her grandma. It had a shiny cover and many pages. Lily was very happy. She opened the novel and started to read. + +"Once upon a time, there was a princess who lived in a castle..." the novel said. Lily liked princesses. She wanted to know more. She read and read and read. + +She did not hear her mom calling her for dinner. She did not see the sun setting outside. She did not notice her room getting dark. She only saw the novel and the princess. + +"Lily, Lily, are you there?" her mom said, opening the door. She saw Lily on her bed, holding the novel. She also saw many other novels on the floor, on the desk, on the chair. Lily's room was very messy. + +"Lily, what are you doing?" her mom asked. "It's time for dinner. And look at your room. It's a mess. You need to clean it up." + +Lily blinked. She looked at her mom. She looked at her room. She looked at her novel. She did not want to stop reading. She wanted to know what happened to the princess. + +"But mom, I'm reading a novel," she said. "It's very good. It's from grandma. Can I finish it, please?" + +Her mom smiled. She knew Lily loved novels. She loved them too when she was a little girl. + +"Okay, Lily, you can finish your novel," she said. "But only one more chapter. Then you have to come for dinner. And after dinner, you have to clean your room. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She was glad her mom let her read. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love novels." + +Her mom hugged her back and said, "I love you too, Lily. And I love novels too. But I also love a clean room. So don't forget to tidy up later." + +Lily agreed. She opened her novel again and read the next chapter. She wanted to know how the princess lived happily ever after. +Lily and Sam were friends. They liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big red tomato on a plant. + +"Wow, look at that tomato!" Lily said. "It is so big and red. Can we pick it?" + +Sam shook his head. "No, we can't. That is Mom's tomato. She minds if we touch it. She wants to make soup with it." + +Lily pouted. "But I want to see it. It looks so yummy. And different from the other tomatoes. They are small and green." + +Sam had an idea. "Maybe we can look at it, but not touch it. Come on, let's go closer." + +They walked to the plant and bent down to see the tomato. It was shiny and smooth. They smelled it. It smelled sweet and fresh. + +"Hello, tomato," Lily said. "You are very pretty. Do you like being on the plant?" + +The tomato did not answer. It just hung there, quiet and still. + +Sam giggled. "Lily, tomatoes can't talk. They are not like us. They are fruits." + +Lily frowned. "Fruits? But they are not sweet like apples or bananas. They are sour and juicy. And they are red, not yellow or green." + +Sam shrugged. "That's because they are different fruits. They have seeds inside, like apples and bananas. But they taste different. And they can be different colors, too. Some are yellow, some are orange, some are purple." + +Lily was amazed. "Wow, tomatoes are very interesting. I want to learn more about them. Maybe Mom can tell us more when she makes soup." + +Sam nodded. "Yes, maybe she can. But we have to go now. It is time for lunch. Come on, let's go inside." + +They waved goodbye to the tomato and ran to the house. They were hungry and curious. They hoped Mom would share some tomato soup with them. And maybe some stories, too. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with a path going up. They wanted to see what was on top. + +"Let's go up the hill!" Ben said. + +"OK!" Lily said. + +They ran up the path. It was steep and rocky. They had to be careful not to fall. They saw some flowers and bugs and birds. They were happy. + +They reached the top of the hill. They saw a big tree with a swing. They also saw a boy sitting on the swing. He looked angry and sad. + +"Hi!" Ben said. "Can we play with you?" + +The boy did not answer. He glared at them. He did not like strangers. + +"Go away!" he said. "This is my tree and my swing. You can't have it!" + +He jumped off the swing and ran towards them. He raised his hand to strike them. + +Ben and Lily were scared. They did not want to fight. They did not understand why the boy was so mean. + +"Stop!" Lily said. "We don't want to hurt you. We just want to be friends." + +The boy stopped. He looked confused. He did not have many friends. He was lonely and angry. He did not know how to be nice. + +"Why?" he asked. "Why do you want to be friends with me?" + +"Because you are a person and we are people too," Ben said. "We can share and have fun together. We can swing and play and talk." + +The boy thought for a moment. He felt something in his heart. He felt sorry and curious. He felt a little bit of hope. + +"Really?" he asked. "You would do that for me?" + +"Yes!" Ben and Lily said. + +They smiled at him. He smiled back. He felt a little bit of happiness. + +They walked to the swing. They took turns swinging and pushing each other. They laughed and joked and told stories. They became friends. + +They learned that the boy's name was Sam. He lived near the park. He did not have a mom or a dad. He lived with his aunt who was always busy and tired. He did not go to school or play with other kids. He was ignorant of many things. + +Ben and Lily felt sad for him. They wanted to help him. They invited him to their house. They said they would teach him and play with him. They said they would be his family. + +Sam was surprised and grateful. He agreed to go with them. He wanted to learn and play and be part of a family. + +They ran down the path. They held hands. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily had a doll and Ben had a car. They liked to share their toys and play together. + +But then Lily saw something shiny on the shelf. It was a string of beads that belonged to their grandmother. Lily loved shiny things and wanted to play with the beads. She asked Ben, "Can I have the string?" + +Ben looked at the string and shook his head. "No, you can't. That is grandma's string. She said we can't touch it. It is very old and special. She got it from her mother when she was little. If we break it, she will be very sad." + +Lily felt disappointed and angry. She didn't care if the string was old and special. She wanted to have it and make a necklace for her doll. She thought Ben was being mean and selfish. She said, "I don't care. I want the string. Give it to me!" + +Ben said, "No, I won't. You have to listen to grandma. She is elderly and wise. She knows what is best for us. If you take the string, you will be naughty and bad. I will tell on you!" + +Lily and Ben started to argue and shout. They pulled and tugged on the string. They didn't notice that their grandmother was coming into the room. She heard the noise and saw the mess. She was very shocked and upset. She said, "What are you doing, children? Why are you fighting over my string? Don't you know how much it means to me?" + +Lily and Ben stopped and looked at their grandmother. They saw her sad face and felt sorry. They realized they had made a mistake. They let go of the string and said, "We're sorry, grandma. We didn't mean to hurt you. We just wanted to play with the string. It is so shiny and pretty." + +Their grandmother smiled and hugged them. She said, "I understand, children. You are curious and creative. But you have to be careful and respectful. The string is not a toy. It is a memory. It reminds me of my mother and her love. She gave it to me when I was a little girl like you, Lily. She told me to cherish it and pass it on to my daughter. And one day, I will pass it on to you, Lily. And you, Ben, will get something else that is old and special. But for now, you have to wait and learn. Can you do that?" + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, grandma. We can do that. We love you and we love your string. We will wait and learn. Thank you for telling us your story." + +Their grandmother kissed them and said, "You're welcome, children. I love you too. And I'm glad you like my string. But now, let's put it back on the shelf and play with something else. How about we read a book or draw a picture?" + +Lily and Ben agreed and followed their grandmother. They put the string back on the shelf and picked up their toys. They learned a lesson and had a happy day. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the barber with their mom. They wanted to have nice hair for their grandma's birthday. The barber was a friendly man who smiled a lot. He had a big chair, a sharp scissors and a funny machine that made a buzzing sound. + +"Who wants to go first?" the barber asked. + +"I do, I do!" Ben said. He liked the barber and the machine. He climbed on the chair and put a cape around his neck. The barber cut his hair with the scissors and then used the machine to make it neat. Ben giggled when the machine tickled his ears. + +Lily watched from the waiting area. She did not like the barber or the machine. She thought they were scary and loud. She felt frightened and hid behind her mom. + +"Your turn, Lily," the barber said. He smiled and waved at her. "Don't be afraid, it won't hurt. You will look beautiful." + +Lily shook her head. She did not want to go to the chair. She clung to her mom and cried. + +"Shh, it's okay, Lily," her mom said. She hugged her and whispered in her ear. "How about we play a game? You can pretend you are a princess and the barber is your fairy godfather. He will give you a magic haircut that will make you happy and brave. Do you want to try?" + +Lily nodded. She liked to play pretend. She wiped her tears and took a deep breath. She walked to the chair and sat down. She put on the cape and smiled at the barber. + +"Hello, fairy godfather," she said. "Can you give me a magic haircut, please?" + +"Of course, princess," the barber said. He cut her hair with the scissors and then used the machine to make it smooth. He told her stories and jokes and made her laugh. + +Lily felt happy and brave. She thanked the barber and gave him a hug. She looked at herself in the mirror and liked her new hair. She ran to her mom and Ben and showed them. + +"You look wonderful, Lily," her mom said. "You are a very brave princess." + +Ben agreed. He was proud of his sister. He gave her a high five. + +"Let's go to grandma's house and show her our hair," he said. + +"Okay," Lily said. "But first, can we play some more?" + +The end. +Lila and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big fire truck with a loud siren. They run to the fence to watch. + +"Wow, look at the fire truck!" Ben says. "It is red and shiny and has a long hose." + +Lila nods. She likes the fire truck too. But she sees something else. She sees smoke and ash in the air. She thinks the smoke and ash are from a fire. She feels anxious. + +"Ben, do you see the smoke and ash?" she asks. "Where are they from? Is there a fire?" + +Ben looks up. He sees the smoke and ash too. He thinks they are scary. He does not know where they are from. He feels anxious too. + +"I don't know, Lila," he says. "Maybe there is a fire. Maybe the fire truck is going to stop the fire." + +Lila and Ben hold hands. They hope the fire truck can stop the fire. They hope the smoke and ash will go away. They hope they are safe. +Ben and Jen are twins. They like to draw with pens. They have many pens of different colors. They draw on paper, on walls, on books, and sometimes on each other. + +One day, they find a big pen in their dad's room. It is black and shiny. It has a button on the side. They want to try it. They take it to their room and look for something to draw on. + +"Let's draw on the pillow!" Ben says. + +"No, let's draw on the window!" Jen says. + +They argue for a while. Then they see a bird on the tree outside. It is red and blue and yellow. It is singing a pretty song. + +"Let's draw the bird!" they say together. + +They run to the window with the pen. They lean on the glass and try to copy the bird. They press the button on the pen. But nothing happens. The pen does not work. + +"Maybe it is dead," Ben says. + +"Maybe it needs water," Jen says. + +They go to the bathroom and fill the sink with water. They put the pen in the water and wait. They hope the pen will come alive and draw. + +But the pen does not come alive. It makes a loud noise and sparks. The water turns black and smoky. The pen is broken. + +Ben and Jen are scared. They drop the pen and run away. They hear their dad coming upstairs. He smells the smoke and sees the mess. + +"Who did this?" he asks. + +Ben and Jen hide under the bed. They do not say anything. They are in trouble. They wish they did not take the pen. They wish they did not draw on the window. They wish they did not break the pen. + +They are sorry. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to help their mom in the kitchen. One day, mom asked them to mix some salad for lunch. She gave them a big bowl, some lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and dressing. + +"Be careful, don't spill anything," mom said. "And don't eat the cheese before lunch, it's for the salad." + +Ben and Lily nodded and started to mix the salad. They tore the lettuce, cut the tomatoes and sprinkled the cheese. They poured some dressing and tossed the salad with big spoons. + +"Yum, this looks good," Ben said. "Can I have some cheese, please?" + +"No, Ben, mom said it's for the salad," Lily said. "We have to wait for lunch." + +But Ben was hungry and sneaky. He took a big handful of cheese when Lily was not looking and stuffed it in his mouth. He chewed fast and swallowed hard. But the cheese was too much and too tight. He felt his throat hurt and his tummy ache. He started to cough and cry. + +"Lily, help, I can't breathe!" Ben said. + +Lily saw Ben was in trouble and ran to mom. "Mom, mom, Ben ate too much cheese and he can't breathe!" she said. + +Mom heard Lily and Ben and came to the kitchen. She saw Ben was red and choking. She quickly slapped his back and made him spit out the cheese. She gave him some water and hugged him. + +"Ben, are you okay?" mom asked. + +Ben nodded, still coughing and crying. He was scared and sorry. + +"I'm sorry, mom, I was hungry and I ate the cheese," he said. "I won't do it again, I promise." + +Mom smiled and kissed him. "I'm glad you're okay, Ben, but you have to listen to me and Lily. The cheese was for the salad, not for you. You could have hurt yourself badly. Next time, wait for lunch and share with everyone." + +Ben nodded and hugged mom. He looked at Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily, I was selfish and greedy. You were right, we have to wait for lunch and share with everyone." + +Lily smiled and hugged Ben. She said, "It's okay, Ben, I forgive you. You're my brother and I love you. But don't eat the cheese again, okay?" + +Ben and Lily learned their lesson. They helped mom finish the salad and set the table. They waited for lunch and shared with everyone. They enjoyed the salad and the cheese. They were happy and thankful. +Tom and Lily are brother and sister. They like to play together in the garden. One day, they find a pair of scissors in the shed. Tom has an idea. + +"Let's play haircut!" he says to Lily. "I can cut your hair and make you look pretty." + +Lily nods and sits on a chair. Tom picks up the scissors and starts to snip snip snip. He cuts off a lot of Lily's hair. He puts it on the ground. He thinks it looks funny. + +"Look, Lily, you have a new haircut!" he says. "Do you like it?" + +Lily looks in the mirror. She sees her hair is very short and uneven. She feels sad and angry. She does not like her haircut at all. + +"Tom, you are a bad brother!" she cries. "You ruined my hair! I don't want to play with you anymore!" + +She runs to the house and tells their mom. Mom sees Lily's haircut and gasps. She is shocked and upset. She scolds Tom and takes him to his room. She says he can't play outside for a week. + +Tom feels sorry and ashamed. He wishes he did not cut Lily's hair. He wants to say sorry to her and make her happy again. + +He thinks of a way to cheer her up. He remembers that Lily loves cookies. He sneaks out of his room and goes to the kitchen. He finds some cookies in the jar. He puts them on a plate. He writes a note that says "I'm sorry, Lily. I love you. From Tom." He takes the plate and the note and goes to Lily's room. + +He knocks on the door and says "Lily, can I come in? I have something for you." + +Lily opens the door and sees Tom. She sees the plate of cookies and the note. She reads the note and smiles. She feels a little better. + +"Thank you, Tom," she says. "That's very nice of you. I love you too." + +She takes a cookie and bites it. It is tasty and sweet. She gives Tom a cookie too. They hug and make up. + +Mom sees them and smiles. She is glad they are friends again. She says they can go to the salon tomorrow and get a new haircut for Lily. She says she loves them both very much. +Anna and Ben liked to play with their toy boat. They made it sail on the water in the bathtub. They pretended they were pirates and explorers. + +One day, they decided to take their boat to the theater. The theater was a big place where people watched stories on a stage. Anna and Ben wanted to see a story about a princess and a dragon. + +They sneaked their boat inside their backpack and went with their mom to the theater. They found their seats and waited for the story to start. They were very excited. + +When the lights went down and the curtain opened, they saw a big dragon on the stage. It had scales, horns, and wings. It roared and breathed fire. Anna and Ben were scared. They thought the dragon was real and dangerous. + +They took out their boat and whispered to it. "Don't worry, boat. We will protect you from the dragon. We are brave pirates and explorers. We have swords and cannons." + +They held their boat close to their chest and pretended to fight the dragon. They made noises like "bang" and "slash". They did not notice that the people around them were looking at them and shushing them. + +The dragon was not real and dangerous. It was harmless. It was a puppet that someone was moving with strings. The princess on the stage was not afraid of the dragon. She was friends with it. She sang a song to it and gave it a hug. + +Anna and Ben stopped fighting the dragon. They listened to the song and watched the hug. They realized that the dragon was nice and friendly. They felt silly and sorry. + +They put their boat back in their backpack and said to it. "Sorry, boat. We were wrong. The dragon is not bad. It is good. We are not pirates and explorers. We are just kids who like to play." + +They smiled and clapped for the story. They enjoyed the rest of the theater. They learned that things are not always what they seem. They learned to be kind and curious. +Ben and Mia were friends who liked to play at the shore. They liked to build sand castles, look for shells and splash in the water. One day, they found a big red crab on the sand. It had big claws and eyes on stalks. + +"Wow, look at that crab!" Ben said. "It is so big and red. I want to keep it as a pet." + +"No, you can't keep it," Mia said. "It belongs to the sea. It might be sad if you take it away. And it might pinch you with its claws." + +"But I like it," Ben said. "It is so cool and funny. Please, let me have it." + +Ben and Mia started to argue. They both wanted the crab, but they did not want to share. The crab did not like the noise. It wanted to go back to the water, where it was safe and quiet. + +Suddenly, the crab snapped its claws at Ben and Mia. It pinched Ben's finger and Mia's toe. They both cried out in pain. The crab's pinch was spicy and hurt a lot. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben and Mia said. "That crab is mean and nasty. We don't want it anymore." + +They let go of the crab and ran to the water. They washed their finger and toe and hugged each other. They were sorry for fighting. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Mia said. "I should have shared with you. You can have the crab if you want." + +"I'm sorry, Mia," Ben said. "I should have listened to you. You can have the crab if you want." + +They looked at the crab, which was scuttling away to the sea. They decided to leave it alone. They did not want to bother it anymore. + +"Let's find something else to play with," Ben said. "Something that is not spicy and mean." + +"OK," Mia said. "Let's be friends and share." + +They smiled and held hands. They went to look for more shells and sand castles. They had fun at the shore. They learned to share. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play with their bikes. They have red bikes. They ride their bikes to the park. The park is in the town. The town is big and busy. + +One day, they see a big truck in the park. The truck has a lot of balloons. The balloons are many colors. They are bright and shiny. Lila and Tom want a balloon. They go to the truck. + +"Hello," says the man in the truck. "Do you want a balloon?" + +"Yes, please," says Lila. + +"Me too," says Tom. + +The man gives them each a balloon. He ties a string to the balloon. He says, "Be careful. Don't let go of the string. The balloon will fly away." + +Lila and Tom say, "Thank you." They hold the string. They are happy. They have balloons. + +They ride their bikes with their balloons. They go around the park. They see other kids. The other kids see their balloons. They say, "Wow, nice balloons. Where did you get them?" + +"We got them from the truck," says Lila. + +"The truck in the park," says Tom. + +The other kids want balloons too. They follow Lila and Tom. They go to the truck. They ask the man for balloons. The man gives them balloons. He says, "Be careful. Don't let go of the string. The balloon will fly away." + +Soon, many kids have balloons. They are all colors. They are bright and shiny. They make the park look pretty. Lila and Tom are popular. They have the first balloons. They share with the other kids. They are kind and friendly. + +They have fun with their balloons. They play games. They sing songs. They laugh and smile. They are happy. They have balloons. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy cars and zoom them around the room. One day, he decided he wanted to build a big tower with his blocks. + +Timmy's mom came over and asked, "What are you doing, Timmy?" + +"I want to build a tall tower," Timmy replied. + +His mom said, "That sounds like a big challenge. Do you think you can do it?" + +Timmy nodded his head and said, "I will succeed!" + +He spent the whole morning building his tower, and it was the tallest one he had ever made. He felt so proud of himself, even though it looked distant from the ground. + +"Wow, Timmy! You did it!" his mom exclaimed. + +Timmy smiled and said, "I did it all by myself!" + +From that day on, Timmy knew that he could succeed at anything he put his mind to, whether it was zooming his toy cars or building a big tower with his blocks. +Once upon a time, there was a family who wanted to go on vacation. They needed their passport to travel. The passport is a special paper with your picture and information, and you need it to go to other countries. The family was worried they might lose their passport, so they decided to mail it to themselves. They put the passport in a big envelope and wrote their address on it. They put a stamp on it and took it to the post office. The post office is a place where you can mail things to other people. The family was happy they could depend on the mail to bring back their passport safely. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to restaurants with her family. One day, they went to a fancy restaurant with a big menu. Lily couldn't read it, but she knew she wanted chicken nuggets. + +When the waiter came, he kneeled down to talk to Lily. "What would you like to eat?" he asked kindly. "Chicken nuggets, please!" Lily said with a big smile. + +After they finished their meal, Lily's dad said he had a surprise for her. He took her to a park and showed her a hidden treasure. It was a big box filled with toys and candy! "Wow, thank you!" Lily exclaimed with excitement. + +From that day on, Lily was always happy when she went to restaurants and loved finding hidden treasures with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but one day he noticed that his toy car had a missing nail. He asked his mom if she could fix it, but she said she didn't have any nails available. Timmy was sad because he really loved that car. + +Later that day, Timmy's friend came over and saw the broken car. He offered to fix it for Timmy, but Timmy refused because he wanted his mom to fix it. His friend understood and they played with other toys instead. + +The next day, Timmy's mom went to the store and bought some nails. She fixed the car and Timmy was so happy. He thanked his mom and played with his car all day long. From that day on, Timmy learned that sometimes things aren't available right away, but that doesn't mean they can't be fixed later. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small town with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily found a shiny purple rock on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mommy. + +Her mommy said, "That's a pretty rock, Lily. We can polish it and make it even shinier." + +Lily was so excited to polish the rock. She and her mommy got some water and a towel and started to rub the rock. After a few minutes, the rock was so shiny that it sparkled in the sun. + +Lily was very proud of her shiny purple rock. She took it to show all her friends in town and they thought it was so pretty. From that day on, Lily loved to find rocks and polish them until they shone like diamonds. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a helpful dog named Max who always wanted to play with her. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw a big store on the way and decided to go inside. + +Lily saw a toy she wanted, but she didn't have enough money to buy it. Max was very helpful and gave her some of his bones to pay for the toy. They left the store and continued on their way. + +As they walked, they saw a lost kitten. Lily and Max knew they had to help the kitten find its way home. They followed the kitten until they found its house. The kitten's family was very happy and thanked Lily and Max for being so helpful. + +From that day on, Lily and Max knew that helping others was the best way to make the world a better place. They continued to go on adventures and help those in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, her mommy told her to be careful around the street because of the traffic. Lily didn't know what traffic meant, but she nodded her head and said, "Okay, mommy." + +As she was playing, she saw a big, red car coming down the street. It made her nervous because she didn't want to get hurt. She remembered what her mommy said about traffic and decided to mind it. She stopped playing and waited until the car had passed before continuing her game. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy took her to the park. As they were walking, Lily saw a sign that said "Stop". She remembered the traffic from earlier and knew that she needed to stop and look both ways before crossing the street. Her mommy was proud of her for remembering to mind the traffic. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat candy. One day, her mom asked her to take a shower. Lily didn't want to because she was having too much fun playing. + +Her mom replied, "Lily, it's important to take a shower to stay clean and healthy." + +Lily was still not eager to take a shower, but her mom explained that it was the right thing to do. So, Lily took a shower and afterwards, she felt so fresh and clean. She realized that sometimes doing things we don't want to do is important and makes us feel good. + +From that day on, Lily always took a shower when her mom asked her to, even if she wasn't eager at first. She knew it was the right thing to do and it made her feel good. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear who lived in a forest. He was very big and strong, but sometimes he felt restless and bored. One day, he decided to go for a walk and see what he could find. + +As he walked, he saw a row of trees that looked very special. They were tall and green and they seemed to protect the animals who lived nearby. The bear felt happy to see the trees and he decided to take a rest under them. + +As he rested, he realized that the trees were very important. They protected the animals from the sun and the rain and they made the forest a better place to live. The bear felt grateful to the trees and promised to always protect them too. From that day on, the bear felt less restless and more happy knowing that he had a job to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird loved to fly around and sing songs. One day, the bird saw a shiny birdcage. The bird thought it was pretty and wanted to go inside. + +But when the bird went inside, it couldn't fly anymore. It was stuck. The bird was sad and wanted to go back outside. Luckily, a helpful boy came and opened the door. The bird was free again! + +The bird learned that it's better to be free than to be trapped in a birdcage. It wondered why anyone would want to be stuck inside. From then on, the bird flew freely and sang even happier songs. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the bath. He loved to splash and make big waves. One day, Timmy's mom turned on the faucet to fill the tub with water. The water came out of the faucet really fast and made an enormous sound. Timmy thought it was funny and laughed. + +Timmy's mom put some bubbles in the water and Timmy began to play. He pretended he was a fish and swam around. Suddenly, he heard his mom say it was time to go. Timmy was sad because he wanted to stay in the bath longer. But he knew he had to go to bed soon. So, Timmy got out of the tub and dried off. He put on his pajamas and went to bed. He dreamed about swimming in a big ocean with enormous fish. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Max. Max was very hungry and wanted to eat a banana. He looked around, but he couldn't find any bananas. Suddenly, he saw a man walking by with a big bunch of bananas. Max ran up to the man and said, "Can you please feed me a banana? I am very hungry." + +The man was surprised to see a talking monkey, but he was kind and gave Max a banana. Max was so happy and ate the banana quickly. But then he saw that the banana was black and he didn't like it. "This banana is black. I don't like it," Max said. + +The man felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Max. I didn't know the banana was black. Here, take another one." Max was very happy and thanked the man. He ate the new banana and it was sweet and delicious. Max was full and happy, and he said goodbye to the man before running off to play with his monkey friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved sandwiches. One day, Timmy's mom made him a sandwich. "Wow, Mommy! This sandwich looks so good!" Timmy exclaimed. + +Timmy's mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Timmy. Do you want me to lift you up so you can reach the table?" + +"Yes, please!" Timmy said, excitedly. His mom lifted him up and he sat down at the table to eat his delicious sandwich. + +After he finished his sandwich, Timmy said, "Mommy, that was the best sandwich ever! Can you make me another one tomorrow?" + +"Of course, Timmy," his mom replied with a smile. "I'm glad you enjoyed it." + +Timmy was happy and full, and he went to play with his toys, dreaming of the next sandwich his mom would make for him. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl named Lily. She loved to swim in the pool. One day, she went to the pool and saw that it was broken. "Oh no!" she cried. "The pool is broken. How can we fix it?" + +Her friend Tommy came over and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I can fix it." Tommy got his tools and started to work. He fixed the pool and soon it was good as new. "Thank you, Tommy!" said Lily happily. They both jumped into the pool and had lots of fun swimming together. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her family. One day, Lily went to her bedroom to take a nap. She had a cozy bed with a soft blanket. + +While she was sleeping, her little brother came into her bedroom. He saw a toy he liked and tried to take it. But Lily woke up and caught him. She said, "Don't pinch my toys, please!" + +Lily's brother felt bad and said sorry. Lily forgave him and they played together. From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep her bedroom door closed so her brother wouldn't pinch her toys again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, Blue saw a big tree with lots of leaves. Blue decided to rest on a branch and relax. + +As Blue sat on the branch, Blue saw a little girl walking by. The little girl had a box of colors. Blue was curious and flew down to see what was in the box. The little girl showed Blue all the colors - red, blue, green, and yellow. Blue loved the colors and wanted to try them out. + +The little girl gave Blue a blue color and Blue used it to color the branch. It was so smooth and pretty! Blue was happy and sang a song. The little girl smiled and said, "You are a beautiful bird!" Blue felt proud and happy. From that day on, Blue loved to relax on the colorful branch and sing songs. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big birthday party coming up and he wanted to invite all his friends. He asked his mommy to help him make the invitations. + +Mommy helped Timmy make the invitations and they sent them out to all his friends. Timmy was so excited for his party. + +At the party, Timmy's mommy gave him a big reward for being such a good boy. She gave him a big piece of cake and a toy car. Timmy was so happy! + +All of Timmy's friends came to the party and they played games and sang songs. They were having so much fun that they were being very loud. But that was okay because they were all having a good time together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his sunglasses whenever he went outside to play. He felt so cool and proud when he wore them. + +One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. He was running around and having so much fun. Suddenly, he tripped and fell down. His sunglasses fell off his face and broke. Timmy was so embarrassed and started to cry. + +His mom came over and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her what happened and how he felt embarrassed. His mom hugged him and told him it was okay. She said they could get new sunglasses and that accidents happen sometimes. + +Timmy felt better and stopped crying. He was still sad about his sunglasses, but he knew his mom was right. They went to the store and picked out some new sunglasses. Timmy felt proud again and wore them all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They had a big, black dog named Max. Max loved to play and run around in the park. One day, Max got very dirty and needed a bath. So, the family took Max home and gave him a clean bath. Max was so happy and clean after his bath! + +After Max's bath, the family went to a famous restaurant for dinner. They ate yummy food and had a great time. When they got home, Max was tired and went to sleep. The family was happy and went to bed too. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who lived in a valley. The valley was a big place with lots of trees and flowers. One day, the bunny was playing with his friends when he found a big, flexible stick. He thought it was fun to play with, so he decided to keep it. + +But as he was hopping home, he accidentally dropped the stick and it broke into two parts. The bunny was sad because he thought he had lost his new toy. However, he soon realized that the two parts of the stick were just as fun to play with as the whole stick. + +From that day on, the bunny loved playing with the two parts of the stick in the valley with his friends. They would jump over the parts and use them as hurdles. The bunny was happy that he had found something so simple that brought him so much joy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very stubborn. He did not like to listen to his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy saw a big arrow pointing to the park. The arrow urged him to go to the park and play. Timmy wanted to go to the park, but he did not want to wear his shoes. His mommy and daddy urged him to wear his shoes, but Timmy was too stubborn. + +Timmy went to the park without his shoes. He ran around and played on the swings. But then he stepped on a sharp rock and hurt his foot. Timmy realized that he should have listened to his mommy and daddy and worn his shoes. From that day on, Timmy promised to always listen to his mommy and daddy and not be so stubborn. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she didn't like to share them with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her that sharing is caring and it's important to be kind to others. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. They had a lot of fun, but Lily didn't want to share her favorite toy, a colorful strip of fabric. Her friend asked if she could play with it, but Lily said no. + +After a while, Lily's friend found a clear plastic toy and offered to share it with Lily. Lily was happy and decided to share her strip of fabric too. They played together happily and had a great time. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sharing is important and it feels good to make others happy. She also learned that sometimes when you share, you might get something even better in return. +Once upon a time, there was a lizard named Lizzy. Lizzy was very generous and loved to share her food with her friends. One day, Lizzy met her friend Sammy who was sad. + +"What's wrong, Sammy?" asked Lizzy. + +"I lost my favorite toy car," replied Sammy. + +"Don't worry, I'll help you find it," said Lizzy. + +So, Lizzy and Sammy raced around the garden looking for the toy car. After a while, they found it under a bush. + +"Yay! Thank you, Lizzy, you're the best!" exclaimed Sammy. + +"You're welcome, Sammy. I'm always happy to help my friends," said Lizzy with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet loved to swing on branches and sing songs all day long. One day, Tweet saw a beautiful shape in the sky. It was a big, round sun! Tweet wanted to fly up and touch it, but Tweet knew it was too high up. + +Tweet asked his friend, a dependable squirrel, to help him reach the sun. The squirrel thought for a moment and said, "I cannot help you reach the sun, but I can help you find something just as bright and beautiful." The squirrel took Tweet to a field of flowers. There, they found a big yellow flower that looked just like the sun! + +Tweet learned that sometimes the things we want are too hard to reach, but there are always other things just as beautiful and wonderful that we can find. It's important to have dependable friends who can help us find those things. And so, Tweet and the squirrel swung on the flowers and sang songs together all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, while they were baking cookies, her mommy told her to be careful with the hot oven. Lily promised to be careful. + +But when her mommy turned her back, Lily tried to reach for the cookies and accidentally knocked over a pot of boiling water. She got scared and ran away, leaving a big mess in the kitchen. + +Her mommy was very upset and asked Lily why she didn't lay the pot down carefully. Lily felt bad and realized she should have been more careful. From that day on, she always made sure to listen to her mommy and be careful in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys on the regular floor. One day, her mommy said, "Lily, it's time for bed." + +Lily yawned and said, "But I don't want to go to bed yet!" + +Her mommy replied, "I know, sweetie, but it's important to get enough sleep so you can play tomorrow." + +Lily sighed and climbed into her bed. As she closed her eyes, she thought about all the fun she would have on the regular floor tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Pip. Pip had a feather on his head that was wet from the rain. He wanted to dry it off, so he asked his friend, a caterpillar named Sam, for help. + +"Sam, can you help me dry my feather?" asked Pip. + +"Sure, how can I help?" replied Sam. + +"I need to roll on something dry," said Pip. + +Sam looked around and saw a big leaf on the ground. "Roll on this leaf, it's dry," suggested Sam. + +Pip rolled on the leaf and his feather became dry again. "Thank you, Sam," said Pip happily. + +"You're welcome, Pip. Anytime you need help, just ask me," said Sam kindly. + +From that day on, Pip and Sam were the best of friends and always helped each other out. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a big, blue ocean with lots of other fish. One day, Nemo saw a shiny thread in the water. He thought it looked pretty and wanted to play with it. + +Nemo asked his friend, Sammy the seahorse, "Can you help me get the thread?" + +Sammy said, "Sure, I can dive down and get it for you!" + +Sammy dove down and got the thread for Nemo. But when he came back up, he saw that Nemo's home was empty. Nemo had swam away to explore the ocean. + +Sammy said, "Nemo, where did you go?" + +Nemo replied, "I wanted to see more of the ocean. But I'm back now, thanks for getting the thread for me!" +Once upon a time, there was a monkey who loved to eat bananas. One day, the monkey found a big bunch of bananas, but he was too selfish to share them with his friends. He ate all the bananas and didn't even save one for later. + +Later that day, the monkey started feeling sick. He had eaten too many bananas and his tummy hurt. He wished he had saved some bananas for his friends. + +The next day, the monkey saw his friends looking sad because they didn't have any bananas to eat. The monkey felt bad and decided to restore their happiness. He went out and found more bananas to share with his friends. They were so happy that they all played together and had a great time. The monkey learned that sharing is important and it makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a little cat named Mittens. One day, Mittens got a needle stuck in her paw. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, Lily's mommy was a nurse and knew how to take out the needle. She welcomed Mittens and Lily into the doctor's office. The doctor said that Mittens was a brave little cat and took out the needle. + +Lily was so happy that Mittens was okay. She hugged her little cat and they went home. Mittens was feeling much better and was back to playing with Lily in no time. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the beach with her mommy and daddy. She loved playing in the sand and finding pretty shells. One day, while she was digging, she discovered a little shrimp. It was very small and cute. + +Lily picked up the shrimp and showed it to her mommy. "Look, mommy! I found a shrimp!" she said. But her mommy said, "Oh no, Lily. We can't keep the shrimp. It's not good for it to be out of the water for too long." + +Lily felt bad for the shrimp, but she knew her mommy was right. So she gently put the shrimp back in the water and watched it swim away. "Bye-bye, shrimp!" she said. And even though she didn't get to keep the shrimp, she was happy she got to discover it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat candy. She would eat candy all day long and never stop. Her mom would always tell her to stop eating candy and eat some healthy food, but Lily would just ignore her. + +One day, Lily's mom took her to the dentist because her teeth were hurting. The dentist told Lily that she had to brush her teeth every day and eat healthy food. Lily was sad because she couldn't eat candy anymore. + +But then, Lily realized that she could still eat candy, but only in small amounts. She started to eat healthy food and brush her teeth every day. Her teeth became healthy and strong again, and she was very cheerful. + +Lily learned that it's important to take care of your mouth and eat healthy food to complete your body. She was happy that she could still eat candy, but in moderation. The moral of the story is that it's important to take care of your body and make healthy choices. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved ice cream, so he asked his mom if they could go to the ice cream store. "Mommy, can we buy ice cream?" Timmy asked. "Sure, Timmy," his mom replied. + +When they got to the ice cream store, Timmy saw a pale green ice cream that he had never tried before. "Mommy, can I try the pale green ice cream?" Timmy asked. "Of course, Timmy," his mom said. + +The lady at the store gave Timmy a big scoop of the pale green ice cream on a little spoon. Timmy took a bite and said, "Mmm, this is yummy!" He asked his mom if he could have more. "Sure, Timmy," his mom said, and they bought a whole tub of the pale green ice cream to take home. Timmy was very happy with his new favorite flavor and his new teaspoon to eat it with. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Fluffy. Fluffy was very anxious because he wanted to win the race. His heart was beating fast and he couldn't stop thinking about it. + +On the day of the race, Fluffy tried his best, but he was not the fastest. He felt sad and disappointed. But then he saw a little bird who was crying because she had lost her way home. Fluffy knew exactly what to do. + +He blinked his eyes and showed the bird the way home. The bird was very happy and thanked Fluffy. Fluffy felt happy too, even though he didn't win the race. He learned that helping others is more important than winning. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. Max loved to play with his toy cars, but one day he ran out of fuel for them. He asked his mom for more, but she said they didn't have enough money to buy any. Max was sad because he couldn't play with his cars anymore. + +One day, Max saw a famous race car driver on TV. The driver had lots of fuel for his car and won many races. Max wanted to be like him and have lots of fuel for his cars too. He asked his mom if they could buy more fuel, but she said no. + +Max was sad and didn't know what to do. But then he had an idea. He counted the cars he had and realized he had too many. He decided to give some of them away to other kids who didn't have any. Max felt happy because he was able to help others and still play with his favorite cars. He learned that having a lot of things doesn't always make you happy, but helping others can make you feel good inside. +Once upon a time, there was a famous rabbit named Benny. He loved to hop and play in the fields. One day, Benny was playing with his friends when he heard an emergency siren. His friends ran away, but Benny remained to see what was wrong. + +Benny saw that a little bird had fallen from its nest and was hurt. Benny knew it was an emergency and he needed to help. He gently picked up the bird and took it to his home. + +Benny took care of the bird until it was all better. His friends were surprised that he had remained to help the little bird. Benny told them that it was important to help others in an emergency. They all learned a valuable lesson that day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to draw. He used his crayons to create many pictures of animals. One day, he drew a reindeer with a big red nose. He was so happy with his drawing that he showed it to his mom. She said it was a beautiful reindeer and put it on the fridge. + +That night, the boy had a dream about the reindeer he had drawn. In his dream, the reindeer came to life and took him on a ride through the dark forest. They saw many other animals along the way, like rabbits and squirrels. The boy was so happy to be on this adventure with his reindeer friend. + +When he woke up, he was sad that it was only a dream. But then he remembered that he had created the reindeer himself, and he felt proud of his drawing. From then on, he always kept his reindeer drawing close to him, knowing that it was special because he had made it. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bear who lived in a valley. The bear liked to sit on a big rock and watch the birds fly by. One day, a little bird fell from the sky and landed near the bear's seat. The bear picked up the bird and saw that it had hurt its wing. The bear was very friendly, so he decided to help the little bird. He took the bird to his cave and made a cozy nest for it to rest in. The bear took care of the bird until its wing was all better. From that day on, the bear and the bird were the best of friends and would often sit together on the rock, watching the world go by. +Once upon a time, there was a man who loved to play with fireworks. He had a big box of them and he would light them up at night. He loved to see the bright colors and hear the loud sounds they made. + +One night, he was playing with an ancient firework that he found in his grandpa's attic. He lit it up and threw it in the air, but he accidentally dropped it on the ground. + +Suddenly, the firework exploded and the man got hurt. He had to go to the hospital and stay there for a long time. He learned his lesson and never played with fireworks again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He was very eager to open his birthday presents. His mom and dad gave him a big box to open, but when he opened it, he found out that it was empty. Timmy was sad and confused. He asked his parents what happened to his present. + +His parents explained to him that sometimes mistakes happen and things don't go as planned. They promised to make it up to him and get him a new present. Timmy learned that it's important to be patient and understanding when things don't go the way we want them to. + +In the end, Timmy was happy again and learned that it's not about the presents, but about the love and care of his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a house with his mom and dad. One day, it rained and rained and rained. The rain was so strong that it made Timmy's house wet. + +Timmy's mom and dad tried to fix the house, but they didn't know how. Timmy wanted to help, so he went outside and found some dry sticks. He brought them inside and put them on the wet floor. The sticks helped to dry the floor and the house. + +Timmy learned that even though he was little, he could still help his family. He felt proud of himself for fixing the wet house. The moral of the story is that everyone can help, no matter how small they are. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and paint. One day, Lily decided to draw a picture of her family. She worked very hard on it, using all of her favorite colors. + +When Lily was finished, she showed her picture to her mommy and daddy. They were very proud of her! They said her picture was perfect and looked just like them. + +Lily felt very happy and proud of herself. She knew that she had completed her picture with success. From that day on, Lily kept drawing and painting, and always tried her best to make her pictures perfect. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to come inside for dinner. But Timmy refused. He wanted to play more. + +As the sun started to set in the west, Timmy realized he was hungry. He tried to come inside, but his mom was angry. She told him he couldn't come in now. Timmy was scared of his mom's fierce voice. + +Finally, Timmy's dad came home and saw what was happening. He told Timmy he could come inside and eat dinner. Timmy was happy and ran inside to eat. From then on, Timmy learned that it's important to listen to his parents and not refuse them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the sun. One day, he went to the river to play. He saw an alligator in the water. The alligator was big and had sharp teeth. Timmy felt scared and ran away. + +Later that day, Timmy went back to the river. The alligator was still there. Timmy said, "Hello Mr. Alligator, why are you so restless?" The alligator replied, "I am hungry and want to eat something." + +Timmy said, "I have an idea, let's bow to each other and be friends." But the alligator did not want to be friends. He chased after Timmy and sadly, Timmy did not make it back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily's friend, Timmy, fell down and hurt himself. + +Lily asked Timmy, "Are you okay? Did you suffer?" + +Timmy nodded his head and said, "Yes, it hurts." + +Lily helped Timmy get up and they walked home together. On the way, they saw a filthy dog. + +"Eww, that dog is so dirty," Lily said. + +Timmy agreed and said, "Yeah, it needs a bath." + +When they got to Timmy's house, his mom cleaned his cut and gave him a band-aid. Lily said, "I hope you feel better soon." + +Timmy smiled and said, "Thanks, Lily. You're a good friend." + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy always looked out for each other and had fun playing in the park together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue was very graceful when she flew in the sky. One day, Blue got sick and her mommy took her to the doctor. The doctor used a thermometer to check Blue's temperature. Blue didn't like it, but she was brave and didn't cry. + +After the doctor was done, he told Blue's mommy that she needed to take medicine to get better. Blue's mommy went to the pharmacy and got the medicine. She gave it to Blue and Blue felt much better. She was so happy that she flapped her wings and released a little chirp. From that day on, Blue made sure to stay healthy so she could fly gracefully in the sky again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in her room. One day, her mom asked her to clean up her toys and put them away. Lily didn't want to, but she knew she had to be polite and listen to her mom. + +So, Lily started to put her toys away. She put her dolls on the shelf and her blocks in the bin. As she was cleaning, her little brother came into the room. He saw how wide the floor was without any toys on it and said, "Wow, Lily! You did a great job!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, little brother. I'm trying to be polite and help mom." Her brother nodded and said, "I'll help you too!" And together, they finished cleaning up the toys. From that day on, Lily and her brother always put their toys away when they were done playing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and collect pretty flowers. One day, she saw a big shiny box with a ribbon on it. It was a prize for a contest. Lily wanted to win it so much, but she didn't know how. + +She asked her friends for help, but they didn't know either. So, Lily decided to try her best and struggle to find a unique idea. She thought and thought until she came up with a plan. She would make a beautiful drawing of the park and all the flowers she collected. + +Lily worked very hard on her drawing and entered the contest. Everyone was amazed by her unique idea and Lily won the prize! She was so happy and proud of herself for not giving up and trying her best. From that day on, she knew that if she worked hard and never gave up, she could achieve anything she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the garden. One day, she saw a dove sitting on a branch. She wanted to play with the dove, but it flew away. + +Lily's mom came outside and asked her why she looked sad. Lily said, "I regret scaring the dove away. I wanted to play with it." + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. Maybe the dove will come back tomorrow. And if it does, we can make sure to be very quiet so we don't scare it away again." + +Lily smiled and felt better. She realized that sometimes it's important to be quiet and fit in with nature so we can enjoy it together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing in her backyard when she saw a big, green bug on the ground. It was so disgusting! Lily didn't want to touch it. + +But then, she started to imagine what it would be like if she was a bug too. She thought about crawling on the ground and flying around with wings. It seemed like a lot of fun! + +Even though the bug was still gross, Lily wasn't as scared anymore. She realized that sometimes it's good to use your imagination and think about things in a different way. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky liked to play in the pond with her friends. One day, a big duck named Donald came to the pond. Donald was very proud and he always liked to show off. He said that he was the best swimmer in the pond and that no one could beat him. + +Ducky and her friends didn't like Donald's attitude, but they didn't want to be mean to him. So, they decided to have a swimming race to see who was the best swimmer. Donald was very confident and he didn't think that Ducky and her friends could beat him. + +But during the race, Ducky and her friends showed that they were very good swimmers too. They swam very fast and they even helped each other when one of them was struggling. In the end, Ducky won the race and Donald was very surprised. He learned that it's not good to be too proud and that it's better to be humble and kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the forest with his friends. One sunny day, Benny's mommy asked him to go home for lunch. "Benny, come home now. It's time to eat," she said. Benny replied, "Okay mommy, I will hurry!" + +As Benny was hopping through the forest, he heard a loud noise. It was his friend, Sammy the squirrel. "Benny, come quick! There's a wild animal under the tree!" Sammy shouted. Benny was scared, but he knew he had to be brave. He hurried over to the tree to see what was going on. + +When he got there, he saw that it was just a little mouse. "Don't worry, Sammy. It's just a tiny mouse. It won't hurt us," Benny said. Sammy felt silly for being scared of such a small creature. Benny and Sammy laughed and played together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a big party. It was a fun party with lots of toys and candy. But the party was also very messy. The floors were filthy with crumbs and spills. + +The mommy came and saw the mess. She said, "Let's clean up the party!" The children helped and they put all the toys away. They also swept the floors and wiped the tables. + +After they finished, the mommy said, "Great job! Now we can include some more fun things in the party!" They played games and sang songs, and everyone had a great time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He went to class every day with his friends. One day, it was very cold outside and Timmy wore his warm jacket to school. + +During class, Timmy's teacher asked him to talk about his favorite animal. Timmy loved talking about animals, so he stood up and talked about his favorite animal, which was a monkey. His friends thought it was very cool that Timmy knew so much about monkeys. + +After class, Timmy went outside and played with his friends. They ran around and laughed, even though it was still very cold. Timmy was happy because he got to talk about his favorite animal and play with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy bear. He sat on a chair in his cave and didn't want to play with his friends. His friends came to visit him, but he didn't want to talk to them. They asked him why he was so grumpy, but he didn't say anything. + +One of his friends had an idea. She said, "Let's remove the chair and see what happens!" They removed the chair and the grumpy bear fell down. He was surprised and started to laugh. He realized that he was grumpy because he was bored. + +His friends played with him and they had a lot of fun. The grumpy bear was no longer grumpy. He was happy to have his friends around. From that day on, he never sat on the chair again. +Once upon a time, there was a little mole named Moley. Moley loved to dig in the dirt and find yummy worms to eat. One day, Moley wanted to go on an adventure. He asked his friend, a bird named Tweety, to come with him. + +Tweety said, "Sure, Moley! Where do you want to go?" + +Moley said, "Let's go to the park! I heard there's an easy maze there with numbers on the walls." + +Tweety agreed and they flew to the park. When they got there, they found the maze. Moley was so excited to see the numbers on the walls. He said, "Look, Tweety! There's the number one! Let's follow it!" + +They followed the numbers and found their way out of the maze. Moley was so happy that they had an adventure together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures and make things with her hands. One day, her mom gave her a big, juicy pear to eat. It was so yummy! + +After she finished her pear, Lily wanted to make something creative with the leftover seeds. She decided to order some paint from her mom's computer and started painting the seeds in different colors. Soon, she had a whole bunch of colorful seeds to play with. + +Lily used the seeds to make a beautiful picture of a pear tree. She was so proud of her creation and showed it to everyone who came to visit. They all thought it was very creative and beautiful. From that day on, Lily loved to order new art supplies and make more creative things with them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mommy. Every time they baked cookies, Lily would wear her apron to keep her clothes clean. + +One day, Lily's mommy was worried because she had a big test to study for. She asked Lily to play quietly so she could concentrate. + +Lily decided to draw a picture of her mommy studying. She drew her mommy wearing glasses and holding a book. When her mommy saw the picture, she smiled and felt less worried. + +After the test, Lily's mommy came to thank her for being such a good helper. She gave her a big hug and they baked cookies together again, with Lily wearing her apron as always. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to mix things together in her kitchen. One day, she found a shiny object in her backyard. It was a pretty rock with rare colors. She picked it up and brought it inside to mix with her other things. + +Lily put the rock in a bowl and added some water. She mixed it all together with a spoon. Suddenly, the water turned a rare color too! Lily was so happy with her new creation. + +From that day on, Lily loved to mix all kinds of objects together. She found that mixing things could be so much fun and make rare things happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved fireworks. He liked to watch them go boom in the sky. One day, Timmy went to the store with his mom. There, he saw a big box of sour candy. "Mommy, can we get some candy?" Timmy asked. "Sure, but just a little bit," his mom replied. + +As they were walking out of the store, Timmy saw a man selling fireworks. "Mommy, can we get some fireworks too?" Timmy asked. "No, Timmy. We can't play with fireworks. They're dangerous," his mom said. But Timmy really wanted some fireworks. He thought for a moment and then came up with an idea. "Mommy, can we twist some paper and make our own fireworks?" Timmy asked. His mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Timmy." + +So, they went home and twisted some paper into different shapes. They lit them up and watched them go boom in the sky. Timmy was so happy. "This is better than any firework we could buy!" he said. His mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Timmy." And they enjoyed their homemade fireworks and sour candy together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals and wanted to go on a safari. Her mom and dad said they could go on a safari next week. Lily was so excited she couldn't wait. + +The day finally came and they got in the car to go on the safari. Lily sat in the back seat and felt uncomfortable because she was wearing her new shoes. She wanted to take them off, but her mom said they had to stay on. + +When they got to the safari, Lily got to choose which animals she wanted to see first. She chose the giraffes because they were so tall. They drove around in the car and saw lots of animals. Lily was very happy and couldn't wait to go on another safari. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily wanted to borrow a book from her friend. She asked her friend, "Can I borrow your book please?" Her friend said yes, and Lily was happy. + +Lily loved to read, and she read the book quickly. She liked it so much that she decided to write a poem about it. She wrote the poem on a piece of paper and showed it to her friend. Her friend said, "Wow, that's really good! It fits the book perfectly." + +But then, Lily accidentally spilled juice on the book. Her friend was very upset and said, "You ruined my book! I can't believe you did that!" Lily felt really bad and didn't know what to do. She said sorry, but her friend didn't forgive her. Lily learned that borrowing things is a big responsibility and that accidents can happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the big blue ocean and explore new places. One day, Nemo met a friendly octopus named Ollie. Ollie was harmless and liked to spell big words. + +Nemo and Ollie became good friends and swam together every day. One day, Ollie showed Nemo a big rock with strange letters on it. Nemo didn't know what the letters meant, but Ollie said they spelled out a secret message. + +Nemo and Ollie went on an adventure to find out what the secret message meant. They swam through dark caves and past scary sharks, but they were not afraid because they had each other. Finally, they found a treasure chest with the same letters on it. Ollie spelled out the message and they opened the chest to find a shiny pearl. Nemo and Ollie were happy and swam back home, excited to tell their friends about their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was scared of monsters. He thought they were everywhere, even under his bed! One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw a big, fast monster there! The monster was chasing after a ball. Timmy was scared, but he wanted to be brave. He decided to bring the monster the ball. When he gave the ball to the monster, it stopped chasing and smiled at Timmy. Timmy realized that not all monsters are scary, some are just like big dogs who like to play. From that day on, Timmy wasn't scared of monsters anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, while they were playing, they saw a big white bird with a long neck. "What is that?" asked Lily. "It's a goose," answered her friend. + +Lily and her friends watched as the goose waddled around the park. "It looks harmless," said Lily. "Let's go say hello!" + +They approached the goose slowly and said hello. The goose looked at them and made a funny noise. "Do you want to taste my sandwich?" asked Lily, holding out a piece of bread. + +The goose took a bite of the bread and then suddenly started chasing them! They ran as fast as they could, but the goose was too fast. Finally, they reached the safety of their parents. + +The moral of the story is that even things that seem harmless can sometimes be dangerous. It's important to be careful and not take unnecessary risks. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with marbles. He had a big bag of marbles that he kept in his room. One day, Timmy was playing with his marbles when he heard a noise. He stopped playing and listened carefully. He heard his mom in the kitchen, cooking dinner. She was very busy. Timmy decided to help his mom. He put his marbles away and went to the kitchen to help her. They cooked dinner together and had a great time. Timmy learned that sometimes it's important to listen and help others when they're busy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a greedy and selfish boy named Tim. He loved gold and always wanted more. One day, he found a big gold rock and split it into two pieces. He was so happy and thought he had enough gold for his whole life. + +But soon, he realized that the two pieces of gold were not equal. One was bigger and shinier than the other. Tim became angry and split the bigger piece into two again, hoping to get two equal pieces. But again, one was bigger than the other. + +Tim was so obsessed with gold that he didn't notice the dark clouds gathering in the sky. Suddenly, a big storm came and the wind blew away all his gold. Tim was left with nothing but regret. He realized that his selfishness had led to his downfall. + +Moral of the story: Greediness and selfishness can lead to a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a big rock. The rock was very hard and shiny. It was a mineral. A little boy liked to play near the rock. He would climb on it and jump off. But one day, the boy saw something that disturbed him. A bad bug was crawling on the rock. The boy knew bugs were not good for the rock. He picked up the bug and moved it far away. The rock was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and explore the world around him. One day, he went on an adventure in his backyard and found a mysterious jug. He didn't know what was inside, but he was curious. + +Timmy tried to open the jug, but it was too heavy. He asked his friends for help, but they couldn't open it either. Then, Timmy had an idea. He asked all his friends to unite and try to open the jug together. + +They all held onto the jug and pulled with all their might. Suddenly, the jug opened and inside was a treasure chest full of toys! Timmy and his friends were so happy and grateful that they had united to solve the mystery of the jug. They spent the rest of the day playing with their new toys and having fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to brush her hair every day. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a new brush to use. It was very easy to use and had soft bristles. Lily was very happy and started brushing her hair right away. + +As she was brushing her hair, her little brother came into the room. He wanted to play with Lily's brush. Lily didn't want to share her new brush at first, but then she remembered how nice it was to share. So, she passed the brush to her brother and he started brushing his hair too. + +After a while, Lily's brother got bored and passed the brush back to her. Lily was happy to have her brush back and continued brushing her hair. She felt proud of herself for sharing and knew that it was the right thing to do. From that day on, Lily and her brother shared the brush every day and it made them both happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she noticed that one of her socks was missing. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Lily's mom came into the room and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"I can't find my sock," Lily replied. + +"Hmm, let me guess," her mom said gently, "Did you leave it in the laundry basket?" + +Lily ran to the laundry basket and found her missing sock. She was so happy that she hugged her mom. + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. They were playing a game of tag when Lily fell and hurt herself. Her mom rushed her to the hospital, but the doctors couldn't save her. Lily's friends and family were very sad and missed her very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a silver locket that her grandma gave her. She loved it so much that she wore it every day. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She was having so much fun that she forgot to take off her locket before going down the slide. When she got to the bottom, she realized that her locket was gone. + +Lily started to cry and her friends asked her what was wrong. "I lost my locket," she said. "Don't worry," said her friend Timmy. "We'll help you find it." They searched all over the playground, but they couldn't find it. + +Just when Lily was about to give up, Timmy saw something shiny under the swing. "Look!" he said. "It's your locket!" Lily was so happy that she gave Timmy a warm hug. "Thank you so much," she said. "You helped me unlock my sad feelings." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her mommy's jugs. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help in the garden. Lily was happy to help and went outside. She saw a big black dog in the garden. Lily was scared and started to cry. Her mommy came to her and told her not to be afraid. She told Lily to kneel down and pet the dog. Lily did what her mommy said and the dog licked her face. Lily was not afraid anymore and played with the dog. They had fun in the garden and Lily's mommy was happy to see them having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and climb up high on the big tree in her backyard. One day, she found a shiny penny on the ground and put it in her pocket. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, saw the penny and asked if he could have it. Lily said no and refused to reveal where she put it. Timmy got angry and they started to argue. + +Suddenly, Lily lost her balance and fell from the tree. She hit her head on a rock and had to go to the hospital. The doctor said she had a big bump on her head and needed to stay in bed for a while. + +Lily realized that keeping the penny wasn't worth getting hurt and losing her friend. She wished she had just given it to Timmy. From that day on, Lily and Timmy were friends again and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to laugh and play with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a new tie to wear to school. Timmy was so happy and felt lucky to have a new tie. + +At school, Timmy's friends saw his new tie and started to laugh. Timmy felt sad and embarrassed. He didn't understand why his friends were laughing at him. When he got home, he told his mom what happened. + +His mom explained to him that sometimes people laugh because they don't understand or because they are jealous. She told Timmy that it's important to be kind to others and not to laugh at someone just because they are different. Timmy learned a valuable lesson that day and promised to always be kind to others, no matter what they looked like or what they wore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to make art with glue and glitter. One day, she found a bottle of glue that was spoiled and couldn't be used anymore. + +Lily's mom came into the room and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"I can't use this glue, Mommy. It's spoiled," Lily said. + +"I remember buying that glue a long time ago. It's okay to throw it away," her mom said. + +Lily threw the spoiled glue away and found a new bottle. She made a beautiful picture with the new glue and glitter. Her mom was so proud of her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and pick flowers. One day, she found a shiny jewel on the ground. It was so pretty and sparkly that she wanted to keep it forever. + +But then, a mean boy named Max came along and tried to take the jewel away from her. Lily didn't like that and said, "I hate it when you try to take my things!" Max didn't listen and tried to grab the jewel, but Lily held on tight. + +In the end, Lily kept the jewel and Max went away. Lily felt happy and harmless with her new treasure. She knew that she would always take care of it and keep it safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the snow. One day, Timmy's mom said they needed to go to the store to buy some food. Timmy asked if he could come too. His mom said yes, but he needed to pay attention and stay close. + +When they got to the store, Timmy's mom gave him some money to pay for the food. Timmy was so excited to help pay! After they paid for the food, they went back home. Timmy was happy because he got to help his mom and he knew they had food to eat. Later that day, it started to snow again. Timmy went outside to play in the snow and built a big snowman. He was having so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat candy and play with his toys. One day, Timmy's mom told him that he needed to eat his vegetables so he could grow big and strong. Timmy didn't want to eat his vegetables, but his mom said he had to. + +Timmy took a bite of his broccoli, but he didn't like the taste. He spit it out and threw a tantrum. His mom was frustrated and told him he had to eat his vegetables or he couldn't have any candy. + +Timmy remained stubborn and refused to eat his vegetables. He went to bed hungry that night. The next day, Timmy woke up feeling sick. His mom took him to the doctor and they found out that Timmy had a stomachache from not eating his vegetables. Timmy learned his lesson and started eating his vegetables every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park to play. She saw a big hedge and decided to hide behind it. Suddenly, she heard a voice saying, "What are you doing there, little one?" + +It was a boy named Max. He was looking for his ball that he had lost. Lily said, "I'm hiding behind the hedge. Do you want to play with me?" Max said, "Sure, but first we need to find my ball." They looked and looked, but they couldn't find it anywhere. + +Then, Lily had an idea. She said, "Let's sack the hedge. Maybe the ball is hiding inside." Max thought that was a great idea, so they started to sack the hedge. After a few minutes, they found the ball! Max was so happy that he gave Lily a big hug. He said, "You're so fit! You helped me find my ball." Lily smiled and said, "I'm glad I could help." They played together for the rest of the day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very busy playing with her toys. Suddenly, she felt thirsty and wanted to drink some water. She went to the kitchen and opened the fridge. She saw a bottle of juice with a zip on it. She tried to open it, but it was too hard. So, she asked her mom for help. Her mom opened the zip and gave her the juice. Lily felt happy and continued playing with her toys. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big blue bird named Bluey. Bluey lived in a big tree in the forest. One day, Bluey met a pretty bird named Pinky. They talked and played together all day long. + +Bluey liked Pinky very much and asked her, "Will you marry me?" Pinky said, "Yes, I will marry you." + +Bluey was so happy that he started to sing and dance. Suddenly, he fell into a pit. "Help! Help!" Bluey shouted. Pinky quickly flew to get help. + +Soon, all the animals in the forest came to help Bluey. They worked together to pull him out of the pit. Bluey was very grateful and said, "Thank you all for helping me. I am so lucky to have such great friends." + +Bluey and Pinky got married in the forest with all their animal friends there to celebrate. They lived happily ever after in their big blue tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a black cat named Mittens. One day, Lily and Mittens went for a walk in the park. They saw a big tree with lots of leaves. + +Lily said, "Wow, I admire this tree! It's so big and pretty!" + +Mittens meowed and Lily knew that meant he liked the tree too. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy made dinner. They had yummy spaghetti and meatballs. Lily loved dinner and said, "Mommy, this dinner is so delicious!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. You're such a good eater." + +After dinner, Lily and Mittens cuddled up on the couch. Lily said, "Mittens, I admire you too. You're my best friend." + +Mittens purred and licked Lily's hand. They fell asleep together, dreaming of more adventures in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a ranch with her family and all the animals. Lily was always enthusiastic about playing with the animals and taking care of them. She loved feeding the chickens and brushing the horses. + +One day, Lily saw a spider in the barn. She was scared of spiders and didn't want to go near it. But her dad told her that spiders are important for the ranch because they eat bugs that harm the animals. + +Lily didn't understand why spiders were important, but she trusted her dad. She started to watch the spider and saw how it caught bugs in its web. She even named it "Spidey". + +Soon, Lily realized that she didn't hate spiders anymore. She learned that every creature has a purpose and is important in its own way. From that day on, Lily was even more enthusiastic about taking care of all the animals on the ranch. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat lemons. One day, Timmy's mom brought him a lemon. But Timmy didn't like it. He said, "Mommy, this lemon doesn't taste good. Can I have an original lemon?" + +Mommy replied, "What do you mean by an original lemon, Timmy?" + +Timmy said, "I mean a lemon that is not torn or cut. A lemon that is fresh and yellow." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Okay, Timmy. I will get you an original lemon." And she went to the store to buy a fresh lemon for Timmy. When she came back, Timmy was happy and ate the lemon with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a red coat that kept him warm when it was cold outside. His coat was very soft and he loved wearing it. One day, Timmy's mom took him to a modern store to buy a new coat. + +Timmy saw many coats in the store, but he didn't like any of them. Then, he saw a coat that was the same color as his old coat, but it looked different. It was modern and had a lot of buttons. Timmy's mom bought him the new coat and he was very happy. + +When Timmy got home, he tried on his new coat and realized he didn't like it as much as his old one. So, he asked his mom if he could reverse his decision and keep his old coat. His mom said yes and Timmy was very happy to wear his old coat again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big party to go to, but she didn't have a pretty dress to wear. So, she went to her mom and requested a new dress. Her mom said yes and they went to the store to buy one. + +At the store, Lily saw a tie that she thought was impressive. She asked her mom if she could have it too, but her mom said no. Lily was sad, but she still got her new dress. + +At the party, all of Lily's friends said her dress was impressive and she felt happy. But then, she saw a boy wearing the tie she wanted. She asked him where he got it and he said he found it on the ground. Lily asked if she could have it and he said yes. She was so happy to have her impressive tie and her pretty dress. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved lollipops very much. One day, she went to the store and bought a big red lollipop. She was so happy and ate it all up quickly. + +Later that day, Lily went to play in the park. She saw some other children playing with a ball and wanted to join them. But when she tried to kick the ball, she fell down and hurt herself. + +Lily started to cry and the other children laughed at her. She felt very sad and alone. Suddenly, a strong wind blew and all the lollipops in the park started to gather around her. She was so happy to see them, but then she realized that she couldn't eat them because she was still hurt. + +Lily went home with tears in her eyes, wishing she had been more careful. From that day on, she always remembered to be careful when playing and not to rush things. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and color. He was very creative. One day, Timmy wanted to draw a picture of his favorite superhero. He went to his room to get his crayons and markers. + +As he was drawing, he accidentally knocked over a vase. The vase fell and struck his pants. Timmy was sad because now he had to change his pants. But he didn't let that stop him from being creative. He drew a picture of his superhero wearing pants with a big hole in them. + +Timmy was happy with his picture and showed it to his mom. She was proud of him for being so creative. From that day on, Timmy always tried to make the best of every situation, even if it meant having to change his pants. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his motorcycle. It was shiny and smooth, and he loved the way it felt when he went vroom vroom. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to ride his motorcycle. There, he saw his friend Billy. Billy had a toy motorcycle too, but it was not as shiny or smooth as Timmy's. + +Timmy wanted to share his motorcycle with Billy, but he was afraid Billy might break it. So, he showed Billy how to ride it first. Billy watched carefully and learned how to ride it smoothly. + +After that, Timmy felt happy and safe to share his motorcycle with Billy. They took turns riding it and had so much fun together. Timmy learned that sharing can make you happy and that a good friend is worth more than any toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's friend came over to play with him. His name was Billy. + +Billy said, "Hey Timmy, can I play with your toys too?" + +Timmy replied, "Yes, of course! We can share my toys." + +Billy was happy and they played together for a while. But then, Timmy started feeling sick. His mom came in with a thermometer to check his temperature. + +Timmy's mom said, "Oh no, Timmy's temperature is high. He needs to rest." + +Billy said, "I can stay here and keep Timmy company. I don't want him to be alone." + +Timmy's mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Billy. You're such a good friend. Timmy is lucky to have you." + +Timmy and Billy fell asleep together, and Timmy felt grateful for his friend who wasn't lazy and was willing to share his time with him. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved boats. He had a little boat that he played with in the bathtub every day. One day, Timmy saw a big boat at the store. It was so expensive, but Timmy wanted it so much. He asked his mom to buy it for him, but she said no. + +Timmy became very sad and decided to steal the boat. He snuck into the store and took the boat without paying. He was so happy to have the big boat, but soon he realized that he had done something very bad. The police came and took Timmy away. He was very scared and didn't know what to do. + +In the end, Timmy learned that stealing is wrong and that he should never take things that don't belong to him. He was very sorry for what he had done and promised to never do it again. He lost the boat and got into trouble, but he learned a valuable lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab who lived by the sea. He was very small, but he dreamed of being mighty one day. He would practice his pinching every day, hoping to become strong and brave. + +One day, the little crab met a beautiful lady crab. She was the prettiest crab he had ever seen, and he knew he wanted to marry her. But he was too shy to ask her. + +The little crab continued to practice his pinching, hoping to become mighty enough to impress the lady crab. And one day, he finally worked up the courage to ask her to marry him. To his surprise, she said yes! + +The little crab and the lady crab were married by the sea, surrounded by all their crab friends. And from that day on, the little crab felt mighty indeed, knowing that he had found his true love. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a special machine that he loved to play with. The machine was big and shiny and made lots of noise. One day, Timmy was playing with his machine in a dark room when suddenly, the machine stopped working. Timmy was sad because he loved his machine so much. + +Timmy's mommy heard him crying and came to see what was wrong. She saw that the machine was broken and knew she had to save the day. She took the machine to a nice man who fixed it for Timmy. Timmy was so happy that his mommy saved his machine and he could play with it again. From then on, Timmy made sure to always play with his machine in a bright room so he could see it better. +Once upon a time, there was a kind bear named Benny. One day, Benny wanted to go on a picnic. He asked his friend, a rabbit named Rosie, to come along. + +Rosie said, "Sure, Benny! What should I pack for the picnic?" + +Benny replied, "We need sandwiches with jam, apples, and water. Can you pack those?" + +Rosie said, "Of course, Benny! I'll pack everything we need for the picnic." + +So, Rosie packed the food and they went to the park. They had a great time eating their sandwiches with jam and playing games. Benny was happy that his friend was so kind and helped him pack for the picnic. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals. They were all friends and loved to play together. One day, they decided to perform a show for their families. + +The animals practiced and practiced, but one of them, a little mouse, felt uncomfortable. "I don't want to perform," the mouse said. "I'm too scared." + +"Don't worry," said the wise old owl. "We'll all be there with you. We're a group, and we'll support you." + +With the group's encouragement, the little mouse performed in the show and did a great job. Afterward, the mouse felt proud and happy. "I'm glad I did it," the mouse said. "Thanks for helping me feel comfortable." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the bathtub with her rubber duckies. One day, Lily's mommy told her to turn off the faucet when she was done playing. But Lily forgot. + +Later that night, Lily's mommy heard a strange noise coming from the bathroom. She went to investigate and found that the faucet was still on! The water was overflowing and had flooded the bathroom. Lily's mommy was worried and tried to turn off the faucet, but it was too late. The water had already disturbed the floor and the walls. + +The next day, Lily's family had to pay a lot of money to fix the bathroom. Lily felt bad for forgetting to turn off the faucet and promised to always remember in the future. From that day on, Lily never disturbed the faucet again. +Once upon a time, there was a sister and a brother. They loved to play together, but sometimes they would fight. One day, the sister got angry because the brother took her toy. She shouted, "Give me back my toy!" + +The brother said, "No, it's mine now." + +The sister didn't like that and they started to fight. They pushed and pulled until the sister fell down and hurt herself. The brother felt bad and said sorry, but it was too late. The sister had to go to the hospital and get a bandage. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to share and not fight over things, or someone could get hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel with her family and explore new places. One day, they decided to go on a trip to the beach. + +Lily was so excited to see the ocean for the first time. When they arrived at their hotel, the lady at the front desk gave them a warm welcome. She was very nice and honest. + +Later that day, Lily and her family went to the beach. They played in the sand and swam in the water. Suddenly, Lily's dad noticed a storm coming. He quickly gathered their things and they ran back to the hotel. + +As they sat in their room, listening to the rain outside, Lily's mom said, "I'm glad we have a safe place to stay during the storm." Lily smiled and felt grateful for the honest lady who welcomed them to the hotel. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, she was looking up at the sky when she saw a comet. "Wow, look at the comet!" she said to her mom. + +"I see it too, Lily. It's so bright and smooth," her mom replied. + +Lily asked, "Mom, can we go see the comet up close?" + +Her mom said, "No, Lily. The comet is very far away. It needs to rest and travel through space. Maybe one day we can go see it together." + +Lily was sad, but she understood. She went to bed and dreamed about flying to the comet and resting on its smooth surface. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog with soft fur. The dog had a best friend, a little boy. They liked to play together every day. + +One day, the little boy was careless. He lost his toy in the tall grass. The boy was sad and started to cry. The dog wanted to help his friend, so he looked for the toy in the grass. + +The boy saw the dog was trying to help, so he said "Find my toy, please!" The dog heard the boy's demand and looked harder. The dog found the toy with its fur all dirty. The boy was happy and hugged the dog. They played together again, more careful this time. +Once upon a time, there was a pink car. The car had a driver. The driver was a nice lady. The lady liked to drive her pink car around the town. One day, she saw a little boy on the road. + +"Hello, little boy!" said the lady. "Do you like my pink car?" + +"Yes, I do!" said the little boy. "It is very pretty!" + +The lady smiled and drove away. She did not notice a big hole in the road. The pink car went into the hole. The driver tried to get the car out, but it was stuck. + +The lady was sad. Her pretty pink car was in the hole, and she could not drive it anymore. The little boy felt bad too. They both wished they had noticed the big hole before it was too late. +Once upon a time, there was a thoughtful little girl named Amy. Amy loved the color pink. She had a pink dress, a pink hat, and even a pink room. + +One day, Amy went outside to play. It was very cold, and everything was frozen. Amy saw her friend, Tom. Tom was trying to get a ball down from a tree. The ball was stuck in the frozen branches. + +Amy said, "Let's try to shake the tree, Tom!" They shook the tree, but the ball did not come down. Then, Amy had an idea. She said, "Let's throw snow at the ball!" They threw snow at the ball, and it fell down. + +Tom said, "Thank you, Amy! You are very thoughtful." Amy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tom. Let's go play with the ball now!" They played with the ball all day, and they had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Fluffy. Fluffy liked to sleep all day and play all night. He lived in a small house with a girl named Lily. + +One day, Fluffy found a big ball of yarn. He liked the texture of the yarn. It was soft and fun to touch. Fluffy played with the yarn all day long. He rolled it, chased it, and jumped on it. + +Lily saw Fluffy playing and she enjoyed watching him. She laughed and clapped her hands. Fluffy was so happy that Lily was having fun too. They played together until the sun went down. And from that day on, Fluffy was not so lazy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree by a creek. Many animals lived by the creek. They liked to play in the water and talk to each other. One day, a little bird came to the tall tree. The bird was new and did not know anyone. + +The bird saw a big frog by the creek. The frog liked to talk a lot. The bird went to the frog and said, "Hello, I am new here. Can you tell me about this place?" The frog was happy to help. He mentioned all the fun things to do by the creek. He said, "We jump in the water, we sing songs, and we play games." + +The bird liked the frog's words. The bird made many friends by the creek. They all played and had fun together. The tall tree by the creek was a happy home for the bird and all the animals. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy tube that he loved very much. It was an incredible tube, with many colors on it. Tim liked to play with his tube every day. + +One day, Tim could not find his tube. He looked under his bed, in his toy box, and behind the sofa. Tim was sad because he could not find his incredible tube. He sat down and started to think. + +Then, Tim remembered that he had played with his tube in the garden yesterday. He went outside and found his incredible tube under a big tree. Tim was very happy and played with his tube all day. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the kitchen. She wanted to make a sandwich. She saw an empty jar on the table. It was a butter jar, but there was no butter inside. + +Lucy asked her mom, "Mom, where is the butter?" Her mom said, "Oh no! We have no more butter. Let's go to the store and buy some." + +They went to the store and Lucy saw a big, yellow butter. She took it and they went home. Lucy's mom said, "Now, let's turn this butter into a yummy sandwich." Lucy was very happy. + +Lucy and her mom made a big sandwich with the butter. They ate it together and it was so good. Lucy said, "I love butter!" And her mom said, "Me too, Lucy. We'll always have butter for our sandwiches." +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He was very careful as he walked. Tim did not want to fall down. In the park, he saw a big tree. Tim wanted to climb it. + +As he climbed, Tim saw a cute dog. The dog was lost. Tim wanted to help the dog. He climbed down the tree and went to meet the dog. The dog was happy to see Tim. They played together for a while. + +Tim took the dog home. His mom said, "Good job, Tim! You were careful and helped the dog." She gave Tim a reward. It was a big ice cream cone. Tim and the dog ate ice cream and they were both very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a creative little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved to play with her toys and make up fun games. One day, Lucy was playing with her toy car when it disappeared under the couch. She was sad and wanted to find it. + +Lucy had an idea to get her car back. She called her big brother, Tom, to help her. They tried to reach under the couch, but their hands were too big. They thought of a plan to move the couch and find the car. They pushed and pushed, and finally, the couch moved. + +With a big smile, Lucy found her toy car. She felt like she had a victory. Tom was proud of their teamwork. They played with the toy car together, and they were happy. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous tree. A little boy named Tim loved playing near the tree. One day, Tim saw a pretty scarf stuck in the tree. He wanted to get it down. + +Tim called his friend Sue to help. Sue said, "Let's wave a big stick to get the scarf down." They found a stick and waved it at the scarf. The scarf fell down, and they were happy. + +But then, the enormous tree started to shake. Tim and Sue didn't know that the scarf was holding the tree together. The tree fell down with a big crash. Tim and Sue were sad because their favorite tree was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a popular girl named Lily. She had a big fan that she loved very much. She would use her fan to keep her cool on hot days. The fan was very pretty, with lots of colors. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play. She took her fan with her. It was a hot day, so Lily used her fan to keep cool. She let her friends use the fan too. Her friends liked the fan and thought it was nice. + +Soon, other kids at the park saw Lily's fan. They wanted to use the fan too. Lily was kind and let them use her fan. Everyone had fun and stayed cool. The fan made Lily very popular, and she made many friends that day. +Once upon a time, in a green land, there was a cactus. The cactus was very big and green. It lived in a hot place with lots of sand. + +One day, a little bird came to the cactus. The bird wanted to play with the cactus. The cactus was happy to have a friend. They played all day long. + +But then, the sky turned dark. A big wind came and made the cactus disappear. The little bird was sad. It looked for the cactus, but it was gone. The bird was all alone. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a pale little girl named Lily. Lily loved to dream. Every night, she would dream of fun and happy things. One day, she told her friend Sam about her dreams. + +"I dream of a big shock!" Lily said to Sam. "What do you dream about?" + +Sam thought for a moment and said, "I dream of a nice cat who plays with me." + +The next day, Lily and Sam went to the park to play. They saw a big box near the swings. They were very curious about what was inside the box. They walked closer and closer. + +As they opened the box, they got a big shock! Inside the box was a nice, soft cat. Lily and Sam were so happy. They played with the cat all day long, just like in their dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot had a cold, wet paw. One day, Spot went for a walk in the park. + +In the park, Spot met a big dog named Max. Max looked at Spot's cold paw and said, "Why is your paw cold?" Spot looked down and did not recognize his paw was cold. + +Spot said, "I don't know, but it is very cold." Max helped Spot by finding a warm blanket. They wrapped the blanket around Spot's cold paw. Spot and Max became good friends and played together in the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a unique cat. This cat was not like other cats. It had one blue eye and one green eye. The cat liked to play with makeup. It would put the makeup on its face and look funny. + +One day, the cat and a dog were playing. They were playing with the makeup. The dog got mad at the cat. The cat put makeup on the dog's face. The dog did not like it. The dog yelled at the cat. + +The cat was sad. It did not want the dog to be mad. The cat said, "I am sorry, dog. Please forgive me." The dog looked at the cat. The dog saw the cat was sad. The dog said, "I forgive you, cat. Let's be friends again." + +The cat and the dog were friends again. They played together and had fun. They did not play with makeup anymore. They learned to share and be kind to each other. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a fierce lion who lived in the woods. He was big and strong, but he was also very lonely. One day, he met a beautiful lioness, and they became good friends. The lion wanted to marry the lioness and be happy together. + +The lion and lioness decided to have a big party to celebrate their love. All their animal friends came to the party. They danced and played games all day long. The lion and lioness were very happy. + +After the party, the lion and lioness found a big frame in the woods. They put a picture of themselves inside the frame and hung it in their home. Every time they looked at the frame, they remembered their special day and how much they loved each other. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty sheep. She lived in a big farm with her friends. One day, the pretty sheep heard her friend say, "Oh no! The food will end soon." + +The pretty sheep was sad. She did not want the food to end. So, she thought of a plan. She asked her friends to help her find more food. They all said, "Yes, let's do it!" + +The pretty sheep and her friends looked for food all day. They found a big field with lots of food. They were all very happy. The pretty sheep said, "We did it! The food will not end now." And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big red car. The car loved to go fast. It liked to speed down the road. It felt happy when it was in motion. + +One sunny day, the big red car met a small blue car. The small blue car wanted to race. They both went very fast down the road. They felt the wind on their faces. The big red car won the race. + +After the race, the big red car and the small blue car became friends. They liked to speed together. They loved the motion of going fast. They were happy cars. +Once upon a time, there was a little orange cat named Tim. Tim was always hungry and loved to eat. One day, Tim went into the kitchen to find some food. He saw a big white box called a refrigerator. He knew that there was food inside. + +Tim opened the refrigerator and saw a lot of food. He saw an orange, some milk, and a big cake. He wanted to eat the cake, but it was too cold. Tim said, "Brrr, the cake is freeze! I need to warm it up." + +Tim's friend, a little dog named Sam, came into the kitchen. Sam saw Tim trying to warm up the cake. Sam said, "Tim, don't warm up the cake! It's an ice cream cake, it needs to stay freeze." Tim listened to Sam and put the cake back into the refrigerator. + +Tim and Sam decided to eat the orange instead. They shared the orange and it was very yummy. After they finished eating, they played together all day long. Tim and Sam were very happy and they knew that they were the best of friends. +One day, a little girl named Mia was playing in the kitchen. She saw a big fridge. Mia wanted to get a cold drink. She tried to open the fridge, but it was too hard for her. She felt embarrassed. + +Mia's mom saw her and said, "Do you need help, Mia?" Mia nodded her head. Her mom opened the fridge for her. Mia was happy and said, "Thank you, Mom!" + +Mia took a drink from the fridge. She closed the fridge door, but it did not close all the way. Mia tried again, but this time she slapped the fridge door. The door closed! Mia felt proud and not embarrassed anymore. She drank her cold drink and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play and eat all day. One day, Fluffy found a map in the park. + +The map had a big X on it. Fluffy thought it was a fun game to find the X. So, Fluffy started to walk and follow the map. On the way, Fluffy met a little dog named Spot. + +Spot said, "Hi Fluffy! What are you doing?" + +Fluffy said, "I found a map and I want to find the X. Do you want to help me?" + +Spot said, "Yes, let's go!" + +As they walked, Fluffy stepped on a sharp rock and began to suffer. Spot helped Fluffy and said, "Don't worry, Fluffy. I will help you walk." + +Together, they found the X and saw a big box. Inside the box were lots of toys and treats. Fluffy and Spot were very happy and played all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He had a small toy dog that he loved very much. One day, Tom played a foolish game with his dog. He put the dog on a board and pushed it down a hill. The dog fell off the board and got hurt. + +Tom was very sad. He wanted to help his dog heal. He took the dog home and put a bandage on its leg. He hugged the dog and said sorry. Tom's mom saw what he did and told him that he should be more careful when playing with his toys. + +From that day on, Tom learned to be more careful with his toys and friends. He never played foolish games again. The moral of the story is to always be careful and think about the feelings of others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to play in the woods behind her house. One day, Mia found a piece of wood that looked different. It was smooth and had a pretty shape. Mia felt happy because she had never seen a piece of wood like this before. + +Mia took the wood home and showed it to her mom. Her mom said, "Wow, that is a special piece of wood! Let's make something with it." Mia and her mom made a little boat from the wood. They painted it with bright colors and put a small flag on it. + +The next day, Mia went back to the woods and found a little stream. She put her boat in the water and watched it float away. Mia felt proud of her boat and the fun she had with the different piece of wood. Every time she played in the woods, she would remember the day she found the special wood and how it made her feel happy. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim had a dog named Max. They loved to play outside, even when it was wet from the rain. One day, they found a baby bird that was wet and cold. Tim and Max wanted to help the baby bird. + +Tim and Max took the wet baby bird to their house. They made a warm bed for the bird. They gave it food and water. The baby bird started to feel better. But, the baby bird's mom was angry because she could not find her baby. She flew around and around, looking for her baby. + +Tim saw the angry mom bird and knew he had to help. He raised the baby bird up in his hands, so the mom bird could see it. The mom bird saw her baby and flew down to get it. She was happy to have her baby back. Tim and Max were happy too because they helped their new bird friends. +Once upon a time, there was a white cat named Snowy. Snowy liked to take a tour around the park every day. She loved to see the trees, flowers, and play with her friends. + +One day, while Snowy was on her tour, she saw a big dog. The dog wanted to fight with Snowy. Snowy was scared, but she was brave too. She hissed and puffed up her fur to look big. + +The big dog saw Snowy looking big and strong. He did not want to fight anymore. Snowy and the dog became friends. They went on a tour together, and played in the park. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a gray rabbit named Bob. Bob loved to dig holes with his spade. One sunny day, Bob was digging a hole when he saw a little bird named Timmy. + +"Hi, Timmy!" said Bob. "Do you want to help me dig a hole with my spade?" + +"Yes, Bob!" said Timmy. "But I don't have a spade." + +Bob thought for a moment, then said, "I will supply you with a spade, Timmy!" + +Timmy and Bob spent the day digging holes together. They had so much fun and became good friends. The other animals in the village saw them and wanted to join in too. Soon, everyone was digging holes and helping each other. + +At the end of the day, all the animals were tired but happy. They learned that sharing and helping each other can make work more fun. And that was the day the village became a happier place for everyone. +Once upon a time, in a big castle, there lived a stubborn king. The king had many toys, but they were all mixed up. He wanted to sort them into different groups, but he didn't know how. + +One day, a little girl came to the castle. She saw the king looking sad. "Why are you sad?" she asked. The king told her about his toys. "I can help you sort them," said the girl. + +The girl and the king worked together to sort the toys. They sorted them by size, color, and type. The king was very happy. "Thank you," he said. And from that day on, the king and the little girl were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Sue. Sue loved to clean her room. She liked to see her toys all neat and tidy. + +One day, Sue found a well near her house. The well had water in it. Sue thought the well needed to be clean too. So, she took a bucket and started to clean the well. + +Sue cleaned and cleaned until the well was very clean. The well was so happy that it gave Sue a big hug. Sue and the well became good friends. They played together every day and lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk. He saw an igloo and wanted to play inside it. The igloo was very cold, but Tim did not know that. He was ignorant about igloos. + +Tim met a friend named Sam near the igloo. Sam said, "Let's make a fire to warm up the igloo." Tim thought it was a good idea. They got some wood and started to burn it. The fire made them feel warm. + +But the igloo began to melt. Tim and Sam did not know that fire could hurt the igloo. They learned that they should not burn things inside an igloo. They were not ignorant anymore. From then on, they played outside the igloo and stayed warm by wearing coats. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat and a little dog. They were friends, but sometimes they did not agree. One day, they saw a ball and both wanted to play with it. + +The big cat said, "I saw it first, so I should play with it." The little dog disagreed and said, "No, I want to play with it too." + +They both felt a little ashamed that they were fighting. So, they decided to start a new game. They took turns playing with the ball and had a lot of fun. In the end, they were happy to share and play together. +Once upon a time, there was a clever cat named Tom. He lived in a small house with his best friend, a little girl named Sue. One day, they noticed that the door to the house had a new lock. They did not know who put it there. Sue and Tom were very curious and wanted to find out. + +Sue and Tom went to ask their friend, a wise old owl, about the lock. The owl told them that only a special key could open it. They needed to find the key to open the door. Sue and Tom thanked the owl and went on an adventure to find the key. + +After a long search, they found the key hidden under a big rock. They remembered the lock on their door and knew this was the key they needed. Sue and Tom went back to their house and used the key to open the lock. Inside, they found a big surprise - a room full of their favorite toys! They were so happy they found the key and could play with their new toys. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable cat named Sam. Sam loved to climb trees and play with his friends. One day, Sam found a sock on the ground. He thought it was a toy and started to play with it. + +Sam decided to climb a big tree with the sock in his mouth. When he reached the top, he saw his friend, a little bird, sitting on a branch. Sam showed the bird his new toy. The bird liked the sock too, and they played together. + +After a fun day of climbing and playing, Sam and the bird decided to give the sock back to its owner. They found a little girl who was looking for her lost sock. She was very happy to see her sock again. Sam and the bird felt good because they had helped someone. They knew they were dependable friends. +One day, a small cat named Kitty felt cold in her room. She did not like being cold, so she went to find her friend, Doggy. Kitty found Doggy in his room, and she said, "Doggy, I am cold. Can you help me?" + +Doggy thought for a moment and said, "Yes, Kitty, I can help you. Let's rub our bodies together to make us warm." So, Kitty and Doggy rubbed their bodies together, and they started to feel warm and happy. They played in the room, rubbing and laughing. + +Later, Kitty and Doggy saw a little bird who was also cold. They told the bird, "Come rub with us, and you will feel warm too." The bird joined them, and they all rubbed together. Soon, the bird was warm and happy too. + +The moral of the story is that when we help each other, we can make things better for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a young shark named Sam. Sam lived in the big blue sea with his family. He loved to swim and play with his friends. + +One day, Sam's mom told him, "Sam, you can go play with your friends, but don't go too far. I permit you to go only near the big rock." Sam was very happy and said, "Thank you, mom!" + +Sam swam to the big rock and met his friends. They played and had fun. As they played, they saw a big ship far away. Sam's friend said, "Let's go see the big ship!" But Sam remembered his mom's words and said, "No, my mom only permits me to play near the big rock. We should stay here." + +Sam's friends listened to him and stayed near the big rock. They continued to play and have fun. Sam felt happy that he listened to his mom and stayed safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Kitty. Kitty was very bad. She liked to open things she should not. One day, she saw a big box. She wanted to open it. + +Kitty tried to open the box, but it was too hard. She tried and tried, but she could not do it. She felt sad. Then, she saw a big dog named Doggy. Doggy was very strong. Kitty asked Doggy for help. + +Doggy helped Kitty open the big box. Inside the box, there were many toys. Kitty and Doggy played with the toys and had fun. Kitty learned that it was good to ask for help. She decided to surrender her bad ways and be good from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a wild dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play in the big park. He was very fast and would always enjoy chasing the birds. + +One day, Spot met a new friend. His friend was a little cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was nice, but sometimes she was rude. She would take Spot's toys and not share them with him. This made Spot sad. + +But Spot did not give up. He taught Fluffy how to be kind and share. Soon, they both enjoyed playing together in the big park. They became the best of friends, and no one was rude anymore. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little dog named Max. Max loved to play with his favorite toy, a pipe. He would run, jump, and roll around with his pipe all day long. + +One sunny day, Max was playing with his pipe in the park. He was so happy, he did not see a big tree in front of him. Max bumped into the tree and his pipe flew away. It landed far from him, and Max started to cry. + +A nice girl saw Max crying and came to help him. She picked up the pipe and gave it back to Max. With a big smile, Max wagged his tail and licked the girl's hand. After that, they played together until it was time to leave. Max was so happy he had a new friend, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big ant named Tom and a little ant named Tim. They lived in a small ant hill. They were very good friends. Tom and Tim liked to play games together. They loved to be competitive. + +One day, they decided to have a race. They wanted to see who was the fastest. They found a long thread on the ground. They thought it was a perfect line for the race. Tom and Tim stood at the start of the thread. + +"Ready, set, go!" said Tom. They started to run as fast as they could. Tom was bigger, so he was faster. Tim tried very hard to catch up with Tom. While they were running, they heard a loud "snap" sound. They stopped and looked around. + +The thread had broken in half! Tom and Tim were very surprised. They decided to fix the thread by tying the two ends together. They worked together as a team. When they were done, they were very happy. + +From that day on, Tom and Tim learned that it was more fun to work together than to be competitive. They still played games, but they always helped each other. They were the best of friends and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a regular park. In this park, there were many things to play with. There were swings, slides, and a big sandbox. + +One sunny day, a little boy went to the park with his mom. He was so happy to play on the swings and slide down the slides. But when he went to the sandbox, he found a little girl crying. + +The little boy asked the girl, "Why do you cry?" The girl said, "I lost my toy in the sand." So, the little boy helped her look for the toy. They dug and dug until they found it. The girl stopped crying and smiled. + +The boy and the girl played together in the park. They became good friends. From that day on, they always played together at the regular park, and they never cried again. +Once there was a shy girl named Mia. Mia liked to play with her toys in her room. She had a big, soft armchair where she would sit and read her favorite books. + +One sunny day, Mia's friend Tom came over to play. They played catch with a big, bouncy ball. Mia would throw the ball to Tom and Tom would throw the ball back to Mia. They laughed and had lots of fun. + +After they played catch, Mia and Tom sat in the big, soft armchair together. They read their favorite books and shared funny stories. Mia was not shy anymore because she had a friend to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a cute bunny named Bob. Bob was very hungry. He wanted to find some food. He saw a big, attractive house in the woods. Bob went to the house to look for food. + +Inside the house, there was a nice lady. She was making hot soup. Bob could smell the soup. It made him tremble with excitement. He wanted to eat the soup. + +The nice lady saw Bob and smiled. She knew he was hungry. She gave him a bowl of the hot soup. Bob ate the soup and felt very happy. He thanked the nice lady and went back to the woods. +One day, a cat and a dog were playing in the park. The sun was shining and the grass was green. The cat saw a big hole. It was deep. The cat said to the dog, "Look at this hole. It is very deep!" + +The dog wanted to see how deep the hole was. He jumped in and saw an x-ray. The dog did not know what it was. He picked it up and showed it to the cat. The cat said, "I don't know what this is. Let's show it to someone who knows." + +They went to find someone who could help. They saw a frog. The frog could spring very high. The cat and the dog asked the frog if he knew what the x-ray was. The frog said, "I don't know, but I can spring very high to show it to someone else." + +The frog took the x-ray and sprang high into the sky. But he went too high and could not come back down. The cat and the dog never saw the frog or the x-ray again. They were sad that they lost their new friend and the x-ray. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a powerful lion. The lion had a friend, a small mouse. The lion liked to tease the mouse, but they were still good friends. + +One day, the lion and the mouse found a big, red fruit. They both wanted to taste it. The lion said, "I am big and powerful, so I should taste the fruit first." The mouse said, "No, I am small and fast, so I should taste it first." + +They decided to have a race to see who could taste the fruit first. The lion ran very fast, but the mouse was faster. The mouse won the race and got to taste the fruit first. The lion was sad, but he knew that his friend was faster. + +In the end, the mouse shared the fruit with the lion. They both enjoyed the taste of the big, red fruit. The lion learned that being powerful is not always the most important thing. Sometimes, being small and fast can be better. And they both lived happily ever after in the big forest. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a kid named Tim. Tim was a delicate boy who loved to play with his friends. One sunny day, Tim and his friends were playing in the park. + +"Hey, Tim!" said his friend, Sam. "We need more kids to play with us. Can you help us find more friends?" Tim nodded and they went looking for more kids to join their game. + +As they played, they met a new kid named Jane. Jane was shy and didn't have any friends. Tim and his friends asked her to join them. At first, she was scared, but then she saw how nice they were and said yes. + +Tim, Sam, and Jane played all day, and they became very good friends. They learned that being kind and helping others is important. The kids in the village now knew that they should always be nice to others, and they all lived happily ever after. + +The moral of the story is: Always be kind and help others, because everyone needs friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big, creative dog named Fido. He loved to sit and draw with his paws. One day, Fido met a little boy named Tim. + +"Hi Fido," said Tim. "Can you show me how to draw?" + +Fido wagged his tail and said, "Yes, Tim! Let's sit and draw together." + +They sat down on the grass and began to draw. Tim drew a sun and Fido drew a big tree. They were having so much fun, but then Fido's stomach started to growl. + +"Oh no, Fido! You're hungry," said Tim. "Let's go get some food." + +They went to the kitchen and Tim gave Fido a big bowl of dog food. Fido ate it all up and felt much better. Then, they went back outside to sit and draw some more. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to create things with her hands. One day, she saw a big round ball in her yard. She was very excited and ran to play with it. + +Lucy saw her friend Tom, who was deaf, playing nearby. She waved at him and rolled the round ball to him. Tom smiled and rolled it back to her. They played with the round ball all day, laughing and having fun. + +As the sun began to set, Lucy said, "Tom, I had so much fun with you today." Tom nodded and smiled. They knew that even though they couldn't talk the same way, they could still be friends and create happy memories together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. One day, Lily's mom bought a new, shiny ornament. It was very pretty and expensive. Lily liked to look at it a lot. She would admire it every day. + +One day, Lily wanted to play with the ornament. She asked her mom if she could touch it. Her mom said, "No, Lily. It is too expensive and can break easily." Lily was sad, but she understood. She knew that she could still admire it from far away. + +As the days went by, Lily continued to admire the ornament. It was so pretty and sparkly. She knew that one day, when she was a big girl, she would have her own ornament to play with. But for now, she was happy just to look at it and dream. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very enthusiastic about learning new things. One day, she found a small piece of thread on the floor. She picked it up and thought of what she could do with it. + +Lily decided to become a helper for her mom. Her mom was sewing a button onto her dad's shirt. Lily wanted to help, so she gave the thread to her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily! This is just what I needed." + +Together, they sewed the button onto the shirt. Lily was so happy to help her mom. She felt proud of what she had done. From that day on, Lily loved to help her mom with sewing and other tasks. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play with her toy cat, Yet. They had lots of fun together. Lucy liked to take Yet with her everywhere she went. + +One day, Lucy and Yet went to the park. They played on the swings and the slide. Then, Lucy saw a big ice cream truck. She wanted an ice cream cone. But when she went to buy one, she left Yet on the bench. The ice cream was bitter, but Lucy still liked it. + +When Lucy went back to the bench, Yet was gone. Lucy looked everywhere, but she could not find Yet. She felt sad and thought Yet had disappeared. But then, her mom found Yet hiding under a bush. Lucy was so happy to have her toy cat back. They went home and played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a big purple cat. The cat had a case. The case was full of fun toys. The purple cat loved to play with the toys in the case. + +One day, the purple cat met a little dog. The dog liked the toys too. They played together all day. But sometimes, the dog would tease the purple cat. The dog would take a toy and run away. The purple cat would chase the dog and laugh. + +At the end of the day, the purple cat and the dog put the toys back in the case. They were tired but happy. They had so much fun playing and teasing each other. And from that day on, the purple cat and the dog were best friends. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play together. But sometimes they would quarrel over toys or games. One day, their mom made spaghetti for lunch. It was their favorite food and it smelled yummy. + +"Can I have the big plate?" Lily asked. + +"No, I want the big plate!" Max said. + +They both reached for the same plate and pulled hard. The plate slipped from their hands and fell on the floor. The spaghetti splashed everywhere and made a big mess. + +"Oh no!" their mom said. "Look what you did! You wasted the food and dirtied the floor. Why did you quarrel over the plate?" + +Lily and Max felt sorry and ashamed. They knew they had been greedy and rude. + +"We're sorry, mom," they said. "We should have shared the plate and said please and thank you." + +Their mom hugged them and said, "That's right, my loves. Sharing is caring and manners are important. Quarreling only leads to trouble and sadness. Now, let's clean up the mess and make some more spaghetti. And this time, you can both have a pretty plate with a smiley face on it." + +Lily and Max smiled and nodded. They helped their mom clean up and then enjoyed their lunch. They learned their lesson and did not quarrel anymore. They thanked their mom for the pretty plates and the yummy spaghetti. They were happy and grateful. +Lily and Tom are at the beach with Mom and Dad. They like to play in the sand and look for shells. Lily finds a big, fat oyster. She shows it to Tom. + +"Look, Tom, I found an oyster. It is very fat. Maybe it has a pearl inside," Lily says. + +"Wow, Lily, that is a nice oyster. Can I see it?" Tom asks. + +Lily gives the oyster to Tom. He tries to open it with his fingers, but it is too hard. He looks for a rock to hit it with. + +"Be careful, Tom. Don't hurt yourself or the oyster," Mom says. + +Tom finds a small, smooth rock. He holds the oyster in one hand and the rock in the other. He rocks the rock on the oyster, gently at first, then harder and harder. He hears a crack. + +"I did it, I did it! I opened the oyster!" Tom shouts. + +He opens the oyster and looks inside. He sees something shiny and round. He takes it out and holds it up. + +"Look, Lily, look, Mom, look, Dad! I found a pearl! It is so pretty and white!" Tom says. + +Lily, Mom, and Dad come closer and look at the pearl. They are all amazed and happy. + +"Wow, Tom, you are so lucky! You found a pearl in the oyster! That is very rare and special," Mom says. + +"Can I keep it, Mom? Can I keep the pearl?" Tom asks. + +"Of course, Tom. It is your pearl. You can keep it as a souvenir of this day," Mom says. + +Tom smiles and hugs the pearl. He thanks the oyster for giving him the pearl. He puts the pearl in his pocket and the oyster back in the water. He runs to Lily and they play some more in the sand. They have a lot of fun at the beach. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Can we go on the slide, please?" Tom asks his mom. + +"Sure, but be careful. It is very high and fast," his mom says. + +Tom and Mia run to the slide. They take turns to go down. They feel the wind in their hair. They laugh and scream. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Mia says. + +"I know, right? Let's go again!" Tom says. + +They go on the slide many times. They imagine they are flying in the sky. They see birds and clouds and stars. They feel happy and free. + +But then, they start to feel dizzy. Their heads spin. Their tummies hurt. They stop laughing and screaming. + +"I don't feel good," Mia says. + +"Me neither," Tom says. + +They sit on the grass. They close their eyes. They breathe slowly. + +"Are you okay, kids?" Tom's mom asks. + +"We are dizzy," Tom says. + +"We went on the slide too much," Mia says. + +"I see. Maybe you need a break. How about some water and a snack?" Tom's mom says. + +She gives them a bottle of water and a bag of cookies. They drink and eat. They feel better. + +"Thank you, mom," Tom says. + +"You're welcome, sweetie," Tom's mom says. + +"Thank you, too," Mia says. + +"You're welcome, too, honey," Tom's mom says. + +They smile at each other. They are still friends. They still like to play in the park. But they don't go on the slide again. They find other games to play. They have fun. They are not dizzy anymore. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to watch the farm animals. They see cows, pigs, sheep and chickens. They say hello to them and give them food. + +One day, they see a new animal. It is big and brown and has horns. It is a bull. The bull is angry. It does not like people. It runs at them and makes a loud noise. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Tom says. He is scared. He grabs Lily's hand and they run away. The bull chases them. It is fast and strong. + +But Lily is smart. She sees a fence. The fence is high and has wires. The wires have electricity. The electricity can hurt the bull. + +"Quick, Tom, jump over the fence!" Lily says. She helps Tom jump over the fence. They are safe. The bull cannot jump over the fence. It stops and snorts. It is still angry, but it cannot get them. + +"Wow, Lily, you are so smart!" Tom says. He hugs Lily. He is happy. Lily smiles. She is happy too. They watch the bull from the other side of the fence. They are not scared anymore. They are brave. +Timmy liked to play with his toys, but he did not like to share them with his sister Lily. He always said, "Mine, mine, mine!" and hid them under his bed. Lily felt sad and lonely, and wished Timmy would be nicer to her. + +One day, Mommy gave Timmy a new shirt. It was blue and had a picture of a dinosaur on it. Timmy loved it and put it on right away. He ran to show Lily, but she did not look happy. She said, "That's a nice shirt, Timmy, but you never let me play with your toys. Why are you so mean?" + +Timmy felt angry and said, "Because they are mine, and you are a baby. You don't know how to play with them. Go away!" He pushed Lily and ran to his room. Lily cried and ran to Mommy. + +Mommy heard what happened and went to talk to Timmy. She said, "Timmy, why did you push your sister? That was not nice. She just wanted to play with you. You should share your toys with her. She is your sister and she loves you." + +Timmy said, "But Mommy, they are my toys. I don't want to share them. She might break them or lose them. And she has her own toys. She can play with them." + +Mommy said, "Timmy, toys are not more important than people. You have many toys, but you only have one sister. She is not a baby, she is a big girl. She can play with your toys if you allow her. And you can play with her toys too. It will be more fun if you play together. And you will make her happy. Don't you want to make her happy?" + +Timmy thought about it and felt sorry. He said, "Yes, Mommy, I want to make her happy. I don't want to be mean. I will share my toys with her. Can I say sorry to her?" + +Mommy said, "Of course, Timmy. That's very good of you. I'm proud of you. Come on, let's go find Lily and give her a hug." + +Timmy and Mommy went to Lily's room, where she was sitting on her bed with her teddy bear. Timmy said, "Lily, I'm sorry I pushed you and was mean to you. I will share my toys with you. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, Timmy, I do. Thank you for saying sorry. I love you. You have a nice shirt. Can I try it on?" + +Timmy said, "Sure, Lily, you can try it on. But it might be too big for you. It's enormous!" + +Lily laughed and said, "That's okay. I like enormous shirts. They are cozy. Come on, let's go play!" + +Timmy and Lily put on the shirt together and pretended to be a dinosaur. They had a lot of fun and made Mommy happy too. They learned that sharing is caring and that siblings are friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Lily has a yellow bike. Ben has a red car. They share their toys sometimes. + +One Sunday, Lily and Ben go to the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. But they have to leave their toys on the grass. + +"Can I borrow your bike?" Ben asks Lily. + +"OK, but be careful," Lily says. "Can I borrow your car?" + +"OK, but don't lose it," Ben says. + +They swap their toys and run to the slide. They have fun on the slide. They go up and down and laugh. + +But then they see a boy. The boy has Lily's bike. He is riding away. + +"Hey, that's my bike!" Lily shouts. + +"Stop, thief!" Ben shouts. + +They run after the boy. They catch him. They get the bike back. + +"Sorry, I thought it was mine," the boy says. + +"No, it's not. It's Lily's. She let me borrow it," Ben says. + +"Next time, ask before you take something," Lily says. + +The boy says sorry again. He goes away. + +Lily and Ben hug. They are happy. They have their toys back. + +They go back to the slide. They play some more. They are good friends. They share and borrow. They have a yellow bike and a red car. They have a fun Sunday. +Anna and Ben like to play in the jungle. They swing on the vines and make funny noises. They pretend they are monkeys and have fun. + +One day, they find a new vine. It is very long and thick. Ben wants to try it first. He grabs the vine and jumps. He swings high and fast. He feels brave and happy. + +Anna waits for her turn. She watches Ben swing. She wants to swing too. She thinks the vine looks fun. She waits and waits. + +But Ben does not stop. He swings and swings. He does not let go of the vine. He does not share with Anna. He says, "This is my vine. You can't have it. Go find another one." + +Anna feels sad and angry. She does not like Ben. She thinks he is mean and selfish. She says, "That is not fair. You have to share. Give me the vine. It is my turn." + +Ben does not listen. He swings and swings. He does not care about Anna. He says, "No, it is not. Go away. This is my vine. I found it first." + +Anna does not go away. She has an idea. She sees a big rock near the vine. She runs to the rock. She climbs on the rock. She waits for Ben to swing back. + +When Ben swings back, Anna jumps. She grabs the vine. She pulls hard. She tries to take the vine from Ben. She says, "Give me the vine. Now!" + +Ben feels a tug. He sees Anna on the vine. He is surprised and scared. He does not want to lose the vine. He holds on tight. He says, "No, let go. This is my vine. You can't have it." + +They both pull and pull. They both want the vine. They do not balance. They lose control. They fall off the vine. They land on the ground. They hurt themselves. They cry. + +They look at each other. They see their tears and bruises. They feel sorry. They realize they were wrong. They say, "I'm sorry. I was mean. I should have shared. Are you okay?" + +They hug and make up. They decide to share the vine. They swing on the vine together. They feel happy and friendly. They learn their lesson. They do not fight over the vine again. +Anna likes to write stories. She has a big book and a red pen. She writes about animals and fairies and stars. She writes every day after school. + +One day, she writes about a cat with a long, beautiful tail. The cat can do magic with her tail. She can make things fly and change colors. Anna thinks the cat is very cool and smart. + +She shows her story to her brother Tom. Tom is older than Anna. He likes to play with cars and robots. He looks at Anna's story and says, "That's silly. Cats can't do magic. And why does the cat have such a big tail? It looks funny." + +Anna feels sad. She likes her story and her cat. She says, "It's not silly. It's fun. And the cat's tail is beautiful. It makes her special." + +Tom says, "No, it doesn't. It makes her weird. You should write about something real. Like cars and robots. They are cool and smart." + +Anna says, "No, they are not. They are boring and noisy. I like animals and fairies and stars. They are fun and pretty. And I like to write what I want." + +Tom says, "Fine. But don't show me your stories anymore. They are dumb." + +Anna says, "Fine. But don't show me your toys anymore. They are ugly." + +They both turn away and go to their rooms. They are angry and hurt. + +But later, they feel sorry. They miss each other. They knock on each other's doors and say, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be mean. I love you." + +They hug and make up. They show each other their stories and toys. They say, "That's interesting. Tell me more." + +They learn to respect and appreciate each other's differences. They realize that they can both be cool and smart and fun and pretty in their own ways. They are happy. +Sam liked to perform for his family. He could do many tricks with his cane. His cane was flexible and he could bend it and twist it. He could make it look like a snake or a hoop or a letter. + +One day, he wanted to show his new trick to his mom and dad. He put on his hat and his coat and his cane. He said, "Look at me, I am a circus star!" He went to the living room and stood on a stool. He lifted his cane high and swung it around. He made it look like a helicopter. + +But he swung it too fast and too hard. He lost his balance and fell off the stool. His cane flew out of his hand and hit the lamp. The lamp broke and made a loud noise. Sam was scared and hurt. He started to cry. + +Mom and dad ran to the living room. They saw Sam on the floor and the lamp in pieces. They were worried and angry. They said, "Sam, what did you do? You could have hurt yourself or someone else. You should not play with your cane like that. It is not a toy. It is for walking and helping you." + +They hugged Sam and checked if he was okay. They said, "We are glad you are not badly hurt. But you need to be careful and listen to us. We love you, but we do not like your trick. You can perform other things that are safer and nicer. Like singing or dancing or drawing." + +Sam felt sorry and sad. He said, "I am sorry, mom and dad. I wanted to make you happy and proud. I did not mean to break the lamp or hurt myself. I will not do that trick again. I will perform other things that you like. I love you, too." + +Mom and dad smiled and kissed Sam. They said, "We are happy and proud of you, Sam. You are a good boy and a good performer. You have many talents and skills. You can use your cane for other things that are fun and useful. Like walking and helping and learning." + +They helped Sam get up and cleaned up the mess. They gave him a band-aid and a cookie. They said, "Let's go to the park and play. You can bring your cane and show us what else you can do with it. Maybe you can make it look like a flower or a sword or a wand." + +Sam nodded and smiled. He said, "Okay, let's go. I have many ideas. I can make it look like anything. My cane is flexible and so am I." He put on his hat and his coat and his cane. He said, "Look at me, I am a circus star. But a safe and smart one." He hugged his mom and dad and they went to the park. +Lily was sleeping in her bed. She had a dream about a big cake with pink frosting. She wanted to eat the cake, but it was too high for her to reach. She tried to jump, but she fell down. She woke up and heard a loud noise. It was her alarm. It was time to get up. + +She rubbed her eyes and looked at her alarm. It was a funny alarm. It had a face and a voice. It could change its color and sound. Sometimes it was blue and said "beep beep". Sometimes it was red and said "woof woof". Sometimes it was green and said "quack quack". Lily liked her alarm. It made her laugh. + +She pressed a button and the alarm changed. It became yellow and said "moo moo". Lily giggled and got out of bed. She put on her clothes and went to the bathroom. She brushed her teeth and washed her face. She saw her hair in the mirror. It was thick and curly. She liked her hair. It made her look pretty. + +She went to the kitchen and saw her mom. Her mom was making breakfast. She had eggs and toast and juice. Lily smelled the eggs and smiled. She liked eggs. They made her strong. + +"Good morning, Lily," her mom said. "Did you sleep well?" + +"Yes, mom," Lily said. "I had a dream about a cake. But I couldn't eat it. It was too high." + +"Maybe you can have some cake later," her mom said. "But first, you have to eat your breakfast. And then, you have to go to school. Do you know what day it is today?" + +Lily thought for a moment. Then she remembered. It was a special day. It was her birthday. + +"It's my birthday!" she said. "I'm four years old now!" + +"Yes, you are," her mom said. "And you know what? I have a surprise for you. But you have to wait until you come back from school. Can you do that?" + +Lily nodded. She was curious about the surprise. She wondered what it could be. She hoped it was something nice. She hoped it was a cake. A big cake with pink frosting. And candles. And balloons. And presents. + +She ate her breakfast and packed her bag. She kissed her mom and said goodbye. She went to the bus stop and waited for the bus. She was happy. It was her birthday. And she had a funny alarm. And a thick hair. And a surprise. She couldn't wait to see it. She smiled and sang a song. It was a good day. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a shiny thing on the ground. It was a jewel. Lily picked it up and said, "Look, Ben, I found a jewel! It is so pretty and sparkly!" + +Ben looked at the jewel and said, "That is not a jewel, Lily. That is a glass. It is not worth anything. You are ignorant. You do not know anything." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She said, "No, Ben, you are ignorant. You do not recognize a jewel when you see one. You are mean and rude. I do not want to play with you anymore." + +She ran away with the jewel. Ben felt sorry and lonely. He wished he had not said those words to Lily. + +A lady saw what happened. She came to Ben and said, "Why did you say that to Lily? She found a real jewel. It is very rare and valuable. You should be happy for her and say sorry to her." + +Ben was surprised and ashamed. He said, "I did not know it was a real jewel. I thought it was a glass. I was ignorant. I was wrong. I want to say sorry to Lily. Where is she?" + +The lady said, "She went that way. You should hurry and find her. And remember, never judge something by its appearance. And never hurt your friend's feelings. You should be kind and respectful." + +Ben nodded and ran to find Lily. He hoped she would forgive him and be his friend again. + +The moral of the story is: Do not be ignorant and mean. Be kind and respectful. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play in the park. But today it is cold and wet. Mom says they need to dress warm. + +"Tom, where is your hat?" Sara asks. She has a pink hat with a pom-pom. She puts it on her head. + +"I don't want a hat. Hats are silly," Tom says. He has a blue hat with a star. He throws it on the floor. + +"Tom, you need a hat. It is cold and wet. You will get sick," Sara says. She picks up his hat and tries to put it on his head. + +"No, no, no!" Tom says. He pushes her away. He runs to the door. + +"Tom, wait!" Sara says. She runs after him. She sees a big puddle outside. She stops. + +"Tom, look out!" Sara says. She points to the puddle. + +Tom does not look. He steps in the puddle. Splash! His shoes and socks get wet. He feels cold and wet. He cries. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Sara asks. She runs to him. She hugs him. + +"I'm sorry, Sara. I was silly. I should have worn a hat. And boots. And a coat. And gloves. And a scarf. And..." Tom says. + +"Shh, it's okay, Tom. Mom will help you. She will dry you and warm you. She will give you a new inch of cake. You will be fine," Sara says. + +She takes his hand. She leads him back to the house. She knocks on the door. Mom opens the door. + +"Mom, Tom stepped in a puddle. He is cold and wet. He needs help," Sara says. + +"Oh, Tom, you poor thing. Come in, come in. I will help you. Sara, you are a good sister. You helped Tom. You can have an inch of cake too. You are both fine," Mom says. + +She takes them inside. She dries them and warms them. She gives them each an inch of cake. They eat the cake. They smile. They hug Mom. They hug each other. They are fine. +Lily and Ben were playing in the farm with their toy animals. They liked to pretend they were farmers and take care of the cows, the sheep, the pigs and the chickens. They had a lot of fun making noises and feeding them grass and corn. + +But there was one animal they were afraid of: the big bull. The bull was black and brown and had long horns. He was always angry and loud. He stayed in a separate pen, away from the other animals. Lily and Ben never went near him. + +One day, their dad came to the farm and said he had to move the bull to another place. He asked Lily and Ben to help him. They were scared, but they wanted to be brave and help their dad. + +"Remember, kids, the bull is very strong and difficult. You have to be careful and listen to me. Don't make any sudden moves or noises. Stay behind me and hold this rope. We will lead him to the truck and then he will go to his new home." Dad said. + +Lily and Ben nodded and did what their dad said. They held the rope and followed him to the bull's pen. The bull saw them and snorted. He looked angry and ready to charge. + +Lily and Ben felt their hearts beat fast. They wanted to run away, but they stayed with their dad. They reminded themselves that their dad was strong and smart and would protect them. + +Dad opened the gate and slowly approached the bull. He talked to him in a calm voice and stroked his head. He put a halter around his neck and attached the rope. He signaled to Lily and Ben to come closer. + +"Good boy, good boy. You're doing great. Come on, let's go to the truck. Lily and Ben are here to help you. They are your friends. Don't be afraid." Dad said. + +The bull seemed to calm down a bit. He followed Dad's voice and walked with him. Lily and Ben walked behind him, holding the rope. They were still nervous, but they felt proud and happy. They had helped their dad and the bull. + +They reached the truck and Dad lifted the bull inside. He closed the door and thanked Lily and Ben for their help. He hugged them and told them they were very brave and good. + +Lily and Ben smiled and hugged him back. They waved goodbye to the bull and hoped he would be happy in his new home. They went back to their toy animals and continued playing. They had a new story to tell. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big pond with many ducks. They wanted to feed the ducks some bread. + +"Look, Lily, there is an alligator in the pond!" Tom said. He pointed to a long green thing with many teeth. + +"Wow, Tom, it is so big and scary!" Lily said. She was afraid of the alligator. + +"Let's pick some bread and throw it to the alligator. Maybe it will go away," Tom said. He was brave and curious. + +"OK, Tom, but be careful," Lily said. She followed Tom to the bench where there was some bread. + +They picked some bread and threw it to the alligator. The alligator saw the bread and opened its mouth. It ate the bread and swam closer to Tom and Lily. + +"Uh-oh, Tom, the alligator likes the bread. It is coming to us!" Lily said. She was very scared. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Tom said. He grabbed Lily's hand and ran away from the pond. + +The alligator was smart. It knew that Tom and Lily were not food. It did not chase them. It just wanted more bread. It looked around and saw some more bread on the bench. It crawled out of the pond and went to the bench. It ate all the bread and was happy. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But their favorite thing was to dig in the sand. They had shovels and buckets and made big holes. + +"Look, I found a rock!" Tom said, holding up a shiny stone. + +"Wow, it's pretty!" Sara said. "Can I see?" + +Tom gave her the rock and she looked at it closely. It had many colors and sparkles. + +"Maybe it's a treasure!" Sara said. "Let's dig more and see if we find more!" + +They dug and dug, making their hole deeper and deeper. They found more rocks, some shells, and a worm. + +"Hello, worm!" Sara said, tickling it with her finger. The worm wiggled and hid in the sand. + +"Be careful, Sara," Tom said. "Don't hurt the worm. He lives underground, like us right now." + +Sara nodded. She liked the worm and wanted to be his friend. She put him back in the sand and covered him gently. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was their mom, calling them for lunch. + +"Time to go, kids!" she said. "Come on, hurry up!" + +Sara and Tom paused. They looked at their hole, their rocks, and their worm. They didn't want to leave. + +"Can we come back later, mom?" Sara asked. + +"Please, mom?" Tom added. + +Mom smiled. She knew they loved to play in the sand. + +"Okay, okay," she said. "But only if you promise to wash your hands and eat your sandwiches. Deal?" + +Sara and Tom nodded. They grabbed their shovels and buckets and ran to mom. + +"Thank you, mom!" they said. "You're fair!" + +Mom hugged them and kissed their dirty faces. + +"You're welcome, my little diggers," she said. "Now let's go home and have some lunch!" +Lily was a shy girl who liked to play with her scooter. She had a pink scooter with a bell and a basket. She enjoyed riding her scooter in the park, but she did not like to talk to other kids. + +One day, she saw a boy with a blue scooter in the park. He had a helmet and a sticker. He rode his scooter very fast and made loud noises. Lily was scared of him and hid behind a tree. + +"Hi, I'm Max. What's your name?" the boy asked, as he stopped near the tree. + +Lily did not answer. She held her scooter tightly and looked down. + +"Are you shy? Don't be afraid. I'm not mean. Do you want to play with me?" the boy said, with a smile. + +Lily looked up and saw his friendly face. She felt a little curious. + +"I'm Lily. I like your scooter. It's very cool," she said, in a small voice. + +"Thank you. I like your scooter too. It's very pretty. Do you want to race with me? We can go around the pond and back. It will be fun," the boy said, as he pointed to the pond. + +Lily nodded. She liked the idea of racing. She wanted to try something new. + +"Okay, let's go. On your mark, get set, go!" the boy said, as he started to pedal. + +Lily followed him. She rang her bell and laughed. She enjoyed riding her scooter with the boy. She was not shy anymore. She made a new friend. +Tom and Lily were hungry. They wanted to eat some sausages for lunch. Mom said she would cook some sausages for them. She put the sausages in a pan and turned on the fire. + +"Can we help you, Mom?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, you can. You can set the table. Get some plates, forks and napkins. And some ketchup, too. Lily likes ketchup," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily ran to the kitchen. They got the things Mom asked for. They put them on the table. They were ready to eat. + +"Are the sausages ready, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, they are. They smell good, don't they?" Mom said. She took the pan off the fire. She put the sausages on a big plate. She carried the plate to the table. + +"Wow, they look yummy!" Tom said. + +"Thank you, Mom. You are the best cook!" Lily said. + +Mom smiled. She sat down with Tom and Lily. They said a prayer. Then they started to eat. + +"Welcome to our sausage lunch!" Mom said. + +"Welcome, Mom!" Tom and Lily said. + +They enjoyed their sausages. They were happy and full. They thanked Mom for the lunch. They gave her a hug and a kiss. They helped her clean up the table. They had a good day. +Tim likes to ride his bicycle. He has a red bicycle with two big wheels and a bell. He rides his bicycle every day with his dad. They go to the park, the shop, and the school. + +One day, Tim sees a big hill. He wants to ride his bicycle up the hill. He asks his dad if he can try. His dad says yes, but be careful. Tim pedals hard and fast. He feels the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He is happy. + +But the hill is very steep. Tim gets tired and slow. He cannot pedal anymore. He stops and gets off his bicycle. He looks down and sees how far he has come. He is proud. He also sees a smelly bin. He does not like the smelly bin. He holds his nose and says yuck. + +His dad comes up behind him. He smiles and hugs him. He says well done, Tim. You did a great job. You made the bicycle rise up the hill. He gives him a bottle of water and a biscuit. Tim drinks and eats. He feels better. + +They get back on their bicycles. They ride down the hill. It is fun and easy. They go fast and laugh. They ring their bells and wave to the people. They go home and tell mom about their adventure. Mom is happy and proud. She says Tim is a brave and strong boy. She gives him a kiss and a hug. Tim is happy. He loves his bicycle and his dad and his mom. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. They had a big ball that they would pass to each other. Sometimes they would pass it over the slide, or under the swing, or around the tree. They had a lot of fun with their ball. + +One day, they saw a new boy in the park. His name was Max. He had a small car that he would drive on the grass. He saw Ben and Lily's ball and wanted to play with it. He asked them if he could have a turn. Ben and Lily said yes, because they were nice. + +But Max was not nice. He took the ball and ran away. He did not pass it back to Ben and Lily. He laughed and said it was his ball now. Ben and Lily were sad and angry. They wanted their ball back. + +They chased Max around the park. They tried to catch him, but he was fast. He ran behind the pine trees, where it was dark and prickly. Ben and Lily followed him, but they did not like the pine trees. They hurt their feet and made them sneeze. + +Max thought he was safe behind the pine trees. He stopped and looked at the ball. He thought it was a nice ball, but he felt lonely. He had no one to pass it to. He wished he had friends like Ben and Lily. + +He heard Ben and Lily calling for their ball. He felt sorry for them. He decided to give the ball back. He came out from behind the pine trees and said he was sorry. He asked Ben and Lily if they wanted to play with him and his car. + +Ben and Lily were surprised, but they were happy. They said they forgave Max and they wanted to be his friends. They took their ball and his car and played together. They passed the ball and the car to each other. They had a lot of fun in the park. They were happy. +Lila was sad. She had a bad cough and a hot head. She had to stay in bed and drink soup. She could not play with her toys or her friends. She felt like she was suffering. + +One night, she saw a bright light in her room. She looked and saw a fairy. The fairy was small and had wings and a wand. She was pretty and sparkly. She smiled at Lila. + +"Hello, Lila. I am Faye, the fairy of dreams. I heard you are sick and unhappy. I came to make you feel better. Do you want to go on a magic adventure with me?" the fairy asked. + +Lila nodded. She wanted to have fun and forget her cough. She reached out her hand and the fairy took it. They flew out of the window and into the sky. They saw stars and moons and clouds. They flew over mountains and forests and oceans. They saw animals and plants and people. They flew fast and slow and high and low. Lila felt dizzy but happy. + +"Wow, this is amazing! Thank you, Faye. You are so kind and wonderful. I wish I could be a fairy like you," Lila said. + +"You are welcome, Lila. You are brave and sweet. You don't need to be a fairy to be special. You just need to be yourself. And don't worry, you will get better soon. Your cough will go away and your head will cool down. You will be able to play again and have more dreams. Now, let's go back to your bed. I will give you a kiss and a wish," Faye said. + +They flew back to Lila's room and landed on her bed. Faye kissed Lila on the cheek and waved her wand. She said, "I wish you a good night and a speedy recovery. Remember, I am always with you in your dreams. Goodbye, Lila." + +Lila smiled and hugged Faye. She said, "Goodbye, Faye. You are the best fairy ever. I love you." + +Faye smiled and flew away. Lila closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of flying and fairies and happiness. She did not cough or feel hot. She did not suffer. She felt better. +Timmy was fearful of the dark. He did not like to sleep in his room when the night came. He wanted to stay with Mommy and Daddy, but they said he was a big boy and he had to sleep in his own bed. + +One night, Timmy woke up and he needed to go to the bathroom. He looked at the clock and saw it was very late. He did not want to wake up Mommy and Daddy, but he also did not want to go to the bathroom alone. He remembered that there was a night light in the hallway, and he thought maybe he could use it to see his way. + +He got out of his bed and put on his slippers. He opened his door and saw the night light shining. He felt a little better, but he still heard scary noises in the dark. He walked slowly and quietly to the bathroom, holding his teddy bear. + +When he reached the bathroom, he opened the door and turned on the light. He was about to go inside, when he heard a loud roar behind him. He turned around and saw a big, hairy monster standing in the hallway. It had sharp teeth and claws, and it looked very angry. Timmy was so fearful, he screamed and dropped his teddy bear. + +"Timmy, what's wrong?" he heard Mommy's voice from the bedroom. He looked again and saw that the monster was not a monster, but Daddy in his bathrobe. He had just come out of his room to check on Timmy, and he had made a roar as a joke. He did not know that Timmy was so fearful of the dark. + +"Sorry, Timmy, I was just playing. I didn't mean to scare you," Daddy said, picking up the teddy bear and hugging Timmy. "Are you okay?" + +Timmy was still shaking, but he felt a little better. He hugged Daddy back and said, "It's okay, Daddy. I was just going to the bathroom. I thought you were a monster." + +Mommy came out of the bedroom and joined them. She smiled and said, "No, Timmy, Daddy is not a monster. He's just a silly goose. Come on, let's go to the bathroom and then we'll tuck you in again." + +Timmy nodded and followed Mommy and Daddy to the bathroom. He did his business and washed his hands. Then he went back to his room with his teddy bear. Mommy and Daddy kissed him good night and turned off the light. They left the door open a little, so he could see the night light. + +Timmy felt sleepy and safe. He closed his eyes and whispered, "Good night, Mommy. Good night, Daddy. Good night, teddy bear. Good night, monster." He smiled and fell asleep. +Sara and Ben were playing with their crayons. They liked to draw on the big paper on the floor. Sara drew a flower, a sun and a cat. Ben drew a car, a house and a dog. They were happy with their pictures. + +Then, they heard a loud noise. It was their baby brother, Max. He had crawled into the room. He saw the crayons and the paper. He wanted to play too. He grabbed a crayon and started to scribble on the paper. He made a big, ugly mark over Sara's flower and Ben's car. + +"Hey, stop that!" Sara shouted. "You are ruining our pictures!" + +"Bad, bad, bad!" Ben said. "Go away, Max!" + +Max did not listen. He liked to make marks. He made more ugly marks over the sun, the house, the cat and the dog. He laughed and clapped his hands. + +Sara and Ben were very angry. They ran to their mom and told her what Max had done. Mom came to see the paper. She saw the ugly marks. She was not happy. + +"Max, you surprised me!" she said. "You should not scribble on your siblings' pictures. That is not nice. You should say sorry to Sara and Ben." + +Max looked at his mom. He looked at Sara and Ben. He saw their sad faces. He felt sorry. He dropped the crayon and crawled to them. He gave them a hug and said, "Sorry, sorry, sorry." + +Sara and Ben hugged him back. They forgave him. They decided to share their crayons and paper with him. They taught him how to draw nice things. They made a new picture together. They were happy again. +Sam liked to draw with his crayons. He drew cars and trucks and planes and boats. He drew on paper and on cardboard and on the wall. But sometimes he made mistakes. He wanted to fix them, but he did not have an eraser. + +One day, he saw an eraser on his mom's desk. It was big and pink and soft. He wanted to take it and use it for his drawings. He looked around and saw that his mom was busy on the phone. He thought she would not mind. He reached for the eraser and grabbed it. + +He ran to his room and started to erase his mistakes. He erased a wheel that was too big, a wing that was too small, a sail that was too crooked. He was happy. He felt successful. He made his drawings better. + +But then he heard his mom's voice. She was angry. She was looking for her eraser. She needed it for her work. She saw the marks on the wall and on the desk. She knew what Sam had done. She went to his room and opened the door. + +She saw Sam with the eraser in his hand. She saw his drawings on the floor. She was very mad. She took the eraser from him and scolded him. She told him he was naughty and he had to say sorry. She told him he had to clean up his mess. She told him he could not draw on the wall or on the desk. She told him he had to ask before he took something that was not his. + +Sam felt sad. He felt sorry. He did not mean to make his mom mad. He did not know the eraser was important. He just wanted to fix his mistakes. He said sorry to his mom and hugged her. He helped her clean up his mess. He promised to be good and to ask next time. He learned his lesson. He still liked to draw, but he did not take things that were not his. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and blocks. One day, they go to school. They sit at their desks and listen to the teacher. The teacher says, "Today we will learn about numbers. How many fingers do you have?" + +Tom raises his hand and says, "I have ten fingers, teacher." The teacher smiles and says, "Very good, Tom. You are honest and smart." + +Sam wants to impress the teacher too. He raises his hand and says, "I have eleven fingers, teacher." He shows his hand and puts his thumb behind his palm. He thinks the teacher will not see it. + +The teacher frowns and says, "Sam, that is not true. You are not honest and you are not smart. You have ten fingers, like Tom. Why do you lie?" + +Sam feels ashamed and says, "I'm sorry, teacher. I wanted to be special. I wanted to increase my fingers." + +The teacher says, "Sam, you are special, but not because of your fingers. You are special because of your heart and your mind. You don't need to lie to be special. You need to be honest and work hard. That is how you increase your knowledge and your kindness." + +Sam nods and says, "I understand, teacher. I will be honest and work hard. I will not lie again." + +Tom says, "It's okay, Sam. We are still friends. Come, let's play with cars and blocks." + +The teacher says, "I'm glad you are friends. You can play with cars and blocks, but remember to share and take turns. That is how you increase your friendship and your happiness." +Sara and Ben like to play with blocks. They have a lot of blocks in different colors and shapes. They can make houses, towers, cars, and animals with their blocks. They are very good at building with blocks. + +One day, they decide to join the block club at school. The block club is a place where kids can show their block creations and get prizes. Sara and Ben are excited to join the block club. They think they can win a lot of prizes. + +But when they get to the block club, they see that the other kids are very competitive. They have bigger and fancier blocks than Sara and Ben. They also have books and pictures that show them how to make amazing things with blocks. Sara and Ben feel sad and scared. They think they cannot win any prizes. + +They start to build with their blocks, but they struggle. They cannot make anything that looks good. The other kids laugh at them and say mean things. Sara and Ben want to cry and leave the block club. + +Then, they see a teacher. The teacher is kind and friendly. She sees that Sara and Ben are unhappy. She comes to them and says, "Hello, Sara and Ben. I like your blocks. They are very colorful and fun. What are you making?" + +Sara and Ben look at their blocks. They do not know what to say. They think their blocks are bad. + +The teacher smiles and says, "You know, you don't have to make what the other kids make. You can make whatever you want with your blocks. You can use your imagination and creativity. That is what makes block building fun. Do you want to try?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They feel a little better. They start to play with their blocks again. They forget about the other kids and the prizes. They just enjoy making their own things with their blocks. They make a rainbow, a dragon, a boat, and a flower. They are happy and proud. + +The teacher claps and says, "Wow, Sara and Ben. You are very talented. You made such wonderful things with your blocks. I think you deserve a prize. Here, take these stickers. They are for you." + +Sara and Ben smile and say, "Thank you, teacher. We like the block club. We like our blocks. We like you." +Jill and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a new door in the house. The door is red and shiny. It has a big lock on it. + +"What is behind the door?" Jill asks. + +"I don't know. Let's test it," Tom says. + +They try to open the door. They pull and push. They turn the knob. They kick and bang. But the door does not open. It is too strong. + +"Maybe we need a key," Jill says. + +"Where can we find a key?" Tom says. + +They look around the house. They check the drawers and the shelves. They search the couch and the bed. They do not find a key. + +They are sad and tired. They sit on the floor. + +"Maybe we should ask Mom or Dad," Jill says. + +"Maybe they know what is behind the door," Tom says. + +They go to find Mom or Dad. They see them in the kitchen. They are making cookies. + +"Mom, Dad, can you help us?" Jill and Tom say. + +"What do you need, sweeties?" Mom and Dad say. + +They tell them about the door. They ask them for the key. + +Mom and Dad smile. They hug them. + +"That door is a surprise for you," Mom says. + +"It is your new playroom," Dad says. + +They give them the key. They tell them to open the door. + +Jill and Tom are happy and excited. They run to the door. They use the key. They open the door. + +They see a big and bright room. It has many toys and books. It has a slide and a swing. It has a table and a chair. It has a rug and a lamp. + +They go inside. They play and laugh. They have fun. + +They love their new playroom. It is adorable. +Lily liked to read novels. Novels were big books with many words and pictures. She had a novel about a princess and a dragon. She wanted to read it every night before bed. + +One night, Lily asked her mom to read the novel with her. Her mom was busy and said no. She said Lily had to sleep now. Lily was sad and angry. She did not want to sleep. She wanted to read the novel. + +She waited until her mom left the room. Then she got out of bed and took the novel from the shelf. She tried to be quiet, but the novel was heavy. She slipped and fell on the floor. The novel made a loud noise. + +Her mom heard the noise and came back to the room. She saw Lily and the novel on the floor. She was not happy. She said in a harsh voice, "Lily, what are you doing? You know you are not supposed to read novels at night. They are too hard for you. You need to sleep and grow. Give me the novel and go back to bed." + +Lily felt scared and sorry. She gave the novel to her mom and went back to bed. She said in a small voice, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to read the novel. I like the princess and the dragon." + +Her mom sighed and softened her voice. She said, "I know, Lily. I like novels too. But you have to wait until you are older and can read them by yourself. For now, you can read simpler books with me. Tomorrow, we can go to the library and find some. OK?" + +Lily nodded and hugged her mom. She said, "OK, mom. I love you." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily. Good night." + +She kissed Lily and turned off the light. Lily closed her eyes and dreamed of the princess and the dragon. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and games, but they did not like to clean up. Their room was very messy, with things on the floor and on the bed and on the shelves. Their mom always told them to listen and tidy up, but they did not listen. They said they would do it later, or they pretended they did not hear. + +One day, mom said she had a surprise for them. She said they had to clean up their room first, and then she would show them. Lily and Max were curious and excited. They wanted to see the surprise. They started to pick up their things and put them in the right places. But they did not do it very well. They just threw some things in the closet or under the bed. They did not listen to mom's advice to do it properly. + +When they finished, they ran to mom and asked for the surprise. Mom smiled and said she had a new game for them. It was a puzzle with many pieces and a beautiful picture. She said they could play with it in their room, but they had to be careful not to lose any pieces. Lily and Max thanked mom and took the puzzle to their room. They opened the box and poured the pieces on the floor. They started to look for the edges and the corners. + +But as they were playing, they heard a loud noise. It was the closet door. It opened by itself and many things fell out. Toys and books and clothes and shoes. They fell on the floor and on the bed and on the puzzle. Some pieces of the puzzle were buried under the mess. Lily and Max were shocked and scared. They did not know what to do. They looked at the puzzle and saw that it was ruined. They could not see the picture anymore. + +Mom heard the noise and came to their room. She saw the mess and the puzzle and the twins. She was angry and sad. She said they did not listen to her and they did not clean up their room. She said they were careless and wasteful. She said they could not play with the puzzle anymore. She said they had to clean up everything and apologize. Lily and Max felt sorry and ashamed. They realized they made a big mistake. They wished they had listened to mom and done a better job. They learned their lesson. They said they were sorry and they started to clean up. They hoped mom would forgive them and give them another chance. They promised to listen and be more responsible. +Tim and Sam were friends. They liked to play with cars and balls. One day, they found a big box in the park. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tim said. + +"Maybe we should not," Sam said. "It could be someone's box. Or it could have something bad inside." + +"Don't be scared," Tim said. "It could have something fun inside. Maybe more cars or balls. Come on, help me lift the lid." + +Sam was not sure, but he wanted to be a good friend. He helped Tim lift the lid. But as soon as they opened the box, they heard a loud noise. BOOM! The box exploded. It was a trap. Someone had put a bomb inside. + +Tim and Sam were hurt. They had cuts and burns all over their bodies. They cried and screamed. People came running to help them. They called an ambulance. They took Tim and Sam to the hospital. + +The doctor said Tim and Sam were lucky to be alive. But they would have scars and pain for a long time. They would not be able to play with cars and balls anymore. They would need a lot of medicine and care. + +Tim and Sam were sad and angry. They wished they had not opened the box. They wished they had listened to Sam. He was right. He was reliable. He tried to prevent them from doing something bad. But Tim did not listen. He was wrong. He was not reliable. He led them to a bad ending. +Sara and Ben were playing in their room. They liked to make a fort with their blankets and pillows. They had many toys and books inside their fort. They were having fun. + +But then, they heard a strange noise outside their door. It sounded like a hiss and a moan. They got scared. They hugged each other and whispered. + +"What is that?" Sara asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a ghost!" Ben said. + +They peeked out of their fort. They saw a faint light in the dark hallway. It was moving closer to their door. It was a ghost! It was white and thin and had no eyes. It was glowing. + +The ghost reached their door and opened it slowly. It looked inside their room. It saw Sara and Ben hiding in their fort. It smiled. + +"Hello, little ones. Don't be afraid. I am a friendly ghost. I am here to help you," the ghost said. + +"Help us? How?" Sara asked. + +"I am here to make your room tidy. You have too many things on the floor. It is not safe. You might trip and hurt yourself. Let me help you put them away," the ghost said. + +The ghost floated into their room and started to pick up their toys and books. It put them in their boxes and shelves. It made their bed and folded their blankets. It dusted their furniture and swept their floor. It made their room very tidy. + +Sara and Ben watched the ghost with wonder. They felt less scared and more curious. They saw that the ghost was kind and gentle. They thanked the ghost for helping them. + +"You're welcome, little ones. I am glad you like your tidy room. Now you can sleep well and have sweet dreams. Good night," the ghost said. + +The ghost waved goodbye and left their room. It closed the door behind it. It disappeared into the dark hallway. + +Sara and Ben snuggled in their fort. They felt happy and sleepy. They said good night to each other and fell asleep. They dreamed of the friendly ghost. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes the ball would go too far and they had to chase it. + +One time, the ball rolled near a big tree where a squirrel was sitting. The squirrel saw the ball and thought it was a nut. It ran to the ball and grabbed it with its teeth. It tried to run away with the ball, but it was too heavy. + +Sara and Ben saw the squirrel and ran after it. They shouted, "Hey, that's our ball! Give it back!" But the squirrel did not listen. It was persistent. It wanted to keep the ball. + +The squirrel ran to another tree and climbed up. It held the ball in its paws and stared at Sara and Ben. It looked proud and happy. Sara and Ben stared back at the squirrel. They looked sad and angry. + +A man who was walking his dog saw what was happening. He came over and said, "What's wrong, kids?" Sara and Ben told him about the squirrel and the ball. The man said, "I see. That's a naughty squirrel. But you know what? Maybe it doesn't know any better. Maybe it thinks the ball is a gift for it. Maybe it doesn't have any friends to play with." + +Sara and Ben thought about what the man said. They felt sorry for the squirrel. They decided to let it have the ball. They said, "OK, squirrel. You can have the ball. But please share it with other squirrels. And maybe someday you can play with us, too." + +The squirrel heard what Sara and Ben said. It looked surprised and curious. It dropped the ball and came down from the tree. It sniffed the ball and then nudged it towards Sara and Ben. It made a soft noise that sounded like "thank you". Sara and Ben smiled and picked up the ball. They threw it to the squirrel and the squirrel threw it back. They started to play together. + +The man and his dog watched them and smiled. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that sometimes being kind and generous is better than being angry and greedy. They learned that sharing can make new friends. They learned that persistence can be good or bad, depending on how you use it. +Lily wanted to help her mom prepare for the party. She put on her apron and climbed on a chair. She saw a big bowl of flour on the table. She wanted to make a cake. + +She took a spoon and scooped some flour. She tried to pour it into a smaller bowl, but she missed. The flour went everywhere. It made a big mess on the table, on the floor, and on Lily. She looked like a snowman. + +Mom came into the kitchen and saw the mess. She was not happy. She said, "Lily, what are you doing? You can't make a cake like this. You need eggs, milk, sugar, and butter. And you need to measure the flour. You can't use a spoon. You need a cup." + +She showed Lily a cup with a line on it. She said, "This is one cup. You need two cups of flour for the cake. See this line? It is one inch. An inch is this long." She held her fingers apart. "You need to fill the cup to the line. That is one cup. Then you do it again. That is two cups." + +Lily nodded. She wanted to learn. She said, "Sorry, Mom. I wanted to help. Can I try again?" + +Mom smiled. She said, "Of course, Lily. You can help me. But first, we need to clean up this mess. We need a clear table to work on. Here, take this cloth and wipe the table. I will get the broom and sweep the floor. Then we can make the cake together." +Ben likes to play with his toy cars. He has many cars of different colors and sizes. He likes to make them go fast and crash into each other. He calls this a wreck. He thinks it is fun to make a lot of noise and mess. + +One day, he finds a new car in his toy box. It is shiny and red and has a button on the top. He pushes the button and the car makes a loud sound. It sounds like a ring. Ben likes the sound. He thinks it is cool. He wants to show his mom. + +He runs to the kitchen with the car in his hand. He sees his mom making a cake. He says, "Mom, look at my new car! It can ring!" He pushes the button again and again. The car rings and rings. + +Mom turns around and smiles. She says, "That's a nice car, Ben. Where did you get it?" Ben says, "I found it in my toy box. It was under my old cars. Maybe it was a gift from Santa." + +Mom looks at the car more closely. She sees a sticker on the bottom. It says, "Cheap Toy. Made in China. Not for children under 3 years old. May cause choking or fire hazard." Mom frowns. She says, "Ben, this car is not safe for you. It is cheap and broken. It could hurt you or the house. You have to give it to me. I will throw it away." + +Ben feels sad and angry. He likes his new car. He does not want to give it up. He says, "No, mom! It is my car! It can ring! It is fun!" He holds the car tight and runs away. He does not listen to his mom. + +He goes to his room and slams the door. He plays with his car on his bed. He makes it ring and ring. He does not hear his mom knocking on the door. He does not hear the smoke alarm. He does not see the sparks coming out of the car. He does not know he is in danger. He only knows he likes his car. He thinks it is the best car ever. He does not know it is a wreck. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to march like soldiers and make loud noises. They marched on the grass, on the path, and on the bridge. They had fun and laughed a lot. + +But then they saw a big dog. The dog was orange and had a long zipper on its back. The dog looked angry and barked at them. Sara and Ben were scared and ran away. They forgot to march. + +"Help, help!" they cried. "The dog is chasing us!" + +A man heard them and came to see. He was the dog's owner. He held the dog by the zipper and calmed it down. + +"Don't be afraid," he said. "This is Zipper, my dog. He is not mean, he is just playful. He likes to march too, but he doesn't know how to talk. He only barks." + +Sara and Ben stopped running and looked at the dog. The dog wagged its tail and licked the man's face. + +"Can we pet him?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, if you want to," the man said. "But be gentle and don't pull his zipper. It is his coat, not his toy." + +Sara and Ben approached the dog slowly. They touched his fur and his ears. The dog licked their hands and snuggled with them. + +"He is soft and warm," Ben said. + +"He is cute and friendly," Sara said. + +They smiled and played with the dog. They learned that he was not scary, but nice. They also learned to march with him and make him happy. + +The moral of the story is: Don't judge by appearances. Sometimes things that look different or strange can be good and fun. Be brave and curious, and you might make a new friend. +Tom and Lily were playing outside in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. They felt happy and warm. + +But then the sun went down and the air became cold. Tom and Lily saw white mist coming out of their mouths when they breathed. They shivered and hugged each other. They wanted to go inside and be comfortable. + +They ran to the door and knocked. Their mom opened the door and smiled. She saw the mist on their faces and hair. She said, "You look like little clouds! Come in, come in, it's time for bed." + +She took them to the bathroom and helped them wash and brush their teeth. Then she put them in their pajamas and tucked them in their beds. She gave them each a kiss and a hug and said, "Good night, my little clouds. I love you." + +Tom and Lily felt warm and cozy under their blankets. They closed their eyes and dreamed of sunny days and misty nights. They were comfortable and happy. +Lila and Ben were restless. They did not want to nap. They wanted to play. They looked at the big glass window in their room. It was shiny and bright. They saw birds and cars and people outside. + +"Let's go out," Lila said. "We can have fun." + +"But Mom said no," Ben said. "She said we have to stay in and nap." + +Lila smiled. "I dare you to go out with me," she said. "We can be quiet and fast. Mom will not know." + +Ben was scared. He did not want to make Mom angry. But he also wanted to have fun. He did not want to be a baby. He nodded. "Okay, I dare you too," he said. + +They got out of their beds. They put on their shoes and coats. They opened the door and ran to the window. They pushed the window open. They climbed out. They felt the sun and the wind on their faces. They laughed. + +They did not see Mom coming. She heard the window open. She saw them outside. She was angry and worried. She ran to the window. She called their names. + +"Lila! Ben! What are you doing? Come back inside right now!" + +Lila and Ben heard Mom. They were shocked. They knew they were in trouble. They ran back to the window. They climbed in. They looked at Mom. They were sorry. + +"We were restless, Mom," Lila said. "We wanted to play." + +"That was not a good idea," Mom said. "You could have hurt yourself. You could have broken the glass. You could have gotten lost. You have to listen to me. You have to nap." + +Lila and Ben nodded. They hugged Mom. They said they were sorry. They went back to their beds. They closed their eyes. They were not restless anymore. They were sleepy. +Lily liked to keep her desk organized. She had a place for her books, her crayons, her toys and her pictures. She felt happy when she saw her desk neat and tidy. + +But Tom did not like to keep his desk organized. He had a mess of papers, pencils, stickers and cars on his desk. He did not care if he could not find what he needed. He felt bored when he saw his desk dirty and messy. + +One day, Tom decided to tease Lily. He waited until she went to the bathroom, and then he ran to her desk. He took her books and threw them on the floor. He took her crayons and broke them in half. He took her toys and hid them under his desk. He took her pictures and ripped them apart. He laughed and said, "Now your desk is like mine!" + +When Lily came back, she saw what Tom had done. She felt sad and angry. She started to cry. She said, "Why did you do this? You are mean and rude!" + +Tom felt sorry. He saw that he had hurt Lily's feelings. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was just teasing. I didn't mean to make you cry. I will help you fix your desk." + +Lily stopped crying. She said, "Thank you, Tom. But don't tease me again. It's not nice. I like my desk organized. You can like your desk messy. But we can still be friends." + +Tom nodded. He said, "You're right, Lily. We can still be friends. And maybe I can learn to be more organized too." + +They hugged and smiled. They worked together to put Lily's desk back in order. They learned to respect each other's differences. They became better friends. +One day, Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big, furry spider on a flower. Tom was scared and ran away. Lily was curious and went closer. + +"Hello, spider," she said. "What are you doing?" + +The spider looked at her and replied, "I am making a web. It is my home and my trap. I catch flies and bugs for food." + +Lily thought the web was pretty and shiny. She asked, "Can I touch it?" + +The spider said, "No, you can't. It is sticky and strong. If you touch it, you will get stuck and I will bite you." + +Lily was surprised and scared. She said, "Sorry, spider. I don't want to bother you. I will leave you alone." + +She ran back to Tom and told him what the spider said. Tom said, "Wow, you are brave and smart. I am glad you are safe. Let's play something else." + +They decided to play with their ball and their dog. They had fun and forgot about the spider. The spider finished his web and waited for his dinner. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They gave him two stones for eyes and a smile. + +"Let's go inside and have some hot chocolate," Lily suggested. "It's very cold out here." + +"OK," Tom agreed. "But first, let's say goodbye to our snowman. Maybe he will be here tomorrow." + +They hugged their snowman and ran to the house. Their mom was waiting for them with two mugs of hot chocolate and some cookies. She smiled and said, "You two look like snowflakes. Come and warm up by the fire." + +They sat on the rug in front of the fireplace and sipped their hot chocolate. They watched the flames dance and the smoke go up the chimney. They felt cozy and happy. + +"Mom, can we tell you a story?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, I love your stories," Mom said. "What is it about?" + +"It's about our snowman," Tom said. "He is very good and friendly. He likes to play with us and make us laugh. He is our best friend." + +Mom listened to their story and nodded. She said, "That's a wonderful story. Your snowman sounds like a very good friend. But you know, snowmen can't stay forever. They melt when the sun comes out." + +Lily and Tom looked sad. They said, "We don't want our snowman to melt. We want him to stay with us." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I know, sweeties. But don't be sad. You can always make another snowman when it snows again. And you can always remember your snowman in your hearts. He will always be your friend there." + +Lily and Tom smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom. You are right. We will always remember our snowman. And we will always love you." + +They finished their hot chocolate and cookies and gave Mom a big kiss. Then they went to bed and dreamed of their snowman. +Lily likes fashion. She likes to wear pretty dresses and shoes. She likes to look at magazines with fashion models. She likes to point at the models and say their names. + +One day, Lily goes to the park with her mom. She sees a big pond with ducks and fish. She runs to the pond and points at the ducks. She says, "Look, mom, ducks! They are so cute!" + +Mom smiles and says, "Yes, they are. But be careful, Lily. The pond is deep. You don't want to fall in." + +Lily nods and says, "OK, mom. I will be careful." She looks at the fish and points at them. She says, "Look, mom, fish! They are so colorful!" + +Mom nods and says, "Yes, they are. They have different patterns and shapes. They are like fashion models of the pond." + +Lily laughs and says, "Yes, they are. They are so pretty. I like fashion models of the pond." She claps her hands and says, "Can we feed them, mom?" + +Mom says, "Sure, we can. I have some bread in my bag. We can break it into small pieces and throw it to the fish and ducks." + +Lily says, "Yay! Thank you, mom. You are the best." She hugs mom and says, "I love you, mom." + +Mom says, "I love you too, Lily. You are my sweet fashion girl." +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many toys of different colors and shapes. Mom said they had to sort their toys before they could have a snack. Lily liked to sort her toys by color. She put all the red toys in one pile, all the blue toys in another pile, and so on. Ben liked to sort his toys by shape. He put all the round toys in one pile, all the square toys in another pile, and so on. + +"Look, Lily, I sorted my toys by shape. Do you like it?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, Ben, it looks nice. But I sorted my toys by color. Do you like it?" Lily replied. + +"Yes, Lily, it looks nice too. But I think sorting by shape is more fun. You can make patterns and puzzles with them." Ben said. + +"Well, I think sorting by color is more fun. You can make rainbows and flowers with them." Lily said. + +They both smiled and kept sorting their toys. They liked to sort their toys in different ways. They were having fun. + +Mom came in and saw their piles of toys. She was proud of them. They had sorted their toys very well. + +"Good job, Lily and Ben. You sorted your toys very well. Do you want a snack now?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, please, Mom. We are hungry." Lily and Ben said. + +Mom gave them each a plate with some crackers and cheese. They sat on the couch and ate their snack. They were happy. + +"Mom, can we have a tall glass of milk too?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, sweetie. Here you go." Mom said. + +She gave them each a tall glass of milk. They drank their milk and thanked Mom. + +They finished their snack and put their plates and glasses in the sink. Then they went back to their toys. They decided to sort them again, but this time they mixed the colors and the shapes. They made new piles and new designs. They were having more fun. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a stream that ran through it. The stream had many rocks and fish and frogs. Tom and Sam liked to catch the fish and frogs and put them in a bucket. + +One day, they found a blue bucket near the stream. It was bigger than their old bucket and had a lid. Tom and Sam thought it was a great bucket for their fish and frogs. They filled it with water and put all their fish and frogs inside. Then they closed the lid and went to have lunch. + +When they came back, they heard a loud noise from the bucket. They opened the lid and saw that the fish and frogs were jumping and splashing and trying to get out. The bucket was too small for them and they could not breathe. Tom and Sam felt sorry for the fish and frogs. They quickly took them out of the bucket and put them back in the stream. The fish and frogs swam away happily. + +Tom and Sam learned a lesson that day. They learned that not everything that looks good is good for you. They learned that you should not take more than you need and that you should respect the lives of other animals. They decided to use their old bucket for their toys and to leave the fish and frogs alone. They also decided to return the blue bucket to whoever left it near the stream. They hoped that the owner would not be angry with them. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the kitchen. They want to make a dessert for mom and dad. They find a book with a picture of a cake. + +"Let's make this cake!" Tom says. "It looks yummy!" + +"OK!" Sue says. "What do we need?" + +They look at the book. They see words they do not know. They see numbers they do not know. They see cups and spoons and bowls. + +"We need to measure the things," Tom says. "But how?" + +They look around. They see a black ruler. They see a black hat. They see a black shoe. + +"Maybe we can use these," Sue says. "They are black like the book." + +They try to measure the things with the black ruler, the black hat and the black shoe. They make a big mess. They spill the flour. They break the eggs. They drop the butter. + +"Oops!" Tom says. "This is hard!" + +"Uh-oh!" Sue says. "Mom and dad are coming!" + +They hear footsteps. They see the door open. They see mom and dad look at them. They see mom and dad smile. + +"What are you doing?" mom asks. + +"We are making a dessert for you!" Tom and Sue say. + +"A dessert?" dad asks. "What kind of dessert?" + +"A cake!" Tom and Sue say. + +"A cake?" mom and dad ask. "Where is the cake?" + +Tom and Sue point at the black ruler, the black hat and the black shoe. + +"Is this the cake?" mom and dad ask. + +Tom and Sue nod. They look sad. They think mom and dad are mad. + +But mom and dad are not mad. They are happy. They hug Tom and Sue. + +"That is very sweet of you," mom says. "But next time, let us help you." + +"OK," Tom and Sue say. + +Mom and dad clean the kitchen. They make a real cake. They share the cake with Tom and Sue. They have a happy dessert. +Tim is a young boy who likes to chew. He chews his food, his toys, his clothes and sometimes even his fingers. His mom and dad tell him to stop chewing things that are not food, but he does not listen. He thinks chewing is fun and makes him strong. + +One day, Tim finds a hammer in the garage. He thinks it is a big and shiny toy. He picks it up and puts it in his mouth. He tries to chew the hammer, but it is hard and hurts his teeth. He makes a loud noise and drops the hammer. His mom hears him and runs to the garage. + +She sees Tim crying and holding his mouth. She sees the hammer on the floor. She is angry and scared. She picks up Tim and hugs him. She says, "Tim, you should not chew the hammer. It is not a toy. It is a tool. It can break your teeth and hurt you. You are a good boy, but you need to learn what to chew and what not to chew. Do you understand?" + +Tim nods and says, "I'm sorry, mom. I won't chew the hammer again. I love you." His mom smiles and says, "I love you too, Tim. Now let's go and check your teeth. Maybe we can find you something better to chew, like a carrot or a cookie." Tim agrees and follows his mom. He still likes to chew, but he learns to be more careful. +Lily was very scared. She had a big pain in her mouth. She did not want to go to the doctor. She cried and hid under her bed. + +Her mom came and found her. She said, "Lily, what is wrong? Why are you crying?" + +Lily said, "Mom, my mouth hurts. I have a bad tooth. I don't want to go to the doctor. He will poke me and make me bleed." + +Her mom said, "Lily, I know you are scared. But the doctor is nice. He will help you. He will make your mouth feel better. He will give you a sticker and a candy. Do you want that?" + +Lily said, "No, I don't. I want my mouth to be fine. I want to stay home and play with my toys." + +Her mom said, "Lily, I have an idea. Why don't we pray to God? He loves you and he can heal you. He can make your mouth fine. Do you want to try that?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I do. How do we pray?" + +Her mom said, "We close our eyes and fold our hands. We talk to God in our hearts. We say thank you for all the good things he gives us. We ask him for what we need. We say we love him and trust him. Do you want to do that with me?" + +Lily said, "Yes, mom. Let's pray." + +They closed their eyes and folded their hands. They prayed to God. They thanked him for their family and their home and their food. They asked him to heal Lily's mouth and take away her pain. They said they loved him and trusted him. + +They opened their eyes and smiled. Lily felt a warm and calm feeling in her heart. She said, "Mom, I feel better. My mouth does not hurt so much. I think God heard us." + +Her mom said, "I think so too, Lily. God is good. He always hears us. He always helps us. Are you ready to go to the doctor now?" + +Lily said, "Yes, mom. I am not so scared anymore. I know God is with me. And you are with me too. Thank you, mom. I love you." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily. You are very brave. Come on, let's go. The doctor is waiting for us." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big body on the grass. It is a turtle. The turtle is slow and sad. + +"Hello, turtle. Why are you sad?" Lily asks. + +"I am lost. I can't find my home. I have been walking for a long time, but I don't know where to go," the turtle says. + +Lily and Ben want to help the turtle. They think hard. How can they solve the turtle's problem? + +"I have an idea. We can ask the birds. They can see everything from the sky. Maybe they know where the turtle's home is," Ben says. + +"That is a good idea. Let's find some birds and ask them," Lily says. + +They look around and see some birds on a tree. They wave and call them. + +"Hello, birds. Can you help us? We have a friend who is lost. He is a turtle. Do you know where his home is?" Lily asks. + +The birds look at the turtle and nod. + +"Yes, we know. His home is near the pond. It is not far from here. We can show you the way," one of the birds says. + +"Thank you, birds. You are very kind. Come on, turtle. Follow us. We will take you to your home," Ben says. + +Lily, Ben, and the turtle follow the birds. They walk and walk until they see the pond. The turtle sees his home. He is happy. + +"Thank you, Lily and Ben. You are very good friends. You solved my problem. I am glad I met you," the turtle says. + +"You are welcome, turtle. We are glad we met you too. We hope you are happy in your home," Lily and Ben say. + +They hug the turtle and say goodbye. They go back to the park and play. They are happy too. They have a new friend. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were lions and roar at each other. They also liked to dig in the dirt and find bugs and worms. + +One day, they found a big red pepper in the dirt. They wondered how it got there. Maybe a bird dropped it, or maybe it grew from a seed. They decided to pick it up and smell it. + +The pepper smelled spicy and hot. Lily and Ben wanted to taste it. They each took a bite and then made a funny face. The pepper was very hot in their mouths. It made them cough and sneeze and cry. + +They ran to the hose and sprayed water in their mouths. The water was cold and wet. It helped them feel better. They also sprayed each other and laughed. They were wet lions now. + +They threw the pepper away and went back to playing. They learned not to eat peppers from the dirt. They liked to roar, but not to sneeze. +Anna and Ben like to play with blocks. They make towers with the blocks. They make big towers and small towers. They make red towers and blue towers. They have fun with the blocks. + +But Anna and Ben have a problem. Their dog, Spot, likes to play with the blocks too. Spot is a big dog. He is a loud dog. He is a deaf dog. He cannot hear Anna and Ben when they say "no, Spot, no!" + +One day, Anna and Ben want to make a very big tower. They prepare a lot of blocks. They stack the blocks high and high. They are proud of their tower. They say "wow, look at our tower!" + +But Spot sees the tower too. He thinks the tower is a toy. He runs to the tower. He barks at the tower. He jumps on the tower. He knocks down the tower. The blocks fall and fall. Anna and Ben are sad. They say "oh, no, Spot, no!" + +Spot does not know he did something bad. He wags his tail. He licks Anna and Ben. He thinks they are happy. He thinks they want to play more. Anna and Ben are not happy. They are mad. But they love Spot. They hug Spot. They say "bad dog, Spot, bad dog! But we love you, Spot, we love you!" +Ben and Mia were playing in the backyard. They liked to find things that match. They matched leaves, rocks, flowers and bugs. They had a lot of fun. + +But then it got dark. The sun went down and the sky turned black. Ben and Mia could not see their things anymore. They were scared. + +"Let's go inside," Ben said. "It's too dark out here." + +"No, I want to keep playing," Mia said. "We can use a flashlight." + +Mia ran to the shed and got a flashlight. She turned it on and shone it on the ground. She saw a shiny thing. She picked it up. It was a ring. + +"Look, Ben, I found a ring!" Mia said. "It matches my necklace. See?" + +She showed Ben her necklace. It had a pink heart on it. The ring had a pink heart too. + +"Wow, that's a nice ring," Ben said. "But where did it come from?" + +He looked around with the flashlight. He saw a hole in the fence. He saw a man on the other side. The man was angry. He had a bag of rings. + +"Hey, that's my ring!" the man shouted. "Give it back!" + +He reached through the hole and tried to grab the ring from Mia. Mia screamed. She held the ring tight. + +"Help, Ben, help!" Mia cried. + +Ben was brave. He ran to the man and hit him with the flashlight. The man let go of Mia and ran away. + +"Are you okay, Mia?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, I'm okay," Mia said. "Thank you, Ben. You saved me." + +They hugged each other. They were glad they were safe. They were glad they had each other. + +They ran inside and told their mom what happened. Their mom was proud of them. She called the police and gave them the ring. The police said the ring was stolen. They said they would find the bad man. + +Ben and Mia were happy. They had a new game. They matched rings with the police. They had a lot of fun. +Lily liked to go to yoga with her mom. Yoga was a fun game where they moved their bodies in different ways. They made shapes like a cat, a tree, and a star. Lily felt happy and calm when she did yoga. + +One day, they went to a new yoga place. It was very big and shiny. There were many people there, wearing nice clothes and jewelry. Lily's mom said they were wealthy. That meant they had a lot of money and things. + +Lily and her mom found a spot on the floor. They put down their mats and waited for the teacher. The teacher was a lady with long hair and a smile. She said hello to everyone and started the yoga game. + +"Let's begin with a big breath," she said. "Inhale and exhale. Good. Now, let's stretch our arms up to the sky. Reach, reach, reach. And bring them down to your heart. Feel the love. Now, let's go to the cat shape. Arch your back and meow." + +Lily followed the teacher and made the cat shape. She liked to meow. She looked around and saw the other people doing the same. They looked funny and happy. Lily smiled and meowed louder. + +But then, she heard a voice behind her. It was a boy with a mean face. He said, "Stop that. You're too loud. You're annoying. You don't belong here. This is for wealthy people, not for you." + +Lily felt sad and scared. She stopped meowing and looked at her mom. Her mom looked angry and sad too. She said to the boy, "That's not nice. You shouldn't say that. Everyone can do yoga. Yoga is for everyone. It doesn't matter how much money or things you have. What matters is how you treat others. You should be kind and respectful." + +The boy looked surprised and ashamed. He didn't say anything. He looked away. The teacher heard what happened and came over. She said to Lily and her mom, "I'm sorry that happened. You're right. Yoga is for everyone. You're welcome here. Don't let anyone make you feel bad. You're doing great. Let's continue with the yoga game. How about we go to the tree shape? Balance on one foot and lift the other. Be strong and steady. And smile." + +Lily and her mom nodded and smiled. They went to the tree shape. They felt happy and calm again. They enjoyed the yoga game. They didn't care about the boy or the wealthy people. They cared about each other and themselves. They felt the love. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play on the porch. The porch has a big rug and some toys. Lily and Max have a game. They take turns to lay on the rug and pretend to be animals. + +"Roar! I am a lion!" Max says. He lays on his tummy and makes his claws. He tries to scare Lily. + +Lily laughs. She is not scared. She lays on her back and kicks her legs. "I am a fish!" she says. She makes bubbles with her mouth. She tries to splash Max. + +Max laughs. He is not wet. He rolls over and lays on his side. "I am a snake!" he says. He slithers on the rug and hisses. He tries to tickle Lily. + +Lily giggles. She is not ticklish. She jumps up and lays on her knees. "I am a frog!" she says. She hops on the rug and croaks. She tries to catch Max. + +Max and Lily have fun. They are silly. They lay on the rug and make noises. They do not see Mom. Mom is watching them from the window. She smiles. She thinks they are cute. She loves them. +Tom and Lily are twins. They live on a farm with their mom and dad. They like to help with the animals and the plants. They also like to play and eat yummy food. + +One day, mom makes a big cake for them. She says, "This is a special cake for you, Tom and Lily. You can share it after lunch." Tom and Lily are very happy. They love cake. + +But when lunch is over, they have a problem. They both want the same piece of cake. The piece with the most frosting and sprinkles. They start to fight over it. They pull and tug and shout. + +Mom hears them and comes to the kitchen. She sees the cake and the twins. She is not happy. She says, "Stop fighting, Tom and Lily. You have to separate the cake and share it. Or you will get no cake at all." + +Tom and Lily stop fighting. They look at the cake and at mom. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, mom. We were greedy. We will separate the cake and share it." They cut the cake into two equal pieces. They give each other a hug and a smile. + +Mom smiles too. She says, "That's good, Tom and Lily. You are kind and generous. Now you can enjoy your yummy cake." She gives them each a plate and a fork. They eat their cake and say, "Thank you, mom. This is the best cake ever." They are happy. +Tim and Lily liked to play hide and seek in the big house. They knew many good places to hide, like under the bed, behind the sofa, or in the closet. But their favorite place was the cabinet in the kitchen. It was big and dark and had many things inside, like pots and pans and spoons and bowls. They could hide behind them and no one could find them. + +One day, they were playing hide and seek with their mom. Tim was the seeker and Lily was the hider. Lily ran to the kitchen and opened the cabinet door. She crawled inside and moved some things to make a hidden spot. She giggled and waited for Tim to come. + +Tim looked for Lily in the bedroom, in the living room, and in the bathroom. He could not find her. He thought she must be in the kitchen. He went there and saw the cabinet door was a little open. He smiled and said, "I found you, Lily!" + +He opened the cabinet door and reached inside. But he could not see Lily. He only saw pots and pans and spoons and bowls. He moved them around and looked harder. But he still could not see Lily. He said, "Lily, where are you? Come out, come out!" + +Lily heard Tim and wanted to surprise him. She waited until he was very close and then jumped out and shouted, "Boo!" Tim was so scared that he fell back and hit his head on the floor. He cried and said, "Ow, ow, ow! That hurt, Lily!" + +Lily felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Tim. I didn't mean to scare you. Are you okay?" She hugged him and kissed his head. Tim stopped crying and said, "I'm okay, Lily. But that was not fair. You were too hidden. How did you escape?" + +Lily smiled and said, "I have a secret. There is a hole in the back of the cabinet. I can crawl through it and go to the other side. That's how I escape. Do you want to see?" + +Tim nodded and said, "Yes, I want to see. Show me, Lily." Lily took his hand and led him to the cabinet. She opened the door and said, "Come on, Tim. Let's escape together." They crawled through the hole and went to the other side. They laughed and played and had fun. They forgot about their mom and the game. They only remembered the cabinet and the hole and the escape. +Lily liked to dance, but she was shy. She did not want to dance in front of other people. She only danced in her room, with her teddy bear and her music box. + +One day, her big sister, Anna, came into her room. She saw Lily dancing and smiled. "You are a good dancer, Lily. Why don't you join the dance class at school? It is fun and you can make new friends." + +Lily shook her head. She felt scared. "No, thank you. I like to dance here, with teddy and music box. They are my friends." + +Anna frowned. She wanted to help Lily. She had an idea. She took Lily's music box and ran out of the room. "If you want your music box back, you have to come to the dance class with me. Come on, Lily, don't be shy." + +Lily was angry and sad. She loved her music box. It was a gift from her grandma. She wanted to get it back. She followed Anna to the dance class. She saw many children dancing and laughing. She felt nervous. + +Anna gave her the music box and pushed her to the teacher. "This is Lily. She wants to join the dance class. She is a good dancer, but she is shy." + +The teacher smiled and welcomed Lily. She gave her a pink tutu and a pair of ballet shoes. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. We are all friends here. We will help you learn and have fun. Dancing is a way to express yourself and be happy. Come, let me show you some steps." + +Lily put on the tutu and the shoes. She held her music box close to her chest. She looked at the other children. They smiled and waved at her. She felt a little bit of courage. She decided to try. She opened her music box and played the music. She followed the teacher and the other children. She moved her feet and arms. She felt the rhythm and the joy. She forgot to be shy. She started to dance. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big sign. The sign says: "Park Treasure Hunt. Find the clues and win a prize." + +Lily and Ben are excited. They want to win the prize. They run to the first clue. It is a picture of a tree. They look around and see a tree. They run to the tree and find a paper under it. The paper has a riddle. + +"What is yellow and sweet and grows on a plant?" the riddle says. + +Lily and Ben think hard. They remember their snack. They say together: "Banana!" + +They look for a banana. They see a bunch of bananas on a bench. They run to the bench and find another paper. The paper has a drawing. + +The drawing shows a circle with a face and a hat. The hat has a star on it. + +Lily and Ben know what it is. They say together: "Wizard!" + +They look for a wizard. They see a man with a long robe and a pointy hat. He is holding a wand. He smiles at them and says: "Well done, kids. You are very creative. You have found the last clue. Here is your prize." + +He gives them a big box. Lily and Ben open the box. They see a lot of toys and books and stickers. They are very happy. They thank the wizard and hug him. + +They gather their prize and go home. They share their prize with their families and friends. They have a lot of fun. They always remember the park treasure hunt. +Sam and Lily were playing with their toy cars on the floor. They liked to make them go fast and make loud noises. Sam had a red car and Lily had a blue car. + +"Look, my car can go in reverse!" Sam said, making his car go backwards. "Can your car do that?" + +Lily tried to make her car go in reverse, but it did not work. She pushed the button harder, but nothing happened. She felt sad and angry. + +"No, my car is broken!" Lily said, throwing her car on the floor. "It's not fair! I want your car!" + +Sam did not like that. He liked his car very much. He did not want to share it with Lily. + +"No, you can't have my car!" Sam said, holding his car tightly. "It's mine! Go find another car!" + +Lily and Sam started to fight over the car. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not see their mom coming into the room. + +"Hey, hey, hey, what's going on here?" their mom said, looking at them. "Why are you fighting over a toy car?" + +Sam and Lily stopped fighting and looked at their mom. They felt ashamed and scared. + +"Sam has a car that can go in reverse, and mine can't!" Lily said, pointing at Sam. "He won't let me play with it!" + +"Well, maybe Sam's car is more flexible than yours, but that doesn't mean you can throw a tantrum and grab his car," their mom said, picking up Lily's car. "Look, your car has an exit button on the back. If you press it, the car will open and you can see what's inside. Maybe you can fix it or change it." + +Lily looked at her car and saw the exit button. She pressed it and the car opened. She saw a battery and a wire and a switch. She felt curious and excited. + +"Wow, that's cool!" Lily said, smiling. "Can I try to fix it, mom?" + +"Sure, you can, but you have to be careful and gentle," their mom said, handing her a screwdriver. "And Sam, can you share your car with Lily for a while? Maybe you can teach her how to go in reverse." + +Sam nodded and gave his car to Lily. He felt sorry and generous. + +"OK, I'll share my car with you," Sam said, smiling. "But you have to be careful and gentle, too." + +Lily and Sam started to play with their cars again. They took turns to go in reverse and to open the exit. They learned from each other and had fun. They did not fight anymore. Their mom was happy and proud. +Tim liked to draw with his crayons. He had many colors and many pages. He drew cars, trees, animals and people. He was happy when he drew. + +One day, his big sister Lily came to his room. She saw his drawings on the floor. She did not like them. She said, "These are ugly. You can't draw well. You are a bad artist." She took his crayons and threw them away. She tore his pages and made them into balls. She was harsh and mean. + +Tim was sad and angry. He cried and said, "Stop it! Stop it! You are bad. You are mean. Give me back my crayons and my pages. I like to draw. You don't mind my drawings. They are mine. Go away. Go away." + +Lily did not listen. She laughed and said, "You are silly. You are a baby. You can't draw. You can't do anything. I am big. I am smart. I can do anything. You go away. You go away." + +Tim ran to his mom. He told her what Lily did. He showed her his torn pages and his missing crayons. He said, "Mom, Lily is harsh and mean. She hurt my drawings and my crayons. She hurt my feelings. She doesn't mind me. She doesn't love me." + +Mom hugged Tim and said, "I'm sorry, Tim. Lily was harsh and mean. She should not have done that. She should mind your drawings and your crayons. She should mind your feelings. She should love you. You are not silly. You are not a baby. You can draw. You can do many things. You are my son. I love you." + +Mom took Tim to his room. She gave him new crayons and new pages. She helped him draw again. She said, "You are a good artist. You have many colors and many pages. You can draw anything you want. I like your drawings. They are beautiful. They are yours." + +Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom. You are good. You are kind. You mind my drawings and my crayons. You mind my feelings. You love me. You are my mom. I love you." +Lily was playing with her doll in her room. She liked to dress her doll and comb her hair. She had a box of buttons and ribbons and needles that she used to make clothes for her doll. She was very careful with the needles, because they were sharp and could hurt. + +One day, she heard a loud noise from the kitchen. She ran to see what it was. She saw her dog, Max, on the floor. He had knocked over the trash can and was chewing on something. Lily saw a shiny thing in his mouth. It was a needle! + +"Max, no!" Lily shouted. "That is bad for you! Spit it out!" + +But Max did not listen. He liked the taste of the metal. He swallowed the needle and wagged his tail. He looked at Lily and barked. + +Lily was scared. She knew the needle could make Max sick. She ran to find her mom. She told her what happened. Mom was scared too. She grabbed her phone and called the vet. + +"Come quickly," she said. "My dog ate a needle. He needs help." + +The vet came soon. He brought a big bag with tools and medicines. He checked Max and gave him a shot. He said the shot would make him sleepy. Then he used a special machine to see inside Max's tummy. He saw the needle. He said he had to take it out. + +He took Max to his car and drove away. Lily and Mom followed him. They waited in the vet's office. They were worried and sad. They hoped Max would be okay. + +After a while, the vet came back. He had a smile on his face. He had a jar in his hand. He showed it to Lily and Mom. Inside the jar was the needle. + +"I got it out," he said. "Max is fine. He will wake up soon. He was very brave." + +Lily and Mom were happy. They hugged the vet and thanked him. They went to see Max. He was sleeping on a soft bed. He had a bandage on his tummy. He looked peaceful and cute. + +Lily kissed him and whispered in his ear. "I love you, Max. You are a good dog. But please don't chew on needles. They are scary and dangerous." +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big bowl of salad on a table near the swings. They were hungry and curious, so they ran to the table and gazed at the salad. It had green leaves, red tomatoes, yellow cheese and brown nuts. + +"Wow, this salad looks yummy!" Lily said. "Can we have some?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe it belongs to someone else." + +But Lily did not listen. She grabbed a fork and took a big bite of the salad. She smiled and said, "Mmm, this is good! You should try it, Ben!" + +Ben was afraid, but he did not want to be left out. He took another fork and ate some salad too. He liked the cheese and the nuts, but he did not like the green leaves. He made a face and said, "Ew, this is bitter!" + +Just then, a man came out of a nearby house. He was angry and shouted, "Hey, you kids! What are you doing with my salad? That's my lunch!" + +Lily and Ben were scared and dropped their forks. They tried to run away, but the man was faster. He caught them and said, "You are very naughty and rude! You have to pay for my salad! Come with me to your parents!" + +Lily and Ben cried and begged, but the man did not listen. He dragged them to his house and called their parents. Their parents were very upset and ashamed. They had to pay for the salad and apologize to the man. They also scolded Lily and Ben and gave them a time-out. Lily and Ben felt sorry and wished they had been more humble and respectful. They learned a hard lesson that day. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys. But they do not like to organize their toys. They leave them everywhere in their room. + +One day, Mom says, "Ben and Mia, you have to organize your toys. It is a mess in your room. If you organize your toys, you can watch a movie with me." + +Ben and Mia do not want to organize their toys. They want to watch a movie now. They say, "Mom, please, can we watch a movie first? We will organize our toys later." + +Mom says, "No, you have to organize your toys first. It is not fair to leave them like this. You have to be patient and do your work. Then you can watch a movie with me." + +Ben and Mia are not happy. They pout and whine. But they know Mom is right. They start to organize their toys. They put them in boxes and baskets. They sort them by color and shape. They make a game out of it. They see who can organize faster and better. + +Mom comes to check on them. She sees their room is clean and tidy. She says, "Good job, Ben and Mia! You organized your toys very well. I am proud of you. Now you can watch a movie with me." + +Ben and Mia are happy. They hug Mom and say, "Thank you, Mom. We are sorry we were not patient. We learned our lesson. We will organize our toys every day." + +Mom smiles and says, "You are welcome, Ben and Mia. I love you. Come on, let's go watch a movie together." +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. One day, they see a big glass on the table. It is full of juice. Tom wants to drink the juice. He says, "I am thirsty. I want the juice." + +Lily says, "No, Tom. The glass is too big. You will drop it. It will break. Mom will be angry." + +Tom says, "I will not drop it. I will be careful. I will drink the juice." + +He reaches for the glass. But the glass is too heavy. He cannot hold it. He drops it. It breaks. The juice spills. The glass makes a loud noise. + +Tom and Lily are fearful. They hear Mom coming. They run to hide. They hope Mom will not see the mess. They hope Mom will not be angry. They are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We made a mistake. We will not touch the glass again." +Sara likes to read books. She has many books with pictures and words. She reads them every day. She learns new things from the books. + +One day, Sara is reading a book about animals. She sees a picture of a panda. The book says pandas eat bamboo. Sara thinks bamboo is like rice. She likes rice. She eats rice with her mom and dad. + +She asks her mom, "Mom, can I have some rice for lunch?" + +Her mom says, "Sure, Sara. Rice is good for you. But why do you want rice today?" + +Sara says, "Because I read about pandas. Pandas eat bamboo. Bamboo is like rice. I want to be like a panda." + +Her mom smiles and says, "That's very cute, Sara. But you know, pandas also have black and white fur. And they live in China. You don't have fur. And you live here. You are not a panda. You are a girl." + +Sara says, "I know, mom. But I like pandas. They are cute and funny. Can we go to the zoo and see pandas?" + +Her mom says, "Maybe someday, Sara. But not today. Today we have to go to the store and buy some things. Come on, let's go." + +Sara puts down her book and follows her mom. She sees her neighbor, Mr. Lee, on the way. Mr. Lee is very nosy. He always asks Sara and her mom many questions. + +He says, "Hello, Sara. Hello, Mrs. Smith. Where are you going?" + +Sara's mom says, "Hello, Mr. Lee. We are going to the store. We need to buy some things." + +Mr. Lee says, "What things do you need to buy?" + +Sara's mom says, "Oh, just some milk, eggs, bread, and rice." + +Mr. Lee says, "Rice? Why do you need rice?" + +Sara says, "Because I want to be a panda!" + +Mr. Lee looks confused. He says, "A panda? What do you mean?" + +Sara says, "I read a book about pandas. Pandas eat bamboo. Bamboo is like rice. So I want to eat rice and be like a panda." + +Mr. Lee laughs and says, "That's very funny, Sara. But you know, you can't be a panda. You are a girl. And girls don't eat bamboo. They eat other things. Like cookies. Do you like cookies?" + +Sara says, "Yes, I like cookies. But I also like rice. And pandas." + +Mr. Lee says, "Well, maybe you can have both. Rice and cookies. And maybe a panda toy. How about that?" + +Sara says, "That sounds good. Thank you, Mr. Lee. Bye!" + +Sara and her mom wave goodbye to Mr. Lee and go to the store. Sara is happy. She likes to read books. She likes to learn new things. She likes to be nosy. And she likes to be a panda. +One day, a little girl named Anna found a bean in her garden. She liked the bean very much. She wanted to plant it and see what would grow. She dug a hole and put the bean in it. She covered it with dirt and watered it. She was very happy. + +But the next day, she saw a bad bird near her bean. The bird wanted to eat the bean. Anna was scared. She ran to the garden and shouted at the bird. "Go away, bad bird! This is my bean! I will protect it!" The bird was surprised and flew away. Anna was brave. + +She went to the house and got a stick and some string. She made a scarecrow with the stick and the string. She put it near her bean. She hoped the scarecrow would protect her bean from the bad bird and other animals. She smiled and said, "I love you, bean. You are my friend. I will take care of you." She watered her bean again and went to play. She was very happy. +Tommy had a tutor who came to his house every week. His tutor was a lady with glasses and a big bag of books. She helped Tommy learn how to read and write and count. Tommy liked his tutor, but he did not like the books. They were boring and hard. + +One day, Tommy's tutor brought a new book. It was about a hairy monster who lived in a cave. The monster was scary and mean. He liked to eat children who did not do their homework. Tommy did not want to read the book. He hid under the table and said, "No, no, no!" + +The tutor was not happy. She said, "Tommy, you have to read the book. It is good for you. It will help you learn new words and use your imagination. The monster is not real. He is just a character in the story." + +Tommy did not listen. He said, "I don't care. I don't like the monster. He is too hairy and too scary. He reminds me of the dog next door. The dog next door always barks and chases me. He is a bad dog. I don't like him either." + +The tutor sighed. She said, "Tommy, the dog next door is not a bad dog. He is just a friendly dog. He barks and chases you because he wants to play with you. He is not trying to hurt you. He is just a hairy animal, like the monster in the book. They are both harmless and fun. Why don't you give them a chance?" + +Tommy thought for a moment. He peeked out from under the table and looked at the book. He saw the hairy monster smiling and waving. He did not look so mean after all. He looked kind of silly and cute. Tommy said, "Maybe you are right. Maybe the monster and the dog are not so bad. Maybe I can read the book and play with the dog. But only if you read with me and hold my hand." + +The tutor smiled. She said, "Of course, Tommy. I will read with you and hold your hand. I am proud of you for being brave and curious. Come on, let's read the book together. It is a very good book. You will like it." + +Tommy crawled out from under the table and sat next to his tutor. He opened the book and looked at the hairy monster. He said, "Hello, hairy monster. What is your name?" +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play together. Sometimes they play nice, sometimes they play mean. One day, they play in the bathroom. They see the toilet. They wonder what it does. + +Lily says, "I want to try it. I want to push the button." She climbs on the toilet seat. She reaches for the button. + +Ben says, "No, I want to try it. I want to push the button." He pulls Lily's leg. He tries to make her fall. + +Lily screams, "Ow, ow, ow! Stop it, Ben! You hurt me!" She kicks Ben's face. She pushes the button. + +The toilet makes a loud noise. Water splashes everywhere. Lily and Ben get wet. They get scared. They run out of the bathroom. + +Mom hears the noise. She sees the mess. She sees Lily and Ben. She is angry. She says, "What did you do? Why did you play with the toilet? You made a big mess. You are in trouble." + +Lily and Ben are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We wanted to try the toilet. We did not know it would splash. We did not mean to make a mess. We are sorry." + +Mom says, "You should not play with the toilet. It is not a toy. It is for going pee and poo. You could have hurt yourself or broken it. You need to be careful and listen to me. You need to clean up the mess and say sorry to each other." + +Lily and Ben say, "Yes, Mom. We are sorry. We will clean up. We will say sorry to each other. We will not play with the toilet again." + +They hug Mom. They hug each other. They clean up the mess. They learn their lesson. They play nice. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have many toys of different colors and shapes. Sometimes they sort their toys by color or shape. They have fun doing that. + +One day, they find a new toy in their room. It is a big ball with many strips of different colors. Tom and Lily both want to play with the ball. They start to pull the ball from each other. They do not want to share. They start to cry and shout. + +Mom hears them and comes to their room. She sees them fighting over the ball. She is not happy. She tells them to stop and calm down. She says they have to share the ball and play nicely. She says they can sort the strips by color or make patterns with them. She says that will be more fun than fighting. + +Tom and Lily listen to Mom. They say sorry to each other. They hug and smile. They decide to sort the strips by color first. They find red, blue, yellow, green, and purple strips. They make piles of each color. They are jolly. They say the colors out loud. + +Then they decide to make patterns with the strips. They take turns to choose a strip and put it next to the ball. They make a rainbow pattern. They are jolly. They say the pattern out loud. + +Mom sees them playing nicely. She is happy. She says they are good twins. She gives them a kiss and a hug. She says she loves them. Tom and Lily say they love Mom. They say they love the ball. They say they love to sort and make patterns. They are jolly. They are happy. The end. +Tim and Jen were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and find worms. They had a big jar to keep the worms in. They put some dirt and leaves in the jar too. + +"Look, I found a big worm!" Tim said, holding up a long, slimy thing. + +"Wow, let me see!" Jen said, reaching for the worm. + +But Tim did not let go. He wanted to keep the worm for himself. He pulled the worm away from Jen. Jen got angry. She pushed Tim. Tim fell down. The jar fell too. It broke on the ground. The worms crawled out. + +"Oh no!" Tim and Jen said. They were scared. They did not like the worms on the ground. They wanted to put them back in the jar. But the jar was broken. They did not have another jar. + +They heard a loud noise. It was their mom. She was coming out of the house. She saw the broken jar and the worms. She was not happy. + +"What have you done?" she asked. She sounded angry. + +Tim and Jen did not know what to say. They were sorry. They did not mean to break the jar. They did not mean to let the worms out. They wanted to tell their mom. But they could not. They were in panic. + +They looked at each other. They looked at their mom. They looked at the worms. They wished they had a bulb. A bulb could make light. A bulb could make them feel better. A bulb could make their mom smile. But they did not have a bulb. They only had worms. + +They saw their mom's face. It was red. It was scary. She opened her mouth. She was going to yell. Tim and Jen wanted to run away. They wanted to hide. They wanted to go to a distant place. A place where there were no worms. A place where there were no broken jars. A place where there were no angry moms. But they could not. They were stuck. They were in trouble. They knew they had a bad ending. +Lily liked to learn about history. History was stories about people and things that happened a long time ago. She had a big book of history with many pictures. She liked to look at the pictures and ask her mom or dad to tell her the stories. + +One night, Lily asked her dad to read her a story from the history book before bed. Her dad picked a story about a popular king who had a big castle and many knights. He showed her the picture of the king and the castle and started to read. + +But Lily was very tired. She had played a lot that day with her friends. She tried to listen to the story, but she could not keep her eyes open. She started to yawn. She yawned so big that her dad heard her. + +He looked at her and saw that she was sleepy. He smiled and said, "Lily, are you ready to go to sleep?" Lily nodded and yawned again. She said, "Yes, dad. I like history, but I'm too sleepy now. Can you read me more tomorrow?" + +Her dad said, "Of course, my sweetie. Tomorrow we can read more history. But now it's time to sleep. Good night, Lily." He kissed her forehead and tucked her in. He turned off the light and left the room. + +Lily closed her eyes and dreamed of castles and knights. She was happy and cozy. She loved history and her dad. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were explorers, looking for new places and things. They saw a big hill with many trees and rocks. They decided to climb it and see what was on the other side. + +They walked and walked until they reached the top of the hill. They looked around and saw a big building made of stone. It had a tall roof and many windows. It looked very old and quiet. + +"What is that?" Anna asked. + +"I think it is a temple," Ben said. "Maybe people used to pray there a long time ago." + +"Can we go inside?" Anna wondered. + +"Maybe. But we have to be careful and quiet. We don't want to disturb anyone or anything," Ben said. + +They walked towards the temple, holding hands. They saw a big door with a sign. They could not read the sign, but they saw a picture of a man with a beard and a smile. He looked kind and humble. + +"Who is that?" Anna asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe he is the leader of the temple. Maybe he is a good man who helps people," Ben said. + +They pushed the door and it opened. They stepped inside the temple. It was dark and cool. They saw many candles and statues and paintings. They felt a strange and peaceful feeling. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice. It was soft and gentle. + +"Hello, children. Welcome to my temple. I am glad you came to visit me." + +They turned around and saw the man from the sign. He had appeared behind them. He was wearing a long robe and a hat. He had a beard and a smile. + +"Who are you?" Anna and Ben asked. + +"I am the teacher of this temple. I am here to share my wisdom and love with anyone who seeks them. Do you want to learn from me?" he asked. + +Anna and Ben looked at each other. They felt curious and happy. They nodded. + +"Yes, please. We want to learn from you," they said. + +The teacher smiled and took their hands. He led them to a room with cushions and books. He sat down with them and began to tell them stories and lessons. He taught them about kindness, gratitude, forgiveness, and joy. He taught them how to meditate and pray. He taught them how to be humble and compassionate. + +Anna and Ben listened and learned. They felt calm and warm. They felt like they had found a new friend and a new home. They thanked the teacher and hugged him. They said they would come back again. + +The teacher smiled and blessed them. He said he would always be there for them. He said he was proud of them. He said he loved them. + +Anna and Ben left the temple. They walked down the hill, holding hands. They looked at the sky and the sun. They felt happy and peaceful. They had learned a lot. They had found a lot. They had seen a lot. They had a lot. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and eat yummy food. One day, Mommy makes them mac and cheese for lunch. She gives them each a bowl and a fork. + +Lily eats her mac and cheese fast. She likes it a lot. She sees that Ben still has some in his bowl. She wants more. She tries to take his fork. + +"Hey, that's mine!" Ben says. He holds his fork tight. He does not want to share. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily says. She pulls his fork hard. She wants to gain more mac and cheese. + +They tug and tug. The fork flies out of their hands. It lands on the floor. The mac and cheese spills everywhere. + +Mommy hears the noise. She comes to the kitchen. She sees the mess. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing?" Mommy asks. She has a clear voice. She is angry. + +"We were fighting over the fork," Lily says. + +"Why?" Mommy asks. + +"Because I wanted more mac and cheese," Lily says. + +"But you had enough," Mommy says. "You should not be greedy. You should be kind to your brother." + +"I'm sorry, Mommy," Lily says. + +"I'm sorry, too, Mommy," Ben says. + +Mommy sighs. She picks up the fork and the bowls. She cleans the floor. She hugs Lily and Ben. + +"Next time, share and use your words," Mommy says. "Now, do you want some fruit for dessert?" + +"Yes, please," Lily and Ben say. They smile. They love Mommy. They love each other. They learn a lesson. +Lily was an adventurous girl. She liked to explore new places and play with new things. She had a big bed in her room, but she did not want to sleep in it. She wanted to sleep in different places every night. + +One night, she decided to sleep in the kitchen. She took her pillow and blanket and made a cozy nest on the floor. She pretended she was a mouse and nibbled on some cheese. She liked the kitchen, but it was too noisy. She heard the fridge humming and the clock ticking. She could not sleep. + +The next night, she decided to sleep in the living room. She took her pillow and blanket and made a soft fort on the couch. She pretended she was a princess and wore a crown. She liked the living room, but it was too bright. She saw the moon shining and the stars twinkling. She could not sleep. + +The third night, she decided to sleep in the bathroom. She took her pillow and blanket and made a wet boat in the tub. She pretended she was a pirate and sailed the seas. She liked the bathroom, but it was too cold. She felt the water dripping and the wind blowing. She could not sleep. + +She realized that she missed her bed. She missed her teddy bear and her night light. She missed her mom and dad. She wanted to sleep in her bed. She took her pillow and blanket and ran to her room. She snuggled in her bed and hugged her teddy bear. She felt warm and safe. She fell asleep. She dreamed of new adventures. +Anna liked to stretch every morning. She felt good when she did. She would stand up on her bed and reach her arms up high. Then she would bend down and touch her toes. She would twist and turn and roll and jump. + +One day, she wanted to stretch with her daddy. She ran to his room and knocked on the door. "Daddy, daddy, can we stretch together?" she asked. + +Daddy was still sleeping in his big bed. He opened his eyes and smiled at Anna. "Good morning, sweetie. Sure, we can stretch together. But first, let me get up and brush my teeth." + +Anna waited for daddy in the living room. She saw the big armchair where daddy liked to sit and read. She climbed on it and pretended it was a mountain. She stretched her arms and legs and made a loud roar. She felt like a successful lion. + +Daddy came to the living room and saw Anna on the armchair. He laughed and joined her. He hugged her and said, "You are a very successful lion, Anna. And a very good stretcher. Do you want to show me some more stretches?" + +Anna nodded and jumped off the armchair. She took daddy's hand and led him to the floor. They stretched and played and had fun. They felt happy and healthy. They loved each other very much. +Anna liked books very much. She wanted to read all the books in the bookcase. But the bookcase was too high for her. She could only see the books on the bottom shelf. + +One day, she had an idea. She saw a chair in the kitchen. She pushed the chair to the bookcase. She climbed on the chair. She reached for a book on the top shelf. But the book was too heavy for her. She lost her balance. She fell off the chair. The book and the chair fell with her. She made a loud noise. + +"Anna, what are you doing?" her mom asked. She came into the room. She saw Anna on the floor. She saw the book and the chair. She saw the bookcase. She was not happy. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to read a book. But the bookcase is too high. And the book is too heavy. And I fell. And I made a mess." Anna said. She was sad. + +"Anna, you know you are not supposed to climb on the chair. You could hurt yourself. And you could break the bookcase. And you could damage the books. You have to be obedient. You have to listen to me. You have to ask me for help. I can give you a book to read. But you have to be careful. And you have to clean up the mess." her mom said. She was stern. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I will be obedient. I will listen to you. I will ask you for help. I will be careful. I will clean up the mess. Can you please give me a book to read?" Anna said. She was sorry. + +"Okay, Anna. I forgive you. I will give you a book to read. But you have to promise me you will not climb on the chair again. And you have to promise me you will not struggle with the books. And you have to promise me you will be a good girl." her mom said. She was kind. + +"I promise, mom. I will not climb on the chair again. I will not struggle with the books. I will be a good girl. Thank you, mom. I love you, mom." Anna said. She was happy. + +Her mom hugged her. She gave her a book to read. She helped her clean up the mess. They read the book together. They smiled. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big truck with a long cable. The truck was carrying a new slide for the playground. + +"Wow, look at that!" Lily said. "I want to go on the slide!" + +"Me too!" Tom said. "Let's go and see!" + +They ran to the truck, but a man stopped them. He was wearing a yellow hat and a vest. + +"Sorry, kids, you can't go near the truck," he said. "It's not safe. The cable is very heavy and strong. It can hurt you if you touch it." + +Lily and Tom were sad. They wanted to play on the slide, but they had to wait. They were impatient. + +They went back to the swings and the sandbox. They tried to have fun, but they kept looking at the truck and the cable. They wondered when the slide would be ready. + +After a while, they heard a loud noise. They turned around and saw the truck moving. The cable was pulling the slide from the back of the truck. The slide was very big and shiny. It had a red slide and a blue ladder. + +"Look, look, the slide is here!" Lily shouted. "Come on, Tom, let's go!" + +They ran to the slide, but the man stopped them again. + +"Wait, kids, wait," he said. "The slide is not ready yet. We have to fix it to the ground. You have to be patient." + +Lily and Tom were sad again. They wanted to go on the slide, but they had to wait some more. They were very impatient. + +They sat on a bench and watched the man and his friends. They used tools and screws and bolts. They worked hard and fast. They made sure the slide was safe and strong. + +Finally, the man smiled and waved at them. + +"OK, kids, the slide is ready," he said. "You can go on it now. Have fun!" + +Lily and Tom were happy. They thanked the man and his friends. They ran to the slide and climbed the ladder. They took turns sliding down the red slide. They laughed and screamed. They had a lot of fun. + +They were glad they waited. They forgot they were impatient. They loved the new slide. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Lily likes to wear a pink hat. Ben likes to wear a blue hat. They share their hats sometimes. + +One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big dog. The dog is friendly. He wags his tail and licks their faces. Lily and Ben laugh and pet the dog. + +"Can we play with the dog, mom?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, honey, but be careful. He might be hungry," her mom says. + +Lily and Ben run with the dog. They throw a ball and the dog fetches it. They have fun. + +But then, the dog sees Lily's pink hat. He thinks it is a toy. He jumps and grabs the hat with his teeth. He runs away with the hat. + +"Hey, that's my hat!" Lily cries. + +"Come back, dog!" Ben shouts. + +They chase the dog, but he is too fast. He runs out of the park. + +Lily is sad. She lost her hat. She likes her hat. She starts to cry. + +Ben feels sorry for Lily. He is compassionate. He takes off his blue hat and gives it to Lily. + +"Here, Lily, you can wear my hat. It will keep you warm," he says. + +Lily smiles. She stops crying. She hugs Ben. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. You can wear my hat when we find it," she says. + +They go back to their moms. Their moms are proud of them. They say they are kind and generous. They say they will help them look for the dog and the hat. + +Lily and Ben hope they will find the dog and the hat. They hope the dog is not hungry. They hope he likes the hat. They hope he will come back to the park. They hope they can play with him again. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy soldiers. They had a big battle on the rug. Lily was the red team and Ben was the blue team. They made loud noises and pretended to shoot and explode. + +Lily had more soldiers than Ben. She pushed her soldiers forward and surrounded Ben's soldiers. She said, "You lose, Ben. Surrender your soldiers to me. They are mine now." + +Ben did not like to lose. He was stubborn. He said, "No, Lily. I will not surrender. My soldiers are brave and strong. They will fight to the end." + +Lily and Ben argued and shouted. They pulled and tugged at the soldiers. They were not having fun anymore. They were angry and sad. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily and Ben fighting over the soldiers. She said, "Stop, children. Fighting is not nice. Why don't you share the soldiers and play together?" + +Lily and Ben looked at Mom. They knew she was right. They felt sorry for being mean to each other. They said, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Ben." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "That's OK, children. I'm glad you are friends again. How about we have some lunch? I made some yummy sausages for you." + +Lily and Ben cheered. They loved sausages. They put the soldiers away and ran to the kitchen. They sat at the table and ate their sausages. They talked and laughed and told stories. They were happy and hungry. They thanked Mom for the sausages. They said, "You are the best, Mom." + +Mom kissed them and said, "You are the best, too, children. I love you." +Tim is a boy who likes to play with his dog, Rex. Rex is a big dog with long fur and four paws. Tim and Rex like to run and jump and fetch a ball in the park. + +One day, Tim and Rex go to the park with Tim's mom. Tim's mom sits on a bench and reads a book. Tim and Rex play with the ball. Tim throws the ball and Rex runs to catch it. Rex brings the ball back to Tim and drops it on the ground. Tim picks up the ball and throws it again. + +But then, Rex sees a squirrel. The squirrel is small and brown and has a long tail. Rex likes to chase squirrels. Rex forgets about the ball and runs after the squirrel. The squirrel runs up a tree. Rex barks at the squirrel. The squirrel chatters at Rex. + +Tim calls Rex. "Rex, come back! Come back, Rex!" Tim says. But Rex does not listen. Rex wants to catch the squirrel. Rex jumps and scratches the tree with his paws. Rex demands the squirrel to come down. + +Tim's mom sees Rex. She gets up from the bench and walks to the tree. She says to Rex, "Rex, stop! Stop, Rex! You can't catch the squirrel. The squirrel is too fast and too high. Come here, Rex. Come here, boy." + +Rex hears Tim's mom. He stops barking and jumping. He looks at Tim's mom. He sees that she has a treat in her hand. Rex likes treats. Rex runs to Tim's mom and sits down. Tim's mom gives Rex the treat. Rex wags his tail and licks Tim's mom's face. + +Tim runs to Rex and hugs him. He says, "Good boy, Rex. Good boy. I'm sorry you didn't catch the squirrel. But you still have the ball. Do you want to play with the ball, Rex?" + +Rex barks and nods. He wants to play with the ball. Tim picks up the ball and throws it. Rex runs to catch it. Tim and Rex play with the ball. Tim's mom smiles and watches them. They have fun in the park. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Ben had a big file with many papers inside. He liked to look at the pictures and words on them. Lily had a playful cat that liked to chase and catch things. + +"Look, Lily, this is a file. It has many papers. I can read some of them. They are about animals and plants and cars," Ben said, showing his file to Lily. + +"Wow, Ben, that is a nice file. Can I see it too?" Lily asked, reaching for the file. + +"No, Lily, this is my file. You can play with your cat. He is very playful. He likes to run and jump and meow," Ben said, pulling the file away from Lily. + +"But I want to see the file too, Ben. It is not fair. You have to share," Lily said, feeling sad and angry. + +She tried to grab the file from Ben, but he held it tight. They started to tug and pull on the file, making it tear and rip. Some of the papers fell out and flew around the room. The cat saw the papers and thought they were toys. He ran after them and pounced on them, making them crumple and bite. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" Ben and Lily shouted, seeing their file and papers ruined. They felt sorry and ashamed. They had been mean and selfish. They had not shared and played nicely. + +They looked at each other and said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry." + +They hugged and made up. They decided to solve their problem. They picked up the papers and put them back in the file. They taped the file and the papers together. They took turns to look at the file and read the words. They also played with the cat and gave him a ball to chase. They learned to share and be kind. They had fun and were happy. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play with their toy cars and zoom around the yard. They made loud noises and pretended to be fast and brave. + +One day, they saw a big hill near their house. It looked like fun to zoom down the hill with their cars. They ran to the hill and got ready to race. They did not see the big rock at the bottom of the hill. + +Lily went first. She pushed her car hard and zoomed down the hill. She was happy and excited. She did not see the big rock until it was too late. Her car hit the rock and flew in the air. Lily fell off her car and landed on the ground. She hurt her knee and her arm. She cried and cried. + +Tom saw what happened to Lily. He felt sorry for her. He wanted to help her. He forgot about his car and ran down the hill. He was clumsy and tripped on a stick. He fell down too and hurt his head. He cried and cried. + +Lily and Tom lay on the ground and cried. They did not see the sunset. They did not see their moms coming to find them. They did not see their cars broken and dirty. They only felt pain and sadness. They wished they never zoomed down the hill. They wished they stayed in the yard. They learned a hard lesson. Zooming can be fun, but it can also be dangerous. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. But sometimes they fight over the toys. They yell and cry and make each other sad. + +One day, their mom has an idea. She brings a big box to their room. She says, "This is a peace box. When you fight, you can put a toy in the box and say sorry. Then you can hug and play again. The peace box will help you be kind and share." + +Anna and Ben are curious. They look inside the box. They see some stickers, some books, and some puzzles. They think the peace box is nice. They want to try it. + +The next time they fight, they remember the peace box. Anna puts her doll in the box and says sorry to Ben. Ben puts his car in the box and says sorry to Anna. They hug and play again. They feel happy and calm. + +But sometimes they forget the peace box. They fight and make a lot of noise. Their mom feels uncomfortable. She does not like to hear them fight. She comes to their room and reminds them of the peace box. She says, "Please use the peace box when you fight. It will make you and me feel better." + +Anna and Ben nod. They say sorry to each other and to their mom. They use the peace box and hug and play again. They make their mom smile. They learn to bring peace to their room. +Tom and Mia were twins who liked to help their mom in the kitchen. One day, mom was making pastries for a party. She gave Tom and Mia some dough and told them to make shapes with it. + +Tom rolled his dough into a ball and then flattened it with his hand. He cut out a circle with a cup and put some jam in the middle. He folded the circle in half and pressed the edges together. He made a pastry that looked like a half-moon. + +Mia rolled her dough into a long snake and then twisted it into a spiral. She sprinkled some sugar and cinnamon on top. She made a pastry that looked like a snail. + +Mom put the pastries in the oven and told Tom and Mia to wait until they were done. Tom and Mia sat on the couch and watched some cartoons. They felt comfortable and happy. + +After a while, mom called them to the kitchen. She took out the pastries from the oven and put them on a plate. They smelled good and looked golden and crispy. + +"Wow, you two did a great job!" mom said. "You can each have one pastry as a treat." + +Tom and Mia ran to the plate and picked their pastries. They took a bite and smiled. + +"Mmm, this is yummy!" Tom said. + +"Me too, I like mine!" Mia said. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. "I'm glad you like them. You know, you can change the shape and the filling of your pastries next time. There are many ways to make them." + +"Really?" Tom and Mia asked. + +"Yes, really. You can use your imagination and have fun." mom said. + +Tom and Mia nodded. They liked the idea of changing their pastries. They finished their pastries and thanked mom. They decided to make more pastries with mom next time. They had a lot of fun. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to find acorns and match them with their caps. They had a big pile of acorns and caps on the grass. + +"Look, this acorn matches this cap perfectly!" Lily said, holding up an acorn and a cap. + +"Wow, that's a good match!" Ben said, looking at Lily's acorn and cap. + +They kept matching acorns and caps until they ran out of them. + +"Let's find more acorns and caps!" Lily said, jumping up. + +Ben shook his head. "No, I'm bored of matching acorns and caps. It's too easy. Let's do something else." + +Lily frowned. "But I like matching acorns and caps. It's fun. What do you want to do?" + +Ben looked around. He saw a slide, a swing, a sandbox, and a seesaw. He pointed at the seesaw. + +"Let's go on the seesaw!" Ben said, running towards it. + +Lily followed him. She was not sure if she liked the seesaw. It looked scary. She hoped Ben would not go too high or too fast. + +They got on the seesaw and started to go up and down. Ben laughed and pushed harder. Lily squealed and held on tight. + +"Ben, slow down! You're going too high!" Lily said, feeling dizzy. + +"No, this is fun! Whee!" Ben said, going higher. + +Lily did not think it was fun. She thought it was scary. She wanted to get off the seesaw. + +"Ben, stop! I want to get off!" Lily said, crying. + +Ben heard Lily crying and stopped pushing. He looked at her and saw her tears. + +"Sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to scare you. Are you okay?" Ben said, feeling sorry. + +Lily nodded. She was glad Ben stopped. She got off the seesaw and wiped her tears. + +"Let's do something else. Something we both like." Ben said, holding Lily's hand. + +Lily smiled. She liked Ben. He was her friend. + +"Okay. What do you want to do?" Lily said, looking at Ben. + +Ben thought for a moment. He looked at the pile of acorns and caps on the grass. + +"Let's match acorns and caps!" Ben said, pulling Lily towards the pile. + +Lily laughed. She liked matching acorns and caps. It was fun. + +"Okay. Let's match acorns and caps!" Lily said, picking up an acorn and a cap. + +They matched acorns and caps until they had no more. They were happy. They had fun. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play together. One day, they went to the park with their moms. They saw a big building with many colors and shapes. It was a temple. Tom and Lily wanted to see it closer. + +They asked their moms if they could go to the temple. Their moms said yes, but they had to stay together and be careful. Tom and Lily said okay and ran to the temple. They saw many people inside. Some people were praying, some people were singing, some people were smiling. They looked different from Tom and Lily. + +Tom and Lily wanted to say hello to the people. They waved at them. But the people did not wave back. They looked angry and scared. They shouted at Tom and Lily. They said they were not welcome. They said they had to leave. They said they were bad. + +Tom and Lily did not understand. They felt sad and scared. They wanted to go back to their moms. But they did not know how. The temple was big and confusing. They got lost. They cried for help. But no one helped them. They were alone and afraid. They wished they never went to the temple. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But they did not like the big dog that sometimes came. The dog was loud and fast and scary. + +One day, the dog came again. It barked and ran towards them. Lily and Tom were afraid. They trembled and hid behind a bench. + +"Go away, dog! Go away!" Lily shouted. + +But the dog did not go away. It jumped on the bench and sniffed them. Lily and Tom cried. + +"Help! Help!" Tom called. + +A man heard them. He was walking with his own dog. His dog was small and friendly. The man saw the big dog and the children. He ran to help them. + +"Hey, stop that! Leave them alone!" the man said. He grabbed the big dog by the collar and pulled it away. He said sorry to Lily and Tom. + +"Are you okay, kids? Don't be scared. That dog is not mean, just playful. But he is too big and strong for you. He should not be here without a leash." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They were still shaking. The man smiled and offered them his arm. + +"Come on, let me take you to your parents. Where are they?" + +Lily and Tom pointed to the other side of the park. They held the man's arm and walked with him. His dog followed them. The dog wagged its tail and licked their faces. + +"Thank you, mister. Thank you, doggy." Lily and Tom said. + +"You're welcome, kids. You're very brave. And you're lucky. My dog is very nice and available. Do you want to pet him?" + +Lily and Tom smiled. They liked the man and his dog. They petted the dog and felt better. They were not afraid anymore. +Tommy loves his dog Spot. Spot is a big, brown dog who likes to run and play. Tommy and Spot are best friends. They do everything together. + +One day, Spot gets sick. He does not want to eat or drink. He does not want to run or play. He only wants to sleep. Tommy is very sad. He does not know what to do. + +Tommy's mom says they have to take Spot to the veterinarian. The veterinarian is a person who helps sick animals. Tommy and his mom put Spot in the car and drive to the veterinarian's office. + +The veterinarian is a nice lady. She says hello to Tommy and Spot. She looks at Spot and gives him a check-up. She says Spot has a bad tummy ache. She gives Spot some medicine and a band-aid. She says Spot will feel better soon. + +Tommy is very happy. He thanks the veterinarian. He thinks she is brilliant. He hugs Spot and tells him he loves him. Spot wags his tail and licks Tommy's face. Tommy and his mom take Spot home and give him some water and a treat. Spot eats and drinks and starts to run and play again. Tommy and Spot are best friends again. They do everything together. +Tom and Sam were playing in the dark. They had a flashlight and a toy gun. They pretended to be spies and bad guys. Tom was the spy and Sam was the bad guy. + +"Stop, bad guy! I have a gun!" Tom said, pointing the flashlight at Sam. + +"No, you stop, spy! I have a bomb!" Sam said, holding a ball. + +They ran around the room, making noises and flashing the light. They had fun, but they also wanted to win. + +"Give up, bad guy! Or I will shoot you!" Tom said, getting closer to Sam. + +"Never, spy! I will blow you up!" Sam said, throwing the ball at Tom. + +The ball hit the flashlight and made it fall. The light went out. It was very dark. Tom and Sam could not see anything. + +"Where are you, bad guy?" Tom said, feeling scared. + +"Where are you, spy?" Sam said, feeling scared too. + +They crawled on the floor, looking for the flashlight. They bumped into each other. They screamed. + +"Who are you?" Tom said, grabbing Sam's arm. + +"Who are you?" Sam said, grabbing Tom's hair. + +They pulled and pushed and bit each other. They were angry and afraid. They did not know they were fighting each other. + +"Ow, ow, ow! Stop it, stop it, stop it!" Tom said, crying. + +"Ow, ow, ow! Stop it, stop it, stop it!" Sam said, crying too. + +They did not stop. They did not surrender. They hurt each other a lot. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise. They came to the room. They turned on the light. They saw Tom and Sam on the floor, bleeding and bruised. + +"What are you doing, boys?" Mom said, shocked. + +"Why are you fighting, boys?" Dad said, angry. + +Tom and Sam looked at each other. They realized they were not spies and bad guys. They were brothers. They felt very sorry and very stupid. + +"We were playing, Mom. We were playing, Dad." Tom said, sobbing. + +"We had a flashlight and a gun and a bomb, Mom. We had a flashlight and a gun and a bomb, Dad." Sam said, sobbing too. + +Mom and Dad picked up the flashlight and the toy gun and the ball. They were not a gun and a bomb. They were just toys. They were broken and sour. + +"These are not toys, boys. These are trash." Mom said, throwing them away. + +"These are not games, boys. These are fights." Dad said, taking them to the bathroom. + +Tom and Sam had to wash their wounds and take their medicine. They had to say sorry to each other and hug. They had to go to bed early and without a story. They had a bad ending. They learned a hard lesson. They did not play in the dark again. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Tom brings a big map to Mia's house. The map has many colors and pictures of animals and places. + +"Look, Mia, this is a map. It shows us where different things are in the world. Do you want to play with it?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, Tom, I want to play with the map. It is very pretty and interesting. Where did you get it?" Mia says. + +"I got it from my grandpa. He is very jolly and he likes to travel. He tells me stories about the map and the things he saw. He gave it to me as a gift," Tom says. + +"That is very nice of your grandpa. He sounds like a fun person. Can you tell me some stories too?" Mia says. + +"Sure, Mia, I can tell you some stories. Let's display the map on the floor and I will show you some places and animals. Do you see this big blue part? That is the sea. It has many fish and whales and dolphins. Do you see this green part? That is the land. It has many trees and flowers and birds. Do you see this brown part? That is the mountain. It has snow and rocks and bears. Do you see this yellow part? That is the desert. It has sand and cacti and camels. Do you see this red part? That is the volcano. It has fire and smoke and lava. Do you see this white part? That is the pole. It has ice and penguins and seals. Do you see this black part? That is the night. It has stars and moon and owls. Do you see this rainbow part? That is the magic. It has fairies and unicorns and dragons," Tom says. + +"Wow, Tom, you know a lot about the map. It is very amazing and exciting. I like all the parts, but I like the magic part the best. Can we pretend we are fairies and unicorns and dragons and fly around the map?" Mia says. + +"Okay, Mia, we can pretend that. Let's use our imagination and have fun. The map is our playground and we can go anywhere we want. We are jolly and we are friends," Tom says. + +They laugh and play and pretend with the map. They have a wonderful time and learn new things. They are happy and they are friends. The map is their treasure and they are grateful. The end. +Tim and Jen were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big box near the trash cans. They ran to the box and looked inside. There was a lot of stuff in the box, like clothes, books, toys, and a blanket. + +"Wow, look at all this!" Tim said. "Can we take some?" + +"Sure, why not?" Jen said. "Let's choose what we want." + +They started to pick up the things they liked. Tim chose a red car, a blue hat, and a green book. Jen chose a yellow doll, a pink dress, and a purple ball. They put their things in a bag and smiled. + +"Let's make a shelter with the box," Tim said. "We can pretend it's our house." + +"OK, that sounds fun," Jen said. "But where should we put it?" + +They looked around and saw a big tree in the yard. They dragged the box to the tree and put it under the branches. They used the blanket to cover the top of the box and make a roof. They crawled inside the box and arranged their things. + +"This is our shelter," Tim said. "It's cozy and warm." + +"And it's weird and cool," Jen said. "No one else has a shelter like this." + +They laughed and played with their things. They pretended they were on an adventure in a faraway land. They had a lot of fun in their shelter. They did not notice that their mom was watching them from the window. She smiled and shook her head. She thought they were very creative and silly. She decided to let them enjoy their shelter for a while. She was proud of her twins. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to decorate their room with stickers. They had many stickers of animals, stars, flowers and cars. They put them on the walls, the door, the bed and the closet. They thought their room looked very pretty and fun. + +One day, their mom came to their room and saw all the stickers. She was not happy. She said in a loud voice, "Lily and Tom, what have you done? You have made a big mess. You cannot put stickers everywhere. They are hard to remove and they ruin the paint. You have been very careless. You have to take them off right now." + +Lily and Tom felt sad and scared. They did not mean to make mom angry. They said in a small voice, "We are sorry, mom. We just wanted to decorate our room. We like stickers. They make us happy." + +Mom sighed and said in a softer voice, "I know you like stickers, but you have to be careful where you put them. You can decorate your room, but only on the paper or the board that I gave you. You have to respect the house and the things in it. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Tom nodded and said, "Yes, mom. We understand. We will take off the stickers and put them on the paper or the board. We will be more careful next time." + +Mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily and Tom. I love you. Now, let's go and have some cookies and milk. You can show me your paper or board decorations later." +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play with colors. They had many crayons, paints and stickers to make pictures and cards. One day, they decided to make a card for their teacher, Miss Rose, who was very kind and honest. + +Lily wanted to use red and yellow colors, because they were bright and happy. Ben wanted to use blue and green colors, because they were cool and calm. They could not agree on which colors to use, and they started to argue. + +"Why do you want to use blue and green? They are boring and dull!" Lily said. + +"No, they are not! They are pretty and peaceful! Red and yellow are too loud and flashy!" Ben said. + +They did not listen to each other, and they ignored what the other said. They each took half of the card and colored it with their own colors. They did not share or help each other, and they did not say sorry or thank you. + +When they finished, they looked at their card. It was not nice or neat. It was messy and ugly. The colors did not match or blend. They felt sad and ashamed. + +They realized that they had been mean and selfish. They had not been good friends or good students. They had not been honest or respectful. + +They decided to make a new card, and this time, they listened to each other, and they mixed and matched their colors. They shared and helped each other, and they said sorry and thank you. + +They made a beautiful card, with orange and purple and pink and teal. They wrote a nice message for Miss Rose, and they signed their names with a heart. + +They gave their card to Miss Rose, who smiled and hugged them. She said she loved their card, and she was proud of them. She said they had learned a valuable lesson, and they had shown their true colors. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and eat snacks. One day, their mom gives them a bowl of cream. It is white and sweet. Lily and Ben are happy. + +They take their spoons and start to eat. But then, Lily sees something in her bowl. It is a black bug. Lily is scared. She drops her spoon and screams. + +"Mom, mom, there is a bug in my cream!" Lily cries. + +Ben looks at his bowl. He does not see any bug. He thinks Lily is lying. He frowns and says, "No, there is no bug. You are silly. Give me your cream." + +Lily is angry. She does not want to give her cream to Ben. She says, "No, it is mine. You have your own. Go away." + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the kitchen. She sees Lily and Ben fighting over the cream. She sees the bug in Lily's bowl. She is sorry. She says, "Oh, Lily, I am sorry. There is a bug in your cream. It must have fallen from the window. Don't worry, I will get you a new bowl. And Ben, you should not be mean to your sister. She is telling the truth. You should share and be kind." + +Lily and Ben stop fighting. They say sorry to each other. Mom gives them a new bowl of cream. It is white and sweet. Lily and Ben are happy. They eat their cream and smile. +Lila was a little girl who liked to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to bring a tray of cookies to the living room, where her dad and her brother were watching TV. Lila was happy to do it, because she loved cookies and she wanted to share them. + +She picked up the tray carefully and walked slowly to the living room. But when she got there, she saw a big spider on the wall. Lila was very afraid of spiders. She screamed and dropped the tray. The cookies fell on the floor and broke into pieces. + +Her dad and her brother jumped up and saw what happened. They were not happy. They scolded Lila for being clumsy and wasteful. They did not see the spider, because it ran away. They did not understand why Lila was so scared. They were ignorant. + +Lila felt sad and angry. She ran back to the kitchen, where her mom was. She told her mom what happened and how her dad and her brother were mean to her. Her mom hugged her and comforted her. She told her that she was brave and kind, and that she did not do anything wrong. She told her that some people are ignorant and do not know how to be nice. She told her that she loved her very much. + +Lila stopped crying and smiled. She felt better. She thanked her mom and gave her a kiss. Her mom smiled and gave her a cookie. She told her that they could make more cookies together, and that they could eat them all by themselves. Lila nodded and agreed. She did not want to share with her dad and her brother anymore. She was not ignorant. She knew how to be nice. +Tom and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big knife on the table. Tom wanted to touch it. He said to Lily, "Look, a knife! Let's play with it!" + +Lily was scared. She said, "No, Tom, no! Knife is sharp. Knife can hurt you. Mommy said no touch knife. We should tell Mommy." + +Tom did not listen. He said, "You are silly, Lily. Knife is fun. I can cut things with it. Watch me!" He reached for the knife. + +Lily was brave. She ran to Mommy. She said, "Mommy, Mommy, Tom wants to play with knife! Stop him, please!" + +Mommy heard Lily. She ran to the kitchen. She saw Tom with the knife. She was angry and scared. She said, "Tom, put down the knife right now! You are naughty and dangerous! You could have cut yourself or Lily! How could you do that?" + +Tom was ashamed. He dropped the knife. He said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I'm sorry, Lily. I wanted to have fun. I did not think." + +Mommy hugged Lily. She said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good girl. You are generous and kind. You told me the truth. You helped your brother. You saved him from trouble." + +Lily smiled. She said, "You're welcome, Mommy. I love Tom. I don't want him to get hurt." + +Mommy hugged Tom. She said, "I love you, Tom. But you have to be careful and obedient. You have to listen to me and Lily. You have to respect the knife. The knife is not a toy. The knife is a tool. You can use it when you are older and wiser." + +Tom nodded. He said, "I understand, Mommy. I'm sorry. I will be good. I will be generous and kind like Lily." + +Mommy smiled. She said, "That's good, Tom. I'm proud of you. Now, let's have some cookies and milk. And no more playing with knives." + +Tom and Lily hugged Mommy. They said, "Thank you, Mommy. We love you." + +The end. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. Lily had a red car and Tom had a blue car. They pretended they were racing on a big road. + +"Watch out, Lily, I'm going to catch you!" Tom said, as he pushed his car faster. + +"No, you won't, Tom, I'm too quick!" Lily said, as she turned her car around a corner. + +But then, they saw something move under the sofa. It was small and furry and had a long tail. It was a mouse! + +"Look, a mouse!" Lily shouted, as she stopped her car. + +"Where?" Tom asked, as he looked under the sofa. + +The mouse was scared of the children and their cars. It wanted to run away and hide. But it was trapped under the sofa. It looked for a way out. + +"Let's catch it, Lily!" Tom said, as he reached for the mouse. + +"No, Tom, don't!" Lily said, as she pulled him back. "The mouse is scared. We should be nice to it." + +"But it's a mouse, Lily. It's dirty and it might bite us," Tom said, as he frowned. + +"It's not dirty, Tom. It's just a little animal. And it won't bite us if we don't hurt it," Lily said, as she smiled. + +She had an idea. She took her red car and put it on the floor near the sofa. She made it move slowly and softly. She made it honk gently. + +"Come on, mouse, don't be afraid. This is my car. It's nice and friendly. You can ride on it if you want," Lily said, as she talked to the mouse. + +The mouse was curious. It saw the red car and heard the honk. It smelled the plastic and felt the warmth. It decided to take a chance. It crawled out from under the sofa and climbed on the car. + +"Wow, Lily, you did it! You made the mouse come out!" Tom said, as he watched in surprise. + +"Yes, Tom, I did. See, the mouse is not so bad. It's cute and funny. Look, it's waving its tail," Lily said, as she laughed. + +She made her car move forward and backward. She made it reverse and turn. She made it go around the living room. The mouse enjoyed the ride. It squeaked and twitched its nose. + +Lily and Tom had fun with the mouse and the car. They forgot about their race. They made a new friend. They learned to be kind to animals. They had a happy day. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play games together. One day, they play a game with a big ball. They throw the ball to each other and catch it. + +"Let's see who can throw the ball the farthest!" Ben says. + +"OK, but be careful!" Anna says. + +They take turns to throw the ball. They stretch their arms and legs to throw harder. They run to get the ball and throw it again. + +Ben throws the ball very far. He is happy. He wants to throw it even farther. He stretches his arm more and more. He throws the ball with all his strength. + +But he throws the ball too hard. The ball flies over the fence and into the street. A car comes and hits the ball. The ball pops and makes a loud noise. The car stops and the driver is angry. + +"Hey, what are you doing? You could have caused an accident!" the driver shouts. + +Ben is scared. He runs to Anna and hugs her. He is sorry. He did not mean to throw the ball into the street. + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" he says. + +Anna hugs him back. She is not mad at him. She knows he did not do it on purpose. + +"It's OK, Ben. It was an accident. But you have to be careful when you play. You don't want to hurt yourself or others. Sometimes, throwing the ball too far is not a good idea. It can be dangerous. You have to know your limits and respect them. That's how you play safe and have fun." she says. + +Ben nods. He understands. He learned a lesson. He thanks Anna for being a good friend. He says sorry to the driver and promises to be more careful next time. He and Anna go to find another game to play. They play a game that is not crazy, but fun. They laugh and have a good time. They are happy. +Tim and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park near their home. The park has a big slide, a swing, a seesaw and a sandbox. Tim and Lily have a lot of fun in the park. + +One day, they see a big bus stop near the park. The bus has a picture of a city on it. The city has tall buildings, bright lights and many cars. Tim and Lily are curious. They want to see the city. + +They sneak into the bus when the driver is not looking. They sit in the back and wait. The bus starts to move. Tim and Lily are excited. They look out the window and see new things. + +The bus goes very fast. It makes a lot of noise. It stops and starts many times. Tim and Lily feel dizzy. They do not like the bus anymore. They want to go back to the park. + +They try to get off the bus, but the door is closed. They call for help, but no one hears them. They are scared. They hug each other and cry. + +The bus finally stops at a big station. The driver opens the door and sees Tim and Lily. He is angry. He asks them why they are on the bus. He tells them they are in trouble. He calls their parents. + +Tim and Lily are sorry. They say they are sorry to the driver and to their parents. They say they just wanted to see the city. They say they will never sneak into a bus again. + +Their parents are worried and angry, but also relieved. They hug Tim and Lily and take them home. They tell them they love them, but they also scold them. They tell them they should never go away without telling them. They tell them they should never talk to strangers. They tell them they should always be careful. + +Tim and Lily learn their lesson. They promise to obey their parents and to be safe. They realize the park is more fun than the city. They are happy to be home. + +The moral of the story is: Do not go away without telling your parents. Do not talk to strangers. Be careful and safe. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, they found a whip in the garage. It was long and black and made a loud sound when they swung it. + +"Let me try it!" Tom said. He took the whip from Sam and tried to make it crack. But he swung it too hard and hit Sam on the arm. + +"Ow!" Sam cried. "That hurt! Give it back!" + +"No, it's mine!" Tom said. He swung the whip again and hit Sam on the leg. + +"Stop it!" Sam shouted. "You are harsh! You are not a good friend!" + +Sam ran away from Tom and went to his mom. He showed her his arm and leg. They had red marks from the whip. + +"Who did this to you?" his mom asked. + +"Tom did," Sam said. "He found a whip and hit me with it. He did not let me play with it." + +"That's not nice," his mom said. "Whips are not toys. They are dangerous. You should not play with them. Come, I will put some cream on your marks." + +She took Sam inside and gave him a hug. She put some cream on his arm and leg and gave him a cookie. She told him he was brave and kind. + +Tom felt bad. He saw that he hurt Sam with the whip. He did not want to be harsh. He wanted to be a good friend. He put the whip back in the garage and went to Sam's house. He knocked on the door. + +"Hi, Tom," Sam's mom said. "Do you want to say something to Sam?" + +"Yes, please," Tom said. He went to Sam and looked at his arm and leg. + +"I'm sorry, Sam," he said. "I was wrong. I should not have hit you with the whip. I should have let you play with it. Can we be friends again?" + +Sam looked at Tom. He saw that he was sorry. He smiled and nodded. + +"It's okay, Tom," he said. "I forgive you. We can be friends again. But let's not play with whips anymore. They are not fun. They are scary." + +"Okay," Tom said. "Let's play with something else. Do you want to play with cars?" + +"Yes, I do," Sam said. "I have a new red car. Do you want to see it?" + +"Yes, I do," Tom said. + +They went to Sam's room and played with cars. They shared and laughed and had fun. They were friends again. +Lily was a dog who loved to play. She had many toys, but her favorite was a big bone. She liked to chew it and make it squeak. She also liked to hide it from her friends, like Tom the cat and Ben the bird. + +One day, Lily was playing with her bone in the garden. She saw a red ball bouncing over the fence. She wanted to catch it and play with it. She ran after the ball, but she forgot to take her bone with her. She left it on the grass. + +Tom the cat saw the bone. He was hungry and curious. He walked over to the bone and sniffed it. It smelled good. He bit it and tasted it. It was yummy. He decided to take it for himself. He grabbed the bone and ran away. + +Ben the bird saw what Tom did. He was angry and brave. He flew after Tom and shouted at him. "That is Lily's bone! Give it back!" He pecked at Tom's ears and tail. Tom hissed and spat. He did not want to give up the bone. + +They fought and fought. They pulled and tugged. They tried to tear the bone from each other. But the bone was strong and did not break. They made a lot of noise and mess. + +Lily heard the noise and came back. She saw Tom and Ben fighting over her bone. She was sad and mad. She barked and growled. She ran to them and took her bone back. She scolded them and told them to go away. They were sorry and ashamed. They said sorry to Lily and left. + +Lily was happy to have her bone back. She cleaned it and hugged it. She learned to never leave her bone alone. She also learned to share her toys with her friends sometimes. She was a good dog. +Sara and Ben like to play with magnets. They have many magnets of different shapes and colors. They stick them on the fridge and make pictures and words. + +One day, Sara has a new idea. She says to Ben, "Let's race with the magnets. We can use the spoons as cars and the magnets as wheels. The first one to reach the end of the table wins." + +Ben thinks this is a fun game. He says, "OK, let's do it. I will use the red magnets and you use the blue ones. They are cute and round." + +They each take a spoon and two magnets and stick them together. They put their spoon-cars on the table and get ready to race. Sara says, "On your mark, get set, go!" + +They push their spoon-cars with their hands and watch them roll on the table. The magnets make a clicking sound as they touch the metal. Sara and Ben laugh and cheer as they race. + +Sara's spoon-car is faster than Ben's. She reaches the end of the table first and shouts, "I win, I win!" + +Ben says, "Good job, Sara. You are very fast. Can we play again?" + +Sara says, "Sure, Ben. This is a fun game. Let's play again." +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with boats in the pond. They have small boats that they can push with sticks. They pretend they are sailors and go on adventures. + +One day, they find a big boat near the pond. It is red and shiny. It has a rope and an anchor. Tom and Sam want to play with the big boat. They climb on it and look around. They see a wheel, a horn, and a flag. + +Tom says, "Let's make the boat move!" He grabs the wheel and turns it. The boat starts to move in the pond. Sam says, "Wow, this is fun!" He blows the horn and waves the flag. + +But soon, they see a problem. The pond is not very big. The boat is going too fast. It is heading for the edge of the pond. Tom and Sam are scared. They do not know how to stop the boat. + +Then, Tom realizes something. He remembers the anchor. He says, "Sam, quick, throw the anchor!" Sam grabs the rope and the anchor. He throws them into the water. The anchor sinks and pulls the rope. The boat slows down and stops. + +Tom and Sam are relieved. They hug each other. They say, "Thank you, anchor! You are reliable!" They climb off the boat and run back to their small boats. They decide to play with them instead. They say, "Small boats are safer and more fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big bag of candies and she loved to scatter them around the house. One day, her mom asked her to stay in her room and not scatter the candies around anymore. Lily felt gloomy because she loved to scatter the candies. + +But then, Lily had an idea. She took some of the candies and made a special trail leading to her room. Her mom followed the trail and found Lily sitting on her bed, surrounded by her scattered candies. Her mom smiled and told her that she could scatter the candies in her room as much as she wanted, as long as she stayed in her room. + +From that day on, Lily happily scattered her candies around her room and stayed in her room like her mom asked. She was no longer gloomy and loved to see her candies scattered all over her room. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy loved to play with his toy helicopter. He would fly it all around his house and make it spin in the air. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going on a big adventure. Timmy was so excited and couldn't wait to go. + +They got into the car and drove to the airport. Timmy saw a big helicopter waiting for them. He was so happy and couldn't wait to go for a ride. They got inside and Timmy sat in his seat. The helicopter took off and Timmy felt like he was flying. + +But then, the helicopter started to shake and make a serious noise. Timmy got scared and held onto his mom's hand. But then, the helicopter landed safely and Timmy was relieved. He realized that even though scary things can happen, he was still safe with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her yarn. She had many colors of yarn, but her favorite was pink. One day, Lily was playing with her pink yarn outside when it started to rain. The rain made the yarn wet and Lily was sad. + +Suddenly, a magical fairy appeared and said, "Don't be sad, Lily. I can make your yarn dry and beautiful again." The fairy waved her wand and the yarn vanished. Lily was confused and worried, but the fairy said, "Don't worry, Lily. Your yarn will come back, but it will be even better than before." + +A few moments later, the yarn reappeared, but it was no longer wet. It was now sparkly and soft, and Lily was very happy. The fairy told Lily that sometimes things may disappear, but they can come back even better. Lily learned that it's important to not give up hope when things seem lost, and to always believe in magic. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved going to the big stadium to watch games with his dad. One day, they went to a crazy game where the players were very good. Timmy's dad bought him a big hotdog and a soda. Timmy squeezed the ketchup and mustard on his hotdog and it tasted very good. + +Suddenly, the other team scored a goal and the crowd went crazy. Timmy and his dad cheered loudly. Timmy's dad picked him up and they jumped up and down together. Timmy felt very happy to be at the stadium with his dad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she was playing when she saw something red and round on a green plant. She went closer and discovered that it was a tomato! + +Lily was so excited because she had never seen a tomato before. She picked it and showed it to her mom. Her mom told her that tomatoes are very easy to grow and that they are very yummy to eat. + +Lily was happy to have discovered something new and she couldn't wait to try the tomato. Her mom cut it up into small pieces and gave it to her. Lily tasted it and it was delicious! From that day on, Lily loved tomatoes and she always looked for them in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a shy soldier named Tim. He was afraid to talk to people he didn't know. One day, Tim was sent to a faraway land to fight in a war. He met a friendly dog named Max on the way there. + +When Tim arrived at the battlefield, he saw many soldiers fighting. He heard a loud noise and saw a bomb explode. Tim got scared and ran away. Max followed him and said, "Don't be afraid, Tim. We can do this together." + +Tim and Max decided to separate from the other soldiers and find a new way to win the war. They found a secret path that led them to the enemy's base. Tim was able to sneak in and capture the enemy's flag. He returned to his own base and the other soldiers cheered for him. Tim felt proud and happy that he was able to help his team win the war. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog. His name was Max. Max was very hungry. He saw a bone on the ground. He wanted to eat it. But there was a small cat there too. The cat did not want Max to eat the bone. + +Max tried to bite the cat. But the cat was too fast. The cat ran away. Max was sad. He still wanted the bone. He tried to get it with his mouth. But he could not. + +Then Max saw something shiny. It was a zipper on a bag. The bag was very large. Max had an idea. He could open the bag with the zipper. Maybe there was food inside. Max tried to open the zipper. It was hard. But he did it. + +Inside the bag, there was a big steak! Max was so happy. He ate the steak and forgot about the bone. He was full and happy. The cat came back and saw Max eating. The cat was not mad anymore. They became friends and played together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, she saw a smelly flower and wanted to take it home. + +"Mommy, can I take this flower home?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, you can take it home, but it might not smell good in your room," her mommy replied. + +Lily took the flower and put it in a vase. She looked at it every day for a year. When the year was over, the flower was no longer smelly, but it still reminded her of the fun day she had in the park with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go camping with her family. They had a big tent that they would sleep in at night. One morning, Lily woke up really fast because she heard a bird singing outside. She opened the tent and saw the sun shining in the sky. It was a beautiful day! Lily and her family had breakfast and then went for a walk in the woods. They saw lots of animals and pretty flowers. When it was time to go back to the tent, Lily was tired but happy. She fell asleep fast and dreamt of all the fun she had that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat cherries. She had a big cherry tree in her garden and every day she would go and pick some cherries to eat. + +One day, Lily's friend Tom came to visit her. Tom saw the cherry tree and asked Lily, "Can I have some cherries, please?" Lily urged Tom to climb the tree and pick some cherries himself. Tom was scared at first, but he was also flexible and managed to climb the tree. + +Tom picked some cherries and they both ate them together. They were so delicious that Tom said, "These cherries are the best I have ever tasted!" Lily smiled and said, "I know, right? I love my cherry tree!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he went to the beach with his family. There, he saw a big, fat seal lying on the sand. The seal was so cute and Timmy wanted to pet it, but his mom said it was too dangerous. + +Later, Timmy and his family went to a nearby restaurant for lunch. Timmy ordered a hot dog, but he didn't finish it all. His mom said, "Don't spoil your appetite for dinner!" Timmy didn't understand what that meant, but he knew he didn't want to make his mom mad. + +After lunch, Timmy went back to the beach to play. He found some dirty shells and rocks and decided to clean them in the ocean. He splashed and played in the water, having so much fun. When it was time to go home, Timmy was sad to leave the beach and the seal behind. But he knew he would come back soon to visit them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a big ocean with his fish family and friends. One day, Nemo got lost and he didn't know which way to go. He felt helpless and scared. + +Suddenly, Nemo saw a big machine in the water. The machine was making a lot of noise and it was scaring all the other fish away. Nemo knew he had to be brave and swim past the machine to find his way home. + +Nemo swam as fast as he could, but the machine was too big and too loud. Just when Nemo thought he couldn't make it, a friendly dolphin came to help him. The dolphin showed Nemo the way home and they swam together, away from the scary machine. Nemo was happy to be home with his family and friends again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the forest near her home. One day, she found a pile of wood on the ground. She was excited to build a fort with it. + +But as she started to build, she noticed that some of the wood was rotten and wouldn't hold up her fort. She felt sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, a kind man appeared and offered to provide her with some new wood. + +Lily was grateful and happily built her fort with the new wood. She learned that sometimes things don't work out as planned, but there are always people who can help provide a solution. It's important to be thankful for those who offer their help. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to fly his kite in the park. One day, Timmy's kite got stuck in a tree. He tried to pull it down, but it was too strong. + +Timmy was sad because he thought he had lost his kite forever. But then he had an idea! He went home and got a longer string. + +When Timmy returned to the park, he tied the longer string to his kite and threw it into the sky. The kite flew higher than ever before! + +Timmy learned that sometimes things may seem impossible, but if you change your approach, you can achieve your goals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pink dress that she loved to wear. One day, Lily's mom brought home a big cardboard box. Lily was so happy and she started to play with the box. She made a house out of it and pretended to cook food. Suddenly, Lily's dad came and helped her make a swing out of the cardboard box. Lily was so excited and she swung back and forth, feeling the wind in her hair. She loved her new swing and played on it every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, but she didn't like going to school. She thought it was boring. + +One day, her mom said, "Lily, I'm going to permit you to have a tutor. She will help you learn and make school more fun." + +Lily was excited to have a tutor. She asked her mom, "What's a tutor?" + +"A tutor is someone who teaches you things you don't know," her mom replied. + +Lily smiled and said, "I want a tutor to teach me how to play piano." + +Her mom nodded and said, "Okay, I'll find a tutor for you." + +Lily was happy because she knew her tutor would make learning fun. She couldn't wait to start playing the piano. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very scared of the dark night. He always wanted his mommy to be with him when he went to bed. + +One night, Timmy's mommy had to go out to buy some milk. Timmy was left alone in his room. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. Timmy was so scared that he started crying. + +Then, he remembered that his mommy had given him a toy phone. He picked it up and pretended to call his mommy. "Mommy, please come back. I am scared," Timmy said. + +Just then, Timmy's daddy came into the room. "Don't worry, Timmy. I am here to protect you. I am strong and I will keep you safe," he said. Timmy felt much better and went back to sleep. From that night on, Timmy was no longer afraid of the dark night. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One morning, she woke up and saw that her teddy bear was missing. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She started to panic and cried for her mom. + +Her mom came into the room and saw that Lily was upset. She asked what was wrong and Lily told her about the missing teddy bear. Her mom was very compassionate and hugged her tightly. She promised to help Lily find the teddy bear. + +Together, they looked under the bed, in the closet, and even outside. Finally, they found the teddy bear in the laundry basket. Lily was so happy and hugged her teddy bear tightly. She thanked her mom for being so kind and helping her find her teddy bear. From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep her teddy bear close by. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved apples, especially the big red ones. One day, her mom brought home a fancy apple from the store. It was so shiny and pretty that Lily didn't want to eat it. Instead, she decided to keep it as a decoration in her room. + +But one day, Lily accidentally dropped the fancy apple on the floor and it got all dirty. She didn't want to throw it away, so she asked her mom for a tissue to wipe it clean. Her mom helped her and the apple looked good as new again. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's okay to use things and enjoy them, even if they're fancy. And if they get dirty, you can always wipe them clean. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and make things with her hands. One day, she went to a big room called a lab. It was very tidy and clean. + +In the lab, Lily met a nice lady who helped her design a special toy. They used colorful paper, glue, and scissors to make it. Lily was very happy with her creation. + +After they finished, the lady showed Lily how to put everything away and keep the lab tidy. Lily promised to always clean up after herself when she made things. She left the lab with her new toy and a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a boy with a pirate hat and a sword. + +"Are you a pirate?" Lily asked the boy. + +"Yes, I am!" the boy replied. + +Lily was scared of the pirate. But the pirate was nice and he played with Lily. They had lots of fun together. + +After a while, the pirate said, "It's time for me to go. Our adventure has come to an end." + +Lily waved goodbye to the pirate and said, "Thank you for playing with me. You're not so scary after all." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books but her bookcase was too small for all her books. One day, her mom said, "Lily, let's raise your bookcase so we can fit more books." + +Lily was so excited and said, "Yay! I love my books. I want to keep them all." + +Her mom smiled and said, "We can make your bookcase bigger, but we have to keep the original one too." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I like my original bookcase. It's my favorite." + +So, they raised the bookcase and Lily was happy because now she could keep all her favorite books. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for helping me." +Once upon a time, there was a silly little bear named Benny. Benny loved to play all day long and never wanted to take a nap. His mommy told him that he needed to rest so he could grow big and strong, but Benny didn't listen. + +One day, Benny was playing with his friends when he fell down and hurt his leg. He cried and cried until his mommy came to help him. She took him to the doctor who said that Benny needed to rest for a while so his leg could get better. + +Benny was sad because he couldn't play with his friends, but he listened to his mommy and rested. After a few days, his leg started to feel better and he could play again. But this time, he remembered what his mommy said about resting to grow big and strong. + +From that day on, Benny made sure to rest every day so he could increase his strength and be ready for any stage of play. He learned that sometimes it's important to take a break and rest, even if it seems silly at first. +Once upon a time, there was a clever fox. He was very smart and knew how to get food. One day, he saw a big bottle of oil. The fox wanted it so he went to get it. But then, he slipped and fell into the oil! He tried to get out but he couldn't escape. + +The other animals saw the fox and wanted to help. They thought of a plan. They got some branches and put them in the oil. The fox was intelligent and knew what to do. He climbed up the branches and escaped from the oil. + +The fox was very happy and thanked the animals for their help. From then on, he was even more clever and careful when he saw oil. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to help wash the dishes. Lily was happy to help and started washing the dishes. Suddenly, she dropped a dish and it broke into pieces. She felt ashamed and started to cry. + +Her mommy came over and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her mommy what happened and said she was sorry. Her mommy hugged her and said it was okay. Then, her mommy showed her how to twist the sponge to get all the soap off the dishes. Lily smiled and felt better. From that day on, she always twisted the sponge when she washed the dishes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swing at the park. She would go up and down, up and down, while singing her favorite song. + +One day, Lily saw a big, open field. She wanted to swing there instead of the park. So she asked her mommy if they could go there. + +Mommy said yes and they went to the field. Lily found a swing and started to swing while singing her song. She felt so happy and free. + +After a while, it was time to go home. Lily thanked her mommy for taking her to the open field to swing. She went to bed that night with a big smile on her face, dreaming of swinging and singing her favorite song again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely girl named Lily. She loved to watch planes fly in the sky. One day, her mommy and daddy took her on a plane ride. Lily was very happy and excited. She looked out the window and saw the clouds. Suddenly, the plane shook a little bit, but Lily was not scared. She knew her mommy and daddy would keep her safe. When they landed, Lily's grandparents were waiting for them. Lily ran to them and gave them a big kiss. They all went to have a lovely picnic together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she decided to go to the park to play with her friends. When she got there, she saw a sign that said "Be careful on the slide." + +Lily's friend, Sarah, asked her if she wanted to play on the swings. Lily said yes and they went to the swings. While they were swinging, Lily saw a butterfly and wanted to catch it. She ran after it without looking where she was going and almost fell off the swing. + +Sarah yelled, "Be careful, Lily!" Lily stopped and looked at the sign. She realized that she needed to be careful when playing. From that day on, Lily made sure to read all the signs and be careful when playing with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big red apple. A little girl wanted to eat it, but it was too hot. She waited and waited until it was not hot anymore. Then she cut the apple into small pieces with a knife. She put the pieces on a velvet napkin and ate them. They were very yummy! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a razor and wanted to play with it, but her mom said no because it was dangerous. Lily didn't understand why it was dangerous, so she asked her mom. + +Her mom explained that the razor could hurt her and make her bleed. Lily nodded and promised to be careful. But later that day, Lily wanted to cut her hair with the razor. She thought it would be fun, but her mom said no again. + +Lily was sad and didn't understand why she couldn't play with the razor. Her mom explained that it was important to be honest and listen to grown-ups, even if we don't always understand why. Lily nodded and promised to be honest and listen to her mom from then on. And that's exactly what she did! +Once upon a time, there was a playful puppy named Max. Max loved to run and jump and play with his toys. One day, Max got very excited and accidentally knocked over some furniture. His owner was not happy and Max felt very sad. He regretted being so playful and knocking over the furniture. + +Max's owner forgave him and they played together outside. Max learned to be more careful around the furniture and never regretted being playful again. +Once upon a time, there was a nice boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat hot dogs from the grill. One day, Timmy's hot dog vanished! He looked everywhere for it, but it was gone. + +Timmy was sad and went home. His mom asked him why he was sad. Timmy told her about his missing hot dog. His mom said she would make him a new one. + +But when Timmy went to eat the new hot dog, he saw something strange. A monster had taken his hot dog! Timmy was scared and ran away. He never ate hot dogs from the grill again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden with her tools. She had a shovel, a rake and a watering can. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help water the flowers. Lily was very careful with the watering can, making sure not to spill any water on herself. + +As she watered the flowers, she noticed a little bug crawling on the ground. "Mommy, look at this bug!" Lily exclaimed. "Oh, be careful not to step on it," said her mom. "Do you mind helping me move it to a safe spot?" Lily nodded and carefully picked up the bug with her shovel. She placed it in a nearby bush where it could crawl around safely. + +Lily felt happy that she could help the bug. "I like being helpful," she said to her mom. "Yes, you are a very helpful little girl," replied her mom with a smile. From that day on, Lily always made sure to be careful with her tools and to mind the creatures in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She liked to play with her toys and her friends. One day, she wanted to make a cake for her mommy's birthday. She put the cake in the oven to bake. + +But then, she got distracted and forgot about the cake. The oven got too hot and the cake started to burn. Lily was sad because she wanted to make her mommy a successful cake. + +Luckily, her mommy was happy just to have Lily as her daughter. They hugged and kissed and had a great birthday anyway. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. He liked to eat onions. One day, he went to the market to buy some onions. + +He saw a little girl and asked, "Can you help me find onions?" + +The little girl said, "Yes, I can help you. How much will you pay?" + +The elephant said, "I will pay you with a big hug." + +The little girl smiled and they found the onions together. The elephant gave her a big hug and they both went on their way, happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited because it was his birthday. He invited all his friends to his party. They played games and ate cake. Suddenly, Timmy's friend Billy started to tease him. + +"Ha ha, you're wearing a silly hat," Billy said, pointing and laughing. Timmy felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, Timmy's mom came in with a surprise. "Look, Timmy, I got you a present!" she said, holding up a shiny new toy. Timmy forgot all about Billy's teasing and was happy again. + +But then, Billy saw the toy and wanted it for himself. He tried to take it from Timmy, but Timmy's mom stopped him. "No, Billy, you can't have Timmy's toy. That would be like giving him poison. It's not nice to take things from others," she said. + +Billy felt bad for teasing Timmy and apologized. Timmy forgave him and they all played with the new toy together. From that day on, Billy learned to be kind and not tease others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel with her family. One day, they went to the beach and Lily forgot to put on her lotion. Her mommy put some on her back and Lily felt better. + +Later that day, they went to a store and Lily saw a toy she wanted. She asked her mommy if she could have it, but her mommy said no. Lily felt sad, but she knew her mommy was honest and always knew what was best for her. + +At the end of the day, Lily was tired from all the travel. She went to bed and dreamed about all the fun things she would do on her next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a lady who loved to sing. She would sing all day long and people would clap for her. One day, while she was singing, she accidentally broke a vase. She was so careless and didn't even say sorry. + +A little girl saw what happened and said, "Lady, you broke the vase. You should say sorry." The lady got angry and said, "I don't have to say sorry. It was just a vase." + +The little girl said, "But it wasn't yours to break. You should be more careful." The lady realized she was wrong and said sorry. From that day on, she sang more carefully and the little girl would clap for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly high in the sky and see all the beautiful things around her. One day, as she was flying, she saw a big cliff. She wanted to fly closer to the cliff to see it better, but her mommy had warned her that it was dangerous. + +Tweetie didn't listen to her mommy and flew closer to the cliff. Suddenly, she lost her balance and fell down. Luckily, she landed on a soft bush and was not hurt. But she realized that her mommy was right and she should have listened to her. + +From that day on, Tweetie always listened to her mommy's advice and never went near the cliff again. She also learned that it's important to listen to others, especially those who are older and more experienced. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on adventures with her family. One day, they went on a hike in the forest. Lily's mom brought a map to help them find their way. + +As they walked, Lily's little brother started to complain that he was tired and his feet hurt. Lily's dad told him to keep going, but he was walking slow. + +Suddenly, they came across a big hill. Lily's mom pulled out the map and showed them that they were almost at the top. Lily's little brother was excited and forgot all about complaining. They all made it to the top and saw a beautiful view of the forest. It was worth the slow walk up the hill. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved books. She had a favorite book that she read every night before bed. It was a powerful book about a magical princess who could do anything she wanted. + +One day, Lily went to the library with her mom to find a new book to read. She saw a big, thick book on the shelf and asked her mom if she could borrow it. Her mom said yes, but warned her that it might be too hard for her to understand. + +Lily took the book home and tried to read it, but it was difficult. She didn't understand some of the words and the story was confusing. She felt disappointed and wished she had her favorite book instead. + +But then, she remembered something her mom had told her. "If you don't understand something, ask for help." So, Lily asked her mom to read the book with her and explain the hard parts. Together, they read the book and Lily felt proud that she could understand it with her mom's help. From that day on, Lily knew that she could read any book she wanted, as long as she had someone to help her understand. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with dough and make shapes like animals and flowers. One day, she asked her mom for some dough to play with. Her mom said she would answer her request later. + +Lily waited and waited, but her mom didn't answer. She asked again, but her mom said the dough had spoiled and they had to throw it away. Lily was sad because she really wanted to play with dough. But her mom promised to buy her some fresh dough the next day. + +The next day, Lily woke up early and her mom surprised her with a big ball of fresh dough. Lily was so happy and she spent the whole day playing with it, making all sorts of shapes and creations. She was grateful her mom had answered her request and bought her new dough. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady named Grandma. She had a folder where she kept all her important papers. One day, she went to the store to buy some groceries and when she came back, she realized that she forgot to lock the door. + +Grandma was worried that someone might have come inside and taken her folder. She asked her granddaughter, Lily, if she saw anyone around the house. Lily said she didn't see anyone, but she noticed that the door was unlocked. + +Grandma quickly went inside and checked her folder. Luckily, everything was still there. She hugged Lily and said, "Thank you for telling me about the door. It's important to always lock it to keep our things safe." + +From that day on, Grandma always made sure to lock the door before leaving the house. And Lily felt proud that she helped her grandma keep her important things safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her markers. One day, she ran out of her favorite color, blue. She was sad because she couldn't draw the sky anymore. Her mom suggested that they go to the store to buy more markers. + +At the store, they found a big box of markers with every color Lily could imagine. She was so glad and excited to use them all. She picked up a red marker and started to draw a flower. Suddenly, the ink ran out and she couldn't finish her drawing. Her mom suggested that they buy more ink for the markers. + +Lily was happy to have her markers working again. She drew a beautiful picture of a sunny day with a blue sky and green grass. She was so glad that she could draw again, and she thanked her mom for suggesting they go to the store. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear. He lived in a forest with his mommy and daddy. One day, the little bear went out to play, but he fell and hurt his paw. It was very sore and he couldn't walk on it. His mommy and daddy saw him and knew they had to fix his paw. + +They took him to a wise old owl who lived in a tree. The owl looked at the little bear's paw and said it would be okay. He gave the little bear some medicine to make it feel better. The little bear was very happy and felt warm inside. + +After a few days, the little bear's paw was all better. He was able to play with his friends again in the forest. He was so happy that his mommy and daddy were able to fix his paw. And he was also happy that the wise old owl was there to help. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play games with his dad. One day, his dad showed him a game called chess. Tim thought it looked fun, so they played together. Tim won the game, and his dad said "Good job!" + +After they finished playing, Tim's dad asked him if he wanted a snack. Tim said "Yes, please!" His dad went to the kitchen and made Tim a yummy sandwich. Tim was so happy and said "Thank you, Dad!" + +Later that day, Tim wanted to print a picture of his favorite cartoon character. His dad helped him and they printed the picture together. Tim was so excited and said "Wow, look at that!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the forest behind her house. One day, she found a mushroom that looked very ugly. + +Lily picked up the mushroom and showed it to her mom. Her mom said, "We can't eat that mushroom, it's not safe." Lily was sad because she wanted to eat the mushroom. + +But then, her mom allowed her to pick some pretty flowers instead. Lily was happy and forgot all about the ugly mushroom. From that day on, she always looked for pretty things in the forest instead of ugly mushrooms. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited because he was going to meet his favorite superhero, Captain America. He had a dream about meeting him every night. + +Timmy couldn't wait to meet Captain America. He was so impatient that he couldn't sleep the night before. The next day, Timmy went to the park where Captain America was supposed to be. He waited and waited, but Captain America never showed up. + +Timmy was very sad and disappointed. He realized that sometimes things don't go as planned and that it's important to be patient. He also learned that it's not good to get too excited about something because it might not happen. Timmy went home and cried himself to sleep, hoping to dream about meeting Captain America again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write in her notebook. One day, she lost her notebook and started to cry. Her mom saw her and asked what was wrong. Lily complained that her notebook was gone. + +Her mom told her to calm down and they would look for it together. They searched all over the house, but couldn't find it. Lily was still sad. Then, her mom had an idea. She gave Lily a new notebook and told her to start fresh. + +Lily was happy again and started drawing and writing in her new notebook. She showed her mom all the pictures she drew and the stories she wrote. Her mom was proud of her and told her how talented she was. From then on, Lily kept her notebook safe and always had a calm attitude, even when things didn't go as planned. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing with their toys when a big boy came and took Timmy's toy truck. + +"Hey, that's mine!" Timmy said to the big boy. + +"I don't care," the big boy said. "I want it." + +Timmy was very sad that his toy was stolen. He went home and told his mom what happened. His mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can get you a new toy truck." + +The next day, Timmy and his mom went to the store to buy a new toy truck. On the way to the store, Timmy noticed that the earth was very dry. "Mom, why is the earth so dry?" Timmy asked. + +"It hasn't rained in a long time," his mom said. + +Timmy felt sad for the earth too. He decided that he would try to save water and not waste it. Even though his toy truck was stolen, Timmy learned an important lesson about taking care of the earth. +Billy was feeling gloomy. He wanted to go to the park, but he didn’t have a ticket. Suddenly, he had an idea. He would climb the tree to get over the fence. + +Billy grabbed the tree and started climbing. He was careful not to get caught. He reached the top and hopped over the fence. He felt happy when he found the ticket booth. + +Billy bought a ticket and went into the park. He had a lot of fun all day. He went on the swings, the slide, and the merry-go-round. He even ate ice cream! + +When the sun started to set, Billy was sad. He had to go home. He picked up his ticket and climbed back over the fence. He waved goodbye to the park and went home feeling happy. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Mark and Susan. Mark was a happy-go-lucky boy who loved to skip around the park. He was always so full of joy. + +Susan, on the other hand, was a bit envious of Mark. He had two big, strong legs and could skip much farther than she could. She had only one finger and felt that she could never skip as far as Mark. + +One day, Mark noticed that Susan was sad. He asked her what was wrong and she told him that she wished she could skip as far as him. + +Mark came up with an idea! He asked Susan if she wanted to play a game. He said that she could put her finger out and he would skip over it. + +Susan liked this idea and, sure enough, Mark could jump over her finger each time. She was so happy and soon forgot about being envious. + +From then on, every time they went to the park, they would always play their game! They had so much fun together, and it was all because of Mark's kind idea. +Once upon a time, there was an orange avocado. It was so big that a little girl wanted to squeeze it. She put her hands around the thick skin and gave it a soft squeeze. The avocado felt very squishy! She squeezed it again and felt the goodness inside. + +The avocado was so good and juicy, she wanted to take a bite. She opened her mouth wide and took a big crunch. The orange avocado was so sweet and delicious! She savored every bite and even licked her fingers clean. + +The little girls enjoyed the delicious orange avocado so much, she asked for another. She had so much fun eating the orange avocado that she wanted more. The little girl was happy and content. She gave the orange avocado one final squeeze just for fun. + +The End. +One day, there was a bunny hopping in the woods. He hopped and hopped until he saw a bird. The bird was really rude. He was picking on the bunny and calling him names. The bunny was scared and wanted to get away. He decided to try and fly away! He hopped up to the bird and tried to imitate his wings. The bunny flapped his arms and hopped on one foot. Eventually, the bunny helicopter hopped to the clouds. He was so happy that he knew how to fly away from the rude bird. He soared up above the trees, with the wind against his wing! From now on, the bunny was free to fly and hop as much as he wanted. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Emma. She was very anxious when she went to the doctors because she was worried she was too sick. The doctor looked in her ears and he whispered, "Please blow into this tube". Emma was nervous but she did it. + +The doctor smiled and said, "You were very brave, Emma. I think you're not sick anymore". Emma was so relieved and happy. She smiled and said thank you to the doctor. + +The doctor gave her a special bookmark as a reward for being so brave. Emma was very happy. She took the bookmark and said "thank you" again. Then she waved goodbye and skipped out of the doctors. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emily. She was three years old and loved to play games. + +One day, Emily decided she wanted to play tag. She asked her mum to play with her, but she said no and told Emily to find someone else. + +So Emily went outside and found her friend Louie. They had lots of fun playing tag together. Every time Emily touched Louie, she shouted, "gotcha!" + +Whenever she caught him, Emily felt a big sense of victory. She was so excited she even tried to guess what was going to happen next. + +Afterwards, to say thank you, Emily gave Louie yummy chocolate he could take home with him. Louie was so happy and gave Emily a big hug to say goodbye. + +The two of them had a great day, and Emily felt really proud of her victory. And they both went home with a sweet yummy taste in their mouths. +A little girl called Bob was playing in her garden. She found a ball and decided to throw it. She threw the ball really high in the air and it went right over her house! The ball flew right over the wall of the nearby university. + +Bob was scared, so she ran to the university to see what had happened. When she arrived she saw a terrible mess. Her ball had knocked over a row of books in the library! + +The university staff were very angry and shouted at Bob. She started to cry. But then a friendly librarian gave her a hug and helped Bob to put the books back onto the shelves. + +Bob was so happy that the librarian had been so kind. She promised to be careful when throwing the ball again and she ran back home, happy and relieved. +One day, a little boy wanted to play outside. He put on his new shoes and hurried out the door. Outside he noticed a big gorilla. It's long arms were bowed and it's head was lowered. The boy was afraid at first, but he soon realized the gorilla was friendly. + +Next, the gorilla bowed to the boy and he bowed back. They bowed to each other for a few minutes and it felt like a magical moment. Then, the boy and the gorilla started playing together. They laughed and hugged. + +The boy had never felt so happy before! He thanked the gorilla for the newest friend. The boy and the gorilla continued to play together every day. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily got sick and had a bad cough. Her mommy gave her some medicine to help her feel better. + +Lily was very enthusiastic to try the medicine. She sipped it slowly and began to feel much better. But then, all of a sudden, she started to tremble. Her hands and feet started shaking. + +Lily was scared and confused. She asked her mommy what was wrong with her. Her mommy explained that sometimes when people take medicine, they can get a little shaky. + +Lily felt relieved and stopped trembling. She was happy that her medicine was helping her get better. And she was excited to be feeling better already! +Once there was a little girl called Lola. Lola lived in a big and loud city, but she loved it very much. One day, Lola went on an adventure. She walked and walked until she came to a very quiet place. She was confused. + +Lola stopped and looked around. Then she heard a noise. The noise was coming from a bush. She was curious, so she looked inside the bush. To her surprise, she saw a little puppy! + +The puppy was very quiet. Lola was so excited, she wanted to take the puppy home. But first, she wanted to find out why the puppy was there. She walked over and put out her hand. The little puppy revealed a blue collar. Now she knew the puppy was lost! + +So Lola took the puppy home with her. She was happy the puppy had been revealed. She knew the puppy would have a happy home with her. Lola was no longer confused. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Tom and Jerry, who were always together. They loved to play outside and explore the world. +One day, Tom wanted a cherry from a tree in the park but he was too small to reach it. He started to complain and cry. Jerry wanted to help his friend, so he looked for something that could help him to get the cherry. + +He found a reliable ladder and climbed up. He got the cherry for Tom and gave it to him. Tom was so happy. He thanked Jerry for his help and they both enjoyed the cherry. + +From that day on, no matter what happened, Tom and Jerry were always reliable and helpful to each other. +One day, Mommy and Daddy took Joe to the park. Joe was so excited to play! He ran around, laughing and smiling. + +Soon, Joe got so tired that he had to rest. So he sat down on a bench and closed his eyes tight. + +Suddenly, an ambulance drove by with bright lights and loud noises. Joe was confused. He looked around the park, but no one else seemed worried. + +Mommy and Daddy told Joe not to be scared. They said the ambulance was here to help someone else. + +Joe was still a little confused, but he felt better. He knew the ambulance was here to help. He was glad that he could help too - by taking a rest. +Once upon a time, there was a cool fox. He always had lots of fun playing in the woods. It was his very favorite thing to do. + +One day, he was running through the woods and he heard a loud voice. It said, “Be careful fox! I’m warning you!†The fox was scared and he stopped running. + +But then he saw it was just his friend, the turtle. He came closer and noticed that the turtle was holding a piece of paper. On the paper was a score. The turtle explained that he had been keeping track of who was the best at playing in the woods. The fox wanted to be the best, so he decided to practice. + +The turtle kept saying “I’m warning you!†as the fox kept practicing. Finally the fox’s score got higher and higher, until he was at the top! He was very cool. + +The fox thanked the turtle for the warning and for keeping track of the scores. The fox and turtle had lots of fun playing in the woods every day with the cool fox as the best! +One day, a strong kangaroo was walking through the forest. He was looking for a new adventure. Suddenly, he spotted a tree filled with delicious fruit. He wanted to stretch out and reach them. But the delicious fruits were too far away. He remembered that kangaroos were very strong. So he gathered all his strength, and he began to stretch. He stretched as far as he could, and eventually he managed to grab the fruit! He munched happily on the delicious treats. His strong stretching had saved the day! +Once upon a time, there was a clever girl named Hope. She loved pretending to be a superhero. One day, she had an idea. She wanted to see if she could lift the television. She went over to the television, got down on her tippy toes, and took a deep breath. Then she used all of her strength and she lifted the television off the floor. + +Hope was so proud of herself. She felt like a real superhero! She knew that lifting the television was a big accomplishment. She had done it all on her own. She decided to show her mummy. She ran off to find her mummy and show her what she had done. + +Mummy was so impressed. She clapped and cheered for Hope. She gave her a big hug and said, "You are so clever." Hope felt so happy. She had accomplished the impossible! She was proud to be a superhero. +Once upon a time, there lived a loyal pet dog. His name was Bob. Every day, Bob enjoyed playing with his family. One day, while they were playing, his family noticed that he was not careful and kept running out the door. They decided to prevent him from running away so they used some tape and stuck it across the door. + +Bob was so surprised that he couldn't go past the door. He had never seen tape before. He tried to find a way to get around it but he failed. So, he just sat down, looking sad and confused. + +The family felt really sorry for Bob. So, they decided to show him what the tape was for. They put a toy on one side of the room and opened the door so that he could play with it. After that, Bob understood that the tape was to prevent him from going outside and he became very loyal to his family. + +Ever since that day, Bob always listens to what his family tells him and he never runs away again. He is a happy and loyal pet dog! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sally. She was a happy little girl and loved to play. One day she went outside to play in the garden. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was a hard noise, like something was pressing down on the ground. Suddenly she realized that the ground was shaking and rising. + +Sally was scared and hid under a bush. She watched as the ground kept rising higher and higher. But then it stopped. The noise got quieter and quieter. Eventually it was completely gone. + +Sally was relieved and stepped out from under the bush. She looked around and saw that everything seemed normal. She smiled and went back to playing in the garden. +Milly was at the store with her mommy. She saw something that looked yummy - it was a box of spicy pasta. + +Mommy asked Milly if she wanted to buy it, and Milly was so excited that she almost jumped up and down. + +Mommy picked up the box and handed it to Milly. "Go ahead and lean it against the wall," Mommy said. + +Milly did as she was told and leaned the box of spicy pasta against the wall. Then, she clapped her hands in excitement. + +Milly's mommy was so proud of her that she leaned down and gave her a big hug. They both smiled and finished shopping. + +Milly couldn't wait to get home to try the spicy pasta. She knew it was going to be yummy! +Once, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane didn't feel very good. She was tired and sad, and had a sore throat. So, her mommy took her to the doctor's office. + +The doctor said that they needed to do a test. She put Jane in a special room and gave her a special x-ray. The x-ray showed that Jane was really sick. So the doctor told Jane that she had a bad cold and needed to rest and drink lots of fluids. + +But Jane wasn't scared. She knew that the doctor was making sure that she got better. With a big smile, she thanked the doctor for the test and x-ray. She was so glad to be feeling better soon. +Once upon a time there was a strong girl called Lily. She was only three years old, but she had a special dream. She wanted her own phone! + +One day she asked her mum, "Please can I have a phone?" But Mum said she was too small and Lily was sad. + +Then one night she had a dream. In her dream she was walking through a field and she found a big silver phone. Lily was so happy! + +The next day she went back to the same field. She looked around and then she saw it - a big silver phone. She picked it up and it worked! + +Lily was so excited to have a phone of her own. She knew that if she worked hard, one day her dream would come true. And it did! +Once upon a time there was a competitive man named Joe. Joe wanted to go to a creek near his house by himself. One day, he asked his three year old daughter to come with him but she refused. + +Joe was very competitive and wanted to take on the challenge of hiking to the creek alone. He set out in the morning with his backpack fully loaded. + +As he was walking to the creek, he saw a lot of animals. He saw rabbits running by and birds singing as they flew overhead. The creek was beautiful. Joe sat down and enjoyed the view. + +When it was time to go back, Joe got up and started walking. He thought about his daughter back home and regretted not taking her with him. + +The next morning, Joe asked his daughter again and this time she agreed. They took a long walk to the creek and enjoyed the view together. Joe was so happy he had a chance to share this special moment with his daughter. +Once upon a time there was a big bad monster. He was mean and always trying to fight. One day the monster came across a new file. He didn't know what it was and he got mad. He tried to fight the file but the file wouldn't move. So he tried again and again and he was getting really angry. + +Suddenly, a little boy came by and saw what was happening. He knew what the new file was and told the monster to stop fighting it. The boy said it was a special file and it was very important. The monster stopped and listened carefully. + +The boy explained that the file had many important papers and documents inside. So the monster chose not to fight it and just looked at it instead. The boy was so happy he gave the monster a big hug. They both knew no matter how mad the monster gets, he should never fight something new. +Jimmy was very restless. He had been playing all morning, but now he wanted something new so he could have some fun. He saw a big, round melon on the kitchen counter. It looked so juicy and ripe! He ran over to it and rubbed his hands all over it. The melon felt cool and smooth. He kept rubbing it and giggling. Suddenly, the melon split open. Jimmy stopped and looked inside. He saw lots of tiny, green seeds and lots of sweet, orangey-pink juice! He smiled and started picking out the melon seeds and popping them into his mouth. He ate until he was full and then rubbed his tummy, content. +Janie saw the brick in the park and thought it was adorable. She mindfully picked it up carefully, examining it with her tiny hands. It seemed like the perfect thing to take home. She played with it for the rest of the afternoon, learning about its texture and its shape. She was very proud that she had found it. + +When Janie got home, she showed her brick off to her mom and dad. They smiled and laughed, thrilled that she had found something so special. They all went outside and in the garden they built a castle with Janie's brick. Even the smallest pieces fit perfectly! Everyone was amazed. + +Janie was so proud of the castle she made. She was happy that she had used her mind to find something so precious. She held the brick tight, never wanting to let it go. She would remember that special day forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who went on a pirate ship adventure. She was so excited to explore the big blue sea! + +As the ship sailed off, the little girl looked all around. She saw the sun sparkling on the water and a few dolphins jumping in and out of the waves. It was so amazing! + +Suddenly, the little girl heard someone yelling, “Look at the anchor!†She ran over to the side of the boat and saw a huge anchor sticking out of the water. She looked back and saw an old man with a big white beard. He smiled and waved. + +The old man had an anchor around his neck. He said, “I’m Captain Jack and I’m here on a very special mission. I want to find some lost treasure!†+ +The little girl was so excited! She couldn’t wait to help the captain find the treasure. She thought of all kinds of creative ways to find it. They searched the whole day but still couldn’t find it. + +In the end, they both decided to call it a day and head home. Even though they didn’t find the treasure, they had a fun adventure together. +Once upon a time, there was a cute and adorable little girl named Polly. Polly always wanted to help others, so one day she decided to repair something for a friend. + +She went to the shop and found the perfect thing to fix - a tiny old opera. Polly was so excited - she could make it new again! She took it home and spent the whole day repairing the opera. + +When it was time for Polly to go to bed, the opera was all fixed and looking lovely. The next morning, her friend was so delighted with the gorgeous opera. She thanked Polly and said, "What you did was so kind and thoughtful - thanks for repairing it for me!" + +Polly was so happy that she could help others, and that made her day. +once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tommy. Tommy loved the beach, and he often spent his days playing with seashells. One day, Tommy heard a noise near the edge of the beach. He ran over to take a look and found a lost, crying baby turtle. Tommy felt sorry for the little turtle, so he picked it up and brought it back to the sea. As he set it down in the water, the turtle looked up at him and said 'thank you!' Tommy was so happy that he'd helped the turtle, and he smiled and waved goodbye as it swam away. He collected one of the special shells the turtle had left behind and took it home with him. He proudly showed his parents his shell and explained what had happened. His parents were so proud of him and gave him a big hug. They told him that it was alright to help animals in need and they were very sorry he had to be so brave. Tommy smiled and said he was happy. +Once upon a time there was a small car. It was blue, round, and had four wheels. +The car liked to hop. It hopped all day long. It hopped in the park, it hopped in the garden, it hopped in the street. + +The car hopped so much that it got tired. So it decided to take a nap. It parked under a big tree and nodded off. + +But then an ant came along. The ant was very small, but it was very strong. It pushed and pulled the car until it began to hop again. + +The car hopped and hopped until it got back home. There it hopped a few more times, and then it took a nice long rest! +Once there was a turkey named Dan. He was a very dark turkey and he liked to write stories. Every morning, Dan would take a big sheet of paper and take out his crayons. He would write stories about all kinds of things. + +One day, it was dark, so Dan had to use his flashlight to write. He wrote about the dark sky and how it looked like a big blanket. He wrote about all the stars in the sky and how he wished he could go and see them. + +When he was done writing, Dan went to bed. As he was getting sleepy, he could see the stars from his window and he thought about the story that he wrote. He was happy and he slept for the night. +One day, a little boy saw a raft by the water. He quickly put on his life jacket to be safe. He got on the raft, and tried to balance. He wobbled and waves came splashing against the side of the raft. He was so excited! He was wet now, but it was okay. + +He paddled the raft further away from the shore. He felt brave and adventurous. As the raft glided along the water, the little boy could see so many things. He saw some fish and some birds, too. He even saw a big boat in the distance. + +The raft kept floating away. Soon, the little boy had gone much further than before. But he wasn't scared. He felt happy and safe. All he had to do was balance, and keep paddling. + +After a while, he could see the shore again. He had gone on a big adventure, and now he was back. He carefully paddled the raft to safety. He felt proud and satisfied with himself. He stepped onto the shore and the raft floated away. He was wet and happy. He had had a great time! +The bald man arrived at the park with an umbrella. He was going on a picnic. He set out a blanket and some food. Then, a funny thing happened; it started to rain. The man was very glad that he had brought his umbrella. He held it up over the blanket and food. All of the other people at the park ran away. The man was so happy that he laughed out loud. He sat under his umbrella and enjoyed his picnic. +Once there was a girl named Sarah who wanted to improve her running. She went to an event with her mom and dad to practice running. It was a fun event, but also a bit dangerous because of the weather. + +Suddenly, it started to rain and Sarah's mom was worried. She called Sarah and asked her to run inside. Sarah didn't want to make her mom worried, so she ran inside to stay safe. + +Sarah worked hard to improve her running. She practiced every day and soon Sarah was running a little faster. + +At the end of the event, Sarah was happy. She had practiced hard and improved her running. Now she was feeling brave and ready for the next event. She wasn't scared of the dangerous weather anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a bird in a cage. The bird was calm, she liked to be in the cage. Every day, the bird's mommy would show her something new. Today, she showed the bird a shiny blue car. The bird was so excited, she flapped her little wings and chirped away. + +Then mommy showed the bird a strawberry. The bird's eyes lit up, she had never seen one before. She reached out with her little beak and grabbed the strawberry, chirping excitedly. + +Finally, mommy showed the bird a butterfly. The butterfly danced all around the bird's little cage. The bird watched in amazement, calm in her little cage. Suddenly, mommy opened the cage and the butterfly flew away. The bird was very sad to see the butterfly go, but her mommy always come back with more things to show her. +Once upon a time there were two friends who were looking for a place to play. Everywhere they looked, there were too many people, so they couldn't find a space. + +They both wanted to find someplace hidden and quiet, so they started looking. After a while, they saw a door at the end of an alley, and they both thought it might be a good place. + +The door was locked, but they needed to get inside. They looked around until they found a key. With the key, they opened the door. + +Inside was a room, and it was perfect! The room was filled with soft pillows, fluffy blankets and lots of sunshine. It was so much better than anywhere else they had seen. + +They were so happy with their new space and played for hours. Every day, they came back to the same place and had so much fun. It was their special, hidden place and they needed it! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Jane who liked to work. She worked at a shop called Pretty Pins where she sold pins. Every day she put out the pins on the shelves, made sure that the pins were clean and shiny and that the colours were bright and pretty. + +Jane loved her work because the pins were so colourful and pretty. She loved to see all the different shapes and sizes and picked out her favourite pins every day. She was so proud when customers came in to buy the pins and admired how pretty they looked. + +Jane worked very hard every day to make sure that the pins looked nice. She was very happy at Pretty Pins and loved her job. She always said that it was the prettiest job she ever had. +Kerry was a selfish girl. She wanted everything her way, and never shared with her friends. One day, it started to rain. Kerry got a big order of pizza for herself so all her friends felt left out. But then an amazing thing happened! The rain had made the pizza extra special and delicious, so her friends wanted a slice too! That made Kerry happy, so she shared her pizza with everyone and everyone got a treat. From then on, Kerry was a bit less selfish and always made sure to share. +One day, Sammy and his mom were walking in the park. It was cold outside, and Sammy looked up to the sky. He saw something beautiful - it was snow! Sammy was so excited that he wanted to go and play in the snow. + +So mommy bundled him up in warm clothes, and they went down to the snowy field. Sammy was so happy that he started to run and jump in the snowy field. He felt dizzy and laughed joyfully. + +Mommy watched Sammy happily as he played, and then she saw something - it was a wagon! She told Sammy to help her load the wagon with snow. They both worked together to fill it up. + +When the wagon was full, Sammy was so tired but so happy too! He and his mom took the wagon back home and made a big snowman. Sammy loved the snow and he was glad he helped his mom load the wagon with snow. +One day a little girl named Lucy was walking in the park. She started to notice a shiny object on the ground and when she bent down, she realized it was a crown! "Wow, this must belong to a king or queen," she thought. She picked it up and put it on her head, feeling very special. + +As she looked around, she noticed a smelly smell nearby. She followed the smell and when she got to the bush, she was excited to find a pile of stinky eggs! She gathered them up and put them inside the crown. + +On the way home, Lucy began to realize how special her special crown was. She had never seen anything like it before and she knew it must be a very special crown that belonged to a king or queen long ago. + +The next day, Lucy was back in the park. She had the smelly eggs in her special crown. She ran around the park and had so much fun! She realized that the crown was a magical one, bringing her so much fun and joy. +Once upon a time there was a little oyster who could speak. He was very modern and spoke with a big voice. He liked to talk about very exciting things. Everyday he would talk to all of the other oysters and tell them stories about the ocean. All the other oysters were very excited to listen to the little oyster's stories. + +One day, the little oyster decided to go on a great adventure! He wanted to explore the world outside his oyster shell. He asked all the other oysters for advice, but none of them had ever been outside of the ocean. + +The little oyster set out on his adventure, saying goodbye to his oyster friends. He sailed past some fish, a big ship and a beautiful beach. Eventually the little oyster reached a city. He looked around at all of the modern buildings and bustling people. He heard birds chirping and cars honking. It was all so exciting! + +The little oyster had the most wonderful adventure and he was very proud of all the things he had seen and heard. When he got back to his oyster friends, he told them all about his adventure and they listened with wide eyes. + +The little oyster's adventure was a big success and all of the oysters were very proud of him. They made him the new leader and the little oyster spoke about his adventure for many days afterwards. +Yesterday, Mommy, Daddy and I went to the park. I saw lots of birds singing. They looked so lively! I wanted to touch their soft skin, but Mommy said I couldn't. + +We went to the playground and I played on the slide. Dad ran around with me and I giggled. We had so much fun! + +After that, Daddy said it was time to come home. I felt sad, but then he said he had a surprise. It was a big box! I opened it and inside were two little kittens. They were so cute and their skin was so soft. They were so lively! + +I loved my new furry friends. They made me so happy. Now I always come home to my friends waiting for me. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Amy. She was very curious and always asked questions. One day, Amy went to explore the woods and saw a beautiful flame. She wanted to talk to the flame and asked, "What's your name?" + +The flame spoke, "My name is Firey." Amy thought the flame was so special, so she asked Firey, "Can I be your friend?" Firey spoke back, "Yes, I'd love to be your friend!" + +Amy and Firey spent the day together exploring the woods. They raced through the trees and laughed a lot. They hugged when they got tired. + +At the end of the day, Amy made sure Firey was safe by putting him back in the secret spot she found him. She said goodbye and the flame said, "Thank you for keeping me clean and safe." + +Amy smiled and said, "Anytime!" She then skipped her way back home, feeling very happy. + +The end. +Mommy wanted to organize the toys. First, she saw the gray hippo. It was the biggest one in the box! Then, Mommy put all the other toys away. She put the gray hippo in the center of the room. Everyone was very happy. + +Mommy gave the hippo a big hug. It was very soft, like a pillow. Everyone laughed and smiled. + +The next day, Mommy and the kids organized a tea party for the hippo. They put some of their toy dishes on the floor and made a cup of tea for the hippo. The hippo was so happy! + +After the tea party, Mommy and the kids put away all the toys. They all worked together to organize and make their room neat and tidy. They all smiled at the gray hippo as it watched them happily. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Gina. She liked to go on adventures and explore the world. + +One day she decided to go for a walk in the forest. As she stepped onto the path, she saw a root. It looked really healthy with lots of leaves and she wanted to know what it was! She carefully stepped closer and examined it. + +Suddenly, out of the root came a tiny creature! Gina was so surprised! It was a little kangaroo with a big smile. Then she noticed the kangaroo was holding a bag of carrots. + +Gina decided to take the carrots and give them to her neighbour's rabbits. She said goodbye to the kangaroo and stepped back onto the path. Gina happily went home with the carrots, feeling excited about her adventure. +Once upon a time there was a phone that sat on the table. The phone was very fierce because of all the noises it made. One day, the phone started to separate into lots of pieces. It looked like it wanted to jump off the table. + +Suddenly, a three-year-old child walked into the room. She was curious about the phone, so she picked it up. But then the phone separated even more and it scared the child. She dropped it and ran away. + +The child's parents came into the room to see what happened. They saw all the pieces of the phone and knew it couldn't be used anymore. + +So, the parents took the pieces to the store and got a new fierce phone. The new phone had lots of buttons, which the three-year-old loved to press. She was so excited to have a phone again and vowed to be careful to never let it fall apart again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She marched through the park one day and saw an elderly man. She waved and smiled at him. The old man seemed surprised and waved back. + +The little girl kept marching until the elderly man caught up. He told her his name was Mr. Smith. He asked her where she was going. The little girl told him she was going on an adventure. + +So the two of them marched together. Mr. Smith showed her all kinds of interesting things. They marched to the pond and watched the ducks swimming. Then they marched to the playground and he watched her climb and slide on the play structure. + +Everywhere they went, people smiled at the little girl and the elderly man marching together. When it was time to go home, they said goodbye and the little girl marched back home again with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a business man who wanted to become successful. He wanted to make a lot of money, so he could travel the world and help others. Every day, he read the newspaper to learn about the latest news. He studied it carefully and used the information to make smart business decisions. + +One day, the business man was worried. He read an article that said a monster was coming to town to cause destruction. The business man was scared, but he knew he had to protect himself and others. + +So he did something very brave. He put the newspaper in front of him like a big, strong shield. The business man was successful. The monster was scared away by the newspaper and no one was hurt. Everyone was so proud of the business man for protecting them. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a graceful little frog. She was hopping from lily pad to lily pad one day when she heard a drum. It was a beautiful sound so she kept hopping towards it. + +When she arrived at the source of the music she saw a big pond filled with magical blue water. In the middle of the pond there was a small island and on it was a huge drum. + +The frog hopped onto the island and watched in amazement as the drum moved. It was as if it was alive and was dancing! She hopped closer and closer until she was only a few jumps away. When the drum stopped moving it was her turn to dance. + +She began to leap and jump around the big drum, hopping gracefully in the sunlight. The sun was shining, the water was sparkling and the drum was singing. It was a beautiful sight to behold. + +Finally, when the little frog was too tired to dance anymore she hopped away feeling joyful. She knew she would be back soon to dance again when the drum started to sing and spring came back around. +Once upon a time there was a brave and adventurous goose. He liked to explore the world around him. Every day the goose travelled to new places, but he never stayed in one place for too long. + +One day the goose decided to go to the river and he hopped in for a swim. As he floated around, he got very dirty. He tried to wash himself but he couldn't reach all the dirt. + +Luckily, a little boy was watching from the shoreline. He was kind and wanted to help the goose, so he got a bucket of water and brought it to the edge of the river. He gently poured it over the goose and started scrubbing away. + +The goose was so thankful that he thanked the boy with a loud honk. The boy felt so proud of himself and knew that he had done something good. The adventurous goose was now all clean again and he flew away. The little boy waved as the goose flew off on its next adventure. +Lauren was feeling miserable. She wanted to eat some food, but there was none to be found. She searched her room, but all she could find was an old toy that was broken. Lauren had always wanted to repair things, so this seemed like the perfect opportunity. She gathered some tape, glue, and markers, and set to work. + +She worked hard and eventually the toy was in better shape than before. She was so happy with the result that she kept the toy close by. She hugged it tight and set off to find some food. + +On the way she passed a store, and found they had all the food she was craving. She bought enough food to last a while, and set off back home. + +Once at home, Lauren shared her food with her family. They all enjoyed it, thanked Lauren for her hard work, and thanked her for repairing her toy. + +Lauren felt much better after these events, and was no longer feeling miserable. She had made something, shared it with her family, and was now happily full from a good meal. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jessie. Jessie was only three years old, and she was very curious. +One day, Jessie was exploring the kitchen in her house. She found the oven, which was big and shiny. She opened the oven and saw a yummy cake inside. She went to take the cake out, but the oven was very hot. Jessie frowned and felt uncomfortable. + +Fortunately, her mom saw Jessie and quickly ran to her. She said to Jessie, “Ovens can be very dangerous if you touch them. It’s best to stay away from them.†+ +Jessie nodded and stayed away from the oven in the future. She remembered to always be careful and never be too curious. She remembered her mom's advice and was very happy, but she still said goodbye to the oven with a sad frown. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Wendy. She was only three years old, but she had a big love for nature. Every day she would go for a walk and notice all the lovely things in nature. + +One morning, Wendy noticed something especially beautiful in the sky - a rainbow! She stared in awe at the different coloured bands of light in the sky. She couldn't help but smile. + +Once Wendy started walking again, she noticed some lovely flowers near her path. She picked one and put it in her pocket, so she could enjoy its beauty forever. + +Finally, Wendy noticed a small stream. She heard it gurgling and bubbling, and watched as the water rushed downhill. She felt so alive as she breathed in the fresh air around her. + +Wendy had a wonderful day. She was so happy to enjoy all the lovely things in nature. +One day, Jack was on the slide. He was having lots of fun and laughing. Suddenly, the sky got very dark. Jack heard loud thunder. He was scared, so he quickly ran off the slide. + +Jack hid inside the house. His Mommy said, "It's ok, Jack. That was just thunder! That's an ordinary thing that happens when it rains". Jack felt better and smiled. + +Suddenly there was a big flash of lightning! It lit up the sky. Jack was so excited that he ran back outside. He went back to the slide and started going up and down. + +Jack laughed and had lots of fun. When it stopped raining, he saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. Jack smiled and said, "That was an ordinary day!". +Once upon a time there lived a compassionate man who was walking through the woods. Suddenly, he heard a strange sound that scared him. He stopped walking and listened. It sounded like something was in trouble. + +The man looked around, but he couldn't see anything. The sound seemed to be coming from behind a tall bush. He cautiously approached the bush and looked through it. + +There he saw a little animal, shaking and scared. He knew he had to help. The compassionate man slowly reached out his hand and the animal didn't run away. He gently picked up the animal and carried it out of the woods. + +When he got home, he made the little animal comfortable and gave it some food. The animal was grateful and curled up in a warm spot to take a nap. From that day, the animal always stayed close to the man. Every time they would take a walk, the animal would pass by the bush. + +The animal remembered how the compassionate man had rescued it and it was no longer scared. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Timmy who was very adventurous. He liked to slide down hills and play tag with his friends. One day, Timmy decided to slide all the way down to the bottom of the hill near his house. He had never been that far before. + +When he got to the bottom, he saw something he had never seen before. It was a big white building with people in their best clothes walking around outside. Timmy walked closer and saw the people were smiling and hugging one another. He realized it was a marriage ceremony! + +Timmy was very excited to watch the marriage. He loved seeing the couple exchanging vows and the colorful decorations. But soon, it was time to go home. Timmy waved goodbye as he slid back up the hill, dreaming of one day having an adventurous marriage of his own. +Once there was a very big bird. He could fly very high in the sky. The bird was always so happy! He was so happy that he wanted to recommend something special to all his friends. He decided to recommend that everyone should fly high in the sky. + +So he asked all his friends to come and join him. Everyone flew high in the sky. They had so much fun together! In the sky they felt very free, like they could do anything. It was the best feeling ever. + +When it was time to come down, the bird asked his friends if they liked flying so high in the sky. Everyone said yes! They thanked the bird for recommending such a fun activity. They promised to fly high with the bird again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little chubby figure. She had never been in water before. One day, her mommy wanted her to have a special time, so she said she was going to give her a bath. + +The little figure was excited, and couldn't wait to start. She gathered all the things she needed in the bathroom - a towel, some bubbles and a rubber duck! + +Her mommy turned on the tap, and filled up the bathtub with warm, bubbly water. She put in some special bath beads, and the little figure was ready to go. + +She jumped in and splashed around, laughing with glee. Mommy used a special cloth and soaped her up until she was clean! Then she rinsed her off with more warm water. + +When she was done, the little figure jumped out of the tub. She was so happy. Mommy wrapped a warm, fluffy towel around her and gave her a big hug. + +The little figure had enjoyed her very special time in the bathtub, and couldn't wait to do it again! +The little girl was standing at the end of the road. She was holding a pole and gazing up the street. All the way down the street she saw cars driving by, people walking and bee's buzzing in the air. It made her feel dizzy. She sat in the sun and watched. + +Soon, a dog came trotting along the street. He stopped next to the little girl and wagged his tail excitedly. The girl smiled and gently stroked the dog's fur. Then, the dog suddenly started running down the street. The little girl gasped and held onto her pole tightly. She watched the dog eagerly as it ran away. + +The little girl followed the dog, tip toeing as she went. The sun shone on her face and the further she went, the dizzier she felt. She could feel the pole in her hand quivering. + +Suddenly, the little girl saw the dog stopped at the end of the street. She ran to catch up to the dog. When she reached the dog, she stopped and stared in awe. There she saw a big, beautiful tree with colourful flowers growing in it. She couldn't believe her eyes. She smiled and cuddled up to the dog. Together, they sat beneath the tree and enjoyed the view. +Once upon a time there was a fox who lived in the forest. The fox was very thoughtful, so he liked to spend his days carefully planning his next adventure. One day he heard a sound. He thought it sounded like play and he was excited! He rolled over a hill and right in front of the fox was a field full of wonderful toys! He ran around and rolled his way through the field, having lots of fun. He played with the toys for hours and had the best time. He ended the day feeling very happy and content. He thought it was a very thoughtful thing to find such a lovely place! +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They wanted to learn about history. But the history books were too hard. They were stuck and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, someone special came to help them. It was a magic professor! He explained history in an easy way. He said, "Just come and listen." + +The friends listened and soon they had a better understanding of history. They grew happier and thanked the professor. They now had a lot of fun learning new things. + +The professor smiled and said, "History can be easy when you come with an open heart and mind." + +The friends agreed, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a gentle mushroom. It had a twist in its stem and it loved to wander in the sun. Every day it would explore the big world, meeting new friends and discovering new things. + +One day, the mushroom was on an adventure and it stumbled upon a brightly colored river. The mushroom found a stick and decided to twist it around in the water. As the mushroom twisted and twisted, it created beautiful frothy waves. + +The mushroom was so happy that suddenly it started to hop up and down. It felt so good to feel the cool water as it splashed around its feet. The gentle mushroom smiled and its feeling of joy was shared by all of its friends. + +In that moment, the sun sparkled on the gentle mushroom, creating the most magical sight. From then on, the mushroom found joy and happiness every time it twisted in the river. +Once upon a time a family was taking a trip. They went to a special place with a tall building called a hotel. + +Inside was very tidy. The walls were painted pretty colours, and everything was neat and clean. + +At the hotel, the mommy found something to stir. She got a spoon, and stirred something in a pot on the stove. It smelled delicious! + +The family stayed in the hotel for the night, and in the morning it was time to go. Before leaving, the mommy did one more thing.She stirred the pot one more time and said "We better go now." They said goodbye to the nice hotel, and began their journey home. +Molly and her family were in the backyard. Molly loved the backyard because it was big and green. She saw a bird hanging from the branch of a tree. She stopped and looked and saw it was an ugly bird. + +Molly's mom saw the bird hanging there and said, "Molly, let's help that bird!" Molly was excited and ran to get a ladder. She climbed it and slowly moved closer to the branch. + +The bird was scared of Molly, but she stayed still and said, "Don't worry, I'm here to help you!" She reached out and grabbed the bird so it could fly away. + +Molly felt proud of herself. She watched the bird soar away and said, "Bye Bye!" She waved as the bird flew off into the sky, happy it was free. +Once upon a time, there was a very bright comet in the sky. All the people were so happy they ran outside to look up and see it. + +As the comet passed through the sky, it turned so many colors. It was so beautiful! But then, something happened that nobody expected - the comet passed through a cloud. Suddenly the sky was empty. + +Everyone was so sad. All the children wanted to go outside and look at the comet with their friends! But the sky was empty and nobody wanted to play. + +But then, the cloud moved away and the comet was there again! Everyone cheered out loud, and all the children ran outside to play together. They had a lot of fun watching the comet fly by. + +The sky was no longer empty, and everyone was happy. They watched the comet until it disappeared from view. +Once upon a time there was a man who was very delicate. He loved going to the club to dance and listen to the music. One day, he bumped into another person in the club. Without realizing it, the man accidentally stepped on the person’s toe. The person began to scream and the man became scared. He quickly ran away from the club and out into the street. He didn’t want anyone to be mad at him. He was so delicate he didn’t want to make anyone angry. The man ran as fast as he could until he reached his house. He went inside and sighed with relief. He was very happy to be away from the club. The man never returned to the club again. He stayed safe at home instead. +Jimmy and his dad were on their way to the station. Dad was bald and Jimmy wanted to see him snap his fingers. As they approached the station, dad asked Jimmy to listen out for the music. Suddenly dad started to snap his fingers. Jimmy was so excited. He quickly copied his dad, snapping his own fingers. Dad was so proud of Jimmy and they made it to the station together. +One day it was raining. The rain was coming down very hard and it made all the ground wet. The rain was cold and it was hard. + +In the middle of the rainy day, there was a field. It was smooth and green. The grass was soft, like a furry blanket. + +The sun came out and it was warm and bright. Little droplets of water made the grass sparkle in the sun's light. + +The rain stopped and a rainbow came out. It was beautiful, like an arch of color in the sky. + +The animals went back to the field, and the sun lit up the smooth green grass. The day was happy and peaceful now, and the clouds had been replaced by sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy called Splash. Splash had big ears, a long tail and was very thin. + +Splash wanted to find something special, so he started to search. He looked around the garden, he sniffed around the pond and he even looked under the bushes. But he couldn't find it. + +Suddenly, Splash spotted something small and fluffy in a corner of the garden. He used his paw to pick it up and he realised that it was a little toy. + +Splash was so excited! He brought the toy back to his bed and hugged it with his thin paw. He knew he'd found something special and he was really happy. +Once there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old and very curious. He saw a large, quiet tent in the backyard and he wanted to take a look. So he made a guess - maybe the tent was for camping. He wondered what it would be like inside. He went over to the tent and carefully opened the flap. To his surprise he found a giant stuffed toy inside! He was so happy he jumped up and down. He couldn't wait to tell his mom and dad what he had found. He carefully put the stuffed toy back in the tent and went inside to tell his family. From then on, Jack always loved to make guesses and look inside tents. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who felt very lonely. He wanted someone to give him a big hug and make him feel better. + +One day, he heard a knock on the door and opened it. To his surprise, it was his grandma! She gave him a big hug and said comforting words to him. She was very open and friendly. + +The boy felt better and showed grandma around the house. He was so glad to have someone to talk to and shared his feelings with her. Grandma listened and smiled, telling him not to be sad. + +When it was time to go home, the boy was still feeling lonely. Grandma gave him a long hug, as if she could give him comfort forever. It made him feel better and he couldn't believe that such a small gesture could make him so happy. + +The boy waved goodbye and grandma left with a big smile. He was glad to know that he could always count on grandma for comfort and company. +Once there was a cool girl who liked to play. One day, she had wonderful idea - to have a soap party! She asked her parents if she could have her friends over and they said yes. + +The girl made a list of all the things that would be needed for the soap party. Water and some soap were the top of the list. + +When the day of the party came, the girl and her friends got together. They all gathered around the kitchen sink and put soap into the running water. Then, they picked up the soapy bubbles and put them in the air. + +The girl's parents were there to encourage the friends to make the biggest, drippiest clouds ever. All of them had a lot of fun! When the party was over, the girl felt proud that she had shared a cool idea with her friends. +Once there was a little boy named Luke. Luke was very friendly and always had a smile on his face. He wanted to do something special. He decided he wanted to try and pick blueberries. So he set off to find some blueberries. + +Luke went to the park nearby, and he looked and he looked, but all he found was grass and trees. He was very disappointed and began to feel sad. Suddenly, he noticed a berry bush in the corner of the park. He ran over, and there were lots of blueberries! + +Luke was so happy he started to dance around the bush. He carefully and quietly picked the blueberries until his basket was full. He had succeeded in picking the blueberries. + +He ran home to show his mum his baskets full of blueberries. His mum was so proud of him. They made a yummy blueberry pie with the blueberries Luke had picked. Luke felt so proud of himself and smiled to his mum. He had succeeded! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Mary who had a tight hug. She went to the hospital with her family to get help for her hug. When she arrived, the doctors and nurses were very nice and included lots of tests. After the tests, the doctors concluded that Mary had a very tight hug. To help her hug become looser, the hospital gave Mary a special pass to help her stretch and move around more. + +Every day, Mary went to the hospital and did her exercises for her hug. She was determined to make it better. After a few weeks of exercise, her hug was getting looser. All of the doctors and nurses were very proud of her. + +Soon enough, Mary no longer needed to go to the hospital and her hug was very loose. She enjoyed giving and getting loose hugs with her family and friends. + +The end. +Once there was a bad boy named Kyle. He never wanted to mind his mother. Every day he would run away and not listen to what she said. + +One day, he was playing and he saw a big barrel on the ground. He heard his mother calling and warning him not to go near it. But Kyle didn't listen. He climbed right into the barrel right away. + +When he was inside the barrel, it suddenly rolled away. His mother tried to catch it, but it was too late, the barrel rolled too fast. + +Kyle was frightened. He was inside the barrel and it kept rolling. Eventually it rolled down a hill and landed in a pond. + +Kyle was worried, but his mother came running because she knew he was inside the barrel. She jumped into the pond and saved him. + +Kyle learned his lesson that day. He promised to mind his mother. He never got into a barrel again! +Mommy was serious when she said it was time to pay. Wake was coming very soon. Mommy helped her little girl get ready for wake, which was going to be lots and lots of fun. She put on her favorite dress and matching shoes. + +When they arrived at wake, there were lots of people there. Everyone said hello and smiled at her. They started to play her favorite games, like hide and seek and tag. She was laughing and having so much fun! + +Suddenly, Mommy said it was time to pay. Time to say goodbye. The little girl hugged everyone tightly and waved goodbye. Then, Mommy and her little girl walked home. They laughed and talked about their day of wake as they made their way home. + +Mommy was very serious as they walked. She held her little girl’s hand tightly and kept saying that it was important to be good. The little girl was sad because she wanted to stay and play more. But, she knew that Mommy was right. + +They finally arrived home at last. The little girl said goodbye to Mommy, ran inside and began to play with her toys. She was happy that she got to go to wake and that Mommy was there to look out for her. +Once there was a small girl named Jane. She was three years old and loved to explore her neighborhood. One day, she was walking around and she saw something strange. It was a big green statue of a man! Jane was very curious. She wanted to know what it was. As she came closer to the statue, she suddenly recognized it. It was her father! Jane was very excited and ran towards him to give him a big hug. She was so happy to see him, even though it was only a statue. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack who had to go on a long trip. He was very excited, but he also felt a bit uncomfortable. + +Jack was carrying his special luggage, which he held tight. Inside the luggage, he had put all of his favorite items that he valued. He was thinking about the long journey ahead and knew he could rely on his luggage to keep his things safe. + +As he was walking to the airport he thought about how uncomfortable it felt carrying his luggage. The bag was heavy and it made his arms ache. He wanted to take a break, but he was so eager to reach the airport! + +So, he kept walking. After a while, he finally arrived at the airport. Sitting down, Jack felt relieved and thankful that his luggage was still there with him. Jack knew that his special items inside the luggage were valued, and he was glad to have them with him during his adventure. +Once there was a man. He was walking along the street. He saw a vendor selling something rare. He wanted to see what it was. He went to the vendor and asked him what he was selling. The vendor said it was a rare toy. The man wanted to buy it. He stopped and gave the vendor some money. The man was happy. He had the rare toy. He ran back home with it. He had his new toy. He loved it very much. The end. +Timmy loved to swim. He splashed around in the pool every day. One day, he decided to go swimming in the lake. So, he packed his swimming gear and went. +He was surrounded by tall pine trees. He saw the fish swimming around in the clear water and wanted to explore. As he swam, a nosy duck came to him. He fed it some bread and splashed around with it. +Eventually, Timmy got tired and went ashore to take a nap under a pine tree. He had so much fun that day! +Once upon a time, there was a small log. The log was alone and wanted to be useful. One day, the log came up with a plan. He said to himself, "I think I'll bake something!" So he got to work. He gathered some bark and some twigs, and started baking. He stirred, and he mixed, and he shaped. Finally, he was done. + +When he took it out of the fire, he was so excited! It was a big, delicious cake! The log was so proud. He had been successful. He showed his cake off to all of his animal friends. They were all so impressed and praised the log for his work. + +From that day forward, the log was known for his baking. He and his friends would bake together all the time, and the log became famous for his delicious cakes. He was so happy, and his baking was always a success. +The boy was playing in his room when he saw something strange. The iron was moving on its own! He watched it for a minute, but then it disappeared. + +He asked his mum about it, but she said that it must have been a ghost. He was scared at first, but then he remembered the story his mum had read him the night before about a ghost and a dead iron. + +He decided to investigate, so he and his mum went to the old shed in their garden. They opened the door and saw a rusty old iron. They both took a deep breath and the boy touched it. It was cold, like dead ice. He looked up at his mum, who said, 'That must have been the ghost we heard.' + +The boy said goodbye to the ghost and they went back inside. The ghost never came back, but the boy could still feel it watching him. He knew he'd never forget the day the ghost made the iron disappear. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Mary and Jim. Mary and Jim loved to pretend. Every day they would dream up exciting new adventures. + +One day, Mary and Jim wanted to go on the most special pretend adventure ever. They wanted to go to the moon! + +Mary and Jim grabbed a big blanket and found a cozy spot in the grass. Together, they started to ‘zoom’ their way up to the moon. But, it was very difficult. They kept falling back down the ground, but they kept trying. + +Finally, they made it! They were on the moon, in the middle of their pretend adventure. They explored the moon’s craters and found so many cool things. + +And when they were ready, Mary and Jim zoomed back home, giggling with delight. It was the most special pretend adventure ever! + + + +The story above can easily be adapted for a different age group, by changing the language and complexity of the words used. +Once upon a time, there lived a tired bear who had been walking in a forest for a very long time. He noticed a shiny metal thing in the distance and decided to take a closer look. It was cold and hard, so he knew it was metal. The bear hopped on it and started rolling away. After a while, he got tired and stopped for a rest. He noticed a small chair nearby and slumped into it. He was so tired that he fell asleep. When he woke up he noticed some yummy food and drinks in front of him! He ate and drank, and felt a bit better. He gave a big yawn, thanked the metal thing for bringing him to this special place, and set off home. +Once upon a time there was a bright dragon who dreamed of flying. He wanted to soar high in the sky and feel the wind in his wings. One day, he decided to make his dream a reality. + +He climbed into a big car and started to drive. He drove around the city and out into the country. Everywhere he went, he brought a bit of brightness with him. + +After a while, the sun began to set and the dragon suddenly remembered he still hadn't flown. With a grin, he drove up a big hill and pulled his car off the road. + +As he hopped out, he spread his wings wide and looked up at the sky. With one big jump, the dragon flew up into the sky and soared around the world. He felt so free and so happy, and the bright colours of the sunset made everything even more magical. + +At the end of his journey, the dragon flew safely back to his car and drove off into the night. He never again forgot to use his wings and always drove knowing that the sky was just a few miles away. +Mum and Dad had a big plan. They wanted to make their little girl's day more adventurous. So, they bought lots of cereal. + +The cereal was in a big box and it had different colors. It was so colorful when Mum and Dad opened it! The little girl got so excited. + +Mum put some of the cereal in a bowl and added a bit of milk. She put some fruit on top. Then she gave the bowl to the little girl. + +The little girl loved the cereal! She ate it all and liked the way it tasted. She liked how adventurous it felt to try new things. All of a sudden, the little girl felt so excited! +Once there was a judge who was very grumpy. He had a job to do and he was determined to complete it. Every day, he put on his special robe and went to the big court house. All the people in the town knew him and respected his job. + +But the judge was so grumpy that no one wanted to spend time with him. One day, a little 3 year old girl named Lucy decided to try to make the judge happy. She had lots of fun ideas, but she could only use simple words. + +So, Lucy sat down in front of the judge and said, "The sun is bright and you can smile too!" The judge was surprised and slowly, a little smile started to appear on his face. He thanked Lucy and said, "I'm glad you came. You have completed my day!" + +From then on, the judge was no longer grumpy. Every day, he would greet Lucy with a big smile and they would have a fun time together. The judge had finally found a friend and the town was happy that their grumpy judge had become much less grumpy! +Once there was a girl named Lily. Lily was three years old and wore a blue dress. + +Lily wanted to play a game with her dad, so she asked him to play catch. She grabbed her ball and asked her dad to join her on a pitch. + +Lily and her dad were having so much fun. But then it started to rain. So they had to go home. + +Lily was feeling very impatient. She wanted to keep playing and kept asking her dad to come back outside. But her dad said they had to go home. So they did. + +But today, Lily and her dad are going back to the pitch to play catch again. Lily can't wait! +Once upon a time, there was a puppy named Spot. Spot liked to run and play in the big park, but her mommy always kept her on a leash. Spot would always frown when her mommy put the leash on her. She did not like it at all. + +One day, Spot's mommy took off the leash and said, "Go ahead and play Spot, but be sure to stay safe. Don't go too far!" Spot smiled and ran around in the park. She had so much fun! She ran and jumped over rocks, and played with other puppies. She was so happy to be free. + +After Spot had enough fun, her mommy put the leash back on. Spot frowned again, but felt safe with the leash. She knew that her mommy would protect her and keep her out of trouble. + +Spot enjoyed playing in the park, even if she had a leash. She knew that her mommy kept her safe and that was really what mattered the most. +Once there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was very curious, and he wanted to explore the world. So, one day Spot decided to go for a crawl. He started crawling through the tall grass. Spot saw many interesting things on his journey, and even some insects! Spot's fur was heavy from the humidity, but that didn't stop him. He kept on crawling until he came to a lake. The lake was so big and so blue, Spot wanted to go in. He wanted to cool off from his heavy fur. Spot crawled into the lake and swam around happily. He was so happy that he forgot he was tired. Eventually, Spot crawled back out of the lake and made his way home. Spot's crawling journey was tiring, but he had so much fun. He knew he would go on another crawl soon. +Once upon a time, there was a bee. His name was Jack. He always wanted honey. He tried so hard to get it. He would buzz around the flowers and trees looking for honey, but it was so hard to find it. He wanted it so bad! + +One day, he saw it! A perfect jar of honey, just right for him. He flew closer and started to struggle to get it open. After lots of buzzing, he managed to open the lid. He was so happy and the jar of honey tasted so good. He finally got the honey he had always wished for and it was delicious! + +Jack ate the honey and he knew that he had been given the perfect gift. He was so happy and thankful. From that day, whenever Jack needed energy he would look for honey and he was never without it. He was always thankful for each perfect jar of yummy honey. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sandy who loved to watch the fancy sky. She liked looking at the bright sun, the soft clouds, and the twinkling stars. One night, Sandy saw something extra special in the sky that she had never seen before - a beautiful rainbow! She wanted to find a way to keep the rainbow forever. + +Sandy got an idea. She ran to her mom and said, "Mom, can we dry the rainbow?" Her mom said, "Yes, we can try to dry the rainbow!" + +So Sandy and her mom went outside and spread the rainbow out on the grass. They waited and waited for it to dry. Finally, after many hours, the sky was clear and the rainbow was dry. Sandy was delighted! She picked up the dried rainbow, gave it a hug, and took it inside. + +Sandy was so happy that she was able to keep the beautiful fancy rainbow that she had seen in the sky. She put the rainbow in a special spot and looked at it everyday with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a big and a small bear. The big bear kept insisting that it was spring, but the little bear was not sure. + +The big bear kept saying, "It's spring! I know it is!" But the little bear was still not sure. + +The big bear wanted to show the little bear that it was spring, so he took him to a huge field. When the little bear saw all the colorful flowers and the sun shining he said," Wow! It must be spring!" + +The big bear smiled and said, "See I told you! I knew it was spring!" + +The little bear and the big bear had so much fun in the field that day. The little bear was so glad the big bear insisted it was spring. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Bob and Tom. Bob was very stubborn, while Tom liked to pretend. One day Bob said he wanted to do something. But Tom said no, it was too much of a threat. + +Bob was determined and wouldn't listen. He persisted and eventually Tom said yes. But little did Bob know, Tom was only pretending. + +Tom wanted to trick Bob into not doing the thing, so he just pretended to agree. But Bob was too stubborn and he would not change his mind. Eventually, Tom gave in and agreed to let Bob do it. + +And from then on, Bob and Tom went forth with creating wonderful things, together. With Tom pretending and Bob being stubborn, but working together, who knew what amazing things these two friends could create! +Once upon a time there lived a young girl whose name was Bobbi. Bobbi wanted the world to be honest and so she grew up to fight for justice. One awful day, bad men came with guns to her village. They wanted to cause her and her people to suffer. Bobbi was scared but she didn't want her people to suffer. So she bravely stood up to the bad men, with her hands raised she shouted "No guns! No guns!" Bobbi was determined that these bad men would not harm her village. + +The bad men were so angry and confused, but Bobbi was strong and honest. Eventually the bad men left without causing any harm. Bobbi had suffered but she was sure that her bravery had saved her people from suffering. From then on, Bobbi was a hero in her village and everyone admired her bravery. +One day, a helpless little bird was flying in the sky when he noticed a pit of mud. He flew down to take a closer look. Suddenly, a big shower of rain started and the little bird had no where to go. He felt very scared and helpless. The only thing he could do was pass through the mud to find safety. + +So, he trudged through the mud, getting wetter and wetter as he passed. After walking through some deep mud, he eventually found his way out and hopped onto a dry branch. + +He flapped his wings and thanked his luck for passing through the mud. He was safe now! From then on, he knew to be careful whenever he came across a pit of mud. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable lock. It sat very still in the grass and never moved. One day, the sun spread its warm beams over the lock. As it did, the lock started to get bigger. Little by little, it spread through the grass. Soon it was bigger than the grass and could move around like the animals in the field. + +The lock was always dependable. It watched over the animals like a kind friend. Even though it couldn't run, it spread its reach to help protect all the animals from harm. Whenever something bad came near, the lock warned the animals so they could stay safe. + +The animals were so happy having this dependable lock to keep them safe. Soon, the word spread about the lock's goodness and everyone wanted one of their own. The lock became famous for it's dependability and caring. + +The story of the dependable lock spread far and wide and even the birds in the sky knew of it. It will live on forever in the hearts and minds of those it helped. +Once, there was a little bear who was very hungry. He went through the forest looking for food, but he couldn't find anything. He was almost giving up when he found a path. The path was long and winding, but it was the only path the bear could take. + +He slowly followed the path until he saw a house. He could smell something wonderfully delicious from the house. The bear made his way to the front of the house. There was a little sign that said, "Pay for dinner and it's yours!" + +The bear was so hungry he knew he had to pay for dinner. He didn't know what to do or how to pay, but he was determined. He started hopping up and down and around the house. Finally when he was almost too tired to go on the door opened and a big, friendly man said, "Congratualtions! You been paying me with your giant hops! You earned dinner." + +The bear felt relieved. He was so hunger and now he had dinner. He thanked the friendly man and they shared dinner together. The little bear enjoyed his dinner. He left the house full and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called John. He lived in a small, cosy house. One day, he found a patch on the floor. It was disgusting and very sticky. John wanted to hide it so he could not see it. + +He ran over to the cupboard and found some paper. He used the paper to cover the patch. It worked! The patch was now hidden. + +John was so pleased with himself that he decided to do the same with lots of other patches in the house. He tore up the paper into lots of little bits and used it to cover every disgusting patch. + +When he was finished, the whole house was clean and tidy again. John was so proud of what he had done. He hugged himself and smiled. From that day on, John always made sure to keep his house clean and free of disgusting patches. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tom. Tom was a very happy and playful three year old boy. He loved to explore the world and learn new things. + +One day Tom received a gift in the mail, it was very exciting. When Tom opened the box, he saw something special. It was a little red toy car. Tom was so happy that he couldn't believe his eyes. He hugged the car and immediately started playing with it. + +Tom enjoyed playing with the car, but he noticed something else in the box. It was a tiny envelope with a letter inside. It said "Dear Tom, you have received the gift of life. Life is a wonderful thing and it should be precious to you, never forget that". + +Tom was really surprised at the letter and he thought it was so kind of someone to send him such a thoughtful gift. That night he went to bed thinking about the amazing gift he had received. + +The next morning when Tom woke up, he heard that there was a terrible storm outside. He was scared because he had never experienced a storm this powerful before. He started to cry, but then he remembered the letter he received and he felt brave again. He knew that whatever happened, life was precious and he felt like he could handle anything. + +And with that, Tom went off and faced the storm bravely, feeling stronger than ever before. +Once upon a time, there were two crickets who loved to talk. They were always singing and chattering away. One day, they decided to go on an adventure. + +The crickets hopped and jumped through the grass. They were having a wonderful time. Suddenly, they heard a noise. It was coming from inside a bush. + +The crickets peeked inside and saw a naughty little mouse. He was eating something he wasn’t supposed to. The crickets were shocked and started to talk. + +They scolded the mouse and told him to stop. The mouse didn’t listen and kept eating. The crickets were very angry so they ran away. They scurried back home, still talking about the naughty mouse. +Once upon a time there was an ancient hook. It was a very special kind of hook that had lots of value. Lots of people wanted it because it was so special. + +One day, a three year old found the hook and he thought it was very cool. He picked it up and decided to keep it. He went to the park to show it to his friends. They were all very excited to see it and they all valued the ancient hook. + +The three year old's mom was very proud of him. She said, "You found something so valuable and special, which is amazing!" She gave him a big hug and told him to always value the hook. + +The three year old was so happy that he had his very own ancient hook. He smiled and hugged it tight. He knew he would always value it! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl out walking with her mum. It was a lovely sunny day and the little girl wanted to have some fun. + +The little girl's mum pointed to a big puddle and said "Look! What a great puddle! Let's See if you can make it move! ". + +The little girl was excited and picked a stick up from the ground. She started to stir the puddle. The water moved in a big circle, round and round. It made a light ripple that sparkled in the sunshine. + +The little girl kept stirring until the puddle was still. She was happy and giggled with delight. her mum said "Good job!" and the little girl smiled. + +It had been such a fun day, stirring the puddle and getting outside in the sunshine. +Once there was a bossy staff. Everywhere it went, it made the other staff stop what they were doing and do what the bossy staff said. One day the staff went to the park. Another staff was playing on the swings, but the bossy staff wanted to go down the slide. It asked the other staff to stop playing on the swings and come down the slide. The other staff stopped what it was doing and went down the slide with the bossy staff. The two staff had fun sliding down the slide. They kept sliding until both staff stopped and went home. +Once upon a time, there was a patient swan. It lived in a small pond and was happy in the sun. The other animals came to it to say "hello" and the swan smiled back. But one day, a little boy came to the pond. He wanted to catch the swan and have some fun. The swan was scared and it tried to hide. But the boy didn't give up so easily. He started to laugh when he finally caught the swan. Then, the patient swan shrugged its wings and flew away. The boy just watched as he saw the swan fly away. He couldn't believe it! The boy wished he could fly away too but he knew it was impossible. The swan was safe and the boy learned a lesson that day. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was just three years old and very spoiled. She had a pretty pink skirt that she loved to wear. + +One day when she was playing in the garden, she slipped and fell down. Her pink skirt flew up and she was embarrassed. She started to cry. + +Her mom was there to help her up and comfort her. She told her not to worry; that sometimes things just slip. She gave her a big hug, wiped away her tears, and smoothed down her skirt. + +Lucy smiled and felt better. She held onto her mom's hand tightly and they went inside for some ice cream. +Sammy the mouse ran through the grass. He spotted a hidden structure, and wanted to solve the mystery of it. He scampered around it, looking for a way to uncover what it was. But it seemed so hidden, he couldn't tell what it was. + +He asked his friend Max the rabbit, who said they should try to look inside. So they both started to dig around the structure. They scraped away the dirt and soon enough, they found a hole. They peered in and saw it was full of treats and sweet things! + +They cheered and jumped with joy. Sammy and Max had solved the hidden structure's mystery! They ran back to their burrows to tell all the other animals about their discovery. They were the proud solvers of the hidden structure. +Once upon a time, there was a woman. She had one thing she valued very much. One day, she wanted to show it to everyone. But as soon as she opened her mouth, a disgusting smell filled the air. Everyone was so shocked and surprised, it was horrible! + +The woman was very embarrassed. She felt sad and ashamed. She didn't know what to do. But the kind people around her reassured her. They told her that it was okay and that it was nothing to be ashamed about. + +The woman felt so relieved. She smiled and thanked her friends. She started to value herself more each day. She realised that even though she made a bit of a mistake, she was still a wonderful woman. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named John. He was three years old and liked to build things. One day he wanted to make something special. + +John found some wood and a hammer. He put the wood together to make a frame. He looked at it and it felt good to him. + +But then he thought that it needed something else. He grabbed some old pieces of cardboard, some glue and some paint. He glued and painted the pieces of cardboard to the frame. + +Now it was time to make it even better. He found some old bottle caps and some small rocks. He glued the bottle caps to the frame and put the small rocks around the edges. + +John stepped back and looked at his work. It looked much better! The light reflected off the bottle caps and the rocks, and his frame had been improved. John was happy with his craft, and he knew it would last for a long time. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were both three years old. Jack had a brush and Jill wanted to join him. She asked him if she could join him in brushing her hair. + +Jack was happy to share his brush with Jill and he offered it to her. But when Jill started brushing her hair, it felt very harsh. She didn't like it at all! + +Jack saw how upset she was and he grabbed his brush back. He said he had a secret way of making the brush feel better. He started brushing his own hair and it felt much softer. + +Jill was amazed! She asked Jack what he did and he told her that he just added a special lotion to the brush. She eagerly asked if she could try and Jack nodded. + +He showed her how and soon the two were happily brushing their hair with the brush, no longer feeling harsh. They joined together in brushing their hair and enjoyed it very much! +Once upon a time, there lived a lucky dog. His name was Sam. Every day Sam would go down to the park to play with all his doggy friends. But one day, Sam's friends started to quarrel. They were very angry with each other and barked and snapped. Sam didn't know what to do. He was very scared. + +Suddenly, a kind voice said, "Hello Sam! Are you ok?". It was a little girl called Lucy. She had come to the park to play. Sam was very happy to see her and his friends stopped their quarrel. Lucy sang a merry song, made them all laugh and play together. They became the best of friends once more. + +Sam was so lucky that Lucy had come to the park when she did! He was very happy to have her as his friend. Lucy and Sam played together every day from then on and never quarreled. +Once there was a little boy who wanted a peaceful day. He closed his eyes and made a wish. Suddenly the sky opened up and a small piece fell onto the ground in front of him. It sparkled and shone in the sun. He picked it up and held it close. + +The boy closed his eyes again and slowly released the piece into the air. It floated upwards until it disappeared. He opened his eyes and at that moment felt a wave of peacefulness. The day was so peaceful and calm. He ran home with a smile on his face. + +The next day, when the little boy looked out of his window, he saw the same piece of sparkly magic in the sky. He knew that his wish had come true. He smiled and enjoyed the peaceful day. +Once there was a little girl who was very special. She wanted to help everyone, so she went on a journey. She saw a hairy vine and she knew she could help. She carefully plucked it from the ground and carefully wrapped it around her hand. The vine was strong and it helped the girl climb up to the top of a tall tree. The little girl was so happy! From way up high, she could help people all around. She used the vine like a rope and carefully swung from tree to tree, helping other animals and people in need. Soon, the little girl had completed her journey, and she was very proud of what she had done. She had helped so many people and animals, and all it took was a hairy vine and her big heart. +Timmy was having a brilliant day. He had a special doll with him and he was ready to travel. He couldn't wait to find out what adventure was around the corner. + +Timmy and his doll took off. He traveled through jungles, fields and over hills. They flew away in the sky, soaring high above the clouds, just the two of them. + +Timmy was having the best time. But soon, the sun was setting and it was time to go home. + +Timmy and his doll were so tired. But they were also very happy. They had had a brilliant adventure and were excited to share all their stories with everyone. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sue. She was so creative and her parents were very proud of her. Every day she would make up games, draw pictures and think of new stories. + +One day, Sue made a special promise. She said, "I will make something special this spring!" Everyone was very excited. + +When spring came, Sue went out into the garden and started collecting flowers, leaves and stones. She was so excited to see what she could make. + +After a few hours she had created a beautiful picture. Everyone was so amazed and everyone clapped when they saw it. Sue had kept her promise! + +Sue was so happy that she had been so creative. She made something special, just like she had promised. Everyone was so proud of her! +Once upon a time there lived a boy who wanted to go on an adventure. He decided to travel the forest. On his journey, he saw that the forest was very busy. + +He saw lots of animals running around, birds flying in the trees and all sorts of bugs crawling in the ground. Everywhere he looked, something new was happening. + +The boy was so excited to explore, but he was also a little bit scared of the unknown. He stopped to take a break, and soon he felt brave enough to keep going. He continued to travel the forest with a smile on his face. + +As he travelled, he found even more amazing things to discover. He met a friendly deer and watched a butterfly flutter away. He also found a calm lake which was full of colourful fish. + +Finally, the boy reached the end of the forest. He was exhausted from all his exploring, but it was worth it. He was so glad he had taken this adventure and seen what nature had to offer. He couldn't wait to come back and explore the busy forest again. +Max was a brave little boy who loved adventures. One day he went on a journey to explore a hidden cave. He was excited but a bit frightened. He had all the right equipment- a cape, a helmet and a flashlight. + +As he began to explore the cave, he heard a strange noise. He was scared but he kept going. Suddenly he heard a loud "Stir!!" From the corner of the cave, he spotted an unusual creature. It was a dragon! + +Max was very frightened and he wanted to run away. But the dragon stayed still. Max remembered he had a brave heart and he threw an old shoe at the dragon. The dragon was scared too and quickly flew away! + +Max was relieved and he finished exploring the cave. He had a great adventure and he learned that no matter how frightened he was, he could still take risks and face his fears. +Once there was a little girl called Emma. She was three years old and she loved to play with her toys and eat yummy ice cream. + +One day Emma went on a journey with her parents. She packed all of her toys in her pretty luggage. When they arrived at their destination, Emma was so excited to see it. But when her parents opened her luggage, it was filthy! Her toys were covered in mud and dirt. + +Emma was so disappointed, but her parents were not. They took her to a lovely restaurant to eat. Emma had lots of fun eating pizza and chocolate with ice cream. Her parents even had ice cream too. + +When they were all finished, they cleaned up her luggage together. They brushed off all the dirt and made it look just like new. Emma was so happy that she forgot all about being disappointed! +Once there was a little girl. She got very excited one day when she saw a blouse. It was a pretty blue one. She wanted it very much. + +The little girl begged her mom for the blouse. Her mom said she could have it if she was a very good girl. So the little girl promised to be good. + +The next day, her mom got her the blouse. The little girl was so happy she could hardly contain herself. She immediately put it on and ran out to show her friends. + +Everyone thought she looked so pretty in the blue blouse. She was so proud of it and wore it every chance she got. Whenever she put it on, she felt special and excited. +Once upon a time there was a rabbit who was feeling very nervous. He had to get up very high and he was scared he would fall. He had a long cord that he used to tie himself together so he wouldn't fall. + +The rabbit slowly made his way up the cord. He was shaking and felt scared. His hands were sweating, but he was determined to keep climbing. + +Suddenly, he reached the top of the cord and felt relieved. He smiled, looking down below, but he didn't notice the cord had started to move and shake! + +He felt himself slipping and before he knew it, the rabbit was falling. He screamed and screamed as he fell, but luckily the cord had saved him! He was still shaken, but he was safe, and had learnt his lesson. +One day, Timmy opened his bedroom window and looked outside. He gasped in surprise! There was an enormous fog outside. It was everywhere. Timmy was very scared. + +He slowly stepped outside and the fog swirled around him. It felt so strange. Timmy wanted to go back inside but he was curious. He started walking and the fog was everywhere. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw something enormous in the fog! He shivered with excitement. He tried to move closer but he couldn't see what it was. He opened his mouth in surprise as he saw a giant dragon! + +The dragon opened its eyes and smiled at Timmy. Timmy was so excited that he ran back home, laughing with joy. He couldn't believe what he had seen! + +From that day on, Timmy always looked for the fog. He was so excited for the next time he would see an enormous dragon in the fog! +Once upon a time, there was a girl who wanted to stay up past bedtime. She wanted to play but her parents said she needed to go to sleep. She disobeyed and chose to stay up. + +But the longer she stayed up, the harder it was for her to stay awake. Eventually, she got too tired and had to go to sleep. + +The next day, she was feeling grumpy. She realized that it was not nice to be so selfish and disobey her parents. She learned her lesson and chose to listen to her parents the next time. + +The girl went to bed at her regular time and woke up early, feeling happy and refreshed. From that day onwards, she was careful to never stay up past bedtime. + +The end. +Once there was a gorilla. He was very big and very strong. He was walking through the jungle and he was feeling strong. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He stopped because he was afraid. It was a stupid monkey making the noise. The monkey was screaming and jumping around. The gorilla became very angry. He stomped his foot and the monkey stopped. He didn't make any noise anymore. The gorilla continued walking through the jungle and he was happy that he didn't have to worry about the stupid monkey anymore. The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends and their names were Emma and Ellie. Ellie was feeling guilty because she had done something bad. Emma asked her what was wrong and Ellie said she had taken something from the shop. Emma felt very sad. + +The two friends decided to put the thing back where it belonged. Emma grabbed the thing and tried to weigh it in her hands. It felt very heavy. Together, they lifted it and put it back. Just then, they heard a loud crash. The thing had fallen off the shelf! + +The two friends looked at each other and felt guilty. They knew they had done something wrong but they had tried to make it right. Emma hugged Ellie and told her it was okay. Then they ran away and never looked back. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who was looking for a gem. He had been searching for a long time, and he was getting tired. He stopped to rest by lying on the grass. He closed his eyes and drifted off. + +When he awoke, he was surprised to see a shiny gem sitting in the grass. He couldn't believe it! He made sure it was real and then he carefully picked it up. He was so happy to have finally found a gem! + +Suddenly, a furry animal came out of the bushes. It had seen the man find the gem and it wanted it for itself. It growled at the man and tried to take the gem away. + +But the man was determined to keep his gem, so he used his strength to push the animal away. + +The furry animal ran away, so the man was able to keep his precious gem. He was so relieved that now he had the gem, he lay back on the grass and smiled. The end. +Once upon a time there was a dog called Spot. Spot was sad because he felt like no one ever played with him. One day he decided to enter the house of the giant three doors down. + +Spot opened the first door and the second and third. He expected to find something fun but instead he found a room filled with ink! He hadn't expected this at all. + +Spot had heard rumours about this mysterious ink and about how it was used for strange things. He cautiously stepped closer to the ink. Suddenly, he felt something terrible! + +Spot quickly ran out of the room as fast as he could. He had never been so scared in his life. It was clear that he wasn't meant to be in that mysterious room. +Once there was a little girl named Maria. She loved to go to the park and play with her friends. Her friends liked to tease Maria and laughed when Maria did things wrong. + +One day, Maria was playing in the park and saw the most beautiful pastel. It was so big and wide! Maria gasped when she saw it and wanted to take it home with her. Her friends laughed and said she couldn't have it. + +So Maria decided to try and take it anyway. She tried to grab it but it was too high! She stood on her toes, but it was still too far away. + +Her friends laughed and said, "You'll never get that pastel, Maria." But stubborn Maria refused to give up. + +She grabbed a stick, stood on her toes, and used the stick to snag the pastel. She shouted in triumph and waved the pastel in the air. Her friends cheered and clapped for her. + +From that day on, Maria was sure to always reach for her dreams, no matter how impossible they seemed. No more teasing for her! +Mommy took Jack on a safari. He saw lots of animals, some big and some small. One animal stood out, he was bald. Jack thought it was funny. + +Mommy told Jack to measure the bald animal. With a big tape measure, Jack measured the animal from his nose to his tail. He was three feet tall! + +Jack laughed as he kept measuring. He measured the animal's body, and his legs, and even his ears. He found that the animal was 18 feet long! + +Jack had lots of fun measuring the bald animal, and when he was done, they went to see a different animal. Jack loved his safari adventure! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Sam. He was wild. + +One day, Sam went on an adventure in the woods. He looked around and then nodded with a smile. + +Sam went further in the woods and he found something special. It was a big tree with lots of fruits. He nodded again and picked one up. + +After eating it, Sam felt brave. He wanted to climb the big tree. He held tight on the big branches and he kept going up until he reached the top. He looked around and nodded with joy. + +Then, he slid all the way down. Sam was happy that he had done it. He felt proud of his success. + +The next day, Sam wanted to go back to the big tree. He went there and nodded with excitement. He wanted to climb the tree again and have even more fun. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sally. Sally wanted to go on an adventure, so she asked her mummy if she could have a passport. But mummy said no, she refused to give Sally a passport. + +Sally was feeling very dizzy. She didn't want to stay in the same place. She wanted to explore. So Sally decided to take matters into her own hands and made her own passport. + +She collected lots of bits and pieces from around the house. Then she stuck them all together and drew on them. Sally was very proud of her homemade passport and hugged it tight. + +The next day Sally was ready to go on her adventure. She showed her mum her passport and said: "Mummy, look! I made it so I can go on an adventure". Mummy smiled and said, "You can go, but be careful and come back soon". + +And so Sally set off on her big adventure and she had the best time ever! +Tommy was a 3 year old boy with big dreams. One day, he decided to make a delicious treat - a waffle! So he went to the kitchen and loaded the waffle maker with batter. He waited and waited, but nothing was happening. He pressed the start button again and again, but it wasn't working! "Stupid waffle maker", he said. He went to get his mom to help. + +His mom laughed when she saw the waffle maker. She knew exactly what was wrong - she had forgotten to plug it in. She plugged it in and soon the delicious smell of waffles was in the air! Tommy was so happy as he loaded the crispy waffles onto a plate. He couldn't wait to eat it and show off his delicious treat to his friends. + +Moral of the story: Always double check that something is plugged in before giving up! +Mum was in the kitchen cooking. She was making a cake! The cake was big and smelled delicious. But it was also a little bit dangerous. She told her three year old daughter not to touch it because it was hot. The daughter wanted to help but she knew she wouldn't be allowed to. Mum finished cooking and the cake looked ready and yummy. She let her daughter help to put it on a plate and help to put it on the table. They enjoyed the cake and it was amazing! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very small and only three years old. One day, Lucy was playing in her backyard when she saw something funny. It was a pistol. She had never seen one before and was very scared. She didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a big man walked up to her. He was a policeman. He said he was there to take the pistol away. Lucy was frightened, but something inside her told her that she could trust the policeman. She nodded and let him take the pistol away. + +The policeman smiled and thanked her for trusting him. He said she was very brave for trusting him, even though she was still scared. Lucy smiled back. Then the policeman told her to always trust people when she felt frightened. + +And that is what Lucy did every time she felt scared, she trusted people. She knew that it was always better to trust than to feel frightened. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was 3 years old. She was named Abi and she had a favourite toy, a pink teddy bear. Every day, Abi would hold the teddy bear and go for a walk in the woods. On this day, Abi found a charming strawberry patch. She was so excited to find it, she ran over to it beaming with happiness. + +Abi started to pick the strawberries and fill her teddy bear's arms with them. She wanted to take them home to share with her family. Abi held the teddy bear tight while they walked out of the woods. As they made their way back home, Abi stopped to admire the pretty strawberry patch one last time. + +When they reached home the whole family was delighted by Abi's charming strawberries. She was so proud and happy she had been able to find them. From then on Abi and her teddy bear went on a strawberry picking adventure every day. They always made sure to leave some for the wildlife. Abi and her teddy bear will always have lots of adventures in the woods. +One night, a group of popular kids were playing in the park. It was a cloudy night, so the grown ups had gone inside. Suddenly, the kids saw a large box of toys on the grass. They were very excited and opened up the box. Inside were lots of balloons, and the kids started to scatter the balloons all over the park. The balloons floated up into the grey sky and made the park look like a colourful cloud. The kids laughed and cheered as the balloons scattered around them, filling the park with brightness and joy. Finally, the grown ups came back out and the kids had to go home. But they all felt happy, as they had played a fun game on the night when everything seemed so dark. +Once there was a boy and he liked to watch things. One day, he saw something very rare in the sky. It was small and sparkly and he was so excited! But when he wanted to show it to his family, the rare thing had gone. + +The boy decided to watch for the rare thing again, so he went outside every day, hoping to see it. He looked all around the sky, far and wide. But the rare thing stayed hidden. + +The boy kept watching, patient and hopeful. One day, he finally spotted it again! It was a bright, sparkly star that glowed at night. He was so happy! He watched it for a long time and was sure to always remember it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to see the moon. She was so excited that she ran outside right away. + +When she looked up in the sky, the moon was not there! She was very sad and started to cry. + +Just then, her mommy came to give her big hug. She said, "It's ok, my love! The moon goes away during the day. But it will come back at night." + +The girl was happy again. She waited until it was dark and then she looked up in the sky. Sure enough, the moon was there, shining so bright and light! + +The little girl smiled and shrugged her shoulders. She knew her mommy was right. The moon was always there, just hidden by the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jack. He was scared of going to the shop on his own. One day, he decided to go to the shop for some candy. But when he opened the door of the shop, he panicked. + +He saw big machines cutting and slicing things. The sounds were loud and scary. He was scared. He didn’t know what to do! + +Just then, his grandma came in and saw him. She said: “Don’t panic, Jack. Those machines are cutting vegetables, it is nothing to be scared of. Come on, let’s go and get your candy.†+ +Jack felt much better and followed his grandma to the candy section. He was so happy! He got all the candy he wanted and went back home, with a big smile on his face. +Jack was 3 years old and he loved visiting the library. He thought it was the best place ever! Whenever his mom took him to the library, Jack could not wait to look at all the stories he could read. He loved to look at the colorful covers of the books. + +At the library, there were many popular stories that a lot of people liked to read. Jack sometimes struggled to read them, but he still liked to look at the pictures and think about the stories. He enjoyed pretending he was the character in the story, and he even made up stories of his own! + +One day, Jack took out a special book from the library. His mom said it was very popular, and it even had his name on it! Jack was so excited to take it home and read it! All that night, he thought about the story, and he couldn't wait to read it the next day. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sam. She was 3 years old and had a lot of energy. She was looking for something to do and one day she found a class. It looked very interesting and she knew she had to go! + +Sam didn't know what the class was all about but she decided to go anyway. When she arrived the teacher welcomed her warmly. He told the class it was time to learn something new. Sam was excited! + +The class was all about learning how to do things. They practiced throwing and catching, counting and drawing. Sam practiced and practiced and soon she started to gain new skills. She was getting better and better. + +Sam was proud of herself and she was having a lot of fun. She looked forward to the class each day and she learned lots of interesting things. Sam was so proud that she had gained new skills! +Bella was walking down the street when she saw something sticky on the ground. She saw gum, and she wanted to pick it up. She bent down, and she lifted the gum very carefully. The gum was difficult to pull up from the ground, so Bella kept trying. She pulled with all of her might, and she lifted the gum up. Bella was so proud that she could lift the gum. + +Bella felt like she could do anything! She made sure to take the gum with her, and she kept it safe. She knew she could do something difficult and lift the gum up. Bella was so proud of herself and she wanted to show everyone. She wanted to show them that no matter how big or little you are, you can lift things up if you try hard enough. + +Bella hugged the gum tightly and smiled. She had a feeling that nothing would ever be too difficult for her! +Once upon a time there was a humble boy called Bob. Bob really wanted to play the best game ever, but he didn't have one. He was sad and asked his mom for help. His mom told him to hope and keep looking for a game. + +So Bob decided to look everywhere. He searched in the garden, around the house and even in the pond. But he still couldn't find a game. He stopped to have a break and look up at the sky. He saw a little bird fly by and he had an idea - he could look up in the trees! + +Bob ran to the nearest tree and started to look and hop around the bottom. He peered up into the branches and saw something - it was a game! He had found a game! Bob was so happy and ran back home to show his mom - she was delighted too and they both gave each other a big hug. + +He had been so humble, hopeful and patient - and it had paid off. He had found a game and began to play, having the best time ever! +Once upon a time, there was a rainbow. It was bright and colorful and it stretched across the sky. Everyone loved to look at it and it made them happy. + +But one day, the wind blew hard and the rainbow had to go away. It was sad to say goodbye, but the rainbow had to hide. + +It was gone for a long time. Everybody missed it, but finally the sun came back out and the rainbow returned too! Everyone cheered and clapped because the rainbow was back. + +The rainbow was not only pretty, but it was also useful. It could make rain fall, so everybody could water the plants and make things grow. + +The people were so happy the rainbow was back, and they made sure to always be kind to the rainbow. They appreciated it and never wanted it to hide again. +Tim and Mom were in the backyard. Mom held a big, chubby hose in her hands. Tim watched, excited. "Let's set the hose down," Mom said. + +They arranged the hose neat and tight so it went straight across the grass. Tim smiled, seeing his work. + +Mom reached in her pocket. She pulled out a faucet handle. She slowly fit it into the end of the hose. Tim clapped when it was all in place. + +Mom opened the faucet, and suddenly, water came out of the hose. Tim squealed, jumping up and down. + +Mom smiled. She and Tim laughed and ran around the hose while the water flew everywhere. It started to feel like a big water party in the backyard. After a while, she turned off the faucet, and all the chubby little drops of water were gone. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly rat. He wanted to have an adventure, so he scurried through a hole in the wall. + +The rat came to a big garden. But sadly, there was a fence all around it. The rat couldn't get in. No matter how hard he tried. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was an old man! The man said he was there to prevent the rat from entering the garden. The rat didn't understand, so the man explained. He said the garden belonged to an elderly lady, and he didn't want the rat to disturb her. + +The rat thought about this for a while and realized that the old man was right. He could come back and explore another day, but he had to respect the elderly lady. So he thanked the old man and scampered away. +Once upon a time there was a seal who lived in the sea. The seal was so happy in the sea but one day, he got hurt. He was so sad and he couldn't swim away. That's when he noticed a small counting game in the sand. The seal loved counting and started to count the shells he found. He counted them all the way up to ten. He soon forgot about being hurt and the seal kept on counting and counting until the sun went down. From then on, the seal loved to count the shells and never forgot to take some time to count shells to make himself feel happy and better. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lucy. She had a special toy - it was a laser. One day, Lucy was very bored, so she decided to shoot the laser. She aimed it right at a dusty corner and it made a big mess! The corner was now very filthy. + +Lucy felt a bit sorry, so she decided to clean it up. She took a cloth in one hand and the laser in the other and started to rub the corner. As she did, the corner became less and less filthy until it was all clean! + +When Lucy was finished, she was very happy. She hugged the laser and said, 'I'll never shoot it there again!' And she never did. +Once upon a time there was a young girl who was very creative. She liked to draw and make things out of different materials. One day, the young girl wanted to go outside and build a sandcastle. But as soon as she stepped out of the door, she saw a tornado coming towards her. + +The young girl was scared and took shelter under a tree. She could hear the loud roar of the tornado and felt scared, so she closed her eyes and sighed. + +After a few moments, the tornado went away and the girl was safe. She looked around and noticed that the wind had moved the trees in her garden. She ran around and picked up all the leaves and branches which had been blown away. + +The young girl was happy that everything was alright and she thanked her lucky stars. She knew she was safe and went back inside to start making her sandcastle. She wanted to use her creative ideas to make it special. And she did! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. +Jack had a toy car he wanted to show Jill. He showed it to her and Jill loved it. She said it was the most fun toy she had ever seen. + +But then, a third friend came by. His name was Jake. Jake also wanted to see Jack's toy car. Jack didn't want to show it to him, so he said no. This made Jake angry and he wanted to fight Jack for it. + +Jill saw this and knew it wasn't the right thing to do. She tried to make Jake stop and said that there were plenty of other toys available. Jake didn't listen and a fight broke out. + +Jack and Jill, with the help of Jill's bravery and quick thinking, were able to end the fight peacefully. They all agreed that fighting was never the answer and decided to have lots of fun playing together instead. +Mum and Dad brought John to the store. John was excited. He looked around the store filled with food. He spotted cauliflower on the shelf. He asked Mum to buy it. + +Mum smiled and said, "Yes, we'll order it". She found an ordinary cauliflower and gave it to the person at the counter. Soon, John held the cauliflower in his hands. + +John was very pleased. He couldn't wait to eat it for dinner that evening. He said, "Thank you, Mum and Dad". + +They all smiled and went home. +Jimmy was a sleepy little boy. He wanted to take a nap, so he went to his bedroom. He lay down on the bed and put his head on the pillow. He pulled a cozy towel over himself, but he still felt cold. He curled himself into a ball, and it felt nice and warm. + +He closed his eyes and soon fell into a deep, comfortable sleep. His mom came in to check on him and smiled. She tucked the towel around him and said "sweet dreams, Jimmy." + +Jimmy slept for a long time, until the sun started to set. He slowly opened his eyes and yawned. He felt really cozy and relaxed, and he was not sleepy anymore. Jimmy smiled, he had taken a great nap under the warm towel. +Once upon a time there was a very busy person. He wanted to organize his room so he started to build a tower. The tower was very tall and it took a long time to build. + +When he was finished he looked at the tower and it was so big! He was so proud of himself. He organized all of his toys, books and clothes around the tower so everything was tidy. + +He was now very happy and he enjoyed playing around the tower. Every time the tower got messy he just organized it again so everything was neat and tidy. + +It made him very happy to stay organized and although it took a lot of hard work it was worth it. +Once upon a time, there was a nice family. The family had a clock in their house. It was an old clock, but it still kept time well. + +The family was very grateful for the clock. They all accepted it as a part of the family. One day, the clock started ticking really fast. No one could understand why it was ticking so fast. + +Then, the family's 3 year old daughter said, "I know why it's ticking so fast. The clock is too happy!" Everyone in the family laughed and accepted that she was right. + +From that day on, the clock always ticked happily in the house and the family was grateful. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers Tobi and Ben. + +Tobi had been troubled because he had no twig to play with. He wanted to show his brother Ben how to use it. + +They both decided to go to the nearby forest to look for a twig. + +When they reached the forest, they searched carefully to find the perfect twig. After some time, they spotted a nice twig by a tree. + +They both looked at the twig and agreed that it was the perfect one. + +Tobi was so happy to have the twig. He was no longer troubled. + +The brothers went back home and Tobi used the twig to play with his brother Ben. + +The end. +Once there was a dog named Sue. Sue was a curious pup and she always wanted to explore the world around her. One day, Sue decided to take a walk and explore. + +As she was walking, Sue came across a post. She wanted to know what kind of post it was. Sue started to kick the post, and it made a sweet sound. She liked the sound, so she kept kicking the post. + +Sue kicked the post so much, she eventually made a hole in it! She was surprised by this and she looked inside the hole. To Sue’s surprise, inside the post was a sweet treat! + +Sue quickly grabbed the treat and gobbled it up! She was so happy with her find, and she was thankful she followed her curiosity and decided to kick the post that day! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to look in the mirror. He loved himself and also his reflection that he saw. +Each day, he got dressed and went to the big dark mirror in the hallway. He stared at it and saw his big happy smile. +He ran back to his room and brought a toy bear. He held the bear up to the mirror and said to his reflection, "I love you and my bear loves you, too!". +The little boy and his reflection kept playing all day, each day until the sun went down. +Soon all the darkness left the mirror and the little boy went to bed. He had a very happy dream and always looked forward to the next day, when he could love himself again in the big dark mirror. +Tommy was a three year old who loved playing games. One day, he asked his mom to load him a new game. His mom was happy to help him, she found an organized game that he could play. + +Tommy was excited to try his new game. He clicked the button on the laptop and the game started to load. The screen lit up and the game was ready. + +Tommy loved the game. He was able to learn new skills and answer questions. Everything was very organized and he felt like he was in control. He played for hours and had a really good time. + +In the end, Tommy was very happy he got the new game. He loved how organized it was and he couldn't wait to play again! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Mark and Jill. Mark was a little boy and Jill was a little girl. They liked to play together. + +One day Mark had a fun idea. He said, "Let's pretend to have a club. It can be a yellow club. What should we do?" + +Jill thought for a minute. "We can play games and make up stories. That will be fun!" + +So they made a yellow club and pretended to play games and tell stories. They had a great time being together in the club. + +When it was time to go, they hugged and said goodbye. They said that they would pretend and play together again soon. They smiled and waved as they went their separate ways. What a great pretend club they had! +Once upon a time, there was a trunk that needed to be delivered. Two girls, Sarah and Mia, decided to deliver it. They were so excited! + +When they arrived at the destination, they opened the trunk. What they saw was disgusting! There was a pile of smelly, slimy slime inside. + +The girls were so mad and scared, they ran away and never looked back. They were glad they never had to deliver the trunk again. + +The end. +Once there was a little boy called Jack. He was very healthy. Jack loved to play outside. + +One day Jack noticed a shoe in the garden. He wanted to pick it up and raise it above his head so he could see it better. He did it and cheered with joy when it was raised in the air. + +Jack decided to keep the shoe. He went to the park every day and put the shoe on so he could take it for a walk! He used it to play all sorts of games, like hopscotch and hide-and-seek. + +Jack kept the shoe safe and it stayed with him for a long time. He was always very careful not to lose it and kept it very healthy. He also made sure he always wore it when playing in the garden. + + Jack was so happy to have the shoe with him and he was very proud of it. He would show it to all his friends and they were excited to see it too. +Jack loved raising the shoe in the air to show it off! +Once there was a little boy named Pete. He liked to explore the world. One day, he felt the sunny warmth of a beautiful spring day and decided to go on a little journey. He found a big pipe in a nearby field and crawled inside it. It was so dark! He felt dizzy and scared, but he kept going until he reached the end. + +Suddenly, he heard a bubbling noise and he saw a stream of crystal clear water leaping above the pipe. Pete was so amazed! But then he felt a strange dizziness and he was sent spinning and spinning. Pete fell out from the pipe and into the stream and soon he saw a little waterfall! He was laughing and giggling and playing in the stream, it was so much fun! + +When the sun went down, Pete walked home with a big smile on his face. Pete such a great adventure that spring day! +Once there was a boy who wanted to buy something special. He thought and thought until he finally decided to buy an otter. He got careful and took it home. + +The boy loved his otter very much. He let it swim in the bath tub and play in the garden. They were always careful when they were playing together. + +After a few weeks, the boy's mommy said it was time to buy more food for the otter. He went to the store and bought some fish. He was also careful to buy only special food for his pet. + +Each night, the boy and his otter snuggled up in bed. They were always so careful to not squish each other while they slept. + +The boy and his otter were great friends. They were always careful to look after each other. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Pat. Pat was an old man and he was very wise. + +One day, Pat was walking in the forest when he spotted a pup. The pup had big brown eyes and a white fur coat. Pat stopped and waved at the pup. He was so excited. + +The pup barked and then shook its tail. Pat laughed and shook his head. He was so happy. He picked up the pup and stroked its fur. + +The pup looked up at Pat and opened its mouth. Pat could see a tiny black spot on its tongue. He realized that the pup was a special pup with one black pupil in each eye. Pat smiled and hugged the pup. + +Pat knew that the pup was now part of his family and he gave it a special name - Baldy! Every day Pat and Baldy would go for long walks together. They were very happy. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Bobby and Billy. They lived in the same town and always liked to share things with each other. + +One day Bobby saw a big hairy belt on the ground. "Ooh!" he said, "I want to share this belt with Billy." So he picked it up and ran to show Billy. + +Billy was very excited when he saw it. He put the belt on and it was a perfect fit. Then he said to Bobby, "Let's show this cool belt to everyone in our town." + +So the two friends ran around the town and showed the belt to all the people. Everyone was amazed at how hairy it was and soon the belt became famous. + +From then on, Bobby and Billy were known as the two friends who liked to share their crazy hairy belt. And they lived happily ever after. +Nina loved to watch cartoons. She would watch them every day while she ate breakfast. The cartoons were so fun to watch! She always laughed at them and learned something new. + +One day, Nina was watching an especially useful cartoon. It showed her how to put away her toys when she was finished playing. It was so interesting to watch, and it helped her understand why it was important to keep her toys in their proper place. + +Nina watched the cartoon every day and soon she started putting all of her toys away after she was done playing. Every time she put away her toys, she thought about the cartoon she had watched. + +Nina told her parents about the cartoon, and they were so proud of her for being so tidy. They even thanked the cartoon for being so helpful and useful! +Once there was a girl named Molly. She was three years old. One day, Molly was playing in the garden. She saw a little rabbit, and it made her very happy! She wanted to make friends with the rabbit. So she reached out with her hand and rubbed the rabbit's soft fur. + +The rabbit liked it too! He hopped closer to Molly and followed her around the garden. Molly started to giggle and play with the rabbit. Suddenly, another rabbit came hopping by. The two rabbits started to fight. Molly was so surprised to see them fight! She'd never seen anything so unusual. + +So Molly decided to help the two rabbits get along. She grabbed some carrots and shooed the two rabbits away from one another. Then she put the carrots on the grass and rubbed both rabbits' fur. This time they were happy to be friends! They both started eating the carrots, side by side. + +Molly was so pleased. She smiled and knew that the rabbits would be friends forever. Then Molly and the two rabbits hopped off together, into the sunset. +Once upon a time, there was a harmless peach. It was sitting on the top of a tree in a bright, sunny spot. One day, a little boy walked by. He saw the peach and wanted to have it. So he reached up and tried to pull the peach off the tree. But it was too high up and he couldn't do it. + +He had an idea. He went and got a long, sharp knife. He carefully cut the peach off the tree and it fell into his hands. He was very happy. + +He carried the peach back to his house and shared it with his family. They all enjoyed the sweet, juicy peach. They each took turns taking bites and eating until it was all gone. + +The little boy was so happy that he was able to get the peach from the tree. He enjoyed it very much. He was glad that it was harmless and he could share it with his family. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Amy and Ben. +One day they decided to have an adventure. Amy had a bag that held a very big surprise. She wanted to share it with Ben, but he didn't know what it was. + +When they arrived to the special place, Amy opened the bag and inside was lots and lots of sugar. Ben was so excited and couldn't wait to taste it. Amy gave him some and it was very sweet. + +After they had enough sugar, they decided to play a game. Amy said it would be easy to play. All Ben had to do was hold a basket and catch things that Amy would throw. He held the basket tight and was very happy. + +At the end of their adventure, they were both tired but so happy as they had enjoyed their sugar and the easy game. They promised to go on another adventure soon together. +Once there was a modern clown. He had a big red nose and a funny hat. +Every day he would hold his balloon and go around the town making people laugh. He was the best clown in town. +One day, the modern clown decided to go to the beach. He held his balloon tight and skipped his way to the sand. +He saw a little girl. She was about three years old. She spotted his balloon and asked him for it. +The clown hesitated for a little bit and then gave his balloon to the girl. She smiled so big that he could not resist. She held the balloon tight and ran away with it. +The modern clown smiled as he watched her run. He was glad that he could make her happy. He had never been so happy before! +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who wanted to fly but he had no wings. He asked the other birds if he could have some wings but they all said no. He was so sad until one day he found a magical fairy! The fairy said she would give him wings if he did a special task. + +The special task was to help one of the trees in the forest. The little bird was so happy and he said yes! He worked very hard to help the tree gardens and soon the tree grew and increased. The fairy appeared and was very pleased with the little bird's hard work and gave him one wing! + +The little bird was so happy and he could now fly a little bit. He only had one wing so he could not fly very high. But, he was still able to fly when he boosted himself up on the top of the tree and then flew down. He was so pleased with himself! + +But the little bird still wanted two wings so he could fly even higher. He asked the fairy if she could give him another wing and the fairy said yes. She gave him the other wing and he was so happy that he could now fly higher and higher. He was so pleased to have wings and he was so grateful to the fairy for making it available. + +He flew high into the sky and saw the world below. It was a magical moment and one he will never forget. +Once upon a time, a flea went for a hop. He was so small he couldn’t see past his tiny legs. But he knew he wanted to explore the wide, wide world outside. + +He hopped and hopped until he came across a big, rich house filled with all kinds of goodies. He jumped in and had so much fun. But then he realised that the house was owned by a selfish cat. + +The cat spotted the little flea immediately and tried to catch him. He was so scared that he ran and ran, until he ended up in a corner of the room. But it was no use! The selfish cat swiped him up with a big paw and caught him. + +The flea was so sad that he started to cry. He was sure the cat would eat him up. But the cat was tired of being so selfish. He put the little flea down gently, and gave him the biggest tear of kindness he had ever seen! + +The flea felt so happy he almost started to hop again. He thanked the cat, jumped out of the house, and never looked back. He hopped as far away as he could, never forgetting the cat’s kind tear. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a nice mummy and her little girl. One day, mummy asked the girl if she wanted to go on a tour. The girl was so excited, she couldn't wait to explore. + +Mummy was very gentle with her daughter and showed her around the pretty places. Everywhere they looked there was something new and interesting. + +At the end of the tour, mummy asked the girl if she enjoyed it. The girl smiled and answered "Yes, very much!". Mummy was so pleased and gave her a big hug. + +The little girl felt very loved and knew mummy would always answer her questions and show her gentle care. The end. +Once there was a little girl called Anna. She was very troubled and often felt alone. One day, Anna asked her mum for a story. Her mum said she was too busy. Anna felt so sad but she decided not to get angry and instead ignore her mum. + +Anna went outside to play. She was still feeling troubled but wanted to stay happy. She saw a big, strong tree beside the house. She decided to climb it and look out over the garden. + +As Anna climbed higher and higher, she heard a noise from a branch above her. A little bird had been hiding there and was very scared at being disturbed. Anna smiled and decided to ignore the bird, so it would feel more at ease. + +Soon the bird stopped being scared and started to make lovely chirpy noises. Anna laughed with joy and she felt much better then before. She waved goodbye to the bird and climbed down from the tree. + +It was time for bed and Anna's troubles were gone. She dreams of her special tree and knew that everything will be alright. +One day, a curious cricket was hopping around outside. He hopped near a window, and saw something that disturbed him. Inside the window, a child had taken out a big, blue box. The cricket was so curious, he had to see what was inside. He hopped closer, and noticed that the box was full of toys! The cricket was so excited. He hopped around them and went inside the box. For the rest of the day, the cricket and the child played together. It was so much fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He woke up and was very hungry. So he went to the kitchen and saw a sandwich. The sandwich looked yummy, so he took a bite. But it was smelly! Yuck! + +The little boy was confused. He asked his mom why the sandwich was smelly. His mom explained that it was left in the kitchen all night. She said it was not good to eat. + +So the little boy decided to go outside to find something better to eat. He walked to the beach and found lots of sand. He scooped up some of the sand and ate it. It was delicious! + +The little boy was so happy he had found a tasty snack. From then on, he decided to go to the beach whenever he was hungry. Best of all, the sand was always fresh and yummy, not smelly like the sandwich. +Once there was a loyal little girl named Mary. Mary was 3 years old and she loved to go to the park. + +One day at the park, she saw the biggest stage she had ever seen. She was so excited because it was full of bright colours, fun toys and music. + +As she was looking around, she noticed a couple who were frowning. She wasn't sure why they were so sad, so she went over to them, hoping to make them smile. + +She asked them what was wrong and they said that their son had run away. Mary thought that was very sad and she felt so sorry for them. + +So she gave them a big hug and promised to help them find their son. She was a loyal little girl and she made sure to keep her promise. + +Finally, with Mary's help, the couple were reunited with their son and everyone was very happy. The couple thanked Mary for being so loyal, and she knew she had done the right thing. +The sky was dark and it was time to go home. Mary looked up and saw that the clouds were getting darker. Suddenly, it started to rain. Mary had a delicate little purse that she carried around with her. She wanted to keep it safe from the rain, so she quickly grabbed it and put it over her head like a hat. + +The rain was coming down harder and harder now, so Mary quickly ran to her house. When she reached home, the rain was coming down even harder. Mary ran inside, and dried off her delicate little purse with a towel. + +The rain had stopped by the time Mary was ready to go outside again. She put her delicate little purse back on her head, and ran outside to play with her friends in the fresh rain. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He had a special wire. It was rare and more precious than anything. + +One day he was walking around his town and he stopped when he saw a small girl. She was very sad. He decided to offer her the wire. + +The little girl was so happy. She began to laugh and smile. The old man smiled too. + +The little girl took the wire and gave it to her mom. Her mom was so happy and thanked the old man. + +The old man said he was happy to help. He knew the wire was special and he was glad to share it. + +The little girl never forgot the special wire. And every time she saw it, she thought of the old man's kind offer. +One day, a little girl was with her parents at the store. She saw something which excited her very much. It was a bookcase! She loved the colours and shapes of each shelf and begged her parents to get it. + +After they got the bookcase home, the girl loved it. She started to fill it with all of her books. Each shelf became more and more colorful. + +The girl had a sibling and they were both very competitive. They quickly started a friendly competition to see who could fill the bookcase the quickest. + +Both of them were so excited to fit all of the books into the bookcase. After a while, the bookcase was filled with books of all colours and shapes! The little girl and her sibling clapped with joy. +One day, a boy was sitting quietly on the couch. In his hand he held a small piece of paper. He wanted to make something special with the paper. + +Suddenly, something magical happened. The boy put the paper into a machine and the machine started to print. He was so excited to see what the machine could do. + +The machine kept printing and printing until the paper was full of colorful words and shapes. The boy was so happy! + +But then, the machine suddenly stopped and made a dead noise. The boy was sad because the machine was not working anymore. + +The boy was disappointed, but he was still happy with the piece of paper. He knew it was special and he kept it in his pocket always. +Jill wanted to get mail every day. But she didn’t know how to do it. + +Then one day, her mom showed her something special. It was a colorful box on the wall! + +Her mom said it was a printer. It could print mail! So each day Jill could have something exciting to look forward to. + +First, they put special paper in the printer and chose a design. Then they pressed a button and soon the mail appeared! + +Jill was very happy. She always looked forward to checking the mail each day. All her friends wished they had a printer too. They thought it was so fun! + +Jill’s mom said the printer was always available for special occasions and fun projects. She said that every day can be an adventure with the printer! +One day, a little girl named Sally was feeling a bit gloomy. She had nothing to do, so she decided to decorate her luggage. She grabbed some crayons and paper and got to work. + +She drew a big yellow sun on the front of the suitcase, and then added some spots of blue. She put some big green leaves on the sides and drew some red, pink, and purple flowers. + +After she was finished, she admired her work. All the bright colors made her feel happy and excited. She carefully packed her stuff and set off on a new adventure. + +Sally was filled with joy as she wheeled her newly-decorated luggage around town. She smiled and waved and people smiled back. Everywhere she went, her new suitcase lit up the room. + +When the day was over, Sally was feeling happy and content. Wherever her luggage took her, she knew it would always bring a brightness to the gloomiest of days. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl and she had some wheat. She wanted to make something special, so she started to bake a cake. The wheat was so fresh, it was perfect for the cake. + +But the pretty girl was too young so the cake was not very good. She was sad because she missed her mom to help her. She thought, if only her mom were here, the cake would be much yummier. + +She wiped away her tears and decided to try again. This time, she made a yummy bread with the wheat. She put some honey on top and it looked very tasty. + +The girl was very happy now, even though she still missed her mom. Nevertheless, the bread was so delicious that everybody in the family wanted some. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who had a smelly bathrobe. She liked to wear it all around the house. One day, she wanted to pass it on to someone else. + +The mommy decided to give the smelly bathrobe to her little girl. She was very excited, and wanted to put it on right away. + +So the mommy and the little girl got dressed in their bathrobes. They twirled around and around in the living room, feeling cozy and happy. + +But the little girl wanted to give the smelly bathrobe to someone else. So she asked her mommy, "Can I pass it on to my friend?" + +The mommy said, "Yes, you can pass it on to your friend. That would be nice!", and the little girl was very pleased. + +So the little girl took the smelly bathrobe and gave it to her friend. Now they both twirl around in the living room, feeling happy and cozy together. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful grape. It had magical powers, which made it very special. +Every day a boy named Jack would pass by the grape. He admired its power but was too afraid to touch it. +One day, Jack worked up the courage to take the grape. When he touched it, he felt a rush of energy surge through his body. The grape had given him a gift! +He hurried home to show his parents what he had received. They were very pleased and couldn't believe that Jack had the courage to touch the powerful grape. +The family celebrated that night, with the magical grape as the centerpiece. It was a memorable evening! +Once upon a time, there was a family who went on a special trip. They went to a beautiful, icy place that was filled with lots of snow. + +When they got there, they were so excited! Mommy and Daddy and the little 3 year old boy wanted to have lots of fun, so they started to make a snowman. As they worked, the little boy started to make a motion with his hands and feet. + +He wanted to make the biggest snowman ever, but he didn't know how. Then, the little boy's parents shared a special idea with him. They said if he accepted their help, the snowman would be perfect! + +The little boy hesitantly accepted and the family quickly got to work. With their help, the little boy finished his snowman. It was the biggest and best snowman ever! + +The little boy was so happy with the snowman and he thanked his parents for their help. From that day on the little boy learned an important lesson - sometimes it takes accepting help to make your dreams come true. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very happy. Her name was Sarah. She liked to search for special things. + +One day, she went on an adventure. She went deep into the woods and searched and searched. Finally, she found a shiny gem. It was so pretty. She was so excited! + +Sarah wanted to take the gem home to show it to her mum. She put it in her pocket and started walking. On her way home, she found a yummy apple. She was so hungry. She ate it right away. + +When she got home, she showed the gem to mum. She was so impressed! Sarah was proud of her gem and enjoyed her yummy apple. That was her special adventure! +Once there was a little girl who loved playing with her brother. Every day they would explore their garden and watch the animals in their pond. One day, her brother wanted to go further than they ever had before. Unfortunately, the path was too long and the little girl began to frown. + +But her brother was determined, so they carried on walking. After a long time, they arrived at a river. The water was sparkling and they were excited to explore. The little girl forgot about how tired she was and smiled. + +Suddenly, her brother noticed a small boat and wanted to get in. He begged the little girl to join him, and she happily agreed. They climbed in and enjoyed a long boat ride, until it was time to go home. + +When they returned the little girl's face was beaming with joy. But her brother's face was a little sad. He wanted to stay longer and explore, so the little girl gave him a hug. She knew that he wanted to laugh and play for as long as possible. They both smiled, and soon ran off to explore another day. +Mama poured a cup of milk for Bob. Bob had to go to the hall for school. He was honest and went to school with a smile on his face. + +Bob and his friends had so much fun in the hall. They played with the toys and laughed. Bob was so happy that he poured his juice on the floor. It made a big mess but the teachers were nice and cleaned it up. + +At recess, Bob and his friends poured some sand in the sandbox. They made castles and towers and had a tea party for the toys. They poured a cup of tea and offered it to the toys. Then they all laughed with happiness. + +Mama was proud of Bob. He was an honest boy and tried to be good all the time. Bob and his friends had so much fun in the hall every day. +Once upon a time there was a town. It was a calm town with happy people. Every day, people from the town would give lots of smiles and hugs. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to the town. She was only 3 years old. She had never seen a town like this before. + +Lily could feel the calm in the air. Everyone was so nice to her! They were always giving her toys and special treats. She would go down to the park and swing and slide. + +The town became Lily's favourite place. She was so lucky to have the chance to visit such a beautiful, calm place. Everywhere she went in the town, people were giving her lots of love and care. +Once upon a time, there was a really big jeep. It was pink and shiny, and it could carry lots of stuff. The jeep was so big, it could even take people places. + +Every day the jeep went to many different places. It went to the grocery store to collect food, it went to the playground to collect toys, and it went to dig hard dirt. Everywhere it went, it collected things. + +One day, the jeep collected something special. It went to the beach, and it collected shells and rocks. The jeep made a collection, and put it in the trunk. The jeep was so happy, it drove around the beach, making big circles. + +Everything was so much fun, the jeep wanted to collect more. So it drove really hard, but then it ran out of gas. The jeep was stuck! + +But then, something amazing happened. A kind person came to the rescue, and put some gasoline in the tank. And then the jeep could go again! So it drove off, to collect more things. The end! +Sam saw a sharp line on the ground. He had never seen one before. He wanted to see what the line could do. He ran around it in a loop. He was very curious. Suddenly, the line started to move and became a fierce dragon. Sam was scared, but he knew he must find a way to stop it. He grabbed a stick and started poking it. The sharp stick made the dragon angry. It roared and tried to attack Sam, but he kept poking it and soon the dragon became tired. It stopped and Sam escaped, feeling proud of himself. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Joel. Joel was very worried that he would not be able to do the things he wanted. + +One day, Joel saw a machine. It was a loud machine that made a whirring sound. He had never seen a machine like that before. + +Joel walked up to the machine, and he saw there was a button. He was not sure what the button would do, but he pressed it anyway. Suddenly a piece of paper came out with a lot of writing on it. + +Joel was very scared. He did not know what it meant. Then his dad came over to help him. His dad showed him how to sign his name on the piece of paper. + +Joel was very excited. He was not worried anymore, he was happy that he had done something new. From that day onwards he was no longer scared of machines. +Once there was an old man who was very selfish. He cared only about himself and wanted all the best things. One day, he wanted to pay for something special. He went to the store and asked the clerk how much it cost. The clerk told him the price but the old man said it was too expensive. The old man thought he could pay less and tried to bargain with the clerk. But the clerk refused to lower the price. He would not pay what was asked. The old man had to leave the store without his special thing, because he was too selfish to pay the full price. +One day, a pirate was on the beach. He was alert and looked around the beach. He saw a 3 year old by the shore. The pirate was excited! He smiled and invited the 3 year old to go on an adventure. + +The 3 year old was excited to go on a pirate adventure. The pirate showed the little one how to use binoculars. Together, they looked for treasure in the sand. The 3 year old found some shells hidden in the sand. They were so happy! + +The 3 year old and the pirate had a lot of fun. They were happy that they were able to go on an adventure together. And when the sun started setting, the pirate invited the 3 year old to go home with him. + +The 3 year old was so happy and they waved goodbye to each other as they went back home. It was a magical day and the 3 year old will always remember it. +Once there was a puppy named Sam. He had soft fur and a long, fluffy tail. Sam was very playful, and he loved to run in the grass. One day, he saw a big comfy bed in the garden and decided to take a nap. + +Sam snuggled into the bed and fell asleep. Suddenly, he heard someone calling his name. He opened his eyes and saw his mom. She was smiling and said, “Let’s go for a walk!†+ +Sam and his mom went for a walk in the park. He walked along with his tail wagging happily. They stopped to sniff the flowers and play in the grass. When they were done, they went back home. + +Sam felt very comfortable and content. He decided to sleep in the big comfy bed in the garden again. He curled up into a ball and went to sleep. He felt so happy and safe. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved fashion. Every morning she would come to a big store and try on the newest clothes. She was always so excited to see what new fashion had come. + +On one particular day, the girl opened the door to the store but there was not the usual rush of fun and excitement. Instead she found a man who was looking very bitter. He welcomed her but told her that something bad had happened. + +He said that the store had no more new fashion. None of the new clothes had come. The girl felt so sad. She knew there could be many reasons why the new clothes hadn't come, but all the girl knew was that it was very bitter news. + +The girl decided that there was only one thing to do. She would find a solution to the problem. She began to think of where she could find new fashion, and then suddenly it came to her. She'd go to the next big town and find all the best new fashion she could. + +She thanked the man for the news and then she left. She was ready to go on a journey to find the best fashion. And from that day on, she never had to worry about fashion again. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted girl. She was special because she knew how to search far and wide. Every day, she searched high and low to find her perfect treat. + +One day, when she was out searching, she spotted a big yellow box. She knew it was the perfect treat, so she opened it and it was filled with yummy candy. + +The candy was so delicious that she ate it all up and brought some home to share with her family. They were so happy for the special treat and thanked her for her search. + +The end. +Once there was a chubby little girl called Molly. She liked to play games with her friends. One day, she found a game called 'Hide and Seek'. She was really excited to play it. + +Molly was looking for a hiding place when she saw an old armchair. She thought it would be perfect to hide in. She stepped inside and crouched down. No one could see her! + +Molly was so quiet that her friends couldn't find her. They looked everywhere, but they couldn't spot her. After a few minutes, Molly won the game! + +Everyone clapped and cheered for Molly. She was so happy to win the game. Now she knew that she was a master at 'Hide and Seek'! +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog. He always wanted to be near his family. One day his family took a tape to a place with a lot of trees. The dog followed the family and his loyalty made him brave. + +The family found a big tree with lots of tasty fruit. They started picking the fruit and they wanted the dog to help. So the dog started picking. + +The family was happy but the dog got very tired. The fruit kept falling off the branches and the tree was very tall, so the dog couldn't reach it. + +But then the family found a long piece of tape. They gave it to the dog so he could use it to pick the fruit. The dog tried it and it worked! The fruit was now easy to pick and, finally, the job was done! + +But after a few days, the tape started to rot and it was no use anymore. + +The family was sad and the dog was sad too. But that didn't stop the dog from being loyal to his family and being happy to help them. +Once there was a fair earth filled with trees, clouds and sun. One day, the sun whispered something wonderful. He said that everyone was welcome on the earth and everybody was special. The trees heard what the sun said and they started to whisper too. They said that everyone had a special place on the earth and that everyone should be kind to each other. All the animals on the earth heard the whispers and said that it sounded like a wonderful plan. They all promised to be kind and fair to each other. The sun smiled at the earth, happy that everyone had agreed. +Once upon a time, there was a tough nation. The nation had a problem and no one knew what to do. So, they asked the smartest person in the nation for advice. + +The smartest person said, "Let's have a competition to find a solution." Everyone agreed, so a big competition was held. People from all over the nation came. + +Each person had a different idea, but none of them worked. Just when it was about to be over, a 3 year old girl stepped forward. She told the nation that if they all worked together, they could solve the problem. + +Everyone was surprised and amazed! They asked the girl how they should work together and she said, "Just listen to each other's ideas and then decide together." + +The nation followed the girl's advice and they solved the problem. After that, everyone was very thankful to the 3 year old girl. They all agreed that she was very wise and smart! +Once upon a time, there was a lonely bear who lived in the woods. Every day, he would go to the same tree and chew on the same nut. He loved to watch the birds fly above him, but he never had anyone to trade stories with. + +One day, as he was sitting by the tree, he heard a voice coming from a nearby bush. He looked up and saw a little rabbit staring at him. The rabbit said that he would like to trade stories with the bear. + +The bear was so happy to have a friend to talk to. Every day, they would meet at the tree, and trade stories as they chewed their nuts. The bear would tell stories about his adventures and the rabbit, would tell stories about his family. + +The bear and the rabbit soon became the best of friends. They chewed their nuts together, and laughed together. And from that day onward, the bear was never lonely again. +Once there was a kite. It liked to lean in the wind. One day it came so close to the ground it bumped against a battery. The kite was sorry but it was OK. + +The battery had run out of energy and it was feeling very weak. The kite offered to give some of its energy to the battery. The kite leaned hard and soon the battery was strong again. The kite felt very proud and happy. + +The battery thanked the kite and said it was sorry for leaning in too close. The kite said it was OK and the two of them flew together, having lots of fun. +John was frustrated. He was trying to wipe the card but it wouldn't budge. He kept trying but couldn't get it off. He tried again and again, but kept getting frustrated. + +He asked his mom to help him. His mom tried to help but she couldn't get it off either. She said, "Let's try together." + +So they used two cloths and wiped at the same time. After wiping a few times, the card came off! + +John was so happy and said, "We did it!" His mom said, "It's good when you get help from someone else." John said, "Yes, it's better when two can wipe!" +Once upon a time, there was a very selfish man. He was always thinking about himself, and did not care about anyone else. His most prized possession was a shiny red gun. + +One day the man was walking down the street and he saw a little boy. The man asked the boy what he was doing, and the boy said he was looking for something to match his shoes. The man had an idea. He handed the boy his gun and said "Now you have something to match!" + +The boy was a bit surprised and said "But I can't bring a gun to school!" The man laughed and said that was why he was giving it to the boy, so he could keep it. + +The little boy was so happy and thanked the man for his kind and generous gift. He ran off with his new gun, eager to show off his matching shoes and gun to his classmates. + +The man smiled and watched the little boy go. He realised that being selfish doesn't always pay off. Sometimes the best thing to do is to help others in need. +Once there was a pot. It was a big pot. It held lots of things, like soup and stew. Every day they would measure the ingredients to make sure they had enough. + +One day, they realized they didn't have enough. So they had to measure again, to make sure it was fair. They add a little bit of this and a little bit of that. + +When the pot was full, they put it on the stove and boiled it. It smelled amazing. When it was time to eat, everyone was happy. It was just enough for everybody and it was fair. + +They all enjoyed the soup and stew so much. And, because they took time to measure everything, it was perfect. Everyone was happy and that made the pot very happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very cheerful and always called everyone a friend. One day, the little girl and her friends decided to go on an adventure in the hay. They all ran and jumped, minding the hay around them. Suddenly, the little girl realized that it was the most fun she had ever had. Everywhere she looked, she saw bright colors from the hay and her friends were all cheerful. Her heart was filled with joy and laughter. They all enjoyed playing for hours and when it was time to go, the little girl was sad. But she knew that it wouldn't be long before they escaped to the old hay fields again! +Once upon a time a little mouse crawled out of his warm bed. He was ready for another cool day. He wriggled and scuttled over the smooth floor of his home to explore the world outside. He crawled and crept until he came across a bright meadow full of tall green grass. He could feel the cool air on his fur as he explored the new surroundings. The mouse saw a big pond with fish swimming and splashing around, and he wanted to join them. He scampered quickly across the grass and stopped right at the edge of the water. It was so cool! He looked up and saw the sun was still rising, so he decided to stay a while and watch. He lay in the grass and watched the day unfurl around him. Soon, the sun was high in the sky and he heard a rumbling noise. This noise was too loud for the mouse, so he crawled away and went home. He had such a great cool day, he was already looking forward to his next adventure! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bob and Joe. They liked to play together every day. Today was no different - they were playing outside and having lots of fun. + +But then, something funny happened. Suddenly, Bob and Joe started to quarrel. Bob wanted the blue ball and Joe wanted it too. They didn't agree, so they argued and yelled. + +Soon, they were so angry that they started to cry. The arguing turned into tears and it seemed like they would never agree. + +But then, something amazing happened. Suddenly, they stopped crying and hugged each other. They decided to play together and share the blue ball. They had learned an important lesson: it's better to be friends than to quarrel. And so, they played happily together, never forgetting the lesson they learned today. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to bake. One day, he asked his mum if he could bake something special. She said yes, and the little boy smiled. + +The little boy gathered all the things he needed to bake. He found some flour, sugar, and eggs from the kitchen. He also had some chalk from outside. + +The little boy mixed all the ingredients together. He added the chalk last so it would be special. Then, he put it all in a big red bowl and stirred it up. + +Next, he put the mixture in the oven and closed the door. Inside, the mixture began to bake. The smell of the baking filled the house. + +After a little while, the oven timer went 'bing!' The little boy opened the oven and saw a lovely red cake. He cut a slice and ate it. It was yummy! +Once upon a time, there was a shy pony. She had a long, brown mane and an even longer tail. She was the sweetest pony in the land. + +One day, the pony went to the meadow. She loved running around the meadow because it was so green and pretty. + +But then, the pony became a little too excited and began to run faster. Suddenly, she tripped over a big rock and she fell down. + +At first the pony was scared. But when she looked around, she saw that no one was watching. So, she got up and tried again. This time, she was more careful and she didn't fall. + +The pony was happy that she did not get hurt. She ran around the meadow all day, having fun and feeling brave. +Once upon a time there was a brown bear. He was walking through the forest growling and roaring. Suddenly he heard a voice. It was a nurse who was walking in the woods. + +The bear saw her and got scared. He stopped roaring and ran away. But the nurse wasn't scared. She just kept walking. + +The bear was very curious about the nurse. He followed her from far away. He wanted to see what she was doing. + +The nurse walked to a small village and the bear hid behind a tree. He watched as the nurse talked to the villagers and visited some of the houses. She was very kind to everyone. + +The bear was amazed by the nurse and he decided to stay and watch her for a while. He was so fascinated by her kindness and compassion that he stopped roaring and started smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to go on an adventure. She was feeling very impatient, so she put on her coat with the zipper and went outside. + +First, she went to the garden to gather some flowers. She plucked a few daisies and some tulips, and put them in a basket. Then she went to her neighbour's house, and found some apples and oranges in the trees. She gathered them all and put them in her basket too. + +Next she went to the park to gather some leaves. She found some pretty yellow ones, some crunchy brown ones, and some soft green ones. + +Finally she gathered some shells from the beach. The shells were so colourful and shiny, she was so happy to have them! + +The little girl was so excited about her adventure that she ran back home as fast as she could. She was very impatient to show everyone what she had gathered. +Once upon a time, there was a delicate cross. It was white and beautiful. One day it decided to start a journey. So it began to move around the big world. + +It passed through fields of long grass, over mountains and across wide rivers. Everywhere it went it looked for an adventure. + +Finally it stopped in a sunny meadow. There were bright flowers and buzzing bees. The cross noticed a small tree in the corner and decided to have a rest. + +The sun was warm and the cross fell asleep. When it woke up it felt stronger than ever. It decided that it was time to go home. + +Life had been an adventurous journey, but now the delicate cross was ready to be back where it belonged. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Anna. She was very thoughtful and happy. One day, Anna was playing in the garden and saw a big onion. She was so excited and jumped towards it. Anna started to play with the onion and rolled it around. She thought it was very funny. + +Anna's mom saw her from the window and smiled. She found a slice of onion and put it in a bowl. Anna was so excited to see it. She jumped up and down with joy. Then mom added some oil and salt and prepared a tasty onion snack for Anna. + +Anna was so happy and thanked her mom for being so thoughtful. She ate her snack and enjoyed the tasty onion. After that, Anna always remembered the tasty onion snack, and was thankful to her mom. +Once there was a girl named Kate. She was 3 years old and she loved to go to the zoo. Every Saturday morning she would wake up early, have a healthy breakfast and then her dad would drop her off at the zoo. + +Kate loved to see all of the animals. She would giggle when the monkeys acted silly and oooh and aaah at the tigers. She was so happy to explore the zoo. + +One day it started to rain while Kate was playing in the zoo. Her dad told her they had to drop everything and head home. She was a bit sad but happy to know she would come back another day. + +When she arrived home she was so excited to tell her dad about all of the healthy animals she saw. She couldn't wait to come back to the zoo again! +One day, Jack woke up. He was very excited because he had a surprise for his family. He found a big, green vegetable in the garden. Jack was so happy. + +Jack's mum was surprised when she saw the vegetable. She said, "Thank you, Jack! This looks delicious". + +Jack wanted to show his friends the vegetable. But they were so rude to him. They just laughed and said, "Why did you bring this?" Jack was sad and ran away. + +Jack was sad for a while but soon he felt better. He was still excited about the big vegetable he had found. He knew it would be yummy for his family. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old and loved snacks. Every day after school she would come home and rush to the kitchen to eat a snack. One day she went to the snack drawer but it was empty. She was so ashamed because she wanted a snack. Suddenly, a magical fairy appeared. She said, "I am here to help you get a snack". The little girl smiled. The fairy waved her wand and created a big basket of snacks. The little girl was so happy. She thanked the fairy and said goodbye. The fairy smiled and flew away. The little girl made a wish that the fairy would come again. She partied with her snacks and was so happy to have them! +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Lucy. She was only three years old and loved finding treasures. + +One day, Lucy went out in her garden and found something sparkly in the grass. It was a crystal! She was so happy and wanted to keep the crystal safe. + +But the next day, the crystal started to look sad. Lucy asked the crystal why it was feeling bad but the crystal did not reply. + +Lucy was so sad and cried a lot. She knew that the crystal was suffering and wanted to help him. She tried to give him some water and hugged him tight, but nothing helped. + +The poor crystal had become dead. Lucy was so sad that she cried and cried. She put the crystal in a special box, and it stayed there forever. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog. He loved wandering through the fields near his house and playing with his friends. One day, he heard a strange noise and his ears perked up. He saw a man with a big camera, so he trotted over to say hello. The man was really friendly and he gave the dog a pat. Then he said "Let's take a photo!" and he snapped a picture of the dog. + +The man showed the dog the photo and it was so exciting. Then the man said "You're such a handsome pup, I'm going to give you a license!" The dog's eyes lit up and he couldn't believe it. The man gave the dog a special card with his name on it, and the word "License" written across the top. + +From then on, the dog knew he was special. Whenever he wanted to play in the fields, he'd show his license and his friends would give him a big welcome. He was so happy and he thanked the friendly man every time they met. + +The end. +Once there was a small bear. He was very curious and wanted to find out what the light was. So he went out of his cave and asked the sun, "What is the light?" The sun said, "The light is the shining up in the sky." Bear was so excited he ran back to his den to tell all his friends. + +But some of the other animals thought Bear was crazy. They said, "How can light be up in the sky?" So Bear wanted to find out more. He asked the stars and the moon, but they both just twinkled and said nothing. + +Finally, Bear asked the wind. The wind said, "The light is small, but it's very powerful. It can help us see when it's dark outside and it shows us the way home." + +Bear was so happy he thanked the wind and ran back to his den to tell all his friends what the light was. +Once upon a time, there was a cute mill by a river. Every day, an old man would come and stir the mill. He would stir with a big stick, and watch the wheel turn round and round. + +One day, the old man brought his little granddaughter with him. She was so excited to see the mill turning. She loved to see the birds and bugs that flew around it. + +The old man let his granddaughter stir the wheel. She grabbed the big stick, and stood inside the mill. She was so thrilled that she could help turn the wheel. + +He watched as she worked hard and stirred the wheel. Round and round it went, and the little girl smiled. When the wheel had turned as much as it could, she was proud and happy. + +The old man and his granddaughter smiled at each other, proud of all the work they had done. +Paige played with her paint. She smiled as the colors mixed together. She enjoyed creating new shapes and designs with the paint. But then she became frustrated. She paused. + +Paige knew she had to try something different. She decided to add water to the paint. She stirred it together. She smiled with delight as the colors changed and ran together. + +Paige was excited now and eagerly began painting. She watched with amazement as the colors blended together. She felt proud of her art. + +Paige paused for a moment to admire her work. She couldn't believe how colorful her painting was. She was happy! +Once upon a time, there was a very angry mommy. She was so mad that she went outside and ordered the landscape to change. She was very cross and said that it had to be redone. The landscape had a big hill and a pond and she wanted that gone. + +So she ordered the workers to come and make changes. They worked hard to do what she said. They dug and moved things around, making the landscape look different. + +Mommy looked at it and was still angry. She wanted more flowers and trees and more birds. So the workers used yellow and green and the landscape looked like a fairytale. + +Mommy was happy now. She smiled and hugged the workers and thanked them for their hard work. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted girl named Jenny. One day, Jenny decided to take a trip to the park. She was so excited! + +On the way to the park, Jenny saw a field with beautiful yellow flowers. She ran to the field and admired its beauty. But then, she felt something sticky on her feet. She looked down and realized that she had stepped on honey! + +Jenny was so amazed by the sticky honey that she decided to try it. She tasted the honey and found it sweet and delicious. She smiled and thought, "Honey is the best!" + +She continued on her journey to the park and soon came across a bee hive. She watched as the bees flew around and yielded honey for their hive. Jenny was so impressed with the bee's work that she started to help them. She also yielded a batch of honey for the hive. + +Jenny was very proud of herself. She had a wonderful trip to the park, and she had also helped the bees! +Once there was a little boy who was very sad. His heart ached and he had a big frown on his face. He wanted to be happy, but it seemed like the sadness only got worse. + +One day he took a walk and noticed a rose in the bushes. It was a very beautiful rose, but it was dark. He reached down and picked it up, thinking it might make him happy. + +He was amazed when the rose began to heal his heart. He felt better and better, until some of the sadness was gone. The little boy smiled and felt true joy for the first time. + +The rose healed the boy's heart, and he kept it with him always. Whenever he was feeling down again, he would look at it and be reminded of the true joy he could find in life. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved learning. She was very adventurous and always wanted to try new things. + +One day she decided she wanted to study about war. She asked her parents if she could learn about it. They said yes, so she went to the library and got some books. + +She read the books and learned all about the battles and different kinds of weapons. She found out about the brave soldiers who fought and risked their lives. She started to understand what happened and why wars happen. + +The girl was very happy. She felt proud to have learnt about war. She felt very grown up and she knew this knowledge would help her be even more adventurous in the future. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Molly. She loved to design things. Today, Molly had a special project. She designed a special piece of mail for her best friend. She added some pretty colors and sparkles to make it special. + +When it was done, she was so excited to give it to her best friend. She happily mailed the letter and waited for an answer. + +The next day, Molly was so ashamed. She forgot to put the address on the letter! Her letter was now stuck in the mail and there was nothing she could do. + +Molly decided to learn from her mistake and reminded herself to always double check her work. She also realized it's best to listen to her mom when she says to triple check her work for important things. + +Molly was glad that she learned a lesson and promises to always be careful from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a goat. He was very hungry, so he decided to try and find something delicious to fill his tummy. He wondered around the field, looking for a tasty treat. Finally, he came across a patch of delicious grass. He started to munch away and within no time, he was full! The goat was very happy and he thanked the grass for filling his tummy. He wandered back to his home in the evening with a full, satisfied tummy. +Mia was walking to the park with her mom. She was very happy and saw a bird singing in the tree. She wanted to follow the bird but then her mom said they had to stop. + +Mia saw a big pile of paper on the ground. It had come from a careless man who had dropped it while he was walking. Mia wanted to help and picked up the paper and put it in the bin. She was so proud of herself. + +When they got to the park, Mia's mom said they had to delay going in because it was time to go home. Mia was sad but she knew she had to listen to her mom. + +At home Mia and her mom talked about their day. Mia told her mom about the bird and the paper she had picked up. Her mom said she was glad Mia had helped and praised her for being so clever. Mia was happy. +Once upon a time there was a farmer who was very selfish. He never shared his food with anyone, not even with his family. Every morning he would go out to the fields and say, "All of this food is only for me!" + +One day, a little bird flew down from the sky and said, "Why are you so selfish? It is more fun when you share!" + +The farmer was so mad that he threw his hat at the bird, but the bird was too quick and flew away. + +The farmer tried to grab his hat, but it was too far away. He sighed and said, "Maybe I should share some of my food." + +From that day onwards, the farmer shared his food with everyone. And even though he had less food for himself, he was much happier. +One day, Mary and her best friend, Joe, were walking down the street. Mary was feeling very hungry. She knew Joe had something in his pocket. She asked Joe if she could have it. + +Joe pulled out a big apple from his pocket. Mary was very happy. They both sat down on the side of the street and Joe handed the apple to Mary. + +Mary took a big bite of the apple and said, "Yum, this is delicious!" Joe also took a bite and soon they had finished the whole apple. + +Joe and Mary were now no longer hungry. They laughed and had a great time playing together. They were best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl who lived in a house. Everyday, the girl would go outside to play. +One day, the girl saw a beautiful dress. It was very colorful, with lots of pinks and blues. She liked it very much and wanted to put it on. She went to the dress and closed the buttons. +When she was wearing the dress, everyone around her said it was very pretty. The girl smiled and twirled in the dress. She liked it very much and wanted to keep it forever. +The girl kept the dress for a long time. She would wear it for special occasions, and everytime she wore it, she felt happy and special. + +The end. +Joey was getting ready for a big adventure. He couldn't wait for his Daddy to come home, so they could pack together. They would bring lots of special things like snacks and toys. Daddy said they would go through a tunnel too. + +When Daddy got home, Joey was so excited to start packing. He helped Daddy put all their things in a big suitcase and carry it to the car. They drove for a long time and then the car started going slowly. + +That's when Joey knew they were almost there. Sure enough, he looked out the window and saw the tunnel. It was dark and long and looked a little scary. But Daddy said it was going to be fun. Joey was a little scared and held his Daddy's hand while they drove through it. + +At last, they drove out the other side of the tunnel. Joey was so relieved and said, "Daddy, let's go on this big adventure!" +Billy and Carla were quarrelling over a pencil. Billy wanted the pencil, but Carla did not want to give it to him. Carla was feeling anxious, because she did not want to share it. Suddenly, their mom came over and took the pencil away. She told them to stop quarrelling and said that they could take turns using the pencil. Billy and Carla were happy. They smiled and hugged. The quarrel was forgotten and they both got to play with the pencil. +One day, a raven flew high up in the sky. The raven was red. The red raven spread its wings and started to scatter across the sky. + +Some of the feathers from the raven fell down to the ground. They scattered in all directions, like leaves blowing in the wind. + +The children were playing nearby and noticed the red feathers. They ran and picked up all the feathers and started to scatter them. + +The children laughed as the feathers danced in the air. They threw them high in the sky and watched as they slowly dropped back down. + +The red feathers from the raven brought joy to the children. They had fun watching the feathers scatter in the wind. It was a lovely day for everyone. +Billy liked to spend time with his family. They liked to drive in their automobile. It was big and shiny. Billy liked to go fast in the car. + +One day, Billy and his family went to see his friends. His friends had an intelligent robot. The robot was amazing. It could do many things. Billy was very excited. + +The robot could talk and move around. It could even answer questions and play games. Billy asked the robot lots of questions and he taught it some of his favorite games. + +They spent the day playing with the robot. Then they got in the car and drove home. Billy was very happy. He had a great time with his family and his intelligent robot. +Once there was a girl named Lucy. Every day, Lucy would try to climb the wall. But the wall was so tall and had no footholds to help her up. But Lucy didn't give up. She kept trying every day. + +One day, she noticed something strange. There were soft spots on the wall! Lucy was so excited. She thought she had found a way to climb the wall. She started to touch the soft spots, and she found she could easily move her hand up and down the wall. + +Lucy tried to climb the wall. She moved her hands and feet up the wall, and soon she was at the top. Lucy couldn't believe it! She had done it. She had climbed the wall! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was sick. Her tummy hurt a lot. Her mummy said that she had to take some medicine. + +So the little girl got a new box of medicine. She was scared of the medicine because it looked yucky. But, her mummy said it would help her get better. + +The little girl's mummy mixed the medicine with water in a glass. Then she put a spoon in it and told the little girl to drink it all. The little girl took a few sips, but the medicine was sour and yucky. So her mummy said, "Let's try something else. We need to soak it". + +The mummy put the medicine in a bowl of warm water. Then the little girl waited for the medicine to soak. After a few minutes, the mummy told the little girl to drink the liquid from the bowl. + +The little girl was scared, but she drank it up. Soon enough, she felt better. The medicine had worked! The little girl was over the moon. She was no longer sick! +Once upon a time, there was a vehicle. It was a big, loud machine that lived in the street. Everyday, everyone was careful not to touch it. Then one day, something bad happened. The vehicle was broken! Everyone was sad about it. They all wanted it to be fixed again so that it could drive around. + +Suddenly, a little boy ran out from his house. He was only three years old. He had seen how sad everyone was. He wanted to help fix the vehicle. The boy thought and thought. Then he came up with an idea. He took a big hammer from his toolbox, and he carefully banged on the broken vehicle. Everyone watched in surprise. + +Finally, after a lot of banging and hammering, the vehicle started to work again! Everyone cheered, and the little boy smiled. Everyone was so happy that the vehicle was fixed. The little boy had shown everyone that he cared. It was the best day ever! +Lucy was playing outside with her kite. She was having lots of fun as she watched it twirl in the wind. The kite was bright and colourful and Lucy smiled as it spun around and around. + +Then, trouble arrived in the form of Ben. He was bossy, and he wanted to take control of Lucy's kite. He tried to grab it, but Lucy was too fast. She kept flying the kite, laughing as Ben tried to catch it. + +Frustrated, Ben decided to get even. He found a bucket of soapy water and began to clean the path with it. But Lucy was still too quick, and she flew the kite away from Ben's soapy water. She flew it as far away as she could, laughing and gleeful all the while. + +Eventually, Lucy landed the kite safely back in the garden. Ben had given up long ago, defeated by Lucy's determination. Now Lucy and her kite were free to have fun, away from bossy Ben. +One day a young girl was playing in her garden. She saw a big round thing rolling towards her. It was a big porcupine! She was so scared she ran inside the house but the porcupine followed her. It rolled along the porch, up and down the steps. The young girl couldn't believe what she was seeing. She was so scared she screamed. + +Luckily, her dad was there to help. He ran over and quickly put the porcupine outside. He said, "Don't worry, everything is alright now." After that, the girl felt much better. + +The young girl and her dad watched the porcupine as it rolled away. She knew she would never forget this experience. She vowed to be extra careful when playing in her garden from now on. +Once there was a tidy little girl. She went to the garden to find something to eat. She found a big cauliflower! It was big and white. She tore off some green leaves and cut it into little pieces. + +The pieces of cauliflower were delicious! She put some on the table and began eating them. But then something happened. A big monster came into her garden and began to destroy everything! + +The monster was very mean and it made a big mess. It pushed the table over, tore all the plants out of the ground and destroyed the cauliflower. The little girl was so scared! + +The monster was gone and her garden looked like a mess. All that was left of the cauliflower were little pieces on the ground. The little girl was very sad and went inside to find something else to eat. But she never forgot what the monster did and she never saw it again. +Once there was a puppy who was very adventurous. He wanted to explore everywhere and find out what the world was like. He followed his nose until he ended up on the roof. The roof was so big and he didn't know what to do. But he could see lots of things from up there. He noticed the roof was very dirty so he decided to explore. He ran over to the dirty roof and started sniffing to see what he could find. He found lots of interesting things and had a great time playing until it was time to go home. The puppy followed his nose back home, happy that he had such a fun time exploring the roof. +Once upon a time, there was a fat sunflower. Every day, he liked to mix in the sun. He liked how the bright yellow colour glowed in the sky. + +One day, an ant came to say hello. The sunflower was so happy to have a friend. He wanted to show off his mixing skills to the ant. + +So the sunflower started to mix. He twirled around and moved his petals. He watched the sun go up and down in the sky. + +The ant was really impressed! He clapped his little hands and cheered for the sunflower. + +The sunflower was so proud. Every day he would mix in the sun, happy to have a new friend. +The little girl was nervous. She was taking her first exam. She had been taught all the things she needed to know but it was still scary. + +The teacher smiled at the girl. She saw the nervous look in the girl's eyes. She gave the girl a warm hug and explained that she was going to be okay. + +The girl took a deep breath, nodded and took her seat. She looked over her paper and gave a little shrug. She was going to do her best and try hard. + +The exam ended and the girl felt relieved. She had done the best she could. How she performed didn't matter. + +In the end, the girl moved on from her exam gracefully. She had worked hard and was proud. She may not have aced the test, but she learned a lot of important things. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. The baby liked to play outside. He liked to play catch in the park. Today he was throwing the ball back and forth. All of a sudden he heard a noise. He didn't know what it was so he ran over to the post. It was sour. He didn't trust the post and ran back to his mommy. She gave him a hug and he felt safe. She whispered to him that it was ok to trust again. He smiled and went back to playing in the park. From that day on, he always felt safe and he trusted the post. +It was a bright and sunny day, and Emma went for a ride in her Daddy's jeep. It was fun to go on a drive and see all the houses, and Emma's Daddy said they were going to get ice cream. + +But they suddenly heard a loud, scary noise. Emma didn't like it, and she put her hands over her ears. She looked around, worried. Her Daddy told her to mind the noise, and look up ahead. + + Emma saw a tall, scary mountain in front of them. Daddy said they were going to climb the mountain and that it would be an adventure. Emma was scared, but Daddy said it would be okay, and that he would look after her. + +So they headed up the mountain, and together they climbed to the very top! Emma was so happy that she did it and Daddy was proud. They cheered together, and went back home in Daddy's jeep. + +It was a big adventure, and Emma learned that she should never mind the scary things! +Once upon a time, there was a famous queen. She was very special, and liked to whisper secrets to her friends. Everyone liked the queen, because she was so kind and gentle. + +One day, the queen whispered to her friends that she wanted to go on a picnic. They agreed, and picked the best spot in the garden. All the animals came to join them, even the bees and the tiny bugs they found in the grass. + +The queen smiled at all of her friends, and they laughed and shared stories during the picnic. The queen shared her special and most famous secret, that she was always kind to everyone. The queen's friends nodded their heads in agreement - what a very wise queen! + +When the picnic was finished, the queen rose and said it was time to go. Her friends waved goodbye, and off she went as they whispered happy thoughts and thanked the queen for a wonderful day. +The fisherman was wide. He pushed his boat along the big river. He saw a big sign. It had a warning. It said to stay away from the dark water. The fisherman was sad but he listened. He pushed his boat away from the dark water. + +He kept looking for fish. Then he saw a wide lake. He was excited and rowed to the middle. He looked into the water. He saw many fish! He pulled his net out and tried to get some. + +But then he heard someone. It was a warning. A big frog had caught some fish too. The frog said, "Stay away! I don't want to share." The fisherman was scared. He pushed his boat away fast. + +But he still had some luck. He found more fish in a safe spot. He caught lots of fish and went home. The fisherman was happy. He would never forget the warning. +Once upon a time, there was a generous anchor who loved to explore the deep blue sea. He travelled around the world, going from one place to the next and meeting so many different creatures that lived there. One day, he decided to take a break and reached a small island. + +He couldn't believe his eyes when he saw how beautiful it was. The anchor decided to stay here, so he planted his anchor firmly on the ground. + +After exploring the island, he met a little girl. She was very happy to see him and asked him to join in her adventure. The anchor was excited and he wanted to join her! + +The two sailed around the island, looking at all the amazing sights. But soon it started to get dark and the anchor had to go back. The little girl was sad, but the anchor gave her a hug and smiled. + +Then, he shrugged and said goodbye. The anchor went back to his anchor, but he looked back one more time with a smile. The little girl waved back and the anchor sailed away. He was so generous with his time, even though he was just an anchor. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl. Her name was Lila and she set out on an adventure. + +First she had to cross a big, wet river. She was determined to find success. She waded through the water with heavy feet. + +When she arrived on the other side, she looked around. She found a castle nestled in the trees! + +Lila was so excited. She knew going into the castle would help her find her success. She crept inside and searched the castle high and low. + +Finally, she found it. Her success! It was courage and she had it deep inside her. + +The wet river was no match for Lila’s brave heart. She smiled and left the castle with success. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah. Sarah was naughty, and one day she didn't listen to her mom. So mom punished her. + +She told Sarah to go outside and pick some grass. Sarah didn't like this, but she did it anyway. +She walked outside and there was a lot of green grass - it was soft and delicious. +Sarah picked a handful of grass, but also ate some of it, because it was so yummy! + +Mom saw what Sarah was doing and was very angry. She said, "No, Sarah! That is not why I asked you to pick the grass. That was naughty, so I'm going to punish you again!" + +Sarah was sad that she had been naughty, but she knew it was the right thing to do. She couldn't eat the grass anymore, but she still thought it looked and felt nice. + +The End +Mummy and Daddy had a plan. They were going to improve their house! They were going to get a big bucket of paint and make the house bright and colourful. + +They got a big bucket of paint and some paint brushes. Daddy used a very big brush as he painted the walls and ceiling. Mummy used a smaller brush to paint the windows and doors. + +The walls were rough so the paint was taking a while to stick. But Mummy and Daddy kept going until the walls and ceilings were covered in paint. The colours made the walls shine! + +When they were finished, their house looked much better and brighter. They were so happy that they'd improved the house. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl. She loved to sit in the park and look at all of the pretty flowers. One day, while she was sitting there, she saw something special - a ripe prune sitting on a branch of a tree. The girl was so excited - she had to get it! She carefully climbed the tree and was able to get the prune. She was delighted that she did it and had a big smile on her face. + +The girl ate the prune. It was sweet and juicy and made her very happy. She hopped off the tree and sat back down on the grass. What a jolly day she had! +Once upon a time there was a loyal boy named Joe. He loved to read books and was always flipping through the pages. + +One day, while he was reading, he noticed a small grey mouse squeezing out from between the pages. Joe was fascinated by the little mouse and so he decided to give it a new home. + +He dug a hole in his backyard and placed the mouse inside. Then he put a pile of cheese beside the hole to give the mouse something to eat. Every day, Joe would come to the hole and check on the mouse to make sure he was safe and happy. + +Joe was so loyal to the mouse that the little creature eventually began to follow him around the house. Joe would squish the mouse softly when he was feeling sad, and the mouse was happy to receive all the love. + +For many years, Joe and the mouse lived together in harmony, and they proved that loyalty is the strongest bond of all. +Jack was looking for something to do. He looked around and saw the garden. It was full of flowers waiting to bloom. He was excited! He knew what to do. + +Jack started to pull the weeds and water the flowers. Then he added some soil, made sure the sun was shining, and waited. A few days later, the flowers began to bloom - they were so beautiful! + +Jack was so happy with his work. He had made the garden so successful and he couldn't help but give a big smile. But then he felt an itch on his arm. Jack began scratching and he saw a bee! He quickly ran away, laughing. + +Jack was so proud of himself. He had been successful in making the garden bloom and he had had some fun too. What a great day! +Once there was a little girl who loved holidays. Every day she would get dressed for school but when the holidays came she was so excited. She loved to turn in her school work and feel free from her studies. + +The holidays came and she turned her bed into jumping land. She jumped off it and laughed and had so much fun. She turned her room into a treasure trove, with old teddies and masks. She truly enjoyed these free days and looked forward to them with happiness. + +But when the holidays were over, she had to turn serious. The happiness of the holiday was replaced by the seriousness of schoolwork. She had to turn her fun days into study days, and it was always a shock to her. She always wished the holidays would last longer! +Once upon a time, there was a leaf in a dark forest. The leaf was ready to scatter in the wind. +One day, the wind started blowing. The leaf was scared, but then, it felt a little bit brave. +The leaf started spinning and spinning in the air. Suddenly, the leaf was flying up, up, and away! +The leaf flew around the dark forest, high and low. The leaf felt so big and so small at the same time. +When the wind stopped blowing, the leaf slowly floated down to the forest floor. +The leaf landed gently on the ground and smiled. It knew it could scatter again in the wind and feel so free. +Once upon a time there was a cricket who was very ready. The cricket was hopping around and was very happy. All of a sudden, a smile came on its face. The cricket knew that something special was about to happen. It hopped further and further, until it reached a field. The cricket was so excited that it hopped and jumped higher and higher. It was so pleased with itself and its smile grew bigger and brighter. Suddenly it heard someone call its name. It was a little girl. She was only three years old, but she already knew the cricket's name. The cricket was delighted and smiled even more. The little girl laughed and the cricket hopped around her in joy. She scooped it up and they had lots of fun together. From then on they were best friends and the cricket always had a ready smile. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old and liked to play outside in the sun. One day, when she was outside, her mom asked her to make a cake. Jane was so excited and said yes! She went into the kitchen and started mixing the ingredients. + +Jane put the cake in the oven and set the timer for ten minutes. After the timer went off, she took the cake out. But it didn't look right—the top was burned and ugly. It smelled bad too. + +Jane was so sad and started to cry. Then her mom came in to help. She said that it was okay. They could just put some frosting on the cake and it would be as good as new. + +So they put some chocolate frosting on the cake and it looked beautiful. Jane was so happy. She said thank you to her mom and they shared the delicious, ugly-looking cake. +Once upon a time, there was a large fox. He was very proud of his size and he never wanted to share. He would always resist any attempts to take away his things. One day, the fox was walking through the forest when he came across a small animal that looked like a rabbit. The fox's eyes twinkled! He wanted to make the small animal his friend, so he asked if the animal wanted to play together. But the small animal was scared and tried to resist. He didn't want to be friends with the big fox. The fox tried to convince the small animal that he was friendly, but the small animal kept resisting. The fox got impatient and ran away in a huff. He had wanted a friend, but the small animal was too scared. So the large fox continued to wander the forest, alone. +Once upon a time there lived three friends called Jack, Jill and Sam. They were all playing in the garden one day when Jack found a box. Jack opened it and inside there were lots of colourful pieces. He asked Jill what it was, but she said she didn't know. + +Then Sam shouted, "I know! It's a test. We can play a game and see who is best at it." They were all so excited and shouted, "Yes, let's play!" + +They each sat in a circle and started to play the test. They were having lots of fun until all of a sudden, a loud noise startled them. Jack looked up and saw a big dog had run into the garden. They were all so afraid and started to scatter away, but the dog just wanted a sniff of the pieces in the box. + +He took his big nose and scattered them all over the place, before running away. The friends then had to tidy up the mess before getting back to their game. After a while, they realised it was a noisy, but fun day and they had learnt that playing tests can be great fun! +Once there was a boy who liked to pretend. He would pretend that he was a giant and a superhero. One day, he found a peach in the garden. It looked so juicy and delicious that he wanted to eat it. He asked his mum if it was safe to eat. His mum said, yes it was safe and the boy ate the peach. After he ate the peach, he went back to pretending. He ran around pretending to be a superhero and a giant. He had a lot of fun pretending and eating the juicy peach. +Once there was a little girl called Sarah. She loved to make things with her hands. She enjoyed using a needle and thread to make beautiful stitches. + +One day, Sarah found a little torn-up teddy bear in the park. She felt very sad for the teddy, so she decided to fix it up. She carefully sewed it up with her needle and thread, making neat stitches all over. + +When Sarah was finished, she found an old man in the park and showed him the repaired teddy. He was so delighted that he gave her some money as a thank-you. Sarah was very grateful for the kind surprise. + +She took the money to the shop, and bought some new needles, thread, and fabric. She was so excited because now she had more things to help make new things. All thanks to the money the grateful old man had paid her. +Once upon a time, there was a clown. He was very tough and brave. Every day he would take his bike and ride around the village. The children loved to see the clown. He would make everyone laugh and smile. One day the clown decided to take a big jump. He was going to jump over a big pond! The children were scared, but the clown was really tough. He made it over the pond! Everyone was so happy and clapped for him. The clown smiled and took a bow. Then he took his bike and rode away. The children waved goodbye. The clown was the toughest clown ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to eat. He was always looking for something to snack on. One day he found a strange food in his mum's cupboard. He opened it and ate some of it even though it didn't look yummy. + +The next day, the boy felt bad. He had a sore throat and he was hot. His mum knew he needed medicine to get better, so she went to the store and bought some. + +When the medicine arrived, his mum gave it to the boy and taught him how to feed himself. The little boy ate a spoonful and the medicine tasted yucky! But luckily, the medicine cured the little boy's sore throat and he began to feel better. + +The little boy learned that day that eating bad food can make him sick and that medicine will help him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was an ice cube. It was white and shiny. The ice cube was very happy. It wanted to play. But then something strange happened. The ice cube started to vanish! It disappeared and was gone. + +After that, it was so warm outside. The ice cube wanted to come back, but it couldn't. It was gone forever. + +The next day, something special happened. A new ice cube appeared! It was bigger and much more sparkly than the old one. Everyone was so happy. + +But then the new ice cube started to spoil. It melted and vanished too. Oh no! Now the ice cube was gone again. But the people were still happy because they knew the ice cube would come back one day. +Once upon a time, there was a brave hero. He rolled through the forest to find a big surprise. The hero was feeling dizzy and didn't know what to expect. Suddenly, he saw a big giant rolling towards him. The giant was so big and it was rolling very fast. The hero was scared and he started to roll away. But the giant was too fast and it caught up with him. The hero was relieved to discover the giant was friendly! The giant gave the hero a hug and asked him to join the rolly-polly race. They raced around the forest, rolling faster and faster until they were dizzy from the fun! The hero won the race and the giant cheered and a smiled a big happy smile. They both rolled back to the start point, now friends and laughing. The hero thanked the giant for his friendship. Roll away! +Molly was in the garden playing when she heard something deep and loud. It sounded like the ground was shaking! +Molly went to investigate and saw a big tree branch had broken off the tree and was lying on the ground. +Molly ran to get her mom, who screamed when she saw the branch and told Molly to stand back. +Molly's mom called the neighbor and they helped move the branch. The branch had made a big hole in the ground. +Molly's mom put her hand to her chest and said she thought she had broken her lung. Molly was very worried and started to cry. +Molly's mom said she just had a deep breath and was ok. She gave Molly a big hug and said she was very brave. Molly was happy she was safe. +Jim and Jane were old friends. They had a special kind of friendship that had grown over the years. They always loved to talk about how their lives were going. + +One day, Jane mentioned that she had a beautiful view from her house. She described it as the sun setting over the hills, with a big river in the distance. Jim was amazed by the description. He was sure that he had to see the view for himself. + +The next day, they decided to go on a walk. They talked and laughed while they made their way to Jane's house. + +When they arrived, Jim was impressed by the view. The colors of the sky and the rolling hills was easy to see and appreciate. They sat down and just took it all in. Afterward, Jim told Jane that he was glad he had mentioned wanting the view, because it was truly breathtaking. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He wanted to be very famous. So he decided to get a pass. With the pass, he could go anywhere in the world. + +He went up to the tallest mountain. On the mountain, there was a big tree. The boy climbed the tree and got to the top. As soon as he got to the top, he got very famous! Everyone in the world heard about him. + +The boy was so happy that he decided to give away all the passes he got. He gave away passes to everyone. Everywhere he went people cheered for him and said, “Thank you for the pass!†+ +The boy was now famous all over the world. He was very happy that he got a pass because it helped him become famous! +Once upon a time, there was a competitive hippo. He was trying to become the fastest hippo ever! He wanted to be the quickest hippo around and he worked really hard. + +He trained everyday and he even ran through the hot, sunny days. Sometimes, it was too hot and he needed to prevent getting too hot, so he splashed himself in the water to stay cool. + +But one day, something amazing happened. In a big, friendly race, he became the fastest hippo ever! Everyone cheered and clapped and he was so happy. + +The competitive hippo learned that if he worked hard and tried to prevent getting too warm, he could achieve his goal. He was very proud of himself and his accomplishment. + +The end. +Cake was at the park with his mom. He was so excited. He saw a big tree with lots of leaves. He wanted to climb it. His mom said yes, but told him to be careful. He jumped up to the first branch and laughed. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise. It was a surprise! A bird was in the tree with a broken wing. Cake asked his mom how he could help. His mom said he could try to fix the bird's wing. Cake was scared, but he tried anyway. + +He carefully put the wing back together and then looked at what he had done. The bird was all better. Cake was so proud of himself. He had fixed the bird! He waved goodbye and the bird flew away. + +Cake’s mom was so proud of him. She gave him a huge smile and said, “You are so silly! That was such a surprise!†Cake was happy and excited. He was so glad he was able to help the bird. He smiled and hugged his mom. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Molly. She loved to explore and try new things. One day, she tried something that she'd never done before - something that felt very fancy. + +Molly tried motion. She jumped and twirled and spun around and around. She felt so free and so happy. She closed her eyes and tasted the air as she moved, feeling the wind on her face. + +Molly's favourite part was eating something while moving. She'd grab a treat, take one bite while hopping around and spinning, then take another bite while running, and another while doing cartwheels. + +All of Molly's friends thought colouring and drawing were fun, but Molly was still most excited about trying new motions, and tasting things as she moved. She was a very fancy mover! +Once upon a time, there lived two friends. One was an insect and one was a cheerful frog. Every day, the frog would jump around and tease the insect. The insect would try to dodge the frog's jumps, but the frog was too fast. + +One day, when the frog was in the middle of a jump, the insect had an idea. He begged the frog to stop jumping around, and instead join him on a hunt. The frog thought this was a great idea. Together, they searched the pond for bugs. + +They found so many bugs! Every time they found one, the insect and the frog would cheer and jump around with excitement. Then, the frog would tease the insect about being too slow, but the insect didn't mind. + +The two friends continued this game for many days. Every day, they would find more bugs and their friendship only grew stronger. +Once upon a time there was a machine. It was big and round and loud. The machine had a job to do, but it could not do it. + +The machine called for help. Grandma came and looked at it. She was clever and persistent. She used her tools to fix it. + +The machine worked again but it was still noisy. Grandma kept working on it until it was quiet. + +Everyone was happy. The machine was now working the way it should. Grandma was proud of her work. She was very persistent and had fixed the noisy machine. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to explore. One day she decided to go to the west to discover something new. She looked all around and found a big mountain. + +The girl was excited, but it was very hard to climb. She struggled to get to the top, but each time she tried, she fell back down. She kept trying and trying, but it was very difficult. + +Finally, she made it to the top. When she looked down, she felt guilty for making the climb so hard. She had made it to the top, but it wasn't easy. + +The girl was very proud of herself for trying so hard. She looked out over the countryside and made a promise that she would always face her fears and never give up. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy figure. He had lots of sparkly points and a bright smile. The figure loved to share. + +Every day the figure would find something to share. He shared his shiny eyes with the birds, his curvy arms with the trees, and his curly tail with the flowers. + +The figure shared with everyone. He shared with the big animals and the little ones too. He even shared with the bugs. + +One day, the figure was surprised when he found a friend ready to share too. It was another figure, just like him, fancy and bright. The figures shared everything - their bright smiles, their sparkly points and even their curvy arms. + +The figures became great friends and they shared together every day. The end. +Once there was a girl named Sara. She was three years old. Every day, she would go outside with her friends to play. + +One day, they went to the park. Sara and her friends saw a butterfly that was beautiful and unique. It had different colors on its wings. + +They all wanted to catch it! So they ran after it. Sara was fast and she tried her best. After a few minutes, she finally caught it! Everyone was so happy and cheered for her. + +That feeling of success made her very happy. She loved it and now when she goes to the park, she hopes to catch something unique. +Once there was a powerful boot. It was magical and could urge something to happen. One day, a little girl named Zoe saw the magical boot. She was only three years old, but knew that this boot was very special. + +Zoe was brave and wanted to try it on. She picked it up and put it on her foot. As she stood there, suddenly the boot starting urging her to go somewhere. Zoe felt a surge of powerful energy and knew that she must go. + +The boot took Zoe on an amazing adventure. A cloud in the sky urged her to explore a magnificent forest. A tree in the forest urged her to search for a big cave near a river. And a river turtle urged her to travel downstream until she found a secret lake. + +Without the magical powerful boot, Zoe never would have had this magical adventure. It showed her how brave and curious she was, and reminded her that anything was possible. +Once upon a time there was a big igloo. It was the biggest igloo in the world! Inside the igloo lived a little boy. He loved to explore and see what was outside. + +One day he looked out the window. It was snowing outside. He saw something big zooming through the snow. It was a big Polar bear! The little boy thought it looked like fun, so he ran outside and jumped onto the Polar bear's back. The Polar bear zoomed around the snow, it went faster and faster! + +The little boy laughed and screamed with joy. They zoomed all around the igloo, and the little boy had the time of his life! After a while the Polar bear stopped and the little boy thanked the bear. Then he ran back inside the igloo. From that day forward, the little boy always remembered the time he had zooming around with the Polar bear! +One day, Jill had a surprise. Mommy gave her a pretty handle. She held it tight and said, "Shoot!" She made a fine sound. It made her very happy. + +Jill wanted to play with the handle every day. She practiced and practiced. Soon, she could shoot even better than before. She shot till she was tired, but still with a big smile on her face. + +One day, Jill could shoot really well. She ran to show Mommy. Mommy said, "That's so fine, Jill! You are really getting good at this." Jill was so proud. She held the handle tightly and said, "I'm a good shooter." Since then, Jill and her handle have been happy friends. +One day, a mighty fire truck arrived in the small town. Everyone had been waiting all day for the fire truck to arrive. When it did, the children were so excited, they cheered and clapped. The fire truck was so big and red and it made loud noises. All the kids wanted to get a ride! + +The fire truck took the children on a big adventure. They sped down the streets, flew around the corners, and made everyone stop and stare. It was amazing! + +When the fire truck finally stopped in front of the fire station, the children got off and ran inside. The fire fighters gave them a tour of the place and showed them all their special tools. They even tried on the firemen's hats. + +The children had lots of new memories from the day. It was one of the most mighty and fun adventures they had ever been on! They will always remember the day they arrived in the firetruck. +Once upon a time there was a chubby train. The train was old and had many people riding in it. Every day the train went around the city, taking people places. + +One day when the train was on its way, it started to make loud noises and began to smoke. The people were scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly a brave little boy saw the train. He thought he could help save it! He quickly ran to the train and yelled, "Don't be scared, I'm here to help!" + +The brave little boy was able to get the train stopped, and all the people were safe. Everyone clapped and cheered, happy that the little boy had saved the chubby train! +Once there was a beautiful sock. The sock was pink and fuzzy and had bright white trim. It was so soft, it almost felt like clouds on the feet. + +The sock wanted to serve, but it didn't know how. It thought and thought, but it couldn't think of anything to do. It wondered if it was ever going to find a way to be useful. + +One day, the sock saw a little girl walking by. She was wearing sandals and her feet were cold in the breeze. The sock hopped up and presented itself to the girl. + +The girl was delighted by the beautiful sock and happily put it on her feet. From that day on, the sock served the girl by keeping her tootsies nice and warm. The girl and sock were happy ever after. +Once upon a time there was a baby. His name was Andy. One day the baby was feeling very sleepy so he wanted to take a nap. Just before he fell asleep, he sneezed. + +Andy's mom heard the sneeze and she came in to check on him. She saw he was very sleepy and gave him a big hug. She said, "Let's get you cleaned up so you can have a nice nap." + +Mommy took Andy to the bathroom and gave him some soap. She put the soap in the bathtub and then she turned on the water. Soon the bathtub was full of bubbles. + +Andy got in the bathtub and washed with the soap. The soap felt so nice and the bubbles were fun. After he was all done and clean, he got out and put on his pajamas. + +Mommy hugged Andy again and put him in bed. He was so very sleepy and he soon fell asleep. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Billy. He was wearing a bright blue shirt with stripes. Every morning, his father would try to get him to wear a tie. But Billy was very stubborn and he said no. Every morning he would march around the house saying, "No tie today, no tie today." + +His father tried everything he could. He tried to reason with Billy, he tried to bribe him but nothing worked. He was sure it was just a phase and it would soon pass. + +Finally, one morning, Billy's father had an idea. He put a bright red tie around his own neck and said, "Look, Mommy is wearing a tie! If Mommy wears a tie, then you can wear a tie too!" + +To his delight, this worked! Billy was excited to wear a tie, just like Mommy. From then on, he looked forward to putting on his tie every day before leaving for school. He was determined and strong - just like his father! +Once upon a time, there was a pan. The pan was all alone but it was happy. One day, a girl and her doggie came to visit. The pan was grateful to have some company! The girl and doggie leaned in close to the pan and the pan felt loved. They talked and laughed together and had lots of fun. After a while, the girl and her doggie had to go home. But, the pan was still happy and grateful for their visit. The pan would always remember the time they leaned in close and shared a special moment together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tommy. Tommy was only three and he loved to play outside with his friends. One hot summer day, Tommy was in his driveway playing with his toy automobile when something very strange happened. + +Suddenly, everything froze! No one was moving, not even the birds in the sky. Tommy was very scared and didn't know what to do. He looked around and saw that all of his friends, the cars in the street, and even the wind all stopped moving. + +Tommy was very confused. He wanted to know why everything was frozen. He started to walk around, but everything stayed still. Tommy was beginning to get serious. + +That's when he noticed the strange man in a white robe. He was holding a wand and had a smiling face. He told Tommy that he was a wizard and had used his wand to freeze time. + +The wizard said that he had stopped time for a short time so that the world would have a chance to slow down. He asked Tommy if he wanted to help and to make sure the world stayed frozen. + +Tommy was happy that he got to help out and quickly agreed. After a few hours, the wizard said that it was time to start time again. He waved his wand, and everything started to move again. + +Tommy was so relieved that everything was back to normal and that he had helped out. He learnt a valuable lesson that day; +Once upon a time, there was a dog. The dog was so excited to go for a walk. She scampered along until she saw something shiny on the ground. It was a plate! She bent down and gave it a kick. The plate flew through the air and smashed into a million pieces. Suddenly the dog heard a noise. It was a dead bird. She ran away and never played with plates again. + +The end. +Once there were two friends named Jack and Jill. They wanted to go up the hill but they couldn't decide how. Jack wanted to run and Jill wanted to climb. + +So Jack said, "I'll run and if I get to the top first, I'll give you a tip!" Jill gave it a thought and said, "Okay let's do it!" + +So Jack started running, but he got tired quickly. He quit running and sat down. Jill kept climbing until she finally reached the top. She was so proud of herself. + +When she looked back, she saw that Jack was still at the bottom. She was so kind, so she went down to help him. She gave him a hand so he could come up too. + +Finally, Jack and Jill made it to the top of the hill. They were so proud that they made it to the top together. It was an amazing adventure! +Once there was a girl named Joy. She was a very happy girl and she loved to dance. Everywhere she went, people could hear her dancing. + +One day, Joy was out in the park. The sun was shining and it was very warm. Joy was wearing her favourite red sweater. + +She noticed some other kids playing and having a lot of fun. She went over to join them. They were playing a game and it was her turn. The other kids started clapping and everyone started laughing. Joy was so happy she started to dance. + +The kids all joined in. They danced all over the park. Joy twirled, kicked and even did the tango. Everyone was having so much fun. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and the park filled with the smell of something spicy. It was a food truck! The kids all ran over to get something yummy. + +Joy got the spicy burrito and it was the best one she had ever tried. The kids talked and played while they ate. + +They shared their food and had a great time. Of course they also danced – they were having way too much fun! + +When it was time to go home, Joy said goodbye to her new friends with a big smile on her face. She was ready to dance some more! +Once upon a time in a big city, there lived a family of three. They had a mom, a dad and a three year old, who was the youngest. + +One night, the family was walking home from a carnival. They were all having a great time, until they heard something loud and surprising. It was a gun shoot! + +The family quickly ran away and hid, but when they tried to run to the house, something strange happened. The family noticed that the sidewalk was all wet. That's when they realized that the gun shoot had made a hole in the sink! Water was spraying everywhere and everything was so filthy. + +They all got help and the sink was soon repaired. After that night, they were more careful when walking home from the carnival. They never wanted to have such a messy and scary experience ever again. +Once, there was a charming pond. Every day, a little boy would come to the pond and splash in the cool, clear water. One day, a pigeon spotted the boy from above. He flew down and landed on a nearby rock. The boy smiled and reached out to the pigeon. The pigeon cooed and hopped away, but not before letting the boy scratch his head. + +The boy and the pigeon played by the pond every day. They splashed in the warm water. The boy laughed as the pigeon bobbed in and out of the pond with happy splashes. Together they created a grand splash! + +Soon, other birds began to join in the fun. One day, there were so many birds around the pond that they all created a big wave when they splashed. The boy and the pigeon laughed and smiled. + +The boy and the pigeon made the pond charming with their happy splashes. They became the best of friends and spent many days playing in the pond. +Sandy was a competitive little bird. She was always looking for ways to be the best of her flock. She decided that she wanted to be the lightest bird. She thought that if she was thinner, she could fly faster and farther than her friends. + +So every day Sandy would practice flying for long periods of time. She would also only eat a few pieces of food and take smaller bites from them. In time, Sandy started to change. Her weight changed and she became the lightest bird in the flock. + +All of Sandy’s friends were excited that she had won her competitive challenge of being the lightest and they celebrated her success! With her new light weight, she was now able to fly faster and higher than ever before! She felt so proud and could jump higher and reach the tallest trees. Sandy’s friends were so proud of her for her hard work and determination. +Once upon a time, there was a brave hero. He was a rare hero, because he did not just want to be strong and brave, but he wanted to do something special. + +One day, he decided he was going to send a big balloon up into the sky. He wanted to make the sky more colorful for everyone. He put the balloon in a basket and sent it up. All the people around him clapped and screamed in excitement. + +The balloon went higher and higher. Suddenly, the sun came out from behind the clouds and the whole sky lit up like never before. All the people smiled and squinted, trying to take in all the colors. + +The hero stood there, feeling very proud of himself. He realized that doing something kind and rare can make everyone happy, even if it is just for a short moment. +Once there was a little boy. He was three years old. He was very hungry, so he started to complain. +He said, "I want some food!" His dad heard him and smiled. +He said, "Let's build a rocket!" So the little boy and his dad built a rocket out of boxes. The little boy was very excited to have a rocket. + +When the rocket was finished, the dad put some food inside. The little boy was overjoyed and raced to the rocket. He was so hungry he couldn't wait to eat! He opened the rocket and grabbed the food. + +The little boy and his dad ate the food. He was so happy he was no longer hungry. He smiled and said, "Thank you for the rocket and food Dad!" His dad smiled and said, "You're welcome!" +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sam and Molly. Sam was preparing a special surprise for Molly. He took a bowl and filled it with lots of fun things. He put in raisins, apples, and honey. He also put in a sour lemon to give the mixture a special taste. + +Next, he used a spoon to mix everything together until it was just right. After that, he grabbed a plate and put the mixture on it. Then he put the plate in the refrigerator to cool until it was time to eat. + +Molly came over to Sam's house and they were very excited to see what Sam had made. Sam took the plate out of the refrigerator and together they shared the special treat. It was yummy with a hint of sour. + +Sam and Molly were very happy. They had a great way to make something delicious together. What a wonderful surprise! +The mouse gazed high up in the sky. He saw a bright yellow bird flying over the trees, high above the grass. The mouse was very excited. He wanted to get up high like the bird, so he jumped and jumped. But he just couldn't get any higher. + +The mouse eventually looked down and saw a tall tree. He decided to climb it. He climbed up and up, and as he climbed higher, he began to see further. He saw the beautiful blue sky, and more trees and birds. At the very top of the tree, the mouse sat and gazed at the wonderful world around him. + +The bird flew back around, and it spotted the mouse looking out. The bird flew down and perched on the tree close to the mouse. Together, they looked out at the big world around them. The mouse was happy and smiled up at the bird. + +They stayed together for a while, before the bird flew off again. As the mouse watched the bird fly away, he felt so proud of himself for climbing so high up. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was only three and she loved to explore the world. One day, she heard a very special sound. It was coming from a room in her house. + +She opened the door and inside she saw a big, shiny piano. It was incredible! Jane wanted to explore it but she was too small to reach the keys. + +That's when she got a clever idea. She decided to dive into the piano and explore the inside. She jumped in and the sound of the keys filled the room. Jane smiled. She felt like she was in a magical world! + +The music she was making was incredible! Jane was so happy and excited. She let herself dive into the music. She felt free and alive. She stayed in the piano until the sun went down and soon she was fast asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a cow who was always very humble. She was content just eating her grass and strolling around in the meadow. One day, she wanted something more. She wanted an adventure! + +So, off she went down the path. She encountered a bee, a butterfly, and then a giant tree. She couldn't believe her eyes! She wanted to stay and explore the big tree, but the sun was getting late. + +So, she headed back to the meadow. But she promised herself that she would come back and have a fun time at the big tree. The cow went back to her meadow, content and happy, dreaming of the adventure she wanted. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - a bunny and a bear. The bear was feeling very angry and he wanted to show it. He saw a mask and thought it would be fun to spray it with paint. The bunny saw him and said no, but the bear did not want to listen. He grabbed a can of paint and started spraying the mask. The bunny said that it was naughty, but the bear didn't stop. + +He kept spraying the mask until it was completely covered in paint. The bunny was angry and sad that the bear had ruined the mask. The bear saw how upset the bunny was and felt sorry for what he had done. He tried to clean the mask, but the paint wouldn't come off. + +The bunny and the bear decided to make a new mask, but this time they would do it together! When they finished, the mask looked beautiful. The bunny and the bear were very happy and they hugged each other. They promised never to spray paint a mask again! +Once there was a little boy called Max. One day, he wanted to go and explore outside. He opened the door and stepped onto the grass. He looked around and saw a huge hedge. Max thought it might be fun to wander around the hedge. + +He started walking around it. Max could feel the soft grass beneath his feet. He peeked between the gap in the hedge and saw lots of flowers. He followed the hedge around and around until it seemed like it went on forever. + +Soon, Max discovered the hedge went all around the garden. It was so huge and he had to go around it many times. Every now and then, he stopped to smell some of the sweet flowers. Max kept wandering until he ended up back at the beginning. + +Max was tired from his big adventure around the hedge, but he was very happy too. He smiled and walked into his house, ready for his next outdoor adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was scared of the dark. One night, Lucy heard loud noises coming from outside her window. She was very scared and didn't know what to do. + +So she went to her father's room to ask for help. When she got there, her father was angry. + +Lucy said: "Daddy, I'm scared." + +Her father said: "You should believe that everything will be ok. Now go back to bed and try to get some rest." + +But Lucy was still scared and she couldn't go back to bed. She wanted her father to close the window to make the dark go away. + +Her father said: "I will close the window when I'm finished with my work. Until then, you need to be brave. Have faith that everything will be alright." + +So Lucy believed her father, closed her eyes and tried to go to sleep. Eventually she fell asleep and when she woke up, the sun was shining on her face. Everything was alright. +The sun was shining and the birds were singing. It was a lovely day. Tom could hear his mother calling him from his bedroom, "Tom, it's time to do your chores." + +Tom put on his shoes and ran outside. He looked around the garden and he saw the broken tip. He knew that his mother wanted him to fix it. He grabbed the toolkit and got to work. + +When Tom's work was done, his mother came out and said, "Thank you for doing a great job, Tom!" + +Tom smiled and said, "It's no trouble, Mom. You know I like to fix things." + +His mother patted him on the head and said, "Let's go get some ice cream for a job well done!" + +Tom ran inside, excited for the treat he had been promised. He couldn't wait to do it all again. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Lillya. Lillya loved colouring, but she didn't have any crayons. She was feeling very sad because she had no way to exercise her creativity. + +One day, her neighbour, an elderly lady named Mrs. Jones, saw Lillya looking down and noticed the crayons she was missing. She asked Lillya why she was so sad, and Lillya explained her dilemma. + +Mrs. Jones was kind and knew she had to help, so she went to her house and provided Lillya with a box of colourful crayons. Lillya was very happy and smiled gratefully. She immediately opened the box and began drawing a beautiful picture of a rainbow. + +Lillya thanked Mrs. Jones a lot and ran off to continue drawing and being creative with her new crayons. Mrs. Jones was glad to have provided Lillya with the crayons since it made her so happy. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to stare at the big green house on the corner of her street. Every time she passed it she would smile and wonder what it would be like to live inside. She dreamed of living there one day. + +One day she mustered up the courage to knock on the door. A tall man with kind eyes answered the door. She asked him, "May I please look inside?" The man replied, "Yes, please come in!" + +The girl was so happy! She gasped at all of the green walls and carpets! She even noticed the green curtains blowing in the gentle breeze. + +The girl wanted to ask the man if she could stay there forever, but she was too shy. She just stood and stared lovingly at the house. The man smiled and said, "You can stay here as long as you like. I see the love you have for this place." + +The girl thanked him over and over. She hugged him tight and whispered, "Thank you for the green house." +Once upon a time, there was a quiet loop. On one side of the loop, there was a small pool of water. One day, a 3-year-old boy wanted to make something special in the pool. He took a stick and started to stir the water. + +Suddenly, something magical happened! A big fish appeared out of the water and said, "What do you want?" + +The boy was excited and said, "I want to make a dreamboat!" + +The fish smiled and said, "That can be done. I will help you." + +The boy was so happy and he started to stir the water more quickly. The fish started to loop around in the water and around the pool. The boy started to sing as the fish swam around the pool. + +Finally, a beautiful dreamboat had been created! The boy thanked the fish and the fish swam away. + +The 3-year-old boy went on to play with his new dreamboat in the quiet loop. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Pete. He loved to play outside with all his friends. One day, he found a silly creature on the ground. It was very small and had a funny texture. + +Pete ran to his mom and said, “Mommy, look at this silly creature. What is it?†+ +His mom laughed and said, “It’s a baby bird. Don’t worry, it’s just lost and needs your help.†+ +So, Pete grabbed some bird seed from the cupboard and went outside. He scooped up some bird seed in his hands and he fed the baby bird. + +The baby bird chirped and flew away. Pete smiled and laughed. He was happy that he helped the bird. + +Pete gave his mom a big hug and said, “Hooray! I fed the silly creature!†+ +His mom smiled and replied, “Yes, you sure did! You did a great job taking care of the baby bird.†+ +Pete knew he had done something good and went back to playing with his friends in the yard. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Bill and Sam. Bill was a careful boy who never wanted to do anything dangerous. Sam, on the other hand, liked adventure and had lots of ideas. + +One day, Sam suggested they should climb a tall building. Bill was nervous, but he thought it was a good idea. + +As they started to climb the building, Bill noticed that the walls were smooth, making it easier to climb. He was beginning to enjoy the adventure. + +Suddenly, the wall started to shake and the building started to crack. Bill shouted for Sam to come down, but it was too late. The building started to collapse, making Bill and Sam scream with fear. They managed to climb down, but the building fell down and crushed them. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two very different houses. One was made of rock and the other one was made of bricks. The house made of rocks was more successful than the other one because it was stronger, and it could better protect the people who lived in it. + +One day, two children wanted to build a sand castle. The child who lived in the house made of rocks was very clever, and was successful in building a rock castle which stayed up for a long time. The other child was not as clever and his sand castle fell down quickly. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to work hard, have patience and use your cleverness to be successful. Rock castles are much stronger than sand ones, and when you use your skills, you can make the most successful castles. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was always very hungry and always wanted to eat delicious food. Every day, when the sun went down, Sarah's mom and dad would rock her in a chair until she fell asleep. + +One night, Sarah was eating her dinner when her mom and dad began to rock her. As she felt herself nodding off, Sarah noticed a big, bright light coming from outside the window. The light was so inviting and seemed like a fun adventure, so she asked her mom and dad if she could go exploring. + +"No," her parents replied. "It's dark outside and you might get hurt. We need to make sure you're all safe." + +So Sarah stayed inside and went to bed. She knew it was the smart and safe thing to do. Later that night, Sarah dreamed about all the different adventures she could have had if she had gone exploring. She also thought about how she would have been too hungry to explore safely. + +The moral of Sarah's story is to remember to always be ready before going on an adventure. Make sure you have plenty of food, so that you have enough energy, and the courage to get through anything. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little boy who lived in a small village. He was always very brave, but he was quite sad, too. One day, he decided to go on an adventure. He said to himself, “I will go wherever the wind takes me. I dare to be brave!†+ +The boy packed some things and began to wander. He looked for an hour or two, but nothing seemed very exciting. Then suddenly the wind picked up and everything changed. It felt like the wind was calling him. + +He followed the wind until it blew him all the way to a big castle. Its tall towers touched the sky, with flags billowing in the wind. The poor boy was amazed! He decided to take a closer look. + +When he reached the front door, a voice called out, “Who dares enter?†The boy was afraid, but he was brave. He stepped forward and said, “It is I, the poor little boy.†+ +The castle doors opened, and there was a parade of people to greet him. A King and Queen and their court invited the little boy in to share a grand feast and to enjoy a night of royal celebration. + +The poor boy was so happy and grateful that he had gathered the courage to follow the wind and dare to enter that majestic castle. In the end, his bravery paid off - the King and Queen made +Sam and Jack were playing in their backyard. Jack said, "I want a cookie. It looks so delicious!" Sam said, "I need my brother to get us some cookies." They looked up and saw their brother walking in their direction. Jack said, "Yay! He can get us some cookies." Sam happily said, "Yes! We need him." + +When their brother arrived, he said, "What do you need?" Sam said with a big smile, "Cookies. Delicious cookies!" +The brother chuckled and said, "Okay. I'll go get you some delicious cookies." + +Jack and Sam both cheered. Jack said, "Thank you, brother! We need your help." Their brother said, "Anytime, boys. Anything else you need?" Jack and Sam looked at each other and shook their heads. They both said, "No, just the cookies!" + +Their brother smiled and said, "Okay. Off I go!" He went inside and brought back two delicious cookies for them. Jack and Sam were so excited and thanked their brother for helping them. They happily ate their cookies and went back to playing in the backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a fast car. It was very exciting and everyone wanted it. So one day, a family went to the store to buy the car. But when they saw the price, they screamed. It was too expensive. So they decided to walk home instead. + +On the way, they saw a kite flying very high in the sky. It was so colorful and it flew fast. Everyone was so excited. They wanted to fly the kite. So they bought it. Everyone was happy. + +They went back to the house and set up the kite in the backyard. And it flew so fast, it almost went out of sight! Everyone was so happy. Even the dad was jumping in the air and screaming. + +But then a strong wind came and the kite fell down. Everyone was very sad. They ran to pick it up, but the wind was so strong, they couldn't move. They were so disappointed. They had to go back to the store and buy another kite. + +At the store, this time they found a kite with a much lower price. Everyone was so happy! They ran back home and flew the kite in the sky again. It was so much fun, everyone was screaming and jumping. And from then on, they flew the kite together every weekend. +Once upon a time, there was an old wise man. He had a problem - one of his favourite spots was the toilet. Every day he would go there to sit and think but his neighbours were getting angry. + +The wise man had an idea. He suggested that he build a fence around the toilet so he could sit without bothering anyone. Everyone agreed that this was a good idea so the wise man set to work. + +The wise man worked hard and finally he had finished the fence. But one evening, the neighbours heard strange noises coming from the toilet. The wise man had been so busy building the fence that he had forgotten to close the lid on the toilet. + +The wise man was very embarassed but he was also wise enough to know that his mistake had taught him an important lesson. He suggested that the fence should have a gate on it, to remind him to close the lid. Everyone agreed and the wise man was relieved that he could still go back to his favourite spot! +Jane peered at the oasis. It was bright orange and so different from anything she had seen before. She couldn't believe there was an orange lake in the middle of the desert. She was mesmerized and couldn't look away. + +Suddenly, a strange creature hopped out of the oasis. Jane stared in amazement as it waved its furry arms and smiled at her. She yelped with surprise and the creature dipped back into the lake. + +She couldn't believe it! Jane stared, eyes wide, as the creature popped its head out of the middle of the orange lake. She smiled and waved her hand at it, then laughed and giggled as the creature waved back. Jane knew she was in for a magical afternoon. +Jack and Mommy were in the garden. Jack was holding a huge hose. + +"Jack, no water! We don't want a wet garden," Mommy said. + +Jack tried to think of a way to water the garden without getting it wet. He thought and thought but he couldn't come up with anything. + +Mommy noticed that Jack was struggling and said, "Jack, why don't we use the bucket over there to give the garden a drink of water?". + +Jack smiled. He grabbed the bucket and filled it with water from the hose. He carefully poured the water into the garden. The garden was happy and so was Jack. + +"That was a great job, Jack," said Mommy. + +Jack felt proud of himself. He had come up with the perfect solution! +Timmy was feeling very excited. His dad had promised him a special surprise. Together, they set off in the car and drove until they reached a big field. Dad stopped the car and pointed out a fire burning brightly in the distance. "What's that?" Timmy asked, feeling a bit afraid. Dad chuckled and replied, "That's a bonfire, son. Let's go take a closer look!" + +Timmy and Dad walked over to the fire and Dad announced, "Tonight, we'll have a mystery fire. Whoever guesses the mystery item wins a prize!" Timmy had no idea what that meant, but it sounded very exciting! Dad started throwing items into the fire, one by one. First, an old shoe, then a pair of socks, an umbrella, a book and a toy car. He threw each item in one by one and the flames seemed to leap higher and higher. + +Finally, after the last item was thrown in, the flames died down and Dad announced the winner. It was Timmy! He couldn't believe it! He had been so excited by the whole experience and he was extremely grateful to his dad. Dad smiled and handed Timmy the prize. It was a delicious bowl of ice cream. Timmy thanked his dad for such a fun evening and the two of them headed back home, already planning their next mystery fire! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. Jane was three years old and was getting ready for an exciting safari! She wore her favourite safari clothes, and brushed her messy hair into a tight bun. Jane was so excited she could hardly keep still! + +Before long, Jane and her family were on the safari! Jane was so excited to see all the animals. She saw elephants, zebras and even some lions! Jane thought the safari was very, very fun! + +When the safari was over, Jane was a bit sad. But the safari had been so much fun that she wanted to remember it forever. So when she got home, Jane painted a picture of all the animals she had seen. She painted the messiest, most colourful picture she could. Jane was so proud of her work, and she kept it forever. +Once upon a time, there was a button. It was made of fake stuff, and it was very special. + +One day, a little girl came along. She wanted the button very much. But it was locked away, so she couldn't have it. + +The girl was sad. But then she had a great idea. She put her fingers around the button, and tried to think very hard. And soon, the thing that was locking the button opened up! + +The little girl was pleased. She took the button away, and smiled. It was hers now, and she loved it very much. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet girl named Jane. She loved to build and create things with her big blocks and toys. One day, she decided to build a pretty new dress for her favourite doll. + +Enthusiastically, she gathered her toys and set to work. However, her work was disturbed by her little brother Sam who was being ignorant and rude. He grabbed one of her blocks and ran around the room with it. + +This made Jane really mad and she shouted, "Stop it Sam! That's mine!" + +Sam stopped playing and looked away in silence. At that moment, Jane realized that her brother might have been feeling left out and ignored. She decided to build two dresses instead of one, so Sam would also have one to play with. + +Jane gave Sam one of the dresses and they both smiled. Jane was happy to have found a way to include her brother and Sam felt appreciated. From then on, the two siblings played together and built many more wonderful creations! +One day, a boy named Bob wanted to create something special. He looked around and saw a bicycle. He thought it would be a good idea to fix it up. He got some tools and began to work. + +He worked very hard and soon his bike was ready. But when he tried to ride it, he was embarrassed. He could not stay balanced and he kept falling down. Everyone started laughing at him. + +Bob didn't give up. He tried again and again until he was finally able to stay on the bike. He was very happy and everyone was cheering for him. Bob had created something he was proud of and he was no longer embarrassed. +Everyone knows that it's important to be polite. Today, Paulie showed he was very polite. He was visiting his grandmother's house and found a tap on the ground. He could have stepped on it and broken it, but instead he was polite, picked it up and asked his grandmother where to put it. His grandmother was pleased and said he was a very good boy. + +She gave him some candy as a reward and Paulie was happy. However, a few minutes later Paulie was running around, making noise and not listening. His grandmother said he needed to be punished. + +Paulie was scared, but his grandmother said she would just give him a few taps with her finger. He wasn't sure what this meant, but he didn't like the sound of it. Soon his grandmother was tapping him on his arm every time he misbehaved, and Paulie knew he had to be more polite. + +After a while Paulie stopped making noise and was much better behaved. His grandmother praised him and said he had learned his lesson. Paulie was relieved and vowed to be more polite and listen to what his grandmother said. +Mommy and Daddy took Jack to the park. Jack wanted to play. He saw a gray football and he needed it. He ran over and grabbed the football. + +Mommy and Daddy laughed. They said, "Let's kick the football!" But Jack shook his head. He wanted to take the football home. + +Daddy said, "You need to share the football with the other children. That's the rule." Jack thought about it and he agreed. + +So Jack rolled the football out onto the park grass. He smiled and pointed to the other children. They all ran to get the football. + +Jack and the other children played together for a long time. They all needed the gray football to have lots of fun. And they did. +One day, Sally was outside playing in the nice warm sun. She saw a puddle and decided to rush to it. All the way there, she was feeling so excited and happy. + +She looked down at the puddle and noticed that it was a weird color. She was scared at first, but then a thought occurred to her that maybe something unusual and wonderful was in the puddle. + +So, Sally held her breath and stepped into the puddle to take a closer look. Then, before she knew what was happening, something slimy and gross filled her shoes. It made her jump out and cry. + +When Sally looked at the puddle again, she saw something really weird. There were hundreds of spiders in the water! That must have been the slimy thing she felt on her feet. + +Sally slowly backed away, feeling scared and shocked. That was definitely the strangest thing that ever happened to her. She couldn't wait to tell her mom. + +From then on, Sally was always sure to look both ways before running anywhere, especially near a weird looking puddle. +Once there was a little boy named Tom who was very nervous. His parents had asked him to go to the park, but Tom was scared to go alone. He had never been before and didn't know what to expect. + +Suddenly, Tom noticed something glimmering in the grass. He ran over and picked it up to find it was a key. He was excited about his new discovery and quickly put it in his pocket. + +Tom proceeded to the park and when he arrived he noticed a big metal gate with the same big key from his pocket. He took the key and opened the gate, feeling like a brave explorer. + +Inside the park, Tom saw a pond, big trees, and lots of grass. He loved it. Then he suddenly realized why his parents asked him to come to the park - it was their secret hideout! + +Tom ran back home, feeling relieved and happy. He had realized something special that day, and that made him even more excited. He was no longer nervous - he could now explore the park with his friends. +One day, a little green frog was hopping around. He was feeling happy and wanted to play. Suddenly, he saw something shiny! It was a computer! The frog was so excited he started to bounce. + +He bounced all around the computer, making sure to avoid touching it. He wanted to explore, but knew it was too big. If he got stuck inside, he would have lots of trouble! + +The frog saw a big, green ball in the room. He decided to bounce on that instead! He hopped and bounced on it, and had so much fun. He was happy to find something he could play with. + +Suddenly, something popped! The green ball had cracked. The frog was worried he had caused the problem. He hopped away, happy that his bouncing hadn't damaged the computer. +It was a bright day. The sun was shining in the sky. Anna had her sunglasses on. They were deep blue. + +Suddenly, the sunglasses disappeared. Anna started to cry. She really wanted them back. + +Anna's mom knew what to do. She looked up into the sky, and said the magic words. + +When the words were spoken, the sunglasses came back. Anna was so happy. She made sure to always wear the deep blue sunglasses. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a dress with lots of special, pretty stitches. It belonged to a girl called Daisy, who wore it with care and valued it very much. + +One day, Daisy was careless and left the dress on the floor. That night, a playful puppy came in, and with his sharp teeth started to pull at the dress's stitches. He pulled and pulled until the dress had holes all over, and the beautiful stitches were gone. + +Daisy was very sad. She missed her pretty dress and wished she had been more careful. From then on, she always made sure to value her prettiest things, and to keep them safe. +Once upon a time there was a small boy named Jack. He was walking in the park when he felt the ground shaking. He was scared and ran to his mum. + +"Mum, why is the ground shaking?" he asked. + +"It is an earthquake," she answered. + +Jack was scared and he clung onto his mum. + +"Is the earthquake going to stop soon, mum?" + +"Yes Jack, it will, don't worry," she said, holding him tight. + +They waited for the shaking to stop together. When it was over, Jack looked up. + +"Was that an earthquake?" he asked. + +"Yes, JACK it was," his mum replied. + +Jack felt brave now and he said, "I'm not scared of small earthquakes anymore!" + +His mum smiled and said, "That's brave of you Jack!" +Bobby was an adventurous three year old. One day he heard a loud sound outside his window. He looked out and saw a terrible emergency. There were red and blue lights flashing and people were running around everywhere. Bobby was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, his mommy came into the room and said, “Come with me, Bobby. Quickly!†Bobby did not know what to do but he trusted his mommy and followed her. + +Bobby and his mommy ran to the emergency room where a lot of people were waiting. Bobby was confused, but his mommy held his hand and told him to be brave. + +The doctor said that a terrible accident had happened and that Bobby was going to be okay. Bobby felt relieved, but he was still scared about what had just happened. + +In the end, Bobby and his mommy came home safely. Bobby knew that he could trust his mommy to help him out of any situation no matter how terrible it was. +Joe was a little boy. He was walking down the street and he saw a woman. The woman was hairy. Joe thought that was strange as he had never seen someone with so much hair before. He asked the woman what she was doing. She said she was trying to fix something. Joe wanted to help the woman so he asked what he could do to help. + +The woman showed Joe what she was fixing. It was a bike. Joe was excited because he had never seen a bike before. The woman showed Joe how to fix it. She said Joe should find the broken parts and fix them. + +Joe was very excited and he tried his best to figure out which parts were broken. After a few minutes, he found the broken pieces and he used tools to fix them. + +The woman was very happy. She thanked Joe for helping her. Joe was happy too, he was proud of himself for helping. Joe said goodbye and went on his way. +Once there was a little bird who wanted to find a place to call her own. She looked everywhere, but couldn't find anything until she saw a cozy brown nest in the tree. + +The bird was so excited and started to shout, "This is it! This is the perfect place for me!" + +But as soon as the bird tried to get inside, a large angry bird flew out. He shouted, "This is my nest! You can't have it!" + +The little bird was very scared but stood her ground and shouted back, "I just wanted somewhere to call my own. Please, can I stay?" + +The big bird looked at the little bird, and said kindly, "Yes, you can stay. There is plenty of room for both of us." + +The little bird was so happy! She hopped inside the cozy brown nest and stayed for many years. +Once there was a little girl named Charlotte. Charlotte loved to do crazy things. One day she went for a walk in the park. She repeated to herself: "I want ice-cream!" + +Charlotte saw an ice-cream van and asked her mum to buy her some. Her mum said: "Yes, why not!", and bought Charlotte a delicious ice-cream. + +Charlotte was so happy that she ate the ice-cream and then asked for more and repeated again: "I want ice-cream!" + +The ice-cream man heard her and said: "That's very crazy, but here you go". He gave her another ice-cream and Charlotte was the happiest she had ever been. She happily enjoyed the ice-cream with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. She was 3 years old and very curious. One day she was playing in the garden when she noticed an old nail lying on the ground. She picked it up and a big smile came over her face. + +Sally decided to take the nail up to the highest hill. It was so high that Sally had to turn her head right back to see the top. She stopped to take a breath and frowned when she saw how far away the top was. + +But Sally didn't give up. She kept on walking, slowly and carefully, until she reached the top of the hill. She smiled when she saw the view and carefully placed the old nail at the highest point. + +Then Sally admired her work and started to go back home. She was so happy she had put her nail on the highest point. She smiled as she skipped home and promised to never give up even when things looked high. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Jack and Jilly. They lived in a small town with lots of trees. One day Jack and Jilly decided to go for a drive in Jack's automobile. As they drove, Jilly thought of a silly idea. + +"Let's wipe the automobile!" Jilly said. + +Jack thought that was a silly idea, but he decided to go along with it. So, Jack and Jilly took some towels from Jack's house and wiped the whole automobile. + +When they were finished, Jack looked at the automobile and said, "Jilly, that was a silly idea. But it was a lot of fun." + +Jilly smiled. "Let's go to the park and play," she said. + +So Jack and Jilly went to the park and had a great time. + +The End. +Once, there was a farmer who had a very special crop. He had lots of clean corn in his field. Every day he would visit the field and was so proud of his corn. + +One day, the farmer released a very special bird from its cage. The bird flew around the field and started pecking at the corn. The farmer was glad to see it enjoying itself. + +Then, the bird flew away and the farmer started to harvest the corn. He was so happy to be able to make cornbread from the fresh and clean corn from his field. + +He was also glad he released the bird because it showed him how much he loved his corn. +John was playing with a stick. He was pretending it was like a sword. Suddenly an elderly lady came along. "What are you doing, sweetheart?" She asked. + +"I'm pretending to be a knight!" said John. + +The elderly lady smiled and said, "That's very imaginative of you! You better not hurt anyone with that stick though!" + +John nodded and said, "No, I won't. I am only pretending to be a knight, I promise." + +The lady smiled and said, "That sounds like a good plan. Have fun!†+ +John said goodbye and continued to pretend he was a knight with his stick. He even made a clanging sound with it, like a real sword would make. He had a lot of fun playing and pretending. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sam and Max. Sam had a colorful football which he wanted to give to Max. So that day, Sam offered his football to Max. Max was so happy, he thanked Sam and gave him a big hug. + +Sam and Max decided to play with the football. They ran and chased each other around the garden with it. They laughed and smiled as they scored goals and saved shots. + +It was so much fun, and they promised each other to play football together again. They waved goodbye and thanked Sam for offering his colorful football to Max. +Little Sam woke up on Sunday morning. He was so excited! He quickly put on his shoes and shouted "Hurry, let's go!". He wanted to explore the enormous garden nearby. + +Sam ran outside with his mum and dad. Dad threw a Frisbee, and it flew up over the enormous tree in the garden. Sam's dad said "Come on, let's hurry and find it". + +The three of them ran around, looking for the Frisbee in the grass. After a few minutes, Sam saw the Frisbee! He shouted "I found it!" and everyone cheered. Dad gave Sam a big hug and said "Good job, Sam. Look at how enormous this garden is!". + +The family spent the whole Sunday exploring the enormous garden together, playing games and having fun. By the end of the day, they were tired but very happy. +Once upon a time there were two friends who were strolling by a river. It was a very charming river, and the friends were enjoying the beauty that surrounded them. Suddenly, one of them suggested they run and race to the other side of the river. + +The other friend was hesitant, but agreed. So they started running. One of them soon gained a big lead and felt confident he was going to win. He was far away from his friend, but just a little bit away from the other side of the river. + +Then he heard a voice, it was his friend calling to him. He stopped and looked back, and saw that his friend had fallen in the river. His friend said he couldn't swim, he was now stuck and struggling. + +The faster friend suddenly realized that by racing he was putting his friend in danger. So he did the right thing. He swam into the river and helped him out. + +The moral of the story is to not be too focused on competing or getting ahead of others, because it can make you forget about helping others. No matter what, friends should always stand together! +Darby was walking in the park one day when he saw a beautiful new parrot. He was so excited that he ran over to take a closer look. + +The parrot spoke to Darby, saying, "Hello little one. Would you like to take me home with you?" + +Darby smiled and said, "Oh yes! I promise to take care of you and give you lots of love." + +The parrot smiled back and said, "Thank you! I will be honoured to live with you." + +But when they arrived at Darby's house, Darby's parents said that they did not want a new parrot. They said he was too noisy and messy, so Darby had to take the parrot back to the park. + +Darby was sad and angry. He felt like he had been betrayed by the parrot. He had promised to take care of it and he had been refused. So Darby wiped away his tears and said goodbye to the parrot before walking away. +Once upon a time, there was a small child. He was walking by a pond and he saw a smelly tail sticking out of the water. He questioned this strange sight. He moved closer to the water's edge and saw a big, smelly fish. The little child wanted to touch the fish's tail, so he bravely reached out his hand. But, as soon as his fingers touched the tail, the fish opened its mouth and ate the little kid! + +The end. +Mama had a net. She said that it was for fishing. Mama and her little girl had a plan. + +They were going to the lake. Mama said that she would make a happy surprise for her little girl! + +When they got to the lake, Mama taught her little girl how to use the net. She showed her how to dip it into the water. + +Soon, they had lots of little fish swimming in their net! Mama and her little girl laughed and smiled as they looked at the fish. + +Mama said that they had enough fish and they could go home and make a tasty fish dinner. Mama said it would make them both very happy. + +Mama and her little girl went home and made a delicious fish dinner. They both enjoyed the happy surprise that they had made together! +The sun had gone to sleep and the sky was becoming dark. Jimmy wanted a snack, but his mom said he had to wait until morning. He started to feel sad, until he suddenly remember the freezer. He ran over to the big white box and yanked the door open. It was so dark inside, but he knew his snack had to be in there somewhere. He stuck his hand inside and started feeling around until finally he felt something cold. + +He was so excited! He had found his snack all by himself. He grabbed it with both hands and pulled it out. It was a small round thing that felt cold when he touched it. Jimmy smiled, it was perfect! He quickly carried it to the table and reached for the spoon next to it. He opened the package and started to eat. + +Jimmy was so happy. He pointed to the freezer and said, "Thank you for my snack in the dark!". +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She wanted to travel to a magical place. So one day she packed her bag and set out on her quest. + +She walked down the street and soon came across an old man. She asked him if he knew of a magical place. The old man said "Yes! You just have to follow the path to the field of dreams. Put on your shoes, say the magic spell and you will be able to travel there." + +Amy was very excited. She put on her shoes and said the magic spell: "Vonooma booma, zooma zoom!". Suddenly she found herself in a beautiful and magical place. + +She was so happy that she started running around the meadow and exploring. Then she heard a loud voice. "Who said that spell?" it asked in an angry tone. Amy was scared and didn't know what to do. She simply said "It was me". + +Then the voice said "Well, if you are here, you must stay". Amy was relieved that she could travel to this magical place. She explored it for hours, becoming more and more enchanted. +Once upon a time there was a mighty king. One day he decided to leave his castle and take a walk. He arrived at a well and decided to take a rest. Suddenly, a fish popped out of the well. + +"What can I do for you?" the king asked. + +"I need your help, mighty king," said the fish. "A wicked witch cast a spell on me, and the only way to break it is for you to take a sip of this magical water." + +The king agreed, and after taking a sip of the magical water in the well, the spell was broken. The fish thanked him and said its goodbyes, leaving the king feeling happy and proud that he had been able to help. +Once upon a time there was a happy puppy. He lived with his nice family and loved to run around and explore. Everywhere he went, he had his tail wagging behind him. + +One day, the puppy was exploring outside when he saw a warm pond. He wanted to jump in and splash around so he started to run towards it. But as he reached the edge, he couldn't resist the temptation of running further and exploring. + +He ran far and wide, enjoying the sun and the smells. But suddenly, he remembered the warm pond. He quickly ran back, but when he reached the edge he thought of all the new places he could explore and he tried to resist jumping in. + +Finally, the warm water on the sparkly morning and the thought of running around again won and the puppy jumped in. He splashed and played and his tail wagged so hard that it flew through the water! +One morning, Johnny went outside to play. He was so enthusiastic to explore the big, wide outdoors. He wandered around until he saw a fly land on a tree trunk. Johnny thought it would be fun to spray it with his water pistol. So Johnny took out his water pistol, aimed it at the fly and pulled the trigger. The fly flew away and Johnny was disappointed. + +Johnny decided to try again and he kept spraying his water pistol at the trees. He searched and searched but he couldn't find the fly. Then he heard a loud noise coming from behind him. It was a large tractor coming down the road and it was heading straight towards him. + +Johnny panicked and he started running away. But he was too late. The tractor ran him over and Johnny was no more. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Mark. He was very stubborn. His mom always tried to explain things to him, but he never listened. + +One day his mom had enough and decided to talk to him about it. + +"Mark, why don't you listen to me?" she asked. + +"I do listen," said Mark. + +"Then why are you so stubborn?" asked his mom. + +"I don't know," said Mark. + +His mom bent down so she could look into his eyes. + +"Mark, you need to learn to listen to those who know better. That's what it means to be a good boy." + +Mark thought for a moment and then nodded. + +"Okay, I understand," he said. + +From then on he was more careful about listening to his mom. He learned that it was important to take her advice. He would always explain things when he felt it was necessary. He knew his mom was right and he valued her advice. +Little Jack was very excited. He had a new bottle! It was blue and it sparkled in the sun. He ran to the kitchen to show his mommy. + +"Mommy! Look at my new bottle!" he said excitedly. + +His mommy smiled. "Yes, it's very nice," she said. "But remember, it's for water not juice. You have to ask for permission if you want something else to drink." + +Little Jack nodded and went back to playing outside. He wanted juice from the bottle his mommy brought out every once in awhile. He thought it would be so much fun to have juice from his own new bottle. + +Soon, Little Jack started to forget that his bottle was supposed to only be for water. He started asking for juice from his mommy again. His mommy said no and reminded him about the rule about the new bottle. + +Little Jack was disappointed but was glad to remember the rule. He enjoyed playing with his new bottle so much and he wanted to remember to only use it for water. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Kirsty, and she loved designing things. One day she decided to design a pastry. She got all the ingredients together and mixed them together with bright colourful sprinkles. + +Kirsty then put the mixture in a big bowl and stirred it with a spoon. She smiled as she watched the colours swirl together to make a bright, colourful dough. + +Kirsty then rolled the dough out on her kitchen table and cut it into different shapes with a cookie cutter. She carefully placed them all on a tray, and put the tray in the oven. + +Once they were cooked she took them out of the oven and they looked beautiful! Kirsty was so proud that she had designed her very own pastry. She said to herself, “It looks amazing!†+ +The End. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Elsie and Sam. Elsie was a very selfish girl who always wanted the best for herself. + +One day, Elsie and Sam were going to post some mail. When they got to the post office, Elsie took out some fancy clothes and said to Sam, "Look at me! I'm going to put these clothes on and post my mail looking really nice." + +Sam just rolled his eyes and said, "Come on Elsie, you don't need to wear all of that. Let's just go and post the mail quickly." + +But Elsie just ignored him and started wearing her fancy clothes. She even wore her favourite hat. But it was obvious to Sam that Elsie was just trying to show off. + +Eventually, the two friends were able to post the mail and went on their way. From then on, Elsie was always trying to show off, even when it wasn't necessary. Luckily, Sam was there to remind her to be less selfish. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emmy. She loved to dance in the garden and her favourite dress was a pretty yellow one with a rainbow pattern. + +One day, Emmy decided she wanted a new haircut and went to the barbershop with her mum. The barber was gentle with her and she was very brave. He cut her hair until it was just perfect. Emmy was very happy with her new look. + +At night, Emmy entered a dance competition with all her friends. She had practiced so hard and her moves were very fast. At the end of the contest, everyone was shocked when they announced that Emmy had won! Everyone started cheering and clapping and Emmy was very proud of herself. + +Mum wrapped Emmy in a big hug and said, "You were so gentle and you won! You looked so beautiful with your new haircut dancing out there." + +Emmy smiled and they both knew that she had really earned the win. +Once upon a time there was a thoughtful chicken. He looked around the farmyard and blinked. Everywhere he looked there were more chickens, but he was different. He was very thoughtful. + +Then, one day, he saw something special. In the corner of the farmyard, there was a shiny box. He walked closer and blinked. Inside, there was a warm, cozy bed and lots of tasty food. + +With joy in his heart, the chicken hopped in. He felt happy and safe. He snuggled up, closed his eyes and dreamed about all the tasty treats he could eat. + +The next morning, the chicken awoke feeling refreshed and content. He looked around the farmyard and blinked one more time. He then went off to find his friends and share the wonderful discovery. +Once upon a time there lived a purple butterfly. He loved playing on the flowers in the garden, and flapping around with his friends. One day, the purple butterfly was in the garden eating his favourite snack: butter. The butterfly was enjoying it so much that he couldn't help but yell with glee. + +Suddenly, the butterfly noticed something terrifying. It was a big yellow bee, and it was zooming towards him. The butterfly started to panic and tried to fly away, but he was too slow. The bee was right behind him! The purple butterfly yelled as loudly as he could and the bee flew away in surprise. + +The butterfly felt much better, and he quickly finished his snack. Then he flew off to meet his friends and show them his tale of bravery. +James was hungry and his mom said it was time to go into the woods. She said she had something special to show him. As they hiked, his mom taught him about the creatures they saw and he listened so carefully. They soon arrived at an old cabin. Inside, his mom took out a flashlight and said it was time to teach him something even more special. James was scared but excited too. His mom held the flashlight up to the wall and suddenly, the old walls lit up with bright colours! It was a magical display that made James smile until his cheeks hurt. His mom had taught him something truly special; she had taught him how to find beauty in the dark. +Once upon a time there was a naughty king. One day, the king decided to go on a stroll in the forest. As he walked around, he saw a giant tree. He thought this must be the tallest tree in the kingdom. + +The king was so excited and decided to climb it. He scrambled up the trunk, but as he got to the top, he trembled. He noticed a giant nest and a mother bird and her egg inside. + +The king said to the mother bird, “I’m sorry, but I must take your egg.†The mother bird replied, “No, please don’t take my egg!†+ +The king felt guilty, but he still wanted the egg. He then said, “I’m the king, so I must have the egg.†The mother bird was sad and started to tremble. + +The king saw this and had a change of heart. He said, “I won’t take your egg. You should take good care of it.†The mother bird was happy and thanked the king for being so kind. + +The king slowly climbed down the tree and went back to his palace. He felt relieved that he had learned a lesson not to be so naughty. +Once upon a time there was a lion. He was strong and proud and loved to roar. He would roar loudly and even scared the birds away. + +One day, he heard a strange but beautiful sound in the distance. He got curious and decided to find out what it was. He followed the sound until he found a bigger, meaner lion. The mean lion had a trumpet in his hand. + +The strong lion wanted to roar as loud as the mean lion. So, he roared his loudest for the mean lion. But it wasn't loud enough. The mean lion laughed and walked away. + +The strong lion was sad and thought he would never be able to make a sound as loud as the mean lion. He started walking away, disappointed. + +Just then, he noticed something tasty. He turned around and saw honey. He licked the honey and was amazed. The honey made his roar even louder than the mean lion! + +The strong lion learned an important lesson: With the right ingredients, we all have the power to roar. We must be brave, stronger and try new things if we want to reach our goals. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to go for a walk. Her mom said, "Yes, you can go for a walk! But don't forget to bring your card with you." The little girl smiled and hugged her mom before running away. When she got out of the house, she saw an amazing lake. She decided to drink the clear cool water. But it didn't feel right in her stomach. She started feeling really bad. + +The little girl tried to call out for help, but no one seemed to hear her. Then she heard a voice calling her name. She looked up and saw her mom running towards her. Her mom said, "Why did you drink the water? That was so dangerous!" The little girl said, "I'm sorry mom but I just wanted to try it. I thought it looked amazing!" But her mom said, "No more drinking water from rivers and lakes until you're older. Now let's go home." + +The little girl felt very sad and scared. She hoped that one day she could have another chance to explore the world around her again. Unfortunately, that dream never came true. +One day, Tom and his mum went to the supermarket. Tom wanted to count the numbers of potatoes. His mum said it was time for a cup of tea. He helped her make the tea. It was very messy because Tom spilled some of the tea when he poured it. + +Then he counted the number of potatoes. He counted 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 potatoes. Tom was very proud of himself that he knew how to count. So Tom's mum gave him a big hug and a big kiss. + +Tom was so happy that he ran around the store. But he stepped in a puddle of tea that he had made it earlier. It was very messy. Tom's mum was very happy he enjoyed counting the numbers but reminded him to be careful with the tea. + +Tom agreed, and they went home to have a cup of tea. They enjoyed the tea very much, and Tom was very happy that he learned to count the numbers. +One day, Linda and her Dad went on a walk. Linda was excited and said, ''Let's go and have fun.'' + +It was a bright and sunny day and Linda stopping to pick a flower. The flower was pink and beautiful. She put it in her pocket. + +They kept walking and discovered a big tree with a swing. Dad said it looked like fun so he helped Linda to sit on the swing. Linda said, ''Thank you Daddy''. + +Linda swung and then noticed a nest in the tree. Inside the nest were three little eggs. Linda was thoughtful so she decided to leave them alone and not to touch them. She and Dad kept walking. + +Suddenly, something moved in the trees. Linda screamed out and then saw it was just a squirrel. Dad laughed and said, ''Don't worry, the squirrel won't harm us''. Linda was relieved and felt brave now. + +The sun was low in the sky, so Linda and Dad went home. Linda was happy with all they had discovered on their walk together. +Once upon a time there was a very lovely lady. She wore a dress that went down to her waist, and she always had a big smile on her face. One morning, she woke up and decided to go for a walk in the park. + +When she got there, she sat on the grass and decided to lay down, to rest for a bit. She looked up to the sky and saw the fluffy white clouds passing by, and she smiled. + +Then all of a sudden, a bird flew down from the sky and landed near her. The bird was so lovely and so happy to be free to fly around in the sky. The lady smiled and started to laugh. + +She watched the bird fly away and said goodbye. Then she stood up and lay down her lovely dress. She waved goodbye to the park and skipped off, looking forward to the rest of her day. +One day, a little girl was playing in the park. She had her special doll with her and was very gentle with it. Suddenly, a gust of wind came and blew the doll away. The little girl gasped, "Oh no! I lost my doll!" + +She quickly ran away to try and find it. She looked under bushes, behind trees and even up in the sky, but she couldn't find her doll anywhere. + +The little girl started to cry. Then, a nice lady approached her. The lady said, "Don't worry, I saw what happened. I think I can help you find your doll. Let's go look together." + +The little girl and the lady searched for what seemed like forever. Suddenly, the lady shouted, "Look over there! I think that might be your doll!" + +The little girl squinted and, sure enough, she spotted it! She ran over and picked it up. The doll was a bit scuffed up but it was still in one piece. + +The little girl was so happy and grateful. She thanked the lady as they both walked back to the park. From that day on, the little girl was extra gentle with her special doll. +One day, Sarah was walking through the park. She noticed a chubby squirrel scurrying through the grass. She followed it, fascinated. + +Suddenly, she spotted a big picture on the side of a tree. She stopped to look at it. It was special. It was different from any of the other pictures in the park. + +Sarah slowly stepped closer. She wanted to discover more. When she looked closely, she saw lots of little creatures in it. There were birds, bees and even a chubby bear. She smiled. + +Then, one of the squirrels came over and stood right next to Sarah. It was the same chubby squirrel she had been following. Together they looked at the picture, discovering all the wonderful things it contained. +Once upon a time there was an ostrich who loved to design. She would spend hours crafting and creating things. One day she had a very powerful idea. She wanted to design the perfect device that would make her the most important ostrich in the world. + +The ostrich got to work and put her powerful idea into motion. After hours and hours of hard work, she created the device. She was so excited about it that she couldn't wait to show everyone. + +The ostrich ran around her town and showed everyone her invention. Everyone was amazed at her powerful design. Suddenly, something changed. The device started to spark and make a lot of noise. + +The ostrich was terrified and tried to turn the device off, but it was too late. The device exploded, destroying the ostrich's beautiful design. Everyone felt sorry for her, but it was too late. The powerful idea had caused a terrible ending. +The sun shone bright as Peter stared out at the mighty ocean. He could feel its power and he was a little bit scared of it. + +Mama came to stand beside Peter. She put her hand on his shoulder and said, "It looks fierce, doesn't it? But it's still very welcome here." + +Peter took a deep breath. He felt a little bit braver now. He nodded. "Yes it is welcome here," he said. + +Mama smiled. Together they watched the waves come in and out. They could feel the energy from the ocean, and it was truly amazing. + +"Do you think you could make a friend out there, Peter?" mama asked. + +Peter thought about it for a moment. Suddenly he knew. "Yes, I think I could. Welcome ocean!" he said with a smile. + +Mama smiled and hugged him close. "That's wonderful, Peter!" She said. + +From that day forward, Peter and the ocean were friends. Together they explored the shore, and Peter felt like he was part of something bigger. He was part of a fierce, but welcome ocean. +Jane and her mommy entered the big structure. It was a sad place. They saw many people inside and it made Jane feel sad too. + +Jane followed her mommy around the structure and saw lots of strange things. People were walking slowly and there were big groups everywhere. + +The air was heavy and Jane knew it was not a happy place. She decided she wanted to leave but her mommy said they had to stay. + +Finally, the time came to leave the structure but Jane still felt sad. As they drove away, Jane looked back and saw the big structure getting smaller and smaller. It made her very sad and she knew she would never forget this sad day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jo. Jo loved carrots and her favourite game was playing hide-and-seek. She loved playing with her friends and having lots of fun. + +One day, Jo heard some exciting news! Her aunt had decided to restore an old toy box. Jo couldn't believe it! She was so happy that she decided to bake a yummy cake for her aunt. She mixed sugar, butter and eggs in a bowl and then put it in the oven. It filled the house with a yummy smell. + +When Jo was done, she brought the cake to her aunt's house. Her aunt was so surprised and thanked Jo for the yummy cake. She told Jo that the toy box was almost finished being restored and that she could use it when it was done. + +Jo waited and waited until finally, the toy box was ready. Jo was so excited! She spent all day playing with the toys in the box and was so happy that it had been restored. She was really glad that her aunt could make her old toy box fun again. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. She was only three, but she was very brave. + +One day, Jane and her family went on a journey. Her brothers and sisters were so excited! Jane was scared, but she did not show it. + +As they travelled, her siblings playfully sang and laughed. Jane just watched, not daring to join in. Suddenly, her Mum called her over. + +“Let’s play a game!†she said, with a lively smile. + +Jane was nervous but she insisted that she wanted to try. + +“OK!†said Mum. "Let’s pretend we are on an adventure!" + +Jane jumped up and down, trying to be brave. Before long, she was laughing and singing with her family. + +It was a wonderful journey, full of lively fun - and Jane was so proud that she had insisted on joining in. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane wanted to grow. She loved to explore and discover new things. One day she found some jewelry in the garden. Jane was so excited and wanted to see the pretty jewels up close. + +"Be careful Jane," warned Mom. "Those jewels are dangerous." + +But Jane was brave and didn't want to listen. She reached out to grab the jewelry and sure enough, it was dangerous! Jane screamed and ran away. + +"Im so sorry Mom," said Jane. + +Mom smiled, "Its ok. But now you know why jewelry can be dangerous," she said. "Grow with care and be sure to think before you act!" +Once upon a time, there was an open dessert. It was a big, yummy cake with frosting and candies on top. All the children were so excited to get a slice. + +But suddenly, the cake started to disappear! Nobody knew what happened. One by one, each slice of cake just went away! + +The children were so sad and confused. They searched all around the room, but there was no cake. Every last bit of it had disappeared! + +It was a mystery until a little fairy appeared. She said she had eaten the whole cake! The children were so surprised and amazed that she had eaten the whole thing so fast. + +The fairy smiled and waved goodbye. Then, she disappeared, just like the cake. The children were happy to have seen her, even if the dessert had disappeared! +Once upon a time there was a mighty octopus who lived near the shore. Every morning, just when the sun started to rise, the octopus would wake and start its day. Every day, it would explore the ocean and display its mighly powers. + +The other creatures of the sea, who watched the octopus wake, were in awe of its might and strength. They knew that soon, it would do something amazing. + +So, one day the octopus was woken and started its work. It travelled through the sea, displaying its might and power. + +But then, when the octopus reached a certain spot, it stopped. It started to fill the water around it and then suddenly it seemed to rise out of the depths. + +The other creatures of the sea stood in awe as the octopus displayed its full power. It had crafted a mighty octopus throne, from which it could observe the whole ocean. + +From that day any the creatures of the sea always said "Mighty is the octopus who can build his own throne from the depths of the ocean". +Mommy was cooking in the kitchen. Peter wanted to help her, so he peeked around the corner to watch. + +"Mommy, what are you cooking?" asked Peter. + +"I'm making a Nest," said Mommy. + +Peter was very curious. He asked, "What kind of Nest?" + +"It's a small Nest," said Mommy. "I'm making it to share with you. Do you want to come in and help?" + +Peter was thrilled. He ran into the kitchen, ready to help. He watched as Mommy mixed the eggs and cream together with a spoon. + +"What's the Nest for?" asked Peter. + +"We can have it for breakfast," said Mommy. + +Peter helped Mommy pour the small Nest into a round dish, and then put it into the oven. Soon, the smell of the Nest filled the house. Peter and Mommy smiled with delight. + +After a few minutes, Mommy took the Nest out of the oven. It was golden and smelled delicious. She and Peter sat down to eat the small Nest together. It was the best breakfast ever! +Billy was running outside. He felt so excited! The sun was shining and the grass was green. He liked the clear blue sky above. As he ran, he went faster and faster. He dreamed of flying, feeling the wind in his face. He giggled and sped across the grass. Billy was having the time of his life. All the colors were so bright and everything was so clear. Finally, he stopped running. He was too tired to go any further. He lay down in the grass and closed his eyes. He felt peaceful, imagining what it was like to speed across the grass. +Once upon a time there was a little baker who loved cake. She had an oven, a rolling pin, and a bowl for making cakes. + +One day, she went to the store to buy some ingredients for a new recipe. She picked out some flour, eggs, and butter and added them to her basket. + +Just as she was about to pay for her ingredients, she noticed a sad-looking pin on the floor. She felt sorry for it and asked the storeowner if she could keep it. He said she could if she liked. + +So she grabbed the pin and added it to her basket. She paid for her ingredients and made her way home with the pin in hand. + +At home, she put on her apron and gathered her ingredients around her. She mixed, kneaded and rolled the dough with her rolling pin, but as she did, she noticed something strange. It seemed like the pin was letting out a faint whistle every time she rolled it. + +She was curious and looked closer. To her surprise, she discovered that the pin was actually singing! + +"What an amazing pin!" she said. From then on, the pin was her faithful baking companion. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a pink scarf that she liked very much. Every day, she would wear the scarf and it made her feel happy. + +One day, the little girl was walking in the park when she started to feel scared. It was growing dark and she felt very far away from home. She started to struggle. + +Suddenly, she saw something sparkle in the distance. When she went to look, she saw that it was her pink scarf! It had caught the light of the setting sun. + +The little girl felt so much better with her scarf. She knew that if she ever felt scared or distant again, her scarf could bring her back to safety. The moral of the story is that we can all feel safe when we believe in ourselves! +Once upon a time there was a spoiled little girl named Amy. She always liked playing with her toys, but she always wanted more. One day, Amy saw the most beautiful jewel. She wanted it more than anything! + +"Can I have the jewel?" Amy asked. + +"No, you cannot have it," said her mom. + +But Amy didn't want to listen. She ran and grabbed the jewel, without thinking twice. + +Suddenly, the jewel began to shine very brightly. Amy didn't like this and dropped it. But as she dropped it, the jewel flew away and disappeared! + +Amy was very sad, but her mom taught her a valuable lesson. She explained that sometimes in life, if you grab something too quickly, it can be gone in an instant. We must always take things slowly, and think before we act. +Once there was a little girl called Ellie. Ellie loved to dress up in her fancy clothes. One day, she put on her fanciest dress – it was bright pink and very soft. + +Suddenly, there was an emergency! Everyone was running around and there was lots of noise. Ellie was scared, but she knew what she had to do. She quickly changed out of her fancy dress and put on her emergency outfit, which was a vest and shorts. + +The emergency was soon over. Ellie was so relieved that everything was all right again. When she took her Emergency outfit off, she put her soft dress back on. As she twirled around in it, she felt so happy and proud. She knew she was the prettiest girl in the world! +Sam was an adventurous 3 year old. He liked exploring new places. One day he decided to explore his home. He spotted a door near the back of the house that he had never seen before. + +Sam reached out and opened the door. It was dark inside, so he decided to go in. He couldn't see anything, so he said to himself: "Let's see what's in here!" + +He felt around for a moment and then he heard a strange sound coming from the darkness. He was excited and he stepped closer. The sound got louder and louder. Then he heard someone say "Is someone there?" + +Sam was surprised and he answered: "Yes, it's me, Sam!". He heard a voice say: "Oh, hi Sam! I'm Henry. I'm stuck in here. Join me so we can both find a way out". + +Sam was a bit scared. He thought this was weird. But then he remembered that exploring was his favorite thing and he decided to join Henry. Together the two of them slowly felt their way around until they eventually found the exit. + +Sam was very happy to find his way out of the dark room. He was very glad that he joined Henry, who had helped him find the exit in the end. +Once upon a time there was a tiger. He was very attractive and had bright, stripes. Every day, he was looking for ways to improve himself. + +One day, the tiger found a book with lots of interesting drawings. He looked at all of the images and read about all of the creative ways he could improve himself. + +The tiger was so excited about the book that he called his best friend over. + +"Look at all of these amazing pictures!" the tiger exclaimed. + +"Wow," his friend said. "It looks like you could really improve with this book!" + +The tiger thought about it and agreed. With the help of his friend, the tiger started improving. Every day they would try a new idea from the book, until eventually the tiger became even more attractive. + +His friend was very proud of him. + +"You look amazing!" the friend said. + +"Thank you," the tiger said. "I couldn't have improved so much without you!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Liz. She was very thoughtful and often looked after everyone around her. One day, Liz was feeling worried as she had lots of things to do. + +Liz went to take a shower and as the warm water cascaded over her, she felt less worried. After the shower, Liz had a great idea. She decided to make a special breakfast for all her friends. + +Liz was so busy getting ready and cooking, that she forgot to worry. When Liz's friends arrived and saw the thoughtful breakfast that Liz had made, they clapped. They said it was the best breakfast they had ever had. + +Everyone was happy and Liz felt proud that she had made something special. From that day on, Liz kept her worries to a minimum and focused her attention on helping others. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful queen. Every morning she would start her day by going outside and spinning around in circles until she got all dizzy. Everywhere she went people waved and smiled, because they all loved their queen so very much! One day, she started spinning around faster and faster, until she got so dizzy that she couldn't even stand up anymore! Everybody laughed, because it was so funny! Eventually, she was able to stop spinning and she laughed and laughed. The queen felt so happy and free, and so did everyone else. That's why they all loved their queen so much! +Once upon a time, there lived a mother and her son. The little boy was only three years old, but already he was curious about the world. One day, he asked his mummy why the sun was so warm. + +"It's because of the sun's energy," she replied. + +The little boy was intrigued by this idea and wanted to explore more. + +"Mummy, can I touch the sun?" he asked. + +She shook her head and warned him, "No, sweetheart. You must never touch the sun. It is much too hot and will hurt you." + +The little boy was sad that he couldn't touch the sun, but he understood his mother's warning. He knew it would not be a good idea. + +The mother and son enjoyed a warm day together and the little boy learned an important lesson that day. He would never forget his mother's warning. +Once there was a girl called Sue. Sue was very spoiled. Her parents always gave her everything she wanted. One day she decided she wanted lots of ice cream. So she lay in her bedroom and she said to her parents "I want ice cream!" + +But her parents did not give her any ice cream. They said to her "we know you are spoiled. But if you keep on asking for everything all the time, you will never learn to appreciate the gifts you have. You must learn to wait and be thankful." + +Sue did not listen and she kept on asking for more things. One day she went to her bedroom and she saw that it had been filled with ice cream. She was so delighted. + +But when she tried to eat it, the ice cream had melted and the bedroom was a mess. + +Sue realized that if she had been thankful for what she had, she wouldn't have destroyed her bedroom. She learned her lesson and said thank you to her parents for always giving her things. +Once upon a time there was a family who lived together in a nice house. They all wanted to feel closer together, so they decided to raise a special network. The network was made of strings, and every person in the family was connected. It was a useful way for them to show each other that they cared. + +Each day the family would take turns to pull the strings, signalling each other of their love. Even when things were tough, the network kept them all together. They would raise the strings to the sky and no one felt alone. With their network, they created a strong bond. + +At the end of every day, the family would look at their network and feel safe. It was a useful way to make special memories with one another and it helped them to stay connected. The family enjoyed feeling so close to each other, and they knew that as long as they had their special network, they would be happy forever. +One day, Little Bob wanted to go swimming. But when he looked out the window, it was raining so hard. He was so disappointed. + +His nurse saw him and said, "it is ok, Little Bob. We can do something else. How about staying inside and playing a game? I even have a perfect game all set up." Little Bob cheered up, and was excited to see the game. + +Little Bob's nurse set him up with a special game. It was a game where Little Bob had to try to dry an animal toy with a towel. Little Bob was so excited to do this game. He was determined to dry the toy as perfect as he could until there was not a drop of water left on it. Little Bob worked hard and made sure to dry it off completely. + +When Little Bob finished drying the toy, he proudly showed it to his nurse. The nurse said, "You did a wonderful job, Little Bob. Perfect!" Little Bob was so proud and happy to be praised. +Once there was a dependable girl who loved everything pink. She loved her bright pink dress, her pink bike and her pink butterfly wings. + +One day, she was riding her bike when it started to rain. Most kids would have gotten very wet, but not her! Instead, she got off her bike, found a big leaf and held it over her head to keep the rain off. + +The rain stopped eventually, and she was happy to have stayed dry. But when she looked down, she saw that her dress was still all wet. She knew it would take time to dry and she didn't want to go back home in a wet dress. + +So she put the leaf back on her head and started looking for a solution. That's when she saw a nearby clothesline with a lot of colorful clothes hanging on it. + +She took off her dress and used the clothesline to hang it up. Then she went back to playing under the sun and before she knew it, her dress was all dry and pink again. + +She thanked the dependable clothesline for making sure she would be able to look as beautiful in her pink dress as when she first put it on. +Once upon a time, there was a playful mechanic. Everyday, he would work on the cars in the shop and have lots of fun. One day, he forgot to take a break and became very thirsty. He didn't have anything to drink and he was so thirsty. + +Luckily, he remembered a nearby lake he could drink from. He quickly ran to the lake and started to drink. As soon as he was done, he saw a dog who was also looking thirsty and he decided to share the water with it. + +The mechanic and the dog became good friends and could play together. + +The moral of the story is that it is always a good idea to share with others and be kind. If we all share a little bit, there can be enough for everyone. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jimmy and Timmy. They both loved playing in the sea but Timmy was scared of the tide. When it was low tide, Jimmy would lead Timmy into the sea for lots of fun. + +The tide always changed, though, and Jimmy allowed Timmy to stay in the sea only when he was sure it was safe. + +One day, the boys were splashing around in the sea and the tide began to turn. Timmy was scared and started to cry, but Jimmy stayed calm and made sure they got back to shore safely. + +After that, both boys learnt that they should always be reliable in the sea. Jimmy taught Timmy to trust his judgment and always be careful. That way, they could both stay safe and have lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was broken. She looked all around, but could not find a home. + +One day, she asked an old man, "Where is my home?" + +The old man replied, "It is not where you look, but how you gain it that matters." + +The little girl thought about his words and set out on a journey. She looked in caves, atop mountains, and under the sea. Every day, she grew a little more broken. + +Finally, with hope nearly lost, she stopped by the old man's house. He gave her a warm hug and said, "I'm glad you came back. You can gain a home right here with me." + +The little girl smiled and took a seat. With the old man's help, she was able to gain a home and find happiness again. +Josie enjoyed walking to the park with her mom. She was getting better at crossing the streets. She was very polite and waited for the green man to tell her when it was ok to cross. + +Josie knew it was important to stay safe. She could hear the traffic going by, but mom said it was OK. + +On the way back, they had to cross a bigger street. Her mom showed Josie how to look both ways, to make sure it was safe to cross. Then they waited, being very polite, until the green man told them to go. + +This time, there was so much traffic that the green man said they should remove their shoes and run quickly across the street. Josie held on tight to her mom’s hand. She had so much fun removing her shoes and running to the other side. She felt very brave! +Toby went to the park to play. He really liked to run and yell, but his mommy told him he had to be obedient. Toby tried to be obedient, but he couldn't help it. He started to yell. His mommy looked at him with a stern face and said, "Toby, you need to be quiet." Toby tried to be quiet but after a while he couldn't help it. He started to yell again. His mommy got angry and came over to him. She bent down and said, "Listen to me. You need to be quiet and obey, you understand?" Toby nodded his head and said yes. His mommy smiled and hugged him. Toby knew he had to keep his body quiet. He smiled up at his mommy and promised to be obedient. +Once there was a pig named Pete. He wanted to learn a new language. Every morning he would stretch and then practice his language. But the language was difficult and he had to work hard to understand it. He tried many times and eventually he made some progress. + +One day, Pete asked a friend for help. His friend taught him a new way to stretch and practice his language. With help from his friend, Pete was able to learn the language faster. He started to understand it better and soon he was able to say words and sentences. + +Pete was very happy with himself and his new language. He kept stretching and practicing every day and soon he was speaking the language like a pro. His friends were amazed at how well he spoke. + +Pete was glad he had picked a difficult language but with help and stretching he was able to learn it. +Once upon a time there was a gray star. He wanted to find something that would fit just right. He looked around for something that wasn't too big or too small. Finally, he found a hat. He tried it on and it fit perfectly! He couldn't believe how happy he was. He flew around the sky wearing his hat and feeling great. He waved to all of his friends with his hat on. Everyone was so happy that he had found something that fit him just right. He beamed with joy every time somebody said that his hat looked great. He was so proud of his new hat. The gray star could now show off his hat to everyone around. He was a very happy star indeed! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mimi. She was very curious and she always asked her parents lots of questions. + +One day, she asked her mum: "Mum, what is a universe?" Her mum smiled and said, "A universe is very big and special. It's like a big stage where so many different things happen - it's truly amazing". + +Mimi nodded, looking at the stars outside the window. She then asked, "Mum, why is it so fragile?" Her mum smiled and said, "It's fragile because the universe is so big, so we all have to remind ourselves to take good care of it. We need to look after it together." + +Mimi smiled and replied, "Yes, mum. I will remind myself to look after the universe!" +Once upon a time there was a mighty street. Children often played and talked on the street. One day, a little boy named Tom went to play on the street. He saw some other boys chasing each other and bumping into things. Tom noticed how unhappy this made the people around them. + +He decided to talk to the boys. He told them it was not kind to run around and bump into things. He suggested they could play a quieter game instead. + +At first, the boys were a bit angry and thought Tom was being silly. But the more they listened, the more they started to think that maybe Tom was right. In the end, they heeded Tom's advice and played a more peaceful game. + +The people around them were very happy and thankful to Tom. Tom had learned an important lesson - that it pays to be kind! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was only 3 years old. Sarah loved to sit under the sun. She found it so light and warm, and it made her happy. + +One day, Sarah decided she wanted to become a fairy. She wanted to fly and be able to do magical things. So Sarah waved her wand and wished with all her might. + +The next thing she knew, the sun was shining brighter and brighter, and she felt like she became lighter and lighter. She opened her eyes, and suddenly she could fly! + +Sarah laughed and smiled, and flew around under the light of the sun. She was so excited! She was a fairy, just like she had wished for! + +Sarah spent the day having magical adventures and flying around under the bright light of the sun. She was so happy, and it made her laugh and smile. + +The End. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sarah and John. Sarah was very clever and John was always asking her questions. One day, Sarah said to John, + +"I know something fun. I can't tell you yet, but if I permit you, I will show it to you." + +John was so curious to find out what Sarah had discovered. He begged her to permit him. + +Finally, Sarah permitted John and together they ran to the back of the garden. In the corner was a secret band! She had found it there earlier in the day, and thought it so clever to share it with John. + +They both put on the band and felt so amazing. As they ran around the garden, they had even more fun. They laughed and ran until it was time for dinner. + +Later that night, John thanked Sarah for permitting him to the secret band. He thought it was the most clever discovery ever and they were both so happy they shared it together. +Alice had a kangaroo. He was tall and Alice liked to take him out to play. She always held his furry ears and he giggled when she did. One day Alice wanted to take the kangaroo to the park. She wanted him to jump around with her. When they got there, Alice saw that other people had tall kangaroos too. They all jumped and hopped around together. Alice and her kangaroo had so much fun. When it was time to go home Alice was so happy to have her tall kangaroo. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Jorge. He loves to roll everywhere. One day he went to the park, and he saw an apple lying in the grass. + +"Oh, what a good apple! I think I'll take it home," said Jorge. + +So he rolled over, picked up the apple and held it tightly. Then he rolled back home as fast as he could. + +When he got to his house, his mom was waiting for him. + +"What do you have there, Jorge?" she asked. + +"It's a good apple," Jorge replied with a smile. + +"Well, that's very nice," said his mom. "Let's go wash it and cut it so we can eat it together, okay?" + +Jorge nodded, and his mom took him to the sink. Together, they washed the apple and cut it up into pieces. Then, they shared the pieces and ate the good apple together. + +The end. +Once there was a clown. He was very special, because he was deaf. He loved to roll around in the grass. One day a little girl saw him and thought he was so funny. She decided to play with him. The clown rolled around in the grass, laughing as he did. He made the little girl laugh and they had a great time together. The girl and the clown rolled around the yard, chasing each other and having a great time. It was the best day ever. The little girl and the deaf clown were best friends forever. +The earth was a big store. Inside it was full of crazy things. There were dragons and flowers and tortoises. There were bubbles of all colors. It was very exciting! + +One day something strange happened. All of the things in the store started bouncing up and down. They shook the walls and flew around like crazy. Even the dragon was jumping up and down. + +The earth was so crazy that their parents came out to look at what was happening. But when they got to the store, everything was back in its place. The only thing they found was a big smile on their little one's face! + +They had been playing hide-and-seek with all the store's crazy things. What a fun time they had! +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was walking in the forest to pick some flowers. Suddenly, she heard a noise. She looked around and saw a squirrel. The squirrel had been complaining about something sour. The girl asked the squirrel what was wrong. + +"It’s the berries. They’re sour", the squirrel said. + +The girl tried some of the berries and agreed that they were too sour. + +"I know what to do," the girl said. "We can sweeten them up with some honey." + +The squirrel was delighted with this idea and the girl gathered some honey from a nearby tree. They mixed the honey with the berries and the squirrel ate them with gusto. + +The girl smiled at the happy squirrel and they both went on their way. The little girl was proud of her accomplishment, she'd helped the squirrel enjoy his sour berries. +One day, Mommy took her little girl to the store. The girl was so excited - there were so many things to see and explore! As the little girl walked around the store, she noticed shadows in the aisles. She thought the shadows were so mysterious and cool. + +Mommy watched as the little girl ran around the store. She was amazed at how smart her daughter was. + +Suddenly, the little girl heard a loud noise from the shadows. It scared her and she ran over to Mommy. + +"Mommy, what was that noise?" the little girl asked. + +Mommy smiled and said, "That was just a sharp shadow, sweetheart. It's nothing to be afraid of. Let's go take a look." + +The little girl and Mommy explored the shadows together. They saw a lot of interesting shapes and sizes. The little girl felt so brave and excited. + +When they left the store, the little girl held on tight to Mommy's hand. She was so proud of being brave and smart enough to explore the mysterious shadows. +Lenny lived near a big park. One day, he saw a swing and wanted to try it out. He couldn't believe his eyes. It was the biggest swing he had ever seen! + +So, Lenny decided to try it. He was so excited, he ran quickly to the swing and started swinging. Suddenly, the swing stopped and he couldn't move. Lenny became scared and started to cry. + +Then, he heard a voice. It was the owner of the swing. The owner told Lenny that he had better leave, because the swing was special. It was the swing of the King and only he could use it. + +Lenny didn't believe it. He thought the owner was only joking with him. Everyone knew that the King was far away. He was too stubborn to believe it, and sat down on the swing on purpose. + +Suddenly, there was a rumbling, and the King appeared! He was so big that everything around him shookup. He laughed, and told Lenny to never forget to believe in the impossible. + +The King gave Lenny a special gift and let him use the swing. Lenny was so happy that he was allowed to play on the swing. + +From this day, Lenny always followed the King's advice and believed in the impossible. +Once upon a time there was an animal who was very special. He had a unique talent and it was to remove things. Everyone in the neighborhood could see that this animal was special and the original of its kind. + +The animal soon made a name for itself by removing all sorts of things. From trees, to rocks, to boulders - it was impossible for anything to escape his removal skills. Everyone was amazed and kept wondering what else this animal could do. + +One day, a farmer asked the animal to remove a mountain from his land. Everyone was skeptical that the animal could do it, but the animal had faith in himself and went ahead. After a few days of hard work, the animal had successfully removed the mountain! + +Everyone was amazed and the animal had become the talk of the town. He was now known as the greatest remover in all the land, and this was only the beginning of his adventures. +Once there was a little boy named Sam. Every day Sam liked to visit his favorite pond. On that day, Sam noticed something floating in the water. It was a raft! He wanted to get on it and explore the pond. So he scrambled up on it and grabbed the tight rope. + +Sam paddled the raft around for what felt like forever. Then he heard a voice. "Hey there kid!" It was his aunt! + +Sam was surprised to see her. "Auntie, what are you doing here?" + +"I heard you were visiting this pond, so I thought I should come see what you were up to," she said. She was very proud to see that Sam had made such a neat little raft! + +The next day, Sam brought his aunt back with him to the pond. Together, they took their tight rope and visited the pond on the raft. It was so much fun! They both smiled the whole time. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was called Daisy and the other was called Joe. + +One day, they decided to have a crazy adventure. + +Daisy said, "Let's go down the hill and build a tip." + +"I don't know what a tip is," said Joe. + +"It's a big heap of sand," explained Daisy. + +So the two friends went on their adventure. They ran all the way to the hill and started building a tip - shoveling sand with their hands, laughing and singing along the way. + +When the tip was built, Daisy said, "Let's jump off the tip!" + +Joe said, "No way! That's too crazy!" + +But Daisy dared Joe to do it. So Joe gathered his courage and jumped off the tip. He screamed as he jumped and the two friends laughed and clapped their hands. + +Joe was so happy that he had jumped off the tip. Daisy said, "That was the craziest ending ever!" + +The two friends hugged and went home with a big smile on their faces. +Mummy was very anxious. She was getting ready for her first day at the office. She was wearing her new Fancy dress and was trying to tie a big bow on her head. When she was done, she called out to her little three year old daughter, Ruby. + +Ruby was very excited. She had been helping her Mummy get ready all day. "Mummy, I will miss you," she said as she hugged Mummy's legs tight. + +Mummy smiled and said, "I know, baby. I will miss you too. But I have to go to work now. I'll be back to pick you up later ok? You can go play in the garden while I'm gone." + +Ruby nodded and hugged Mummy one last time before Mummy left for the office. + +Throughout the day, Ruby thought about her Mummy. She was anxious to see her again and was finally relieved when Mummy came home. Ruby ran to her and hugged her tight. "I missed you," she said. + +Mummy hugged her back, "I missed you too, sweetheart." + +Then, they went to the kitchen to make dinner and spent the rest of the evening together, enjoying each other's company. +Once upon a time, there was a bright star in the sky. Every night, Jane would look up and choose which star she wanted to make a wish on. One night, when Jane was feeling extra special, she chose a very bright star. + +She closed her eyes and made a wish. Suddenly, the star started to dim, and a small mark appeared on it. Jane's heart jumped as she realised it was her mark! + +But when she opened her eyes, the star had disappeared. Jane couldn't believe it. She had lost her wish! + +Jane was very sad. She learnt a valuable lesson that day; never choose a bright star, or you could lose your wish forever! +Molly and her brother Tom were playing in the living room. Tom had a big cushion and he thought it was funny to sit on top it. Every time Molly saw him, she laughed. Tom enjoyed making Molly laugh, so he started to joke. He pretended the cushion was a boat and he said he was going to sail away. Molly laughed even harder! + +Suddenly, Tom had a great idea. He said that the cushion looked like a juicy lemon. He said it was so sour that it made his tongue tingle. Molly found this hilarious and she couldn't stop laughing. Tom had made her another joke and she was thrilled. + +The two children laughed and played until dinner time. Molly and Tom agreed that they had never had as much fun. +Once upon a time, there lived a brave little frog. He liked to jump around the garden and kick up the leaves. One day, he stumbled upon a cobweb in the corner of the garden. He looked at it and said, "This cobweb is a mess! I'm going to kick it down!" He jumped up and tried to kick at the cobweb, but it wouldn't come down. + +Suddenly, a spider popped up from the other side of the cobweb. "Where do you think you're going?" he said. "This cobweb is mine and you're not going to kick it down". + +"I'm very proud of this web," the spider said, "and I'm not going to let you kick it down. I worked hard to make it." + +The frog was brave and determined. He jumped up one more time and kicked at the cobweb with all his might. It came crashing down, leaving the spider sad and disappointed. + +The brave little frog was proud of his accomplishment, but he felt sorry for the spider. He said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Spider, but don't worry. I'm sure you can make another cobweb soon." + +The spider was surprised at the frog's kindness and thanked him. The frog smiled and hopped away, happy to have helped the spider in some way. +Danny was a very curious boy. He liked to explore and find out about the world around him. One day, Danny saw something that made him very excited. He saw a man jogging in the park. Danny's eyes lit up with excitement and he ran to his mom's arms. His mom smiled and told him that the man was jogging. Danny was so curious to find out more. He asked his mom what it meant to jog, and his mom explained it to him. She said that when people jog they move their legs in a steady rhythm, like they were running but much slower. Danny couldn't wait to try it! The next day Danny put on his sneakers and went to the park. He started to jog, moving his arms up and down as he ran. Soon he was jogging around the park with a big smile on his face. Danny had lots of fun jogging in the park. He even saw the same man jogging and waved to him as he went. Danny was so happy and curious to discover the world around him! +Once upon a time there were two friends, a frog and a rabbit. One day, they were visiting a lake. The lake was warm and sparkly in the sunlight. + +The rabbit said: "It's so nice to be here by the lake! Let's do a special thing to show how much we appreciate it". + +The frog said: "Yes, let's do a happy dance!" So the frog hopped and the rabbit skipped around the lake. They moved faster and faster, until they were both spinning and twirling. + +At the end of their happy dance, the rabbit and the frog stopped and looked at each other. They were both smiling and out of breath. Then, they started to applaud. They clapped their hands together and smiled, as if to thank the lake for being so warm and beautiful. + +Then, the frog said: "We should do this happy dance every time we come to the lake. It is our special way to say thank you". + +The rabbit nodded in agreement and said: "Yes, the lake is our special friend". They smiled at each other and hugged before hopping away. +Little Joe had a sack, full of his favourite toys. He liked the sack very much. One day, his angry mum saw the sack. She took it away and told Little Joe he couldn't have it back. Little Joe was so sad. He had no toys to play with. + +Little Joe started to cry. His mum saw that he was really upset. She said he could have the sack back if he stopped crying. Little Joe's face lit up with a smile. He quickly stopped crying and put his thumbs in his ears. + +Little Joe hugged his mum. He ran back to his bedroom, opened up his sack and played with his toys. He smiled, happy to have his things back. + +Mummy put the sack back in Little Joe's bedroom. She told him if he ever got angry again, he would not be able to keep his sack. Little Joe said he would not be angry ever again. He was very happy and played with his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty cloth. It was so big that it seemed to float in the sky. Everyone in the village would stop and watch it. + +One day, a little girl saw the cloth and wondered what it was made of. She thought it was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. She asked her mom if she could have a piece of it. + +Her mom said yes, and the girl took the cloth away. She was so excited! + +The girl used the cloth to make lots of things. She made dolls and clothes and blankets. She even made a cape that made her feel like she was mighty. + +The girl loved the cloth and would watch it every day. Even when it got old and faded, she always had a special place in her heart for it. +Once there were two friends, Tom and Jack. They both wanted to light a firework, but Tom thought it would be better to wait. Jack wanted to light it right away though. + +“Let’s light a firework!†said Jack. + +“No, wait! It’s too dangerous!†replied Tom in a cheerful voice. + +Jack refused to listen to Tom. He lit the firework, but Tom tried to resist. + +Then something amazing happened. The firework exploded in a beautiful, colourful display of sparkling lights. Tom and Jack clapped and cheered. They realised they could have a lot of fun with fireworks, as long as they waited and were careful. + +The moral of the story is that good things come to those who wait and resist bad things. +Once upon a time there was an elderly lady. She was so old that she could barely walk. One day she was walking down the street, carrying a flag. She stopped to tell the young children that she was so old that she was in the war. + +The children nodded and smiled, but didn't seem to understand. Then they looked at the flag in the elderly lady's hand. + +The lady explained that the flag was special to her. She said it was from the war she had fought in when she was very young. The children were amazed. + +The elderly lady told the children she was very proud of the flag, it was a symbol of freedom. One day she said she'd share the true story behind it. + +The children knew then that the flag was more than just a colorful piece of cloth, it was a symbol of a very special moment in history. They promised to visit the elderly lady again soon so she could tell the story. + +The children left with a sense of excitement, knowing they had something very special to look forward to. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mary. Mary wanted to go outside and play, but her mom told her she had to stay inside. Mary was very impatient, so she decided to look for something fun to do inside. + +She found some stuff in the cupboard and decided to make something with it. She grabbed some paper, some glue, and some crayons. She got busy and stretched the paper, drew some pictures, and cut out colorful shapes. She was so excited to see what she had made. + +Mary's mom was getting impatient too. She called Mary over and said it was time to go outside. Mary happily put away her stuff, and jumped up and down. She was so excited to go play. + +They went outside and Mary found a big stretch of grass. She quickly started running, jumping, and stretching. She had so much fun, her mom couldn't help but laugh. +Once there was a little girl who was very impatient. She wanted something but she didn't know what it was yet. She went to a store and saw a magazine. It had pictures and colours and she was very curious. She asked her mom if she could buy it. + +Her mom said yes, and the little girl was so happy! She grabbed the magazine and started looking at it. She saw pictures of animals, people, and places. It was so much fun to look at! + +The little girl was so excited that she wanted to cover the magazine. She asked her mom if she could buy special paper to put around it. Her mom said yes. So the little girl chose some pretty paper with flowers and animals on it. She wrapped the magazine with the special paper. She was very proud of her work. + +The little girl was so happy that she had a special magazine to look at. She was now content and no longer impatient. +Once there was a very smart gorilla. He was so smart that he could climb tall trees and pick the juiciest fruits. He was also very strong, and could rip trees apart with his bare hands. + +One day, there were two bad men in the jungle. When they saw the smart gorilla, they were angry and wanted to destroy him. So they ran towards him, making loud noises and waving sticks. The gorilla was so scared that he ran away to hide. + +The bad men couldn't find the smart gorilla. So they destroyed the trees and ate the fruits that the gorilla had been picking. They also made a mess in the jungle. + +When the smart gorilla saw what the bad men had done he was very sad. He knew he had to do something to fix the mess. So he got to work, repairing the trees and picking new fruits for the jungle. + +The smart gorilla was very brave, and soon the jungle was back to its normal beautiful state. +Once upon a time, there was a clever squirrel who was looking for a new harbor. He looked all over but he couldn't find a safe place to sleep. + +Suddenly, he saw a kind mouse who had been watching him. + +"My friend, you look lost and tired. Would you like a place to rest?" asked the mouse. + +The squirrel was so grateful! "Yes, please! I'm looking for a safe harbor," he said. + +The mouse smiled and said, "I can help! I have a nice home and I can provide a harbor for you." + +The squirrel was delighted! He followed the mouse to a cozy den. + +"Thank you for being so kind," said the squirrel. + +The mouse smiled and said, "It's no problem, my clever friend. Welcome to your new home!" +Carly was a three year old girl who loved to have fun. She was always excited to go outside and play. One day, Carly and her family went on a picnic. They arrived at their destination and all had a great time. + +Carly's dad showed her a big tree. It looked amazing with its thick, green leaves. Carly couldn't believe how lucky she was to see this beautiful luxury. She smiled and asked her dad why it was so special. + +He said, "This tree is special because it reminds us to take care of nature. That means if we neglect nature we will ignore it. We may not see the bad effects but nature will." + +Carly was happy to learn this lesson. She was excited to keep the tree safe and beautiful. From then on, Carly and her family planted trees and flowers and tried to take care of nature. + +The moral of the story is that if we ignore nature, we will suffer the consequences. Every person has a responsibility to take care of nature. +Once upon a time, there was a nice boy. He was very polite and said please and thank you. He was always happy to help out his friends. + +One day, his teacher wanted to test the boy's knowledge. She gave him a pair of pants. She said, "Let's see how polite this boy is and if he will try the pants on." + +The boy was curious so he did it. He tried on the pants, and they fit him perfectly. + +Everyone was happy. His teacher was smiling and gave him a great big hug. She said, "You passed the test! You are very polite." + +The boy was so proud of himself and he smiled from ear to ear. He was so happy to have done such an excellent job. From then on, he always tried to be polite and help out his friends whenever he could. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Dave. Dave loved to sing all day long, whether on his own or with his friends. Every morning, Dave would go out and sing in the street. + +One day, Dave's singing was interrupted by a mean old dog. The dog barked and barked, and Dave had no choice but to fly away and hide. He was very sad and he wanted to keep singing. + +But then something amazing happened! Another bird, a kind and friendly bird, came and chased away the mean old dog. Dave was so grateful to have his singing back, and he thanked the friendly bird with a loud and happy song! + +And ever since that day, Dave and the friendly bird have sung happily together in the street. They'll be singing together for many more days to come! +Once upon a time there was a family who loved to go on adventures. One sunny day they decided to go explore a hill they had never been to before. + +The family began to walk to the hill. As they got closer, they noticed a weird noise. So, they decided to investigate. + +When they got to the hill they saw a group of animals all gathering around it. There were rabbits, squirrels, birds and even a fox! The family crept closer so they could get a better look. + +The animals were talking in their own language and seemed to be having a great time. The family watched in amazement until the sun began to set. + +The family waved goodbye to the animals and started their journey home, still wondering why the animals were gathering on the hill. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers, Bob and Ben. Bob was very distant, while Ben was always close by. + +One day, they went to the port. Suddenly, Ben saw a big boat and he wanted to take a closer look. He took a big step and dropped into the water! + +Bob ran to help him. He took a long, deep breath, and jumped into the water. Thankfully, Bob was able to pull Ben out of the water. + +Bob hugged Ben tight and told him, "Always stay close. It's too dangerous to be so distant." + +Ben nodded, and they hugged and laughed. They ran back to the port, and went home happy. +One day, Daisy was playing with clay in her room. She had fun squishing it between her fingers and making fun shapes. Suddenly, she heard a loud sound from outside that made her very scared. She started to cry, but her mommy came to comfort her. + +“Don't be fearful, Daisy. That sound is thunder," mommy said. "It's a sign that it's going to rain." + +Daisy wiped away her tears and waited. Sure enough, outside the clouds sent down a big, heavy rain. Daisy giggled and watched the rain splash on the window. + +But then, the sky sent another loud thunderclap, and all the lights went out. Daisy gasped and hid under her blanket. + +“It's okay, Daisy. This is just a storm,†said mommy as she held Daisy close. Daisy felt better knowing that mommy was there, and eventually the storm died down. After the lights turned back on, Daisy and her mommy made a rain dance together in the living room. + +Daisy remembered that scary feeling and was thankful for the comforting presence of her mommy. +John was playing in the big backyard one day when it started to rain. He looked down and saw a puddle growing bigger and bigger. He thought it looked like fun, so he jumped in! + +John splashed around happily until he felt something funny on his feet. He looked down and saw that he had shrunk to the size of an inch! He was so small that the puddle was now like an ocean. He tried to swim away but it was too hard. + +Suddenly, he saw something swimming towards him. It was a bossy little fish who said, "Come with me if you want to get out of here". John was scared, but he followed the fish anyway. + +The fish led him to a drain in the puddle, which he wouldn't have been able to find on his own. Just as John was about to go in, he felt himself start to get bigger. He was back to his normal size! He waved goodbye to the fish and ran back home. + +John never dared to go near a puddle again, but he was forever thankful for the bossy little fish that had saved him. +Jack was walking through the park. It was a sunny day, but Jack didn't feel like smiling. That's because he had a big job ahead of him. He had to get to the black tree before the sun went down. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise. He looked around and saw a little caterpillar crawling towards him. "Hi there!" Jack said. "I bet you have a little job to do too. I'm trying to get to the black tree before dark." + +The caterpillar looked up and said, "Do you want some help getting there? I can show you the quickest way." + +Jack thanked the caterpillar and they started walking together. As they journeyed, Jack told the caterpillar about the importance of getting to the black tree before the sun went down. The caterpillar seemed to understand and nodded encouragingly. + +Finally, they reached the tree. Jack looked up and smiled. He thanked the caterpillar for leading him there, but when he turned around, the caterpillar was gone. + +A chill went down Jack's spine. How did the caterpillar know there was a black tree here? It almost seemed like it had foretold the future. Jack thanked the little creature for its help and wished it well. +One day there was a small, pale table in a room. A young girl was playing with a ball nearby. Suddenly, the ball bounced off the table and vanished! The girl was so surprised! She looked around the room, but the ball was nowhere to be found. She searched under the table, but it wasn't there either. The girl was very sad. She asked her mother where the ball had gone. Her mother said, "Sometimes things just vanish!" The girl thought about this and decided that she was okay with things vanishing, as long as she was careful with her belongings. She went back to playing without her ball, but with a newfound appreciation for the small, pale table. +Jill and her mommy were walking through the park. Jill was wearing a blue jacket and bright red mittens. She was so excited. Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew through the park. Jill's mitten flew away and into a tree. She shouted, "My mitten!" + +Jill's mommy tried to keep the mitten, but it had gotten stuck in the tree. She tried to shake the tree and tug on the mitten, but it wouldn't come down. Jill was sad because she knew she would never get her mitten back. + +Jill's mommy said, "We'll get you a new mitten. This one was especially strong. I'm sure we can find another mitten that will be just as strong." + +Jill nodded, but she was still sad. She had really loved her mitten, and she knew she would never see it again. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Talu. Talu loved to look fancy. She had all sorts of fashion items: hats, gloves, and special shoes. + +One day, Talu decided to peek into a secret place. She had heard it was hidden! There she discovered an even fancier outfit. It had fantastic colours and was so sparkly! + +Talu was so excited she decided to keep the outfit for herself, even though it didn't belong to her. But soon enough, Talu started to feel guilty. She realized it's wrong to take what isn't yours! + +So Talu did the right thing and returned the outfit to where she found it. She was so proud of her decision and knew that while it was fun to look fancy, it is more important to be honest and do the right thing. +One day, a little boy went to the shop. He looked all around for something he wanted. Suddenly, he saw a mug. It was a really dull mug. + +The shop keeper offered the mug to the little boy. He was so excited! He wanted the mug so badly. He was very happy and said thank you to the shop keeper. + +The little boy ran home with the mug. He was so excited he showed it to his mom. She smiled and asked him where he got such a lovely mug from. He told her all about how the shop keeper offered it to him. + +The little boy loves his mug! He takes it everywhere with him and it makes him so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Nancy. Nancy was only three years old but she was a very honest girl. One day, Nancy was wearing her favourite blouse and went for a walk. She was very excited and felt like she could do anything. + +On her walk, Nancy stumbled upon a mysterious problem. The problem was very tricky and she didn't know what to do. Nancy was discouraged and ready to give up, but then she remembered that she was an honest girl who could solve anything. + +So, Nancy took a deep breath and started thinking. After a few minutes of hard work, she managed to solve the problem! Nancy was so delighted that she jumped up and down in joy. + +Suddenly, Nancy heard a voice from behind. It was her best friend who had been watching her from behind a tree. Her friend said, “Wow, Nancy! You're so clever! You solved the problem so easily!†+ +Nancy was so happy and proud that she had managed to solve the problem. She made a promise to herself to always stay honest, no matter what. +Once upon a time there was a fish called Ally. Ally was swimming in a dry river when she saw a spear lying on the bottom. She was scared and wanted to get away, so she swam faster and faster. Suddenly, she heard an angry loud shout from behind. It was a huge tiger coming towards her with a spear in its paw. Ally was so scared she screamed. The tiger was surprised by the noise and quickly ran away. Ally was so relieved and happily swam off to find a new home in the river. +One day, Jack took a spray bottle and a rag and went to the classroom. He wanted to make the class sparkle. He sprayed the walls, the counters and the windows. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He was so startled that he jumped and dropped the bottle! Jack turned and saw that the noise was coming from a deaf boy. The boy had a rough cloth in his hands and was using it to clean the floor. + +Jack asked him what he was doing in the classroom. The deaf boy pointed to the bottle and said "clean classroom". + +Jack laughed and said, "Yes! I was trying to make the classroom sparkle." The deaf boy smiled and waved his rag. + +Jack decided he and the deaf boy would work together. Jack sprayed the walls and the windows and the deaf boy scrubbed the floor. It was hard work, but they were so proud when they finished that the classroom shone. + +Jack said, "Well done! Our classroom is sparkling." The deaf boy gave a bright smile and nodded his head in agreement. +Once upon a time there was a young lion who lived in the jungle. His name was Leo and he was very brave. Everyday Leo would explore the jungle and enjoy all the wonderful things he found there. + +But one day, something terrifying happened. As Leo was walking through the jungle, he came across something he had never seen before. It was a large, dark cave that seemed very scary and frightening. Leo was very scared, but he was also very brave. He stepped closer and peered inside the cave. + +He was so surprised to see a page inside the cave! It was a page from a book that he had been looking for weeks. Leo had been trying to find this page so he could read the story it held and now he had finally found it. He was so happy and proud to own the page that he quickly ran back to his jungle home to show it to his family and friends. + +Leo was overjoyed and no longer felt frightened. He always felt so proud when he owned something special, and now he had this page to keep forever. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a bee named Buzz. Buzz was very happy, but he never knew why. One day, he decided to find out. He flew to number different places and asked all the animals he met, "Why am I happy?". At last, he met a kind fox. The fox said to him, "Sometimes, you can be happy for no reason at all." Buzz was so pleased with this answer that he danced a happy dance. He even found himself humming a cheerful tune. + +He said to the fox, "Thank you! I think I understand now why I am so happy!" The fox smiled and said, "I'm glad. Now go and be happy!" + +Buzz flew away, humming and happy. As he flew away, the fox watched him and thought, "That bee will always be happy no matter what number difficulties he faces." +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and very curious. One day Lucy was walking along the beach with her mom, when she spotted a pebble. It was a special pebble, with a pretty pattern on it. Lucy picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a very nice pebble, why don't you keep it?" Lucy's face lit up and she said, "Thanks!" She carefully put the pebble in her pocket. + +As they continued walking along the beach, Lucy spotted an old man sitting on a rock. She waved to him and he waved back. The old man had a serious look on his face, so Lucy's mom said, "Why don't you go and ask him if he wants your pebble?" + +So, Lucy went over to the old man and held the pebble out to him. She said, "Do you want this? I can offer it to you." The old man smiled and took the pebble. He thanked Lucy and said, "It's beautiful. I will treasure it." + +Lucy was very happy that she had made the old man happy. She smiled and said, "You're welcome. Have a nice day!" Then she skipped off to join her mom. +Harry and his mum were walking down the beach. When he saw a big sandcastle, he wanted to admire it. He stopped and looked at it with wide eyes. The sandcastle was very tall and it had lots of towers. His mum said it was made by his uncle, who was very clever. + +Harry loved it so much he couldn't wait to try and build his own sandcastle. He found a bucket and then he filled it with sand. He worked hard and soon he was ready to show his mum the result. + +His mum was so impressed. She said it was even bigger than his uncle's one! Harry felt so proud, and he was sure he'd built the best sandcastle on the beach. He smiled as he admired his own work. +Katie was feeling sad. She had a bad beef sandwich for lunch. The beef was chewy and not very tasty. She felt bad because she didn't like the beef. + +Katie started to cry. She was so sad that she couldn't eat her sandwich. Her mom saw that she was upset and asked what was wrong. Katie told her about the bad beef sandwich and said that it made her feel bad. + +Her mom smiled and gave Katie a hug. She told Katie that she could have something else for lunch instead. Katie felt better after that. She decided to have a snack of apples and cheese. She felt happy and yummy as she ate her snack. + +The bad beef sandwich was forgotten in no time, and Katie had a much happier lunch. +Once upon a time, there was a miserable elephant named Ellie. Ellie lived in a small rainforest and she was very sad. + +One day, a bright, shiny balloon floated down from the sky and landed at Ellie's feet. She looked up in surprise, and then started to make a plan. + + Ellie asked the balloon, “Will you bring me somewhere fun? Somewhere where I’m not so miserable?â€The balloon bobbed up and down as if to say “yesâ€. + +That day, Ellie and the balloon set off on an adventure. They flew high in the sky and eventually, they arrived at a huge theme park. The theme park was full of rides and ponies and cotton candy. + +Ellie was thrilled! She hopped off the balloon and laughed with joy. She said, “Thanks for bringing me here! I’m not miserable anymore!†+ +The balloon smiled and waved goodbye. With a bit of a twinkle in its eye, it flew away and Ellie stayed at the theme park for many days, full of fun and happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a very happy family. Today, they had set out on a special adventure. They decided to go to the park. On the way there, the family discussed the many questions they had. + +Once they reached the park, the two children were overjoyed. They couldn't wait to explore the park. As they settled in the grass and took in their surroundings, the questions kept coming. + +"Look at all of the trees?", asked one child. +"Yes!" said the other, "Do you see the birds?" +"That one is really big!" said the first child. + +The parents watched and listened to the children's conversation, smiling because they were so happy. Finally, after all of their questions had been answered and their adventures were complete, the family settled down for a well earned rest. + +The End. +Once there was a blue bird who wanted to fly high in the sky. The bird tried and tried, but her wings wouldn't let her go any higher. She sadly stood on a tree branch and watched the other birds fly high in the sky. + +But then, a kind rabbit came hopping by and saw her. The rabbit said, "Don't worry little blue bird, you have something the other birds don't have - you have a big heart. Stand on the ground and make a wish, look up high, and if you believe it will come true, it will'. + +The bird had many wishes, but only one came to her mind. The bird wished for a special pie she could share with the rabbit and all of her friends. She stood with all her heart, looked up high and made a wish. + +The next day, the rabbit hopped back happily with a big blue pie. He said, "I made this special pie for you and your friends too". The blue bird was so happy and soon all the animals were sharing in the special pie. + +The moral of the story is to remember, although you may not have what some others have, if you stand strong and believe, anything is possible. +Once there was a boy named Jack who wanted to be a pilot. Every day Jack watched the planes fly high in the sky, and he felt very restless. He would always look up and say: "One day I'm going to be a pilot and fly those planes". + +One day, Jack's parents took him to the airport. Jack was so excited. He said: "That's it! I'm going to be a pilot!" He couldn't believe it! + +When they got to the airport, Jack saw a pilot in a uniform. He asked the pilot: "Will I be a pilot one day too?" The kind pilot smiled and said: "Of course you will Jack! You just have to work hard and follow your dreams!" + +Jack was so happy. He thanked the pilot for his words and made a promise to himself - he was going to become a pilot one day! +Once upon a time, there was a very serious 3 year old named Kiki. She wanted to run, but her mom said that she couldn't because her lungs weren't strong enough. Kiki got very upset and started to cry. + +"Why can't I run?" Kiki yelled. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Your lungs need to get stronger before you can run. You'll have to be very serious about taking care of your body if you want to run." + +Kiki was determined. She began to exercise every day. She wanted to run, but she knew it would take time for her lungs to get stronger. + +One day, Kiki ran around her house. She was so happy that her lungs were strong enough to allow her to run! From then on, she ran every day and never stopped. +Once there was a kind little girl called Mary. Mary had a dream that one day there would be no more wars. She decided to make a sign to show the world her dream. + +That day, Mary set off to make her sign. She stumbled upon a big park full of big colourful trees. Mary went around the trees looking for a big, strong stick to write her message on the sign. + +At last she found the perfect stick and thought of the perfect message. She wrote 'No Wars' and held up the sign proudly. She smiled as she imagined a world without wars. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was a policeman. He said, "Hello young girl, what a wonderful message you have written on your sign. Is that what you want?" + +"Yes," said Mary. The policeman said, "Me too. I want to help you show your message to the world." + +The policeman and Mary shared their message and made even more signs. They went around the town showing how kind they were and how they wanted to make a better world for everyone. + +The policeman and Mary made a difference. Everywhere they went, people agreed that a world without wars was a better world! +Timothy looked at the big oak tree outside his window. He was so excited! It was a cold winter day, but the leaves on the oak were still cheerful. + +He grabbed his coat and hat and headed outside. The wind was chilly and Timothy's nose started to shiver. He ran and hugged the strong trunk of the oak. It was warm and comforting. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. "What are you doing, Timothy?" + +He turned and saw his grandma. "I was just giving the oak a hug!" he replied, feeling a bit embarrassed. + +Grandma smiled. "That is so sweet!" she said. "Come inside with me now and we'll get cozy by the fire." + +Timothy smiled and took Grandma's hand. He felt safe and happy, knowing that his Grandma was always there to take care of him. +Once there was a girl named Maia. Maia was adventurous and loved to explore. One day, she decided to go to the park with her favorite scarf. + +At the park, Maia saw a big tree and she wanted to climb it. She put her scarf around her neck, and then she started to climb to the top. Maia felt very brave! + +When she made it to the top of the tree, Maia saw a beautiful lake. She thought it was so pretty! She decided to go for a swim in the lake. + +Maia jumped into the lake and swam around. She had so much fun! Then she put her scarf back on and she climbed down from the tree. + +Maia was happy and she wanted to come back to the park again soon. She was so glad to have had such an adventurous day. +Once upon a time there was a little kitten named Fluffy. Fluffy loved playing with her tail. Every day, she would find a new way to make it swish and swoosh. + +One day, when Fluffy was out in the garden, it started to rain. Fluffy was feeling very embarrassed; she had gotten all wet and dirty. + +Fluffy went inside to her mum, and asked if she could have a bath. Her mum said yes, and Fluffy hopped into the bathtub. + +But there was a problem - when she hopped in, she brought her tail with her! Fluffy's mum searched for a way to get her tail clean without getting it wet. She then had a great idea and grabbed the Mop-Broom. + +With the Mop-Broom, Fluffy's mum was able to carefully clean Fluffy's tail without getting it wet. + +When Fluffy's tail was all clean and soft again, she gave her mum a big hug. From then on, Fluffy was careful to keep her tail out of the bathtub! +Once upon a time, there was a lady who was very sad. It was a gloomy day, and she had nothing to do. She decided to take out some paper and make a drawing on it. She talked to the paper softly and happily, until she got the picture just how she wanted it. + +But then she made a huge mistake – she dropped the paper on the ground. She started to cry and got very angry. She tried to pick up all the pieces, but it was too late. The paper was completely ruined. + +The lady was so sad, she could not talk anymore. It was the end of a very gloomy day. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was so excited to go to the pool with her family. When they got to the pool, Lucy was the first to jump in. She splashed around and swam as fast as she could. + +All of a sudden Lucy stopped. She saw something swimming in the distance. It was a white fish! It had bright eyes and long fins. Lucy smiled and slowly swam closer. She had so much fun watching the fish. + +After a while, Lucy got tired. She swam back to the edge of the pool and climbed out. She was so happy she got to meet the white fish. Lucy smiled and said goodbye. Then, she ran off to tell her family all about her adventure. +Once upon a time there was a weak mechanic. He was very sad because his car had stopped working and he didn't know how to fix it. + +The mechanic went to ask his friends for help. He asked the farmer if he knew how to fix it, but the farmer said he couldn't help. He asked the teacher, but she just shook her head. Everyone said no! + +Suddenly, the mechanic saw a bright light in the sky. It was an angel! The angel told the mechanic that he could fix the car if he believed. The mechanic didn't know what to do, but he decided to try. + +He closed his eyes and made a wish. Suddenly, he felt a warm feeling inside. It was magic! When he opened his eyes, the car was fixed. + +The mechanic was so happy! He thanked the angel and everyone cheered. From then on, the mechanic knew that he could fix anything with a little bit of belief. +Once upon a time there was a charming rabbit. He was always so friendly and loved by all. One day, he was in the woods looking for food when he heard a loud crash. He went to investigate and realized his home was on fire. He was upset and began to cry. He was scared he would lose his home. + +Suddenly he heard a voice coming from the burning house. It was a little mouse who was trapped inside. The rabbit knew he had to save the mouse so he created a plan. He dug a hole through the wall, just big enough for the mouse to crawl through. + +The little mouse was so thankful and the rabbit was very brave. After the mouse was safe, the rabbit put out the fire with a bucket of water. He saved his home and the little mouse. He was so proud of his brave act! + +This story teaches us that it is important to be brave, kind and generous. We should always be willing to help those in need and not be afraid of the consequences. Together, we can make the world a better place! +John was a very obedient child. He always did exactly as his mom asked. One day, his mom asked him to open the door. John went to the door and opened it. When he opened the door, a surprise was revealed! +John was very happy when he saw it. He said to his mom, "What is it, Mommy?" +His mom replied, "It's a special surprise for you, John. Take a closer look." +John smiled and said, "It's awesome!" He was very excited and kept looking at the surprise. +John's mom was very happy. She was proud of her obedient son who had revealed the surprise. +Once, there was a little girl who had a big summer ahead of her. She was so excited to wear her new white dress and go to the park. One day, the little girl was playing with her friends and one of them told her to use her new white dress as a blanket while they all took a nap. The little girl thought this was a great idea and she did as her friend said. After the nap, the little girl realized that the white dress was all dirty and stained. + +The little girl was very sad and started to cry. Her mother came over and saw what had happened. She asked the little girl why she used her dress as a blanket and the little girl said that it was because her friend told her to. Her mother smiled and said, "That's ok, sweetheart. I'm sure your friend meant well, but sometimes things don't meant to be used for something else. Next time you should think before you use something". + +The little girl understood the lesson and never used her white dress as a blanket again. She remembered her mother's wise words and appreciated her summer for the simple things that made it so special. She learned the importance of respecting things and never making assumptions about how to use them. +Once there was a little boy called Tom who lived in a hut. His hut was very small, but he loved it. Everyday he would get up and be so busy. He would play with his toys, help his mom with her chores and go to school. + +He loved exploring the world around him and learning new things. But the thing he loved the most was the hut. Every afternoon he would go out into the garden and pretend to be on a grand adventure. He would pretend that he was part of a strange and magical world. + +He would make up stories in his head and become best friends with a family of animals that lived in the woods. He would often take naps in his hut when he was tired and enjoy the peace and quiet. + +Tom was a happy child who was always busy exploring and discovering more about himself and the world around him. But no matter where he went, no matter what he did, he always felt safe and loved when he was in his hut. +Once upon a time there was a tiny hook. It was small and strong, but it was missing something. It didn't fit anywhere! + +One day, it saw a box and wanted to be part of it. The hook tried to fit into the spaces on the box, but it wasn't right. Then the hook thought of something. It went off to find a broom and carefully swept around the edges of the box. + +The hook tried to fit into the spaces again. This time it was a perfect fit! The hook was so happy that it hugged the box so tight. + +The little hook had found its perfect home and was so snug and secure. And they all lived happily ever after! +It was a beautiful summer day and Sally wanted to go out and play. She put on her colourful dress and ran out to her backyard. She heard cheering and saw lots of people playing cricket. It looked like a lot of fun! + +Sally asked her mum if she could join. Her mum smiled and said “Of course you can join, Sally! You’ll need a bat, ball and wicket. Can you get them?†+ +Sally was so excited! She ran to the shed and found everything she needed. She raced back to the cricket game with the bat, ball and wicket in her little hands. Everyone was so surprised to see the little girl with the colourful dress join the game! + +Sally was made part of the game and now she played cricket with her mum and the other people ever day. They had lots of fun and great practice with their cricket skills. And Sally loved the colourful dresses she could wear each day. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty bee named Buzz. Buzz loved to play tricks on everyone he met. Today, Buzz had a special plan. He wanted to find the biggest diamond in the world! + +Buzz flew around all day until he found it; a giant, sparkling diamond! His eyes grew wide with delight. He knew he had found the one he’d been looking for. + +Buzz flew close and touched the diamond. It was so thick and beautiful. But suddenly, the diamond started to move! It was a snake! + +Buzz panicked and flew away fast. The snake hissed and scurried away. Buzz was so relieved! He had managed to escape, but he would never forget his diamond adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a mom and a little girl. The little girl was three years old and wanted to have some fun. So, mommy and the little girl took a ride on the subway. + +The subway was fun. The little girl laughed and smiled as she watched her mommy push the buttons. The subway went up and down and it passed big buildings and small parks. + +After a while, they arrived at the little girl's destination and mommy had to say goodbye. The little girl was a bit sad, but she said goodbye and waved to her mommy. + +As the subway passed a funny clown, the little girl smiled and laughed. Then, the subway stopped and the little girl got out of the subway and started to run home. She was very happy to see her mommy waiting there! +Once upon a time, there was an old wise man who could solve any problem. He was always ready to help the people who needed it. One day, a group of children asked the wise man for advice. They were very worried about a bell that had been lost. + +The wise man pointed to a nearby hill and suggested that the children should all shout at once near the hill. He explained that, if they shouted loudly enough, the bell might hear and would hopefully be able to find its way back to them. + +The children shouted together and, sure enough, they heard the bell ringing out in response. The bell was soon back in the children's hands. + +The wise man told the children they had done a very good job and suggested that they should always shout out for help when they are lost. + +The children thanked the wise man for his wise advice, and they never forgot what he said. + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Bill. They were walking together in the forest. Suddenly they saw a magnificent palace in the distance! + +Jack said, "Wow, let's go and explore it!" Bill replied, "But Jack, that palace looks very lazy". + +So they kept on walking. But eventually, Jack convinced Bill to explore the palace. So off they ran! + +When they reached the palace, they were amazed. There were so many beautiful things to see! + +They decided to wander the palace until it was time to end their adventure. As they were about to leave, Jack said, "Come on, let's explore some more! It's so wonderful here!". + +Finally, they both agreed it was time to go. With their hearts full of wonderful memories, they said goodbye to the palace and went home. +Once there was a child named Jack. His parents took him to the market. Jack was so excited to be there and he wanted to buy a toy. But his mom said no. + +Jack was unhappy and said to his mom, "Why not?". + +His mom replied, "You must mind your manners and behave, then I will think about it." + +But the more Jack thought about the toy, the more he wanted it. He started running around the market shouting and screaming, not minding his mom's instructions. + +His mom felt ashamed and quickly took him home. When they got back, Jack's mom said, "If you don't mind your manners, I won't take you to the market again." + +Jack was worried and he promised to behave the next time they went. + +The next day, Jack was so excited when his mom said it was time to go to the market. He was extra careful to mind his manners and behaved very well. + +His mom was pleased and bought him the toy he wanted. Jack was so happy and his mom was so proud. From then on, Jack always minded his manners whenever they went to the market. +Once upon a time, there was a silly little fox. He was always playing around and searching for adventures. One day, he saw a tall pine tree in the forest. He got very excited and decided to climb it. As he was halfway up, he accidentally destroyed one of the branches. He quickly got off the tree, feeling very embarrassed. + +He quickly ran away, but the pine tree would not forget him. The next day, he came back to the tree, apologising and asking for forgiveness. Surprisingly, the tree said "yes"! It was so very happy that the fox had done the right thing and asked for forgiveness. + +From that day on, the fox and the pine tree became best friends. They would play together in the trees every day, until the sun went down. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Mia. She was three years old and loved to explore. Mia had a new toy - a string. She enjoyed playing with it and was having so much fun. She started to make a mind. Mia carefully measured it and looped it around her fingers. She loved the way it looked. + +But then something bad happened. Mia got too close to the door and the string got stuck. Mia felt hurt and started to cry. She tried to pull it out, but it was stuck. Mia didn't know what to do. She was so sad. + +Suddenly, her mom heard her crying. She rushed to Mia and saw the string stuck in the door. She gave Mia a big hug and then used a special tool to get the string out. The tool was called a plunger and it was very helpful. + +Mia was so happy. She thanked her mom and finished making her mind. She was so proud and excited to show it off. Mia was so glad that her mom was there to help her and that they could fix the hurt. +Alice was 3 years old and she loved to explore. She had a special place in her home where she went every day. She found a small door and opened it. Inside she heard a strange noise. It sounded like it was coming from behind a wall. + +Alice asked her mom, "Mommy, what's that noise?" + +Her mother smiled and said, "It's your grandparents. They're talking to each other." + +Alice was curious and asked, "Can I go see them?" + +Her mother said, "Yes, if you are polite. Knock on the door and say 'Hello, Grandma and Grandpa.' They will love to see you." + +Alice was so excited that she ran to the door. She knocked and said, "Hello, Grandma and Grandpa!" + +When they opened the door Alice saw that they were both smiling. Her grandmother said, "Hi Alice, we are so glad to see you!" + +Alice was happy to have found her grandparents and from then on she visited them every day. +Molly and her daddy went to a lake. When they arrived, daddy stopped the car and took out a rod. When they reached the lake, Molly Squealed with excitement. Daddy smiled, offered a rod to Molly and said, "Let's try and catch some fish!" + +Molly excitedly took the rod and cast it in the lake. She was so excited, she forgot to be careful and the rod flung out of her hands and sailed high in the air. + +Molly cried and daddy looked in the lake sadly. Daddy shook his head and said, "Molly, we have lost the rod now. You must be more careful from now on". + +Molly felt very sad and looked away. She was so disappointed that the trip had a bad ending. +James was a regular three year old. He had wavy blonde hair and a big smile. One day, he and his mommy went on an adventure. They rode the elevator to a special place. + +When the doors opened, James' mouth fell open. Everything was big and strange. His mommy held his hand and said, "Let's explore and see what happens!". + +James and his mommy walked around the big place and saw lots of colorful things. They stopped to look at a huge machine, and the machine was making strange noises. James watched it for a long time. + +Then, something exciting happened. James pressed a button and the strange machine lit up! He jumped up and down with joy. + +They explored more until it was time to go home. They hopped back in the elevator and rode it down. James couldn't wait to tell his daddy all about his adventure! +Tim was very excited. He was about to get a new scooter. His dad dropped him off at the store and said he could pick any scooter he wanted. Tim picked the most expensive one. He thought it was the most beautiful scooter ever. + +On the way home, Tim started to ride his new scooter. He was going so fast that he couldn't stop when he reached the corner. He tried to slow down but he couldn't. He dropped the scooter and fell off. The scooter was very damaged and Tim started to cry. + +His dad ran to him and saw the scooter. He was very angry at Tim and said he had to pay for the scooter because it was so expensive. Tim was so sad and knew he couldn't afford the scooter. His dad took the scooter and told Tim to never do it again. + +Tim was very sad. He learned his lesson and never forgot that expensive things need extra care. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Elsie. She was only three years old and very excited to go to the store with her mom. + +At the store Elsie saw a very pretty blue cap. It was very cheap so Elsie asked her mom if she could buy it. Her mom said yes and Elsie spent her pocket money on the cap. + +On the way home Elsie put the cap on and was admiring how nice she looked in it. Then all of a sudden a gust of wind came and blew the cap away! Elsie ran after it but she could not find it. + +Her mom was very disappointed and scolded Elsie for spending her money on a cheap cap. She said, "Now you won't be able to buy anything else with your pocket money". Poor Elsie was very sad. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tim. He liked to play in the park and explore the world. One day he decided to go on a nature walk to look for interesting things. He explored the woods and soon came across a hidden brush. He had no idea what it was doing so deep in the woods, but he decided to take it home. + +At home, Tim showed his mom the brush, and she told him it was for brushing his hair. Tim was excited and each morning he decided to use his hidden brush before school. His long blond hair became neat and tidy, and all his friends complimented his hair. + +Tim was happy to have found the brush and decided to take it with him every time he went exploring. Each new adventure was another opportunity to find a hidden brush! +Once upon a time, there was a large river. Everyday, people would pass by the river as they went on their way. +A small boy, who was only three-years-old, wanted to cross the river. He knew it would be difficult, so he asked an old man for help. + +The old man looked at the boy and said, "It's a large river - it's too wide to pass easily. But I have a boat we could use..." + +The old man took the small boy in his boat, and slowly they rowed across the river. The boy looked around in wonder as they passed along the peaceful banks. + +At the other side of the river, the old man said, "This is where I must leave you. Remember, never try to cross the large river by yourself. Use the boat and stay safe. + +The boy nodded, and continued on his way, never forgetting the old man's advice. Whenever he crossed the large river, he always made sure to use it. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Tina and Sam. They did everything together, like eating ice cream and playing with their fluffy cats. The two friends loved each other very much, and Sam wanted to show Tina how much he cared. + +One day, Sam went to the store and proudly came back holding a soft passport. He explained that it was a gift for Tina, and said they should go somewhere far away together with it. Tina was very excited and couldn't wait to find out what was inside the passport. + +The next day, the two friends opened the passport and found two plane tickets to the Caribbean. Sam said they could explore the islands and make lots of new memories. Tina was very happy and she hugged Sam tightly. He had found a way for them to show the world their love for each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She wanted to be very smart and clever. So she decided to study hard. + +Every day, she would take one step at a time. She learnt many things. But it was hard work and she was sometimes tired. + +One day, a terrible thing happened. She was walking to school and stepped on a bee! She screamed in pain and ran home. She was so scared that she could barely study. + +But then something amazing happened! She remembered all the hard work she had done. She took a deep breath and kept studying. + +At last, she was brave and understood all her lessons. She was so happy and proud of herself. From then on, she never stopped studying and was very clever. +Long ago, there was a mother who always wanted her child to be happy. Each day, the mother would insist that the child take a nap. To make sure the child was relaxed, the mother would speak to him in a calm voice. The child was never upset or afraid, because he knew that his mother was kind and gentle. + +One day while they were playing, the mother again insisted that the child take a nap. The child smiled and said okay, because he knew his mother wanted him to be healthy and rested. So, the child took a nap and when he woke up, he was feeling more energised and ready for another game. + +The mother's insistence on naps had turned out to be a good thing. The child was now more active and had more energy, and he was very thankful for the mother's love and care. +Once there was a boy and he liked yellow. He had a bright yellow velvet coat, and he liked to store it in his room. Every night he would stroke the soft velvet, feeling its yellow colour before he went to sleep. + +One day, the boy wanted to store his coat somewhere safe. He could not keep it in his room, because it was too big. So he asked his father for help. His father told him he could store it in a special cupboard in the storage room. + +The boy couldn't wait! He rushed along to the storage room and saw the huge cupboard. He carefully opened the door, and placed his yellow velvet coat inside. It looked safe and snug there. He was happy that he could store it in the big cupboard and keep it safe until he wanted it again. +One day, a boy and his dad were walking by a river. The boy noticed a boat, so he asked his dad if they could use it. His dad said no, because it was an unknown boat and they had no idea who owned it. The boy was disappointed, but he decided he wanted to ride in the boat anyway. + +So the boy ran quickly to the boat and started to paddle. He was having so much fun! He didn't know the boat was old and broken on the inside. Suddenly, the boat started to leak terribly. The boy panicked and he started to cry. + +His dad ran to help him, but it was too late. The boat had filled with so much water that it started to sink. The boy was terrified and he couldn't get out. He was stuck in the boat and he was completely underwater. + +His dad was so sad and he knew there was nothing he could do. The boy hadn't made a good decision and he had a bad ending. +Daddy was in the store and he was looking around. He saw something cheap and he wanted to explain it to the little girl. He explained that it was a toy and it was very cheap. + +The little girl was excited and she wanted to know more. Daddy explained that the toy was a stuffed animal. It was a rabbit and it was very soft. Daddy said the rabbit was the perfect toy for her. + +They bought the toy and they went home. The little girl thanked daddy for the toy and she was very happy. + +She hugged the rabbit and told daddy it was her favorite toy. Daddy smiled and said she was welcome. He was glad that she liked the cheap toy he had chosen. +Once upon a time there was a snake who was very alert. He was always on the lookout for danger and it kept him safe. One day, he fell asleep in a sunny spot in the garden. He was sleeping so soundly that he didn't notice an eagle swooping down from the sky. The eagle grabbed the snake in its powerful talons and flew away. + +The snake was so scared. He shouted and squirmed, but it was no use. He was much too small for the eagle to notice. Suddenly, the eagle spotted a rabbit darting by and dropped the snake. He landed safely on the ground below. + +The snake was very alert now. He decided he wouldn't take a nap in the open again. From then on, he made sure to sleep in a safe spot where no eagle could find him! +Once upon a time, there was a lion and a zebra who were best friends. They lived together in a jungle that was very unusual. The lion was very brave and he wanted to explore the jungle and find new adventures. + +One day, the lion said to the zebra, "Let's go explore the jungle and see what we can find". The zebra was scared at first, but the lion promised to protect it. + +So they set off. As they went further into the jungle, they saw something very strange. It was a big, red snake on the branch of a tree. The lion said, "Don't worry about the snake. We can just go around it". But the zebra was still scared. + +The lion got angry and said, "I told you not to worry. Let's just go around it!" But it was too late. The snake attacked them and bit the lion. The zebra ran away screaming. + +The lion was very sad. The adventure had ended in a bad way and the best friends were no longer together. The unusual jungle had brought them unexpected danger. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Billy. He was very loyal to his family and friends. One day, his dad told him to go out and find a nest to live in. So, Billy went out and looked everywhere! After hopping around in the trees, he finally found the perfect nest. + +Billy was so excited! He couldn’t believe his luck. He hopped right in and made himself at home. Every day, he made sure to take care of his nest and even brought food to share with his family. + +Billy and his family were very happy. But Billy was the happiest of all because he found his very own nest. He was proud of his nest and was very loyal to it. He knew he would always have the perfect little home, thanks to his hopping around in the trees. +Once there was a boy. His name was Jack. Every day, Jack liked to play with his toys. One day, Jack's favorite toy was broken. He looked sad. His mom said he should be persistent. She said to practice time and time again to put it back together so it would not break again. + +Jack kept trying, over and over. He was very persistent. He worked hard and focused and at last, he fixed his toy. He was very happy. + +Jack was so proud of himself for being so persistent. He learned that if he used his time wisely and kept trying, he could make things better. He was even happier when he finished fixing his toy. From then on, whenever something broke, Jack would take the time to fix it instead of getting upset. +Once upon a time there was a very beautiful birdcage. Inside the birdcage was a parrot called Freddy. Freddy was very excited because it was his first day in his new home. He flew around and around, looking at all the beautiful colours. + +Suddenly, Freddy noticed something very tasty. It was a slice of yummy apple and he started to chew. He chewed and chewed and soon he had eaten all the apple. + +Freddy was so happy with his new birdcage. He looked around and saw how beautiful it was. He was so excited he started to fly around the birdcage again. He stopped to take a rest and enjoyed the beautiful colours in his new home. +Once upon a time in a small village there lived a big, strong tiger called Sunshine. He had beautiful golden fur and big, soft paws. His proud eyes showed everyone how wealthy he was. But Sunshine felt lonely and wanted someone to play with. + +Every day Sunshine would go for a walk and one day he came across a squirrel who was looking for her lost nut. The squirrel looked so sad and Sunshine felt sorry for her. + +"I'm looking for my nut," the squirrel said. + +"I'll help you look," Sunshine replied. + +So he used his big paws to search everywhere until they found it at last. + +"Thank you so much," the squirrel said to Sunshine, "now I can finally have something to eat". + +Sunshine felt happy that he could help the squirrel. Sunshine realised that it was better to help people than feel lonely. + +The moral of the story is that it is always good to help people in need. Helping others can make us feel happy and content. +Mama and Papa saw little Rory in the garden and they urged her to come over. She ran to the house and was welcomed with open arms. In her hands, she held two special beans. + +"What do you have there, sweetheart?" asked Mama. + +Rory smiled and said, "These are my special beans. I found them in the garden." + +Mama smiled and said, "These beans look very special. Are you sure you want to give them away?" + +Rory nodded proudly. Mama and Papa were both happy and proud of their gifted daughter. + +Papa said, "You are so generous, Rory. We will take good care of these beans for you and use them for something special." + +Rory smiled, knowing her beans were in good hands. She hugged her parents tightly and went off to explore another corner of the garden. +One day there was a little girl called Rose. She was three years old and loved going outside to explore. She had to ask her mum and dad if she could go out. They said yes and Rose skipped out in glee. + +She went to a nearby park, admiring the colourful landscape around her. But soon she was stopped by a big smelly puddle. The disgusting smell made Rose frown. She looked around to gain courage and decided to jump into the puddle. + +Rose was about to jump when a big worm came out of the puddle. It was slimy and wriggling. Rose screamed and backed away from it. The worm scurried away and Rose ran back home, crying all the way. + +Rose was too scared to go back into the park ever again. She never got to admire the lovely landscape again. She had a bad ending and had to find something else to do. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy farmer, who lived on a big farm. He had lots of animals, and grew lots of vegetables. But, he always had trouble with his freezer. It seemed to stop working every other day. + +One day, the farmer got so frustrated with all the problems he was having with his freezer, that he decided to call in a professional. The expert came over to take a look at the freezer. + +"I think I know why it's not working very well," he said, as he looked at the old, rusty machine. + +The expert did some work on the freezer, and after a few hours, it was working much better! The farmer was delighted and told the expert he was very thankful. + +"Yes," he said, "it's nice to know that the food in my freezer will stay cold again and won't increase too much in temperature. That will make me and the animals a lot happier." + +The expert smiled and nodded before he left. From then on, the farmer was no longer grumpy! His freezer ran perfectly, and he could now store his food and look after his animals without worry. +Once upon a time there was an ant named Joe. Joe was not like any other ant - he was very generous. He dedicated all his time to helping those around him. + +One morning, while Joe was out searching for food, he saw a little boy who was trying to balance on a log. Joe said to the boy, “What are you doing?†+ +The boy replied, “I’m trying to balance on this log, but it’s hard!†Joe was so generous he wanted to help the boy. + +He thought - if I help this boy I will be even more generous. So Joe went up and stood on the log with the boy. + +The boy was surprised and said, “Wow! Thank you, Ant Joe, for helping me balance.†Joe smiled and said, “You’re welcomeâ€. + +The boy and Joe balanced together on the log until the boy was able to do it on his own. Joe was proud and happy to have been so generous. +Once upon a time there was a really big trumpet. It was so big it was almost as tall as a grown-up. + +The trumpet belonged to a beautiful princess. Every morning she would pick up her trumpet and keep it close to her. +Whenever the princess went out, she always brought her huge trumpet with her. + +One day the princess had an important appointment - she needed to meet the king! So she picked up her big trumpet, gave it a big hug and kept it in her pocket. + +At the palace, everyone was super excited! The princess sat in a chair and proudly played her huge trumpet. Everyone was so impressed at how loud she could play! + +The princess was so happy with her trumpet - she vowed to keep it close to her always! +Jane was looking for something beautiful to pick. The sun shone brightly and in the modest field there was total silence. Just what she was looking for. She picked a colorful flower, admiring its beauty. + +Suddenly, a small voice called out from behind her. "That's mine!" +Jane turned around to see a little boy, no more than three years old. He was pointing at the flower she had picked. + +"I'm sorry," said Jane. "I didn't know you had picked it first." + +The little boy looked sad. "I was going to pick it for my mommy," he said. + +Jane felt bad for the boy. She offered to pick him another flower, but the little boy shook his head - he wanted the one she had picked. + + Jane had an idea. She bent down and carefully divided the flower in half. "Here," she said, handing one half of the flower to the little boy. "Go pick a new flower for your mom, and you keep this one." + +The little boy smiled, relieved. He gave Jane a hug and ran off to pick his flower. Jane watched as the little boy's family thanked him for the flower. She was happy she was able to help. +Once upon a time there was a brother and sister who always quarreled. Whenever they argued, the parents would have to separate them. + +One day, the parents decided to try something different. They went to the store and bought a chain. They put the chain on each of their wrists, so they were connected. + +The brother and sister didn't like it at first, but then they started to have fun. They laughed as they moved around, throwing their arms up in the air. + +The parents watched them, happy to see the children happy. Then the brother pointed at something in the distance and shouted, "Look! A rainbow!" + +The sister smiled, and the two pointed at the beautiful rainbow in the sky. After that, they never quarreled again. They were connected by the chain, and it was a reminder of how beautiful it was when they were not fighting. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved nothing more than visiting the shore. Every time it was a very nice day out, she begged her parents to take her to the shore. + +One day, when the sun was shining brightly, she got her wish. She and her parents went to the shore. She just couldn't believe how nice it was! She felt like she was in a magical world full of sand, sea, and endless possibilities. + +The little girl ran over to the beach and started talking. She talked about how the waves splashing on the shore were so beautiful. She talked about so many different things she saw. She even tried to make up stories about the sea creatures she could spot in the distance. + +The little girl was so happy. Then, when she looked up, she saw that everyone - her parents and even people she had never seen before - were smiling at her. She could tell that everyone had a nice time at the shore just like she did. + +The little girl hugged her parents and said "Thank you for taking me to the shore. I had such a nice time!" +Once there was a hunter in the forest who was getting ready to go hunting. He was very excited, but he was also a bit scared. He wanted to make sure he was prepared for his hunting trip. + +He gathered all of his hunting supplies and made sure he had everything he needed. He wore his hat and his big, brown boots. He had his bow, arrow, and shovel in a bag. + +Once he had everything ready, he walked into the woods and began his hunt. He kept his eyes and ears open, looking and listening for any animals. After a while, he heard some birds and saw a deer in the distance. + +The hunter was very excited, but also very scared. He was frightened of the big animals, but it was also exciting. He was ready to shoot his arrow and see what he could find. + +After a long day of searching, the hunter returned to his camp with a big smile on his face. He had found some animals and was proud of himself for being prepared. He had a successful day of hunting! +There was once a little girl who liked to explore. One day she wandered too far and found herself in a strange forest. She glanced around and felt uneasy. + +She knew that she had to escape so she began to look for a way out. Every path she took seemed to lead her further in the strange place. The little girl felt worried. + +Suddenly, she came across an opening in the trees and noticed a bright sky. She felt relieved and gazed at the beautiful view. + +Then, she heard a noise behind her. The little girl quickly ran towards the light and eventually managed to escape the uncomfortable forest. + +She realised that her curiosity had gotten her into trouble, but she was happy to be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a silly little girl called Lucy. She had a best friend named Daisy and they liked to play together. +One day, they were playing in the garden when they saw a big tree. Lucy said, "Let's climb it!" +Daisy was unsure, but Lucy shook her head and said, "No, let's climb it!" And so Daisy agreed. + +They started to climb but Lucy went too high and got stuck up in the branches. Daisy tried to help but she couldn't reach Lucy. Suddenly, Daisy remembered that she had a pair of scissors in her pocket. She quickly cut some long branches and used them to help Lucy climb down. + +When Lucy was safely back on the ground, Daisy hugged her and said, "We must never go so high again or it could be dangerous!" +From that day on, whenever they climbed a tree, they always made sure they stayed close to the ground. And they laughed and laughed about how silly they had been. +The boy looked at his new toy with excitement. It felt funny in his hands. He looked at it and asked, "What is it?" + +Mommy said, "It's a faucet that you can attach to the wall." + +The boy was confused, he didn't know what the word meant so he asked, "What does attach mean?" + +Mommy explained, "It means to stick or put together." + +The boy was eager to try out his faucet, so he asked, "Where does it go?" + +Mommy pointed to the wall and said, "You can attach it right here." + +The boy did as his mom said, and soon enough the faucet was attached to the wall. He looked at it and said, "It looks different." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it's different than other faucets, but it's still the same!" +Once upon a time there was a small, scared girl. She loved to go to her grandmother's house, because her grandmother knew how to attach a pretty white bow in her hair. + +One day, the little girl was feeling very brave and decided to go to the opera with her grandmother. She was wearing a special dress and the white bow was attached in her hair. But soon, the music began and the little girl was scared. + +The music was loud and the girl felt like she was floating away. But then something wonderful happened. Her grandmother reached over and held her hand, which made her feel safe and brave. + +The little girl smiled and felt calm as she enjoyed the opera. Soon enough, the show was over and the little girl was so proud of herself for being brave. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Joanna who loved to grow things. She had a small garden of her own, and it was full of all kinds of plants. One day she planted some special seeds, but she didn't know what they were. + +Soon, little green sprouts started to grow. Joanna was so excited to find out what the plants would turn into. She watered and cared for them every day. + +One afternoon, Joanna couldn't believe her eyes when she saw something unique and beautiful growing in the garden. She ran to her mum and asked her what it was. + +"It's a snack bush, Joanna," said her mum. "The special seeds you planted have grown into a bush with snacks growing on them. You'll be able to pick them and eat them whenever you want." + +Joanna was so excited about her unique snack bush and spent lots of time picking snacks off it to eat. Every day the bush seemed to grow even more and there were always fresh snacks for Joanna to enjoy. +Once there was a slow bell. Every day it would ring just a little bit. One day, a film reel came and sat on top of the bell. It was very light and the bell rang louder and faster! The bell kept ringing until the film reel was too heavy for it. The bell rang out one last time and the film reel disappeared! The bell was happy again! It didn't ring so slow anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a giant. He was big and strong, but also very calm. People from far away came to see him, but not to bother him. + +One day, a small child came to the giant's house. The giant could tell the child was excited and asked him what she wanted. + +"I want to throw something," said the child. + +The giant smiled and said, "Okay, but be careful. If you throw something too hard, you may get hurt." + +The child nodded and took a deep breath. She picked up a rock and threw it as hard as she could. It flew across the sky and landed in the sea. + +The little girl clapped and shouted with joy, but the giant knew she was in a bit of trouble. He warned her again to be careful, but she just smiled and grabbed another rock. She flung it with even more force this time, but the giant was ready. He jumped in the way and caught the rock before it caused any harm. + +The giant and the little girl looked at each other with surprise and relief. The giant knew that he could trust the child now to be careful, and from that day on the little girl stopped by the giant's house whenever she wanted to throw something. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Max. Max loved aeroplanes. One day, he went outside to play and he saw something beautiful in the sky - it was an aeroplane! + +Max was very excited. He said happily, "Look, an aeroplane!" Then he pointed his finger and said, "I'm going to shoot it!" + +Max ran around, pretending he was shooting the aeroplane. He made shooting noises, and then suddenly he stopped. He heard something in the sky that sounded like an aeroplane engine. + +Max looked up and sure enough, an aeroplane flew overhead. It was beautiful! Max waved his arms and shouted, "Hello, aeroplane!" The aeroplane disappeared into the clouds and Max smiled. He had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient safari. On this safari, lived a young girl named Susie. One day Susie had an idea, she decided to wipe away the ancient safari. She believed that when she did this, the safari would be better. + +So, she started wiping everything away. After a long day of wiping, she had almost finished the entire safari. + +Suddenly, an old man appeared and said "What are you doing? Don't you know that the ancient safari is important?" + +Susie was scared and said "I thought that it would be better if I wiped it away." + +The old man replied, "No, you must never do that. These things must stay exactly as they are." + +Without Susie realizing, it was too late. She had wiped away the ancient safari and it could never come back. Susie felt very sad. + +The old man said, "It is too late now, you have wiped away the most important thing. Now, you must live with the consequences of what you have done." +Once upon a time, there was a nice penguin. He loved to throw things. He would throw rocks, sticks and even snowballs! One day, he was feeling extra adventurous and decided to throw himself! + +He jumped up in the air and threw himself as far as he could. He flew so far and so high that he could barely see the ground anymore. Suddenly he saw a pond far below him and remembered all the fun he had in it before. + +The nice penguin decided to throw himself all the way down to the pond. He flew and flew, and eventually splashed into the water. He was so happy to be back in his favorite spot! + +The nice penguin spent the rest of the day splashing and swimming in the pond, trying to throw himself even higher in the air. He had so much fun that day! +Once upon a time, there was a small child who had a sore tummy. One day, the child went to the woods and met an old man. The old man said he could heal the child's tummy with his magic. + +“I can make your tummy better by using magic," said the old man. "It will feel a bit uncomfortable, but it'll make you feel better.†+ +The child was scared but decided to try it. The old man waved his hands over the child's tummy and it began to feel better. + +The child thought he had found a magical cure. But soon it started to hurt again, and this time it hurt much worse than before. The old man said that his magic couldn't fix the tummy and that the child should go to a doctor. + +The child was very sad and uncomfortable. Despite the old man's warnings, he had been hopeful that his tummy would heal. Unfortunately, the child had to accept that there was no magical cure. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jake and Lucy. Jake wanted to go on an adventure. + +So they went out and found a big log to climb. They both reached the top and looked at the view. But all of a sudden, they heard a loud noise. + +Jake said to Lucy: "What was that loud sound?". + +Lucy replied: "I don't know. Maybe something up in the tree?" + +So they both climbed the log again, this time to the very top. And when they did, they saw a huge bird sitting on a branch. + +The bird shouted out: "Hey, you two should not be climbing this log. Get down and go home!" + +So Jake and Lucy both jumped down from the log quickly, and ran back home. They promised never to climb the log again, and were grateful for the bird's warning. +Once upon a time, there was a Mommy and a Daddy. They had a little girl and they loved her very much. + +The little girl liked to share her toys with her friends. + +One day, the little girl went to the store and bought a big spool of thread. She brought it home and decided to share it with her Mommy and Daddy. + +Mommy and Daddy were so happy. They used the thread to make something special. + +But then something scary happened. A big spider appeared from underneath the thread spool. + +The little girl screamed and ran away. Mommy and Daddy laughed and caught the spider in a jar. + +The little girl was so relieved she laughed too. From then on, she was careful to always share her toys, but not her thread! +Jack was excited on his birthday. His mom had been very organized and made sure to plan everything out. She had bought him a new blue t-shirt and had made him a cake. Jack sat down at the kitchen table and waited for mom to bring out the cake. + +Mom brought out the cake and set it on the table. It was a huge white cake with a lot of pink icing and sparkles on top. She handed Jack a candle and asked him to make a wish. Jack closed his eyes and wished for a special friend. + +Jack's wish was soon granted. He opened his eyes to see a kitten sitting in the corner of the kitchen. It was all grey with bright green eyes. Jack was so thrilled he just had to go over and sit next to the kitten. He petted the kitten for what seemed like hours. + +From that moment on, Jack and the kitten were the best of friends. They did everything together and Jack even brought the kitten to all of his birthday parties. Whenever Jack had his birthday, his Mom knew that the cat would come and join in the fun. It was always very organized and the two of them would sit down to enjoy the cake like best buddies. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was very curious and wanted to explore the world. One day, he saw a swan. He wanted so very much to understand and appreciate beauty like the swan. He stumbled over and tried to envelop the swan, with his arms. + +Unfortunately, the swan was startled and flew away! The little boy was sad, but he learned a lesson. He realized that he had been ignorant to the swan's needs. He learned to be mindful, not to take things for granted and to be respectful to nature. + +The little boy was happy and smiled, knowing that he was now better prepared to understand the beauty in the world around him. +Once upon a time, there was a smart bird who wanted to fly. But no matter how hard he tried, his wings were too weak. He asked everyone he knew for help, but no one had the answer. Until one day he found a button. + +The button was special - it seemed to sparkle in the sunlight. He tapped it and suddenly felt a gust of wind blow across his face. His wings felt stronger than ever before and he knew this was his chance to fly. + +The bird took a deep breath, spread his wings wide, and jumped off the edge of the nest. He flew higher and higher, higher than he'd ever been before. + +The bird was so happy - he could not contain his excitement. He looked around and saw that all the birds in the sky were looking at him. He was finally flying! + +He knew he ows his success to the special button he'd found. He knew that with it, he could do anything. He was grateful for the button, and now he could fly with ease. +John and his mommy took a walk to the beach. They saw a whale in the water, swimming around, and they both said "Wow!" +John asked his mommy what the whale was doing and she said, "He is looking for a friend, but he isn't very lucky." + +John felt sad, so he asked his mommy, "Can we help him find a friend?" His mommy said, "Yes, sweetheart, we can." + +John and his mommy took some bread from home and threw it in the water. Then the whale started to come closer. But there was one problem: a selfish seagull! It was trying to eat all the bread before the whale could get any. + +John saw how angry the whale was and he held his mommy's hand as he shouted at the seagull, "No! That's for the whale! You be selfish, not him!" + +The seagull heard John and flew away, allowing the whale to eat peacefully. John was so happy that he and his mommy had helped the whale find a friend. +Huey had a present. It was very special to Huey and it was unique. He wanted to show his present to his friends but he was a bit nervous. He was afraid they would laugh. + +So Huey showed his present to his friends and they were surprised. They thought it was very neat. They didn't laugh at Huey, but instead they complimented him on his unique present. + +This made Huey feel much better. He was no longer embarrassed. Now he was happy to show his special present to the world. He was proud of the unique present he had made. +Mandy was feeling excited. She was going on her first vacation. She loved going to new places and seeing new things. She packed her suitcase and said goodbye to her family. They wished her a good time. As she got into the car, she asked her parents where they were going. Her parents smiled and said, "We are going to a very special place!" + +Mandy asked her parents lots of questions as they drove. She wanted to know what the special place was. They just smiled and said, "You'll see". As they drove, Mandy saw that their car was getting very close to the ocean. She guessed that the special place was the beach! + +Finally, they arrived and Mandy was right. The special place was the beach! She jumped out of the car and into the sand. She ran and laughed and had a great time. Her parents watched and smiled. They set up a comfortable spot on the beach. They ate and laughed and watched the waves come in. Mandy asked, "Where are we now?" Her parents smiled and said, "We're on vacation!" + +Mandy was happy and excited and started inventing games. She had lots of energy and enjoyed her comfortable stay. She played for hours and asked her parents when it was time to go home. They smiled and said, "Not yet, we're still on vacation!" +Once there was a hairy chair. It was so furry and soft. One day, it was sitting in the corner when suddenly, it began to fall! Down, down, down it went and everyone was so surprised. It bumped and tumbled and then plopped onto the floor. + +Everyone started to laugh and the chair started to giggle too. It was so funny! Then the chair tried to get up, but it couldn't. No matter how hard it tried, it just kept on falling. + +Finally, the people in the room came to help. They picked up the chair and put it back in the corner, and it stayed there, safe and sound. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Clara. Clara was a very kind girl. One day she had to work very hard in the garden and was hot and sweaty. + +She complained to her mommy, "I'm too hot, Mommy!" Her mommy said, "Don't worry, Clara. Let's put some lotion on you and you'll feel better." Clara said, "Yes, please!" + +So Clara's mommy found some lotion in the bathroom, and she rubbed it all over Clara's arms and legs. Clara said, "Ahh, this lotion feels so nice! Thank you, Mommy!" Her mommy smiled and said, "You're very welcome, Clara. You're such a kind girl to help with the garden!" +Bob and his dad were walking together through the park. Bob's dad was very proud of him and showed him how much he cared with a smile on his face. + +Bob noticed the smile and began to smile too. It made him feel so happy, he wanted to do something that would make his dad even more proud. + +He decided he would start a club. His club would help children who were having a hard time. He made signs and posters, and held meetings with all the kids in the park who wanted to join. + +His club was a great success. Every week Bob and his dad would get together and talk about all of the good that was happening. Bob's dad was so proud of him. + +And every time they would get together Bob would feel the warmth of his dad's care, and on his dad's face, was the same happy smile. +One day, a little girl went for a walk in the park. She saw a wild bird. It had a fancy white and yellow tail. The girl waved her hand and the bird flew away. She kept walking and then she saw a rabbit in the grass. The rabbit was standing very still. The girl waved her hand and the rabbit hopped away. She kept walking until she saw a peacock. This peacock had the most fancy tail. When the little girl waved, the peacock flew into the sky. The girl was so happy and she went home. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl. She owned a cross. It was long and strong. She held onto it wherever she went. + +One day she decided to take her cross on a walk. It was a long walk. She went past a tree and then a hill. She walked for a very long time. + +Eventually, she came to a river. She looked up and saw a very long bridge. She felt scared and stopped walking. She knew she had to cross the bridge but it seemed so big! + +Then she felt brave. She took a deep breath and walked onto the bridge. She was a bit nervous but knew if she stayed brave, she would make it across. After lots of steps, she made it to the other side. She was so proud of herself! She smiled and held her cross tightly. +Once there was a squirrel who was very happy and cheerful. Every day he would wake up and spring to gather food for himself and his furry family. One day he was so excited to gather food and started running even before he reached his destination. Suddenly he ran straight into a tree and bumped his precious little nose! He was so sad and felt so embarrassed that he didn't leave the tree and started to cry. + +Suddenly, a dear little rabbit came running to him and said, "Dear Squirrel, why are you so sad and where are you going with such cheerfulness?" The squirrel then told the little rabbit the whole story and she replied, "My dear Squirrel, never run so fast that your eyes don't look ahead of you. It's best to take your time and be careful, but also not lose faith in your joy and joyfulness." + +The Squirrel thanked the little rabbit for her words of wisdom and together they raced off to gather food in a much happier and more careful way. The Squirrel realised that life was too precious and short to rush around, and by taking his time and being careful he could be cheerful and keep his little nose out of harm's way! +Once upon a time, there was a dog called Timmy. He was a very happy dog and he loved to play. One day, Timmy's mommy took him for a walk. She put a leash on him and opened the door. Timmy was so excited; he started jumping around and kicking his feet. He wanted to show everyone he was free! + +Timmy ran around the park, playing with all the other animals. He even made some new doggy friends! He was having so much fun. He would bark and kick his feet, playing tag with the other dogs. + +Finally, it was time to go home. Timmy's mommy put the leash back on and opened the door. But Timmy was very tired from all of his playing, so he put his head down and gave one last kick before he walked inside. + +And that's the story of Timmy, the happy puppy who loved to kick his feet! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. One day he asked his mommy, "What's for dinner?" His mommy smiled and said, "It's a surprise!" He couldn't wait to find out what was cooking. + +Soon, they were sitting at the table. On the table was a big, delicious dish. The boy's eyes lit up and he asked, "What's this?" His mommy said, "It's a yummy dish I made for you!" + +The little boy was so happy. He couldn't wait to try it. He looked at the dish and said, "Mmmm, it looks so delicious!" He asked his mommy, "Can I have some?" She said, "Yes, of course!" + +The boy ate the delicious dish and smiled. He said, "Wow, that was so yummy!" His mommy laughed and said, "I'm glad you liked it!" He smiled again and said, "It was the best supper ever! +Once there was a little duck. He was standing on the edge of a pond, looking at all the shells he saw from where he was. He thought the shells were crazy, so he wanted to go and see them up close. He waddled along the shore, looking at all the shells he could find. Suddenly, he saw the most beautiful shell he'd ever seen. He couldn't believe his eyes! + +The duck slowly went closer to it, to get a better look. But as he was getting nearer, he heard a voice. It was the shell talking! He couldn't believe it. + +The voice said, "Hi little duck! What do you think of my shell?" + +The little duck thought the shell was crazy. He replied, "I think your shell is beautiful!" + +The shell laughed and said, "It sure is! Thank you for noticing me. Now you can keep me and show everyone how crazy and beautiful my shell is!" + +The little duck was very happy and carefully took the shell in his hands, protecting it from harm. He proudly waddled away with the shell, showing off how crazy and beautiful his shell was! +Once there was a girl named Jane. She was three years old and full of energy. She loved to explore and ask lots of questions. + +One day Jane was visiting in the park with her family. She spotted an interesting wheel with many different colors. She ran to it and asked her mom what it was. + +Her mom smiled and offered her the wheel. She showed Jane how to turn it and soon it was spinning around in circles. Jane was so excited! She spent the afternoon wheeling around the park with her family. + +It was an interesting afternoon, full of lots of fun and adventure. Jane couldn't wait to go wheeling around the park again! +Once there was a wealthy fellow. He had a treasure that was very, very True. Everyone wanted it, but he kept it very safe. + +One day, the wealthy fellow decided to bury the treasure. He found the perfect place and made sure no one would find it. + +But then a naughty little boy heard what the wealthy fellow did. He wanted to find the treasure and get it for himself! So he followed him and saw where he buried it. + +The little boy became very happy when he found the treasure. But when he tried to open it, he had a big surprise! There was nothing inside! + +The wealthy fellow had only buried the True treasure of kindness and friendship. It was something that could never be taken away – it only grew when it was shared. The little boy had learned a valuable lesson. + +Moral: True wealth can’t be taken away, it can only be shared. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Amy. +Amy was three years old and she was out for a walk. +She saw something yummy - a strawberry! +It was lovely and warm, and Amy couldn't resist. +She picked it up, and began to gaze at it. +She looked closely at its lovely shape, and at its red, juicy skin. +It seemed so sweet and delicious. +Suddenly, she heard a voice. +It was her mum, saying “Amy, time to go home now!†+Amy looked at the strawberry once more, then with a smile, ran off to meet her mum. +Once there was a girl and her name was Mary. Mary was very naughty and she always did silly things. She would climb over the fence and play with the neighbour’s chickens. + +One day, Mary’s mom saw her and scolded her for being naughty. She was so angry and she punished Mary for being silly. She told Mary she was not allowed to climb the fence anymore and had to stay inside the yard. + +Mary was sad but she knew it was because she was naughty. She decided to be a better girl and to never climb the fence again. + +And that’s exactly what she did. From then on, she was very good and would only stay in the yard. Whenever she felt like she wanted to do something silly, she remembered the fence and knew that she would get punished if she did something naughty. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Grace. Grace was three years old, and she liked to go outside and play. + +One day, Grace saw a celery on the ground and she wanted to pick it up. But when she tried to pick it up, it slipped from her fingers and broke in two. She felt very sad and sorry for what she did. + +But then she heard a wise voice say "You made a mistake, but it's ok. You should forgive yourself." With that, Grace felt better. + +After that, she decided to always use her wise words to forgive herself and others whenever she made a mistake. From that day on, Grace remembered to keep her heart soft and forgive when things went wrong. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named John. John was very curious and often went on adventures to explore. One day, he found himself in a strange land, filled with bright colored buildings and a bustling marketplace. He wandered through the market and found so many interesting things. + +John saw a bunch of traders trading various goods. He thought it was so exciting and he wanted to join in. The traders welcomed John and taught him about the importance of trading. With the help of the traders, John quickly learnt the trade. + +Soon, John had grown up, and was an expert in trading. Everywhere he went, he brought smiles and laughter to people with his knowledge of trading. He managed to live a happy and peaceful life with the help of his new skill. + +John had found something very special and important, he had found his own path to happiness. John had learnt the lesson that knowledge and skill is the key to success and that it could bring out the best in us. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog who lived in a pond with his friends. One day, the water started to turn gray and dull. Everyone was panicking and they didn't know what to do. + +The little frog had an idea. He said to his friends "Let's hop around the pond and splash and play! That will make the water nice and bright again!" All the animals thought it was a great idea, so they all hopped, splashed and played around the pond. + +Sure enough, the water started to turn back to its bright and beautiful blue color! Everyone was so happy! + +The little frog's friends learned a lesson that day: a positive attitude will help solve all your problems! +One sunny day, Jimmy was walking with his mom. As they walked, he saw a spark in the brown grass. He wanted to get it, but his mom said it was too far away. + +He kept walking and soon they came to a park. Jimmy was excited and wanted to explore, but his mom said they had to keep going. She said when they go to the end of the park they would see something amazing. + +Jimmy kept walking and as they came to the end of the park he saw a big brown tree with lots of bright sparks twinkling in the branches. His mom said the sparks were fireflies, and he could catch them if he wanted. + +Jimmy was so excited and ran to the tree. Just like his mom promised, he saw lots of sparks, and he quickly grabbed some in his hands. He held up the little sparks and saw how they glowed and twinkled in the sunshine. He had never seen anything so beautiful before! +Once upon a time there was a 3 year old boy named Bob. Bob was playing with his toys in his bedroom. He decided to take his toy spear outside and practice throwing it at a tree. + +Bob was having a great time until all of a sudden he fell to the ground and hurt his knee. Bob started to complain about being in pain. He shouted until his mother heard him and came to see what was wrong. + +His mother looked at his knee and saw a deep cut; it had been caused by the toy spear. She was very upset and told Bob off for playing with such a dangerous toy. + +But Bob just kept complaining, saying it wasn't his fault that it had happened. His mother was getting more and more angry so she took away the spear and threw it in the bin. + +Bob was devastated. He felt terrible and started crying. He had had so much fun playing with the toy and now it was gone forever. His mother tried to console him but it was no use. Bob just continued to complain. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and a little girl. The mom was very persistent and she always asked the little girl to do things. One day, the mom asked the little girl to kneel before the table. + +The little girl did not want to kneel, but the mom kept asking her to. Finally, the little girl kneeled down. On the table was a bottle of wine. + +The mom said, "See the wine? It means you have to be more persistent. And you have to kneel when I ask you to do it." + +The little girl was sad but she knew the mom was right. She knew that if she was persistent, she would get what she wanted. So she knelt down again. Every time the mom asked her to kneel, the little girl did it and she got better at being more persistent. +Lucy was very excited for springtime. She loved when the grass was green and the flowers were in bloom. She wanted to plan a picnic with her family. + +Lucy’s brother, John, wanted to bring his favourite snack – candy. + +“No, no!†said Lucy. “We should bring something healthy.†+ +John was unhappy. He wanted to have his candy! He groaned. + +“John, we can be quiet and still enjoy the picnic,†said Lucy’s mom. + +They all agreed on some snacks that were healthy: apples and sandwiches. + +Lucy and John were both happy. They had a quiet and peaceful picnic on the grassy hill. Lucy was so glad she had convinced her brother to enjoy something else for a change! +Once there was a furry little mouse who loved to play with his computer. He'd spend hours playing games and learning new things. One day, he had an idea to welcome a new buddy. He scurried over to his computer and began looking for someone to welcome. After a few minutes, he found the perfect match – a furry little cat. + +The mouse was so excited! He quickly sent out a message of welcome. But the cat never responded; he was too busy chasing butterflies outside. Frustrated, the mouse continued to send out more messages, but he never received a response. + +At the end of the day, the mouse was sad and angry. He had learned a valuable lesson: no matter how hard you try, it's impossible to force a friendship. Welcome someone with an open heart, but never expect a response. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Charlie. Charlie loved to sort all the different colors he could find. One day, he found a green, gray, and yellow box. He opened it to see what was inside. + +Charlie thought, "That's cool! What is it?" He looked inside and saw three different little pom-poms. One was green, one was gray, and one was yellow. + +Charlie decided to sort them. He put the green one with other green objects and the gray one with other gray things. He put the yellow pom-pom in a different pile with all the other yellow objects. + +When he was done sorting, Charlie was really proud of himself. He had sorted all the colors he had found in that box! +One day, Maria leaned against the wall. She saw an emergency. She heard a loud noise and saw something hairy. + +Maria said, "Mammy, what is it?" + +Mammy said, "It's an emergency, Maria. We must help." + +Maria said, "How can I help?" + +Mammy said, "You can lean against the furry monster to help trap it." + +So Maria leaned against the hairy monster, and with mammy's help, the two were able to trap it inside the house. They both laughed and celebrated their success. + +The next day, Maria could not believe what she had done to help the emergency. She was very proud. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who was very charming. She had beautiful long hair and wore lots of makeup to make her look even prettier. One day as she danced and twirls, her makeup dropped to the floor. + +The princess was sad but an elderly lady who had been watching said to her, "Sometimes it is more beautiful to show your true self without all the makeup." + +The princess thought about it and realised the lady was right. She smiled and thanked her. Then she decided to keep her makeup simple so that she could still look nice, but with a natural look. + +The moral of the story is that it is ok to be yourself and you can still look beautiful no matter how much makeup you wear. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He wanted to go on an adventure, so he started to pack his things. He put his clothes and food in his bag. He wanted to bring his favourite toy too, but he couldn't find it. He looked everywhere and it was nowhere to be found! + +The boy got frustrated. He started yelling and shaking his bag. His mom heard him crying and came to help. "What's wrong?" She asked him. + +The boy told her about the missing toy. Mom said, "We'll find it, don't worry". She helped him look, but still they couldn't find it. + +In the end, the boy had to leave without his toy. He was still feeling frustrated, but he decided to go on his adventure anyway. He was excited to see what he would discover! +Once, a big cow had a hurt tummy. She thought and thought about what she could do to make it better. Suddenly she had a great idea: chewing a fan! + +So the cow chewed and chewed and chewed away. She felt so much better! + +The cow was so happy she danced on two feet and all around the barn. She even sang a song about fans and chewing. + +Pretty soon, all of the animals came to watch her dance. They were so happy to see her feeling good again. Even the farmer, who had seen it all before, clapped his hands and cheered. + +The cow knew she was all better now, thanks to the fan, and she said to all her friends, “Chew a fan for a hurt tummy—it’s good for you!†+The cat and the dog had been fighting for a long time. They were fierce rivals and neither wanted to play together. + +One day, a wise old tutor came to visit. He told the cat and the dog that their fighting was silly, and it was time to unite. + +At first, the cat and the dog didn't believe him. But the tutor was very persuasive and soon, with his help, the cat and the dog were playing together. + +They ran, jumped and chased each other around the garden. All their fighting was forgotten and they had become fast friends. + +The cat and the dog were happy to be together. The wise old tutor smiled and knew his job was done. Now they were united and they would never be rivals again. +There was a pink magnet. It was small and strong, and it liked to stick to things. One day the magnet was feeling sad. It had been hoping to make some new friends, but the other magnets were laughing at it. + +The pink magnet tried to talk to them, but they wouldn't listen. In the end it just shrugged and stuck to the fridge. + +The next day a new magnet came along. It was pink too! The pink magnet was so excited. It could make a new friend at last! + +The two magnets became best friends. They stuck together, never wanting to part. From then on, the pink magnet was never lonely again. +Once there was a generous family that liked to help others. One day, they saw a worried child standing in the street. The family went over and asked the little one why they were so upset. + +"I'm very hungry, and I can't manage to get any food," the child said. + +The generous family felt so sad to hear that, and they decided to help the worried child. + +The family started to buy lots of food and gave it to the child. They got some bread, some milk and an apple. + +The child was so happy. They managed to eat all the food, then ran off, saying thank you for the generous gift. + +The family waved goodbye and smiled, knowing that the child was going to be just fine. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who lived in the city. She was very brave and strong. Every morning she would get up, get dressed, and go outside. + +One day, she noticed something strange happening in her city. Everywhere she looked there was a big spray of dirty water. It was brown and muddy and very smelly. + +The little girl discovered that the spray was coming from the fire station near her house. She asked them what was going on and they told her it was a celebration of victory! They had won a big competition and they were spraying water in celebration! + +The little girl was so excited! She wanted to join the fun so she went home and grabbed her own spray bottle, filled it with clean water, and joined the fun. + +The little girl sprayed and sprayed until all of the dirt in the city was gone. Then everyone celebrated with a big victory party! +Once upon a time, there was a bear who was looking for a new home. He wanted to find a place that was just perfect for him. He decided to explore and he started to crawl. + +He saw a beautiful forest and he knew that this must be the place for him. He crawled under the trees and among the bushes until he found a perfect spot to build his home. He found some logs and he thought he could use them to build his house. He then saw a saw lying nearby, so he decided to use it to cut the logs. + +He worked very hard and soon he had cut all the logs into the right shapes and sizes. He used his claws to make it nice and strong. When he finished, he was really pleased with his work. He looked at his home and he smiled. It was just fine. + +From that day on, the bear had his own place to call home. +Mommy and Daddy took Lily to the park. It was funny. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. + +Lily saw a big box. She wanted to open it. There was a lock. Mommy and Daddy said they had the key. + +Lily put her little finger in the lock. She wiggled it around. Suddenly, the lock opened! Lily was so excited. + +Mommy and Daddy opened the box. Inside were lots of toys! Lily laughed with glee. + +Mommy and Daddy put the toys back in the box. Then they locked the box again. + +But this time, Lily got to put the key in the lock! It was so much fun. +Once upon a time there was a dependable purple puppy. His name was Buster and he loved to eat and play outside. He had been living with his family for a while when a mean dog came and disturbed them. + +The family grew worried and scared. Buster, however, was brave and without hesitation he started barking at the mean dog. The mean dog got scared and ran away! + +The family rejoiced and thanked Buster. From that day on, they always remembered how dependable and brave Buster had been. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we need to be brave and stand up for what is right, even when the situation is scary. +Once upon a time, there was a huge tree. On top of the tree, hung a special reward. Jack, a 3-year-old boy, looked up at the reward and asked his dad, "What's up there?" His dad said, "A surprise". + +Jack was excited. He had only ever seen small rewards, nothing as huge as this. He wanted it all for himself. So, he climbed up the tree, and made it to the top. + +He reached out, almost touching the reward. But he slipped and fell. He hung on for a few seconds, but the branches couldn't hold his weight and he dropped to the ground. + +Jack's dad ran over, checking if his son was okay. Jack was scared and sad. He had been so close to getting the reward. His dad hugged him, and said, "It's okay, maybe next time you'll be luckier." +But Jack never got close to the reward again. +Once upon a time there was a man who had a special wife. She was always so warm and kind to him. Every day they both worked hard, but then one day the man had to remove the wife. He did not want to, but he had to. + +The man was so sad. He didn't want to be apart from his wife and he missed her so much. He thought about her everyday and wished she was still with him. + +One day, the man went to sleep and as he closed his eyes he could feel his wife's warm embrace. He felt so happy and relaxed. As he awoke he realised that it was all a dream. The man realised that his wife was not with him anymore, but he was thankful for the dream that made him feel warm and comforted. +Jim and Tim were twins. Jim wanted something spicy. He asked his mom if he could have something tasty and spicy. His mom said she liked spicy food too, but they didn't have anything like that in the kitchen. She said they were going to have to go to the store and buy some. + +So Jim and his twin Tim held hands and went to the store. They both wanted to find something spicy. They looked at all the different jars, cans, and boxes. Finally, they found some chili with a bright red label. It looked very spicy! + +Jim and Tim's mom smiled and took out her wallet. She bought the box and all three of them got back home. Jim and Tim were so excited! They knew it was going to be so spicy and tasty. + +The chili was bubbling on the stove, and Jim and Tim could smell the spicy aroma through the kitchen. They couldn't wait to taste it! Finally they were allowed to scoop a bowl of chili each. The two of them were so pleased. They had a spicy dinner! +Once there was a boy. His name was Bob. He was three years old. He looked out of his window. He saw a deep, green cauliflower in the garden. He was excited! He put on his shoes and ran outside. + +Bob watched the cauliflower. He saw the leaves. He saw the stem. He even saw the white florets. He was amazed. He thought it was so beautiful. + +He wanted to play with the cauliflower but he knew he wasn't allowed to. So he just watched it. He watched it as it swayed in the wind. He watched the shadows it made when the sun was shining. + +When it was nearly time for Bob to go inside, he gave the cauliflower one last look. He saw how deep the green leaves were and he smiled. Then he ran inside, happy he got to watch the cauliflower. +Baby was very excited. He had a great idea. "Let's go to the park!" He shouted. He grabbed his mom's hand and they went together. + +When they arrived at the park, Baby saw lots of birds in the sky. He held his head up high and felt like he could fly too. But then he had an even better idea. "Let's go to the beach!" + +So they walked down to the beach and it was filled with all kinds of fun things to do. They played in the sand and flew kites. The sun was shining and Baby's heart was filled with joy. + +But then the sky got dark and it started to rain. Baby was sad and his head was empty. But his mom said, "It's ok. Let's go home and have a nice warm bath!" + +So Baby hugged his mom and she hugged him back. They walked back home in the rain singing songs together and Baby was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to play on the popular bench in the park. He was three years old, and was excited to explore the bench. He ran to it as fast as his little legs would take him. + +However, when he got to the bench, he saw two older boys playing on it. He looked up at them and said, "can I play too?" + +The boys laughed, and said, "No, this bench is ours!" The little boy frowned and started to feel very sad. + +But then, he got an idea. He started to look around and he saw a big tree and some grass. He smiled and said, "I can play here instead!" + +The little boy ran to the tree and started to play. He was so happy and made lots of new friends. He had so much fun and his sadness disappeared. + +The little boy taught the older boys a lesson that day. He showed them that it was ok to share, even the most popular bench in the park. +Once there was a little girl. She was only three years old, but she was very special. +The girl loved to carry cubes. She could carry a lot of them at once. She was so incredible! + +One day, she was carrying a lot of cubes. But she saw another little girl who was struggling to carry only a few cubes. The special girl stopped and smiled at the other little girl. Then she carefully picked up all of the cubes the little girl was struggling with and carried them too. + +The specially girl now had an incredible amount of cubes. But she smiled and said, 'We can carry them together, then we can get home faster'. The two little girls smiled, and carried the cubes together. + +This story teaches us an important lesson. Sharing can help us do more and get where we are going faster. It takes someone incredible to recognize that. +Once upon a time there was a small bear who lived in a nice house. One day, the bear was walking through the house when he spotted a door in the kitchen. He asked, "What's behind the door?" + +The bear's mommy replied, "It's a surprise. Why don't you go and open it?" + +The bear was so excited. He opened the door and saw a perfect little kitchen inside. There were cupboards and counters, a stove and a sink. The bear was so happy that he shouted, "It's perfect!" + +The bear's mommy smiled and said, "I thought you might like it. Now you can pretend to cook food and make imaginery treats. It looks like the perfect kitchen for a little bear." + +The bear jumped up and down with joy and shouted, "Thank you, mommy!" + +His mommy laughed and replied, "You're welcome." + +And ever since that day, the little bear loves playing in his perfect kitchen. +Once upon a time there was a mum and her daughter. The daughter was very young, just three years old. + +One day, the mother said 'Daughter, it's time to have a meal'. But the daughter disagreed. 'No!', she shouted. + +The mother took her daughter in her arms and said in a gentle voice: 'It's nice to eat your meal. It will make you strong and healthy.' + +The daughter smiled and agreed to have her meal. + +The moral of the story is that it's nice to listen to mummy's words. Even if you disagree, it is important to be polite and listen. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely bird. He was blue and liked to sing. People would often stop and listen to his sweet song. + +One day, the bird went on an adventure. He flew far away and found a big, green field. He decided to take a rest there. + +As he was singing, he suddenly noticed something odd. He could see a measure on the ground. What could it be? + +The bird came closer and realized that it was a measuring tape! He used the tape to measure how tall the flowers were. Then he sang a song to celebrate. + +The sun was setting, so the bird flew back home. He was no longer lonely, because he found a new way to measure things with the help of the measuring tape. He was happy. +"Mommy, can I go see the mailbox?" said Little John. His mom smiled. + +"Yes, my darling," she said. "But remember to be careful, the mailbox is fragile." + +Little John was so excited. He ran down the path, the sun shining brightly above him. He saw the mailbox up ahead and he couldn't help but smile. When he got to the mailbox, he saw all kinds of things. He recognized some of them, like the letters and packages. + +Little John looked around and remembered what his mom said. He was careful and touched the mailbox gently, then he quickly stepped away. Little John couldn't contain his excitement, he knew that something special was waiting inside. + +He looked around one more time, then he headed back to his house. He couldn't wait to share his new discovery with his family, he was sure they would love it. +Once upon a time, there was a big hill. It was called a cliff and it was very tall and steep. + +Two little rabbits went to the top of the cliff one day. They looked for a long time but couldn't find anything. Then the bunny named Bunny said, "Let's go down this hill. It looks softer and not as steep." + +So, the bunnies hopped down the hill and it was much, much easier. It was only mild and they could do it without getting very tired. + +At the bottom, they saw something. "What is it?" asked Bunny. "It looks like a nice surprise," answered the other bunny. + +They hopped closer and saw it was a field of carrots! Yummy! They ate until they were full and then hopped away, back to their home in the forest. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Brady. Brady lived deep in the forest and was very cold. The trees were icy and his fur was too short to keep him warm. + +One day Brady had an idea! He went to the edge of the forest to a nearby town, and he demanded a vest from a kind lady he found. She gave him a big, warm vest, and he put it on right away. + +With his new vest, Brady was never cold again! He roamed the woods, feeling happy and safe. + +Soon, all of Brady's bear friends in the forest found out about the warm vest and demanded one too. Brady's kind lady friend was happy to help, and gave vests to all of Brady's friends. + +Everyone in the forest stayed warm, cozy, and safe thanks to Brady's kind friend's icy vest. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Emily who was very thoughtful. One day she decided to set up a surprise for herMother. She set off to the kitchen and collected some flour, sugar and eggs. + +Next she set off to the bathroom where she collected a sponge and a special soap. She mixed the flour, sugar and eggs into a bowl and mixed it all together until it became a delicious cake mix. + +Then she set the cake mix in the oven to bake and put the sponge and soap in a special tray. When the cake was ready, she set it in the middle of the table for her Mother to see when she arrived home. + +When her Mother arrived, she was so pleased and very surprised to see the delicious cake and she was even more surprised when Emily showed her the thoughtful present of a sponge and soap. They both enjoyed the cake and had a wonderful time eating it together. +Tommy and his mum were in the kitchen. Tommy was watching curiously while mum was busy with the iron. "What are you doing mummy?" Tommy asked curiously. + +Mum explained: "I'm doing laundry and getting everything nice and clean." Tommy was intrigued and asked if he could help. Mum smiled and replied "Yes, sure! You can learn to use the iron!" + +Tommy was so excited that he took the iron carefully in his hands. It felt heavy and uncomfortable but he was careful so he didn't drop it. + +Mum supervised him and showed him how to move the iron up and down to make the clothes nice and neat. Tommy learned how to use the iron and with a bit of help he did a really good job. He felt proud of himself and hugged his mum. + +Mum smiled and said: "Well done, sweetheart! You did a great job with the iron!" +Once upon a time, there was a friendly old donkey. The donkey wanted a friend, so he decided to join a barrel full of other donkeys. + +When the donkey arrived, the other donkeys were not so friendly. They kicked and pushed the old donkey away. The old donkey felt so sad he began to cry. + +He started walking away, looking for a friend. Suddenly, he stumbled and fell into a muddy puddle. He tried to get up but he was stuck. + +No matter how hard he tried, he stayed stuck in the mud until morning. Eventually, the old donkey passed away from the cold and the wet. + +The end. +There was once a famous ice cream called Sunny. Everyone wanted to try it because it tasted so delicious. One day, Sunny wanted to take a walk so she went outside. But when the sun shone, her ice cream began to melt! + +Sunny started to cry and said, “Oh no, why is the sun making me melt? I don’t want to melt away!†+ +Just then, a kind cloud floated by and said to Sunny, “Hush now, and have no fear, I will take you away from the sun so you may not melt.†+ +The cloud took Sunny on a long and beautiful walk, away from the sun. Sunny was so happy and she thanked the cloud for its kindness. Sunny really enjoyed the walk and from that day onwards, Sunny and the cloud became best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was called Timmy. He was three years old and he loved playing outdoors. + +One day, Timmy went to the park. It was a peaceful place. He wanted to meet his friends there. + +When Timmy arrived, he was not alone. He saw a man with a big bag of dough. Timmy thought the dough looked yummy, so he went closer to the man. + +The man saw Timmy and became very angry. He shouted and pushed Timmy away. Timmy was scared. He ran away and he never met his friends at the park. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl called Lucy. She lived in a little house with her family and was always full of energy and happiness. + +One day, Lucy was playing in the garden when she heard a ringing sound, like a bell. She started to look around and then saw a bell hanging in one of the trees. She asked her mom, "Mommy, what's that bell?" Her mom smiled and replied, "It's a special bell that will help you feel better if you are feeling sad. When you ring it, something magical will happen and make you smile again." + +Lucy's eyes sparkled with amazement. She asked, "Really?!" Her mom replied, "Yes, really. All you have to do is pull the rope and the bell will ring." Lucy eagerly ran and pulled the rope of the bell. Immediately, the bell started ringing loudly and the whole garden was suddenly filled with something wonderful. + +Lucy smiled, feeling grateful and happy. She thanked her mom and said, "I love my bell!" Her mom smiled and replied, "I'm glad!" +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jay. He was three years old, and he liked to play games with his friends. One day, Jay and his friends decided to create a track. They found some sticks and rocks, and put them together to make a track. + +It wasn't very easy. It was quite uncomfortable for Jay because the tracks were very bumpy. But, with a lot of hard work, they finally finished their track. They were so excited when it was done, and ran around to play on it. + +Every day, they continued to create new tracks and try different games. They had a lot of fun playing together on the tracks. Soon, Jay became an expert at creating tracks, and his friends would always call on him to make their tracks. + +The end. +One morning, Bob and his mom were in the garden. It was a big garden with lots of flowers. Bob was having a lot of fun playing when something disturbed him. He could see a shadow moving in the backyard. Bob got very scared, but then he saw it was just a big, furry dog! Mom explained the dog was a friendly dog that lives down the street. + +From then on, Bob was not scared of shadows anymore. Every time he saw one, he expected to see another friendly dog. Bob and his mom kept playing in the big garden and would also wait to see if another furry friend would stop by. And soon enough, they met two more big, friendly dogs who were just as happy to play with the both of them. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He was so happy to go to the gym every day. He would imagine all kinds of games he could play. + +One day, when Jack was at the gym, he saw a big ball. He thought it looked like a lot of fun to play with, so he picked it up and tried to throw it. But it was too heavy for him. He heard a voice behind him. + +"Be careful with that ball," the voice said. Jack turned around and saw an old man. "That ball isn't harmless," he said. "It could hurt you if you're not careful." + +Jack was so thankful that the old man had warned him. He put the ball down and chose to play with something lighter and more harmless. He had learned a valuable lesson that day. + +From then on, Jack was always careful with the things he played with. He listened to the old man's advice and was thankful that the old man had warned him. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Alice who loved to learn. Every day she would go to the classroom and stand in front of the blackboard with anticipation. + +One day, something unusual happened. Alice was writing on the blackboard when suddenly something flew into the room! It was a magical creature with wings made of glitter and green eyes that sparkled. + +Alice was so excited that she forgot where she was. She followed the creature out of theclassroom, leaving the blackboard behind. + +Alice followed the creature until she reached a beautiful and far away land. She explored the new place for days and met lots of new creatures. + +Eventually Alice decided to return home. She wanted to go back to the blackboard and finish writing her numbers. When Alice got back to the classroom, she saw the blackboard still had her writing on it. + +Alice was so happy that she quickly grasped her chalk and finished her work! Then she knew she would always remember this unusual adventure. +Once upon a time there was a triangle. He was always mean to the other shapes and always made them feel hurt. One day he teased a circle for being different. The circle had had enough and cried out: "Why can't we all come together and be friends?" The triangle felt ashamed of how he had been acting so he said "Yes, we should come together and be friends." All the other shapes agreed and from that day forward everyone was nice to each other and never made anyone feel hurt. + +The moral of the story is that it is better to come together and be kind to each other rather than be mean and hurtful. +Once upon a time there was a princess who loved feeding birds. Every morning she would put out food for them and they would all come and land in her garden, chirping and fluttering about. + +One day, the princess noticed a really tall tower in the distance. It was very impressive and she wanted to go there. But she was a bit afraid of the height. + +The birds all flew off towards the tower and the princess asked them where they were going. The birds chirped back that they were going to feed. + +When she got to the tower, she was amazed by how tall it was. She couldn't believe how big it was and she asked the birds why they wanted to go there. + +The birds told her that at the top of the tower there was a very special feeder full of delicious food that the birds could enjoy. The princess was impressed and decided to climb the tower and see the feeder for herself. + +When she arrived at the top, she found that the birds were right. There was a very impressive feeder full of food, just waiting to be enjoyed by the birds. + +The princess was happy that she could give the birds a special treat and she continued to go to the tower every day to feed them. +Paula the elephant was feeling unhappy and lonely. She was walking through the forest and couldn't manage to find any friends. She came across a trunk filled with delicious treats. She felt very excited and quickly ate all the food. + +Soon enough, Paula's stomach became very full. It was difficult for her to move or manage anything. But then she heard a noise and saw a tiny mouse coming towards her. She shared the food with the tiny mouse. + +By sharing her food with the mouse, Paula felt good. She realised that by sharing her treats with others, she managed to make a friend. Everyone was happy and it was the most delicious meal ever. + +The moral of the story is that by sharing and being kind, you can always manage to make a friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mint. She was an incredible three-year-old and she loved to jog. + +Every day, Mint would jog around her garden, loving the fresh air and the sound of her footsteps. But one day, she encountered a problem. She heard an incredible rumble coming from the sky. + +Mint looked up to see a huge storm coming! She quickly started to jog away, but the storm was getting closer. Mint was getting scared and she started to run. + +Just as Mint was about to give up, she stumbled upon a shelter. It was a huge tree, big enough to keep Mint safe. Mint hid under the tree and waited until the storm was over. + +After the storm, Mint was relieved that she was safe. She smiled and jogged back home. Mint felt incredible and she'd never forget her adventurous day! +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named John. One night, John was lying in bed when he heard a knock at the door. He ran to answer it, and there was his Uncle Ben! + +John was very excited to see his uncle. Uncle Ben was big and furry. He gave John a big hug and picked him up. Then he asked John a question. But John did not answer. + +Then Uncle Ben asked him again. This time, John answered. He said, "Yes!" Uncle Ben smiled, and he said, "I have a furry surprise for you!" He held out his hand and showed John a little furry puppy. + +John was so happy. Uncle Ben had brought a new furry friend for him! John hugged his uncle, thanked him and took the puppy inside. From then on, the two were the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a powerful clock. It was so powerful that it could write a story all by itself! One day, a brave 3 year old was very curious to see what the clock could write. + +The 3 year old went over to the clock. Carefully and slowly the 3 year old began to turn the hands of the clock. All of a sudden, a loud sound came from the clock. + +The 3 year old was so scared that he ran out of the room. When he got back, the clock had written a story! But it was not a happy story, it was very sad and scary. + +The 3 year old was so scared that he never looked at the clock again. He knew that it was too powerful for him and he just wanted to be safe. + +The end. +Once there was a boy who was very troubled. He had lots of worry and sadness in his heart. One day he decided to go exploring and he found a secret tunnel. It was dark and he was scared to go inside, but he was curious. + +He took a deep breath and stepped into the tunnel. It was long and winding and he could barely see, but he kept walking. As he walked he noticed something big blocking the tunnel. He was scared and he wanted to turn back, but he kept going to see what it was. + +When he got close he saw it was a big rock. He just looked at it for a long time. He thought about how he could make the tunnel bigger so that he could pass through. Then he realised he could remove the rock. He pushed and pulled and with lots of effort he was able to move the rock. + +The tunnel opened up and he was filled with happiness. He ran through the tunnel back to his friends outside. He was no longer troubled, he felt relieved and free. He knew he could always come back to the tunnel if he ever felt troubled again. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Lilly and Jack. They were very excited because today was the first day of school. + +Jack was wearing a blue uniform and Lilly was wearing a white one. "Change your uniform now," Jack said to Lilly. + +Lilly replied, "No, I want to stay in my white uniform." But Jack said, "You need to change if you want to go to school." + +Lilly thought for a minute and then said, "Ok, but do you think it will be easy to change?" + +Jack smiled and said, "Yes! You just need to take off the white uniform and put on the blue one." So Lilly did as she was told and soon both friends were wearing their blue uniforms. + +"Yay!" they both cheered. They were ready for school, and they knew it would be an easy day because they had followed directions. +One day, Peggy and Sam went for a walk. They brought their hangers with them, in case they found something exciting to join. It wasn't long until they noticed a group of kids playing games in the park. They both got very enthusiastic and asked if they could join in. + +The kids were glad to have Peggy and Sam join them. They had lots of fun, taking turns on the slide and the swings. They also had a competition to see who could hang their hanger on the monkey bars the quickest. Sam was the winner, but Peggy was very enthusiastic too. + +They spent the afternoon playing games and using their hangers in different ways. Even when it was time to go home, they still weren't ready to quit. Peggy and Sam knew they would join the kids in the park again soon. +Billy loved to go to school. Every day he would get dressed and get ready for the bus. He was fat and happy. + +At school, Billy loved to play and learn. He learned about shapes and colors. He also learned how to read. He liked to listen to his teacher's stories. + +Every day, Billy learned something new. He learned songs and danced too. He even learned to write his name. Sometimes, he had to do his homework too. + +Billy was happy at school. He loved to learn. He soon became a smart boy. He knew so much! + +Eventually, it was time to say goodbye. So, Billy said goodbye to his teachers and friends. Then, he went home and had a great night's sleep. +One day, Jed and his mum went to the park. Jed was a young boy and very eager to explore. His mum held his hand and showed him the swings and the slide. She asked him what he wanted to choose. "Swings!" he cried excitedly. + +So, Jed climbed on to a swing and his mum started pushing him. He was filled with joy and energy as he flew through the air. But then, disaster struck. There were two other children on the swings, too. Jed wanted to choose the swing that they were on. He shouted at the other children to move. + +The children didn't want to give up their swing. They yelled back at Jed, "No way! You can't have it." Jed started to feel very hungry. + +Suddenly, an old man appeared. He could sense the tension between the children. Without a word, he lifted Jed up and said, "Choose the swing you want, young one. You deserve it." + +But Jed felt too intimidated to choose. He ran away from the swings, leaving behind the old man and the other two children. He was so scared and sad. + +It was a bad ending for Jed. He never chose a swing and the old man never saw him again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to play with his friend. The boys wanted to play hide and seek, but the room was too small for two of them to hide. + +Suddenly, the little boy had an idea: he got a stick and split the room in two. His friend could hide in one part and he could hide in the other. + +But when the little boy tried to jump over the stick, he stepped into a sink and got very scared. He had made a mess and he was scared to tell his friend. + +The little boy decided to tell his friend the truth and they cleaned up the mess together. The boy learned that it is always important to be honest and to work together, no matter what kind of mess you get into. +Danny was very excited. He was going to the park with Grandpa. Grandpa was so rich that he had a car to get there. Danny saw it parked outside his house. + +When they arrived at the park, Danny was amazed at how big it was. He saw a basketball hoop and went running to it. Grandpa was very proud of his grandson. + +Grandpa took the basketball out of the bag and gave it to Danny. Danny held it close and started bouncing the ball all around. Grandpa had so much fun watching Danny play. + +After a while, Grandpa said it was time to go home. Danny was sad but he knew they would come back again tomorrow. He hugged Grandpa and thanked him for taking him to the park. + +Danny was so happy to have had such a special day with Grandpa. He only wished the day would never end. But soon enough, they were back home again. +Once upon a time there was a pupil called Sam. Sam was only three years old and was learning lots of new things. One day, he got to choose his very own activity. + +Sam could choose between painting, playing with blocks or reading a story. He thought about it for a moment, and then chose to paint. He loved colours, so this was an easy decision! + +Sam went to the art room and it was very empty. He saw the paints and sparkly glitter, and knew it was going to be so much fun. He put on his apron and started to paint. + +Soon, the empty paper was full of colour. Sam had created a beautiful rainbow painting with fluffy clouds. + +At the end of the day, Sam was very proud of his choice. He had painted a wonderful picture and was very happy. +Once upon a time there were two very smart planets. They lived happily in their own solar system, until one day they got into a big argument. + +The first planet said to the second planet: "You are always making a mess. You are going to destroy us!" + +The second planet replied: "No, I'm not! I think you will be the one to destroy us!" + +The first planet got very angry and tried to hit the second planet, but the second planet always moved out of the way. Finally, the first planet said: "OK, let's stop this fighting and find a way to work together". + +The two planets were very smart, so they were able to work together. As a result, their solar system stayed safe and happy. + +They learned from their argument and made sure to always talk things through instead of fighting. This way they could avoid getting angry, and their solar system could remain intact. + +The moral of the story is: no matter how angry you get, talking it out is much better than fighting! +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary girl named Jane. She liked to play and swim in the pond near her house. But one day, she wanted to try something new. + +So, Jane decided to meet with a math teacher. She was a bit scared and shy, but she wanted to learn more. So, she took a deep breath and knocked on the door. + +The math teacher opened the door and smiled kindly at Jane. She was happy to meet with the girl and invited her inside. + +The teacher showed Jane a lot of fun math puzzles that she could do. When she finished, the math teacher was happy with her work. + +Jane said goodbye to the math teacher. She was happy that she tried math, and it wasn’t so bad after all. +Once upon a time there was a curious girl called Sarah. Sarah wanted to explore and find out what could happen if she had some power. + +One day she went to a special place. She saw some trees and some animals, but she wanted to find out more. She was curious. + +Then she heard a voice. It was an old man. + +Sarah said to the old man, ‘Hello. What kind of power can I find here?’ + +The old man smiled. He said, ‘That's a very good question. If you work hard and be brave, special things can happen.’ + +Sarah was happy. She said goodbye to the old man, and went on her way, full of excitement at the thought of what might happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Ben. Ben was very gifted and he loved to count. Every day he would count his toys and the petals on his flowers. Everywhere he went, he counted everything he saw. + +One day, Ben was very excited because his mommy was taking him to see a train. He loved trains! He had never seen a train before. When he got to the station, there were so many different trains. He couldn't believe it! He began to count them all. He counted the engines, the carriages and the passengers. He had so much fun counting everything he saw. + +When it was time to leave, Ben had to say goodbye to the wonderful train. He was sad but he had a very special gift from his mommy - a model train. He was very happy and he loved it. He said he would count it every day! +Once upon a time there were two friends. One was a little girl named Julia and the other was a deer named Sammy. They both lived in a very beautiful forest. + +One day, Sammy saw that Julia couldn't hear some of the sounds in the forest. He felt so sorry for her and wanted to help. + +He said to Julia, “I have an idea. I will bring all the equipment for you so you can hear like everyone else in the forest.†+ +Julia was so excited and said, “Yes, let’s do it!†+ +So Sammy gathered all the equipment and they went to a special place to mind it. They worked together and very soon, all the equipment was ready. + +Julia was no longer deaf. She could hear all the animals and birds singing in the forest. She was so happy and gave Sammy a big hug. + +They continue to be best friends and they both attended every forest party! +Mandy was normal. She liked to wear a tie. She was always playing outside and having fun. One day when Mandy was outside, she heard a sound and she looked up. She saw something springing in the sky and she wasn't sure what it was. She stared in wonder and kept watching. A loud bang happened and scared Mandy. It wasn't normal and she was afraid. She quickly ran home and went inside. She never went outside to play again. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He wanted to test a walk. So he got ready and went outside. + +He started walking and it felt great! But after a while he was tired, so he decided to sit down and rest. Then he heard a loud noise and he was scared. + +He looked around and realized he was in a dangerous place. He was so sorry he had made a bad decision. + +Suddenly a gang of mean men surrounded him. They said if he didn't give them his money they would hurt him. + +Jack was so scared he started to cry. He had no money so he begged them to let him go. But the men didn't care, they grabbed him and took him away. + +That was the last anyone ever saw of Jack. He never returned and the people who loved him were very, very sorry. +Alice was a little girl who loved eating ice-cream. Every day, she would think about how she could get more. One day, she decided to take a long walk to find some. + +So, she put on her shoes and stepped out. As Alice walked, she saw a bakery. She had an idea. + +When Alice reached the bakery, she saw a man selling ice-cream. She smiled and asked for some. The man smiled too and gave her a big scoop of ice-cream in a cone. Alice happily took it and thanked him. + +Alice was happy to have the ice-cream but soon realized one thing. The man had not asked for any money in return! Alice was surprised and wondered why he had given her the ice-cream for free. + +Alice soon discovered the reason. The man had told her that acts of kindness are rewarded. He said that when you do something nice for someone, something nice will come back to you. + +Alice smiled and thanked the man. She realized this was a valuable lesson and vowed to remember it forever. From that day forward, she believed that kindness always pays off. +John had a great day. He went to the park and played with all his friends. When he got home, his mum said it was time for dinner. John was so excited to eat. Mum opened the fridge and took out a big plate of juicy steak. "Yum!" shouted John. + +John's mum said, "John, you need to eat your dinner like a normal boy. No slapping!" John thought for a minute and then he nodded. + +John started to eat his dinner. He ate slowly and carefully, like a normal boy. He was so happy and he smiled as he enjoyed his food. + +Suddenly, John started to feel silly and he began to slap the table with his hands. His mum was not happy. She shouted, "John, no slapping! You need to eat like a normal boy!" + +John looked up and said, "I'm sorry mum, I'll be a normal boy and eat my dinner." Then John went back to eating his dinner like a normal boy. +Once upon a time there was a small girl named Mary. Mary liked to play in the garden and loved to help her mom with the washing. Today she was very excited, because she was going to wear her new coat for the first time! + +Mary loved her new coat so much; it was an incredible bright yellow colour with fluffy white fur around the hood. As she twirled around and around, her mom couldn't help but clap her hands and applaud her daughter's joy. + +Mary said, "Mommy, can I keep this coat forever?" Her mom smiled and replied, "No, baby. Someday it will wear out and you will have to give it away." + +Mary was sad. She knew that she couldn't keep the coat forever, but just for now it was hers and she was happy. She put it on and went outside to play. + +Unfortunately, the coat was made with poor quality material, and while Mary was playing, a gust of wind blew the coat away! Mary was devastated and started to cry. Her mom came running, but there was nothing to do - the coat was gone forever. No matter how much they searched, it was gone. + +At the end of the day, Mary had to accept that her coat was gone forever. Mary was sad and felt incredible disappointed. +Once upon a time there was Ken. Ken liked to hang around the beach, looking for crabs. He enjoyed collecting the colourful crabs from the shore, and bring them home. + +One day, when Ken was walking on the beach, he noticed a crab hanging on a rope. Ken was intrigued and decided to take a closer look. + +When he arrived, he saw that the rope was attached to a big tree. There were other crabs on the rope too! Ken said "Hi, who are you?" + +The crab replied: "I'm the popular crab! Everyone comes here to hang with me!" Ken was amazed. + +Ken said: "Wow, I want to hang out too!" So, Ken and the popular crab talked and laughed, and had the best time together. + +The more Ken spent with the popular crab, the more he noticed that it was special. From then on, Ken became good friends with the popular crab and stayed for hours, talking about their adventures and exploring the beach together. +One day, little Lucy was walking in the park with her daddy when she suddenly saw a disgusting bug. She was so frightened that she ran to her daddy and asked him if he would allow her to stay far away from it. + +Daddy smiled and told her sure. He gave her a hug and said, "It's OK. You don't have to be scared. That bug is disgusting, so you can keep away from it!" + +Lucy was happy and she smiled. She thanked her daddy for letting her stay away from the disgusting bug. Lucy held daddy's hand and they walked away together, while she kept looking back to make sure the bug didn't follow her. +Billy was a three year old boy who loved to drive his toy car. He always drove around the house with a big smile on his face. One day, his mom brought home a little puppy. Billy was so excited! + +He immediately hugged it and said, "I love you, puppy!" His mom put a bright blue collar around the puppy's neck and said, "This collar will help us keep track of the puppy when she's playing outside." + +Billy loved playing with the puppy in the yard. He always drove around the yard, with the puppy chasing after him. Sometimes they were so fast, they would get lost! But with the blue collar, his mom was always able to find the puppy and bring her back home, safe and happy. + +Billy loved playing with his puppy and driving his toy car around the house, always smiling in joy. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She had a dog, Toby, and they were the best of friends. One sunny day, Sarah and Toby went to the park. Toby ran around, chasing other dogs and rolling in the grass. + +Sarah wanted to explore and she stumbled upon a huge pine tree. She started to climb it, but she got scared and started to cry. Toby heard her cries and ran to her side. He licked her tears away and said, "Come on, let's dive into this pine tree together!". He jumped in and Sarah followed. + +Once inside the tree, Sarah noticed something strange. Inside the trunk were two little birds, but the birds were spoiled. They were not healthy or strong, and could barely fly away. Toby looked at Sarah and said, "Maybe we can help the birds. If we don't let them be spoiled, they will be able to fly away". + +Sarah agreed and decided that day to take better care of Toby and all the animals and creatures she saw. She learned a valuable lesson: when you look after nature, nature takes care of you too. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big sign. The sign says: "Hop Race. Win a prize." Tom and Mia want to join the race. They like to hop. + +They go to the start line. There are many other kids. Some are big, some are small. The man with the whistle says: "Ready, set, hop!" The kids start to hop. Tom and Mia hop fast. They hop over the grass, the rocks, and the puddles. + +But then, they see a deep hole. It is very big and dark. Tom and Mia are scared. They do not want to fall in the hole. They stop hopping. They say: "Oh no! How can we hop over the hole?" + +They look around. They see a big log. The log is over the hole. It is like a bridge. Tom and Mia have an idea. They say: "Let's hop on the log. Maybe we can cross the hole." + +They hop on the log. It is hard and bumpy. They have to balance. They hop slowly and carefully. They reach the other side. They are happy. They say: "Yay! We did it!" + +They hop to the finish line. They are the first ones. The man with the whistle says: "Well done, Tom and Mia! You are the winners. Here is your prize." He gives them a big box. Tom and Mia open the box. Inside, there are two stuffed rabbits. They are soft and fluffy. Tom and Mia hug the rabbits. They say: "Thank you, thank you! We love our prize. Hopping is fun!" +Lily was a good dog. She was obedient and kind. She liked to play with her ball and her bone. She loved her family very much. + +One day, Lily felt sick. She did not want to eat or drink. She was very hot and tired. Her family was worried. They took her to the doctor. + +The doctor was nice. He checked Lily's ears and nose. He listened to her heart and lungs. He gave her a shot and some medicine. He said Lily had a fever and an infection. He said she would get better soon. + +Lily was brave. She did not cry or bite. She let the doctor help her. She wagged her tail and licked his hand. She thanked him with her eyes. + +The doctor smiled. He said Lily was a good dog. He said she was obedient and kind. He gave her a treat and a sticker. He told her family to take good care of her. + +Lily was happy. She felt a little better. She went home with her family. She cuddled with them on the couch. She played with her ball and her bone. She loved her family very much. +Tom and Mia are playing with a toy car. The car can move by itself when they put a battery inside. Tom has a new battery and he wants to try it. He opens the car and puts the battery in. + +"Look, Mia, my car is faster now!" Tom says. He pushes a button and the car zooms away. + +Mia is happy for Tom, but she also wants to play with the car. She asks Tom if she can have a turn. + +"Please, Tom, can I play with your car too? I will be careful," Mia says. + +Tom thinks for a moment. He likes his car, but he also likes Mia. He is an honest boy, so he does not lie to Mia. + +"Okay, Mia, you can play with my car. But only for a little while, okay? Then you have to give it back to me," Tom says. + +Mia nods and smiles. She takes the car from Tom and pushes the button. The car zooms away again. + +"Wow, this is fun! Thank you, Tom, you are a good friend," Mia says. + +Tom and Mia take turns playing with the car. They share the battery and have a lot of fun. They are both happy and honest. +Bunny and Duck were friends. They liked to play in the pond. One day, they saw a row of stones in the water. Bunny said, "Let's hop on the stones and see what is on the other side." Duck said, "No, that is too dangerous. The water is deep and the stones are slippery. We should stay here and swim." + +Bunny did not listen to Duck. He was curious and wanted to have fun. He hopped on the first stone, then the second, then the third. He was happy and said, "Look, Duck, I can hop on the stones. It is easy and fun. Come and join me." + +Duck was worried and said, "Bunny, please come back. You are being silly and risky. You might fall and hurt yourself. The other side is not safe. There are big animals and loud noises. We should go back to our home." + +Bunny did not listen to Duck. He hopped on the fourth stone, then the fifth, then the sixth. He was almost on the other side. He said, "Duck, you are being boring and scared. You are missing out on the adventure. The other side is exciting and new. I want to see what is there." + +Duck was scared and said, "Bunny, please come back. You are being stubborn and foolish. You are in danger and need help. The other side is not for us. We belong to our home." + +But it was too late. Bunny hopped on the last stone and landed on the other side. He saw a big dog and a loud car. He was terrified and said, "Duck, help me. I made a mistake and want to go back. The other side is not fun and nice. I miss our home." + +Duck was brave and said, "Bunny, hold on. I will help you. I am your friend and care for you. The other side is not the end. We can go back to our home." + +Duck swam to the last stone and reached out his wing. Bunny grabbed his wing and hopped back on the stone. They hopped back on the other stones, one by one, until they reached their side. They were safe and happy. They hugged and said, "We are sorry and thankful. We learned a lesson and value our home. We are friends and love each other." +Jenny and Lisa are sisters. They like to play with dolls and cars. But they do not always agree. Sometimes they fight over the same toy. Mommy says they have to share and be nice. + +One day, Jenny finds a shiny ring in the park. She thinks it is a princess ring. She puts it on her finger and shows Lisa. Lisa likes the ring too. She wants to try it on. But Jenny says no. She says it is her ring and she found it first. Lisa disagrees. She says it is not fair. She says Jenny has to share. They start to argue. + +Mommy hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the ring on Jenny's finger. She asks where they got it. Jenny says she found it in the park. Lisa says Jenny is not honest. She says Jenny took it from a lady's purse. Mommy is shocked. She asks Jenny if this is true. Jenny feels ashamed. She knows she did a bad thing. She says sorry and gives the ring to Mommy. Mommy says they have to return the ring to the lady. She says stealing is wrong and they have to be honest. + +Jenny and Lisa go with Mommy to the park. They find the lady and give her the ring. The lady is happy and thanks them. She says the ring is very special to her. She says it was a gift from her grandma. Jenny and Lisa feel sorry for taking the ring. They say sorry again and hug the lady. The lady smiles and gives them each a candy. She says they are good girls and she forgives them. + +Jenny and Lisa learn a lesson. They decide to be honest and share from now on. They hug each other and say they love each other. Mommy is proud of them. She says they are good sisters and she loves them too. They go home and play with their dolls and cars. They do not disagree anymore. They are happy. +Ben and Lily liked to play at the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they saw a big red ball near the sandbox. They ran to the ball and took turns to kick it. + +"Can I kick it now?" Lily asked. + +"OK, but be careful. It is very big," Ben said. + +Lily kicked the ball hard. But she kicked it too high. The ball flew over the fence and hit a man who was walking his dog. The man and the dog were surprised. They looked at Lily and Ben. + +"Hey, what are you doing? That is my ball!" the man shouted. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not know the ball was his. They thought it was for everyone. They wanted to say sorry, but they could not find the words. + +The man came to the fence. He was angry. He reached for the ball. But he dropped it. The ball rolled away. The dog ran after it. The man ran after the dog. + +Lily and Ben watched them go. They felt embarrassed. They did not mean to make the man and the dog unhappy. They decided to play with something else. They found some sticks and stones and made a castle. They hoped the man and the dog would find the ball and be happy again. +Sara and Ben were playing in the sand. They had a bucket and a shovel each. They wanted to make a big castle with towers and walls. + +"Look, I found a shell!" Sara said, holding up a shiny thing. "It is pretty and smooth. I will put it on the castle." + +"Me too, me too!" Ben said, digging in the sand. He saw something shiny too. But it was not a shell. It was a piece of glass. It was sharp and jagged. He did not know that. He grabbed it with his hand. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried, dropping the glass. His hand was bleeding. It hurt a lot. He ran to his mom, who was sitting on a towel. + +"What happened, Ben?" his mom asked, seeing his hand. She took a dry cloth and wrapped it around his wound. She kissed his cheek and hugged him.